TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF CATEGORY A TYPE ENERGYMETERS FOR ENERGY ACCOUNTING & AUDIT

TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONSOFACSTATICTRIVECTORENERGYMETERS FOR ENERGY ACCOUNTING &AUDIT

ITENIRARY

Description PageNo

Scope, GeneralFeatures, Application&PrincipalParameters Page2

Functional/ ConstructionalRequirement Page3

Terminal & TerminalBlocks, MeterCover&Sealing, Page4

TechnicalRequirement

TechnicalRequirement Page5

TechnicalRequirement Page6

TechnicalRequirement Page7

Abnormal Detection features Page8

BCS Page9

Self-DiagnosticsFeature, Type and routine Testing Page10

Quality Assurance Plan, Guarantee, Submission of Sample Meter, Page11

Testing of Sample Meter
GTP Page12

GTP Page13

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONSFOR0.2S ACCURACYCLASSCATEGORY- ‘A’ TYPE 3-PHASE 4 WIRE DLMS PROTOCOL

COMPLIANCE TRIVECTORENERGYMETERSWITHIMPORT & EXPORT FEATURES SUITABLEFOR ENERGY ACCOUNTING
AND AUDITING.

1.0 SCOPE

The specificationcoversthedesign,manufacturing,inspection&testing,supply&deliveryat destinationofDLMSprotocol

complianceclass0.2SAccuracyclass, 3 phase–4 wire, CT/PToperatedfullystatic, Category A HT statictri-
vectorenergymeterswithimport & export features.The metersshallbeusedforenergy accounting
&auditmeteringofpowerflows in transmission system.

2.0 APPLICATIONS
Themetershallbe used for Energyaccounting and auditmeteringof EHV feeders and transformers withDLMS protocol in
different EHV Sub-Stations.

3.0 CLIMATICCONDITIONS

Themeterstobesupplied againstthisspecificationshallberequiredtooperatesatisfactorily andcontinuously

underthefollowingtropicalconditionsofhot,humid,dusty,rustandfungusproneenvironment.
i) Max.ambientairtemperature(°C) :55
ii) Min.ambientairtemperature(°C) :(-)5
iii) Averagedailyambientairtemp.(°C) :32
iv) Max.RelativeHumidity(%) :95
v) Min.RelativeHumidity(%) :10
vi) Max.Altitudeabovemeansealevel(m) :2000
vii) AverageAnnualRainfall(mm) :4000
viii) Max.windpressure(Kg/Sq.m) :195
ix) Isocerauniclevel(daysperyear) : 50
x) Seismiclevel(HorizontalAccn.ing) :0.3

4.0 STANDARDS

The equipmentshallconform(for testing,performanceand accuracy)inall respectstherelevantIndian/

Internationalmeteringstandardswithlatestamendmentsthereofunlessotherwisespecified.
Sl.No. StandardNo. Title
1. IS14697-1999Withlatest amendment ACstatictransformeroperatedWatt-
hourandVAR-hourmetersforclass0.2sand0.5s
2. CBIPtechnicalreportno.304 &325 SpecificationforACstaticelectricityenergymeters
.
3. IS15959–2011DLMScompanion Standard(ICS) ACstatictransformeroperatedWatthourandVAR
hourmetersforclass0.2sCategoryA,B&Cmetering

4. CBIPtechnicalreportno111withlatestamendment SpecificationforCommonMeterReading
Instrument
5. Anyother Indian StandardsrelatedwiththisTechnicalSpecifications

5.0 PRINCIPALPARAMETERS

Theenergymetersshallbeindoortypeconnectedwiththesecondarysideofoutdoor
currentandvoltagetransformersandmountedinsuitablepanel/cubicles.
Sl. No.
Item Specification
1. TypeofInstallation Indoormeteringpanel/cubiclemounted
2. Modeofconnection 3-ph4-wire
3. PTsecondary 3x110V/√3PhasetoNeutral. Variation-30%to+20%
4. CTsecondary 3x-/1Amps
5. Systemfrequency 50HZ+/-5%
6. Accuracy Class 0.2s as per meter category

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The meter should be suitable for working with above supply variations without damage and without
degradationofitsmetrologicalcharacteristics.

6.0FUNCTIONALREQUIREMENTS

Theindented metering equipment shall be Microprocessor/Micro-controller based

intelligentElectronicdevice(IED)thatshallhaveatleastthefollowingfunctionalfeatures:-

a) Metermaybeprogrammedtobeoperated astheenergyAccounting
andAuditmetersasperCEAmeteringregulation2006anditslatestamendment,ifany.

b) MetermayalsobeprogrammedtobeoperatedastheImport/ ExportActive and Reactive

LoadasperCEAmeteringregulation2006anditslatestamendment,ifany.

