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Revised on 29.03.2014

Technical Specification of

33KV 24V DC PTR HV VCBs WITH DIFFERENTIAL

PROTECTION WITH CONTROL & RELAY PANEL
AND CTs OF RATIO 400-200-100/1-1-1A
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I. SCOPE :
This specification covers the manufacture, assembly, supply and delivery at
Destination stores of 33 KV (Vacuum) Out Door porcelain clad pad type circuit
breakers including current transformers, meters, relays and control panels for outdoor
installations. The power system is with neutral solidly earthed. The equipment shall be
guaranteed for 5 years.

II. APPLICABLE STANDARDS:

Unless otherwise modified in this specification, the Circuit Breakers, Current
Transformers etc. shall comply with the following Standards with latest amendments.
IS 13118/1991 – High Voltage A.C. Circuit Breakers.
IEC 62271-100/2008 – Circuit Breakers.
IS 2705 (Part I to IV/1992) – Current Transformers.
IS 2099/1986 – Bushings for Alternating Voltages.
IS 13010/2003, IS 13779/1999 – Energy Meters.
IS 3231/1986 & 87 – Relays.
IS 1248/2003 – Ammeters & Voltmeters.
IS 13947/(Pt-1993 – Degree of protection provided by Enclosures.
III. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:
The climatic conditions under which the equipment shall operate satisfactorily are as
indicated at clause No. 22 of General and Financial terms and conditions for supply of
materials.
IV. PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS :
1. CIRCUIT BREAKERS :
1.1. Nominal System Voltage : 33KV
1.2 Type : Vacuum porcelain clad
1.3 Service : ---- out door ---
1.4 No. of Poles/Phases : ---- THREE ---
1.5 Highest System Voltage : 36KV
1.6 Rated Frequency : ----- 50 Hz ------
1.7 System of earthing : ---- Neutral solidly grounded ----
1.8 Insulation level :
1.8.1.Lightening Impulse withstand Voltage : 170 KV peak
1.8.2 One minute power frequency : 70 KV (rms)
withstand voltage.
1.8.3 Power frequency withstand : --- -2 KV (rms) ---/1 minute
voltage on Auxiliary circuit

Note: 1. The maximum power consumption for closing and tripping coils shall not exceed
200 W.
2. Please note that the above insulation levels supply at the reference conditions of
temperature, pressure and humidity specified below : .i e x e
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Temperature : 20 degree C.
Pressure : 1013 millibars
Humidity : 11 g/m 3
1.9 Rated Thermal Current : 1250 A
1.10. Rated short circuit :
breaking current
1.10.1. Symmetrical : 25 KA/3 Sec.
1.10.2. Asymmetrical : As per IS : 13118/1991 or IEC – 62271-100/2008
1.11. Rating making capacity : 2.50 times Rated short circuit breaking
Current (Symmetrical)
1.12. Rated short time withstand
Current for 3 Sec. : 25 KA
1.13 Total break time : 60 m sec (max)
1.14 Bushing Insulator
Creepage distance : Not less than 900 mm
1.15. Mounting :--- Steel Structure --- (GI)
1.16. Rated Operating sequence : --- O-0.3 Sec. – CO– 3 Min – CO.
1.17. Operating Mechanism : Motor operated/ Manual spring Charged. The standard
DC Voltage for the operating devices shall be 24V DC.
Operating Voltage for motor spring charging mechanism
shall be 250V with +/- 20%, DC/AC single phase.
Normally the breaker shall be operated by Power and
there shall be provision for manual operation.
1.18. Terminal Connector :
1.18.1. Material : --- Aluminium ---
1.18.2. Suitable for : Panther ACSR
1.19. Limits of temperature : The limits of temperature shall be in accordance with.
IS : 13118/IEC- 62271-100/2008.
1.20. Requirement of Simultaneity
of Poles : The maximum difference between instants of contact
touching during closing and the maximum difference
between the instant of contacts separation during
opening between 3 poles shall not exceed one half cycle
of the rated frequency. The Breaker shall be open and
close simultaneously on all three phases for fault on any
phase and or all the phases.

1.21 Protection : The Breaker shall be provided with

(1) 3 Nos. Over Current (O/C) and
(2) One Earth Fault (1 E/L) IDMT relays.
3) Anti pumping relay
4) DC Supervision relay
5) Trip Circuit supervision relay
6) Master trip relay (Hand Reset Type)
7) Restricted earth fault relay
8) Numerical Differential relay for
Differential protection.
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Note: The Numerical relays shall preferably be self powered with high set features with
IDMT 1.3 Sec. Over current Relay settings ranging from 5% to 200% in steps of 1% and
earth fault relay settings ranging from 5% to 80% in steps of 1%.
Settings for high set instantaneous elements for relays of 11KV Feeder VCBs shall be as
follows.
High Set Instantaneous feature :
Over current 50% to 2000% in steps of 5% for 24V DC
Earth Fault 50% to 2000% in steps of 5% for 24V DC
Over current, earth fault time setting start from 0.01 to 1Sec in steps of 0.01Sec
The relays shall have facility of minimum 5 Nos. fault tripping data such as 1.fault magnitude
2.Date and time of occurrence 3.Flag indication
“The over current relays shall be Numerical draw out type and all other mechanical relays are
of non-draw out type”.
The over current relays should be of reputed make with IDMT characteristics and also
with high instantaneous elements for high fault currents and shall comply with IS 3231. The
accuracy class of relays shall be clearly specified.
Numerical differential relay shall have all necessary features for protection of Power
transformer which include inrush currents and harmonic currents blocking settings.

1.22 : Auxiliary Power Supply

1.22.1 A.C. Supply : 230 V ± 20% (Phase to neutral),
3 phase, 50 HZ ± 5%,
Effectively earthed system.
1.22.2 D.C. Supply : 24V ± 20%, 2 wire ungrounded system.
1.22.3. Supply point:
1.22.3.1 : Auxiliary power supplies listed above will be made
available to each circuit breaker as below :
A.C. Supply : Single Feeder
D.C. Supply : Single feeder
1.22.3.2 M.C.B. shall be provided at the circuit breaker for each
Incoming A.C. Supply. For D.C. supply double pole
M.C.B. shall be provided. (with different colours for each
identification).The rating of MCBs shall be 10A.

2. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS : 33 KV
2.1 Rated voltage : 33 KV
2.2. Type : --- Single phase outdoor live tank oil
Cooled Vacuum impregnated type –
2.3. Earthing : --- Solidly earthed ---
2.4 Insulation level :
2.4.1. Nominal system voltage : 33 KV .
2.4.2. Highest system voltage : 36 KV
2.4.3. Lighting Impulse withstand voltage : 170 KV
2.4.4. One minute power frequency
Withstand voltage
(a) Primary (HV) : 70 KV
(b) Secondary (LV) : 3 KV
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2.5. Frequency : --- 50 Hz ---

2.6. Transformation ratio : 400-200-100/1-1-1A
2.7 Rated secondary current (Amp) :
i) Core I (Protection) : 1
ii) Core II (Metering) : 1
iii) Core III (Class-PS) 1A
(Differential Protection)
2.8 Rated output (VA) :
i) Protection : 15 VA
ii) Metering : 5 VA
iii) Differential
2.9 Class of accuracy :
2.9.1.i) Protection (Core I) : 5P10
2.9.1.ii)Metering (Core II) : 0.2S

2.9.2.iii) Diff. Protection (Core III) : PS

a) Maximum Knee point Voltage
Requirement : -- 40 I (Rct +10) ---
I = Rated current of CT.
b) Maximum Excitation current : < (less than or equal to) 30mA at 0.25
Vk
2.10 Short time thermal current 25KA/3 Sec
And its duration : The short time thermal current should
Suit the breaker rupturing capacity and
Duration to suit the maximum tripping
Time.
2.11. Accuracy Limit factor : --- 10 for protective core ---
2.12. Class of Insulation : Immersed in new insulating oil.
2.12.1 Limit of Temp. Rise (Max) : 55 Degree C
2.13 Rated Continuous Thermal Current: 1250 A

NOTE : The CTs shall be live tank outdoor type and shall be offered with first filling of Oil.
The Oil shall conform to the latest IS 335.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS :
I. CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1.1 DESIGN CRITERIA
The equipment will be used in High Voltage system having characteristics as listed in
the specification.
The equipment will be installed outdoor in hot, humid and tropical atmosphere.
All equipment, accessories and wiring shall have tropical protection, involving special
treatment of metal and insulation against fungus, insects and corrosion.
The maximum temperature in any part of the equipment at specified rating shall not
exceed the permissible limits as stipulated in the relevant standards.
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The equipment shall be capable of withstanding the dynamic and thermal stresses of
listed short circuit current without any damage or deterioration.
The safety clearances of all live parts of the equipment shall be as per relevant
standards.
The breaker shall be of M2 class (10,000 operations).
1.2 TYPE AND DUTY :
The circuit breaker shall be outdoor, 3-pole, vacuum type having internal isolation
without any sequential interlock.
In the event of order, the tenderer have to offer at least one breaker out of the offered
lot in first inspection for testing in respect of Temperature rise test and mechanical endurance
test of 10,000 Mechanical operations (M2 Class) in presence of purchaser representative as
an acceptance test.
The duty of the circuit breaker shall involve satisfactory interruption of short circuit
currents as listed in the clause-IV (Principal Parameters).
The breaker shall be capable of interruption of reactive current (lagging/leading)
without under/over voltage.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION FEATURES :

1.3.1 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS :
The circuit breaker shall have fixed type construction consisting three single identical
poles, complete with a gang operated mechanism for specified duty. The interrupters shall be
enclosed in a sealed porcelain housing conforming to protection to IS:13947 (Part-1)
equivalent to IP-65 protection (IS:2147). All three poles of circuit breaker shall be linked
together electrically / mechanically to ensure simultaneous closing/tripping of all poles.
The trip free operating mechanism, 3 phase inter connection links shall be completely
accommodated in the base. There shall be sufficient clearance between live parts of the
circuit breakers and the ground. The circuit breaker shall be complete with operating
mechanism, other accessories/materials to ensure complete assembly and proper functioning.
The current transformers shall be externally mounted on the supporting structure integrated
with circuit Breaker structure. Terminal connectors suitable for Panther ACSR conductor for
33 KV should be supplied for Circuit Breakers and CTs. The circuit breaker shall be provided
with proper standard earthing and with terminal earth bar for earthing connection. Suitable
interconnection cable from breaker terminal, CTs terminal to control relay panel is 2.5
Sq.mm. PVC copper control cable (un-armored) are to be provided.
Neither the circuit breaker nor any part of the switchgear or its supporting structures
shall be permanently strained due to vibration etc. when making or breaking the rated short
circuit currents.
The details of any device incorporated in the circuit breakers to limit or control the
rate of re striking voltage across the circuit breaking contacts shall be stated.

The vacuum interrupter assembly used in the circuit breakers shall be interchangeable
with indigenously available vacuum interrupters (make and type shall be mentioned).
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All metal enclosures shall be fabricated from minimum 2.5mm CRCA steel sheet free from
all surface defects. The panel shall have sufficient structural re-enforcement to ensure a plain
surface to limit vibration and to provide rigidity during dispatch and installation.

1.3.2 MAIN CONTACTS AND ARC QUENCHING CHAMBER :

The main contacts shall have adequate area and contact pressure for carrying rated
continuous and short time current without excessive heating liable to cause pitting and
welding.

The tips of the arcing and main contacts shall be special copper-Chromium alloy.

The contacts that are adjustable to allow for wear, shall be easily replaceable and shall
have minimum movable part and adjustments. The arc-quenching device shall be of robust
construction and shall not require any critical adjustment. The devices shall be easily
accessible and removable for access to the breaker contacts.

Flexible laminations shall be of electrolytic copper. The ends of the laminations shall
be solidified with hot pressed /electro fusion/electro solidification method to ensure good
electrical contacts and achieve minimum contact resistance.

1.3.3 INTERLOCK :

All electrical and mechanical interlocks which are necessary for safe and satisfactory
operation of the circuit breaker shall be furnished.

1.3.4 AUXILIARY CONTACTS :

Each breaker shall be provided with 4 normally open and 4 normally closed
electrically separate spare auxiliary contacts in addition to those required for its own
operation and indication exclusively for purchaser’s use.

