WEST BENGAL STATE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LIMITED

Technical Specifications for A.C. Single Phase , 2Wire Solid State

( Static) Fully Electronic Energy Meter Accuracy Class: 1.0 , Current Rating
(5-30) A, With Backlit LCD Display for 240 V System
Fitted inside with / without Pilfer Proof Meter Box

1.0 SCOPE
a) This specification covers design, engineering, manufacture, testing, inspection and supply of
A.C. Single phase, two wire solid state (static) fully electronic energy meters of accuracy
class 1.0 and current rating (5-30) A, with backlit LCD display for 240 Volt systems as per
requirement in this specification and pilfer proof meter box (PPMB) made of engineering plastic,
FR grade with self extinguishing property suitable for single phase meter. The meter should be
capable of recording and displaying energy in KWH and demand in KW for single phase two
wire A.C. loads respectively for power factor range of Zero lag – unity – Zero lead. Meters
should have facility/ capability of recording tamper information.

b) It is not the intent to specify completely herein all the details of the design and construction of
meter. However the meter shall conform in all respects to high standards of engineering,
design and workmanship shall be capable of performing commercial operation continuously in
a manner acceptable to WBSEDCL, who will interpret the meanings of drawings and
specification and shall have the right to reject any work or material which in its judgment is not
in accordance therewith. The offered meter shall be complete with all components, accessories
necessary for their effective and trouble free operation of the system for the purpose
mentioned above. Such components shall be deemed to be within the scope of bidders supply
irrespective of whether those are specifically brought out in this specification and / or the
commercial order or not.

c) The original manufacturers of LT A.C. static energy meters shall only quote against this tender.
In case of foreign manufacturers their authorized agent/agents may also participate provided
that they are registered vendors and have all the testing facilities in India. They should also
produce the documents authorizing them as agents, in India.

It is mandatory that in case of all manufacturers, the offered meter shall be ISI marked
and bidder shall have to furnish valid BIS certification along with the offer.

2.0 STANDARDS APPLICABLE

Unless specified elsewhere in this specification, the performance & testing of the meters
should conform to the following Indian/International standards, to be read with up to date and
latest amendments/revisions thereof as on 90 days prior to floating of tender.

Sl. No. Standard No. Title

1 IS 13779, 1999 read with its latest Specification of AC Static Watt hour meters class 1.0
amendments and 2.0
2 CBIP Report No.304 read with Specification for AC Static Electrical Energy Meters
latest amendments and CBIP 325
3 IS 12346 (1988) Specification for testing equipment for A.C. Static
Electrical Energy Meter (latest amendment).

4 C.E.A. Regulation No. 502 / 70 / Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation
CEA / DP&D dt 17/03/2006 of Meters) Regulation, 2006.

5 IS 14434 (1998) Polycarbonate Molding and Extrusion Materials.

 3.0 CLIMATIC CONDITION

The meters to be supplied against this specification should be suitable for satisfactory
continuous operation under the following tropical conditions. Meters should be capable of
maintaining required accuracy under hot, tropical and dusty climatic conditions.

i) Maximum Ambient Air Temperature in shade : 550 C

ii) Minimum Ambient Air Temperature : (-)100 C.
iii Maximum Relative Humidity : 95%(non-condensing)
iv) Minimum Relative Humidity : 10%
v) Height above mean sea level : Up to 3000 meters
vi) Average number of tropical monsoon per annum : 5 months
vii) Annual Rainfall : 100 mm to 1500 mm

4.0 SUPPLY SYSTEM

System 1 Phase 2 Wire

Rated voltage (Vref) 240 V – Phase to Neutral

Basic current:- 5 Amps (lb),

Rated Current
Maximum current:- 30 Amps (l max)

Rated Frequency 50 Hz

5.0 POWER FACTOR RANGE

The meter should be suitable for full power factor range from zero (lagging) through to Unity to zero
(leading).

6.0 POWER SUPPLY VARIATION

The meter should be suitable for working with following supply system variations.

System 1 Phase 2 Wire

Specified range of operation 70% to 120% of reference Voltage i.e. 240 Volt.
Frequency 50Hz +5%

7.0 ACCURACY

7.1 Class of accuracy of the meter should be 1.0. The accuracy should not drift with time.
7.2 Maximum error limit at 1% Ib, UPF should preferably be within +/- 2%.
7.3 For voltage variation “between 70% to 50%” of Vref. allowable error limit is +/- 4%.

8.0 POWER CONSUMPTION

8.1 Voltage Circuit:

The active and apparent power consumption in the voltage circuit including the power supply of
meter at reference voltage, reference temperature and reference frequency should not exceed 1.0
Watt and 4 VA respectively.

8.2 Current Circuit:

The apparent power taken by each current circuit at basic current, reference frequency and
reference temperature should not exceed 1 VA.

9.0 STARTING CURRENT & RUNNING AT NO LOAD

The meter should start registering energy at 0.2 % of basic current at unity power factor and first
pulse must be appeared within 10 minutes (i.e. time between two consecutive pulses).
Running at no load: When Voltage of 70%Vref and 120%Vref is applied and no current flows in the
current circuit, the test output of the meter should not produce more than one pulse.
 10.0 MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS CURRENT
The maximum continuous current in meters should be the current at which the meter purports to
meet the accuracy requirement of the specification. The same is indicated in table in clause 4
above.

11.0 GENERAL & CONSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

11.1 Meters should be designed and constructed in such a way so as to avoid causing any danger
during use and under normal conditions. However, the following should be ensured.
a) Personal safety against electric shock
b) Personal safety against effects of excessive temperature.
c) Protection against spread of fire
d) Protection against penetration of solid objects, dust & water

11.2 The meter should be designed with ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) and should be
manufactured using SMT (Surface Mount Technology) components. Power supply and voltage
divider circuits may be of PTH (Pin Through Hole) technology.

11.3 The meter should be housed in a safe, high grade, unbreakable, fire resistant, UV stabilized, virgin
Polycarbonate casing of projection mounting type. The meter cover should be transparent, for easy
reading of displayed parameters, and observation of operation indicators. The meter base may not
be transparent, but it should not be black in colour. The meter casing should not change in shape,
colour, size, and dimensions when subjected to 72 hrs on UV test as per ASTMD 53. It should
withstand 650 deg. C. glow wire test and heat deflection test as per ISO 75.
The meter cover should be sealable to the meter base with at least 2(two) nos. seals.

11.4 The meter should be supplied with a transparent extended terminal block cover (ETBC). The
ETBC should not be easily detachable from the base and be secured to the base using a hinge/
without hinge arrangement. ETBC should be closed at the bottom to prevent access for wires to
terminal holes, but should have a slot of size 20mm X 20 mm on extreme right hand side of the
bottom of the terminal cover as per enclosed Drawing No.-(1). The terminal block should be made
of high grade non-hygroscopic, fire retardant, fire resistant and glass reinforced poly-carbonate with
terminal holes of minimum dia 5.5 mm and should be suitable to accommodate the insulation of the
conductors, meeting the requirement of IS 13779 / CBIP technical report-304. The minimum
center-to-center distance between adjacent terminals should be 13 mm.

Terminal cover should have provision for sealing with at least one seal. The embedded
portion of the sealing arrangement, i.e. the arrangement to hold the sealing screw for
terminal cover should be such that the same cannot be uprooted in any case without
breaking/damaging the terminal block.

The bidder shall submit relevant documents regarding the procurement of polycarbonate
material. The polycarbonate material of only the following manufacturers shall be used :

a) G.E. Plastics/SABIC LEXAN 943A, or equivalent like 123R for cover & Terminal
cover/ LEXAN 503R or equivalent like 143R for base &
Terminal Block.
b) BAYER Grade corresponding to above
c) DOW Chemicals - DO -
d) MITSUBISHI - DO -
e) TEJIN - DO -
f) DUPONT - DO -

11.5 All insulating material used in the construction of meters should be non-hygroscopic, non-ageing
and of tested quality. All parts that are likely to develop corrosion should be effectively protected
against corrosion during operating life by providing suitable protective coating.
11.6 The meter should conform to the degree of protection IP 51 for protection against ingress of dust,
moisture and vermin.

11.7 The meter should be capable of providing phase to neutral protection up to 433 V for 1(one)
hours.

11.8 The manner of fixing the cables to the terminal block should ensure adequate and durable
contact such that there is no risk of loosening or undue heating. Meter should have 2 (two)
screws in each terminal for effective clamping of cables. The screws shall not have pointed ends
at the end of the thread. Screw connections transmitting contact force and screw fixing which
may be loosened and tightened several times during the life of the meter should be such that the
risk of corrosion resulting from contact with any other metal part is minimized. Electrical
connections should be so designed that contact pressure is not transmitted through insulating
material. All terminals and connecting screws and washers should preferably be of tinned / nickel
plated brass material.

The terminals and all connecting screws will be of suitable material capable of
withstanding a current of 150% of Imax for two hours, continuously.

11.9 The meter should be compact in design. The entire construction should be capable of
withstanding stresses likely to occur in actual service and rough handling during transportation.
The meter should be convenient to transport and immune to shock and vibration during
transportation and handling.

11.10 The meter should have fixing holes, at least one at top and two at bottom. The top hole should be
such that the holding screw is not accessible after fixing the meters. The lower fixing screws
should be provided under the sealable terminal cover.

11.11 The meter should be fitted with SHUNT for measuring current in the phase element. The Neutral
element may have either C.T. or SHUNT or HALL EFFECT SENSOR with proper isolation.

The shunts, used in current circuit must be of high quality having high thermal stability and
temperature co-efficient. The shunts should be E-Beam / Spot welded.

