Appendix AProduct approval compliance checklist#
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field OR Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) | ||||
| 1 | Detailed designs of the sign layout, fabrication and assembly drawings, calculations, specifications and certifications of the eTCS components (signed by the Contractor’s RPEQ) shall be submitted to the Principal via the Administrator for verification prior to manufacture. | 4.1 | X | X | ||||
| 2 | These components include, but are not limited to the sign controller, sign face, LEDs, LED matrix boards, pixel arrangements showing horizontal and vertical pitch and total number of pixels, power supply (including surge protection and back-up batteries), communication ports, cable termination, enclosure and mounting accessories. | 4.1 | X | |||||
| 3 | Optical performance test methodology and NATA certification confirming the sign performance requirements specified in this Technical Specification shall be submitted before manufacture. | 4.1 | X | |||||
| 4 | A sample eTCS shall be provided for the Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) in accordance with MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements. | 4.2 | X | |||||
| 5 | Where provided, the sample eTCS shall be complete with display and control units of the type to be used in the eTCS to be provided under the Contract. | 4.2 | X | |||||
| 6 | The Contractor installing the eTCS shall warrant the installation against defects for a minimum of five years in accordance with requirements of MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements. | 4.3 | X | |||||
| 5 Functional and operational requirements | ||||||||
| 7 | The eTCS is required to display the messages as specified in the contract, and detailed in the Queensland MUTCD, TORUM, or TC Signs. | 5.1 | X | X | ||||
| 8 | The eTCS shall be able to display messages using a combination of LED colours, according to the specific sign face required. | 5.1 | X | |||||
| 9 | In general, the electronic equivalent of a standard sign in the Queensland MUTCD, TORUM, or TC signs is implemented by inverting or changing the background and message colours. | 5.1 | X | X | ||||
| 10 | The eTCS meeting the above functional requirements shall be mounted on a fixed or portable structure. | 5.2 | X | |||||
| 11 | It should be able to be controlled remotely or locally as detailed in Clause 9. | 5.2 | X | |||||
| 12 | The eTCS shall be able to communicate through the Principals Telecommunications Network (PTN) as specified in MRTS245 ITS Telecommunications Network (ITS TN), and provide options to be energised by solar panels, battery banks as well as mains supply as described in Clause 10. | 5.2 | X | |||||
| 13 | All vehicle-mounted and trailer / concrete block mounted eTCS used in safety related applications shall only be deployed following the appropriate risk analysis undertaken to ensure safety in the event of sign failure. | 5.2 | X | |||||
| 14 | Example of risk mitigation could include video monitoring of the sign face. | 5.2 | X | |||||
| 15 | Where two eTCS are required to be installed in pairs, one site controller from the pair shall act as the Master controller for both signs and the other as the Slave. | 5.2.1 | X | |||||
| 16 | This shall be achieved through the setting eTCS to operate either as a Master or Slave via the TMS and/or PHCS. | 5.2.1 | X | |||||
| 17 | Where a site eTCS is set to operate in Master mode, all remote communications from a TMS, PHCS and/or HHD for a configured Master and Slave pair shall be accepted by this site controller. | 5.2.1 | X | |||||
| 18 | Where a site eTCS is set to operate in Slave mode, all remote communications from a TMS, PHCS and/or HHD for a configured Master and Slave pair shall be ignored. | 5.2.1 | X |
Table in words
- For item 1, the detailed designs of the sign layout, fabrication and assembly drawings, calculations, specifications and certifications of the eTCS components (signed by the Contractor’s RPEQ) shall be submitted to the Principal via the Administrator for verification prior to manufacture, with MRTS Clause 4.1, verification method Detailed Drawings and Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) marked X.
- For item 2, these components include, but are not limited to the sign controller, sign face, LEDs, LED matrix boards, pixel arrangements showing horizontal and vertical pitch and total number of pixels, power supply (including surge protection and back-up batteries), communication ports, cable termination, enclosure and mounting accessories, with MRTS Clause 4.1 and verification method Detailed Drawings marked X.
- For item 3, optical performance test methodology and NATA certification confirming the sign performance requirements specified in this Technical Specification shall be submitted before manufacture, with MRTS Clause 4.1 and verification method NATA Certification marked X.
- For item 4, a sample eTCS shall be provided for the Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) in accordance with MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements, with MRTS Clause 4.2 and verification method Visual Inspection marked X.
- For item 5, where provided, the sample eTCS shall be complete with display and control units of the type to be used in the eTCS to be provided under the Contract, with MRTS Clause 4.2 and verification method Visual Inspection marked X.
- For item 6, the Contractor installing the eTCS shall warrant the installation against defects for a minimum of five years in accordance with requirements of MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements, with MRTS Clause 4.3 and verification method Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) marked X.
- For item 7, the eTCS is required to display the messages as specified in the contract, and detailed in the Queensland MUTCD, TORUM, or TC Signs, with MRTS Clause 5.1, verification method Visual Inspection and Detailed Drawings marked X.
- For item 8, the eTCS shall be able to display messages using a combination of LED colours, according to the specific sign face required, with MRTS Clause 5.1 and verification method Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) marked X.
- Item 9: In general, the electronic equivalent of a standard sign in the Queensland MUTCD, TORUM, or TC signs is implemented by inverting or changing the background and message colours.
- Item 10: The eTCS meeting the above functional requirements shall be mounted on a fixed or portable structure.
- Item 11: It should be able to be controlled remotely or locally as detailed in Clause 9.
- Item 12: The eTCS shall be able to communicate through the Principals Telecommunications Network (PTN) as specified in MRTS245 ITS Telecommunications Network (ITS TN), and provide options to be energised by solar panels, battery banks as well as mains supply as described in Clause 10.
- Item 13: All vehicle-mounted and trailer / concrete block mounted eTCS used in safety related applications shall only be deployed following the appropriate risk analysis undertaken to ensure safety in the event of sign failure.
