Hospital Low Voltage System Guide
Hospital Low Voltage System Guide
The telephone scope of work covers the telephone installation, broad band
infrastructure, and a data network to integrate the building systems.
Generally a basic telephone infrastructure is to be installed consisting of
incoming conduits for the local telephone utility, a main incoming distribution
frame, interconnecting wiring, and intermediate distribution frames, final
distribution point FDP in each room/area, and local conduit and wiring systems
for each room.
Provision shall be made for Broadband Vendor services with the allowance
of rack space within the basement Data room and the installation of fibre
optic cable to each floor for tenant use.
The data network shall allow the building management system,
lectronic security access system and CCTV system to be securely
monitored from a personal computer located anywhere in the building with
a CAT 6 fly lead connection to the LAN, or remotely via an ADSL modem.
1.2. Standard
1.2.1. General
1.3. Design
1.4. Authorities
1.5. Samples
Submit a sample board showing all cables, connectors, outlets etc to be used
for this worksection.
1.6. Submissions
1.6.1. Product data
2. COMPONENTS
2.1. Racks
Provide 19” racks (IEC 297) with IP42, the size are to accommodate all equip
and provision for 20% spare capacity.
2.2.2. UPS
Provide a UPS for each router or switch rated at 15 minutes.
2.3.2. Records
All cables will be UTP of a make and type approved for. Such cables will
comply with A.S. 1125, A.S. 3147 for cable construction, A.S. 3080, EIA 568,
A.S. 4802.3 and be rated as scheduled or drawing.
The UTP Outlets for telecom will be a 4 position modular connectors referred
to as RJ11 connectors.
All RJ11 connectors shall be 4 position/ 4conductor standard type and shall be
capable of receiving conventional 4 pin plugs of 24 AWG solid wires.
The UTP Outlets for data will be an 8 position modular connectors referred to
as RJ45 connectors.
All RJ45 connectors shall be 8 position/ 8conductor standard type and shall be
capable of receiving conventional 8 pin plugs of 24 AWG solid wires.
All male and female connectors shall be from the same manufacturer. The
mating cycles of the sockets to plugs shall exceed 1000 times, in accordance
with IEC603.7 Class A.
2.4.4. Fibre
The fibre cables shall meet the following transmission specification:-
Multi-core optical fibre cable
Multimode
Each fibre shall be tight buffered with color-coded PVC for identification
for multi-core fibre optic cable.
62.5/125 μm Fibre
maximum fibre loss: 3.5 dB/km at 850 nm
1.00 dB/km at 1300 nm
minimum bandwidth: 200 MHz at 850 nm
500 MHz at 1300 nm
numerical aperture: 0.275
50/125 μm Fibre
maximum fibre loss: 3.5 dB/km at 850 nm
2.00 dB/km at 1300 nm
The 19” rack mount fibre termination unit shall consist of a frame
mountable housing for terminating and/or splicing fibre optic cables and
allow for organization of the fibre optic interconnects. The assembly shall
have rear slots for cable entry, with grommet fibre retainers for holding
buffered fibre in place and fibre storage guide for maintaining bend
radius.
The 19” rack-mounting unit should be either 12 or 24 ports for one rack
unit (1RU) and come with a removable lid for access and can be either a
fixed position unit or have a slideable tray to improve access.
The adaptor plates are suitable for both ST, SC and SC duplex couplings,
and the adaptor plates should be installed to angled through adaptors to the
left or to the right of the panel, this improves the patch cord management
and provides safety from possible damage to the eye from active fibres.
3. EARTHING SYSTEM
3.1. General
4. INSTALLATION
4.1. Separation of Services
- Separation of power and data cables at intersecting points shall not be less
than 300mm, unless suitable shields/filters are approved.
- Separation of power and data cable when laid in parallel shall not be less
than 600mm, unless suitable shields/filters are approved.
- All EM sources shall be identified and suitable clearances defined for UTP
cable depending on individual EM field strengths. At least 1m when
running almost co-linear to common EM sources (e.g. fluorescent sources).