In case of Hall Effect Sensor, meter should record as per requirement of technical specification
in normal and tamper conditions and life of battery used for recording and display during single
wire operation as per clause 12 (IX) should be guaranteed for 10 years.

11.12 The meter cover should be permanently fixed to the meter base by using ultra sonic welding or
any other technology which is either equally or more efficacious in such a way that the meter
cover can’t be opened without breaking the same, i.e. the meter should be break-to-open type. In
case any attempt is made to separate the meter cover from the base by using any tools /
implements / device, there should be visible evidence of tampering or attempt to open. The
bidder will have to specify the type of technology used by him and will also indicate the tests /
standard required for testing the same along with test certificates. However, sealing with
commonly available adhesives will not be accepted.

11.13 Meter should have a permanent indication in its display as well as logging of tamper in
case of removal of top cover, even in power off condition and it should not disappear even
if cover is re-fitted.

11.14 Sealing Arrangement: The sealing screws used for the meter cover shall be fixed upside down so
that these are tightened from the rear or screw less design for fixing the base and cover but
provision for sealing arrangement must be there. A run through screw (stud) has to be provided
from bottom side & sealing is to be done on the top side of the meter. Two independent sealing
screws are to be provided at each sides of the meter casing. The sealing screws shall be Tinned
Brass or Nickel Plated Steel/Brass or Zinc plated MS. In addition to the sealing screws provided
to the meter cover, the sealing screws of the terminal cover should also be Tinned Brass or
Nickel plated steel (not applicable for screw less design).

Meters must be supplied with two no manufactures’ seal between meter base and cover at
both sides.
12.0 ANTI-TAMPER FEATURES
The meter should have the following anti-tamper features and should record and register forward
energy accurately under the following conditions :

i) Input phase and neutral connections are interchanged.

ii) Incoming mains is connected to outgoing terminals and load is connected to incoming
terminals.
iii) Any combination as permissible in all four connecting points should not affect the accuracy of
the meter
iv) Load return is connected to a local earth and not returned to the meter as well as the phase
and neutral at supply side are reversed.

v) Occurrence of combination of `(ii) and (iv)’ or (iii)’ and (iv)’

vi) A part of the load is returned to a local earth and the other part is returned to the meter.
“Earth load indication “should appear in display with logging of tamper, if difference between
phase current and neutral current lies more than 6%. Earth load tamper is optional.

vii) Meter should record energy with maximum error of (+) 6% to (-) 4% on Injection of DC (+)
ve & DC (-) ve in neutral having magnitude up to 450 V & injection of chopped AC in neutral
& injection of pulsating D.C. in meter neutral. Tests in this respect will be conducted by using
a device available with us for chopped AC injection (60V to 300V) & steady DC injection &
Pulsating DC injection set. Steady DC voltage will be rectified from a three phase power
supply. Single phase Circuit diagram of the device enclosed with the tender documents.
viii) Meter should record energy with maximum error of +/- 4% even in absence of neutral wire
not connected at incoming & outgoing, i.e. single wire operation. In such condition Meter
should start recording energy at 1.0 Amps. However, meters, which is maintain better
accuracy, will be preferred. Both elements should record energy under single wire mode. if
same phase is given in both elements(Phase & Neutral terminal) and load is driven through
earth, Meter must be recorded Maximum of the two currents.
ix) The meter should be immune to Electro Static Discharge or sparks of 35 KVp. Approx
generated from automobile ignition coil. Tests in this respect will be conducted by using
commonly available devices and during spark discharge test, spark will be applied directly at
all vulnerable points of the meter for a total period of 10 minutes (2 min X 5 times) and meter
should record under this condition, if immune it must maintain accuracy limit ± 4%. After
application of spark discharge meter should record correctly within the specified limits of
errors. Beyond 35 KVp meter should record as tamper if not immune.
N.B.: Threshold Values of all above occurrence and restoration of tampers will be
given at the time of Final Purchase Order of Procurement.

Reverse power indication LED should be provided or indication should be in display circuit
whenever applicable. In any case, meter should record energy accurately, taking the values of
Phase current and Neutral current into account, whichever is higher.
 Meters should offer compliance to requirements of CBIP-304 and its amendments for tampering
using external magnets. The meter should be immune to tamper using external magnets. The
meters should be immune to 0.2T of A.C. magnetic fields and 0.27 T of D.C. magnetic fields,
beyond which it should record as tamper if not immune. Meter should record Imax with the
application of 0.5T permanent magnet with logging in BCS, if not immune.

MINIMUM LAST 30 (POWER ON) DAYS LOAD SURVEY (RECORDED KWH, VOLTAGE &
AMP) MUST BE AVAILABLE IN BCS.
.
The meter should offer a link less design i.e. there should be no isolation link provided between
the current and voltage circuits and hence there would not be any possibility of tampering with the
same. The meter should be capable of recording the following tamper events in memory
(minimum 25 events each, one event considering one occurrence & one restoration) with date
and time stamp along with snapshots of V, I, PF and Kwh. The logging will be on FIFO basis.
- Current reversal
- Neutral Disturbance
- Single wire
- Magnetic Tamper

13.0 DISPLAY

13.1 Display of Meter Serial No:

Meter should have provision for displaying either Meter Serial No of 9 complete digit (First 2 digit
provided for Alpha and last 7 digit provided for Numerical values) or Meter serial number should
displayed in Billboard fashion “Separate Scrolling Mode” to accommodate 9 digit Alpha – Numeric
Meter Serial No. In this case Meter Serial number must be removed from Auto & Push Button
Display.
13.2 The measured value(s) should be displayed on a Liquid Crystal display (LCD) register. The
height X width of the digit should be 8.0 X 5 mm (±0.5 mm). The KWh energy registration should
take place with at least 6 complete digits. The display should have backlit capability for easy
reading. When the LCD is placed at a constant temperature of 65 deg C for a period of 30
minutes in operating condition and 80 deg C for 30 mins. under de-energized / storage condition,
it should not get deformed.
The LCD should be of TN (Twisted Pneumatic) type with display size area of at least 40 X 15
mm. The display should have wide viewing angle of at least 70 deg. Dot Matrix type LCD will not
be acceptable.
Display should have viewing angle 35 degree up and down from eye level.
13.3 The data should be stored in non-volatile memory (NVM). The non-volatile memory should
retain data for a period of not less than 10 years under un-powered condition. Battery back-up
memory will not be considered as NVM.

13.4 The register should be able to record and display starting from zero, for a minimum of 2500
hours, the energy corresponding to rated maximum current at reference voltage and unity power
factor. The register should not roll over in between this duration.

13.5 In addition to provide serial number of the meter on the display plate, the meter serial number
should also be programmed into meter memory for identification through communication port for
CMRI / Laptop / meter reading print out.

13.6 It should be possible to read the meter during power off condition. It should also be possible to
read the meter with CMRI / Laptop in this condition. If battery is used for the same, it should be a
separate battery and not the one used for RTC, i.e., the RTC battery and the battery used for
display during power off condition should not be the same. The battery should be of high quality
Lithium / Lithium – ion battery, with life of at least 10 years. In case of Lithium battery, no. of
operations per day are to be restricted to maximum 5(five) operations so that battery life is not
hampered during ten years.

14.0 DISPLAY SEQUENCE:

The meter should display the required parameters in two different modes as per the
sequence given below.
 Display for Auto and manual mode must be listed by two headers
A) Auto Display Mode and
B) Push Button Mode and pasted in front of the PP Box (where delivered) or side of
Meter Box.

A) Auto Display Mode :

The following parameters hereinafter referred to as “Billing Parameters” (B.P) should be displayed
in an auto-cycle mode, in the following sequence :
1. LCD Test
2. Meter serial no
3. Real Time
4. Date
5. Cumulative Active forwarded energy in kWh.
6. Cumulative Apparent forwarded energy in kVAh.
7. Last Bill Maximum demand (kW & KVA) with date and time.
8. Billing period counts
9. Total tamper count

Each parameter should be on meter display for 9 - 10 seconds and the time gap between two
auto-cycles should be 100 - 120 seconds. No extra parameter will be accepted.

B) Push Button Mode :

In addition to the auto display mode parameters, the following parameters should be displayed on
pressing the push button
(All displays of auto mode and the following) :
1. Last Bill Active Forward energy in kWh.
2. Last Bill Apparent energy in kVAh.
3. Instantaneous Load (KW/KVA)
4. Instantaneous voltage.
5. Instantaneous Phase Current.
6. Instantaneous Neutral Current
7. Maximum demand kW and KVA for Current month with date & time.
8. Supply Frequency
9. TOD Energy in KWh.
10. Instantaneous Power Factor.
The meter should also be capable of offering a high resolution display which should enable
conducting of dial testing by the user in the shortest possible time and as a minimum, the meter
should be capable of offering a resolution of 4 digits after decimal & 2 digits before decimal for the
high resolution KWh & KVAh display or 2 digits after decimal and 4 digits before decimal for the
high resolution Wh & VAh display. Any other useful display will be acceptable. Accuracy test for
low load will be measured by short dial test as well as pulse count test.

15.0 MAXIMUM DEMAND REGISTRATION AND RESET

Meter should continuously monitor and calculate the average maximum demand for each demand
interval time of 30 minutes and maximum of these in a calendar month should be stored along
with date and time when it occurred. The maximum demand should automatically reset at 24:00
hrs. of the last date or 00:00 hrs. of the first date of each calendar month and the corresponding
value along with date/time stamp shall be transferred to Billing (History) registers.

The integration period should be set as 30 minutes, on real-time basis.