- Item 14: Example of risk mitigation could include video monitoring of the sign face.
- Item 15: Where two eTCS are required to be installed in pairs, one site controller from the pair shall act as the Master controller for both signs and the other as the Slave.
- Item 16: This shall be achieved through the setting eTCS to operate either as a Master or Slave via the TMS and/or PHCS.
- Item 17: Where a site eTCS is set to operate in Master mode, all remote communications from a TMS, PHCS and/or HHD for a configured Master and Slave pair shall be accepted by this site controller.
- Item 18: Where a site eTCS is set to operate in Slave mode, all remote communications from a TMS, PHCS and/or HHD for a configured Master and Slave pair shall be ignored.
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | The connection between master and slave eTCS can be either wired or wireless and shall be reliable for the physical separation between the eTCS signs. | 5.2.1 | X | |||||
| 20 | Where wireless connection is used, it shall be a secure link. | 5.2.1 | X | X | ||||
| 6 Environmental requirements | ||||||||
| 21 | The sign enclosure shall house the sign and associated control electronics, including the eTCS controller and comply with the requirements of MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements. | 6.1 | X | |||||
| 22 | Where installed in a tunnel and or coastal environments, the enclosure shall be made of Marine Grade Aluminium. | 6.1 | X | |||||
| 23 | The display enclosure shall provide a degree of protection of not less than that required for the classification of IP65 in accordance with AS 60529, in normal service. | 6.1.1 | X | |||||
| 24 | A system shall be provided to regulate humidity inside the display enclosure and to prevent condensation on internal components and on the inside surface of the front cover. | 6.1.2 | X | |||||
| 25 | Devices other than heaters are the preferred method. | 6.1.2 | X | |||||
| 26 | Each eTCS shall be provided with at least one temperature sensor to measure the temperature inside the display enclosure near the top centre. | 6.1.3 | X | |||||
| 27 | The sensor shall not be mounted directly against the top face of the display enclosure. | 6.1.3 | X | X | ||||
| 28 | The temperature reading shall be available through the use of a protocol message via TMS. | 6.1.3 | X | X | ||||
| 29 | The temperature shall be in units of degrees centigrade. | 6.1.3 | X |
Table in words
- Item 19: The connection between master and slave eTCS can be either wired or wireless and shall be reliable for the physical separation between the eTCS signs.
- Item 20: Where wireless connection is used, it shall be a secure link.
- Item 21: The sign enclosure shall house the sign and associated control electronics, including the eTCS controller and comply with the requirements of MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements.
- Item 22: Where installed in a tunnel and or coastal environments, the enclosure shall be made of Marine Grade Aluminium.
- Item 23: The display enclosure shall provide a degree of protection of not less than that required for the classification of IP65 in accordance with AS 60529, in normal service.
- Item 24: A system shall be provided to regulate humidity inside the display enclosure and to prevent condensation on internal components and on the inside surface of the front cover.
- Item 25: Devices other than heaters are the preferred method.
- Item 26: Each eTCS shall be provided with at least one temperature sensor to measure the temperature inside the display enclosure near the top centre.
- Item 27: The sensor shall not be mounted directly against the top face of the display enclosure.
- Item 28: The temperature reading shall be available through the use of a protocol message via TMS.
- Item 29: The temperature shall be in units of degrees centigrade.
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mechanical and physical requirements | ||||||||
| 30 | The mechanical and physical requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements, MRTS61 Gantries and Support Structures for Road Signs, Tolling Systems and ITS Devices and/or TRUM Manual, Volume 3, Part 5: Design Guide for Roadside Signs apply to work provided under this Technical Specification. | 7 | X | |||||
| 31 | Unless otherwise specified, the design life of the eTCS components shall be as follows: • structures: a minimum of 40 years • enclosures: a minimum of 20 years • LEDs / pixels: a minimum of five years, and • electronics: a minimum of 10 years. | 7.1 | X | |||||
| 32 | The eTCS shall be supported by fixed or portable mounting structures designed in accordance with MRTS61 Gantries and Support Structures for Road Signs, Tolling Systems and ITS Devices, AS 1170.1 and AS 1170.2 when installed with all supporting hardware and accessories used to operate the signs including the solar panels, where fitted. | 7.2.1 | X | X | ||||
| 33 | For fix-mount eTCS, the location and type of mounting structure to be provided to mount each eTCS shall be designed for the site conditions in which they are intended to be used and shown on the design documentation. | 7.2.2 | X | |||||
| 34 | The mounting structure shall comply with the requirements of MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements and MRTS61 Gantries and Support Structures for Road Signs, Tolling Systems and ITS Devices and/or TRUM Manual, Volume 3, Part 5: Design Guide for Roadside Signs when installed with all supporting hardware and accessories used to operate the signs including the solar panels, where fitted. | 7.2.2 | X | |||||
| 35 | If the sign forms an integral part of a Traffic Signal installation, then the sign, mounting hardware, and cabling shall be suitable for mounting on a standard Transport and Main Roads traffic signal pedestal. | 7.2.2 | X | |||||
| 36 | Portable eTCS shall be capable of being mounted on a: • vehicle • a trailer, or • a concrete block support structure. | 7.2.3 | X | |||||
| 37 | in a location consistent with Part 10 of the Queensland Guide to Traffic Management (QGTM). | 7.2.3 | ||||||
| 38 | The mounting structures supporting the eTCS shall be designed for the site conditions in which they are intended to be used. | 7.2.3 | X | |||||
| 39 | The vehicle on which the eTCS is mounted shall conform to the requirements of the host vehicle specified in the Queensland MUTCD Part 3 and this Technical Specification. | 7.2.3.1 | X | |||||
| 40 | If required, vehicle mounted eTCS shall be fitted with solar panels. | 7.2.3.1 | X | |||||
| 41 | Where the eTCS is mounted on a trailer, the sign and solar panel array shall have a mechanical system which allows the sign and solar panel be safely secured to the trailer for transportation. | 7.2.3.2 | X | |||||
| 42 | The mechanical system shall also allow for the sign and solar panel to be safely erected on site to ensure the sign is clearly visible to motorists and that the solar panels can be adjusted to ensure optimum solar exposure and maximum energy generation anywhere in Queensland. | 7.2.3.2 | X | |||||
| 43 | The mechanical systems shall ensure that the sign cannot rotate due to wind gusts up to the ultimate wind speed the structure is designed. | 7.2.3.2 | X | |||||
| 44 | The trailer shall comply with the applicable Australian Design Rules and shall be suitable for registration in accordance with the statutory requirements of the State of Queensland. | 7.2.3.2 | X |
Table in words
- Item 30: The mechanical and physical requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements, MRTS61 Gantries and Support Structures for Road Signs, Tolling Systems and ITS Devices and/or TRUM Manual, Volume 3, Part 5: Design Guide for Roadside Signs apply to work provided under this Technical Specification.
