HARYANA VIDYUT PRASARAN NIGAM LIMITED

SPECIFICATION No.: HGD/S- 41/R-2/DGM-89

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

FOR

11 kV, 12 PANEL BOARD

VACUUM TYPE SWITCHGEAR (1250A)

CHIEF ENGINEER/MM,
HVPNL, PANCHKULA

NOVEMBER- 2010

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
VACUUM TYPE (1250A)
1.0

FOR 11

kV

SWITCHGEAR

PANELS

SCOPE:
This specification covers the design, manufacture, assembly, testing at
manufacturer's works before despatch, supply and delivery F.O.R. destination
as per schedule of requirement (Annexure 'I') of Vacuum Type, 12 Panel 11 kV
Switch boards having normal current rating of 1250 Amps. with rupturing
capacity of 350 MVA.

2.0
2.1

STANDARDS:
The circuit breakers shall conform to the latest revisions with amendments
available at the time of testing of relevant standards, rules and codes, some of
which are listed herein for ready reference.
Sr.
No.
1

STANDARD

TITLE

IEC-56

IS-5578 & 11333

IS- 2147

4
5

IS- 13118
IS- 3427

IS-2099

Specification for alternating current circuit

breakers
Making and arrangement for switch gear busbar main connection and auxiliary wiring.
Degree of protection provide for enclosures for
low voltage switch gear.
Specification for circuit breakers.
Disconnectors of circuit breaker & their
interlocking .
High voltage porcelain bushings.

2.2

Equipment meeting with the requirement of any other authoritative standards,

which ensure equal or better quality than the standard mentioned above shall
also be acceptable. if the equipment offered by the bidders conforms to any
other standards , salient points of difference between the standards adopted
and the specific standards shall be clearly brought out in relevant schedule .
Four copies of such standards with authentic English Translations shall be
furnished alongwith the offer.

3.0

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7

The equipment is required to operate satisfactorily under the following site

conditions:
Max. temperature
500C
Min. Temperature
-2.50C
Max. relative humidity
100%
Min. relative humidity
26%
Average number of rainy days per
Nearly 120 days
annum.
Average annual rainfall
900mm
Average number of dust storm days
35
per annum.

3.8
3.9
3.10

Isoceraunic level
Max. wind pressure
Altitude above mean sea level

3.11

AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY:

45
195 kg/Sq.mt.
Less than 1000
mts.

Auxiliary electrical equipment shall

following supply system.
a.
b

Power devices
drive motors )
DC alarm, control and
protective devices

lighting

4.0

TYPE & RATING:

be suitable

for operation

on the

415 V, 3 phase 4 wire 50 Hz , neutral (like

grounded AC supply .
i) 220 V DC, underground 2 wire for 220kV
132kV &66 kV Sub-Station.
240 V, single phase ,50 Hz AC supply.

The panels 11 kV switchgear panels shall comprise of 11 kV Vacuum Type

circuit breakers, instrument panels and instrument transformers etc. suitable
for indoor use. The equipment shall be totally enclosed in a metal clad cubicle,
dust and vermin proof with necessary isolation arrangement. Each panel shall
be easily extensible on either side and should be complete with necessary
internal copper connections, small wiring, L.T. fuses and supporting frame
work with bolts to secure it to the floor. The maximum permissible width of
each panel should not be greater than 710mm. The Circuit Breakers shall be
draw out type in horizontal position and horizontal isolation.
Principal parameters

4.1

The breakers shall have the following ratings:

Type
Vacuum

4.2

No of poles

4.3

Nominal system voltage

11 kV

4.4

Highest system voltage

12 kV

4.5

Rated frequency

50 +/- 1.5 Hz

4.6

Rated continuous current

rating at an ambient
temp. as specified in
IS : 13118-1991
(Latest edition)

1250 Amp for incoming & 400 Amp

for outgoing feeders.

4.7

Symmetrical breaking
capacity

350 MVA

4.8

Impulse withstand test

voltage

75 kV (Peak)

4.9

One minute power

frequency withstand
test voltage

28 kV (rms)

4.10

Short time current

Not less than 18.4 kA current rating

corresponding to 350 MVA for 1 sec.

4.11

System neutral

Solidly earthed.

5.0

GENERAL DESIGN OF SWITCHGEAR PANELS:

5.1

OPERATING MECHANISM:
The vacuum type circuit breaker shall be draw out type & trip free. The VCBs
shall be suitable for operation from 220 V DC auxiliary supply. The operating
mechanism shall be motor operated spring charged type. There shall be
provision(s) for manual charging of closing spring and emergency hand trip.
The motor used for the purpose will be suitable for 240 V AC as well as for 220
V DC . The operating mechanism shall work satisfactorily at 85 % - 110 % of
rated supply voltage. The VCB shall have 2 normally open & 2 normally-closed
auxiliary contacts over & above the ones required for various control &
supervision circuits.

5.2

INSTRUMENT PANELS:
Each unit shall have its own instrument panel provided at the top & complete
with small wiring connections from relays, instrument transformers, metering
instruments, indicating instruments, selector switches & circuit breaker control
switch.
All wiring shall be carried out by using stranded single annealed copper
conductor insulated with poly vinyl chloride insulation suitable for 650 V
service and in accordance with IS:732-1963. CT/PT circuit shall use wire of not
less than 4.0 mm2 cross-sectional area whereas control/alarm/supervision
circuit shall use wire of not less than 2.5 mm2 cross-sectional area. All wires
will be continuous from one terminal to the other and, also will have no
Tee-junction enroute. The connections shall be securely made with the help of
connecting lugs duly crimped on to the copper conductor.
The meters and relays shall be mounted in a convenient position so as to be
readily accessible for inspection or repair. The terminal board provided in the
instrument panel of VCBs will be made of moulded dielectric having brass
studs, washers, holding nuts & locking nuts. All holding nuts shall be secured
by locking nuts. The connection studs shall project 6 mm from the lock nut
surface. NO OTHER TYPE OF TERMINAL BOARD IS ACCEPTABLE.
The panels shall have a degree of protection of IP-4x. The leads from metering
CTs shall be directly terminated at TTB & there from at the KWH meter with a
provision to seal TTB and KWH meter. The said CT leads will be concealed to

prevent their tempering enroute. Similarly PT leads from secondary box of the
PT to TTB & there from to energy meter including inter panel PT leads will also
be concealed to prevent their tempering. The mode & extent of concealing the
metering leads of CTs & PTs to prevent their tempering (by unscrupulous
operating personnel) will be discussed & mutually agreed upon with the
successful bidder(s). TTB used on the instrument panel should be suitable for
front connections.
Earthing of current free metallic parts or metallic bodies of the relays/switches
mounted on the instrument panel and metal enclosed switchgear shall be done
by a suitably sized copper conductor. Earth bus made of 25x3 mm bare
copper flat will be extended through entire length of 11 kV switch-board with
suitable provision to connect it to the sub-station earth at the extremities. The
earthing arrangement will meet with the requirements laid down in IS : 3427
read with its latest amendment.
5.3

VACUUM INTERRUPTER:
The Vacuum interrupter of 12 kV minimum 25 kA short time current rating,
2000 Amp. normal current rating capable of withstanding minimum 100 full
short circuit operations as per test duty 1 to 5 of IEC-56. Vacuum Interrupters
for incomers as well as outgoing shall be of same type. These vacuum
interrupters shall be of approved make only.

5.4

INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMER:
The secondary voltage & current rating of the instrument transformers shall
match with the metering or protective equipment. The CTs shall have ratio &
accuracy class as mentioned in the schedule of requirement. The CTs shall be
wound/ring type in accordance with their ratings. The terminal boards
associated with differential CTs, REF CTs & over current / earth fault
protection CTs will be of disconnecting type having short circuiting facility &
thus facilitate secondary testing of concerned protective relay without
disturbing the associated small wiring. Inter- changeability of housing of CTs
from one panel to another must be ensured.
A resin cast potential transformer of ratio (11000/3)/(110/3) volts having 100
VA
output
per
phase
with
accuracy
class
1.0
as
per
ISS : 3156 (part-II)-1965 shall be provided on the incoming side of each panel
set and shall be star/star connected.
The neutral point of star connected secondary windings of instrument
transformers shall be earthed to the main earth bus referred to in the
concluding paragraph of clause 5.2. Multiple earthing of any instrument
transformers shall be avoided.

5.5

BUS - BARS:
All the panels shall be provided with one set of 3 phase 1250 Amps. heat
shrunk PVC sleeves insulated Main electrolytic copper bus bars for all
switchboards and shall be connected in a separate moisture and vermin proof
sheet metal chamber. The cross sectional area of bus bar should however not
be less than 1200 mm2 per phase. The bus-bars connections & insulator
supports shall be mechanically strung & rigidly supported so as to withstand
the stresses generated by vibrations, variations in temperature and due to
severe short circuits.
The bus bars shall be heat shrunk PVC sleeves insulated type and supported
on insulators at short intervals keeping adequate clearance as per IE rules
between bus bars and earth. The bus bar chamber shall be provided with
inspection covers with gaskets & bus bar shutters. Provision shall be made for
future extension of bus bar & switch board.

