SPEC. NO.

STORES/ MSC-II/ 11kV Indoor Switchgear/2011

SPECIFICATION

FOR

11 kV 25 kA INDOOR SWITCHGEAR

INTEGRATED WITH ASSOCIATED CONTROL AND RELAY PANELS

AND

CONTROL DESK FOR REMOTE OPERATION

FOR

VARIOUS 33/11 kV SUBSTATIONS

IN

MAHARASHTRA
 INDEX
CLAUSE PARTICULARS. PAGE.
NO.
1.0 Scope 3
2.0 Tolerance 3
3.0 Service conditions 3
4.0 Codes & standards 4
5.0 General technical requirements. 5
5.1 11 kV indoor switchgears 5
5.2 Bus Bar 7
5.3 Circuit Breaker 7
5.4 Current Transformers 9
5.5 Potential transformer 10
5.6 Cubicle 11
5.7 Control & Relay Portion of 11 kV Switchgear 13
5.8 Supervisory Control Desk 15
6.0 Test 18
7.0 Inspection 19
8.0 Quality assurance plan 19
9.0 Performance guarantee 20
10.0 Documentation 20
11.0 Packing and forwarding 21
12.0 Supervisory erection and commissioning 22
13.0 Schedules 22
14.0 Information to be filled in & Furnished invariably by the tenderers 22
15.0 Qualifying Requirement 23
16.0 Following documents shall be submitted along with offer. 23
18.0 General requirements of protective measuring control relays 25
Annexure I – List of unit price items 29
Schedule A – Deviation from Specification 31
Schedule B – Tenderer’s Experience 32
Schedule C – Deviation from Specified Standards 33
Schedule D – Deviation from Specified Tests 35
Diagram for control desk
 SPECIFICATION FOR
11KV 25 kA INDOOR SWITCHGEAR INTEGRATED WITH CONTROL AND RELAY
PANELS AND CONTROL DESK FOR REMOTE OPERATIONS
SPECIFICATION NO. STORES/ MSC-II/ 11kV Indoor Switchgear/2011

1.0 Scope
1.1. This Specification covers the basic requirements in respect of 11 kV, 25 kA (with highest
system voltage of 12 kV) indoor switchgear integrated with associated indoor control
and relay panels for installation at various sub-stations in Maharashtra. Clause 5 of the
Specification covers the requirements of indoor switchgear with relays & controls. The
control and relay panel should form integral part of the switchgear (i.e. should be
physically integrated into one unit). In addition to this an operator's supervisory control
desk with interconnecting equipment viz. control cables, connectors etc. should be
provided having facility of remote closing, tripping of every switchgear panel and a repeat
annunciation and indication system showing status of the circuit breaker.
1.2. The equipment offered shall be complete with all parts necessary for their effective and
trouble-free operation. Such parts will be deemed to be within the scope of the supply
irrespective of whether they are specifically indicated in the commercial order or not.
1.3. The respective drawing alongwith notes and specification attached hereto form an integral
part of this specification for all purposes.
1.4. It is not the intent to specify herein complete details of design and construction. The
equipment offered shall conform to the relevant standards and be of high quality, sturdy,
robust and of good design and workmanship complete in all respects and capable to
perform continuous and satisfactory operations in the actual service conditions at site and
shall have sufficiently long life in service as per statutory requirements. In actual practice,
not withstanding any anomalies, discrepancies, omissions, in-completeness, etc. in these
specifications and attached drawings, the design and constructional aspects, including
materials and dimensions, will be subject to good engineering practice in conformity with
the required quality of the product, and to such tolerances, allowances and requirements
for clearances etc. as are necessary by virtue of various stipulations in that respect in the
relevant Indian Standards, IEC standards, I.E. Rules, I.E.Act and other statutory
provisions.
1.5. The Tenderer/supplier shall bind himself to abide by these considerations to the entire
satisfaction of the purchaser and will be required to adjust such details at no extra cost to
the purchaser over and above the tendered rates and prices.
2.0 Tolerances:
Tolerances on all the dimensions shall be in accordance with provisions made in the
relevant Indian/IEC standards and in these specifications. Otherwise the same will be
governed by good engineering practice in conformity with required quality of the product.
3.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS:
3.1. System particulars:
a. Nominal system voltage ... 11 kV
b. Corresponding highest system voltage ... 12 kV
 c. Frequency ... 50 Hz±3%
d. Number of phases ... 3
e. Neutral earthing ... Solidly grounded
f. Short Current Rating ... 25 kA
3.2. Equipment supplied against the specification shall be suitable for satisfactory operation
under the following tropical conditions:-
a. Max. ambient air temperature : 50 Deg. C
b. Max. relative humidity : 100 %
c. Max. annual rainfall : 1450 mm
d. Max. wind pressure : 150 kg/sq.m.
e. Max. altitude above mean sea level : 1000 mtrs.
f. Isoceraunic level : 50
g. Seismic level(Horizontal acceleration) : 0.3 g.
h. Climetic condition Moderately hot and humid tropical climate conducive to rust and
fungus growth.
i. Reference Ambient Temperature for temp. rise : 50 deg C
The climatic conditions are prone to wide variations in ambient conditions and hence the
equipment shall be of suitable design to work satisfactorily under these conditions.
3.3. Auxiliary supplies available at the various sub-stations are as follows:-
3.3.1. Rating:
i. A. C. Supply 240 volts with ± 10% variation
ii D.C. Supply 30 V DC with +10% to – 15% variation
iii Frequency 50 Hz with ± 3% variation

4.0 Codes and Standards

4.1. The design, manufacture and performance of the equipment shall comply with all currently
applicable statutes, regulations and safety codes. NOTHING IN THIS SPECIFICATION
SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO RELIEVE THE TENDERER OF THIS
RESPONSIBILITY.
4.2. Unless otherwise specified, the equipment offered shall confirm to the latest applicable
Indian, IEC, British or U.S.A Standards and in particular, to the following:-
a. IS 13118/1991 High Voltage Alternative current circuit breaker
b. IS:12729/2004 High-Voltage Switchgear and Control gear Standards
c. IEC 694 Common clauses for switchgear
d. 3427/1997 A.C. Metal Enclosed Switchgear and Control gear
e. IS 3156/1992 Voltage transformers
f. IS 2705/1992 Current transformers.
 g. IS 5621:1980 Hollow Insulators for use in electrical equipment
h. IS:2544/1973 Porcelain Post Insulators
i. 8828/1996 MCB
j. IS 12063/1987 Degree of protection provided for enclosures for
electrical equipment.
k. IS 5/2005 Colour for ready mixed paints and enamels.
l. IS 55781984 Marking of insulated conductor.
m. 11353/1985 Guide for Uniform System of Marking and Identification
of Conductors and Apparatus Terminals
n. IS 1248/2003 Indicating instruments.
o. IS 14697/1999 HT Static tri vector TOD Energy meters
amended uptodate
p. IS 6875 amended Control switches.
uptodate
q. IS 3231/1986 & 87 Electrical Relays for Power System Protection.
amended upto date
r. IEC 60255 amended Numerical biased protection relays.
uptodate,
s. IS 8686/1977 Static protective relays.
t. IS 4794/68 & 86 Push button.
u. IS:9385/1979 High Voltage Fuses
v. IS 9431/1979 Indoor post insulator of organic material
4.3. In the event of offered equipment confirming to standards other than the above, the
salient points of comparison between the standard(s) adopted and the relevant IS shall be
indicated in the technical offer. Copies of the standard adopted shall be invariably
furnished with the offer.
5.0 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1. 11KV INDOOR SWITCHGEAR
5.1.1. Switchgear for Indoor installation shall be metal clad, draw-out type and fully
compartmentalised having 25 kA short time current rating. All panels shall be of unitized
construction providing facility for extensions on both sides. Three types of switchgear
panels are required, viz. the incomer panel, the bus section panel and the feeder (outgoing)
panel.
5.1.2. The switchgear will be installed in a separate switchgear room, but the controls under
normal conditions will be from the 11 kV remote supervisory control desk installed in the
main control room.
5.1.3. Circuit Breakers used shall be VCBs of specified rating for the various types. The design
of the breaker truck shall be such that there will be flexibility of interchanging between
incomer, bus-section and feeder trucks, where similar rated breakers are offered.
5.1.4. Bill of materials :
 Bill of materials for the incomer, bus section and feeder panels shall be as follows :
5.1.4.1. Incomer panel
i. One draw out type Vacuum circuit breaker having 800 Amps. continuous current
rating and 25 kA for 3 sec. short time current rating, complete with operating
mechanism and accessories.
ii. 3 nos. current Transformers of ratio 800-400 /5-5 A.
iii. 3 nos. single phase PTs of ratio 11KV/110V connected to the incomer
V3/V3
with proper fuse protection arrangement.
iv. One mechanical ON/OFF indicator
v. One mechanical 'spring charged' indicator.
vi. One T-N-C control switch for circuit breaker.
vii. Remote-Local switch for circuit Breaker
viii. Relay instruments etc. as per clause 5.7
ix. Set of MCBs, stud type terminals and control wiring .
x. Fuse and link for Motor Starter
xi. Three nos. of space heaters with thermostat control, one each for the breaker
chamber, bus bar chamber and the CT/cable chamber alongwith a common MCB
mounted inside LT control wiring.
5.1.4.2. Bus-section panel
i. One draw-out type vacuum circuit breaker having 800 Amps continuous current
rating and 25 kA for 3 sec. short time current rating, complete with operating
mechanism and accessories.
ii. 3 nos. CTs of ratio 800-400/5-5 A
iii. One T-N-C control switch for circuit breaker.
iv. Remote-local switch for circuit Breaker.
v. One mechanical ON/OFF indicator
vi. One mechanical 'spring charged' indicator
vii. Three nos. space heaters with thermostat control, one each for the breaker chamber,
bus bar chamber and the CT/cable chamber along with a common MCB mounted
inside the L.T. control cubicle.
viii. Set of MCBs, stud type terminals, and control wiring.
ix. Fuse and link for Motor Starter
x. All Relay and instruments etc. as per clause 5.7
5.1.4.3. Feeder (outgoing) panel
i. One draw-out type vacuum circuit breaker having 400 Amps continuous current
rating and 25 kA for 3 sec. short time current rating, complete with operating
mechanism and accessories.
ii. 3 nos. CTs of ratio 400-200/5-5 A
 iii. One T-N-C control switch for circuit breaker.
iv. Remote-local switch for circuit Breaker.
v. One mechanical ON/OFF indicator
vi. One mechanical 'spring charged' indicator
vii. Three nos. space heaters with thermostat control, one each for the breaker chamber,
bus bar chamber and the CT/cable chamber along with a common MCB mounted
inside the L.T. control cubicle.
viii. Set of MCBs, stud type terminals, and control wiring.
ix. Fuse and link for Motor Starter
x. All Relay and instruments etc. as per clause 5.7
5.2. BUSBAR
5.2.1. 11 kV bus bars shall be of electrolytic copper and shall be rated for 2000 Amps continuous
current. Cross sectional area shall not be less than 1250 sq.mm. Current density of
1.6Amps/sq. mm shall be considered for the bus bars. The bus bar edges/ends shall be
rounded off/chamfered so that there will not be any sharp edges/projections.
5.2.2. 11 kV bus support insulators and other equipment insulators shall have a minimum
creepage distance of 127 mm. These insulators shall be of solid core porcelain or epoxy
resin cast, with suitable petticoat design. Insulators shall have a cantilever strength of not
less than 1200 KgF.
5.2.3. All fasteners (Nuts Bolts) used for bus bar connections shall be of non magnetic stainless
steel. Only belleville type washers shall be provided for each nut bolt. If the fasteners used
are not of stainless steel the tenderer shall state in their offer the material used and confirm
that the same is non-magnetic and is superior to stainless steel.
5.2.4. The bus bars alongwith their supporting insulators etc. shall have a short time current
rating of 25 KA for 3 sec. This shall be confirmed by the tenderers in their technical
offer.
5.2.5. Clearances between phases and between phase and earth shall be kept liberally so as to
obtain high reliability. However minimum clearances as shown below shall be kept.

