DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
JVC Professional Products Company
Division of JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
(800) 582-5825
This product specification is based on recognized industry standards for project documentation found within the
Construction Specification Institute (CSI) Project Resource Manual – CSI Manual of Practice [5th Edition],
MasterFormat™ [2004 Edition], SectionFormat™ [1997 Edition] and PageFormat™ [1999 Edition].
This specification is based on JVC model VN-H217U/VN-H217VPU and may be used as a manufacturer based
proprietary specification or edited to a performance based specification. Optional text is presented in brackets [ ]; delete
optional text as required in final project documentation. Specifier Notes are intended to provide information and
guidance relative to the specific product or system ensuring proper configuration, performance and operation; delete
these notes in final project documentation.
Section 28 23 29
Video Surveillance Remote Devices and Sensors
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: One third inch CMOS Internet Protocol (IP) surveillance camera capable of dual
codec/dual resolution stream output with automatic color to black and white switching, and wide
dynamic range by image adaptation technology.
B. Related Requirements:
Specifier Note: Projects may vary in scope and complexity; as such it is important to identify those sections which may
have an impact on system operation or integrity. Closed circuit television systems often interface or integrate with other
building systems. Within certain projects communication and electrical cabling may often be related to requirements
found in the overall building wiring requirements. Edit or revise those sections as required for specific project or are
specification practices. It is important these sections be reviewed and addressed if the project warrants or are
specification practices. Contact a JVC Representative for further assistance.
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3. 26 55 53
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Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables
Lighting Protection, Surge Arrestors and Suppressors
Security Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Specifier Note: The convergence of IT Infrastructures and Network Video technology may often require the integration
of equipment enclosures and related hardware typically found in data center environments. Edit or revise those sections
as required for specific project or are specification practices
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1.03 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Specifier Note: Closed Circuit Television systems are often installed in multiple phases, similar to certain electrical
components. It is important to schedule these phases in conjunction with construction phases. Improperly run wires or
undesirable mounting locations may degrade system performance, and, may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
A. Coordination: Ensure Closed Circuit Television System installation is fully coordinated with
provisions of Division 1, section 01 31 00 – Project Management and Coordination
B. Scheduling: Ensure pre-installation of cabling, mounting hardware and equipment installation is
fully coordinated with Division 1, Section 01 32 00 – Construction Progress Documentation
1. Building envelop must be substantially completed and HVAC systems installed and
operationally prior to final equipment installation
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. General: In compliance with Conditions of the Contract and Division 1, Section 01 33 00
Submittal Procedures
B. Product and technical data:
1. Manufacturers technical data sheets and bulletins
2. Manufacturers installation and operation manuals
3. Manufacturer Maintenance data
4. Spare parts list and recommended hardware
a. Recommended maintenance contract
C. Shop Drawings:
1. Wiring diagrams
2. Equipment placement locations
3. Schedules and tables: Product quantity and placement
Specifier Note: When comparing/choosing digital video security equipment, many products may be derivatives of
consumer electronics. The following language ensures the Owner the proper equipment is being used for the intended
purpose.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. The system shall be manufactured for the intended purpose in a commercial / industrial, 24 hour
day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year operating environment
B. Manufacturer Qualifications:
1. Obtain [products] [systems] from a manufacturer experienced in the engineering, production
and support of closed circuit television systems, and, with sufficient production capability to
meet the required project schedule
2. Manufacturer capable of providing field representation during design, installation and
commissioning of systems
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Specifier Note: Regulations specific to this section vary by geographic location and Owner requirements. Coordinate
article below with Local Authority Having Jurisdiction and/or Owner for requirements. Edit or revise article below as
required for a specific project or specifiers practice.
