NFPA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON ELECTRONIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT October 27-29, 2015 Colorado Springs, CO AGENDA Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1. 9:00 a.m. Call to Order - Chairman Bob Athanas 2. Introduction of Members and Guests 3. NFPA Staff Liaison Report - Dave Trebisacci 4. Approval of Minutes - July 21-23, 2015 TC meeting, Sacramento, CA (attached) 5. Chairman’s Remarks 6. NFPA 1982 pre-First Draft meeting preparation 7. NFPA 1802 Task Group Reports • Updates & Presentations 8. Review of NFPA 1802 Draft (version 10/1/2015 attached) • Chapter 1 – Jose Velo • Chapter 2 – Jose Velo • Chapter 3 – Tim Wolfe, Beverly Gulledge • Chapter 4 – Gordon Sletmoe • Chapter 5 – Gerry Tarver • Chapter 6 – Mike McKenna, Mike Worrell • Chapter 7 – Mike McKenna, Mike Worrell, Steve Townsend • Chapter 8 – John Morris, Chris Spoons 9. New Business – Upcoming meetings • March 10-12, 2016 – Orlando, FL (NFPA 1982 First Draft Meeting) • 2016 Meeting Dates & Locations 11. Adjourn at close of business on Thursday, October 29, 2015.
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NFPA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON ELECTRONIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT
October 27-29, 2015
Colorado Springs, CO
AGENDA
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
1. 9:00 a.m. Call to Order - Chairman Bob Athanas
2. Introduction of Members and Guests
3. NFPA Staff Liaison Report - Dave Trebisacci
4. Approval of Minutes - July 21-23, 2015 TC meeting, Sacramento, CA (attached)
• Chapter 7 – Mike McKenna, Mike Worrell, Steve Townsend
• Chapter 8 – John Morris, Chris Spoons 9. New Business – Upcoming meetings
• March 10-12, 2016 – Orlando, FL (NFPA 1982 First Draft Meeting)
• 2016 Meeting Dates & Locations
11. Adjourn at close of business on Thursday, October 29, 2015.
Technical Committee on Electronic Safety Equipment Minutes of the Meeting
July 21-23, 2015 Sacramento, CA
Agenda Items #1-3: Call to Order, Introduction of Members and Guests, and Committee Procedures Chairman Athanas called the Committee to order at 9 a.m. on July 21, 2015. Chairman Athanas welcomed Committee members and guests and asked them to introduce themselves. Staff Liaison David Trebisacci provided the SL report and asked attendees to sign in on the appropriate Member or Guest sign-in sheet. Members present: Robert Athanas, Chairman Chris Spoons, Secretary Dave Trebisacci, Staff Liaison
Kamil Agi Matt Bowyer Matthew Musa John Facella Craig Gestler Beverly Gulledge Wayne Haase William Haskell Jeff Helvin Michael Hussey John Jarboe Paul Kelly Steven Makky Brian Martens
Michael McKenna Chad Morey John Morris Timothy Rehak Kate Remley James Rose Matthew Shannon Gordon Sletmoe Gerry Tarver Bruce Varner Jose Velo Gregory Vrablik Steven Weinstein Mike Worrell
Guests present: Shane Bray MSA Jeffrey Cook Houston Fire Department Josh Evans Bullard Sandy Florence Motorola on phone Humphrey Ha DRS Technology David Hodson DAH Consultant Draeger Like Hollmann UltraElectronics – USSI Chuck Jaris Motorola Solutions Joel Johnson Savox Communications Bob Keys FDNY Consulting
Charlie Kline Motorola Santiago Lasa Boston Fire Barry Leitch Firstnet Kevin Leutz Grace Industries Chris Lougee Icom America/TIS-PRS Joel Margot E2V Clint Mayhue Avon Protection Systems Judge Morgan Scott Safety John Morris ISG/Scott Safety Dennis Mull UltraElectronics – USSI John Oblak EF Johnson John Rehayem OTTO Kevin Roche ACETS Consulting Dylan Rodriguez FLIR Systems Marcus Romba Draeger Safety Dan Rossos Karl Rydquist FLIR Systems Keith Sawyer FLIR Systems Bob Sell Draeger Safety Bernd Spellenberg Draeger Jay Tarley NIOSH Darin Thompson Scott Safety Jon Turner E2V Dave Yaeger Motorola Bill Young NIST Chris Yttri OTTO Agenda Item #4: Approval of the Minutes of the March 2015 meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The committee reviewed the minutes of the meeting held March 10-12 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Motion to accept the minutes as amended: Bill Haskell Second: Jack Jarboe
To approve the amended Minutes of the March 10-12 meeting
Motion carried
Agenda Items #5: Chairman’s Remarks Chairman Athanas welcomed all members and guests to Sacramento. He then provided background information on NFPA 1801 to explain how the document came about and where we are now. He encouraged people to ask questions if they have them, reminded all that everyone in the room has a say in what happens.
Agenda Item #6: NFPA 1801 Image Quality TG Report Chad Morey provided an update on the Image Quality TG. The TG found a problem with the MatLab formula when conducting the spatial resolution test in that the cameras score higher at a greater distance even though the picture is significantly worse.
Agenda Item #7: Review of 1801 Public Input The TC reviewed and took action on all of the Public Input submitted, and created First Revisions. Agenda Item #8: NFPA 1802 Task Group Reports Bill Young presented information on some testing they are working on at NIST. Mike McKenna and Chad Morey presented an update on the Speech Intelligibility Task Group. The following members of the Ambassador task group gave updates on their outreach efforts: John Facella – article in Mission Critical on NFPA 1802
Steve Makky – article in June APCO public safety communications magazine. General article targeted at dispatchers, awareness of NFPA 1802, provided reference material. Gordon Sletmoe – nothing new Mike Worrell – will be doing a presentation in Redmond in August Brian – looking at next draft of TIA 4950
Chairman Athanas assigned a task group on color scale: Bob Athanas Jeff Cook Sandy Lasa Craig Gestler Bernd Spellenberg John Turner John Morris Josh Evans Humphrey Ha Joel Margot Karl Rydqvist
Chairman Athanas assigned a manufacturer’s task group to consider whether cameras should be tested with any basic plus features running in the background and how to address a DVR feature than can be turned on by the AHJ so it runs constantly:
Berndt Spellenberg Karl Rydquist
Steve Weinstein John Morris Craig Gestler Josh Evans John Turner Mike Hussey Jeffrey Cook
Agenda Item #9: Review of NFPA 1802 Draft The committee reviewed the draft to date of NFPA 1802. Any additional changes are due by October 1. • Chapter 1 – Jose Velo • Chapter 2 – Jose Velo • Chapter 3 – Tim Wolfe, Beverly Gulledge • Chapter 4 – Gordon Sletmoe • Chapter 5 – Gerry Tarver • Chapter 6 – Mike McKenna, Mike Worrell • Chapter 7 – Mike McKenna, Mike Worrell, Steve Townsend • Chapter 8 – John Morris, Chris Spoons Agenda Item #10: New Business The next meeting is scheduled for October 27-29, 2015, in Colorado Springs, CO. Agenda Item #11: Adjourn at close of business Having no further business, Chairman Athanas sought a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: Tim Rehak Second: Mike Hussey
To adjourn the meeting
Motion passed
Chairman Athanas adjourned the meeting at 4 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Chris Spoons, Secretary TC on ESE
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***IMPORTANT: THIS DRAFT IS FOR TASK GROUP OR TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REVIEW ONLY AND HAS NOT YET ENTERED A REVISION CYCLE AND PROCESSED ACCORDING TO
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF NFPA STANDARDS***
NFPA 1802
Standard on Two‐Way, Portable Voice Communications Devices for Use by Emergency
Services Personnel in the Hazard Zone
20XX Edition
Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope. This standard shall identify the operating environment parameters, as well as the minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of two‐way, portable voice communications devices for use by emergency services personnel within the hazard zone during emergency incident operations without compromising compatibility with field emergency services communications networks. 1.1.1 This standard shall specify requirements for two‐way, portable voice communications devices for use by emergency services personnel. 1.1.2 Reserved. 1.1.3 Except where referenced by this standard, requirements for two‐way, portable voice communications devices of other standards shall not apply. 1.1.4 Any accessories or enhancements built into, attached to, or sold with the two‐way, portable voice communications device by the manufacturer for later attachment shall be tested with the two‐way, portable voice communications device with those accessories and enhancements installed or attached, as specified in Table 4.3.9, to ensure the performance and functions of the two‐way, portable voice communications device. 1.1.5 This standard shall not be construed as addressing all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with the use of this standard by testing facilities. It shall be the responsibility of the persons and organizations that use this standard to establish safety
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and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use of this standard for designing, manufacturing, and testing. 1.1.6 Nothing herein shall restrict any jurisdiction or manufacturer from exceeding these minimum requirements. 1.2 Purpose.
1.2.1 The purpose of this standard shall be to establish minimum requirements for two‐way, portable voice communications devices. 1.2.2 Controlled laboratory tests used to determine compliance with the performance requirements of this standard shall not be deemed as establishing performance levels for all situations, environments, and conditions to which two‐way, portable voice communications devices could be exposed. 1.2.3 This standard shall not be interpreted or used as a detailed manufacturing or purchase specification, but it shall be permitted to be referenced in purchase specifications as minimum requirements. 1.3 Application.
1.3.1 This standard shall apply to all two‐way, portable voice communications devices for use by emergency services personnel. 1.3.2 This standard shall apply to the design, performance, manufacturing, testing, and certification of new two‐way, portable voice communications devices for use by emergency services personnel. 1.3.3 This standard shall not apply to any two‐way, portable voice communications devices manufactured in accordance with other standards. However, manufacturers shall be permitted to have noncompliant two‐way, portable voice communications devices modified to meet the requirements of this standard and become certified as compliant with this standard. 1.3.4* This standard shall not apply to accessories and enhancements that could be built into or attached to a certified two‐way, portable voice communications device before or after purchase but that are not necessary for the device to meet the requirements of this standard. Any accessories or enhancements built into, attached to, or sold with the device by the manufacturer for later attachment shall be tested with those accessories and enhancements installed or attached, as specified in Table 4.3.9, to ensure the performance and functions of the device.
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1.3.5 This standard shall not apply to criteria for use of two‐way, portable voice communications devices by the fire service. 1.4 Units.
1.4.1 In this standard, values for measurement are followed by an equivalent in parentheses, but only the first stated value shall be regarded as the requirement. 1.4.2 Equivalent values in parentheses shall not be considered as the requirement because those values are approximate.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this standard and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document. 2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169‐7471. NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting. NFPA 1981, Standard on Open‐Circuit Self‐Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services NFPA 1801, Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service 2.3 Other Publications. 2.3.1 ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43d Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036. ANSI/UL 913, Standard for Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated Apparatus for Use in Class I, II, III, Division 1, Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Sixth edition. AMSE B46.1, 2009, Surface Texture, ANSI/ASA S1.13, Methods for Measurement of Sound Pressure Level, 2005.
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ANSI S3.2 2009 (R2014) Method for Measuring the Intelligibility of Speech over Communication Systems, 2.3.2 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428‐ 2959. ASTM B117, Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus, 2011. ASTM F903, Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids, 2010 ASTM D1003, Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics, 2013. 2.3.3 ISO/IEC Publications. International Standards Organization, 1 rue de Varembé, Case Postale 56, CH‐1211 Genéve 20, Switzerland. IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) 2nd Edition, 2015 ISO 17493, Clothing and equipment for protection against heat — Test method for convective heat resistance using a hot air circulating oven, 2000. 2.3.4 NIST Publications. National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899‐1070. NIST Technical Note 1477, Testing of Portable Radios in the firefighting environment, August 2006. NIST Technical Note 1850, Performance of Portable Radios exposed to elevated temperatures, September 2014. 2.3.5. FCC 47 CFR Pat 90 (Private Land Mobile Radio Services). 2.3.6. Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). 1320 North Courthouse Road, Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201. TIA 4950 Requirements For Battery‐Powered, Portable Land Mobile Radio Applications in Class I, II, And III, Division 1, Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
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2.3.7 US Government Publications. Title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter I, General, Federal Communications Commission, Subchapter A, General, Part 15, Radio Frequency Devices. Title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter I, Federal Communications Commission, Subchapter D , Safety and Special Radio Services, Part 90, Private Land Mobile Radio Services. 2.3.8 Other Publications. Merriam‐Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam‐Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 2003. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. (Reserved) Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General. The definitions contained in this chapter shall apply to the terms used in this standard. Where terms are not defined in this chapter or within another chapter, they shall be defined using their ordinarily accepted meanings within the context in which they are used. Merriam‐Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 12th edition, shall be the source for the ordinarily accepted meaning. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.2.1* Approved. Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. 3.2.2* Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). An organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure. 3.2.3 Labeled. Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner. 3.2.4* Listed. Equipment, materials, or services included in a list published by an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing states
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that either the equipment, material, or service meets appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose. 3.2.5 Shall. Indicates a mandatory requirement. 3.2.6 Should. Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not required. 3.2.7 Standard. A document, the main text of which contains only mandatory provisions using the word “shall” to indicate requirements and which is in a form generally suitable for mandatory reference by another standard or code or for adoption into law. Nonmandatory provisions are not to be considered a part of the requirements of a standard and shall be located in an appendix, annex, footnote, informational note, or other means as permitted in the Manual of Style for NFPA Technical Committee Documents. 3.3* General Definitions. 3.3.1 Accessory. An item, or items, that could be attached to a certified product, but are not necessary for the certified product to meet the requirements of the standard. 3.3.2 ANSI ‐ American National Standards Institute. Founded in 1918, the Institute oversees the creation, promulgation and use of thousands of norms and guidelines that directly impact businesses in nearly every sector: from acoustical devices to construction equipment, from dairy and livestock production to energy distribution, and many more. ANSI is also actively engaged in accrediting programs that assess conformance to standards – including globally‐recognized cross‐sector programs such as the ISO 9000 (quality) and ISO 14000 (environmental) management systems. 3.3.3 Atmosphere‐Supplying Respirator. A respirator that supplies the respirator user with breathing air from a source independent of the ambient atmosphere and includes self‐contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and supplied air respirators (SAR). 3.3.4 Certification/Certified. A system whereby a certification organization determines that a manufacturer has demonstrated the ability to produce a product that complies with the requirements of this standard, authorizes the manufacturer to use a label on listed products that comply with the requirements of this standard, and establishes a follow‐up program conducted by the certification organization as a check on the methods the manufacturer uses to determine continued compliance of labeled and listed products with the requirements of this standard. 3.3.5 Certification Organization. An independent third‐party organization that determines product compliance with the requirements of this standard using product testing and evaluation and that administers a labeling, listing, and follow‐up program.
