TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON ELECTRONIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT

August 6-8, 2013

Denver, CO

AGENDA Tuesday, August 6, 2013 1. 9:00 a.m. Call to Order - Chairman Bob Athanas

2. Introduction of Members and Guests

3. NFPA Staff Liaison Report - Dave Trebisacci

• Demonstration of new Public Input online process • Timeline for submittal of task group reports for inclusion with agenda • Update on Fort Lauderdale presentations for Doc Info page • Standards Cycle Review

4. Approval of the Minutes of the March 19-21, 2013 TC meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL (attachment 1)

5. Chairman’s Remarks

6. Task Group Reports

• 1982 RF PASS – Jeff Hull (Kate Remley & Bill Young) • Intrinsic safety – Steve Townsend (attachment 2) • Physical properties – Mike McKenna (attachment 3) • Environmental testing – Mike Feely (attachment 4) • Feature Set – Mike Worrell (attachment 5) • Investigating new device compatibility – Steve Makky/Bruce Varner

7. Breakout sessions

8. New Business

• Next meeting

9. Adjourn at close of business on Thursday, August 8, 2013.

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ATTACHMENT 1

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NFPA Technical Committee on Electronic Safety Equipment

Pre-First Draft Meeting Minutes

New Document on Land Mobile Radios Fort Lauderdale, Florida

March 19-21, 2013

Principal Members in Attendance: Robert Athanas (Chair) FDNY/SAFE-IR Inc. Christina Spoons (Secretary) Westmont FD Kamil Agi KSA Wireless Jason Allen Intertek Testing Services Joel Berger Kenwood USA Matt Bowyer NIOSH Matthew Busa Motorola, Inc. John Facella RCC Consultants Michael Feely Boston FD Wayne Haase Summit Safety, Inc. Bill Haskell NIOSH NPPTL Jeffrey Hull DC Fire & EMS Steve Makky, Sr. APCO Michael McKenna Michael McKenna & Associates John Morris ISG Infrasys Anthony Putorti NIST Kevin Roche Phoenix FD Steven Townsend City of Carrollton Fire Rescue Bruce Varner BH Varner & Associates Jose L. Velo San Francisco FD Steven Weinstein ISEA Timothy Wolf Scottsdale FD Alternate Members in Attendance: Craig Gestler MSA, Inc James Greene Boston FD Mark Krizik Motorola, Inc. Kate Remley NIST Gregory Vrablik ISEA Mike Worrell Phoenix FD

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Guests in Attendance: Shane Bray MSA Ed Cortes ICOM America Sandy Florence Motorola Casey Grant FP Research Foundation Scott Glazer Thales Communications Michael Gomez FDNY Simon Hogg Draeger Safety Charlie Kline Motorola Solutions Ken Link (via conference call) Kevin Lombardo RCC Consultants Jim Marquedant FM Approvals John Oblak EF Johnson Technology John Rehayem Otto Engineering Bob Sell Draeger Safety Matthew Shannon Scott Safety Rex Strickland Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Randy Suchy UL Gerry W. Tarver Tulsa FD Stephen Verbil NFPA 1221 TC Chair J. Watts Kenwood USA Rebecca Wynn Harris Corp. Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Meeting began at 9:17 a.m. Introduction and welcome by Chairman Athanas An update was provided on the following documents:

NFPA 1982, PASS NFPA 1801, TIC New standard - portable radios

The Chair noted an Increase in committee membership, introduction of new members and alternates, introductions of guests. David Trebisacci provided the staff liaison report, which included a review of NFPA technical committee rules, technical committee structure, projects assigned to this committee, the scope of the new LMR document, and information on the NFPA standards development process.

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Chairman Athanas solicited participation and information from all members, alternates, and guests. Approval of the minutes of September 21, 2012, Atlanta, Georgia - Craig Parkulo and Beverly Gulledge from Scott are to be added to the attendee list for this meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Haskell and Mr. Varner seconded to accept the amended minutes. The motion passed. Chairman Athanas presented a high eagle fire chief’s helmet to Bruce Varner in recognition of his service as the committee’s first chairman from 2002-2012. Bill Haskell reported on IAB meeting regarding respiratory hazards during overhaul. The following presentations were provided:

• Land Mobile Radios (LMR) 101 - Kamil Agi (K&A Wireless), Matthew Busa (Motorola), and Mark Krizik (Motorola)

• Handheld Portable Radios – Matthew Busa

• Future Communication Capability – Kamil Agi

• Radio Regulation – APCO Update - Steve Makky, Sr.

• NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program – Portable

Radio Concerns – Matt Bowyer

• Summary of San Francisco Firefighter Fatality Incident – June 2, 2011 Jose L. Velo

• Test Methods for Consideration Into Radio Standard - Jason Allen (Intertek)

Update from David Trebisacci and Bill Haskell on the Correlating Committee (CC) test method validation task group – test procedures need to be properly vetted, repeatable, and the testing labs need to be in the loop to assure that the tests can be performed. Mike Gomez from the Fire Department City of New York spoke about the submersibility of radios associated with Hurricane Sandy. Mike Worrell from the Phoenix Fire Department discussed communications during Hurricane Katrina. Gary Tarver from the Tulsa Fire Department explained the unique hazards and situations faced by firefighters.

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Bruce Varner provided information on a presentation that he gave recently to the International Wireless Communications Expo in Las Vegas. He also mentioned a booklet available from NFPA on the standards development process (available at http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=2517&URL=Codes%20&%20Standards/Standards%20development%20process/How%20codes%20and%20standards%20are%20developed/Standards%20development%20process). Mr. Varner also played the radio traffic audio of a fire that claimed the lives of two firefighters in New York City and a close call fire in Houston. Mr. Gomez played the radio traffic audio of a high-rise fire in New York City that claimed the lives of two firefighters and the audio of a fire where two firefighters died after being forced to jump from an upper floor window at a structure fire in New York City. Mike McKenna spoke about references to radio communications in NFPA 1500. That standard requires fire departments to utilize communications systems that comply with NFPA 1221. Steve Verbil, the Chairman of the Technical Committee on Public Emergency Communications, spoke about one of the standards administered by the committee, NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems. Scott Glazer reported on commonality in features across manufacturers. Mike Worrell provided an update on FirstNet, including some new devices that are on the market. Kate Remley (NIST) provided a presentation on handheld firefighter radio testing Tony Putorti (NIST) provided a presentation on fire fighter electronic equipment thermal exposures Bill Young (NIST) provided a presentation on the RF PASS system test results and an update on test methods for standards Tentative date for the next meeting was set for August 6-8, 2013, possibly in Saint Louis or Denver. The following meeting date and location was tentatively set for December 10-12, 2013, possibly on the West Coast. Jim Marquedant (FM Approvals) provided a presentation on the requirements for electronic safety equipment used in a hazardous location Casey Grant (FPRF) provided a presentation on the evaluation of intrinsic safety for emergency responder electronic safety equipment.

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Chairman Athanas appointed the following task groups:

• Intrinsic Safety Steve Townsend - Chair Sandy Florence Tim Rehak FM representative UL representative Intertek representative Wayne Haase (possible) Steve Weinstein

• Physical Properties (knobs buttons displays, antenna, case, speaker mic)

Mike McKenna - Chair Jose Velo John Rehayem Matt Boyer Steve Weinstein Matt Busa Ed Cortes John Oblak Rex Strickland

• Environmental Testing Mike Feely - Chair Craig Gestler and John Morris – co-Chairs Rick Honeywell Matt Shannon or Craig Parkulo UL representative Intertek representative FM representative Kate Remley Tony Putorti Jim Rose Charlie Kline Jeffrey Hull

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• Feature Set (Programmable features of radios that may include which buttons and switches perform dedicated functions such as on-off switch, emergency button, audio output etc.)

Mike Worrell - Chair Mike Gomez John Oblak Gerry Tarver Rebecca Wynn Tim Wolfe Matt Busa James Greene

• Investigating New Device Compatibility

Steve Makky, Sr. - Chair Bruce Varner John Facella Steve Townsend

Note: All presentations will be posted to a publically available document development page (www.nfpa.org/1802) pending permissions granted to NFPA by the presenters and their organizations. Presenters are asked to submit their presentations with their permission. A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Weinstein, Mr. Townsend second. Motion approved. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Roche, Acting Secretary

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ATTACHMENT 2

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LMR Task Group on Intrinsic Safety Conference Call

July 17, 2013 1000 ET

Steve Townsend Chair Bob Athanas Jason Allen Sandy Florence Craig Gestler Wayne Haase Simon Hogg Paul Kelley Jim Marquedant Tim Adam Tim Rehak Steve Weinstein Conflict with correlating committee meeting (not present)

• Admin issues • Sharepoint access to be shared with task group 5 min intro to next meeting • History of Intrinsic Safety with the ESE committee : 1800 Draft, NFPA 1801.

