3M India Limited Concorde Block

UB City ,12, Vittal Mallya Road

Bangalore - 560001
Phone: 0091-80-6659 5759/2223 1414
Fax: 0091-80-2223 1450

7.4 Variable Message Display (VMD)

Functional Requirement
Compliance
Sr. No. Minimum Requirement Description Reference (Doc./ Page no)
(Yes / No)
The system should be capable to display warnings, traffic advice,
route guidance and emergency messages to motorists from the
VMD.FR.001 YES(Medai Player) Page1, S.No 6
citizens in real time through central software or through Local
PC/laptops
The VMD should display text (multi lingual – Marathi, Hindi &
VMD.FR.002 English) and graphic messages using Light Emitting Diode (LED) YES Page1, S.No 20
arrays.
Distribution of Emergency messages to individual or group of VMD
can be broadcasted by authorized personnel from their
VMD.FR.003 YES Page1, S.No 6
Mobile/Tablet through App. This feature would be used during
Disaster management.
In situation of loss of connectivity with CCC/COC, VMD should be
VMD.FR.004 YES Page1, S.No 8
able to display static information fed in the VMD memory
The System should able to display failure status of any LED at
VMD.FR.005 YES Page 2, S.No 27
Control command centre(CCC)
The System should support Display characters in true type fonts
VMD.FR.006 YES Page 2, S.No 34
and adjustable based on the Operating system requirement

The VMD workstation at the CCC should communicate with the

VMD controller through the network. It should send out command
VMD.FR.007 data to the variable message sign controller and to confirm normal YES Page 5, S.No 12
operation of the signboard. In return, the VMD
workstation should receive status data from the VMD controller.

VMD controllers should continuously monitor the operation of the

VMD.FR.008 YES Page 5, S.No 12
VMD via the provided communication network
Operating status of the variable message sign should be checked
VMD.FR.009 YES Page 5, S.No 12
periodically (define time) from the CCC
It shall be capable of setting an individual VMD or group of VMD’s
to display either one of the pre-set messages or symbols entered
VMD.FR.010 YES Page 4, S.No 5
into the computer via the control computer keyboard or by another
means
It shall be capable of being programmed to display an individual
VMD.FR.011 YES Page 4, S.No 5
message to a VMD or a group of VMD’s at a pre-set date and time
Individual VMD must have internal memory storage capacity of
VMD.FR.012 YES Page 4, S.No 16
64GB or above
It shall also store information about the time log of message
displayed on each VMD. The information stored shall contain the
VMD.FR.013 YES Page 4, S.No 4
identification number of the VMD, content of the message, date
and time at which displayed message/picture starts and ends.

The central control computer shall perform regular tests (pre-set

VMD.FR.014 basis) for each individual VMD. Data communication shall be YES Page 5, S.No 22
provided with 128 bit Encryption to avoid unauthorized access
Central Control Software shall allow controlling multiple VMD (up to
VMD.FR.015 YES Page 1, S.No 9
150) from one console
Capable of programming to display all types of Message/
advertisement having alphanumeric character in English, Hindi,
VMD.FR.016 YES Page 1, S.No 20
Marathi and combination of text with pictograms signs along with
videos
Capable of controlling and displaying messages on VMD boards as
VMD.FR.017 YES Page 4, S.No 5
individual/ group
Capable of controlling and displaying multiple font types with
VMD.FR.018 YES Page 2, S.No 34
flexible size and picture sizes suitable as per the size of the VMD
VMD.FR.019 Capable of controlling brightness & contrast through software. YES Page 2, S.No 10
VMD.FR.020 Capable of Switching off any or all VMD’s from control centre YES Page 2, S.No 36
Capable to continuously monitor the operation of the Variable
Message sign board (VMD), implemented control commands and
VMD.FR.021 YES Page 5, S.No 12
communicate information to the Traffic Monitoring Centre (TCC) via
communication network
Real time log facility – log file documenting the actual sequence of
VMD.FR.022 YES Page 4, S.No 4
display to be available at central control system.
VMD.FR.023 Multilevel event log with time & date stamp. YES Page 4, S.No 4
VMD shall be capable of maintaining logs on the server for period
VMD.FR.024 YES Page 4, S.No 4
of 12 months
Access to system only after the authentication and acceptance of
VMD.FR.025 YES Page 2, S.No 35
authentication based on hardware dongle with its log.
Location of each VMD will be plotted on GIS Map with their
VMD.FR.026 YES Page 2, S.No 25
functioning status which can be automatically updated.
Report generation facility for individual/group/all VMD with date and
time which includes summary of messages, dynamic changes,
VMD.FR.027 YES Page 5, S.No 26
fault/repair report and system accessed logs, link breakage logs,
down time reports or any other customized report.
Configurable scheduler on date/day of week basis for transmitting
VMD.FR.028 YES Page 4, S.No 13
pre-programmed message to any VMD unit.
Apart from role based access, the system should also be able to
VMD.FR.029 YES Page 1, S.No 6
define access based on location
Rights to different modules / Sub-Modules / Functionalities should
VMD.FR.030 be role based and proper log report should be maintained by the YES Page 5, S.No 19
system for such access
 Components of the architecture must provide redundancy and
ensure that there are no single points of failure in the key project
VMD.FR.031 YES Page 2, S.No 29
components. To take care of remote failure, the systems need to
be configured to mask and recover with minimum outage

