Appendix AProduct Approval Compliance Checklist#
| Type Approval Compliance Checklist row | MRTS249 Transportable Changeable Message Signs Requirements | Reference Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field / Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Quality system requirements | |||||||||
| 1 | The requirements of MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to this Technical Specification. | 4.1 | X | X | X | ||||
| 2 | Detailed designs of the sign layout, fabrication and assembly drawings, calculations, specifications and certifications of the TCMS components shall be submitted to the Principal for verification, in accordance with the objects of the Professional Engineers Act, prior to manufacture. | 4.1 | X | X | |||||
| 3 | These components include the TCMS controller, hand-held device, sign face configurations, motor actuator, power supply (including solar power, surge protection and backup batteries), power budget calculations, communication ports, cable termination, enclosure and mounting accessories. | 4.1 | X | X | |||||
| 4 | For TCMS supplied to TMR, the warranty requirements in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply. | 4.2 | X | ||||||
| 5 Functional requirements | |||||||||
| 5 | The use of the TCMS shall be in accordance with the Queensland Guide to Temporary Traffic Management and the Queensland MUTCD and have the capability of operating as follows. | 5.1 | X | X | |||||
| 6 | When installed in groups each TCMS shall display the sign message in accordance with the planned sequence and the applicable TGS. | 5.1 | X | X | X | ||||
| 7 | The hand-held device requesting the TCMS message, shall have a mechanism to confirm the requested message is displayed. | 5.1 | X | X | |||||
| 8 | The TCMS shall monitor the current displayed message and if different to the requested message, shall issue an alarm after the specified switching time has elapsed. | 5.1 | X | X | X | ||||
| 9 | Key components associated with the TCMS are as shown in the figure showing pole-mounted TCMS. | 5.2 | X | X | |||||
| 10 | Other mounting options include trailer mount or vehicle mount. | 5.2 | X | X | |||||
| 11 | A hand-held device shall be provided for the selection of messages from the TCMS and to perform control and configuration of the TCMS or group of connected TCMS on-site. | 5.2.1 | X | X | |||||
| 12 | The HHD shall provide a mechanism to confirm that each TCMS display the intended message. | 5.2.1 | X | X | |||||
| 13 | An off-site remote monitoring system may be provided as part of the TCMS solution. | 5.2.2 | X | X | |||||
| 14 | The purpose of the monitoring system is to log operational and historical information for later retrieval. | 5.2.2 | X | X | |||||
| 15 | Records shall be retained for the period defined by the Principal. | 5.2.2 | X | ||||||
| 16 | The TCMS shall be controlled by the following means: a) Locally at the TCMS, to select the display message manually. | 5.3 | X | X | |||||
| 17 | b) On-site via a short-range hand-held device (HHD) to select a display message on all connected signs within the roadwork site, and to monitor the status of each sign. This is the normal mode of control. | 5.3 | X | X | |||||
| 18 | The local TCMS operating system shall have a minimum of 99.9% operating reliability. | 5.3 | X | X | X | ||||
| 6 Mechanical, structural and display requirements | |||||||||
| 19 | The mechanical and physical requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification. | 6.1 | X | ||||||
| 20 | The TCMS shall be suited to the intended operational environment. | 6.2 | X | X | |||||
| 21 | Unless otherwise specified, the design life of the TCMS components including the panels, motor and the mechanical drive system shall be 10 years. | 6.2 | X | X | |||||
| 22 | The display enclosure shall be capable of being mounted on a support structure in a location consistent with QGTTM/AGTTM requirements. | 6.3.1 | X | X | X | ||||
| 23 | The mounting structures supporting the TCMS shall be designed for the site conditions in which they are intended to be used. | 6.3.1 | X | X | |||||
| 24 | Calculations for wind loading shall be in accordance with the requirements of TRUM Manual, Volume 3, Part 5: Design Guide for Roadside signs. | 6.3.1 | X | X | |||||
| 25 | The sign support shall be designed in accordance with TRUM Manual, Volume 3, Part 5: Design Guide for Roadside signs when installed with all supporting hardware and accessories used to operate the sign, including the solar panels, where fitted. | 6.3.2 | X | X |
Table in words
- Row 1: The requirements of MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to this Technical Specification; Reference Clause 4.1; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection blank; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test X; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 2: Detailed designs of the sign layout, fabrication and assembly drawings, calculations, specifications and certifications of the TCMS components shall be submitted to the Principal for verification, in accordance with the objects of the Professional Engineers Act, prior to manufacture; Reference Clause 4.1; Verification Method blank; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection blank; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test X; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 3: These components include the TCMS controller, hand-held device, sign face configurations, motor actuator, power supply (including solar power, surge protection and backup batteries), power budget calculations, communication ports, cable termination, enclosure and mounting accessories; Reference Clause 4.1; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection blank; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 4: For TCMS supplied to TMR, the warranty requirements in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply; Reference Clause 4.2; Verification Method blank; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection blank; NATA Certification blank; Field / Bench Test X; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 5: The use of the TCMS shall be in accordance with