1、10-06M 27 31 00 - 1 SECTION 27 31 00 VOICE COMMUNICATIONS SWITCHING AND ROUTING EQUIPMENT SPEC WRITER NOTES: 1. Contact Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Telecommunications Support Service (TSSO-005N2), Telephone (301/427-3950) for technical assistance. 2. Edit be
2、tween /-/. Delete if not applicable to project. Also delete any other item or paragraph not applicable in the section and renumber the remaining paragraphs. Defer to VHA TSSO-005N2 for technical assistance and approval concerning all issues. PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION A. This section specifies
3、 the furnishing, installing, certification, testing, and guaranty of a complete and operating Telephone Electronic Private Branch Exchange (EPBX) equipment and interconnecting cable (not cable distribution plant) system (here-in-after referred to as “the System”), and associated equipment to be inst
4、alled in the VA /Medical Center/, /, Out Patient Clinic/ /, Nursing Home Care Unit/ /, Domiciliary/ /, or _/ here-in-after referred to as “the Facility”. The System shall include, but not be limited to, telephone processing switch, equipment cabinets, interface enclosures, and relay racks, stand-by
5、battery(s), necessary combiners, traps, and filters; interconnection nodes and/or amplifiers; telephone instruments; auxiliary systems; and necessary passive devices such as: protectors, isolators, splitters, couplers, cable “patch”, “punch down”, and cross-connector blocks or devices, cable managem
6、ent items, voice and digital cable distribution system, and associated hardware. The System shall additionally include, but not be limited to: telecommunication closets (TC); telecommunication outlets (TCO) copper and fiber-optic interconnecting cables, connectors, “patch” cables, and/or “break out”
7、 devices. B. The System shall be delivered free of engineering, manufacturing, installation, and operating defects. It shall be designed, engineered and installed for ease of operation, maintenance, and testing. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license fro
8、m IHS-,-,-10-06M 27 31 00 - 2 C. The term “provide”, as used herein, shall be defined as: designed, engineered, furnished, installed, certified, and tested, by the Contractor. D. The Telephone System is defined as an Emergency Critical Care Communication System by the National Fire Protection Associ
9、ation (NFPA). Therefore, its installation and operation shall adhere to all appropriate National, Government, and/or Local Life Safety and/or Support Codes, which ever are the more stringent for this Facility. At a minimum, the System shall be installed according to NFPA, Section 70, National Electr
10、ical Code (NEC), Article 517 and Chapter 7; NFPA, Section 99, Health Care Facilities, Chapter 3-4; NFPA, Section 101, Life Safety Code, Chapters 7, 12, and/or 13; Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organization (JCAHCO), Manual for Health Care Facilities, all necessary Life Safety and/
11、or Support guidelines; this specification; and the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) suggested installation design, recommendations, and instructions. The OEM and Contractor shall ensure that all management, sales, engineering, and installation personnel have read and understand the requirement
12、s of this specification before the System is designed, engineered, delivered, and provided. E. The VA Project Manager (PM) and/or if delegated, Resident Engineer (RE) are the approving authorities for all contractual and mechanical changes to the System. The Contractor is cautioned to obtain in writ
13、ing, all approvals for system changes relating to the published contract specifications and drawings, from the PM and/or RE before proceeding with the change. 1.2 RELATED WORK A. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. B. Section 27 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLA
14、TIONS. C. Section 27 05 33, RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. D. Section 27 10 00, STRUCTURED CABLING. E. Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES. F. Section 27 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. G. Section 26 41 00, FACILITY LIGHTNING PROTECTION . H. Section 27 15 00, CO
15、MMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING. /I. Section 27 31 31, VOICE COMMUNICATIONS SWITCHING AND ROUTING EQUIPMENT - EXTENSION./ /J. Section 27 51 16, PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS./ Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-10-06M 27 3
16、1 00 - 3 1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in text by basic designation only. Except for a specific date given, the issue in effect (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supple