Sr. for busbar Chamber for breaker Chamber

No.
1. Phase to Phase 127 mm 127 mm
2. Phase to earth 77 mm 77 mm

5.2.6. If any special insulating material is proposed to achieve the effect of above clearances
details of the same shall be furnished in the technical offer.
5.2.7. Test certificate of bus bar for rated STC rating shall be submitted, alongwith offer,
otherwise necessary confirmation shall be given in the offer for submitting the same for
approval of C.E.(Distribution) prior commencement delivery.
5.3. CIRCUIT BREAKERS
5.3.1. The circuit breakers offered shall be Vacuum Circuit Breakers and of horizontal draw out
Horizontal Isolation type. Breakers shall be of 3 pole design for use in 11 kV indoor
switchgear.
5.3.2. The circuit breaker shall have 25 kA for 3 sec. short time current rating. The circuit
breaker for incomer and bus section shall have 800 Amps continuous current rating and
for feeders shall have 400 Amps continuous rating. Circuit breaker shall be suitable for
rapid reclosing cycle i.e. O-0.3 sec.-CO-30 sec.-CO.
5.3.3. The circuit breaker shall be provided with motor operated spring charged closing. Spring
charging motor shall be suitable for 240V, 50 Hz, single phase AC. Suitable rating
starter shall be provided for Motor protection. Spring release coil for closing shall be
suitable for 30V DC. Provision shall be available for charging the springs manually as
well, and to close CB mechanically.
5.3.4. Tripping of the circuit breakers shall be through "Shunt trip" coils rated for 30V DC
auxiliary supply. It shall be possible to trip the breaker manually in case of necessity.
5.3.5. All circuit breakers shall have mechanical ON/OFF indicator and spring charge indicator.
These shall be visible from the front without opening the panel door. Also there shall be
provision for mechanical (manual) tripping and also for manual charging of the springs.
5.3.6. Each operating mechanism of the circuit breaker shall be provided with adequate number
of Cam/Snap type auxiliary switches of normally open and normally closed contacts for
the control and operation of the equipment with continuous current rating of 10 Amp.
The Breaking capacity of the contacts shall be minimum 2 A with circuit time constant
less than 20 milli seconds at the rated D.C. voltage. Normal position of auxiliary switches
refers to contact position when circuit breaker is open.
5.3.7. Adequate numbers of "NO/NC" contacts of the C.B. shall be wired upto the terminal block
for connection to the remote supervisory desk for indication. interlocks, etc., as described
under Cl.5.8 of this specification. Following contacts shall be wired up to the terminals
and clearly marked up in the relevant drawings.
a. Terminal for remote indication of breaker ON/OFF.
b. Terminal for remote indication of spring charge.
c. Terminal for remote indication of trip ckt. healthy (Pre close and post close)
Minimum 4 pair each of "NO/NC" contacts shall be available as spare for use in the
remote control desk for various/interlocks, voltage selection etc.
5.3.8. Insulation level of auxiliary contacts shall be 1100 volts, 2.5 kV for 1 min.
5.3.9. Safety shutters which close automatically to prevent accidental contact with the live bus
after withdrawal of the C.B. shall be provided.
5.3.10. The tenderer shall offer suitable earthing trolleys to facilitate earthing of out-going feeder
circuits.Unit prices of earthing trolleys shall be quoted, Per set two earthing trolleys are
required.
5.3.11. Electrical anti pumping device shall be provided for breaker.
5.3.12. Principal parameter for the circuit breaker will be:
 i. Rated voltage : 12 kV
ii. Rated insulation level : 12/28/75 kV
iii. T.R.V peak value : 20.6 kV
iv. Rated symmetrical current breaking : 25 kA
v. Rated making current(Peak) : 62.5 kA
vi. Short time current rating :25 kA for 3 second
5.3.13. Circuit Breakers Control Switch:
5.3.13.1. Circuit Breakers Control Switches should have finger touch proof terminals. For the
convenience of maintenance, screw driver guide should be from top/bottom of the switch
and not from the side. Terminal wire should be inserted from the side of the switch
terminal.
5.3.13.2. Terminal screws must be captive to avoid misplace during maintenance.
5.3.13.3. Switch shall be with 48 mm x 48 mm escutcheon plate marked with Trip & Close.
5.3.13.4. Circuit Breakers control switch shall be Non- discrepancy type
5.3.13.5. Trip-neutral-close, with pistol grip handle must be pushed in to spring return to either trip
or close position from Neutral position for safety and not just turn to trip.
5.3.13.6. One contact to close in each position of Trip and Close. Contact not required in Neutral
position. Contact rating shall be 12 A at 30 V DC
5.3.14. Protective Relays:
5.3.14.1. Numerical biased protection relays ( principle requirements are given in annexure- II B)
shall be suitable for auxiliary supply (30 V D.C.) and shall have a reset push button and a
test push button to test the relay function with provision to trip bypass push button.
5.3.14.2. The Non directional 2 O/C & 1 E/F relay with High set Relay should be provided.
5.3.14.3. For each Incomer and feeder, non-directional, 2 Over current and 1 earth fault relays shall
be provided. All these relays shall be of 3 seconds IDMT characteristics, the O/C elements
having current setting variable from 50% to 200 % in steps of 10%, and the E/F elements
having current setting variable from 5% to 80% in steps of 5%.
5.3.14.4. For each incomer and feeder, high speed tripping relay shall be provided. Over current &
Earth fault relay shall be connected to trip coil through high speed trip relay.
5.3.14.5. All relays should be suitable for flush mounting on C & R panel and all connections
should be on backside. The relay should be draw –out type preferably with automatic
shorting of CT circuit at a time of removal of relay from the casing.
5.3.14.6. LCD Display : Relay should have 12 mm LCD backlit display.
5.3.14.7. Trip circuit supervision scheme shall be such that testing of trip circuit healthiness is
possible irrespective of whether the C. B. is in the closed or open position. The Trip
Circuit Healthy LED should glow continuously in CB ‘ON’ Position and on demand in
C.B. ‘OFF” position. The rating of dropping resistance in series with Trip Circuit Healthy
LED shall be such that the Trip Coil should not get damaged because of continuous current
flowing through it.
5.3.14.8. Test terminal blocks used in metering circuit shall be suitable for 3 phase 4 wire type
connections.
5.4. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
5.4.1. The C.Ts. being prone to failure due to various reasons, the quality and reliability of the
CTs are of vital importance. C.T. shall be rated for 25 kA for 3 sec. short time current.
Insulation used shall be of very high quality, details of which shall be furnished in the
technical offer.
5.4.2. The instrument security factor for metering core shall be low enough but not greater than 5
at lower ratio. This shall be demonstrated on metering core in accordance with the
procedure specified in relevant IS/IEC
5.4.3. Primaries shall be wound or bar type, rigid, high conductivity grade copper conductor.
Unavoidable joints on the primary conductor shall be welded type, preferably lap type. The
current density at any point shall not exceed 1.6 A/sq. mm.
5.4.4. Suitable insulated copper wire of electrolytic grade shall be used for CT secondary
winding. Multi ratio in CT shall be achieved by reconnection of secondary winding
tapping.
5.4.5. Secondary terminal studs shall be provided with at least three nuts, two plain and two
spring washers for fixing leads. The stud, nut and washer shall be of brass, duly nickel
plated. The minimum outside diameter of the studs shall be 6 mm. The length of at least 15
mm shall be available on the studs for inserting the leads. The space clearance between
nuts on adjacent studs when fitted shall be atleast 10 mm.
5.4.6. The CTs shall be resin/epoxy cast. Contact tips on primary terminals shall be silver plated.
Correct polarity shall be invariably marked on each primary and secondary terminals.
5.4.7. Details of CTs
i. IS: 2705 or IEC 185
ii. Insulation level : 12/28/75 kV
iii. Class of Insulation: E
iv. Short time current : 25 kA for 3 sec.
v. CT Details Incomer Bus coupler Feeder
a. Ratio 800-400/5-5A 800-400/5-5 A 400-200/5-5A
vi. Class of accuracy
a. Core I 0.5 0.5 0.5
b. Core II 5P10 5P10 5P10
vii. Purpose of each core
a. Core I Metering Metering Metering
b. Core II Protection Protection Protection
viii. BURDEN
a. Core I 20VA 20VA 20VA
b. Core II 20VA 20VA 20VA
5.5. POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER
5.5.1. Potential transformers shall be single phase units connected to the line side in the
respective incomer. H.V side shall be connected in star formation and L.V. side in
star/open delta formation. Three numbers of HRC fuses of suitable rating shall be
provided for HV side.
5.5.2. PT may be provided in a separate compartment. The primary and secondary contacts
(moving & fixed type) shall have firm grip while in service. Service position locking
mechanism shall be provided and indicated by bidder in relevant drawing. Rigidity of
primary stud point with earth bus in service position shall be confirmed.
5.5.3. P.T. shall be epoxy/resign cast. Contact tips of primary/secondary contacts shall be silver
plated. Correct polarity shall be distinctly marked on primary and secondary terminal
5.5.4. Secondary terminal studs shall be provided with at least three nuts, two plain and two
spring washers for fixing leads. The stud, nut and washer shall be of brass, duly nickel
plated. The minimum outside diameter of the studs shall be 6 mm. The length of at least 15
mm shall be available on the studs for inserting the leads. The space clearance between
nuts on adjacent studs when fitted shall be at least 10 mm.
5.5.5. Details of PTs
i. IS: 3156 or IEC 186
ii. Insulation level : 12/28/75 kV
iii. Class of Insulation : Class E
iv. Rated voltage factor : 1.2 continuous & 1.5 for 30 Sec.
v. Ratio : 11KV/110V
V3 / V3
vi. Burden : Core I - 50 VA
vii. Class of accuracy: Core I - Class 0.5
viii. Purpose : Core I - Metering
ix. Connection : Star/Star
x. Each secondary core will be protected by suitable MCB.
5.6. CUBICLE
5.6.1. The switchgear cubicle (panel) shall be made of sheet steel of thickness not less than 2
mm and shall be free standing floor mounting indoor type. There shall be sufficient
reinforcement to have level surfaces resistance to vibration and rigidity during
transportation & installation. The compactness of the C.B shall be made use of by the
designer to make the switchgear panels as compact as possible. Cubicle shall be dust,
moisture & vermin proof, and shall provide degree of protection not less than IP4X in
accordance with IS 12063/1987. The cubicle shall be designed such that in both the test
and isolated position of the C.B truck, the front cover of the cubicle shall remain closed.
5.6.2. Design & construction of the switchgear panel shall be of the highest order. All sheet
steel work shall be treated as per the seven tank process before applying primary coating.
For the final coat (stowed) epoxy paint color shade of dove grey to shade No.694 as per
IS:5 shall be used. Alternatively powder coating may also be accepted. The panels after
final painting shall present an aesthetically pleasing appearance, free of any dent or
uneven surface.
5.6.3. Two separate earthing terminals shall be provided in each panel and shall be connected
to the earth bus within the panel. The earth bus shall be of copper and shall have
adequate cross sectional area.
5.6.4. Each of the Switchgear panel shall be of unitised construction with all necessary
accessories like end covers etc. However the design shall allow for extension on both
sides without limit. Busbar design shall be such that panel to panel interconnection can
be carried out without difficulty as and when required.
5.6.5. Explosion vents of suitable design shall be provided on the roof sheet of the
busbar/cable/CT's chambers so as to enable discharge of explosive gases from inside
during a flashover. However the provision of explosion vent shall not affect the degree
of protection/vermin proofing of the panel.
5.6.6. Power cable Compartment
5.6.6.1. Power cable compartment shall be provided at the rear of the switchgear panels and shall
be suitable for cable entry from the bottom cable trenches. Rear bottom plates of the
cable compartment shall be fitted with removable gland plates of adequate size for fixing
the cable glands.
5.6.6.2. Cable compartments for the incomer shall be suitable for terminating 3nos. of 3x400
sq.mm XLPE cables and that for feeder shall be suitable to accommodate 2 nos. of
3x400 sq.mm. XLPE cables. Copper terminator strip of suitable size shall be provided
for termination of cables and shall have adequate height inside to accommodate the heat
shrinkable type indoor cable termination. Cable compartment shall be robust enough &
self supporting. The design shall be such that the weight of the power cable within the
compartment shall not cause direct pressure on the C.T.studs. Suitable clamping
arrangement shall be provided at the bottom of the cable compartment. Each power cable
shall be terminated independently.
5.6.7. CONTROL WIRING
5.6.7.1. All wiring shall be carried out with 1100 volts grade single core, multistrand flexible
tinned copper wires with PVC insulation. The conductor size shall 2.5 sq mm (minimum)
for circuits. Wiring trough may be used for routing the cables. Wire numberings and
colour code for wiring shall be as per IS:5578/1984. The wiring diagram for various
schematics shall be made on thick and durable white paper in permanent black ink and
same should be encased in plastic cover, thermally sealed. It should be kept visibly in a
pocket of size 350 x 400 mm of MS sheet of 1 mm thickness, on the interior surface of
the door of C & R Panel.
5.6.7.2. All front mounted as well as internally mounted items including MCBs shall be
provided with individual identification labels. Labels shall be mounted directly below the
respective equipment and shall clearly indicate the equipment designation.
5.6.7.3. Further it shall be ensured that any control wiring if at all routed through the H.T
chamber is properly insulated and provided with metallic barriers to prevent damages due
to heat.
5.6.8. Wiring and control wiring terminals:-
5.6.8.1. Terminal blocks shall be of clip-on design made out of non-trackable insulating material of
1100 V grade. All terminals shall be stud type, with all current carrying and live parts
made of tinned plated brass. The studs shall be of min 4 mm dia brass. The washers, nuts,
etc. used for terminal connectors shall also be of tinned plated brass.
5.6.8.2. The terminal connector/blocks shall be disconnecting type terminal connectors with
automatic shorting of C.T. secondary terminals shall be provided in CT secondary circuit.
All other terminal connectors shall be Non- disconnecting type. Terminal should be shock
protected in single moulded piece. Terminal block should have screw locking design to
prevent loosening of conductor.
5.6.8.3. At least 20% spare terminals shall be provided. All terminals shall be provided with
ferrules indelibly marked or numbered and identification shall correspond to the
designations on the relevant wiring diagrams. The terminals shall be rated for adequate
capacity which shall not be less than 10 Amps for control circuit. For power circuit it shall
not be less than 15 Amps.
5.6.8.4. All front mounted as well as internally mounted items shall be provided with individual
identification labels. Labels shall be mounted directly below the respective equipment and
shall clearly indicate the equipment designation. Labeling shall be on aluminium anodised
plates of 1 mm thickness, letters are to be properly engraved.
5.6.8.5. All fuses used shall be of HRC type. The fuse base and carrier shall be plug-in type
moulded case kitkat of backelite/DMC. All current carrying and live parts shall be of
tinned/nickel plated copper. No fuse shall be provided on DC negatives and AC neutrals.
Tinned copper links shall, however, be provided on DC negatives and AC neutrals.
5.6.9. All MCBs as per IS:8828/1993 (amended upto date) of adequate rating shall be used
5.7. CONTROL AND RELAY PORTION OF 11 kV INDOOR SWITCHGEARS:
5.7.1. Bill of materials:
5.7.1.1. The relays, meters and equipment as described below should be provided on the
switchgear for each for incomer, bus-section, and feeder as follows:-
Sr. Description Quantity
No.
Incomer Bus- Feeder
Sect.
1 Circuit label 1 No. 1 No 1 No
2 Vacuum Circuit Breaker 1 No. 1 No. --
12 kV, 800 Amps,25 kA
3 Vacuum Circuit Breaker -- 1 No.
12 kV, 400 Amps,25 kA
4. Motor for spring charge 1 No. 1 No 1 No
5. Starter with fuse and link for Motor. 1 No. 1 No 1 No
6. Ammeter, 48x96 sq. mm 1 No. 1 No 1 No
7. Ammeter selector switch 1 No. 1 No. 1 No
8. Voltmeter, 48x96 sq. mm 1 No. - -
9. Voltmeter selector switch. 1 No. - -
10 Digital Frequency Meter 1 No. 1 No. 1 No
11 Control switch for circuit breaker. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No
12 Local/Remote selector switch. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No
13 Auto/Manual selector Switch. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No
14 Indicating LED (Amber colour) for 'Trip 1 No. 1 No. 1 No
Circuit Healthy'
15 Push button for 'Trip circuit Healthy Test' 1 No. 1 No. 1 No
16 Indicating LED (White colour) for 'spring 1 No. 1 No. 1 No
charged'
17 Indicating LED (Red colour) for C.B. ‘ON” 1 No. 1 No. 1 No
18 Indicating LED (Green colour) for C.B. ‘OFF” 1 No. 1 No. 1 No
19 Indicating LED for Auto Trip 1 No. 1 No. 1 No
20 Mimic diagram section 1 set 1 set 1 set
21 Numerical non-directional combined 2 1 set 1 set 1 set
O/C+1E/F relays (IDMT 3-sec relays.)
22 Numerical High Speed Master Trip Relay 1 set 1 set 1 set
23 HT Static Trivector TOD energy Meter with 1 No - 1 No
RS 232 port
24 Single phase Current Transformer 3 Nos. 3 Nos. --
800-400/5-5 Amp
25 Single phase Current Transformer -- -- 3 Nos.
400-200/5-5 Amp
26 Single phase Potential Transformer 3 Nos. -- --
27 Alarm scheme consisting of alarm relay(s), - 1 set -
indicating LED and Accept/Reset push
button(s)
28 Alarm bell - 1 No -
29 Voltage selection Scheme consisting of - 1 set -
auxiliary relays and PT-1/PT-2 fail indicating
LEDs.-
30 Space heater alongwith MCB 1 set 1 set 1 set
31 Thermostat 1 No. 1 No. 1 No
32 Toggle switch for Heater 1 No. 1 No. 1 No
33 Cubicle illumination lamp alongwith door 1 set 1 set 1 set
operated control switch.
34 Power plug alongwith control switch. 1 set 1 set 1 set
35 Wiring alongwith MCBs, terminal blocks and 1 set 1 set 1 set
terminal connectors
5.7.2. Scheme features
5.7.2.1. Trip circuit supervision scheme as per clause no. 5.3.14.7 shall be provided for each circuit
breaker.
5.7.2.2. When two or more incomers are required at one station, suitable voltage selection scheme
to select the correct PT supply will be essential . Voltage selection scheme offered shall
be suitable to select (automatically) the PT supply as follows
i. Both incomers 'ON' and both PTs healthy- PT supply from respective incomer shall
feed all circuits in that section.
ii. Both incomers 'ON' and one PT fails : PT supply shall change over, provided the
bus-section breaker is closed.
iii. One incommer out, P.T. supply shall change over, provided the bus-section breaker
is closed.
5.7.2.3. PT supply to all the panels including the incomer shall be routed through the voltage
selection scheme. When one of the PTs fails, the same shall be indicated automatically by
the respective PT fail indicating LED. All necessary relays/contacts for above schemes
shall be accommodated in empty chamber of adopter panel inside front door.
5.8. SUPERVESORY CONTROL DESK:
5.8.1. The operator's supervisory control desk generally conforming to the configuration and
dimension shown in the diagram enclosed alongwith two revolving chairs (Godrej make)
and one side rack of steel drawers (Godrej make ) for storage of record etc. should be
provided.
5.8.2. The desk should include following facilities.
i. Mimic diagram depicting the bus and positions of breakers for all the panels on the
Switchgear Board.
ii. Discrepancy switches for remote closing and tripping of all the breakers on the
Board.
iii. Flasher relay for discrepancy switch suitable for 30 V DC.
iv. Repeat annunciation system both visual and audio i.e. alarm bell with accept, reset
& LED test push buttons.
v. Indication for 'spring charged' status.
vi. HT Static tri-vector TOD Energy meter (single unit) for measurement of voltage,
current, PF, kW, KVA, KVAr, kWh, KVAh, Maximum demand in KVA for 15/30
minutes interval- one for each circuit breaker. (Metering equipment is not required
for bus coupler)
vii. Test Terminal Block for each metering equipment.
viii. All the control cables, connectors, accessories, etc. for connecting the control desk to
the switchgear Board for ready connection and commissioning. (distance between
the switchgear board and control desk should be 50 meters approx.)
ix. Space heater with thermostat and toggle switch.
5.8.2.2. Annunciators:
i. 3 Nos of 8 Window annunciators suitable for the visual and audible alarm
annunciation shall be provided on the supervisory control desk for following. These
shall be micro processor based units using bright LEDs.
a. One number for Incommers and Bus Coupler
b. Two numbers for outgoing feeders.
ii. Annunciator facia units shall have translucent plastic windows for each alarm
point.
iii. Annunciator facia plate shall be engraved in black lettering with respective alarm
inscription as specified. Alarm inscriptions shall be engraved on each window in
not more than three lines and size of the lettering shall be about 5 mm. The
inscriptions shall be visible only when the respective facia LED is glow.
iv. Annunciator facia units shall be suitable for flush mounting on panels. Replacement
of individual facia inscription plate and LED shall be possible from front of the
panel.
v. Each annunciator shall be provided with 'Accept', 'Reset' and 'Test' push buttons,
coloured red, yellow and blue respectively.
vi. Special precaution shall be taken by the supplier to ensure that spurious alarm
conditions do not appear due to influence of external magnetic fields on the
annunciator wiring and switching disturbances from the neighbouring circuits
within the panels.
vii. In case 'RESET' push button is pressed before abnormality is cleared, the LEDs
shall continue to glow steady and shall go out only when normal condition is
restored.
viii. Any new annunciation appearing after the operation of 'Accept' for previous
annunciation, shall provide a fresh audible alarm with accompanied visual, even if
the process of "acknowledging" or "resetting" of previous alarm is going on or is
yet to be carried out.
ix. Provision for testing healthiness of visual and audible alarm circuits of
annunciator shall be available.
Mounting Flush
No. of facia windows 8
No. of windows per row 4
Supply voltage 30 V DC
No. of LEDs per window 2
Lettering on facia plate Properly engraved
 8 Window Annunciation Scheme to indicate following functions
for Incomer 1, Incomer 2 and Bus coupler
1 Main protection (O/C) Trip for incomer 1 1 no.
2 Main protection (E/F) Trip for incomer 1 1 no.
3 Main protection (O/C) Trip for incomer 2 1 no.
4 Main protection (E/F) Trip for incomer 2 1 no.
5 Main protection (O/C) Trip for Buscoupler 1 no.
6 Main protection (E/F) Trip for Buscoupler 1 no.
7 Spare 1 no.
8 Spare 1 no.