- All UTP cables, and applications, shall comply with FCC commercial
regulations in respect to EM radiations. Any equipment of unusual
sensitivity to EM radiation should be identified and avoided so as to
prevent interference from the cable plant to the equipment. Such
equipment, or areas, should they exist, may require suitable filtering and
conditioning procedures so as to provide EM isolation.
All cabling shall be installed in cable trays, cavities (columns, ducts, partitions)
and rises.
4.3. Connectors
All RJ11 outlets, patch leads, fly leads and patch panels shall be terminated
using the EIA preferred sequence as per A.S. 3080, T568A.
5. COMPLETION
5.1. Commissioning
5.1.1. Cabling
Time Domain Reflectometry tests for all cabling circuits from patch panels and
MDFs to wall outlets.
Frequency Domain tests for all cabling circuits from patch panels and MDFs to
wall outlets.
The documentation shall show results for near end cross talk (NEXT) and
return loss for appropriate frequency ranges.
Prior to commissioning and hand over of the system, all drawings and
documentation of the system as installed shall be submitted.
Submit log books for each distribution frame and patch panel with details of
cable terminations and provisions for recording cable, line and jumper
information.
A public address system covering a system for public address and emergency
announcements, shall be installed in accordance with this specification and
drawings.
1.2. Standard
1.3. Samples
1.4. Submissions
1.4.1. Product data
1.4.3. Calculations
Battery performance & sizing for the given system, including the public
address functions.
2. SYSTEM
2.1. Loudspeakers
2.2. Components
The building is subdivided into evacuation zones. Each evacuation zone shall
have amplifier(s) and a number of associated speakers.
The system shall have a microphone for the PA input, and a tone generator
module (TGM) which is responsible for generating the alert and evacuation
signals.
Signal Generator
This shall generate the alert and Evac signals to comply with the Australian
Standard 2220-1 Section 2.5.3
When the alert signal is first initiated to a zone, the signal bursts shall increase
in amplitude, starting at 50db down and increasing at 10db increments to full
output by the sixth step.
The Evac signal shall have four bursts of Evac signal followed by two, three
second voice messages.
Microphone
The Microphone shall be used for the PA facility. The microphone shall have a
press to talk (PTT) switch.
The microphone preamplifier board shall accept inputs from the Panel MIC,
Remote Paging MIC.
The microphone inputs shall operate with a compression circuit and require
level adjustment.
Each Amplifier Rack Frame shall house a maximum of eight zone amplifiers
numbering from the bottom frame left hand side. Each amplifier is to be
powered at 40, 120 or 240 Watts RMS 100V line to suit the speaker zone load
and be totally self contained including the output transformer.
Each Amplifier shall have a volume adjustment on the front edge of the
module. This may be field adjusted to suit.
A Fan Module will be provided to draw air through the cabinet to maintain an
acceptable working temperature for all the equipment.
The fan module shall be controlled by detecting temperature increase in the
power supply.
2.2.4. Batteries
Supply and install sealed lead acid batteries that comply with AS2220 part 2.
2.2.6. Speakers
All ceiling speakers shall:
- Have an overall maximum diameter of 200mm
- Have a multi-tap transformer
- Be supplied with a matching grill
- Effective frequency range of 70 to 18,000 Hz
3. INSTALLATION
3.1. System Cabling
Cable Specifications:
- Capacitance of 100 picofarads per metre or less.
- Resistance of 100 milliohms per metre or less.
- Impedance of loop typical 100 to 120 ohms.
4. COMPLETION
4.1. Manuals
Test reports
Submit the sealed batteries test report, the commissioning test report, the
system installer’s statement, system test certificates, and system information in
the forms provided in AS 2220.2 Appendices D, E, F, G and H.
4.3. Maintenance
Standard
To AS 1851.10.
General
A simple cabling system and MATV reception equipment are covered under
this scope.