7.0CONSTRUCTIONALREQUIREMENTS

7.1 METER CASE & COMPONENTS

a) TheMetershallbehousedinasingleunit/enclosurewhichmaybe either flush-mounted or projected type.The case,

winding, voltage circuit, sealing arrangements, registers, name plate etc, shall be in accordance with the relevant
standards. The meter should be compact & reliable in design, easy to transport & immune to vibration & shock
involved in the transportation & handling.

b) Theoffered metershall becompleted inallrespectsincludingallcomponents/ accessoriesforeffectiveandtroublefree

operationaccordingtothespecifications. Suchcomponentsshallbedeemedtobewithinthescopeof
thisspecificationirrespectiveof whetherthosearespecificallybroughtoutor not.

c) Metersshallbedesignedandconstructedinsucha waysoastoavoidcausinganydangerduringuseand
undernormalconditions.Howeverthefollowingshouldbeensured:
i. Personnelsafetyagainstelectricshock
ii. Personnelsafetyagainsteffectsof excessivetemperature
iii. Protectionagainstspreadoffire
iv. Protectionagainstpenetrationofsolidobjects,dustandwaterinnormalworkingcondition

d) Allthe materialsandelectronicpowercomponentsused inthe manufactureofthe metersshallbeofhighest quality and

reputed make to ensure higher reliability, longer life and sustained accuracy.

e) Insulating materialsusedshallbeofnon-hygroscopicand non-ageingtype.Allpartsthosearelikelyto

developcorrosionshallbeeffectivelyprotectedagainstcorrosionbyprovidingsuitableprotectivecoating.

f) ThemeteringsystemwhenmountedinpanelshallconformtothedegreeofprotectionIP-51inthenormal
workingconditionofIS12063/IEC529forprotectionagainstingressofdustandmoisture.

g) Themetersshallbedesignedwithapplication specificintegratedcircuits.Metershouldbemanufactured
usingpreferablySMT(SurfaceMount Technology,preferablyType-I)forthecomponentsonthePCB. Power
supplyunitshallbedesignedwithlatestwellproventechnology.

h) The metershallbeprovidedwith in-builtaccurateandhighlystablequartzcrystal based realtimeclock and calendar.

i) Themanufacturershallensurethequalityinthefollowingstages:

i) AtPCBmanufacturingstage,eachboardshallbesubjectedtocomputerizedbareboardtesting.
ii) Atinsertionstageallcomponentsshouldundergocomputerizedtestingforconformingtodesign
parametersandorientation.
iii) CompleteassembledandsolderedPCBshouldundergofunctionaltestingusingAutomaticTest
Equipment.
iv) Priortofinaltestingandcalibration,allmetersshallbesubjectedto accelerateageingtestto
eliminateinfantmortality.Thecalibrationofmetersshallbedonein-house.

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7.2TERMINAL&TERMINALBLOCKS

Separateterminalblock shouldbeused for terminationofservicecable.The terminalblock ofthe metersshould beofhigh-

gradeengineeringplastic,whichshouldform anextensionofthe metercaseand shouldhaveterminal holesofsufficientsize.
The manneroffixingtheconductorsto theterminalsshouldensureadequateanddurable
contactsuchthatthereisnoriskoflooseningorundueheating.Screwconnectionstransmittingcontactforce
andscrewfixingsthatmaybeloosenedandtightenedseveraltimesduringthelifeofthemeter.

Allpartsofeachterminalshouldbesuchthattheriskofcorrosionresultingfromcontactwithanyothermetal
partisminimized.Theclearancesandcreepagedistancesshouldconformtorelevantstandard.

7.3METERCOVER& SEALING

TheMeterCase&CovershallconformtorelevantIS.The terminals block cover for the energy meters shall be extended type,
which can be sealed independently of the meter cover. The terminals block cover shall have a sufficient clearance in
space for inserting cables. The terminals, their fixing screws and the insulated compartment housing them shall be
enclosed by extended terminal cover in such a way that no part of meter or accessories at terminal block shall be
accessible from the front of the meter. The terminals shall not be accessible without removing the seal(s) of terminal
cover. There shall be provision of fixing of seals so that screws cannot be loosened without breaking the seals.
Propersealingarrangementshallbeprovidedinmeterasfollows:

a. Twonumberssealingscrewsshallbeprovidedonthefrontcoverof eachmeter.
b. Provisionshallbeavailabletosealtheterminalblockofthemeter.