- Item 31: Unless otherwise specified, the design life of the eTCS components shall be as follows: structures: a minimum of 40 years; enclosures: a minimum of 20 years; LEDs / pixels: a minimum of five years, and electronics: a minimum of 10 years.
- Item 32: The eTCS shall be supported by fixed or portable mounting structures designed in accordance with MRTS61 Gantries and Support Structures for Road Signs, Tolling Systems and ITS Devices, AS 1170.1 and AS 1170.2 when installed with all supporting hardware and accessories used to operate the signs including the solar panels, where fitted.
- Item 33: For fix-mount eTCS, the location and type of mounting structure to be provided to mount each eTCS shall be designed for the site conditions in which they are intended to be used and shown on the design documentation.
- Item 34: The mounting structure shall comply with the requirements of MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements and MRTS61 Gantries and Support Structures for Road Signs, Tolling Systems and ITS Devices and/or TRUM Manual, Volume 3, Part 5: Design Guide for Roadside Signs when installed with all supporting hardware and accessories used to operate the signs including the solar panels, where fitted.
- Item 35: If the sign forms an integral part of a Traffic Signal installation, then the sign, mounting hardware, and cabling shall be suitable for mounting on a standard Transport and Main Roads traffic signal pedestal.
- Item 36: Portable eTCS shall be capable of being mounted on a: • vehicle • a trailer, or • a concrete block support structure.
- Item 37: in a location consistent with Part 10 of the Queensland Guide to Traffic Management (QGTM).
- Item 38: The mounting structures supporting the eTCS shall be designed for the site conditions in which they are intended to be used.
- Item 39: The vehicle on which the eTCS is mounted shall conform to the requirements of the host vehicle specified in the Queensland MUTCD Part 3 and this Technical Specification.
- Item 40: If required, vehicle mounted eTCS shall be fitted with solar panels.
- Item 41: Where the eTCS is mounted on a trailer, the sign and solar panel array shall have a mechanical system which allows the sign and solar panel be safely secured to the trailer for transportation.
- Item 42: The mechanical system shall also allow for the sign and solar panel to be safely erected on site to ensure the sign is clearly visible to motorists and that the solar panels can be adjusted to ensure optimum solar exposure and maximum energy generation anywhere in Queensland.
- Item 43: The mechanical systems shall ensure that the sign cannot rotate due to wind gusts up to the ultimate wind speed the structure is designed.
- Item 44: The trailer shall comply with the applicable Australian Design Rules and shall be suitable for registration in accordance with the statutory requirements of the State of Queensland.
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | The design documentation shall include the following: • For fix-mount eTCS, it shall include details of the final footing design, location of the structure and the Reduced Levels (RLs) prior to fabrication of the footing and support structure, and • For Vehicle, trailer and/or concrete block support structure, it shall include evidence of compliance with this Technical Specification and certified by a RPEQ. | 7.2.4 | X | X | ||||
| 46 | In either case, the Contractor shall submit the final design documentation to the Principal’s representative for acceptance. | 7.2.4 | X | |||||
| 47 | The sign enclosure shall house the sign and associated control electronics, including the eTCS controller and comply with the requirements of MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements. | 7.3 | X | X | ||||
| 48 | Where installed in a tunnel and or coastal environments, the enclosure shall be made of Marine Grade Aluminium. | 7.3 | X | |||||
| 49 | The layout, LED placement and dimensions of the eTCS face shall be as specified in the standard LED version of the TC sign as displayed in the departmental website or as specified in the contract. | 7.2.4 | X | X | ||||
| 50 | A ripple finish is required to all painted surfaces on the display enclosure. | 7.3.2 | X | |||||
| 51 | Surface colours shall be: • front face surrounding the active display, and bottom external face: matte black, or APO Grey with external matte black target board • remainder of external surfaces: APO grey, and • interior: matte black, or natural finish with internal black backing board. | 7.3.2 | X | |||||
| 52 | Where an internal backing board is used, this shall allow easy removal to access the eTCS display. | 7.3.2 | X | X | ||||
| 53 | A protective front cover shall be fitted to the display enclosure to form a viewing window. | 7.3.3 | X |
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | The front cover material shall be a single, clear Lexan® sheet, or equivalent, with a non-reflective finish. | 7.3.3 | X | |||||
| 55 | The sheeting shall be manufactured from sign- grade material SG300 with a thickness at least equal to that recommended by the manufacturer, and in all cases, at least 4.5 mm. | 7.3.3 | X | |||||