The auxiliary contacts shall be rated for 10A for AC and 10A for DC.

Note : 1. 1no Spare tripping coil and 1no closing coil shall be clamped in the Breaker.

2. Spring charging multiplier with 2 NO + 2NC shall be available and shall be

wired to the spare terminal blocks.

3. Auxiliary switch contact multiplier shall also be incorporated in the

control panel and shall be wired to the spare terminal blocks.
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1.3.5 INSULATORS :

Bushing insulators for circuit Breakers shall comply with IS2099-1986 specification
for High Voltage porcelain bushings.

Insulators shall be wet process porcelain, brown glazed and free from all blemishes.
Ferrous metal parts and hardware shall be hot-dip galvanised.

Insulators shall have adequate mechanical strength and rigidity to withstand the duty
involved.
When operated at maximum system voltage, there shall be no electrical discharge.
Shielding rings, if necessary, shall be provided. Insulation shall be coordinated with basic
impulse level of the system. The creepage distance shall correspond to heavily polluted
atmosphere.
1.4. OPERATING MECHANISM:
The operating mechanism shall be motor operated and manual operated for spring
closing mechanism with trip free features complete with shut trip coils. All three poles of the
breaker shall operate simultaneously. It shall operate in principle in such a way that the
closing springs after each closing operation, are automatically charged by the motor and
locked in the charged position by a latch. Means shall be provided to charge the springs
manually also. Provision shall be made for the slow closing of the VCB irrespective of spring
charge position.
The contact loading spring shall be designed in such a way that the closing stroke be
completed and the opening stroke is commenced only from fully closed position. All the
breakers shall be suitable for manual operation as well as slow closing irrespective of spring
charge position.
Operation counter and mechanically operated indicator to show whether the circuit
breaker is open or closed shall be provided on the circuit breaker operating mechanism.
All manually operating gear shall be so designed that the circuit breaker can be
operated by one movement. The mechanism shall be such that the tripping spring can be
charged while the circuit breaker is closed and the closing mechanism when charged shall not
be operated by vibration caused by the circuit breaker opening under fault conditions.
The mechanism shall be designed for electrical control from remote. Local manual
close/trip (lever/button) shall be provided in the mechanism box only.
No mechanical /electrical inter lock shall be inbuilt the manual spring charging of
breaker.
Mechanical components other than spring charging mechanism link linkages shaft etc.
shall have minimum plating thickness of 10-15 microns. The surface finishing ensures zinc
plating trivalent passivation (ROHS compliance) and should withstand for salt spray test in
artificial atmosphere upto 192 hours without white rust.
All fasteners exposed to Air should be of hot dip galvanized of MS 8.8 Grade for M10
and above and below M10 grade shall be of stainless steel.
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The maximum power required for closing coil and shunt trip coil should not be more
than 200 watts.

1.5 CONTROL CUBICLE (MECHANISM BOX)

A common control cubicle shall be furnished to house electricals, controls,
monitoring devices and all other accessories except those which must be located on
individual poles.
The cubicle shall have protection as per IS-13947 PT-1 equivalent to IP-55 protection
(IS-2147) of gasketed whether proof construction, fabricated from sheet steel minimum
2.5mm thick.
The cubicle shall have front access door with lock and keys, and removable gland
plate at the bottom for cable entry.

Additional locking arrangement ( pad locking facility) is to be provided

1.6 WIRING & TERMINAL BLOCKS :
1.6.1 WIRING
Wiring shall be complete in all respects to ensure proper functioning of the control,
protection, monitoring and interlocking schemes.
Wiring shall be done with flexible 1100V grade, PVC insulated switch board wires
with 2.5 sq.mm. stranded copper conductor.

CT wirng.. TB must be connected / disconnected type of ledger type 12 way and

control wiring terminal ledger must be 16A open type.

All CT wiring must be done with 2.5mm/ 4 mm dia ring type lugs only.

Each wire shall be identified at both ends with permanent markers bearing wire
numbers as per wiring diagram. The wiring schematic may conform to relevant standards.

Wire termination shall be done with crimping type connectors with insulating sleeves.
Wire shall not be spliced between terminals.

All spare contacts of relays, push buttons, auxiliary switchers etc. shall be wired upto
terminal blocks in the control cubicle.

1.6.2. TERMINAL BLOCKS :

Terminal blocks shall be 1100 V grade, box clamp type (Nut & Bolt Type).

Not more than two wires shall be connected to any terminal. Spare terminals equal in
number to 20% active terminals shall be furnished.

Terminal blocks shall be located to allow easy access. Wiring shall be so arranged
that individual wires of an external cable can be connected to constructive terminals.
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For CTPT – disconnected type terminal blocks are required.

1.7 NAME/RATING PLATE:

BREAKERS : Each circuit-breaker shall be provided with a name plate or plates

legibly and indelibly marked with atleast the following information:

a) Name of manufacturer.
b) Type of designation and serial number.
c) Rated Voltage and current.
d) Rated frequency.
e) Rated symmetrical breaking capacity.
f) Rated making capacity and
g) Rated short-time current and its duration.
h) P.O.No. with Date
i) Period of guarantee

Note : 1. The word “Rated” need not appear on the name plate, recognised abbreviations
may be used to express the above quantities.

2. When the circuit breaker is fitted with closing and/or tripping devices
necessitating any auxiliary supply the nature of the auxiliary supply shall be
stated either on the circuit breaker name-plate or in any other acceptable
position.

3. The purchase order No. and date and year of supply and the words AP_PDCL
must be etched on the name plate.

CONTROL & RELAY PANELS :

2.1 CONSTRUCTION :

The Control panels to house meters, relays and other items as specified in clause VI(3)
shall be weather proof and vermin proof and of rust-free pressed steel cubicle type with
hinged door and locking device. Ventilation louvers shall be provided with GI mech. The
frame shall be made of angle iron or structural steel of sufficient weight and strength to
ensure alignment. The control panel shall be provided with inter connections, small wiring
leads, terminal bolts, fuses, earth bar, multi core cable glands, earth connections etc, The
panel should be provided with locking handle with built-in door lock and lock shall be
provided with duplicate keys.

