POWER PLANT

ISSUE - I: March 2014

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SPECIFICATION ON
SMPS BASED POWER PLANT
No. : BSNL/Specification/SMP 001/01/March.2014

BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED

(A Government of India Enterprise),
Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, Janpath,
Website: www.bsnl.co.in
NEW DELHI 110 001, INDIA

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India Enterprise), Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi 110 001. Website:
www.bsnl.co.in

CONTENTS
Clause No.

Description Of Items

Page No.
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PART 1

History Sheet
References
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.0
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.1.1
1.2.2
1.2.2.1
1.2.2.2
1.2.2.3
1.2.2.4
1.2.2.5
1.2.2.6
1.2.2.7
1.2.2.8
1.2.2.9

Scope
Functional & Technical requirements
Functional Requirements
Lightning and Surge Protection
Technical Requirements
System application
DSCA
Power plant compatibility with Engine Alternator
Load sharing (Parallel Operation)
Battery Monitoring
Protections
Monitoring/Alarm and Indicating Lamps
Remote control and monitoring
Electrical Requirements

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1.2.2.9.1.2
1.2.2.9.1.3

Power Derating
Neutral Path Current

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1.2.3

Power Plants compatible with Conventional batteries

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1.2.3.4
PART 2

Sleep Mode Operation

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

General Requirements
RFI Suppression
Power Plant system configuration
Rack Configuration
Constructional Features

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2.4.1.9

SMPS Power Plant System Ultimate Capacity

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2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
2.17

Accessibility
Terminations
Bus-bars
Cabling and wiring
Earthing
Mounting of Components and Lay out
Documentation
Quality Requirements
Name Plate
MTTR and MTBF
Field Observations
Packing
Environmental Requirements

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PART 3

GUIDELINES FOR THE PURCHASER/USER

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3.0
Annexure-1

Guidelines for the Purchaser/User

Protocol or Sequence of Exchange of Information between Power
plant & Remote Site monitoring equipment
Ordering Information
Abbreviations

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Annexure-2

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HISTORY SHEET
Sr.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6

Name of the Generic

Requirements
SMPS Based Power
Plants
SMPS Based Power
Plants
SMPS Based Power
Plants
SMPS Based Power
Plants
SMPS Based Power
Plants
SMPS Based Power
Plants

No. of the Generic Remarks

Requirements
G/SMP-01/01 JUL 94 First issue
G/SMP-01/02
SEP
96
G/SMP-01/03 MAR
97
GR/SMP-01/04 FEB
2001
GR/SMP-01/05 JAN
2005
(No.
:
TEC/GR/FLA/SMP001/06/June.2010)

Second issue
Third issue
Fourth issue
Fifth issue
Sixth issue: Clauses pertaining to
surge protection devices for
protecting the telecom site, have
been separated from the GR.
Changes in few parameters have
been incorporated to accommodate
advancement.
All
cases
for
certification shall be treated as fresh
cases, and no incremental tests are
recommended for renewal of type
approval

REFERENCES
1.
2.
3.

QM-115
QM-118
QM-202

Quality standard for calculation/verification of MTBF

Quality reliability in product design.
Pictorial guidelines for Visual assessment of quality of printed
board assemblies (PBA) & discrete terminal assemblies.
4. QM-204
Guidelines for workmanship standards for repair &
modification of printed wiring board assemblies.
5. QM-205
Guidelines for standard of workmanship for printed boards.
6. QM-206
Guidelines for standard of workmanship for printed boards
assemblies
7. QM-207
Guidelines for soft solder and fluxes for Telecom Equipments.
8. QM 210
Guidelines for standard of workmanship for surface Mounting
Devices.
9. QM-333
Specification for Environmental Testing of Electronic
Equipments for Transmission and Switching use.
10. ITUT Rec. O.41
Psophomeric noise requirements.
11. IS: 5
Standard on colours & shades.
12. IS: 101
Methods of Sampling & Test for Paints, Varnishes & Related
Products.
13. IS: 168
Ready Mixed Paint, Air Drying, For General PurposeSpecification
14. IS: 613
Standard on Bus-bars
15. IS: 1248
Standard on Shunts.
16. IS: 1359
Specification for Tinning requirements.
17. IS: 1554 with Amend. -1 Standard for Cables & Wires.
(June 1994)
18. ISO-9001-2000
Quality Management Systems Requirements.
19. EN 61643 - 11 / A11
Low Voltage Surge Protective Device Part 11: Surge Protective
Device connected to low voltage power system Requirement an
Tests
20. IEC 62305 - 1
21. IEC 62305 - 2
22. IEC 62305 - 3
23.
24.
25.
26.

Protection Against Lightening Part 1: General Principle

Protection Against Lightening Part 2: Risk Management
Protection against lightning Part 3: Physical damage to
structures and life hazard
IEC 62305 - 4
Protection Against Lightening Part 4: Electrical & Electronic
System Within Structure
IEC 60364 - 5 - 53
Electrical Installation Of Building Part 5 - 53: Selection &
Erection of Electrical Equipments
IEC 61643- 1 (Second
Low-voltage surge protective devices Part 1: Surge protective
Edition 2005 03)
devices connected to low-voltage power distribution systems
Requirements and tests
IEC 60364-5-53: 2001
Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5-53: Selection
Amendment-1 2002 04 and erection of electrical equipment - Isolation, switching
and control

PART 1
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
No. : BSNL/Specification/SMP 001/01/March.2014

1.0

Scope

1.1

This document contains the generic requirements of Power Plants, based on

High Frequency Switch Mode Techniques, using switching frequencies of
20KHz and above, for the use in Indian Telecom Network. The Power Plant as
per this GR shall be compatible with either VRLA or both VRLA as well as
Conventional Lead Acid batteries. The power plant compatible with VRLA
batteries only shall be certified as "SMPS power plants compatible with VRLA
battery only". The Tendering Authority will indicate the type of power plant
required in the Tender.

1.1.1

The DC Distribution cabinet does not form part of this GR.

1.1.2

The system shall be capable of meeting the load requirements of various telecom
equipment and battery bank in Telecom Network. The system should be
expandable at rack level itself or by additional racks using the basic FR/FC and/
or FR/BC modules of the same rating. The prescribed FR/FC and FR/BC ratings
are 25A, 50A, 100A and 200A. These power plants may be mainly classified in
two categories:

1.1.2.1

Large capacity Power plants systems:

These types of power plants are envisage for large or very large telecom systems.
Power plant systems with ultimate capacity of 600A/1000A/1500A and above are
envisaged for this application. Battery back-up for these systems shall be as per
Annexure I letter No. 7-1/2013-NWO-CFA/MSE (Ch.II) Dated: 14.03.2014
Issued by BSNL C.O, New Delhi 110 001. SMPS power plants based on 100A
basic modules are envisaged for 600A/1000A/1500A and 100A/200A basic
modules for above 1500A for these application. All these power plants use three
phase supply.