| 56 | The viewing window shall be such that when installed, the sides and bottom edges of the display face are fully visible at viewing angles of ± 45° (horizontal) and ± 30° (vertical) to the axis perpendicular to the front plane of the display. | 7.3.3 | X | X | ||||
| 57 | The front cover shall be able to be removed from outside the eTCS for maintenance without requiring removal of internal components. | 7.3.4 | X | X | ||||
| 58 | Fasteners and retaining cover strips shall be easily accessible. | 7.3.4 | X | X | ||||
| 59 | The front cover retention and seal design shall allow for thermal expansion properties of the front cover material. | 7.3.4 | X | |||||
| 60 | The front cover surrounding framework and cover strips shall provide the required weather proofing and strength for both positive and negative wind pressures. | 7.3.4 | X | |||||
| 61 | The eTCS interface to a Field Processor (FP) or telecommunications equipment shall be installed in a suitable roadside enclosure, being either: • a ground mounted field cabinet complying with requirements of MRTS226 Telecommunications Field Cabinets, or • an integral enclosure complying with the requirements of MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements installed on the eTCS mounting structure. | 7.4 | X | |||||
| 62 | Unless otherwise specified by the Principal, a lockable door shall be located on the front of the sign housing. | 7.4 | X | |||||
| 63 | The door arrangement shall be compatible with the mounting structure members. | 7.4 | X |
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field OR Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 eTCS display requirements | |||||||
| 64 | The eTCS display technology shall be light emitting diode (LED). | 8.1 | X | ||||
| 65 | The display pixels may be formed by arranging one or more LEDs in a cluster to achieve the required luminance levels. | 8.1 | X | X | |||
| 66 | The horizontal and vertical pitch of the pixels in the matrix shall be in accordance with AS 4852.2. | 8.1 | X | ||||
| 67 | The eTCS display pixels shall be in modules of a size capable of being removed and installed by hand via access door(s) or screen. | 8.1 | X | ||||
| 68 | The eTCS shall only display the messages as specified in the contract, and detailed in the Queensland MUTCD, TORUM, or TC Signs. | 8.1 | X | ||||
| 69 | Facilities shall be included to detect failures within the display control system. | 8.2 | X | ||||
| 70 | The sign shall blank the display in the event of a sign processor fault. | 8.2 | X | X | |||
| 71 | Time to blank shall be a configurable setting. | 8.2 | X | ||||
| 72 | The Display Unit (DU) shall monitor communications with the eTCS controller and blank that display if a loss of communication is experienced. | 8.2 | X | ||||
| 73 | The communications timeout period shall be a configurable setting. | 8.2 | X | ||||
| 74 | The eTCS controller shall be able to detect LED failures even if the LEDs may be required to be ‘off’ at the time of the periodic check. | 8.2 | X | ||||
| 75 | The display shall be blanked upon failure of two per cent of contiguous pixels for each displayed image or failure of more than 20% of LEDs. | 8.2 | X | X | |||
| 76 | On power restoration after loss of power, the eTCS shall become available for activation and remain blank until commanded by the eTCS controller or TMS. | 8.2 | X | X | |||
| 77 | At no time shall partial or incomplete frames be displayed. | 8.2 | X | X |
Table in words
- Item 64: The eTCS display technology shall be light emitting diode (LED).
- Item 65: The display pixels may be formed by arranging one or more LEDs in a cluster to achieve the required luminance levels.
- Item 66: The horizontal and vertical pitch of the pixels in the matrix shall be in accordance with AS 4852.2.
- Item 67: The eTCS display pixels shall be in modules of a size capable of being removed and installed by hand via access door(s) or screen.
- Item 68: The eTCS shall only display the messages as specified in the contract, and detailed in the Queensland MUTCD, TORUM, or TC Signs.
- Item 69: Facilities shall be included to detect failures within the display control system.
- Item 70: The sign shall blank the display in the event of a sign processor fault.
- Item 71: Time to blank shall be a configurable setting.
- Item 72: The Display Unit (DU) shall monitor communications with the eTCS controller and blank that display if a loss of communication is experienced.
- Item 73: The communications timeout period shall be a configurable setting.
- Item 74: The eTCS controller shall be able to detect LED failures even if the LEDs may be required to be ‘off’ at the time of the periodic check.
- Item 75: The display shall be blanked upon failure of two per cent of contiguous pixels for each displayed image or failure of more than 20% of LEDs.
- Item 76: On power restoration after loss of power, the eTCS shall become available for activation and remain blank until commanded by the eTCS controller or TMS.
- Item 77: At no time shall partial or incomplete frames be displayed.
