A & E GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS Pro-700 Communication System 1.1 Work Included 1.101 Furnish and install a complete microprocessor controlled voice communication system as described herein and shown on the plans. The system shall include power supplies, master control stations, tamper resistant substations, outdoor stations, elevator car station kits, cabinets, special mounting boxes, terminal boards, cable, connectors and accessories necessary for a complete operational system. 1.102 Scope of work shall include the security intercom for the control rooms, entryways, stairwells, elevators, parking areas and gates, with access to audio paging for the whole facility, as shown on the plans. (Note to Specifier: Indicate exact scope of work.) 1.2 Contract Documents 1.201 All equipment and work specified in this section shall comply with all the General Conditions of the contract documents. 1.3 Related Work 1.301 The communications contractor shall coordinate the pulling of cable, provision of necessary power, and work with other contractors and trades where necessary. 1.302 All conduits, raceways, pull boxes, junction boxes standard boxes, (and cable) shall be supplied and installed by the Electrical Contractor, all special intercom boxes to be supplied to the Electrical Contractor by the manufacturer. 1.303 Installation of the communication systems shall be coordinated with the installation of other related systems; i.e., Access Control, CCTV, Security Alarms, Telephones, Elevators, etc. (Note To Specifier: Indicate other related systems.) 1.4 Quality Assurance 1.401 Installation shall comply with all applicable codes, and standards set by NEC, EIA and NFPA. System shall be CE tested and certified to European Standards EN50081 (emissions) and EN50082 (immunity). Power supplies shall be UL listed or recognized. 1.402 All equipment shall be new, in current production, and the standard products of one acceptable manufacturer. 1.403 The manufacturer shall guarantee the availability of parts for a minimum of four (4) years from date of shipment. 1.404 The manufacturer shall be able to demonstrate the features, functions, operating characteristics, and clarity of sound to the owner, or owner's representative (if required). 1.405 The system shall be installed by a factory-authorized and trained Communications Contractor. 1.5 Warranty 1.501 The system shall include a factory warranty that equipment is free from defects in design, material, manufacturing and operation. 1.502 The Factory Warranty period shall be for twenty-four (24) months from date of shipment. 1.503 The Communications Contractor shall guarantee the equipment, wire cable, and installation for two (2) years from date of acceptance. 1.504 The Warranty shall not cover malfunctions or damages caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or acts of nature. 1.6 Submittals 1.601 Shall include equipment list, system description and data sheets on all equipment to be furnished. 1.602 Shall include all data and block diagrams necessary to evaluate the function, quality and configuration of the proposed system. Part II: Products 2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers 2.101 The system as described herein is based on the PRO-700 Intercom System as Distributed by RING COMMUNICATIONS, INC., RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK. The Pro-700 System meets all requirements of the specifications and shall be considered as the acceptable Base Bid. 2.102 Any substitutions must meet all requirements of Prior Approval, as outlined in the contract documents. Substitutions that meet Prior Approval requirements must be listed as an Alternate. 2.2 System Description 2.201 The purpose of the Communication System shall be to provide two-way hands free voice communication capability as required to support operational efficiency, safety, and building security. 2.202 The system shall be a microprocessor-controlled intercom system with maximum of looped (3) pair cable to each station for normal operation. The system shall be capable of "duplex," hands-free operation at both the initiating and receiving stations, and include digital displays at selected master control stations. 2.203 System capacity shall include software to allow for 40 stations/numbers, 1 speech channel, and 1 audio program channel. 2.204 The scope of the system shall include all features and functions described herein and all equipment shown on the plans. The system shall be capable of adding all optional features and components listed in the specifications, even if not initially included or shown on the plans. 2.3 System Configuration 2.301 The system power supplies, interfaces, other accessories, and main distribution frame etc., shall be located: (in the telephone OR communications equipment room.) 2.302 Masters shall be: Desk, wall, or rack mounted as shown on the plans. 2.303 Substations shall be desk or wall mounted ( flush or surface)as shown on the plans. (Note to specifier: Indicate other project requirements.) 2.4 Standard System Features 2.401 Master-to Stations Calls. The system shall allow any and all masters to call any and all other stations in the system by simply dialing a two digit number. All standard calls shall connect immediately, after sounding a connection tone, and illuminating a green LED (unless receiving station is in the "do-not-disturb" mode), and hands free "duplex" conversation shall be possible. All other stations LED's shall turn RED defining system in use. 2.402 Duplex/Manual Operation. Once call connection is established, normal conversation shall take place in the "duplex" mode, whereby each person may talk "hands-free." Each master shall have a manual talk "T" button that when used shall control the direction of the conversation. (Press to talk, release to listen.) Momentarily depressing "T" button shall restore duplex mode. 2.403 Call Annunciation. Call requests to selected masters shall be registered in the digital display in the master. Display shall indicate extension number, queue position and number of calls in queue. Audio reminder tone shall sound every (3) seconds. 