1.1.2.2

Small capacity Power plants systems:

These type of power plants are envisage to serve small telecom systems in rural
and semi-urban areas. Battery back-up for these systems shall be as per
Annexure I letter No. 7-1/2013-NWO-CFA/MSE (Ch.II) Dated: 14.03.2014
Issued by BSNL C.O, New Delhi 110 001. This type of power plant may also be
used with small telecom systems such as mobile base stations etc. in the urban
and metros areas. SMPS power plants with ultimate capacity of less than 150A
(single phase) based on 25A/50A single phase module are envisaged and these
power plants shall operate on single or three phase / 4 wire A.C input power
distribution.
The power plants with ultimate capacity 150A/300A/450A based on 50A basic
modules shall operate on three phase / 4 wire A.C input power distribution.
Higher rated modules in place of 50A basic modules (60A/75A) is also
permissible, but counting of modules will be as per the ultimate capacity
fixed for 50A basic module (i.e 150A/300A/450A).

1.1.3

The power plant system shall consist of a Distribution, Switching, Control,

Alarm and Monitoring arrangement (DSCA) and Float Rectifier-cum-Float
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Chargers (FR/FCs) and Float Rectifier-cum-Battery Chargers (FR/BCs) in a rack.

It shall employ modular configuration for flexible provision of DC power.
Note: FR/BC is only used for conventional flooded Lead Acid batteries only.
Power plants compatible with VRLA batteries only, do not require FR/BC
modules and as such only FR/FC are used in such power plants.
1.1.4

The system shall be sufficiently flexible to serve any load from 6.25A onwards,
depending on manufacturer's design, rating, number of FR/FC modules used in a
rack and system configuration.

1.1.5

To cater to higher load requirements, same type of FR/FCs mounted in the same
rack or different racks shall be capable of working in parallel load sharing
arrangement.

1.2

Functional and Technical Requirements

1.2.1

Functional Requirements

1.2.1.1

Lightning & Surge Protection:

The protection of Telecom Site against the lightening and high voltage surges
shall be as per GR of Lightening and Surge Protection of Telecom Site (GR No.
TEC/GR/FLA/LSP-001/01/June 2010).

1.2.1.2

Stage2 Protection:
This protection against, low voltage surges of up to 1.5 KV, shall be provided at
the power plant level. This protection shall be equipped with thermal
disconnection and potential free contact for arrestor(s) connected between live &
neutral and neutral & earth. This protection shall be in compliance of IEC 62305
& 60364-5-53 for the following values of current:
Between
R, Y, B & N
N & PE

Protection Requirement
Greater than or equal to In: 10KA, 8/20S for each phase
Greater than or equal to In: 20KA, 8/20S.

Where In: Value of nominal discharge current 8/20S.

Note: Voltage rating of MOVs shall be 320V minimum.
1.2.1.3

Response time of the Stage II device shall be 25 nano seconds.

1.2.1.4

Installation procedures of SPDs

The power plant shall contain Stage-II protective device for protection against
low voltage surges of voltage up to 1.5 KV.

1.2.2

Technical Requirements

1.2.2.1

System Applications
SMPS is intended to be used in Auto Float-cum-Charge mode as a regulated D.C.
Power Source.

1.2.2.1.1

Switching frequencies of these power plants shall be 20 KHz and above.

1.2.2.1.2

The system shall only be based on menu driven Microprocessor

Controlled Techniques (both DSCA as well as FR/FC, FR/BC module) for
control, monitoring & alarms. DSCA shall display the Software version and
checksum number for DSCA and FR/FC, FR/BC. Setting of all the parameters
shall be through menu-driven microprocessor control only. The failure of Micro
processor or DSCA shall not affect the setting of individual FR/FC, FR/BC. No
parameter of FR/FC, FR/BC modules shall be disturbed on the failure of DSCA.
In this condition all the FR/FC FR/BC modules shall take care of the load on
default settings and share the load collectively. Only the setting of new
parameters from DSCA shall be affected. In case of failure of microprocessor of
FR/FC, FR/BC module its last settings shall not be affected.
The system shall be RS485 / RS232/ Ethernet compatible, if remote
monitoring is required. It shall be feasible to set any monitoring control
parameter from a remote site through RS 485. All the information regarding
Control and monitoring of Power Plant data shall be accessible on demand from
the remote site. The exchange of information and protocol format shall be as
given in the Annexure -1.

1.2.2.2

The DSCA shall be provided for the ultimate capacity of the Power Plant.
However, it shall preferably be provided either in the first rack or in a separate
rack. The DSCA, in addition to control, monitoring and alarms, shall provide for
the following:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Termination for the batteries*.

Termination for the exchange load.
Interconnecting arrangement for power equipment.
Battery Switching arrangement (Connection to / isolation from system)**
Termination for AC input to the rack shall be finger touch proof, flame
retardant, insulated. Use of bus-bars for the purpose is precluded. However,
for terminating cables of large cross sectional area, especially in high ultimate
capacity power plants, copper bars may be provided as terminal blocks to
handle such high currents.
f) Termination for AC and DC to FR/FC modules.
g) Circuit Breakers/ fuses etc.
* The capacity and number of batteries shall be as per order. For the purpose of
Type Approval, it shall be taken as three batteries.

** Only CACT approved DC contactor or `MCBs (which do not produce spark

while cutting in or out) for manual isolation and reconnection of the battery. The
manual isolation/reconnection of the battery by tripping the contactor through an
external switch is not permitted.
Note-1: For AC input supply, AC contactor with AC Coil shall preferably be
used. AC Contactor with DC coil (if used) shall have its own power supply and
shall not be fed from Exchange battery.
Note-2: Battery shall be protected against the short circuit from any source,
including switching equipment such as contactor, MCB coil and their control and
sensing circuitry.
Note-3: Solid state switching
shall be UL or CE compliant.

device may preferably be used. Relays, if used,

1.2.2.2.1

Interlocking of batteries: Necessary interlocking arrangement for batteries shall

be provided so as to ensure that at-least one battery remains floated across the load
under all working conditions.

1.2.2.3

Power Plant compatibility with Engine alternator: The power plant system
(including FR/FCs, FR/BCs and DSCA), shall be suitable for operation from A.C
mains or a DG set (of capacity 1.25 times AC load of power plant).

1.2.2.4

Load Sharing (Parallel operation): FR/FC modules shall be suitable for

operating in parallel with one or more modules of similar type, make and rating,
other output conditions remaining within specified limits.

1.2.2.4.1

The current sharing shall be within +/- 10% of the average current per rectifier
module in the system (mounted in the same or different racks), when loaded
between 50 to 100% of its rated capacity for all working conditions.

1.2.2.4.2

In the event of failure of DSCA, FR/FC, FR/BC modules parameters shall not
be disturbed. All the FR/FC FR/BC modules shall take care of the load on default
settings and share the load collectively.

1.2.2.5

Battery Monitoring:

1.2.2.5.1

Battery under voltage isolation: There shall be a provision for Automatic

isolation/reconnection of each battery from the load. The DC contactor used for
the purpose shall be of single pole only.
The operate and release voltages for the above conditions shall be as follows:
Cut-off: 1.85V/cell (44.4V+0.25V) shall be settable between 1.85V and
1.9V/cell)
Reconnect: When the FR/FC voltage has built-up fully. Shall be settable between
2.15V to 2.3V/cell)

1.2.2.5.2

Battery Health Monitoring in Auto Mode: To keep the battery in healthy

state, the battery condition shall be continuously monitored. On restoration of
AC mains after an interruption, depending on the sensed battery condition (depth
of discharge), the system shall change over to Auto Charge mode to charge the
battery at higher voltage of 55.2V till the battery is fully recouped.

