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SECTION 16276 - PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Contract

1. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of

Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. Related Sections

1. Related Section includes the following:

a. Division 13 Section “Fire Alarm System"
b. Division 13 Section “Master clock control"
c. Division 14 Section “Elevators"
d. Division 16 Section “Basic Electrical Materials and Methods"
e. Division 16 Section “Grounding and Bonding"
f. Division 16 Section “Conductors and Cables"
g. Division 16 Section “Raceways and Boxes"
h. Division 16 Section "Management Information System"
i. Division 16 Section "Integration System"
j. Division 16 Section "Structured Cabling Networks"
k. Division 15 Section "Building Management System"
l. Division 16 “Airport Integrated Intelligent Building Solution”

2. It is the Contractor's responsibility to coordinate the work of his various

subcontractors.

3. PAS schematic and layout drawings.

C. The PAS Contractor shall become familiar with the Integrated Intelligent Building
Solution (I2BS) specification and shall comply with all of the requirements of the I2BS
specification that are relevant to the PAS. In particular the PAS contractor shall meet
the requirements with regard to software protocol and shall be able to output and
receive data in a BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, OPC or EIB format. Coordinate with
the I2BS Contractor to ensure that there is full interoperability between the PAS and the
I2BS.

1.2 SUMMARY

This Section includes equipment for amplifying, distributing, and reproducing sound signals
including the following:
1. Amplifiers, central controller, and central equipment racks.
2. Loudspeakers and distribution network.
3. Paging Microphones and Noise sensing mircrophones
4. Music Sources, PC based BGM server with redundancy.
5. System Management server and workstation.
6. Server for AAS and workstations.
7. Interface with Fire Alarm system and other ELV systems
8. Printer.

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1.3 DEFINITIONS

BGM Background Music

BHS Baggage Handling System
BMS Building Management System
CNE Computer Network Equipment
DSP Digital Signal Processor
DVR Digital Video Recorder
FACP Fire Alarm Control Panel
FAS Fire Alarm System
GUI Graphical User Interface
MIS Management Information System
IS Integration System
MTTR Mean Time To Repair
MTBF Mean Time Between Failures
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
PA Power amplifier
UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply
PAS Public Address System
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
VES Voice Evacuation System
SPL Sound Pressure Level
dB decibels
VU Volume Unit

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. INTRODUCTION.

A centralized Public Address System with all major equipment including amplifiers,
central controller, music sources, etc to be located at a central control room shall be
provided for this international airport terminal. The loud speakers distributed in each
zone shall be connected to the central equipment using fire rated cables. Free standing
19” racks shall be provided for housing the central equipment.

This is a multi-function system comprising several sub systems that, when integrated
together, form a complete system for airport announcement and message management.

This system shall take care of the amplification, routing and switching of the various
audio signals to the various pre-defined zones. The audio signals shall also include
transmission of background music, operator announcements, fire evacuation calls,
boarding calls, automatic announcement system calls etc.

All the lines (loudspeaker lines, modulation lines, remote control lines) shall originate
from the PAS central Technical room.

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There are two types of zones. One for the public address system areas, which are
divided into number of PAS zones in accordance with the needs of the public areas and
one for the fire alarm system. The zoning of PAS is a subdivision of the zoning of FAS
in accordance with NFPA codes.

The PAS zoning is as indicated in the PAS schematic diagrams. The type and quantity
of PAS loud speakers, and their locations shown on the PAS schematic diagrams and
PAS layout drawings are indicative and for guidance only. The contractor shall be
responsible to provide a full functional system based on and by conducting a detailed
acoustic study of the various areas fully complying with DCA requirements. The system
design shall be based on the following criteria:

1) Average sound pressure level: 80 to 85 dB with respective amplifiers

set at 60% of maximum volume,
2) Intelligibility index: STI: better than 0.50 in public areas at 30%
occupancy
3) Sound diffusion level: 15 to 20 dB (A) above ambient noise level
4) Total harmonic distortion:
5) Electronic: less than 1% at specified output level
a) Acoustic: less than 3% at specified output level
6) Frequency response: +/- 3 dB over 100 Hz to 18 kHz
7) Uniformity of coverage: +/- 3 dB (0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 kHz)

VIP lounges shall be provided with an independent amplifier complete with a

background music sources (Multi-CD changer) along with a local paging microphone.
The central system will have an over-ride control over the local system, in the event of
emergency etc.
The loud speakers of the various zones shall be connected to the central equipment
using fire rated cables.

B. Purpose

The public address system is mainly used to:

a. Warn the public in case of security calls,

b.Inform and guide the passengers about departure and arrival flights information,
boarding announcements, individual calls, etc

c. Broadcast background music into selected areas.

d.In case of safety emergency, the voice alarms shall come from FAS and shall be
broadcast by the PAS in public areas in compliance with the NFPA codes.

C. Project Phase and Options

1. Offers deviating from the design concept will not be considered.

2. However, a better solution meeting the performance requirement can be proposed

by the contractor to DCA/Engineer for approval given that the basic design
concept is not altered.

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3. At the end of this phase, the installation shall comply with the technical
specification (including the options agreed with the Client) and the
Documentation must be complete.

D. Standard Conditions

1. 25 % spare capacity is required at all levels of the system including cabinets,

racks, system inputs and outputs

2. 20% scalability shall be available after the required foreseen provisions.

3. The software licensing shall be for the entire airport with no limitation on the
number of workstation or users.

4. Evaluation of offers depends not only on technical features but also on factors
like training, maintenance etc.

E. Systems interfaced with PAS:

Systems interfaced with PAS are:

a. Building Management System (BMS)
1) BMS shall monitor dry contacts provided by PAS on each PAS
equipment cabinet, in order to get two types of information: alarm
which require immediate intervention; alarm which does not require
immediate intervention. Accordingly, PAS shall provide dry contacts
at the dedicated central PAS technical room and the rest to implement
the interface shall be addressed by BMS provider.
b. Structured Cabling Network (SCN)
1) PAS system shall utilize the SCN for communication/control with all
PAS workstations, server and AAS.
c. Management Information System (MIS)
1) MIS shall be integrated with PAS through IS software via the I2BS.
MIS sends data to the PAS via the I2BS for all flight related
information to enable PAS to assemble the associated message
segments for broadcasting purpose.
d. Fire Alarm System (FAS)
1) Fire Alarm System shall activate dry contacts, provided by FAS at the
dedicated central PAS technical room corresponding to each fire zone
in accordance with NFPA rules. The links shall be provided by the
FAS up to the dry contacts.
e. Voice Evacuation System (VES is part of FAS)
1) Fire evacuation announcement from VES shall be sent to PAS matrix
located in the PAS technical room. The links shall be provided by VES
up to the technical room. Fire evacuation announcement shall be
broadcasted in the corresponding fire zone which may have one or
more PAS zones. The assignment of the PAS zones shall be made in
accordance with the FAS zoning.
2) FAS / VES shall provide 1 No. of audio line and hardwired volt free
contacts for each fire zone at the PAS technical room. The type of
message (alert, evacuate or live) in each Audio line shall be
determined by FAS/VES.

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3) Call stations shall allow dispatching safety messages in all areas.
Contractor shall ensure co-ordination between Voice evacuation
system provider and PAS provider to allow one call station with
proper priority settings.
f. Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
1) All PAS equipment shall be powered by UPS. Coordinate with facility
contractor to ensure UPS outlets for DSP speakers and PAS equipment
in technical rooms, etc (for details refer to 2.6.B.1). A UPS failure
shall be communicated to the PAS workstations by the I2BS.
g. Master Clock control (MCC)
The real time clocks shall be synchronised every 24 hours at minimum by the
DWC external Master Clock.
h. Elevators
1) PAS shall provide, install and connect the loudspeaker's cable from
PAS equipment cabinet up to the lift cabinet in the lift machine room.
Elevator provider shall install and connect the loudspeakers provided
by PAS inside the lift cabins. The Elevator provider shall provide links
between cabins and mechanical rooms.
i. Integrated Intelligent Building Solution (I2BS):
1. The I2BS shall have an interface to the PAS management level which
shall enable the I2BS to monitor the healthy/fault status and other data
as detailed in these documents.

1.5 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Scope of work

1. Scope of work consists of preparing shop-drawings, testing, installing and

implementing a complete system. This will include at least the following tasks:
a. Coordination with main contractor and providers of interfaced systems
b. Project management and planning.
c. Detailed functional analysis until approval by DCA/Engineers
d. Finalisation of system to the approval of DCA /Engineers
e. Detailed software specification to the approval of DCA /Engineers
f. Delivery of the interface control document to the approval of DCA /Engineers
g. Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the entire system in
accordance with DCA requirements and to their approval.
h. Software development, complying with the detailed software specification
i. Training
j. System maintenance after successful initial proving period
k. Supply of spare parts for 2 years
l. System maintenance tools delivery
m. Writing and delivering of documentation (user’s manual, maintenance manual,
test reports, etc)

2. Installation of a complete Public Address System includes the following but not
limited to:
a. PAS servers, workstations and central network controller.
b. Announcement system (microphones, preamplifiers, amplifiers, digital
recorders, etc).
c. Audio sources (CD players, PC based sources, etc)
d. Loudspeakers, DSPs.
e. Interfaces with other systems

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f. All cables such as loudspeaker's cables, microphone cables (modulation, remote
control) and interconnection cables between different devices.

3. Architecture of the system

The proposed system shall be a centralized one consist of micro-processor

based central controller, zone amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, call stations, noise
sensing, microphones, various type of loud speakers, music sources and PC
based BGM, servers, workstations, printer etc. complete.

The central equipment including the central controller, amplifiers, music

sources, server etc. shall be located in purpose made 19” racks in the
dedicated PAS technical room at level 1.
a. It shall be provided 2 (one redundant) main announcement stations.
b. Main announcement stations shall have indication to the announcer on the level
to be maintained during announcements.
c. The processing and communication of both audio signals and control data shall
be of fully digital type using a PAS network, except for the 100 V line from the
power amplifier to the loudspeakers.
d. All functions like audio processing, audio delay circuit, audio matrix, amplifier
monitoring, automatic change over, speakers and microphone line monitoring,
audio volume control, parametric and graphic equalizer, shall be part of the
system, which shall be located in the PAS technical room as shown on PAS
layout drawings.
e. The proposed equipment shall be of rack mounted and modular assembly type
in order to allow servicing and replacing without any wiring disconnection.
f. The system has to be easily expandable by adding new hardware and
reprogramming configuration data,
g. Any additional maintenance workstation can be easily connected on the
common network by means of the SCN.
h. PC workstations shall be from one of the reputed PC manufacturers
i. Each part of the system from the call station microphones up to the end of the
loudspeaker lines shall be monitored.
j. Terminal building shall be divided into various fire evacuation zones. A fire
evacuation zone shall consist of single or multiple PA zones. These fire
evacuation zones have to be individually assignable,
k. It has to be possible to plug and unplug any PAS network equipment whatever
its status in the system
l. The proposed system has to have possibility to be configured in off-line mode in
order to allow any modifications in the system configuration to be made in
advance and download when there is no activity in the system.
m. In addition, a fall back arrangement shall operate in a case of digital network
failure.

This shall allow broadcasting announcements in analog mode on separate

cabling. Only DSP controlled line array loudspeakers are concerned. A
dedicated microphone specially used for this purpose shall be provided in
the main announcement room. This microphone shall be equipped with
minimum 8 zone selection buttons that can be assigned for broader zones.
The signal coming from this microphone shall pass through preamplifiers
provided for DSP speakers.

B. Functionalities

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1. The system shall support both manual and automatic responses to alarms entering
the system.

2. Each alarm shall be capable of initiating a number of different actions, such as

priorities management, zones announcement selection, etc.

3. The system shall support definition of access levels with associated rights and
tracking through passwords assigned to each individual operator from basic
monitoring to full control of the system including programming.

4. The system shall use popular software platforms and programming shall be user
friendly. It shall be capable of being accomplished by personnel with no prior
computer experience.

5. The programming shall be MENU driven and include on-line "Help" or

"Tutorial" information, as well as on-line data entry examples.

6. After installation, the Employer shall be able to perform hardware and software
configuration changes as desired with no reservation on the warranty.

7. Equipment repair shall be able to be accomplished on site by module

replacement.

C. Performance Requirements

1. System related
a. Shall be easily programmable by the end-users in order to route any audio
source to any destination
b. Shall execute and control calls and other activities according to priority settings
c. Shall monitor the correct operational status of any amplifier and shall change
over to a spare one in the event of failure of the duty or running amplifier
d. Shall be monitored from the call station microphone capsule to the end of the
loudspeaker line
e. Shall have programmable control input and output features and a free program
of any individual calls,
f. Shall allow programming of time scheduled activities for chimes, automatic
digital announcements, background music, routing of audio input to any zone
output or audio output, and activation of any control outputs,
g. Shall have an internal real time clock, which has to be synchronized with a
control input from Master Clock system
h. Failure of one of the equipment shall not affect the operation of the rest of the
system
i. Shall have PC based BGM and auto level control.