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3.3.6 Char. The formation of a brittle residue when material is exposed to thermal energy. 3.3.7 Closed‐Circuit SCBA. A recirculation‐type SCBA in which the exhaled gas is rebreathed by the wearer after the carbon dioxide has been removed from the exhalation gas and the oxygen content within the system has been restored from sources such as compressed breathing air, chemical oxygen, liquid oxygen, or compressed gaseous oxygen. 3.3.8 Communications Device A device that is used for the transmission and reception
of voice, data, telemetry, or control information.
3.3.9 Combination SCBA/SAR. An atmosphere‐supplying respirator that supplies a respirable atmosphere to the user from a combination of two breathing air sources that both are independent of the ambient environment. 3.3.10 Compliance/Compliant. Meeting or exceeding all applicable requirements of this standard. 3.3.11 Compliant Product. Equipment that is certified to the applicable NFPA standard. 3.3.12 Component. Any material, part, or subassembly used in the construction of the compliant product. 3.3.13 Component. Any material, part, or subassembly used in the construction of the compliant product.
3.3.14 DHS – Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the dedication of employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector.
3.3.15 Drip. To run or fall in drops or blobs. 3.3.16 Facepiece. The component of an SCBA that covers the wearer’s nose, mouth, and eyes. 3.3.17 Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). A risk assessment technique for systematically identifying potential failures in a system or a process. 3.3.18 FCC – Federal Communications Commission. The FCC was formed by the Communications Act of 1934. The FCC's mandated to regulate interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50
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states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the commission is the United States' primary authority for communications law, regulation and technological innovation. 3.3.19 FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Federal Emergency Management Agency coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man‐made, including acts of terror. FEMA can trace its beginnings to the Congressional Act of 1803. FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards. 3.3.20 FM – Factory Mutual Approvals. Part of the FM Global group, founded in 1835, FM Approvals offers certification and testing services to manufacturers of fire protection equipment, electrical equipment, hazardous location equipment, fire detection, signaling and other electrical equipment, materials, roofing products and smoke detection. 3.3.21 Follow‐Up Program. The sampling, inspections, tests, or other measures conducted by the certification organization on a periodic basis to determine the continued compliance of labeled and listed products that are being produced by the manufacturer to the requirements of this standard. 3.3.22 Hazard Zone. The physical area where protective clothing is required to conduct emergency response activities. 3.3.23 HazLoc. Abbreviation for Hazardous Location(s)
3.3.24 HazLoc Certified Equipment. Equipment certified to be used in a specific
Hazardous (Classified) Location by any of the applicable protection methods standards.
There are a wide variety of protection methods and multiple levels of classified
locations. Equipment must be suitable to its specific usage. Acceptance is governed by
the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
3.3.25 HazLoc Scene. A location or area that is likely to have gases, combustible dusts,
or fibers in a flammable or combustible concentration or quantity due to a spontaneous
accidental event.
3.3.26 Head and Torso Simulator (HATS). A mannequin with built‐in ear and mouth simulators that provides a realistic reproduction of the acoustic properties of an average adult human head and torso.
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3.3.27 Icon. A symbol that represents an option, program, or system status. 3.3.28 LMR. Abbreviation for “Land Mobile Radio.” 3.3.29 Manufacturer. The entity that directs and controls any of the following: compliant product design, compliant product manufacturing, or compliant product quality assurance; also, the entity that assumes liability for the compliant product or provides the warranty for the compliant product. 3.3.30 Melt. A response to heat by a material resulting in evidence of flowing or dripping. 3.3.31 Microphone Measurement Point (MMP). A point 1.5 m in front of and on the axis of the lip position of typical human mouth (or artificial mouth) and 1.5 m above the floor. 3.3.32 Mobile A communications device that is mounted in a vehicle.
3.3.33 Model. The collective term used to identify a group of individual elements of the same basic design and components from a single manufacturer produced by the same manufacturing and quality assurance procedures that are covered by the same certification. 3.3.34 Mouth Reference Point (MRP). A point 50mmin front of and on the axis of the lip position of a typical human mouth (or artificial mouth). 3.3.35 Negative Pressure SCBA. An SCBA in which the pressure inside the facepiece, in relation to the pressure surrounding the outside of the facepiece, is negative during any part of the inhalation or exhalation cycle when tested by NIOSH in accordance with 42 CFR 84. 3.3.36 NIOSH Certified. Tested and certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in accordance with the requirements of 42 CFR 84, Subpart H. 3.3.37 NIST – National Institute for Standards and Technology. Founded in 1901 and part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NIST is one of the nation's oldest physical science laboratories. Congress established the agency to remove a major handicap to U.S. industrial competitiveness at the time—a second‐rate measurement infrastructure that lagged behind the capabilities of England, Germany, and other economic rivals. NIST measurements support the smallest of technologies—nanoscale devices so tiny that tens of thousands can fit on the end of a single human hair—to the largest and
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most complex of human‐made creations, from earthquake‐resistant skyscrapers to wide‐body jetliners to global communication networks. 3.3.38 Open‐Circuit SCBA. An SCBA in which exhalation is vented to the atmosphere and not rebreathed. 3.3.38 OSHA – Occupational, Safety & Health Administration 3.3.39 Pink Noise. Noise that contains constant energy per octave band. 3.3.40 Portable. A communications device that is either carried by an individual or worn
on the body.
3.3.41 Positive Pressure SCBA. An SCBA in which the pressure inside the facepiece, in relation to the pressure surrounding the outside of the facepiece, is positive during both inhalation and exhalation when tested by NIOSH in accordance with 42 CFR 84, Subpart H. 3.3.42 Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR). An air purifying respirator that uses a powered blower to force the ambient air through one or more air purifying components to the respiratory inlet covering. 3.3.43 Power Source Indicator. A visual signal display that indicates the status of the power supply. 3.3.44 Pressure Demand SCBA. Positive Pressure SCBA. 3.3.45 Product. See 3.3.11, Compliant Product. 3.3.46* Product Label. A marking provided by the manufacturer for each compliant product containing compliance statements, certification statements, manufacturer, model information, or similar data. 3.3.47 Programmable Features. A feature or function that can be enabled or disabled by programming the radio prior to operation 3.3.48 Respirator. The complete assembly including the respiratory inlet covering, air purification components, electronics, batteries, harness, cables, and hoses where applicable; designed to protect the wearer from inhalation of atmospheres containing harmful gases, vapors, or particulate matter.
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3.3.49 RF Interference. An unwanted radio‐frequency signal that is present in the vicinity of an RF system that could impede reception of an alarm signal or evacuation alarm. 3.3.50 RF Transceiver. A radio system capable of both transmitting and receiving a modulated radio‐frequency (RF) signal that is then converted to an audio and/or data signal; used to transmit and receive signals. 3.3.51 RSM/RSD. Abbreviation for “Remote Speaker/Device Microphone” – A device that places the radio microphone and speaker remotely from the radio and near the face of the user 3.3.52 Sample. (1) The ensemble, element, component, or composite that is conditioned for testing. (2) Ensembles, elements, items, or components that are randomly selected from the manufacturer’s production line, from the manufacturer’s inventory, or from the open market. 3.3.53 SAR. Abbreviation for supplied air respirator. 3.3.54 SCBA. Abbreviation for self‐contained breathing apparatus. 3.3.55 SCBA/SAR. Abbreviation for combination open‐circuit SCBA and supplied air respirator. 3.3.56 Self‐Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). An atmosphere‐supplying respirator that supplies a respirable air atmosphere to the user from a breathing air source that is independent of the ambient environment and designed to be carried by the user. 3.3.57 Sensitivity. The degree of response of a receiver or instrument to an incoming signal or to a change in the incoming signal. 3.3.58 Sensitivity Mode. An operational function that relates to the degree to which temperature differences are resolved. 3.3.59 Sound Pressure Level (SPL). The local pressure deviation from the ambient (average, or equilibrium) atmospheric pressure caused by a sound wave. 3.3.60 Specimen. The conditioned ensemble, element, item, or component that is tested. Specimens are taken from samples. 3.3.61 Speech Transmission Index (STI). A measure of intelligibility of speech quality on a scale of intelligibility, whose values vary from 0 (completely unintelligible) to 1 (perfect intelligibility).
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3.3.62 Supplied Air Respirator (SAR). An atmosphere supplying respirator for which the source of breathing air is not designed to be carried by the user; also known as an airline respirator. 3.3.63 TIA – Telecommunications Industry Association. The Telecommunications Industry Association is the leading trade association representing the global information and communications technology industry through standards development, policy initiatives, business opportunities, market intelligence and networking events. TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a "standards developing organization (SDO). Standards projects and technical documents initiated by TIA's engineering committees are formulated according to established guidelines.
3.3.64 Transient HazLoc Use. Use case defined by the temporary carrying of active portable devices through a Hazardous (Classified) Location.
3.3.65 UL – Underwriters’ Laboratories. Founded in 1894, UL certifies, validates, tests, inspects, audits, advises, and trains. They provide knowledge and expertise to help customers navigate growing complexities across the supply chain from compliance and regulatory issues to trade challenges and market access. 3.3.66 USFA – United States Fire Administration. As an entity of the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, the mission of the USFA is to provide national leadership to foster a solid foundation for our fire and emergency services stakeholders in prevention, preparedness, and response. Chapter 4 Certification 4.1 General. 4.1.1 For the process of certification of two‐way, portable voice communications device as being compliant with NFPA 1802, all two‐way, portable voice communications devices shall meet the requirements of Section 4.1, General; Section 4.2, Certification Program; Section 4.3, Inspection and Testing; Section 4.4, Annual Verification of Product Compliance; Section 4.5, Manufacturers’ Quality Assurance Program; Section 4.6, Hazards Involving Compliant Product; Section 4.7, Manufacturers’ Investigation of Complaints and Returns; and Section 4.8, Manufacturers’ Safety Alert and Product Recall Systems.
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4.1.2 All certification shall be performed by a certification organization that meets the requirements specified in Section 4.2, Certification Program, and that is accredited for personal protective equipment in accordance with ISO 17065, Conformity assessment ‐ Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services. The accreditation shall be issued by an accreditation body operating in accordance with ISO 17011, Conformity assessment— General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies. 4.1.3 Manufacturers shall not claim compliance with portions or segments of the requirements of this standard and shall not use the NFPA name or the name or identification of this standard, NFPA 1802, in any statements about their respective product(s) unless the product(s) is certified as compliant with all applicable requirements of this standard. 4.1.4 Where two‐way, portable voice communications devices are compliant, the product shall be labeled and listed. 4.1.5 Where two‐way, portable voice communications devices are compliant, the product shall also have a product label that meets the requirements specified in Section 5.1, Product Label Requirements. 4.1.6 The certification organization’s label, symbol, or identifying mark shall be attached to the product label, shall be part of the product label, or shall be immediately adjacent to the product label. 4.2 Certification Program. 4.2.1 The certification organization shall not be owned or controlled by the manufacturers or vendors of the product being certified. 4.2.2 The certification organization shall be primarily engaged in certification work and shall not have a monetary interest in the product’s ultimate profitability. 4.2.3 The certification organization shall be accredited for personal protective equipment in accordance with ISO 17065, Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services. The accreditation shall be issued by an accreditation body operating in accordance with ISO 17011, Conformity assessment— General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies. 4.2.4 The certification organization shall refuse to certify products to this standard that do not comply with all applicable requirements of this standard.