ThesealingarrangementshouldbesuitableforapplicationofPolycarbonateseals.

8.0 TECHNICALREQUIREMENTS

8.1 DISPLAY

i. Themeter shall haveseven segments, minimum seven digit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) having minimum
character height of 10 mm. with backlight.

ii. The displayshall indicatedirect values(i.e. without having to apply any multiplying factor) of
measured/computedparametersas per the metercommissioning.It should bepossibleto easily
identifythesingleormultipledisplayedparametersthrough symbols/legendsonthemeterdisplay
likevalueswithunit,OBIScodesetc.

iii. Thed i s p l a y of
differentparametersshallbecycledbyaPushButton.PushButtonoperationshallhavethehigherpriorityovertheAuto
Display.TheDisplayshall revertbacktoAutoModeafteracertaintimeafterthelastpushbuttonoperation.

iv. Theregistershallbeabletorecordanddisplaystartingfromzero,foraminimumof1500hours,the
energycorrespondingtoratedmaximumcurrentat referencevoltageandunitypowerfactor.The
registershallnotrolloverinbetweenthisduration.

8.2 MESUREMENTQUANTITIES

a) ThemetersshallbecompatiblewithEnergy Audit metering as per CEA guideline published on 17 th March, 2006

and its modification thereafter, if any.

b) The active and reactiveenergymeasurementshallbe carriedouton3phase,4wireprinciplewithan accuracyas per

class0.2sofIS14697.

c) The meter should measure the total energy consisting of 50 Hz energy and harmonic energy both for active as
well for reactive. Provision for measuring the THD in % of each phase for current & voltage harmonics shall be
made available.

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d) Themetersshallcomputetheactiveenergy andloadimportand
loadexportfromthesubstationbusbarsduringeachsuccessive 15minutesintegrationperiodblock andstoreit
initsnon-volatilememory.Activeenergiesshallbemadeavailablebymeterinseparateenergyregistersas–
i. ActiveenergyImport
ii. ActiveenergyExport

e) The meter shall computethe reactive power on3-phase,4-wireprinciple,with an accuracy as per

relevantIS/IECstandards,andcomputethe reactiveenergy intoseparatereactive energyregisters
asKVArimportand KVArexportduringeachsuccessive 15minutesintegrationperiodblock andstoreit initsnon-
volatilememory. When reactivepoweris beingsent outfromsubstationsbus bars, reactiveregistersshall
beImport.When reactivepower flowisinthereversedirection, reactiveregistersshall be Export.

f) The metershallcomputethe average voltage/ phase, average power factor and averagefrequencyduring
eachsuccessive15minutes blockandstoreinits memory.

g) Meter shall record and store the following parameters in its memory:
i. Apparent Power
ii. Phase wise KW at peak KVA
iii. Phase wise KVAr at peak KVA
iv. Phase wise voltage at peak KVA
v. Phase wiseLine Current and voltage

8.3MARKINGOFMETER

Themarkingon everymetershallbeinaccordancewithIS14697.Thebasicmarkingonthemeteringmodule
nameplateshallbeasfollows:
i. Manufacturer’snameandtrademark ii.
TypeDesignation
iii. SerialNumber
iv. Yearofmanufacture
v. Numberofphasesandwiresvi.
Referencevoltage
vii. RatedsecondarycurrentofCT
viii. Referencefrequency ix.
MeterConstant
x. AccuracyClass

Additionally,followinginformationshallalsobeavailableon nameplate
i) Propertyof“Purchasername”
ii) P.O.No.“Number”

8.4CONNECTIONDIAGRAM

Theconnectiondiagramofthemeterfor3P4Wmodeshallbeavailable permanently onmeter

terminalcover.Themeterterminals shallbeproperlymarkedtoidentifyvoltage,current, auxiliary
supply,communicationportsetc.

8.5ACCURACY

Class of accuracy of meters shall be 0.2S for Active & Reactive energy. The accuracy should not drift with the time and
environmental changes (Temperature variations). The percentage error limits shall comply to class 0.2S for all data as
per IS. Limits of accuracy as per standard IS: 14697 / IEC - 736 (latest version) for a period of at least 5years from the
date of supply. In case any drift is noticed beyond the permissible limits within guarantee period, the bidder shall
replace the meter with a new meter without extra cost within 15 days from the date of receipt of intimation, failing
which cost of the meter will be recovered.