2. Audio requirements
a. At least twenty simultaneous audio channels shall be available for
communications over the network
b. Equalizers are part of the system. They shall be used, if necessary, in rooms
covered by ceiling loudspeakers and traditional columns, depending on the
acoustic response of the rooms. Zones with similar acoustic characteristics shall
be equalized by the same equalizer.
c. All audio transportation between any system units shall be of digital domain

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d. Volume settings have to be different for background music, announcements and
fire evacuation calls. Automatic volume control has to have a minimum range of
20 dB
e. Ambient noise analysis system shall automatically compensate for surrounding
noise. Ambient noise analysis shall be calculated based on weighted average
noise in any zone.

3. Fire evacuation announcement requirements

a. The entire building will be divided into fire evacuation zones as required. Fire
evacuation zone shall consist of single or multiple individually assignable PA
zones.
b. Fire evacuation announcements have to be broadcasted in full volume
irrespective of the volume settings
c. It has to be possible to add any individual fire evacuation zone to a running call
d. It has to be possible to assign an adjacent zone to any of the zones, in order to
get the same fire evacuation call to the adjacent zones from the selected zone.
1) Fall back arrangement shall support broadcast of fire evacuation
announcement even if PAS Network is out of order.
e. Each of the Fire Bridge Control Room and Fire Command Center shall include a
central console allowing to make live voice announcements or broadcast pre-
recorded messages to one or selected group of fire alarm zones or sub zones.
Where voice evacuation is through the public address system, messages shall be
routed from the central console to one or selected group of fire alarm zones or
subzones through the public address system. Priority levels and override
capability between the central console and the various voice alarm systems of
FACPs shall be programmable and easily configurable. Coordinate with DCA
and Authorities having Jurisdiction for the initial configuration.
f. Where Voice Evacuation is through PA system, MFAC/FACP shall be provided
with Multi-Channel Audio Controller and with pre-recorded messages and tones
to provide voice evacuation messages to PA system. It shall be possible to select
any Fire Alarm zone (one PA zone or group of PA zones) from the
MFAC/FACP/MFS. Provide hardwired connection between Public Address and
fire alarm system panels.
g. Fire alarm system shall supervise the Public Address (PA) system and redundant
UPS units supplying it for any failure; supervision shall be carried out by direct
hardwiring between the fire alarm and the supervised systems. Status of these
two systems shall be continuously reported and displayed on the MFAC and a
fault shall result in an audio-visual indication at the MFAC/FACP.
h. The path used for communicating data between Public Address and Fire Alarm
system shall be monitored for integrity, including speaker amplifiers. This shall
include monitoring the physical communication media and the ability to
maintain intelligible communications.
i. Data received from the network shall not affect the operation of the fire alarm
system in any way other than to display the status of life safety network
components.
j. A signal (e.g., heartbeat, poll, ping, query) shall be generated between the fire
alarm system and the Public Address system to continuously monitor status of
PA network. Failure of the fire alarm system to receive confirmation of the
transmission shall cause a trouble signal to indicate within 200 seconds.

4. Call requirements

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a. All calls have to be logged with date, time, initiating unit, key details and
destinations in the PC log file taking into account that the Monitoring Network
Unit shall be limited to date, time and initiating unit
b. Allocation of multiple pre-recorded messages from a selection key shall be
possible.
c. Operator should receive alarms for any message that haven't been broadcasted.
d. If the zone is busy by higher priority message, then indication should be given
to the operator.
e. Redial key function shall allow to redial the last call
f. System shall allow transmitting warning calls even during configuration process

5. Music requirements
a. There shall be 1 PC based music sources in the server room with redundancy.
b. Some of the zones have dedicated local music sources. These music sources
shall be allowed to play only in the respective zones. These zones shall
broadcast local music when available otherwise music from the central system
shall be played.
c. Setting of background music globally or for individual zones shall be possible
d. It has to be possible to assign multiple music sources to a virtual channel, so that
if one of the music sources fail, another takes over.

6. Maintenance requirements
a. It shall be possible to enable or disable any equipment in the system even
though it is physically present (specific to the PA hardware like amplifier etc.).
b. Access to diagnostic and logging information and configuration database shall
be mainly from the maintenance workstation. However access shall be allowed
from other workstations after identification through appropriate password.
c. Configuration changes, except for real time adjustments, will be done on a
virtual plane before being passed on to the live system.

7. Availability requirements
a. Contractor shall guarantee that operation and maintenance of the system by
airport personnel having proper training shall enable the PAS to fulfill the
following availability requirements.
1) The overall availability shall be 99, 99 % on a shifting monthly basis
combined for all interdependent systems.
2) The MTTR shall not exceed 30mn. The MTTR shall include the
diagnostic time, active repair/replacement time and the
adjustment/testing time on site, but shall exclude the response time.
3) The Contractor’s response time shall not exceed 1 hour. The response
time is defined as the time that elapses between the reporting of a fault
and the maintenance personnel arriving at where the faulty equipment
is located.
4) MTBF of each component shall be to complain with availability
defined in Paragraph 1.
5) Announcement system (AS): one AS out of service shall not occur
more than 0,010 % on a shifting monthly basis.
6) Broadcast System (BS): unavailability shall not occur more than 0.010
% on a shifting monthly basis
7) Paging System (PS): unavailability shall not occur more than 0.010 %
on a shifting monthly basis

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8) PAS Servers: unavailability of one server shall not occur more than
0.001 % on a shifting monthly basis
9) In order to attain the requested MTTR and MTBF, modular design and
easy replacement of faulty equipment are required for PAS
components such as amplifiers and core equipment.
10) For servers and workstations, contractor choice shall be submitted to
Engineer approval, to ensure proper reliability with full redundancy.

8. Acoustic design requirements

a. Acoustic design of the system has to be based on the following criteria:
1) Average sound pressure level: 80 to 85 dB with respective amplifiers
set at 60% of maximum volume,
2) Intelligibility index: STI: better than 0.50 in public areas at 30%
occupancy
3) Sound diffusion level: 15 to 20 dB (A) above ambient noise level
4) Total harmonic distortion:
5) Electronic: less than 1% at specified output level
a) Acoustic: less than 3% at specified output level
6) Frequency response: +/- 3 dB over 100 Hz to 18 kHz
7) Uniformity of coverage: +/- 3 dB (0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 kHz)

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D. Zone assignment

1. In order to achieve public address and voice evacuation functionalities there will
be two types of zoning classification:
a. Voice evacuation zoning shall be in accordance with the fire alarm zoning
drawings.
b. The PAS zoning shall be a subdivision of the voice evacuation zoning.

2. The PAS shall differentiate at least five kinds of zones:

a. Departure
b. Arrival
c. Lounges
d. Departure toilets,
e. Arrival toilets,
f. In order to broadcast :
1) Departure related announcement in the departure areas and to prevent
any arrival call in these areas.
2) Arrival related announcement in the arrival areas and to prevent any
departure call in these areas.
3) Lounge specific announcement in the boarding lounges as well as
individual boarding call in these areas.
4) Departure related announcement in the departure area toilets and to
prevent any prayer or arrival call in these areas.
5) Arrival related announcement in the arrival area toilets and to prevent
any prayer or departure call in these areas.

E. Announcement Control System

1. It shall allow the following main functions:

a. Digital recording and playback from permanent digital record and playback
system allowing up to two (2) messages to be played at one time
b. The system shall support two (2) different languages.
c. Automatic test and monitor system to meet or exceed the NFPA requirements
d. Flight announcement system software designed to assemble phrase segments
and broadcast announcements from pre-recorded multi-lingual messages. For
this purpose, PAS shall be linked to the MIS through IS.
e. The pre-recorded messages shall be manually or automatically switched in, and
shall have priority over the music source.
f. When a microphone is used, manual announcement shall have priority over
music and flight related pre-recorded messages.
g. Among manual announcement stations, system shall support assigning different
priorities.
h. Announcements related to life safety shall have highest priority.
i. Sound distribution to zones for manual announcement shall be controlled by
zone selector controls. For flight related announcements, zones shall be selected
automatically based on input received from MIS and for life safety related
announcements by fire alarm system.
j. All lounges shall have provision for a CD player. Only in VIP and First class
lounges, CD players shall be provided.
k. Contractor shall provide connectivity for an external audio source in all the
lounges.

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F. Type of announcements

1. The main types of announcement from the system shall be:

a. Life safety announcements,
b. General announcements: flight related and non-flight related;
c. Automatic flight announcements, which shall be initiated from MIS
d. Local announcements
e. Time repetitive announcements like on time departure and non smoking policy
f. Call for prayer shall be manually initiated from the main announcer's rooms and
shall cover all public areas, except toilets
g. Paging calls

2. Languages to be used for automatic flight announcement shall be: Arabic and
English. Selected language shall be related to destination information received
from MIS;
a. Chimes shall precede announcements except for item a and f above
b. This priority order can be to changed on end-user's decision.

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1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Product data

1. Include manufacturer's detailed specifications and data sheets for each system
component.

2. Include data on features, ratings, performance and limitations.

3. Include model number of selected items

a. For each type of equipment, submit data for approval including catalogues and
literature, sufficiently detailed for engineering purposes, and with full
description of components and operating parameters.

B. Shop drawings

1. Indicate layout, wiring and connection diagrams, and dimensions.

2. Locate devices as shown on Drawings.

3. Submit drawings for approval including, but not limited to the following:
a. Detailed system schematic diagram
b. Layout of loudspeakers and paging microphones
c. Amplifier racks and cabinets layouts, dimensions, front, side and rear views,
construction, access panels, dimensions, weight etc.
d. Complete electrical and physical characteristics of central controller, amplifiers,
permanent digital record system, ambient noise analysis system, switching
panels, DDC arrays, loudspeakers, microphones etc.
e. Complete system wiring diagrams, size and type of cables, enclosures, and
terminal, splice boxes etc., and routing plans of wiring system.

C. Acoustic Calculations

1. Acoustic calculations for passenger moving areas, signed and stamped by

manufacturer endorsing the calculations, shall be submitted. Calculations shall
meet or exceed design parameters specified in this document.

D. Manufacturer's installation instructions

1. Provide manufacturer’s installation instructions.

2. Signed by manufacturers of equipment certifying that the products furnished

comply with contract specified requirements.

3. Maintenance Data: For equipment to be included in maintenance manuals

specified in Division 1.

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E. System operation description

1. Include method of operation and supervision of each component and each type of
circuit, and sequence of operations for manually and automatically initiated
system inputs.

2. Description must cover this specific Project; manufacturer's standard descriptions

for generic systems are not acceptable.

F. Product Certificates

1. The Contractor shall provide signed by manufacturers of components certifying

that the products furnished comply with requirements.

G. Qualification Data

1. For firms and persons specified in "Quality Assurance" an article shall be written
to explain and demonstrate their capabilities and experience.

2. To include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names
and addresses of architects/engineers and owners, and other information specified
or required by Engineer.

3. An experienced PAS Contractor, who is an authorized representative of

manufacturer for both installation and maintenance purpose, is required.

H. Tests and Certificates

1. Submit complete certified manufacturer’s type and routine test records, in

accordance with the Standards specified in "Quality Assurance" Article.

2. It shall specify test results for compliance with performance contract

requirements.

3. Include record of final speaker-line matching transformer-tap settings, and signal

ground-resistance measurement certified by PAS Contractor.

I. Field Test Reports

1. As specified in "Field Quality Control" Article of this Section, the Contractor

shall indicate and interpret test results for compliance with system description
and performance requirements.

J. Record (As-Built) Drawings shall include:

1. Complete wiring diagrams, including complete terminal strip layout and

identification, and wire termination and tagging for all conductors.

2. Locations for all components installed and/or connected to under this

specification.

K. Sample Warranty

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1. Copy of manufacturer's proposed warranty, stating obligations, remedies,
limitations, and exclusions

2. Provide copy of sub-contractor's warranty certificates

3. Provide Contractor warranty certificates

L. Maintenance Data

1. For products and system the Contractor shall include maintenance manuals
specified in Division 1.

2. The Contractor shall include data for each type of product, including all features
and operating sequences, both automatic and manual.

3. The Contractor shall include user's software data and recommendations for spare
parts and components to be stocked at Project site.

M. Format and presentation of the documents

1. The Contractor shall have to establish plans to scale and diagrams as per the
following presentation:
a. Floor layout of each building and raceway shall have to be on scale 1/100.
b. PAS Equipment room layout shall have to be on scale 1/50.
c. Racks and cabinet configuration, front and back view, as well as the plans of
detail and service shafts, shall have to be on scale 1/10.
d. The Contractor shall be held to give the whole set of documents in three copies
on electronic (CD Rom) and paper.

2. The documents shall have to be settled in the following standard formats:

a. Dxf format of AutoCAD (TM), most recent version, for the plans, diagrams and
synoptic
b. Xls format of Excel (TM), most recent version, for the tables schedules and the
summary of the optical measurements, as those of resistance loop of the
earthling networks in each distributor
c. Formats software of the optical reflect meters and tests analysers of twisted
pairs, most recent versions, for the tests measurements, only one format shall
have to be employed for each type of measurements.
d. Word (TM) format: most recent version, for the handbook of exploitation.
e. Pdf format of Adobe Acrobat (TM), most recent version, for the technical Data
sheet and manufacture catalogues.

N. System Graphics: Provide system schematics in AutoCAD format indicating the

location of monitoring and control points. Coordinate with the I2BS Contractor. These
schematics shall be provided within 30 days of the successful completion of the pre-
approval tests at the test facility as detailed below.