1.2.2.5.3

Battery Health Check (Optional): There shall be a provision of monitoring

the voltage, current, trickle current, conductance and temperature (programmable)
of the batteries associated with the power plant at a set periodicity. There shall
also be a provision of monitoring of each cells of the battery bank for voltage and
temperature.
The provision for conducting a partial discharge (about 20%) test, of a predetermined duration and frequency, shall be made available in the power plant
(Frequency and duration of partial discharge test shall be programmable). During
this test, the current and voltage of the battery as well as each individual cell shall
be recorded. It shall also record the conductance and temperature of each cell.
Conductance measurements/observations shall be off-line to prevent noise
interference. First observations of conductance, recorded by the power plant
system, for the battery shall form the base values for future comparison.
The provision of partial test discharge shall be implemented in such a way that
at a time only one battery is put to discharge, so as to ensure that necessary battery
reserve is available in case of power failure during or immediately after the test
discharge. Provision shall be made for observing the state of charge of battery
before commencing this test. In case the battery is not fully charged this test may
be deferred till the battery is fully recouped.
Any abnormality observed during above observations shall be highlighted by
initiating an alarm. All the above information shall be made available to the
remote site through RS 485(Refer Annexure 1 for specified protocol).
Note: The Battery Health Check feature shall be optional. However, type
approval shall only be accorded with the above provision. The manufacturer will
give the list of hardware equipment required for the purpose in the instruction and
maintenance manual. User shall clearly indicate the requirement of battery health
check feature while ordering the power plant. The manufacturer shall also
undertake that the above provision will become fully function by adding the hard
ware (indicated in the instruction manual) for the purpose.

1.2.2.5.4

SMPS Management (Optional)

The purchaser may decide the requirements for optional SMPS Management
features like Energy saving Management, DG Efficiency & Fuel Saving
Management, Battery Efficiency & Management, Rectifier Control Efficiency
Management, etc.

1.2.2.5.5

Battery path Current Limiting Circuit : In Auto Mode the current in each
battery path shall be settable as per the battery capacity so that the battery
path current is kept at 10 % of battery AH capacity. Tendering Authority will
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give the capacity of the battery to be used for this purpose. For the type approval
the manufacturer shall demonstrate the facility and undertake to make provision as
per order.
1.2.2.5.6

Temperature Compensation for Battery: In auto float/charge, mode there shall

be provision for monitoring the temperature of battery and consequent
arrangement for Automatic temperature compensation of the FR/FC, FR/BC
output voltage to match
the
battery
temperature dependant charge
characteristics. The output voltage of the rectifier in Float/Charge operation
shall decrease or increase at the rate of 72mV (3mV/cell, 24 cell battery) per
degree increase or decrease in temperature over the set voltage. The output
voltage shall decrease till the open circuit voltage of the battery is reached. The
open circuit voltage range shall be settable between 2.1V/cell to 2.2V/cell. At this
voltage, the power plant voltage gets locked and further increase in temperature
shall not decrease the voltage any further. This voltage shall also remain locked
till the temperature falls below the value corresponding to set value. When the
output voltage reaches 55.8V, due to increase in the output voltage owing to
decrease in temperature, it shall get locked at this voltage & any further decrease
in temperature shall not lead to further rise in the output voltage of the power
plant. This voltage shall also remain locked till the temperature rises above the
value corresponding to set value. A tolerance +/- 5 mV may be acceptable over
the specified rate of 72mV/degree C. The nominal distance between the battery &
power plant may be 20 metres. The manufacturer shall provide the necessary
sensor and cord for the purpose with the power plant. Failure of temperature
compensation circuit including sensors (including the open or short circuit) shall
create an alarm and shall not lead to abnormal change in output voltage. Proper
sign-writing shall be made in DSCA and both ends of temperature compensation
cord for its easy termination.

1.2.2.6

Protections
Failure of control and sensing circuitry shall not cause any hazard. The voltages
of the system shall not abnormally increase to endanger the load.

1.2.2.6.1

AC Input: There shall be an automatic arrangement to provide galvanic

isolation at the AC input of the FR/FC module whenever the input voltage is
beyond the specified operating range (90V to 300V for single phase and 320V to
480V for three phase systems). Suitable alarm indication shall also be provided.
The FR/FC module shall resume normal working automatically when the input is
restored within the working limits. Hysteresis within specified working limits
shall prevent shutting down of the FR/FC. A tolerance of
+/- 5V is acceptable
for protection & alarm operation. Reconnection shall occur at a voltage, 10V
lower than the set voltage for high isolation limit and 10V higher than the lower
set limit, to avoid hunting. The circuitry used for sensing the voltage for operation
of isolation/ reconnection device shall be able to withstand a voltage 15% higher
than the specified extreme limit of isolation.

1.2.2.6.1.1

The module shall be isolated (if required for the protection of the unit) in the
event of unbalance beyond 10% and shall restore when the input is within limits.

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1.2.2.6.2
1.2.2.6.2.1

D. C. Over voltage: Each rectifier module shall be fitted with an internal overvoltage protection circuit.
In case output DC voltage exceeds 56V, the over voltage protection circuit shall
operate and shut-off the faulty module. A tolerance of +/-0.25V is permitted in
this case. Restoration of the module may be through manual or through DSCA.

1.2.2.6.2.2

Shutting-off of faulty FR/FC module shall not affect the operation of other
FR/FCs operating in the rack.

1.2.2.6.2.3

Operation of over-voltage shut down shall be suitably indicated on the module

and also extended monitoring/control unit.

1.2.2.6.2.4

The circuit design shall ensure protection against the discharge of the Battery
through the FR/FC module in any case.

1.2.2.6.2.5

The over voltage protection circuit failure shall not cause any safety hazard.

1.2.2.6.3

Fuse / Circuit Breakers: Fuses or circuit breakers shall be provided for each
FR/FC, FR/BC module as follows:
a.
b.
c.

Live AC input line (MCB)

Negative D.C output (enclosed ultra-fast blow fuse assembly or DC
circuit-breaker).
Against failure of Control sensing circuit.

1.2.2.6.3.1

All fuses/circuit breaker used shall be suitably fault rated.

1.2.2.6.4

Over Load/Short Circuit: The FR/FC shall be protected for over load/short
circuit as per clause 1.2.2.10.9.2.

1.2.2.7

Monitoring Alarms and Indicating Lamps

Visual indications/display shall be provided by means of bright LCDs/LEDs on
each FR/FC module and DSCA to indicate:

1.2.2.7.1

Functional Indications: The following functional indications shall be provided

on FR/FC & DSCA :
a) Mains available
b) FR/FC, FR/BC On Auto Float
c) FR/FC, FR/BC On Auto Charge
Note: The functional indication a) shall be provided on both DSCA & FR/FC/BC
module, while b) & c) may be provided either on DSCA or on both FR/FC and
DSCA.