8 Window Annunciation Scheme to indicate following functions

for Outgoing Feeder 1,2,3 & 4
1 Main protection (O/C) Trip for feeder 1. 1 no.
2 Main protection (E/F) Trip for feeder 1. 1 no.
3 Main protection (O/C) Trip for feeder 2. 1 no.
4 Main protection (E/F) Trip for feeder 2. 1 no.
5 Main protection (O/C) Trip for feeder 3. 1 no.
6 Main protection (E/F) Trip for feeder 3. 1 no.
7 Main protection (O/C) Trip for feeder 4. 1 no.
8 Main protection (E/F) Trip for feeder 4. 1 no.

8 Window Annunciation Scheme to indicate following functions

for Outgoing Feeder 5,6,7 & 8
1 Main protection (O/C) Trip for feeder 5. 1 no.
2 Main protection (E/F) Trip for feeder 5. 1 no.
3 Main protection (O/C) Trip for feeder 6. 1 no.
4 Main protection (E/F) Trip for feeder 6. 1 no.
5 Main protection (O/C) Trip for feeder 7. 1 no.
6 Main protection (E/F) Trip for feeder 7. 1 no.
7 Main protection (O/C) Trip for feeder 8 1 no.
8 Main protection (E/F) Trip for feeder 8. 1 no.
5.8.3. The operators desk be made of sheet steel of thickness not less than 2 mm. and shall be
free standing floor mounting indoor type. The desk should be dust moisture and vermin
proof. It should be elegant in appearance and should be treated and painted as detailed in
clause No.5.1.8.2.
5.8.4. The desk should be modular in construction. Each module should be about 800 mm. wide
and should accommodate controls, indications and metering equipment for four feeder
breakers and one module for the incomer & one B.C. The desk for the 11 panels
switchgear Board ( viz. 2 I/C + 1 B.C. + 8 O/G) shall have three such modules (Total
length about 2.4 m). and the desk for the 7 panels switchgear Board ( viz. 2 I/C + 1 B.C. +
4 O/G) shall have two such modules (Total length about 1.6 m).
5.8.5. The two modules for 7 panel board and three modules for 11 panel Board should be
assembled in such a way that the complete desk has a semi-circular/ arc-link configuration
for easy and convenient operations.
6.0 TESTS
6.1. Type Tests
6.1.1. The equipment offered in the tender should have been successfully type tested at NABL
laboratories for following tests in line with the relevant standard and technical
specification, within the last 5 (five) years from the date of offer. The bidder shall be
required to submit complete set of the following type test reports alongwith the offer.
A. Switchgear Panel (with circuit breaker installed)
a. Lightning Impulse Voltage withstand Test
b. Out of phase making & breaking test
c. H.V. dry 1 min power frequency withstand test
d. Short time and peak withstand current test
e. Short circuit test with basic duties
f. Single phase breaking capacity test.
g. Cable charging breaking current test
h. Temperature Rise test
B. Circuit Breaker
a. Mechanical Endurance Test
C. Current Transformer
a. Short Time Current Test
b. Impulse Voltage Withstand Test
c. Temperature Rise Test
D. Potential Transformer
a. Impulse Voltage Withstand Test
b. Temperature Rise Test
E. Switchgear Panel
a. IP 4X Test
6.1.2. In case these type tests are conducted beyond five years, the said type tests shall be carried
out as per the relevant standard by the successful bidder at NABL in presence of
purchaser's representative free of cost before commencement of supply. The undertaking
to this effect should be furnished along with the offer without which the offer shall be
liable for rejection.
6.1.3. If above tests are carried out on higher capacity of offered equipment, then the offer is
considered for placement of order. However, successful bidders have to carry out the said
type tests on offered type equipment before commencement of supply at their own
expense.
6.1.4. Successful bidders have to submit a set of above type test reports after approval of the
drawings to the Chief Engineer, Stores, 1st floor, Prakashgad, MSEDCL, Bandra (E).
Original type test reports have to be made available for verification.
6.2. Acceptance and Routine Tests:
6.2.1. All acceptance and routine tests as stipulated in relevant IS/IEC shall be carried out by
the supplier in the presence of purchaser's representative without any extra cost to the
purchaser.
6.2.2. After finalisation of the program of type/acceptance/routine testing, the supplier shall give
three weeks advance intimation to the purchaser, to enable him to depute his
representatives for witnessing the tests.
7.0 INSPECTION:
7.1. The inspection may be carried out by the purchaser at any stage of manufacture. The
successful Tenderer shall grant free access to the purchaser's representative/s at a
reasonable notice when the work is in progress. Inspection and acceptance of any
equipment under this specification by the purchaser, shall not relieve the supplier of his
obligation of furnishing equipment in accordance with the specification and shall not
prevent subsequent rejection if the equipment is found to be defective.
7.2. The supplier shall keep the purchaser informed in advance, about the manufacturing
program so that arrangement can be made for stage inspection.
7.3. The purchaser reserves the right to insist for witnessing the acceptance/routine testing of
the bought out items. The supplier shall keep the purchaser informed, in advance, about
such testing program.
8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN:
8.1. The tenderer shall invariably furnish following information alongwith his offer, failing
which his offer shall be liable for rejection. Information shall be separately given for
individual type and current rating of circuit breaker/CTs/PTs/Panel mounting &
accessories.
i. Statement giving information about names of sub-suppliers, list of testing
standards, list of tests normally carried out for bought out item.
ii. Copies of test certificates in respect of following bought out items.
a. Vacuum Interrupter.
b. Insulators
c. Bus Bar Material
d. Instrument transformers.
 e. Terminal connectors
iii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspection are normally carried
out by the tenderer for quality control and details of such tests and inspections.
iv. List of testing equipment available with the tenderer for final testing of breakers vis-
a-vis the type, special, acceptance and routine tests specified herein. The limitations
in testing facilities shall be very clearly brought out in Schedule-E i.e. schedule of
deviation from specified test requirements.
8.2. The successful tender shall submit the routine test certificates of bought out accessories at
the time of routine testing of the fully assembled breaker for the goods manufactured
within purchaser's country. The supplier shall also submit the central excise passes for
the raw material at the time of routine testing of the fully assembled breaker.
9.0 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE:
9.1. All equipment supplied against this specification shall be guaranteed for a period of 66
months from the date of receipt at the consignees stores centers or 60 months from the
date of commissioning, whichever is earlier. However, any engineering error, omission,
wrong provision, etc. which do not have any effect on the time period shall be attended to
as and when observed/pointed out without any price implication.
10.0 DOCUMENTATION
10.1. After receipt of letter of Award, the successful tenderers shall submit 3 sets of complete
drawings alongwith detailed bill of materials for approval. to the Chief Engineer, Stores ,
1st floor, Prakashgad, MSEDCL, Bandra (E). Space for stamp and signature of approving
authority shall be kept at right hand bottom corner above name block. If any modifications
are required on these, the same will be conveyed to the supplier who shall modify the
drawings accordingly and furnish final drawings for approval. In no case delivery
extension will be granted for any delay in drawing approval.
10.2. The manufacturing of the equipment shall be strictly in accordance with the approved
drawings and no deviation will be permitted without the written approval of the
Distribution Department. All manufacturing and fabrication work in connection with the
equipment prior to the approval of the drawings shall be at the suppliers risk.
10.3. After approval of the drawings and bills of materials, the suppliers shall submit detailed
packing lists for approval. After approval, copies of these packing lists shall be
forwarded to the respective consignees. Copies of packing lists shall also be submitted to
the Chief Accounts Officer (SB), MSEDCL, alongwith the bills for payment.
10.4. Six set of final drawings, bill of materials ,wiring schedules, technical literature and
commissioning manuals shall invariably be forwarded to the consignee alongwith the
each panel consignment, and shall be listed out in the packing list when submitted for
approval. All drawings shall preferably be of A3 size. No drawing of width more than 35
cm will be acceptable.
10.5. In case the supplier fails to furnish contractual drawings and manuals even at the time of
supply of equipment, the date of furnishing of drawings/manuals will be considered as the
date of supply of equipment for the purpose of computing penalties for late delivery.
10.6. List of drawings to be submitted alongwith the offer are as under:
i. GA of indoor 11 panel Switchgear.
ii. Typical single line diagram for 11 panel Switchgear.
 iii. Sectional view of incomer, bus coupler & feeder panels.
iv. GA of Circuit Breaker truck.
v. GA of Current Transformer
vi. GA of Potential Transformer.
vii. G. A. Drawing for Control Desk.
viii. Bill of material for complete switchgear.
ix. Technical particulars of Switchgears.
10.7. Successful tenderer shall furnish all above drawings and following additional drawings for
approval before commencement of supply.
i. Foundation getails for 11 Panel Switchgear.
ii. Equipment door layout for incomer, bus coupler & feeder panels.
iii. Schematic Diagram for incomer bus coupler & feeder section of Switchgear
iv. Protection Circuit for incomer bus coupler & feeder section of Switchgear
v. DC control circuit for incomer, bus coupler & feeder section.
vi. Metering circuit for incomers, bus coupler & feeder section.
vii. Annunciator and Alarm scheme.
viii. P.T. supply change over scheme.
ix. Terminal block details for incomer, bus coupler & feeder section.
x. Cross section view for CTs.
xi. Name Plate & Connection diagram for CTs.
xii. Cross section view for PTs.
xiii. Name Plate & Connection diagram for PTs.
xiv. Schematic Diagram for Control Desk.
xv. G. A. Drawing for Chair.
xvi. G. A. Drawing for Sliding Door Unit.
11.0 PACKING AND FORWARDING
11.1. The equipment shall be packed in crates suitable for vertical/horizontal transport as the
case may be and the packing shall be suitable to withstand handling during the transport
and outdoor storage during transit. The supplier shall be responsible for any damage to the
equipment during transit, due to improper and inadequate packing. The easily damageable
materials shall be carefully packed and marked with the appropriate caution symbols.
Wherever necessary, proper arrangement for lifting, such as lifting hooks etc. shall be
provided. Any material found short inside the packing cases shall be supplied by the
supplier without any extra cost.
11.2. Each consignment shall be accompanied by a detailed packing list containing the
following information :
a. Name of the consignee
b. Details of consignment.
 c. Destination
d. Total weight of consignment
e. Sign showing upper/lower side of the crate.
f. Handling and unpacking instructions.
g. Bill of material indicating contents of each package.
11.3. All the equipment covered in this specification shall be delivered to the various stores
centres of the MSEDCL as will be intimated to the successful tenderers. The equipment
shall be delivered to these stores centers only by road transport, and shall be suitably
packed to avoid damages during transit in the case of indigenous supplies.
11.4. The tenderers shall quote delivery periods for various equipment, and shall stick-on to the
committed delivery. The delivery period will be counted from the date of issue of
detailed purchase order. It may clearly be noted that the delivery periods will under no
circumstances be linked up with other formalities like drawing approval, etc. It is
therefore the responsibility of the successful tenders to submit the drawings, bill of
materials, packing lists, etc. in time and get these approved by the Distribution
Department of the MSEDCL.
12.0 SUPERVISORY ERECTION & COMMISSIONING
Erection and commissioning of the equipment covered in this specification will normally
be carried out by the Boards personnel. However, the tenderers may quote their terms and
conditions for deputing their Engineers/Technicians to the various sites for carrying out
the erection and commissioning work.
13.0 SCHEDULES
The tenderer shall fill in the following schedules which is part and parcel of the tender
specification and offer. If the schedules are not submitted duly filled in with the offer, the
offer shall be liable for rejection.
Schedule 'A' ... Schedule of Deviation
Schedule 'B' ... Tenderer's Experience
Schedule 'C' ... Schedule of deviation from specified standards.
Schedule 'D' ... Deviation from specified test requirements
All deviations from the specification shall be brought out in the schedules of deviation
(Schedules 'A' 'C' & 'D"). Unless otherwise brought out specifically by the tenderer in the
schedule of deviations (Schedule 'A', 'C' & 'D'), the items offered shall be deemed to
conform to all clauses of the specification. The discrepancies if any between the
specification and the categories or literature submitted as part of the offer by the bidder
shall not be considered as valid deviations and no representations in this regard will be
entertained unless these are specifically brought out in the schedule of deviations as stated
above.
Any additional information other than those called for as per the above schedules may be
furnished separately by the tenderer, if felt necessary by him.
14.0 INFORMATION TO BE FILLED IN & FURNISHED INVARIABLY BY THE
TENDERERS.
14.1. The offers shall be complete in all respects, failing which the same are liable for rejection.
In the bill of materials for each items, the tenderer shall state the type designation and
make of each item/equipment. Unit prices of all items and sub-components shall be
 quoted. The list of items for which unit prices are quoted (without the price part) shall be
submitted alongwith the technical offer. Guaranteed technical particulars for various
equipment shall be elaborate and complete in all respects. It may be noted that the
technical evaluation of the tender is made mainly based on the guaranteed technical
particulars furnished alongwith the technical offer. Technical offer shall be submitted in
triplicate, and each set shall include all the necessary particulars including the technical
literature on various equipment.
15.0 Qualifying Requirement : As per tender.
16.0 Final Inspection :
16.1. C.E. (Stores) will depute representatives from testing and inspection wing at the time of
final inspection.
17.0 Following documents shall be submitted along with offer.
17.1. Test certificates of Bus Bar for STC rating or undertaking in this respect.
17.2. Quality Assurance Plan.
17.3. Names of sub-suppliers.
17.4. List of testing equipment available with the tenderer for final testing of breakers.
17.5. Following Type Test Reports.
A. Switchgear Panel (with circuit breaker installed)
a. Lightning Impulse Voltage withstand Test
b. Out of phase making & breaking test
c. H.V. dry 1 min power frequency withstand test
d. Short time and peak withstand current test
e. Short circuit test with basic duties
f. Single phase breaking capacity test.
g. Cable charging breaking current test
h. Temperature Rise test
B. Circuit Breaker
a. Mechanical Endurance Test
C. Current Transformer
a. Short Time Current Test
b. Impulse Voltage Withstand Test
c. Temperature Rise Test
D. Potential Transformer
a. Impulse Voltage Withstand Test
b. Temperature Rise Test
E. Control & Relay Panel
a. IP Test
17.6. Copies of test certificates in respect of following bought out items.
a. Vacuum Interrupter.
b. Insulators
c. Bus Bar Material
d. Instrument transformers.
e. Terminal connectors