5.6

LIMIT OF TEMPERATURE RISE:

The temperature rise of the current carrying parts shall not exceed the
permissible limits above the ambient temperature as per relevant standards
(latest edition). However, the reference maximum ambient temperature may
be taken as 500C.

5.7

BUSHING INSULATORS:
These shall comply with the latest issue of IS : 2099 in all respects.

5.8

DISCONNECTORS OF CIRCUIT BREAKER & THEIR INTERLOCKS

All disconnectors (isolators) of the 11 kV VCBs & interlocks between different
pieces of apparatus provided for reasons of safety & for convenience of
operation of switchgear shall meet with the requirement of IS : 3427-1969 read
with its latest amendment. Efficient mechanical interlocking shall be provided
to meet the following conditions
i)
It shall be possible to insert/withdraw the breaker only after circuit
breaker has been opened.
ii)
It shall be possible to insert/withdraw the breaker only when it is fully
open position as well as it is in Isolated/test position.
iii)
It shall not be possible to remove the breaker until the moveable plug
unit having secondary connections has been withdrawn.
iv)
It shall not be possible to replace in position moveable plug unit unless
the circuit breaker has been racked in.
v)
Provision of shutters or locks shall be made to prevent access to bus
bar chambers and receptacles when the circuit breaker is withdrawn.
vi)
Provision shall be made for locking the circuit breaker closing
mechanism in open position.

5.9

CABLE BOXES:
Each 11 kV incoming VCB shall be provided with cable termination
arrangement suitable for receiving 2 sets of cable each comprising 3 nos 630
mm2, 11 kV single core XLPE, outer PVC sheathed cables. However cable
boxes complete with jointing kits & sealing material suitable for receiving 1 set
of cable each comprising 3 nos 630 mm2, 11 kV single core XLPE, outer PVC
sheathed cables shall be supplied for each incomer. The 11 kV capacitor
controlling VCB shall be provided with cable boxes suitable to receive 2 sets
of 3 core, 11 kV XLPE PVC Sheathed cables of size of 185 mm2 for
3000KVAR Capacitor bank and 300mm 2 for 6000KVAR Capacitor Bank (panel
with CT ratio 300-150-75/5 A). The 11 kV station transformer VCB shall be
provided with cable boxes suitable to receive 3 core, 11 kV, XLPE cables of
size upto 50 mm2 (panel with CT ratio 60-30/5 A). Each cable box shall have
vertical entry from below. These cable boxes shall be complete in all respects
including cable glands of requisite size. The cable boxes should only be either
heat shrinkable or push on type. The cable boxes for outgoing panels are not
in the scope of this specifications.

5.9A

Earthing Truck
One no. earthing trolley should be provided for each incomer panel. Earthing
trolley must be full fault make type device which is capable of making fault at
46.2 KA(peak) and carry 18.4 KA for one second. The earthing truck for
incoming panel must be so designed that it is impossible to earth a live circuit.
However manufacturers offering this a standard inbuilt feature of Breaker
Trolley is also acceptable

5.10

SUPERVISION SCHEME :

5.10.1 Instrument panels on each of the 11 kV VCB covered by this specification shall
be provided with the following indicating lamps/relay:Circuit breaker `open'
Green
Circuit breaker `close'
Red
Auto trip
White
Circuit breaker spring charged
Blue
For monitoring of trip circuit both in pre-close and post- close position of the
circuit breaker, 1 no. automatic trip circuit supervision relay will be provided on
each of the 11 kV (incoming) instrument panel. In case of trip circuit becoming
faulty, the operation of this relay shall be accompanied by visual and audio
annunciation in accordance with clause 5.10.1 of the specification.
However, the trip circuit of each of the 11 kV outgoing / capacitor / Stn. VCB
will be monitored `on demand' with the help of an indicating lamp & a push
button both when the VCB is `open & closed'. The lamp will be `amber'
coloured.

Circuit breaker `close' & `open' lamps will be wired so as to be on 240 V AC

under `normal' condition. These lamps will be switched over to 220 V DC
automatically in the event of failure of 240 V AC supply. Each of 11 kV
(incoming) instrument panel will be equipped with a suitable relay for the
purpose.
5.11

ALARM SCHEME:

5.11.1 NON TRIP ALARM SCHEME:

Each of 11 kV (incoming) panel will be provided with a non-trip alarm scheme
comprising suitable auxiliary relay (rated for 220 V DC), accept push button,
reset push button & a buzzer. It will cater to non-trip condition such as trip
circuit faulty & PT secondary fuses blow `off'. The non-trip alarm scheme will
meet with the following requirements:i)

The closing of an initiating contact shall actuate a buzzer and will be

accompanied by a flag indication on the concerned auxiliary relay.

ii)

The closing of an initiating contact shall glow a lamp which will not reset
until the fault has cleared.

iii)

It shall be possible to silence the buzzer by pressing `accept' push

button. If after cancelling the alarm but before resetting the visual
signal, the same fault persists the buzzer shall be suppressed.

iv)

If after canceling the alarm but before resetting visual signal some other
fault takes place, the alarm accompanied by flag indication on
appropriate auxiliary relay shall take place.

v)

If after canceling the alarm and after resetting the visual signal, the
same fault appears or some other fault take place, the alarm, flag
indication and non-trip lamp indication shall reappear as usual.

vi)

The non-trip alarm acceptance shall be by means of a push button and

resetting of visual signal may also preferably be done through a push
button.

vii)

Means shall be provided for test checking the lamp and alarm circuit at
frequent intervals.

viii)

The equipment shall be suitable for 220 Volts DC operation.

5.11.2. TRIP ALARM SCHEME:

Trip commands due to operation of protective relay on any of 11 kV VCB
constituting the switchboard will trip the concerned VCB. Its auxiliary contact
will
actuate
a
bell
(provided
in
each
of
the
11
kV

incoming VCB) & willbe cancelled by the associated circuit breaker control
handle. Auto trip lamp will glow on the concerned 11 kV VCB & there will be
flag indication on the concerned protective relay.
5.12

PT FUSE FAIL ALARM SCHEME:

Each of the 11 kV (incoming) instrument panel is to be provided with a relay to
monitor the fuses on the secondary side of 11 kV metering PT. The failure of
any of secondary fuse on the 11 kV PT will be accompanied by visual & audio
indication in accordance with clause 5.10.1 of the specification. None of the 11
kV outgoing/capacitor/Stn. VCB will be provided with fuses & inter-circuit PT
leads may run from one bus wire board to the other.

5.13.

METERING SCHEME:

5.13.1 Each of the 11 kV VCB will be provided with a suitably sealed ammeter
(additional dials, if any, required to cover all the taps of the CTs shall be
included at the time of bidding) with a selector switch facilitating measurement
of phase currents as well as unbalance current. The coil of ammeter shall be
rated for 5 Amp. The instrument shall be of moving iron spring controlled type
of industrial grade `A' classification having accuracy class 1.0 & shall conform
to IS:1248(1968).
5.13.2 Each of the 11 kV (incoming) VCB will be provided with a suitably sealed
voltmeter with a selector switch. The selector switch shall facilitate the
measurement of phase to phase & phase to neutral voltage of all the three
phases one by one. The coil of the voltmeter shall be rated for 110 V (phase to
phase). The instrument shall be of moving iron spring controlled type of
industrial grade `A' classification with accuracy class 1.0 & shall conform to
IS:1248(1968).
5.13.3 Each of the 11 kV VCB except the 11 kV capacitor VCB will be equipped with
a three-phase four-wire Electronic KWH meter. The KWH meter shall be rated
for 5 A CT secondary and 110 V/3 (phase to neutral) available from 11 kV PT
mounted on each of the incoming VCB. The instrument shall be having
accuracy class 1.0 and digital LED display only.
5.13.4 Each of the 11 kV (incoming) VCB will be provided with a power factor meter.
The PF meter having a range of 0.5Lag - one - 0.5lead shall be of 2 element
type suitable for use on three phase three wire unbalanced system. It shall be
rated for 5 A CT secondary & 110 V (phase to phase) available from 11 kV PT
mounted on each of the 11 kV incoming VCB. The instrument shall be
iron-cored dynamometer type having accuracy class 1.0.
N.B.

Routine test certificates of all the indicating & integrating instruments will be
submitted alongwith the routine test certificates of 11 kV switchgear.