1.2.2.7.2

Alarm Indications:
A. On FR/FC:
a. LED Green Healthy
b. LED Amber Warning
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c. LED Red Major

B. On DSCA:
a) Load Voltage High (above 56V)/Low (below 45.6V)
b) FR/FC, FR/BC fail due to:
i). FR/FC, FR/BC Over Voltage
ii). FR/FC, FR/BC Under Voltage or Output fail
iii). FR/FC, FR/BC Over Load (Voltage droop)
iv). Fan Fail (due to any reason).
c) Mains Out of range
d) System Over Load
e) Mains "ON"/Battery Discharge
f) Fan Fail (in case fan provided at rack level)
g) Temp. Compensation fail
h) Battery Fail or No Battery (separate for each Battery)
i) Battery isolated from the load
j) Lightning and surge protection Stage II Fail
1.2.2.7.3

All the alarms shall be DC operated only. Also all alarm circuits shall be provided
with suitable delay to ensure that they do not operate with transients.

1.2.2.7.4

All the alarms and protection limits shall be settable through a menu driven
program.

1.2.2.7.5

All the protections/alarms shall be within tolerance of 0.25V in case of DC

voltage and 1% in case of current. For AC voltage it shall be +/- 5V.

1.2.2.7.6

Every Alarm condition shall be accompanied with an Audio alarm, with audio cutoff facility.

1.2.2.7.7

Potential free contact two (one for alarm and one redundant) shall be provided for
extending the fault alarm to Switch room.

1.2.2.8

Remote control and monitoring

The power plant shall be RS 485 compatible. It shall provide for the monitoring,
alarm and control of the power plant and its associated batteries from a remote site
through RS 485. The exchange of information and protocol format between the
power plant and remote site shall be as given in the Annexure-1.

1.2.2.9

Electrical Requirements

1.2.2.9.1

AC input Supply : The Power Plant using FR/FC modules of 50A shall
operate from single phase AC input & FR/FC module of 100A capacity shall
operate from three phase/4 wire AC input. The nominal input frequency is 50Hz,
which may vary from 48-52Hz. The input voltage range shall be as given below:
a) Single Phase (Nominal 230V)
b) Three Phase/4 wire (Nominal 400V)

: 120V to 300V
: 320V to 480V
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50A FR/FC module shall operate on single phase with three phase / 4wire AC
input distribution. Power Plant shall cut off below 120V.
1.2.2.9.1.1

For three phase/4 wire FR/FC, FR/BC modules only delta connections are
permitted. FR/FC, FR/BC modules shall work satisfactorily for unbalance of
+/- 10% of nominal input. Phase current unbalance, under all working conditions,
mentioned in this document, shall not be more than 10%. Neutral phase current
shall not exceed 100mA under all specified input and load conditions.

1.2.2.9.1.2

Power Derating:
(a) Power de-rating for Single Phase FR/FC Modules: Power plant shall
deliver 60% of rated capacity for input operating range of 120 to 185V
and 100% of rated capacity for input operating range of 185 to 300V. Power
Plant shall cut off below 120V.
(b) Power de-rating in case of SMPS power plant operating on three phase
with 100A FR/FC Module, shall be able to operate on two phase with
output power de-rating of at least 50%.

1.2.2.9.1.3

Neutral path current in case of single phase FR/FC modules in each phase of
three phase distribution shall not exceed the limit set by State Electricity
Board / Other Regulatory Authority.

1.2.2.9.2

DC output Characteristics (Auto Float Charge operation): The Module shall

be capable of operating in Auto Float-cum- Charge mode. It shall be
programmed to operate as a float rectifier or a charger, depending on the condition
of the battery sets being sensed by the DSCA.

1.2.2.9.2.1

Auto Float Mode: The float voltage of each rectifier module shall be
continuously adjustable and pre-settable at any value in the range of -48 to -56V
from FR/FC, FR/BC modules or DSCA. There shall also be a provision of setting
the float/charge voltages globally from DSCA. There shall also be a provision so
that DSCA may over ride the values set by individual module. The prescribed
float voltage settings are -52.8V for conventional battery and -54V for VRLA
battery respectively. Float Voltage adjustment may be made globally, and not for
individual rectifiers.

1.2.2.9.2.2

Auto Charge Mode: In Auto charge mode FR/FC shall supply battery &
equipment current till terminal voltage reaches set value, which is normally
2.3V/cell (-55.2V, this value shall be settable between -48V and -56V) and shall
change over to constant voltage mode. It shall remain in this mode till a change
over to float mode signal is received.

1.2.2.9.2.3

The DC output voltage at the terminals shall be maintained within +/-1% of the
half load preset voltage from 25% load to full load condition when measured
over the full specified input range.

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1.2.2.9.3

Efficiency: The efficiency of the single phase and three phase unit shall be as
given below:
Single Phase AC

Three Phase AC

a) At nominal input, output and full rated load

better than 89%

better than 90%

b) Other specified Input, output conditions

and load between 50% to 100%.

better than 85%

better than 87%

1.2.2.9.4

Input Power Factor: The true input Power Factor at nominal input, output
voltage and rated load shall be better than 0.98 and shall be better than 0.95 in any
other working condition and load between 50% to 100%. Active Power factor
correction only shall be employed for the purpose.

1.2.2.9.5

A resistor shall be provided to discharge the capacitors after the Rectifier modules
have stopped operation and output is isolated.

1.2.2.9.6

Electrical Noise: The Rectifier (FR/FC) Modules shall be provided with suitable
filter on the output side.

1.2.2.9.6.1

Psophometeric Noise: Psophometeric Noise (e.m.f. weighted at 800Hz), with

a battery of appropriate capacity connected across the output should be within
2mV, while delivering the full rated load at nominal input (400V AC for three
phase supplies and 230V for single phase supply). For test purposes, this shall
be taken as equivalent to 4mV when the battery is not connected, other conditions
remaining the same as per ITU-T Rec. O.41.

1.2.2.9.6.2

The Peak-to-Peak Ripple : Voltage at the output of the rectifier module,

without battery connected, shall not exceed 300 mV at the Switching Frequency
measured by an Oscilloscope of 50/60 MHz band-width (Typical).

1.2.2.9.7

Transient Response

1.2.2.9.7.1

Soft Start Feature: Slow start circuitry shall be employed such that FR/FC
module input current and output voltage shall reach their nominal value within 10
seconds. The maximum instantaneous current during start up shall not exceed
the peak value of the rectifier input current at full load for the lowest input voltage
specified.

1.2.2.9.7.2

Voltage overshoot/Undershoot : The requirements of this clause shall

be achieved without a battery connected to the output of FR/FC module. The
FR/FC modules shall be designed to minimise output voltage Overshoot/
Undershoot such that when they are switched on the DC output voltage shall be
limited to +/-5% of the set voltage & return to their steady state within 20 ms for
any load of 25% to 100%.

