Telecom Networks

State of Qatar Public Works Authority
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Specifications
15 TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
15.1 Related Documents
Reference Title
BS 2782-3-326A - Methods Of Testing Plastics. Mechanical Properties.
326C Determination of Tensile Strength And Elongation Of Plastics Films
BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations
Steps for Underground Man Entry Chambers. Requirements,
BS EN 13101
Marking, Testing and Evaluation of Conformity
BS EN 50173 Information Technology – Generic Cabling Systems. General
Requirements
Communication Cables. Common Design Rules And Construction.
BS EN 50290-2-21
PVC Insulation Compounds
Information Technology. Cabling Installation. Testing Of Installed
BS EN 50346
Cabling
BS EN 60793-2 Optical Fibers. Product Specifications. General
Optical Fiber Cables. Outdoor Cables. Product Specification for
BS EN 60794-3-11 Duct, Directly Buried and Lashed Aerial Single-Mode Optical Fiber
Telecommunication Cables
Fiber Optic Interconnecting Devices and Passive Components.
BS EN 61300-2-45 Basic Test and Measurement Procedures. Tests. Durability Test by
Water Immersion
Conduit Systems for Cable Management. Particular Requirements.
BS EN 61386-24
Conduit Systems Buried Underground
BS EN 61753-021-3 Performance Standard. Single-Mode Fiber Optic Connectors for
Category U. Uncontrolled Environment
BS EN 61754-20-100 Fiber Optic Connector Interfaces. Interface Standard for LC
Connectors with Protective Housings Related To IEC 61076-3-106
BS EN 62134-1
Fiber Optic Closures. Generic Specification
Fiber Optic Interconnecting Devices And Passive Components
BS EN 61753-052-3 Performance Standard. Single-Mode Fiber, Pigtailed-Style Fixed
Attenuators for Category U. Uncontrolled Environment
BS EN 187105 Single Mode Optical Cable (Duct/Direct Buried Installation)
Gully Tops and Manhole Tops For Vehicular And Pedestrian Areas.
EN 124
Design Requirements, Type Testing, Marking, Quality Control
EN 50022 Specification for low voltage switchgear and control-gear for
industrial use. Mounting rails. Top hat rails 35 mm wide for snap-
on mounting of equipment.
EN 55022 Information Technology Equipment - Radio disturbance
characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
EIA/TIA-310 Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment
Fiber Optic Test Procedure: Interconnection device insertion loss
EIA/TIA-455-34
test
Version 3.0 Page 130

EIA/TIA-455-59 Measurement Of Fiber Point Discontinuities Using An Otdr

EIA/TIA-455-60 Measurement Of Fiber Of Cable
EIA/TIA-455-61 Measurement Of Fiber Or Cable Attenuation Using An OTDR
Fiber Optic Test Procedure: Determination of component
EIA/TIA-455-107
reflectance or link/system return loss using a loss test set.
EIA/TIA-568-A Commercial Building Wiring Standard
EIA/TIA-598-D Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding
GR-326-CORE Generic Requirements for Single-Mode Optical Connectors and
Jumper Assemblies.
GR-771-CORE Generic Requirements For Fiber Optic Splice Closures
IEC 11801 Information Technology – Generic Cabling for Customers
Premises
IEC 60175 Dimensions of low-voltage switchgear and control-gear.
Standardized mounting on rails for mechanical support of
electrical devices in switchgear and control-gear installations.
IEC 60297 Mechanical structures for electronic equipment - Dimensions of
mechanical structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series
IEC 61156-5 Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital
communications
IEC 61753-021 Fiber optic interconnecting devices and passive components
performance standard – Part 1: General and guidance for
performance standards.
IEC 61753-052 Fiber optic interconnecting devices and passive components
performance standard – Part 052: Single-mode fiber, pigtailed-
style fixed attenuators for category U - Uncontrolled environment
IEC 61754-4 Fiber optic interconnecting devices and passive components –
Fiber optic connector interfaces – Part 4: Type SC connector
family.
ITU-T G.652.D Characteristics Of A Single-Mode Optical Fiber And Cable
Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, And Other Limited Access
NFPA 502A
Highways
TELCORDIA SR-4731 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) Data Format
15.2 Equipment Overview

15.2.1 Purpose
1. This section details the requirements and guidance for the design of telecommunication
network equipment to meet the requirements for the ITS operation.
2. The Telecommunications network shall be based upon internationally recognized open
standards and shall accommodate technologies and protocols specifically for ITS. This will
include National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) and Urban Traffic
Management & Control (UTMC).

15.2.2 Scope of Document

1 This section will cover the requirements for the telecommunications network for ITS
provision in the State of Qatar. The network is configured in such a way as to provide end
to end connectivity for ITS in the following scenarios.
 Field to Field Connections

 Centre to Field Connections
 Centre to Centre Connections.
2 The network shall comprise the following elements connected together in configurations
appropriate to deliver the required service:
 Fiber Optic Cables

 Fixed line Transmission Equipment
 Wireless Transmission Equipment
 Data cables
 End devices.
15.3 Non Functional Requirements

The following non-functional requirements apply unless otherwise specified for some types of
equipment under the relevant sections.
15.3.1 Reliability
1. The telecommunications network equipment shall be designed to operate continuously for
a service life of 15 years when used in the Qatar roadway.
2. The manufacturer shall provide support for all telecommunications network equipment for
a period of 15 years.
3. Individual items of equipment must have a Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of greater
than 55,000 hours. This requirement will be monitored and recorded through the Clients
ITS Asset Management system.
4. The Multiprotocol Access Nodes shall be designed for continuous operation for a service
life of 50 years regardless of location and in accordance with the manufacture
recommendations.
5. The Multiprotocol Access Nodes shall have a MTBF greater than 427,200 hours and shall be
demonstrated through theoretical calculation using accepted mechanical and electrical
standards.
15.3.2 Environmental
1. The Telecommunications network inclusive of all of its cables and components both above
and below ground must maintain full functionality and continue to operate within the

limits of this specification when subjected to the working environment in the State of
Qatar.
2. All ITS equipment must maintain full functionality and continue to operate within the limits
of this specification when subjected to the working environment of the State of Qatar.
3. All equipment shall function and perform as per the specification in ambient temperatures
ranging from 0°C to 55°C and in the range 0% -100% relative humidity in accordance with
QCS.
4. The Multiprotocol Access Node must maintain full functionality and continue to operate
within the limits of this specification when subjected to the working environment of the
State of Qatar.
5. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall function and perform as per the specification, or
better, in ambient temperatures ranging from 0°C to +85°C and in 5-95% non-condensing
relative humidity.
6. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall operate over the specified temperature range without
the use of cooling fans.
7. All SFP modules provided with the Multiprotocol Access Node shall have an operating
temperature range from 0°C to +75°C in 5-95% non-condensing relative humidity.
15.3.3 Mechanical and Housing Requirements
1. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall be rugged rated and shall feature an all-metal
enclosure.
2. For indoor locations, the Multiprotocol Access Node housing shall provide at least IP40
protection. For outdoor locations, the Multiprotocol Access Nodes shall be installed inside
an enclosure housing that provides an IP65 ingress protection as a minimum.
3. The Multiprotocol Access Nodes shall be DIN-rail mounted compatible with IEC 60175 / EN
50022. The DIN-rail shall be mounted on a back mount panel compatible with the cabinet.
For this purpose, an appropriate mounting kit shall be supplied
4. If an external power supply component is required for the operation of the Multiprotocol
Access Node, means shall be provided to securely fasten the power supply to a shelf or
back mount panel within the cabinet to prevent it from becoming accidentally dislodged.
5. The Contractor shall install the Multiprotocol Access Nodes as per the manufacturer
recommended installation procedure.
15.3.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility
1. All Multiprotocol Access Nodes when operating correctly shall function within the limits
defined by either EN55022 Class A or FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A.

15.3.5 Documentation
1. Documentation certifying that all test equipment has been calibrated within twelve (12)
months of the test date shall be provided and a copy of the submitted calibration
documents shall be included with the test instrument.
15.3.6 Commissioning
1. The Multiprotocol Access Nodes shall be installed in locations and/or cabinets identified in
the Contract Drawings.
2. The Contractor shall clearly label the device with its name and IP address as specified in
Ashghal ITS Specification
3. The Contractor shall configure, at a minimum, the following Multiprotocol Access Nodes
parameters based on information provided by the Client or Client’s Representative:
 Management IP address, subnet and gateway

 Complex user names and passwords
 Device name & location (as per naming convention)
 Time server & DNS server (if available)
 SNMP configuration (users, groups and trap receivers)
 Port names (as per connected devices and neighboring switches)
 VLAN configuration (VLAN creation and port VLAN assignment)
 Spanning tree configuration.
4. The Contractor shall demonstrate that all devices connected to the Multiprotocol Access
Node are reachable from the Multiprotocol Access Node on their Client-specified IP
addresses.
5. The Contractor shall demonstrate the RSTP/MSTP configuration of the Multiprotocol

Access Nodes by connecting the devices as per the scheme network topology.
6. The final configuration shall be exported and provided as part of the test results
documentation.
15.4 Functional Requirements

15.4.1 Fiber optic cable requirements
1. The fiber optic cable shall be all-dielectric, dry-filled, loose-tube, dispersion-unshifted,

Single Mode Fiber (SMF) with low water peak, gel free, and suitable for underground
outside plant installation.
2. The fiber optic strands shall be splice-compatible with the existing dispersion-unshifted
SMF and require no electronic equipment for dispersion compensation between new and
existing fiber.
3. The fiber optic cable strands shall be in accordance with
 The recommendation of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T)