1.1. Standards
1.2. Design
Contract drawings show generic design principles and design intent only.
The MATV system shall meet or exceed the following general criteria:
- The frequency response of the system (excluding amplifiers) shall pass 5.0
MHz to 1000 MHz frequencies with nominal loss.
The amplitude response for this spectrum shall be ± 4 dBmV with respect
to the line represented by normal cable
tilt.
The system shall be designed as two way capable (split return). Visual
carrier level in each room shall be no lower than 2 dBmV.
The variance between any adjacent channels shall not exceed 2 dBmV.
The variance between any non adjacent channels shall not exceed 12
dBmV or 3
dBmV per 105 Mhz of bandwidth.
Room to Room isolation shall be greater than 20 dBmV
For multiple trunk systems, RF isolation shall be 60 dBmV between each
trunk.
Visual carrier to noise ratio on any channel shall be at a minimum of 45
dBmV at any TV outlet (50 to 60 dBmV optimum).
- Reflection in the system shall be greater than 40 dBmV below the
respective picture carrier.
- Taps, Splitters and other passive equipment shall be totally shielded using a
sealed metal or aluminium cast to minimise radiation and ingress.
PAL or Balum type outlets shall not be used within the MATV system
- Individual outlets fed from remote tap points shall be terminated at the TV
outlet using F-81 or F-Barrel connectors.
- All connections shall be one piece F type connectors. Taps and Splitters
used shall be designed to pass 5.0 Mhz to 1000 Mhz (or greater). If the last
Tap on the riser is not a terminated tap, a 75 Ohm terminator shall be
installed to terminate the end of the line.
- All unused ports on any device shall be termination in 75 ohms.
Amplifiers
2. SUBMISSIONS
2.1. System frequencies
Submit reception quality report, citing methods used for determination. Address
all signals that the system is to receive.
2.5. Samples
Submit samples for cabling outlets, splitters, tap installations etc. All exposed
equipment/ accessories ... are to match the samples used in the existing
showroom (sample house) unless otherwise approved.
3.2. Amplifiers
3.3.2. Splitters
Splitters shall be x-way as shown on the drawings, with insertion loss of less
than 3.5 dB (greater for 4,6,8-way). Input and output impedance of 75 ohms.
General
Minimum tri shield, 75 deg C, stranded conductors, PE dielectric, PVC jacket
Cable Size
Provide high frequency band cable as shown on drawing
- RG11 and 0.500 sizes are to be used for trunk runs, which exceed 200 feet
(60m).
- RG6 is to be used for trunk runs, which are shorter that 200 feet (60m)
- 0.500 Inches cable to be used in cascaded systems.
Types
RG-59/U Cable
3.3.5. Outlets
- Allow for fittings within the ranges of these manufacturer’s and submit
alternatives for selection and approval.
- Plate type: Flush mount
- Impedance: 75 ohm
- Blocking capacitors at each outlet.
- Insertion loss: less than 1.5 dB
- Sweep testing of each reel of coaxial cable for transmission and structural
return loss shall be performed over the 5Mhz to 1000 Mhz range by the
cable manufacturer.
- Hard copy of the test results will be provided with the cable.
Cabling Requirements
- Amplitude response over this range shall be ± 4 dBmV with respect to line
representing normal cable tilt.
- Cable shall be 75ohm Impedance from 5 MHz to 1000 MHz
- Cable centre construction shall be solid copper (or copper clad steel)
- Cable Dielectric Insulation shall consist of Cellular Polyethylene.
- Cable to be provided with 2 Shields
- First Shield consists of.002 inch double aluminium coated Nylar or
polypropylene tape with 1/8 inch overlap bound to dielectric.
- Second Shield consists of minimum 60% coverage of braid 34 AWG
aluminium or tinned copper wire.
- Cable Jacket to be made of non contaminating low temperature polyvinyl
chloride or Teflon.
- PVC jacketed cable for inside conduit/outside conduit. However, inside
Hotel should be plenum type cable.