18.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTIVE,MEASURING & CONTROL

EQUIPMENTS
Principal requirements of protective relays, metering equipment, auxiliary relays breaker control
switches etc. are as follows:
1. 1. Numerical non directional,2 O/C + 1 E/F relay with high set relay .
Elements 2 O/C + 1 E/F + High set for both O/C & E/F separately
CT Secondary input 1A / 5 Amp selectable.
current to relay
Operating Characteristics 1. IDMT - 3 Sec.
selectable
2. IDMT- 1.3 sec.
3. Very Inverse
4. Extremely Inverse
5. Definite time
Auxiliary supply 30 V DC
Setting for O/C 50% to 200% in steps of 10%
Setting for E/F 10% to 40% in steps of 5 %
HF setting for 100 % to 3000 % in steps of 100%
overcurrent
HF setting for earth fault 100 % to 1200 % in steps of 100%
Time multiplier setting 0.05 to 1.5 in steps of 0.01
for O/C & E/F
Memory storage for fault Storing of latest five faults with date & time stamping, fault amplitude ,
information type of fault with FIFO feature
Mounting Flush & all connections should be on back side. The relay should be
draw out type preferably with automatic shorting of CT circuit at a time
of removal of relay from casing.
LED indications 1. power ON – green colour
2. pick up – yellow colour
3. Trip- red colour
4. HF – Red colour
 Push buttons Reset push button for resetting the relay manually. Test push button
for trip test of relay with provision of trip bypass push button
Output contacts 2 trip & 2 alarm contacts
Communication port The relay should have RS 232 communication port compatibility to
SCADA with provision for four digital input & four digital output
contacts
Contact rating 1. make & carry
AC : 1250VA, 5A, 660V DC : 1250W, 5A,660V.
2. Contact breaking :
AC: 1250VA,5A,660V DC: 100W resistive , 50 W inductive
Self diagnosis feature Relay should have self diagnosis for its healthiness of functioning &
should show indication in case of its failure
Password protection The relay should have provision f password protection for the applied
settings
Selectivity of primary CT The relay should have facility to select the primary CT current from
current 50A to 1600A in steps of 50A. The relay should display the CT
primary current.
Operational indicator Flags
IS reference IEC 60255 , IS 3231 amended uptodate
2. High Speed Master Trip Relay hand reset type conforming IS: 3231
Aux.voltage 30 V, DC
Coil rating 30 V.DC, Voltage band for satisfactory operation – 50 to 120 % of
rated voltage.
Operating time 10 milli sec nominal at rated voltage
Burdon of relay coil low burdon 40 watt at rated voltage
Contact configuration 3 NO + 2 NC combination with additional hand reset coil cut of contact
( seal in intact)
Contact ratings
Make and carry A.C. – 1250 VA with max 5 amp & 660 volts,
D. C. – 1250 w dc with max 5 amp & 660 Volts
Make and carry for 3 sec A.C. – 7500 VA with max 30 amp & 660 volts,
D.C. – 7500 W dc with max 30 amp & 660 volts
Break A.C. – 1250 VA with max 5 amp & 660 volts,
D.C. – 100 W resistive 50 watt inductive with max 5 amp & 660 volts
Insulation 2 KV RMS , 50 Hs for 1 min.
2.5 KV/ 1 sec between all terminals & case as per IS 3231
1 KV RMS , 50 Hz for 1 min. across open contact
 Operating Temp -10 degree C to 55 dg C
Operation indication Mechanical red colour flag

3. Ammeter:
Each circuit one ammeter and associated selector switch shall be provided.
Mounting Flush
Size 48 x 96 sq. mm. case
Response Time 1 second
Operating Temperature Up to 55°C
Dielectric Strength 2 kV RMS for 1 minute
Frequency 50 Hz
Operating Current 5 A from CT Secondary.
Type Panel Mounting with 31/2 Digital Display
4. Ammeter selector switch:
Ammeter Selector switch shall be a four-position (3 way with off) rotory type with R, Y, B and 'OFF'
positions marked clearly on 48x48 mm brushed aluminium plate with black handle. Switch should be
single hole mounting and not screw mounting. Switches should have finger touch proof terminals.
Terminal wire should be inserted from the side of the switch terminal. Terminal screw must be captive
to avoid misplace during maintenance.
Rated Insulation Voltage 1100 V
Rated Impulse withstand 6 kV
voltage
Rated Operational Current 12 A
5. Volt Meter.
Mounting Flush
Size 48 x 96 sq. mm. case
Response Time 1 second
Operating Temperature Up to 55°C
Dielectric Strength 2 kV RMS for 1 minute
Auxiliary Supply 110 V
Frequency 50 Hz
Operating Voltage 110 V from PT Secondary.
Type Panel Mounting with 31/2 Digital Display
6. Volt Meter selector switch:
Voltmeter Selector Switch shall be seven position type (6 way & off ) with 3 phase to phase and 3
phase to neutral position marked clearly on 48x48 brushed aluminium plate with black handle. Switch
should be single hole mounting and not screw mounting. Switches should have finger touch proof
terminals. Terminal wire should be inserted from the side of the switch terminal. Terminal screw must
be captive to avoid misplace during maintenance.
Rated Insulation Voltage 1100 V
Rated Impulse withstand 6 kV
voltage
Rated Operational Current 12 A
7. HT Static Tri-vector TOD Meter:
3 Phase 4 wire HT Static Tri-vector TOD Meter having kWH element of class 0.5 accuracy with
following parameters.
Class of accuracy 0.5
IS 14697/1999 amended uptodate
C.T. Ratio i) 400-200 /5A for feeder panels ii)800-400/5A for Incomer Panels
V.T. Ratio 11000/110V
Type Static
Mounting Flush
Measuring parameters kWh, kVArh, kVAh, instantaneous P.F., kW, kVA, supply frequency,
phase voltages and phase currents.
Make Secure/L&T/L&G/Elster or equivalent
Display Customised backlit liquid crystal display
8. Space Heater
Capacity 80 Watts
Voltage 240 V AC
Type Strip type
9. Thermostat
Voltage 240 V AC
Range 30-90 Deg.C
10. Contactor for antipumping duty
Contacts 2 N/O + N/C
Coil voltage 30V DC.
11. L/R. Switch
4 way, 2 positions stay put handle
Contacts 2 contacts to close in each position
12. Auxiliary contactor
Contacts ARR 2 N/O+2 N/C
Auxiliary voltage 30 V DC
13. Auto manual selector switch
Stay put type, pistol grip handle, 2 contacts to close in each position
Auxiliary voltage 30 V DC
14. Micro switch
Voltage 240 V AC
Contacts 1 N/C
15. D.C. snaper switch with blow out magnet
Type EX 110 of Elmex or equivalent
Current 5 Amps.
16. Discrepancy type control switch suitable for remote control of circuit breaker
Bulb voltage 30 V DC
17. Digital Frequency Meter.
Mounting Flush in 96 sq.mm. case
Size 96 mm x 96 mm x 70 mm
Range 45 Hz to 55 Hz
Dielectric Strength 2 kV RMS for 1 minute
Power Consumption Less than 6 VA
Type Electronic 4 Digit Digital frequency meter.
Display Seven segment red colour LED Display with 0.5” height
IS Reference IS:1248
18. Terminal Connector
Material Nickel plated Brass
Size of Stud Minimum 4 mm dia
Current capacity
a. Normal 10 amps
b. breaking 4 amps
Insulation 1100 V/3 kV of 1 min
 ANNEXURE-I
LIST OF UNIT PRICED ITEMS
(Note : Make and type designation of each item shall be furnished)

Make Unit Unit Unit Price

& Type Price Ex. Price with F.O.R.
Works forwardin destn.
with g freight
packing & Ins.

