TRANSMISSION MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 46-TMSS-05, Rev.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General
4.2 Performance Characteristics and Ratings
4.3 Controls and Protection
4.4 Static Indications, Alarms and Instrumentation
4.5 Construction
4.6 Wiring
4.7 Nameplate(s)

5.0 TESTS

6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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1.0 SCOPE

This SEC Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum
technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and
performance of 48 Volt Communication Battery Charger intended to be used in the system
of the Saudi Electricity Company, Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Material Standard Specification shall always be read in conjunction with SEC General
Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled "General Requirements for All Equipment/Materials",
which shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.

This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules for project, as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revision of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for the
equipment/material covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer may
propose equipment/material conforming to one group of Industry Codes and Standards
quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.

3.1 IEC 60146 Semi-Conductor Converters – General Requirements and Line

(All Parts) Commutated Converters

3.2 IEC 60478 Stabilized Power Supplies, DC Output

(All Parts)

3.3 IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosure (IP Codes)

3.4 IEC 60950 Information Technology Equipment Safety

(All Parts)

3.5 IEEE General Requirement for Dry-Type Distribution and Power

C57.12.01 Transformers Including Those with Solid Cast and/or Resin-
Encapsulated Windings

3.6 ANSI C63.4 Measurement of Radio Noise Emission from low Voltage
Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the Range of 9 kHz to
40 kHz.

3.7 IEEE 446 Recommended Practice for Emergency and Standby Power
System for Industrial and Commercial Application.

3.8 ANSI/IEE Recommended Practice for Surge Voltages in Low AC Power

C62.41 Circuits

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3.9 ANSI/ Enclosures for Industrial Controls and Systems

NEMA ICS6

3.10 ANSI/ Communication Type Battery Charger

NEMA PE7

3.11 NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts max.)

3.12 NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1.1 The charger shall be either switched mode or conventional silicon controlled
rectifier (SCR) type (as specified in Data Schedule) suitable for application in
the 48 Vdc power supply system for communication installation. Typical
installations include telecommunication, fiber optic transmission systems,
PABX telephone systems, radio, paging systems etc.

4.1.2 The charger shall be suitably designed for both float and equalize/boost
charging of positive terminal grounded, vented or sealed type Lead Acid
Batteries or Nickel Cadmium Batteries as applicable. The charger shall also
have commissioning charging facility under manual control/supervision.

The type of battery, number of cells, minimum ampere hour capacity and
other details of the batteries are given in Data Schedule.

4.1.3 The charger shall be capable of simultaneously supplying maximum

continuous D.C. load of the communication system and charging current
under discharged battery conditions.

4.1.4 The charger circuitry shall be of modular design for switched mode rectifier.
For other types of charger, either modular or conventional design is
acceptable. The printed circuit cards shall have plug-in or slide-in type
construction. All printed circuit boards shall be coated with a solderable
polyurethane varnish.

4.1.5 It shall be ensured that harmonics due to switching and commutations are not
reflected back into the A.C. power mains.

4.1.6 Charger shall have built in electro-magnetic interference (EMI) suppression

features to meet the requirement of IEC 60950 or equivalent standard.

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4.2 Performance Characteristics and Ratings

4.2.1 The charger shall be single phase up to 25 A D.C. rating, single or 3-phase
for ratings between 25A to 75 A D.C. rating and 3-phase only for ratings
above 75 A D.C.

4.2.2 The rated input voltage of the charger and the short circuit level of the input
supply shall be as specified in Data Schedule.

4.2.3 The nominal voltage of the D.C. system shall be 48 volts.

4.2.4 The rated output current of each charger shall be selected on the basis of the
following concurrent loadings.

a. Two identical chargers + one battery system:

i) 100% of maximum equalizing (recharge/boost) current.

ii) 100% of continuous, communication system D.C. loads.

b. Three identical chargers + one battery system:

i) 50% of maximum equalizing (recharge/boost) current.

ii) 50% of continuous, communication system D.C. loads.

c. 'N' identical Chargers + one battery system (applicable only for

switched mode chargers) :

i) 100/(N-1) % of maximum equalizing (recharge/boost) current.

ii) 100/(N-1) % of continuous, communication system D.C. loads

Unless otherwise specified in Data Schedule, the value of equalizing

(recharge/boost) current shall be obtained from the battery manufacturer for
recharging of battery from fully discharged to fully charged condition (within
the permitted time).

Unless otherwise specified in Data Schedule, the greater between the

calculated continuous communication D.C. loads or an assumed load of 25 A
shall be considered.