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4.2.5 The contractual provisions between the certification organization and the manufacturer shall specify that certification is contingent on compliance with all applicable requirements of this standard. 4.2.5.1 The certification organization shall not offer or confer any conditional, temporary, or partial certifications. 4.2.5.2 Manufacturers shall not be authorized to use any label or reference to the certification organization on products that are not compliant with all applicable requirements of this standard. 4.2.6 The certification organization shall have laboratory facilities and equipment available for conducting required tests to determine product compliance. 4.2.6.1 The certification organization laboratory facilities shall have a program in place and functioning for calibration of all instruments, and procedures shall be in use to ensure accurate control of all testing. 4.2.6.2 The certification organization laboratory facilities shall follow good practice regarding the use of laboratory manuals, form data sheets, documented calibration and calibration routines, performance verification, proficiency testing, and staff qualification and training programs. 4.2.7 The certification organization shall require the manufacturer to establish and maintain a quality assurance program that meets the requirements of Section 4.5, Manufacturers’ Quality Assurance Program. 4.2.7.1 The certification organization shall require the manufacturer to have a product recall system specified in Section 4.8, Manufacturers’ Safety Alert and Product Recall Systems, as part of the manufacturers’ quality assurance program. 4.2.7.2 The certification organization shall audit the manufacturer’s quality assurance program to ensure that the quality assurance program provides continued product compliance with this standard. 4.2.8 The certification organization and the manufacturer shall evaluate any changes affecting the form, fit, or function of the compliant product to determine its continued certification to this standard. 4.2.9 The certification organization shall have a follow‐up inspection program of the manufacturer’s facilities of the compliant product with at least two random and unannounced visits per 12‐month period to verify the product’s continued compliance.
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4.2.9.1 As part of the follow‐up inspection program, the certification organization shall select samples of the compliant product at random from the manufacturer’s production line, from the manufacturer’s in‐house stock, or from the open market. 4.2.9.2 Samples shall be evaluated by the certification organization to verify the product’s continued compliance in order to ensure that the materials, components, and manufacturing quality assurance systems are consistent with the materials, components, and manufacturing quality assurance that were inspected and tested by the certification organization during initial certification and recertification. 4.2.9.3 The certification organization shall be permitted to conduct specific testing to verify the product’s continued compliance. 4.2.9.4 For products, components, and materials where prior testing, judgment, and experience of the certification organization have shown results to be in jeopardy of not complying with this standard, the certification organization shall conduct more frequent testing of sample product, components, and materials acquired in accordance with 4.2.9.1 against the applicable requirements of this standard. 4.2.10 The certification organization shall have in place a series of procedures, as specified in Section 4.6, Hazards Involving Compliant Product, that address reports of situations in which a compliant product is subsequently found to be hazardous. 4.2.11 The certification organization’s operating procedures shall provide a mechanism for the manufacturer to appeal decisions. The procedures shall include the presentation of information from both sides of a controversy to a designated appeals panel. 4.2.12 The certification organization shall be in a position to use legal means to protect the integrity of its name and label. The name and label shall be registered and legally defended. 4.3 Inspection and Testing. 4.3.1 For both initial certification and recertification of compliant products, the certification organization shall conduct both inspection and testing as specified in this section. 4.3.2 All inspections, evaluations, conditioning, and testing for certification or for recertification shall be conducted by a certification organization’s testing laboratory that is accredited in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
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4.3.2.1 The certification organization’s testing laboratory’s scope of accreditation to ISO 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, shall encompass testing of two‐way, portable voice communications devices. 4.3.2.2 The accreditation of a certification organization’s testing laboratory shall be issued by an accreditation body operating in accordance with ISO 17011, Conformity assessment— General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies. 4.3.3 A certification organization shall be permitted to utilize conditioning and testing results conducted by a product or component manufacturer for certification or recertification, provided the manufacturer’s testing laboratory meets the requirements specified in 4.3.3.1 through 4.3.3.5. 4.3.3.1 The manufacturer’s testing laboratory shall be accredited in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. 4.3.3.2 The manufacturer’s testing laboratory’s scope of accreditation to ISO 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, shall encompass testing of two‐way, portable voice communications devices. 4.3.3.3 The accreditation of a manufacturer’s testing laboratory shall be issued by an accreditation body operating in accordance with ISO 17011, Conformity assessment — General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies. 4.3.3.4 The certification organization shall approve the manufacturer’s testing laboratory. 4.3.3.5 The certification organization shall determine the level of supervision and witnessing of the conditioning and testing for certification or recertification conducted at the manufacturer’s testing laboratory. 4.3.4 Sampling levels for testing and inspection shall be established by the certification organization and the manufacturer to ensure a reasonable and acceptable reliability at a reasonable and acceptable confidence level that products certified to this standard are compliant, unless such sampling levels are specified herein. 4.3.5 Inspection and evaluation by the certification organization shall include a review of all product labels to ensure that all required label attachments, compliance statements, certification statements, and other product information are at least as specified for two‐way, portable voice communications devices in Section 5.1, Product Label Requirements.
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4.3.6 Inspection and evaluation by the certification organization shall include an evaluation of any symbols and pictorial graphic representations used on product labels or in user information, as permitted in 5.1.5, to ensure that the symbols are clearly explained in the product’s user information package. 4.3.7 Inspection and evaluation by the certification organization shall include a review of the user information required by Section 5.2, User Information, to ensure that the information has been developed and is available. 4.3.8 Inspection and evaluation by the certification organization for determining compliance with the design requirements specified in Chapter 6 shall be performed on whole or complete products. 4.3.9 Testing to determine compliance of the two‐way, portable voice communications device and the components that are necessary for the proper operation of the two‐way, portable voice communications devices with the performance requirements specified in Chapter 7 shall be conducted by the certification organization in accordance with the specified testing requirements of Chapter 8. The order of testing shall be conducted as specified in Table 4.3.9. Table 4.3.9 Test Matrix Table
4.3.9.1 Testing shall be performed on new two‐way, portable voice communications devices. 4.3.9.2 Testing shall be performed on specimens representative of materials and components used in the actual construction of the compliant product. 4.3.9.3 The certification organization also shall be permitted to use sample materials cut from a representative product. 4.3.9.4 Where any manufacturer‐supplied accessories, enhancements, or both are built into, attached to, or detachable from the two‐way, portable voice communications devices, the certification organization shall inspect and evaluate the two‐way, portable voice communications devices as specified in Chapter 6 and shall test the two‐way, portable voice communications devices as specified in Chapter 8. The two‐way, portable voice communications devices shall meet all the performance requirements specified in Chapter 7 with those accessories and enhancements installed or attached to ensure that the performance and functions of the two‐way, portable voice communications devices are not reduced or otherwise negatively affected. 4.3.10 The certification organization shall accept from the manufacturer, for evaluation and testing for certification, only product or product components that are the same in every respect as the actual final product or product component. 4.3.11 The certification organization shall not allow any modifications, pretreatment, conditioning, or other such special processes of the product or any product component prior to the product’s submission for evaluation and testing by the certification organization. 4.3.12 The certification organization shall not allow the substitution, repair, or modification, other than as specifically permitted herein, of any product or any product component during testing. 4.3.13 The certification organization shall not allow test specimens that have been conditioned and tested for one method to be reconditioned and tested for another test method unless specifically permitted in the test method. 4.3.14 Material changes in the form, fit, or function of a compliant product shall necessitate new inspection and testing to verify compliance to all applicable requirements of this standard that the certification organization determines can be affected by such change. This recertification shall be conducted before labeling the modified product as being compliant with this standard. 4.3.15 The manufacturer shall maintain all design, performance, inspection, and test data from the certification organization used in the certification of the manufacturer’s
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compliant product. The manufacturer shall provide such data, upon request, to the purchaser or authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). 4.4 Annual Verification of Product Compliance. 4.4.1 All two‐way, portable voice communications devices that are certified as compliant with this standard shall undergo recertification on an annual basis. This recertification shall include the following: (1) Inspection and evaluation to all design requirements as required by this standard on all manufacturer’s models and components (2) Testing to all performance requirements as required by this standard on all manufacturer’s models and components within the following protocol: (a) Where a test method incorporates testing both before and after preconditioning and the test generates quantitative results, recertification testing shall be limited to the conditioning that yielded the worst case test result during the initial certification for the model or component. (b) Where a test method requires testing of three specimens, a minimum of one specimen shall be tested for annual recertification. (c) Where a test method requires testing of five or more specimens, a minimum of two specimens shall be tested for annual recertification. 4.4.2 Samples of manufacturer’s models and components for recertification acquired from the manufacturer or a component supplier during random and unannounced visits as part of the follow‐up inspection program in accordance with 4.2.9 shall be permitted to be used toward annual recertification. 4.4.3 The manufacturer shall maintain all design, performance inspections and test data from the certification organization used in the recertification of manufacturer’s models and components. The manufacturer shall provide such data, upon request, to the purchaser or AHJ. 4.5 Manufacturers’ Quality Assurance Program. 4.5.1 The manufacturer shall provide and operate a quality assurance program that meets the requirements of this section and that includes a product recall system as specified in 4.2.7.1 and Section 4.8, Manufacturers’ Safety Alert and Product Recall Systems. 4.5.2 The operation of the quality assurance program shall evaluate and test compliant product production to the requirements of this standard to ensure that production remains in compliance.
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4.5.3 The manufacturer shall be registered to ISO 9001, Quality management systems — Requirements. 4.5.3.1 Registration to the requirements of ISO 9001, Quality management systems — Requirements, shall be conducted by a registrar that is accredited for personal protective equipment in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021, Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems. 4.5.3.2 The scope of the ISO registration shall include at least the design and manufacturing systems management for the personal protective equipment being certified. 4.5.3.3 The registrar shall affix the accreditation mark on the ISO registration certificate. 4.5.4 Any entity that meets the definition of manufacturer specified in 3.3.15 and therefore is considered to be the “manufacturer” but does not manufacture or assemble the compliant product shall meet the requirements specified in Section 4.5. 4.5.5 Where the manufacturer uses subcontractors in the construction or assembly of the compliant product, the locations and names of all subcontractor facilities shall be documented, and the documentation shall be provided to the manufacturer’s ISO registrar and the certification organization. 4.6 Hazards Involving Compliant Product. 4.6.1 The certification organization shall establish procedures to be followed where situation(s) are reported in which a compliant product is subsequently found to be hazardous. These procedures shall comply with the provisions of ISO 27, Guidelines for corrective action to be taken by a certification body in the event of misuse of its mark of conformity, and as modified herein. 4.6.2 Where a report of a hazard involved with a compliant product is received by the certification organization, the validity of the report shall be investigated. 4.6.3 With respect to a compliant product, a hazard shall be a condition, or create a situation, that results in exposing life, limb, or property to a dangerous or imminently dangerous condition. 4.6.4 Where a specific hazard is identified, the determination of the appropriate action for the certification organization and the manufacturer to undertake shall take into consideration the severity of the hazard and its consequences to the safety and health of users.
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4.6.5 Where it is established that a hazard is involved with a compliant product, the certification organization shall determine the scope of the hazard, including products, model numbers, serial numbers, factory production facilities, production runs, and quantities involved. 4.6.6 The certification organization’s investigation shall include, but not be limited to, the extent and scope of the problem as it might apply to other compliant product or compliant product components manufactured by other manufacturers or certified by other certification organizations. 4.6.7 The certification organization shall also investigate reports of a hazard where compliant product is gaining widespread use in applications not foreseen when the standard was written. Such applications in turn being ones for which the product was not certified, and no specific scope of application has been provided in the standard, and no limiting scope of application was provided by the manufacturer in written material accompanying the compliant product at the point of sale. 4.6.8 The certification organization shall require the manufacturer of the compliant product or the manufacturer of the compliant product component if applicable, to assist the certification organization in the investigation and to conduct its own investigation as specified in Section 4.7, Manufacturers’ Investigation of Complaints and Returns. 4.6.9 Where the facts indicating a need for corrective action are conclusive and the certification organization’s appeal procedures referenced in 4.2.12 have been followed, the certification organization shall initiate corrective action immediately, provided there is a manufacturer to be held responsible for such action. 4.6.10 Where the facts are conclusive and corrective action is indicated, but there is no manufacturer to be held responsible, such as when the manufacturer is out of business or the manufacturer is bankrupt, the certification organization shall immediately notify relevant governmental and regulatory agencies and issue a notice to the user community about the hazard. 4.6.11 Where the facts are conclusive and corrective action is indicated, the certification organization shall take one or more of the following corrective actions: (1) Parties authorized and responsible for issuing a safety alert shall be notified when, in the opinion of the certification organization, such a safety alert is necessary to inform the users. (2) Parties authorized and responsible for issuing a product recall shall be notified when, in the opinion of the certification organization, such a recall is necessary to protect the users. (3) The mark of certification shall be removed from the product.