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1.2.2.9.7.3

The DC output voltage overshoot for a sudden change in AC mains from

specified lowest to highest and vice-versa shall not cause shut- down of FR/FC
module and the voltage overshoot shall be limited to +/- 5% of its set voltage
and return to steady state within 20 ms.

1.2.2.9.7.4

The modules shall be designed such that a sudden load change of 25 to 100%
shall not result in DC output voltage Overshoot/ Undershoot of not more than
5% and return to steady state value within 10 ms without resulting the unit to
trip.

1.2.2.9.8

Total Harmonic Distortion

1.2.2.9.8.1

Total Voltage Harmonic Distortion: The Total line harmonic voltage

distortion shall not be more than 10% in conformity with CIGRE's limits.
Note: The above Harmonic Distortion limits are as per communication received
from Central Electricity Authority vide their office letter No. GO2/Comm.I/1/195/962 dated 22.12.92.

1.2.2.9.8.2

Total Current Harmonic Distortion: The total harmonic distortion shall be

limited as per EN 61000-3-2 Ed.2:2000. The total current harmonic distortion
contributed by the unit at the input shall not exceed 10% for input voltage range
90V-300V for single phase units and 320V to 480V for three phase systems; for
load between 50 to 100% of the rated capacity.

1.2.2.9.9

Current limiting (Voltage Droop): The Current limiting (Voltage Droop) shall
be provided for Float/Charge operation. The float/charge current limiting shall be
continuously adjustable between 50 to 100% of rated output current for output
voltage range of -44.4 to -56 volts. For test purposes upper limit of 100% + 5%
and lower limit of 50% - 5% shall be acceptable.

1.2.2.9.9.1

The float and charge current limit adjustment shall be provided:

Either on the front panel of the individual FR/FC, FR/BC module through a menu
driven program
or
Through a provision at the centralised location on front panel of DSCA through a
menu driven program capable of adjusting the float and charge current limits of
the each FR/FC, FR/BC module individually, irrespective of the rating and
number of modules located in the same rack or in other racks of the power plant
for the ultimate capacity of the system.

1.2.2.9.9.2

The FR/FC modules shall be fully protected against short circuit. It shall be
ensured that short circuit does not lead to any fire hazard. The unit shall start
delivering output automatically when the short circuit is removed.

1.2.3

Power Plants Compatible with Conventional Batteries

1.2.3.1

The conventional lead acid batteries have special requirement of periodic

Boost charging @ 2.7V/cell. To meet this requirement, the power plant shall be
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so configured that in addition to the specification requirements, detailed in clause

1.1 to 2.2.9.3, shall also have a provision of a group of FR/BC(as per
battery capacity) for charging the batteries (one set at a time) @ 2.7V/cell after
isolating both the battery and FR/BC group from the load bus. In addition to
FR/FCs the power plant shall have the following additional units.
1.2.3.2
1.2.3.2.1

Float Rectifier-Float Charger-Boost charger (FR/BC) : The FR/BC module

shall be programmable to work as FR/FC or BC.
When programmed, FR/FC it shall be capable of working as FR/FC with other
FR/FC and shall comply with all the requirements of FR/FC. The rated capacity
of the FR/BC as FR/FC shall be same as that of the other FR/FCs. The
prescribed Float voltage setting for conventional batteries is 52.8V.

1.2.3.2.2

It shall also be programmable as a Boost Charger (BC) under

control after isolating it from the float bus.

manual

1.2.3.2.2.1

As a Boost charger its output voltage shall be continuously adjustable and presettable at constant current up to 100% for voltage range 44.4V to 56V and up to
50% of the rated capacity at any value in the range 56V to 64.8V.

1.2.3.2.2.2

The Boost voltage shall be maintained within +/-1% of the set value over the
full boost current range as specified in clause.

1.2.3.2.2.3

The Float and Boost current limit adjustment shall be provided on the front
panel of the FR/BC module.

1.2.3.2.3

Parallel operation in BC mode: When programmed in BC mode FR/BC modules

shall be working in parallel load sharing arrangement with other FR/BC modules
in the same mode, other output conditions remaining within specified limits.

1.2.3.2.3.1

The current sharing shall be within +/- 10% of the average current per FR/BC
module (in BC mode) in the system (mounted in the same or different racks)
when loaded between 50 to 100% of its rated capacity (as BC) for all other
working conditions.

1.2.3.2.4

In addition to the Visual indications/display specified for FR/FC the following

shall also be provided:
Functional Indications: FR/BC on Boost mode
Alarm Indications: Following Alarms shall actuate in BC mode:
a. FR/BC over voltage
b. FR/BC Over Load (Voltage Droop)
The module shall also be protected against D. C. Over voltage in

1.2.3.2.5

Protection:
BC mode.

1.2.3.2.5.1

Shutting-off of faulty FR/BC module in FR/FC mode shall not affect the
operations of other FR/FC & FR/BC in FR/FC mode and other BC while
working in BC mode.
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1.2.3.3
1.2.3.3.1

Distribution, Switching, Control, Alarm and Monitoring Unit: The

Distribution/ switching/ Control and alarm unit, in addition to the facilities
specified earlier shall also provide for :
Switching Arrangement: The switching arrangement may have handled
enclosed knife fuse assembly or any other suitable arrangement in the same or
separate rack for the following facilities:
a) FR/BCs in Auto Float
b) Selection and switching a Group of FR/BC for Boost or Float Charge operation.
To achieve the above the switching arrangement shall be capable of selecting:

1.2.3.3.1.1

Battery Auto Float Charge/Boost selection arrangement for selecting:

i) All the batteries in Auto Float Charge Mode
ii) Battery-1 on Boost others on Auto Float Charge.
iii) Battery-n on Boost others on Auto Float Charge

1.2.3.3.1.1.1

The above arrangement shall be provided with a suitable inter-locking

arrangement so that one of the batteries is always on Float. In case interlocking
arrangement is not feasible due to the rack size, a provision of Alarm shall be
made in the event of all the batteries are isolated accidentally.

1.2.3.3.1.1.2

The capacity and number of batteries shall be as per order. For the purpose of
Type Approval, it shall be taken as three batteries.

1.2.3.3.1.2

FR/BC switching arrangement: This switching arrangement shall be provided

for connection of FR/BC group to the Float bus for Auto Float Charge operation
or Boost Charge bus for Boost Charging of the battery after its isolation from the
Float Bus.

1.2.3.3.2

Alarms: The following additional alarms shall be provided for Boost Charge
operation FR/BCs.
Functional Indications: FR/BCs in Boost Charge Mode
Alarm Indication:
a) Boost Load Voltage High (above 66V)/Low (below 44.4V)

1.2.3.4

Sleep Mode Operation: While calculating the composition of a particular power

plant, the power plant ultimate capacity/SMPS module rating, the sum total of the
load current and charging current of the battery is considered. In actual operation the
battery is fully charged, the power plant will supply to only exchange load. Under
this condition keeping all the modules ON will result in poor over all efficiency.
Hence by selecting to switch off the extra modules will improve the overall power
consumption and also result in higher reliability and life time of the modules. This is
feature is popularly known as SLEEP MODE.

