SOP For Accepting New Interrogation Sites Built By Others

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	Standard Operating Procedure
Subject:	SOP For Accepting New Interrogation Sites Built By Others
Author:	Alan Brower
Approved by:	Don Warf

Contents 1 Objective 2 Scope 3 Responsibilities 4 Procedure 5 References

Objective

This SOP is intended to define equipment and configuration requirements for hydro-dam PIT Tag interrogation sites built by others that wish to have PSMFC take over management.

Scope

Standardization of the environment and equipment is required at hydro-dam and similar interrogation sites in order to create maximum up-time and to minimize the chance of a data gap. It is also important for creating a site that can be maintained in a timely fashion (minimum down-time). While this procedure can be used as a guideline for any interrogation site, the criteria described here shall be met for all sites operated and maintained by PTAGIS.

Responsibilities

Parties responsible for the execution of this procedure include designers of new interrogation sites as well as retro-fitters of existing sites wishing to transfer operation and maintenance duties to PTAGIS.

Procedure

Verify that the following components of a PIT Tag interrogation site conform to the standards described below:

1.1 PIT Tag Room Design

1.1.1 Dedicated, secure, single purpose room - no other activities or operations are to be conducted in the PIT Tag room. The PIT Tag room must be a low traffic area, secure from unauthorized access to avoid inadvertent disruption to the platform as well as avoiding misuse of the platform's computers.

Typical PIT Tag Room Building Examples
Stand alone building	PIT Tag Room constructed in a building
PIT Tag Room on the left	Partially demobilized trailer
Stand alone building

1.1.2 Adequate physical space - There needs to be enough space in the room such that all the various panel doors can be opened and worked in.

1.1.2.1 Minimum size 8' x 12'.

1.1.3 Interconnects between panels and the platform (power, Ethernet, RS-232, fiber optics, etc.) need to be protected in a raceway such as Wiremold 5500 series non-metallic 3-channel.

1.1.4 A secure locker such as a Tennsco standard storage cabinet needs to be present to store spare parts.

1.1.5 The PIT Tag room shall have adequate heating/air-conditioning.

Typical PIT Tag Room Interior
HSIP on left, note Wiremold cable management and Corning FO patch panel	Data collection platform and locker

PittagRoomInteriorDetail.pdf - Example of PIT Tag Room drawings.
Other drawings are available from PTAGIS.

1.2 Data Collection Platform

1.2.1 Three computers w/monitors, keyboards, mice.

1.2.1.1 PC1 - Used for no purpose other than primary data collection.

1.2.1.2 PC2 - Used for no purpose other than back-up data collection.

1.2.1.3 Utility - Used for all other computing tasks.

1.2.2 Computer Requirements

1.2.2.1 Machines must have been built within the last five years.

1.2.2.2 CPU - 1.5GHz min

1.2.2.3 RAM - 512MB min

1.2.2.4 OS - Windows XP

1.2.2.5 Additional serial data ports - Comtrol Rocket Ports (not required on utility computer).

1.2.3 Two UPS such as APC Back-ups XS 1300 (one for each data collection computer).

1.2.4 Computer desk for all three computers and accessories on wheels, Anthrocart minimum.

1.2.5 Chair.

1.2.6 Broadband Internet Access - A persistent, reliable Internet connection is required.

1.2.6.1 The Internet connection can be provided via T1, cable, DSL, Satellite, or through an existing LAN connection.

1.2.6.2 Three static IP addresses are required, one for each computer.

1.2.6.2.1 More static IP addresses could be required (i.e. PLC access)

Typical Data Collection Platform

1.3 High Speed Interface Panel (HSIP)

1.3.1 The HSIP needs to be housed in a Hoffman Concept style box.

1.3.1.1 The HSIP shall be positioned at an ergonomic working height, bottom of cabinet ~42" above the floor.

1.3.1.2 All connections inside need to be organized, labeled and easily accessible.

1.3.2 Fiber Optic (FO) modems need to be powered from multiple sources. The FO modems we use are made by Computer Peripheral Systems, Inc (CPS).