5.14

CONTROL SCHEME :

5.14.1 The instrument panel of each of the 11 kV VCB will be equipped with a circuit
breaker control handle of pistol grip type with spring return to neutral position
and having bell alarm cancellation contacts. The control handle shall be so
designed that after being operated to `close' a VCB the operation can not be
repeated until the control handle has been turned to `trip' position making it
impossible to perform two closing operation consecutively.
5.14 .2 The rating of the control handle shall be suitable for the duty imposed by the
closing and opening mechanism of VCB. The moving and fixed contacts shall
be of such a shape & material to ensure good contact and long life under
service operating duty. All contacts shall be readily renewable.
5.14.3 The number of contacts in the control handle will be decided by the bidder
keeping in view the requirements of this specification. Two pairs of contacts
shall be kept spare. The total number of contacts proposed to be provided
shall be stated in the bid.
5.14.4 Safety against inadvertent operation due to light touch on the control handle
shall be ensured.
5.15

PROTECTION SCHEME:

5.15.1 FOR INCOMING PANELS:

Each incoming instrument panel shall be provided with a single pole restricted
earth fault relay suitable for 5 A CT (Secondary) with a setting range of 10 %
to 40 % of 5 Amp.( Strictly in steps of 5%). In case, the bidder offers voltageoperated REF relay, the same shall be technically justified with aid of sample
calculations which will also form a part of the instruction manual for the said
relay. The relay shall be housed in draw out flush mounting case. The back up
protection shall be in the form of a combined over current and earth fault
relay(two over current and one earth fault). This shall be triple pole having
Inverse Definite Minimum Time (IDMT) characteristics with a 3/10 time current
curve i.e. the relay operating time shall be 3 second at 10 times the plug
setting at TMS 1. The outer element of the relay shall be arranged for over
current protection and shall have a setting range of 50-200 % of 5 A (The relay
for station transformer shall have a setting range of 20-80 % of 5 A) and
adjustable in suitable equal steps by means of a plug board. The central
element shall be used for earth fault protection with a setting range of 20-80 %
of 5 A adjustable in suitable equal steps by means of a plug board (for station
transformer panels, the setting range shall be 10-40% of 5 A ) Each of the
three elements shall be fitted with shunt reinforcing unit with hand reset
operation indicator.

5.15.2 FOR OUTGOING FEEDERS PANELS:

Each outgoing feeder panel shall be provided with a triple pole IDMTL type
combined over current and earth fault relay (two over current and one earth
fault element) conforming to the technical specification stated in the clause :
5.15.1 above and one set of triple pole instantaneous relay (high set element)
in the form of two over current and one earth fault element.
The outer element of the relay shall be arranged for over current protection
and shall have a setting range of 500-2000 % of 5 A (The relay for station
transformer shall have a setting range of 200-800 % of 5 A) and adjustable in
suitable steps.
The central element shall be used for earth fault protection with a setting range
of 200-800 % of 5 A (The relay for station transformer shall have setting range
of 100-400 % of 5 A) adjustable in suitable steps.
The relay shall have low transient over reach with a high pick-up/ drop of ratio.
The relay will be connected in series with the triple pole combined over-current
and earth fault relay referred to above and shall be so wired so as to take this
(instantaneous) out, if so desired by the purchaser at any time during
operation of the equipment.
5.15.3 FOR CAPACITOR PANEL:
Each capacitor panel shall be provided with the following relays for protection
of capacitor banks: i)

ii)

iii)
iv)

v)

Triple pole non-directional IDMTL type combined over current & earth
fault relay (two over current & one earth fault element) conforming to
the technical specification stated in clause 5.15.1 above.
1 no. inverse time over voltage relay with setting range 100 % to 130 %
of 110 V available from 11 kV PT mounted in the 11 kV (incoming) VCB
alongwith auxiliary transformers(for external mounting) of ratio
110/103.5 to 116.5 V ( in steps of one volt) to be used for compensating
the error of over voltage relay.
1 no. inverse time under voltage relay with setting range of 50 % to 90
% of 110 V (phase to phase connections).
2 no. neutral displacement relay with settings 5.4, 7.5, 12.5 & 20 volts
and to be fed from open delta winding of three phase (11000//3/(110//3)
Volts. Residual voltage transformer (Residual voltage transformer is not
a part of this specification). The bidders offering relays with different
settings than above shall technically justify their offer.
5 minute timer to ensure that the capacitor bank is fully discharged once
it has been switched "OFF" before it can be switched "ON" again.

5.15.4 COMMUNICATION COMPATIBILTY OF RELAYS

All relays shall conform to the requirements of IS:3231/IEC-60255/IEC 61000
or other applicable standards. Relays shall be suitable for flush or semi-flush
mounting on the front with connections from the rear. All protective relays shall
be in draw out or plug-in type modular cases with proper testing facilities.
Necessary test plugs/test handles shall be supplied loose and shall be
included in contractors scope of supply.
All main protective relays (viz over current and earth fault, Restricted Earth
Fault, Over voltage and neutral displacement) shall be numerical type and
communication protocol shall be as per IEC 61850. Further, the test levels of
EMI as indicated in IEC 61850 shall be applicable to these.
For numerical relays, the scope shall include the following:
a) Necessary software and hardware to up/down load the data to/from the
relay from/to personal computer installed in the substation. However, the
supply of PC is not covered under this clause.
b) The relay shall have suitable communication facility for future connectivity to
SCADA. The relay shall be capable of supporting IEC 61850 protocol (with
optical port).
N.B.

The relay shall be suitable for 220 V DC auxiliary supply. The relay cover &
case shall be dust proof, water proof & vermin proof. Operating indicators shall
be provided on all protective relays/ on their immediate auxiliary units to
indicate the type of fault
&
phase / phases involved. It shall be
possible to reset the operation indication without opening the relay case. The
routine test certificates of all protective & auxiliary relays will be submitted
alongwith routine test certificates of 11 kV switchgear covered by the
specification.

5.16

D.C. FAIL ALARM SCHEME:

A suitable relay for monitoring the DC supply to the 11 kV switchboard shall
be mounted on each of the 11 kV incoming instrument panel. The operation of
DC fail scheme shall be accompanied by visual (indicating lamp on the
instrument panel) & audio (ringing of hooter) annunciation. It shall be possible
to silence the hooter by pressing the `accept' push button while the lamp shall
continue to glow till the fault has been attended to & DC supply restored. A DC
fail `Test' push button may be provided to test the lamp circuit of the scheme.

TEST
All routine tests shall be carried out in accordance with IS : 13118-1991
(latest edition thereof).

6.1

TYPE TESTS
The equipment offered should be type tested. Type test report should not be
more than seven years old, reckoned from the date of bid opening, in respect
of the following tests, carried out in accordance with ISS-13118/IEC-56, from
Govt./Govt. approved test house, shall be submitted along with bid:

i)

Impulse with-stand voltage tests.

ii)

Power frequency voltage dry & wet tests on main circuits.

iii)

Short circuit with stand capability tests.

iv)

Mechanical endurance tests.

v)

Temperature rise test.

However Mechanical endurance tests and Temperature rise test conducted at

Firms works in the presence of representative of any of the SEBs/State
Power Utilities shall also be acceptable.
The remaining type test report as per clause 6.0 of ISS-13118/IEC-56 shall be
submitted by the successful bidder with in three month from the date of
placement of Purchase Order. These type test reports will also be from Govt./
Govt. approved test house & shall not be more than seven years old reckoned
from the date of placement of order.
Voltage transformers & current transformers shall comply with the type tests
as stipulated in the latest version of IS : 3156 & IS: 2705 respectively. The
reports of all type tests conducted shall be supplied. The 11 kV VCB &
associated CTs & PTs shall be subjected to routine tests as specified in the
latest version of the relevant ISS in the presence of purchaser's
representative, if so desired by the purchaser. The routine test certificates of
bought out components such as relays, switches, indicating instruments &
KWH Meter will also be presented to HVPNL's inspecting officer who will
forward them to the purchaser alongwith his inspection report for the main
equipment. All test reports should be got approved from the purchaser before
despatch of equipment.
7.0

DRAWINGS:
In addition to any other drawing which the tenderer may like to furnish to
explain the merits of his proposal, following drawings shall be submitted with
the tender in quadruplicate:
i

Principal dimensional details of 11 kV Switchgear.

ii

General arrangement of 12/14 Panel 11kV switchboard including its

foundation details.

iii

Schematic drawings of control, metering & protection circuits in respect

of 11kV incoming VCB, 11kV outgoing VCB including station
transformer VCB & 11 kV capacitor VCB alongwith detailed write-up.

iv

Drawing showing height of 11 kV bus bars & arrangement of bus bars

Vacuum interrupter drawing.