The billing purpose parameters (active forwarded energy, maximum demand in kW) should be
recorded and should be available in Bill (History) for a minimum period of last 12 months.
16.0 TIME OF USE / TIME OF DAY MONITORING:

The meter should offer the capability of time of use monitoring for energy. Minimum 3 registers
should be capable of being configured for TOD monitoring for Peak / off peak hours. Time slots at
present to be T1= 06-00 Hrs. to 17-00 Hrs. of next day, T2=17-00 Hrs. to 23-00 Hrs. and
T3=23:00 Hrs to 06:00 Hrs. In case of any change of Time slots in future as per directive of
SERC, the same is to be incorporated by the supplier even after completion of the order as per
instruction from the appropriate authority.

17.0 SELF- DIAGNOSTIC FEATURE

The meter should be capable of performing complete self diagnostic check to monitor integrity of
data memory location at all time. The meter should have indication for unsatisfactory /
nonfunctioning / malfunctioning of the following :

a) Time and date on meter display

b) All display segments on meter display
c) Real Time Clock (RTC) status in meter reading prints out at BCS end.
d) Non-volatile Memory (NVM) status in meter reading prints out at BCS end.

18.0 COMMUNICATION PORTS AND PROTOCOL:

The meter should have a galvanically isolated optical communication port for data communication
with CMRI / Laptop. The port should be compatible with IEC 1107/PACT/ANSI. Adequate sealing
provision should be provided.

19.0 CMRI / LAPTOP / BCS REQUIREMENTS:

The Common Meter Reading Instrument (CMRI / Laptop) should be capable of being loaded with
user-friendly software (MS-DOS 5.0 or higher version compatible) for reading / downloading
meter data. Windows based Base Computer Software (BCS) should be provided for receiving
data from CMRI / Laptop and downloading instructions from base computer software to CMRI /
Laptop.
The BCS should be WIN 7 pro based and copy righted.
The data stored in the meters memory should be available on the BCS.

This BCS should have, amongst other requirements, features and facilities described later in this
specification, the facility to convert meter reading data into user definable ASCII file format so that
it may be possible for the user to integrate the same with the user’s billing data and process the
selected data in desired manner. All the data available in the meter including energy, MD, and
history data should be convertible to user defined ASCII file format for integration with third party
software. The vendor should supply necessary base computer software for reading / viewing of
meter data and converting to user defined ASCII files formats. The user should have the flexibility
to select the parameters to be converted into ASCII file. The vendor should also supply the
necessary CMRI / Laptop software.

The bidder has to supply the Meter Reading protocol (API) free of cost. The protocol should not
be complicated & should be easily understandable to introduce compatibility between meters,
BCS and CMRI of other makes. The bidder shall indicate the relevant standard to which the
protocol complies.

The compatibility of transferring data from the meter to CMRI & then to the BCS should be easily
established. Any change or up gradation of CMRI software or BCS in future, required for any
reason, has to be done by the supplier at his own cost.
 It should not be possible to change/alter date and time in the meter by sending commands from
the CMRI or directly through Laptop. For alteration of RTC time, MD resetting, change of TOD
timing, it should be possible to be done only through authenticated commands from BCS after
scheduling of CMRI/Laptop for a particular meter at the time of reading the meter. No
alternation/change on the above points should be possible through authenticated commands
from BCS without scheduling of CMRI/Laptop for meters. Moreover, no alternation/change should
be possible using CMRI only, i.e. the control has to be with the BCS.

Billing parameters (KWH, KVAH, MD in KW & KVA, TOD wise KWH, Average P.F, and Average
L.F).

Only one BCS should be provided for programming and reading.

1nos. Meter to PC USB communication cord (with Moxa converter), to be supplied free of cost for every
10,000 Nos of Meter to the office of the C.E. (DTD) for distributions at sites.

20.0 DISPLAY POWER UP IN ABSENCE OF MAINS SUPPLY

The meter should have the provision of providing the display of billing parameters (Auto Display)
in absence of main supply. Press of push button should activate the display to facilitate hands
free meter reading with auto-off provision. Meter may be Power on after 3 years of delivery at
sites, battery backup Power must be stable on that condition.

It should be possible to read the meter using CMRI / PC during power-off condition using this
facility.

21.0 MARKING OF THE METER

The marking on the meter should be in accordance with relevant clauses of IS 13779. Colour of
the Name Plate will be three types, (a) Light Grey - For WBSEDCL own purchase (b) Sea Green
- For DDUGJY (c) Lemon Yellow - For IPDS
The basic marking on the meter nameplate should be as follows (all other markings as per IS
should also be there) :
a) Manufacturer’s name & trade mark
b) Type Designation
c) No. of phases & wires
d) Serial number (Size not less than 5mm)
e) Month & Year of manufacture
f) Reference Voltage
g) Rated Current
h) Operating Frequency
i) Principal unit(s) of measurement
j) Meter Constant (imp/kwh)
k) Class index of meter
l) “Property of WBSEDCL”
m) Purchase Order No. & Date
n) Guarantee (Guaranteed for a period of 5 1/2 Yrs. from the date of delivery)
o) BIS marking
p) Place of manufacture
q) Bar coded Sl no. of the meter along with manufacturing month &year.

22.0 CONNECTION DIAGRAM & TERMINAL MARKINGS:

The connection diagram of the meter should be clearly shown on terminal cover.
23.0 OUTPUT DEVICE

The meter should have a test output accessible from the front and capable of being monitored
with suitable testing equipment while in operation at site. The test output device should be
provided in the form of LED output. There should be adequate clearance of the test output from
other outputs so that there is no interference of other outputs while performing accuracy test with
standard scanners.

The relation between test output and the indication on display should comply with the marking on
the name plate (imp per KWh)

24.0 ELECTRO-MAGNETIC-COMPATIBILITY & INTERFERENCE REQUIREMENT

The meter should meet EMI / EMC requirements as specified in the relevant standards described
in Clause 2.0 of this specification.

25.0 SEALING ARRANGEMENT :

All meters shall be sealed by the manufacturer at its works with 2 (two) nos. Polycarbonate seals
with manufacturer’s logo and sequential numbers.
A Tracking and recording software (25 nos. or more as per our requirement) for all new seals
shall be provided by the manufacturer of the meter so as to track total movements of the seals
starting from manufacturing, procurement, storage, record keeping, installation, series of
inspections, removal & disposal.
Seal tracking software should be submitted and installed at PC/Laptop of the purchaser before
commencement of supply of meters.
 General Requirements

1. GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS :

The bidder shall furnish all the necessary information as desired in the Schedule of Guaranteed
Technical Particulars and data, appended with this Specification. If the bidder desire to furnish
any other information(s) in addition to the details as asked for, the same may be furnished
against the last item of this Annexure–I

2. TECHNICAL DEVIATIONS :

Any deviation in Technical Specification as specified in the Specification shall be specifically and
clearly indicated in the Schedule of deviation format.

3. TESTS :

i) Type Testing of Meter:

The offered meters should be type tested at any NABL accredited laboratory in accordance with
IS 13779 with latest amendments, CBIP Report 304 with latest amendments. The type test
report should not be more than 3 (three) years old. A copy of the Type Test results should be
enclosed with the offer. If there is any modification in the design/parameters of the specifications
or use of constituent materials in the offered meters submitted with the offer, from the meter
which was submitted type tested, which may affect the characteristics as well as parameters of
the meter, revised type test certificates as per the design, parameters and constituent material
used in the offered meter, shall have to be submitted failing which the offer may be liable to be
rejected.

Type Test Certificate from any NABL accredited Lab. shall only be considered.

Type test certificate should contain the following information clearly :

1) Class of accuracy.
2) Meter constant

ii) Acceptance tests :

A. The acceptance tests as stipulated in CBIP / IS (with latest amendments) and shall be carried out
by the supplier in presence of purchaser’s representative. Lot size, sampling and procedure to be
followed for acceptance test will be as stated below

The lot size of Meters is 20,000 nos. & no. of Sample Meters to be selected at random from the lot
is 32 nos.
The following tests shall be carried out on all the 32 nos. meters thus selected at random.
· The WBSEDCL’s Engineers will witness the various quality control measures adopted for
verification of different components of meters and satisfy themselves about the same.
They will also inspect the protocol for maintaining the accuracy of the meter testing
equipment with reference to the standard at manufacturer’s meters testing station.
· Physical examination of the meters.
· Non-registration with Voltage alone at 70% V ref and at 120% Vref.
· Starting current at 0.2% I basic Upf.
· High voltage test.
· Insulation resistance test.
· Test of protection for withstanding 433 volt between phase & neutral for a period of at
least 1(one) hours without any load.
· Test of endurance up to 150% I max
During the above tests, if number of meter fails is less than or equal to 1 no., the lot shall be considered to
be conforming to the above tests. If no. of meter fails is greater than 1 no. but less than 4 (four), further re-
sampling will be done and the numbers of re-sampled meters shall be 32, selected at random from the said
Lot of 20,000 nos.
The re-sampled meter will again be subjected to the tests as mentioned above and if number of meters in
two samples (combined) 64 (sixty four) nos. is less than 4 (four) nos., the lot shall be considered to be
conforming to the above tests otherwise rejected.

Further testing for 8 nos. meters selected from 32 nos. sample meters will be carried as follows :

· Limits of error on all the sample meters at :

1% I basic 1.0 pf. (±2% is preferable but should not exceed ±3%)
2% I basic 1.0 pf.
5% I basic 1.0 pf., 0.5 pf. Lag & 0.8 lead
10% I basic 1.0 pf., 0.5 pf. Lag & 0.8 lead
50% I basic 1.0 pf., 0.5 pf. Lag & 0.8 lead
100% I basic 1.0 pf., 0.5 pf. Lag & 0.8 lead
200% I basic 1.0 pf., 0.5 pf. Lag
600% I basic 1.0 pf., 0.5 pf. Lag

· Test of meter constant and meter dial for one unit at 200% I basic, 0.866 pf. Lag.
· Power loss on voltage & current circuit.