G.652.D,
 BS EN 60793-2 and
 BS EN 61300.
4. Only optical fibers meeting the requirements presented in the below table shall be used.
Geometry
Cladding Diameter 125µm, ±0.7 µm
Core-to-Cladding ≤0.5 µm
Concentricity
Cladding Non-circularity ≤0.7%
Mode Field Diameter 1,550 nm; 10.4 µm, ±0.5 µm
Coating Diameter 245 µm, ±5 µm
Colored Fiber Nominal 250 ±15 µm
Diameter
Cabled Fiber Attenuation 1,310 nm, ≤0.4dB/km; 1,550
nm, ≤0.3dB/km; 1625nm,
≤0.25dB/km
Point Discontinuity 1,310 nm, ≤0.05dB/km;
1,550 nm, ≤0.05dB/km
Cable Cutoff Wavelength ≤1,260 nm.
Total Dispersion: 1,625 nm ≤23.0 ps/(nm•km)

Macrobend Attenuation Turns Outer diameter (OD) of the
– 100 mandrel – 60 mm, ±2 mm;
≤0.05 dB at 1,550 nm
Cabled Polarization Mode <0.5
Dispersion
Cabled Fiber Attenuation 1,310 nm, ≤0.4dB/km; 1,550
nm, ≤0.3dB/km
Table 1 Fiber-Optic Optical Performance Requirements
5. The fiber optic cable shall include loose buffer tubes that isolate internal optical fibers from
outside forces and provide protection from physical damage as well as water ingress and
migration. The buffer tubes shall allow for expansion and contraction of the cable without
damage to internal optical fiber. Each fiber optic cable buffer tube shall contain 12 strands.
6. The marking and color-coding of the fibers and buffer tubes shall conform to
telecommunication industry requirements as detailed in:

 EIA/TIA-598-D
 BS EN 60793-2.
7. The fibers shall be colored with UV curable inks that remain clearly distinguishable as the
intended color.
8. The fiber optic cable shall contain a dielectric central strength member and dielectric
outside strength member to prevent buckling of the cable and provide tensile strength.
The fiber optic cable shall withstand a pulling tension of 2,700 N without damage to any
components of the fiber optic cable.
9. The fiber optic cable shall contain a dry water-blocking material to prevent the ingress of
water within the outer cable jacket. The water-blocking materials shall be non-nutritive,
dielectric, and homogeneous, and free from dirt and foreign matter. The dry water
blocking compound shall be applied longitudinally around the outside of the central buffer
tubes. The water-blocking material shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 61300-2-
45.
10. The fiber optic cable shall contain at least one ripcord under the sheath. The ripcord shall
allow the removal of the sheath by hand or with pliers.
11. The fiber optic cable shall include rods to lend symmetry to its cross section when
necessary.
12. The cable’s outer jacket shall be marked with the manufacturer’s name, fiber type, fiber
strand count, date of manufacture, and cable length. The marking shall be legible and shall
have a color that contrasts with the outer jacket’s color.
13. Cable for installation in tunnels shall meet the requirements of NFPA 502A.
14. The fiber optic cable shall be capable of withstanding a minimum unloaded bend radius of
160mm, and a minimum loaded bend radius of 105mm to a pulling tension of 2,700 N. The
bending of the fiber optic cable up to the minimum bend radius shall not affect the optical
characteristics of the fiber.
15. The fiber optic cable shall be capable of withstanding the tests for water penetration in
accordance with BS EN 61300-2-45.
16. Each drum of fiber optic cable shall have protective caps installed on the ends of the fiber
optic cable. These shall be fitted upon completion of the cable manufacturing tests at the
factory and shall not be removed until the cable is ready for splicing or termination.
15.4.2 Ethernet Data Cable requirements
1. Twisted pair cable for carrying digital data signals. This type of cable is used in structured
cabling for Ethernet data networks. The cable standard provides performance of up to 500
MHz for Category 6a (Cat6a) and is suitable for Ethernet (10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet

(100BASE-TX), Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T), and 10Gb Ethernet (10GBase-T Standard) .

The cable can also be used to carry other signals such as telephony and video.
2. The cable shall meet the requirements of:
 ISO/IEC 11801
 IEC 61156-5
 BS EN 50173
 EIA/TIA 568-A.
3. The cable shall be unscreened and shall consist of 4 symmetrical twisted pairs of copper
conductors having the following characteristics;
 The conductors shall be 0.5mm diameter (24AWG)

 High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) insulation meeting the color code requirements of
EIA/TIA 568-A.
 A maximum conductor DC resistance of 95 ohms/km
 Impedance (1.0 – 250MHz): 100 ± 15ohms
 Pair to Ground Capacitance Unbalanced of less than 330 pF/100m
 Resistance Unbalanced of less than 5%
 An overall Low Smoke, Zero Halogen (LS0H) sheath of not less than 0.5mm wall
thickness.
4. For external use (i.e. in ducts, ground mounted enclosures and ITS equipment), the cable
shall have an extruded polyethylene outer sheath of not less than 1.8 mm wall thickness.
5. Where the cable is to be installed in tunnels or other environments where fire is a

recognised hazard, the outer sheath shall be made from a LS0H compound of not less than
2.0mm wall thickness. LS0H cable shall meet the flame resistant requirements of IEC
60332-3-24.
6. Ethernet data cable shall be terminated at each end on a Registered Jack (RJ) 45
termination system. The cable shall be terminated using Insulation Displacement
Connection (IDC) “punch-down” terminations. ITS equipment, Roadside controllers and
telecommunication equipment shall all be interconnected using Cat6 patch-leads with RJ45
terminations on each end complying with EIA/TIA 568.
Speed Distance Name Standard/Year Description

(Metres)
10Mb 100 (nominally) 10BaseT 802.3i 1990 Runs over 4 wires (2 twisted pairs)
on a Category 3 or 5 cable.

100Mb 100 100Base-TX 802.3u 4B5B MLT-3 coded signaling.

Category 5 copper cabling with 2
twisted pairs.
1000Mb 100 1000Base-T 802.3ab 1999 PAM-5 coded signaling. At least

category 5e cable with 4 twisted
(1Gb) pairs copper cabling. Each pair is
used simultaneously in both
directions. Category 6 cable is now
the accepted format.
10000Mb 100 10GBase-T 802.3an 2006 THP PAM-16. Uses Category 6a

cabling
(10Gb)
40000Mb > 30 40Gbase-T 802.3bq Currently under development. Uses

encoding from 10GBase-T on
(40Gb) proposed category 8.1/8.2 shielded
cable
15.4.3 Fiber Optic splice enclosure requirements
1. Fiber optic splice enclosures shall be installed where two or more cable ends need to be
spliced.
2. The splice enclosure shall provide storage for fiber splices, non-spliced fiber, and buffer
tubes.
3. The splice enclosure shall encase the sheath opening in the cable, and organize and store
optical fiber strands.
4. The splice enclosure shall provide splice trays and shall be expandable for future
expansion.
5. The splice enclosures shall comply with
 Telcordia Technologies' GR-771-CORE

 BS EN 62134-1 standards.

6. The splice enclosures shall be selected in such a way that the appropriate number of fiber
optic strands can be accommodated.
7. Spliced fibers within a splice enclosure shall not be subjected to a bend radius smaller than
30 mm, and buffer tubes shall not be subjected to a bend radius smaller than 40 mm.
8. The splice enclosure shall provide fiber optic cable penetration end caps to accommodate a
minimum installation of two (2) trunk fiber optic cables and two (2) fiber optic drop cables.
The caps shall have the appropriate diameter for the cable being spliced.
9. The splice enclosure shall enclose all optical fiber splices within it. The splice enclosure
shall not degrade the mechanical and environmental integrity of the fiber-optic cables
enclosed in it.
15.4.4 Fiber optic termination Equipment
1. This Section describes the general requirements for the supply, installation, and
commissioning of “Fiber Optic Rack Termination Equipment” in accordance with the
detailed project design drawings and/or specifications with the purpose of:
 Providing a strong and secure environment to contain the cores of a stripped fiber
optic cable at a splice point or termination.
 Managing fiber optic cables.
 Securing reliable connections across active telecommunications equipment.
2. This specification supports the following types of equipment:
 Fiber optic break-out trays (FOBOTS)

 Splicing cassettes
 Patch panels
 Fiber optic cable assemblies.
15.4.5 FOBOTS Requirements
1. FOBOTs shall have a front accessible patch panel to terminate fiber optic cables.
2. FOBOTs shall be mountable on either 19” racks or on DIN rails according to the Contract
Drawings.
3. 19” rack mountable FOBOTs shall have a front sliding tray access.
4. DIN rail mountable FOBOTs shall provide sufficient ports for termination of at least 6 fibers
and pigtails per fiber cable.
5. All FOBOTs installed in the same cabinet shall be from the same supplier.