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8.6 SAMPLING RATE

The actual supply wave of related voltages and currents should be sampled out at the rate of minimum 3000 samples
per second.

8.7 METER CONSTANT

The meter constants shall be freeze and it shall not be possible by the manufacturer or the user to alter the meter
constants at site.

8.8STARTINGCURRENT

Themetershouldstartregisteringtheenergyat0.1%Ibatunitypowerfactor.

8.9PHASESEQUENCE

Themetershallworkaccuratelyirrespectiveofphasesequenceofthemainssupply.

8.10POWERFACTORRANGE

Themeteringsystemshallbesuitableforfullpowerfactorrangefromzero(lagging) throughunitytozero (leading).The

meteringmoduleshallworkasanactiveenergyimportandexportmeter alongwithreactive(lag andlead)meter.

8.11POWERCONSUMPTIONOF METER

i) VoltageCircuit:The activeand apparentpower consumptionineach voltagecircuitincludingthepower

supplyofmeteringmoduleatreferencevoltage,referencetemperatureandreferencefrequencyshall
notexceed1.5Wattperphaseand4VA perphaserespectively.

ii) CurrentCircuit:Theapparentpowertakenbyeachcurrentcircuit atbasiccurrent, reference frequency

andreferencetemperatureshallnotexceed1VA perphase.

8.12PROTECTIONOFMETER

Themetersshallbeconnected directlythrough itsterminals toPT’shavingaratedsecondary line-to-linevoltage of 110 V,

and to CTs having a rated secondary current of 1A. Necessaryisolation and/orsuppressionshallbebuilt-
in,forprotecting themetersfromsurgesandvoltagespikesthatoccurin thePTandCTcircuitsat
extrahighvoltageswitchyards.Themetersshall safely withstandthe usual fluctuations arising during faults
etc.Inparticular,115%ofratedPT secondaryvoltageappliedcontinuouslyand190%of ratedvoltageappliedfor
3.0seconds,and20 times ofrated
CTsecondarycurrentappliedfor0.5secondsshallnotcauseanydamagetoormalfunctioning ofthemeters.
Furthertheimmunityofmeteringsystemto externalmagneticfieldshallbeasperlatestCBIPrecommendations.

8.13MESUREMENTOFAPPARENTENERGY

Metershallcomputeapparentenergybasedonlag+lead. It shall
haveprovisiontocomputeapparentenergyonlagonlyalso.Thesameshallbe
configuredthroughauthenticatedpasswordprotectedSoftware.

8.14MDREGISTRATION

Themetershallcontinuously monitorandcalculatetheaverage active, reactive and apparent

demandofconfiguredparameterduringthe integrationperiodandthemaximum, outofthese
shallbestoredalongwithdateandtimewhenitoccurred inthemetermemory.Themaximum
registeredvalueshallbemadeavailableinmeterreadings.The integrationperiodshall besetas 15minutesthat
shallbecapabletochangetootherintegrationperiod, ifrequired, throughsuitable highlevel
softwareasanauthenticatedtransaction.
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8.15MDRESET

FollowingprovisionsshallbeavailableforMDresetinmeter–
(a) Automatic reset at predefined time (say, 00.00hoursofthefirstdayof eachmonth)
(b) MD reset through authenticated transaction

8.16INSTANTANEOUSPARAMETERS

The metershallhave a facility to displayall theinstantaneous parameterswith OBIS code ondemandor inAutoscrollmode as
mentioned in Table 22 of IS 15959 : 2011.

8.17BLOCKLOADSURVEY PARAMETERS

The metershall have a facility to display all the block load survey parameters with OBIS code ondemandor
inAutoscrollmode as mentioned in Table 23 of IS 15959 : 2011.
The metershallhavea non-volatilememoryin whichtheload survey datashallbeautomaticallystoredfor
eachsuccessivefifteen(15)minuteblock.15-minuteaverageoftheparametersshallbeavailableforlastthirty-
five(35)days.

8.18DAILY LOAD PROFILE PARAMETERS (MID-NIGHTPARAMETERS)

The list ofparametersas mentioned in Table 22 & Table 23 of IS 15959 : 2011shall be used for computing the daily
accounting data forlastthirtyfive(35)days at the BCS.

