CONFORMANCE TABLE EXCERPT
NEMA Standards Publication TS 4-2005
Hardware Standards for Dynamic Message Signs (DMS)
With NTCIP Requirements
Excerpted from NEMA TS 4-2005 v01.33 of March 2005
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11.5
CONFORMANCE TABLE
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Item
Electrical
Transients
Temperature &
Humidity
Vibration
Shock
Time & Timing
Power Interrupt
Weather-Tight
Enclosure
Water and Dust
Resistance
Access Panel And
Doorway Gaskets
Vents
Ventilation
Considerations for
Housings that
may be Entered
Type
(Test, certificate,
Requirement
Criteria
evaluation, inspection)
ENVIRONMENTAL
3rd Party Conformance
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
Test
2.1.3
3rd Party Conformance
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
Test
2.1.4
3rd Party Conformance
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
Test
2.1.5
3rd Party Conformance
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
Test
2.1.6
3rd Party Conformance
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
Test
2.1.7
3rd Party Conformance
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
Test
2.1.8
3rd Party Conformance
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
Test
2.1.3
SIGN MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION
1st or 2nd Party
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
Conformance Test
3.1.1
1st or 2nd Party
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
Conformance Test
3.1.1.1
Conformance Statement
Optional
NEMA TS 4
3.1.1.2
Conformance Statement
Optional
NEMA TS 4
3.1.1.3
NEMA TS 4
Conformance Statement
Optional
3.1.2.1
Procedure
2.2.4
2.2.4
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.8
2.2.7
NEMA 250
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Item
Temperature
Considerations for
Continued Sign
Operation
Sign Face
Material
Sign Face
Condensation
Galvanic
Protection
Light Leaks
Structural Integrity
Alloys and
Structural
Members
Exterior Housing
Finish
Front and Rear
Access DMS
Front Access
DMS
Rear Access DMS
Type
(Test, certificate,
evaluation, inspection)
Requirement
Criteria
Conformance Statement
Optional
NEMA TS 4
3.1.2.2
Conformance Statement
Optional
Statement with
explanation of
conformance.
Statement
Optional
Evaluation
Mandatory
Optional
FIXED-LOCATION DMS
Certificate
Mandatory
Certificate
Mandatory
Evaluation
Optional
Evaluation
Optional
Evaluation
Optional
Evaluation
Optional
Walk-in Access
DMS
Access Doors
Evaluation
Optional
Evaluation
Optional
Work Area
Conformance Statement
Optional
Nighttime Service
Lighting
Conformance Statement
Optional
Procedure
NEMA TS 4
3.1.3.1
NEMA TS 4
3.1.3
NEMA TS 4
3.1.4
NEMA TS 4
3.1.5
Not applicable
NEMA TS 4
3.2.1
NEMA TS 4
3.2.2.1
NEMA TS 4
3.2.2.2
NEMA TS 4
3.2.4
NEMA TS 4
3.2.5
NEMA TS 4
3.2.6
NEMA TS 4
3.2.7
NEMA TS 4
3.2.7.1
NEMA TS 4
3.2.7.2
NEMA TS 4
3.2.7.3
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Electrical Service
Outlets
Type
(Test, certificate,
evaluation, inspection)
Inspection
Requirement
Criteria
Optional
NEMA TS 4
3.2.8
Transport Safety
Inspection
PORTABLE DMS
Mandatory
Structural Integrity
Certificate
Mandatory
Structural
Integrity: GVW
Load
Structural
Integrity: Wind
Load
Structural
Integrity:
Maximum
Destructive
Loadings
Structural
Integrity:
Maximum
Overturning
Loadings
Structural
Integrity: Welding
Sign
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Certificate
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
3.3.2.1.2
Certificate
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
3.3.2.1.2.1
Certificate
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
3.3.2.1.2.2
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Axles & Tires
Inspection
Mandatory
Fenders
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Leveling
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Tongue & Coupler
Inspection
Mandatory
Non-Slip Surface
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
3.3.2.2
NEMA TS 4
3.3.3.1
NEMA TS 4
3.3.3.2
NEMA TS 4
3.3.3.3
NEMA TS 4
3.3.3.4
NEMA TS 4
3.3.3.5
NEMA TS 4
3.3.3.6
Procedure
NEMA TS 4
