SECTION 16630

WIRELESS MASTER CLOCK AND PROGRAM SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01

REQUIREMENTS
A.

1.02

1.03

The general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and General Requirements, apply to the work specified in this Section.

SCOPE
A.

The work covered under this Section shall include furnishing and installing a
complete and satisfactorily operating wireless master clock and program system
as shown on the Drawings and herein specified for selected clock correction and
distribution of program signals.

B.

The existing master clock and program system shall remain in operation during
the construction period until the new system has been installed and tested, ready
for operation. After the new system has been placed in operation, the existing
system shall be removed as shown on the Drawings.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.

All equipment described herein shall be the product of a manufacturer of

established reputation and experience who shall have produced similar apparatus
for a period of at least ten (10) years and who shall be able to, upon request, refer
to similar installations now rendering satisfactory service.

B.

The wireless master clock and program system shall be furnished by a factory
authorized distributor certified to design, program, and service the system. The
distributor must show evidence of successfully furnishing systems specified for at
least five (5) years

C.

All equipment for this system shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
(UL), bear the UL label, and shall be installed in accordance with all requirements
of the National Electrical Code (NEC), all state and local codes, and these
Specifications.

D.

The entire wireless master clock and program system installation shall be
performed under the direct supervision of a factory trained service specialist.

E.

Shop drawing submittals are required per SECTION 16010 and shall include the
following for review. Submittals not containing all of the information listed below
will be rejected.

16630-1

11/13

WIRELESS MASTER CLOCK AND PROGRAM SYSTEM

1.04

1.05

16630

1.

A complete list of equipment shall be furnished indicating the specific

quantities to be furnished by the manufacturer. The catalog or model
number for each module of the system shall be listed next to the
quantities. This shall be provided in the front of the submittal.

2.

A specific description of the system shall be furnished describing each

module and how it shall function in the system.

3.

A detailed set of floor plans for the complete building shall be furnished
showing the locations of all equipment and devices and their required
interconnections. The interconnections shown shall indicate the number,
size, and type of wires as described in this Specification. The layout of all
wireless master clock and program system equipment, devices, and
conduit routings shall closely follow that shown on the Drawings.

4.

A data sheet shall be furnished for each component and device. The
information shall be highlighted that applies to the module or device.

5.

A detailed diagram on how to connect each device shall be furnished

showing exact hook-up information.

DOCUMENTATION
A.

This Contractor shall furnish to the Contractor one (1) set of "As Built" drawings
depicting the complete field wiring system and component interconnections.

B.

This Contractor shall furnish to the Contractor four (4) sets of factory service
manuals. These manuals shall include factory service manuals with complete
parts lists, wiring and component schematics including circuit diagrams, and other
information necessary for the proper operation and service maintenance of the
system.

TRAINING
A.

This Contractor shall furnish eight (8) hours of technical service training to the
Owner's technical staff using the factory service manuals previously specified.

B.

This Contractor shall furnish twenty-four (24) hours of operating and

programming training to the Owner's operating staff that shall be delivered in six
(6) four (4) hour sessions to be scheduled at the Owner's convenience over the
warranty period.

C.

All training specified herein shall be performed by a factory certified technician.

16630-2

11/13

WIRELESS MASTER CLOCK AND PROGRAM SYSTEM

1.06

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
A.

Transmitter Operation: When power is first applied to the master transmitter, the
master transmitter checks for and displays the software version. The master
transmitter then checks the position of the switches and stores their position in
memory. The master transmitter looks for the GPS time signal. Once the master
transmitter has received the GPS time, it sets its internal clock to that time. The
master transmitter then starts to transmit its internal time once every second. The
master transmitter updates its internal clock every time it receives valid time data
from the GPS. The wireless master clock and program system shall be connected
to the master clock and program system in the sound and intercommunications
system for time and tone synchronization.

B.

Analog Clock Operation:

C.

1.07

16630

1.