The outdoor panels shall be preferable of the following dimensions :-

Height 1750 mm
Width 500 mm
Depth 500 mm

The exterior of the panels shall be painted with dark admiral grey colour and interior
should be painted with half white colour. The panel shall be provided with fuse units/MCBs
for AC Circuit (both phase and neutral) for all phases of potential Circuit (Potential coil
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connections to energy meters etc.) DC Control Circuit etc. The internal wiring of the panels
shall be with 2.5 sq.mm 650 V grade standard copper PVC Insulated wiring of reputed make.

The Gauge of the sheet steel for the front of the panels (where the meters etc. are
fixed) and supporting members of the panels shall be of 3 mm thick and for the other
members of the panel sheet steel thickness shall be 2 mm.

Wherever control panels are fixed to the breaker structure necessary clearance from
the ground to read the meters and to operate the switches shall be maintained. The suitable
interconnection cable from breaker terminal, CTs terminal to control relay panel is 2.5
Sq.mm. PVC copper control cable (un-armored) shall be provided.

2.2 PAINTING:

Before painting all non-galvanised parts shall be completely cleaned and made free of
rust, scale and grease and all external rough surface cavities on casting shall be filled by
metal deposition. It shall be ensured that Phosphate coating is done by a suitable process on
both the external and internal surfaces. The painting to be done on surface shall be by
powder coating process

The interior parts and internal structural steel work shall be cleaned of all scale and
rust by sand blasting or other approved method.

All metal enclosures shall be treated in 7 tank Pre-treatment process & should be
painted with UV Resistant Pure Polyester Powder coating. The powder coated sheet steel
fabrication shall fulfill 700Hrs of Salt spray test. The thickness of Painting/Powder coating
shall be of 70-90 microns to withstand tropical heat and extremes of weather. The paint shall
be guaranteed for 5 years from the date of receipt of material.

CURRENT TRANSFORMERS :
3.1 CONSTRUCTION
The core shall be high grade non-ageing electrical silicon-laminated steel of low
hysteresis loss and high permeability to ensure high accuracy, at both normal and over
current/voltage.
The secondary terminals shall be brought into a compartment on one side of current
transformer for easy access. The Secondary terminal shall be provided with short circuiting
arrangements of current Transformer. The secondary taps shall be adequately reinforced to
withstand normal handling, without damage.
The current transformers shall be suitable for mounting on steel structures or concrete
pedestals. The necessary flanges, bolts, etc, for the base of the Current Transformer shall be
supplied and these shall be galvanized. The current transformer tank and other metal parts
shall be galvanized.
All windings of Current Transformers shall be made of high grade electrolytic copper
wire double paper covering insulation and the manufacturing of the units shall be done in
completely closed and air-conditioned room. Fibre glass insulation sleeves are to be provided
for primary winding. Details of winding and core shall be furnished.
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The Current Transformers shall be complete in all respects with filling of oil
conforming to IS:335 and with oil level indicator with minimum/maximum oil levels. The top
cover and terminal box cover should be such that rain water does not enter even through the
gaskets.
The cover of the CT should be designed to avoid the stagnation of water. The
creepage distance should be 300mm (min).
The minimum clearance required between poles in air required should be 300mm.
Note : Facility for selecting the CT ratio in the control panel by closing the appropriate links
in the Control and Relay Panel shall be provided. In no case changing of CT ratio with
primary links shall be provided.
3.2. PRIMARY & SECONDARY TERMINALS: Primary terminals of Current
Transformers to which the line connections are to be made shall have dimensions as per IS:
10601:1983 and material shall be of tinned cooper.

The secondary terminals shall be brought out into suitable compartment, which shall
have a removable cover. The terminal box with the cover closed and tightened and the
cable/conduit in position when supplied shall have a degree of protection conforming to IP 54
of IS: 2147. The secondary terminals will be M6 tinned brass studs.

3.3. TERMINAL AND EARTH CONNECTORS: Terminal connectors suitable for

Panther ACSR Conductor shall be supplied. Suitable earth connectors for earthing
connections shall also be supplied.
Thickness of the clamp must be minimum of 12mm and the stud clamp will be
bimetallic.

3.4. EARTHING: The assembly comprising of the chassis, frame work and the fixed parts
of the metal casing of the CT, shall be provided with two separate earthing terminals. The
earthing terminals shall be adequate size protected against corrosion and metallically clean
and identified by means of the sign marked in a legible and indelible manner on or adjacent
to the terminals.

3.5. SEALING ARRANGEMENT: Provision for sealing secondary terminal compartment,

primary ratio change strips (if any) and tank effectively shall be made such that no fraud etc.
such as tampering of the ratio or circuit (current) is possible. The holes provided for the
above sealing provision shall be of adequate size and pass the sealing wire of about 14 SWG.
3.6. Each instrument Transformer shall be provided with prismatic type oil sight window at
suitable location so that the oil level is clearly visible with naked eye to an observer standing
at ground level.

3.7. For compensation of variation in volume of the oil due to temperature variation nitrogen
cushion or stainless steel bellows shall be sued. Rubber diaphragms shall not be permitted
for this purpose.

3.8. The units shall be vacuum filled with oil, after processing and thereafter hermetically
sealed to eliminate air and moisture from entering the tank.
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3.9 NAME/RATING PLATE :

Each Current Transformer shall have the following particulars indelibly marked on it
or on a label permanently secure to it or its casing.
a) Manufacturer’s Name :
b) Manufacturer’s Sl.No. and /or type of designation:
c) Rated transformation ratio :
d) Rated Frequency
e) Highest system voltage
f) Insulation level and
g) Rated short time thermal current with the associated rate time and rated
dynamic current.
The Purchase Order No. and date and year of supply and the words “AP_PDCL” must
be etched on the name plate.