Etc. • Work to be accomplished by this group • NFPA Fire Protection Research Foundation Intrinsic Safety Project • Task group meeting in Denver

• Craig Gestler HX of standard • Paul Kelley – October meeting design features

o Higher powered o Is defined o Non-incentive defined

• Townsend recap of Craig & Paul discussion • Jim Marquedant from FM

o Performance & packaging issues make this difficult • Wayne Haase discusses PASS task group that previously was seated • Performance improvement & increased risk of movement to class I div II • 0 to 30% improvement in performance • Significant increased risk • Call volume – events of products – 20 million calls – 100 million events and

probability of degradation of product over time • Tim Adam corrects Wayne on some detail of DIV2 • Lottery analogy of an event in the fire service • We cant afford for anyone to win the lottery

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• Craig Gestler o We don’t have any data that speaks to whether a fire fighter have

caused an ignition o The other pieces of equipment that the fire fighter carried; halligans,

helmet material static , etc. o Fire fighters have died due to lack of communications o We need to balance safety and performance o A radios performance does negatively impact fire fighter safety.

• Simon Hogg o NFPA has already excluded gas group A&B. We only need to deal with

gas group C&D • NASA presentation in Atlanta and their design perspective • Craig discussed A&B group. • Group discussion A&B groups • Simon Hogg

o Lower intrinsic safety schemes that enable safety by design • Paul Kelley • Bob Athanas

o Reaffirmed the task groups mission • Paul Kelley

o UL913 C&D inferred unless certain pieces of equipment are used in certain environments

• Wayne o Expanded historical perspective of 1800 draft matrix

• Paul Kelley o Chassi Div II- allow all manufacturers to let the market decide

• Bob & Steve o NFPA should be a minimal standard of performance

• Wayne o 1801 perspective on DIV II

• Jim o Land mobile radio standard. All LMRs meet the current standard

• Simon o Fire department risk assessment – industrial, commercial, housing

etc. o Does safety officer consider the hazards present

• Call wrapped up with checking with all parties for additional comments • Wayne mentioned NFPA 70E as being a relevant historical document

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ATTACHMENT 3

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Task Group Report on Physical Properties of Land Mobile Radios Teleconference

Conference Call April 17, 2013

Members on the Call: Mike McKenna, Michael McKenna & Associates, LLC, Task Group Chair Matt Bowyer, NIOSH Jose Velo, San Francisco Fire Department Rex Strickland, Fairfax Fire & Rescue Jim Greene, Boston Fire Shane Bray, MSA Ed Cortes, Icom America Matt Busa, Motorola John Oblak, EF Johnson Technologies Michael Feely, Boston Fire Dave Stoddard, Michael McKenna & Associates, LLC This list of items takes into account that the Task Group eliminated some of the original list and combined other items. The next Task Group report will have an updated item list. Item #1 Radio Channels Discussion regarding the large variation in channels between radios and radio systems somewhere between 48 and 2,000. Included was a discussion that there are at least two different terms for the same functions. Channels/Zones and Decks/Banks. Task Group to develop common terms for Channel/Zone or Deck/Bank – Deferred to manufacturers to come up with a workable minimum. Manufacturers to help supply what a minimum number of radio channels for a minimum standard. This will have to be coordinated with the Task Group on Feature Sets as that TG will determine the number of channels, etc. and this TG will adjust the physical properties to accommodate the decision. Item #2 Remote Mic Item #2, Item #9, Item 15 and Item #20(added during the call) were combined into one item and the features that will be included on the remote mic will be developed. Issues discussed include:

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• Visible Transmission Indicator TG to investigate and report back on an indicator on

the radio and the remote mic that a firefighter can see • Radio Failure Alert – TG to investigate and report back on the possibility of a tone

when radio components are damaged. Manufacturers stated that there is currently an alert when the wires are severed, but it might not work if the wires are melted.

• Visible Transmission Channel TG to investigate and report back on an indicator on the radio and the remote mic that a firefighter can see

Item #3 Emergency Activation Task Group is researching and reporting back on different methods to activate the emergency activation including:

• Modifying the current system with bigger and differently protected single button and the possibility of incorporating a timer into the activation similar to the activation of PASS

• Use of a two-button system – may work, but questions about transmission buttons being in the way or counter intuitive to the current single button system.

• TG members from the fire service reiterated that the system must be universal Item #4 LMR Based Local PASS Task Group liked the concept, but was concerned about interference when listening and transmitting. Held for further study. Item #5 Remote Mic Task Group is researching and reporting back on the desired features of the remote mic including:

• Channel Selector • Visual Channel Indicator • Voice Channel Announcement • Transmit Indicator • Emergency Button • Test Method for the strength of the attachment clip (See Item #19)

Concerns that the desire of the Task Group is to keep the remote mic as small as possible, with these features and large enough to use with NFPA 1971 certified structural gloves