1. Indoor switchgear (incomer panel)

2. Indoor switchgear (bus section panel)
3. Indoor switchgear ( feeder panel)
4. C.T, (3 nos.)for incomer 800-400/5-5 A
5. CTs for bus section 800-400/5-5 A
6. CTs for feeders 400-200/5-5A
7. Single phase P.T.s
8. Digital 48x96 sq. mm. case.
a) Ammeter
b) Voltmeter
9. Selector switch for
a) Ammeter
b) Voltmeter
10. Digital frequency meter
11. Non-Discrepancy control switch for C.B.
12. O.D.S. type T-N-C Control switch for CB
13. Local/remote selector switch
14. Indicating LED
15. Push button
16. Numerical Non directional 2 O/C+1E/F IDMTL
3 sec relay
17. Numerical High speed trip relay (2 N/O+2 N/C)
18. Alarm cancellation scheme as per item No.26
under clause 5.7.1.1
19. Alarm relay
20. Voltage selection scheme as per item No. 28
under clause 5.7.1.1
21. HT Static trivector TOD Energy meter (3 Ph, 4 wire)
22. TTB for TOD meter
23. Flasher relay for discrepancy switch
24 Any other equipment (if felt necessary by the
tenderer)
25. Alarm Bell.
26. Earthing Trolley for Feeder earthing
27. Cable earthing Trolley
28. Bus earthing truck
 SCHEDULE - A
SCHEDULE OF DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFICATION

SR.NO. CLAUSE NO. DETAILS OF DEVIATION

NAME OF FIRM _______________________________________

NAME & SIGNATURE OF TENDERER_________________

DESIGNATION ________________________________________

DATE _______________________________________________
 SCHEDULE - B
SCHEDULE OF TENDERER'S EXPERIENCE
Tenderer shall furnish here a list of similar orders executed/under execution by him to whom a
reference may be made by Purchaser in case he considers such a reference necessary.
Sr. Name of Client & Value of order Period of supply and Name & Address
No. Description order alongwith size & qty commissioning to whom
reference may be
made
1 2 3 4 5

NAME OF FIRM _______________________________________

NAME & SIGNATURE OF THE TENDERER_____________________

DESIGNATION ______________________________________

DATE _______________________________________________
 SCHEDULE-'C'
SCHEDULE OF DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFIED STANDARDS
Sr. Particulars Stipulation of specified Stipulation of standard Remarks
No. standard adopted by tenderer

Standard ref. Stipulations Standard ref. Stipulations

NAME OF FIRM_____________________________

NAME & SIGNATURE OF THE TENDERER________

DESIGNATION _____________________________

DATE ____________________________________
 SCHEDULE - D
DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFIED TEST REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN RELEVANT
AND PRESENT SPECIFICATIONS.

Sr. Name of Test Standard No. Requirement Proposed Reasons for

No. & Clause No. of standards deviation deviation.
1. TYPE TEST
2 ADDITIONAL TEST
3 ACCEPTANCE TEST
4 ROUTINE TEST

NAME OF FIRM___________________________________

NAME & SIGNATURE OF TENDERER_________________

DESIGNATION____________________________________

DATE: _________________________________________
 MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LTD.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR HT STATIC TRI-VECTOR TOD METER
SPECIFICATION NO: DIST /MM-IV/14 Dt.11.06.2008.

INDEX
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SR.NO. PARTICULARS. PAGE NO.
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1. SCOPE 2
2. QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS 2
3. SERVICE CONDITIONS 3
4. APPLICABLE STANDARDS 3
5. CONSTRUCTION 4
6. TOD TIMINGS 7
7. ANTI TAMPER FEATURES 7
8. TAMPER EVENTS 8
9. DISPLAY OF MEASURED VALUES 9
10. DEMONSTRATION 12
11. BILLING HISTORY & LOAD SURVEY 12
12. COMPUTER SOFTWARE 12
13. CONNECTION DIAGRAM AND TERMINAL MARKINGS 13
14. NAME PLATE AND MARKING 13
15. TESTS 14
16. PRE-DESPATCH INSPECTION 15
17. JOINT INSPECTION AFTER RECEIPT AT STORES 15
18. GUARANTEE 16
19. PACKING 16
20. TENDER SAMPLE 17
21. QUALITY CONTROL 17
22. MINIMUM TESTING FACILITIES 17
23. MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES 18
24. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 18
25. COMPONENT SPECIFICATION 18
26. SCHEDULES 19
SCHEDULE-A 19
SCHEDULE-C 20
ANNEXURE - I 21
ANNEXURE - II 23
ANNEXURE - III 25
ANNEXURE U-I 28
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 MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LTD.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR HT STATIC TRI-VECTOR TOD METER
SPECIFICATION NO: DIST /MM-IV/14 Dt.11.06.2008.

1.0 SCOPE:

This specification covers design, manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of ISI mark HT
STATIC Tri-Vector Meters, required for H.T. Consumers` Installations. Meters shall be
suitable for measurement of energy and power demand as per power tariff requirement of A.C.
balanced / unbalanced loads. The original manufacturer of HT STATIC Tri-Vector Meters,
shall only quote against this tender. In case of Foreign Manufacturer, the authorised
Agents /Traders/Distributors may also bid, provided they have all the testing facilities
in India and meters bear ISI mark.
2.0 QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS:-

2.1 I] Offers of only original manufacturers of L.T.A.C. Static Energy Meters shall be
accepted against the Tender.
II] The following qualifying requirement shall be fulfilled by the bidders/
manufacturers
a) The bidder/manufacturer should have turnover of Rs.80 crores during any
one of the last three financial years.
b) The bidder/manufacturer should have supplied 12.5 lakhs static meters during the last three
financial years.
c) The bidder/manufacturer should have minimum experience of three years of supply or
manufacturing for static meters upto the end of the last financial year.
III] The offers of Indian subsidiary company, whose parent company is located abroad
fulfilling the qualifying requirements shall be considered provided the Indian
participant subsidiary company fulfils the minimum experience of three years of supply
or manufacturing for static energy meters upto the end of the last financial year.
However, the conditions of turnover of Rs.80 crores during any one of the last three
financial years and supply of minimum quantity of 12.5 lakhs static energy meters
during last three financial years can be fulfilled by the parent company located in
abroad on behalf of their Indian subsidiary company. The parent company shall furnish
undertaking for accepting responsibility for supplying quality meters as per
specifications and execution of the contract on behalf of its India based subsidiary
unit who has participated in the tender in Annexure U-I.
IV] In case of offers of Foreign bidders/manufacturers, they shall fulfill Qualifying
Requirement as per Sr. No. 2.1 [I] and 2.1 [II] above.
3.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS:

The meters to be supplied against this specification shall be suitable for satisfactory continuous
operation under the following tropical conditions

3.1 Environmental Condition

a) Maximum ambient temperature 55 0C
b) Maximum ambient temperature in shade 45 0C
c) Minimum temperature of air in shade 35 0C
d) Maximum daily average temperature 40 0C
e) Maximum yearly weighted average temperature 32 0C
f) Relative Humidity (%) 10 to 95
g) Maximum Annual rainfall (mm) 1450
h) Maximum wind pressure (Kg/m.sq) 150
i) Maximum altitude above mean sea level (meters) 1000
j) Isoceraunic level (days/year) 50
k) Seismic level (Horizontal acceleration) 0.3g
l) Climate:- Moderately hot and humid tropical climate
conducive to rust and fungus growth.
4.0 APPLICABLE STANDARDS:
• The Meter should conform to requirements of IS:14697/1999(amended up to date) and
other relevant IS specifications including CBIP Tech-Report-88 amended up to date. The
specifications given in this document supersedes the relevant clauses of IS:
14697/1999(amended up to date) wherever applicable.
• The meter shall bear ISI Mark.
• The class of accuracy shall be 0.5S.
4.1 Current & Voltage rating

> Type of Service: H.T. Tri-Vector meter combined with KVA Demand shall be suitable for
use on 3 phase 4 wire system .The connection diagrams for this system shall be provided on
terminal cover.

> P.T. Secondary Voltage... 63.5 Volts Ph-N

 > Rated voltage shall be 3 * 63.5 Volts. The voltage range shall be +15% to – 30% of rated
voltage.

Meter shall be programmed for P.T. ratio 11 kV/√3/110 V/√3.

> The secondary current of C.T. shall be either 5 Amps or 1 Amp.
Meter shall be programmed for C.T. ratio of 5/5 or 1/1 Amp respectively.
> Rated basic current for meter shall be either 5 Amps or 1 Amp as per the need, however the
exact rating i.e.1 or 5 A will be informed at the time of issue of the purchase order.
> The maximum continuous current of the meter is 2 times (200 %) of Ib. The starting
current for the meter should be 0.1% of Ib.
4.2 Temperature
The standard reference temperature for performance shall be 270C. The mean temperature co-
efficient should not exceed 0.03%.
4.3 Frequency
The rated frequency shall be 50 Hz ± 5%.
4.4 Power Factor
Power Factor range - Zero Lag-Unity-Zero Lead. For leading Power factor the value of
KVAh should be equal to KWh, for the purpose of calculation of average power factor
(on the basis of KWh / KVAh ). i.e. The value of KVAh shall be based on lagging value
of KVARh & KWh.
4.5 Power consumption - less than 1Watt and 4 VA /phase in voltage circuit and 2 VA/phase
in current circuit.

5.0 CONSTRUCTION

5.1 The meter shall be projection type, dust and moisture proof. The cover shall be made of
Polycarbonate material so as to give it tough and non-breakable qualities. The meter body shall
be type tested for IP51 degree of protection.
5.2 Moulded standard single terminal block shall be provided for current and voltage connections
to meet the requirement of terminal connection arrangement. The termination arrangement
shall be provided with a transparent extended terminal cover, sealable independently, to
prevent unauthorized tampering .
5.3 All insulating materials used in the construction of the meter shall be
substantially non-hygroscopic, non aging and of tested quality.
5.4 All parts that are likely to develop corrosion under normal working condition shall be
effectively protected against corrosion by suitable method to achieve durable results.
5.5 Sealing provision shall be made against opening of the terminal cover and front cover. It is
necessary to provide unidirectional screws with two holes for sealing purpose. The meter shall
be pilfer-proof & tamper-proof.
5.6 The meter shall have Poly –carbonate translucent base and transparent cover of Poly-carbonate
material, which shall be ultra-sonically (continuous welding) welded so that once the meter is
manufactured and tested at factory, it should not be possible to open the cover at site except the
terminal cover. The thickness of material for meter cover and base shall be 2 mm (minimum).
5.7 The terminal block, the terminal cover and the meter case shall ensure reasonable safety
against the spread of fire. They should not be ignited by thermal overload of live parts
in contact with them.

5.8 The real time quartz clock shall only be used in the meter for maintaining time (IST)
and calendar. The time accuracy shall be as per provision of CBIP-88 Tech. report.
Facility for adjustment of real time should be provided through CMRI with proper
security.

5.9 The meter shall be completely factory sealed except the terminal block cover. The
provision shall be made on the Meter for at least two seals to be put by utility user. The
Terminal cover should be transparent with one side hinge with sealing arrangement.

5.10 The Push button shall be provided for high resolution reading of display, as brought out
elsewhere in this specification.
5.11 The meter shall have a suitable test output device for testing meter. Preferably
the blinking LED or other similar device like blinking LCD shall be provided. The test
output device should have constant pulse rate i.e. Pulse/KWh and pulse/KVARh and its
value (meter constant) should be indelibly printed on the name plate.

5.12 The meter accuracy shall not be affected by AC/DC magnetic field upto 0.2

Tesla on all the sides of meter i.e. front, sides, top and bottom of the meter as per CBIP-
88 Technical Report with latest amendments. Moreover meter accuracy shall not be
affected if permanent magnet of 0.5 Tesla is applied for 15 minutes . Under influence of
any magnetic field (AC/DC/Permanent)above 0.2 Tesla, meter shall record energy
considering Imax and reference voltage at unity power factor.
5.13 CTs are to be provided with magnetic shielding and they should be tested

Separately prior to Assembly.

5.14 The meter shall also be capable to withstand and shall not get damaged if phase-to-
phase voltage is applied between phases & neutral for five minutes.

5.16 In meter, power supply unit should be micro control type instead of providing
transformer and then conversion to avoid magnetic influence.

5.17 Non specified display parameter in the meter should be blocked and it should not be
accessible for reprogramming at site.

5.18 Complete metering system should not be affected by the external

electromagnetic interference such as electrical discharge of cables and
capacitors, harmonics, electrostatic discharges, external magnetic fields and
DC current in AC supply etc. The Meter shall meet the requirement of CBIP
Tech-report 88 (amended up to date).
5.19 The meter shall withstand any type of High Voltage and High Frequency
surges which are similar to the surges produced by induction coil type
instruments without affecting the accuracy of the meter .
5.20 The meter should have facility for data retrieval through optical port using
CMRI or Laptop PC and Wired RS232 (RJ-11 type is also
acceptable) communication port for remote meter reading facility. RS 232
port on terminal block is also acceptable. Sealing arrangement for both Optical &
RS 232 port shall be provided.

5.21 Self Diagnostic Features.

5.21.1 The meter shall keep log in its memory for unsatisfactory functioning or
nonfunctioning of Real Time Clock battery, also it shall be recorded and indicated in
reading file at base computer software.

5.21.2 All display segments: "LCD Test" display shall be provided for this purpose.

5.22 The meter shall have facility to read the default parameters during power
supply failure. An internal maintenance free battery (Ni-mh or Li-ion or NI
CD)of long life of 15 years shall be provided for the same. A suitable push
button arrangement for activation of battery shall be provided. This battery
may be of external type with inductive coupling arrangement. External battery is to
be provided with inbuilt charger, in the ratio of one battery pack per 50 Nos meters.
5.23 Wire/Cable less design : The meter PCB should be wire less to avoid
improper and loose connections/ contacts.
5.24 PCB used in meter shall be made by Surface Mounting Technology.

5.25 The RTC battery & the battery for display in case of power failure should be
separate.
6.0 TOD TIMINGS

There shall be provision for at least 6 (Six) TOD time zones for energy and demand.
The number and timings of these TOD time Zones shall be programmable.
At present the time zones shall be programmed as below:
TIME ZONE "A" 00.00 to 06.00 hrs and 22.00 to 24.00 hrs.
TIME ZONE "B" 06.00 to 09.0 0 hrs and 12.00 to 18.00 hrs.
TIME ZONE "C" 09.00 to 12.00 hrs.
TIME ZONE “D” 18.00 to 22.00 hrs.
7.0 ANTI TAMPER FEATURES

The meter shall detect and correctly register energy (Active + Reactive)only in forward
direction under following tamper conditions:

7.1 The meter accuracy shall not be affected by change of phase sequence. It should
maintain the desired accuracy in case of reversal of phase sequence.
7.2 The meter should continue to work even without neutral.