The exact system, (two chargers/three chargers/'N' chargers) shall be per Data
Schedule.

4.2.5 The mode of charging, float, equalize (boost) or commissioning shall be

selectable through a selector switch.

4.2.6 The output D.C. voltage shall be adjustable. Independent, manually

adjustable float and equalize circuits shall be provided. The range of
adjustment shall suit float charging, equalize charging and also
commissioning charging of vented or Sealed Lead Acid or Nickel Cadmium

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Batteries. Accordingly, the range shall be 48 to 56 volts for float and up to 65

volts for equalize and commissioning charging. Once the desired float and
equalize/commissioning voltages are selected, these shall be automatically
and continuously maintained/regulated to the preset level within the specified
limits per clause 4.2.9.

4.2.7 The range of D.C. voltage permitted for operation (voltage window) shall be
42 to 56 volts. Suitable, automatic voltage control circuit such as dropper
diodes shall be provided to prevent over voltage to the DC load circuits
during equalizing/boost charging operation.

4.2.8 The manual/auto equalizing circuit shall be provided having the following
features:

a. A set of dry terminals to receive initiating external signal from remote

point for manual equalizing.

b. Adjustable timer 0-24 hours (minimum range).

c. The equalizing mode shall automatically return to float mode upon

expiry of set equalization time.

d. Battery current limit circuit, when specified in Data Schedule. This

shall prevent overcharging of battery due to malfunctioning of
automatic charging circuits.

4.2.9 The output voltage shall be automatically and continuously held constant to
within ±0.5% of the voltage setting at any load from no-load to full rated load
(0 to 100%), with simultaneous A.C. input voltage variation of +10% and
input frequency variation of ±5% under the specified ambient temperature
conditions given in 01-TMSS-01. This regulation shall be maintained under
both float and equalize operations

4.2.10 The maximum voltage transient shall remain within ±5% of initial steady
state voltage for sudden load changes (application or removal) from 10% to
100% of the rated output. Recovery to steady state regulation of ±0.5% shall
take place in less than 300 milliseconds.

The transient response limits shall be applicable for charger and battery both
in circuit as well as with battery disconnected from the circuit.

4.2.11 The output ripple voltage shall not exceed 30 mV (rms) with battery of
specified Ampere Hour rating and charger both in circuit and with battery
disconnected from the circuit.

4.2.12 The power factor shall be better than 0.8 lagging at rated load with rated
mains voltage.

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4.2.13 The battery charger shall be suitable for parallel or independent or

master/standby operation as specified in the Data Schedule.

4.2.14 The charger suitable for parallel operation with other chargers having similar
output voltage and regulation characteristics shall have the following features:

a) The load sharing mismatch between parallel operating chargers

shall be within 5% for all charger systems.

b) While selecting the rating of the charger for three chargers system
and 'N' charger system per clause 4.2.4, due allowance shall be
made for this permitted load sharing mismatch.

c) Suitable arrangement such as blocking diode or equivalent circuitry

shall be provided in the charger to prevent reverse flow of current
during parallel operation.

4.2.15 Audible noise of the charger unit shall not exceed 60 dBA (A-weighting)
measured at any point at one meter from rectifier.

4.2.16 The output noise shall be less than 27 dBrnc (c-message weighting) with
battery and charger both in circuit and with battery disconnected from the
charger.

4.3 Controls and Protection

4.3.1 The charger shall be adequately protected against short circuits by automatic
circuit breakers provided at both input and output circuits.

4.3.2 The charger circuit shall be arranged in such a way that the charger which has
tripped due to input supply failure will automatically resume the charging
operation on restoration of the input voltage.

4.3.3 The charger shall be capable of withstanding without damage or interruption

of service, surges defined in ANSI/IEEE C62.41 or equivalent specifications.
For this purpose, the charger shall be protected against voltage or current
transients by use of appropriate surge equipment, both for A.C. and D.C.
circuits.

4.3.4 An automatic and adjustable current limiting device shall be provided to

protect the charger against direct short circuits and continuous overloads
without tripping it out of circuit. The minimum setting range shall be from
90% to 110% of the rated D.C. current of the charger. Higher setting range,
if required, to match the stipulations in Para 4.2.13 shall be provided.
Recovery to constant voltage characteristics shall be restored automatically at
the end of overloads/short circuits. The current limiting stability shall be
±1%.