8.19ENERGY ACCOUNTINGPARAMETERS

Thepredefineddateandtimeforregisteringtheenergy accountingparametersofshallbe00.00hoursofthefirstdayof
eachcalendarmonth.Eachmetershallstorethefollowingparameterscorresponding todefined accounting
datesforuptolastsix(6)months:

i. Activeenergyimport
ii. Activeenergyexport
iii. Apparentenergy
iv. Reactiveenergyimport
v. Reactiveenergyexport
vi. Maximumdemand Active
vii. MaximumdemandApparent

8.20 GENERAL PURPOSE PARAMETERS

i. Name Plate Details

ii. Programmable parameters

The meter shall be able to measure and provide the parameters listed in Table 30 & Table 31 of IS 15959 : 2011. The
OBIS code for each parameter shall also be as identified as per Table 22 & Table 23 of IS 15959 : 2011.

8.20TESTING&CALIBRATION

Foractive/reactivepower&energymeasurementinbothimport&exportmode,limitsoferrorsshallbein
accordancewiththe0.2SclassofIS14697/IEC62053-23.
Eachmetershallhavecalibration LEDs(visual)forcheckingtheaccuracyofactive&reactiveenergy measurement. Same
LEDmaybeused for testing ofactive&reactiveenergyasper requirement.TheLEDshallbevisiblefromthefrontside.

8.21CALENDAR&CLOCK

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Eachmetershallhaveabuilt-incalendarandclock,havingmaximumdriftof2minutesperannum.The
andclockshallbecorrectlysetatthemanufacturer’s works.Synchronization oftimeshallbepossiblefroman
externalsourcelikeGPSreceiver&Centralcomputer.

Anautomaticbackupforcontinuedoperation ofthemeter’scalendar-clockshallbeprovidedthroughalonglife
battery,whichshallbecapableofsupplyingthe requiredpower foratleast two yearsundermeterun-powered conditions.
Themeters shallbesupplieddulyfittedwiththebatteries,whichshallnotrequiretobechangedfor atleasttenyears,aslongas
totalsupplyinterruptiondoesnotexceedtwoyears.

8.22DATACOMMUNICATION

a) COMMUNICATION PORT

(1) The metershallhaveanopticalgalvanicisolatedserialcommunication(intheformof1107port)onitsfront for

tappingallthe data storedinitsmemorythrough Common Meterreadinginstrument(CMRI) or Laptoplocally.
(2) Meter shall have an additional communication port (RS 485) in the form of RJ11 port to interface external
modem for remote data collection and to connect withLANforcapturingdataand
Timesynchronizationbythecomputer installedinthe controlroom.
(3) All the ports will support communication on DLMS and should be accessible through a DLMS compliant HHU

Thecordforreadingofmeterdatadirectly fromOpticalportbyCMRIandLaptopthroughitsUSB shallhavetosupply

alongwiththe meter. Quantity ofthe saidcord shall be10%ofthetotalquantity ofordered
meters.CMRIshallserveastheinterfacebetweenmetersandPCloadedwithBaseComputerSoftware.

b) DATA DOWNLOADING CAPABILITY

Meter shall support a minimum baud rate of 9600 on optical port as well as RS 485 remote communication port. It shall
be possible to read selective data from the meter as specified in the companion standard.

8.22 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

The static energy meters shall conform to requirements listed in relevant standards and shall also be protected against
radiated interference from either magnetic or radio-frequency source.

(i) IMMUNITY TO ELECTROMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE

The meter shall be designed in such a way that conducted or radiated electromagnetic disturbance as well as
electrostatic discharge do not damage or substantially influence the meter and meter shall work satisfactorily under
these conditions as per relevant standards

(ii) INFLUENCE OF HIGH MAGNETIC FIELD

The meters shall be provided appropriate magnetic shielding so that any external magnetic field (AC/DC
electromagnet) as per CBIP Technical Report no. 325 applied on meter would not affect the proper functioning of the
meter and meter shall work satisfactorily as per relevant standards.

(iii) RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSIONS

The meter shall not generate noise, which could interfere with other equipment, and meter shall work satisfactorily as
per relevant standards

9.0 ABNORMAL EVENTSDETECTIONFEATURES

9.1 Themetershallhavefeaturestodetectandlogtheoccurrenceandrestorationofanyabnormal or a tamper condition

listed below alongwithdateandtimeof event. The event conditions are mentioned in Table 32 to Table 38 of IS
15959 : 2011.

a. PhasewiseMissingPotential–Themetershalldetectmissingpotential(1 or2phases)providedtheline
currentisaboveaspecifiedthreshold.Thevoltageatthatstagewouldbebelowaspecifiedthreshold.