7.3 The meter should work in absence of any two phases i.e. it should work on any one
phase wire and neutral, to record relevant energy.

7.4 If the magnetic field is more than 0.2 Tesla then the same should be recorded as
magnetic tamper event with date & time stamping and the meter should record Energy
considering the maximum value current (Imax) at ref. voltage and unity PF in all the
three phases.

8.0 TAMPER EVENTS

The meter should have features to detect the occurrence and restoration of the following
abnormal events.

8.1 Missing potential and potential imbalance.

The meter shall be capable of detecting and recording occurrence and restoration with
date and time the cases of potential failure and low potential, which could happen due to
 disconnection of potential leads (one or two). Meter shall also detect and log cases of voltage
unbalance (10% or more for 5 Minutes.) Higher of the 3 phase voltages shall be considered as
reference for this purpose.

8.2 Current unbalance:

The meter shall be capable of detecting and recording occurrence and restoration with
date and time of current unbalance (30% or more for 15 minutes) Higher of the 3 phase
currents shall be considered as reference for this purpose.

8.3 Current Reversal:

The meter shall be capable of detecting and recording occurrence and restoration with
date and time of reversal of current with phase identification for persistence time of 5
minutes. It should also possess a current reversal counter.

8.4 Power ON / OFF

The meter shall be capable to record power ON/OFF events in the meter memory. All
potential failure should record as power off event.

The meter shall keep records for the minimum 280 events. (Occurrence + Restoration).
For above abnormal conditions the recording of events shall be on FIFO basis. It shall
be possible to retrieve the abnormal event data along with all related snap shots data
through the meter optical port with the help of CMRI & downloaded the same to the
base computer. All the information shall be made available in simple & easy to
understand format.

8.5 Current circuit short

The meter shall be capable of detecting and recording occurrences and restoration of
shorting of any one or two phases of current.

9.0 DISPLAY OF MEASURED VALUES

9.1 Permanently backlit LCD panel shall show the relevant information about the parameters
to be displayed. The corresponding non-volatile memory shall have a minimum
retention time of 10 years. In the case of multiple values presented by a single display it shall
be possible to display the content of all relevant memories. When displaying the memory, the
identification of each parameter applied shall be possible. The principal unit for the measured
 values shall be the kilowatthour (kWh) for active energy, kVARh for reactive energy and
kVAh for apparent energy.
9.2 The display shall be minimum full 6 digit type display. The size of digit should be
minimum 8X5 mm. The decimal units shall not be displayed. The adequate back up
arrangement for storing of energy registered at the time of power interruption shall be provided.
9.3 The meters shall be pre-programmed for following details. Display other than specified
below shall be blocked.
P.T.Ratio---- 11000/√3/110/√3 V,
C.T.Ratio----- 5/5 A.( 1/1 A as the case may be ).
M.D. resetting should be manual
MD Integration Period is 30 Minutes.
Average power factor with 2 decimal digits shall be displayed.
Billing parameters to be displayed presently shall be as shown below, but provision shall be as
per specification.

Load survey data for every 30 minutes and for previous 60 days for specified parameters. Load
survey data shall be first in first out basis (FIFO)

Tamper data will be stored in memory and retrieved by MRI or Laptop.

The necessary software shall be provided.

It should be possible to upload the MRI data to any PC having MRI software. A consumer
based data uploading facility is required so that MRI will upload data only in that PC
which has the concerned consumers` data . the consumer code+ meter No. Should be
the key for creating consumers` files or overwriting consumers` files in PC. The
software system files and data files should be stored in different directories.
The “record number field should be 10 digits Alphanumeric.(2digit for Zones,2 for Circle & 6
for consumer No.) Before accepting the data for “Record Number” the system should
wait for pressing of “Enter” key.
Two separate fields should be provided for consumer name and address – one name field of
one line , and other Address field for two lines
9.4 The meter shall be capable of recording and displaying automatically

the following

9.4.1 Normal mode (with Scrolling time 9 sec)

 1) LCD Test
2) Date and time
3) Cumulative kWH
4) Cumulative RkVAh lag
5) Cumulative kVAh
6) Present kVAMD
7)TOD kWh
8)TOD RkVAh lag
9)TOD kVAh
10)Average PF for the month, minimum 2 decimal digits
11) Number of MD reset.
12) Number of Tamper Count.

9.4.2 Alternate Mode

After using pushbutton the following parameters should be displayed..
1) TOD kWH
2) TOD RkVAh
3) TOD kVAH
4) Current kVAMD TOD
5) Cumulative kVAMD
6) Cumulative kWh
7) Cumulative RkVAh
8) Cumulative kVAh
9) Instantaneous Power Factor
10) Voltage R phase
11) Voltage Y phase
12) Voltage B phase
13) Current R phase
14) Current Y phase
15) Current B phase
16) kVAMD occurance date & time TOD
17) MD reset count
18) High resolution kWh (for calibration)
!9) High resolution RkVAh (for calibration)
20) Rising Demand with elapsed time
 21) kVA value M1 TOD
Other kVAMD values shall be available in reset backup data for 6 months..
NOTE : The meter display should return to Default Display mode ( mentioned above ) if
the ' Push button ' is not operated for more than 15 seconds..

9.5 The meter should measure & record total energy (Active + Reactive) consisting of energy due to
harmonics.
9.6 Maximum Demand Integration Period :- Integration period for KVAMD should be of 30
minutes real time based. However it shall be programmable to 15 minutes if required.

9.7 MD RESET

The meter should have following MD resetting options.

a) Automatic reset at the end of certain predefined period (say, end of the month) - This
option shall be blocked by default and made programmable through hand held terminal
/CMRI for the actual date required.

b) Resetting through a hand held terminal (CMRI) capable of communicating with the meter.

c) Manual resetting arrangement with sealing facility.

10. DEMONSTRATION

The purchaser reserves the right to ask to give the demonstration of the equipment
offered at the purchaser’s place.

11 BILLING HISTORY & LOAD SURVEY

The meter shall have sufficient non-volatile memory for recording history of billing
parameters (Cumulative KWh at the time of reset and KVAMD) for last 6 months and
load survey.

11.1 Load survey parameters :-

[i] KWh [ii] RKVAh [iii) KVAh [iv) KVAMD [v) Current per phase

[vi) Voltage per phase

The logging interval for load survey shall be 30 minutes. Load survey data shall be
logged for last 60 days on non time based basis. i.e. if there is no power for more than
24 hours, the day should not be recorded Whenever meter is taken out and brought to
laboratory the L/S data shall be retained for the period of actual use of meter. This load
survey data can be retrieved as and when desired and load profiles shall be viewed
 graphically / analytically with the help of meter application software. The meter
application software shall be capable of exporting / transmitting these data for analysis
to other user software in spreadsheet format .

12.0 COMPUTER SOFTWARE.

12.1 The following Software shall be supplied by the Meter manufacturer without extra cost.
1] Resident Software (MS-DOS 5.0 or higher version) in the Meter Reading Instrument
(CMRI) for data retrieval and programming the meter.
2] Base Computer Software for accepting data from CMRI and downloading instructions
from base computer to CMRI.
3] Necessary software for loading application program via serial port.
4] Other special application software of the manufacturer for the Meter.
12.2 The Meter shall be capable to communicate directly with laptop computer.
Base Computer Software shall be suitable for all types of dot matrix & inkjet printers.
12.3 For efficient and speedy recovery of data downloaded through CMRI on base computer,
licensed copies of base computer software shall have to be supplied. This software will be
used at numbers of places up to Division level. As many copies of base computer software
as required up to Division level shall be provided free of cost by Supplier.

12.4 The base computer software shall be Window based & user friendly. The data transfer
shall be highly reliable and fraud proof (No editing shall be possible on base computer
by any means. The software shall have capability to convert all the data into ASCII
format.

12.5 The protocol used in the meter shall have to be provided at the time of supply for the
purpose of Automatic Meter Reading System. Confirmation shall be given to that
extent in GTP.

The Suppliers shall also have to submit the protocol for meters supplied in the past and
ensure that protocol corresponds to the type of meter supplied

The protocol shall be shared by MSEDCL.

13.0. CONNECTION DIAGRAM AND TERMINAL MARKINGS.

The connection diagram of the meter shall be clearly shown on inside portion of the terminal
cover and shall be of permanent nature. Meter terminals shall also be marked and this marking
 should appear in the above diagram. The diagram and terminal marking on sticker will not be
allowed.

14.0 NAME PLATE AND MARKING

Meter shall have a nameplate clearly visible, effectively secured against removal and
indelibly and distinctly marked with all essential particulars as per relevant standards.
Meter Serial Number shall be Bar Coded along with numeric number. The size of bar
coded number should not be less than 35x5 mm. The manufacturer’s meter constant
shall be marked on the name plate. Meter serial number & bar code on sticker will not
be allowed.

In addition to the requirement as per IS following shall be marked on the name plate.

1) Purchase order No.

2) Month and Year of manufacture

3) Name of purchaser i.e. MSEDCL

4) Guarantee of Five Years

5] ISI mark.
15.0 TESTS:-
15.1 Type Tests:-The Meter shall be fully type tested as per the relevant standards within 5 years
from the date of opening of Tender. The type test reports of the offered meters shall be
submitted along with the offer. All the Type Test shall be carried out from laboratories which
are accredited by the National Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) of Govt. of India
such as CPRI Bangalore/ Bhopal, ERDA Baroda, to prove that the Meters meets the
requirements of the specification. The Tenderers should also furnish certificate from
laboratories where type tested that requisite test facility available in house for that particular
test. Type Test Reports conducted in manufacturers own laboratory and certified by testing
institute shall not be acceptable. The purchaser reserves the right to demand repetition of some
or all the type tests in presence of purchaser’s representative at purchaser's cost. For this
purpose, the tenderer shall quote unit rates for carrying out each type test. However, such unit
rates will not be considered for evaluation of the offer. In case the meters is type tested
earlier to 5 years from the date of opening of tender, the bidder have to carry our the
fresh type tests at their cost before commencement of supply.
15.2 Acceptance Tests:-ALL acceptance tests as per IS 14697/1999 shall be carried out on the
meter.
15.3 Routine Test:- All routine tests as per IS:14697/1999 shall be carried out on all the meters.
15.4 Transportation Test:
At least 50% of the samples of the meters be tested for error at Imax, Ib and 5% Ib at
unity power factor and 50% Imax and 10% Ib at 0.5 lagging Power Factor besides
checking them for starting current. This test shall be conducted on ready to install meter
i.e. meter cover ultrasonically welded & sealed. After recording these errors, the meters
be put in their normal packing and transported for at least 50 km in any transport
vehicle such as pick up van, Jeep, etc. on uneven rural roads and then re-tested at all
these loads after the transportation. The variation in errors recorded before and after
transportation should not exceed 1% at higher loads and 1.5% at loads below Ib.
15.5 Other Acceptance Tests :
i. Meters shall be tested for tamper conditions as stated in this specification.
ii. Glow wire testing for poly-carbonate body.
iii. Power consumption tests shall be carried out.
iv. The meter shall comply all the test for external AC/DC magnetic field as per CBIP
Tech Report 88 with latest amendments. Moreover, the magnetic influence test for
permanent magnet of 0.5 Tesla for minimum period of 15 minutes shall be carried out.
After removal of magnet. meter shall be subjected to accuracy test as per IS
14697/1999 (amended up to date). No deviation in error is allowed in the accuracy as
per specification.
v. The meter shall withstand impulse voltage at 10 kV.
The test 15.5, (i) to (iii) shall be carried out at factory for each
inspected lot at the time of pre dispatch inspection.
The tests 15.5 (iv) & (v) shall be carried out on one sample from first lot as per procedure
laid down in IS14697/1999( amended up to date) and CBIP Tech-Report 88.( with latest
amendments) in NABL LAB. The test report shall be got approved from CE(Dist.) before
commencement of supply.
15.6 For influence quantities like voltage variation, frequency variation, voltage unbalance etc. the
limits of variation in percentage error will be as per IS:14697/1999.( amended up to date)
15.7 Guaranteed Technical Particulars:- The tenderer should also furnish the particulars giving
specific required details of Meters in schedule `A' attached. The offers without the details in
Schedule `A' stand rejected.

16.0PRE-DESPATCH INSPECTION
All Acceptance tests and inspection shall be carried out at the place of manufacturer unless
otherwise specially agreed upon by the manufacturer and purchaser at the time of
purchases. The manufacturer shall offer to the inspector representing the purchaser all the
reasonable facilities, free of charge, for inspection and testing, to satisfy him that the material
 is being supplied in accordance with this specification. The Company's
representative/Engineer attending the above testing will carry out testing as per
IS:14697/1999 & this specification and issue test certificate approval to the manufacturer
and give clearance for dispatch. The first lot of meter may be jointly inspected by the
representative of the Chief Engineer (Stores) and the Executive Engineer (INSPECTION
WING).
17.0 JOINT INSPECTION AFTER RECEIPT AT STORES(Random Sample Testing) From
each lot (lot means the total number of meters received in a Store out of inspected and
approved lot by E.E.(IW) or purchaser's representative under one approval letter) of meters
received at Stores, 5 sample meters shall be drawn and these meters will be tested by Our
Testing Engineer in presence of Supplier's representative jointly for (i) no load condition,(ii)
limits of error test (iii) starting & (iv) repeatability of error test and (v) tamper conditions
as per this specification. The 5 days advance intimation will be given to the supplier and if the
suppliers fails to attend the joint inspection on the date informed ,the Testing will be carried
out by our Testing Engineer in absence of suppliers representative .If the meters failed in
above random sample testing, the lot will be rejected.

18.0GUARANTEE
The Meter shall be guaranteed for the period of five years from the date of commissioning or
five and half year from the date of despatch whichever is earlier. The meters found defective
within the above guarantee period shall be replaced/repaired by the supplier free of cost within
one month of receipt of intimation. If the defective meters are not replaced/repaired within
the specified period above, the Company shall recover an equivalent amount plus 15 %
supervision charges from any of the bills of the supplier.