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4.3.5 Chargers for valve regulated batteries shall have an essential temperature
compensated float charge characteristic which shall ensure the adjustment of
the charging voltage/current for temperature deviations from 25 °C (77 °F).
This shall match with the correction recommended by the battery
manufacturer and shall be effective in all modes of charging.

Appropriate sensitive Thermal Sensors shall be provided for mounting at

least at two locations on the battery bank to provide cell representative
temperature data to the temperature compensation circuit. The two
temperatures shall be averaged.

The temperature compensation shall be achieved for all types of charger

operations so that load sharing is uniform.

4.3.6 The charger shall be furnished with a soft start (current "walk-in" control) to
limit the in rush current upon application of input voltage. The control
circuitry shall gradually ramp up the output current within 10-15 seconds to
allow gradual loading of the input A.C. power source.

4.3.7 The charger shall be designed to automatically shutdown after preset time
delay, in the event of high charger output voltage. The set-point shall be
selectable and consistent with the maximum recharging voltage
recommended for the particular type of batteries and the allowable maximum
voltage of the communication equipment.

4.3.8 Reverse polarity protection (for connection between charger and battery
terminals) and incorrect phase sequence (for 3 phase SCR chargers) shall be
provided for the charger.

4.3.9 High charger temperature shutdown protection shall be provided.

4.3.10 When specified in Data Schedule, the rectifiers shall also be provided with
the "Intelligent System" having the features that shall allow the rectifiers to
be controlled and interrogated locally and remotely through a Personal
Computer via a suitable interface. User-friendly software shall be used by the
PC to interact with the rectifiers. The minimum features required are as
follows:

a. Event history monitoring

b. Basic battery monitoring

c. remote battery test

d. Tamper free security system

e. Float and equalize voltage setting

f. Alarm level setting

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4.4 Status Indications, Alarms and Instrumentations

4.4.1 General

a. The alarm signals shall be triggered via a set of Form 'C' dry contacts
which shall be used to light LED indicators on the charger/rectifier
panel, give a remote alarm (through a common Form 'C' dry contact)
indication or operate a remote audible alarm as applicable. Audible
alarm on the charger panel shall be provided if specified in the Data
Schedule.

b. All the status and alarm indicators mentioned hereunder shall be high
intensity LEDs.

c. All alarm relays shall be self-reset unless otherwise specified or

required operationally.

4.4.2 Status Indications

The following status indicators shall be provided

a. Mains A.C. Power On (Green)

b. Float Mode (Green)

c. Equalize Mode (Amber)

d. Commissioning Mode (Amber)

e. Current limit (Amber)

f. Dropping diodes in circuit (Amber).

The color of the indicators shall be strictly as specified so as to have

uniformity in the application with similar chargers in SEC system.

4.4.3 Alarm Indications

The following alarm indicators shall be provided. All alarm indicators shall
be connected to a separate relay card with an individual relay for each alarm.
All indications shall be in Red.

a. Mains A.C. power fail

b. D.C. output circuit breaker trip

c. Low D.C. voltage

d. Charger fail

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e. High D.C. voltage shutdown

f. High ripple

g. Incorrect phase sequence (for 3 phase SCR chargers only)

h. High temperature shutdown

i. Loss of forced cooling fan (if forced cooling is accepted by SEC)

j. Dropping diodes fail (if applicable)

Alarms in items c and e above shall be provided with time delay to allow for
any transient or short term voltage fluctuations as per manufacturer's
recommendation.

4.4.4 Panel Mounted Equipment/Instruments

The charger shall have the following components mounted on the front panel.
Each component shall be labeled for identification:

a. Charger input and output circuit breakers per clause 4.3.1

b. Selector switch for float/equalize/commissioning modes

c. Analog or digital (3 digit), 96 x 96 mm, D.C. ammeter with ±2% full-

scale accuracy and of range 0-150% of maximum rated output
current.

d. Analog or digital (3 digit), 96 x 96 mm, D.C. voltmeter with ±2%

full-scale accuracy, and of range consistent with the maximum output
DC voltage plus 10 %.

e. 0-24 hour (minimum) timer per clause 4.2.8.

f. Controls for the following functions:

i Float voltage adjust (48-56 V)

ii Equalize/commissioning voltage adjust (from float value to
65V)
iii Current limit adjust (90-110%)
iv Over-voltage trip adjust (setting range to suit the highest system
voltage)
v Low voltage trip adjust (40-48 V)
vi High ripple alarm (>30 mV)

The last three controls may be located inside the charger provided
they are easily accessible.