the Queensland Guide to Temporary Traffic Management and the Queensland MUTCD and have the capability of operating as follows; Reference Clause 5.1; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection blank; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 6: When installed in groups each TCMS shall display the sign message in accordance with the planned sequence and the applicable TGS; Reference Clause 5.1; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection X; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 7: The hand-held device requesting the TCMS message, shall have a mechanism to confirm the requested message is displayed; Reference Clause 5.1; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection blank; NATA Certification blank; Field / Bench Test X; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 8: The TCMS shall monitor the current displayed message and if different to the requested message, shall issue an alarm after the specified switching time has elapsed; Reference Clause 5.1; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection X; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 9: Key components associated with the TCMS are as shown in the figure showing pole-mounted TCMS; Reference Clause 5.2; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection blank; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 10: Other mounting options include trailer mount or vehicle mount; Reference Clause 5.2; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection blank; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 11: A hand-held device shall be provided for the selection of messages from the TCMS and to perform control and configuration of the TCMS or group of connected TCMS on-site; Reference Clause 5.2.1; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection blank; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 12: The HHD shall provide a mechanism to confirm that each TCMS display the intended message; Reference Clause 5.2.1; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection X; NATA Certification blank; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 13: An off-site remote monitoring system may be provided as part of the TCMS solution; Reference Clause 5.2.2; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection X; NATA Certification blank; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 14: The purpose of the monitoring system is to log operational and historical information for later retrieval; Reference Clause 5.2.2; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection X; NATA Certification blank; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 15: Records shall be retained for the period defined by the Principal; Reference Clause 5.2.2; Verification Method blank; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection blank; NATA Certification blank; Field / Bench Test X; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 16: The TCMS shall be controlled by the following means: a) Locally at the TCMS, to select the display message manually; Reference Clause 5.3; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection X; NATA Certification blank; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 17: b) On-site via a short-range hand-held device (HHD) to select a display message on all connected signs within the roadwork site, and to monitor the status of each sign. This is the normal mode of control; Reference Clause 5.3; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection X; NATA Certification blank; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 18: The local TCMS operating system shall have a minimum of 99.9% operating reliability; Reference Clause 5.3; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection blank; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test X; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 19: The mechanical and physical requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification; Reference Clause 6.1; Verification Method blank; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection blank; NATA Certification blank; Field / Bench Test X; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 20: The TCMS shall be suited to the intended operational environment; Reference Clause 6.2; Verification Method blank; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection X; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 21: Unless otherwise specified, the design life of the TCMS components including the panels, motor and the mechanical drive system shall be 10 years; Reference Clause 6.2; Verification Method blank; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection X; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 22: The display enclosure shall be capable of being mounted on a support structure in a location consistent with QGTTM/AGTTM requirements; Reference Clause 6.3.1; Verification Method X; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection X; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 23: The mounting structures supporting the TCMS shall be designed for the site conditions in which they are intended to be used; Reference Clause 6.3.1; Verification Method blank; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection X; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 24: Calculations for wind loading shall be in accordance with the requirements of TRUM Manual, Volume 3, Part 5: Design Guide for Roadside signs; Reference Clause 6.3.1; Verification Method blank; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection X; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
- Row 25: The sign support shall be designed in accordance with TRUM Manual, Volume 3, Part 5: Design Guide for Roadside signs when installed with all supporting hardware and accessories used to operate the sign, including the solar panels, where fitted; Reference Clause 6.3.2; Verification Method blank; Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) blank; Visual Inspection X; NATA Certification X; Field / Bench Test blank; Detailed Drawings blank; Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) blank.