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b. Over OF CATEGORY
Voltage - The meter A TYPE
should detect overENERGYMETERS FOR ENERGY
voltage events if voltage ACCOUNTING
rises from & AUDIT
defined limit.

c. Low Voltage - The meter should detect under voltage events if voltage falls from defined limit.

d. VoltageUnbalance–Themetershalldetectvoltageunbalanceif thereisunbalanceinvoltages.

e. PhasewiseCurrentCircuitReversal–Themetershalldetectreversalofpolarityprovidedthecurrent
terminalsarereversed.Thisshallberecordedfor1or2phaseCTreversal.

f. Phase wise CTOpen –ThemetershalldetectCT Openifthecurrentisbelowadefinedthreshold, providedthe

phasevoltageisaboveaspecifiedthreshold.

g. CT Bypass -ThemetershalldetectCT Bypassifthecurrentisbelowadefinedthreshold compared with the average

current, providedthe phasevoltageisaboveaspecifiedthreshold.

h. Current Overload -ThemetershalldetectCurrent OverloadifLine current at any phase becomes more than
defined limit.

i. CurrentUnbalance–Themetershalldetectcurrentunbalanceifthereisunbalanceinloadconditions.
Metershouldensuretruesystemconditionsbeforegoingforcurrentunbalancechecks.

Snapshots of phase wise voltage, phase wise current and phase wise power factor shall be providedwith
abovespecifiedevents.Further,eachmetershallrecordthefollowingeventalongwithtotalduration:
PowerOn/Off–Thiseventshallbeloggedwhenpowersupply,i.e. allthevoltagesgoesbelowcertain
threshold.Theeventshallbe recordedonthe nextpowerup.Atthesametimepoweron
eventshallberecorded.Nosnapshotshallbe loggedwiththis event.

9.2 LastTwohundred(200)events(1 event= 1 occurrence +1 restoration),intotal,shallbestored

inthemetermemoryonfirstinfirstoutbasis.

9.3 Thereshallbefive/sixseparatecompartmentsforloggingofdifferenttypeofanomalies:

CompartmentNo.1 75eventsofMissingPotential& Voltage Unbalance

CompartmentNo.2 75eventsofCTReversal& CT Missing
CompartmentNo.3 25eventsforPowerFailure/PowerOn-Off
CompartmentNo.4 25eventsofTransactionrelatedchangesasperICSCategoryA

Onceoneormorecompartmentshavebecomefull,thelastanomalyeventpertaining tothesamecompartment
shallbeenteredandtheearliest(firstone)anomaly eventshoulddisappear.Thus, inthismannereach
succeedinganomalyeventshallreplacetheearliestrecordedevent,compartmentwise.Eventsofonecompartment/categorys
houldoverwritetheeventsoftheirowncompartment/categoryonly.
Thepersistencetimeof5min.foroccurrenceandrestoration respectivelyneedtobesupported inmeter.The OBIS code of
capturedparameters for events shall be as mentioned in Table 39 of IS 15959 : 2011

9.4 Anomalycountshouldincreaseasperoccurrence(notrestoration)ofanomalyevents.Totalno.of
countsshallbeprovidedonBCS.

10.0 TRANSACTIONS

Themetershallbeable to logcriticalevents(asperformedinauthenticated manner)ofTime set,MDresetoperation, etc. in

rollovermodeforuptotwentynumbers.

12.0 BASECOMPUTERSOFTWARE(BCS)

SOFTWAREbased onWindows-7&its higherversionoperatingsystemforLocalcommunicationshallbe

suppliedwithoutextracostandshallbeconsidered asintegralpartofthemeteringequipment. Twoseparate
typesoftwaremaybesuppliedasdetailedbelow:

A. Type-I(READINGSOFTWARE):

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Thenecessarybasecomputersoftware(BCS)forthispurposeshallbeprovidedtoretrievethecomplete
datalikemonthly energy accountingdata,loadsurveydata,anomaly
informationandinstantaneousparametersdataindetails
frommeterandtransfer(download)toaPCforviewandprint.

ii. ClockadjustmentofmetersshallbepossibleatsiteusingthisBCSincaseofdrifting.
iii. BCSshallbeabletoconvertthedatainCDFformat tomatchwiththeexistingSoftware used
forEnergyAccountingRepotGeneration.
iv. BCSshallhaveafacilitytoreadallthemetersinaparticularSub-Stationsimultaneouslyatapre-
definedtimeautomaticallyorasandwhenrequired.