3.3.1
NEMA TS 4
3.3.2
NEMA TS 4
3.3.2.1.1
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Sign Maintenance
Access
Operator Light
Type
(Test, certificate,
evaluation, inspection)
Conformance Statement
Requirement
Criteria
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
3.3.3.7
NEMA TS 4
3.3.3.8
NEMA TS 4
3.3.4
NEMA TS 4
3.3.5.1
NEMA TS 4
3.3.5.2
NEMA TS 4
3.3.5.3
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Corrosion
Protection
Photovoltaic
Panels
Batteries
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Optional
Conformance Statement
Optional
110 VAC
Conformance Statement
Optional
Wiring
Conduit
Power Supply
Locations
Microprocessor
And Driver
Module Locations
CONTROLLER TO SIGN INTERFACE
Inspection
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
4.2
Inspection
Mandatory
NEC
Evaluation
Optional
NEMA TS 4
4.4.1
Evaluation
Optional
NEMA TS 4
4.4.2
DISPLAY PROPERTIES
3rd Party Conformance
Mandatory
Test
NEMA TS 4
5.2
Cone of Vision
3rd Party Conformance
Test
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
5.3
Luminance
Intensity
3rd Party Conformance
Test
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
5.4
Luminous
Intensity
Uniformity
Chromaticity
Limits
Evaluation
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
5.4.1
3rd Party Conformance
Test
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
5.5.1
Contrast Ratio
Procedure
CEN prEN
12966, Draft
July 17, 2001
CEN prEN
12966, Draft
July 17, 2001
CEN prEN
12966, Draft
July 17, 2001
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Chromaticity
Uniformity
Fonts
Font Alphabets
Required Fonts
by Sign Type
Display Change
Time
Moving Arrows
Coefficient of
Retroreflection
Pixel Spacing
Type
(Test, certificate,
evaluation, inspection)
Conformance Statement
Requirement
Criteria
Optional
NEMA TS 4
5.5.2
NEMA TS 4
5.6
Conformance Statement
with list of displayed
characters
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
with list of displayed
characters
1st Party Conformance
Test
Evaluation
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Optional
1st Party Conformance
Mandatory
Test
OPTICAL COMPONENTS
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Character Module
Spacing
Interchangeability
of Character
Modules
Character Module
Replacement
Shuttered
Fiberoptic Light
System
LED Light System
Conformance Statement
Optional
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Optional
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Fiber Optic Hybrid
Light System
LED Hybrid Light
System
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Procedure
NEMA TS 4
5.6.1
NEMA TS 4
5.6.2
NEMA TS 4
5.7
NEMA TS 4
5.8
NEMA TS 4
5.9.1.4
NEMA TS 4
6.1.1
NEMA TS 4
6.1.2
NEMA TS 4
6.1.3
NEMA TS 4
6.1.4
NEMA TS 4
6.2
NEMA TS 4
6.3
NEMA TS 4
6.4
NEMA TS 4
6.5
CONTROL CABINET
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Item
Layout
Protection
General
Electronic
Components
Components
General
Electronic
Components
Capacitors
Type
(Test, certificate,
evaluation, inspection)
1st Party Conformance
Statement
Certification
Requirement
Criteria
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
7.2.1
NEMA TS 4
7.2.2
Mandatory
Procedure
ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
8.1
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Potentiometers
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Resistors
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Semiconductor
Devices
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Transformers and
Inductors
Triacs
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Circuit Breakers
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Fuses
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Switches
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Wiring, Cabling
Harnesses
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Controller
Indicators and
Character
Displays
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
8.2.1
NEMA TS 4
8.2.2
NEMA TS 4
8.2.3
NEMA TS 4
8.2.4
NEMA TS 4
8.2.5
NEMA TS 4
8.2.6
NEMA TS 4
8.2.7
NEMA TS 4
8.2.8
NEMA TS 4
8.2.9
NEMA TS 4