Type Approval Compliance Checklist
| Type Approval Compliance Checklist row | MRTS249 Transportable Changeable Message Signs Requirements | Reference Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field / Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | The design documentation showing compliance with this Technical Specification and certified by a RPEQ, shall be submitted to the Principal's representative for review and acceptance. Hold Point 2. | 6.3.2 | X | X | |||||
| 27 | All internal and external surfaces shall be free from sharp edges or protrusions. | 6.4 | X | X | |||||
| 28 | The front facing surface colour apart from the rotating elements shall be matt black. | 6.4 | X | X | |||||
| 29 | Other surfaces should be a lighter colour, preferably matt grey, to reduce internal enclosure temperature. | 6.4 | X | X | X | ||||
| 30 | The TCMS shall consist of fabricated triangular elements mounted in a display enclosure. | 6.5 | X | X | X | ||||
| 31 | The fabricated triangular elements shall rotate and align to display one of three faces. | 6.5 | X | X | |||||
| 32 | Messages shall be displayed using a motor actuator to effect the change and each message shall be displayed directly. | 6.5 | X | X | |||||
| 33 | The rotation of the triangular elements shall be bi-directional such that messages requested by the HHD is displayed with one-third (1/3) of a full rotation in the appropriate direction. | 6.5 | X | X | |||||
| 34 | In the event of power loss, the TCMS shall continue to display the last message shown just prior to electric power loss. | 6.5 | X | ||||||
| 35 | The TCMS shall have a mechanism for manually changing the display in the event of power loss or loss of communication with the HHD. | 6.5 | X | X | X |
Type Approval Compliance Checklist
| Type Approval Compliance Checklist row | MRTS249 Transportable Changeable Message Signs Requirements | Reference Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field / Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | The fabricated triangular elements may be mounted in either the vertical or horizontal plane. | 6.5 | X | X | X | ||||
| 37 | The motor actuator and all necessary mechanical linkages and electrical circuitry shall be installed in the display enclosure. | 6.5.1 | X | X | X | ||||
| 38 | The motor actuator shall be able to withstand mechanical stresses arising from the expected number of message rotations for the life of the sign. | 6.5.1 | X | ||||||
| 39 | The dimensions of the signs and each message shall comply with the MUTCD requirements for static signs. | 6.5.2 | X | X | |||||
| 40 | Message combinations used on site shall be in accordance with approved Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) and not create contradictory advice. | 6.5.2 | X | X | |||||
| 41 | The retroreflective message stickers shall adhere to the triangular prism for the duration of the project. | 6.5.2 | X | X | |||||
| 42 | The retroreflective material for each message shall comply with the requirements for retro- reflective sheeting described in MRTS14 and AS/NZS 1906 Hold Point 3. | 6.5.2 | X | X | |||||
| 43 | All telecommunications equipment, the TCMS control unit, the battery charger/regulator and the batteries shall be installed in an integral enclosure, or display enclosure, complying with the requirements of MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements. | 6.6 | X | X | |||||
| 44 | The sign enclosure shall be made of marine-grade aluminium alloy 5251 H32 to conform to AS/NZS 1734. | 6.6 | X | X |
Type Approval Compliance Checklist
| Type Approval Compliance Checklist row | MRTS249 Transportable Changeable Message Signs Requirements | Reference Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field / Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 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. | 6.6 | X | ||||||
| 7 Operation and Control requirements | |||||||||
| 46 | The control system requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to this Technical Specification. | 7.1 | X | ||||||
| 47 | The normal method of TCMS operation and control is via a local hand-held device (HHD). | 7.1 | X | X | |||||
| 48 | Where the HHD fails or is temporarily unavailable the TCMS shall provide a mechanism for manually displaying or changing to the desired message. | 7.1 | X | X | |||||
| 49 | The HHD shall be a Mobile phone or tablet using industry standard Mobile technology. | 7.2 | X | X | |||||
| 50 | The HHD shall host an operating system platform such as Android operating system or iOS, which are industry standards at the time of application of this technical specification. | 7.2 | X | X | X | ||||
| 51 | The application software (of the HHD) shall be available to operate in either of the two platforms above. | 7.2 | X | X | X | ||||
| 52 | Each TCMS and HHD shall be able to detect system error or failure arising from network disruption or power failure. This can be implemented by employing a watchdog. | 7.3 | X | X | |||||