Further testing for 3 Nos. sample meters will be carried as follows:

· Repeatability of error test at 5% I basic Upf & 100% I basic Upf.

The maximum divergent should be less than 0.1.

If anyone of the meter fails on any of the above tests, the lot will be rejected.
Further testing for 1 No. sample meter will be carried as follows:

· Magnetic induction of external origin (AC & DC).

· Electro Static Spark Discharge of 35KVp
· Tamper and Fraud protection as per Clause 12 (I to vii) (Anti-tamper feature) of our
specification.
· Injection of DC pulse (low frequency) in the neutral.
· Dry –heat test as per clause 12.6.1 of IS: 13779/99.
At least one sample selected from any lot (Preferable first lot) of the meters offered for inspection
will be sealed by us and handed over to the supplier for testing at NABL accredited laboratory.
Presence of purchaser’s representative during dry heat test at NABL accredited laboratory is not
required. But in the test report meter Sl. No. & meter body seal nos. is to be mentioned.
· Shunt test by applying 100 Amps continuous load for minimum two hours after removing
it from the meter for verification and conformation for quality of shunt & its E-beam
welding.
· Physical verification of internal components.

If the meter fails on any of the above test, the lot will be rejected.
Facilities/arrangement for conducting ageing test should be available with the manufacturer.

iii) Retesting after delivery

WBSEDCL will carry out re-testing of the supplied meters at their laboratory. Re-testing of the
supplied meters will be conducted on sample meters collected from different stores of the
consignees as per the procedure followed for acceptance test (except dry heat test & shunt test)
during inspection & testing of the supplied meters at manufacturer’s works. Re-testing of the
supplied meters will be completed within one month from the date of receipt of meters at different
stores. Date of re-testing of meters will be intimated to the supplier for witnessing testing of the
meters.
In case the meters are not in order as per our observation during inspection and testing of the
supplied meters, the lot will be declared defective and in that event meters supplied are to be
replaced by the manufacturers free of cost including free transportation from the site to their works
and back. The replaced meters are to be offered for inspection & testing and Acceptance test of
will have to be carried out by the supplier in presence of purchaser’s representative.
iv) Routine Tests :

Each and every meter of the offered lot shall undergo the routine tests as well as functional tests
as per IS: 13779/1999, CBIP Report-304 and after sealing of the meters, the manufacturers will
submit the routine test report of all the meters as well as a statement showing seal Sl. Nos.
against each meter, Sl. No. of offered lot in soft copy (MS WORD or EXCEL format), to the Chief
Engineer, DTD, along with offer letter for acceptance test.

v) TEST FACILITIES :

The tests for equipment / instrument shall be carried out as per relevant Standards and test
certificates shall be furnished for scrutiny. The Bidder shall indicate the details of the equipment
available with him for carrying out the various tests as per relevant Standards. The bidder shall
indicate the sources of all equipments/ instruments.

NOTE: The standard meters used for conducting tests shall be calibrated periodically at any
NABL Accredited Test Laboratories and test certificates shall be available at Works for verification
by purchaser’s representative.

The manufacturer shall have the following testing facilities to ensure accurate
calibration :

Ø AC high voltage test

Ø Insulation test
Ø Test of no load condition
Ø Test of Starting condition
Ø Test on Limits of error

Ø Power loss in voltage and current circuit

Ø Test of Repeatability of error
Ø Test of meter constant
Ø Test of magnetic influence

4. INSPECTION :

The purchaser may carry out the inspection at any stage of manufacture. The manufacturer shall
grant free access to the purchaser’s representative at a reasonable time when the work is in
progress. Inspection and acceptance of any equipment under this specification by the purchaser
shall not relieve the supplier of his obligation of furnishing the equipment in accordance with the
specification and shall not prevent subsequent rejection if the equipment is found to be defective.

All acceptance tests and inspection shall be made at the place of manufacturer unless otherwise
especially agreed upon by the Bidder and purchaser at the time of purchase. The Bidder shall
provide all reasonable facilities without charge to the inspector, to satisfy him that the equipment
is being furnished in accordance with this specification.

The supplier shall keep the purchaser informed in advance, about the manufacturing programme
for each lot so that arrangement can be made for inspection.

The purchaser reserves the right to insist for witnessing the acceptance / routine testing of the
bought out items. The supplier shall give 15 days for local supply / 30 days in case of foreign
supply advance intimation to enable the purchaser to depute his representative for witnessing the
acceptance and routine tests.

The purchaser reserves the right for type testing of any meter & meter casing etc. from any of the
offered lots, received at any destination stores.
5. SUBMISSION OF SAMPLE METER:
.
The bidder will have to submit his/her sample Meters, PPMB and Seals in sealed casing / carton
along with relevant meter documents (as per Annexure-IV), to the office of C.E.DTD on any
working day, from 12.00 noon to 04.00 P.M. within the specified period of submission of tender
documents latest by 01.00 P.M. on the last day of online submission of bid.

A receipt, jointly signed by the representative of the bidder and DTD officials, mentioning the
samples and papers submitted by the bidder as per check list will be handed over to the
representative.

No Tender will be opened without receipt issued by DTD in connection with Submission of
samples.

a) While submitting the samples and required documents as per Annexure-IV, the bidder has
to submit three numbers of sealed meters (each of one colour) as per the
specifications stated herein before, with the welding of the meter base and cover
and body screw caps. Any two meters will be selected for sample testing and
balance one meter taken for physical test.

b) They should also submit one prototype of meter base and cover (with body screw caps)
properly welded, fitted inside a Pilfer Proof Meter Box

c) The tenderer shall have to submit 10 (ten) Nos. of each type of offered seals.

d) The tender without mentioned samples shall be rejected and not considered. The date of
testing of sample meters will be intimated to the bidders by the C.E.(DTD) and on the date
of testing of sample meters of a particular bidder, the representative shall come prepared
with the followings :

Ø BCS (as per specification)

Ø CMRI compatible with BCS and loaded with CMRI software and laptop compatible
with BCS.
Ø Any other accessories required for observing the performance and capabilities of
the meters.
Ø Operating/threshold value at which the meter will record energy as per specified
limits of errors and also logic at which meter log tamper at different tamper
conditions.

Sample meter testing will be conducted as per the enclosed format (Annexure-V).

During such testing, other bidders will also be allowed to witness the testing and only one
representative of each bidder with proper authorization letter from his/her organization will be
allowed to witness sample testing of a particular bidder.

If any bidder send his/her representative to witness sample testing of other bidders, the
representative will have to be present till completion of sample testing of a particular bidder and
test reports are to be signed by the representative.
6. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN :

The design life of the meter shall be minimum 20 years and to prove the design life the firm shall
have at least the following quality Assurance Plan: -

Ø The factory shall be completely dust proof.

Ø The testing rooms shall be temperature and humidity controlled as per relevant
standards.
Ø The testing and calibrating equipments should be automatic and all test equipment
shall have their valid calibration certificates from NABL accredited laboratory.
Ø Power supplies used in testing equipment shall be distortion free with sinusoidal
wave- forms and maintaining constant voltage, current and frequency as per the
relevant standards.

During the manufacturing of the meters the following checks shall be carried out.

i) Meter frame dimensions tolerances shall be minimum.

ii) The assembly of parts shall be done with the help of jigs and fixtures so that
human errors are eliminated.
iii) The meters shall be batch tested on automatic, computerized test bench and the results
shall be printed directly without any human errors.

The Bidder shall invariably furnish the following information along with his bid, failing which his bid
shall be liable for rejection. Information shall be separately given for individual type of material
offered.

Ø Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of sub-suppliers for the raw
materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested, list of
tests normally carried out on raw materials.

Ø Information and copies of test certificates in respect of bought out accessories.

Ø List of manufacturing facilities available.

Ø Level of automation achieved and lists of areas where manual processing exists.

Ø List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally carried out of
quality control and details of such tests and inspections.

Ø List of testing equipment available with the bidder for final testing of equipment specified
and test-plant limitations, if any, vis-à-vis type, special acceptance and routine tests
specified in the relevant standards and this specification. These limitations shall be very
clearly brought out in schedule of deviations.

The manufacturer laboratory must be well equipped for testing of the meters. They must have
computerized standard power source and standard equipment calibrated not later than a year (or
as per standard practice). The details of testing facilities available for conducting
a) The routine tests.
b) Acceptance tests shall be furnished with the bid.
7. MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES

All the materials, electronics and power components, ICs used in the manufacture of the meter
shall be of highest quality and reputed make to ensure higher reliability, longer life and sustained
accuracy.

The manufacturer should use Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) or Micro controller
for metering functions.
 The electronic components shall be mounted on the printed circuit board using latest Surface
Mounted Technology (SMT) except power components by deploying automatic SMT pick and
place machine and re flow solder process. The electronic components used in the meter shall be
of high quality and there shall be no drift in the accuracy of the meter at least up to 10 years.
Further, the Bidder should own or have assured access (through hire, lease or sub-contract) of the
mentioned facilities. The PCB material should be of glass epoxy FR-4 grade conforming to
relevant standards.

All insulating materials used in the construction of meters shall be non-hygroscopic, non-aging and
of tested quality. All parts that likely to develop corrosion shall be effectively protected against
corrosion by providing suitable protective coating.