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g. Test push button

h. Status indicators per clause 4.4.2

i. Alarm indicators per clause 4.4.3

j. Any other device such as manual resetting device for alarm indication
when provided.

k. Any additional accessory requirements specified in Data Schedule.

4.5 Construction

4.5.1 The battery charger shall be designed as a free standing or wall mounted
equipment as specified in Data Schedule. All components shall be integrally
designed to achieve complete control and monitoring as required. The
execution and dimensions of the enclosure shall be subject to SEC approval.

4.5.2 Unless otherwise specified, the degree of protection for the charger enclosure
shall be per 01-TMSS-01. The cabinet enclosure shall be constructed of
welded sheet steel material. For load bearing members, sheet thickness shall
be 3 mm minimum.

4.5.3 A.C. and D.C. terminals shall be adequately marked and identified and shall
be mounted on separate terminal blocks. All the markings shall be
permanent.

4.5.4 The charger shall be adequately ventilated for self-cooling by natural air
convection. Forced cooling by integral fan shall be subject to prior approval
by SEC. The loss of forced cooling shall be detected by a thermostat or air
flow switch to provide alarm indication (also refer Para 4.3.9, 4.4.3.h and
4.4.3.i).

4.5.5 Provision shall be made for grounding of the panel and a bolted connector
shall be provided to accommodate 35 mm² copper grounding conductor. All
bolted parts shall use suitable washer to ensure electrical continuity of the
structure.

4.5.6 SEC approved schematic diagram of the charger identifying various

components and referring to the appropriate drawings and erection
instructions shall be affixed to the inside of the cabinet/enclosure access door.
The diagram shall be marked on durable non-fading material suitable for the
specified climatic conditions.

4.5.7 Panel shall be provided with door-switch controlled illumination lamp, one
127 Vac and one 220 Vac single-phase, 3-pin receptacles and thermostat
controlled anti-condensation heater with overriding manual switch rated for
A.C. voltage specified in the Data Schedule.

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4.5.8 Appropriate identification in the form of a nameplate(s) shall be provided on

each charger/component where it is safe and reasonably feasible. These
nameplates shall be clearly visible, an engraved type, of appropriate size and
attached to the panel by stainless steel screws or rivets.

4.6 Wiring

4.6.1 All wirings within the charger shall be installed and tested at the factory
unless otherwise specified. The wiring shall be 600/1000V insulated, tinned,
annealed, stranded copper conductor of minimum size 2.5 mm2. The cable
insulation shall be heat resistant and flame retardant, rated 90 °C maximum
operating temperature, type SIS as listed in ANSI/NFPA 70 or approved
equivalent. Electronic and low signal wiring shall be of manufacturer's
standard.

4.6.2 The A.C. and D.C. circuit terminals shall be fitted with non-flammable,
transparent plastic covers to prevent accidental human contact with live parts
and/or short circuits. Insulation shall be rated at 600 V and 105 °C minimum.

4.7 Nameplate(s)

4.7.1 The charger shall bear a nameplate fixed on the front side of the panel. The
plate shall be marked in English and Arabic with the following minimum
information:

a. The words "BATTERY CHARGER"

b. Model Number and Type

c. Manufacturer's Name/Country and Trade Mark

d. Year of Manufacture (month and year)

e. Manufacturer's Serial Number

f. Rated AC Input Voltage

g. Rated AC Input Current

h. Frequency

i. Number of Phases

j. Rated DC Output Voltage

k. Rated DC Output current

l. Range of adjustments for:

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i Float voltage
ii Boost/commissioning voltage
iii Current limiter

m. SEC Purchase Order Number/Contract No./Job Order No.

n. 46-TMSS-05, Rev.0

4.7.2 The nameplate material shall be stainless steel or other non-corrodible

material, but shall not include plastic or aluminum and shall be fastened to
the equipment by stainless steel screws or rivets. The markings shall be
imprinted or etched in black and shall be non-fading.

5.0 TESTS

All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SEC.

5.1 Type (Design) Tests

All type (design) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC or equivalent ANSI/IEEE
standard shall be performed on the representative unit or on the first unit of every
new design or rating to be supplied to SEC.

In lieu of the actual type (design) tests, certified test reports of type (design) tests
performed on an identical unit may be submitted to SEC for review and approval
during bidding stage.

5.2 Routine (Production) Tests

All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC or equivalent

ANSI/IEEE standard shall be performed on all the equipment covered in this TMSS.

5.3 Special/optional Tests

Any special/optional tests specified in Data Schedule shall be performed per the
applicable standards.