B. Type–II (CONFIGURATIONSOFTWARE):

In addition to above (as mentioned in Type –I software), following facilities shall be available:-

i. BCSshallbeabletochangetheIntegrationPeriod.
ii. BCSshallbeabletochangetheEnergy accountingPeriod.
iii. BCSshallbeabletochangetheIPaddressofmeter (if any).
iv. BCSshallbeabletoperformanyotherspecialtask,ifany,availableintheofferedmeter.

Theloadsurveydata shouldbeavailable intheformofbarchartsaswellasinspreadsheets.

TheBCSshallhavethefacilitytoselecteitherenergyordemandview and give
completetimesynchronizedloadsurveydata bothin numericandgraphicform.
Type-I(READINGSOFTWARE) maynotbeauthenticated, itshallbehandledbyanyone.So,therewillbeno
restrictionofinstallation ofthissoftwareatdifferentsite.
ButType–II(CONFIGURATIONSOFTWARE)mustbe authenticatedanditsuseshallberestricted. Hence,installation
ofType–IIsoftwareshallberestrictedatsome identifiedPC/Laptop.
Same BCS may be used for both Type-I & Type –II. In that case, there must be an additional authentication for
using of Type –II.

13.0 SELFDIAGNOSTICFEATURE

The meter shall be capable of performing completeself-diagnosticcheck to monitor the circuits for any malfunctioning
toensureintegrityofdatainmemorylocationallthetime.Themetershallhaveindicationsfor
unsatisfactory/nonfunctioning/malfunctioningofthefollowing:
i) Nonvolatilememory
ii)RTCbattery
iii)Internalcomponentsofmeter.

14.0 TYPE&ROUTINETESTING

14.1 TYPETEST&TYPETESTCERTIFICATES

Theofferedmetershouldbesuccessfully passedalltypetestsdescribedintheIS-14697andthemeterData Transfer and

Communication capabilityas perIS-15959for DLMScompanionStandard(ICS). Typetest certificate
alongwithtestreportscarriedoutwithin5(five)yearsfromthedateofoffershallhavetobe
submittedalongwiththeofferunlesswhichthebidmay be consideredasnon-responsive.Make&typeofmajor
componentsusedinthetype-testedmetershallbeindicatedintheQAP.

FurtherPurchaser shallreservetherighttopickupenergymetersatrandom fromthelotsofferedandgetthe

metertestedatthirdpartylabi.e.CPRI/agencieslistedatAppendix-CofCBIP88/NPL/CQAL/ERTL/ERDA
athissolediscretion. Thesupplier hasnorighttocontestthetestresultsofthethirdpartylab
orforadditionaltestandhastoreplace/takecorrectiveactionatthecostofthesupplier.
Itshallbetheresponsibility ofthesuppliertoarrange suchtestsandPurchasershallbeinformedthedateand
timeofconductionoftestswellinadvancetoenablehimto witnesssuchtests.

14.2 ACCEPTANCE& ROUTINETESTS

CriteriaforselectionforsuchtestsandperformancerequirementsshallbeasperIS14697-1999(reaffirmed
2004). Additional acceptanceshall include Surge withstand (SWC), Lightning impulse and HF disturbanceas per
IEC62052-11.For thesespecific tests, one samplemeterfrom one of the offeredlot shall be subjectedto
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SWC/othersemi-
destructivetests.Metersaftertestsshallnotbeused.LightningImpulsetest,listedunder‘SWC’shallbedonefor6kVpand300
Joules.Accuracytestsshallbeperformedatthebeginningandattheendoftheacceptancetestsspecified.

Thepurchasershalldocalibrationcheckandothernecessarytestsofallmeters attheirtesting Laboratoryafter

whichthemeterswillbeconsideredforfinalacceptance.

15.0 QUALITYASSURANCEPLAN

The manufacturershallhaveacomprehensivequalityassuranceprogramat all stages of manufacturefor

ensuringproductsgivingreliable,troublefreeperformance.Detailsofthebidder’squalityassuranceandtest set
upshallbefurnishedwiththebid.Adetailedqualityassurance programshallbefinalizedwiththesuccessful
bidderduringtheawardstage.Biddershallfurnishfollowinginformationalongwithhisbid:
i) Organizationstructureofthemanufacturerandhismainsub-suppliers(PCBs,SMTcards,CT/PT)with detailsof
‘QA’setup,overallworkflow.
ii) Copy of system manual showing ‘QAP’ (Quality Assurance Plan) as actually practiced during
manufacturingandfinaltesting.
iii) List of raw materials and critical components (ASIC chip, crystal clock, memory register Chip,
transformers,opticalportsetc.)withtheirsuppliers.
iv) Stageinspectionofproductbeforefinaltesting.
v) Procedureadoptedfor ‘In-situ’testingofPCBs,afterplacementofsurfacemountedcomponent,for
quantitativeparametricvariationoftolerancebyselforsub-contractor.
vi) Testingandcalibrationfacility,dateofcalibrationoftestbench,manpowerdataof benchoperators. vii)
Samplecopiesoftestcertificateofboughtoutcomponents.