Ease of configuration, ongoing health monitoring, and failure

VMD.FR.032 detection are vital to the goals of scalability, availability, and YES Page 2, S.No 27
security and must be able to match the growth of the environment.
System shall use open standards and protocols to the extent
VMD.FR.033 YES Page 1, S.No 16
possible
VMD.FR.034 Facility to export reports to excel and PDF formats. YES Page 5, S.No 18
All VMD shall be connected/configured to command Centre for
remote monitoring through network for two way communication
VMD.FR.035 YES Page 5, S.No 12
between VMD and control Room to check system failure, power
failure & link breakage
Remote Diagnostics to allow identifying reason of failure up to the
VMD.FR.036 YES Page 2, S.No 27
level of failed individual LED.

VMD Technical Requirements:

Compliance
Sr. No Parameters Minimum Requirement Description Reference(Doc. / Pageno)
(Yes / No)
Full Colour, class designation C2 as per IRC/EN
VMD.REQ.001 Colour LED YES Page2 , S.No 39
12966 standard
Electronic-High Luminosity wide viewing angle
VMD.REQ.002 Dimension Requirement YES Page2 , S.No 24
LEDs for outdoor ambient light shall be used.
Long life LEDs with minimum working of 1,00,000
VMD.REQ.003 Dimension Requirement YES Page3 , S.No 25
hours to Half Life
VMD shall automatically adjust their brightness
VMD.REQ.004 Dimension Requirement YES Page 2 , S.No 24
under varying light conditions to maintain legibility
L3 as per IRC/EN 12966 standards for daytime and
VMD.REQ.005 Luminance Class/Ratio YES Page 2 , S.No 39
night time condition
Should be automatically provide different luminance
VMD.REQ.006 Luminance Control & auto Diming levels but shall also be controllable from the traffic YES Page 3 , S.No 10
centre using software.
Auto dimming capability to adjust to ambient light
VMD.REQ.007 Luminance Control & auto Diming YES Page 2 , S.No 24
level (sensor based automatic control
Photoelectric sensor shall be positioned at the sign
front or sign rear to measure ambient light. Capable
VMD.REQ.008 Luminance Control & auto Diming YES Page 2 , S.No 24
of being continually exposed to direct sunlight
without Impairment of performance
VMD.REQ.010 Temp Range 0 to +55 Degrees YES Page 3 , S.No 18
VMD.REQ.011 Beam Width B7 as per IRC/EN12966 standards YES Page 2 , S.No 39
VMD.REQ.012 Pixel Pitch 10mm or better YES Page 3 , S.No 10
At least 300mm as per IRC /EN 12966 standards
YES Page 2 , S.No 32
Full Matrix: Number of lines & characters
YES Page 3 , S.No 4
adjustable, active area: 4.8m x 2.88m
VMD.REQ.013 Picture Display Synchronized Dot to Dot display YES Page 3 , S.No 1
Capable of displaying real time message generated
YES Page 3 , S.No 29
by Traffic Control Centre (TCC).
Special frontal design to avoid reflection YES Page 3 , S.No 1
Display shall be UV resistant YES Page 3 , S.No 7
Suitable for readability from 150m or more at the
VMD.REQ.014 Viewing Distance YES Page 3 , S.No 11
Character size of 240mm, from moving vehicles.
VMD.REQ.015 Native Brightness Minimum 7500 NITs YES Page 3 , S.No 9
Minimum 1200:1 or R3 as per IRC/EN 12966
VMD.REQ.016 Contrast Ratio YES Page 2 , S.No 39
standard
B7 as per IRC/EN12966 standard - Viewing angle
VMD.REQ.017 Viewing Angle shall ensure message readability for motorists in all YES Page 2 , S.No 39
lanes of the approach road.
VMD shall have self-test diagnostic feature to test
YES Page 2 , S.No 27
for correct operation
Display driver boards shall test the status of all
display cells in the sign even when diodes are not YES Page 2 , S.No 27
VMD.REQ.019 Self-Test
illuminated
All periodic self-test results shall be sent to Control
YES Page 2 , S.No 27
Centre in real time to update status of VMD
Door Open sensor to Inform Control room during
VMD.REQ.020 Alarms YES Page 2 , S.No 26
unauthorized access
VMD.REQ.021 LED Pixel failure detection alarm YES Page 2 , S.No 27
Refresh Frequency should not be less 90 Hz. No
VMD.REQ.022 Flicker YES Page 3 , S.No 14
visible Flicker to naked eye
RJ45 Ethernet, RS232/RS 485/FC port and any