- Outside Cable will be shielded with a 67% or greater cable shield.
3.3.7. Conduit
Size
General: No conduit should have an outside diameter of less than 20 mm.
Rigid conduits
Provide straight long runs, smooth and free from rags, burrs and sharp edges.
Do not use conduit elbows.
Galvanizing
Provide galvanized conduit support clips for damp locations.
Set out
If exposed to view, install conduits in parallel runs with right angle changes of
direction.
Draw cords
General: Provide draw cords in conduits not in use. Leave 1 m of cord coiled at
each end of the run.
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Material: Polypropylene cord, or insulated stranded earth wire, 2.5 mm
minimum size.
Draw-in boxes
Concealed routes
Conduits concealed in wall chases, embedded in floor slabs or installed in
inaccessible locations: Run directly between points of termination,
Fixing: Fix directly to top of the bottom layer of reinforcing where the conduits
pass above a single layer of reinforcing.
Prohibited locations
Do not install cable directly into any solid structure. Do not run conduits in the
floor slabs of boiler rooms, plant rooms and tank rooms.
Hollow-block floors
Locate conduits in the core-filled sections of precast hollow-block type floors.
4. EXECUTION
4.1. External System Components
Install in conduit or ducting with adequate clearance for the number of cables.
Comply with minimum bending radius requirements for the size of cable.
Provide the following systems, as appropriate:
- Cast concrete slabs: Cable in PVC conduit.
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Coaxial connectors
Outlets
Rigid conduits
Provide straight long runs, smooth and free from rags, burrs and sharp edges.
Do not use conduit elbows.
Galvanizing
Set out
If exposed to view, install conduits in parallel runs with right angle changes of
direction.
Draw cords
General: Provide draw cords in conduits not in use. Leave 1 m of cord coiled at
each end of the run.
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Material: Polypropylene cord, or insulated stranded earth wire, 2.5 mm
minimum size.
Draw-in boxes
Concealed routes
Route: Do not run in concrete toppings. Do not run within pretensioning cable
zones; cross pretensioning cable zones at right angles. Route to avoid
crossovers and minimise the number of conduits in any location. Space parallel
conduits at least 50 mm apart.
Minimum cover: Conduit diameter or 20 mm.
Prohibited locations
Setup: To aid in setup, use locally generated test signals (on the same
frequencies) to provide static conditions for level measurements. Include
tabulated results for all or key system points in submitted testing data for test
signals.
5.2. Amplifiers
Commissioning:
- Adjust to ≤ -6 dB of maximum available gain.
- Operate at ≤ -6 dB relative to the published maximum output level.
- Derate amplifiers relative to the number of channels to be carried with
allowance for future expansion.
- Apply derating for second and subsequent amplifiers, where amplifiers are
to be cascaded.
At splitters and taps, measure and record the input, outputs and all tap ports at
minimum and maximum signal frequencies.
5.4. Outlets
At each outlet:
- Measure and record . All channel signal levels . System gain level of all
channels.
- Evaluate subjective picture and sound quality on five-grade impairment
scale.
6. COMPLETION
6.1. As Installed
7. COMMISSIONING VERIFICATION
7.1. General
7.2. Verification
Methods:
- At headend and active equipment
- A repeat of commissioning tests.
- For splitters and taps at the start and end of all trunk, branch and spur
cables
- A repeat of commissioning tests.
- The total of taps so tested will be 25% of all taps. If less, then extra taps
randomly selected are to be included.
- At 25% of all outlets - a repeat of commissioning tests.
D/ ELECTRONIC SECURITY
1. GENERAL
1.1. Description
The contractor is responsible for the design of the following elements of the
access control system.
1.3.2. System
1.3.3. General
2. QUALITY
2.1. Samples
Submit data showing dimensions and space requirements for the following:
- Detection devices.
- Television monitors, cameras and associated equipment.