Four copies of the descriptive literature in respect of 11 kV switchgear, relays,

KWH meters, voltmeters, ammeters, selector switches etc. proposed to be
used shall also be supplied.
The bidder shall submit four sets of final version of all the above drawings for
Purchaser's approval alongwith the tender in a separate seal cover. These
drawings will be opened in the event of order. The Purchaser shall communicate
his comments/approval on the drawings to the Supplier within four weeks of the
issue of LOI. The supplier shall, if necessary, modify the drawings & resubmit four
copies of the modified drawings for purchaser's approval within two weeks from
the date of receipt of purchaser's comments. The modified drawings will be
approved within 15 days of their receipt by the purchaser. After receipt of
purchaser's approval to drawings, a set of reproducibles of approved drawings &
five sets of all the approved drawings and operating manuals containing, erection,
operation & maintenance instructions per 11 kV switchboard shall be supplied to
CE/D&P, S/Stn. Design Dte., HVPNL, Power Colony, Panchkula for use by
various agencies of the purchaser. However, one set of drawings and operating
manual will be despatched alongwith each 11 kV switch board. The 11 kV
switchgear will not be fabricated without getting the drawings approved from the
purchaser.
In order to ensure timely receipt of all the drawings, literature & reproducibles etc.,
the purchase section of D&P organisation will issue despatch instruction for
despatch of 11 kV switchgear.
8.0

SPECIAL TOOLS:
The tenderer shall separately quote for a set of special tools, if so required, for
erection and maintenance of the switchgear panels.

9.0

DEVIATION FROM SPECIFICATION:

Should the tenderer wish to deviate from the provisions of the specification either
on account of manufacturing practice, or any other reasons, he shall draw
attention to the proposed point of deviation in the tender and submit such full
information drawing and specification so that merits of his proposal may be fully
understood. The specification shall be held binding unless the deviation have
been fully recorded as required above.

10.0

TRAINING FACILITIES: VOID

11.0

GUARANTEED AND OTHER TECHNICAL PARTICULARS:

These particulars shall be furnished strictly as per Annexure-A. Any deviation
from this specification shall be clearly brought out separately.

ANNEXURE-'A'
SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED AND OTHER TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Maker's name & country of manufacturer.

Type
Nominal system voltage
Highest system voltage
Frequency
Normal current ratings
a)
As ref. ambient temp.
as per relevant standard.
b)

At site conditions.

7.

Symmetrical breaking capacity.

8.

Asymmetrical breaking capacity

9.

a)
b)

10.

Making capacity.

11.

1.2/50 Micro second impulse wave withstand test voltage.

12.

One minute power frequency withstand test voltage.

13.

No. of poles

14.

No. of breaks in circuit per pole.

15.

Length of break per phase.

16.

Opening time

17.

Making time

18.

Arc duration

19.

a)
b)

20.
21.

Type of arcing contacts and/or arc control device.

a)
Whether the circuit breaker is trip free ?
b)
Whether it is with lock out preventing closing ?

22.

Nominal voltage of closing mechanism.

23.

Power required to close circuit breaker at nominal voltage.

24.

Minimum clearance in air

a)
Between phases.
b)
Between the live parts and earth

25.

Minimum clearance in vacuum

Symmetrical breaking current

Short time current rating for 1 sec.

Type and material and main contacts

Material & thickness of plating of contacts.

a)
b)

Between phases
Between live parts & earth

26.

Total weight of complete breaker

27

Dimensions and mounting details

28.

Standard to which conforms

29.

Details of reference drawings attached.

B.

INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS:
i)

CURRENT TRANSFORMERS :

a)

Name of manufacturer.

b)

Rated primary current

c)

Rated secondary current

d)

Rated transformation ratio

e)

V.A. oputput at rated current & accuracy

f)

Class of accuracy.

g)

Rated over current factor with time in seconds.

h)

Type of CTs(whether wound or bar type)

i)

One minute power frequency withstand test voltage.

j)

1.2/50 micro second impulse withstand voltage.

k)

Standard to which conform.

(i)

ii)
VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER :
Name of manufacturer.

(ii)

Rated primary voltage

(iii)

Rated secondary voltage

(iv)

Rated burden

(v)

Class of accuracy

(vi)

Rated voltage factor and time

(vii)

One minute power frequency withstand test voltage.

(viii)

1.2/50 micro second impulse withstand test voltage.

(ix)

Standard to which conform.

C.

RELAYS :

(i)

Name of manufacturer.

(ii)

Type & make

(iii)

Setting range

(iv)

Other details

(v)

Standard to which conform

D.
1.

BUS BAR
Material

2.

Normal current rating

3.

Nominal area per phase

4.

Shape.

5.

Type of insulation.

E.
1.

VACUUM INTERRUPTER BOTTLE

Name of manufacturer.

2.

Whether imported or indigenous.

3.

Manufacturer's type, normal Amps. &

rupturing capacity for vacuum bottles
used on incoming panel.

4.

Manufacturer's type, normal Amp. &

rupturing capacity for vacuum bottles
used on outgoing panel.

5.

Manufacturer's type,. normal Amps.

& rupturing capacity for vacuum bottles
used on capacitor control panel.

6.

Degree of vacuum inside the vacuum interruptors.

7.

Short time rating of vacuum bottles.

8.

Number of full short circuit operation,

as per test duty 1 to 5 of IEC-56 which
the vacuum bottles offered can safely withstand.

9.

Whether the vacuum bottles used on

incoming and outgoing panels are same
or different.

10.

Whether the operating mechanism is

imported or indigenous.
(SIGNATURE OF SUPPLIER)

ANNEXURE -'B'
SCHEDULE OF REQUIREMENT

1.

VACUUM TYPE 12 PANELS, 11 kV SWITCH BOARDS AND EACH SWITCH

BOARD COMPRISING OF THE FOLLOWING:-

1.01.

1 NO. INCOMING PANEL EQUIPPED AS BELOW:

-1 No.

Triple pole 350 MVA, 11 kV 1250A draw out type vacuum circuit breaker fitted with
arc control device, interlocks, auxiliary switches isolating contacts, emergency hand
trip device, mechanical `ON' & `Off' indicator and motor operated spring charged
mechanism.

-1 Set

Bus bars 3 phase 1250A. Cable termination arrangement located at the rear of the
unit for receiving 2 set of power cables each comprising 3 no. single core 630 mm2
11 kV XLPE PVC sheathed cables & complete in all respect. Cable boxes with
jointing kits etc. as per clause 5.9 of the specification.

-3 No.

CTs of ratio 1200-900/0.577-5 A with first core for differential protection having a
minimum knee point voltage equal to 40 RCT (neglecting lead resistance) and the 2nd
core for REF protection having a minimum knee point voltage of 92(RCT)V on 1200 A
tap where RCT secondary winding resistance. These CTs shall conform to accuracy
class PS of ISS:2705 (Part-IV) and shall have magnetising current as low as possible
but in no case exceeding the value corresponding to class 5 P of IS:2705 (Part-III).

-3 No.

CTs of 1200-900/5 A of 15 VA output and 5P10 accuracy for over current and earth
fault protection

-3 No.

CTs of 1200-900/5 A of 15 VA output, accuracy class 1 & ISF less than 5 for metering
instrument.

-1 No.

3 phase star/star connected resin cast voltage transformer of ratio 11000/3 /110/3
volts having 100 VA output for phase with accuracy class 1.0 as per IS: 3156
(Part-II)1965 complete with HT & LT fuses, isolating plugs and sockets for HT & LT
copper connectors, current limiting resistances.

-1 set

Vermin and dust proof fitments.

-1 NO.

INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTED ON TOP AND EQUIPPED AS BELOW:

-1 No.

Ammeter with selector switch as per clause: 5.13.1 of the specification.

-1 No.

Voltmeter with selector switch as per clause: 5.13.2 of the specification.

-1 No.

KWH meter with TTB as per clause: 5.13.3 & 5.2 of the specification.

-1 No.

PF meter with TTB as per clause: 5.13.4 of the specification.

-1 Set

Triple pole combined over current and earth fault IDMTL relay as per clause: 5.15.1 of
the specification.

-1 No.

-1 Set

Single pole restricted E/F relay as per clause: 5.15.1 of the specification. This relay
will have one of its main contacts used for inter-tripping the H.V. transformer
controlling circuit breaker.
Over voltage relay for incomer panels only.

-1 No.

Tripping relay with hand reset contacts suitable for 220 V DC auxiliary supply.

-4 No.

Indicating lamps with fittings to indicate breaker `open', `close', `auto trip' & spring
charged as per clause 5.10 of the specification.

-1 No.

Automatic trip circuit supervision scheme as per clause 5.10 of the specification.

-1 No.

PT fuse alarm scheme as per clause 5.12 of the specification.

-1 No.

DC fail alarm scheme as per clause 5.16 of the specification.

-1 No.

Circuit breaker control handle as per clause 5.14 of the specification.

-1 No.

Alarm equipment for non-trip & trip fault annunciation as per clause 5.11.1 & 5.11.2 of
the specification.

-1 No.

Cubicle illumination lamp with door operated ON/OFF switch.

-1 No.

15 A power socket with switch.

-1 No.

Anti-condensation tubular space heater suitable for connection to 240 V AC supply

with a thermostat & a miniature circuit breaker.

- 1 No.

Special Energy Meter as per specification attached (Annexure-C).

1.02 8 N0. OUTGOING FEEDER PANELS EACH COMPRISING OF:

-1 No.