Quality should be ensured at the following stages:

At PCB manufacturing stage, each board shall be subjected to bare board testing.
At insertion stage, all components should undergo testing for conforming to design parameters and
orientation.

Complete assembled and soldered PCB should undergo functional testing using test equipments
(testing jig).

Prior to final testing and calibration, all meters shall be subjected to accelerated ageing test
to eliminate infant mortality, i.e., meters are to be kept in ovens for 72 hours at 55 deg.
Centigrade temperature & atmospheric humid condition. After 72 hours meters should work
correctly. Facilities / arrangement for conducting ageing test should be available with the
manufacturer.

The calibration of meters shall be done in-house.

The bidder should submit the list of components used in the meter along with the offer.

A detailed list of bought-out items, which are used in the manufacture of the meter, should be
furnished indicating the name of firms from whom these items are procured. The bidder shall also
give the details of quality assurance procedures followed by him in respect of the bought-out items.

The details of testing facilities available for conducting the routine and acceptance tests and other
special tests on the meter shall be furnished with the bid. The facility available if any for conducting
type test may also be furnished.

8. DOCUMENTATION :

Operating manual should be provided inside each of the Pilfer Proof Meter Boxes and 20 no of
additional quantity to be supplied to DTD store.

One set of routine test certificates shall accompany each dispatch consignment.

The acceptance test certificates in case pre-dispatch inspection or a routine test certificate in cases
where inspection is waived has to be approved by the purchaser.

9. GUARANTEE:

The meters as well as the Pilfer Proof Meter Boxes should be guaranteed against any
manufacturing defects arising out of faulty design, material used, bad workmanship or component
failure for a period of 5 ½ years from the date of supply.

The guarantee of seals shall be as per guarantee of meters

Life of battery used for the meter should be guaranteed for 10 (ten) years.

The meter/battery found defective within the above guarantee period shall be replaced by
the supplier free of cost within 30 (thirty) days of the receipt of intimation of failure / defect.
 REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE METERS :

The meters declared defective by the WBSEDCL shall be replaced by the supplier up to the full
satisfaction of the WBSEDCL at the cost of supplier within 30 (thirty) days of receiving such
intimation from the consignee stores or DTD and failure to replace within the stipulated time limit
shall lead to imposition of penalty of twice the cost of meter. The same may even lead to
black listing, as decided by WBSEDCL. In this connection the decision of WBSEDCL shall
be final.

10. PACKING & FORWARDING :

The equipment shall be packed in cartons / crates suitable for vertical / horizontal transport as the
case may be, and suitable to withstand handling during transport and outdoor storage during
transit. The supplier shall be responsible for any damage to the equipment during transit, due to
improper and inadequate packing. The easily damageable material shall be carefully packed and
marked with the appropriate caution symbol. Wherever necessary, proper arrangement for lifting,
such as lifting hooks etc., shall be provided. Supplier without any extra cost shall supply any
material found short inside the packing cases immediately.

The packing shall be done as per the standard practice as mentioned in IS 15707: 2006. Each
package shall clearly indicate the marking details (for e.g., manufacturer’s name, Sl. Nos. of meters
in the package, quantity of meter, and other details as per supply order). However, he should
ensure the packing is such that, the material should not get damaged during transit by Rail / Road.

11. GENERAL :

a) Principle of operation of the meter, outlining the methods and stages of computation of various
parameters starting from input voltage and current signals including the sampling rate, if applicable
shall be furnished by the bidder.

b) The Components used for manufacture of meter should be of high quality and the bidders
should confirm component specification as specified below in Annexure-III.

c) Bidders should compulsorily fill Annexure-I, Annexure-II, Annexure-III & Annexure-IV for
technical qualification

.
 Component Specification:

The meters shall be designed and manufactured using SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
components, except for power supply components, LED / LCD etc., which are PTH type.
All the material and electronic power components used in the manufacture of the meter
shall be of highest quality and reputed makes so as to ensure higher reliability, longer life
and sustained accuracy.
Sl. Component
no. Function / Requirement Make / origin
Feature
1. Current Element E-beam /spot welded shunts shall be Any make or origin
provided in the phase element and equivalent to
C.T. in the neutral. Alternatively, both IEC 62053 -21 or 23.
the current elements (phase & neutral)
shall have Shunts with proper isolation.
2. Measurement / The Measurement / computing chips USA:Analog Devices,
computing chips used in the meter should be with the AMS, Cyrus Logic, Atmel,
Surface mount type along with the SAMES, Texas
ASICs. Instruments,Teridian,
Japan: NEC,Freescale,
Renesas,
Holland: Phillps
3. Memory chips The memory computing chips should USA: National Semi
not be affected by the external Conductor, Atmel, SAMES,
parameters like sparking, high voltage Texas
spikes or electrostatic discharges. Instruments,Teridian, ST
Japan: Hitachi, OKI,
Freescale, Renesas,
Holland / Korea: Phillps
4. Display modules The display modules should be well Singapore: Bonafied
protected from the external UV Technologies,
radiations. The display should be Korea: Advantek,
clearly visible over an angle of at least Japan : Hitachi, SONY,
Hijing,Truly Semiconductor.
a cone of 70o.The construction of the
Chinese:Tianma
modules should be such that the
displayed quantity should not disturbed
with the life of display. The display
should be TN type industrial grade with
extended temperature range.
5. Communication Communication modules should be USA: National
modules compatible for the RS 232 ports Semiconductors, HP, ST,
Texas Instruments, Agilent,
USA / Korea: Fairchild
Holland/ Korea: Philips,
Japan: Ligitek, Hitachi,
Germany: Siemens, Tiwan:
Everlight,
 6. Optical port Optical port should be used to transfer USA: National
the meter data to meter reading Semiconductors, Texas
instrument. The mechanical Instruments, HP, Agilent,
construction of the port should be such Japan: Hitachi, ,
to facilitate the data transfer easily. Germany:Siemens,Osram.
Holland / Korea:Philips,
Tiwan:Everlight,
7. Power Supply The power supply should be with the As specified.
capabilities as per the relevant
standards. The power supply unit of
the meter should not be affected in
case the maximum voltage of the
system appears to the terminals due to
faults or due to wrong connections.

8. Electronic The active & passive components Philips, Toshiba,

components should be of the surface mount type & Fairchild, Murata, Rohm,
are to be handled & soldered by the Siemens. National
state of art assembly processes. Semiconductors,
ATMEL, Texas
Instruments, Hitachi.
Ligitec, OKI, EPCOS

9. Mechanical parts The internal electrical components

should be of electrolytic copper &
should be protected from corrosion,
rust etc.
The other mechanical components
should be protected from rust,
corrosion etc. by suitable plating /
painting methods.
10. Battery Lithium / Lithium-ion /Ni-Mh with Renata, Panasonic,
guaranteed life of 10 years Varta, Tedrium, Sanyo,
National, Teridian,
Duracell, Mitsubishi,
Maxell,
Elegance.Tekcell,
11. RTC / Micro The accuracy of RTC shall be as per USA: Dallas, Atmel,
controller relevant IEC / IS standards Motorola, NEC, Renesas,
Texas Instruments, ST, Micro
chips
Holland / Korea: Philips,
Japan: NEC, OKI,Hitachi,
Mitsubishi, Freescale,
 GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS

ANNEXURE - I
GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF AC SINGLE PHASE, CL 1.0 (5-30A), STATIC
WHOLE CURRENT ENERGY METER WITH LCD DISPLAY

Sl. Min. Requirement as per Specification of

Particular As offered
No. WBSEDCL
1. Name of manufacturer
2. Type, name & number

IS:13779/1999, IS: 12346 / 1988, IS: 14434

/ 1998, CEA regulation no. 502 / 70 / CEA /
3. Standard Applicable DT&D dt.17.03.06 and CBIP technical
report no.304 with its latest amendment as
on date..

4. Type of Meter (Model No.)

5. Rating
(i) Accuracy Class Class-I
(ii) Rated Voltage 240V (+ 20%, - 30%)
(iii) Rated current Ib-5 Amp. Imax- 30 Amp
(iv) Rated frequency 50 Hz ± 5%
(v) Power factor Zero (lag) to Unity to Zero (lead)
(vi) Minimum saturation current Bidders to specify
(vii) Meter Constant (imp / KWH) -do-
Maxm. Continuous current
6. (i) 30 Amps.
rating (Amp.)
Continuous current rating of
(ii) 45 Amps
terminals for two hours

Running with no load &

(ii) No creeping
(-)70% to 120 % voltage

Short time over current for 10 30 Imax for one half cycle at rated
7.
milliseconds frequency

Starting current at which meter 0.2% of Ib at rated voltage and unity power
8.
shall run & continue to run factor

Power loss at rated frequency

9.
& reference temperature

(a) Current circuit at rated current Less than 1 VA

(b) Voltage circuit at rated current Less than 1.0W / 4VA

10. Type of material used

(a) Base
Sl. Min. Requirement as per Specification of
Particular As offered
No. WBSEDCL
High Impact strength, non-hygroscopic, fire
Material retardant, fire resistant, UV stabilised poly
carbonate (Lexan 503R or equivalent)

High Impact strength, non-hygroscopic, fire

retardant, fire resistant, UV stabilised
(b) Meter cover
Transparent poly carbonate (Lexan 943A or
equivalent)

(c) Terminal Block

Material High Impact strength non-
hygroscopic, fire retardant, fire resistant,
UV stabilised poly carbonate (Lexan 500R
Material
or equivalent)
Barrier of adequate size shall be provided
between phase and neutral
(d) Terminal cover

High Impact strength, non-hygroscopic, fire

retardant, fire resistant, glass reinforced
Material poly carbonate (Transparent)& non
detachable with hinging arrangement
(Lexan 943A or equivalent).