16.0 GUARANTEE

Equipment(Meter)anditsaccessorieslikemeterreadingcordetc.suppliedshallbeguaranteedforaperiodof
60(sixty)monthsfromdateoflastdispatchofanyintegralpartoftheEquipment/ Materials. Biddersshall
guaranteetorepairor replacethemetersanditsaccessorieslikemeterreadingcordandmeterracks(if
supplied),whicharefoundtobedefective/ inoperativeatthetimeofinstallation aswellasduringguarantee
period.Replacementsshallbeeffectedwithin1(one)monthfromthedateofintimation.

17.0 SUBMISSIONOFSAMPLEMETER& ACCESSORIES

Two (02)No.ssamplemeterhavingallthementioned featuresincludingBCS is

tobesubmittedtotheChiefEngineer,CentralTestingDepartment,WBSETCL,Abhikshan,SaltLake, Kolkata-
700091.Anyother accessorieslike CMRI alongwithLAN switchetc. forobservingtheperformance&capabilitiesofthe
Meter andBCSshallalsoto besubmitted.

Aconfirmatorydocument forsubmissionofsamplemeterfromtheChiefEngineer, Central TestingDepartment,

WBSETCL,mustbesubmittedtotheChiefEngineer,Procurement Department,WBSETCL,withinthetime
periodofsubmissionmentionedintheTenderDocument.Offerwillnotbeacceptedwithoutsubmission of sample
metersandtheTenderwillnotbeopened.

18.0 TESTINGOFSAMPLEMETER

DateforTestingofSamplemeterwill becommunicatedtotheBiddersfromCTDminimumoneweekbefore. Testing of O n e

n o . Sample meter will be carried out at Meter Testing Laboratory, CTD as per relevant IS in presence of all the
Bidders. O t h e r S a m p l e m e t e r m a y b e t e s t e d i n c a s e o f a n y c o m p l i c a c y a p p e a r e d d u r i n g t e s t i n g .
Therepresentativesofthebidderduringtestingshouldbeabletoreplythequeriesdevelopedatthattime.Anymodification/in
corporation onreceivedSamplemeterwillnotbeallowednormally.However,WBSETCLmay
allowthesameonhisowndiscretion,iffeltnecessary.

Aftercompletion ofsuccessfultestingoftheSamplemeteronly,itistobeconsideredforfurthertechno-
commercialevaluation.

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Sl.No. TechnicalSpecificationRequirements Bidder’sOffer

1. Manufacturer'sname&Countryof Origin

2. AddressofManufacturesHQwithPhone&Fax
Number

3. AddressofManufacturingPlantwithPhone&Fax
Number

4. TypeofMeter

5. Nameandmodelno.ofofferedproduct

6. Standardsto whichMetercomplies

7. Accuracyclass
Activeenergymeasurement

Reactiveenergymeasurement

Metrologyindicatorprovidedonmeterand
switchingfacilityfor reactive&apparent
8. energy
9. Variationofvoltageatwhichsystemfunctions
normally
10. MinimumStartingcurrent

11. Maximumcurrent

12. P.F.range

13. Powerconsumptionperphase
VoltageCircuit

CurrentCircuit

ACandDCAuxiliarysupplyratingsforpowering
14. upthemeteringsystem (if provided)

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15. Sealingarrangement
Energyparametersrecordedinmeter
16.
17. MDResetprovisions
Demandintegrationperiod
18.
Loadsurveyparametersrecordedinmeter
19.
Billingparametersrecordedinmeter
20.
DailyMidnightparametersrecordedinmeter
21.
CommunicationCapabilityfor
• Localreading
22.
• OndemandRemotereading
FacilityofTimeadjustmentinmeter
23.
Anomalydetectionfeatures
24.
Self-diagnosticsfeatures
25.
Maximumnumberofcommunicationportsi.e.
26. Optical,Ethernet,USB,RS-232,RS-485etc.

DLMSCategoryA complianceasperIS15959
27.
ProductBIS&DLMScertificationnumber
28.

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