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O. Provide all necessary documentation regarding the data Objects that are to be
communicated to the I2BS. The documentation shall be of such a standard that a
member of the Employer’s staff that has received training on the operation of the I2BS
shall be able to add, delete and amend information that is to be exchanged between the
PAS and the I2BS without a requirement for additional information or assistance from
the lighting control system Contractor.

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1.7 REGULATION AND STANDARD

A. Rules

1. The supply shall be conformed to requirements of referenced industry standards,

applicable sections.

2. The supply shall be compliant with Local Requirements, applicable local

regulations and code requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

3. These shall have precedence over other codes and standards indicated, unless
otherwise approved by Engineer, in writing.

B. Standards

1. Standards to be used is the IEC or other equal and approved codes, taking into
account that network cables with fitted accessories and connector, wiring and
loudspeakers have to be of fire rated type in accordance with all NFPA
requirements codes (NFPA72 and extensions,).

2. System components, parts and installation are to comply with the corresponding
recommendations of the Electronic Industries Association (EIA), and the
International Electro-technical Commission (IEC)
a. ISO/IEC 11801: latest edition regarding Information technology and generic
cabling for customer premise.
b. EIA/TIA 568, Commercial Building for Telecommunication Wiring Standard
c. EIA/TIA 569, Commercial Building for Telecommunication Pathways and
spaces
d. EIA/TIA 606 for Telecommunications Infrastructure This document provides
the user of this document with guidelines and choices of classes of
administration for maintaining telecommunications infrastructure.
e. EIA/TIA 607 Commercial Building Grounding (Earthling) and Bonding
Requirements for Telecommunications (ANSI/J-STD--607-A-2002)
f. IEC 60754-1 & 2 Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from
cables and Test on gases evolved during combustion of electric cables
g. IEC 61034-1 & 2 test and Measurement of smoke density of cables burning
under defined conditions
h. IEC 60331 part 11& 12, Tests for electric cables under fire conditions
i. IEC 60332 Tests on electric cables under fire conditions
j. IEC 60364-1 Electrical installations of buildings, Fundamental principles,
assessment of general characteristics, definitions

3. Several material and Test standards have been developed and published by
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for Data communications
industry, focusing on local area networks (LAN)
a. 802.1 – Network management group
b. 802.2 – Logical Link Control Group
c. 802.3 – Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection Group
d. 802.6 – Metropolitan Area Networking Group
e. 802.7 – Broadband Technical Advisory Group
f. 802.8 – Optic Fiber Technical Advisory Group
g. 802.9 – Integrated Voice and Data LAN Working Group
h. 802.10 – LAN Security Working Group

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i. 802.11 – Wireless Networks
j. 802.12 – Fast Ethernet

4. ISO: International Standardization Organization:

a. It promotes the development of international standardization with scientific,
technological, and economic activities.
b. The Technical Committee 97, Information Processing, developed a seven-layer
communications reference model that allows multiple protocol and multiple
vendor environments to interconnect and operate with one another.

5. International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (CCITT).

a. The CCITT recommendations have the effect of law in most European countries
and the U.S. closely follows the CCITT recommendations.
b. Study groups are responsible for Data communications interfaces, services, and
transmission. The X.400 Electronic Mail Standard was developed from this
organization and has attained widespread acceptance throughout the world.

6. National Electrical code (NEC):

a. Many local building codes are based on the practices of the NEC and are a most
for those responsible for providing a safe implementation of a communication
system. Articles 700-800 of the NEC handbook address communications cabling
issues.

7. Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI):

a. Publishes the Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manuel (TDM), which
is a comprehensive collection of accepted practices in the design and
methodology of communications systems. BICSI provides a competency
examination for the professional designation as a registered Communications
Distribution Designer.
b. This manual should be used as a reference only.

8. Network Equipment Building System (NEBS):

a. Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 are applicable to these section

C. Precautions:

1. The above list is a partial list issued from standard organization, but not limited
to Additional consideration may be required to provide protection of
communications equipments, Data processing equipment and protection of Data
from intrusion, induced noise or other events that can disrupt vital operation.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Requirements:

1. The Contractor implements the ISO 9001 assurance quality system.

2. This system comprises all the participants to the contract within the Contractor’s
teams and its sub-contractors.

3. The Quality Assurance Plan is based on quality manuals of the Contractor and
Sub-contractors.

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4. The Contractor nominates from the beginning of the Project, the person in charge
of quality assurance of the whole project, who is directly linked to the Project
Director,

5. The Contractor should establish from the beginning of the project, the Quality
Assurance Plan based on Contractor’s quality system that should define:
a. Scope of Quality Assurance Plan, with conditions of validity and revision,
b. Organization retained for the project with sub-contractors list,
c. The quality plans of Contractor,

B. Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. A firm specializing in providing special airport announcement systems, and

public address systems similar to that indicated for this Project and with a record
of successful in-service performance.

2. Manufacturer's system shall be a standard "off-the-shelf" package utilizing the

latest hardware and software technology.

3. Any major system development efforts necessary to meet specified requirements

are unacceptable.

4. Even if this system is a new concept, it does not require huge development and
shall be based on existing and proven technologies.

C. Occupancy adjustments

1. On-Site Assistance: PAS Contractor has to be engaged with a representative

factory-service, which has to be a formally authorized PAS manufacturer, to
provide on-site assistance in adjusting sound levels, resetting transformer taps,
and adjusting controls to meet occupancy conditions.

2. Provide up to five on-site assistance visits during the first year of Substantial
Completion.

D. Maintenance Centre

1. Manufacturer or factory-authorized agency shall maintain a service centre

capable of providing training, spare parts and emergency maintenance and repairs
for overall system at Project site with four hours' maximum response time.

E. Installer Qualifications:

1. An experienced Installer who is an authorized representative of the equipment

manufacturer for both installation and maintenance of manufacturer's equipment,
and who has completed minimum two system installations similar in design and
extent to that indicated for this Project, with a record of successful in-service
performance.

F. Materials and workmanship:

1. They shall conform to the latest issue of all industry standards, publications, or
regulations referenced in this Section, including the following, as applicable:

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a. Regulations and Standards: System components, parts and installation are to
comply with the corresponding recommendations of the Electronic Industries
Association (EIA), and the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC)
b. Compliance with Local Requirements: Comply with applicable local regulations
and code requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. These shall have
precedence over other codes and standards indicated, unless otherwise approved
by Engineer, in writing.
c. Conform to requirements of referenced industry standards, applicable sections.

G. Source Limitations:

1. Obtain system components from single source, who shall assume responsibility
for system components and for their compatibility.

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1.9 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty:

1. Manufacturer’s Warranty:
a. Provide written warranty, signed by manufacturer and Installer agreeing to
replace system devices and equipment that fail in materials or workmanship
within specified warranty period.
b. Manufacturer's system shall be a standard "off-the-shelf" package utilizing the
latest hardware and software technology. Any major system development efforts
necessary to meet specified requirements are unacceptable. Even if this system
is a new concept, it does not require huge development and shall be based on
existing and proven technologies.

B. Experimental Period

1. There shall be an experimental period of 90 days after successful testing and

commissioning of the system, but before issuance of substantial completion
certificate. During this period, contractor shall undertake supervision and
responsibility for operation of the system under actual site conditions. If any
malfunctioning or anomaly noted on the system during this period, it shall be
attended immediately. The experimental period will restart automatically from
the date of clearing such troubles and start normal operation.

2. After the satisfactory completion of this period, the system is to be taken over by
the Employer, as per contract conditions, whereby the guarantee period is to
commence.

C. Warranty Period

1. Two years from date of Substantial Completion. During the guarantee period,
provide, at its own cost, all required spare parts needed to replace faulty/damaged
components unless it is proved that the component to be replaced was damaged
by abuse.

D. Manufacturer product performance

1. The Contractor shall provide a manufacturer endorsed and backed ‘extended 10-
years product, performance, application, and labour warranty’ which shall:

2. Warrant against defects in materials and workmanship (extended product

warranty) for a period of 10 years.

3. Warrant that all cabling components of the installed system shall meet or exceed
the specifications of TIA/EIA 568B and ISO/IEC IS 11801 (performance
warranty) for a period of 10 years.

4. Warrant that all unshielded/shielded twisted pair cabling links/channels shall

meet or exceed the attenuation and NEXT requirements of TIA/EIA TSB 67 and
ISO/IEC 11801 (performance warranty) for a period of 10 years.

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5. Warrant that all fiber links/channels shall meet or exceed the loss and bandwidth
requirements of TIA/EIA TSB 67 and ISO/IEC 11801 (performance warranty)
for a period of 10 years.

6. Warrant that the system shall be application independent and shall support both
current and future applications that use the TIA/EIA 568B or ISO/IEC 11801
component and link/channel specifications for cabling (application warranty), for
a period of 10 years.

7. Warrant that all labour attributable to and required by the above shall be supplied
at no cost to the Owner for a period of 10 years.

1.10 COMMISSIONING

A. Purpose

1. The purpose of the Commissioning phase is to check the equipment according to

its elementary function.

2. During this phase the equipment are powered and the automation and networking
are gradually integrated layer by layer.

B. Tests

1. Those tests are divided into 2 sub-phases:

a. Preliminary Testing
b. Electrical Test
1) Powering Tests either with electricity
2) Control of Input/output
3) Control of the safety measure either personal or material;
4) Test of local mode operation
c. Hardware / Software Tests
1) Test of the Network/Hardware
2) Test of the Supervision Workstation user interface
3) Test of the portable Terminal user interface

2. Test of the Public Address System

a. The tests performed during this phase are performed with and without tests load
1) Testing the crippled mode (Safe shut down consecutive to loss of
energy…);
2) Reliability/Ease of Maintenance tests in accordance with the results of
the study phase
b. Calibration of the microphone sensors per zone
c. Calibration of the frequency response in each public zone
d. Test with interfaced systems
1) Electrical and logical tests
2) Calibration of the inputs/outputs
e. These tests shall allow the Contractor to measure at least the 3 most critical
reliability criteria according to its study for each of the subsystem.

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f. From the start of this test campaign, the Contractor shall follow the progress of
the System reliability.

1.11 MAINTENANCE

A. Preventive Maintenance

1. The Contractor shall describe the selected operations.

2. These operations shall adequately represent the operations of preventive

maintenance as planned during everyday operation

B. Curative Maintenance

1. The selected operations shall be chosen to correspond to significant fraction of

the forecasted time devoted to curative maintenance.

C. The forecasted time devoted to curative maintenance is deducted from the performance
memorandum for the System drafted by the Contractor.

D. For each defect, the PAS Contractor shall record:

1. Equipment identification;

2. The object of the Maintenance activity;

3. The type of Maintenance activity (planned or not)

4. The total man-hours spent for the activity;

E. The total down-time duration assignable to the Maintenance activity (travelling time,
diagnosis time, repair time, restart time).

F. Test Equipment
a. Provide, together with an itemized list, all test equipment and tools required for
routine maintenance, safety checks and equipment repair.
b. Deliver test equipment and tools at the same time as the system equipment.

G. Maintenance service

1. Manufacturer or factory-authorized agency shall maintain a service center

capable of providing spare parts and emergency maintenance and repairs for
overall system at Project site with four hours' maximum response time.

1.12 SPARE PARTS AND EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Contractor shall provide manufacturer recommended spare parts for all major
components in the system for two years fault free operation.

B. However a minimum of 2% peripherals of each type installed, but not less than one
from each type, shall be included in the deliverable irrespective of manufacturer
recommendation

C. Spare parts

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1. During the guarantee period, the Contractor shall provide, at his cost, all required
spare parts needed to replace faulty components unless it is proved that the
component to be replaced was damaged by misuse.

2. When a technical breakdown requires a time of putting back into service more
than 30 minutes, the Contractor shall apply the technical and human means
necessary/required to overcome the failure (resumed by the expected service)
during the time of the repair.

3. To complete the performances above, the Contractor shall respect maintenance

performance criteria in term of ‘State of the Art’ service quality.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. PAS has to be designed for public address, pre-recorded messages and voice
alarm announcement with a uniform and acceptable speech intelligibility level.

2. Designs shown on the drawings have to be checked for performance purpose in

relation with the selected manufacturer before any implementation.

B. Generalities

1. Servers, workstations, printers, etc,

a. They shall be from some one of the most reputed PC manufacturers and the
manufacturer’s choice will be coordinated under responsibility of Contractor.

C. PAS Network

1. Audio and Data Communication shall use fire resistant cable.

2. Cables for Sound Distribution shall be rated for 250 V (minimum) operating
voltage, finely stranded tinned copper, 1.5 mm diameter (minimum) or more
according to the calculation needs under contractor's responsibility, with fire
proof resistant exterior sheath.