Triple pole 400 A, 350 MVA 11 kV circuit breaker fitted with Arc control devices,
interlock arrangement, auxiliary switches, isolating contacts, emergency hand trip
device, mechanical ON & OFF indicator & motor operated spring charged mechanism
operate at 220 V DC.

-1 Set

Bus bars 3 phase 1250 A.

-3 No.

CTs of ratio 300-150/5-5 A with first core of 15 VA output & 5P10 accuracy for O/C &
E/F protection & second core 15 VA output & accuracy class 1.0 for metering.

-1 No.

Anti-condensation tubular space heater for connection to 240 V AC supply with a

thermostat & a miniature circuit breaker.

-1 Set

Vermin proof & dust proof fitments.

-1 No.
-1 No.

Instrument panel mounted on top & equipped as below:Ammeter with selector switch as per clause: 5.13.1 of specification.

-1 No.

KWH meter with TTB as per clause: 5.13.3 & 5.2 of the specification.

-1 set

Triple pole combined 2 O/C & 1 E/F IDMTL relay supplemented with triple pole
instantaneous relay (high set element) in the form of 2 O/C & 1 E/F as per clause :
5.14.2 of the specification.
Tripping relay with hand reset contacts suitable for 220 V DC auxiliary supply.

-1 No.
-4 No.

Indicating lamps with fittings to indicate breaker `open', `close', `auto-trip' & 'spring
charged' as per clause 5.10 of the specification.

-1 No.
-1 No.

Indicating lamp with fittings & push button switch to indicate trip circuit healthy in
pre-close & post-close conditions as per clause: 5.10 of the specification.
Circuit breaker control handle as per clause: 5.14 of the specification.

-1 No.

Cubicle illumination lamp with door operated ON/OFF switch.

-1 No.

15 A power socket with switch.

-1 No.

Anti-condensation tubular heater suitable for connection to 240 V AC supply with a

thermostat & a miniature circuit breaker.

1.03

1 NO. PANEL FOR CAPACITOR BANK:

The capacitor controlling breaker should be suitable to meet all conditions required for
capacitor operation & should be suitable for controlling capacitive current upto 400 A at
11 kV which is equivalent to 7.5 MVAR approx. & equipped similar to item No. 1.02
except KWH meter but with the following changes/additions:
-2 No.
Trifurcating main cable box for receiving 3 core XLPE, PVC sheathed cable of 185
mm2 & 300mm2size and complete with cable glands and jointing kits etc. as per
clause: 5.9 of the specification.
-3 No.

CTs of ratio 300-150-75/5 A output & 5P10 accuracy for over current & earth fault
protection.

Protection scheme including closing circuit interlock timer shall be as per clause:
5.15.3 of the specification.

1.04

1 NO. STATION TRANSFORMER FEEDER PANEL:

Similar to item No. 1.02 but with the following cable box & CTs:-

-1 No.

Trifurcating main cable box for receiving 3 core XLPE cable upto 50 mm2 size &
complete in all respect as per clause: 5.9 of the specification.

-3 No.

CTs of ratio 60-30/5-5 A with first core of 15 VA output & class 5P10 accuracy for
O/C & E/F protection & second core of 15 VA output & accuracy class 1.0 for metering.

1.05

1 No. INCOMING PANEL EQUIPPED EXACTLY IDENTICAL TO ITEM

ABOVE

1.01

DETAILED

NOTE :

The two incoming panels at Sr. No. 1.01 & 1.05 shall be placed at the two extreme
ends of the switch board. Provision shall be made to split the 12 panels boards into
two parts each having an incoming panel at its end with complete non-trip alarm, trip
alarm & protection schemes.
VACUUM TYPE 8 PANELS, 11 KV SWITCH BOARD AND EACH SWITCH BOARD COMPRISING
OF THE FOLLOWING:2.01 2 No.

INCOMING PANELS EQUIPPED EXACTLY IDENTICAL TO ITEM 1.01 & shall be

placed at the two extreme ends of the switch board.

2.02 5 No.
2.03 1 No.

OUTGOING FEEDER PANELS EQUIPPED EXACTLY IDENTICAL TO ITEM 1.02.

PANEL FOR CAPACITOR BANK EQUIPPED EXACTLY IDENTICAL TO ITEM 1.03.

HARYANA VIDYUT PRASARAN NIGAM LTD.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
INTERUTILITY METERING SYSTEM AND
COMMON METER READING INSTRUMENT
(CMRI)
SPEC. NO. HPD/S-59/HPM-461/PROT. (JUNE-2010)

Chief Engineer/MM
Design Directorate,
HVPNL, Shakti Bhawan,
Sec-6, Panchkula-134109
(HARYANA).
Tel/Fax No. 0172-2583724

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR INTERUTILITY METERING SYSTEM

1.0

The specification covers the design, manufacturing, testing, inspection, delivery of

interutility metering system and /or common meter reading instrument (CMRI).

2.0

The energy meters specified herein shall be used for tariff metering for bulk, Inter utility power flows in HVPNL/DISCOM. The meters shall be installed on each circuit
as a self contained device for measurement of active energy & reactive energy in
each successive 15-minute block and certain other functions as described in the
following paragraphs. HVPNL has already commissioned inter-utility metering
system at 33 kV & 11 kV Level. The new systems should be functionally compatible
with the existing systems so that power flow is measured & has a facility of remote
metering. The prospective bidders can inspect any existing inter-utility metering
system working at different Sub-Stations of HVPNL and Energy Centre at Shakti
Bhawan, HVPNL, Panchkula to obtain any relevant information in this regard at his
own expenses.

3.0

The meters shall be suitable for being connected through Test terminal blocks to
the voltage transformer having a rated secondary line to line voltage of 110 V, and
to current transformers having a rated secondary current of 1 A. Any further
transformer/transducers required for their functioning shall be in built in the meters.
Necessary isolation and / or suppression shall also be built in for protecting the
meters from surges and voltage spikes that occur in the VT/CT circuits of the
switchyards. The reference frequency shall be 50Hz.

4.0

The microprocessor based 3 phase 4 wire meters shall conform to class 0.2S as
per IS 14697 for Indian manufacturers or IEC- 62053-22 (2003) for foreign
manufacturers & technical specification and meter shall be stand alone type. The
meters shall bear BIS certification mark, if required as per Govt. of India Gazette
notification. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to get these meters marked with
BIS certification. The BIS certification shall be supplied within one month of opening
of part-I tender.

5.0

Meters shall be supplied with associated TTBs. The Meters shall have following
features: -

a)
b)

Meter shall be stand alone type.

For transfer of data, system should have multiple communication ports for local
reading and remote communication facility.

6.0

The active energy measurement (Wh) shall be carried out on 3 phase 4 wire
principle with an accuracy as per class 0.2S of IS 14697/IEC- 62053- 22 (2003) In
the meters the energy shall be computed directly in CT/VT secondary quantities
and indicated in Watt-hours. The meters shall compute the net active energy (Wh)
sent out from the Sub-Station during each successive 15 minute block, and store in
its memory along with +/- sign. It shall also display on demand the net WH sent out
during the previous 15 minute block, with a minus sign if it is a net Wh receipt.

7.0

Further, the meter shall continuously integrate and display on demand the net
cumulative active energy sent out from the Sub-Station upto that time. The
cumulative Wh reading at each midnight shall be stored in the meters memory. The
register shall move backwards when active power flows backwards into the SubStation.

8.0

The meter shall count the number of cycles in VT output during each successive 15minute block and divide the same by 900 to arrive at the average frequency. This
shall be stored in the meter's memory as a 2-digit code, which shall be arrived at by
subtracting 49 from the average frequency, multiplying by 50 and neglecting all
decimals. For e.g. 49.89 Hz shall be recorded as 44. In case the average frequency
is less than 49.0 Hz, it shall be recorded as 00. In case it is 51.0 Hz or higher, it
shall be recorded as 99. The average frequency of the previous 15-minutes block
shall also be displayed on demand in Hertz. The accuracy of the voltage
measurement/computation shall be at-least 0.5%, a better accuracy such as 0.2%
in the 95-105% range being desirable.

9.0

The meters shall continuously compute the average of the RMS value (fundamental
only) of the three lines to neutral VT secondary voltage as a percentage of 63.51 V
and display the same on demand.

10.0

The meter shall also compute the reactive power (VAR) on 3 phase 4 wire principle.
Limits of error shall be corresponding to class 1.0 as per IS 14697 for reactive
energy for Indian manufacturers or half (50%) of those permitted corresponding to
class 2.0 for reactive energy as per IEC 62053-23 (2003) for foreign manufacturers,
and integrate the reactive energy (VARh) algebraically in 2 separate registers, one
for the period for which the average RMS voltage is 103% or higher and the other
for the period for which the average RMS voltage is below 97%. The current
reactive power (VAR) with a minus sign if negative, and cumulative reactive energy
(VARh) reading of the 2 registers shall be displayed on demand. The readings of
the 2 registers at each midnight shall also be stored in the meter's memory. In the
meter, the reactive power and reactive energy transmittals shall be computed in
VAR/VARh directly calculated in VT and CT secondary quantities. When lagging
reactive power is being sent out from the Sub-Station. VAR display shall have no
sign and VARh registers shall move forward. When reactive power flow is in the
reverse direction. VAR display shall have a negative sign and VARh registers shall
move backwards.