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PART 2
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
No. : BSNL/Specification/SMP 001/01/March.2014

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2.0

General Requirements

2.1

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Suppression : The system (FR/FC,

FR/BC & DSCA modules) shall be designed to minimise the level
of electromagnetic interference (EMI), both conducted and radiated,
detected in its vicinity and generated by the module and shall comply the
following clauses :

2.1.1

Radiated Emission from the single phase and three phase Power
equipment.
Requirement: Any network of conductors & apparatus connected thereto
shall not exceed the level of field strength specified in IEC-CISPR 22 A as
given below:
Frequency (F) [MHz]

Distance (Meters)

Quasi peak limits

dB(V/m.)
30 - 230
10 M
40 dB(V/m).
230 1000
10 M
47 dB(V/m).
1. The lower limit shall apply at the transition frequency.
2. Additional provisions may be required for cases where interference
occur
Test Procedure: Test setup, Test procedure & Measurements shall be
conducted as per IEC- CISPR 22.
2.1.2

Conducted Emission Limits : All conducted emissions from

power equipment or accessories connected thereto, intended to be connected
to the power lines of a public utility shall not exceed the limits specified in
IEC- CISPR 22 A as given below :
Frequency (MHz)

Quasi peak limit dB(V)

0.15 - 0.5
79 dB(V)
0.5 - 30.0
73 dB(V)
The lower limit shall apply at the transition frequency

Average limit
dB(V)
66 dB(V)
60 dB(V)

Test Procedure: Test set up, Test procedure & Measurements shall be
conducted as per IEC - CISPR 22.
2.1.3

Conducted Susceptibility Limits : Power equipment used in Telecom

Network shall not malfunction when high voltage surge as specified below
is superimposed at the input power mains to the power equipment, for more
than two seconds as per IEC 61000- 4-12, 9(b). The equipment shall also not
fail or degrade in performance after the surge is withdrawn.

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Test levels:
Voltage Rise time (First peak)
Oscillation Frequencies
Repetition rate
Decaying
Burst duration
Surge amplitude
Wave shape

: 75 nano sec +/- 20%.

: 100KHz & 1 MHz +/- 10%
: at least 40/s for 100KHz and 400/s for 1 MHz
: 50% of the peak value between the 3rd & 6th periods
: not less than 2 s
: 250V(-10% ) to 2.5 KV(+10%)
: Damped

Test Procedure: Test set up, test procedure & Measurements shall be as
per IEC 61000-4-12. EMI surge of specified levels injected on power leads
of test sample shall not cause degradation of performance or malfunction
2.1.4

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity limits: The limits shall be as

per IEC 61000- 4-2, 9(1) (both Contact discharge method and Air discharge
method) as given below:
Test level:
Contact discharge
Level Test voltage KV
4
8

Level
4

Air discharge
Test voltage KV
15

Test Procedure: This test shall be conducted as per IEC 61000-4-2 for both
requirements & unit shall comply of clause 9(1) of IEC 61000-4-2
2.1.5

Electrical fast transient/Burst

specified in IEC 61000-4-4.

immunity limits: The limits shall be as

Test level:
Opencircuit output test voltage (+/-10%) &repetition rate of impulses (+/-20%)

Level

On Power supply port, Protection Earth

Voltage peak KV
Repetition rate KHz
4
4
2.5
Rise time of one Pulse
- 5 ns +/- 30%
Impulse duration
- 50 ns +/- 30%
Test Procedure: This test shall be conducted as per IEC 61000-4-4. Test
results shall be in compliance of clause 9(1) of IEC 61000-4-4
2.1.6

Radiated radio-frequency
Electromagnetic
The limits as per IEC 61000-4-3.

field immunity limits:

Test level:
Level
3

Frequency range : 80 MHz to 1000 MHz.

Test field strength V/m
10
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Test Procedure: This test shall be conducted as per IEC 61000-4-3. Test
results shall be in compliance of clause 9(a) of IEC 61000-4-3.
2.1.7

Surge immunity limits: The limits as per IEC 61000-4-5.

Test level:
Level
Open circuit test voltage( +/- 10% ) KV
1
0.5
2
1.0
3
2.0
4
4.0
Voltage surge - 1.2/50 s
Amplitude
- 2 KV(DM)
- 4 KV(CM)
- After testing for 4KV, the amplitude shall also be increased to 6
KV (1.2/50 s) Combined wave form as per IEEE C62.411991 to cover Lightening/ Surge protection test also.
- Test results shall be in compliance of clause 9(b) of IEC 61000-4-5.
Test Procedure: This test shall be conducted as per IEC 61000-4-5. After
testing for 4KV, the amplitude shall also be increased to 6 KV (1.2/50 s)
Combined wave form as per IEEE C62.41-1991(to cover Lightening/ Surge
protection test also).
Note: The rated voltage of the MOVs used for the above shall not be less
than 320V.

2.1.8

Radio-Frequency Conducted Susceptibility immunity limits : The limits

as per IEC 61000-4-6.
Test level:
Level
3

Frequency range : 150 KHz- 80 MHz

Voltage level ( e.m.f.)
10

Test Procedure: This test shall be conducted as per IEC 61000-4-6. Test
results shall be in compliance of clause 9(a) of IEC 61000-4-6
2.1.9

At the Time of Type approval the testing officer shall ensure that the power
plant is in compliance of the clauses 2.1.1 to 2.1.8 given above.

2.2

Power Plant System Configuration:

2.2.1

The system shall employ a modular configuration to provide flexibility,

keeping in view the future load requirements of D.C. Power.

2.2.2

The FR/FC, FR/BC modules shall be accommodated in a rack. DSCA, for

the ultimate capacity, shall be provided in first rack or in a separate rack as
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per manufacturer's design. AC and DC distribution may, however, be

provided in First/separate rack or in the individual racks. In case,
distribution arrangement is provided in First/separate rack, it shall be for the
ultimate system capacity. In case the Distribution is provided in the
individual racks DC distribution/switching shall be for the ultimate
system capacity, while AC distribution shall be for fully equipped rack.
All factory wiring for the rack shall be for the ultimate capacity so that only
plugging-in of FR/FC or FR/BC module shall enhance the DC power output.
2.2.3

The requirement for Single Rack & Auxiliary Rack will be defined by
purchaser, depending upon the requirements and ultimate capacity of power
plant.

2.3

Rack Configuration:
Rack is composed of following units,
accommodated in 19" (482.6 mm) Sub-rack:
a) Float Rectifier-cum-Float Charger (FR/FC) and/or Float Rectifier-cumBattery Charger modules ( FR/BC).
b) Distribution, Switching, Control, Alarm and Monitoring (DSCA) unit.

2.4

Constructional features:

2.4.1

Rack: The rack structure shall be made up of rigid frame work of steel
profiles and shall be free of sharp edges or sharp corners. The structural
strength of the rack shall be able to withstand the ultimate mechanical
load capacity of the rack without any deformity. The rack shall have suitable
ventilating arrangements (forced cooling from the sides is not permitted).
The front door (if provided) and rear door may be of hinged or removable
type. The gauge of metal sheet for panels shall not be less than 2mm. The
unit may be floor-mounted or wall-mounted as specified by the purchser.
The unit may be either expandable or of ultimate size, as per purchasers
requirement.