3. Conduits and Raceways: to comply with Section “Raceways and Boxes” of the
Specification.

4. Microphone Cables has to be of fire proof type and must comply with NFPA
rules. The following criteria can be taken into account:
a. Modulation cable:
1) Core: 2 multi-strand conductors of tinned annealed electrolytic copper
2) Screening: on assembled conductors, tinned copper braid
3) Protection: exterior sheath
b. Remote control cable:
1) Assembly: in twisted pairs
2) Conductor: copper, minimum diameter 0.9 mm
3) Continuity wire: tinned copper
4) Screen: aluminum
5) Protection: exterior sheath

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D. Monitoring Functions

1. Monitoring system shall manage and control all kind of announcements

broadcast to the audio and data PAS network, including zone announcements,
terminal announcements, boarding announcements, background music, flight
announcements, and recorded announcements, pre-recorded and assembled
messages, and voice alarm announcements. It shall be accessible by any of the
workstation connected on the network with password protection

2. For redundancy purposes, two (2) Monitoring Network units shall be provided.
Both of them shall work on hot redundancy of each other.

3. Monitoring system shall be equipped in order to:

a. Store all relevant data,
b. Control all information,
c. Provide connection to the network for PC to initiate or change system
configuration as well as logging functions,
d. Monitor all components and to report, on a display control screen, any status
changes and any equipment or network failure,
e. Synchronize all network units,
f. Manage and control all system functions and hardware including distribution of
terminal announcements, background music, recorded announcements, pre-
recorded and assembled messages.

4. For maintenance purpose, Monitoring Network has to have enough capacity to

store 10000 or more fault messages in the system. These messages have to be
able to be viewed from the front display of the Monitoring Network,

E. Server

1. Hardware Fault Tolerance: Redundant hardware design shall include both dual-
modular redundancy (DMR) and triple-modular redundancy (TMR) models to
protect users applications from component outages.

2. Software Availability: The server must prevent outages and minimize downtime
related to software issues.

3. Integrated Service Technology: the server shall provide Proactive service to

detect emerging problems early to help the system to keep the application on line
during troubleshooting, repairs, or upgrades.

4. Server functions:
a. PAS servers are mainly used to:
1) Store all the system events and system rules,
2) Store and archive announcement data,
3) Archive statistical data,
4) Synchronize Functions,
5) Monitor real time operations,

F. Administration workstations

1. Seven workstations are to be provided for PAS :

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a. 2 main announcers
b. 1 Fire Command Centre (FCC),
c. Police control room,
d. 1 Voice data base management
e. Maintenance

2. The color monitor and keyboard for each workstation shall display real-time data,
allow operator's commands and report system activity.

3. Each of the main announcer’s work stations shall have 2 microphone call
stations.

4. The voice database management workstation shall be used for managing the
music sources.

5. Personnel in charge of the PA system shall use dedicated workstations (one for
voice database management and one for maintenance).

6. The maintenance workstation shall be used for entering and editing the system
software and monitoring the operation of all system functions.

7. Fire brigade operation workstations shall send corrective messages after

automatic delivery of fire evacuation message.

8. Software shall allow configuring each workstation as required.

9. All workstations shall use the latest professional operating System.

10. The workstations shall come with:

a. Backup system
b. Network communication cards
c. Serial ports
d. Parallel ports
e. SVGA
f. Keyboard
g. Mouse
h. Security terminal

11. Police, fire and announcers must have GUI functions providing graphical display
of zones selected for announcement. Announcement zone displays shall be color
coded

The workstations shall be based on the latest technology.

The workstations hard disk shall have a 100% margin for future extension.

12. Hardware
a. The hardware configuration shall be update technologies version to support all
new applications, network and security implementation functions
b. The hardware shall be tested and guaranty a minimum MTBF workload
activities.
c. All electronics compliance and computer interfaces must respect the
international electric standard agreement function.

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13. Functions
a. PAS workstation allows the personnel to:
b. Search and query in the database for stored data and reports,
c. Derive statistics from all stored data in the database,

14. Graphic User Interface (GUI):

a. All workstations are identical; they shall be configured easily by the personnel,
with the following functions:
1) Announcement operation: allows to set up groups of announcements
that shall be allocated to the database,
2) Database access to:
a) Fill-in a report with: type of item in case of search, origin flight, etc,
b) Scan through the database and search for a given status, date, report
number;
c) View and /or print retrieved data;
3) Derive statistics on items listed in the database.
a) The output of alarm displays shall depend upon the relative priority
of each alarm. The system shall automatically priorities alarm displays.
b) The format shall include a dedicated and protected area of the
viewing screen for the current date and time.
c) Each workstation monitor shall display system advisory messages
upon hardware malfunction or restoration in a dedicated and protected area of
the viewing screen.
d) Provide a dedicated UPS system to allow normal continuous
operations for 60 minutes or until the emergency generators are online;
whichever occurs first.
e) Provide a server backup unit which shall be able to:
4) Save current data and configuration,
5) Save permanently one full year of data,
a) Write on DVD or CR-ROM (TBD) a complete year of data or a
specified portion of it.

G. Data and alarm printer

1. A printer shall be provided at the maintenance workstation for hard copy alarm
printouts and system malfunction advisories. The printer shall be the latest
version on the market.

2. The printer shall be connected as to be shown on the schematic drawing.

H. Central Controller

1. The microprocessor shall be capable of simultaneous routine upto 28 digital

audio channels to the various zones. It shall manage and control all system
functions and hardware including microphone stations and associated queuing,
distribution of terminal announcements, local announcements, background
music, recorded announcements, pre-recorded and assembled messages.

2. System set-up, control and re-configuration shall be operated remotely from main
workstations.

3. The central controllers shall function as:

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a. A Matrix shall be able to assign any input to any output with priority order
selection. This is pre defined and can be changed from main workstations.
b. A Router which can be dynamically adapted to the changing needs of the audio
installation using management software of the PAS. Operation shall be done
from main workstations.

4. DSP is a part of the central controller. The functions are:

a. Delay
b. Filter
c. Equalizer
d. Audio processing

I. Pre amplifiers

1. Pre amplifiers shall be provided for transmitting audio signal to the DSP line
array speakers. They shall have the following performance:
a. Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
b. Output level range: 0 dBm to +24 dBm
c. Signal to noise ratio : >80 dB

2. Adjustable analogue output signal.

J. Power amplifiers

1. Power amplifiers shall be equipped in order to:

a. Receive input audio signals and data processing,
b. Amplify audio signal for loudspeakers,
c. Adjust the audio signals,
d. Monitor amplifier changeover in case of amplifier failure.
e. One standby amplifier shall be provided for every seven amplifiers used.
f. Surveillance of amplifier status
g. Monitor loudspeaker line for open and short circuits,
h. Select automatic audio volume through ambient noise analysis system,
i. Control all external cables attached to it,
j. Report any status changes to Monitoring Network.

2. A digital equalization systems shall be provided with 1/3 Octave graphic

equalization/parametric equalization for the designated zones

3. An automatic test and monitor system shall be provided for self-diagnostics that
operate in real time under software control. This self-testing include testing of
logic, audio operation, power supplies, power amplifiers, wiring loudspeakers
and network communications

4. The temperature of the Power Amplifier has to be measured and if the

temperature rises above the normal operating level, it has to be reported to the
Monitoring Network Unit.

5. The loudspeaker lines shall be monitored for short-circuit, open circuit and short
to ground circuit. Line surveillance shall be over the same 100 V cable. The fault
shall be displayed on the Monitoring Unit.

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6. At least, each local and/or zone shall be broadcast from two different sound
circuits. Each of them shall be supplied from a specific amplifier and the installed
loudspeakers shall be connected on even and odd fashion

7. Input level: has to be of adjustable type with a preset potentiometer on front

panel. Illuminated VU meter has to be provided on front panel

8. Control outputs shall be freely programmable for any status changes in the
system and shall also be used for volume control override
a. Performance data:
b. Modular type having less power dissipation and compact size
c. Power 30 to 200 W
d. Frequency response range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 3 dB
e. Input range: 0 dBm to 24 dBm
f. Output voltage: 100 V. Additional output have to be provided for control output,
headphone output, spare switching
g. Signal to noise ratio: > or = at 85 dBA
h. Total harmonic distortion > 0, 2 % (at 1 kHz) at rated output power
i. Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz
j. Rating power has not to be less than 120 % needed load.

K. Ambient noise sensing microphone

1. Ambient noise sensing microphone shall be provided in each PAS zone and
connected on the associated amplifiers

2. Ambient noise analysis system shall adjust signal levels in response to either
ambient noise levels, or computer commands, or day-time

3. One sensor may control multiple channels.

4. Automatic volume control (AVC) based on an average level of noise in the zone
shall be provided in all public halls.

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L. Call stations

1. Call station has to be able to control the background music volume for zones
which are pre-assigned to it

2. Each call shall start with one chime, excepted for prayer calls

3. Keypad Call stations shall have built in digital signal processor which can be
used for audio processing. Analog call stations shall include preamplifier and
limiter.

4. Key boards call stations shall be programmed for the followings features:
a. Control System: Recall of selection, Live speech call, cancel selection,
background music (BGM) mute,
b. Pre-recorded message selection,
c. Microphone: dynamic cardioids, two different microphones are possible:
gooseneck for main call stations; hand held for local call stations with
removable plug on RJ45 cord outlet, on desktop stations. Microphone is to be
fully dust and moisture protected, rugged and vandal resistant for the
microphone in lounges, designed specifically for speech reproduction and with
at least the following performance:
1) Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/- 1 dB)
2) Nominal impedance: 200 ohm
3) Maximum output capability on 600 Ohm: +24 dB
4) Compression ratio: 6:1
5) Signal to noise ratio (S/N): > 75 dB

M. Fire announcement workstation

1. The link between the Fire announcement workstation and the FAS shall be part of
the PAS scope of work. For this purpose, it is under PAS contractor responsibility
to provide all the necessary needs to interface the two systems in accordance with
NFPA code.

2. The link from Fire Alarm system for emergency voice announcements shall be
direct to each amplifier of FAS zone to be in compliance with NFPA rules or to
the system server (main and redundant).

3. Fire Alarm System may provide hard-wired contacts corresponding to alarm,

trouble etc. down the fire sensor loop, which could be interfaced with PA system
for making zonal announcements through PA.

4. It is under FAS responsibility to provide the selected voice announcement in

relationship with the fire alarm system
a. The fire announcement workstation screen, is used for manual announcement
when necessary with mapping use for zone selection. Announcement zone
displays shall be color coded.
b. In addition, this workstation shall have at disposal possibility to warn the voice
alarm in the selected fire alarm area. Zone selection shall be made through PC
workstation graphics.

N. Announcement System (AS):

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1. Announcement system shall have an automatic message storage, with an audio
storage capacity based on the hardware space with no restriction on the duration,
a. Manual and Automatic Digital Flight messages and courtesy announcements,
with high quality digital output, shall be provided with, or without, operator’s
intervention. The announcements shall automatically take place on real time
basis with, or without, any personal intervention, in the desired areas or zones,
as per the schedule of flights listed in the MIS time table for the current day or
following programs for courtesy messages.
b. One AS shall be provided for this purpose in announcement room and shall be
connected to the common PAS network and shall be interfaced with the MIS
through the Integration System (IS) Most of them shall be equipped with a
Professional Sound Card for conversion of recorded digital vocabularies into
sound. In addition a Public Announcement Call Management System
Workstation shall be provided in each announcement room; each of them shall
have a screen for mapping zone purpose and announcement purpose
c. AS shall have its own software to process the information seized by operators or
received from the IS and PAS. The system shall be based on retrieval of
recorded messages depending on flight status, which is available in the MIS
database.
d. The announcements shall be made in Arabic and English here in specified,
composing words memorized in the files or vocabularies which shall be held on
the hard disk.
e. The vocabularies, equal in number to the languages handled by AS shall be
prepared by using a procedure that converts the sentences pronounced by a
professional announcer into digital words form.
f. The analogue-digital conversion shall be carried out by means of MPEG II
audio coding. Sampling frequency shall be up-to 128 KHz.
g. The structure of the announcements and their sub-division into segments
(words) shall be determined after an analysis is carried out in which it shall be
necessary to define:
1) All the announcements that MIS shall have to broadcast automatically
2) The events that shall require an announcement
3) Grouping announcements into classes, which has to have their
syntaxes construction in common, and the identification of fixed and
variable segments into, shall be split. The classification shall permit
the identification of the type of the said announcement. (The
distinction between the classes shall be a matter of logic and
semantics, not of syntax, this means that one class shall identify the
same announcement in all languages involved, without any concern
about the varying construction of the same announcement in different
languages). Consequently, class shall be of a quality of announcement,
which does not have to vary for vocabulary purposes.
4) The definition of the attributes of the announcements such as
broadcasting languages, priority, audio level, broadcasting areas
involved, number of repetitions, etc… has to be provided in
relationship with MIS needs
h. The sentences identified at the analysis stage shall then pronounced by a
professional announcer and recorded on a support. The messages shall be
memorized on the hard disk after the analog digital conversion. Each sentence
shall be split in segments according to the fixed and variable parts definitions.
i. The attributes of the announcement (languages, broadcasting areas, variable
fields….) and the type (name of the announcement) shall be passed on the