17、ments, and errata) on the date the systems submittal is technically approved by VA, shall be enforced. B. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organization (JCAHO) Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals C. National and/or Government Life Safety Code(s): The more stringent of ea
18、ch listed code. D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) 75 Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Systems 77 Recommended Practice on Static Electricity 99 Standard for Health Care Facilities 101 Life Safety Code 1221 Emergency Services Communicati
19、on Systems E. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL): 65 Wired Cabinets 96 Lightning Protection Components 96A Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems 467 Grounding and Bonding Equipment 497/497A/497B Protectors for Paired Conductors/Communications Circuits/Data Communication and Fi
20、re Alarm Circuits 884 Underfloor Raceways and Fittings Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-10-06M 27 31 00 - 4 F. American National Standards Institute/Electronic Industries /Telecommunications Publications (ANSI/EIA/TIA): 568B Commercial
21、 Building Telecommunications Wiring Standard 569B Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces 598C Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding 606A Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings 607A Grounding and Bonding Requirements for T
22、elecommunications in Commercial Buildings 758 Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard G. Lucent Technologies: Document 900-200-318 “Outside Plant Engineering Handbook.” H. International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication (Standardization Sector (ITU-T). I. Fede
23、ral Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publications. J. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Publications: Standards for telephone equipment and systems. K. United States Air Force: Technical Order 33K-l-lOO Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Interval Reference Guide. 1.4 QUALI
24、TY ASSURANCE A. The authorized representative of the Systems OEM shall be responsible for the design, satisfactory total operation of the system, and its certification. B. The OEM shall meet the minimum requirements identified in Paragraph 2.1.A. Additionally, the Contractor shall have had experienc
25、e with three or more installations of systems of comparable size and complexity with regard to coordinating, engineering, testing, certifying, supervising, training, and documentation. Each of these installations shall have been in successful operation for a minimum of three years after final accept
26、ance by the user. These installations shall be provided as a part of the submittal identified in Paragraph 1.5. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-10-06M 27 31 00 - 5 C. The System Contractor shall submit certified documentation that the
27、y have been an authorized distributor and service organization for the OEM for a minimum of three (3) years. The System Contractor shall be authorized by the OEM to certify and warranty the installed equipment. In addition, the OEM and System Contractor shall accept complete responsibility for the d
28、esign installation, certification, and physical support for the system. This documentation, along with the System Contractor and OEM certifications must be provided in writing as a part of the Contractors Technical submittal. D. The Contractors Telecommunications Technicians assigned to the system s
29、hall be fully trained, qualified, and certified by the OEM on the engineering, installation, and testing of the System. The Contractor shall provide formal written evidence of current OEM certification(s) for the installer(s) as a part of the submittal or to the RE before being allowed to commence w
30、ork on the System. 1.5 SUBMITTALS A. Provide submittals in accordance with Specification Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. The RE shall retain one copy for review and approval. 1. If the submittal is approved the RE shall retain one copy for Official Records and return thre
31、e (3) copies to the Contractor. 2. If the submittal is disapproved, three copies will be returned to the Contractor with a written explanation attached indicating the areas where the submittal deviated from the System Specifications. The RE shall retain one copy for Official Records. B. Documents: T
32、he submittal shall be separated into sections for each subsystem and shall contain the following: 1. Title page to include: a. VA Medical Center b. Contractors name, address, and telephone (including FAX) numbers c. Date of Submittal d. VA Project No. 2. List containing a minimum of three locations
33、of installations of similar size and complexity as identified herein. These locations shall contain the following: a. Installation Location and Name: Owners or Users name, address, and telephone (including FAX) numbers. b. Date of Project Start and Date of Final Acceptance by Owner. Provided by IHSN