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(4) Where a hazardous condition exists and it is not practical to implement the corrective actions in 4.6.11(1), 4.6.11(2), or 4.6.11(3) or where the responsible parties refuse to take corrective action, the certification organization shall notify relevant governmental and regulatory agencies and issue a notice to the user community about the hazard. 4.6.12 The certification organization shall provide a report to the organization or individual identifying the reported hazardous condition and notify that organization or individual of the corrective action indicated or that no corrective action is indicated. 4.7 Manufacturers’ Investigation of Complaints and Returns. 4.7.1 Manufacturers shall provide corrective action in accordance with ISO 9001, Quality management systems — Requirements, for investigating written complaints and returned products. 4.7.2 Manufacturers’ records of returns and complaints related to safety issues shall be retained for at least 5 years. 4.7.3 Where the manufacturer discovers, during the review of specific returns or complaints, that a compliant product or compliant product component can constitute a potential safety risk to end users and is possibly subject to a safety alert or product recall, the manufacturer shall immediately contact the certification organization and provide all information about its review to assist the certification organization with the investigation. 4.8 Manufacturers’ Safety Alert and Product Recall Systems. 4.8.1 Manufacturers shall establish a written safety alert system and a written product recall system that describes the procedures to be used in the event that they decide or are directed by the certification organization to either issue a safety alert or conduct a product recall. 4.8.2 The manufacturers’ safety alert and product recall systems shall provide the following: (1) The establishment of a coordinator and responsibilities by the manufacturer for the handling of safety alerts and product recalls (2) A method of notifying all dealers, distributors, purchasers, users, and the NFPA about the safety alert or product recall that can be initiated within 1 week following the manufacturer’s decision to issue a safety alert or to conduct a product recall or after the manufacturer has been directed by the certification organization to issue a safety alert or conduct a product recall
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(3) Techniques for communicating accurately and understandably the nature of the safety alert or product recall and, in particular, the specific hazard or safety issue found to exist (4) Procedures for removing product that is recalled and for documenting the effectiveness of the product recall (5) A plan for repairing or replacing product or for compensating purchasers for returned product Chapter 5 Product Labeling and Information 5.1 Product Label Requirements. 5.1.1 Each compliant two‐way, portable voice communications device shall have a product label permanently and conspicuously attached to the complete assembled product. 5.1.2 Multiple label pieces shall be permitted in order to carry all statements and information required to be on the product label; however, all label pieces that the product label comprises shall be located adjacent to each other. 5.1.3 The certification organization’s label, symbol, or identifying mark shall be attached to the product label or be part of the product label and shall be placed in a conspicuous location. All letters shall be at least 1.5 mm (1⁄32 in.) in height, and the label, symbol, or identifying mark shall be at least 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) in height. The font Arial in capital le ers shall be used for all label lettering. [Bill Haskell to provide update]. 5.1.4 All worded portions of the required product label shall be at least in English. 5.1.5 Symbols and other pictorial graphic representations shall be permitted to be used to supplement worded statements on the product label(s). 5.1.6 The following compliance statement shall be legibly printed on the product label:
“THIS TWO‐WAY, PORTABLE VOICE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 1802, STANDARD ON TWO‐WAY, PORTABLE VOICE
COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR USE BY EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL IN THE HAZARD ZONE, 20XX EDITION.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL!”
5.1.7 Each two‐way portable voice communications device shall be marked directly with the serial number and the year and month of manufacture.
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5.1.8 All rechargeable power sources provided by the two‐way portable voice communications device manufacturer shall be marked with a serial number and the year and date of manufacture. 5.1.9 Accessories and components certified shall contain an approval identifier indicating certification to this standard and shall include the year and month of manufacture. 5.2 User Information. 5.2.1 The manufacturer shall provide with each product at least the informational material and user instructions specified in Section 5.2. 5.2.2 At the time of purchase, the manufacturer shall provide to the purchaser an information sheet with each product that documents at least the following: (1) Date of manufacture (2) Model number (3) Serial number (4) Lot number, if applicable 5.2.3 Information and materials regarding use shall be provided on at least the following topics: (1) Safety considerations (2) Pre‐use checks (3) Limitations of use (4) Power source requirements, type, and brand (5) Estimated operation time on fully charged power source in each available mode (6) Low‐power source signals and power supply replacement, where applicable (7) Charging and recharging procedures (8) Marking recommendations and restrictions (9) Warranty information (10) Recommended storage practices (11) Mounting on/in vehicles or fire apparatus 5.2.4 Information and operational materials regarding periodic inspections shall be provided on at least inspection frequency and details. 5.2.5 Information and operational materials regarding proper operational use shall be provided.
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5.2.6 Information and operational materials regarding periodic maintenance and cleaning shall be provided on at least the following areas: (1) Cleaning instructions and precautions (2) Disinfecting procedures (3) Maintenance frequency and details (4) Guidelines for service and repair 5.2.7 Information and operational materials regarding replacement and retirement considerations for two‐way portable voice communications device and components shall be provided. Chapter 6 Design Requirements Add a design requirement in Chapter 6 for Test Tone (i.e.75‐85 dba @ 30 cm ~1K) 6.1 General Design Requirements.
6.1.1 All devices shall also have at least the applicable design requirements specified in Section XXX of NFPA 1221: Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use ff Emergency Services Communications Systems, 2013 edition. 6.1.2 All devices shall have at least the applicable design requirements specified in this chapter when inspected and evaluated by the certification organization as specified in Section 4.3, Inspection and Testing. 6.1.3 All devices shall be capable of continuously operating for a minimum of 8 hours when operated at full transmit power for 5%, active receive at rated volume for 5%, and idle receive for 90% of that time without the power source being changed or recharged in analog, conventional, and trunked modes. 6.1.4 All devices shall have a visual indicator that displays the status of power source when activated. 6.1.5 All operational selection devices, including but not limited to switches, buttons and keys, shall be rated for not less than 50,000 cycles. 6.1.6 All operational selection devices shall be designed to prevent unintentional activation, deactivation, and change of operation. 6.1.7 All operational selection devices shall be capable of being switched by a gloved
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hand. The gloves used for this function test shall be certified as compliant with the structural fire‐fighting glove requirements of NFPA1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting. 6.1.8 All devices shall be capable of both the fireground and inspection mode. 6.1.9 The fireground mode shall prevent the radio volume from falling below 25 % at the counterclockwise stop. 6.1.9.1 All devices shall have the capability to enable FG Mode globally or by talkgroup or channel. 6.1.10 The inspection mode shall enable the radio volume the full range to the counterclockwise stop. 6.2 Controls 6.2.1 The front of the device shall be the side facing the viewer when the Push‐To‐Talk (PTT) button is located on the left side. 6.2.2 The top of the device shall include the following controls: (1) Power Knob (2) Selector Knob (3) Emergency Button (4) Antenna (5) Display (6) FCC Transmit indicator (7) Three‐Position Switch (8) Two‐Position Switch 6.2.3 Any additional controls on the top of the radio shall not interfere with any of the required controls 6.2.4 The left side of the device shall include the following controls: (1) Push‐To‐Talk Button (PTT) (2) At least one programmable button 6.2.4.1 Any additional controls on the left side of the device shall not interfere with any of the required controls 6.2.5 The right side of the device shall include the following controls: (1) Universal Component Connector
Commented [MW1]: Jenks/Tait‐ What is our intent here, I think we need to define better, “shall be capable of both FIREGROUND and INSPECTION mode, as selected by the user?, as selected in programming?
Commented [MW2]: Martens/Harris‐ NOTE: 25% of …. Radio’s individual rated volume? Radio’s individual max volume? some minimum dBspl established within this doc?
Commented [MW3]: Jenks/Tait‐ Typo ‐ “inspection’ incorrect spelling. What does “full range “ mean. Is this from the 25% minimum or from zero volume?
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6.2.5.1 Any additional controls on the right side of the device shall not interfere with any of the required controls 6.2.6 The device shall include the following controls: (1) Speaker (2) Microphone (3) Side Button 1 6.2.6.1 Any additional controls on the left side of the device shall not interfere with any of the required controls 6.3 Power/Volume Knob 6.3.1 The devices shall have a power–on/off knob that cycles the device’s power. 6.3.1.1 The power–on/off knob shall be located on the top of the device 6.3.2 The power/volume knob shall be capable of being switched by a gloved hand. The gloves used for this function test shall comply with structural fire‐fighting glove requirements of NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting 2013 edition. 6.3.3 The power/volume knob shall cycle the power and revert the device to the FIREGROUND MODE. [Text to be revised by TG, see section 6.2.3 in 1801] 6.3.4 The power/volume Knob shall rotate clockwise to activate the device with an audible and tactile click. 6.3.5 Turning off the device shall be accomplished with two separate actions. 6.3.6 When powered “on” the devices shall enter the fireground mode. 6.3.7 The device shall have at least one programmable soft key. [Move] 6.3.8 The device shall include a display of at least 8 characters visible without scrolling, and additional characters visible with scrolling. 6.3.9 The power–on/off button shall be protected from accidental change of operation and impact damage. 6.3.10 Device shall have a minimum volume level of x db. 6.4 Selector Knob
Commented [MW4]: Martens/Harris‐ NOTE: makes sense for microphone(s) in the context of common user training; However, for speaker, so long as audio output performance specs are met, the speaker location could/should be left open
Commented [MW5]: This should be considered an option. FIREGROUND MODE may be specified for specific channels in the template and does not necessarily have to be a global function. REASON? INTENT‐ if this is meant to be a quick way to get into FG mode in need to better define. Two step “Power Down” requires depression of “Side Button 1” and simultaneous rotation of the knob to “Off”. Suggestion might be rotation to the “Off’ Position minus the “Side Button 1” depression would initiate FG mode?
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6.4.1 The devices shall have a programmable selector knob. 6.4.1.1 The selector knob shall be located on the top of the device 6.4.1.2 The selector knob shall be differentiated in size and shape from the power/volume knob 6.4.1.3 The selector knob shall have a minimum of 16 positions. 6.4.1.4 There shall be a detent at each position. 6.4.1.5 There shall be a hard stop at the minimum and maximum position 6.4.1.6 Turning resistance shall prevent accidental selection <Torque value to be determined> 6.4.1.7* The selector knob shall change modes. 6.5 Emergency Button 6.5.1 The Emergency Button shall be located adjacent to the base of the antenna on the top of the radio 6.5.2 The Emergency Button shall be International Orange in color. 6.5.3 The Emergency Button shall be a minimum of 12mm (0.47 inches) in diameter.(Return to TG for further clarification) 6.5.4 The Emergency Button shall be protected from accidental activation 6.5.5* The Emergency Button shall be pushed and held for at least 1.5 seconds ±0.5 seconds to activate. 6.5.6 The activation of the Emergency Button shall cause the Device to transmit an Emergency ID, a distinct audible tone (alarm), or both. 6.5.6.1 The device shall transmit the emergency ID at the highest RF power the device is capable of transmitting and in compliance with the licensing authority. 6.5.6.2* The emergency ID shall be permitted to be in the following protocols:
(1) MDC 600/1200 (2) DTMF
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(3) P25 (4) G‐Star (5) Options that aren’t listed yet (TIA working on)
6.5.6.3* The device shall have the following capabilities, upon activation of an emergency (state?): (1) Remain on a selected channel (2) Change to a pre‐programmed Emergency ID transmission channel 6.5.6.4* The device shall have the following capabilities for voice transmission while in an emergency (state?) transmission:
(1) Remain on a selected channel (2) Revert to a pre‐programmed Emergency ID transmission channel
(3) Transmit at the highest RF power the Device is capable of transmitting and in compliance with the licensing authority.
6.5.6.5 Upon receipt of an emergency activation from another device, the receiving device shall visually display the Emergency Activation by means of a flashing orange display. 6.5.6.6 Upon receipt of an emergency activation from another device, the receiving device shall have the capability to emit a distinct audible tone (alarm). 6.5.6.7 Upon receipt of an emergency activation from another device, the receiving device shall display the identification designator of the initiating device. 6.5.6.7.1 Upon receipt of an emergency activation from another device, the receiving device shall have the capability to display alias data by referring to an internally stored ID database. 6.5.6.7.2 Upon receipt of an emergency activation from another device, the receiving device shall have the capability of activating maximum volume regardless of knob position. This may be cancelled at the cessation of the emergency activation. 6.5.6.8 The device shall have the capability of displaying the history of received emergency IDs. 6.5.6.8.1 The alias ID information shall be a minimum of 14 characters. 6.5.6.8.2 The alias database shall have the capacity of a minimum of 3,000 entries. 6.6 Display
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6.6.1 The display shall be capable of being illuminated when in normal operating conditions and the backlight is enabled. 6.6.2 The display shall be illuminated flashing orange when in the Emergency Mode on the transmitting devices, and capable to be illuminated solid orange on the receiving devices. 6.6.3 All displays shall be legible when lighted in all modes. 6.7 Remote Speaker Mic 6.7.1 All devices shall include a remote speaker microphone 6.7.2 The Remote speaker microphone shall have a PTT button 6.7.3 The Remote speaker microphone shall have a speaker 6.7.4 The Remote speaker microphone shall have a transmit indicator 6.7.4.1 The transmit/receive indicator shall use the following colors:
(1) Green when receiving (2) Red when transmitting 6.7.5 The Remote Speaker Microphone shall have an emergency button. 6.7.5.1 The Remote Speaker Microphone’s Emergency Button shall be International Orange in color. 6.7.5.2 The Remote Speaker Microphone’s Emergency Button shall be a minimum of 12mm (0.47 inches) in diameter. [Return to TG for further clarification]. 6.7.5.3 The Remote Speaker Microphone’s Emergency Button shall be protected from accidental activation 6.7.5.4 The Remote Speaker Microphone’s Emergency Button function shall be determined by the device’s activation and deactivation properties. 6.7.6 The Remote speaker microphone shall have an orange emergency LED indicator which shall be activated when the device is in an Emergency Activation state. 6.8 Remote Speaker Microphone Connection
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6.8.1 All devices shall have a means of detecting a loss of connection including, but not limited to, audio between the device and the Remote Speaker Microphone. 6.8.1.1 Any loss of connection between the devices and the remote speaker microphone shall revert all audio and controls to the devices, 6.8.1.1.1 This loss of connection shall be displayed as RSM FAIL on the device’s display with orange backlighting and shall also be audibly announced RSM FAIL. 6.9 Voice Announcement 6.9.1 The device shall be equipped with voice announcement. 6.9.2 The voice announcement shall be active by default. 6.9.3 Active transmit or receive audio shall have priority over voice announcement. 6.9.4 The channel selection shall be announced when the channel selector is rotated to indicate the selected channel. 6.9.5 Announcements shall include the following: (1) Zone/Deck/Bank (2) Channel (3) Channel Name 6.9.6 Channel selection announcement shall permit the use of both voice files and voice synthesis files. 6.10 Three‐Position Switch 6.10.1 *The three‐position switch shall be capable of being programmed as required. 6.11 Two‐Position Switch 6.11.1 *The Two‐position Switch shall be capable of being programmed as required. 6.12 Programmable Side Button 6.12.1 Pressing a predetermined programmable side button shall activate all backlighting on the device.