11.0

The meter shall fully comply with all the stipulations of IS 14697/IEC- 60687-2000
(or latest revision) for class 0.2S for static watt-hour meters except those
specifically modified by this specification. The reference ambient temperature shall
be 50 deg. C.

12.0

Error shall be as per IS-14697/ IEC- 62053- 22 (2003) for all power factor angles
from 0 deg. to 360 deg.

13.0

Each meter shall have a test output device (visual) for checking the accuracy of
active energy Wh and reactive energy (VARh) measurement using a suitable test
equipment. The test output shall be software configurable for active energy
import/export and reactive energy import/export.

14.0

No rounding off to the next higher last decimal shall be done for voltage and
frequency displays.

15.0

The three line to neutral voltages shall be continuously monitored by individual

phase wise LED's, and in case any of these falls below 70%, the normally flashing
lamp provided on the meters front becomes steady. The time blocks in which such
a voltage failure occurs/persist shall also be recorded in the meter's memory. The
lamp shall automatically resume flashing when corresponding VT secondary
voltage is healthy again. LCD indication are also acceptable. The two

VARh registers specified in clause-10 shall remain stay-put while VT supply is

unhealthy.
16.0

The meters shall operate with the power drawn from the VT secondary circuits,
without the need for any auxiliary power supply. The total burden imposed by a
meter for measurement and operation shall not exceed 10 VA on any of the
phases.
An automatic backup for the continued operation of the meter's calendar clock shall
be provided through a long life battery, which shall be capable of supplying the
required power for atleast two years. The meters shall be supplied duly fitted with
the battery which shall not require to be changed for atleast 10 years, as long as
total VT supply interruption does not exceed two years. The battery mounting shall
be designed to facilitate easy battery replacement without affecting PCB of meter.

17.0

Each meter shall have a built-in calendar and clock, having an accuracy of 30
seconds per month or better. The calendar and clock shall be correctly set at the
manufacturer's works. The date (day-month-year) and time (hour-minute-second)
shall be displayed on the meter front on demand. Clock adjustment shall be
possible at site using the Meter Reading Instrument (MRI) or remotely using time
synchronization signal through RS 485. For the purpose of getting the standard
time, the computer (s) from where the meter will be read shall be equipped with
GPS signal receiver. This computer and the GPS receiver, however, are not in the
scope of this specification. When an advance or retard command is given, six
subsequent time blocks shall be contracted or elongated by 10 seconds each. The
meter shall not accept another clock correction command for seven days. The
meter time shall automatically be corrected every time the remote computer
interrogates it. All clock corrections shall be registered in the meter's memory and
shall be suitably shown on the print out of the collected data

18.0

Each meter shall have a unique identification code, which shall be marked
permanently on the front as well as in its memory. All meters supplied to HVPN, as
per this specification shall have their identification code starting with HVPN, which
shall not be used for any other supply. HVPN shall be followed by a dash and a four
digit running serial number. The series of four digit running serial no. indicating the
unique identification code of each meter shall be provided by HVPN to the
successful bidder.

19.0

The measured value(s) shall be displayed through LED/back-lit LCD display with
proper identification for indication of the following (one at a time) on demand.
19.1
19.2
19.3
19.4
19.5
19.6
19.7
19.8
19.9
19.10
19.11

Meter Serial No.

Date (dd-mm-yy)
Time (hr-min-sec)
Cumulative Wh reading
Average frequency of the previous 15-minute block
Net Wh transmittal in the previous 15-minute block, with +/- sign
Average percentage voltage
Reactive power (VAR) with +/- sign
Voltage high VARh register reading
Voltage-Low VARh register reading
Low Battery Indication

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20.0

21.(A)
21.1
21.2
21.3
21.4
21.5
21.6
21.(B)

A keypad or scrolling facility shall be provided on the front of the meter for switching
on the display of the meter parameters selected and for changing from one
indication to next.
Meter shall have a non-volatile memory in which the following shall be automatically
stored.
Average frequency for each successive 15-minute block upto second decimal/as a
two-digit code.
Net Wh transmittal during each successive 15-minute block upto second
decimal/with plus minus sign.
Cumulative Wh transmittal at each midnight in 6 digits including one decimal.
Cumulative VARh transmittal for voltage high condition, at each midnight in 6 digit
including one decimal.
Cumulative VARh transmittal for voltage low condition, at each midnight in 6 digit
including one decimal.
Date & time blocks of failure of VT supply on any phase, as a star (*) mark.
Battery backed memory shall not be accepted.

22.0

The meter shall store all the above listed data in their memories for a period of
35 days. The data older than 35 days shall get erased automatically.

23.0

To ensure inter operability of system at the meter reading instrument end, the
common meter reading instrument (CMRI) or data collection devices (DCD)
confirming to DOS platform and having min. 16 MB memory shall be used to enable
different manufacturers to download into same hand held terminal & the meters of
various makes to be read through the same hand held terminal. Each CMRI shall
be supplied complete with:-

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)

a lead with optical head for coupling it to the meter,

a lead for plugging it to a personal computer;
an internal battery for powering the devices;
a case for safely carrying it about
a battery charger
The total arrangement shall be such that one (1) operation can carry out the whole
operation, in about five (5) minutes per meter.
Portable Meter Reading Instruments (MRI)/data collection devices (DCD) shall have
a key for starting the data tapping from the coupled meters memory, a key to start
data transfer to the PC, and a lamp, which would light up on completion of data
collection, remain on while the data is held in the device and would go off when
all data has been transferred to the PC. Data tapping operation from CMRI/DCD
shall not erase the data from the meters memory, or effect the meter operation in
any way. The memory of the CMRI/DCD shall get automatically cleared when the
data has been transferred to the PC only then the CMRI/DCD shall accept data
from another meter. CMRI/DCDs shall also have necessary provision for meter
clock correction. CMRI/ DCDs shall be compatible with earlier supplied meters in
regard to data downloading etc.
Each meter shall have an optical communication port compatible to RS 232 on its
front for tapping all data stored in its memory. In addition to the above each meter
shall be provided with a RS485 port on one of its sides, from where all the data
stored in the meters memory can also be tapped. Portable Meter Reading
Instruments (MRI)/data collection devices (DCD) of SANDS, ANALOGIC make

have already been provided separately for this purpose, one for each Sub-Station,
to serve as interface between the meters specified above and the local PC. Each
meter shall be provided with a lead having optical head for coupling the meter to
CMRI/DCD.
23.1

i)
ii)

iii)
iv)
v)

vi)

Software Package: The existing metering system records all the parameters
required for the Availability Based Tariff. Suitable software for CMRI shall be
provided by the bidder for smooth downloading of the data to/ from the CMRI. For
data analysis & billing, the different meter manufacturers shall provide the meter
reading software to interpret the data collected through CMRI or through RS485 for
conversion into a common ASCII format. The Data of the existing meters is
available in the specified ASCII Format; details of which are enclosed at AnnexureII (Page1 to 3). A similar output in the same ASCII format (space delimited, fixed
length values) shall be made available from the new meters by the successful
bidder for future use of data for generation of BST & ABT Bills/Reports or any other
purpose. In addition to this successful bidder shall make provision to supply load
survey data in Excel format as per Annexure-III.The supplier shall provide above
software which would enable a local PC to:accept the data from the CMRI and/or from a interface device connected to the
optical port/RS-485 port and store it in its memory in binary read only format.
Polling feature along with a task scheduler to run the data downloading software at
a pre-designated date and time repeatedly or by manually selecting a meter. A
detailed activity log shall also be available for each downloading operation.
Display the collected data on PCs screen on demand as per annexure-II & III in
text format, with forward/backward rolling.
Print out in text format the data collected from one or more meters as per annexureII & III, starting from a certain date and time, as per operators instructions.
Transmit the collected data, in binary format, through an appropriate
communication link to the central computer, starting from a certain date and time,
as per operators instructions.
Store the collected data, in binary format, on a floppy disc/CD/Pen drive/DVD.
The above software shall further ensure that absolutely no tampering (except total
erasures) of the collected metering data is possible during its handling by the PC.
The software shall be suitable for the commonly available PCs and shall be
supplied to owner in a compatible form to enable its easy loading into the PCs
available at the various Sub-Stations/Energy Accounting Centre.
The overall intention is to tap the data stored in the meter memory at any time from
any of the two ports mentioned above and transmit same to a remote centre
computer using communication links, through the local PC. It should also be
possible to obtain a print out (hard copy) of all data collected from the meters, using
the PC. The received/ downloaded meter data should be the original output from the
meter.
As a part of commissioning the Contractor shall load the software in the PCs at the
respective substations, and fully commission the total meter reading scheme. He
shall also impart the necessary instructions to substation engineers.