6. All FOBOTs shall be capable of housing and terminating the central or peripheral strength
members of all cables entering the FOBOTs.
7. Each individual fiber cable entering the FOBOT shall be secured to the strength member
fixation point(s).
8. Rubber cable glands shall be used where cable(s) enters the FOBOT.
9. The internal capacity will be sufficient for the orderly storage of a minimum one meter
length of each fiber end prior to splicing.
15.4.6 Patch panels requirements
1. The patch panels shall be suitable for installation in an enclosure with mounting
arrangements in accordance with section 15.3.
2. The patch panels shall feature preferably an angled design for enhanced patch cord
management.
3. The patch panels shall feature shutters to prevent the ingress of debris into unused
ports.
4. The patch panels shall be pre-terminated with a minimum of 12 panel connectors. The
connectors shall be factory-installed and terminated.
5. The fiber optic cable terminations and connectors shall be type SCA (SCA/APC), i.e. SC
connectors featuring Angled Physical Contact (APC), and shall be designed for single
mode 9/125 µm optical fibers.
6. SCA (SC/APC) connectors shall have an end contact surface angled between 7.5 and 8.5
degrees (nominal 8 degrees). The return loss of mated pairs shall be 65dB or greater.
7. The fiber optic connectors shall meet requirements of either:
 IEC/EN 61753-021-3 (General guidance)

 IEC 61754-4 (Type SC connector family).
8. The fiber optic connectors shall be tested according to the Telcordia/Bellcore GR -326-
CORE standard.
9. Buffer Tube Fan-out kits shall be installed when fiber optic cables are terminated. Each
kit installed shall supports 12 fiber strands compatible with the fiber optic cable being
terminated and is color-coded to match the optical fiber color scheme.
15.4.7 Splicing cassettes requirements
1. The splicing cassettes shall be securely attached in the enclosure and be accessible at
all times.

2. The splicing cassettes shall provide adequate storage for the fiber optic cable that is
spliced as well as any unused fibers.
3. The splicing cassettes shall hold the buffer tubes rigidly in place and provide protection
for fusion splices.
4. The splicing cassettes shall accommodate the minimum bend radius of the fiber optic
strand.
5. The splicing cassettes shall include a clear plastic cover to allow visual inspection of the
fibers stored within.
15.4.8 Fiber optic cable assemblies requirements
Pigtails
1. Pigtails shall consist of single mode 9/125 µm optical fibers with factory-installed
connectors on one end of the cable and an un-terminated optical fiber on the other.
2. The pre-terminated connector assemblies shall be factory installed and 100% tested for
insertion and return losses. The fiber strand shall be protected by a tight buffer sheath to
mechanically protect the fiber.
3. Maximum insertion loss shall be 0.2dB or less per connector using EIA/TIA-455-34-A test
procedure (FOTP 34).
4. Minimum return loss shall be 65dB per connector using EIA/TIA-455-107-A test
procedure (FOTP 107).
5. Pigtails used for termination of Out Side Plant (OSP) fiber optic cable shall be jacketed
bundles each consisting of twelve (12) or six (6) fiber strands packaged in a common
jacket.
6. Pigtails used for direct termination into a device shall be jacketed bundles each
consisting of one single (simplex) fiber strand or one pair (duplex) of fibers strands
packaged in a common jacket.
7. Unless where specifically required otherwise, the core jacket of the fibers in pigtail
bundles shall conform to telecommunication industry requirements as detailed in:
 EIA/TIA-598-D (color coding)

 IEC/EN 61753-052-3 (performance).
Patch cords
8. Fiber optic patch cords shall be single mode 9/125 µm optical fibers terminated to an
SC/APC fiber optic connector at both ends.

9. Patch cords shall be jacketed bundles each consisting of one single (simplex) or one pair
(duplex) fibers packaged in a common jacket. Unless where longer length is required to
suit installation conditions or specifically required otherwise, patch cords shall be 2.0 m
long.
15.4.9 Mechanical and housing requirements
1. The FOBOTs and patch panels shall be rack mounted or DIN rail mounted depending on the
specific location as shown in the Project drawings in accordance with:
 IEC 60297 - EIA/TIA 310-D (for 19” rack mount)

 IEC 60175 / EN 50022 (for DIN rail mount).
2. The Contractor shall install the equipment as per the manufacturer’s recommended
installation procedure.
15.4.10 Fiber Optic Attenuator requirements
1. Fiber optic attenuators shall be passive (i.e. not requiring electrical power) devices that
attenuate the optical signal power by a specified amount of dB and at related optical
wavelength.
2. The connectors on fiber optic attenuators shall be factory assembled LC/APC connectors.
The connectors shall be of the female version.
3. Unless where specifically required otherwise, the fiber optic cable attached to the fiber
optic attenuators shall have a maximum length of 1.0m.
4. Insertion loss of the fiber optic attenuator shall be 0.2dB or less per connector using
EIA/TIA-455-34 test procedure.
5. The return loss of the fiber optic attenuator shall be 50dB or more per connector using
EIA/TIA-FOTP-107 test procedure.
6. Fiber optic attenuators shall have fixed attenuation level of 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25dB for
the used wavelength(s).
15.4.11 Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer and Wavelength Division Multiplexing
1. Optical Add-Drop Multiplexers (OADM) shall provide for shared use of a high-capacity
Telecommunications channel(s) by multiple Telecommunications connections of lower
speeds. The multiplexers shall support networking of similar units, interconnected via a set
or sets of backbone optical fibers, thus establishing a network in which data streams from
any of the devices connected to any multiplexer in the network can be routed to any other
device connected to any part of the network.
2. OADMs shall include products which employ Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)
technologies. WDM OADMs shall be capable of supporting a minimum of multiple carrier

wavelengths (colors) through the backbone connection, with data speeds of up to 40 Gbps
per carrier wavelength (color).
3. The OADM must include a chassis system with minimum 30% spare slots for future
additions of optional interface modules and provide blank cover for all unused slot spaces.
4. The Chassis shall be suitable for installation in an enclosure with mounting arrangements in
accordance with:
 EIA/TIA 310-D (480mm)

 IEC 60297.
5. Management software for the proposed unit must be provided. The software
functionalities shall include, but not limited to the following:
 management of OAMP (operations, administration, maintenance, and provisioning)

functionalities
 management and presentation of site alarms and controls
 management and authentication of user credentials.
6. Capability to save and restore system configuration information.
7. Where possible with management configuration, inhibit all unnecessary communication

paths among the network ports.
8. OADMs and WDM OADMs shall support routing protocol based on TCP/IP or other
protocols as approved specifically by the Client or the Client’s nominated representative.
9. OADMs and WDM OADMs shall be of modular design consisting of system cage or cages,
plug-in modules for power supply, processors, management module, optional
environmental monitoring modules, and optional interface modules. Optional interface
modules shall include interface modules for trunk-line connection and for different types
of add-drop connections. Interface modules for trunk-line connection shall support data
speed of minimum 10Gbps per channel. Interface modules for add-drop connection shall
include interface modules, as separate modules per kind, for serial (RS232, RS422, and or
RS485) connections, 10BaseT, 100BaseT, 1GBaseT, and 10GBaseT Ethernet, and 1Gbps,
10Gbps Ethernet connections over fiber. Ports on the interface module shall auto-
negotiate for speed.
10. OADMs and WDM OADMs shall support Ethernet service, either as native platform or
encapsulated over other Telecommunications platform. The supported Ethernet speed
shall be 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 10 Gbps as appropriate for the related interface
module.
11. OADMs and WDM OADMs shall support redundant-ring network topology, with self-
healing recovery time of 50ms or less in case of a breach in the ring. Malfunction or power
failure of a single OADM shall not cause other OADMs in the same network to fail.

12. Interface modules for optical add-drop connection shall have transmit level and receive
sensitivity level of such magnitude and combination that one module pair of the same
model series, while maintaining bit error rate of 10E-12, will support transmission distance
over a fiber optic connection of 10km, 20km, 40km, 80km as appropriate for the applicable
signal power budget.
13. Functional standards for the OADMs shall be:
 IEEE 802.3 full-duplex operation

 IEEE 802.1p priority queuing
 IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
 IEEE 802.1QVLAN, 802.3u
 IGMP v3 (RFC#3376) multicast, SNMP.
14. OADMs and WDM OADMs shall allow hot-swapping (insertion and removal of redundant
power supply and interface module without causing disruption to regular functions) of
interface modules while in full operation.
15.4.12 Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA)
1. The EDFA shall amplify the optical signal without converting the incoming optical signal to
electrical format as an intermediate step.
2. Management software for the proposed unit shall be provided. The management software
shall be capable of managing the product remotely from the TMC.
3. The EDFA shall amplify the optical signal in the C-band (1530 to 1565nm) wavelength
ranges.
4. The EDFA shall allow user-adjustable gain of minimum 40dB for an input optical signal of -
30dBm, with a top output level of up to +26dBm.
5. The EDFA shall provide a minimum optical isolation of 30dB.
6. The EDFA shall be equipped with LC/APC optical connectors.
7. The EDFA shall be equipped with female 9-pin D shell RS232 connector for local monitoring
and configuration.
15.4.13 Network Switches
1. Network Switches shall be Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Layer-2 or OSI Layer-3
Managed Ethernet Switch with redundant fiber optic backbone connections. The network
switch design shall be fixed hardware configuration, stackable or chassis-modular
hardware design. The network switch shall be capable of learning the MAC address of
network devices attached to each port and optimizing data stream routing. Network
switches used as nodes in a network with redundant paths (redundant-ring, mesh or other

Telecommunications topologies) shall be equipped with multiple high-capacity (uplink)

ports for connections with the adjacent Telecommunications network nodes.
2. Management software shall be provided for all proposed network switches.
3. The network switch shall inhibit all unnecessary communication paths among the network
ports of the Ethernet switch with switch management configuration (where possible).
4. The network switch shall have a minimum of five (5) RJ45 ports, all capable of providing
Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+ standard 802.3at), providing 25W of power. Minimum of
two (2) spare RJ45 ports shall be reserved for future expansion.
5. The network switch shall provide dual power supplies with “Online Insertion & Removal”
functionality.
6. The network switch shall support Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP). The supplier shall
demonstrate with simulated looped network paths that broadcast storm is effectively
blocked with RSTP settings.
7. Backbone connections between network switches shall be a minimum of two (2) km via
single mode optical fibers.
8. Local connections shall be RJ45 10BaseT/100BaseTx auto-negotiating ports.
9. Switch Overhead shall be managed using SNMP protocol.
10. The network switch forwarding method shall be "Store and Forward" with IEEE 802.3x flow
control, and optionally "Cut-Through" method, with selectable intelligent mode for mixed
use of both methods for optimum throughput rate.
11. The network switch shall have a minimum address capacity of 2000 MAC addresses with
automatic address learning, migration, and fixed or variable address aging duration.
12. The network switch shall support a minimum of 255 VLANs.
13. Buffer shall be minimum 128kbytes SRAM, 4Mbytes DRAM.
14. The network switch shall have a maximum Redundant-Ring Recovery Time of 300ms.
15. The network switch shall have a maximum latency of 8 µsec @100mbps.
16. Functional standards supported by the network switch shall include:

 IEEE 802.1p priority queuing
 IEEE 802.1w RSTP
 IEEE 802.1QVLAN
 IEEE 802.3u
 IGMP v3 (RFC#3376) multicast.