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6.13 Out‐of‐Range Indication 6.13.1 All devices that are dependent on an infrastructure, including but not limited to trunked radio systems, shall have an out‐of‐range indication. 6.13.1.1 The device shall have a visual indicator indicating an out‐of‐range condition. All displays shall be backlit red when the device is out of range. 6.13.1.2 The device shall emit an audible tone to indicate an out‐of‐range condition. 6.13.1.3 The device shall return to normal display, and the sound shall cease when an out‐of‐range condition is resolved. 6.14 Transmit and Receive Indicator 6.14.1 The device shall have a transmit and receive indicator. 6.14.1.1 The indicator shall be illuminated solid red when the device is in the transmit mode. 6.14.1.2 The indicator shall be illuminated solid green when the device is in the receive mode. 6.15 Diagnostics 6.15.1 The device shall perform mandatory self‐checks to verify operation when the unit is initially powered up and periodic self‐checks while it remains powered up. 6.15.1.1 The Device shall display a visual indication when it has failed the self‐check. 6.15.1.2 The display shall be backlit red when the device does not pass the self‐check. 6.15.1.3 The device shall emit an audible tone to indicate self‐check failure. 6.15.2* The following functions shall be tested in self‐check: (1) Remote speaker microphone (2) Antenna (3) Extreme temperature exposure 6.16 Data logging
6.16.1* Device shall incorporate data logging in nonvolatile memory and, at a minimum,
Commented [MW6]: Martens/Harris‐ NOTE: define tone and duration
Commented [MW7]: Martens/Harris‐ NOTE: this will require some discussion on how the radio will know that it is out of range; easier on a trunked system than in analog/talk‐around modes; does this just apply to infrastructure, specifically to scene commander, others in the building? Worrell‐ Does not apply to “Talk‐Around”. Only applies to infrastructure supported systems. Trunked verbiage added. This will apply to VoLTE in the future. Jenks/Tait‐ Is our intention to cover just trunked infrastructure as well as conventional infrastructure? If so how does a conventional radio make a “no coverage” decision until it transmits?
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the following events shall be identified and recorded with the data log and shall also
have a date and time stamp for each event in the data log:
(1) When the Device is turned on (2) When the Emergency Button is activated (3) When any user input, button press or switch has been activated (4) When power source levels are at initial power on, and then at 75%, 50%, 25%, 10% and 5% of capacity. (5) When the Device was turned off (6) When channel, zone, mode, deck, bank or mission plan was last selected (7) *When the operating temperature limits were exceeded.
6.16.2 The data logging information shall be downloadable by the emergency services
organization.
6.16.3 The data logging shall have a minimum capacity of logging 2000 events.
6.17 Wireless connection
6.17.1 Device shall provide private, point‐to‐point, voice and data communications
between radio terminals and secondary audio equipment.
6.17.1.1 Secondary audio equipment can be stand alone or built into PPE
6.17.2 Device shall have an effective range of 1 meter
6.17.3 Device shall operate without degradation in the presence of 20 co‐located like
units with a 5‐meter spherical radius
6.17.4 Device shall support the control of all remote speaker functions as required in
NFPA 1802
6.17.5 Device shall support the control of all audio device features as required in NFPA
1981.
6.17.6 Device shall only pair with the same unit until user interaction
6.17.6.1 Device pairing shall survive power interruption of x minutes
6.17.6.2 Device shall be allowed to be manually paired
6.17.7 Device shall support audio over standard BT headset profile (need a reference??)
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6.17.8 Device shall support serial data commands over standard BT Serial Protocol
6.17.8.1 Device shall contain data commands as specified in Table 6.17.8.1
Table 6.17.8.1
Command Format Ack
Require
d
Required,
1981
Required,
1802
Notes
PTT ‐ Press +PTT=P Yes Y Y Indicate the PTT button on
the accessory has been
pressed
PTT ‐
Release
+PTT=R Yes Y Y Indicate the PTT button on
the accessory has been
released
Emergency
Button,
Press
+EMER=P Yes Y Y Indicate the Emergency
button on the
accessory has been pressed
Emergency
Button,
Release
+EMER=R Yes N Y Indicate the Emergency
button on the
accessory has been
released
Emergency
Mode,
Set
+EMODE=S Yes N Y
Emergency
Mode,
Clear
+EMODE=C Yes N Y
Transmit
Mode,
+TMODE=S Yes N Y
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Set
Transmit
Mode,
Clear
+TMODE=C Yes N Y
Receive
Mode,
Set
+RMODE=S Yes N Y
Receive
Mode,
Clear
+RMODE=C Yes N Y
Revision +REV Yes N Y Returns Product
information, format TBD
LED
Control,
Local
Control
+LED=Y Yes N Y Accessory Controls LED
LED
Control,
Remote
+LED=N Yes N Y Radio Controls LED
LED
Control,
OFF
+LED=OFF Yes N Y
LED
Control,
Red, On
+LED=RED Yes
N Y
LED
Control,
Green, On
+LED=GREEN Yes N Y
LED
Control,
+LED=BLUE Yes N Y
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Blue
LED
Control,
Yellow
+LED=YELLOW Yes N Y
6.17.9 Device shall use the Acknowledge definition is specified in Table 6.17.9
Table 6.17.9
Code String Notes
OK <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
Error <cr><lf>ERROR<cr><lf>
6.17.10 Device may support wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) interface
6.17.10.1 Personal Area Network (PAN) interface shall meet the requirements of TBD to
TBD.
6.17.11 Device shall include a PAN Wireless Interface
6.17.11.1 The PAN Wireless Interface shall be Bluetooth 4.0 compliant wireless stack
6.17.12.1 The wireless Bluetooth stack shall support the following profiles a specified in
Table 6.17.12.1
Table 6.17.12.1
Profile Description
HFP Hands‐free Profile
HID Human Interface Device Profile
HSP Headset Profile
SPP Serial Port Profile
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6.17.13 Device shall utilize Numeric Comparison and Passkey Entry methods for
Bluetooth pairing Bluetooth Specification Version 4.0 section 7.2. (Reference to chapter
2)
6.17.14 Device shall require encrypted Bluetooth communications
6.17.14.1 Device shall utilize maximum key sizes (Lmin = 128 bit) as specified in
Bluetooth Specification Version 4.0 Section 4.2.5.2.
6.17.15 Device shall support simultaneous pairing and operation of two or more
Bluetooth accessories
6.17.16 Device shall have a Bluetooth transceiver that meets the following performance
specifications:
(1) To be developed
6.17.17 Device PAN shall support the Bluetooth Device ID Profile to report the following
ID’s:
(1) Vendor ID
(2) Product ID
(3) Version ID
6.17.18 Device PAN shall support audio over standard BT Headset profile
6.17.19 Device shall support commands for various functions over the BT Serial Port
Profile
6.17.20 Device shall support the following PAN commands as specified in Table 6.17.20
Table 6.17.20
Format Ack
Required
Required, 1981 Required,
1802
Notes
PTT ‐ Press +PTT=P Yes Y Y Indicate the PTT button on
the accessory has been
pressed
PTT ‐
Release
+PTT=R Yes Y Y Indicate the PTT button on
the accessory has been
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released
Emergency
Button,
Press
+EMER=P Yes Y Y Indicate the Emergency
button on the accessory has
been pressed
Emergency
Button,
Release
+EMER=R Yes N Y Indicate the Emergency
button on the accessory has
been released
Emergency
Mode,
Set
+EMODE=S Yes N Y
Emergency
Mode,
Clear
+EMODE=C Yes N Y
Transmit
Mode,
Set
+TMODE=S Yes N Y
Transmit
Mode,
Clear
+TMODE=C Yes N Y
Receive
Mode,
Set
+RMODE=S Yes N Y
Receive
Mode,
Clear
+RMODE=C Yes N Y
Revision +REV Yes N Y Returns Product information,
format TBD
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LED
Control,
Local
Control
+LED=Y Yes N Y Accessory Controls LED
LED
Control,
Remote
+LED=N Yes N Y Radio Controls LED
LED
Control,
OFF
+LED=OFF Yes N Y
LED
Control,
Red, On
+LED=RED Yes
N Y
LED
Control,
Green, On
+LED=GREEN Yes N Y
LED
Control,
Blue
+LED=BLUE Yes N Y
LED
Control,
Yellow
+LED=YELLOW Yes N Y
Chapter 7 Performance Requirements
7.1 Device Requirements
7.1.1 Devices shall be tested for point to point attenuation as specified in Section 8.x,
Speech Transmission Index*, and shall have a minimum value of xxx.
7.1.2 Devices shall be tested for Loss of Signal as specified in Section 8.x, The Handshake
Test*, and shall have a minimum value of xxx.
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7.1.3 Devices shall be tested for interference as specified in Section 8.x, Radio
Interference Test* and shall have a minimum value of x.
7.1.4 Devices shall be tested for frequency drift as specified by Telecommunications
Industry Association Standard 603 and Telecommunications Industry Association
Standard 102, and shall meet frequency drift requirements.
7.1.5 Devices viewing surfaces shall be tested for abrasion resistance as specified in
Section 8.5, Viewing Surface Abrasion Test, and shall not have the viewing surface
exhibit an average delta haze greater than 14 percent.
7.1.6 Devices shall be tested for resistance to vibration as specified in Section 8.6,
Vibration Test, and shall be evaluated for proper functioning as specified in 6.x.x, shall
meet proper point to point attenuation, shall meet as specified in 7.1.1, shall meet Loss
of Signal, as specified in Section 7.1.2, shall meet Radio Interference, as specified in
Section 7.1.3, and shall be tested for frequency drift, as specified in Section 7.1.4.
7.1.7 Devices shall be tested for durability as specified in Section 8.x, Durability Test, and
shall remain functional, shall have no water inside the electronics compartment(s), and
shall have no water inside the power source compartment(s).
7.1.8 Devices shall be tested for resistance to electronic temperature stress as specified
in Section 8.x, Electronic Temperature Stress Test, and shall be evaluated for proper
functioning as specified in 6.x.x, shall meet proper point to point attenuation, shall meet
as specified in 7.1.1, shall meet Loss of Signal, as specified in Section 7.1.2, shall meet
Radio Interference, as specified in Section 7.1.3, and shall be tested for frequency drift,
as specified in Section 7.1.4.
7.1.9 Devices shall be tested for immersion leakage as specified in Section 8.x, Heat and
Immersion Test, and for Test Procedure 1 PORTABLE (HAND‐HELD) COMMUNICATIONS
DEVICE shall be evaluated for proper functioning as specified in 6.x.x, and shall have no
water in its electronics compartment(s).
7.1.9.1 Devices shall be tested for resistance to leakage as specified in Section 8.x, Heat
and Immersion Test; and for 8.x.x, Test Procedure 2, PORTABLE (HAND‐HELD)
COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES shall have no water leakage in the electronics
compartment(s).
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7.1.10 Devices shall be tested for resistance to heat as specified in Section 8.x, High
Temperature Functionality Test, and shall evaluated for proper function as specified in
6.x.x and 6.x.x, and shall not melt, drip or ignite.
7.1.11 Devices shall be tested for ingress protection (IP) rating as specified in IEC 60529,
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code), and shall have a rating of IP6X.
7.1.12 Devices shall be tested for resistance to impact as specified in Section 8.x, Impact
Acceleration Resistance Test, and shall be evaluated for proper functioning as specified
in 6.x.x and 6.x.x.
7.1.13 Devices shall be tested for resistance to corrosion as specified in Section 8.x,
Corrosion Test, and shall be evaluated for proper functioning as specified in 6.x.x and
6.x.x.