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field OR Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | An eTCS light sensor failure or a single LED failure (provided that the cumulative LED loss remains below the two per cent and/or 20% thresholds described above) should not result in blanking of the display. | 8.2 | X | X | |||
| 79 | Each individual LED shall be driven with a continuous current with no peak and/or magnitudes exceeding 70% of the LED manufacturer's maximum continuous rating. | 8.3 | X | ||||
| 80 | For LEDs in a 5 mm or smaller diameter package, peak magnitudes of the LED current shall not exceed 20 mA. | 8.3 | X | ||||
| 81 | For messages containing multiple colours, the apparent brightness of all colours in the message shall appear the same. | 8.3 | X | ||||
| 82 | The type of eTCS proposed for each location shall including their font, format and placements of LED’s shall comply with the requirements defined in the relevant TC sign. | 8.4.1 | X | X | |||
| 83 | Sign faces as defined in TORUM, Queensland MUTCD, or TC Signs display messages use Red, Yellow, Green, White, black and occasionally Orange colours. | 8.4.2 | X | ||||
| 84 | Where any of these colours are required to display a specific sign face, the chromaticity coordinates of Red, Yellow, Green and White shall be as defined by their respective region coordinates in AS 4852.1, on a matt black background. | 8.4.2 | X | ||||
| 85 | Where Orange is required to display a sign face, the chromaticity coordinates of the orange LED shall be as shown in Table 8.4.2 below and Figure 8.1. | 8.4.2 | X | ||||
| 86 | Where each of the Red, Yellow, Green, or White colours are generated by mixing, such as through the use of RGB LEDs or other technology, the resulting colours shall remain within their corresponding chromaticity coordinates as defined in AS 4852.1 for all brightness levels. | 8.4.3 | X |
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field OR Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Where the Orange colour is generated by mixing, such as through the use of RGB LEDs or other technology, the resulting colour shall remain within the chromaticity coordinates of the orange LED as shown in Table 8.4.2 (and Figure 8.4.3), for all brightness levels. | 8.4.3 | X | ||||
| 88 | Each sign display colour generated by mixing shall remain within its corresponding specified chromaticity coordinates for at least 10 years of continuous switching and operation | 8.4.3 | X | X | |||
| 89 | Signs are not required to implement the TSI-SP- 003 protocol application layer messages relating to the creation (setting) of text and graphics frames, since the eTCS signs’ frames are inherently static. | 8.5 | X | ||||
| 90 | Thus, the sign’s controller shall be able to: • display a single fixed message frame continuously when commanded • display a single fixed message frame continuously based on time of day • flash the annulus when commanded, and • display any combination of all the above formats. | 8.5 | X | X | |||
| 91 | eTCS signs shall store message formats inside the sign controller that are set by a controlling field processor. | 8.5 | X | ||||
| 92 | Facilities shall be included to detect failures within the eTCS and the display control system(s). | 8.6 | X | ||||
| 93 | On detection of a failure, the display shall be blanked to prevent confusing displays to the motorist. | 8.6 | X | X | |||
| 94 | Loss of communications with TMS shall also be considered an eTCS failure and shall result in the display(s) being blanked after a pre-set time period. | 8.6 | X | X | |||
| 95 | This time period shall be a variable, able to be set by TMS, with a range of 60 seconds to 600 seconds. | 8.6 | X | ||||
| 96 | The luminance and luminance ratio of the LED shall comply with the requirements of AS 4852.1 | 8.7.1 | X |
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field OR Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) | ||||
| 97 | The LED intensity shall be controlled to provide maximum legibility distances for the complete range of ambient light under which the eTCS shall operate. | 8.7.2 | X | |||||
| 98 | An eTCS shall have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 100 LED brightness levels. | 8.7.2 | X | |||||
| 99 | The brightness levels shall be in units of percentage of maximum brightness. | 8.7.2 | X | |||||
| 100 | The luminance half angle shall be at least 15° for eTCS. | 8.7.3 | X | |||||
| 101 | The requirements for Luminous Intensity uniformity shall comply with AS 4852.1. | 8.7.4 | X | |||||
| 102 | The luminous intensity uniformity shall be maintained at all dimming levels. | 8.7.4 | X | |||||
| 103 | The action of sunlight or other bright light sources on the optical elements shall be controlled such that inactive pixels shall not appear active. This may require the use of a visor over the display. | 8.7.5 | X | |||||
| 9 Control system | ||||||||
| 104 | The control system requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to this Technical Specification. | 9 | X | |||||
| 105 | As a minimum the eTCS controller shall: a) monitor, log and support TMS requests for its own operation and status b) monitor, log and support TMS status requests for the sign c) be capable of storing enough frames in its non- volatile memory to display each individual sign face d) allow local automatic reset of the eTCS display and the eTCS controller itself such as via watchdog(s) e) be capable of dimming the connected sign based on the light sensor outputs, and f) accept / reject valid or invalid commands made by the TMS and/or PHCS. | 9.1 | X | X |
Table in words
- Item 97: The LED intensity shall be controlled to provide maximum legibility distances for the complete range of ambient light under which the eTCS shall operate.
- Item 98: An eTCS shall have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 100 LED brightness levels.
- Item 99: The brightness levels shall be in units of percentage of maximum brightness.
- Item 100: The luminance half angle shall be at least 15° for eTCS.
- Item 101: The requirements for Luminous Intensity uniformity shall comply with AS 4852.1.
- Item 102: The luminous intensity uniformity shall be maintained at all dimming levels.
- Item 103: The action of sunlight or other bright light sources on the optical elements shall be controlled such that inactive pixels shall not appear active. This may require the use of a visor over the display.
- Item 104: The control system requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to this Technical Specification.
- Item 105: As a minimum the eTCS controller shall: a) monitor, log and support TMS requests for its own operation and status b) monitor, log and support TMS status requests for the sign c) be capable of storing enough frames in its non- volatile memory to display each individual sign face d) allow local automatic reset of the eTCS display and the eTCS controller itself such as via watchdog(s) e) be capable of dimming the connected sign based on the light sensor outputs, and f) accept / reject valid or invalid commands made by the TMS and/or PHCS.
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field OR Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) | ||||
| 106 | A three-position key operated facility switch that complies with MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements, shall be provided to enable selection of the following five display functions for each of the text display and the graphics display: 1. BLANK / Maintenance, or 2. TEST, or 3. NORMAL | 9.2 | X | X | ||||
| 107 | Where Blank / Maintenance mode is selected on a LFS the following requirement shall apply: a) the eTCS sign shall remain powered b) the hardwired sign display of that eTCS sign shall be blanked c) any subsequent display requests from Product Host Control System (PHCS) shall be ignored d) the PHCS software shall be permitted to perform all status, maintenance and diagnostic functions on the respective eTCS sign e) where two signs have been configured as one pair, selecting the LFS to “BLANK” on one eTCS sign, shall not blank the other paired eTCS sign unit, and f) the LFS shall be designed as fail-safe operation and as such should it fail or be disconnected, Blank / Maintenance mode will be activated. | 9.2.1 | X | X | ||||
| 108 | Where TEST mode is selected on the LFS the displayed message is selected via the maintenance communications port and/or the control communications port. | 9.2.2 | X | X |
Table in words
- Item 106: A three-position key operated facility switch that complies with MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements, shall be provided to enable selection of the following five display functions for each of the text display and the graphics display: 1. BLANK / Maintenance, or 2. TEST, or 3. NORMAL
- Item 107: Where Blank / Maintenance mode is selected on a LFS the following requirement shall apply: a) the eTCS sign shall remain powered b) the hardwired sign display of that eTCS sign shall be blanked c) any subsequent display requests from Product Host Control System (PHCS) shall be ignored d) the PHCS software shall be permitted to perform all status, maintenance and diagnostic functions on the respective eTCS sign e) where two signs have been configured as one pair, selecting the LFS to “BLANK” on one eTCS sign, shall not blank the other paired eTCS sign unit, and f) the LFS shall be designed as fail-safe operation and as such should it fail or be disconnected, Blank / Maintenance mode will be activated.
