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CCS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 15940

PS 2 - OPERATOR INTERFACE

2.1    Access Requirements

.1    All functions of the system, storage of data, execution of commands, editing of programs, creation and
       display of graphics, etc., must be available regardless of the method of access to the system. Functionality
       must not be dependent on a continuous connection to the CCS in the building, as there may not be a PC
       installed on-site.

.2    The Corporation will be accessing the CCS through Corporation Standard equipment by the following
       methods:

                 .1    Through an on-site desktop or notebook PC, connected to the CCS, but not necessarily permanently
                         installed.

       .2    Through either a desktop PC or a notebook PC, which will connect to the CCS periodically by
              modem.

.3    The Corporation requires two modes of access to the CCS:

       .1    Through a text based terminal emulation interface available at all points of connection to the CCS.

       .2    Through the full graphics interface described below, where the graphics are resident on any PC,
              whether connected directly to the CCS or remotely through the modem.

.4    Refer to Section 15920 for the access requirement for this project.

2.2    Access Security

.1    The system shall have a minimum of 4 levels of password access security.

.2    Describe the functionality assigned to each level.

2.3    Modem Requirements

.1    Provide and install, (complete with connecting cables), a 28,800 baud auto-dial, auto-answer modem that
       will also allow access at any incoming lower speed.

.2    BCBC will provide for the installation of the phone line.

2.4    Operator Interface Software

.1    Provide 6 copies of all software required to access the control system and carry out all the specified
       operator interface functions. This software will be for Corporation use only, from either on-site or remote
       access locations. Proposal price amount to include any licensing costs for the software.

.2    The operator interface software provided with the system shall be compatible with the Corporation's
       standard hardware and operating system and be fully supported by the manufacturer for the next five years.

.3    Supply in disk format to conform to Corporate Standard hardware and operating system.

.4    Provide the following dynamic graphic data display capabilities:

       .1    Dynamic data display on each graphic which can accommodate any combination of dynamic (point
              type) information, graphic symbols and text, displayed at any location on the entire screen.

      .2    User control over attributes of dynamic data for display, including:

   - values
   - units
   - point names and full descriptions
   - auto/manual indication
   - access to full point parameters
   - text size

      .3    Dynamic linking of screens via definition of ``hot spots'' at any location on screen.

      .4    User definable sizing of ``hot spots'' and ability to control colour and transparency of same.

      .5    User-controllable automatic update of dynamic data.

      .6    Minimum of 64 dynamic graphic displays per Stand Alone Panel.

      .7    Minimum of 100 points per graphic display.

      .8    Ability to print directly from screen, to either a black & while, or colour printer.

      .9    Automatic display of alarm indication and the ability to disable auto-display of graphic.

2.5    Executing the Dynamic Colour Graphics

.1    Apply BCBC's Graphic Guidelines to all colour graphics specified.

.2    Provide all graphics listed in Section 15930.

2.6    Static Screen Graphics Generation Software

.1    Provide separate price for static, colour graphics generation software to run on Corporation standard
       equipment.

.2    Software must provide the following capabilities:

       .1    System that allows user to create, modify, and delete static graphics screens.

       .2    Minimum VGA resolution with sixteen colour capability.

       .3    Mechanism for copying and editing graphics of similar layout.

       .4    Mechanism for importing Windows NT graphics file formats, such as TIFF, GIF, PCX, DXF, BMP.

       .5    Graphics creation features shall provide:

    - User creation of symbols that can be stored for future use.
    - Control of symbol location on screen.
    - Control of line drawing, type, colour and thickness.
    - Control of infill colour, background colour.
    - Control of alpha-numeric text, including font size and colour.

2.7   Operator Interface Hardware Standards

        Refer to Section 15920 for equipment to be supplied on this project.

        The Corporation Standard equipment is as follows:

       .1    Desktop   Pentium [II] 300 Mhz
               Includes: MS Windows NT / DOS 6.2
               64 MB SIMM RAM
               256 kB cache, Mach 64 video accelerator c/w 2 MB RAM
               4.3 GB HDD
               NEC XE15 VGA colour monitor
               4 MB video memory upgrade
               MS Serial Mouse

        .2    Notebook - IBM
               c/w 16 MB RAM, MS Windows NT / DOS 6.0
               14.4/14.4 FAX modem
               3.5" 1.44 MB FDD
               1.2 GB HDD / Passive Colour
               MS Ballpint Mouse
               Nylon case, Battery, 110 VAC adaptor/charger

        .3    Operating System
               MS DOS 6.2/Windows NT

        .4    Printer
               Epson Stylus Colour Ink Jet Printer

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