VI. SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT

1. CIRCUIT BREAKERS :
Vacuum Circuit Breaker complete with suitable painted steel support structure (with
anchor bolts & nuts) for mounting 1 No. circuit breaker – 3 poles. Mechanism box, control
and relay panel and Current Transformers.
Note : 1. Earth strips as per IS shall be provided for proper earthing of equipments.
2. Earth bar of copper (suitable for termination of 2 nos. 40 * 6 mm flats) shall be
provided on circuit breaker support structure.
3. Connecting Cable from Breaker to Control panel and Breaker to CTs are to be
provided.
3 (i) Connecting Cable from Breaker to CTs 6 Core cable of 5 mtrs length from
each CT i.e., total 3 x 5 = 15 mtrs / Breaker and from Breaker to Control panel
10 core cable of 15 mtrs length.
3 (iii) Size of interconnection cable from breaker terminal, CTs terminal to control
relay panel is 2.5 Sq.mm. PVC copper control cable (un-armored).
2. MECHANISM BOX CONTAINING :
a) Operating mechanism
b) Mechanical indicator for “ON” and “OFF” coupled to the Circuit breaker
operating mechanism.
c) Mechanical close and trip (with protective flap) lever/push button.
d) Terminal blocks for control wiring and a spare terminal block (with 20% of
the active terminals).
e) Operation Counter.
f) Operating handle for manual charging of springs and for slow closing.
g) 2 Nos. cable glands over and above those provided for control cables with
suitable dummies.
h) Not less than 6 numbers normally open and 6 normally lose spare auxiliary
contacts over and above those required for normal operation.
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i) 230 V single phase AC Motor/Manual operated spring charging mechanism

complete with electrical spring release coil, 2 Nos. shunt trip coil and 1 No.
closing coil.
j) Local – Remote selector switch.
k) Earth bar (suitable for termination of 2 Nos. 50 x 6 mm class)
l) 6 Nos. Terminal connectors suitable for panther conductor for incoming and
outgoing connector for outdoor VCB.
m) Set of 2 pole MCBs for AC and DC supply with different colours.
n) 1 No. of reputed make anti-pumping relay.
If offered breaker is with anti pumping mechanism plug in relay is also acceptable.
o) TNC Switch heavy duty piston grip type

3. CONTROL AND RELAY PANEL :

Weather proof vermin proof control and relay panel shall be either structure mounted
/ floor mounted having equipped as follows :
a) 3 ½ Digit LED Display CT operated digital A.C. Ammeter with Class of
Accuracy 0.5 to suit the CT ranges indicated in Section-IV Schedule of
materials. (110V AC Auxiliary supply).
One ammeter selector switch with “R”, “Y”, “B”, “Neutral” and “OFF”
position size (96x96) mm.
b) One Heavy duty Piston grip type Control Switch for VCB trip/Neutral/Close
positions with spring return to neutral position.
c) One Red and one Green pilot LED lamps for indicating close and open
positions respectively.
d) One Yellow LED lamp for healthy trip indication with push button control.

e) One white LED lamp for spring charged indication.

f) One amber LED Lamp for auto-trip indication.

g) One 3 phase 4 wire static HT Tri vector CMRI Compatible as per -PDCL
standards 0.2S Class of accuracy suitable scaled to work on 110V AC 50 Hz 1
Amp to suit the CT ranges as indicated in this specification.

h) Numeric Relays shall be of reputed make (drawn out type) with the following
features.

a) IDMT relay with three poles arranged for O/L and one pole for E/L for
33 KV Circuit Breakers.

i) Two Nos. cable glands over and above those provided for control CT, PT,
Control Circuit cables and auxiliary supplies (AC&DC) with suitable
dummies.

j) 3 ½ Digit LED Display digital A.C. Voltmeter with 7 positions switches with
RY-YB-BR-RN-YN-BN-OFF selector switch with size 96x96 Sq.mm
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k) One 3 Phase Mw meter and one 3 phase MVAR Meter to work on 110V AC
50 Hz 1 Amp and scaled to suit the ranges of CTs. (Size (144x144) mm)

a) One set alarm bell and push button for acceptance of alarm. Audio alarms
shall be static hooters of reputed make. Voltage rating shall be 24V DC

l) Necessary LT Fuses/MCBs for Control Circuit. Set of fine wiring with ferrules
with standard code number of respective terminals and with suitable terminal
connectors.

m) 250 V three pin socket with plug & switch.

n) Test terminal block with CT and PT terminals with links for testing ammeter
and energy meter.(4W)

o) Master trip relay of HR (fast acting)

p) Trip circuit supervision & DC fail supervision relays are required.

q) Stud terminal blocks (Bolt and nut type) for CT and PT control cables suitably
wired with 6 Nos. spare terminals.

r) One suitable copper earth strip of 12 x 3 mm size with adequate number of

holes with suitable nuts and bolts.
NOTE : 1. All the instruments and relays to be proved on control panel shall be flush
mounted unless otherwise specified. The relays are to be worked on 1 amp
secondary current of CTs and with DC Voltage of 24 V
2. All the indicating meters (Ammeter, Voltmeter, MW meter, MVAR meter) shall
be of 144 x 144 or standard size and preferable of reputed make.
s) 1 No. LED for TC1, through TS Relay, 1 No. LED for TC2 through TS relay.
t) 1 No. plug point with switch (10A, 230 VAC)
u) 1 No. Illuminator lamp with switch (40W, 230 VAC)
v) 1 No. panel space heater with heater switch thermostat.
4. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS.
Three numbers outdoor CTs as specified.
5. Terminals connectors suitable for zebra ACSR conductor for 33 KV and
panther ACSR conductor for 11KV shall be supplied for Circuit Breaker (6
Nos.) and CT terminals (6 Nos.)
Suitable inter connection between circuit breaker terminals and CT terminals are to be
provided.
Cables from circuit breaker and CTs to control panel shall be provided. As specified
in the Section VI Schedule of equipment.