- Item 108: Where TEST mode is selected on the LFS the displayed message is selected via the maintenance communications port and/or the control communications port.
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field OR Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) | ||||
| 109 | The followings shall apply: a) the hardwired sign display of that eTCS is active b) the eTCS shall ignore any subsequent display requests from Product Host Control System (PHCS) c) the eTCS shall permit the PHCS software to perform all status, maintenance and diagnostic functions d) the eTCS shall ignore remote control communications from the TMS or designated local HHD (refer Clause 9.11), and e) the eTCS shall permit remote communications with a PC / Laptop running the eTCS Software. | 9.2.2 | X | X | ||||
| 110 | Where NORMAL mode is selected on the LFS the displayed message is selected via the maintenance communications port and/or the control communications port. The followings shall apply: a) the hardwired sign display of that eTCS is active b) the eTCS shall accept remote control communications from the TMS c) the eTCS shall accept remote communications with a PC / Laptop running the eTCS Software, and d) the eTCS shall accept remote control communications from a designated local HHD (refer Clause 9.11). | 9.2.3 | X | X | ||||
| 111 | Each eTCS shall be operated by an integral control system that is controlled in the following order of priority: 1. maintenance communications port, and 2. control communications ports. | 9.3 | X | X | ||||
| 113 | It shall be possible to control and interrogate the eTCS via an EIA/RS-232 maintenance communications port via the eTCS controller. | 9.3.1 | X | X | ||||
| 114 | The RS-232 port shall allow local and remote communications via a laptop computer (provided by others) containing eTCS messaging and diagnostics software to be provided by the Contractor. | 9.3.1 | X | X | ||||
| 115 | The maintenance communications port shall also allow remote connection of a similar computer via a modem. | 9.3.1 | X | X | ||||
| 116 | A physical change of connection between remote and local operation shall not require further interaction from the user, nor in anyway interrupt operation or require rebooting of eTCS control system or computer / software. | 9.3.1 | X | X | ||||
| 117 | The hardware handshaking lines of the EIA/RS-232 interface shall be used such that connection / disconnection of the maintenance PC (either locally or by modem) results in the immediate initiation / termination of the maintenance port communications session with the eTCS. | 9.3.1 | X | X | ||||
| 118 | The eTCS control and diagnostics software shall be capable of operating at all possible modem connection and serial port speeds. | 9.3.1 | X | |||||
| 119 | It shall be possible to control and interrogate the eTCS via either of two EIA/RS-232 control communications ports. | 9.3.2 | X | X | ||||
| 120 | The control communications port shall allow local connection of a field processor / modem for communications with TMS. | 9.3.2 | X | |||||
| 121 | While a PC / laptop computer is connected to the eTCS via the maintenance communications port, control of the eTCS via the control ports shall be inhibited. However, status and diagnostic interrogation by TMS via the control ports shall remain possible. | 9.3.2 | X | |||||
| 122 | Complete control and monitoring by TMS shall be possible through both control communications ports as determined by telecommunications infrastructure provided at each Site. | 9.3.2 | X | X | ||||
| 123 | Where communications equipment is connected to only one control communications port (or in the case of failure of either communications port or attached equipment) the eTCS shall automatically revert to full control AND status communications through the active port. | 9.3.2 | X | X |
Table in words
- Item 109: The followings shall apply: a) the hardwired sign display of that eTCS is active b) the eTCS shall ignore any subsequent display requests from Product Host Control System (PHCS) c) the eTCS shall permit the PHCS software to perform all status, maintenance and diagnostic functions d) the eTCS shall ignore remote control communications from the TMS or designated local HHD (refer Clause 9.11), and e) the eTCS shall permit remote communications with a PC / Laptop running the eTCS Software.
- Item 110: Where NORMAL mode is selected on the LFS the displayed message is selected via the maintenance communications port and/or the control communications port. The followings shall apply: a) the hardwired sign display of that eTCS is active b) the eTCS shall accept remote control communications from the TMS c) the eTCS shall accept remote communications with a PC / Laptop running the eTCS Software, and d) the eTCS shall accept remote control communications from a designated local HHD (refer Clause 9.11).
- Item 111: Each eTCS shall be operated by an integral control system that is controlled in the following order of priority: 1. maintenance communications port, and 2. control communications ports.
- Item 113: It shall be possible to control and interrogate the eTCS via an EIA/RS-232 maintenance communications port via the eTCS controller.
- Item 114: The RS-232 port shall allow local and remote communications via a laptop computer (provided by others) containing eTCS messaging and diagnostics software to be provided by the Contractor.
- Item 115: The maintenance communications port shall also allow remote connection of a similar computer via a modem.
- Item 116: A physical change of connection between remote and local operation shall not require further interaction from the user, nor in anyway interrupt operation or require rebooting of eTCS control system or computer / software.
- Item 117: The hardware handshaking lines of the EIA/RS-232 interface shall be used such that connection / disconnection of the maintenance PC (either locally or by modem) results in the immediate initiation / termination of the maintenance port communications session with the eTCS.
- Item 118: The eTCS control and diagnostics software shall be capable of operating at all possible modem connection and serial port speeds.
- Item 119: It shall be possible to control and interrogate the eTCS via either of two EIA/RS-232 control communications ports.
- Item 120: The control communications port shall allow local connection of a field processor / modem for communications with TMS.