24.0

The whole system shall be such as to provide a print out (both from the local PC
and the remote central computer) of the following form:
23
HVPNL
01

55
55
****
57
52

+16.28
+14.93
12345.6
+14.72
+13.34

56
55
56
51

+15.95
+14.26
01234.5
+13.83
+12.76

55
54
55
52

+15.32
+14.85
00123.4
+13.57
+14.11

54
56
53
52

+15.66
+15.17
99-04-28
+12.91
+15.28

25.0

All the meters shall be identical in all respects except for their unique identification
codes. They shall also be totally sealed and tamper proof, with no possibility of
adjustment at site except for a restricted clock correction.

26.0

The meter shall safely withstand the usual fluctuations arising during faults in
particular, VT secondary voltage 115% of rated applied continuously and 190% of
rated for 3 seconds and CT secondary current 150% of rated applied continuously
and 30 times of rated applied for 0.5 seconds, shall not cause any damage to or the
mal-operation of the meters.

27.0

The meter shall continue to function for remaining healthy phase(s), in case of
failure of one or two phases of VT supply. In case of a complete VT supply failure,
the computation of average frequency (as per 8.0) shall be done only for the period
during which the VT supply was available in the 15-minute block. Any time block
contraction or elongation for clock correction shall also be duly accounted for.

28.0

The harmonics shall be filtered out while measuring the Wh, VAR and VARh and
only fundamental frequency quantities shall be measured or computed.

29.0

VOID

30.0

VOID

31.0

Every meter shall be indelibly marked with connection diagram showing the phase
sequence for which it is intended and shall be attached on the meters. In case of
any special precautions need to be taken at the time of testing the meter, the same
shall be indicated along with the circuit diagram.

32.0

VOID

33.0

Sealing arrangement: Sealing arrangement for meters and TTBs shall be provided
as under:

33.1

TTBs: Each TTB shall have the provision for two seals.

33.2

Meters: Meter body or cover & meter terminal blocks shall be sealable including
each optical communication port.

34.0

The meters shall be supplied housed in compact and sturdy; metallic or moulded
cases of non-rusting construction and/or finish. The cases shall be designed for
simple mounting on a plane, vertical surface such as a control/relay panel front. All
terminals for CT and VT connections shall be arranged in a row along the meters
lowerside. Terminals shall have a suitable construction with barriers and cover, to
provide a secure and safe connection of CTs and VTs leads through stranded
copper conductors of 4.0 sq. mm. size.

The meters shall also withstand without any damage or maloperation reasonable
mechanical shocks, earthquake forces, ambient temperature variations, relative
humidity etc. They shall have an IP-51 category dust-tight construction, and shall be
capable of satisfactory operation in an indoor, non-air conditioned installation.
The contractor shall be responsible for total installation and commissioning of the
meters (alongwith test blocks, if supplied separately)as per Owners advice,
including unpacking and inspection on receipt at site, mounting the meters on
existing control and relay panels at an appropriate viewing height., connection of
CT and VT circuits including any required rewiring (however, supply & installation of
4cx4mm2 control cables from CT, VT to metering system are not in the scope of this
specification), functional testing, commissioning and handing over. The Contractors
personnel shall procure/carry the necessary tools, equipment, materials and
consumables (including insulated wires, lugs, ferrules, hardware etc.).
35.0

Inspection & Testing:

35.1

Type Tests:
The meter should be fully type tested as per IS 14697 for Indian Manufacturers or
IEC-62053-22 (2003) & IEC-62053-23 (2003) for foreign manufacturers.

35.2

Routine Tests:
All Routine tests as per IS 14697 shall be carried out by the supplier on the meters
for compliance in both directions of power flow.

35.3

Acceptance Tests:

1.
2.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
36.0

All equipment, after final assembly and before despatch from manufacturer's works
shall be duly tested as per IS 14697 for compliance in both directions of power flow
in presence of purchaser's representative, unless dispensed with in writing by the
purchaser. In addition, the following acceptance tests shall also be conducted:Functional checks for display and memory.
Accuracy of voltage and frequency measurement.
All DCDs/MRIs after final assembly and before dispatch from Manufacturers works
shall be duly tested to verify that they are suitable for supply to the purchaser. In
particular, each and every DCD/MRI shall be subjected to the following acceptance
test:Functional checks
Downloading Meter Data from the Meter(s).
Compatibility with PC software
Downloading the meter data on PC
Functioning of advance and retard time commands.
Per meter downloading time verification
Capacity of DCD/MRI for data storage.
Quality Assurance
The quality control procedure to be adopted during installation of the specified
equipment shall be mutually discussed and finalized in due course, generally
based on the established and proven practices.

37.0

Any meter, which fails to fully comply with the specification requirements, shall be
liable to be rejected by the purchaser.

38.0

VOID

39.0

Following technical information shall be furnished by the bidders in their

offers.:

39.1.1

The prospective bidder shall be required to submit complete type test reports
from Govt. approved laboratory alongwith bid. The type test reports shall not be
more than seven years old reckoned from the date of opening of part-1 tender.

39.2

Guaranteed Technical Particulars as per Annexure-I.

40.0

SERVICE CONDITIONS
Equipment to be supplied against this specification shall be suitable for
satisfactory continuous operation under the following tropical conditions:i. Location
IN THE STATE OF HARYANA
ii. Max. ambient air temp (0C)
50
iii. Min. ambient air temp (0C)
-2.5
iv. Maximum Relative humidity (%)
100
v. Minimum Relative humidity (%)
26
vi. Average annual rainfall (mm)
900
vii. Max. wind pressure (Kg/sq.m.)
195
viii. Max. altitude above mean sea level 1000
(meters)
ix. Isoceraunic level (days/year)
50
x. Seismic level (horizontal acceleration) 0.3g

Note: Moderately hot and humid tropical climate conducive to rust and fungus growth. The
climatic conditions are also prone to wide variations in ambient conditions. Smoke is
also present in the atmosphere. Heavy lightening also occur during June to October.

Annexure-I

GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR THREE-PHASE FOUR WIRE CLASS

0.2S ACCURACY POWER MONITORING SYSTEM.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.

20.
21.

22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.

Makers name and country

Type of Meter/Model
Standards to which the meter conform
Accuracy class
Parameters measured
P.F. Range
Overload capacity
Variation of voltage at which system function normally
Minimum starting current
MD reset provisions
Reset count
No. of digits of display
Particulars of readout by CMRI
Non volatile memory retention time in absence of
power
Memory capacity (kb)
Demand integration period
Pulse output for each meters
Metrology indicator for each meters
Communication capability on
a. Local port
b. Remote port
Load survey parameters
Power Consumption per phase
ii)
Voltage circuit.
ii) Current circuit.
Self diagnostics features, if any (Provide details)
Principle of operation (Provide details)
Foreseen dimensions of proposed meter.
Expected weight of proposed meter
Foreseen dimensions of DCD/MRI.
Expected weight of DCD/MRI.
Dimensions and weight of the test block, if supplied
separately.

Annexure-II
Standard Format for Meter Readings, Energy data
First Row/*-- Header Information : Starting date & time and End date & time is defined
First row
Starting time 4 character (11th character to 14th character).
Starting date 8 character (23rd Character to 30th Character),
Ending time 4 character (35th Character to 38th Character),
Ending date 8 character (47th Character to 54th Character)
RTC Synchronization Status Indicator 1 Character (56th Character): 1 indicates RTC
synchronized, 0 indicates RTC not synchronized.
Second Row:
Meter Sr. No 10 Characters (1st to 10th Character),
Mid Night Net Wh 7 Character (15th Character to 21st Character),
Reactive High Energy 7 Characters (26th Character to 32nd Character),
Reactive Low Energy 7 Characters (37th Character to 43rd Character),
Data Date 8 Characters (48th Character to 55th Character)
Third Row is Blank
Fourth row: 16 IP data in each row
Starting Hour 02 Characters (1st , II nd Character),
Avg. Freq 2 Characters (5th, 6th character),
Status Indication 3 character (7th Character to 9th character),
Net Energy 6 Character (10th to 15th Character)
2 Character left blank and all the data will be repeated 16 times
Fifth Row : Same as 4th Row
Sixth Row : Same as 4th Row
Seventh Row : Same as 4th Row
Eighth Row : Same as 4th Row
Ninth row:
Same as 4th row and at the end net energy of 24 hours at 215th Character (4 Character)
Lines will be repeated from 2nd line onwards as above.

