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Field Barrier System Control Equipment Package

 Architecture Geographic Scope

Description:

 Field elements that control barrier systems such as gates and other systems that manage entry to roadways, transportation facilities and infrastructure.

 

Included in:

 TxDOT Yoakum District Security Equipment

Functional Requirements:

1The field element shall activate barrier systems for transportation facilities and infrastructure under center control. Barrier systems include automated or remotely controlled gates, barriers and other systems that manage entry to roadways.
2The field element shall return barrier system operational status to the controlling center.
3The field element shall return barrier system fault data to the maintenance center for repair.
  

User Service Requirements (fully or partially addressed):

1.0TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
1.6TRAFFIC CONTROL
1.6.3TC shall include a Device Control function.
1.6.3.3The Device Control function shall provide the capability to exercise control over those devices utilized for traffic control.
1.6.3.3.4Device Control shall include the capability to exercise dynamic control over the infrastructure (such as reversible-lanes, turning restrictions, etc.).
5.0EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
5.1EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND PERSONAL SECURITY
5.1.3ENPS shall include a Remote Security and Emergency Monitoring (RSEM) function to create an environment of safety in secure areas.
5.1.3.5RSEM shall include a Physical Security System (PSS) function.
5.1.3.5.1PSS shall include systems such as:
5.1.3.5.1(a)barriers, lock gates and other automatic or remotely controlled security systems intended to deter attack on the Secure Area or control access to the Secure Area during and after an incident.
5.1.3.5.2PSS shall allow system operators to monitor and control operation of the physical security system devices, including operator override.
5.1.3.5.3PSS shall provide current status of the system including readiness and activation to operators.
5.1.3.5.4PSS shall warn travelers of impending security system deployment via local information systems.
  
The detailed process and user service requirement traceability information on this page was extracted from the National ITS Architecture. Consult the National ITS Architecture web site for more information.

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