- Item 121: While a PC / laptop computer is connected to the eTCS via the maintenance communications port, control of the eTCS via the control ports shall be inhibited. However, status and diagnostic interrogation by TMS via the control ports shall remain possible.
- Item 122: Complete control and monitoring by TMS shall be possible through both control communications ports as determined by telecommunications infrastructure provided at each Site.
- Item 123: Where communications equipment is connected to only one control communications port (or in the case of failure of either communications port or attached equipment) the eTCS shall automatically revert to full control AND status communications through the active port.
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | eTCS communications software shall be capable of operating at all possible modem connection and/or serial port speeds. | 9.3.2 | X | X | ||||
| 125 | The eTCS controller shall be capable of monitoring loss of communications with the TMS and timeout after a specified period. | 9.4 | X | X | ||||
| 126 | When the eTCS controller is in the NORMAL mode, expiry of this time period shall cause the eTCS controller to blank the entire eTCS. | 9.4 | X | X | ||||
| 127 | This period shall be a configurable parameter. | 9.4 | X | X | ||||
| 128 | The eTCS controller shall also be capable of monitoring communications with the sign and timeout after a specified period when such communication is lost. | 9.4 | X | X | ||||
| 129 | Communications timeout check shall be performed periodically and shall be a configurable parameter. | 9.4 | X | X | ||||
| 130 | In BLANK / Maintenance mode, the communications timeout check with the TMS shall be ignored. | 9.4 | X | X | ||||
| 131 | All settings in the eTCS controller shall be accessible via the PHCS. | 9.5 | X | |||||
| 132 | The eTCS controller shall monitor and log the following fault conditions: • loss of communication with the sign • high enclosure temperature • illumination faults, and • other faults relating to the eTCS. | 9.6.1 | X | X | ||||
| 133 | The eTCS controller shall log in non-volatile memory, operational and fault events such as message changes, hardware resets, establishment or discontinuation of communications, local manual operations and clearance of faults. | 9.6.2 | X | X | ||||
| 134 | Each event shall be date and time stamped, accurate to at least one second. | 9.6.2 | X | X |
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | Once a fault has occurred and been logged, a recurrence of the same fault need not be logged again until after the fault has been cleared. | 9.6.2 | X | X | ||||
| 136 | The event log shall have space for at least 255 entries. | 9.6.2 | X | X | ||||
| 137 | Where separate logs are used for operational and fault events, each log shall have space for at least 255 entries. | 9.6.2 | X | X | ||||
| 138 | The oldest event record shall be overwritten first when this allocated space has been exceeded. | 9.6.2 | X | X | ||||
| 139 | All log entries shall be available for upload from any and all communication ports upon request from the TMC and/or PHCS. | 9.6.2 | X | X | ||||
| 140 | The log shall be uploaded in order of most recent to oldest record. | 9.6.2 | X | X | ||||
| 141 | A request by the TMS for the event log shall provide for no less than 20 entries at a time. | 9.6.2 | X | X | ||||
| 142 | Events shall be retained in the log even after retrieval by the PHCS and/or TMS. | 9.6.2 | X | X | ||||
| 143 | The eTCS controller and the sign shall monitor the state of its respective processor and blank the respective display(s) if a critical internal fault is detected that could result in confusion to the public. | 9.6.3 | X | X | X | |||
| 144 | The eTCS controller shall be provided with an internal system clock in accordance with MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements and allow synchronisation of the clock in response to a TMS and/or PHCS command. | 9.7 | X | X | ||||
| 145 | The eTCS integral control system shall fully implement all eTCS functions. | 9.8 | X | X | ||||
| 146 | Communication between the Field Processor and the eTCS shall comply with MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements. | 9.8 | X | X | ||||
| 147 | The computers may use Microsoft Windows® operating systems, from Windows 7 to those industry standards current at the time of use. | 9.8 | X | X | ||||
| 148 | Any software provided shall be capable of operating on all such operating systems. | 9.8 | X | X | ||||
| 149 | The software shall report the selected mode on the facility switch. | 9.8 | X | X | ||||
| 150 | Unauthorised use of the eTCS shall be prevented. | 9.8 | X | X | ||||
| 151 | Seed offsets and password offsets shall be unique to each sign. | 9.8 | X | X | ||||
| 152 | The LED intensity shall be controlled to provide constant apparent brightness, and maximum legibility distance, for the complete range of ambient light under which the eTCS shall operate. | 9.9 | X | X | ||||
| 153 | Each eTCS shall support automatic brightness variation, where the eTCS determines the LED brightness level using a light sensor reading and a predefined set of light sensor values. | 9.9 | X | X | ||||
| 154 | Each eTCS shall be provided with at least one light sensor to detect ambient light levels. | 9.9 | X | X | ||||
| 155 | The dimming facility should reflect the ambient light conditions immediately on “switch on”, i.e., if the sign is switched on at night, the display shall be dimmed and if the sign is switched on during bright daylight, the display should be optimum brilliance without delay. | 9.9 | X | |||||
| 156 | The dimming circuit shall have a switching delay of 30 ± 5 seconds. | 9.9 | X | |||||
| 157 | Where a sign is in close proximity to artificial lighting, the ambient light level local to that sign may be artificially high. This may result in the dimming system setting the light output of the sign too high. Therefore, each sign and/or dimming circuit shall be capable of adjusting the dimmed light levels through a “brightness offset” to compensate for local artificial light levels. | 9.9 | X | |||||
| 158 | Each eTCS shall act as a slave on the EIA RS– 422A / modem bus. | 9.10 | X |
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | Where a hand-held communication device is required by the Principal as a local method of control, the HHD shall: • have a unique ID that is transmitted with each message change request • shall have priority over TMS message should a TMS message change request occur at the same time as the message change request from a HHD, namely, the TMS request shall be ignored • for wireless HHD, use “code hopping” or “rolling code” technology, to prevent unauthorised use of the signs through “replay attacks” • for wired HHD, the leads shall preferably be securely terminated in the RS-232 port of the eTCS sign or any other secure termination resulting in 15 m lead • the CU shall have the ability to deactivate a HHD from controlling the eTCS sign (e.g., due to lost or damaged HHDs), through the eTCS configuration or RSCS software, and • only when a HHD message activation button is pressed and held for two seconds shall a control message be transmitted. | 9.11 | X | X | ||||