19.0 PACKING
19.1 The meters shall be suitably packed in order to avoid damage or disturbance
during transit or handling. Each meter may be suitably packed in the first instance to prevent
ingress of moisture and dust and then placed in a cushioned carton of a suitable material to
prevent damage due to shocks during transit. The lid of the carton may be suitably sealed. A
suitable number of sealed cartons may be packed in a case of adequate strength with extra
cushioning, if considered necessary. The cases may then be properly sealed against accidental
opening in transit. The packing cases may be marked to indicate the fragile nature of the
contents.
19.2The following information shall be furnished with the consignment:
- Name of the consignee.
- Details of consignment
- Destination
- Total weight of consignment
- Sign showing upper/lower side of the crate
- Sign showing fragility of the material.
- Handling and unpacking instructions.
- Bill of Materials indicating contents of each package
and spare materials.
20.0 TENDER SAMPLE
Tenderers are required to submit 07 nos. of meter samples of each offered type / item as
per technical specification of tender document , from any one of the factories on or
before the time and date stipulated for submission of offer , for evaluations. The
samples shall be clearly marked with each type / item for which sample submitted and
name of bidder. Out of these,Two samples should be without ultrasonic welding to
confirm constructional features.

21.0QUALITY CONTROL
The purchaser shall send a team of experienced engineers for assessing the capability of the
firm for manufacturing of meters as per this specification. The team should be given all
assistance and co-operation for inspection and testing at the bidder's works. The tenderer has
to give all facilities for carrying out the testing of samples
22.0 MINIMUM TESTING FACILITIES
Manufacturer should posses fully Automatic computerized Meter Test Bench System
having inbuilt source and load adjustment for carrying out routine and acceptance Tests as
per IEC:687 or CBIP-88. In addition this facility should produce Test Reports for each and
every Meter. The tenderer should have the necessary minimum testing facilities for carrying
out the following tests.
i) A.C. Voltage test
ii) Insulation Resistance Test
iii) Test on limits of errors
iv) Test on meter constant
 v) Test of starting condition
vi) Test of no-load condition
vii) Repeatability of error test
viii) Test of power Consumption
ix) Vibration test
x) Shock test
xi) Tamper conditions - -as per MSEDCL, specification.
xii) The manufacturer should have duly calibrated RSS meter of class 0.1 accuracy.
23.0 MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES:-

(i) Meter should be manufactured using SMT (Surface Mount Technology) components
and by deploying automatic SMT pick and place machine and reflow solder
process. Further, the Bidder should own or have assured access(through hire, lease
or sub-contract) of above facilities.
(ii) Quality should be ensured at the following stages:

(a) At PCB manufacturing stage each company shall be subjected to computerized bare
company testing.
(b) At insertion stage all components should under go computerized testing for
conforming to design parameters and orientation.
(c) Complete assembled and soldered PCB should under go functional
testing using Automatic Test Equipments (ATEs)
(d) Prior to final testing and calibration, all meters shall be subjected to aging test
(i.e. Meters will be kept in ovens for 72 hours at 55 0C temperature and
atmospheric humidity under real life condition at it's full load current .After 72
hours meters should work satisfactory) to eliminate infant mortality.
(e) The calibration of meters shall be done in-house.
(f) The bidders should submit the list of all imported & indigenous components
separately used in meter along with the offer.
(g) Bought out items:- A detailed list of bought out items which are used in the
manufacture of the meter should be furnished indicating the name of firms
from whom these items are procured. The bidder shall also give the details of
quality assurance procedures followed by him in respect of the bought out items.
24.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN
24.1 The tenderer shall invariably furnish QAP as specified in Annexure-I along with his offer the
QAP adopted by him in the process of manufacturing.
24.2 Precautions taken for ensuring usages of quality raw material and subcomponent shall be stated in
QAP
25.0 The COMPONENT SPECIFICATION as per Annexure -III enclosed..
26.0 SCHEDULES:-
The tenderer shall fill in the following schedules which are part of tender specification
and offer. If the schedules are not submitted duly filled in with the offer, the offer shall be
liable for rejection.
Schedule `A' ... Guaranteed and technical particulars (As indicated in GTP
parameters on E-Tendering)

Schedule `C’ ... Tenderer's Experience

The discrepancies if any between the specification and the catalogs and/or literatures submitted
as part of the offer by the bidders, the same shall not be considered and representations in this
regard will not be entertained.
 SCHEDULE - "C"

TENDERER'S EXPERIENCE

SR.NO Order number Number of Meters supplied-

NAME OF FIRM _______________________________________

NAME & SIGNATURE OF TENDERER_________________

DESIGNATION ________________________________________

DATE _______________________________________________
 ANNEXURE I

Quality Assurance Plan

A) The bidder shall invariably furnish the following information alongwith his bid, failing
which his bid shall be liable for rejection. Information shall be separately given for individual
type of material offered.
i) Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of sub- suppliers for the raw
materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested. List of test
normally carried out on raw materials in presence of Bidder's representative, copies of
test certificates :
ii) Information and copies of test certificates as in (i) above in respect of bought out
accessories.
iii) List of manufacturing facilities available.
iv) Level of automation achieved and list of areas where manual processing exists.
v) List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally carried
out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections.
vi) List of testing equipment available with the bidder for final testing of equipment
specified and test plan limitation. If any, vis-a-vis the type, special acceptance and
routine tests specified in the relevant standards. These limitation shall be very clearly
bought out in schedule of deviation from specified test requirements.
B) The successful bidder shall within 30 days of placement of order, submit following
information to the purchaser.
i) List of raw materials as well as bought out accessories and the names of sub-suppliers
selected from those furnished alongwith offers.
ii) Type test certificates of the raw materials and bought out accessories if required by the
purchaser.
iii) Quality assurance plan ( QAP) with hold points for purchaser's inspection.
The quality assurance plant and purchasers hold points shall be discussed
between the purchaser and bidder before the QAP is finalized.
C) The contractor shall operate systems which implement the following :
i) Hold point : A stage in the material procurement or workmanship process beyond which
work shall not proceed without the documental approval of designated individuals
organizations. The purchaser's written approval is required to authorise work to
progress beyond the hold points indicated in quality assurance plans.
ii) Notification point : A stage in the material procurement or workmanship process for
which advance notice of the activity is required to facilitate witness. If the purchaseer
does not attend after receiving documented notification in accordance with the agreed
procedures and with the correct period of notice then work may proceed.
D) The successful bidder shall submit the routine test certificates of bought out accessories
and central excise passes for raw material at the time of routine testing if required by
 the purchaser and ensure that Quality Assurance program of the contractor shall
consist of the quality systems and quality plans with the following details.
i) The structure of the organization.
The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of work.
The system for purchasing taking delivery and verification of material.
The system for ensuring quality workmanship.
The system for retention of records.
The arrangements for contractor's internal auditing.
A list of administration and work procedures required to achieve and verify
contract's quality requirements these procedures shall be made readily available to the
project manager for inspection on request.
ii) Quality Plans :
An outline of the proposed work and programme sequence. The structure of the
contractor's organization for the contract.
The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of work.
Hold and notification points.
Submission of engineering documents required by the specification.
The inspection of materials and components on receipt. Reference to the
contractor's work procedures appropriate to each activity.
Inspection during fabrication/ construction.
Final inspection and test.
 ANNEXURE II
DISPLAY SEQUENCE FOR THE PARAMETERS.
A) Default Display ( With scrolling time 9 sec.)
1) LCD Test
2) Date and time
3) Cumulative kWH
4) Cumulative RkVAh lag
5) Cumulative kVAh
6) Present kVAMD
7) TOD kWh
8) TOD RkVAh lag
9) TOD kVAh
9) Average PF for the month, minimum 2 decimal digits
10) Number of MD reset.
11) Number of tamper counts.
B) On- demand Display :
After using pushbutton the following parameters should be displayed..
1.TOD kWH
2 TOD RkVAh
3 TOD kVAH
4. Current kVAMD TOD
5.Cumulative kVAMD
6.Cumulative kWh
7.Cumulative RkVAh
8.Cumulative kVAh
9.Instantaneous Power Factor
10.Voltage R phase
11.Voltage Y phase
12.Voltage B phase
13.Current R phase
14.Current Y phase
15.Current B phase
16.kVAMD occurance date & time TOD
17.MD reset count
18.High resolution kWh (for calibration)
 19.High resolution RkVAh (for calibration)
20.Rising Demand with elapsed time
21.kVA value M1 TOD
22.kVA value M2 TOD
NOTE :The meter display should return to Default Display mode ( mentioned above ) if the ' Push
button ' is not operated for more than 15 seconds.

.
ANNEXURE III

Sr.No. Component function Requirement Makes and Origin

1 Current The Meters should be with the The current
Transformers current transformers as measuring transformer should
elements . withstand for the
The current transformer should clauses under5&9
of IS-14697/1999
withstand for the clauses under
5&9 of IS-14697/1999
2 Measurement or The measurement or computing USA: Anolog
computing chips chips used in the Meter should Devices, Cyrus
be with the Surface rmount type Logic, Atmel,
along with the ASICs. Philips
South Africa
:SAMES
Japan : NEC
3 Memory chips The memory chips should not be USA: Atmel,
affected by external parameters National
like sparking, high voltage spikes Semiconductors,
or electrostatic discharges. Texas Instruments,
Philips, ST,
Japan : Hitachi or
4 Display modules a) The display modules should be Hongkong : Genda
well protected from the external Singapore:
Uv radiations.
Bonafied
b) The display visibility should Technologies.
be sufficient to read the Meter Korea: Advantek
mounted at height of 0.5 meter
as well as at the height of 2 China : Success
meters ( refer 3.2 d for Viewing Japan : Hitachi,
angle ).
Sony.
c) The construction of the
modules should be such that the
displayed quantity should not
disturbed with the life of display
( PIN Type ).
d) It should be trans-reflective
HtN or STN type industrial
grade with extended temperature
range.
5 Communication Communication modules should USA: National
be compatible for the two ports (
Modules Semiconductors
one optical port for
 communication with meter HP, Optonica
reading instruments & the other Holland / Korea :
hardwired RS 232 port to Phillips
communicate with various
modems for AMR ) Japan : Hitachi
Taiwan: Ligitek
6 Optical port Optical port should be used to USA: National
transfer the meter data to meter Semiconductors
reading instrument. HP,
The mechanical construction of Holland / Koread :
the port should be such to
Phillips
facilitate the data transfer
easily. Japan : Hitachi
Taiwan: Ligitek
7 Power supply The power supply should be with SMPS Type
the Capabilities as per the
relevant standards. The power
supply unit of the meter should
not be affected in case the
maximum voltage of the system
appears to the terminals due to
faults or due to wrong
connections
8 Electronic The active & passive USA : National
components components should be of the Semiconductors,
surface mount type & are to be Atmel,, Philips,
handled & soldered by the state Taxas Instruments
of art assembly processes. Japan : Hitachi,
Oki, AVZ or Ricon
Korea; Samsung

9 Mechanical parts a)The internal electrical

components should be of
electrolytic copper & should be
protected from corrosion, rust
etc.
b) The other mechanical
components should be protected
from rust, corrosion etc. by
suitable plating/painting
methods.
10 Battery Chargeable maintenance free Varta, Tedirun,
guaranteed life of 10 years. Sanyo or National.
11 RTC & Micro The accuracy of RTC shall be as USA : Philips,
 controller. per relevant IEC / IS standards. Dallas Atmel,
Motorola,
Microchip
Japan : NEC or Oki.
12 P.C.B. Glass Epoxy, fire resistance
grade FR4, with minimum
thickness 1.6 mm.
 ANNEXURE U-I
“INDEMNITY BOND”
UNDERTAKING TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE PARENT COMPANY SITUATED ABROAD IN
CASE OF THE PARTICIPANT BIDDER WHO IS AN INDIAN BASED SUBSIDIARY ON
GENERAL STAMP OF RUPEES 200/-

The Executive Director (Stores),

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.,
Prakashgad, Bandra (E),
Mumbai – 400 056.

Dear Sir:
Sub:- Undertaking against Tender ______________
for procurement of _____________________
We, M/s .______________________________________________having registered office at
______________________________________________ are the Parent Company of M/s.
____________________________________ who have participated against your tender No.
____________ for procurement of ___________________.
We have carefully read and have thoroughly understood and agree to the terms and conditions of the
subject tender.
We hereby undertake that in case of placement of order against the subject tender on our subsidiary
company, M/s.________________________________, in the event of we accept all the
responsibilities and liabilities for supply of quality meters as per specification of the tender and
execution of the contract. We further hereby undertake that we shall be responsible for any liability
arising out of the contract placed on M/s._____________________________. and to pay MSEDCL on
demand the sum of rupees as per agreement in the event of any breach of condition of the purchase
order, loss and damage of the material till expiry of guarantee period as stipulated in the order.
Our liability here under shall not be impaired or discharged by extension of time or variation or
alteration made with or without our knowledge or consent by or between the parties to the said
contract. This undertaking shall be valid and binding on us upto and including the execution and
guarantee period of the order and shall not be terminable by notice or change in the constitution of any
of the companies. In case of any dispute arising out of or in connection with this tender or contract, if
concluded, the same shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the “Court in Mumbai (India).”
Yours faithfully,
(Authorised Signatory)