(f) Screw
(i) Material Tin / Nickel Plated - Brass
(ii) Size Bidders to specify
Internal diameter of Terminal
11. Min. 5.5 mm
Hole

Centre to Centre clearances

12. 13 mm
between adjacent terminals

13 Transducers
E-beam / spot welded Shunts shall be
provided in the phase element and C.T
(i) Input /Shunt/ HALL EFFECT SENSOR in the
neutral.
Voltage: Potential divider (PT less)
(ii) Output LCD
(iii) Shunt resistivity Bidders to specify
(iv) C.T. – no of turns -do-
. Type of Register LCD suitable for operation up to 80oC
(i) No. of Digits Minimum 6 (integer only)
(ii) Size of Numerals 8.0 X 5 mm (±0.5mm)
15. Display

On Scroll Mode & Auto display Both required as per sequence mentioned
(i)
mode in Technical Specification clause No.14
Sl. Min. Requirement as per Specification of
Particular As offered
No. WBSEDCL
Spring loaded/ Rubber elastomer push
(ii) Type of push button button to be provided on top cover of meter
to read parameters
Meter shall be able to display reading
during power outage through the push
Reading on power off
16. button provided on the meter with facility for
condition
hands free meter reading with auto-off
provisions.

(i) It shall be Lithium/Lithium-ion battery

17. a) Battery of Real time clock
having at least 10 years of life

(ii) The drift in time shall not exceed +/- 3

minutes per year

b) Battery for Display during It shall be Lithium / Lithium-ion/ NiMh

power off condition battery having at least 10 years of life

18. Fixing/sealing arrangement

3 fixing holes (one at top & two at bottom
under terminal block). The top fixing screw
(i) Fixing of meter shall not be accessible after meter is fixed
to meter box base. Very good alternate
arrangement also acceptable.
At least, two sealing provision/screws shall
be provided for proper fixing of the meter
(ii) Sealing of meter cover to cover so that access to the working part
Base shall not be possible without breaking the
seal. Necessary provision shall be kept for
fixing the utility seal also.

The meter cover shall be permanently fixed

to the base by ultrasonic welding or any
other technology which is equally or more
efficacious so that cover cannot be opened
without breaking, i.e. the meter should be
break to open type.
Meter should have an indication in its
display if top cover is removed.

Type of hinged un-detachable Terminal cover shall be either hinged/ non

19.
terminal cover hinged.
Performance of meter in
20.
tamper conditions

(i) Phase-neutral interchanged Should work within specified accuracy

(ii) Main & load wire are

----do----
interchanged

(iii) Load is not terminated

back to meter & current is
---do----
drawn through local earth fully
or partially
Sl. Min. Requirement as per Specification of
Particular As offered
No. WBSEDCL
(iv) Neutral disconnected from
-do- provided threshold current is 1 Amp. &
both incoming & outgoing and
above
load drawn through local earth
(v) Indication of above tamper
LCD / LED indication.
condition

Suitability of meter to sustain

over voltage i.e. phase to
21. Should sustain
phase voltage injected
between phased & neutral

Electromagnetic compatibility
22 As per IS 13779: 1999
(EMI / EMC severity level)

(i) Effect on accuracy of

external electromagnetic
Should work within accuracy as per latest
interference of electrical
23. IS & CBIP report -304 with latest
discharge, external magnetic
amendment.
field & DC current in AC
supply or in neutral

(ii) Immune to Electrostatic

Exceeding 35kVp it should log as tamper
discharge upto 35kVp
(iii) Current reversal, Neutral
Meter shall log last 50 events with date and
disturbance & Magnetic
time
tamper logging in memory

Should work within accuracy specified in

Effect on accuracy under IS: 13779 / 1999, and CBIP tech. Report
24. tamper conditions / influence 304 . Error beyond +/- 4 % will not be
conditions acceptable for conditions not specified in
IS: 13779 / 1999 & CBIP tech. Report 304

Drift in accuracy of No Drift in accuracy in measurement with

25.
measurement with time time

It should cover all the details as prescribed

26. Name plate details
in Clause-21
27. Approximate weight of meter To be indicated
28. Type of mounting Projection type

Meter shall be software calibrated at factory

& there shall not be any mechanical form of
calibration, such as, mechanical preset /
29. Calibration
trim port / potentio etc. so that any
adjustment in calibration is not possible
after freezing the meter constant.

30. Manufacturing activity

(i) Mounting of components on
SMT type and ASIC technology
PCB shall be SMT type
Sl. Min. Requirement as per Specification of
Particular As offered
No. WBSEDCL
(ii) Compliance to assurance To be complied
31. Testing facility
Fully automatic computerised
(i) meter test bench with print out Must be available
facility shall be available
Make and Sl. No. of Test
(ii) To be indicated
bench

Accuracy of ESS duly

(iii) ---do---
calibrated

Following in house testing

(v)
facility shall be available :
(i) AC high voltage test Must be available
(ii) Insulation test --do--
(iii) Test of no load condition --do--
(iv) Test of Starting condition --do--
(v) Test on Limits of error --do--
(vi) Power loss in voltage and
--do--
current circuit
(vii) Test of Repeatability of --do--
error
(viii) Test of meter constant --do--
(xi) Power loss in voltage &
--do--
current circuit
(x) Test of Magnetic influence --do--
Whether offered meter type Name of
tested as per ISS 13779 / Lab Type
1999 Table-20 for all the test Report
32. Clause No – 3 of general requirement.
following tests (indicate name Ref. No.
of laboratory /Reference of
report No. & date)
(i) Vibration test 12.3.2
(ii) Shock test 12.3.1
(iii) Spring Hammer test 12.3.3
Protection against penetration
(iv) 12.5
of dust and water
(v) Test of resistance to heat & 12.4
fire
(vi) Power consumption 12.7.1
(vii) Influence of supply voltage 12.7.2
(viii) Voltage dips and interruptions 12.7.2.1.
(ix) Short time over current 12.7.3
(x) Influence of self heating 12.7.4
(xi) Influence of heating 12.7.5
(xii) Impulse voltage test 12.7.6.2
(xiii) AC high voltage test 12.7.6.3
 Sl. Min. Requirement as per Specification of
Particular As offered
No. WBSEDCL
(xiv) Insulation test 12.7.6.4.
(xv) Radio Interference 12.9.5
measurements
(xvi) Fast transient burst test 12.9.4
(xvii) Electrostatic discharge 12.9.2
Immunity to electro-magnetic
(xviii) 12.9.3.
H.F. field
(xix) Test for meter constant 12.15
(xx) Test of starting conditions 12.14
(xxi) Test of no load condition 12.13
(xxii) Ambient temp. influence 12.12
(xxiii) Test of influence quantities 12.11
(xxiv) Interpretation of test results 12.16
(xxv) Repeatability error test 12.17
(xxvi) Dry heat test 12.6.1
(xxvii) Cold test 12.6.2
(xxviii) Damp heat cycle test 12.6.3
Test of influence of immunity
(xxix) 12.8
to Earth fault
(xxx) Limits of error 11.1
5-1/2 years from the date of supply.
33. Guarantee period of meter Guarantee period shall be printed on the
nameplate.
34. BIS licence
BIS licence No. & dt. with its
34.1 validity for ISI certification To be mentioned
mark on offered meter.
Details of meter design for
34.2 which above BIS certification To be mentioned
has been obtained: -
(i) Ratio of Ib to Imax
(ii) Material of meter body
Type of energy registering
(iii)
counter

Type of technology
(iv)
(Digital/Analog)

Grade of printed circuit Board

(v)
material

Type of assembly of
(vi)`
component used (SMT)
(vii) Meter constant (IMP / KWh)
Auxiliary power circuit (with PT
(viii)
or PT less)
Sl. Min. Requirement as per Specification of
Particular As offered
No. WBSEDCL
Current circuit (CT / Shunt
(ix)
combination or only shunt)
(x) Accuracy class
ISO accreditation no. & dt. with
35.
its validity
Conform to specification of IS-13779 / 1999
Other parameters / features
36. and CBIP technical report No.304 (with its
not covered in the above GTP
latest amendment).
Copies of order executed in last two years
37 Past Experience along with GTP of the supplied meters to be
enclosed
 Annexure - II

Pre-Qualification Conditions for Single Phase Static Meters

Sl. No. Particulars Remarks

Bidders must have valid BIS certification for the

1 Yes / No
offered meter.

2 Bidder preferably posses ISO 9001 certification Yes / No

Bidder should be manufacturers of static meters

having supplied Static 1-ph or 3-phase meters with
3 Yes / No
memory and LCD display to Electricity Boards /
Utilities in the past 3 years

Bidder has Type Test certificate for the Type of

4 Yes / No
offered meter not more than 3 (three) years old

Bidders should have dust free, static protected

5 environment for manufacture, assembly and Yes / No
Testing.

Bidder should have automatic computerized test

6 Yes / No
bench for lot testing of meters.

7 Bidder has facilities of Oven for ageing test. Yes / No

Bidder shall submit certificate for immunity against

magnetic influence of 0.2 T AC. & 0.5 T DC. from
8 Yes / No
a NABL accredited Laboratory, for the same type
of meter as offered.
 Annexure - III

Sl. Component
No. Function / As per Requirement Make / origin
Feature

1 Current Element

Measurement /
2
Computing chips

3 Memory chips

4 Display modules

Communication
5
modules

6 Optical port

7 Power Supply

Electronic
8
components

9 Mechanical parts

10
Battery

11
RTC / Micro
controller
 ANNEXURE - IV

Sl. LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

No. DURING SAMPLE SUBMISSION

Attested copy of type test reports from NABL

1
accredited laboratory

Attested copy of BIS certificates of the same

2
type of meter submitted as sample

Attested certificates as regards material used for

3
meter case, cover & terminal block.