Marking
Label the switchboard circuit breaker from which power for the security
systems is obtained:
SECURITY SYSTEM - Do not switch off.
Provide the central CCTV monitoring equipment in a standard 42RU 19” data
rack to IP42.
Monitors may be mounted separately.
4.2. Cameras
4.2.1. General
Position and aim cameras to provide optimum coverage and to minimise the
effect of shadows or direct light sources.
4.2.4. Lenses
Provide lenses with apertures and focal lengths selected to provide coverage of
designated areas and to enable persons within the field of view to be readily
distinguishable on monitors.
Provide mounting brackets and hardware which rigidly fix cameras, monitors
and accessories to buildings or structures.
4.3. Monitors
Provide monitors compatible with the rest of the security system, and provide
fixing brackets and hardware for wall- mounted and ceiling-mounted monitors.
Provide 03 off 21” high-resolution color video monitor(s) and 03 off 21”
spotter monitor that can be used in desktop applications or racked mounted
using the optional bezel, which is a standard accessory included with each
monitor. The monitor comes with handles on the lower front which facilitate
ease of handling, and provide fixing brackets and hardware for wall-mount and
ceiling-mounted monitors.
- High resolution
- Flat screen LCD type
- Front panel controls
- 110-240 VAC input
- Built-in speaker
- Video and Audio input and out put
- S-VHS input for separate Y-C signals
- Digital comb filter for significantly improved picture quality
- Automatic color switching system (PAL/NTSC)
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4.4. Digital Cassette Recorders
(record and play back simultaneously) and shall operate under a Windows®
NT platform. Watermark encryption of each frame shall be provided to prevent
and/or detect manipulation of recorded images using separate authentication
software. The unit shall include internal video motion detection with multiple
sensitivity settings to allow fast visual verification of motion related events
during playback of the recorded images.
- 16 Camera inputs
- Minimum recording capability of minimum 2 weeks
- Multiple camera displays for live viewing or playback while recording
- Continuous, motion detection, alarm, pre-alarm, and schedule recording
modes
- Records 60 images per second
- High-speed searching (Date, Time, and Alarm)
- Back-up management with external storage device
- Playback by date, time, and Camera
- 8 Alarm inputs inputs
- 8 Controls outputs
- Built-in Video motion detection
- Hardware Watchdog
Provide a central control keyboard where pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) functions are not
intended or not required. Features include programming capabilities,
camera and monitor call-up, operation of sequences and patterns, and function
keys to allow local auxiliary activation.
The keyboard(s) shall interface with the controller/CPU through an RS-485
communications interface
4.6. Cable
As a minimum all devices associated with the function of the CCTV system,
to use video coaxial cable which transmit maximum signal energy from a 75
ohm source.
- Cable runs less than 200 -Use RG59/U stranded conductor, trishield, PE
dielectric, PVC jacket
- Cable runs between 200 m and 400m - Use R7/U stranded conductor,
trishield, PE dielectric, PVC jacket
5. ACCESS SYSTEM
5.1. Access Control Processors Or Panels
Users: Program the system to match the number of authorised users with
unique access codes.
Time zones: At least 4 per day, with provision for weekends and public
holidays.
5.2.2. Operation
Generate an alarm at the central base station, after a configurable time period
(alarm time), if the door is opened, after a configurable time period (setup
time), and an alarm code is activated at the apartments local station.
6. COMPLETION
6.1. Manuals
6.3. Maintenance
6.3.1. General
Standard: To AS 2201.1.
Breakdown call outs: Attend on site within 24 hours of notification.
Rectify faults, and replace faulty materials and equipment.
Frequency of routine visits: = 3 monthly.
Notification of false alarms: On the first working day after a false alarm,
submit notification of the circumstances surrounding the false alarm and action
necessary to prevent similar occurrences.
Alterations due to false alarms: Carry out alterations necessary to eliminate
false alarms due to
- technical faults, selection, setting or aiming of devices; or
- environmental conditions evident at the time of installation.