FOR _________________
 11kV 25KA (500 MVA) Indoor Switchgear (configuration 2I+1B+8F)
Sr.
No. GTP Parameters
1 Make of Indoor Circuit Breaker Text
2 Indoor Circuit Breaker shall be Vacuum Circuit Breaker (Yes/no) Boolean
3 Indoor Circuit Breaker shall be horizontal draw out, Horizontal isolation Boolean
type. (Yes/No)
4 Designation of Indoor Circuit Breaker Text
5 Make of Vacuum Intrrupter Text
6 Rated voltage of Indoor Circuit Breaker shall be 11 kV Text
7 Indoor Circuit Breaker shall be suitable for 50 Hz frequency. Text
8 Maximum continuous voltage of Indoor Circuit Breaker shall be 12 kV Text
9 Rated Continuous current of Indoor Circuit Breaker used in Incomer shall Numerical
be minimum 800 Amps (in Amps)
10 Rated Continuous current of Indoor Circuit Breaker used in Buscoupler Numerical
shall be minimum 800 Amps (in Amps)
11 Rated Continuous current of Indoor Circuit Breaker used in feeder shall be Numerical
minimum 400 Amps (in Amps)
12 Rated Symetrical Short Circuit Breaking Current of Indoor Circuit Breaker Numerical
for 3 seconds shall be minimum 25 kA (in KA)
13 Rated Operating Sequence of Indoor Circuit Breaker shall be O - 0.3 sec - Text
CO - 30 Sec - CO (Yes/No)
14 First pole to clear factor of Indoor Circuit Breaker shall be 1.5 Text
15 Rate of Rise of trasient recovery voltage of Indoor Circuit Breaker shall be Text
0.34 kV/micro second.
16 Peak Voltage of trasient recovery voltage of Indoor Circuit Breaker shall Text
be 20.6 kV
17 Rated Symetrical Short Circuit Making Current of Indoor Circuit Breaker Text
shall be minimum 62.5 kA
18 Power frequency withstand voltage for 1 min of Indoor Circuit Breaker Text
shall be minimum 28 kV.
19 Impulse withstand voltage of Indoor Circuit Breaker shall be minimum 75 Text
kV
20 Indoor Circuit Breaker shall have Motor wound spring charging type Text
closing mechanism.
21 Voltage rating of spring released coil used in Indoor Circuit Breaker shall Text
be 30 V DC (Yes/No)
22 Burden of spring released coil used in Indoor Circuit Breaker in Watts. Text
23 Voltage rating of spring charging motor used in Indoor Circuit Breaker Text
shall be 240 V AC
24 Watts of spring charging motor used in Indoor Circuit Breaker in VA. Numerical
25 Indoor Circuit Breaker shall have shunt tripping mechanism (Yes/No) Boolean
26 Voltage rating of tripping coil used in Indoor Circuit Breaker shall be 30 V Boolean
DC (Yes/No)
27 Burden of tripping coil used in Indoor Circuit Breaker in Watt. Text
28 Whether mechanical ON/OFF indication provided for Indoor Circuit Boolean
Breaker. (Yes/No)
29 Whether mechanical spring charged indication provided for Indoor Circuit Boolean
Breaker. (Yes/No)
30 Whether manual Trip/Close provided for Indoor Circuit Breaker. (Yes/No) Boolean
31 Whether mechanical spring charging provided for Indoor Circuit Breaker. Boolean
(Yes/No)
32 Whether electrical antipumping device provided for Indoor Circuit Breaker. Boolean
(Yes/No)
33 Whether any contact multiplier used for Indoor Circuit Breaker. (Yes/No) Boolean
34 If contact multiplier used for Indoor Circuit Breaker then voltage rating of Text
contact multiplier used.
35 If contact multiplier used for Indoor Circuit Breaker then burden of contact Text
multiplier used.
36 Indoor Circuit Breaker : No of auxiliary contacts available for purchasers use Text
shall be atleast 4 NO + 4 NC
37 Indoor Circuit Breaker : Whether potential free contact available for remote Text
indication of "Spring charged" (Yes/No)
38 Clearance between phases in breaker chamber for Indoor Circuit Breaker shall Numerical
be atleast 130 mm. (in mm)
39 Clearance between phases in busbar chamber for Indoor Circuit Breaker shall Numerical
be atleast 180 mm (in mm)
40 Clearance between phase and earth in breaker chamber for Indoor Circuit Numerical
Breaker shall be atleast 80 mm. (in mm)
41 Clearance between phase and earth in busbar chamber for Indoor Circuit Numerical
Breaker shall be atleast 115 mm. (in mm)
42 Make of Current Transformer Text
43 Type of Current Transformer Text
44 Designation of Current Transformer. Text
45 Rated Insulation level of Current Transformer shall be min. 12/28/75 kV. Text
46 Current Transformer Ratio used in incomer panel shall be 800-400/5-5 A. Text
47 Current Transformer ratio used in bus coupler panel shall be 800-400/5- 5A. Text
48 Current Transformer used in feeder panel shall be 400-200/5-5 A. Text
49 VA Burden of core 1 of Current Transformer used in incomer panel shall be Numerical
20 VA. ( in VA)
50 VA Burden of core 2 of Current Transformer used in incomer panel shall be Numerical
20 VA. ( in VA)
51 VA Burden of core 1 of Current Transformer used in bus coupler panel shall Numerical
be 20 VA. ( in VA)
52 VA Burden of core 2 of Current Transformer used in bus coupler panel shall Numerical
be 20 VA. ( in VA)
53 VA Burden of core 1 of Current Transformer used in feeder panel shall be 20 Numerical
VA. ( in VA)
54 VA Burden of core 2 of Current Transformer used in feeder panel shall be 20 Numerical
VA. ( in VA)
55 Accuracy class for core 1 of Current Transformer used in incomer panel shall Text
be Cl 0.5
56 Accuracy class for core 2 of Current Transformer used in incomer panel shall Text
be Cl 5P10
57 Accuracy class for core 1 of Current Transformer used in bus coupler panel Text
shall be Cl 0.5
58 Accuracy class for core 2 of Current Transformer used in bus coupler panel Text
shall be Cl 5P10
59 Accuracy class for core 1 of Current Transformer used in feeder panel shall be Text
Cl 0.5
60 Accuracy class for core 2 of Current Transformer used in feeder panel shall be Text
Cl 5P10
61 Limitation of exciting current of Current Transformer Text
62 Material use for primary/secondary winding of Current Transformer shall be Text
Copper
63 Cross section of primary winding of Current Transformer used in incomer Text
panel shall be minimum 500 sq. mm.
64 Cross section of primary winding of Current Transformer used in bus coupler Text
panel shall be minimum 500 sq. Mm.
65 Cross section of primary winding of Current Transformer used in feeder panel Text
shall be minimum 250 sq. mm.
66 Short Time Current rating fir 3 seconds of Current Transformer shall be Text
minimum 25 kA.
67 I. S. F. at lower ratio of Current Transformer shall not be more than 5. Text
68 Type of Insulation Housing of Current Transformer shall be epoxy/resign cast.
69 Make of Potential Transformer
70 Type of Potential Transformer
71 Designation of Potential Transformer
72 Rated insulation level of Potential Transformer shall be minimum 12/28/75 kV
73 Is offered Potential Transformer single phase units? (Yes/No)
74 Voltage Ratio of Potential Transformer shall be
(11kV/rt3)/(110V/rt3)/(110V/rt3) (Yes/No)
75 Potential Transformer shall have two secondary cores. (Yes/No)
76 VA Burden of Core I of Potential Transformer shall be 50 VA ( in VA)
77 VA Burden of Core 2 of Potential Transformer shall be 30 VA ( in VA)
78 Accuracy class of Core 1 of Potential Transformer shall be Cl 0.5
79 Winding connection of Potential Transformer shall be Star/Star Open delta.
80 Rated Voltage factor and time of Potential Transformer shall be 1.2
Continuous & 1.5 for 30 seconds.
81 Type of insulation housing of Potential Transformer shall be resin/epoxy cast.
82 Whether HT fuses provided for Potential Transformer. (Yes/No)
83 Material used for primary/secondary winding of Potential Transformer shall
be Copper. (Yes/No)
84 Type of Indoor Switchgear
85 Designation of Indoor Switchgear
86 Degree of protection provided to Indoor Switchgear shall not be less than
IP4X
87 Thickness of sheet steel of Indoor Switchgear shall not be less than 2 mm.
88 Number and name of compartments of Indoor Switchgear.
89 One minutes Power Frequency withstand voltage of Indoor Switchgear shall
be min. 28 kV.
90 Impulse withstand voltage of Indoor Switchgear shall be min. 75 kVp.
91 Short Circuit withstand current at rated voltage for 3 second of Indoor
Switchgear shall be min. 25 kA for Breaker
92 Short Circuit withstand current at rated voltage for 3 second of Indoor
Switchgear shall be min. 25 kA for Bus Bar.
93 Whether power cable entry provided from rear bottom of Indoor Switchgear.
94 Whether control cables are routed through H. T. Cubicle. (Yes/No)
95 Paint shade of Indoor Switchgear shall be 694 as per IS:5. (Yes/No)
96 Type of paint used for Indoor Switchgear.
97 Number of heaters provided per panel shall not be less that 2.
98 Whether automatic safety shutter provided to Indoor Switchgear. (Yes/No)
99 Material of earth bus provided for Indoor Switchgearshall be copper.
(Yes/No)
100 Size of earth bus provided for Indoor Switchgear.
101 Material of terminal connector provided in Indoor Switchgear.
102 Type of terminal connector provided in Indoor Switchgear.
103 Whether Indoor Switchgear panels shall be of unitised construction.
(Yes/No)
104 Whether extension on both sides of panels without limitation is possible.
(Yes/No)
105 Material of bus bar provided for Indoor Switchgearshall be copper. (Yes/No)
106 Size of bus bar provided for Indoor Switchgear.
107 Current rating of bus bar provided for Indoor Switchgear shall be min. 2000 A
108 Current density adopted for bus bar provided in Indoor Switchgear shall be
more than 1.6 A/sq.mm
109 Number of fasteners used for bus bar joints provided for Indoor Switchgear.
110 Size of fasteners used for bus bar provided for Indoor Switchgear.
111 Material used for fastners used for bus bar joint shall be non magnetic
stainless steel. (Yes/No)
112 Material use for Bus Support Insulator used in indoor switchgear.
113 Voltage class of Bus Support Insulator used in indoor switchgear shall be
min 12 kV.
114 Creepage Distance of Bus Support Insulator used in indoor switchgear shall
be 300 mm.
115 Cantilever strength of Bus Support Insulator used in indoor switchgear shall
be 1200 kgf.
116 Phase to phase clearance of Bus Support Insulator used in indoor switchgear
shall be 180 mm.
117 Phase to earth clearance of Bus Support Insulator used in indoor switchgear
shall be 130 mm.
118 Make of non direction 2 O/C + 1 E/F relay.
119 Type of non direction 2 O/C + 1 E/F relay.
120 Designation of non direction 2 O/C + 1 E/F relay.
121 Setting of O/C elements of non direction 2 O/C + 1 E/F relay shall be 50% to
200 % of Base Current.
122 Setting of E/F elements of non direction 2 O/C + 1 E/F relay shall be 10% to
40 % of Base Current.
123 Charecteristics of non direction 2 O/C + 1 E/F relay shall be 0-3 sec.
124 Number of N/O & N/C contacts provided for non direction 2 O/C + 1 E/F
relay.
125 Non direction 2 O/C + 1 E/F relay shall be suitable for 30 V DC Auxiliary
Voltage.
126 Operational indicator of non direction 2 O/C + 1 E/F relay shall be flags.
127 Make of High speed Master Trip relay.
128 General Design of High speed Master Trip relay.
129 Designation of High speed Master Trip relay.
130 Number of poles of High speed Master Trip relay shall be 3.
131 High speed Master Trip relay shall be suitable for 5 amp C. T. Secondary
current.
132 Time setting of High speed Master Trip relay.
133 High speed Master Trip relay shall be suitable for 50 Hz frequency.
134 Auxiliary contacts available for High speed Master Trip relay shall be atleast
2 NO + 2 NC of Hand Reset
135 High speed Master Trip relay shall be suitable 30 V DC Auxiliary Supply.
136 Operational indicator of High speed Master Trip relay shall be Hand reset
type Mechanical flag in window
137 Make of Ammeter
138 Size of Ammeter
139 Response time of Ammeter shall be 1 second.
140 Ammeter shall be operable up to 55°C
141 Dielectric strength of Ammeter shall be 2 kVrms for 1 min.
142 Make of Ammeter selector switch
143 Designation of Ammeter selector switch.
144 Make of Voltmeter
145 Type of Voltmeter.
146 Size of Voltmeter.
147 Response time of Voltmeter shall be 1 second.
148 Voltmeter shall be operable up to 55°C
149 Dielectric strength of Voltmeter shall be 2 kVrms for 1 min.
150 Make of Voltmeter selector switch
151 Designation of Voltmeter selector switch.
152 Make of HT Trivector TOD energy meter.
153 Type & Designation of HT Trivector TOD energy meter .
154 Class of accuracy of HT Trivector TOD energy meter shall be 0.5
155 Measuring parameters of HT Trivector TOD energy meter.
156 HT Trivector TOD energy meter shall have customised backlite liquid crystal
display.
157 Make of Digital Frequency Meter.
158 Size of Digital Frequency Meter.
159 Range of Digital Frequency Meter shall be 45 Hz to 55 Hz.
160 Type of Digital Frequency Meter.
161 Display of Digital Frequency Meter shall be seven segment red colour LED
Display with 0.5" height
162 Material of Terminal Connector shall be Nickel Plated Brass.
163 Size of stud of Terminal Connector shall be Minimum 4 mm dia.
164 Normal current capacity of terminal connector shall be 10 amps.
165 Breaking current capacity of terminal connector shall be 4 amps.
166 Is list of testing equipment submitted.
167 Is the list of plant and machinery submitted.
168 Is test certificates of Bus Bar for STC rating or undertaking in this respect
submitted.
169 Is Quality Assurance Plan submitted.
170 Are names of sub suppliers submitted.
171 Is Type Test Reports for Lightning Impulse Voltage Withstand test for
switchgear panel(with circuit breaker installed) submitted.
172 Is Type Test Reports for Dry H.V. 1 min power frequency withstand test for
switchgear panel (with circuit breaker installed) submitted.
173 Is Type Test Reports for Short time and peak withstand current t test for
switchgear panel(with circuit breaker installed) submitted.
174 Is Type Test Reports for Short Circuit Test with basic duties for switchgear
panel (with circuit breaker installed) submitted.
175 Is Type Test Reports for Single phase breaking capacity test for switchgear
panel (with circuit breaker installed) submitted.
176 Is Type Test Reports for Temperature Rise Test for switchgear panel (with
circuit breaker installed) submitted
177 Is Type Test Reports for Mechanical Endurance test for the offer circuit
breaker installed) submitted.
178 Is Type Test Reports for Short Time Current test for Current Transformer
submitted.
179 Is Type Test Reports for Impulse Voltage Withstand Test for Current
Transformer submitted.
180 Is Type Test Reports for Temperature Rise Test for Current Transformer
submitted.
181 Is Type Test Reports for Impulse Voltage Withstand Test for Potential
Transformer submitted.
182 Is Type Test Reports for Temperature Rise Test for Potential Transformer
submitted.
183 Is test certificate in respect of Vacuum Interrupter submitted.
184 Is test certificate in respect of Insulators submitted.
185 Is test certificate in respect of Bus Bar Material submitted.
186 Is test certificate in respect of current transformer submitted.
187 Is test certificate in respect of Potential Transformer submitted.
188 Is test certificate in respect of terminal Connectors submitted.