Apply power then follow set up procedures detailed in manufacturers

instructions.

2.

After initial setup, the clock will shut off the receiver. Six times each day,
the microprocessor will activate the receiver and starting with the stored
channel, it will again look for a valid time signal. If necessary, the clocks
will resynchronize to the correct time.

3.

If the clock has not decoded a valid time signal a pre-determined number
of days, it will go to a step mode.

This contractor shall furnish and install, where required, wireless

repeater/transmitter(s). The number of repeater/transmitters shall be as needed
for a complete, functioning wireless master clock and program system.

SYSTEM TEST AND ACCEPTANCE

A.

Prior to the final site visitation, this Contractor shall conduct an operating test of
the complete wireless master clock and program system. The system shall test
free from grounds, shorts, and other faults. All connections shall be thoroughly
checked for mechanical and electrical connections. All equipment shall be
demonstrated to operate in accordance with the requirements set forth in these
Specifications and as shown on the Drawings.

B.

This Contractor shall perform all tests in the presence of the Architect/Engineer
and Owner. This Contractor shall furnish all personnel and test instruments for
use in the test.

C.

When the work on the entire wireless master clock and program system has been
completed and is ready for final review, this Contractor shall demonstrate that the
requirements of the Contract as it applies to this work have been carried out and
that the system has been adjusted and operated in accordance therewith.
16630-3

11/13

WIRELESS MASTER CLOCK AND PROGRAM SYSTEM

1.08

16630

WARRANTY
A.

This Contractor shall deliver the work described herein in a first class operating
condition in every respect. This Contractor shall also warrant that the material,
equipment, and workmanship shall be entirely free from defects. Any materials,
equipment, or workmanship in which defects may develop before or during the
warranty period shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractors own expense.
Refer to SECTION 01740 for the start of the warranty period. The contractor shall
further warrant that all material, equipment, and workmanship used in the
installation, but not specifically mentioned in the Drawings and Specifications, is
the best of their respective kinds and that the construction and installation was
performed in accordance with the best accepted standard practices in all details.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01

MANUFACTURER
A.

2.02

The wireless clock and program system shall be manufactured by PRIMEX

WIRELESS, INC., or approved equal from SAPLING INC.

EQUIPMENT
A.

General: The wireless master clock and program system shall include a master
transmitter, a roof mounted GPS receiver, indicating clocks, and all accessories
for complete operation.

B.

GPS roof mounted Receiver:

1.

C.

The GPS Receiver shall be complete with the antenna in a waterproof

case, designed for roof or outdoor mounting. Provide mounting bracket
for attachment to roof structure and transmitter connection cable.

Master Transmitter: Primex Wireless Model 14400, consisting of wireless

transmitter with GPS receiver, a surge suppressor/battery backup, and a
mounting shelf. Unit shall obtain current atomic time from satellite. The clock
system shall transmit time continuously to all clocks in the system.
1.

Transmission:
a.

Frequency Range: 72.100 to 72.400 MHz.

b.

Transmission Range: one mile, open field.

c.

Radio technology: narrowband FM

d.

Number of channels: 16

16630-4

11/13

WIRELESS MASTER CLOCK AND PROGRAM SYSTEM

2.

e.

Channel bandwidth: 20 kHz maximum

f.

Transition mode: one-way communication

g.

Data rate: 2 KBps

h.

Operating range: 0 degrees C. to 70 degrees C.

16630

Transmitter:
a.

Transmitter output power: +26 to +30 dBm

b.

Frequency deviation: +/- 4 kHz

c.

Transmitter power requirements: 120 VAC 60 Hz

d.

Internal power requirements: 5 VDC

e.

Carrier frequency stability: +/- 20 ppm

3.

Transmitter shall have 16 selectable channels to assure interference-free

reception.

4.

Transmitter shall have the following switches:

a.

Time zone adjustment switches for all time zones in the world.
Includes all Canadian time zones: Eastern, Central, Mountain,
Pacific, Alaska, and Hawaii.

b.