17. Where pluggable Local-Area-Network/Wide-Area-Network (LAN/WAN) interface is

supported, the network switch shall allow hot-swapping (insertion and removal of module
without causing disruption to regular functions) of LAN/WAN interface module while in full
operation.
18. Where more than four (4) devices of similar types of the same manufacturer are required
in the same enclosure, the appropriate system rack, power module (modules), and
accessories if and available as standard product by the manufacturer.
19. Rack-mounted version shall be in accordance with
 EIA/TIA 310-D (480mm)

 IEC 60297.
15.4.14 Network Router
1. Network Routers shall be OSI Layer-2 or OSI Layer-3 managed routers with redundant fiber
optic backbone connections. The network router design shall be fixed hardware
configuration, stackable or chassis-modular hardware design. The network router shall
interface with Ethernet and non-Ethernet Telecommunications connections, and it shall be
capable of learning the MAC address of network devices attached to each port and
optimizing data stream routing. Network routers used as nodes in a network with
redundant paths (redundant-ring, mesh or other Telecommunications topologies) shall be
equipped with multiple high-capacity (uplink) ports for connections with the adjacent
Telecommunications network nodes.
2. Management software shall be provided for all proposed network routers.
3. The network router shall be configured to inhibit all unnecessary communication paths
among the network ports of the Ethernet switch with switch management configuration
(where possible).
4. The network router shall have as minimum 16 RJ45 ports.
5. The network router shall support RSTP. Looped network paths shall be simulated to
demonstrate that broadcast storm is effectively blocked with RSTP settings.
6. The network router shall support and be equipped to implement Network Address
Translation (NAT) functionalities.
7. The network router shall support Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) in accordance
with:
 IEEE 802.3ad
 IEEE 801.1ax.
8. Supported number of Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs) shall be minimum 16, and supported
number of ports per LAG shall be minimum four (4).

9. The network router shall be equipped to interface Telecommunications traffic of Ethernet

and non-Ethernet protocols via WAN ports. Options for WAN ports shall include but not
limited to dial-up telephone, E1, and 3G and 4G cellular services.
10. The network router shall accept two (2) or more hot-swappable redundant power supply
modules.
11. The network router shall allow hot-swapping (insertion and removal of module without
causing disruption to regular functions) of redundant power supply and LAN/WAN
interface modules while in full operation.
15.4.15 Multiprotocol Access Nodes
commissioning of Multiprotocol Access Nodes in accordance with the detailed project
design drawings and/or specifications with the following purposes:
2. A Multiprotocol Access node is a device that combines TCP/IP routing (Layer 3), Ethernet
switching (Layer 2), firewall functionality and simultaneous fiber optic and cellular
connections.
 Establish reliable IP-based communications between field devices and Traffic

Management Centres.
General
3. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall be an OSI Layer 2/3 device capable of transmitting
Ethernet packets via its IEEE 802.3-2005 compatible ports in a full duplex communication
mode using a store-and-forward switching method.
4. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall support auto-negotiation on all ports.
5. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall allow configuration of port parameters including port
speed, duplex operation and auto-negotiation.
6. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall support MAC-based port security.
7. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall support VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) as
defined in IEEE 802.3q.
8. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall support Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol and Multiple
Spanning Tree Protocol as defined in IEEE 802.1w and IEEE 802.1s.
9. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall support Class of Service as defined in IEEE 802.1p.
10. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall support IGMP snooping as defined in IETF RFC#4541.
11. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall support LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) as
defined in IEEE 802.1ab for discovery of neighbouring switching devices.

12. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall support RMONv1 (Remote Network Monitoring) as
defined in IETF RFC#2819 or better.
13. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall support Flow Control as defined in IEEE 802.3x.
14. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall support Link Aggregation as defined in IEEE 802.3ad.
15. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall have a maximum latency of 8 µsec.
16. The device shall continually diagnose and provide external visible indication of, but not
limited to, power status, link integrity on each electrical/optical port, and data activity on
each electrical/optical port.
17. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall support automatic learning of a minimum of 8000
MAC addresses
18. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall support various management interface, including a
web interface and an SSH (Secure Shell) terminal at a minimum.
19. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall support the SNMP v2c and SNMP v3 protocol.
20. It shall be possible to enable, disable or suppress the transmission of individual SNMP traps
for specific events (e.g. port state change, spanning tree state change)
21. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall be able to serve as an NTP server to NTP clients.
22. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall support configuration of at least two NTP servers for
time synchronization.
23. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall maintain detailed log files of all activities relating to
user interaction and internal switch processes.
24. It shall be possible to export and import the Multiprotocol Access Node configuration files
and modify configuration files using a standard text editor.
25. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall be provided with discovery and configuration
software that shall allow for management of several devices simultaneously.
Communications
26. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall be used inside enclosures that support
communications for end field devices.
27. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall conform to IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-X) for Fast Ethernet
communication and IEEE 802.3z (1000BASE-X) for Gigabit Ethernet communication.
28. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall interface to the fiber optic network through single
mode optical fiber ports using duplex female LC/APC connectors suited to 9/125µm single
mode cores.

29. All SFP or SFP+ modules used with the Multiprotocol Access Node shall be hot-swappable
and shall cause no disruption to remaining operations of the device.
30. SFP and SFP+ modules shall be equipped with two (2) female connectors for 9/125µm
single mode optical fibers per Telecommunications link. The fiber optic connectors shall be
duplex LC/APC connectors.
31. Optical SFP modules shall receive required power supply only through the plug-in port of
the host device.
32. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall interface to end field devices via 10/100BaseTX
electrical ports.
33. All electrical ports shall be compliant with the EIA/TIA 568-A standard pinout.
34. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall incorporate a modem providing cellular WAN
connection to a carrier network (EDGE/GPRS/GSM/UMTS/LTE).
Interfaces
35. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall have a minimum of four (4) 10BASE-TX/100 Base-TX
autosensing electrical ports.
36. The Multiprotocol Access Nodes shall have a minimum of two (2) 1000BASE-X optical ports.
37. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall feature SFP modules to facilitate communications
over distances of at least 90 km.
38. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall have at least one (1) console port supporting RS-232
serial communication for terminal access to the device.
39. The Multiprotocol Access Node console port shall have either a DB9 or RJ45 form-factor.
The Contractor shall provide an appropriate null modem cable with the device.
40. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall be provided with a GPS input for device location
purposes on the network.
41. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall be provided with at least one SMA-type port to
connect an external antenna for cellular communications functionality and a second port if
MIMO functionality is required.
42. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall incorporate a dual SIM card support for connection on
to two carrier networks if required.
Wiring
43. All Ethernet communication cables shall be in accordance with section 15.4.2 “Ethernet
Data Cable requirements”.

44. All fiber connectors and patch cords used shall be in accordance with section 15.4.4 “Fiber
optic termination Equipment".
45. The Contractor shall connect the Multiprotocol Access Node’s low voltage power supply to
the appropriate power source available within the cabinet i.e. a rack-mount PDU or
designated DC power supply as applicable.
46. The Contractor shall supply in-line surge protectors immediately after the copper ports of
the Multiprotocol Access Node on all cabling exiting the enclosure connecting to field
devices to protect the copper communication ports.
47. In-line surge suppressors shall be provided with the suitable mounting brackets to mount
to a back mount panel.
Power
48. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall be powered using a nominal input voltage of 12-24
VDC.
49. The power supply connector shall incorporate reverse polarity connection protection
50. The Multiprotocol Access Node shall comply with the following standards for operation in
harsh environments:
 IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD)

 IEC 61000-4-3 (Radiated Radio Frequency Interference)
 IEC 61000-4-4 (Fast Transients)
 IEC 61000-4-5 (Surge).
15.4.16 Optical Small Form factor Plug (SFP) Module
1. Optical SFP module shall be pluggable module for use with OADMs, network router and
switches, amplifiers, network interface cards on computers and other similar devices.
Optical SFP modules shall support data speed of 100Mbps, 1Gbps, or 10Gbps as
appropriate, or as indicated in the detailed project specifications.
2. Optical SFP modules shall be product(s) made by or officially approved by the same
manufacturer of the device into which it is plugged into.
3. Optical SFP modules shall be hot-pluggable (allow insertion and removal of module from
the related device without causing disruption to regular functions of the device while in full
operation).
4. Optical SFP modules shall be equipped with two (2) female connector for 9/125µm single
mode optical fibers per Telecommunications link. The fiber optic connectors shall be
LC/APC connectors.