/*-- Header Information

One Block At the beginning of each day in Following Format:
Meter SerialNo MidNight Net Wh Reactive High Energy Reactive Low Energy Date
16 IP data in each row and total 6 rows for complete 24 hours data
Format for IP wise information:
StartingHour AvgFreq StatusIndication NetEnergy AvgFreq StatusIndication NetEnergy ...
StatusIndication gives following Information:
* to indicate Supply Down.Supply failure might be momentary or might have lasted for several IPs
rr to indicate time retard "aa" to indicate time advance
Sum of net energies(for 96 IP) at the end of last row of the day having complete 24 hours data
--*/

WEEK FROM 0000 HRS OF 28-06-05 TO 1224 HRS OF 01-08-05 0

AP-M038-75

95736.5

00 18 +22.48 03
+23.54
04 46 +23.63 48
+18.72
08 64 +18.50 62
+15.19
12 48 +17.31 38
28 +10.45
16 65 +10.68 55
+25.24
20 12 +27.56 19
+23.77 1801.35
AP-M038-75
00 09
+24.24
04 66
+13.07
08 76
+27.02
12 49
+26.55
16 68
+25.23
20 25
+25.30

05701.7

28-06-05

+22.19 11 +22.38 08 +22.44 11 +22.57 10 +23.03 14 +23.11 14 +23.23 22 +23.28 28 +23.29 35 +23.45 41 +23.48 44 +23.66 44 +23.68 45 +23.54 52
+23.99 42 +24.35 26 +24.75 44 +25.84 48 +26.40 46 +26.52 56 +23.32 69 +22.85 61 +21.83 55 +21.24 60 +24.44 65 +23.36 61 +20.22 60 +19.19 62
+18.51 63 +17.60 67 +15.19 63 +14.62 59 +15.63 59 +16.02 52 +16.65 39 +16.46 43 +15.18 64 +15.14 65 +15.29 52 +14.87 49 +13.21 50 +13.79 51
+18.39 43 +18.12 27 +18.23 54 +14.67 51 +16.20 56 * +03.30 51 * +00.03 47 +00.06 49 +00.03 25 +05.45 20 +10.40 29 * +04.08 30 * +04.11 18 +10.35
+07.22 59 +04.76 62 +04.43 65 +04.19 00 * +10.48 59 +20.77 60 +23.64 70 +21.06 65 +15.04 68 +13.45 56 +14.38 47 +15.50 40 +17.67 51 +22.55 25
+29.27 10 +29.96 13 +29.97 22 +29.61 09 +28.68 22 +27.72 18 +27.22 09 +26.55 12 +25.47 30 +25.02 23 +22.52 13 +24.89 13 +24.46 26 +24.59 04

97537.9

02804.6

06093.8

29-06-05

+23.64 11 +23.53 12 +23.35 07 +23.11 18 +23.20 29 +23.54 34 +23.76 38 +23.87 35 +23.97 31 +23.85 43 +23.90 51 +23.95 52 +24.10 55 +24.10 49 +23.95 59
+24.77 57 +25.14 51 +25.75 45 +26.42 60 +27.94 63 +28.62 62 +28.75 56 +27.99 77 +23.31 78 +19.45 74 +19.25 67 +18.95 65 +13.97 72 +12.92 72 +13.11 74
+13.07 70 +12.96 64 +12.97 66 +12.96 55 +12.81 49 +16.12 48 +16.78 48 +16.90 52 +17.72 51 +20.22 43 +17.60 51 +19.78 52 +21.48 57 +23.23 47 +26.32 35
+27.45 42 +27.04 43 +27.03 45 +27.30 56 +27.72 54 +26.70 52 +26.24 51 +26.67 51 +26.93 41 +26.91 45 +25.73 44 +26.27 50 +26.58 40 +26.25 47 +26.17 57
+26.87 52 +25.64 54 +23.94 47 +26.32 62 +17.90 59 +06.48 58 +13.01 65 +14.96 75 +17.25 70 +16.96 66 +17.82 64 +17.42 63 +19.26 51 +20.20 49 +23.48 54
+28.96 08 +30.16 10 +30.31 05 +30.44 10 +28.50 28 +28.42 25 +28.15 16 +27.31 13 +26.43 22 +26.01 29 +25.47 21 +24.75 35 +25.16 30 +25.57 43 +25.50 48
2194.13

AP-M038-75
00 52
+24.19
04 57
+12.66
08 49
+18.39
12 01
+22.54
16 28
+25.80
20 00
+25.66

02793.0

99732.0

02849.2

06724.7

30-06-05

+25.10 58 +24.99 56 +24.70 60 +24.79 48 +24.66 62 +24.83 62 +24.75 60 +24.81 60 +24.72 62 +24.62 61 +24.48 67 +24.50 65 +24.46 56 +24.18 58 +24.26 51
+24.28 66 +24.81 60 +25.25 45 +25.77 49 +26.19 53 +26.65 49 +26.50 45 +25.73 69 +22.24 61 +19.69 48 +18.96 47 +18.55 58 +14.72 58 +12.39 61 +12.53 55
+12.34 42 +12.47 49 +12.53 56 +12.61 53 +12.52 47 +12.65 43 +12.54 51 +11.71 39 +11.96 52 +12.11 41 +12.16 33 +12.09 32 +16.05 27 +17.90 19 +18.12 13
+18.48 00 +16.06 00 +15.48 03 +15.57 15 +15.67 29 +18.41 00 +25.66 14 +24.74 61 +24.23 43 +24.59 01 +24.20 20 +24.24 40 +24.17 48 +23.44 47 +23.43 26
+22.65 28 +22.79 36 +22.97 23 +22.46 18 * +21.03 56 +20.23 24 +20.50 30 +20.20 59 +18.13 61 +19.79 63 +22.28 47 +22.83 52 +19.63 32 +21.87 11 +24.40 00
+30.53 01 +12.91 12 +00.04 00 +10.45 03 +30.33 00 +31.96 10 +30.78 51 +19.79 33 +24.10 13 +27.75 19 +26.72 13 +24.58 38 +26.18 19 +25.82 30 +25.66 41
2010.84

AP-M038-75

01742.8

02932.1

06980.9

01-07-05

00 22 +25.35 16 +25.54 31 +25.56 25 +25.25 35 +25.44 27 +25.58 29 +25.44 35 +25.39 47 +25.45 55 +25.59 55 +25.69 53 +21.36 56 +20.34 48 +20.40 49 +20.32 45 +20.37
04 47 +20.63 37 +20.84 35 +21.15 27 +24.36 45 +28.17 47 +28.38 50 +28.29 47 +26.74 56 +21.27 44 +18.48 36 +19.28 42 +19.34 55 +16.68 51 +13.75 50 +13.67 51 +13.61
08 62 +13.56 61 +13.63 51 +13.60 56 +13.60 31 +13.62 41 +13.85 46 +13.93 48 +13.72 42 +13.86 16 +13.71 18 +13.70 15 +13.48 00 +15.30 09 +23.83 02 +26.60 05 +26.94
12 22 +28.59 17 +28.81 34 +30.73 15 +30.76 28 +30.88 16 +30.26 00 +29.53 09 +30.21 06 +30.50 01 +22.38 06 +22.74 08 +23.04 16 +23.66 13 +23.41 07 +23.06 03 * +22.03
16 23 * +14.38 37 +16.67 39 +16.94 38 +07.42 63 +14.18 49 +16.78 36 +17.89 44 +17.89 60 +19.38 56 +23.89 34 +21.55 26 +21.29 07 +15.15 00 +11.78 00 +00.02 00 +02.29
20 00 +22.83 00 +25.15 05 +24.43 00 +29.69 00 +32.39 16 +29.05 06 +14.03 00 +03.92 00 +21.73 04 +27.26 05 +27.31 00 +26.67 00 +27.61 00 +22.95 14 +26.95 24 +27.10 2031.80
AP-M038-75

03774.7

03035.5

07267.9

02-07-05

Annexure III
/* Header Information
*/
Meter Serial No.
Load Survey Data From: 26/02/2010 To:
01/04/2010
Date
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010

Time
Slot

Coded
Frequency

0:15
0:30
0:45
1:00
1:15
1:30
1:45
2:00
2:15
2:30
2:45
3:00
3:15
3:30
3:45
4:00
4:15
4:30
4:45
5:00
5:15
5:30
5:45
6:00
6:15
6:30
6:45
7:00
7:15
7:30
7:45
8:00
8:15
8:30
8:45
9:00
9:15
9:30
9:45
10:00
10:15
10:30
10:45
11:00
11:15

49
23

- 34 -

Net
Wh

Time
Retard/Advance

15.78
9.64

aa
rr

PT Status Indicator
(for low voltage
indication)
*
*

2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010
2/26/2010

11:30
11:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
13:15
13:30
13:45
14:00
14:15
14:30
14:45
15:00
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
16:45
17:00
17:15
17:30
17:45
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
20:30
20:45
21:00
21:15
21:30
21:45
22:00
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
23:45

- 35 -

2/26/2010
Total
Date
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010
2/27/2010

0:00
Time
Slot

Coded
Frequency

0:15
0:30
0:45
1:00
1:15
1:30
1:45
2:00
2:15
2:30
2:45
3:00
3:15
3:30
3:45
4:00
4:15
4:30
4:45
5:00
5:15
5:30

- 36 -

Net
Wh

Time
Retard/Advance

PT Status Indicator
(for low voltage
indication)