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Item #6 Remote Mic Cord Task Group desires some type of flexibility requirement for the mic cord and will work with the Environmental Conditions Task Group Task Group desires thermal stability testing and the fire service members would like to include the thermal stability testing of 500F for 5 minutes. Item #7 Universal Interface Task Group will research and report back on some type of industry universal interface for communications between the LMR and the SCBA facepiece. This will include wired systems, wireless systems and universal attachments and hardware as necessary. Item #8 Carrying Holster Tabled at this time. Item #9 Radio/Remote Mic Transmission Interface Incorporated into Item #2 Item #10 Audio Intelligibility Task Group had a lengthy discussion about various ways to determine intelligibility of the radio and the remote mic The Task Group is researching and will report back and items to be researched include: P25 Current encoders Setting minimum sound pressure levels or electrical power to determine intelligibility Item #11 Antenna Tabled as the TG feels this issue is covered by IP67 requirements

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Item #12 LMR Status Item #13 Remote Mic Status Item #14 Home Screen or Main Channel Activation Task Group believes that these items belong to the Task Group on Feature Sets and will coordinate any physical properties that need to be incorporated. Item #15 Visual Channel Indicator Incorporated into Item #2 Item #16 Hands free Use Tabled as the Task Group did not believe the technology was currently available for this to practical. Item #17 Channel Selectors Item #18 Two-Position Selector Switch Incorporated into Item #1 Item #19 Remote Mic Radio Security Task Group believes that there have been issues in the past with the remote mic clips breaking. Task Group believes that a test method needs to be developed to test the mic clip retention. Item #20 Radio Failure Alert See Item #2

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TG on Physical Properties Task Group Report 1

Task Group Report on Physical Properties of Land Mobile Radios Teleconference

Conference Call

July 11, 2013 Participants on the Call: Mike McKenna Michael McKenna & Associates, LLC, Task Group Chair Matt Bowyer NIOSH Jose Velo San Francisco Fire Department Rex Strickland Fairfax Fire & Rescue Jim Greene Boston Fire Shane Bray MSA Scott Glazer Thales Communication Matt Busa Motorola John Rehaymen Otto Excellence Steve Weinstein Honeywell First Responders Scott Major Somerville Fire This list of items takes into account that the Task Group eliminated some of the original list and the items have been renumbered. Item #1 Radio Channel Selectors TG discussed the importance of making sure that the channels were designed for safe navigation after Task TG on Features sets the direction. Item #2 Remote Mic Task Group is still researching and will report back on the desired features of the remote mic including: � Channel Selector � Visual Channel Indicator � Voice Channel Announcement � Transmit Indicator � Emergency Button � Test Method for the strength of the attachment clip (See Item #7) Concerns that the desire of the TG is to keep the remote mic as small as possible, with these features and large enough to use with NFPA 1971 certified structural gloves In addition, these features of the remote mic remain the center of discussion: 1. Visible Transmission Indicator TG to investigate and report back on an indicator on the radio and the remote mic that a firefighter can see

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TG on Physical Properties Task Group Report 2 2. Radio Failure Alert – TG to investigate and report back on the possibility of a tone when radio components are damaged. Manufacturers stated that there is currently an alert when the wires are severed, but it might not work if the wires are melted. 3. Visible Transmission Channel TG to investigate and report back on an indicator on the radio and the remote mic that a firefighter can see. The possibility of using a photo diode to manage illumination was also briefly discussed. In addition, TG would like to see the entire Remote Mic added to the thermal testing and also add some type of requirement for direct flame impingement. There was also discussion about a European test method that could be incorporated that subjects the components to 300°C (572°F) for 3 minutes Item #3 Emergency Activation Task Group discussed and will report back on different methods to activate the emergency activation including: 1. Modifying the current system with bigger and differently protected single button and the possibility of incorporating a timer into the activation similar to the activation of PASS 2. TG members from the fire service reiterated that the system must be universal In addition, TG is considering that there be requirements for both the remote mic and the radio, not just the radio. TG discussed the use of a time to reduce false alerts and enable a larger emergency button. Item #4 Remote Mic Cord Task Group desires some type of flexibility requirement for the mic cord and will work with the Environmental Conditions Task Group Task Group desires thermal stability testing and the fire service members would like to include the thermal stability testing of 500F for 5 minutes. There was also discussion here about a European test method that could be incorporated that subjects the components to 300°C (572°F) for 3 minutes Item #5 Universal Interface Task Group will research and report back on some type of industry universal interface for communications between the LMR and the SCBA facepiece. This will include wired systems, wireless systems and universal attachments and hardware as necessary. Shane Bray is going to research this and report back to the TG.

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TG on Physical Properties Task Group Report 3 Item #6 Audio Intelligibility Task Group had a lengthy discussion about various ways to determine intelligibility of the radio and the remote mic The Task Group is researching and will report back and items to be researched include: P25 Current encoders Setting minimum sound pressure levels or electrical power to determine intelligibility Steve Weinstein will research the use of sound pressure tests similar to NFPA 1981-2013. Item #7 Remote Mic Radio Security Task Group believes that there have been issues in the past with the remote mic clips breaking. Task Group believes that a test method needs to be developed to test the mic clip retention. Mike McKenna and NIOSH/NPPTL are doing testing on structural turnout mic tabs to test their breaking strength to determine proper retention force.