5. Optical SFP modules shall receive required power supply only through the plug-in port of
the related device.
6. Optical SFP modules shall support transmission distance of 10km, 20km, 40km, and 80km
as appropriate for the applicable optical power budget.
7. Optical SFP modules shall have transmit level and receive sensitivity level of such
magnitude and combination that two (2) modules of the same model will support
transmission distance of 10km, 20km, 40km, 80km as appropriate for the applicable power
budget. The modules shall maintain a bit error rate of less than 10E-9.
15.4.17 Ethernet (10 Base-T/100Base-T) Media Converters
1. Ethernet Media Converters shall be converters that interface between a copper-based

10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet connection(s) and a fiber-optic based 10Mbps or 100Mbps
Ethernet connection(s).
2. Configuration/management software shall be provided for the proposed media

converter(s).
3. Media converters shall be equipped or provided with suitable mounting hardware for
installation on a 35mm steel DIN rail to EN 50022.
4. Media converters shall support the following standards:
 IEEE 802.3 10BaseT/100BaseTx

 IEEE 802.3 10BaseFl/100BaseFx.
5. Media converters shall be equipped with female RJ45 Telecommunications port and
interface with 10Mbps/100Mbps Ethernet signal through this port.
6. Media converters shall be equipped with two (2) female connector for 9/125µm single-
mode optical fibers per Telecommunications link. The fiber optic connectors shall be
LC/APC connectors.
7. Media converters shall interface with fiber-optic based 10Mbps/100Mbps Ethernet signal
via the optical ports.
8. Media converters shall perform with a bit error rate of less than 10E-9.
15.4.18 Terminal Servers
1. Terminal servers shall be converters that interface between a copper-based RS232, RS422
or RS485 serial connection(s) and a 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet connection(s). The
Ethernet connection(s) may be copper-based or FO-based as appropriate for the
application.
2. Configuration/management software shall be provided for the proposed terminal server(s).

3. Terminal servers shall be equipped or provided with suitable mounting hardware for
installation on a
 35mm steel DIN rail to EN 50022

 EIA/TIA 310-D (480mm)
 IEC 60297 equipment mounting.
4. Terminal servers shall support the following standards:

 IP-ARP
 UDP
 TCP
 SNMP
 TFTP
 RS232
 RS422
 RS485.
5. For copper-based Ethernet connection, terminal servers shall be equipped with female
RJ45 communications port and interface with 10Mbps/100Mbps Ethernet signal through
this port.
6. For fiber-optic based Ethernet connection, terminal servers shall be equipped with two (2)
female connector for 9/125µm single mode optical fibers per Telecommunications link, and
interface with an Ethernet signal through this port. The fiber optic connectors shall be LC
connectors.
7. Terminal servers shall be equipped with a female 9-pin D-shell communications port for
copper-based EIA RS232, RS422, or RS485 serial signal, as applicable, with control lines.
The terminal servers shall interface with the relevant serial signal via this port. Data rate of
the serial port shall be user selectable up to a minimum of 19.2Kbps.
8. Terminal servers shall be equipped with minimum 256 Byte EEPROM for storage of
configuration settings, and 128kByte RAM for operation.
9. Terminal servers shall allow configuration through local programming port.
10. Terminal servers shall support controls of the RTS, CTS lines.
11. Terminal servers shall support XON/XOFF flow control through hardware.
12. Terminal servers shall allow firmware update through the Ethernet or serial port.
13. Terminal servers shall perform with bit error rate of less than 10E-9.

15.4.19 Transceivers
1. Transceivers shall be converters that interface between one or one pair of signal format, at
one side of the transceiver, and one other signal format, via a carrier medium suitable for
long-distance transport, at the other side of the transceiver.
2. Transceivers shall usually be used in pairs, with a (long-distance) transmission medium

connected between the two. Transceiver type shall include, but not limited to the dial-up
modems or RS232 to Unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) voice-grade telephone cable.
3. Video transceivers shall be specialty converters that interface between two camera signal
formats, analog video over 50-Ohm coaxial cable and PTZ serial signal via copper-based
serial connection, at one side, and another signal format for long-distance transport, at the
other side. Video Transceiver type shall include, but not limited to the following types:
 Fiber optic video transceiver: serial/coaxial video signals to fiber optic strands
 T1 Video transceiver: serial/coaxial video signals to T1 telephone cable.
4. Configuration/management software shall be provided for the proposed transceiver unit.
5. The transceiver shall support the following standards:

 EIA RS232
 RS422
 RS485.
6. For copper-based Ethernet connection, the transceiver shall interface and be equipped
with female RJ45 communications port for 10Mbps/100Mbps Ethernet signal.
7. For fiber-optic based Ethernet connection, the transceiver shall be equipped with two (2)
female connectors for 9/125µm single-mode optical fibers per Telecommunications link.
The fiber optic connectors shall be LC/APC form.
8. Transceivers shall interface and be equipped with Telecommunications port for copper-
based EIA RS232, RS422, RS485 serial signal, as applicable, with control lines, minimum
data speed up to 19.2kbps.
9. Transceivers shall perform with a bit error rate of less than 10E-9.
15.4.20 Secure Gateways
1. The secure gateway shall be network interface equipped with ability to screen inbound and
outbound data traffic for cyber threats, and direct data transport accordingly. Screening
shall include user configurable features, including VPN, URL/port/MAC filtering, SQL code
injection, Spyware Protection, intrusion prevention, Antivirus Scanning, HTTPS Scanning,
IM/P2P Control and user reporting.

2. Management software shall be provided for the proposed unit.
3. A secure gateway shall be utilised as an edge switch between the ITS network and external
networks.
4. The secure gateway shall support and be equipped to implement Instant Message (IM) and
Peer to Peer (P2P) filtering measures, granular bandwidth control (allocating maximum
bandwidth per application), spyware protection, antivirus scanning, etc., for protection
against threats from within the network.
5. The secure gateway shall support and be equipped to implement NAT and advanced
routing (OSPF, Multicast) functionalities.
6. The secure gateway shall support and be equipped to implement protocol suites for
securing IP Telecommunications, including but not limited to Internet Protocol Security
(IPSec), Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secure Shell (SSH).
7. The secure gateway shall support and be equipped to implement filtering of packets on
combination of IP, port, and MAC addresses. This feature shall include allowance for user
entry and edits of the white and black lists of the IP/port/MAC addresses.
8. The secure gateway shall support and be equipped to implement stateless or stateful filters
on internet protocol application layer.
9. The secure gateway shall support and be equipped to implement adhoc filtering schemes,
including scripts against SQL code injection, detection and alarming of attempts of
automated (software directed) trials of user login credentials.
10. The secure gateway shall support and be equipped to implement detection and
annunciation of and protection against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks.
11. The secure gateway shall support and be equipped to implement Point to Point Tunneling
Protocol (PPTP), Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) and Generic Route Encapsulation (GRE)
Virtual Private Network (VPN), combined with firewall and IPSec.
12. The secure gateway shall support and be equipped with minimum four (4) 10/100Mbps
Ethernet auto-negotiating ports via RJ45 connectors, and minimum one (1) 10/100Mbps
WAN ports.
13. The secure gateway shall support a minimum of 200 VPN tunnels.
14. The secure gateway shall support a minimum firewall throughput of 100Mbps.
15. The secure gateway shall be equipped with minimum 256 MB static memory and eight (8)
MB flash memory.
16. The secure gateway shall support overhead management using SNMP protocol.

17. The functional standards of the security gateway shall be IEEE 802.3 full-duplex operation;
802.1p priority queuing, 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol, 802.1QVLAN, 802.3u, IGMP
v3 (RFC#3376) multicast.
18. Product shall be rated for long-term operation under a minimum ambient temperature
range of 0°C to 55°C, and relative humidity range of 5% to 100%, non-condensing.
15.4.21 Voice Telephony

1. Telephone devices used for voice Telecommunications shall be based upon IP protocols.
Telephony instruments shall be vandal proof.
2. The inter-arrival packet delay for IP Telephony should not exceed 150ms.
3. IP Telephony services will be regarded as Traffic Class 1, with the highest possible priority
and Quality of Service (QoS).
4. Voice telephony equipment deployed in tunnels must meet the requirements of NFPA
502A.
15.4.22 Requirements for services of Public Network Leased Lines
1. This sub section is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a Telecommunications
subsystem for Field to Control Centre communication that makes use of leased fixed line
Telecommunications services, in accordance with the detailed project design drawings
and/or specifications.
2. The communication system shall consist of as a minimum (1) communication medium and
(2) all necessary components to transmit over the medium.
3. CSU/DSU for Data Service shall be transceivers used to connect a Data Terminal Equipment
(DTE) device, to a digital circuit compatible with the commercial data services offered in
the deployment area. The data service shall be an IP digital data service.
4. The IP data service will utilise a fixed IP address as opposed to a dynamic address.
5. The CSU/DSU shall support data speed of up to 10Mbps or 100Mbps.
6. The CSU/DSU shall be equipped with data-line surge protector.
7. The CSU/DSU shall support and be equipped with minimum one (1) RJ45 10BaseT port for
connection to Ethernet hosts.
8. The CSU/DSU shall support and be equipped with one Telecommunications port for
configuration. The configuration port shall be DB9/RS232, USB type A, RJ45
10BaseT/100BaseTx or as approved by the Client or the Client’s nominated representative.
9. The CSU/DSU shall have typical MTBF of minimum 850000 hours.
10. The CSU/DSU shall have an enclosure rated IP54 or higher.

