DDS 60 2007

WAPDA Specification for Solid State
Whole Current Energy Meter DD-S-60:07

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PAKISTAN
WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIFICATION NO. DDS-60 :2007
STATIC 3-PHASE, 3 ELEMENT, 4-WIRE

WHOLE CURRENT ENERGY METER
(CLASS - 1)
WAPDA
DISTRIBUTION & STANDARD DEPARTMENT
IEEEP BUILDING FAISAL TOWN, LAHORE.
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CONTENTS
Section Page
0. Foreword …………………………………………… 3
1. Scope …………………………………………… 3
2. Reference Standards …………………………………………… 3
3. Definitions …………………………………………… 4
4. Performance Standards …………………………………………… 7
5. Mechanical Requirements …………………………………………… 8
6. Electrical Requirement …………………………………………… 10
7. Influence of Other Quantities …………………………………………. 12
8. Meter Characteristics …………………………………………… 14
9. Tests …………………………………………… 16
10. Name & Rating Plate …………………………………………… 17
11. Packing …………………………………………… 17
12. Sample …………………………………………… 18
13. Prototype …………………………………………… 18
14. Inspection …………………………………………… 18
15. Warranty …………………………………………… 21
16. Training …………………………………………… 21
17. Bid Data, Test Certificates, Drawings, Literature,
Reference List & Manufacturing Experience. …………………… 21
17. Annex – I (Reference Standards) …………………….…………… 22
18. Schedule of Technical Data …………………………………… 25
19. Annex – II (Format of Software) …………………………………... 30
Table
Table I Percentage error limits with balanced loads …………………… 11

Table II Percentage error limits for meter carrying a
Single phase load …………………… 12
Table III Influence Quantities …..……………..… 12
Table IV Temperature Coefficient …………………… 13
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SPECIFICATION
DD-S-60:2007
SOLID–STATE, 3-PHASE, 3 ELEMENT, 4-WIRE

WHOLE CURRENT ENERGY METER
0 FOREWORD
0.1 This Specification has been prepared by the Standard, Directorate of Distribution Engg.
Department of WAPDA.
0.2 This Specification is intended for the purpose of technical specification only for the
procurement of material and does not include provisions of contract, unless otherwise
provided in the contract.
0.3 This Specification is subject to revision as and when required.
0.4 This specification will supercede the previous specification DDS-60:2003 with all relevant
amendments
1. SCOPE
1.1 The Specification covers total static poly-phase energy meters capable of measuring MDI-
KW, KWH, along with other quantities and built-in programmable features mentioned in
this specification.
1.2 This Specification covers:
1) 3 Phase, 4 wire, 3 element, 3x230/400 V, 10/100 Amp, 50 Hz whole current

energy meters of Accuracy Class 1.
2) As above with additional Multi-rate Tariff function
2. REFERENCE STANDARDS.
The Reference standards are listed and provided in Annex – I.
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3.0 DEFINITIONS
3.1 STATIC WATT-HOUR METER

Meter in which current and voltage act on solid state (electronic) elements to produce an
output proportional to watt-hour.
3.2 MULTI-RATE METER.

Energy meter provided with a number of registers, each becoming operative at specified
time intervals corresponding to different tariffs.
3.3 MEASURING ELEMENT

Part of the meter, which produces an output proportional to the energy.
3.4 TEST OUTPUT

Device which can be used for testing the meter.
3.5 OPERATION INDICATOR

Device which gives a visible signal of the operation of the meter.
3.6 MEMORY
Element which stores digital information
3.7 NON-VOLATILE MEMORY

Memory which can retain information in the absence of power
3.8 DISPLAY
Device which displays the content(s) of (a) memory (ies)
3.9 REGISTER
Electronic device comprising both memory and display which stores and displays
information.
3.10 CURRENT CIRCUIT

Internal connections of the meter and part of the measuring element through which flows
the current of the circuit to which the meter is connected.
3.11 VOLTAGE CIRCUIT

Internal connections of the meter, part of the measuring element and power supply for the
meter supplied with the voltage of the circuit to which the meter is connected.
3.12 AUXILIARY CIRCUIT

Elements (lamps, contacts, etc.) and connections of an auxiliary device within the meter
case intended to be connected to an external device, for example clock, relay, impulse
counter.
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3.13 CONSTANT
Value expressing the relation between the energy registered by the meter and the
corresponding value of the test output. If this value is a number of pulses, the constant
should be either pulses per kilowatt-hour (imp/kWh) or watt hours per pulse (Wh/imp).
3.14 INDOOR METER

Meter which can only be used with additional protection against environmental influences
(mounted in a house, in a cabinet)
3.15 OUTDOOR METER

Meter which can be used without additional protection in an exposed environment.
3.16 BASE
Back of the meter by which it is generally fixed and to which are attached the measuring
element, the terminals or the terminal block, and the cover.
3.17 COVER
Enclosure on the front of the meter, made either wholly of transparent material or opaque
material provided with window (s) through which the operation indicator (if fitted) and the
display can be read.
3.18 CASE
Comprises the base and the cover.
3.19 PROTECTIVE EARTH TERMINALS

Terminal connected to accessible conductive parts of the meter for safety purposes.
3.20 TERMINAL BLOCK

Support made of insulating material on which all or some of the terminals of the meter are
grouped together.
3.21 TERMINAL COVER

Cover which covers the meter terminals and generally, the ends of the external wires or
cables connected to the terminals.
3.22 CLEARANCE
Shortest distance measured in air between two conductive parts.
3.23 CREEPAGE DISTANCE