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ATTACHMENT 4

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Meeting minutes of TG on environmental testing conference call held at 10:00 am on June 26, 2013 Members Present Michael Feely Boston Fire Department Jeffery Hull DC Fire Department Kate Remley NIST William Young NIST James Rose SEI Craig Gestler MSA John Morris ISGfire The goal of the TG meeting was to develop beginning environmental tests for LMRs. The TG went through a list of environmental tests that was generated at the last TC meeting on ESE. Members reviewed the current details of the same tests that currently exist in the SCBA, PASS, and TIC standards. The TG developed a list of basic functions that should work after the environmental testing. Basic Functions

Transmit Receive PTT Emergency Button Display Channel selector Channel announce LED indicators Speech Transmission Index (STI)

The following is a list of the current test proposals. 1. Radio system – Point to point attenuation This is a success or failure test from PASS. With LMRs the signal can become gradually weakened and we need a test to determine how much attenuation is acceptable. This test may help ensure the transmit/receive items in the basic functions list. A possible testing protocol may be the current Speech Transmission Index (STI) test from SCBA. Kate Remley will investigate a possible method to determine acceptable signal loss.

2. Radio system – Loss of signal This test was taken from PASS doc. and should be copied. TG believes that this would be easy to do with a digital radio system, and currently exists when on a trunked radio when lines are busy. It may be more difficult with analog radios. Will need input from radio mfg’s. to develop test. 3. Radio system – Interference test Used for unlicensed radios (PASS) and probably not applicable to licensed radio systems. There may be a current radio standard that addresses this issue. Need input from radio mfg’s.

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4. Frequency drift narrow banding There may exist a test that we could use. Bill Young & Kate Remley will investigate. Kate has found measurement and performance standards for this issue in TIA-603C, and TIA-102 CAAB documents. We can have a detailed explanation of these tests from the radio manufacturers. 5. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) This is a European test (IEC61000 part 6-2, 6-3). The FCC may have regulations that are now met by the radio mfg’s. Bill and Kate will research. Mfg’s can provide specifics. Kate will check with a contact at Public Safety Research Lab for current standards that may apply. 6. Environmental temperature performance test (SCBA) / Electronic temperature stress test (PASS). These tests are very similar except the temperature values are different. (Hot, cold, hot to cold, cold to hot)TG feels that Electronic temperature stress test is a more appropriate name because it is testing electronic equipment. The TG feels we should start with the values in the SCBA test because they are more extreme. There were no members from radio manufacturers on the conference. At the next TC meeting they can provide input on the current temperature performance ranges of the radios. 7. Lens abrasion This is a current TIC and facepiece test that is easy to accomplish. TG recommends that it is copied from these standards. 8. Vibration resistance performance test This is the current package tester procedure. TG recommends that this test be incorporated into the LMR standard. 9. Tumble vibration test This is a PASS test. The Durability test for TIC is similar and includes hot, cold, and water dunk components. The TG feels that we could combine these tests and the durability test would be a better starting point. TG also recommends removing the 49C/60C/49C/60C temp cycle and starting with a higher temperature for a longer period of time, before tumbling. This test should also include using a water foam solution for dunking at 1m. 10. Heat and emersion leakage This test is similar to the durability test. In the durability test the product is at elevated temps for hours whereas in this test the product is at a greater elevated temp (350) for only 15 minutes. In the elevated temp performance test (#11) the product is at the highest temp (500⁰F) for 5 minutes. It may be possible to eliminate this test because we have the new durability test with higher temps. We are testing for water leakage in this test. We would have to add this component to the durability test along with basic functions for the LMR to pass. 11. Elevated temperature performance test This is the 500⁰F for 5 minutes test found in all three standards. TG recommends copying this test from the other standards and testing for basic functions. 12. Lens radiant heat performance test This is for SCBA facepiece and not applicable to LMR.