| 53 | Once such failure is detected and resolved, the TCMS or HHD shall take corrective action to restore normal operation. | 7.3 | X | X | |||||
| 54 | The occurrence of such intermittent faults shall not compromise the overall system operational reliability specified in Clause 5.3. | 7.3 | X | X | X | ||||
| 55 | Where required, each TCMS shall be fitted with a GPS receiver. | 7.4 | X | X | |||||
| 56 | The onboard GPS receiver shall monitor the location in three dimensions (latitude, longitude and altitude) of each sign and also synchronise the TCMS internal clock. | 7.4 | X | X | |||||
| 57 | The TCMS shall provide an alarm to the HHD if a sign is moved beyond a specified perimeter. This may be achieved using a virtual perimeter or 'geo-fence'. | 7.4 | X | X | X | ||||
| 58 | Each TCMS may have the ability to discern the installed directional orientation and tilt, and whether any subsequent change in direction or tilt has been detected, through the use of inertial type sensor such as gyroscopes and/or accelerometers. | 7.5 | X | X | |||||
| 59 | Each HHD and TCMS shall each have a unique alphanumeric communications ID. | 7.6 | X | X | X | ||||
| 60 | A physical label displaying TCMS ID must be clearly visible on the TCMS. | 7.6 | X | X | |||||
| 61 | The TCMS system shall make provision for real-time monitoring and logging of the sign status (see Clause 7.7.2), and | 7.7.1 | X | X | |||||
| 62 | The TCMS system shall make provision for Historical logging of TCMS operations (see Clause 7.7.3). | 7.7.1 | X | X |
| Type Approval Compliance Checklist row | MRTS249 Transportable Changeable Message Signs Requirements | Reference Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field / Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | All logs shall be grouped by the sign (through its respective sign ID) and include the date and time stamp for all entries and may be exported in a readily acceptable format, such as comma delimited text file (.csv), Microsoft Excel (.xls) or other formats as agreed with the project representative. | 7.7.1 | X | X | |||||
| 64 | The log storage shall be sufficient to allow at least 200 hours of continuous logging without overwriting. | 7.7.1 | X | X | |||||
| 65 | The oldest event record shall be overwritten first when the log file storage capacity has been exceeded. | 7.7.1 | X | X | |||||
| 66 | Where a HHD connection is in session, the HHD software shall be synchronised and receive updates dynamically from the respective TCMS as well as upload log data to the remote server. | 7.7.1 | X | X | X | ||||
| 67 | The real-time TCMS logging and monitoring to be displayed on the HHD while it is connected to the sign network shall as a minimum show: | 7.7.2 | |||||||
| 68 | •TCMS unique ID and group ID / name. | 7.7.2 | X | X | X | ||||
| 69 | •TCMS unique ID and group ID / name. | 7.7.2 | X | X | X | ||||
| 70 | •Currently displayed message and the set of available messages on each TCMS. | 7.7.2 | X | X | X | ||||
| 71 | •Whether the message request to the TCMS was implemented or not. | 7.7.2 | X | X | X | ||||
| 72 | •Battery level. | 7.7.2 | X | X | X | ||||
| 73 | •Network connectivity between TCMS and HHD. | 7.7.2 | X | X | X | ||||
| 74 | •Network connectivity between HHD and remote server (refer to Clause 9.3 for details of remote monitoring application), where required. | 7.7.2 | X | X | X |
| Type Approval Compliance Checklist row | MRTS249 Transportable Changeable Message Signs Requirements | Reference Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field / Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | •Other feedback status items during sign activation process. | 7.7.2 | X | X | X | ||||
| 76 | •In addition to the real time status logging, the HHD shall capture time-stamped historical logging and monitoring information and make available for upload to a remote server for retrieval by the administrator. | 7.7.3 | X | X | X | ||||
| 77 | As a minimum the logged information for display by the remote server shall include: | 7.7.3 | |||||||
| 78 | •User login activity including HHD message requests, the unique identifier of the HHD requesting message change and the username under which the request was made and the nature of the requested change (previous and current display), | 7.7.3 | X | X | X | ||||
| 79 | •Device activation logs including initialisation of TCMS (power up and restarts), | 7.7.3 | X | X | X | ||||
| 80 | •Loss of communication between HHD and TCMS, | 7.7.3 | X | X | X | ||||
| 81 | •Device update including all configuration changes (for example, made through HHD configuration software), and | 7.7.3 | X | X | X | ||||
| 82 | •Change activity including clearance of faults, replacement of batteries, TCMS re-location | 7.7.3 | X | ||||||
| 83 | Where critical faults occur: | 7.7.4 | |||||||
| 84 | a) if the sign is connected to the HHD, an alarm shall also be generated on the user alarm monitoring interface, and | 7.7.4 | X | X | X | ||||
| 85 | b) the TCMS shall display the latest face prior to failure. | 7.7.4 | X | X | X |
Type Approval Compliance Checklist