7.1.14 Devices shall be tested for integrity for specified in Section 8.x, Case Integrity
Test; shall be evaluated for proper functioning as specified in 6.x.x and 6.x.x; shall
support the test weight without affecting case integrity or causing visible damage.
7.1.15 Devices shall be tested for cable pullout as specified in Section 8.x, Cable Pullout
Test, and shall have a minimum value of 156 N +9/‐0 N (35 lbf +2/‐0 lbf) in the direction
of the wiring.
7.1.16 Devices shall be tested for resistance to heat and flame as specified in Section
8.x, Heat and Flame Test, Procedure 1, and shall not have the afterflame exceed 2.2
seconds; shall have nothing fall of the device; shall not have the device fall from its
mounted position; and shall function as follows:
(1) The device shall be activated using the Power/Volume Knob as specified in Section 6.3.
(2) The Selector Knob shall function as specified in Section 6.4. (3) The Emergency Button shall function as specified in Section 6.5. (4) The display shall function as specified in Section 6.5. (5) The remote mic audio connection shall function as specified in Section 6.7.
7.1.17 Devices shall be tested for durability and legibility as specified in Section 8.10,
Product Label Durability Test, and the product labels shall remain attached to the device
and shall be legible to the untrained eye.
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7.1.18 Devices shall be tested for water drainage as specified in Section 8.13, Water
Drainage Test, and shall meet the Speech Intelligibility Test, as specified in 7.1.1.
7.1.19 Devices shall be tested for intrinsic safety as specified in TIA STANDARD TIA‐4950‐
A Requirements for Battery‐Powered, Portable Land Mobile Radio Applications in Class I,
II and III, Division 1, Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
7.20 Device shall have a minimum pairing time of 5 seconds
Chapter 8 Test Methods 8.1 Sample Preparation.
8.1.1 Application.
8.1.1.1 The sample preparation procedures contained in this section shall apply to each
test method in this chapter, as specifically referenced in the sample preparation section
of each test method.
8.1.1.2 Only the specific sample preparation procedure or procedures referenced in the
sample preparation section of each test method shall be applied to that test method.
8.1.1.3 Samples shall be complete devices.
8.1.1.4 Specimens for testing shall be complete devices.
8.1.1.5 A minimum of three specimens shall be tested.
8.1.2 Room Temperature Conditioning Procedure.
8.1.2.1 Specimens shall be conditioned at a temperature of 22°C ± 3°C (72°F ± 5°F) and
relative humidity (RH) of 50 percent ± 25 percent for at least 4 hours.
8.1.2.2 Specimens shall be tested within 5 minutes after removal from conditioning.
8.1.3 Cold Temperature Conditioning Procedure.
8.1.3.1 Specimens shall be exposed to a temperature of −20°C +0/−3°C (−4°F +0/−5°F)
for at least 4 hours.
8.1.3.2 Testing shall begin within 30 seconds of the specimens being removed from the
conditioning.
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8.1.4 Elevated Temperature Conditioning Procedure.
8.1.4.1 Specimens shall be exposed to a temperature of 71°C +1/−0°C (160°F +2/−0°F)
for at least 4 hours.
8.1.4.2 Testing shall begin within 30 seconds of the specimens being removed from the
conditioning.
8.2 Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality (PESQ) Test. [ADD HERE] – Simon Hogg
Left the Group and he was assigned to write this section.
Note: Refer to Chapter 7.1.1 Pass/Fail requirement.
8.3 Heat and Immersion Leakage Resistance
8.3.1 Application. This test method shall apply to all devices.
8.3.2 Samples.
8.3.2.1 Samples shall be complete devices.
8.3.2.2 Samples shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.2.
8.3.3 Specimens.
8.3.3.1 Specimens for testing shall be complete devices.
8.3.3.2 A minimum of three specimens shall be tested.
8.3.4 Apparatus.
8.3.4.1 A test oven having minimum dimensions of 915 mm depth × 915mm width ×
1220mm height (36 in. depth × 36 in. width × 48 in. height) shall be provided.
8.3.4.1.1 The test oven shall have an airflow rate of 38 m/min to 76 m/min (125 ft/min
to 250 ft/min) at the standard temperature and pressure of 21°C (70°F) at 1 atmosphere
measured at the center point of the oven.
8.3.4.1.2 A test thermocouple shall be positioned so that it is level with the horizontal
centerline of a mounted specimen.
8.3.4.2 A test water container capable of covering the uppermost point of the specimen
with a depth of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) of water shall be provided.
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8.3.4.2.1 The water container shall maintain the devices at that depth.
8.3.4.2.2 The water temperature shall be 18°C ± 10°C (64°F ± 18°F).
8.3.5 Test Procedure 1.
8.3.5.1 Specimens shall be placed in the test oven that has been preheated to 177°C
+5/−0°C (350°F +10/−0°F). Test exposure me of 15 minutes shall begin.
8.3.5.2 After the test exposure time of 15 minutes, the specimens shall be removed
from the oven and within 30 seconds shall be immersed in the test water container for
15 minutes. After 15 minutes, the specimens shall be removed from the test water
container and shall be wiped dry.
8.3.5.3 Specimens shall be subject to 8.3.5.1 and 8.3.5.2 for six complete cycles.
8.3.5.4 After the sixth cycle, the power source compartment of the specimens shall be
opened and shall be inspected for water leakage to determine pass or fail performance.
Where the device does not fail this portion of the test, the power source shall be
reinstalled.
8.3.5.5 After the sixth cycle, The PESQ measurement shall be conducted as specified in
8.2 to determine the pass or fail performance.
8.3.5.6 Following the PESQ measurement, the specimen shall be operated to the
manufacturer’s instructions to determine the proper functioning as specified in 6.2 thru
6.7 to determine the pass or fail performance.
8.3.6 Test Procedure 2.
8.3.6.1 Following test procedure 1, the specimens shall be re‐immersed in the test
water container for an additional 5 minutes +30/−0 seconds. The power source
compartment(s), if so equipped, shall be opened, and the power source shall not be
installed.
8.3.6.2 After the 5‐minute immersion, the specimens shall be removed from the test
water container and shall be wiped dry.
8.3.6.3 The electronic compartment(s) of the specimens shall be opened and inspected
for water leakage to determine pass or fail performance.
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8.3.7 Report.
8.3.7.1 The PESQ Value measured after Heat and Immersion Leakage Test shall be
recorded and reported.
8.3.7.2 The functioning of the specimens shall be recorded and reported.
8.3.8 Interpretation
8.3.8.1 Pass or Fail performance shall be determined for each specimen.
8.3.8.2 Failing performance of one or more specimens shall constitute failing
performance for this test.
8.4 Vibration Test.
8.4.1 Application. This test method shall apply to all devices.
8.4.2 Samples. Samples shall be complete Devices.
8.4.2.1 Samples shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.2.
8.4.3 Specimens.
8.4.3.1 Specimens for testing shall be complete devices.
8.4.3.2 A minimum of three specimens shall be tested.
8.4.3.3 Specimens shall be conditioned at a temperature of 22°C ± 3°C (72°F ± 5°F), and
a relative humidity of 50 percent ± 25 percent, for at least 4 hours.
8.4.3.4 Specimens shall be tested within 5 minutes after removal from conditioning.
8.4.4 Apparatus.
8.4.4.1 Product shall be tested on a typical package tester within the compartments
specified in 8.3.4.2 through 8.3.4.4.
8.4.4.2 Compartments shall be set up as specified in Figure 8.4.4.2(a) and Figure
8.4.4.2(b).
FIGURE 8.4.4.2(a) Vibration Table Compartments — Top
View (Not to Scale).
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FIGURE 8.4.4.2(b) Vibration Table Compartments — Side
View (Not to Scale).
8.4.4.2.1 The sides and the base of the compartments shall be constructed of nominal 6
mm (1⁄4 in.) stainless steel, and the top of the compartments shall remain open.
8.4.4.2.2 There shall be no burrs, sharp edges, surface discontinuities, or fasteners on
the internal surfaces of the holding boxes.
8.4.4.3 The large compartments shall encase the complete devices that is larger than
5161 mm2 (8 in.2).
8.4.4.4 The small compartments shall encase the complete devices that is smaller than
5161 mm2 (8 in.2).
8.4.5 Procedure.
8.4.5.1 Test specimens shall be placed unrestrained in the compartments specified in
8.3.4.2.
8.4.5.2 Test specimens shall not be tied down.
8.4.5.3 The basic movement of the bed of the test table shall be a 25 mm, orbital path
such as can be obtained on a standard package tester operating in synchronous mode at
250 rpm ± 5 rpm.
8.4.5.4 The test duration shall be 3 hours.
8.4.5.5 The PESQ measurement shall be conducted as specified in 8.2 to determine the
pass or fail performance.
8.4.5.6 Following the PESQ measurement, the specimen shall be operated to the
manufacturer’s instructions to determine the proper functioning as specified in 6.2 thru
6.7 to determine the pass or fail performance.
8.4.5.7 Specimens shall be operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions to
determine the proper functioning for data logging as specified in 6.16 to determine pass
or fail performance.
8.4.6 Report
8.4.6.1 The PESQ Value measured after Vibration Resistance Test shall be recorded and
reported.
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8.4.6.2 The functioning of the specimens shall be recorded and reported.
8.4.7 Interpretation
8.4.7.1 Pass or Fail performance shall be determined for each specimen.
8.4.7.2 Failing performance of one or more specimens shall constitute failing
performance for this test.
8.5 Impact Acceleration Resistance Test.
8.5.1 Application. This test method shall apply to all devices.
8.5.2 Samples. Samples shall be complete devices.
8.5.2.1 Samples shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.2.
8.5.3 Specimens.
8.5.3.1 Specimens for testing shall be complete devices.
8.5.3.2 A minimum of three specimens shall be tested.
8.5.4 Procedure.
8.5.4.1 Three specimens of product shall be subjected to a series of impact acceleration
tests.
8.5.4.1.1 One test specimen for ambient temperature conditioning shall be exposed to a
temperature of 23°C ± 1°C (73°F ± 2°F), for at least 4 hours.
8.5.4.1.2 One test specimen for cold temperature conditioning shall be exposed to a
temperature of −20°C ± 1°C (−4°F ± 2°F), for at least 4 hours.
8.5.4.1.3 One test specimen for elevated temperature conditioning shall be exposed to
a temperature of 60°C ± 1°C (140°F ± 2°F), for at least 4 hours.
8.5.4.2 Each product tested shall be complete with power source.
8.5.4.3 After conditioning, product shall be turned to the “on” position. Testing shall
begin within 30 seconds of removal from conditioning.
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8.5.4.4 Following each conditioning, the product shall be dropped a total of eight times
from a distance of 2 m (6.5 ft) onto a concrete surface so that impact is on each face and
on one corner and one edge of the product.
8.5.4.5 The entire series of drops shall be completed within 10 minutes of removal from
conditioning.
8.5.4.7 Specimens shall be evaluated to determine that the device enclosure has not
incurred damage that affects normal operation or enclosure integrity.
8.5.4.8 The PESQ measurement shall be conducted as specified in 8.2 to determine the
pass or fail performance.
8.5.4.9 Following the PESQ measurement, the specimen shall be operated to the
manufacturer’s instructions to determine the proper functioning as specified in 6.2 thru
6.7 to determine the pass or fail performance.
8.5.4.10 Specimens shall be operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions to
determine the proper functioning for data logging as specified in 6.16 to determine pass
or fail performance.
8.5.5 Report
8.5.5.1 The PESQ Value measured after Accelerated Impact Resistance Test shall be
recorded and reported.
8.5.5.2 The functioning of the specimens shall be recorded and reported.
8.5.6 Interpretation
8.5.6.1 Pass or Fail performance shall be determined for each specimen.
8.5.6.2 Failing performance of one or more specimens shall constitute failing
performance for this test.
8.6 Corrosion Test.
8.6.1 Application. This test method shall apply to all devices.
8.6.2 Samples. Samples shall be complete devices.
8.6.3 Specimens.
8.6.3.1 Specimens for testing shall be complete devices.
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8.6.3.2 A minimum of three specimens shall be tested.
8.6.3.3 Specimens shall be conditioned at a temperature of 22°C ± 3°C (72°F ± 5°F), and
a relative humidity of 50 percent, ± 25 percent, for at least 4 hours.
8.6.3.4 Specimens shall be tested within 5 minutes after removal from conditioning.
8.6.4 Procedure.
8.6.4.1 Specimens shall be tested in accordance with ASTM B117, Standard Practice for
Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus. Salt spray shall be 5 percent saline solution, and
the test exposure shall be for 48 hours, +30/−0 minutes. The chamber shall be stabilized
at a temperature of 35°C ± 3°C (95°F ± 5°F).
8.6.4.2 Specimens shall be placed in the chamber in the typical operating position as
used by first responders, as specified by the manufacturer.
8.6.4.3 At the conclusion of the salt spray period, specimens shall be stored in an
environment of 22°C ± 3°C (72°F ± 5°F) at 50 percent ± 5 percent, relative humidity for a
minimum of 48 hours.