Daylight Saving Time bypass switch.

c.

12-hour or 24-hour display.

5.

Antenna shall be 46 inches high, commercial type, Antenna gain shall be

< 2.2 dB. Antenna polarization shall be vertical.

6.

Transmitter housing shall incorporate a display which shall include the

following:
a.

Time readout

b.

AM and PM indicator if 12-hour time display is set

c.

Day and date readout

d.

Indicator for daylight savings or standard time

16630-5

11/13

WIRELESS MASTER CLOCK AND PROGRAM SYSTEM

7.

16630

e.

LED which shall flash red in event of reception problem

f.

GPS reception indicator

Transmitter shall contain an internal clock such that failure of reception

from the GPS will not disable the operation of the clocks.

D.

Power supply (included), Input: 120 volt AC 50/60 Hz, 0.4 amp. Output: 9 volt
DC, 1.5 amp.

E.

Surge Protector/Battery Backup (included), Input: 120 volt AC 60 Hz +/- 1 Hz.,

Output: 120 volt AC, 500VA, 300 watts, Surge Energy Rating: 365 joules

F.

Additional Equipment
1.

Wireless Receiver Switches: Switches shall receive time packets from the
Master Transmitter and relay the synchronized time to the Satellite
Transmitter connected to it. The unit shall include the following:
a.

Antenna mounted on top of the switch housing, 11-1/2 inches long.

b.

Power Supply: Input 120 VAC 50/60 Hz, 0.4 amps; Output: 9 volt
DC, 1.5 amps

c.

RS 232 data cable, 5 feet long

Daylight Savings Time bypass switch

Dimensions: 4-1/4 inches long, 5/-3/4 inches wide, 1-1/4 inches

deep.

Weight: 12 ounces

Operating Range: 32 degrees F to 158 degrees F

(0-70 degrees C)

Where wireless analog clocks that are out of range from the master
transmitter, this contractor shall furnish and install one (1) Wireless
Repeater/Transmitters Primex Wireless Model 14401: Repeater/Transmitters
shall receive the signal from the Wireless Receiver Switches and transmit the
signal to the devices in its vicinity. The repeater/transmitter shall be installed
in a location as agreed upon by the Owner. The unit shall include the
following:
a. Antenna shall be 46 inches high, commercial type, Antenna gain
shall be < 2.2 dB. Antenna polarization shall be vertical.

16630-6

11/13

WIRELESS MASTER CLOCK AND PROGRAM SYSTEM

16630

b. Wireless Receiver Switch.

c. Power Supply
Input: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.4 amp
Output: 9 volt DC, 1.5 amps.
d. 6 foot cord
e. Surge Suppressor/Battery Backup
f.

Mounting Shelf.

g. Approximately one Watt transmission.

h. 72 MHz frequency.
G.

2.03

This Contractor shall furnish and install where shown on the Drawings analog,
wireless clocks. Clocks shall have polycarbonate frame, lexan lens, and two (2)
clock locks. Face shall be white. Hour and minute hands shall be black. Analog
clocks shall be provided with red sweep hand, 12.5 or 16 inch, 120 VAC with
proper cord and cap, and 18-inch pigtail to plug into a single pole, 120 volt clock
receptacle. Primex Model 14306 (12 inch), 14339 (16 inch).
1.

Analog clocks shall be capable of adjusting for Daylight Savings Time.

2.

Time shall be automatically updated from the transmitter 6 times per day.

3.

If power is interrupted, the clock will stop until power resumes. Upon
resumption of power, the clock will self correct to the current time.

4.

If transmitter stops transmitting valid time signals due to power failure, the
clocks will continue to function as accurate quartz clocks until a valid time
signal is decoded.

5.

Clocks shall have wire guards where indicated on drawings. Primex Model
14131 (12.5 ), 14123 (16)

WIRELESS TONE GENERATOR:

A.