2.404 Programming. The system shall allow programming each station in the system with Dip switches. Programmable features shall include: changing the directory numbers of stations; including (or excluding) the station in All-Call and up to two (2) Group Calls; assigning priority levels to stations and programming all substation call keys. 2.405 Substation Programming. It shall be possible to program up to (39) substations to call up to (3) master control stations. Calls shall be registered by: pressing the call button on the substation, activating a remote control function or by means of the (optional) automatic sound detection module. 2.406 Substation Calls. Substation button(s) shall be programmed to originate call request calls to specific master stations. The call request shall indicate on the master with a tone (repeated every 3 seconds) and an identification number in the digital display. 2.407 Call Request Acknowledgment. When a call is placed at substation, the LED shall continue to flash and a tone shall repeat every (10) seconds until the call is answered. 2.408 Parallel Call Annunciation. The system shall allow substation calls to register on and be answered from up to (3) masters with digital displays. Once call is answered, the call in display shall automatically be deleted from the other masters. 2.409 Automatic Call Back. If the conversation channel is busy, it shall be possible to place a call and activate an "automatic call back" by dialing an additional digit [8]. Connection shall require initiating station to accept the call by pressing the "8" button. 2.410 Hurry-Up Tone. System shall allow selected stations to call a busy station, give an "urgent" warning tone to both busy parties by pressing a single digit [0]. 2.411 Priority Override. The system shall allow selected stations to be programmed so that pressing the digit [0], as described above, shall give an "urgent" warning tone to both parties, disconnect the busy conversation, and allow two-way communication with the called party. 2.412 All-Call Announcements. All master stations shall be able to initiate an All Call page to all other stations in the system. It shall be possible to remove stations from receiving this All Call, through programming. 2.413 Group Call. All master stations shall be able to initiate selective paging to predetermined groups of stations in the system. It shall be possible to remove stations from receiving Group Calls, through programming. A station may be a member of (2) groups in the system. 2.414 Overhead Paging. All master stations shall be able to dial into one, or more, voice paging system(s) through a page adapter, amplifier and speakers. 2.415 Zone Paging. Multiple paging zones or groups of speakers shall be dial accessed from any master, by dialing the appropriate 2 digit number. 2.416 Reply Feature. A person hearing an All Call or Group Call page shall be able to begin an immediate normal hands-free conversation with the person who initiated the page, after pressing the answer code, [ 8 ], on any master station. The paging and reply feature shall automatically disconnect after (60) seconds. 2.417 Volume Controls. The basic sound volume of each master station shall be adjustable at each standard station with a digital, continuously adjustable volume control easily accessible on the front. Volume control range shall be 23 dB. 2.418 Tone Signals. All features and functions such as: call connection, busy, all call, group calls, etc., shall be accompanied or proceeded by a distinguishable tone. 2.419 Silent Call. Audio monitoring shall be possible by enabling silent calling on selected masters. When enabled a master shall be able to silently call and listen through a selected substation, or activate the automatic monitor to scan through selected substations. 2.420 Microphone Mute. During a conversation, a person shall be able to momentarily block the microphone on any master by holding down one button [the "0" digit key]. 2.421 Do-Not-Disturb. All standard master stations shall permit any user to put his station in the "privacy" mode by dialing "99". When in privacy mode, an incoming call shall sound a unique "privacy tone" at both the initiating station and station being called. Call may be answered by momentarily pressing the "0" button. 2.422 Station Numbering. The system shall allow programming numbers of all stations in the system. The 2 digit numbers (10 - 49) shall be set at each station with Dip switches. 2.423 Feature Access. The system shall have access numbers to be used at each station to dial the All-Call, Group calls, Program distribution and shall be enabled with Dip switches at each station. 2.424 Music/Information Distribution. The system shall allow one program channel for music or information announcements to be distributed to all stations. Each master may select the channel by simply dialing a code [96]. The program shall be interrupted during intercom calls and return automatically upon completion of the call. 2.425 Remote Program Distribution. The system shall allow control room personnel at selected masters to activate the program channel, and set volume adjustments, at selected substations. 2.426 Emergency Alarm Tone. As an extra cost option, the system shall include the ability to distribute a priority alarm tone (warble siren) to all stations in the system. The alarm tone shall override all conversations in progress and no station can be excluded from receiving the emergency tone. In addition, it shall be possible to initiate an alarm tone from external equipment and then give a recorded message. 2.427 Alert Signal Chime. As an extra cost option, the system shall include the ability to distribute an alert signal (ding-dong) to a predetermined group of stations in the system. The chime signal may be set off automatically (time signal from clock) or manually by a contact closure. 2.428 Local Call Indicator Function. Tamper and weather resistant substations shall include circuitry and contacts to access an external call indicating device that will turn on when a call is placed. Shall also include connections for a remote reset button. 2.429 Staff Station Calls to Control Stations. The system shall allow call requests to be placed from substations to Control Masters. The call requests shall be indicated and queued at the Control Station. The queued calls can be scrolled and answered in any order from the Control Station by pressing the call answer key or by manually dialing number. 