4 Annexure – II as per tender documents

5 Annexure – III as per tender documents

6 Operating manual of the meter submitted

 ANNEXURE - IVA
Reference:
Date of Test :-
Name of bidder /
Manufacturer:
Address:-

Description of Meter :- Serial No Impulse/Kwh

Type Class
Voltage Mfg. Dt.
Current
Test Performed:-

Sl. No. Description of Test

1.) Meter subjected to 433V between Phase and Neutral for 1 hours:
Result:-
Meter terminals subjected to 150% Imax for 2 hours.
Result:-

Insulation Obs.
2.) Resistance Result:- Measured Points Limit ( Min. ) Values
Between Frame & Phase
Circuit
Between Frame &
Neutral Circuit

Measured Obs.
3.) Power Loss: Points Limit Values
Voltage Watt 1.0
Circuit VA 4.0
Current
Circuit VA 1.0

4.) No Load Limit Obs. Values

120% of Rated Max. 1
Voltage Result:- pulse
70% of Rated Max. 1
voltage Result:- pulse

5.) Starting Current

0.2% of Ib Result:- Limit Observation
< 10
minutes.
6.) Description of Test:
Errors as % Error
per %Error for For
Limits of Error Load P.F.
IS13779 / Active Phase Active
CBIP304 Neutral
Imax 1.0 (±) 1%
0.5 lag (±) 1%
0.8 ld (±) 1%

200% Ib 1.0 (±) 1%

0.5 lag (±) 1%

Ib 1.0 (±) 1%
0.5 lag (±) 1%
0.8 ld (±) 1%

50% Ib 1.0 (±) 1%

0.5 lag (±) 1%
0.8 ld (±) 1%

10%Ib 1.0 (±) 1%

0.5 lag (±) 1.2%
0.8 ld (±) 1.2%

5%Ib 1.0 (±) 1%

0.5 lag (±) 2%
0.8 ld (±) 2%

2%Ib 1.0 (±) 2%

1%Ib 1.0 (±) 2%

Repeatability of
7.) Error 1 2 3 4 5 6 Diff
Load 5% Ib UPF

1 2 3 4 5 6 Diff
Load 100% Ib UPF

Reproducibility of
Error 1 2 3 4 5 6 Diff
Load 5% Ib UPF

1 2 3 4 5 6 Diff
Load 100% Ib UPF
8.) Voltage Variation Obs Error (%)
Load P.F. Voltage
Active
200%Ib 1.0 0.7 Vref.
200%Ib 1.0 1.2 Vref.

9.) Dial test

Duration :
30 Minutes Advancement
200% Ib 0.866 lag Meter Under test
Active
Energy Sub-Standard Meter X MF
% Error observed
200% Ib 0.866 lag Meter Under test
M.D.
(Active) Sub-Standard Meter X MF
% Error observed

Single Wire Obser

10.) Operation ved %
Limit
Load PF Error
(%)
(Activ
e)
(+/-)
1.0 Amps 1.0
4.0

Observ
11.) Tampers Features checked ation
Input phase & Neutral are reversed (Recording in forward
direction)
Source side & Load side are interchange (Recording in
forward direction)
Combination of above two
Single wire Operation
Partial Earth Load( 50% load current
goes to earth)
Potential Reduce
Neutral Disturbance by D.C injection
Neutral Disturbance by chopped AC
injection
Magnetic Tamper
Spark Discharge

BCS &
12.) Communication
13.) Meter Display

Physical
14.) Examination

15.) General Remarks

Signature of Representative of
Manufacturer Witness WBSEDCL
Representative.
 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PILFER PROOF METER BOX
SUITABLE FOR SINGLE PHASE STATIC ENERGY METER

1.0 SCOPE:
1.1 This specification covers manufacture and supply of Pilfer Proof Meter Box (PPMB) suitable
to house Single Phase Static Energy Meter. The Meter Box shall be wall mounted type.
ability so as to offer protection of electrical equipment against harsh weather. The box shall
be anti-corrosive, dust proof, shock, vermin & waterproof, pilfer proof, fire proof and UV
stabilized. The enclosures shall not deform or melt when exposed to fire. Only 30 % Box
of Meter order quantity is required.

2.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT :

2.1 The Meter Box i.e base and cover shall be made of hot press/injection moulded,
unbreakable, high grade fire retardant Engineering Plastic (Acrylonitrile Butadiene
Styrene)/Polycarbonate, with minimum thickness 2.0 mm having good di-electric and
mechanical strength. The material must be such that the Meter Box should not change in
color, shape. Size, dimensions when subjected to Ageing Test. The Meter Box should have
top tapered surface and round corners to prevent any water logging on the top of meter
cover. The overall dimensions of the enclosure shall be suitable for housing single phase
meter as offered by the bidder and there should be a clearance of 30 + 2 mm from top &
both sides of the meter. Bottom side clearance should be 75 + 5 mm from the lower edge
of terminal block of the meter. Clearance from front side and back side of the meter should
be 15 + 2 mm and 10 + 2 mm respectively. Meter Box with higher dimensions may be
considered if found suitable.

2.2 The Meter Box should be capable of withstanding the mechanical, electrical and thermal
stresses well as the effects of humidity which are likely to be encountered in service. At the
same time the box should ensure desired degree of safety. The material used should be
adequately stabilized against detrimental effect of light and weather. The surface
appearance of the moulded parts must be smooth, non-porous and homogeneous, free of
ripples, defects and marks. No fillers of fibers should be visible at any place.

2.3 The box should comply in all respect with the requirement of latest amendments of
IS /ASTM. Applicable degree of protection shall be IP 42 or better.

2.4 All accessories like nuts, bolts, washers etc. shall be galvanized.

3.0 CONSTRUCTION :

3.1 The enclosure shall be single piece moulded with hot process compression molding or
injection molding.
3.2 Dimension: To be specified by the bidder.
3.3 Hinges :
A minimum of 2 nos. brass/stainless steel hinges in left side of the door and 1 no.
brass/stainless steel hinge/stainless steel U type latch with locking arrangement in right
side of the door shall be provided inside the enclosure. The hinges of the door shall be
concealed and they shall be fixed to the flanges provided on the body and cover of the
enclosure in such a manner that the door opens by a minimum of 120 degrees.
 3.4 Fixing arrangement :
The meter box shall have 4 nos. of mounting brackets made out of same material as meter
box with provision for 6 mm dia hole for mounting the box on the wall or wooden board
with suitable screws. The meter box shall have provision to fix it on the wall or wooden
board with the meter in assembled condition. Four (4) nos. self threaded screws of
minimum size of 4 mm dia and 25 mm long shall be provided with each meter box.
Any other suitable arrangement for fixing the box may be accepted after verification.

3.5 Sealing arrangement :

The Box should have provision for padlocking and also for sealing arrangement of the base
with cover providing holes for 1 no. seal to make it fully tamper proof.

3.6 Incoming and outgoing cable arrangement :

Suitable 2 (two) Nos. of holes at bottom (12 mm. dia) shall be provided in the box for
cable/wire entry. 2 (two) holes must be totally covered with neoprene rubber gasket (NRG).
NRG will be punched for entry of incoming and outgoing cable/wire.

3.7 Base and Cover details :

Thickness of the meter box shall not be less than 2.0 mm on all sides including door. The
meter box shall have 4 mm thickness of the tongue and groove area. The meter box cover
shall be made overlapping type having collars on all four (4) sides and shall be provided
with Neoprene rubber gasket of minimum 2.5 mm dia to completely fit in the grooves of the
base. The base of the meter box must have a groove to hold the gasket and the overlap of
the top cover with base should be sufficient. The tongue of the base shall ensure proper
sealing arrangement against ingress of rainwater and dust inside the box.
3.8 The Enclosures shall generally comply with the provision of IS 14772 or IEC 695. The
enclosures shall be suitable for outdoor application. The enclosure shall be with good
workmanship.
3.9 Soft neoprene/nitride rubber gaskets shall be provided all round wherever required for
protection against entry of dust and water. The gasket shall confirm to Type-III as per IS-
11149. The enclosure shall comply with IP-42 or better degree of protection.
3.10 The Enclosures shall be off white/admiral gray / ivory/ transparent polycarbonate.

3.11 Marking/Embossing:
The following information shall be clearly & indelibly embossed/laser printed on the cover
and base of the Meter Box. The top & bottom corner of Meter Box Sl. No. shall be same for
the particular Meter Box.
i) Property of WBSEDCL
ii) Name/Brand name of Manufacturer
iii) Meter Box Sl. No. (Embossed / laser printing on both the base and covers of
Meter Box)
iv) Sign of Danger

4.0 Submission of Sample :

4.1 The bidder shall submit a sample Meter Box as per our specification along with the sample
meter to the office of the Chief Engineer, (DTD), Abhikshan Bhavan, Sector-V, Salt Lake,
Kolkata-91 before the last day of submission of bid.
4.2 Submission of sample meter box as per size available with the bidder but conforming to our
specification towards its quality is acceptable . Type testing including material identification
(IR Spectrometry test) of one meter box manufactured as per specification is to be
conducted at any NABL accredited laboratory/CIPET by the supplier at their own cost after
placement of order. For type testing the meter box will be selected from the first offered lot
of meter with meter box. If the type test results are not found satisfactory, the offered lot
of meter along with meter box will be rejected.
5.0 Quality Control:
5.1 Type test reports from CIPET/NABL accredited laboratory as per Standard IS/ASTM shall be
submitted. The type test reports shall not be more than 5 (five) years old. Acceptance tests
as per IS/ASTM are to be carried out by the supplier in presence of WBSEDCL’s
representative. Material of meter enclosure shall be tested for Heat Deflection Temperature,
Exposure to Flame (Self-extinguishing) and Resistance to Heat & Fire (Glow wire) as per
specification and Ref. Standard IS/ASTM.