2.4.1.1

The base of rack shall ensure uniform floor loading of not more
than 975 kg/Sq metre. Lifting facilities shall be provided by removable
eyebolt located at the top of the rack. The necessary arrangement for
fixing the rack on the floor shall also be provided. The rack shall also be
provided with bottom clearance of 110 mm with a tolerance of +/- 10mm.

2.4.1.2

The top of the rack shall be fully covered except for proper ventilation and
bus bar or cable entries. Each air flow vent shall be covered by a grill to
prevent foreign material larger than 5 mm dropping into the rack.

2.4.1.3

The rack shall be designed for easy maintenance and installation. Rack
mounting arrangement shall provide easy access from front, rear and top
for Installation and Maintenance.

2.4.1.4

The individual FR/FC module shall be easily mounted to/removed from the
front side of the rack. The FR/FC module shall be designed to slide into the
rack on a suitable mechanical arrangement. The associated AC input, DC
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output connections, Control, alarms & interface cable connecting the

modules shall be connected/disconnected easily without causing any
interruption in the supply and damage to load or other working module.
2.4.1.5

Proper thermal engineering of hardware design shall be done by the

manufacturer so as to ensure the uninterrupted use of the equipment. The rack
complete with all panels fitted shall be designed to allow cooling by natural
convection. For the systems, using 25A, 50A, 100A & 200A FR/FC, FR/BC
modules force cooling is permitted. Use of DC Fans only are permitted for the
purpose. There shall be an arrangement for automatic Switching-OFF of fans
during AC input failure. If required, individual modules may be separated by
air baffle to provide effective convection. The manufacturer shall also ensure
that the failure of fan does not cause any fire hazards. The failure of any of the
fans shall draw immediate attention of the maintenance staff.

2.4.1.6

Facility shall be made to connect external AC power at the top/bottom of rack

and alarm cable & DC output distribution module at
the top of the rack.
Where cables pass through metal panels suitable bushing shall be provided to
protect cables from damage. Bus-bars, if used, shall be suitably spaced,
insulated and bushed(where it passes through holes) to prevent any possibility
of short circuit between bus-bar and/or rack.

2.4.1.7

With doors in position, all Visual alarms & meters shall be clearly visible. In
case of hinged door meters & alarm indications are permitted on door provided,
the fixtures on the door do not restrict the movement of door in any way.

2.4.1.8

Dimensions: The rack shall only be 19 (482.6mm). Nominal dimensions of

the rack may be as under:
System
Type
For Small
Power plants
systems
For Large
Power plants
systems

System capacity
(Module Rating/Ultimate
System Capacity)
25A/150A (single phase)
50A/150A (single phase)
50A/300A (single phase)
50A/450A (single phase)
100A/600A (Three phase)
100A/1000A (Three phase)
100A/1500A (Three phase)
200A/3000A (Three phase)
200A/4800A (Three phase)

Dimensions
H (max.) X W (max.)
X D (max.)
1500mm X 750mm X
600mm
2200mm X 750mm X
600mm

Note: Tendering authority shall clearly specify the height of the rack as per his
power room/equipment room requirements.
2.4.1. 9

SMPS Power Plant System Ultimate Capacity:

(a) SMPS Power Plant with Single Phase 25A/50A FR/FC Modules with single
phase A.C Supply.
(b) SMPS Power Plant with Single Phase 50A FR/FC Modules having three
phase distribution in to three ratings:
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Power Plant categorized in to three ratings:

i. Power Plant with Ultimate Capacity 150A (2+1) configuration
(with R/Y/B= 1+1+1), housed in a single rack.
ii. Power Plant with Ultimate Capacity 300A (5+1) configuration
(with R/Y/B= 2+2+2), housed in a single rack.
iii. Power Plant with Ultimate Capacity 450A (8+1) configuration
(with R/Y/B= 3+3+3), housed in a single rack.
Higher rated modules in place of 50A basic modules (60A/75A) is also permitted,
but counting of modules will be as per the ultimate capacity fixed for 50A basic
module (i.e 150A/300A/450A).
(c) SMPS Power Plant with Three Phase 100A FR/FC Modules: Power Plant
categorized in to three ratings:
i. Power Plant with ultimate capacity 600A (in Single Rack)
ii. Power Plant with ultimate capacity 1000A (in Single Rack)
iii. Power Plant with ultimate capacity 1500A (can be in two Racks with
Main Rack capacity up to 1000A & Extension Rack capacity up to 500A).
(d) SMPS Power Plant with Three Phase 200A FR/FC Modules with capacity
more than 1600A.
2.4.2

FR/FC, FR/BC Module:

2.4.2.1

The FR/FC, FR/BC modules shall be cooled by natural convection for

smaller capacities i.e. 6.25A, 12.5A. FR/FC or FR/BC modules of 25A, 50A,
100A and 200A may have natural or forced cooling.

2.4.2.2

AC input to FR/FC or FR/BC shall be through composite type hot plug-in

connectors. DC output shall be through hot plug-in connector on the FR/FC or
FR/BC side and through lugged termination on the bus-bar/termination end.
Control, alarm and monitoring connections shall only be through polarised
connectors.

2.4.2.3

The FR/FC, FR/BC module shall be removable from the front of the rack
only. All AC input, DC output and alarm/control/monitoring cables
interconnecting the modules and racks shall be easily disconnected by plugs
or connectors.

2.4.3

Distribution, Switching, Control, Alarm and Monitoring (DSCA)

2.4.3.1

The Distribution/Switching sub-system of DSCA shall preferably be

modular but Control, alarm and monitoring sub-system shall only be
modular. The Distribution/Switching sub- system may be accommodated in
a rack with other FR/FCs, FR/BC or in a separate rack. These sub-systems
shall be rack mountable.
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2.4.3.2

DSCA shall preferably be housed in the upper portion of the rack above the
FR/FC or FR/BC modules.

2.4.3.3

DSCA shall be provided for the ultimate system capacity as explained

in Clauses 2.2.2 and 2.2.3. All AC, DC or control/alarm cabling/wiring
shall be pre-wired for the ultimate capacity so that mere plugging-in of
FR/FC, FR/BC module shall add to the DC power output. It shall be
ensured that the modules are not site specific.

2.5

Accessibility

2.5.1

All the termination points shall be easily accessible from front, rear or top.

2.5.2

AC and DC terminals shall be separated by physical barriers to

safety.

2.5.3

All the terminals except AC earth shall be electrically isolated.

2.6

Terminations:

2.6.1

AC Terminations

2.6.1.1

The input terminals shall be clearly marked as R, Y, B & N for three phase
and L and N for single phase as applicable.

2.6.1.2

AC input termination shall be suitably protected against the accidental

touch/contact with the working staff for their protection & shall also have
clear & prominent "DANGER" marking. AC terminations shall be through
standard finger safe lock-in type connectors conforming to BIS or any other
international standard, with the concurrence of CACT.

2.6.1.3

Screening shall be provided

accident.

2.6.1.4

The AC input connection to the rectifier module shall be by a composite

type hot plug-in connectors and socket arrangement.