Shortest distance measured over the surface of insulation between two conductive parts.
3.24 BASIC INSULATION

Insulation applied to live parts to provide basic protection against electric shock.
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3.25 BASIC CURRENT (Ib)

Value of current in accordance with which the relevant performance of the meter is fixed.
3.26 MAXIMUM CURRENT (IMAX)

Highest value of current at which the meter purports to meet the accuracy requirements of
this standard.
3.27 REFERENCE VOLTAGE (U)

Value of the voltage in accordance with which the relevant performance of the meter is
fixed.
3.28 REFERENCE FREQUENCY

Value of the frequency in accordance with which the relevant performance of the meter is
fixed.
3.29 PERCENTAGE ERROR

Percentage error is given by the following formula:-
Percentage error = Energy registered by the meter – True energy x 100

True energy
Since the true value cannot be determined, it is approximated by a value with a stated
uncertainty that can be traced to standards agreed upon between manufacturer and user or
to national standards.
3.30 REFERENCE CONDITIONS

Appropriate set of influence quantities and performance characteristics, with reference
values, their tolerances and reference ranges, with respect to which the intrinsic error is
specified.
3.31 ELECTROMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE

Conducted or radiated electromagnetic interference which may effect functionally or
meteorologically the operation of the meter.
3.32 RATED OPERATING CONDITIONS

Set of specified measuring ranges for performance characteristics and specified operating
ranges for influence quantities, within which the variations of operating errors of a meter
are specified and determined.
3.33 SPECIFIED MEASURING RANGE

Set of values of a measured quantity for which the error of a meter is intended to lie within
specified limits.
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3.34 SPECIFIED OPERATING RANGE

Range of values of a single influence quantity which forms a part of the rated operating
conditions.
3.35 LIMIT RANGE OF OPERATION

Extreme conditions which an operating meter can withstand without damage and without
degradation of its metrological characteristics when it is subsequently operated under its
rated operating conditions.
3.36 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT CONDITIONS

Extreme conditions which a non-operating meter can withstand without damage and
without degradation of its metrological characteristics when it is subsequently operated
under its rated operating conditions.
3.37 NORMAL WORKING POSITION

Position of the meter defined by the manufacturer for normal service.
3.38 THERMAL STABILITY

Thermal stability is considered to be reached when the change in error as a consequence
of thermal effects during 20 min. is less than 0.1 times the maximum permissible error for
the measurement under consideration.
4. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
4.1 i. Reference Temperature 23 Degree C

ii. Reference Frequency 50 Hz
iii. Reference Voltages 3x230/400 V
4.2 SERVICE CONDITIONS
4.2.1 Temperature Range
Specified Operating -25 Degree C to

Range 60 Degree C
Limit range of -25 Degree C to

Operation 80 Degree C
(extreme condition)
Limit range for -25 Degree C to

storage and transport 80 Degree C
4.2.2 Relative humidity may range upto 95% non- condensing.
4.2.3 Altitude: Up to 1000 meter above sea level.
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5. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 GENERAL MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
Meters shall be designed and constructed for Outdoor use in such a way as to avoid
introducing any danger in normal use and under normal conditions, so as to ensure
especially:-
- Personal safety against electric shock.
- Personal safety against effects of excessive temperature.
- Protection against spread of fire.
- Protection against penetration of solid objects.
- Protection against Dust and Water.
All parts which are subject to corrosion under normal working conditions shall be
protected effectively. Any protective coating shall not be liable to damage by ordinary
handling nor damage due to exposure to air, under normal working conditions. Meters
shall withstand solar radiation test.
5.2 The electrical connections in the meter shall be resistant to tampering. These shall be made
so as to prevent their opening from outside the meter base/cover accidentally or
deliberately without breaking the seals.
5.3 CASE
5.3.1 The meter shall have a reasonably dust proof and moisture proof case, which can be sealed
in such a way that the internal parts of the meter are accessible only after breaking the
seals. The meter shall comply with the dust proof and water proof requirements of IEC-
60529 amended to date.
5.3.2 Meter Cover

The cover of meter shall either be made of clear or opaque shatter proof ultra violet
stabilized polycarbonate material. In case of Clear polycarbonate material the electronics
of the meter shall be protected with a shield inside the Meter Cover made of a suitable
opaque material to protect the electronics from extreme environmental/especially solar
radiation conditions. Arrangement for a suitable manual MDI reset mechanism shall be
provided on the meter cover. The reset mechanism shall be such that it can be sealed with
a security seal. The resetting device shall not allow ingress of thin wire/film or similar
objects even when the reset mechanism is unsealed.
5.3.3 Meter Base

The base of the meter shall be made of strong insulating material.
5.3.4 Meter Security Box