2.430 Nuisance Call Reduction. Where substations are to be used only by employees and staff, it shall be possible to program a delayed call from selected substations. Simply momentarily pressing the call button shall not initiate a call. The Call button shall be pressed and held in for several seconds to initiate a call. 2.5 Equipment & Products 2.501 Standard Master. Standard masters shall include the following controls: dialing buttons 0-9, manual "T" button for speech control and other functions as required, cancel "X" button,, and Two variable volume controls (up/down). Shall include an 8 character LCD digital display, a 2", 63 ohm, 1.6 watt speaker with a sensitivity of 88 dB, mounted in an acoustic baffle. Shall include an electret condenser microphone with 300 MV output and sensitivity of -65 dB & 1 KHz. Shall include a preamplifier with a 600 ohm output impedance, and greater than 40 dB signal to noise ratio. The frequency response of input and output shall be from 100 to 5000 Hz. The master shall be in a modern ABS plastic housing suitable for desk mounting, finished in gray, and have a 6 foot cord and plug. The master shall be RING MASTER #AA701. 2.502 Wall Mount Standard Master. Shall function exactly like a standard master but with all controls, speaker and microphone mounted on an ABS plastic faceplate, suitable for wall mounting. The finish shall be gray. The master shall include a surface mount box. Shall flush mount by adding a #BF636 clip-on ring and a RM BBF602 flush backbox. The master shall be RING MASTER #AA702. 2.503 Console Master . The master shall function as a standard master, but the faceplate and keyboard shall be UV cured PVC that is water, dust and chemical resistant. The dial pad shall include backlit and adjustable from the front. Shall be RING MASTER AA 704. 2.504 Standard Substation. The standard substation shall allow a call-request to a master, or shall activate the doorbell function to all masters programmed to receive the doorbell tone. The face plate and surface mount housing shall be made of high grade, impact resistant ABS plastic. Shall be RING MASTER AB708. (Shall Flush mount by adding a #BF636 clip on ring and a RM BBF602 backbox.) 2.505 Tamper Resistant Substation. The tamper resistant substations shall allow call request to a master by pressing one button. Stations shall be dust resistant with optimal protection to the microphone, speaker and push button with a 3.0 mm metal face plate. Shall be suitable for flush or surface mounting with either the AB731 surface or AB731A-F flush stations. Shall be RING MASTER AB731 or AB731F. 2.506 Outdoor & Garage Substation. The outdoor substation shall allow call request to a master by pressing one button Stations shall be dust and water resistant with optimal protection to the microphone, speaker and push button with a 1.5 mm metal face plate and louvered grille. Shall be suitable for flush or surface mounting with either the AB731A Surface or AB731A-F flush stations. Shall be RING MASTER AB731A or AB731A-F. 2.5.07 Power Supply. Shall provide well regulated 24 volt DC, 1.3 Amp power from a 100-240 volt, 50-60 Hz. Shall include an AC plug and be U L Recognized or Listed and approved for class 2 wiring. One power supply required for every (5) stations (see options for larger unit) Power Supply Shall be a well regulated, power limited 24 volt DC 5 amp power supply using 120 volt AC input. Shall be U L listed or recognized. Shall include a metal wall mount housing. Shall be RING MASTER PSDC 24 - XX 2.6 Optional Equipment 2.601 Page Adapter. The adapter shall be an interface between the intercom system and the overhead paging system (PA), to allow dial access paging to amplified speakers through an amplifier. The adapter shall have a transformer isolated output. Provide one adapter per paging zone. Shall be RING MASTER USGH 633 plus an AA702 station. 2.602 Sound Detection Module. Security substations may include an optional sound detection module that will allow automatic call request to a master when a preset level of sound is reached. Module shall be field adjustable for different levels of ambient noise and various trigger levels. Shall be RING MASTER DP996. (Note to specifier: Indicate which stations require sound detection) Part III: Execution 3.1 Installation 3.101 The system shall be installed by qualified technicians who have been factory trained and certified in the installation and maintenance of this particular system. 3.102 Wiring shall be uniform, approved for intercom use and in accordance with national electric codes and manufacturer's instructions. Contractor shall install the appropriate size wire for the distances involved on this project. 3.103 Equipment shall be firmly secured, plumb, and level. 3.104 All splices shall be in stations or in appropriate enclosed junction boxes. 3.105 All cable runs shall be tagged and identified. 3.106 All work shall be coordinated with other trades involved. 3.2 System Initializing & Programming 3.201 The system shall be turned on and adjustments made to meet all requirements of the specifications and on-site conditions. 3.202 The system shall be programmed to function as specified. 3.203 Directory numbers, codes, and any special programming shall be documented and written copy made available to the owner. 3.3 System Test Procedures 3.301 The system shall be completely tested to assure that all components, stations, speakers, accessories, etc. are hooked up and working. 3.302 The system shall be pre-tested by contractor and certified to function in accordance with the plans and specifications. 3.303 The system shall be tested in the presence of the owner, or owner's representative, if required. 3.4 Manuals & Drawings 3.401 The contractor shall provide the owner with two (2) copies of standard factory prepared installation manuals. 3.402 The contractor shall provide the owner with two (2) copies of any risers, layouts, and special wiring diagrams showing any changes to standard drawings (if required on this project). 3.5 On-Site Spares 3.501 The following items shall be left on-site as owner spare equipment: one each of any component installed on site 01/28/2002