11. It is the responsibility of the leased line service provider to provide test results for the
service up to the service delivery point. The service delivery provider must provide Ashghal
with the IP address of the service termination point.
12. Testing of the application over the IP service will be undertaken in conjunction with the
service desk at the Traffic Signal Control Room or at the TMC
15.4.23 Wireless Communication requirements

commissioning of equipment for Wireless communications. The section has been divided
into:
 Microwave equipment
 Cellular Technology equipment.
15.4.23.1Microwave equipment
commissioning of microwave equipment in accordance with the detailed project design
drawings and/or specifications with the purpose of:
 Providing a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) facility for ITS communications
 Providing backhaul to the TMC at locations where fiber optic cable is not available or
in temporary applications while the cable is being installed.
3. This specification supports the following types of equipment:
 Equipment for point to point wireless backhaul at various data rates

 Equipment for point to point wireless communications at lower data rates
 Equipment for point to multipoint wireless communications.
General
4. The equipment shall preferably be “all outdoor” type.

5. The equipment shall preferably be compact (i.e. antenna and Radio Frequency unit within
the same enclosure) or split if required by the option chosen.
6. The equipment supplied shall support the functionalities of Base Station or Subscriber Unit
as per the design requirements at each location.
7. The equipment shall be suitable for installation on the poles accepted by the Client by
means of appropriate mounting brackets.
Capacity
8. For Backhaul applications, data rates can be selected from the following:
 1 Gb/s (higher if available)

 800 Mb/s, 400 Mb/s, 300 Mb/s 250 Mb/s.

9. For point-to-point applications requiring lower data rates:
 100 Mb/s, 50 Mb/s.
10. For point-to-multipoint applications:
 300 Mb/s.
Radio and Tx
11. The equipment shall be capable of operating in the following frequency bands depending
on the data rate. The licensing of the link has to be:
 70-80 GHz or other suitable band for high data rate application (licensed)
 5 GHz (licensed or unlicensed depending on the application).
12. The modulation scheme will be selectable.

13. The equipment shall preferably feature at least 2x2 MIMO (Multiple In Multiple Out)
facility for link protection and diversity.
14. The channel bandwidth shall be selectable to accommodate various data rates.
15. Minimum Tx power will be 25 dBm.
16. If required the equipment shall operate in NLOS.
Antenna
17. In case split equipment is required, N connectors shall be incorporated to link the antenna
and the RF units. All connectors shall be surge protected.
Network
18. The equipment shall support Bridging and Routing.

19. The equipment shall support QoS.
20. The equipment shall support Virtual LAN (VLAN) functionality according to IEEE 802.1Q.
21. The data rate and throughput shall be the ones specified in the design for the specific radio
link.
Interfaces
22. The equipment shall incorporate at least one RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port
providing PoE and data.
23. The ports shall feature environmental seals.
24. The equipment shall incorporate the required power injectors and surge arrestors.

Security
25. The Equipment shall incorporate authentication capabilities.

26. The Equipment shall incorporate data encryption capabilities.
Management System
27. The Equipment shall incorporate an RS232 port for local management.
28. The Equipment shall be capable of remote management via Telnet, SNMP or other
management protocols.
Reliability
29. As a general rule, the various Wireless pieces of equipment shall be designed for
continuous operation for a service life of 250,000 h regardless of location and in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Commissioning
30. The Microwave equipment shall be installed in locations identified in the Contract
Drawings.
31. The final configuration shall be exported and provided as part of the test results
documentation.
Environmental
32. The equipment subject of this specification must maintain full functionality and continue to
operate within the limits of this specification when subjected to the working environment
of the State of Qatar.
33. The equipment shall function and perform as per the specification, or better, in ambient
temperatures ranging from 0°C to +55°C and in max 100% RH.
34. The equipment shall withstand a minimum wind loading of 150 km/h.
Mechanical and Housing Requirements
35. All outdoor equipment shall be IP 67 rated. In case of outdoor split equipment, the rating
affects both the antenna unit and the RF unit.
36. The Contractor shall install the equipment as per the manufacturer recommended
installation procedure.
Electromagnetic compatibility
37. The Equipment shall comply with the relevant standards of the various IEC 61000 Series.

15.4.23.2Cellular technology equipment

38. This sub-section is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a Telecommunications
subsystem for Field to Centre or Field to field communication that makes use of leased
wireless cellular data services, in accordance with the detailed project design drawings
and/or specifications.
39. The communication system shall consist of as a minimum (1) a communication medium,
and (2) all necessary components to transmit over the medium.
40. Cellular data transceivers shall be data radio compatible with the commercial 3G or 4G
cellular data services offered in the deployment area.
41. Management software shall be provided for all proposed equipment.
42. An antenna appropriate and antenna cable shall be provided. The antenna and cable shall
be appropriate for the frequency band used by the cellular data system and shall be
mounted in such a way that it cannot be interfered with.
43. When the antenna is mounted outside an ITS enclosure, the appropriate surge suppressor
for the antenna connection shall be provided.
44. The wireless antenna and receiver shall support HSPA/EDGE/GPRS cellular technologies, or
newer 4G/LTE where such service is available in the deployment area.
45. The wireless antenna and receiver shall support and be equipped to implement NAT, GRE
tunneling, URL/MAC filtering.
46. Product shall support and be equipped with minimum one (1) SIM card.
47. Product shall support and be equipped with one (1) female 50-Ohm BNC or SMA connector
for connection with an external antenna.
48. Product shall support the frequency band used by the cellular data service available in the
deployment area.
49. Product shall transmit at up to 26dBm minimum (user tunable), and has receiver sensitivity
of -108dBm or lower.
50. Product shall support and be equipped with minimum two (2) RJ45 10BaseT/100BaseTx
auto-negotiating ports for connection to Ethernet hosts. Product shall be capable of
supporting the maximum data throughput rate afforded by the cellular data service
available in the deployment area.
51. Product shall support and be equipped with one communications port for configuration.
Configuration port shall be DB9/RS232, USB type A, RJ45 10BaseT/100BaseTx or as
approved by the Client or the Client’s nominated representative.
52. Product shall have typical MTBF of minimum 55,000 hours.
53. Product shall support MAC and SSL based authentication, AES 128/256 triple DES with CBC-
MAC encryption.
54. Product shall support RTP/IP, UDP/IP, TCP/IP, HTTPS, VRRP, NTP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, WDS
protocols.
55. Functional standards shall be:

 802.1p priority queuing

 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol

 802.1QVLAN, 802.3u
 IGMP v3 (RFC#3376) multicast.
56. Product enclosure rating shall be IP67 or higher.

57. Antenna for cellular data transceivers shall be omni-directional antenna for mobile ITS
deployments, and directional antenna for stationary permanent ITS deployment. The
antenna shall be designed specific for the radio frequency band employed by the
applicable cellular services.
58. Omni-directional antenna shall have antenna gain of 3dBi in a 10-degree cone in all
horizontal directions. Directional antenna shall have antenna gain of 3dBi in a 10-degree
cone in the aimed direction.
59. Surge suppression equipment shall be provided inside the related equipment cabinet, on
the antenna cable for antenna mounted outdoor, outside the cabinet. The surge
suppressor shall be earthed to appropriate earthing system via copper conductor of
minimum 6mm2 effective size.
60. A connector shall be used, designed for 50-Ohm coaxial cable through cabinet wall for all
antenna cable route through the cabinet wall(s). The connector shall be equipped with
appropriate gasket to prevent ingress of water and solid particles through the penetration.
61. Installation techniques shall be used such that the transmission and mechanical
characteristics of the used products are not degraded and meet the installation standards
expected by the respective manufacturers, unless otherwise approved by the Client or the
Client’s nominated representative.
62. Antenna cable shall be installed in such a way that neither the minimum bending radius
nor the allowable pulling tension are violated during or after installation.
63. The installation must be inspected and approved by the Client or the Client’s nominated
representative.
64. Continuous cable runs between allowable termination points through and in equipment
enclosures shall be used; termination or splicing of the cable outside of these explicit
termination points are not permitted.
65. Refer to ITS Specifications, General Provisions for ITS, except where otherwise stated in the
articles below. The intent of this testing is to confirm performance compliance of
individual components, of interconnected components as single entity (subsystem) at each
deployment site, and of interconnected subsystems as a single integrated overall system.
66. Testing of this subsystem consist of verifying related installation based on applicable
standards, approved shop drawings, verifying performance of installed devices involving
some or all of the test methods listed in the following sections.
67. Compliance of performance requirement of individual hardware shall be verified by means
of comparing specific performance data as described in manufacturer's data sheet, product
certifications, and other relevant shop drawings against detailed project design
specifications.