Note : Other standard accessories which are not specifically mentioned but supplied with
breakers of similar type and rating for efficient and trouble free operation shall be provided.
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VII. TESTS :
The Circuit breakers and current transformers shall be subjected to the following
routine and type tests in accordance with the details specified in the relevant Indian
Standards as amended from time to time or any other equivalent international standards.
1. CIRCUIT BREAKER : IS 13118/IEC 62271-100/2008 Latest version.
Copy of type test certificates shall be enclosed to the tender. The date of type test
certificates shall not be later than 5 years as on date of bid opening.
ROUTINE TESTS :
a) Measurement of resistance of the main circuits.
b) Operation tests.
c) One minute power frequency voltage dry withstand test on the circuit
breakers.
d) One minute power frequency voltage dry withstand test on auxiliary circuits.
1.2 TYPE TESTS : Shall be done as per IS/IEC
a) Temperature rise test for the main circuits.
b) Measurement of resistance of the main circuit.
c) Operation tests.
d) Mechanical endurance tests (M2 class suitable for 10000 operations).
e) Impulse voltage tests.
f) One minute power frequency voltage dry withstand tests.
g) One minute power frequency voltage wet withstand tests.
h) Tests for short circuit conditions.
i) Tests for short time current.
j) Seismic switching duty test
k) Capacitor switching duty test.
1.3 ACCEPTANCE TESTS :
The inspecting officer shall carryout acceptance test on 10% of circuit breakers,
randomly chosen from the offered lot.
The acceptance tests shall be as follows:
a) Measurement of resistance of main circuit.
b) Operation test. This shall comprise five operation test cycles.
c) One minute power frequency voltage dry withstand test on the circuit breaker.
d) One minute power frequency dry withstand test on Auxiliary circuit.
The method of carrying out the above acceptance tests shall be as per IS :
13118/1991. Test parameters wherever applicable shall be as per this IS.

2. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS:

2.1. The following Type tests as per IS 2705 (Latest version) shall be conducted and Type
Test Certificates for the tests shall be enclosed along with the tender. The date of type tests
shall not be later than 5 years as on date of bid opening.
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Short time current Test.

a) Temperature rise test.
b) Lightning Impulse Test.
c) High Voltage Power frequency wet withstand voltage test.
d) Determination of errors or other characteristics according to the requirements of
the appropriate designation or accuracy class.

Note: Satisfactory Valid type test certificates from Central Govt. /NABL International labs is
to be furnished for the tests mentioned above as per the specification along with tender bid.
Type tests applicable as per IS:13118 or IEC – 62271-100. The bid without required type test
certificates, the offer shall be treated as non-responsive. Provisional/in house type testing
reports are not acceptable.

2.2 ACCEPTANCE & ROUTINE TESTS: The following tests shall be conducted as per
IS:2705: 1992.
a) Verification of terminal marking and polarity.
b) Power frequency dry withstand Test on primary & secondary windings.
c) Over Voltage Interturn test.
d) Determination of errors or other characteristics according to the requirements of
the appropriate designation or accuracy class.

VIII SPECIAL GUARANTEE FOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS :

i) The Circuit Breakers (total equipment) shall be guaranteed for satisfactory
operation for a period of 5 years from the date of receipt at stores.
IX. DRAWING AND LITERATURE :
Drawings and technical literature of Breakers, Current Transformers and panels shall
be enclosed to the offer, Tenders not accompanied by the above are liable to be rejected.
These drawings and literature are to be supplied in duplicate copies along with each unit in
the event of order and are to be housed in a proper weather proof enclosure on the rear of the
control panel door. One set of reproducible drawings shall be supplied. Schematic wiring
diagrams of the control circuits of the circuit breaker and control & relay panel shall be
displayed (embossed on a plate/Laminated) on the doors of the circuit breaker, control
cubicle and control & relay panel respectively.

X. OVERALL DIMENSIONS AND FOUNDATION DETAILS:

The manufacturer shall give the necessary information as regards the overall
dimensions of the circuit breaker and foundation details.

XI. PACKING :
All the equipments shall be packed in suitable crates with suitable steel bands so as to
withstand rough handling and storage at destination.

XII. SPARE PARTS:

A list of recommended spares including vacuum interrupters may be indicated for
operation of each type breaker along with their prices.
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GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS

33 KV

1 RATED VALUES AND CHARACTERISTICS :

a) No. of Poles
b) Manufacturer’s Type & Designation
c) Rated Voltage
d) Rated Insulation-Level.
i) Impulse withstand voltage
ii) One minute Power frequency withstand voltage.
iii) One minute Power frequency withstand voltage on Auxiliary wiring.
e) Rated Frequency.
f) Rated Normal Current
g) Rated Cable charging current
h) Rated (Single) Capacitor breaking current
i) Rated Small Inductive breaking current
j) Rated Symmetrical Short Circuit breaking Current and breaking capacity in
MVA.
k) Rated Transient Recovery Voltage.
l) Rated short Circuit making current
m) Rated Operating Sequence
n) Rated duration of short circuit
o) Opening time and Break time (milli Sec.)
p) Closing Time (Milli Sec.)
1 Whether type test Certificate enclosed with the Tender.
3. weight of complete Circuit Breaker :
4. i) Pressure maintained in vacuum chamber.
ii) Gap between the contacts in Vacuum.
iii) Area of contacts.
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iv) The voltage to which the circuit breaker shall be capable of withstanding
indefinitely across open contacts.
5. Minimum Clearance in air
i) Between Poles
ii) Between Live parts to earth
6. OPERATING MECHANISM OF CIRCUIT BREAKER AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT :
1. Type of closing mechanism.
2. Whether Circuit breaker is Fixed trip or Trip free.
3. No. and type of auxiliary contacts (No. of spare normally open contacts and
No. of spare normally closed contacts are to be indicated).
4. Power requirement :
i) Closing coil
ii) Opening coil
5. Electrical service life :
i) Rated Current (times)
ii) Rated interruption current (times)
6. Periodicity of maintenance for the following :
For maintaining Vacuum in interrupting chamber.
1) For maintaining Vacuum in interrupting chamber.
2) For changing contacts.
3) Other maintenance schedules if any.
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II. GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR CURRENT

TRANSFORMERS

33 KV
400-200-100/1-1-1A
1. Type
2. Manufacturer’s Type & designation
2 Rated Voltage
3 Rated Primary current
4 Rated secondary current
Core I
Core II
Core III
5 No. of cores (Secondary core details)
6 Rated Output in VA
Core I
Core II
Core III
7 Class of accuracy
Core I
Core II
Core III
8 Accuracy Limiting factor
Core I
Core II
Core III
9 Knee point voltage of PS cores
10 Maximum excitation current for PS cores.
11 Method of ratio change and secondary connection details & connection diagram.
12 Secondary voltage
Core I
Core II
Core III
13 Secondary Limiting Voltage
Core I
Core II
Core III