8.6.4.4 Following the conditioning period, specimens shall be tested within 60 seconds
of removal from conditioning.
8.6.5 The specimen shall be operated to the manufacturer’s instructions to determine
the proper functioning as specified in 6.2 thru 6.7 to determine the pass or fail
performance.
8.6.6 Report
8.6.6.1 The PESQ measurement shall be conducted as specified in 8.2 to determine the
pass or fail performance.
8.6.6.2 Following the PESQ measurement, the specimen shall be operated to the
manufacturer’s instructions to determine the proper functioning as specified in 6.2
through 6.7.
8.6.6.3 The functioning of the specimens shall be recorded and reported.
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8.6.7 Interpretation
8.6.7.1 Pass or Fail performance shall be determined for each specimen.
8.6.7.2 Failing performance of one or more specimens shall constitute failing
performance for this test.
8.7 Viewing Surface Abrasion Test.
8.7.1 Application. This test shall apply to all devices.
8.7.2 Samples. Samples shall be complete viewing surfaces or representative plaques
from devices.
8.7.3 Specimens.
8.7.3.1 Specimens for testing shall be complete devices’ viewing surfaces or
representative plaques.
8.7.3.2 Four specimens shall be chosen from a minimum of three viewing surfaces or
representative plaques.
8.7.3.2.1
8.7.3.2.2 One of the specimens shall be the set‐up specimen.
8.7.3.3 The test specimen shall include all of the following criteria:
(1) The specimen shall be a square measuring 50 mm × 50 mm (2 in. × 2 in.).
(2) At least 38 mm (11⁄2 in.) of the 50 mm × 50 mm (2 in. × 2 in.) square shall be taken
from the viewing surface.
8.7.3.4 The test specimens shall include all of the following criteria:
(1) The specimen shall be a square measuring 50 mm × 50 mm (2 in. × 2 in.).
8.7.3.5 Each of the specimens shall be cleaned in the following manner:
(1) The specimen shall be rinsed with clean tap water.
(2) The specimen shall be washed with a solution of nonionic/ low‐phosphate detergent
and water using a clean, soft gauze pad.
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(3) The specimen shall be rinsed with de‐ionized water.
(4) The specimen shall be blown dry with clean compressed air or nitrogen.
8.7.3.6 Samples shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.2
8.7.3.7 Specimens shall be tested within 5 minutes after removal from conditioning.
8.7.4 Apparatus. The test apparatus shall be constructed in accordance with Figure
8.7.4(a) and Figure 8.7.4(b).
8.7.5 Procedure.
8.7.5.1 The haze of the specimen shall be measured using a haze meter in accordance
with ASTM D 1003, Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of
Transparent Plastics, and recorded with the following additions:
(1) The haze shall be measured in the middle 2 mm2 of the specimen.
(2) The specimen shall be repositioned to achieve the maximum haze value within the
area defined in 8.7.5.1(1).
(3) The haze meter shall have a specified aperture of 22 mm.
(4) The haze meter shall have a visual display showing 0.1 percent resolution.
(5) The haze meter shall be calibrated before and after each day’s use following
procedures specified in ASTM D 1003, Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous
Transmittance of Transparent Plastics.
8.7.5.2 The set‐up specimen shall be placed cover side up in the test apparatus
specimen holder. The specimen holder shall be configured with a flat surface under the
lens or with an inner radius support.
8.7.5.3 The pad holder shall consist of a cylinder 9.5 mm (0.4 in.) high and 25 mm (1 in.)
in diameter with a radius of curvature equal to the radius of curvature of the outside of
the lens in the viewing area ±0.25 diopter. This cylinder shall be rigidly affixed to the
stroking arm by a #10‐32 UNF threaded rod.
FIGURE 8.7.4(a) Lens Abrasion Tester.
FIGURE 8.7.4(b) Lens Abrasion Tester (details).
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8.7.5.4 The pad shall be a Blue Streak M306M wool felt polishing pad 23 mm (0.9 in.) in
diameter.
8.7.5.5 The abrasive disc shall be made from 3M Part Number 7415, Wood Finishing
Pad. A disc 23 mm (0.9 in.) in diameter shall be cut from the abrasive sheet. The marked
side of the disc shall be placed against the pad. Care shall be exercised to maintain this
orientation for each abrasive disc throughout the testing.
8.7.5.6 The pad holder, pad, and abrasive disc shall be installed on the stroking arm. The
stroking arm shall be leveled to ±3 degrees by adjusting the threaded pin. The pin shall
be secured to prevent rotation of the pad holder. The axis of curvature of the pad
holder shall be coincident with the axis of curvature of the lens.
8.7.5.7 The stroking arm shall be counterbalanced with the pad holder, pad, and
abrasive disc in place.
8.7.5.8 The set‐up specimen shall be replaced with one of the three specimens to be
tested.
8.7.5.9 A 1000 g ± 5 g (2.7 lb ± 0.16 oz.) test weight shall be installed on the pin above
the test sample.
8.7.5.10 The test shall be run for 200 cycles ± 1 cycle. One cycle shall consist of a
complete revolution of the eccentric wheel.
8.7.5.11 The length of stroke shall be 14mm (1⁄2 in.), producing a pa ern 38 mm (11⁄2
in.) long. The frequency of the stroke shall be 60 cycles per minute ± 1 cycle per minute.
The center of the stroke shall be within ±2 mm (±0.08 in.) of the center of the specimen.
8.7.5.12 The specimen shall be removed and cleaned following the test procedure. The
abrasive disc shall be discarded.
8.7.5.13 The haze of the sample shall be measured following the test procedure.
8.7.5.14 The delta haze shall be calculated by subtracting the initial haze from the final
haze.
8.7.5.15 The testing steps specified in 8.7.5.8 through 8.7.5.14 shall be repeated five
times with a new sample and abrasive disc.
8.7.6 Report. The three delta haze values shall be averaged, recorded, and reported.
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8.7.7 Interpretation. The average delta haze shall be evaluated to determine pass or
fail.
8.8 Heat Resistance Test.
8.8.1 Application. This test method shall apply to all devices.
8.8.2 Samples. Samples shall be complete devices.
8.8.2.1 Samples shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.2
8.8.3 Specimens.
8.8.3.1 Specimens for testing shall be complete devices.
8.8.3.2 A minimum of three specimens shall be tested.
8.8.3.3 Samples shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.2
8.8.3.4 Specimens shall be tested within 5 minutes after removal from conditioning.
8.8.4 Apparatus. The test oven shall be as specified in ISO 17493, Clothing and
equipment for protection against heat — Test method for convective heat resistance
using a hot air circulating oven.
8.8.5 Procedure.
8.8.5.1 Testing shall be performed in accordance with ISO 17493, Clothing and
equipment for protection against heat — Test method for convective heat resistance
using a hot air circulating oven, using the following parameters:
(1) A test fixture capable of accommodating the device being tested shall be used.
(2) The test temperature shall be 260°C, +6/−0°C (500°F, +10/−0°F).
(3) Specimens shall be mounted in the “as worn” position on a test fixture and shall not
touch any oven surface.
(4) The test fixture shall not degrade the oven recovery time.
(5) The test fixture shall be designed to allow the specimens to be attached in the same
configuration as the specimens’ mounting assembly attaches to the specimens.
8.8.5.2 The test fixture with the specimen attached shall be placed in the test oven
perpendicular with the front surface facing perpendicular to the airflow of the oven.
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8.8.5.3 The specimen shall be set to the “on” mode.
8.8.5.4 There shall be no obstructions between the specimen and the airflow. The test
fixture shall position the specimen equidistant from all interior oven surfaces.
8.8.5.5 The test oven door shall not remain open more than 15 seconds. The air
circulation shall be shut off while the door is open and turned on when the door is
closed.
8.8.5.6 The total test oven recovery time shall not exceed 30 seconds. The
thermocouple reading shall remain at 260°C, +6/−0°C (500°F, +10/−0°F) for the dura on
of the test.
8.8.5.7 The test specimen, mounted as specified, shall be exposed in the test oven for 5
minutes, +15/−0 seconds. The test exposure me shall begin when the test
thermocouple recovers to 260°C, +6/−0°C (500°F, +10/−0°F).
8.8.5.8 The PESQ measurement shall be conducted as specified in 8.2 to determine the
pass or fail performance.
8.8.5.9 Following the PESQ measurement, the specimen shall be operated to the
manufacturer’s instructions to determine the proper functioning as specified in 6.2 thru
6.7 to determine the pass or fail performance.
8.8.5.10 Specimens shall be operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions to
determine the proper functioning for data logging as specified in 6.16 to determine pass
or fail performance.
8.8.6 Report
8.8.6.1 The PESQ Value measured after Heat Resistance shall be recorded and reported.
8.8.6.2 The functioning of the specimens shall be recorded and reported.
8.8.7 Interpretation
8.8.7.1 Pass or Fail performance shall be determined for each specimen.
8.8.7.2 Failing performance of one or more specimens shall constitute failing
performance for this test.
8.9 Heat and Flame Test.
8.9.1 Application. This test method shall apply to all devices.
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8.9.2 Samples. Samples shall be complete devices.
8.9.3 Specimens.
8.9.3.1 Specimens for testing shall be complete devices,
8.9.3.2 A minimum of three specimens shall be tested.
8.9.3.3 Samples shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.2
8.9.3.4 Specimens shall be tested within 5 minutes after removal from conditioning.
8.9.4 Apparatus.
8.9.4.1 Specimens shall be attached to the front or rear of the test mannequin by the
retention system, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, by means of a
loop, belt, SCBA strap, or other means, on the outside or over the mannequin protective
clothing.
8.9.4.2 The specimens shall be attached to the mannequin in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
FIGURE 8.9.4.2(a) Mounted Device for Heat and Flame Test.
FIGURE 8.9.4.2(b) Device Mounting Armature.
8.9.4.3 The heat and flame test apparatus shall be as specified in Figure 8.9.4.4. The
heat and flame test apparatus shall not be supplied by the device manufacturer.
8.9.4.4 The test oven shall be a horizontal forced circulating air oven with an internal
velocity of 61 m/min (200 ft/min) ± 15 m/min. The test oven shall have minimum
dimensions of 915 mm depth × 915 mm width × 1220 mm (36 in. × 36 in. × 48 in.)
height.
8.9.5 Procedure.
8.9.5.1 For calibration prior to the heat and flame test, the calibration mannequin
shown in Figure 8.7.4.4 shall be exposed to direct flame contact for 10 seconds using the
heat and flame test apparatus.
8.9.5.2 All peak temperature readings shall be within a temperature range of 815°C to
1150°C (1500°F to 2102°F).
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8.9.5.3 The average mean of all peak temperature readings shall not be higher than
950°C (1742°F).
8.9.5.4 The test oven recovery time, after the door is closed, shall not exceed 1.0
minute.
8.9.5.5 Specimens mounted on the test fixture shall first be placed in the test oven,
which has been preheated to 95°C ± 2°C (203°F ± 5°F), for 15 minutes, +15/−0 seconds.
The test exposure time of 15 minutes shall begin after the door is closed and the oven
temperature recovers to 95°C (203°F).
FIGURE 8.9.4.4 Heat and Flame Test Apparatus.
8.9.5.6 At the completion of the 15‐minute exposure at 95°C ± 2°C (203°F ± 5°F), the
oven door shall be opened, and the specimen mounted on the test fixture shall be
moved out of the oven and into the center of the burner array.
8.9.5.7 The product shall then be exposed to direct flame contact for 10 seconds,
+1⁄4/−0 seconds. This exposure shall begin within 20 seconds of the product being
removed from the test oven.
8.9.6 Report.
8.9.6.1 Any afterflame of the test specimen exceeding 2.2 seconds shall be recorded and
reported.
8.9.6.2 Anything falling from the test specimen shall be recorded and reported.
8.9.6.3 Any test specimen falling from the mounted position shall be recorded and
reported.
8.9.6.4 The PESQ Value measured after Heat and Flame Resistance shall be recorded
and reported.
8.9.6.5 The functioning of the specimens shall be recorded and reported.
8.9.7 Interpretation
8.9.7.1 Pass or Fail performance shall be determined for each specimen.
8.9.7.2 Failing performance of one or more specimens shall constitute failing
performance for this test.
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8.9.7.3 Any test specimen exceeding 2.2 seconds of afterflame shall constitute failing
performance.
8.9.7.4 Any test specimen having parts or other items falling off shall constitute failing
performance. (Discuss with TC)
8.9.7.5 Any test specimen falling from its mounted position shall constitute failing
performance.
8.10 Product Label Durability Test.
8.10.1 Application. This test method shall apply to all product labels.
8.10.2 Samples. Samples shall be complete devices.
8.10.3 Specimens.
8.10.3.1 Specimens for testing shall be complete devices with product labels attached.
8.10.3.2 A minimum of three specimens shall be tested.
8.10.3.3 Samples shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.2
8.10.4 Procedure.
8.10.4.1 Specimens with all product labels attached shall be subjected to the tests
specified in Section 8.6, Corrosion Resistance; Section 8.8, Heat Resistance Test; and
Section 8.14, Durability Test.