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13. Particulate resistance performance This is an SCBA test and similar to the Ingress protection (IP) test for TIC. Because PASS and TIC require an IP rating of IP6X we should start here. This test may be unnecessary because of the durability test. (#9 above) 14. Impact acceleration resistance Currently two tests exist. PASS drop from 3m, TIC drop from 2m. Item is preconditioned at elevated temperature of 60⁰C (140⁰F) for four hours and dropped eight times. TG recommends copying the PASS test. 15. Corrosion resistance performance TG recommends that the LMR standard contain the same test found in the other three standards. 5% salt spray at 35⁰C for 48 hrs, then salt spray at 22⁰C for 48 hrs, then test functions. 16. Case integrity TG believes this test can be copied from the PASS standard. 200kg (442lbs) placed on each surface for 1 minute. Need to work on surface that contains the antenna. 17. Cable pull out This is a TIC test; however similar tests exist for PASS and SCBA. The forces applied in the three standards are all different. 89N, 156N, and 45N-445N. These forces also need to be applied to the RSM retention clip as well as the antenna. The TG believes we should start the force at 220N. 18. Heat and flame test This test is identical in the SCBA, PASS, and TIC standard. The TG recommends that we use this test as is in the LMR standard. Direct flame contact for 10 seconds, after flame must be < 2.2 seconds. No parts can fall off. 19. Product label durability Copy from TIC standard 20. Speech intelligibility Use the STI test for the amplifier from NFPA 1981. This test measures the octave difference between points. 21. Water drainage test This test can be copied from the PASS standard and then apply the STI test for pass/fail. 22. MIL 810 Need input from radio manufacturers to determine if current proposed tests will be sufficient to meet or exceed this requirement. 23. Common chemical exposure

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This is a NFPA 1971 garment test (ASTM F903). It would be possible to use the same chemicals and apply them to the radio case to check for degradation similar to the current facepiece tests for CBRN agents.

LMR testing

Test SCBA PASS TIC Notes Functions to Test

Enviornmental temp performance Hot enviornment

Hot soaked at 71C (160F) for 12 hours then test

What functions are we testing for after this test

Enviornmental temp performance Cold Enviornment

Cold soaked at -32C (-25F) for 12 hours then test

Enviornmental temp performance Hot to Cold

Hot soaked at 71C (160F) for 12 hrs. then cold -32C and test within 3 minutes

Enviornmental temp performance Cold to Hot

Cold soaked at -32C (-25F) for 12 hours, then hot 71C (160F) and test within 3 minutes

Electronic Temp Stress Test # 1 Elevated temperature

6 hr soak at 120F, then 4hr at 160F, then lower to 120F repeat twice, then test for alarm

NA Similar to environmental temp test for SCBA

Electronic Temp Stress Test #2 Low temperature

specimen stabilized at -4F for four hrs. then tested for alarm

NA Similar to environmental temp test for SCBA (-4F vs -25F)

Electronic Temp Stress Test # 3 Temperature shock

-4F for four hrs then 160F for four hrs. cycle shall be repeated twice

NA Similar to environmental cold to hot test for SCBA (-4F vs -25F)

Lens abrasion resistance performance

(View surface abrasion) haze meter test , wool felt , 200 cycles x

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LMR testing

Test SCBA PASS TIC Notes Functions to Test

1.5in. Then haze meter test

Vibration resistance performance

package tester with 1" orbital path at 250rpm for 3 hrs.

same as PASS with conditioning 22C, 50% humidity, 4 hrs.

Tumble- vibration test

8.17 preconditioned at ambient 22C, 50% humidity for 4hrs, tumble at 15 rpm for 3 hrs.

Durability test- precondition, then, 49C -4 hrs, 60C-1 hr, 49C-1hr, repeat, 1m water-30min, 20C-4hrs, 1m water-30min, tumble 30min

Elevated temp, performance (lens resistance)

500F for 5min, direct flame 10 seconds, 6" drop

High Temperature Functionality Test - 500F for 5 min No flame

Heat Resistance Test - 500F for 5 min No flame

Facepiece pressure test for LMR Test Emg button, PTT, channel selector, transmit/receive audio

Lens radient heat resistance performance

Radient heat exposure for 5 min then 6" drop

Particulate resistance performance

blowing dust for 1 hr. to test facepiece pressure

NA NA

Impact acceleration resistance

3 tests ambient 23C, cold -20C, and elevated 60C conditioning for 4 hrs, then drop 8 times from 3m

same as PASS but dropped from 2 m

Corrosion resistance performance

8.7.5.4 preconditioned at ambient 22C for 4hrs, then 5% salt spray for 48 hrs(35C) pH 6.5-7.2 test air flow, controls

preconditioned at ambient 22C for 4hrs, then 5% salt spray for 48 hrs(35C), then 22C for 48 hrs, then for pre alarm, alarm, data

preconditioned at ambient 22C for 4hrs, then 5% salt spray for 48 hrs(35C), then 22C for 48 hrs, then test controls

Durability test (TIC) temp 49C for test #2 water #3with TIC power

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LMR testing

Test SCBA PASS TIC Notes Functions to Test

(TIC) 6hrs then 60C for 4hrs x2. water dunk 1m for 30 min. (-20C) for 4hr, dunk 1m for 30min, tumble 30min, dunk 30 min

dunk 5 min w/o power, install power & test. #2 tumble TIC on, dunk 5min, check operation, leaks elect & power.