The meter is to be supplied in a transparent Polycarbonate Meter Security box. Meter
Security Box shall be designed incorporating the following requirements:
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i) Thickness of Polycarbonate shall be 3mm minimum

ii) Continuous Ultrasonic welding shall be provided at the points of contact
between Upper and Lower parts and the Meter Cover. The Meter Cover
maybe integrated with the Upper part of the Meter Security Box.
iii) The Terminal Strip once inserted cannot be pulled back.
iv) The Terminal Strip once fully inserted should be flush with sidewall.
v) Terminal Strip in fully inserted position should cover the Terminal Hole
opening completely and it shall not be possible to pull it back for all
practical purposes.
vi) Provision should be made to avoid accidental insertion of Terminal Strip
before installation.
vii) The Meter Box shall be supplied with Rag Bolts along with nut and washer.
5.4 TERMINALS – TERMINAL BLOCK
5.4.1 The terminals shall be grouped in a terminal block having adequate insulating properties
and mechanical strength. The material (Bakelite or similar material) of which the terminal
block is made shall be capable of passing the tests given in ISO Standard 75 for a
temperature of 135 Deg. C and glow wire test of 960 Degree C.
5.4.2 Arrangements may be provided to prevent the exit of terminal block by force from outside
without opening the meter cover.
5.4.3 The terminal shall be pressure plate type to permit the connection of both solid and
stranded aluminum conductor of diameter 11mm to a depth of atleast 25mm without being
directly bitten by the screws used for fixing the conductors. The terminals in which screws
bite directly into the conductor shall not be acceptable.
5.4.4 The moving parts of the terminals including screws shall be made of brass having
minimum electrical conductivity of 65% of copper. The fixed part of terminal i.e. pressure
plate shall be made of copper having a thickness of 5mm and minimum electrical
conductivity of 99 % of stranded copper.
5.4.5 The terminals shall be Tin or Nickel-plated. In case of Tin plating the thickness shall be 20
microns on all parts except threaded portions on which it shall be min 10 microns on all
parts except the threaded portion on which it shall be min 7 microns.
5.5 EARTHING CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT

As the base is of insulating material, the common ground of the main PCB shall be
internally connected to the neutral point of the terminal block.
5.6 TERMINAL BLOCK COVER

A terminal block cover of transparent polycarbonate insulating material shall be provided.
The terminal Block cover shall be fixed with two screws fastened to the terminal block.
No access to the terminals shall be possible without breaking the seals.
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5.7 PROTECTION AGAINST HEAT, FIRE, PENETRATION OF DUST & WATER,

SOLAR RADIATION.
The complete meter i.e. case terminal block shall meet the requirements of clauses 5 & 6
of IEC 620529. For protection against penetration of dust &Water the meter shall be IP51
compliant.
6. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1 STANDARD RATINGS
Basic/max. Current 10/100 Amp
Reference Voltage 3x230/400 V
Reference Frequency 50 Hz
Accuracy Class 1.0
Meter Type 3 Phase, 3 Element, 4 Wire, Whole Current Meter

suitable for recording true energy in a 4 wire system,
neutral solidly grounded.
6.2 OTHER ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Power Losses of voltage 2.0 W &

circuit at reference voltage 10 VA
Current circuit at basic current 4 VA
Starting current 0.4% of Ib at unity power factor
Running with no load From 0.8 to 1.15 of reference voltage but with no
current.
Meter shall not produce more than one pulse or shall
not complete one revolution.
Initial start Up Within 5 sec., after application of rated voltage meter

display shall start functioning.
Temperature rise 25 Degree C with ambient temp.

of external surface of 40 Degree C.
Temperature rise 30 Degree C with ambient temp.

of terminal of 40 Degree C.
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6.2.1 Dielectric strength
Power frequency 4 KV for one minute

withstand
Impulse voltage 8 KV : 1.2/50 micro

withstand sec & minimum 9 joules
Short time Over current 30 times Imax with a relative tolerance of 0% to –

10% for ½ cycle at rated frequency
Insulation resistance More than 5 Mega Ohms.
Creepage Distance 20mm Min
6.3 VOLTAGE RANGE
Specified operating From 0.9 to 1.1 of

Range reference voltage
Limit range of operation From 0.0 to 1.15

of ref. Voltage
6.4 ACCURACY REQUIREMENT
6.4.1 Limits of error due to variation of the current.
When the meter is Under reference conditions given in clause 8.5 of IEC 62053-21, the
percentage errors shall not exceed the limits given in Table I & II.
TABLE–I
Percentage error limits with balanced loads
Value of Current Power Factor Percentage error

Limits for meters
0.05 Ib < I < 0.1Ib 1 + 1.5
0.1 Ib < I < Imax 1 + 1.0
0.1 Ib < I < 0.2 Ib 0.5 Lagging + 1.5

0.8 leading +1.5
0.2 Ib < I < 1max 0.5 Lagging +1.0
0.8 leading + 1.0
0.2 Ib < I < Ib 0.25 lagging +3.5
0.5 leading + 2.5
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T A B L E – II
Percentage error limits
(Meter carrying a single phase load but with balanced polyphase voltages applied to the voltage circuits)
Value of Current Power-Factor Percentage

of the relevant Error Limits
element For meters
0.1 Ib < I < Imax 1 + 2.0
0.2 Ib < I < Imax 0.5 lagging + 2.0
The difference between the percentage error when the meter is carrying a single phase load and a
balanced polyphase load at basic current and unity power factor, shall not exceed 1.5%.
6.5 INFLUENCE OF OTHER QUANTITIES
6.5.1 Limits of error due to influence quantities:
The additional percentage error due to the change of influence quantities with respect to
reference conditions, as given in clause 8.5 of IEC 62053-21 shall not exceed the limits
given in Table-III.
T A B L E – III
Influence Quantities
Influence quantity Value of current Power Factor Limits of

(balanced unless) Variation in
otherwise % age error for
meters
Voltage variation + 10% 1) 0.05 Ib < I < Imax 1 0.7
0.1 Ib < I < Imax 0.5 lagging 1.0
Frequency variation + 2% - 0.05 Ib < I < Imax 1 0.5