8.10.4.2 After each test, the specimen product labels shall be examined at a distance of
305 mm (12 in.) +25/−0 mm by the unaided eye with 20/20 vision or vision corrected to
20/20.
8.10.4.3 The product labels shall be permitted to be wiped clean with an untreated cloth
prior to being examined.
8.10.5 Report. The legibility of each product label shall be recorded and reported.
8.10.6 Interpretation. Any specimen failing the test shall constitute failing performance.
8.11 Cable Pullout Test.
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8.11.1 Application. This test method shall apply to devices and any associated
assemblies with interconnecting wiring.
8.11.2 Samples. Samples shall be complete devices.
8.11.3 Specimens.
8.11.3.1 Specimens for testing shall be complete devices with any associated assemblies
with interconnecting wiring.
8.11.3.2 A minimum of three specimens shall be tested.
8.11.3.3 Samples shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.2.
8.11.4 Apparatus. A mass of known weight with the means for attachment to wiring
shall be provided.
8.11.5 Procedure.
8.11.5.1 Samples shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.4.
8.11.5.2 A force of 156 N +9/‐0 N (35 lbf +2/‐0 lbf) shall be applied gradually, in an axial
direction to the wiring of the specimen tested.
8.11.6 Report.
8.11.6.1 Observations of the separation or non‐separation of interconnecting wiring
shall be recorded and reported.
8.11.6.2 The PESQ Value measured after Wiring Connection Strength Test shall be
recorded and reported.
8.11.6.3 The functioning of the specimens shall be recorded and reported.
8.11.7 Interpretation.
8.11.7.1 Separation of interconnecting wiring of any specimen shall constitute failing
performance.
8.11.7.2 Pass or Fail performance shall be determined for each specimen.
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8.12 Case Integrity Test.
8.12.1 Application. This test method shall apply to all devices.
8.12.2 Samples.
8.12.2.1 Samples shall be complete devices.
8.12.2.2 Samples shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.2.
8.12.3 Specimens.
8.12.3.1 Specimens for testing shall be complete devices.
8.12.4 Procedure.
8.12.4.1 Specimens shall be subjected to a test weight of 200 kg + 2/−0 kg (442 lb
+4.4/−0 lb).
8.12.4.2 The test weight shall be placed on each surface of the specimen case, housing,
or enclosure.
8.12.4.3 The test weight shall be placed so as to avoid impact loading.
8.12.4.4 The test weight shall remain on each surface of the specimen case for 1 minute
+15/−0 seconds.
8.12.4.5 After removal of the test weight, each surface of the specimen case, housing,
and enclosure shall be examined for damage.
8.12.5 The PESQ measurement shall be conducted as specified in 8.2 to determine the
pass or fail performance.
8.12.6 Following the PESQ measurement, the specimen shall be operated to the
manufacturer’s instructions to determine the proper functioning as specified in 6.2 thru
6.7 to determine the pass or fail performance.
8.12.7 Specimens shall be operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions to
determine the proper functioning for data logging as specified in 6.16 to determine pass
or fail performance.
8.12.8 Report
8.12.8.1 The PESQ Value measured after Case Integrity shall be recorded and reported.
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8.12.8.2 The functioning of the specimens shall be recorded and reported.
8.12.9 Interpretation
8.12.9.1 Pass or Fail performance shall be determined for each specimen.
8.12.9.2 Failing performance of one or more specimens shall constitute failing
performance for this test.
8.13 Water Drainage Test.
8.13.1 Application. This test method shall apply to all devices.
8.13.2 Samples.
8.13.2.1 Samples shall be complete devices.
8.13.2.2 Samples shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.2.
8.13.3 Specimens.
8.13.3.1 Specimens for testing shall be complete devices.
8.13.3.2 A minimum of three specimens shall be tested.
8.13.4 Procedure.
8.13.4.1 Specimens shall be subjected to three water drainage tests.
8.13.4.1.1 The first test shall have the specimens positioned with the speaker oriented
in the position it is intended to be worn, in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8.13.4.1.2 The second test shall have the specimens positioned with the speaker
oriented horizontally and facing up.
8.13.4.1.3 A third test shall have the specimen positioned where the speaker is oriented
in a position that will retain the greatest volume of water.
8.13.4.2 Water shall be introduced into all openings, indentations, and grilles of the
specimens until water overflows from each such opening, indentation, and grille.
8.13.4.3 The filling method shall ensure that no air bubbles remain in any of the
openings, indentations, and grilles.
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8.13.4.4 The PESQ shall be measured and recorded starting at the 60 second +5/−0
seconds, mark to determine device’s pass or fail performance.
8.13.5 Report
8.13.5.1 The PESQ Value measured after the Water Drainage Resistance Test shall be
recorded and reported.
8.13.5.2 The functioning of the specimens shall be recorded and reported.
8.13.6 Interpretation
8.13.6.1 Pass or Fail performance shall be determined for each specimen.
8.13.6.2 Failing performance of one or more specimens shall constitute failing
performance for this test.
8.14 Durability Test.
8.14.1 Application. This test method shall apply to all devices.
8.14.2 Samples. Samples shall be complete devices.
8.14.2.1 Samples shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.2.
8.14.3 Specimens.
8.14.3.1 Specimens for testing shall be complete devices. Where the device is equipped
with a retention device, the retention device shall be permitted to be removed prior to
testing.
8.14.3.2 A minimum of three specimens shall be tested.
8.14.3.4 Specimens shall be tested within 5 minutes after removal from conditioning.
8.14.4 Apparatus.
8.14.4.1 An environmental conditioning test chamber shall be capable of accepting
complete specimen devices.
8.14.4.2 The environmental conditioning test chamber shall be capable of maintaining
and continuously monitoring the required conditions throughout the envelope of air
surrounding the complete devices.
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8.14.4.3 A water dunk container capable of covering and maintaining the uppermost
point of the specimen devices with a depth of 1 m ± 0.1 m (40 in. ± 4 in.), of de‐ionized
water shall be used.
8.14.4.4 The water temperature in the water dunk container shall be 22°C ± 3°C (72°F ±
5°F). The water temperature shall not change more than 3°C (5°F) for the duration of
the test.
8.14.4.5 A tumble test apparatus shall be as specified in Figure 8.14.4.5.
FIGURE 8.14.4.5 Tumble Test Apparatus.
8.14.5 Procedure 1.
8.14.5.1 Samples shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.4.
8.14.5.2 The test specimen shall be removed following the conditioning specified in
8.14.5.2, and within 30 seconds the specimens shall be immersed in the water dunk
container containing the de‐ionized water for 30 minutes, +5/−0 minutes.
8.14.5.2.1 The test specimens shall be removed from the water dunk container, wiped
dry, and placed in the environmental conditioning test chamber that has been stabilized
at as specified in 8.1.3 and maintained for a minimum of 4 hours.
8.14.5.2.2 Following the 4‐hour conditioning of the test specimen as specified in 8.1.3,
the test specimen shall be removed from the environmental conditioning test chamber
and within 30 seconds shall be re‐immersed in the water dunk container for 30 minutes,
+5/−0 minutes.
8.14.5.8 The test specimens shall be removed from the water dunk container, wiped
dry, and placed in the tumble test apparatus. Only one specimen shall be tested in the
tumble test apparatus at a time. All specimens shall be unrestrained.
8.14.5.8.1 The tumble test apparatus shall be run at a speed of 15 rpm ± 1 rpm.
8.14.5.8.2 The test shall be run for 30 minutes, +5/−0 minutes.
8.14.5.8.3 Upon completion of the test duration, the specimens shall be immersed in
the water dunk container for 30 minutes, +5/−0 minutes.
8.14.5.8.4 The test specimens shall be blown dry with clean compressed air or nitrogen
until the free from all moisture. Evaluation of the three specimens shall begin within 5
minutes of completion of drying.
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8.14.5.9 The PESQ measurement shall be conducted as specified in 8.2 to determine the
pass or fail performance.
8.14.5.10 Following the PESQ measurement, the specimen shall be operated to the
manufacturer’s instructions to determine the proper functioning as specified in 6.2 thru
6.7 to determine the pass or fail performance.
8.14.5.11 Specimens shall be operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions to
determine the proper functioning for data logging as specified in 6.16 to determine pass
or fail performance.
8.14.6 Procedure 2.
8.14.6.1 One test specimen shall be selected at random from the remaining specimens
submitted for testing to this section.
8.14.6.2 The random specimen shall be re‐immersed in the water dunk container for 5
minutes. The power source compartment(s) shall be open, and the power source shall
not be installed.
8.14.6.3 After the 5 minutes, +1/−0 minutes, the random specimen shall be removed
from the water dunk container and shall be wiped dry.
8.14.6.4 The PESQ measurement shall be conducted as specified in 8.2 to determine the
pass or fail performance.
8.14.6.5 Following the PESQ measurement, the specimen shall be operated to the
manufacturer’s instructions to determine the proper functioning as specified in 6.2 thru
6.7 to determine the pass or fail performance.
8.14.6.6 Specimens shall be operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions to
determine the proper functioning for data logging as specified in 6.16 to determine pass
or fail performance.
8.14.7 Procedure 3.
8.14.7.1 The remaining test specimen shall be submitted for testing in accordance with
Procedure 3.
8.14.7.2 The third random test specimen shall be activated and then immersed in the
water dunk container for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, +1/−0 minutes, the specimen shall
be removed from the test water container and shall be wiped dry.
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8.14.7.3 The PESQ measurement shall be conducted as specified in 8.2 to determine the
pass or fail performance.
8.14.7.4 Following the PESQ measurement, the specimen shall be operated to the
manufacturer’s instructions to determine the proper functioning as specified in 6.2 thru
6.7 to determine the pass or fail performance.
8.14.7.5 Specimens shall be operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions to
determine the proper functioning for data logging as specified in 6.16 to determine pass
or fail performance.
8.14.7.6 The third random test specimen shall be deactivated and the power supply
compartment(s) and external power supplies shall be opened and inspected for water
leakage.
8.14.8 Reports for Procedures 1, 2, and 3.
8.14.8.1 In Procedures 1, 2, and 3, the PESQ measurement shall be conducted as
specified in 8.2 to determine the pass or fail performance.
8.14.8.2 In Procedures 1, 2, and 3, any water leakage into any electronic
compartment(s) shall be recorded and reported.
8.14.8.3 In Procedure 3, any water leakage into any power supply compartment(s) or
external power supply shall be recorded and reported.
8.14.9 Interpretation
8.14.10 Pass or Fail performance shall be determined for each specimen.
8.14.11 Failing performance of one or more specimens shall constitute failing
performance for this test.
8.15 TIA Transmit Power
Carrier Output Power 2.2.1(Analog) – TIA‐603‐D
RF Power Output 2.2.1(Digital) – TIA‐102.CCAA‐D
8.16 TIA Frequency Drift
Carrier Frequency Stability 2.2.2(Analog) – TIA‐603‐D
Operating Frequency Accuracy 2.2.2(Digital) – TIA‐102.CCAA‐D
Annex A Explanatory Material A.1.3.4 Emergency response organizations are cautioned that accessories are not part of the certified product but could be attached to a certified product by means not engineered, manufactured, or authorized by the certified product manufacturer. Emergency response organizations are cautioned that if an accessory or its means of attachment causes the structural integrity of the certified product to be compromised, the certified product might not be compliant with the standard with which it was originally certified as compliant. Additionally, if an accessory or the accessory’s means of attachment are not designed and manufactured from suitable materials for the hazardous environments of emergency incidents, the failure of the accessory or means of attachment could cause injury to the emergency responder. Because the aftermarket for accessories is so broad, emergency response organizations are advised to contact both the accessory manufacturer and the manufacturer of the certified product and verify that the accessory and its means of attachment are suitable for use in the intended emergency response environment. Emergency response organizations should seek and receive written documentation from the accessory manufacturer to validate the following assurances: (1) Accessories for a certified product and the means of attachment will not degrade the designed protection or performance of the certified product below the requirements of the standard to which it was designed, manufactured, tested, and certified. (2) The accessory, when properly attached to the certified product, will not interfere with form, fit, or function of any of the certified product or with the form, fit, and function of any of the certified product’s component parts. Users are also cautioned that the means of attachment for accessories that fail to safely and securely attach the accessory to a certified product could allow the accessory to become inadvertently dislodged from the certified product, possibly posing a risk to emergency response personnel in the vicinity. A.3.3.22 Hazard Zone. These activities include but are not limited to fire suppression, hazardous materials mitigation and interior technical rescue. A.3.3.46
A.6.4.1.7
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A.6.5.5 This Annex text should explain the reasons why there is no section for deactivation A.6.5.6.2 AHJ can select the protocol or protocols appropriate for operational/infrastructure requirements, as required. A.6.5.6.3 AHJ selectable options for the mandatory function:
a. Remain on selected channel for EID transmission. b. Channel revert to a pre‐programmed EID transmission channel.
A.6.5.6.4 After the radio transmits the radio ID the AHJ may select one of the following options:
a. Remain on the selected channel. b. Revert to a pre‐programmed channel for transmission of voice traffic.