VMD.REQ.023 Multiple Data Communication interface/Port YES(USB to RS 232 converter) Page 3 , S.No 23
other suitable
VMD.REQ.027 LED Type DIP / SMD YES(DIP) Page 3 , S.No 1
VMD.REQ.029 LED Configuration 1R/ 1G/ 1B or 3 in 1 SMD YES Page 3 , S.No 3
VMD.REQ.030 Max Power Consumption ≤ 800 W/m2 YES Page 3 , S.No 12
VMD.REQ.031 Dimming Capabilities Minimum 64 Levels YES Page 3 , S.No 9
VMD.REQ.032 Humidity 10% ~ 95% YES Page 3, S.No 19
VMD.REQ.033 IP Level IP65 Front IP54 Rear YES Page 3, S.No 26
VMD.REQ.034 Image Processor for Each LED Wall Display Signal Input – HDMI and VGA YES Page 3, S.No 23
GPRS/ Ethernet port shall also be extended to
VMD.REQ.035 Communication ground level using necessary cables for local YES Page 3, S.No 24
trouble shooting.
Each unit shall be provided with a unique
identification number and shall communicate with
VMD.REQ.036 Communication YES Page 5, S.No 12
the designated central command centre system and
a local device loaded with relevant software
230V AC + 15%, 50 Hz single phase power supply
VMD.REQ.037 Power Requirements (Automatically re-start in the event of an electricity YES Page 3, S.No 22
failure
The equipment components shall have adequate
VMD.REQ.038 Power Requirements YES Page 6, S.No 13
surge and lightning protection
 Inverter of adequate power capacity having 2 hours
VMD.REQ.040 Power Requirements of back up shall be provided by the vendor to Scope of SI Scope of SI
counter any power failure.
The enclosure for the inverter and battery should be
VMD.REQ.041 Power Requirements pole mountable with IP65 protected housing and Scope of SI Scope of SI
shall be lockable.
Should include all related components. These
components include the SNMP Manageable VMD
controller with can be controlled from remote,
LEDs, LED matrix boards, pixel arrangements
showing horizontal and vertical pitch and total
VMD.REQ.042 Components Requirement Scope of SI Scope of SI
number of pixels, power supply (including
surge Protection, inverter and back-up
batteries), communication ports, cable
termination, enclosure and mounting
accessories
To be provided by respective OEM. LED Tiles,
Image Processor & Software should be from same
VMD.REQ.043 Software for Layout Management YES Page4 , S.No 3
OEM to ensure compatibility and smooth after sale
service support
Suitable Power Distribution Board to be
VMD.REQ.044 Power Distribution Scope of SI
provided for individual LED Wall
VMD.REQ.045 Required Size for displaying traffic info 4.80m x 2.88m YES Page 3, S.No 4
FCC,CE, RoHS, Display should be
VMD.REQ.045 Certifications YES Page 2, S.No 37
UL/ETL/CB certified
JPEG, Bitmap, TIFF, GIF, PNG and other
available formats for Image and AVI, FLV,
VMD.REQ.046 Formats Supported YES Page 4, S.No 6
MPEG, MOV, MP4, WMV, MKV and other
available formats for Video
7.5 Pole
a. General Pole with/without Cantilever
Shall be minimum 5.5mts height as
POLE.REQ.001 General Requirement Yes Page 6, S. No. 2
per applicable norms
Hot dip galvanized pole after fabrication as per
IS:2629 with silver coating of 86 micron as per
IS:4759/ASTM A123 Pole design should be sleek
and as per city aesthetics (indicative 10 cm
diameter) confirming to IS 875
POLE.REQ.002 General Requirement standards having appropriate bottom and top thick Yes Page 6, S. No. 7
HT
plate along with base plate size 30x30x1.5 cms
(indicative) suitable for wind speed 150 km/hr with
suitable arm bracket and with J type foundation
bolts
The pole would be fixed on an adequate and strong
foundation so as to withstand city weather
POLE.REQ.003 Foundation conditions and wind speed of 150km / hr. Yes Page 6, S. No. 3
Foundation shall also be able to withstand load of
cantilever as per the site requirements.

The pole would be fixed on an adequate and

strong foundation so as to withstand city weather
POLE.REQ.004 Foundation conditions and wind speed of 150km / hr. Yes Page 6, S. No. 8
Foundation shall also be able to withstand load of
cantilever as per the site requirements.