8.2.10
NEMA TS 4
8.2.11
NEMA TS 4
8.2.12
NEMA TS 4
8.2.13
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Connectors
Type
(Test, certificate,
evaluation, inspection)
Conformance Statement
Wire Terminal
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Flat Cable
Connector
Mechanical
Requirements
Printed Circuit
Boards
Location and
Provisions of
Driving
Electronics
Cabinet Wiring
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Communication
Interfaces
Communication
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
1st Party Conformance
Testing or Change
Statement
2nd Party Conformance
Testing or Change
Statement
2nd Party Conformance
Testing or Change
Statement
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Item
Brightness
Controls
Ambient Light
Sensing
DMS Controller
Electronics General
Central Processor
Unit
Input/Output
Internal Clock
Requirement
Criteria
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
8.2.14
NEMA TS 4
8.2.14.2
NEMA TS 4
8.2.14.3
NEMA TS 4
8.3
NEMA TS 4
8.4
NEMA TS 4
8.5
Procedure
NEMA TS 4
8.6
NEMA TS 4
8.7.1
NEMA TS 4
8.7.2
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
8.8
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
8.8.1
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
8.9.1
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
8.9.2
NEMA TS 4
8.9.3
NEMA TS 4
8.9.4
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Watchdog Timer
Type
(Test, certificate,
evaluation, inspection)
Conformance Statement
Loss of Power
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Communications
Link Monitor
Manual Test
Interface
Controller Reset
Switch
Controller
Functions General
Display Modes
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
2nd Party Conformance
Testing
2nd Party Conformance
Testing
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
2nd Party Conformance
Testing
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Item
Changing to a
New Display
Recording and
Logging
Stored Messages
Centralized
Messaging
Architecture
Local Messaging
Architecture
Display Writing
Control
NTCIP Protocol
and Command
Sets
Local Control
Requirement
Criteria
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
8.9.5
NEMA TS 4
8.9.6
NEMA TS 4
8.9.7
NEMA TS 4
8.9.8
NEMA TS 4
8.9.9
NEMA TS 4
8.10.1
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
1st Party Conformance
Mandatory
Testing, or Change
Statement; or 2nd Party
Conformance Testing
1st Party Conformance
Mandatory
Testing
PERFORMANCE MONITORING
Procedure
NEMA TS 4
8.10.3.1
NEMA TS 4
8.10.3.2
NEMA TS 4
8.10.3.3
NEMA TS 4
8.10.3.5
NEMA TS 4
8.10.4
NEMA TS 4
8.10.5
NEMA TS 4
8.10.6.1
NEMA TS 4
8.10.7
NEMA TS 4
8.11
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Item
Incandescent
Lamp Tests
Shutter and Disk
Monitoring
LED Pixel Tests
Type
(Test, certificate,
evaluation, inspection)
2nd Party Conformance
Testing
Conformance Statement
Requirement
Criteria
Mandatory
NEMA TS 4
9.1.1
NEMA TS 4
9.1.2
NEMA TS 4
9.1.3
NEMA TS 4
9.1.4
NEMA TS 4
9.2.1
NEMA TS 4
9.2.2
NEMA TS 4
9.2.3
NEMA TS 4
9.2.4
NEMA TS 4
9.2.5
Mandatory
2nd Party Conformance
Testing
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Results of
Controller Failures
Power Line
Failures
Communications
Link Failure
Subsystem
Component
Communications
Message
Verifications
2nd Party Conformance
Testing
2nd Party Conformance
Testing
2nd Party Conformance
Testing
2nd Party Conformance
Testing
Mandatory
2nd Party Conformance
Testing
Mandatory
AC or DC
Electrical Service
Power Panels for
AC Only
Distribution
Panels for DC
Electrical Isolation
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Service Protection
Device
Service Outlets
AC Only
Calculated
Electrical Load
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
Conformance Statement
Mandatory
LED Temperature
Monitor
Watchdog Timer
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Procedure
8.7.6.1.2
NEMA TS 4
9.4
POWER REQUIREMENTS
NEMA TS 4
10.1
NEMA TS 4
10.2.1
NEMA TS 4
10.3
NEMA TS 4
10.4
NEMA TS 4
10.5
NEMA TS 4
10.6
NEMA TS 4
10.7
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