0.1 Ib < I < Imax 0.5 lagging 0.7
Reversed phase sequence - 0.1 Ib 1 1.5
Voltage unbalance 3) Ib 1 2.0
Harmonic components in
the current and voltage 4) 0.5 Imax 1 0.8
circuits
Odd harmonics in the a.c. 4) 0.5 Ib 2) 1 3.0
current circuit
Sub-harmonics in the a.c. 4) 0.5 Ib 2) 1 3.0
current circuit
Continuous magnetic
induction of external 4) Ib 1 2.0
origin
Magnetic induction of 5) Ib 1 2.0
external origin 0.5 mT
Electromagnetic RF - Ib 1 2.0
fields
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Operation of accessories 6) 0.05 Ib 1 0.5

Conducted disturbances,
induced by radio- - Ib 1 2.0
frequency fields
Fast transient burst - Ib 1 2.0
1) For the voltage ranges from -20% to -10% and +10% to +15% the limits of variation in
%age errors are three times the values given in table-III.
Below 0.8Un, the error of the meter may vary between +10% and –100%.
2) The distortion factor of the voltage shall be less than 1%.
3) Polyphase meters shall measure and register within the limits of variation in %age error
shown in table-3 if one or two phases of the 3-phase network are interrupted.
4) The test conditions are specified in 8.2.1 to 8.2.4 of IEC 62053-21.
5) A magnetic induction of external origin of 0.5 mT produced by a current of the same

frequency as that of the voltage applied to the meter and under the most unfavorable
conditions of phase and direction shall not cause a variation in the percentage error of the
meter exceeding the value shown in the table-III.
The magnetic induction shall be obtained by placing the meter in the centre of a circular
coil, 1m in mean diameter, of square section and a small radial thickness relative to the
diameter, and having 400 At.
6) Such an accessory, when enclosed in the meter case, is energized intermittently, for
example the electromagnet of a multi rate register.
It is preferable that the connection to the auxiliary device(s) is marked to indicate the
correct method of connection. If these connections are made by means of plugs and
sockets, they should be irreversible.
However, in the absence of those markings or irreversible connections, the variations of

errors shall not exceed those indicated in this table if the meter is tested with the
connections giving the most unfavourable condition.
6.5.2 Limits of error due to ambient temperature variation.

The mean temperature coefficient shall not exceed the limits given in Table-IV.
T A B L E – IV
Temperature Coefficient
Value of Current Power Factor Mean Temp. coefficient %K
for meters
From 0.1 Ib to Imax 1 0.05
From 0.2 Ib to Imax 0.5 lagging 0.07
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6.6 METER CONSTANT
The relation between the test output and the indication in the display shall comply with the
marking on the name plate.
Output devices generally do not produce homogeneous pulse sequences. Therefore, the
manufacturer shall state the necessary number of pulses to ensure a measuring accuracy of
atleast 1/10 of the class of the meter at the different test points.
7. METER CHARACTERISTICS
The meter shall generally comprise of the following characteristics as a minimum. A list
of characteristics is appended below :
7.1 BASIC DATA RECORDING AND STORAGE
7.1.1 STATIC WATTHOUR METER
¾ Energy (KWh).
¾ Max. Demand (KW), Block and Rolling both shall be programmable.
¾ Demand Interval shall be programmable for 15, 30 and 60 minutes for Block Demand.
Which should be divisible in five equal sub-intervals in case of Rolling Demand.
¾ Cumulative Max. Demand (KW).
¾ No. of Resets.
¾ Time left in Interval.
¾ At-least twelve months Billing Data kWh, KW and number of resets shall be available
at all times.
7.1.2 MULTI-RATE METER (when applicable)
¾ Min. Four Multi Rate periods Energies (KWh).

¾ Min. Four Multi Rate periods Max. Demand (KW).
¾ Min. Four Multi Rate periods Cumulative Max. Demand (KW).
¾ Min Two Seasons per year should be programmable
¾ Min 100 days per year holidays should be programmable
¾ Max. Demand (KW), Block and Rolling both shall be programmable.
¾ Demand Interval shall be programmable for 15, 30 and 60 minutes for Block Demand.
Which should be divisible in five equal sub-intervals in case of Rolling Demand.
¾ Cumulative Max. Demand (KW).
¾ No. of Resets.
¾ Time left in Interval.
¾ At-least twelve months Billing Data kWh, KW and number of resets shall be available
at all times.
7.1.3 BACK-UP BATTERY (APPLICABLE IN CASE OF MULTI-RATE METERS)
¾ The Back-up Battery shall be of Lithium-Ion type.

¾ Low Battery indication shall be displayed when min. 25% battery life is left.
¾ Storage life of Battery shall be more than 15 years.
¾ Without any Power the Back-Up battery shall maintain the time, calendar and Multi-
Rate program for a continuous period of at-least 12 months.
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¾ The battery shall be connected using standard connectors, it shall not be welded,
brazed or soldered and it shall be replaceable in the field.
7.2 SECURITY FEATURES, EVENT RECORDING, AND DIAGNOSTICS:
7.2.1 Security Features
¾ Every Meter shall have a unique serial No. in its memory which can be
displayed/reported.
¾ The No. of times programmed and the identification of the last programmer along-with
Date & Time stamp shall be reported/displayed.
¾ A programmable meter ID code shall be provided.
¾ At-least two levels of access/security codes shall be provided one for meter reading
(only) by the authorized personnel and a second one for programming and reading.
¾ Meter shall keep on recording/operating as long as voltage exists on any two terminal
of the meter with or without neutral.
¾ If data entry keys/button are provided in the meter for manual entry of data these shall
be inside the meter cover except the reset device and display scroll push button. No
data shall be changeable modified by the simultaneous operation of these switches or
in any way without opening the meter cover.
¾ The meter shall be protected against any external interference such as influence of
Strong Electromagnet, CD drive, Mobile phones and shall comply to all relevant
IEC/ANSI standards for functional performance and loss of data.
¾ A strong magnet having strength of 0.7 Tesla, when measured in an air gap of 3mm,
rectangular in shape with minimum dimension of 65 x 35 x 35mm shall not effect the
accuracy of meter by more than 4% at Basic Current and Unity Power Factor when
applied on the meter from any direction. After the test meter shall perform within
prescribed limit of Accuracy
7.2.2 Security Features
¾ Total No. of Power Outages.