1.3.2.1 Multiple modem nest scheme - The F-232 MT-NEST modems (CPS# CEF232T) from multiple transceivers interrogating the same point in the system for redundancy shall be placed in different modem nests (CPS# RAMTNEST) to minimize the chance of data loss in the event of a modem nest failure.

Or

1.3.2.2 Individually powered FO modem scheme - such as F-232 STAND-ALONE (CPS# CEF232G-F) on each transceiver.

1.3.3 FO interconnect from FO patch panel to be made with the appropriate length 62.5/125 jumpers.

1.3.4 The RS-232 output of the FO modems shall be routed to the two different data collection computers via Y-Cables (such as Black Box# CBPS113602).

1.3.5 Rocket Port Expansion Chassis.

High Speed Interface Panel Examples
HSIP utilizing FO modem nests	Individually powered FO modems

2.1 Transceiver Enclosures

2.1.1 The transceiver shall be housed in a stainless steel Hoffman Concept style 30x30 NEMA4 box or equivalent.

2.1.1.1 The enclosure shall be positioned at an ergonomic working height, bottom of cabinet ~42" above the standing surface.

2.1.1.2 Access to the 30x30 must be unimpeded.

2.1.2 The transceiver must be adequately protected from thermal extremes.

2.1.2.1 Sunshades could be necessary for protection from direct sunlight.

2.1.2.2 Panel heaters such as (Hoffman#) could be needed in the event of extreme cold.

2.2 Power and Interconnections

2.2.1 Permanent electrical power must be available inside the enclosure.

2.2.1.1 In the event of an electrically noisy environment, one or more of the following may be necessary:

2.2.1.1.1 Deploy a double shielded, double isolated transformer.

2.2.1.1.2 Route power from the PIT Tag room.

2.2.1.1.3 Create an isolated grounding scheme.

2.2.2 Appropriate electrical conduits must be used for power, fiber optics, sync cables, etc.

2.2.2.1 Installation must meet the National Electrical Code (NEC).

2.2.2.2 Conduits shall enter the enclosure from the bottom with Meyers hubs only.

2.2.3 62.5/125 FO distribution cable

2.2.3.1 Four fibers (1 TX, 1 RX, 2 spare) per transceiver are required.

2.2.3.2 Buffer fan out kit to be used at transceiver enclosure

2.2.3.3 FO patch panel such as Corning WCH series to be used in PIT Tag room.

2.2.3.4 FO interconnect from FO patch panel to HSIP to be made with the appropriate length 62.5/125 jumpers.

Transceiver Enclosure Examples
Note the sunshade and the double shielded, double isolated transformer.

3.1 Shielding.

3.1.1 The antenna must have adequate RF shielding.

3.1.1.1 A good rule is 2x the diameter of the pipe, this can altered if tested.

3.2 For maintenance purposes, each antenna/monitor shall have:

3.2.1 Unimpeded access to the monitor.

3.2.2 A door in the RF shield to access the antenna.

3.3 Submersible antennas

3.3.1 Potted, polypropylene construction. No fiberglass.

3.3.2 Watertight, accessible capacitor bank.

3.3.3 Provisions for installation as well as removal.

Antenna/Monitor Examples

4.1 All Auxiliary PLC controls must be Allen Bradley 500 family or higher.

4.2 The installation of auxiliary controls shall meet NEC requirements

4.3 PSMFC only controls diversion gates. PSMFC does not do mechanical maintenance.

4.3.1 All control gates for fish passage must be controlled by an Allen Bradley PLC.

4.3.2 All control gates must be accessible for inspection.

4.3.2.1 All control gates must have a test button to verify operation.

4.3.3 PSMFC recommends Numatics brand solenoids:

4.3.3.1 2 Way - 554BA43AMT000061

4.3.3.1 3 Way - 554BB53AMT000061

References

None.