on, dunk 5min, check operation, leaks elect & power. Dunk with 6% foam solution, 6% finished foam

Case integrity 200kg (442lb) placed on each surface of case for 1minute

N/A

Heat and Immersion leakage

350F oven for 15 min, dunk in 1.5m for 15 min x6. test for function & water leakage in batt. Dunk and test for leakage in electronics

version of tumble-vibration, durability test from above

Intrinsic safety Class I, II, III Div. 1 Class I group C,D Class II group E,F,G

Class I, II, III, Div.1 Class I group C, D Class II group E, F, G

Class I Div. 2 group C, D Temperature class T3 or T4 or T5 or T6

Ingress Protection (IP)

rating of IP6X

Cable pullout (TIC) Wire connection strength test (SCBA) Retention system (PASS)

8.15.5 A force of 156N gradually applied in axial direction

8.10.4.4 Base load of 45N then steadily apply perpendicular force to 445N

8.9.5 A force of 89N applied gradually in an axial direction

Radio system test Point to point attenuation

8.19

Radio system test Loss of signal

8.20

Radio system 8.21

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LMR testing

Test SCBA PASS TIC Notes Functions to Test

test Interference test Heat and flame test

8.11.5.8 preheat 95C for 15 min, direct flame 10 sec. after flame < 2.2 sec, no parts can fall off.

8.13.5.5 preheat 95C for 15 min, direct flame 10 sec. after flame < 2.2 sec, no parts can fall off. Test in 3 modes

8.7.5.5 preheat 95C for 15 min, direct flame 10 sec. after flame < 2.2 sec, no parts can fall off

Facepiece pressure test for LMR Test Emg button, PTT, channel selector, transmit/receive audio

Product label durability

8.16.5 Electronic temp stress #!, #2, #3 then check legibility

8.8.4.1 conduct corrosion resistance, Heat resistance and Durability tests, report legibility

Common Chemical exposure NFPA 1971

8.27.4 ASTM F903 test The outer surface shall be exposed to

3%AFFF, Battery acid, Hydraulic acid, gasoline, pool chlorinating chemical

Speech Intelligibity

8.10.5.1 Speech transmission index for measuring octave difference between facepiece and microphone ???

Low power capacity

8.26 after low power visual alert at least 2 hrs voltage for proper operation

6.4.4.1 after audible low power warning, voltage will maintain alarm for 1 hr.

6.6.4.3 one red segment will flash when 5 minutes of power remain.

Alarm signal muffle test

Frequency drift - narrow banding

Sprinkler testing FM

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ATTACHMENT 5

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NFPA 1802 LMR Standards/Programmable Features Meeting Minutes for July 17, 2013 Conference Call Task Group Chair: Mike Worrell Participants: Bob Athanas, John Facella, Scott Glazer, Mike Gomez, Kevin Roche, Gerry Tarver, Rebecca Wynn, Mike Worrell Items Discussed

1. Discussed the mission of this task group. The mission of the task group is to identify and document the required programmable features of the radios.

a. While not all features will be used they will be required due to technical differences of the infrastructure. Users will identify the features needed to operate in their infrastructure out of the programmable features identified by this task group. Use of an annex to identify the required functionality for the radio was discussed. To comply with the functionality requirement the programmable feature programmed into the radio may differ due to the infrastructure it resides in.

b. Features that do not relate to programmable features will be forwarded to the appropriate task group.

c. During the call the cost of adding features to the radios was discussed. The group was notified that cost is not the focus of this group and that while cost could be discussed at the task group level it will not be discussed at the general meeting. Increasing the safety of firefighters is the focus and the cost of the added features is not a determining factor.

2. Review of the commonalities across radio manufacturers compiled by the manufacturer representatives in the Ft. Lauderdale meeting. The following was discussed:

a. On/Off Knob- locate in the same spot on the radio, consistency in direction of rotation, some radios on the market allow operation on either side of the radio. These items are related to ergonomics and forwarded to that task group. Lock, to prevent accidentally turning it off. May require a two step process.

b. Volume Knob- - locate in the same spot on the radio, consistency in direction of rotation, some radios on the market allow operation on either side of the radio. These items are related to ergonomics and will be forwarded to that task group.

c. Channel Selector- i. Locate in the same spot on the radio, consistency in direction of

rotation, some radios on the market allow operation on either side of the radio. These items are related to ergonomics and will be forwarded to that task group.

ii. Channel Announce

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1. Manufacturer Default- On a change of the channel selector the radio will announce the channel selected. The manufacturer default will be the channel only i.e. Radio Selector Knob to position 15, Radio will have audible announce “Channel 15”. Exact terminology and phrases will be discussed at a later date.

2. User Defined- In addition to the default the feature set must allow users to add in the Zone/Deck in addition to the channel.