| Type Approval Compliance Checklist row | MRTS249 Transportable Changeable Message Signs Requirements | Reference Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field / Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Telecommunications requirements | |||||||||
| 86 | The telecommunications requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to work provided under this Technical Specification. | 8 | X | ||||||
| 87 | Wireless communication shall be compliant to Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) requirements. | 8 | X | X | |||||
| 88 | Each sign shall be durably marked internally to show sign type, serial number, date of manufacture, Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) and firmware release version. | 8 | X | X | |||||
| 89 | The details shall allow traceability of the sign manufacture, according to the Contractor's quality system. | 8 | X | X | |||||
| 90 | Wireless connection between the TCMS and the HHD shall use local encrypted wireless communication technology. | 8.1.1 | X | X | |||||
| 91 | The HHD shall be as specified in Clause 7.2. | 8.1.1 | X | X | |||||
| 92 | Communications messages between the TCMS and HHD shall include a checksum unique to each TCMS site and shall be computed based on the message information exchanged to ensure integrity of the communication is upheld. | 8.1.1 | X | X | |||||
| 93 | The checksum shall be available for confirmation by the HHD and recomputed each time the message frames is changed and/or that the TCMS is reset / rebooted. | 8.1.1 | X | X | |||||
| 94 | The message transition time, for any sign, shall be less than 10s. | 8.1.1 | X | X | X |
Type Approval Compliance Checklist
| Type Approval Compliance Checklist row | MRTS249 Transportable Changeable Message Signs Requirements | Reference Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field / Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | Any radio frequency communications antennas shall be positioned at the highest point on the TCMS to make effective use of available signal gain and avoid line of sight signal attenuation by objects such as concrete barriers and shrubs. | 8.1.1 | X | X | |||||
| 96 | Where required, TCMS historical system information shall be made available to a remote monitoring system. | 8.2 | X | X | |||||
| 97 | This can be implemented via a secure wireless connection between the HHD and a remote server using a third party 4G / 5G mobile service provider. | 8.2 | X | ||||||
| 98 | All communication over third party communications network shall provide adequate privacy and integrity of data to the satisfaction of the Principal. | 8.2 | X | ||||||
| 99 | The carrier selected shall have sufficient and reliable coverage at the project site. | 8.2 | X | ||||||
| 100 | The HHD shall make provision for setting time-out periods which will prompt the user to log-in once it has expired. | 8.3 | X | X | X | ||||
| 101 | For any HHD or TCMS communications, the periodic timeout check shall be ignored, and the display shall remain on indefinitely until requested otherwise. | 8.3 | X | X | X | ||||
| 102 | All time-out periods shall be software configurable with ranges suited to the operating environment. | 8.3 | X | X | |||||
| 9 Software requirements | |||||||||
| 103 | TCMS software mainly comprises of the following: | 9.1 | X | ||||||
| 104 | •TCMS device software | 9.1 | X | X | |||||
| 105 | •HHD software application used for operation, control and monitoring and | 9.1 | X | X |
Type Approval Compliance Checklist
| Type Approval Compliance Checklist row | MRTS249 Transportable Changeable Message Signs Requirements | Reference Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field / Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | •Optionally, a remote web-based software used for monitoring and logging | 9.1 | X | X | |||||
| 107 | The security requirements defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to software used as part of this Technical Specification. | 9.1 | X | ||||||
| 108 | Software used for TCMS operation, control and monitoring shall Adhere to all policy requirements of the Queensland Government's information security policy (IS 18:2018). | 9.1 | X | ||||||
| 109 | Software used for TCMS operation, control and monitoring shall request passwords as part of the access and configuration authorisation process. | 9.1 | X | X | X | ||||
| 110 | Software used for TCMS operation, control and monitoring shall provide two access levels, namely, Administrator and Standard user, as a minimum. | 9.1 | X | X | X | ||||
| 111 | Software used for TCMS operation, control and monitoring shall be capable of operating on all applicable industry standard operating systems. | 9.1 | X | X | |||||
| 112 | Software used for TCMS operation, control and monitoring shall be backward compatible with existing TCMS purchased from the same manufacturer, and | 9.1 | X | X | |||||
| 113 | Software used for TCMS operation, control and monitoring shall Use secure communication protocols in all communications with the TCMS. | 9.1 | X | ||||||