C. Regulatory Requirements:
1. Video Compression:
a. MPEG-4: Part 10 Advanced Video Coding (High Profile) – ISO/IEC 14496-10
b. MPEG-4: Part 2 - ISO/IEC 14496-2
c. MJPEG
2. Emission / Immunity:
a. FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Digital Device
3. Transmission:
a. Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 / 802.3u / 802.3af
4. Safety:
a. UL Listed 60950-1
5. Ingress Protection:
a. IEC IP66
6. Environmental Sustainability:
a. RoHS Directive Compliant
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. General: Comply with Division 1, Section 01 61 00 Common Product Requirements and the
manufacturers recommended procedures for receiving and protection of the equipment
B. Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to extreme or harmful
environmental conditions and at temperature and humidity levels recommended by the
manufacturer:
1. Deliver individual components in the manufacturers original packaging and labeling
2. Prevent physical damage, soiling or wetting
3. Provide secure storage prior to and during installation
1.07 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Requirements:
1. Site should be substantially enclosed and secure prior to installation of hardware
2. Environmental systems should be in place and operational
3. Deliver materials onsite at least 24 hours prior to installation to allow materials to reach
temperature and humidity equilibrium
1.08 WARRANTY
A. Provide original equipment manufacturers warranty documentation for acceptance by the Owner
Specifier Note: Coordinate sub-paragraph below with manufacturers warranty policies and procedures if different from
General Conditions, specifically Division 01, Section 01 78 36 - Warranties
1. Warranty Period: [specify term] commencing with the Date of Substantial Completion
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DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 INTERNET PROTOCOL CAMERA
Specifier Note: The following specification is for a common camera with two different housing options. Differences will
be noted by part numbers and enclosed with [brackets]. Select the appropriate camera/housing combinations and delete
the specifications for the remaining camera/lens combination.
A. Manufacturer:
1. JVC Professional Products Company
Division of JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ; (800) 582-5825
B. General:
1. Provide Internet Protocol (IP) camera with simultaneous (Dual Codec Stream) distribution of
Motion-JPEG and H.264/AVC High Profile, or Motion–JPEG and MPEG-4 at 30 frames per
second for each video stream
2. One third inch 2.1 mega pixel CMOS
3. Resolution: Dual Resolution
a. MJPEG:
1. 1280 x 720
2. 640 x 480
3. 320 x 240
b. H.264/AVC High Profile
1. 1280 x 720
2. 640 x 480
3. 320 x 240
c. MPEG-4:
1. 640 x 480
2. 320 x 240
4. Provide Power over Ethernet (PoE)
5. [VN-H217VPU] Provide IP66 rated vandal proof dome housing
Specifier Note: There are no industry standards for testing or determining Scene Illumination, or Sensitivity. Light
source, scene reflectance, lens type and aperture opening all play a critical role is determining sensitivity (LUX) of a
camera. Prior to selecting and specifying cameras you are encouraged to perform a side by side comparison with all
variables being equal between cameras. Contact your JVC Representative for further information.
6. Scene illumination:
a. Color Mode:
1. 0.5 lx, f1.2
7. Clear Logic Video Intelligence- Including Advanced Wide Dynamic Range, Anti-Fog, and
Edge Enhancement by image adaptation technology.
8. Sensitivity Adjustment (Sense Up):
a. Off
b. x2 ~ x60
9. Back Light Compensation: On/Off
10. White Balance:
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a. Continuous Auto Tracking White (ATW)
b. Auto White Control (AWC)
11. Electronic Shutter:
a. Automatic – 1/30 sec to 1/10000 sec
b. Flicker less control
12. Provide Integrated Manually Variable Focal Length Lens with Auto Iris:
a. Focal Length: 2.8 mm to 10.5 mm, x3.8
b. Aperture: F1.2 to F2.1
c. View Angle:
1. 2.8 mm: 73 degrees horizontal x 54 degrees vertical
2. 10.5 mm: 20 degrees horizontal x 15 degrees vertical
d. Iris: DC
13. Provide manually adjustable lens angle adjustment range of:
a. Horizontal: plus or minus 175 degrees
b. [VN-H217U] Vertical: plus or minus 80 degrees
c. [VN-H217VPU] Vertical: plus or minus 70 degrees
d. [VN-H217U] Rotation: plus or minus 100 degrees
e. [VN-H217VPU] Rotation: plus or minus 175 degrees
14. Alarm Management:
a. Alarm outputs:
1. Image upload over FTP
2. Network notification via TCP, UDP or email
b. Digital motion detection
c. Provide 8MB for pre and post alarm image recording buffer
15. Viewing adjustments:
a. Free Scaling image clipping
b. Digital Pan, Tilt and Zoom functions
c. Privacy mask
16. Display mode:
a. Custom
b. LCD1
c. LCD2
d. CRT
17. 3D digital noise reduction
18. Scene file memory
19. Motion detection
20. Tampering detection
C. Hardware
1. Provide IP camera with built in FTP Client capability for storage of event images
2. Minimum Personal Computer requirements:
a. Operating system:
1. Windows XP (Professional or Home Edition) Service Pack 3
2. Windows VISTA Business
3. Windows 7 Professional
b. Processor: Core 2 Duo 3 GHz or higher
c. Memory: 2 GB or higher
d. Hard Disk Drive: 1 GB or more
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e. Video Card: 1024 x 768 pixels
f. Web Browser: Internet Explorer 8.0 (Windows 7) or 7.0 (Windows Vista) or 6.0
(Windows XP)
3. Provide firmware update via HTTP
D. Software
1. Access security:
a. Provide three (3) password protected User Access levels
2. Video Compression:
a. Motion JPEG - Selectable Compression Levels:
1. VFS: Seven (7) steps
2. AFS: 3KB ~ 200KB
b. MPEG-4, H.264/AVC High Profile:
1. Adjustable bit rate
3. Provide built in ActiveX Viewer
a. Monitor from personal computer
b. Snapshot function
c. Viewer shall be customizable via camera setup menu
4. Provide dual Application Program Interface (API):
a. Compatibility:
1. JVC
2. ONVIF
3. PSIA
E. Networking
1. Provide IP Camera with TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, SMTP, SNTP, FTP, DSCP, ARP,
ICMP, RTSP/RTP, IGMP, HTTPS, SNMP, IPv4, and IPv6 communication protocol(s)
2. NAS recording
3. LAN compliance shall be IEEE802.3, 802.3u and 802.3af
4. Data transmission:
a. Unicast
b. Multicast: IGMP Version 2
5. Maximum Clients:
a. 20 simultaneous users
b. Unlimited users by Multicast
6. Network functions:
a. Mail notice
b. Web server
c. FTP client
d. DHCP client
e. SNTP client
f. SNMP agent
g. RTSP server
F. Electrical
1. Input voltage:
a. Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE802.3af compliant
2. Power consumption:
a. DC 48V (PoE): 135mA (6.5W)
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3. White Balance: Continuous Auto Tracking White (ATW) or Auto White Control (AWC)
4. Gamma Level: Adjustable
5. Automatic Gain Control:
a. 0 dB to 24 dB (High)
b. 0 dB to 33 dB (Super)
6. Signal to Noise Ratio: 50dB, AGC Off
G. Mechanical
1. Dimensions:
a. [VN-H217U] 4 3/8 inches (111 mm) diameter by 4 5/8 inches (117mm) high
b. [VN-H217VPU] 6 1/4 inches (160mm) diameter by 4 7/8 inches (125mm) high
2. Weight:
a. [VN-H217U] 1.8 pounds (800g)
b. [VN-H217VPU] 2.9 pounds (1300g)
3. Base controls, connectors or indicators:
a. RJ-45 (Category 5) 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Network connection (auto negotiation)
b. Status indicator
c. Camera reset button
d. [VN-H217VPU] Heater power connector
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H. Environmental
Specifier Note: JVC provides environmental specifications for optimal operation while achieving maximum in service
life of its products. JVC will not mislead owners with the maximum thresholds products will operate to if they reduce the
product life cycle. JVC products may operate to more extreme (higher/lower) ratings if required, however the product
lifecycle may be shortened. Should you require different environmental conditions please contact your JVC
Representative for assistance in specifying the proper products and/or optional accessories.
1. Temperature Range
a. 14 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 to 50 degrees Celsius)
b. Recommended: 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 40 degrees Celsius)
c. [VN-H217VPU] With heater: -22 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to 50 degrees Celsius)
2. Relative Humidity Range
a. Operating: 20% to 80%, non-condensing.