¾ Phase failure/Disconnection of wires.
¾ Reverse energy flow.
¾ Reverse Polarity.
¾ At-least 100 total events shall be recorded in the meter at any one time before Roll
Over they may comprise of the above or any additional features.
7.2.3 Diagnostics
The meter shall display cautions and diagnostics for the following conditions;
¾ Un-programmed Meter.
¾ Self check diagnostics for RAM/ROM, Processor, non-volatile memory failure and
other essential hardware circuitry.
7.3 DISPLAY
¾ The Display shall be LCD type with at-least 6 digits for Energy consumption.
¾ Display scrolling time shall be programmable.
¾ Min. three programmable Display modes shall be available.
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¾ First Display mode shall be the Normal or Automatic display mode. Second display
mode shall be for Security / Diagnostics etc. The third Display mode shall be for Test
Purposes. Activation of Display Mode shall either be with a secure Push Button or an
equally secure alternate method.
¾ Phase Indicators shall be permanently displayed in all Display modes.
¾ All Segment Check.
¾ Display Mode Indicator.
¾ Display Quantity Labels.
¾ Pulse Output for field testing of Meter shall be available optically.
7.4 METER PROGRAMMING, SOFTWARE, AND SECURITY

The following features shall be programmable in the meter as a minimum along-with other
features that may be provided:
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¾ Demand Time interval (10,15,30,60 minutes).
¾ Demand resets shall be configured for automatic resets on a preset date to override the
manual reset.
¾ The meter shall have non-volatile EEPROM memory.
¾ Once programmed the meter shall be re-programmable as a new meter or as existing
meter without loss of previous data, through the required security passwords.
¾ The meter should have the capability for reprogramming as a new meter or amending
the existing program without loss of previous data.
¾ Meter programming shall be DOS/Windows based.
¾ An Optical Communication Port shall be provided on the meter cover and shall either
be IEC 62056-21 or ANSI C12.18 Type II compliant
8. TESTS
Following routine, type and sample tests shall be carried out as per requirements of IEC
standards.
8.1 ROUTINE TESTS

Following routine tests shall be carried out on KWH, KW meters as per respective IECs:
Accuracy Test
Running with no load test
Starting current test
Insulation resistance test
8.2 TYPE TEST

Following type tests shall be carried out on KWH, KW meters as per respective IECs.
8.2.1 Tests of mechanical requirements
¾ Spring hammer test

¾ Shock test
¾ Vibration test
¾ Test of resistance to heat and fire
¾ Test of protection against penetration of dust and water
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8.2.2 Test of climate influence
¾ Dry heat test

¾ Cold test
¾ Damp heat cycle test
¾ Solar Radiation test
8.2.3 Tests of electrical requirements
¾ Test of power consumption of voltage circuit

¾ Test of power consumption of current circuit
¾ Test of effect of voltage dips and short interruptions
¾ Test of influence of short time over current
¾ Test of influence of self heating
¾ Test of influence of heating
¾ Impulse voltage test
¾ A.C. voltage test.
8.2.4 Tests for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
¾ Test of immunity to electrostatic discharges

¾ Test of immunity to electromagnetic HF fields
¾ Fast transient burst test
¾ Radio interference measurement
8.2.5 Tests of Accuracy requirements (for KWH meter parts as per IEC 62053-21 where
applicable
¾ Test of Accuracy
¾ Test of influence quantities
¾ Test of ambient temperature influence
¾ Test of no load condition
¾ Test of starting condition
9. NAME AND RATING PLATE
9.1 A suitable name/rating plate shall be provided inside at the front of the meter, indicating
the following informations:
¾ Name of the manufacturer and country of origin

¾ Type of meter
¾ Meter rating and other information
¾ WAPDA P.O. No.
¾ Serial No. and year of manufacture
10. PACKING
10.1 Each meter shall be individually packed in Corrugated packing with thermopore lined
packing, covered with adhesive tape at joints or plastic strips etc.
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10.2 For overseas shipment, a suitable number of individually thermopore packed meters shall
then further be packed in sea worthy packing.
10.3 The packing shall be strong enough to withstand rigors of ocean, rail, road etc.
11. SAMPLE
At least one number sample of multirate meter shall be submitted with the bid.
12. PROTOTYPE APPROVAL

The successful bidder shall submit 3 Nos samples for Prototype Approval in case valid
Prototype Approval as per WAPDA purchase procedure does not exist for the offered
model/type. All tests shall be carried on the submitted prototype meters to ensure
compliance to WAPDA and IEC specs. Meters shall be subjected to all tests including
type, routine and sample tests. Once approved such prototype approval shall be valid as
per WAPDA purchase procedure.
12.1. JOINT TYPE TESTING