14 One second short time current

15 Rated current dynamic (Peak value)
16 Rated continuous thermal current temp. rise over ambient.
17 One minute power frequency Dry/ Wet withstand voltage in KV (r.m.s.)
18 1/50 micro sec. Impulse withstand test voltage in KV (Peak)
19 One minute power frequency withstand test voltage on secondaries in KV (r.m.s.)
20 Weight of Oil in Kg.
21 Total weight in Kg.
22 Magnetisation curve of CT core.
23 Mounting details
24 Overall dimensions.
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III. The guaranteed technical particulars of Numerical Differential relay:

Application:
Two winding Power transformers

Features:
Protection:
Biased differential (87 HS)
Instantaneous Differential High Set (87 HS)
Numerical, true RMS measurement
Integral current amplitude multiplier and vector group compensation
3 slope adjustable bias setting
Immune to magnetic inrush

Monitoring:
Self monitoring facility

User Interface:
Seven segment LED display
LED indications

Other features:
Both 1A and 5A CT inputs in one relay
Draw out modular case
Non volatile memory for trip indication

CT Input rating: 1 Amp

Frequency: 50 Hz
Auxiliary Supply: 220V DC

Setting:
Current differential: In = 1.0A
Initial differential setting: 10% to 50% of In in steps of 50%
Bias slope: 10% to 70% of In in steps of 5%
Bias slope limit: 200% to 2000% of initial in steps of 100%
Current amplitude correction for HV Winding:
0.50 to 2.50 in steps of 0.01
Current amplitude correction for LV Winding:
0.50 to 2.50 in steps of 0.01
Vector group compensation for HV winding & LV winding

Differential High set:

Off, 400% to 2500% of initial in steps of 100%

Typical Operating time:

Current Differential: 30 m sec at 2x setting
Highest over current: 25m sec at 2x setting
Output contacts:
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Relay shall have minimum 5 output contacts

Trip (biased differential & High set)
HV trip & LV trip: 2 N/O

Trip (Biased differential & High set)

HV trip & LV Trip = 2 N/O

Alaram:
Differential High set: 1 N/O
Biased differential: 1 N/O
Protection unhealthy: 1 N/C

Contact rating:
Carry continuously: 5A AC RMS or DC
Make and Carry: 20A for 0.2 Sec

Burden:
AC Burden:1A rating less than or equal to 0.05 VA

Environmental:
Temperature: IEC 60068-2-1
Operating range: 10 Deg. C To +55 Deg. C

Humidity: IEC 60068-2-1/2

Transient over voltage: IEC 60255-5
5 KV, 1.2/50 Micro Sec, 0.5 J between all terminals and earth or
between any two terminals without damage or flash over

Insulation:
2.0 KV RMS for 1 min between all terminals and earth
2.0 KV RMS for 1 min between independent circuits
1.0 KV RMS for 1 min across normally open contacts

High Frequency: IEC60255-22-1 Class-III

Disturbance:
2.5 KV common (longitudinal) mode
1.0 KV series (transverse) mode

Electrostatic discharge: IEC 60255-22-2 Class-III

6 KV contact discharge
8 KV Air discharge

Radio Frequency Interface: IEC 60255-22-3 Class-III

20 MHz to 1000 MHz, 10 V/m

Fast transient: IEC 60255-22-4 Class-III

2 KV, 5/50 nos., 2.5 KHz repetitive
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Vibration (sinusoidal): IEC 60255-21-2 Class-I

Shock & bump: IEC 60255-21-2 Class-1

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IV. GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS for NON DIRECTIONAL

NUMERICA 3 O/C + 1E/F (IDMTL WITH HIGHSET) RELAYS 1A

CT Input Rating - 1A
(Multiple secondary current Option)
Frequency - 50 Hz
DC Auxiliary Supply
- 18V to 52 DC

Digital status
Digital Inputs - 2Nos
Digital Outputs - 4Nos

Protection Settings
Phase Fault - 5% to 200% (in step of 1%)
-
Earth Fault - 5% to 80%(in step of 1%)
-
High set Phase fault - 50% to 2000%(in step of 5%)
-
High set Earth Fault - 50% to 2000%(in step of 5%)
-
P/F Time Multiplier(IDMTL) - 0.01 to 1.5( in step of 0.005)
-
E/F Time Multiplier(IDMTL) - 0.01 to 1.5( in step of 0.005)
-
P/F DTL ----

E/F DTL ----

P/F Highset DTL 0.02sec to 20sec (in Step of 0.01sec)

E/F Highset DTL 0.02sec to 20sec (in Step of 0.01sec)

Reset Time 0 Sec to 20 Sec

Curve selection provision for IDMT 3 Sec. & 1.3 Sec(Extreme inverse, very inverse,
Normal inverse, & High set instantaneous and High set with following IDMT Curves
NI 1 (1.3 Sec),
NI 3 3 Sec)
EI,VI,DT,DTL
Output Contacts
The Relay has the following output contacts
Common Trip and Alarm
Configurable outputs - 1 N/O + 1 N/C
- 3 N/O
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Contact Rating
Carry Continuously - DC 6A 24V & 220V

Breaking capacity - 200W

Making capacity - Maximum 8A

LED 8 LEDs to view pickup and trip action

Push Buttons For setting the relay
Password facility Required
Circuit Breaker failure protection Required
Communication RS 485 with modbus and USB

LED Indication - LED ON

- LED PHASES L1,L2,L3
- LED TRIP
- INDICATION(I>,I>>,Io>,Io>>)

16x2 Bright Alphanumeric LCD display for settings, readings and fault tripping data of
minimum number 10 reports( with date and time stamping)

Measurements L1,L2,L3 and Earth

Burden
AC Current input
5 A Rating - < 0.2VA
1 A Rating - < 0.1 VA

Auxiliary input
Quiescent (typical) 3W (DC)
12VA (AC)
Environmental As per IEC

Temperature As per IEC

Operating range As per IEC

Storage range As per IEC

Humidity As per IEC

Transient Over voltage 56 days at 400C and 95% RH

5Kv, 1.2/50 s, 0.5J between all terminals and earth or between any two terminal without
damage or flashover
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Insulation - As per IEC

2.0 KV rms for 1 min between all terminal and
earth
2.0 KV rms for 1 min between independent
circuits
1.0 KV rms for 1 min across normally open
contacts
High frequency Disturbance - As per IEC
2.5KV Common (Longitudinal) mode
1.0KV Series (Transverse) mode As per IEC
Electrostatic Discharge -
6 KV Contact Discharge
8 KV Air Discharge
Radio Frequency Interference - As per IEC
20MHz to 1000MHz, 10 V/m
Fast Transient
2KV 5/50ns, 2.5kHz repetitive As per IEC
Vibration (Sinusoidal) As per IEC
Shock and Bump As per IEC

The relay to be supplied should also have the following features

1. Pre & Post Trip circuit supervision
2. Circuit Breaker Failure Protection
3. Multi-Shot Auto Reclose Function
4. Disturbance Recording facility
5. DC Healthy
6. The relay should have the communication port of RS 485 with modbus protocol, RTU
and USB
7. Facility for four setting groups depending upon the status of BI shall be provided.

