A. Contractor Requirements: 1. Camera Installation for Dump Trucks and Support Vehicles: Accessory installation service shall include the following components: 1) SmartWitness CP4S-NA Cellular Enabled Vehicle Recorder (“Brain”) with locking cover (CP4-LC) 2) SmartWitness SVA045-AM-5B Road Facing Camera 3) SmartWitness SVA035-A-5B Side/Rear Facing Camera 4) SmartWitness SV7QLCD-T LCD Monitor Installation will take place at the Philadelphia County Maintenance Facility located at 1901 Ruffner Street. A total of forty-three (43) systems will be installed in various vehicles including dump trucks, street sweepers, crew cabs, and pickup trucks. A list of vehicles requiring installation is included as Buyer Attachment 1. The department reserves the right to make changes to the equipment list as determined by needs. Minor metal fabrication and welding may be required for metal housing and/or shrouds. 2. Camera Placement: Prior to installing vehicle, confirm the 12V outlet is operational. 1) Follow Xirgo/Sensata’s recommendation for camera placement including viewing angles, & calibration. a. Ensure the windshield is not wet or dirty; use the alcohol pad and wipe it to dry b. Install camera on windscreen with harness secured in headliner and routed to power source. c. Ensure the 3M tape is used and adheres to the windshield. d. Attach the CP/KP2 holder/base, without the camera, to ensure properly seated. Put pressure just on the base to ensure full adhesion. e. Secure camera to windscreen support and lock in place. 2) Mount exterior camera(s) and cable. Run exterior camera cables to the internal DVR. Cables run through structural tubing or under vehicle to protect them from damage. a. Some drilling to adhere cable stays or loom locks may be required. 3) Use the SmartWitness App to complete install & press on the red panic button (as this starts the video data recording. 4) Never cover the camera lens nor the rear-view mirror. 3. General Workmanship: Installation and assembly, unless otherwise agreed to by PennDOT in writing, shall be new, in first class condition, in accordance with industry best practices and in accordance with the specifications described herein. 4. Electrical Workmanship: All electrical components added to the equipment shall be installed in accordance with industry best practices. The following conditions shall be met: 1) External wiring shall be exterior grade and permanently secured per standard industry practices 2) External electrical connections shall be in watertight enclosures 3) External electrical components (circuit breakers, relays, switches, etc.) shall be of watertight design 4) All wire ends (both external and internal) shall be fitted with the proper size spade, lug or ring terminals 5) Terminal to wire connections shall be properly soldered and protected with proper heat shrink tubing 6) All spade terminals or pin type wire connections shall be coated with a corrosion preventive compound, designed for use with electrical components. Example: Truck-Lite NYK-77 7) All panel penetrations shall be protected with correctly sized grommets and create a weather resistant seal. 8) Properly designed circuit with a fuse or circuit breaker for protection shall be provided 9) Terminal blocks shall be used for all wiring junctions 10) Compression fittings on jacketed cable, or accept plastic conduit (not vinyl tubing), to make a weather resistant seal shall be used. 11) Cable from cab to external equipment shall be 1 piece for improved reliability 12) Internal wiring and electrical connections shall be in protective enclosures 13) Electrical cables and wires shall be provided with a protective sheathing wherever abrasion may occur due to movement of components. Sheathing may be a heavy-duty plastic product or flexible steel product or approved equal. 14) Electrical connections and wiring shall be in weatherproof enclosures or inside surface mount plastic junction boxes with covers or approved equal. 15) External/non-enclosed electrical plug/socket connections shall be completely sealed and weather resistant to withstand corrosion from winter salt spray.