Over and above normal inspection, the representative of Chief Engineer (Design &
Standard) and Chief Engineer (Material Inspection) WAPDA will carry out all possible
locally available type tests jointly, twice during the calendar year and it shall be applicable
during this period to all WAPDA/DISCOs purchase orders., The type testing will be
carried out keeping in view that every time different DISCOs purchase order will be
selected for the test.
13. INSPECTION
The successful bidder shall offer the meters for testing/inspection, Procedure for pre-
shipment inspection is given below:
13.1 SAMPLE TESTS (ELECTRICAL)
13.1.1 The meters offered for acceptance shall be grouped into lots containing upto 1000 meters.
A sample comprising of five (05) meters shall be selected at random from each lot and
subjected to tests as below:
Starting Current Test

Creep Test
Accuracy Test
A.C. Voltage Test
13.1.2 The meters offered for acceptance shall be grouped into lots containing upto 1000 meters.
A sample comprising of two (02) meters shall be selected at random from each lot and
subjected to following tests:
Impulse Test
Power Loss Test
13.1.3 The lot shall be accepted if all the meters qualify in the tests described in clause 13.1.1 &
13.1.2 above. The lot shall be rejected if two or more meters fail in any of the tests. If any
one meter fails in any of the above tests re-sampling shall be carried out after collecting
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same No. of meters and subjected to the tests described in clause 13.1.1 & 13.1.2 above. If
any one meter fails in any of the above tests the whole lot shall be rejected.
13.2 SAMPLE TESTS (MECHANICAL)
13.2.1 The meter offered for acceptance shall be grouped into lots containing upto 1000 meters.
Sample comprising of three (03) meters shall be selected at random from each lot and
subjected to tests as below:
Sr. No. Description Nos. of Meters

1. Test of protection against penetration of One meter
dust and water
2. Dimensional Check One meter
3. Tests of Electromagnetic One meter
Compatibility/Interference (EMI)
The lot shall be accepted if meters qualify the above tests in clause 13.2.1. In case any
meter fails in the relevant test, another sample of double the size shall be selected and
test/tests repeated. If any meter fails in the relevant in the second group, the entire lot shall
be rejected.
13.3 VERIFICATION TEST OF FUNCTIONALITY OF SOFTWARE
13.3.1 Verification test of the functionality of software and display features on offered meters
shall be promoted by loading/unloading of programme and auditing the diagnostic reports.
The number of meters shall be three if any meter fails to comply with the functionality
requirements the entire offered lot shall be rejected.
13.4 TYPE TESTS
13.4.1 The remaining type tests not performed on the above samples shall be carried out (as per
recommended sequence of IEC 62052-11 Annexure (F) on three (03) Nos. meters out of
the total offered meters. If two meters fail in any of the above tests, the lot shall be
rejected. If one of the meters fails to qualify any of the above tests, re-sampling shall be
carried out. In case of failure of any of the tests the lot shall be rejected.
13.5 Procedure for inspection for local manufacturers is given below:-
13.5.1 ROUTINE TEST
Following routine tests shall be carried out by manufacturer on each meter and
witnessed by the Inspector as per respective clauses of IEC 62053-21.
- Accuracy test (clause 8.1)

- Starting current test (clause 8.3.3)
If failure exceeds than 5%, the group offered for routine inspection be rejected:-
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13.5.2 SAMPLE TEST

The meters offered for acceptance shall be grouped into lots containing upto 500
meters. A sample comprising ten meters shall be selected at random from each lot
and eight meters be subjected to electrical test and two meters for mechanical test.
(i) Sample test (Electrical)
(a) Following tests be performed on each of two selected sample

meters:-
- Impulse test
- Power loss test
- Influence of DC and even harmonics.
(b) Following tests be performed on each of four selected sample meters:-
- Accuracy test
- Starting current test
- Running with no load test (Creep test)
(c) Following EMC tests be performed on each of two selected sample meters:-
- Fast Transient burst test

- Surge Immunity test.
- Electrostatic discharge test
(ii) Sample Tests (Mechanical)
(a) Following tests be performed on each of two meters already selected:-
- Impact test
- Tin coating test
(b) Following tests be performed on three meters selected randomly from

offered lot twice in a purchase order. Dimensional check be performed on
one meter and remaining two tests be performed on both the meters:-
- Dimensional check
- Shock and vibration test
- Rain fall test
13.5.3 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
a) Electrical Test
• The lot shall be accepted if one meter fails in any one of the tests described in
clause 13.5.2 (i).
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• Re-sampling of the same size should be carried out if :-
One meter fails in any of the two tests

OR
Two meters fail in any one test
• The lot shall be rejected if:
Three or more meters fail in any of the test

OR
One meter fails in any three or more tests
OR
One meter fails in any two tests and one meter in one test
b) Mechanical Test
• The lot shall be accepted if meters qualify the above tests in clause 13.5.2 (ii) (a).
• In case any meter fails in the relevant test, another sample of double the size shall
be selected and test be repeated.
• If any meter fails in any test during re-sampling, the entire lot shall be rejected.
NOTE Rejected lot can be re-offered for routine tests.
13.6 VERIFICATION FUNCTIONALITY TEST OF SOFTWARE
13.6.1 Verification test of the functionality of software and display features on offered
meters shall be performed by loading/down loading of and auditing of the reports.
Copy of the report be retained for official record. The number of meters shall be
two. If any meter fails to comply with the functionality requirements, the entire
offered lot shall be rejected.
14. WARRANTY
The supplier shall provide two years warranty for the successful operation of the meter
including its maintenance where ever required.
15. TRAINING
The successful bidder shall arrange a comprehensive practical training regarding

programming, billing, loading of software etc. in Pakistan.
16. BID DATA, TEST CERTIFICATES, DRAWINGS, LITERATURE, REFERENCE