APPROVED MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER
1. Ashida
2. CGL
3. CSPC
4. Alsthom
5. Siemens
6. Stelmec
7. ABB
8. Schneider
9. Easun
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V GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR HT TRIVECTOR

METERS :

Sl.No. Characteristics
1. Maker’s name and country.
2. Type of Meter/model.
3. Accuracy class.
Power consumption for phase.
4. i. Voltage circuit
ii. Current circuit
5. Minimum starting current (% Ib)
6. Parameters measured
7. No. of digits of display and height of character.
8. P.F Range.
9. Variation of voltage at which meter functions normally.
Particulars of readout.
a) Continuous display.
b) Manually on display
c) Auto display
10.
i) Parameters.
ii) Scrolling period.
iii) Display off period between two cycles.
d) With CMRI/RMR.
Details of Meter base and cover
11. i. Type of material
ii. Dimensions and weight
12. Non volatile memory retention time in absence of power.
13. Memory capacity (KB)
Details of tamper and fraud provisions
a) On display.
14. b) With meter reading instrument and data transfer.
c) Detailed explanation how the tamper detection made
is furnished or not?
15. Guarantee for satisfactory operation of meter.
16. Standards to which the meter confirms
17. Overload capacity
18. Dynamic range.
19. a) Meter terminal block having sealable extended terminal
cover.
b) Connection diagram inside the terminal cover.
c) Maximum safe current the terminals and screws shall
carry.
20. Change in errors (accuracy) due to variation in voltage,
frequency and temperature to be furnished.
a) Voltage.
i) +20% to +10-%
ii) +10% to – 10%.
iii) -10% to –20%
iv) -20% to –30%.
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b) Frequency variation.
i) 50 ± 10% Hz.
ii) 50 ± 5% Hz.
c) Temperature.
21. Detailed explanation how the tamper detection made is
furnished are not
22. Sealing of the meter (Nos. of seals)
a) Meter cover.
b) Terminal Block cover.
c) Others, if any.
23. Whether meter carries any certification mark.
24. Self diagnostic features (provide details)
25. Principle of operation (provide details)
26. Any additional measuring parameters
27 Communication ports and protocol
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ANNEXURE – I
STATIC TRIVECTOR METERS FOR USING ON 33 KV FEEDERS WITH VCBS.

Three phase 4 wire Static Trivector Meter of reputed make of class 0.2S accuracy
suitable to work on 110V/√3 AC, 50 Hz, -/1A for balanced and as well as unbalanced loads
at all power factors i.e., Zero-lag-Unity-Zero lead to suit to be installed on 33 KV outdoor
feeder panels and to suit the CT ranges indicated in this specification. The meter should be
capable of performing function of metering In all 4 quadrants, load survey etc. The meter
shall conform to latest version of IS: 14697/99 CBIP Technical report 88/IEC 687 for
accuracy and environmental and other relevant standards.

The meter should be capable of measuring the following electric parameters of poly
phase supplies in all 4 quadrants at all power factors lagging or leading.
1. KWH Import and export
2. KVRH Import and export (lag & lead)
3. KVAH Import and export
4. Voltage of individual phases.
5. Currents in each individual phase.
6. Average Power factor.
7. Maximum demand (15 Minutes Integration)
8. Cumulative demand with No. of resets.
9. Real time.
10. Power off and power fully on and power partially on periods.
The meter should be capable of recording the full supply period, partial supply period
and no supply period and display the same in separate tables with date, time and duration.
The meter should log the following parameters with 15 min, integration for the last 36
days in its memory card and it should be possible to transfer this data on to a base computer
station through a DOS based hand held CMRI.
Parameters for logging shall be in import and export modes
1. KWH
2. Currents in all the three phases
3. KVARH
4. Voltage in all phases.
The base computer shall give complete details of load survey particulars both in
numeric data form and in graphic form. Necessary software for invoking the base computer
station should be provided.
The meter shall be provided with a galvonically isolated optical communication port
(such as IEC-1107, PACT, ANSI etc.,) with removable cover and with locking arrangement
so that it can be easily connected to a CMRI for data transfer or transfer of data through
remote metering device such as modem/ multiflexer etc. The optical communication port
shall also have sealing provision.
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The meter shall also be provided with a sealable RS 232 and optical ports with
DLMS Open protocol which can used for AMR metering along with 9 pin D-type male
connector so that it can be easily connected to a hand held meter reading instrument for data
transfer or subsequently hooked to remote metering device such as modem etc. Necessary
protocol software should be loaded into the CMRI and Base computer station of the Board
for the purpose of reading and programming the specific make(s) of static meters and
accepting data from hand held terminal/CMRI and processing, generating reports and won
loading instructions from the base computer station to CMRI respectively.

The supplier is responsible for maintaining the security of the data extracted from the
meters using manufacturers specific algorithms in the software upto down loading to the base
computer station.

The meter shall have minimum legible 8-digit display of LCD. The display shall be
digital type with non destructive readout and shall be possible to display legend for
identification of display. The meter shall have facility of auto display mode where all
parameters automatically scroll within the specified time. The number of parameters and the
scrolling period shall be field programmable. It shall also be possible to read the parameters
by a manual switch.

The non volatile memory shall have a minimum retention time of 10 years.

NOTE : All protocols are to be handed over to purchaser in advance and the memory map of
the meter shall be furnished along with the tender.