3. [VN-H217U] The unit is suitable for indoor operation.
4. [VN-H217VPU] The unit is suitable for outdoor operation.
2.02 MANUFACTURED UNITS
A. JVC Model Number
1. VN-H217U: Fixed IP Dome Camera with electrical Black and White mode.
2. VN-H217VPU: Fixed IP Dome Camera with electrical Black and White mode and Vandal-
resistant IP66 rated housing
B. Included Accessories:
1. Safety precautions
2. Read me First
3. CD-ROM including installation manual, setting manual and API guide
4. Service information card
5. Warranty card
6. Mounting template
7. [VN-H217VPU] Wrench
8. [VN-H217VPU] Silica gel
C. Optional Accessories:
1. JVC V. Networks Products
a. VN-X1600U/3200U, VN-N900U/1600U Network video recorders
b. [VN-H217VPU] KA-ZH215U - Heater unit
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
Specifier Note: Certification or licensing requirements for contractors, installers or integrators of safety and security
systems vary from state to state in the continental United States. Verify requirements with the Authority Having
Jurisdiction for the specific project. Coordinate article with Section 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and
Security. Edit or revise articles below as required for a specific project or specification practices.
A. Installer Qualifications:
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1. Engage Installer with [license] [certification] [specify type] as required by the [State of] [City
of] with demonstrated successful experience designing, installing, commissioning, training
and servicing closed circuit television systems
2. Installer shall have completed factory approved training and be certified by the manufacturer
as qualified to install, operate and maintain product(s) specified
B. Install the system in accordance with the equipment manufacturers recommended procedures
C. Install system using generally acceptable industry practices for closed circuit television systems
D. Install system using generally acceptable industry practices for network appliances
E. Ensure system and network configuration is fully coordinated with the Owner’s Information
Technology Department.
Specifier Note: The following may be deleted for projects of smaller scope in which full Division 1 project
documentation is not provided or required. It is recommended that performance requirements be specified within the
project documentation to ensure proper configuration and operation of the system. Contact your JVC Representative for
assistance in developing a system performance specification specific to a particular project.
F. Ensure system and all related components are configured to support performance requirements
outlined in Division 1, 01.86.33 Electronic Safety and Security Performance Requirements
3.02 EXAMINATION
Specifier Note: There are often changes to building interior structures during the course of construction. It is imperative
as built mounting locations be assessed to ensure the desired field of view can be achieved. Owners often require very
specific views of their facility and physical changes to the structure may prevent ideal mounting locations. Coordinate
and/or revise Division 1, Section 01 86 33 Electronic Safety and Security Performance Requirements
A. Verification of Conditions:
1. Ensure wiring cable chase requirements are available
2. Ensure substrate for physical mounting locations meet manufacturer recommendations
B. Examination and Assessment:
3.03 FIELD QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Provide Manufacturer Field Engineering Support for engineering, installation, testing and
commissioning assistance as required in Division 1.
3.04 COMMISSIONING
Specifier Note: The following may be deleted for projects of smaller scope in which full Division 1 project
documentation is not provided or required. It is recommended that performance requirements be specified within the
project documentation to ensure proper configuration and operation of the system. Contact your JVC Representative for
assistance in developing performance specification specific to a particular project.
A. Testing: Ensure system operates to manufacturers specifications
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B. Ensure system and all related components are configured to and comply with performance
requirements in:
1. Division 1, Section 01.86.33 Electronic Safety and Security Performance Requirements
2. Division 28, Section 28.01.20 Operation and Maintenance of Electronic Surveillance
C. User/Owner Training:
1. Provide original manufacturers [approved] [certified] training for system administrators and
operators designated by the Owner.
D. Documentation: Provide [x] set(s) of manufacturers hardware installation and software user guides
for each level of authorized users.
3.05 INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
A. Follow manufacturers recommended practices for preventative maintenance.
B. Comply with Division 28, section 28.01.20 Operation and Maintenance of Electronic Surveillance
C. Ensure continuous, unrestricted airflow in environment where equipment is installed.
END OF SECTION
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