LIST & MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE
All the bidders shall submit complete technical data, detailed drawings test certificates,
literature in English language, supply reference list and manufacturing experience
alongwith the bid.
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Annex – I
REFERENCE STANDARDS
When following standards referred to in this document have been superseded, the latest revisions
shall apply.
1. METERING STANDARDS
a. IEC
62053-21:2003 Static meters for active energy (Classes 1 and 2).
62052-11:2003 Metering equipment.
60514 Ed. 1.0 Acceptance inspections of Class 2 alternating current watthour

meter.
62056-21 Direct local data exchange
b. ANSI
C12.1 - 1995 Electric Meters Code for Electricity Metering
C12.10 - 1997 Physical aspects of watthour meters-Safety Standards
C12.18 - 2002 Protocol specification for ANSI type 2 Optical ports
C12.19 - 1997 Utility industry end device data tables
2. ELECTRICAL TESTING STANDARDS

a. IEC
60038: 1983 IEC standard voltages
Amendment 1 : 1994
Amendment 2 : 1997
60060-1: 1989 High voltage test techniques-Part 1 General definitions and test
requirements
60085:1984 Thermal evaluation and classification of electrical insulation
61000-4-2:1995 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4 Testing and measurement

techniques – Section 2 Electrostatic discharge immunity test Basic EMC
publication
61000-4-3:2002 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-3 Testing and measurement

techniques – Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity
test
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61000-4-4:1995 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4: Testing and measurement

techniques – Section 4: Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test. Basic
EMC publication

techniques – Section 5: Surge immunity test

techniques – Section 6: Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by
radio-frequency fields

techniques – Section 12: Oscillatory waves immunity test. Basic EMC
publication
CISPR 22:1997 Information technology equipment – Radio disturbance characteristics

limits and methods of measurement
Amendment 1:2000
b. ANSI
C37.90.1 – 1989 IEEE standard surge withstand capability
C62.41 – 1991 IEEE recommended practice on surge voltages in Low-voltage AC power

circuits.
3. MECHANICAL TESTING STANDARDS
a. IEC
60529:1989 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
Amendment 1:1999
60695-2-11:2000 Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products
60068-2-75:1997 Test Eh: Hammer tests
b. ISO Standard
75-2:1993 Plastics – Determination of temperature of deflection under load – Part 2: Plastic

and ebonite.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
a. IEC
60068-2-1:1990 Test A: Cold

Amendment 1:1993,
Amendment 2:1994
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60068-2-2:1947 Tests B: Dry heat

Amendment 1:1993,
Amendment 2:1994
60068-2-5:1975 Test Sa: Simulated solar radiation at ground level
60068-2-6:1995 Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
60068-2-30:1980 Test Db and guidance: Damp heat, cyclic (12 + 12-hour cycle)
60068-2-27: 1987 Test Ea and guidance: Shock.
60721-1-3-3: 1994 Classification of environmental conditions- Part 3: Environmental

parameters and their severities-Section 3 Stationary use at
weather protected locations
PREPARED BY:
- FAISAL MEHMOOD
Asst. Director
Design & Standard ________________________
- MANSOOR NASIR
Deputy Director
Design & Standard ________________________
- MAHBOOB ALAM
Director
Design & Standard ________________________
- RANA ANWAR UL HASSAN KHAN

Chief Engineer
Distribution Engineering ________________________
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SCHEDULE OF TECHNICAL DATA

Static 3-Phase, 3-Element, 4-Wire Whole Current Energy Meter
DDS-60:2007
A. GENERAL
a) Bidder's name &

Address _____________________
b) Manufacturer's name &

Address. _____________________
c) Manufacturing Experience _____________________
B. ENERGY METERS
1. Model No./ Type _____________________
2. Basic current _____________________
3. Maximum current _____________________
4. Minimum starting current at

ref. Voltage & ref. Frequency _____________________
5. Operating voltage _____________________
6. Overload capacity _____________________
7. Accuracy class
i. KWH Meter _____________________

ii. MDI _____________________
8. No. of elements _____________________
9. Detail of:
i. KWH part _____________________

ii. MDI part _____________________
10. Losses in
i) Potential Ckt ____________________

ii) Current Ckt ____________________
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11. Encapsulation Details
i) Current Sensor ____________________

ii) Class of Insulation ____________________
12. Max. current that meter

can withstand during short ____________________
circuit for 0.5 second.
13. Dielectric strength
i) Impulse Voltage ____________________

ii) A.C test Voltage ____________________
14. Insulation resistance of meter. ____________________
15. Material of:
a. Base ____________________
b. Cover ____________________
c. Security Box. ____________________
d. Terminal Block ____________________
e. Terminals ____________________
f. Printed Ckt Board ____________________
(All the above shall be indicated on drawings to

be supplied with the bid.)
16. Temperature rise of meter ____________________
17. Type of terminals ____________________
18. Centre to centre clearance

between different phases
a. Creepage Distance ____________________
b. Clearance ____________________
19. Whether the meter is compliant to the

reference standards for testing mentioned
in Annex -I of the specs. ____________________
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20. Whether the meter have the

following characteristics:
a. Basic data recording and storage; ____________________