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automatic announcement system by means of a connection with the MIS
through the IS.
j. The generation of the request AS shall therefore pass through the following
stages:
1) Acknowledge that a time based circumstance needs an associated
announcement to be made
2) Acknowledge of the class to which the announcement belongs
3) Transmission of Flight Record Request to the AAS for the
announcement to be broadcast
k. On receipt of the request for transmission, the AS shall carry out the following
functions:
1) Verification of the formal correctness of the request
2) Definition of the attributes of the announcement
3) Definition of the corresponding codes to the segments which is
included in announcement sentence
4) Decode the request by searching for all the necessary phrase segments
in the required vocabularies
5) Selection of the broadcasting areas involved
6) Digital – analogue conversion
7) Transmission of the signal to the PAS system interface
l. Any error arising shall be brought to the operator’s attention
m. The main features of the AS shall have:
1) A very high audio quality – bandwidth: 20 Hz – 20 KHz
2) A good intelligibility
3) An improved naturalness of speech
4) A minimal difference between “live” and “digital” announcement
5) A very high degree of reliability
6) A Signal to Noise ratio: > = 80 dB
7) A high flexibility with respect to the configurable items
8) A real time updated audio zones occupation displayed on each status
screen.
9) The possibility to manage priority’s rules between the different types
of announcements
10) The possibility to monitor all major PA equipments, through the PAS
open interface
11) The possibility to create and manage broadcasting programs with
dates, time, frequency or interval, valid weekdays and message to be
played
12) The possibility to create and manage individual and group of audio
zones
13) The possibility to immediately play a stored message
14) An Automatic flight announcement status with real updating time of
current status, no operator intervention shall be required.
15) An automatic flight announcement system with the required updating
done, Flights shall be updated and edited manually with the operator
keyboard.
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17) The possibility to add any messages related to flight announcements
18) The possibility to support up-to 16 analogue channels, capable of
running 16 different announcements simultaneously
19) The possibility to support different intonations based on the position
within the phrase
20) The possibility to support 2 different languages – Arabic and English,
with automatic translation based on identical announcement labels and
same variable parameters
21) The possibility to get up to 99 different variables in any announcement
format, such as:
a) Flight Company
b) Flight number
c) Destination
d) Time
e) Delay
f) Gate number
g) Check-in counter number
h) Belt number
22) The possibility to manage chime available in PAS
23) The possibility to allow definition up to 1000 different fixed
messages, each of them with different zone selections. It has to be
possible to periodically schedule the announcements, and also specify
the number of repetitions and the interval for each announcement
separately.
24) The possibility to program any language, the order of reproduction,
the announcements schedule,
25) The possibility to allow announcements operator-logging report within
a time scheduled with time and day stamp
26) The protection access to the different functions or applications, by log
in/log out control with password and restricted rights according to user
profiles
27) A storage for all announcement status and alarms in a log-book with
all information regarding operator, date, time, content, etc
n. The output of the AS shall be directly connected to the Public Address System.
(audio channels & zones selection )
o. Care shall be taken to ensure that the manually priority made announcement by
the operator shall not clash the automatic digital announcement. The automatic
announcements has to not be lost but shall be broadcasted as soon as the manual
announcement is finished (whenever they are still applicable).
p. AS shall have the possibilities to be managed from central workstations
including Call / Broadcasting in Progress Monitoring and Call Management.
Mapping features and designed functions have to be set up by the PAS
Contractor.
q. AS has also to perform Flight Announcement broadcasting and has to follow
requests from Staff located at Departure Gates or Check-in Desks. Pre-boarding,
Boarding, Last Call and End of Boarding have to be announced by simply
pressing on a Message selection buttons. (FIDS providing necessary Flight
Information for Announcement Completion like Flight Number, destination,
time…)
r. Call to prayer:

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1) System shall be able to upload a schedule with all date: time and
associated announcement label for each prayer’s call
2) System shall be able to play, accordingly to date & time, the dedicated
announcement in specific audio zones.
3) System shall be synchronized with the airport clock system
4) As already specified, call for prayer has not to be broadcast in toilet
areas.

O. Racks and cabinets

1. Cabinets:
a. System rack shall be provided in a dedicated room at a centralized location.
b. Equipment cabinets are to comprise freestanding 475 mm (19") racks inside
enclosed cabinets.
c. Standard holes are to be provided for panel mounting of control equipment and
cable distribution terminal boards, which are to be easily accessible for
maintenance.
d. Cabinets are to be galvanized sheet steel box constructed with joints welded on
inside.
e. Multi-formed mounting channels are to be standard gauge cold rolled steel, with
secondary chassis providing infinite front-to-back adjustment.
f. Base section is to be minimum 1.5 mm thick cold rolled steel. Blower panels are
to be installed in base section of each cabinet to provide required filtered air at
zero static pressure.
g. Depth of unit is to allow cable access through bottom and back of racks.

2. Operator workstation
a. Design and Components: modular design and contemporary styling, solid
welded steel construction with concealed mounting screws, having laminated
desk top and monitor / graphics panel turret housing, and containing the
following:
1) Keyboard and mouse,
2) Auxiliary equipment (as necessary)

3. Finishes:
a. Steel cabinet and console are to be treated with phosphate and treated with one
weatherproof base coat and two coats of epoxy paint or approved air-drying
enamel of color to be selected by Engineer.
b. Any PAS unit shall be of 19 inch type and withdraw-able and hinge-racked type
c. Cabinets are to be of 19-inch frame, totally enclosed, with side and rear panels
removable, and cable entrance at rear, top or bottom. Surface finish is to be
textured and of approved color. Frames are to be anodized aluminum sections.
Each frame is to be provided with ventilation rack, including automatically
operated fan with thermostatic control. Suitable ventilation openings are to be
provided. Enclosure is to be IP 42 to IEC 144 for indoor installation.
d. Storage: rack cabinets are to have storage drawers for cables and accessories.
e. Mains wiring: equipment is to operate from 230 V, 50 Hz mains and is to be
capable of continuous operation under any load conditions with variations of +/-
10% of nominal voltage. Mains wiring inside console are to be totally
segregated from low-level signal wiring.
f. Electric connections, other than those for low-level signals, are to be of push-on
spade clips type or multi-connector blocks type.

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g. Low Level Signal Wiring: heavily braided, PE insulated, screened cable, PVC
sheathed with standard DIN plug connections. Amplifier output lines are to be
twisted pairs heavily screened and fire proof type. Hum-producing earth return
loops are to be avoided.

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4. Equipment rack
a. 19-inch rack shall be provided with the following equipment:
b. Equipment cabinets are to comprise freestanding 475 mm (19") racks inside
enclosed cabinets.
c. Standard holes are to be provided for panel mounting of control equipment and
cable distribution terminal boards, which are to be easily accessible for
maintenance.
d. All racks shall be free standing standard universal 19-inch wide racks except for
distributors of small capacity, which may be wall mounted 19-inch rack. Details
as under:
1) A pair of 19-inch front uprights set back 100mm from front face.
2) 42U 800x800mm structure
3) Twin vertical cable management system for front side of the rack,
extending the full height of the rack including trim plates
4) Removable and lockable side panels
5) Double glazed lockable front 400mm door
6) Double plain lockable rear 400mm door
7) Roof blanking plate with ventilation and 300x50mm min. cable hole
8) A pair of 300mm basket trays for cable fixing
9) Earth bus bar
e. Rack installed on raised floor shall be fitted with leveling feet
f. Rack installed on slab shall be fitted with 100mm height base with 300x50mm
cable hole
g. Racks used for active components shall be provided with the following devices:
1) 19-inch power strip, flush mounted 8 outlets with RCD and pilot lamp
for rack used for both cabling and active parts.
2) 2 No 19-inch power strip as above for rack dedicated for active
components only.
h. 19-inch wall mounted rack shall be provided with the following equipment:
1) A pair of 19-inch front uprights set back 100mm from front face.
2) 9 to 21U 600x500mm structure depending of needs
3) Fixed 150mm Backboard and removable enclosure
4) Dual locking hinge
5) Twin vertical cable management system for front side of the rack,
extending the full height of the rack
6) Single glazed lockable front door
7) Wall brackets
8) Cable doors, 250x50mm sized on top and bottom and back panel
9) 250mm basket tray for cable fixing
10) 19-inch power strip, flush mounted 8 outlets with RCD and pilot lamp
for rack used for both cabling and active parts.
11) Earth bar

P. CD player

1. Shall be of recessed and flush mounted type

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2. Front unit color and looking shall match the furniture

3. CD player shall be equipped with access key, track and time display

4. Units in lounges shall have one CD slot.

5. MP3/CD-R/CD-RW compatible

6. Detailed specifications:
a. System: Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA)
b. Number of channels: 2 (stereo)
c. ADC Resolution: 20-bit
d. DAC Resolution: 1-bit (bit stream)
e. Balanced Input Sensitivity: 0 dBu - 22 dBu
f. Digital Input Sampling Frequency: 11 - 56 kHz
g. DAC Converter: Super Audio D/A
h. Frequency Response: 2Hz - 20kHz (± 0.5dB)(EIAJ)
i. Dynamic Range: More than 99dB
j. Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.0020% (EIAJ)
k. Wow and Flutter: Below Measurement Limit (±0.001% W-Peak)
l. Total Output Level:
1) Digital Opt: -18dB(fix)
2) Digital Coax: 0.5Vp-p (fix)
3) Analog Unbalance: 2Vrms (fix)
4) Headphone: 10mW
m. 2 Channel RCA Output
n. Coaxial / Optical Digital Output (CD Only)
o. Power Requirement: 100-240V 50/60 Hz

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Q. Remote system control

1. The remote system control is to allow remote configuration and individual signal
processing rating of each component (ambient noise compensation, equalization,
gain management, etc.), which shall be performed from maintenance
workstations. It shall have pre-defined access levels in order to control level of
authorization.

R. Loudspeakers

1. General:
a. Loudspeakers have to be designed for use in voice alarm system. Accordingly,
loudspeakers have to have built in protection to ensure, in case of fire hazard
that damage to loudspeakers does not occur in audio circuit failure, on which
they are connected, in order to keep the other areas in normal working
conditions. For this purpose, loudspeakers shall be equipped with ceramic
terminal blocks, thermal fuse and heat –resistant and high –temperature wiring.
The implementation of the loudspeakers is just given for indication. It is under
contractor's responsibility to check and co-ordinate the loudspeaker's location in
ceilings with the other works. As so far as concerns the type of fixing,
loudspeakers shall be installed after having the prior approval of the Engineer in
charge of the works. Cut-outs in the ceilings, to integrate loudspeakers, shall be
made by the interior finishing section contractor's. Mounting flange shall have a
decorative grid perforated by at least 50%.
b. Installation: the general principles are the following:
1) Loudspeakers are installed in ceilings when the height under ceiling is
generally lower than 5.00 m
2) Traditional column loudspeakers shall be provided in areas with high
ceiling or without ceiling. Depending on the case, they shall be
vertically installed either on light poles or on structural poles with a
horizontal angle allowing the best coverage of the area. The middle of
these columns shall be at least at 1.60 m above the floor. A slight tilt
(about 5 degrees) shall be applied to the columns; angle shall depend
on the length of the area to be covered.
3) DSP controlled line arrays shall be provided in areas with very high
ceiling or without ceiling and also first of all due to the size and
acoustic nature of these areas. They shall be installed on structural
poles, walls, and/or supporting from the ceiling. The approximate
mounting heights of the various spaces are indicated in the PAS layout
drawings. Their types depend on the lengths to be covered which are
the following:
a) 20m length: bottom of line array situated at about 2.2 m above the
floor (Type LA4).
b) 30 m length: bottom of line array situated at about 2.2 m above the
floor (Type LA2)
c) 40 m length: bottom of line array situated at about 2.2 m above the
floor (Type LA1)
d) 70 m length: installation in the duty free circulation area bottom at
about 3.5 m above the floor (Type LA3).
e) In addition, the contractor shall have to follow the manufacturer's
instruction to install the DSP controlled line arrays in the best conditions.

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2. Ceiling Loudspeaker (Type S1): equipped with wave-guide.
a. Design for flush-mount ceiling installation. For fire purposes, loudspeakers shall
be fitted with fire dome in order to increase fire protection. Loudspeaker shall
have the following performance
1) Maximum power: 9 W.
2) Rated power: 6 W
3) Operating power : depending on calculation needs
4) Sensitivity (SPL): 90 dB 1 w/1m.
5) Frequency response: 60 to 20 KHz.
6) Dispersion angle at 1kHz: 150 degrees

3. Common one-way Ceiling Loudspeaker (Type S2):

a. Design for flush-mount ceiling installation. For fire purposes, loudspeakers shall
be fitted with fire dome in order to increase fire protection. Loudspeaker shall
have the following performance
1) Maximum power: 9 W.
2) Rated power: 6 W
3) Operating power: depending on calculation needs
4) Sensitivity (SPL): 90 dB 1 w/1m.
5) Frequency response: 100 Hz to 20KHz.
6) Dispersion angle (at 1 kHz - -6dB): 180 degrees.

4. Ceiling Loud Speaker (Type S3)

Decorative ceiling suspended type loud speaker with safety suspension cord
and fire resistant for voice alarm application. Loudspeaker shall have the
following performance:

a. Maximum power: 30W.

b. Rated power: 20 / 10 / 5W.

c. Operating power: depending on calculation heeds.

d. Sensitivity (SPL): 86 dB.

e. Frequency response: 80Hz to 20 Khz.

f. Dispersion angle (at 1 Khz. – 6 dB.): 220 degrees.