34、ot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-10-06M 27 31 00 - 6 c. System Project Number. d. Brief (three paragraphs minimum) description of each systems function, operation, and installation. 3. Narrative Description of the system as it is expected to be instal
35、led. 4. A list of the equipment to be furnished. The quantity, make and model number of each item is required. SPEC WRITER NOTE: Select the required equipment items quantities that will satisfy the needs of the system and edit between the / - /. Delete equipment items that are not required and renum
36、ber section as per system design. The following is the minimum equipment required by the System: QUANTITY UNIT 1 ea. EPBX 1 ea. Back-up Battery Power Supply /As required/ AC Power Supply /As required/ TMS /As required/ Attendant Console 1 ea. Lightning Protection System /As required/ Equipment Cabin
37、ets /As Required/ Environmental Cabinet /As required/ Audio Monitor Panel /As required/ Trouble Annunciator Panel /As required/ Interface/Distribution Cabinet /As required/ Microphone Page Console /As required/ Stand Alone Relay Rack /As required/ CCS /As required/ Wire Management System/Equipment R
38、eference Only Telephone Instruments Reference Only Distribution System 1 ea. Installation Kit /As required/ Separate List Containing Each Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-10-06M 27 31 00 - 7 Equipment Spare(s) /As required/ System Cond
39、uits, Cable Duct, and/or Cable Tray /As required/ Telephone Paging Adapter (one each required for PA, Radio, and Dial Dictation sub-systems) / /As required/ Time Out Device (one each required for PA, Radio, and Dial Dictation sub-systems)/ 5. EPBX cabinet and each interface cabinet layout drawing, a
40、s each is to be installed. 6. Equipment technical literature detailing the electrical and technical characteristics of each item of equipment to be furnished. 7. Engineering drawings of the System, showing calculated signal levels at the EPBX output, each input and output distribution point, propose
41、d telephone outlet values, and signal level at each telephone outlet multipin jack. 8. List of test equipment as per paragraph 1.5.D below. 9. Letter certifying that the Contractor understands the requirements of the Samples Paragraph 1.5.E. 10. Letter certifying that the Contractor understands the
42、requirements of Section 3.2 concerning tests. C. Environmental Requirements. Technical submittals shall confirm the environmental specifications for physical TC areas occupied by the System. These environmental specifications shall identify the requirements for initial and expanded System configurat
43、ions for: 1. Floor loading for batteries and cabinets. 2. Minimum floor space and ceiling heights. 3. Minimum size of doors for equipment passage. 4. Power requirements: The Contractor shall provide the specific voltage, amperage, phases, and quantities of circuits required. 5. Air conditioning, hea
44、ting, and humidity requirements. The Contractor shall identify the ambient temperature and relative humidity operating ranges required to prevent equipment damage. 6. Air conditioning requirements (expressed in BTU per hour, based on adequate dissipation of generated heat to maintain required room a
45、nd equipment standards). Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-10-06M 27 31 00 - 8 7. Proposed floor plan, based on the expanded system configuration of the bidders proposed EPBX for this Facility. 8. Conduit size requirement (between main
46、TC, computer, and console rooms). D. Test Equipment List 1. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing all test equipment required to test the System in accordance with the parameters specified. Unless otherwise stated, the test equipment shall not be considered part of the System. The Contractor
47、shall furnish test equipment of an accuracy better than the parameters to be tested. 2. The test equipment furnished by the Contractor shall have a calibration tag of an acceptable calibration service dated not more than 12 months prior to the test. As part of the submittal, a test equipment list sh
48、all be furnished that includes the make and model number of the following type of equipment as a minimum: a. Spectrum Analyzer b. Signal Level Meter c. Volt-Ohm Meter d. Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) with strip chart recorder e. Bit Error Test Set (BERT) f. Camera with a minimum of 60 pictures to
49、that will develop immediately to include appropriate test equipment adapters. A video camera in VHS format is an acceptable alternate. E. Samples: A sample of each of the following items shall be furnished to the RE for approval prior to installation. The samples may be returned to the Contractor at the discr