(as per clause 7.1 of the spec.),
give details.
b. Security Features, Events recording ____________________

and Diagnostics; ( as per clause 7.2
of the spec.), give details.
c. Display; ____________________
give details.
d. Back-up Battery; ____________________

(as per clause 7.1.3 of the spec.),
give details.
e. Meter Programming, Software and Security; _____________________

give details.
21. Operating ambient temp. range.
a. Specified Operating Range _____________________
b. Limit Range of Operation (Extreme Condition) _____________________
c. Limit range for storage and Transport _____________________
22. Size & No. of digit of LCD _____________________

Display.
23. Whether meter have the upgrad- _____________________

ability option for AMR.
24. What is the sampling rate. _____________________
25. IP class of meter _____________________
26. No. of digits for following features;
i) KWH _____________________
ii) Demand KW _____________________
iii) Cumulative KW _____________________
iv) No. of Reset digits _____________________
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27. What values / readings are _____________________

controlled through resetting device?
28. Detail of resetting device with _____________________

sealing arrangement (give drawing).
29. Min. No.of tariff/rates for

which the tariff register can be
programmed for:
- KWH _____________________
- KW _____________________
30. Effect of external magnetic _____________________

field as per IEC 62053-21 Cl 8.2.4
31. Effect of Radio frequency signals. _____________________
32. Effect of Influence of DC and Even Harmonics _____________________

as per IEC 62053-21 cl 8.2.3
33. Effect of other Influence Qtty as per IEC _____________________
34. Type of Meter Memory _____________________
35. Storage capacity of memory _____________________
36. Time to retain the memory _____________________
37. In case of error in register

Which types of checks are
Provided which automatically
Identifies the error. ____________________
38. Meter Clock:
a) Source of operation of ____________________

Built in clock.
b) Effect of variation of ____________________

Frequency of source
c) Source of operation of ___________________

Clock in case of power outage.
d) If battery is used what ___________________

is the life of battery.
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e) Period / life for which the

battery can supply power
continuously to check and
register prior to its
discharge below 25%. ____________________
g) No. of programmable dates

to account for holidays and
week ends. _____________________
39. The Meter Programming/Reading Software

is DOS or Windows _____________________
40. Name / Rating Plate;

Detail of information given on
Name Plate _____________________
41. Attachments
Whether the following material has been attached;
a. Accuracy Curves _____________________
b. Drawings of meter showing

dimensions, mounting _____________________
details etc.
42. Bidders / manufacturers have to supply

all relevant drawings & technical
literature duly marked. _____________________
43. Details of the deviations of the offered _____________________

equipment from specification (use
separate sheet if required.
Signature & Seal of

Bidder/ Manufacturer
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Annex. – II
FORMAT OF SOFTWARE
Sr. No. Description Page No.
1- Normal Mode 1
2. Alternate Mode 2
3. Programming Report 3
4. Billing Report 4-5
5. Security Report 6
6. Event Log Report 7-8
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WAPDA Specification for Solid State

Whole Current Energy Meter DD-S-60:07

SPECIFICATION NO. DDS-60 :2007

STATIC 3-PHASE, 3 ELEMENT, 4-WIRE

Table I Percentage error limits with balanced loads …………………… 11

SOLID–STATE, 3-PHASE, 3 ELEMENT, 4-WIRE

0.3 This Specification is subject to revision as and when required.

1.2 This Specification covers:

1) 3 Phase, 4 wire, 3 element, 3x230/400 V, 10/100 Amp, 50 Hz whole current

2) As above with additional Multi-rate Tariff function

The Reference standards are listed and provided in Annex – I.

3.1 STATIC WATT-HOUR METER

3.2 MULTI-RATE METER.

3.3 MEASURING ELEMENT

3.4 TEST OUTPUT

3.5 OPERATION INDICATOR

3.7 NON-VOLATILE MEMORY

3.10 CURRENT CIRCUIT

3.11 VOLTAGE CIRCUIT

3.12 AUXILIARY CIRCUIT

3.14 INDOOR METER

3.15 OUTDOOR METER

3.19 PROTECTIVE EARTH TERMINALS

3.20 TERMINAL BLOCK

3.21 TERMINAL COVER

3.23 CREEPAGE DISTANCE

3.24 BASIC INSULATION

3.25 BASIC CURRENT (Ib)

3.26 MAXIMUM CURRENT (IMAX)

3.27 REFERENCE VOLTAGE (U)

3.28 REFERENCE FREQUENCY

3.29 PERCENTAGE ERROR

Percentage error = Energy registered by the meter – True energy x 100

3.30 REFERENCE CONDITIONS

3.31 ELECTROMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE

3.32 RATED OPERATING CONDITIONS

3.33 SPECIFIED MEASURING RANGE

3.34 SPECIFIED OPERATING RANGE

3.35 LIMIT RANGE OF OPERATION

3.36 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT CONDITIONS

3.37 NORMAL WORKING POSITION

3.38 THERMAL STABILITY

4.1 i. Reference Temperature 23 Degree C

4.2 SERVICE CONDITIONS

4.2.1 Temperature Range

Specified Operating -25 Degree C to

Limit range of -25 Degree C to

Limit range for -25 Degree C to

4.2.2 Relative humidity may range upto 95% non- condensing.

4.2.3 Altitude: Up to 1000 meter above sea level.

5.1 GENERAL MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Personal safety against electric shock.

- Personal safety against effects of excessive temperature.

- Protection against spread of fire.

- Protection against penetration of solid objects.

- Protection against Dust and Water.

5.3.2 Meter Cover

5.3.3 Meter Base