Lighting arrestors with proper grounding and

POLE.REQ.005 Protection Yes Page 6, S. No. 13
earthing
Sign board, 18 inch corrosion resistant aluminum
alloy as per IRC67:2001 (pole mounted), depicting
the area under surveillance and with the serial
POLE.REQ.006 Sign Board with number plate Yes Page 6, S. No. 14
number of the pole - - Pole number
- Pictures like Surveillance, speed limits, Wi-Fi,
No Horn etc.
Cantilever should be fixed appropriately as per the
POLE.REQ.007 Requirement requirement of the site and shall adhere with Yes Page 6, S. No. 1
requisite guidelines.
The height of the pole shall be as per requirement
POLE.REQ.008 Height Yes Page 6, S. No. 2
of the location varying from 5.5 Mts
Pole Design should be approved by structural
POLE.REQ.009 Design Engineer appointed by PCSCL and must follow Yes Page 6, S. No. 8
appropriate guidelines.
b. Gantry
The support structure for the VMD shall be of MS
SSVMS.REQ.001 General Requirement Yes Page 6, S. No. 1
IS: 2062 Gantry type
The structure should be supported on the round
SSVMS.REQ.002 General Requirement (shoulder/foot-path) on both the sides of the road Yes Page 6, S. No. 4
through appropriate concrete Foundation.

The minimum vertical clearance between the

finished road surface and the bottom of the support
SSVMS.REQ.003 General Requirement Yes Page 6, S. No. 2
structure/bottom of the VMD (whichever is lower)
shall be 5.5 m as per applicable guidelines
The support structure shall provide adequate
support to the VMD from all four sides as well as
SSVMS.REQ.004 General Requirement Yes Page 6, S. No. 1
top and bottom (at least six to eight connections for
mounting the VMD
The structure for display board mounting should
withstand wind-speeds upto150km/hr and support
SSVMS.REQ.005 Load Requirement the weight of at least two VMD long with structure’s Yes Page 6, S. No. 3
self-weight. This should be certified by a structure
engineer
 Sign board, 18 inch corrosion resistant aluminum
alloy as per IRC67:2001 (pole mounted), depicting
the area under surveillance and with the serial
SSVMS.REQ.006 Load Requirement Yes Page 6, S. No. 1
number of the pole - - Pole number - Pictures like
Surveillance, speed limits, Wi-Fi,
No Horn etc
The structure shall be painted with one coat of
SSVMS.REQ.007 Painting primer and two coats of PU paint. Grey/silver Yes Page 6, S. No. 7
paint or as described by PCSCL authority
The RCC foundation with M20 Grade Readymix
RCC and required IRON bar structure to take load
SSVMS.REQ.008 General Requirement Yes Page 6, S. No. 7
of Structure weight as well as VMD approved by
Structure Engineer
All access panels shall be limited in size so they
SSVMS.REQ.009 Access can be opened or closed by person shall be Yes Page 6, S. No. 5
designed to prevent unauthorized access.
c. Unipole for VMD
Shall be approx. 5.5mts height as per applicable
POLE.REQ.001 General Requirement Yes Page 6, S. No. 2
norms and site requirements
POLE.REQ.002 IS Standard IS1161 Yes Page 6, S. No. 1
POLE.REQ.003 Work Platform Dimension Bidder to propose the same as per site requirement YES Page 6, S.No6

POLE.REQ.004 Paint Shot Blasting + Zinc Phosphate primer + PU Paint Yes Page 6, S. No. 7

The pole would be fixed on an adequate and strong

POLE.REQ.005 Foundation foundation so as to withstand city weather Yes Page 6, S. No. 8
conditions and wind speed of 150km / hr

1) Grating shall have (a square mesh pattern

providing bidirectional strength or a rectangular
mesh pattern providing unidirectional strength
2) Grating shall be manufactured with a concave,
meniscus profile on the top of each bar providing
maximum slip resistance
3) Grating bar intersections are to be filleted to a
minimum radius of 1/16” to eliminate local stress
concentrations
4) Grating shall be fire retardant with a tested flame
POLE.REQ.006 FRP Moulded Grating YES Page 6, S. No. 6
spread rating of 25 or less when tested in
accordance with ASTM E84
5) Grating design loads shall be less than
manufacturers published maximum recommended
loads. Maximum recommended loads shall be
determined by acoustic emission testing. Grating
shall be designed for a
uniform load of 100 psf or concentrated load of 300
lb. Deflection is not to exceed 0.375” or L/D = 120,
whichever is less.

POLE.REQ.007 Chequered plate Total weight of pole structure Yes Page 6, S. No. 6
Pole Design should be approved by structural
POLE.REQ.008 Design Engineer appointed by PCSCL and must follow Yes Page 6, S. No. 8
appropriate guidelines.

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