5. Column Loudspeaker with passive line array of speakers (type LAX): fixed on
structural pole or on light pole (this is not part of PAS scope of work). Length 1.2
m equipped with at least 6 LS and Used in high ceiling area, column shall have
the following performance:
a. Maximum power 90 W
b. Rated power: 60W
c. Operating power: depending on calculation needs
d. Max SPL: continuous: 92 dBA-weighed with pink noise as per layout and
calculation needs.
e. Frequency response: 190 Hz to 18000 Hz.

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f. Dispersion angle: horizontal: 210°; vertical: 50°;

6. DSP controlled line array loudspeaker equipped with up to 32 4” loudspeakers

with glass-fiber diaphragms and 4 horn-loaded dome tweeters. On-board
electronic shall consist of an audio input module, one to two dual input / eight
output DSP sections, control unit(s), adequate power amplifiers and power
supply. The control unit shall monitor parameters like DSP status, amplifiers
loads, external pilot tone, ambient noise level, ambient temperature, volume, and
delay. The loudspeaker array shall have the following main features:

7. I Type LA1
a. Active column speaker with a line array of sixteen 4” loud speakers.
b. Frequency range of a single 4” LS: 230 – 10 kHz on axis (+/- 3 dB)
c. Frequency range of a single horn loaded dome tweeter: 2 – 20 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
d. Max SPL up to 94 dB (A) continuous and 96 dB peak at 30 m on axis
e. 3D directivity based on Digital Directivity Synthesis optimization algorithm
f. Dispersion angle: horizontal 150°; vertical (adjustable)
g. Input for terminals for analogue audio signals.

II Type LA2
h. Active column speaker with a line array of twelve 4” loud speakers.
i. Frequency range of a single 4” LS: 230 – 10 kHz on axis (+/- 3 dB)

a. 3D directivity based on Digital Directivity Synthesis optimization.

b. Dispersion angle: horizontal 150°; vertical (adjustable)

j. Input for terminals for analogue audio signals.

c. Max. SPL: continuous 94 dB SPL and peak 98 dB SPL at 25 mtr.

III Type LA3

k. Active column speaker with a line array of thirty two 4” loud speakers.
l. Frequency range of a single 4” LS: 230 – 10 kHz on axis (+/- 3 dB)
m. Max SPL up to 96 dB (A) continuous and 100 dB peak at 50 m on axis

a. 3D directivity based on Digital Directivity Synthesis optimization.

b. Dispersion angle: horizontal 150°; vertical (adjustable)

n. Input for terminals for analogue audio signals.

IV. Type LA4

o. Active column speaker with a line array of sixteen 4” loud speakers.
p. Frequency range of a single 4” LS: 230 – 10 kHz on axis (+/- 3 dB)
q. Frequency range of a single horn loaded dome tweeter: 2 – 20 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
r. Max SPL up to 96 dB (A) continuous and 100 dB peak at 10 m on axis
s. 3D directivity based on Digital Directivity Synthesis optimization algorithm.
t. Dispersion angle: horizontal 150°; vertical (adjustable).

g. Input for terminals for analogue audio signals.

8. It shall be under the PAS contractor responsibility to properly fit the audio-data
column characteristics for adequate functionalities

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a. DSP line array columns shall be generally fixed on structural poles as shown on
drawings. Installation has to be coordinated with civil work trade or structural
work trade and get architect approval. The height of installation on pole shall be
in accordance with the acoustic center required by the manufacturer for these
columns. Two links will supply these columns : one RS485 for monitoring; one
analog audio link

2.2 TECHNICAL STUDY

A. Preliminary study:

1. Before system implementation, a thorough study of the different possibilities

shall be done by Contractor in order to reach the contract objectives; the study
shall be checked and approved by DCA before any attempt of Contractor to
undergo system implementation.
a. Such a study implies to take into consideration:
1) Types of zoning (safety, operational, background music, prayer calls),
2) Ways or carrying them through the dedicated technical rooms,
b. In order to derive:
1) The number and position of the specific equipment in the centralized
PAS cabinet,
2) The adapted types of loudspeakers,
3) The number, position and types of micro sensors in each area
4) The number, position and type of microphone call station for paging
5) The number, position and type of announcement systems for flights
6) The number, position and type of fire evacuation links with FAS
c. Among others, the following possibilities must be taken into account:
1) Principal PAS network out of order
2) Principal power supply out of order
3) Main control room of building out of service

B. Final study

1. The technical study shall also define precisely the necessary dimensions for the
common network in order to get the following features:
a. The redundant server shall be in hot standby with the running server..
b. Police shall have one full function announcement workstation in CCTV control
room.
c. Fire announcement stations do not require push button panels for zone selection,
and zone selection shall be made through PC workstation graphics.
d. The software license shall not be limited and shall be opened for any number of
users within the airport.
e. The software application shall be working on popular and user-friendly
platform.
f. The maintenance stations shall be PC based GUI's featuring capabilities for
system configuring, diagnosis etc.
g. The contractor shall investigate flexibility of connecting (maintenance)
workstations to the common network as well.

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h. All recorded messages shall be on a PC. Dedicated workstation shall be
provided for managing the voice database.
i. Number of standard calls (departure call, arrival call etc.) shall not be limited.
j. There shall be PC based music sources.
k. Requirement to wire the speakers of one zone in A and B circuits not to be
considered for zones with less number of speakers, so as not to increase the
number of amplifiers. In addition to each PA zone fed from two separate
amplifiers, each circuit shall be wired in class A.
1) In most of cases the toilets loudspeaker line of each area or lounge
shall be linked on the same amplifier output with a contact to isolate
these loudspeakers during calls for prayer.
2) In case of running amplifier fails there will be spare amplifier
available to take over.
l. Fire Alarm System may provide hard-wired contacts corresponding to alarm,
trouble etc. down the fire sensor loop, which could be interfaced with PA system
for making zone announcements through PA.
m. PA system interfacing with MIS shall be through IS.
n. Interface with BMS shall provide only general alarm and trouble from PA
system corresponding to the PAS central equipment cabinet. This may be
achieved through programmable relay contacts. No software integration
required for interfacing with BMS.
o. The Contractor shall propose single monitors for all workstations, but not
loosing any of the intended features and in line with NFPA or other relevant
codes.
p. Local microphone call stations shall be provided in these specific areas:
1) Passport control desk.
2) Baggage claim information counter,
3) Visa delivery desk.
q. In general these microphones do not need to have zone selection buttons,
r. One microphone stations shall be provided for the check-in area at the duty
supervisor station.
s. Pre-recorded message connectivity (CD player) shall be available in all lounges.
t. All microphones shall be supervised and shall annunciate for troubles.
u. Microphones in lounges (all public areas) shall be rugged and vandal resistant.
v. System shall provide alarm log and event log separately. Logs not to be auto
purged without a manual confirmation (say after 90 days).
w. The system design and specification shall be based on an STI figure greater than
0.50 at 30% occupancy.
x. The traditional column speakers in public areas may result in echo. The
Contractor shall investigate delay possibilities.
y. Speakers in elevators to be connected by elevator contractor (To be supplied by
PA system supplier)
z. Microphone stations shall be provided for boarding desks.

2.3 SOFTWARE

A. System software

1. System software shall be designed specifically for Public Address System

applications and shall provide for:
a. Managing information and status from different sources,
b. Processing messages according to priority,

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c. Controlling and processing communications from operator workstations,
d. Synchronizing all system activity

2. Software application shall be working on popular and user-friendly platform, eg.

Windows

B. Levels

1. Software shall provide different access right levels and passwords:

a. Level 0: no password is required: access to supervision,
b. Level 1: a password allows to modify certain parameters,
c. Level 2: a password allows to enter certain criteria and parameters

2. Note:
a. To reach a level the operator uses a password to be allowed to enter the system.

C. Features

1. Software shall provide reporting comprising:

a. Alarm history consisting of alarm lists,
b. Operator history consisting of database changes and log-ins by operator

2. A query function shall allow selected data to be sorted on not less than 3
selection criteria.

3. Software shall allow a backup function.

4. All servers and workstations shall be fitted with the latest virus protecting
software.

D. License

1. Software license shall not be limited and shall be open for any number of users
within the airport.

2.4 POWER SUPPLY

A. NFPA Requirements

1. Public Address racks and speakers that are used to broadcast emergency voice
evacuation systems in Public Areas are powered from the main redundant UPS
system located inside. The UPS room nearby PAS technical room at level 1. In
turn, each of these UPS units is fed from the Essential power supply network, i.e
through the CUC’s gas turbines, which ensure power supply after 7 minutes in
case of power outage. As such, during a power failure the UPS unit will ensure
power to the PA system during the 7 minute gap, after which the Essential power
supply will be made available by the gas turbine. The main at level 1 UPS unit
shall have a 30 minutes back-up time instead of 15 minutes for the remaining
ones. Contractor shall coordinate with electrical and UPS contractor to be in
accordance with this specific requirement and to process tests (See 3.5.K.4.b.1)

B. Features:

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1. Power supply shall use input power of 240 VAC, 50 Hz and output 12 VDC or 24
VDC. Output voltage shall be filtered and regulated.
2. Provide multiple output circuits on individual breakers.
3. Power supply shall be housed in a key locked NEMA 1 enclosure.
4. Provide matching enclosure for battery back-up batteries.
5. An integral battery charging circuit shall be standard.
6. Provide batteries for minimum standby time of 1.0 hour for PA and servers only.
7. Battery type shall be sealed lead acid or gel cell.

2.5 INTERFACES TO THE I2BS:

A. The PAS shall interface to the I2BS at the management level. Central monitoring of
the PAS shall be provided at the I2BS workstations in CUC-1. It is required that all
the PAS monitoring functions be available at the I2BS control centre so that it shall
not be necessary to be at the PAS panel, server or workstation location in order to
monitor the system status and alarms and other information as detailed below.

B. The PAS contractor shall provide a BACnet, Modbus, OPC, EIB or LonWorks
interface to the I2BS. If required a Network Interface Unit, shall be provided by the
I2BS contractor. Provide a port(s) for the interconnect cable. The I2BS Contractor
shall provide the connection from the port to the NIU. The I2BS shall provide a GUI
for the PAS. The PAS shall transfer the following information to the I2BS:
1. The status (healthy/fault) of all PAS components.

C. The I2BS shall communicate information to the PAS as follows:

DATA TRANSFERRED FROM I2BS TO PAS ACTION BY PAS

PAS SHALL ASSEMBLE THE ASSOCIATED

1. FLIGHT RELATED INFORMATION MESSAGE SEGMENTS FOR
BROADCASTING.

MESSAGE SHALL BE OUTPUT AT THE PAS

TO ADVISE OPERATORS OF A POTENTIAL
2. UPS COMPONENT FAILURE
PROBLEM IF THERE IS A LOSS OF MAINS
POWER.

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D. The PAS Contractor shall prepare a list of all items of information that are available
at the PAS and shall present the information to the DCA-EP/DWC for the DCA-
EP/DWC’s review. The DCA-EP/DWC shall determine whether information in
addition to that specified herein shall be transferred from the PAS. The DCA-
EP/DWC shall be able to amend, add and delete information that is to be transferred
from the PAS to the I2BS at any time up to substantial completion at no extra cost to
DCA-EP/DWC.

E. The PAS Contractor shall provide data as BACnet object IDs, Modbus IDs, OPC
Objects, EIB Objects or Lon SNVT IDs to the I2BS Contractor. Provide all necessary
documentation regarding the data Objects that are to be communicated to the I2BS.
The documentation shall be of such a standard that the DCA-EP/DWC’s staff that has
received training on the operation of the I2BS shall be able to add, delete and amend
information that is to be exchanged between the PAS and the I2BS without a
requirement for additional information or assistance from the PAS Contractor.

F. The I2BS Contractor shall provide a schematic display of the points using the
graphical user interface. The PAS Contractor shall provide the appropriate graphics
to the I2BS Contractor in AutoCAD format. The graphics shall indicate the location
and nature of all monitored points. The PAS Contractor shall meet with the I2BS
Contractor within 4No. weeks of receiving notification of award of contract to
coordinate all interface requirements between the PAS and the I2BS.

G. Coordinate the work with the I2BS Contractor so as to ensure that all requirements of
the above are attained and so as to ensure that all appropriate PAS related data is
available in a protocol compatible with the I2BS.

H. Pre-Approval Testing of the PAS:

1. The data transfer between the PAS and the I2BS shall be demonstrated at a
test facility established by the I2BS Contractor in DWC prior to the award of
contract to the PAS Contractor. The tests shall be fully coordinated by the
I2BS Contractor. The I2BS Contractor shall liaise with each party concerned
and shall ensure that the necessary test facilities, including a data port to a 10-
gigabit per second Ethernet network, are available and operational. The IT &
T/SCN Contractor shall provide the 10Gbps Data Network. The I2BS
Contractor shall provide an I2BS Applications Server, Operator Workstation
and a Network Interface Unit if required. It shall be conclusively
demonstrated that the PAS can communicate via the NIU with the I2BS
Applications Server and vice versa. If the test is successful a time shall be
established that is acceptable to DCA-EP/DWC when the interface can be
demonstrated. This test must be completed within 60 days of the issue of the
letter of intent to award a contract for the PAS. Each party involved in the
test shall provide the applicable components necessary to perform the
demonstration. Ensure the presence of suitably skilled personnel at the tests.
The components provided for and the functions performed at the tests by
each party shall be those that they are required to provide for the actual
installation. The testing of the interface between the PAS and the I2BS
Management Level shall verify, at minimum, that:
a. All points mapped from the PAS to the I2BS are reported correctly at
the I2BS workstation.
b. All mapped points are identical with regard to value, the engineering
units and significant digits.