68. Compliance of visible physical property requirements of individual hardware shall be

verified by means of comparing related manufacturer's data sheet, product certifications,
relevant shop drawings, and visual verification of the product against detailed project
design specifications.
69. Compliance of performance requirement of integrated subsystems, as single entities, shall
be verified by means of observation and measurement of relevant performance
parameters.
70. Perform Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) testing as per instruction of the modem
manufacturer, adjust orientation and/or elevation of related antenna, or replace the
antenna with product having higher antenna gain as applicable. Measured RSSI must be at
least 3dBm higher than the receiver sensitivity of the modem to be considered acceptable.
71. Test forms for individual and group of test items to facilitate documentation of test results
shall be proposed to the Client or the Clients representative. The test forms shall include
related test objectives, Pass/Fail Criteria originate from the related columns in the detailed
project design specifications.
15.5 Power Requirements

15.5.1 General
1. Power shall meet requirements set on power sub-section within General Provisions for ITS
section.
15.6 Hardware Design Requirements

15.6.1 Fiber Optic Cable installation
1 Fiber optic cable shall be installed in the duct shown in the detailed design drawings and
shall meet
 BS EN 60794-3-11
 BS EN 187105.
2. It shall be verified that the duct and its inner-duct (if used) are free from damage prior to
the installation of the cable.
3. Installation techniques shall be employed that ensure that the optical and mechanical
characteristics of the cable are not degraded. Unless otherwise approved by the Client or
the Client’s nominated representative, use only the equipment and procedures specified
by the manufacturer of the fiber optic cable.
4. The cable shall be installed in such a way that neither the minimum bending radius nor the
allowable pulling tension is violated during installation.
5. The Client or the Client’s nominated representative shall be provided with four (4) copies
of the cable manufacturer’s recommended maximum pulling tension for each cable size
and type before the installation. These pulling tensions shall be specified for pulling from
the cable’s outer jacket.
6. A list of pulling lubricants approved by the cable manufacturer and guidelines for their
application shall be provided to the Client or the Client’s nominated representative.
7. The installation system to be used must be inspected and approved by the Client or the
8. The fiber optic cable(s) shall be labelled with tags approved by the Client or the Client’s
nominated representative. The tags shall be installed on the cable within the splice
chamber indicating the cable type, fiber counts, and shall be permanent tags. The lettering
of the tags shall be permanent ink.
9. The fiber optic cable slack at ITS chambers shall be coiled in a figure eight pattern. A cable
slack of 15m shall be provided at ITS chambers, and 60m at ITS splice chambers, where
30m shall be provided at each side of the cable splice point.
15.6.2 Requirements for installation of fiber optic cables in buried ducts
1. Fiber-optic cables shall be installed in inner duct inside the duct if the total of the cross-
section areas of the installed cable(s) is less than 40% of the internal cross-section area of
the duct, as agreed with the Client or the Client’s nominated representative.
2. The material of the inner duct shall be made of HDPE. The inner duct shall consist of two
or more inner duct cells. Provide nylon pull tape in each unused inner duct cell. The used
inner duct product must be specifically designed for use as inner duct.
3. One tracer wire shall be installed in each duct. The tracer wire conductor shall be made of
copper, with a wire size of minimum 2mm2.
4. Only approved lubricant shall be used in the amount recommended by the cable
manufacturer to facilitate pulling the cable.
5. Cable ends shall be sealed at all times during installation, using an approved cable end cap.
Tape shall not be used to seal the cable end. The cable ends shall remain sealed until
termination takes place.
6. The allowable pulling tension shall be 70% of the manufacturer’s maximum pulling tension
for pulling by the outer jacket. The allowable pulling tension shall not be exceeded at any
time during cable installation by using one of the following methods, as approved by the
Client or the Client’s nominated representative.
7. If the fiber optic cable is pulled by mechanical means, a torque-limiting clutch device shall
be used to ensure the allowable pulling tension is not exceeded. Also, a strain gauge shall
be attached to the pulling line at the cable exit location, and at a sufficient distance from
the take-up device, such that the strain gauge can be read throughout the entire cable
pulling operation. The torque-limiting clutch device and the strain gauge must have been
calibrated within 12 months at the time of use.

8. Fused swivels that are designed to break when the applied load exceeds the allowable
tension set at 70% of the strength of the fiber optic cables are also acceptable.
9. Every precaution shall be taken to ensure that the cable is not damaged during storage and
installation. Workers shall not step on the cable or run over it with any vehicle or
equipment. The fiber optic cable shall not be pulled along the ground, over edges or
corners, over or around obstructions, or through unnecessary curves or bends. The
Approved cable guides, feeders, shoes and bushings shall be used to prevent damage to
the cable during installation. Any fiber optic cables that are damaged shall be replaced or
reinstated at no additional cost to the Client.
10. Cable shall be installed in continuous runs between allowable termination points in
equipment enclosures; termination or splicing of the cable outside of these explicit
termination points are not permitted.
11. Fiber optic cable shall not be pulled around any bends smaller than 20 times the cable
diameter when under load and 10 times the cable diameter at no load, but in no case
smaller than 12 times the cable outside diameter. Entrances in and out of ducts and
enclosures shall be made smooth so as not to damage the cable sheath.
12. Fiber optic cable may be pulled through intermediate chambers to facilitate easier
installation.
13. The necessary length of cable to be installed shall be pulled from one splice enclosure to
the immediate next downstream splice enclosure.
15.6.3 Fiber Optic Splicing requirements
1 Cable shall be spliced at the ITS chambers only at the locations shown in the detailed
project design drawings. Fusion splicing technique shall be used.
2 The splicing machine shall be capable of splicing fibers with a 250µm coating. The machine
shall have the capabilities of measuring the splice loss, have a sleeve heater, a battery
charger and a built in power meter.
3 Optical bi-directional average splice loss shall be less than 0.15dB
4 Cables shall be spliced as shown in the detailed project design drawings (i.e. buffer tubes
and fiber colors shall match with the splicing plan).
5 Cables entering and exiting the splice enclosure shall be labeled with the cable destination.
6 A splicing plan shall be provided for the approval of the Client or the Client’s nominated
representative.
7 The splice location shall be documented identifying the source and destination of each
fiber in each splice tray. The buffer tubes and fibers used during the installation of the
splices shall also be documented.

8 The splice enclosures shall be secured to the wall of the ITS splice chamber to avoid laying
out the enclosure at the bottom of the chamber.
15.6.4 Fiber Optic Termination requirements
1. Optical bi-directional average splice loss shall be less than 0.15dB.
2. The fiber optic cable shall be terminated as indicated in the detailed project design
drawings. All terminations shall only be performed in equipment enclosures, or in splice
enclosure. Terminate all fibers that are not utilised at a particular enclosure and cap
unused fibers that end in an enclosure.
3. All fiber terminations shall be made by splicing the fiber strand to factory connectorised
pigtails using fusion splicing only. The pigtails shall be tight-buffered and strengthened
with aramid to reduce the possibility that accidental mishandling will damage the fiber or
connection. The pigtails shall be equipped with fiber optic connectors with ceramic
ferrules, unless otherwise approved by the Client or the Client’s nominated representative.
The size and optical characteristics of the glass core of the fiber in the pigtail shall exactly
match those of the fiber to which the pigtail is spliced. All fiber optic connectors, whether
on pigtails or equipment, shall be labelled to preclude improper connection. The labeling
method(s) must be approved by the Client or the Client’s nominated representative prior
to use.
15.6.5 Fiber Optic Cable Testing requirements
1. Refer to ITS Specifications, General Provisions for ITS, except where otherwise stated in the
articles below. The intent of this testing is to confirm performance compliance of
individual components, of interconnected components as single entity (subsystem) at each
deployment site, and of interconnected subsystems as a single integrated overall system.
2. Where available, testing should be carried out as per the LAN Validation and Verification
Plan approved by the Engineer.
15.6.6 ITS Draw Chambers and Ducting
1. Draw chambers that have the dimensions shown in the detailed design project drawings
shall be installed. Any changes must be approved by the Client or the Client’s nominated
representative.
2. The ITS draw chamber shall be constructed with the materials shown in the detailed design
project drawings and be in accordance with QCS.
3. The length, width, and depth of the draw chamber shall conform to the dimensions shown
in the detailed design project drawings. The depth of the chamber may be modified
according to the detailed design project drawings in order to suit the depth of the ducts
entering and exiting the draw chamber.

4. The ITS draw chamber shall have a frame and cover that complies with the requirements of
BS EN 124 and be marked according to Client’s Civil and Structural Standards for Intelligent
Transportation System (ITS).
5. The maximum distance between draw chambers in a straight run shall be 250m.
6. ITS draw chambers are required where there is a change of direction of greater than 22.5
degrees.
7. A pulling ring (pulling Anchor) shall be attached to the reinforcing material, cast and fixed
opposite of each duct entrance shall be provided in each draw chamber.
15.6.7 ITS Lateral Chamber Requirements
1. Lateral chambers that have the dimensions shown in the detailed design project drawings
shall be installed. Any changes must be approved by the Client or the Client’s nominated
representative.
2. The ITS lateral chamber shall be constructed with the materials shown in the detailed
design project drawings and be in accordance with QCS.
3. The length, width, and depth of the draw chamber shall conform to the dimensions shown
in the detailed design project drawings. The depth of the chamber may be modified
according to the detailed design project drawings in order to suit the depth of the ducts
entering and exiting the draw chamber.
4. The ITS lateral chamber shall have a cover that meets BS EN 124 and be marked according
to The Client’s Civil and Structural Standards for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
5. The maximum distance between lateral chambers in a straight run shall be 100 m.
6. ITS lateral chambers are required where there is a change of direction of greater than 22.5
degrees.
15.6.8 Chambers removal Requirements
1. Where indicated in the detailed design project drawings, the ITS chambers shall be
removed and the ground reinstated to a condition acceptable to the Client or the Client’s
nominated representative.
2. Cables in the chamber shall be protected against damage. Utility owners of cable
connected for live operations shall be notified that the chamber is being removed. In the
event damage occurs, the utility owner shall be notified and repair the damage
immediately. The fiber-optic cables shall be tested upon completion of the removal and
construction of the chambers to verify that the OTDR measurements indicate that the
fiber-optic cable is acceptable per Ashghal ITS Specifications. The waste material arising
from the demolition shall be disposed of in approved designated areas.