This Contractor shall furnish and install Primex Wireless tone generator Model
14002, WT generator, complete with cables and antenna required for complete
installation. The tone generator shall be used to connect the wireless clock
system to the master clock in the sound and intercommunications system for
time and tone synchronization.

B.

9 volt switching power supply (fed from 120 volt line)

C.

Switching contacts "Form D", two sets: one normally open, one normally close.
16630-7

11/13

WIRELESS MASTER CLOCK AND PROGRAM SYSTEM

D.

2.04

16630

Audio Output:
1.

Isolation transformer with center tap, 600/150 ohms output impedance

2.

Variable output and line level

E.

Relay output

F.

Test and reset buttons

G.

Signal indicator

H.

One hundred switch identification codes. Any number of switches for each
identification code.

I.

Selectable channels: 16

J.

24 programmable events with 7 day selectable operations.

K.

Selectable daylight saving time bypass.

L.

Selectable automatic channel scanning.

M.

Computer programmable through transmitter, with automatic backup, and

schedule changes which easy to make.

N.

Switching information stored in non-volatile memory in the transmitter and

broadcast at regular intervals. Each switch retains its instructions in non-volatile
memory.

CLOCK RECEPTACLE
A.

Refer to specification section 16130.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01

INSTALLATION
A.

GPS Unit: Install on roof in location indicated, in clear view of the sky. Install unit
in location free from standing water, and above accumulations of snow, leaves or
debris. Seal cable connection to GPS with cable connection sealant. Any added
cable lengths must be protected from outside elements. The GPS unit shall be
mounted on the roof. In each case, the GPS unit must have a clear view of the
sky. The GPS unit mounted on the roof must be located on a suitable bracket,
well above the level of standing or incidental water and drifting snow.

16630-8

11/13

WIRELESS MASTER CLOCK AND PROGRAM SYSTEM

B.

3.02

16630

Master Transmitter and Wireless Repeater/Transmitter(s):

1.

Locate master transmitter where indicated, a minimum of 2 to 3 feet

above the floor, away from large metal objects such as filing cabinets,
lockers or metal framed walls.

2.

Attach GPS receiver to master transmitter using cable.

3.

Connect antenna to transmitter(s), using care not to strip threads.

4.

Connect power supply to the transmitter(s).

5.

Set the channel number on the display to correspond to the FCC license.

6.

Plug power supply into electrical outlet.

C.

One (1) wireless tone generator shall be located at the Sound and
Intercommunications main distribution location (SS-MDEL) to provide activation of
schedule tones via relay contacts to the main sound and intercommunications
system.

D.

Analog clocks (AC): Perform the following operations with each clock:
1.

Apply power (120 VAC).

2.

Observe clock until valid time signals are received and analog clock
adjusts itself to correct time.

3.

Install the analog on the wall in the indicated location, plumb, level, and
tight against the wall. All wireless system clocks shall be mounted over a
flush mounted clock outlet where indicated on floor plans. Analog clocks
shall be mounted with two (2) Primex Wireless, Inc. clock locks.

FIELD WIRING
A.

Local 120 VAC power shall be provided to the system clocks.

B.

All clock system connections and wiring shall be made by this Contractor as
directed by the equipment manufacturer.

C.

All clock system wiring shall be checked and tested by this Contractor to insure
the system is free from grounds, opens, and shorts.

16630-9

11/13

WIRELESS MASTER CLOCK AND PROGRAM SYSTEM

3.03

16630

ON-SITE AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A.

The Contractor shall provide one (1) set of the wireless master clock and program
system suppliers as-built drawings for permanent use on-site. The Contractor
shall: laminate each page of these drawings; provide a rigid means for mounting
such as 1/4-inch thick x two (2) inch wide x width of the drawings through-bolted
wood along the left edge of the drawings; furnish and install hanging hooks on the
back of the Communications Room door; and hang the bound set of drawings.

END OF SECTION

16630-10

11/13