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c. Communications speed between the I2BS and the PAS is satisfactory.
d. Communications between the systems are maintained following a
power failure without operator intervention.
e. All response times with respect to the annunciation of changes of state
and equipment alarms shall be shown to comply with the
requirements detailed in these specifications and in the associated
I2BS specifications.
f. Watchdog timer functions
2. Pre-Approval Testing of the PAS: Subsequent to the Pre-Approval testing
detailed above at the I2BS Test Facility, the I2BS Contractor shall submit a
report to DCA-EP/DWC detailing the results of the tests. If the PAS
Contractor cannot successfully demonstrate compliance with the
requirements of this specification and the I2BS specifications with respect to
the exchange of information between the two systems then the PAS
Contractor shall not be awarded a contract

I. The communication watchdog function at the I2BS shall send an “Are you there?”
signal on an operator determined frequency, which shall be set initially at 30 seconds,
to the PAS and the PAS shall respond within 5 seconds with an “I am here” signal. If
the PAS does not respond within 5 seconds the I2BS shall raise an alarm.

J. The PAS shall forward data to the I2BS within 1 seconds of a request from the I2BS
or within 1 seconds of a status change for data on display at a workstation. The PAS
shall initiate action within 1 second of receiving a command from the I2BS.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General:

1. Scope of work
a. The acoustic design is done with surfaces covered with some types of absorbent
materials. It is under contractor's responsibility to achieve the required acoustic
results, notably concerning the required intelligibility index (STI), knowing that,
in case of poor results (for example due to architectural changes), different types
of loudspeakers shall be submitted to Engineer for approval.
b. Acceptance of works shall be restricted to the equipment and installations
complying with the approved submittal, approved shop drawings, and DCA and
Engineer agreement.
c. PAS contractor has to carry out any site works under direct supervision of
qualified technicians who are to be well trained with qualified PAS
manufactured experience.
d. The scope of Work shall include but not limited to detailed engineering,
fabrication and coordination thereof, supply and installation of all above
Equipment, operator training, hardware, software, wiring, cabling, labor,
supervision, management control, testing, commissioning, maintenance and 24
months extended warranty for all supplied equipment commencing from expiry
of the Defects Liability Period.
e. Site workmanship of any PAS equipments has to be limited to the layout and
fixation, and inter-wiring of various items of the ready-made equipment.
1) In addition to the above the Contractor is also expected to supply the
following:

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a) Coordination meeting with the Project and the Airport
authorities;
b) Progress reports and Progress reviews;
c) Insurance for the Transport of the equipment;
d) Assurance Quality set-up and management;
e) Document Management;
f) Configuration Management for the duration of the project;
g) Off-the-shelf Software updates for the duration of the
warranty;
h) User documentation and training, including textbooks;
i) Worksite expenses (Set up and removal of temporary offices,
Worksite vehicles, Site offices computers, printers, desks …);
j) Archival.
2)
3) Equipment installation on site is to be limited to the layout and
fixation, and inter-wiring of various items of the ready-made
equipment.
f. Installer qualification shall include availability of a full-fledged technical
support office within 50 kms from Dubai International Airport.

B. Coordination with other works:

1. It is under PAS contractor responsibility to carry out any co-ordination between

its own installations and the installations of other systems.

2. The layout shop-drawings have to be used as a guideline and need to be

improved before any site work.

3. The layout shop-drawings is to also reveal the measures taken therein, and every
fixation principle, and is to be subject to the approval of the engineer.

4. For this purpose any starting work shall be subjected to DCA site engineer
approval.

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C. Layout of equipment:

1. The central switching is to be laid out properly in a communication - equipment

room so as to reserve relevant space for maintenance activities as is to as any
future expansion of the system.

2. All other equipment is to be laid out as per the approved shop drawings.

3. After the proper layout of all equipment is accomplished, all components are to
be labeled, and marked according to an approved labeling designations and
materials.

D. Installation instructions

1. Install equipment to comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

E. Wiring method:

1. Install wiring in raceway except within consoles, desks, and counters.

2. Conceal cable and raceway except in unfinished spaces.

F. Splices, taps, and terminations:

1. Make splices, taps, and terminations on numbered terminal strips in junction,

pull, and outlet boxes, terminal cabinets and equipment enclosures.

G. Impedance and signal levels:

1. Match input and output impedance and signal levels at signal interfaces. Provide
matching networks where required.

H. Identification of conductors and cables:

1. Color-code conductors and apply wire and cable marking tape to designate wires
and cables to identify media in co-ordination with system wiring diagrams.

2. Wall-Mounting Outlets:
a. Flush mounted.

3. Floor-Mounting Outlets:
a. Conceal in floor and install cable nozzles through outlet covers. Secure outlet
covers in place. Trim with carpet in carpeted areas.

I. Weatherproof equipment:

1. Install units that are mounted outdoors, in damp locations, or where exposed to
weather consistent shall comply with weatherproof rating requirements as IP45 at
least.

J. Line matching transformer connections:

1. Make initial connections using tap settings indicated on Drawings.

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K. Supervision:

1. Installation shall be supervised and tested by a representative of the manufacturer

of the system equipment.

2. The work shall be performed by skilled technicians under the direction of

experienced engineers, all of whom shall be properly factory trained and
qualified for this work.

3.2 WIRE AND CABLE

A. Principles

1. All wiring and cables shall be installed in metal raceways or within equipment.

2. Conductors within equipment enclosures shall be carefully cabled and laced.

3. Individual conductors shall be tagged with markers indicating the function,

source, and destination of all cabling, wiring and terminals.

4. All cables and wires shall be identified, utilizing heat-shrink, pre-printed, wire
markers.

5. Copper or OF patch panels and accessories for data, video, voice for all system to
be connected in the TR are under the scope of work of SCN contractor. But any
copper or OF cabling corresponding patch panels, outlets, patch cords, etc for
systems not listed in 1.2.B.3 of the SCN (section 16740) shall be responsibility of
the respective system supplier

B. Number of conductors

1. As recommended by system manufacturer for functions indicated.

C. Cheek-in and tests

1. After installation, and before termination, all wiring and cabling shall be checked
and tested to ensure there are no grounds, opens, or shorts on any conductors or
shields.

2. A V.O.M. shall be utilized to accomplish these tests and a reading of greater than
20 Mega ohms shall be required to successfully complete the test.

D. Visual inspection

1. Visually inspect wire and cable for faulty insulation prior to installation.

2. Protect cable ends at all times with acceptable end caps except during actual
termination.

3. At no time shall any coaxial cable or optical fiber be subjected to a bend less than
a 150 mm radius.

E. Protection

1. Protect wire and cable from kinks.

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2. Provide grommets and strain relief material where necessary, to avoid abrasion of
wire and excess tension on wire and cable.

F. Splices, taps, and terminations

1. Make connections only on numbered terminal strips in junction, pull, and outlet
boxes; terminal cabinets; and equipment enclosures.

G. Identification

1. Identify components, conductors, and cables according to Division 16 Section

"Basic Electrical Materials and Methods."

2. Color-code conductors, and apply wire and cable marking tape to designate wires
and cables so media are identified and in co-ordination with system wiring
diagrams.

H. Raceways

1. All raceways shall be installed in accordance with Division 16 Section

"Raceways and Boxes".

2. Use communications cable tray wherever possible for low voltage cabling.

3. Exposed raceway below 2.4 meters and in dry locations shall be rigid steel
conduit.

I. Cable trays

1. Cable trays, trunking, ducts etc. shall only be loaded such that the space factor is
40%. Contractor is responsible to size the containment appropriately taking into
account all systems and the type of cables to be used based on selected vendor
for each system. PAS Contractor shall coordinate with the main Contractor to
provide specific PAS cable trays route.

2. In general ELV/SAS containment route shall follow the electrical containment

route with sufficient clearance. However, any other routes followed shall be to
the approval of the Engineer.

3.3 GROUNDING

A. Precaution

1. Properly ground each piece of electronic equipment prior to applying power.

2. Properly ground all shielded wire shields to the appropriate earth ground at the
hub end only, not at the remote or device end.

B. Principles

1. Ground system components and conductor and cable shields shall eliminate
shock hazard and to minimize ground loops, common-mode returns, noise
pickup, cross talk, and other impairments.

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2. Clean Earth for PAS technical room and applicable peripherals (e.g. DSP
controlled line array loudspeakers) shall be provided

3.4 FACTORY TESTS

A. The factory acceptance tests

1. Operational functionalities available on each workstation shall be performed in

factory based on an airport environment simulation and demonstrated to Client
and Consultant Engineer

2. PAS Contractor has to carry out any Factory Acceptances Tests, in

Manufacturer’s factory itself, before any site delivery, in order to show to DCA
site Engineer that the system of both hardware and software and the system after
integration of various sub-systems including servers, workstations, sensors, etc.,
is able to satisfy site technical requirements of PAS specifications.

3. The Factory Acceptance Tests shall be carried out in a hardware and software
environment, which simulates the final configuration of the system.

4. There are also tests to be carried out in the Contractor's premises before delivery,
which shall demonstrate that the system (both hardware/software and the system
after integration of various sub-systems including servers, workstations, sensors,
etc.,) meets the technical requirements as stipulated in this Specification.

5. Some of the functional or performance tests, which cannot be conducted in a

simulated environment, due to their nature and complications, may subject to the
Engineer's approval be combined with the On-Site Tests.

6. All travels and trips costs to be provided by the contractor for the DCA engineer
and the Designer engineer

B. Test plans

1. All tests are to be carried on according to detailed test procedures, which is

submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer.

2. The tests are to cover every aspect related to the specification of the material and
their operation; including, but not limited to, visual inspections, measurements,
and operation.

C. Equipment tests

1. Equipment is to be tested for quality and operation at the factory, and test
certificates and reports, certified by an official testing authority, are to be
submitted to the Engineer before dispatch of equipment to site.

D. Operational tests

1. Operational functions available at the workstation level shall be demonstrated at

factory based on a simulation.

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3.5 ON-SITE TESTS AND INSPECTION

A. On-site assembly verification

1. The purpose of this phase is to check the assembly and the connection of the
equipment without any power supply.

2. Any verification can give raise to a punch list item either because of an anomaly
or a none-conformity with the tender documents.

3. The verifications are made sequentially for geographical area, each area giving
raise to its own punch list.

4. The punch lists are collated for each module and the phase report is only released
when all the stipulations on the punch lists are cleared.

B. Test plans

1. All tests are to be carried on according to a detailed test procedure, which is

submitted by the Contractor and approved by the engineer.

2. The tests are to cover every aspect related to the specification of the material and
their operation; including, but not limited to, visual inspections, measurements,
and operation.

C. On-site cable tests

1. Cables are to be tested to ensure that no damage have occurred to them during
transportation to site and/or during the course of pulling-in and laying.

D. Inspection

1. Verify that units and controls are properly labeled and interconnecting wires and
terminals are identified.

E. Pre-testing

1. Align and adjust system and perform pre-testing of all components, wiring and
functions to verify compliance with specified requirements.

2. Correct all deficiencies by replacing malfunctioning or damaged items with new

items.

F. Test Equipment and Tools

1. All equipment necessary to accomplish the tests specified herein shall be

provided.

2. All tools required for operation and maintenance of the system shall be supplied.

G. Manufacturer's field services

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1. Engage a factory- trained and authorized service representative to inspect field-
assembled components and equipment installations and perform system pre-
testing, testing, adjustment and programming.

2. Report results in writing.

H. Procedure

1. Notify Engineer not less than 30 days in advance, of proposed schedule,

procedures and tests to be used in operational testing.