15.6.9 Underground Duct
1. 100mm nominal size High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) ducts suitable for underground
installation for both electric power and Telecommunications shall be provided and
installed. Product data sheets shall be submitted for review and approval from the Client
or the Client’s nominated representative.
2. The ducts for underground installation shall be resistant to chemical elements such as
benzene, and shall be protected against material degradation due to oxidation or
corrosion.
3. A polypropylene pull rope shall be provided and tied off in each duct. The breaking
strength for the provided rope shall not be less than 8kN.
4. The underground duct shall be constructed with the materials shown in the detailed design
project drawings and be in accordance with :
 BS EN 61386-24
 BS EN 50290-2-21
 QCS.
15.6.10 Marker Tape for Underground Fiber Optic Cables
1. Marker tape shall be installed for all ducts buried in the ground to warn of the presence of
fiber optic cables.
2. The marker tape shall be of low density polyethylene, of thickness at least 100 micron. Its
width shall be 400mm and be orange in color, with black marking indicating the presence
of fiber optic cable in both English and Arabic. Its location in respect of the cable position is
identified within the Civil and Structural Standards for ITS.
3. The material shall be color fast, and resistant to chemical action in typical ground
conditions experienced in Qatar. These may vary from extremely wet to extremely dry, and
with very high salinity. The ground temperature may vary from 0 to 40°C
4. The material shall be mechanically durable. The manufacturer shall demonstrate the
samples complying with this specification have been tested for compliance with BS 2782,
Part 3, Method 326A to 326C or an equivalent standard.
15.6.11 Aboveground Duct
1. Rigid Galvanized Steel (RGS) duct shall be supplied and installed for above-ground
installations.
2. RGS duct shall be for long-term use above ground and protected against material
degradation. Product data sheets shall be submitted for review and approval from the
Client or the Client’s nominated representative.

3. A polypropylene pull rope shall be provided and tied off in each duct. The breaking
strength for the provided rope shall not be less than 8kN
4. The aboveground duct shall be constructed with the materials shown in the detailed design
project drawings and be in accordance with QCS.
15.6.12 Underground Duct – Installation Requirements
1. Underground ducts shall be encased in concrete as indicated in the detailed design project
drawings. In those instances where a new duct is added, the new duct run shall be
longitudinal to the existing duct run.
2. Ducts shall be protected against the ingress of concrete by protecting the duct
terminations when pouring the concrete.
3. All ducts shall be tested by the pulling through of a brush and mandrel. The brush shall be
circular in diameter and designed for duct cleaning. The diameter of the brush shall be
110% that of duct being tested and cleaned.
4. The mandrel used for duct testing shall be made from iron or steel and shall 93% the
diameter of the duct being tested. The mandrel shall be a minimum of 240mm long
5. Trenches shall be restored to an acceptable condition as approved by the Client or the

6. A polypropylene cord shall be installed inside the ducts or inner-duct.
7. The ingress of debris, sand, or other material into the duct and/or inner-duct shall be
prevented.
15.6.13 Aboveground Duct – Installation Requirements
1. Aboveground ducts or conduit shall be securely attached to structures, walls, decks, or any
other surface as indicated in the detailed design drawings. Fixings suitable for the product
and the mounting surface shall be used to secure the RGS ducts to the surface. Bushings
appropriate to the duct or conduit, as recommended by the manufacturer shall be used at
the end of the RGS ducts.
2. A polypropylene cord shall be installed inside the ducts or inner-duct to facilitate the
pulling of the electrical or Telecommunications cable.
3. The ingress of debris, sand, or other material into the duct and/or inner-duct shall be
prevented.
15.6.14 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) testing requirements
1. OTDR measurements shall be performed after the installation of the fiber optic cable(s),
based on

 EIA/TIA-455-59
 EIA/TIA-455-60
 EIA/TIA-455-61
 EIA/TIA-455-34
 BS EN50346.
2. OTDR tests shall involve tests using OTDR on the fiber-optic circuits, excluding any
attenuators, and electronic device(s) based on
 EIA/TIA-455-59
 EIA/TIA-455-60
 EIA/TIA-455-61
 EIA/TIA-455-34
 BS EN50346.
3. OTDR Tests shall be carried out on all fibers in the cable, in both directions at all
wavelengths specified in the design Proposal. As a minimum, all of the fibers will be tested
at 1310 nanometers (nm) and 1550nm.
4. The Client, or the Client’s representative shall be informed of when the OTDR testing is to
be undertaken so that they can arrange witnessing of the testing.
5. The following procedure outlines the key steps for performing the OTDR Test. The tests
shall be performed with environmental conditions as recommended in EIA/TIA-455-B
during testing. Pre-connectorized pigtails shall be terminated on both ends of tested fiber
prior to testing.
6. The OTDR shall be capable of recording and storing the fiber test results in Telcordia SR-
4731 OTDR Data Format.
7. OTDR testing shall be performed from each end of the cable. Single end OTDR testing shall
not be accepted for installed cables.
8. OTDR – Test documentation shall include:
 Cable ID
 Cable Location: begin and end point
 Fiber ID, including tube and fiber color
 Operator name
 Date and Time
 Setup Parameters, including cable characteristics, optical wavelengths, pulse width,
range and scale.
9. OTDR – Test results shall include:
 Total fiber trace

 Splice loss/gain
 Marking of optical events >0.10dB

 Measured Length (cable marking)

 Total Length (OTDR measured).
10. An optical fiber is considered acceptable if all of the following requirements are met:
 Individual bi-directional average splice loss is less than 0.15dB per splice
 No single direction loss can be greater than 0.20dB
 Connector loss is less than 0.75dB per mated connector pair. Where the installed
fiber-optic connector assembly terminates onto a connector at a fiber-optic device,
and the said mating device connector is not separable from the device, then the
insertion loss of the single installed fiber-optic connector assembly shall be less than
0.35dB
 Connector return loss (connector reflectance loss) is less than -55dB per mated
connector pair
 Optical power loss introduced by unexpected loss events, such as those caused by
micro-bending, pinching and sharp bends in fiber, is less than 0.5dB per cause, and
the total loss introduced by such causes combined is less than 1dB. All power losses
not attributable to planned connectors and splices are considered unexpected loss
events.
11. A hard copy and an electronic copy of OTDR traces shall be provided to the Client or the
12. The OTDR, optical power meter, light source and all instruments used for testing of the
fibers shall be calibrated. All test instruments shall be calibrated within twelve (12) months
prior to use. Documentation certifying that all test equipment has been shall accompany
the test instrument and a copy shall be submitted with the test results.
13. Personnel conducting OTDR and optical power testing must have been trained and be
experienced with the test procedures to be utilised for fiber optic cable testing.
14. The test instruments shall operate with wavelengths of 1300 and 1550nm. The optical
power meter shall have a decibel milliwatt measurement scale with a range of +3 to -
45dBm for SMF operation and an accuracy of 0.5dB or better.
15.6.15 Optical Power Meter Testing Requirements
1. Optical Power meter testing shall be undertaken on all fibers in both directions at the
wavelengths specified in the design proposal. As a minimum, all of the fibers will be tested
at 1310nm and 1550nm.
2. The Client or the Client’s representative shall be informed of when the optical power meter
testing is to be undertaken so that they can arrange witnessing of the testing.
3. The tests shall be undertaken in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s

specifications.

4. The bidirectional tests shall be recorded and the two way loss shall be used as the pass/fail
result. The following details the information required.
 Fiber number
 Fiber Color
 Buffer Tube
 Length (m)
 Limit (dB)
 Loss (dB)
 Pass/ Fail
 Comments.
5. In the event of fibers failing the OTDR and Power tests by being outside the optical budget,
an acceptable resolution must be proposed to the Client or the Client’s representative.
6. Air Leak Test shall be undertaken on all splice enclosures after related splice work is
completed. The Air Leak Test is intended to demonstrate that the related splice enclosure
is leak proof after the installation is completed. A sample of these tests will be witnessed
by the Client or the Client’s representative.

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EIA/TIA-455-59 Measurement Of Fiber Point Discontinuities Using An Otdr

15.2 Equipment Overview

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15.2.2 Scope of Document

 Field to Field Connections

 Fiber Optic Cables

15.3 Non Functional Requirements

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15.3.3 Mechanical and Housing Requirements

15.3.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility

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 Management IP address, subnet and gateway

5. The Contractor shall demonstrate the RSTP/MSTP configuration of the Multiprotocol

15.4 Functional Requirements

1. The fiber optic cable shall be all-dielectric, dry-filled, loose-tube, dispersion-unshifted,

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3. The fiber optic cable strands shall be in accordance with

 The recommendation of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T)

Total Dispersion: 1,625 nm ≤23.0 ps/(nm•km)

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15.4.2 Ethernet Data Cable requirements

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(100BASE-TX), Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T), and 10Gb Ethernet (10GBase-T Standard) .

2. The cable shall meet the requirements of:

 The conductors shall be 0.5mm diameter (24AWG)

5. Where the cable is to be installed in tunnels or other environments where fire is a

Speed Distance Name Standard/Year Description

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100Mb 100 100Base-TX 802.3u 4B5B MLT-3 coded signaling.

1000Mb 100 1000Base-T 802.3ab 1999 PAM-5 coded signaling. At least

10000Mb 100 10GBase-T 802.3an 2006 THP PAM-16. Uses Category 6a

40000Mb > 30 40Gbase-T 802.3bq Currently under development. Uses

15.4.3 Fiber Optic splice enclosure requirements

5. The splice enclosures shall comply with

 Telcordia Technologies' GR-771-CORE

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15.4.4 Fiber optic termination Equipment

2. This specification supports the following types of equipment:

 Fiber optic break-out trays (FOBOTS)

15.4.5 FOBOTS Requirements

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15.4.6 Patch panels requirements

7. The fiber optic connectors shall meet requirements of either:

 IEC/EN 61753-021-3 (General guidance)

15.4.7 Splicing cassettes requirements

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15.4.8 Fiber optic cable assemblies requirements