| 160 | To guard against accidental activation of an eTCS frame from the HHD, buttons shall be pressed and held for two seconds before any eTCS message frame will be changed. | 9.11 | X | X | ||||
| 161 | Note: If the above requirements are not met, the manufacturer / supplier shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Principal, how they will limit the remote-control request to an individual CU and prevent unauthorised use of the signs. | 9.11 | X | |||||
| 10 Electrical | ||||||||
| 162 | Portable signs shall be solar powered in accordance with the requirements of MRTS263 Standalone Solar (PV) Power Systems and the relevant requirements of AS 4852.2. | 10.1 | X | X | ||||
| 163 | Each sign shall also have the facility to be mains powered so the batteries can be charged before being deployed to site or while at site. | 10.1 | X |
| Item# | MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs | MRTS Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | This shall include a mains battery charger and an IP65 rated locking connector to enable the external power supply to be easily connected and disconnected from the sign. | 10.1 | X | X | |||||
| 165 | The relevant electrical requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply. | 10.1 | X | ||||||
| 166 | Fixed signs shall be mains powered, with an IP65 rated locking connector to enable the external power supply to be easily connected and disconnected from the sign, and with surge protection and battery power supply in accordance with the requirements of Clause 10 of MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements and the relevant requirements of AS 4852.1. | 10.2 | X | ||||||
| 167 | Where specified, lighting protection shall be provided in accordance with AS 1768. | 10.2 | X | ||||||
| 11 Installation requirements | |||||||||
| 168 | The installation requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to this Technical Specification. | 11 | |||||||
| 12 Telecommunications requirements | |||||||||
| 169 | The telecommunications requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification. | 12 | X | ||||||
| 170 | Where the eTCS is required to communicate with STREAMS, this shall be done in accordance with MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements and through a Field Processor compliant with MRTS232 Provision of Field Processors. | 12 | X | ||||||
| 13 Testing and commissioning | |||||||||
| 171 | The testing and commissioning requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification. | 13.1 | |||||||
| 172 | The minimum additional testing and commissioning requirements for equipment provided under this standard are described below. | 13.1 | |||||||
| Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field OR Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) | |||||
| 173 | The optical performance shall be determined by measurement under laboratory conditions of the minimum luminance ratio and the minimum and maximum luminance for all sign luminance levels listed in AS 4852.1 and in accordance with the photometric test procedures defined in AS 4852.1. | 13.2 | |||||||
| 174 | The performance of the eTCS shall meet or exceed the parameters listed in AS 4852.1. | 13.2 | |||||||
| 14 Documentation | |||||||||
| 175 | The documentation requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification. | 14 | |||||||
| 176 | For fixed eTCS, once the asset type being installed is known, this shall be communicated to the Principal at first opportunity. This is required to ensure assets are recorded in ROAR and have appropriate asset IDs and site IDs. | 14.1 | |||||||
| 15 Training | |||||||||
| 177 | The training requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification. | 15 | |||||||
| 16 Maintenance | |||||||||
| 178 | The maintenance requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification. | 16 | |||||||
| 17 Handover | |||||||||
| 179 | The handover requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification. | 17 |
Table in words
- Item 164 (MRTS Clause 10.1): This shall include a mains battery charger and an IP65 rated locking connector to enable the external power supply to be easily connected and disconnected from the sign.
- Item 165 (MRTS Clause 10.1): The relevant electrical requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply.
- Item 166 (MRTS Clause 10.2): Fixed signs shall be mains powered, with an IP65 rated locking connector to enable the external power supply to be easily connected and disconnected from the sign, and with surge protection and battery power supply in accordance with the requirements of Clause 10 of MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements and the relevant requirements of AS 4852.1.
- Item 167 (MRTS Clause 10.2): Where specified, lighting protection shall be provided in accordance with AS 1768.
- Item 11 Installation requirements.
- Item 168 (MRTS Clause 11): The installation requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to this Technical Specification.
- Item 12 Telecommunications requirements.
- Item 169 (MRTS Clause 12): The telecommunications requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification.
- Item 170 (MRTS Clause 12): Where the eTCS is required to communicate with STREAMS, this shall be done in accordance with MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements and through a Field Processor compliant with MRTS232 Provision of Field Processors.
- Item 13 Testing and commissioning.
- Item 171 (MRTS Clause 13.1): The testing and commissioning requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification.
- Item 172 (MRTS Clause 13.1): The minimum additional testing and commissioning requirements for equipment provided under this standard are described below.
- Item 173, MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs: The optical performance shall be determined by measurement under laboratory conditions of the minimum luminance ratio and the minimum and maximum luminance for all sign luminance levels listed in AS 4852.1 and in accordance with the photometric test procedures defined in AS 4852.1. MRTS Clause: 13.2.
- Item 174, MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs: The performance of the eTCS shall meet or exceed the parameters listed in AS 4852.1. MRTS Clause: 13.2.
- Item 175, MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs: The documentation requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification. MRTS Clause: 14.
- Item 176, MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs: For fixed eTCS, once the asset type being installed is known, this shall be communicated to the Principal at first opportunity. This is required to ensure assets are recorded in ROAR and have appropriate asset IDs and site IDs. MRTS Clause: 14.1.
- Item 177, MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs: The training requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification. MRTS Clause: 15.
- Item 178, MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs: The maintenance requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification. MRTS Clause: 16.
- Item 179, MRTS229 Electronic Traffic Control Signs: The handover requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification. MRTS Clause: 17.