2. Conduct operational tests only with Engineer present.

I. Report

1. Prepare a written report of observations, inspections, tests and results, including:

a. A complete listing of every device and circuit
b. Date of each test and retest, and by whom
c. Results of each test and, if failure occurred, corrective action taken prior to
retest

J. Certification

1. The Contract shall certify that all devices, circuits and total system finally tested
successfully.

K. Operational tests

1. Schedule tests after pre-testing has been successfully completed.

2. Perform operational system tests to verify compliance with Specifications.

3. Test all modes of system operation; including:

a. Functional operation of each field mounted device.
b. Functional operation of each control circuit
c. Supervision function of each initiating, indicating, monitoring, and control
circuit
d. Perform tests that include originating program and page material at microphone
outlets, preamplifier program inputs, and other inputs.
e. Verify proper routing and volume levels and freedom from noise and distortion.
f. Signal-to-Noise Ratio Test: Measure the ratio of signal to noise of complete
system at normal gain settings, using the following procedure:
1) Disconnect a microphone at the connector or jack closest to it and
replace it in the circuit with a signal generator using a 1000-Hz signal.
Replace all other microphones at corresponding connectors with
dummy loads, each equal in impedance to microphone it replaces.
Measure the ratio of signal to noise.
2) Repeat test for each separately controlled zone of loudspeakers.
3) Minimum acceptance ratio is 50 dB.
g. Distortion Test: Measure distortion at normal gain settings and rated power.
Feed signals at frequencies of 64, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, 8000, and
12,000 Hz into each preamplifier channel. For each frequency, measure the

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distortion in the paging and all-call amplifier outputs. Maximum acceptable
distortion at any frequency is 3 percent total harmonics.
h. Intelligibility index (STI) test: Feed impulse response into the system. Use
measurement microphone and RASTI-meter at different locations in the rooms.
The STI resulting from echogram must be better than 0.50.
i. Acoustic Coverage Test: Feed pink noise into system using octaves centered at
500 and 2000 Hz. Use a sound-level meter with octave-band filters to measure
level at five locations in each zone. For spaces with seated audiences, maximum
permissible variation in level is plus or minus 3 dB. In addition, the levels
between locations in the same zone and between locations in adjacent zones
must not vary more than plus or minus 3 dB.
j. Power Output Test: Measure electrical power output of each power amplifier at
normal gains setting at 50, 1000, and 12,000 Hz. Maximum variation in power
output at these frequencies must not exceed plus or minus 1 dB.
k. Signal Ground Test: Measure and report ground resistance at public address
equipment signal ground. Comply with testing requirements specified in
Section “Grounding.”
l. Re-testing: Correct deficiencies, revising tap settings of speaker-line matching
transformers where necessary to optimize volume and uniformity of sound
levels, and retest. Prepare written record tests.
m. Inspection: Verify that units and controls are properly labeled and
interconnecting wires and terminals are identified. Prepare a list of final tap
settings of paging speaker-line-matching transformers.
n. Schedule tests with at least seven days’ advance notice of test performance.
o. Experimental Period: After the on-site tests are satisfactorily completed in
accordance with the technical specifications and approved procedures, and
before final acceptance, which is leading to provisional handing over; the
contractor is to assume a one-month experimental period during which the
system performance shall be fully and successfully performed under actual
operation conditions. This demonstration shall have to be confirmed, to the
satisfaction of the DCA site Engineer that the system is free of remarks and is
ready for provisional handing over.

4. Integrated Tests with other Contractors:

a. The test procedures shall reflect the sequence of tests to be performed.
b. Typical test segments shall include but shall not be limited to the following:
1) UPS and power supply network through the CUC’s gas turbines (see
Power supply),
2) Communication Tests shall be performed for the serial or LAN
interface to ensure proper communication can be established between
MIS and FAS and the interfacing systems.
3) Point-to-Point Tests shall be performed on the MIS and FAS to the
controller/termination of the interfacing systems in order to verify the
functionality and correct animation of each I/O point/command
including alarm messages.

5. Retesting: Correct deficiencies and retest until total system meets requirements of
the Specifications and complies with applicable standards. Prepare written
records of tests.

6. Schedule testing with at least seven days' advance notice

L. Experimental period

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1. After the on-site tests are satisfactorily completed in accordance with the
technical specifications and approved procedures and before final acceptance
which is leading to provisional taking over; the contractor is to assume a one-
month experimental period during which the system performance shall be fully
demonstrated under actual operation conditions.

2. This demonstration is to confirm, to the satisfaction of the Engineer, that the

system is free of remarks and is ready for provisional taking over.

3.6 ADJUSTING

A. Occupancy adjustment

1. When requested within 24 months of date of Substantial Completion, provide on-

site assistance in adjusting and reprogramming to suit actual occupied conditions.

2. Provide up to five visits to Project for this purpose without additional cost.

3.7 TRAINING

A. Trainers

1. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to explain programming and

operation of system and to train Employer's maintenance personnel on
procedures and schedules for maintaining, programming, operating, and
adjusting, troubleshooting, and servicing system. Refer to Division 1 Section
01820 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

B. Trainees

1. Training for engineers on PAS operation shall be not less than 3 working days 6
hours per day for 6 engineers as minimum.

2. Training for engineers on PAS hardware shall be not less than 3 working days 6
hour per day for 6 engineers minimum.

3. Operation training for the end user staff shall not be less than 3 working days 4
hours per day for 6 batches minimum.
a. Paging Operators 8
b. Supervisors 2
c. Announcement Agents (to be estimated by the Contractor)
d. Maintenance Operators 3
e. Maintenance Technicians 2
f. In addition, the Contractor is to provide provision for 6 months local support for
training to help the operator when required.

C. Training program

1. Scope
a. Training shall be in sufficient scope to ensure that all trainees who complete the
program shall be certified as capable to operate and/or maintain the equipment,
systems, and facilities furnished and installed under this contract, and to ensure
a smooth transition between construction and operations activities.

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2. Language
a. Training shall be conducted in English
b. Supervisor training is to be delivered in English, by English speaking Training
instructor. .

3. Training Aids
a. Training aids shall include: approved operational and maintenance (O & M)
manual(s) prepared by contractor as part of this contract; training manuals,
including course outline, basic text of instructions modules, and trainee
workbook; films; slides; video tape(s); charts; models; hand-outs; catalogues;
samples and other visual and written aids to complement instruction.
b. In addition, spare parts and other special hardware shall be provided to support
“hand-on” familiarization with the equipment or systems.
c. Upon completion of the training program, all training aids test equipment, and
similar items provided by Contractor for this training program shall become the
property of the Government.

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4. Training Manuals
a. Training manuals in English shall be provided for each training course covering
both the classroom and on-the-job-phases.
b. The organization of the manuals shall flow the same sequence as the course’s
scheduled presentation of material, providing such additional background and
supplementary information, as a trainee may need to understand the O&M
manuals
c. There should be at least 5 Training Manuals:
1) Marking Operator Training
2) Custom Agent Training
3) Supervisor Training
4) Electromechanical Maintenance Training
5) PLC/Network/Terminal Maintenance Training

5. Training execution
a. Scope:
1) Training shall be performed in accordance with an approved training
program. All training aids shall be available and approved prior to
start of training.
b. Contents
1) Training course can be broken down into modules either classroom
lecture or ‘On-the-job’ training.
2) In case of lecture it is the contractor responsibility to provide the
classroom for the duration of the course.
3) No lecture module should exceed 2 hours time.
4) ‘On-the job’ training can be scheduled for entire 8-hour shift.
5) At least one module for each Maintenance staff should cover the PAS
System and its interfaces.
6) Handouts must support each module; the collation of the Handouts
forms the Training Manual.
7) Laboratory equipment, spare parts and mock-up models may be used
for theoretical orientation.
8) However, practical “hands-on” familiarization shall be provided on
equipment that is either installed and operable or ready to be installed
and capable of being operated. System spares of special hardware
items may be used to support “hands-on” familiarization as long as
said spares are returned to inventory in satisfactory condition in
accordance with approved procedures.
c. Proficiency:
1) At designated intervals each trainee’s proficiency levels shall be
determined by written, oral and practical performance tests.
d. Training Categories:
1) Training shall be provided using approved programs in the following
categories.
a) General Safety
b) Operations – Operator
c) Operations – Agent
d) Operations – Supervisor

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e) Operations – Instructor
f) Maintenance – Operator
g) Maintenance – Technician
h) Maintenance – Instructor
i) Computer Software
e. Operations Training:
1) Operators shall be provided with a thorough training in all aspects of
system / subsystem operation under both normal and abnormal
conditions. This training shall include, but not be limited to:
2) Orientation to provide overview of system/subsystem purpose,
configuration, and operations
3) Terminology
4) Operations theory and interface
5) Equipment appearance, functions, concepts and operations;
6) Operating mode, practices, and procedures under normal and
emergency conditions
7) Safety precautions
8) On-the-job operating experience covering all system / subsystem
operating functions, activities, and tasks including those associated
with degraded operating modes, failure recognition, and recovery
processes.
9) Familiarity with content and use of O&M manuals and related
reference publications
f. Maintenance Training:
1) Maintenance training shall cover all on-site routine, preventive, and
remedial maintenance of the system/ subsystem. This training shall
include, but not be limited to:
2) Orientation to provide overview of system/ subsystem purpose,
configuration, and operations
3) Terminology
4) Operations theory and interfaces;
5) Equipment appearance, layout, functions, concepts and operations;
6) Operating modes, practice, and procedures under normal and
emergency conditions;
7) Safety precautions;
8) Use of tools and test equipment;
9) Preventive maintenance;
10) Troubleshooting, diagnostics and testing;
11) Assembly and disassembly;
12) Repair and parts replacement;
13) Parts ordering practices and storage;
14) Failure and recovery procedures;
15) System / subsystem cabling;
16) Familiarization with and use of O&M manuals and other reference
materials

D. General

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1. Adopt a train-the-trainer approach such that whilst the DCA trainers shall attend
the same course with the other nominated operators/maintainers, they shall be
further provided with more in-depth system training and training materials to
facilitate designing of future in-house courses.

3.8 GUIDELINES FOR DOCUMENTATION TRANSMITTAL

A. Content of the transmittals

1. Contractor to prepare detail drawings, design calculations, technical data sheets

and samples and submit the same for review by the Engineer. The Contractor to
the Engineer for review shall submit the following key elements:
a. Detailed layout showing the marking and/or the detection equipment as required
b. Manufacturers’ Catalogue
c. Provide all relevant Testing Certificates.
d. Inventory label for each item supplied under this contract. Labels shall be
submitted for review by the Engineer and shall be attached to each individual
item for easy reference.

2. Following documents are to be submitted to the owner prior to handing over:

a. As-built drawings for the relevant areas
b. Complete inventory list.
c. Three sets of maintenance manuals, in English and Arabic, are to be provided.
Such manuals shall include a full technical description with block and schematic
diagrams to allow DCA staff to maintain the machines.
d. Three sets of Operator Manuals, in English and Arabic, are to be provided.

B. Drawings

1. Note that all Design Development drawings, Construction drawings, and As-
Built drawings shall be submitted in hard copy format as well as in electronic
format in the quantities specified below.
a. Electronic Files:
1) Softcopy of drawings shall be in Micro-station V.5 - 3D format and
AutoCAD 2000.
2) Project CAD engineering applications shall be used.
3) Drawings shall be compatible with Dubai International Airport Project
electronic seed file formats, working units, global origin, site
coordinate, scale factors, levels, dimensions method, text format, and
standard symbols.
4) The Client shall approve modifications.
5) Reproducible: Metric Size "AO" (841 by 1189 mm).
6) Prints: Metric Size "A2" (420 by 594 mm)

2. Quantity of Submittals:
a. Electronic Files: 1 set.
b. Reproducible hardcopies: 1 set.
c. Prints: 3 sets.

3. Specifications

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a. Electronic Files: Specifications shall be word processed on Microsoft Word
Version 2000 or compatible application for IBM-compatible computer. Unless
otherwise directed by Engineer, provide files on 3-1/2-inch high-density
diskettes or CD-ROM.
b. Hardcopy: Provide specifications in hardcopy form on Metric Size "A4"
(210 mm by 297 mm) white paper, bound with plastic comb binding, and with
heavy clear plastic or other durable front and back covers

4. Quantity of Submittals:
a. Electronic Files: 1 set of computer diskettes (or CD-ROM) of specifications.
b. Hardcopy: 1 unbound, un-punched copy suitable for reproduction and 5 bound
copies of specifications, calculations, and other data.

5. Used language
a. All documents and mails are written in English except when Arabic is required
(see above).
b. In case technical documents are not written in English, the Contractor shall
provide the whole document once translated into English (including texts
relating to drawings).

6. Procedure applicable to validation and transmission of documents

a. Type of tendering
1) 2 types of tendering are applicable:
a) Action / Validation Submittals:
b) Written and graphic information that requires Client’s action /
validation
2) Note:
3) Validating does not exempt the Contractor from its final responsibility.
4) Informational Submittals:
5) Written information those do not require Engineer's approval.
Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.
b. The Client shall not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval
stamp and shall return them without action.

7. Action Submittals:
a. The Client shall review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or
modifications required, and return it to Contractor.
b. The Client shall stamp each submittal with an action stamp and shall mark
stamp appropriately to indicate action taken, as follows:
1) Final Unrestricted Release: Where the submittal is marked
"APPROVED", the work covered by the submittal may proceed
provided it complies with the Contract Documents. Final acceptance
of the work shall depend on that compliance.
2) Final-but-Restricted Release: Where the submittal is marked
"APPROVED AS NOTED", the work covered by the submittal may
proceed provided it complies with both Client's notations and
corrections on the submittal and the Contract Documents. Final
acceptance of the work shall depend on that compliance.
3) Returned for Re-submittal: Where the submittal is marked "NOT
APPROVED, REVISE AND RESUBMIT", do not proceed with the

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work covered by the submittal, including purchase, fabrication,
delivery, or other activity for the product submitted. Revise or prepare
a new submittal according to Client's notations and corrections.
4) Rejected: Where the submittal is marked "NOT APPROVED,
RESUBMIT" or "REJECTED", Contractor does not proceed with the
work covered by the submittal. Prepare a new submittal for a product
that complies with the Contract Documents.

8. Informational Submittals:
a. The Client shall review each submittal and shall not return it, or shall reject and
return it if it does not comply with requirements.
b. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents shall not be reviewed and
may be discarded.

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