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48 VOLTS COMMUNICATION BATTERY CHARGERS

SEC Enquiry No. Date:

SEC Purchase Order Date:

No.
or Contract No.

SEC PTS No./Project Title with J.O. No.

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Applicable industry standards *

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Type of charger Switched mode/

Conventional rectifier

Type designation *

Charger installation within

Air conditioned/
Non-air conditioned area

Application (telecommunication/ Fiber

optic/ PABX/ radio/ paging

Installation
Free Standing or wall mounted

4.1 GENERAL

BATTERY DETAILS

a Type of Battery
(Lead Acid, Vented/ Lead Acid RLA/
Nickel Cadmium)

'A'- SEC SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETER.

'B'- BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/PARAMETERS.
'C'- REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'.
(*)- DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE BIDDER/SUPPLIER/
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'.
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SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.1 (Continued)

b. No. of cells

Min. Ampere Hour rating at

c. *
-------- Hour discharge

d. Float charging voltage (V/cell)

e. Float charging current (mA)

Equalizing/ Recharging voltage

f.
permitted (V/cell)

Maximum equalize/ Boost current

g.
(Amps)

h. Commissioning charge voltage (V/cell)

i. Open circuit voltage (V/cell)

j. Final discharge voltage (V/cell)

Temperature correction voltage for

k.
VRLA batteries (mV/cell/ ºC)

l. Battery recharging time (Hrs)

m. Short circuit in-feed from battery (kA)

4.2 Charger, Single phase/ 3-Phase

Input AC Details

a. Input A.C. voltage (127/220/380/480)

(V)

b. No. of phases and wires

c. Short circuit level (kArms)

d. Input voltage operational range (V) *

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REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.2 (Continued)

e. Input frequency operation (Hz) *

Output DC Details

Dropper diodes or any over-voltage

a. prevention feature provided? If yes, YES/NO
give details

Continuous DC load of
b.
communication system (Amps)

Charger system (2 charger/ 3 charger/

c.
‘N’ chargers)

d. Actual rating of each charger (Amps) *

Total DC system short circuit

e. *
Current (kA)

Adjustable range for float charger

*
mode (Vdc)

Adjustable range for equalizer (boost)

*
mode and commissioning charging (Vdc)

Auto equalizing circuit for vented batteries

YES
required?

Range of equalizing timer (Hrs) *

Battery current limit with shunt required? YES/NO

Automatic Voltage regulation limit (± %)

Maximum voltage transient for sudden load

application
- with battery (%) *
- without battery (%) *
- Response time (ms) *

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SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.2 (Continued)

Maximum ripple content (mVrms)

- With battery *
- Without battery *

Power factor *

Operation of chargers
- parallel *
- independent *
- Master/standby *

Parallel operation of chargers

- load sharing max. mismatch (%) *
Blocking diode or any equivalent
- YES
feature provided?

Audible noise (dBA)

- with battery
*
- without battery

Output noise (dBrnc)

- with battery *
- without battery *

4.3 Control and Protection

Short circuit rating of A.C. input

*
circuit breaker (kA)

Short circuit rating of D.C. input

*
circuit breaker (kA)

Surge suppression eqpt. provided for A.C

YES
and D.C circuits?

Current limiting feature range and stability *

Temperature compensation:
Sensors provided for use with batteries,
a) YES
if VRLA?
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SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.3 (Continued)

b) Is it effective in all modes of charging? YES

Is it effective for all chargers in parallel

c) operation, individually or YES
master/standby?

Are the following features provided?

Soft start/ current “Walk in” with auto

a) YES
ramp up

b) High output voltage shutdown YES

c) Incorrect phase sequence protection YES

d) Reverse Polarity Protection YES

e) High temperature shutdown YES

Intelligent system required? YES/NO

4.4 Status indications, alarms and

instrumentations
(List out the devices, range set points and
*
reset feature provided)

Alarm point reset (Self/Manual) *

Audible alarm on charger panel required? YES/NO

4.5 Construction

Charger panel type (free standing/ wall

mounted/ rack mounted)

Cable entry to panel (top/bottom)

Rated voltage of panel accessories:

- illumination lamp

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SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.5 (Continued)

- receptacle
- heater

Overall dimension (W × H × D) *

Weight *

Color shade

5.3 Special/optional Tests

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A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY

SEC:

B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:

C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR:

Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Equipment/Material Contractor

Name of the Company

Location and address

Name and Signature of

authorized
representative
and date

Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company &
Date

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