6.0 General Construction Requirement:

6.1 Viewing Window:
A viewing window as per drawing made up of scratch and break resistant, UV resistant,
transparent Polycarbonate material shall be provided on the door for reading the meter
without inconvenience. The minimum thickness of the viewing window shall be 2.0
mm.(flashing with top). The viewing window shall be provided with fixed rain hood. The
window shall be securely fixed with meter enclosure from inside. Suitable neoprene gasket
shall be provided so that there shall not be any ingress of moisture through this window
into the enclosure.
No viewing window is required for transparent polycarbonate meter box.
6.2 Construction of louver:
Louver must be provided in one side of the pilfer proof box inside of which must be covered
with the mesh (plastic) in such a way that from outside that mesh can not be approached.
No louver is required for transparent polycarbonate meter box.

6.3 One push button is to be provided on the front side of the top cover of meter box for taking
meter reading during power off condition without opening of meter box cover.
7.0 Guarantee:
The Pilfer Proof Meter Box should be guaranteed against any manufacturing defects arising
out of faulty design or bad workmanship or component failure for a period of 5 ½ years
from the date of supply.
The meter box found defective within the above guarantee period shall be replaced by the
supplier free of cost within one month of the receipt of intimation of failure/defect.
Defective meter box are to be replaced by new one with new sl. nos. as allotted by
C.E (DTD).
8.0 Replacement of defective Meter Box :

The Meter Box declared defective by the WBSEDCL shall be replaced by the supplier up to
the full satisfaction of the WBSEDCL at the cost of supplier. Failure to do so within the time
limit prescribed shall lead to imposition of penalty of twice the cost of meter box. The same
may lead to black listing even, as decided by WBSEDCL. In this connection the decision of
WBSEDCL shall be final.

9.0 Testing:
a) Type Test:
The bidder must furnish type test report including material verification of the offered/sample
meter box from any NABL/Govt. approved laboratory as available with them along with
technical bid without which the offer will not be considered. Type test report should not
be more than 5 (five) years old.
Type testing at any recognized NABL accredited laboratory/CIPET in respect of one meter
box as per the specified size, selected from any one of the offered lot during supply is to be
conducted by the supplier at their own cost after placement of order for verification of
 material and quality of the box. If the type test results are not found satisfactory, the offered
lot of meter along with the meter box will be rejected.

b) Acceptance Test:
The acceptance test as stipulated in Annexure-VI shall be carried out at the time of
inspection of the offered material.
c) Routine Test:
The routine tests as stipulated in the Annexure-VI shall be carried out and routine test
certificate/reports shall be submitted to Chief Engineer (DTD), WBSEDCL, Abhikshan,
Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700091 while offering inspection & testing of the meter with
meter box.
Notes: 1) Where facilities do not exist at supplier’s works for carrying out one or more of
the Acceptance Tests as per Annexure-VI, such tests may be carried out at any of
the approved laboratories such as CIPET/IIT/National Test House/Govt. approved
laboratory etc. in presence of WBSEDCL’s representative.

2) The sampling plan for carrying out the acceptance tests shall be as per IS.

9.0 Submission of Drawing:

Three (3) copies of drawing complete in all respect should be submitted to the C.E (DTD)
under intimation to the Material Controller for accordance of approval immediately after
placement of order. 25 copies of approved drawing are to be submitted for distribution to
sites.
10.0 Inspection:
The inspection will be carried out as per inspection & testing clause of General Conditions of
Contract (GCC).
11.0 Guaranteed Technical Particulars:

The bidder shall furnish all the necessary information as per Annexure-VII - Guaranteed
Technical Particulars. If the bidder desire to furnish any other information in addition to the
details as asked for, the same may be furnished.
 ANNEXURE-V
LIST OF TESTS TO BE CARRIED OUT ON SINGLE PHASE METER BOX

Name of Indian
Sl. standard/equivalent
Test requirement Test particulars
No. international
standard
Type test Routine Test Acceptance
Test
1. IS : 14772 Marking T A
2. As per Drawing Dimensions T R A
3. IS / ASTM Protection against T R A
electric shock
4. IS / ASTM Construction T R A
5. IS / ASTM Resistance to ageing, to T
humid conditions, to
ingress of solid object
and to harmful ingress of
water
6. IS / ASTM Mechanical strength T
7. IS / ASTM Resistance to heat T
8. IS / ASTM Resistance to rusting T
9. IS / ASTM Resistance to tracking T
10. IS / ASTM Test for resistance to T
heat & fire (Glow wire
test at 6500 C)
11. IS / ASTM Heat deflection temp. @ T R
1.8 MPa-1000 C (Minm.
for Engg. Plastic)/1200 C
(Minim. for
Polycarbonate
12. IS / ASTM Self Extinguishing T R A
property of spirit burner
test.
13. IS / ASTM Melting point-1800 C T
(Minimum for Engg.
Plastic)/2100 C (Minimum
for Polycarbonate)
14. IS / ASTM Verification of di-electric T
properties, insulation test
with 500V DC magger
15. CIPET/IR Material identification T
Spectrometry
16. IS / ASTM Physical water absorption T
(Max. 0.35%)
Note : Applicable degree of protection shall be IP42 or better.
Legend : T- Type Test, R- Routine Test, A- Acceptance Test
 ANNEXURE-VI

GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF PILFER PROOF METER BOX

FOR SINGLE PHASE METER

Sl. Offered by
Description Detailed requirement
No. the bidder
Material used for moulded meter Engineering Plastic (Acrylonitrile
1.
box Butadiene Styrene)/Polycarbonate
2. Grade of Material Fire Retardant, Self Extinguishing
Properties of material for meter
3.
box
Heat Deflection Temperature
1000 C (Minimum for Engg. Plastic) /
(a) (Min. 1400 C @ 1.8 MPa)
1200 C (Minimum for Polycarbonate)
(Ref. Std. IS/ASTM)
Exposure to flame
(b) Self-extinguishing
(Ref. Std..IS/ASTM)
Melting Point 1800 C (Minimum for Engg. Plastic) /
(c)
(Ref. Std. IS/ASTM) 2100 C (Minimum for Polycarbonate)
(d) Resistance to heat & fire Glow wire test at 6500 C
(e) Mechanical Property
i) Tensile Strength (MPa) To be specified by the bidder
ii) Flexural Strength (MPa) - Do -
iii) Modulus of Elasticity (MPa) - Do -
Constructional features of the
4.
box
Clear inside dimensions of Meter
(a) Refer Drawing
Box
i) Height To be specified by the bidder
ii) Width - Do -
iii) Depth - Do -
iv) Rust & Vermin proofing Neoprene Rubber Gasket NRG
Clearance from all sides of the meter
should be 30+2 mm except the
Minimum clearance from meter
(b) bottom side which should be 75+5
on all 4 sides
mm from the lower edge of terminal
block.
Minimum clearance from meter
(c) 15+2 mm
on front
Minimum clearance from back of
(d) 10 + 2 mm
meter
(e) Viewing Window :
Material of transparent Glass/Polycarbonate with Rubber
i)
cover Gasket
ii) Size of opening (Min.) 90mm x 75 mm
Thickness of moulded
iii) 2.0 mm (Minimum)
sheet
iv) Fixing method Fixed from inside with rubber gasket
(f) Earthing arrangement 1 No. Earthing Bolt as prescribed
(g) Sealing Arrangement Holes for wire seal (One No.)
Colour of Meter Box (base &
(h) Grey / Off-White / Ivory
cover)
(i) Box mounting arrangement
No. of holes for fixing of
i) 4 Nos. Holes
meter box
ii) Dimension of holes 6 mm
Dimension of box fixing
iii) 4X25 mm self threaded
screw
Total no. of fixing screws
iv) 4 nos.
to be provided
(j) Hinges Concealed hinges
2 Nos. 12 mm. dia. Holes at bottom
(k) Incoming & outgoing cable holes totally covered with Neoprene Rubber
Gasket (NRG)
Whether the cover is overlapping
(m) type having collars on all four Yes
sides
Whether the cover/base provided
with semicircular/circular
(n) neoprene rubber gasket of 2.5 Yes
mm dia (Minm.) to completely fit
in the grove of the base
Whether the meter box having
push button to access to the
(o) meter for taking reading during To be provided
power off condition without
opening of meter box cover
Weight of complete box in Kg
(p) To be specified by the bidder
with +/- tolerance
Type test report as per Technical
5. To be submitted by the bidder
Specification
6. Degree of protection IP 42 or better
7. Any other information
 ANNEXURE - VII

TESTING

1. Sample selected from first lot should be type tested at any NABL accredited laboratory for
compliance of performance parameters as given in GTP including material identification to
be carried out by CIPET (IR Spectrometry test).
2. The test report should be submitted to WBSEDCL before delivery of
3. Inspection of each lot and sampling plans for acceptance test: 1 no. selected randomly
from lot for testing at works.

Sl.
Test Requirement for moulded meter box Reference Standards
No.
a) Marking IS /ASTM

b) Dimensions & construction IS /ASTM

Heat Deflection Temperature - 1200 C at no pressure

c) IS /ASTM
(Minimum)

d) Spirit Burner Test (Self Extinguishing) IS /ASTM

e) Melting point - 1300 C at no pressure (Minimum) IS /ASTM