| 114 | The factory default user credentials shall not be used, and these shall be changed prior to any operation of the TCMS. | 9.1 | X | X | |||||
| 115 | The TCMS shall have provisions for initial programming through the use of configuration software from the local HHD. | 9.2 | X | X | X | ||||
| 116 | The primary functions of this software will be to: | 9.2 | |||||||
| 117 | a) allow the required initial setup of a TCMS (including, but not limited to, configuration of messages, HHD administration functions, such as removing lost HHD units and replacing with other HHD), | 9.2 | X | X | |||||
| 118 | b) Request messages to be displayed on the TCMS during normal operation, and | 9.2 | X | X | |||||
| 119 | c) perform any periodic maintenance and diagnostic functions required during the life of the product (including, but not limited to, reporting and extraction of event logs listed in Clause 7). | 9.2 | X | X | |||||
| 120 | In addition, the local HHD software shall be an application suitable for operation on a phone or tablet hosting an operating system platform such as Android operating system or iOS, which are industry standards at the time of application of this technical specification, | 9.2 | X | X | |||||
| 121 | The local HHD software shall display the location of the managed TCMS on a GIS layer which has up-to-date maps and associated geographic or spatial information, | 9.2 | X | X | X | ||||
| 122 | The local HHD software shall when restarted, commence from the last displayed page, and | 9.2 | X | X | X | ||||
| 123 | The local HHD software shall meet all the requirements listed in section 9.1 above. | 9.2 | X | X | X | ||||
| 124 | Where a remote TCMS monitoring software is provided as part of the operation, the remote software | 9.3 | |||||||
| 125 | shall meet all the requirements listed in section 9.1 above. | 9.3 | X | X | X |
| Type Approval Compliance Checklist row | MRTS249 Transportable Changeable Message Signs Requirements | Reference Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field / Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | shall be web-based and display the location of the managed TCMS on a GIS layer which has up-to-date maps and associated geographic or spatial information. | 9.3 | X | X | |||||
| 127 | shall be hosted on a Microsoft Windows operating system environment, from Windows 7 to the industry standard current at the time of use. Any software provided must be capable of operating on all such operating systems. | 9.3 | X | X | |||||
| 128 | may be used on site or via a location which is remote to the roadwork site such as a Traffic Management agency's business premises. | 9.3 | X | X | X | ||||
| 10 Electrical requirements | |||||||||
| 129 | The Electrical components and the designs used in the TCMS shall be in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 3100. | 10.1 | X | X | X | ||||
| 130 | In addition, the electrical design requirements defined in Clause 6 of MRTS263 Standalone Solar (PV) Power Systems apply to this specification. | 10.1 | X | X | |||||
| 131 | TCMS shall be solar powered and battery- backed in accordance with the requirements of MRTS263 Standalone Solar (PV) Power Systems. | 10.2 | X | X | |||||
| 132 | The solar PV system shall utilise a voltage of 12 or 24 Volts DC. | 10.2 | X | X | |||||
| 133 | The required minimum autonomy for the TCMS, defined as the number of 24-hour days without solar input and no loss of functionality, is 10 days. | 10.2 | X | X | |||||
| 134 | Each TCMS shall also have the facility to be energised from an external source including battery packs, and mains power. | 10.2 | X | X |
| Type Approval Compliance Checklist row | MRTS249 Transportable Changeable Message Signs Requirements | Reference Clause | Verification Method | Compliance (Y, TBC, N, N/A) | Visual Inspection | NATA Certification | Field / Bench Test | Detailed Drawings | Other records (Datasheets, internal testing, RPEQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | The mains power inlet shall include a mains battery charger. | 10.2 | X | X | |||||
| 136 | The TCMS shall also include an IP65rated locking connector to enable the external power supply to be easily connected and disconnected from the sign so the existing batteries can be charged before being deployed to site or while at site. | 10.2 | X | X | |||||
| 137 | Lightning protection compliant with AS 1768 shall be provided, where required. | 10.2 | X | ||||||
| 138 | The complete electrical design and implementation specified in this document, shall be shown to meet the main objects of the Professional Engineers Act. | 10.3 | X | ||||||
| 139 | This shall be provided as part of the design acceptance requirements detailed in section 4.1. | 10.3 | X | ||||||
| 11 Documentation requirements | |||||||||
| 140 | Each TCMS shall be supplied with an operations and maintenance manual detailing how to safely use the TCMS to display temporary traffic management signs in accordance with a TGS. | 11.1 | X |