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DOORSj. Signs as accepted by the VRE and conforming to APTA SS-PS-002-098 Rev 3, shall be placedon the inside of each side door identifying the location of the manual release handle and givesimplified instruction. [CDRL 8-09]1) The exterior release device shall be an air valve with appropriate signage.k. Identification of the exterior emergency handle shall be marked on the side of the car forlocation and with operating instructions.l. The exterior emergency handles shall be located so that they can be operated while standing onthe ground.8.8.4 Key Control Switchesa. Whenever a switch is operated by a coach key, the tumbler shall be set back at least 0.5-in. (12.7mm) from the face to prevent operation by a screwdriver or similar device.b. All key control switches shall be arranged so that the key can only be removed in a centered,non-actuated switch position.8.9 Door Signals and Alarms8.9.1 LampsDoor control system signal lights shall use incandescent lamps with green or red lenses, speciallydesigned for transit applications, one (1) inch in diameter, with proven revenue service and asapproved by the VRE. [CDRL 8-10]8.9.2 Conductor's Door Signal Lighta. Conductor’s Door Signal Light is not required.8.9.3 AlarmsAll door operators shall have audio and visual alarms that comply with all applicable sections of49 CFR 38 Subpart "E" for Commuter Rail Cars, latest version, for ADA compliance.a. These alarms shall be installed in each door station and shall operate for at least ten (10) secondswhenever the door close trainline has been energized.b. Door operation shall not be initiated until two (2) seconds after trainline is energized.c. Visual alarm shall coordinate with audio alarm and be located at each door station.d. Selection of the waterproof chime audio and visual devices shall be submitted to the VRE forreview and acceptance. [CDRL 8-11]8.10 Verification and Testinga. All door control equipment shall be completely functionally tested before shipment from thefactory.b. The entire door control system shall be subject to qualification testing. This testing shall includelife cycle testing of the door operators with the door panel, verification of operation across thevoltage range of the supply voltages, life cycle testing of the obstruction detection system, andverification of all diagnostic and monitoring functions. All life cycle testing shall be performedRFP No. 012-001 – New Passenger Rail Cars IIIPage 8 of 10
DOORSfor a minimum of one million cycles. If the door control system is a proven design, thecontractor may submit test results from previous successful programs to satisfy the requirementof this section in lieu of repeating the tests for this procurement.c. A complete functional test of the door system shall be performed after car final assembly, butbefore shipment from the Contractor’s facility. This test shall include a door cycle test, whichshall operate all doors on the car for a minimum number of cycles equivalent to 30 days ofnormal operation. If the door control system is a proven design the contractor may submit testresults from previous successful programs to satisfy the requirement of this section.d. The complete functional test of the door control system shall be repeated on-site on at least thefirst two cars. If problems are discovered during the testing of the first two cars, the followingcars will be subject to on-site testing at VRE’s discretion (at no additional cost to VRE).e. If a microprocessor based control system is employed, the system shall be verified per the IEEEStd 1483.f. Procedures for all tests required shall be submitted to VRE for acceptance, in accordance withthe requirements of Section 19.g. If this design is currently in service elsewhere, the procedures and testing conducted for thatAuthority can be submitted to meet the above requirements but is still subject to VRE approval.8.11 Referenced StandardsAPTA SS-PS-002-98 Rev 3, Standard for Emergency Signage for Egress/Access of PassengerRailroad EquipmentAPTA RP-C&S-012-02, Recommended Practice for Passenger Car Door Systems for Newand Rebuilt Passenger CarsAPTA SS-M-18-10, Standard for Powered Exterior Side Door System Design for NewPassenger Cars49 CFR 27, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities ReceivingFederal Financial Assistance49 CFR 37, Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities (ADA)49 CFR 38, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Accessibility Specifications for49CFR 238, Passenger equipment Safety StandardsMIL-STD-1472, Human EngineeringIEEE Std 1483, IEEE Standard for the Verification of Vital Functions in Processor-basedSystems Used in Rail Transit ControlRFP No. 012-001 – New Passenger Rail Cars IIIPage 9 of 10
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