3. User Defined- the feature set will include the provisions to allow user defined naming of channels.

4. Priority- discussed if the “Channel Announce” (CA) would have priority over radio traffic. Agreement was that the radio traffic would have priority.

5. Zone/Deck changes- It was discussed that the radios can be programmed different ways of the changing the zone/deck. Some examples are the A-B-C selector on the top of the radio or a programmable side button. Any change of the Zone/Deck will require a voice announce of the Zone/Deck and Channel.

iii. ASSIGNMENT 1. Programmable Side Button/Top Switches Functions-

Scott Glazer- will work with the other manufacturers to compile a list of functions associated with the programmable buttons and switches. Submission by August 1st.

d. Emergency Button (E-Button) There was lengthy discussion of E-Button functionality. Group was asked to consider the different types of infrastructures that the radios may operate in.

i. Signaling Method-Discussion migrated to signaling methods used in E-Button activations. Some examples were EDACs, MDC 1200, DTMF and P25. Some in the group expressed that we be cautious in mandating a specific signaling method. The concern was that by mandating a specific signaling protocol a system infrastructure would become non-compliant due to the mandate.

ii. Functionality- This is one area where the functionality of the button would be a mandated standard but the specific programming feature used to achieve the functionality would be different. The group was asked to focus on the functionality of the button. All work group members were asked to compile a list of features relating to the E-Button. These will be submitted to identify common features and functions in a variety of infrastructures.

iii. PTT ID- ID method s were discussed and some of the limitations in current systems. For instance a radio ID from a P25 trunked

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system cannot be used in a MDC 1200 system. This problem has surfaced since the introduction of multi-band radios. A multi-band radio may operate on different infrastructures and each has a different ID method. Due to the differences and limitations the same radio may have multiple IDs. Suggestions were made that the character length of the ID would allow the lengthy trunked system IDs in other methods.

1. P25 Header- Use of a P25 header was discussed as a method of allowing consistency of IDs. FDNY currently uses this method. Mike Gomez (FDNY) will provide more information on this at a later date.

2. Alias Database- PTT IDs that are received from other radios are the radios ID not the Unit or position on the unit. Some participants expressed that they have ID schemes that allow a user to decipher and determine unit and position. Having the alias data base in the radio would be more user friendly. This will be investigated. Some factors will be Character string length, memory requirements.

3. DTMF-was suggested as a method of sending long IDs. iv. ASSIGNMENTS

1. E-Button Functionality -All work group members were asked to compile a list of features relating to the E-Button. These will be submitted to identify common features and functions in a variety of infrastructures. Submission by August 1.

2. P25 Header- FDNY currently uses this method. Mike Gomez (FDNY) will provide more information on this at a later date. Submission by August 1.

e. Push to Talk-Standardize location and size. These items are related to ergonomics and will be forwarded to that task group.

f. Transmit/Receive Indicator- Standardize color size and placement. This is item related to ergonomics and will be forwarded to that task group.

g. Speaker- No comments h. Microphone- No Comments i. Removable Battery- No Comments j. Rechargeable Battery- Discussed a standard for warning low battery. Low

battery warning required based on voltage/current drop. k. Accessory port for Speaker Microphone- No Comments l. Antenna port- No Comments m. Programmable Button- Assignment-Scott Glazer- will work with the other

manufacturers to compile a list of functions associated with the programmable buttons and switches. Submission by August 1.

n. Programmable Switch on top of radio. Assignment-Scott Glazer- will work with the other manufacturers to compile a list of functions associated with the programmable buttons and switches. Submission by August 1.

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o. Display- Color and character length, Discussed that some radios have displays that are on ruggedized versions.

Remote Speaker Mic (RSM)-Group discussed the RSM. The group suggests that the RSM have at a minimum PTT, E-Button, Channel Selector & Volume. The buttons and knobs on the RSM will have the same functionality as the duplicated buttons on the radio.

3. Features not associated with a physical knob or button- items listed here were discussed in the E-Button section.

4. Bluetooth a. Standard- discussed need for standard to allow integration with SCBA

manufacturer’s facepiece. Research NFPA SCBA standard to see if there is a Bluetooth standard identified.

b. Programming- Group agreed that this is beyond the scope of this group and does not impact FF safety.

5. Trunked/Conventional Operations- Discussed standardization of tones and beeps in radio. These may be in the P25 standard. Scott Glazer said a subscription to the TIA would be required to get access to the TIA documents that reference this material. Scott will get the TIA document number.

6. Multi-Band radios- Previous discussion covered this topic 7. Open discussion. No new topics introduced. 8. Next Meeting- Denver. Mike Worrell will be absent. Kevin Roche and Mike

Gomez will lead task group. John Facella is unsure if he will be at the Denver meeting. All other participants will be in attendance.