2.6.1.5

All the connections between Distribution and FR/FC, shall be through

proper rated cables only.

2.6.1.6

Fuses and Circuit-breakers for each FR/FC, FR/BC shall be easily

accessible and properly rated.

2.6.1.7

Proper terminations for AC at the input of the circuit-breakers and its output
to the FR/FC.

2.6.2

DC Terminations

2.6.2.1

The male connectors shall be mounted in the FR/FC, FR/BC module and
female connectors be terminated to the cable.

between AC & DC components

ensure

to prevent

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2.6.2.2

The DC output to Battery and Load shall be through cable/bus-bars up to the

rack capacity of 450A ultimate capacity and bus-bar only for higher
capacities or as per users requirement. However for inter-rack connections,
cables of proper rating are permitted.

2.6.2.3

The provision for interconnection between exchange and FR/FC, FR/BC or

battery (along with switching arrangement) and terminations for Exchange,
Battery & FR/FCs, FR/BCs shall be made. The isolation of any of the
battery from the load shall create an alarm.

2.6.2.4

All DC + ve and ve leads shall be clearly marked.

2.6.3

All the AC, DC Control & alarm cabling shall be supplied with the rack.

2.7

Bus Bars
Tinned Bus-bars or tinned High conductivity electrolytic copper strips
with purity of 99.90% (min) as per BIS 613 latest issue, be able to
withstand maximum Load current. The Bus-bar shall be capable to carry
current density of 2 Amps/mm square but shall not be less than
25mmX5mm in any case. Nuts & bolts shall be of stainless steel with tinned
copper washers only. The size of bus-bars chosen for battery and load path
shall be capable to take care of the current of maximum power plant
capacity for which it is designed. The Bus-bar/cable size shall also ensure
that the voltage drop between the output of the farthest FR/FC module riser
and also between battery and exchange riser, as per the layout drawing shall
be less than 500mV. The tinning shall be in compliance of IS 1359: 1992
and its thickness shall be 10 m (minimum).

2.7.1

Bus-bar Riser height, wherever applicable, shall be 250 mm for both

exchange and battery. Bus-bar Riser should be used for higher capacity of
exchange load and battery more than 450 Amp. There shall be no bus-bar in
outdoor units.

2.8

Cabling and Wiring

All insulated conductors
except
those within the confines of a
printed circuit board assembly shall be of the rating enough to withstand
the maximum current and voltage during fault and overload. All the wires
and cables used shall be fire retardant as per IS 1554 with amendment 1
(June 94). All the cables & wires used shall also be Rodent & reptiles
repellent.

2.8.1

All wiring shall be neatly secured in position and adequately supported.

Where wires pass through any part of metal panel or cover
the hole
through which they pass shall be suitably bushed.

2.9

Earthing
Proper Earth terminal (two in each rack), in effective electrical contact with
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framework, shall be provided. All metal parts of the components, which do

not carry current, shall be bonded thereto. Nominal cross-sectional area of
earth continuity conductor, not contained within the cable, shall be half
(minimum) of each current carrying conductor to be protected but in no case
it shall be less than 3 mm diameter. Continuity conductor used for the
purpose shall only be of copper. Suitable terminals shall be provided for
terminating earth conductor.
2.10

Mounting of component & layout

2.10.1

Component mounting and fixing methods shall be secured.

2.10.2

Suitable mechanical structure/ arrangement for holding modules in

position shall be provided so that the module is held firmly by sliding
through it.

2.11

Documentation
Technical literature in English and Hindi with complete layout, detailed
block schematic and circuit diagrams of its assemblies with test voltages at
different test points of the units shall be provided. A soft copy as well as a
hard copy of the above shall also be provided. All aspects of installation,
operation, maintenance, trouble shooting and repair shall be covered in this
manual. The manual shall also include the following:
a)

Installation, Operation and Maintenance manual part shall

include:
i) Safety measures to be observed in handling of the equipment.
ii) Precautions at the time of installation, operation and maintenance.
iii) Required Test Jigs and fixtures.
iv) Procedures for routine maintenance, preventive maintenance,
trouble shooting and replacement.
v) Illustration of internal and external mechanical parts.
vi) Complete layout, detailed block schematic and circuit diagrams of
its assemblies with test voltages at different test points.
vii) Circuit description and working of FR/FC module at various stages
staring from AC mains input to the DC output with Block
Schematic.
viii)Circuit description and working of DSCA.
ix) Instructions for the termination of Temperature Compensation
Probes at DSCA as well as battery.
x) A Table giving details of size/dimension of maintenance of cables
and Bus-bar used in the design.
xi) Earthing Guide lines for the Power Plant as per BIS Specification.
xii) Co-ordination distance (length & gauge of the cable to be used)/ decoupling inductance between stage I & Stage II surge protection.

b)

Repair manual :
i)

List of replaceable parts used with the source of procurement.

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2.11.1

ii) Detailed ordering information for all replaceable parts for ordering
of spares as and when required.
iii) Procedure with flowchart for trouble shooting and sub-assembly
replacement.
iv) Test Instruments, Test fixtures, accessories and tools required for
maintenance and repair.
v) Systematic trouble shooting charts (fault tree) for probable faults
and their remedial action.
vi) Address and telephone numbers of Maintenance centre.
vii)
Hard copy of the documentation shall be prepared using good quality paper
with clear and crisp printing. All the drawings in clear printing shall be
attached to the hand-book binding. The binding of the manual shall be long
lasting and presentable. One set of flow chart drawings necessary for
trouble-shooting shall be provided with lamination, with each manual.

2.12

Quality Requirements

2.12.1

Components: The component parts of the equipment shall be of

professional grade of reputed manufacturer to ensure prompt and continuous
service and delivery of spare parts. Use of potentiometer is precluded.
Switching components used on the input side shall be rated at 600V
(minimum)

2.12.1.1

Power transformers and Chokes: Power transformers & chokes shall use
class B or higher grade of insulation. The transformers and chokes shall be
wound with copper wire and provided with adequate insulation.

2.12.1.2

Fuses or circuit breakers shall be provided wherever appropriate for the

protection against failure of control/sensing circuit. Fuses shall conform to
B.I.S specification.

2.12.1.3

Meters: There shall be provision to monitor AC voltage of the system and

DC current as well as voltage with the help of Digital meters to read the
voltage and current of the System, any of the Battery or any of the
individual FR/FC (at individual FR/FC module also permitted). Digital
meters display/resolution should be such that it is clearly and
unambiguously readable from a distance of 1 metre. Normally the meters
mounted at DSCA shall indicate the System voltage and current.
a. Current: +/- 1.5% of the range or better, shall be able to read up to full
digit for meter range 50A & above and 1 place decimal for
lower meter range.
b. Voltage: +/- 1.5% of the range or better with a resolution of one
decimal point in case of DC voltmeter and full digit in case
of AC voltmeters.

2.12.1.4

Component Approval: The components used in SMPS Power Plant, shall

be certified by recognised National/International Institutions and approved
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by CACT wing of BSNL. Components shall neither be combustible nor

support combustion.

2.12.2

Quality and Workmanship:

a) The equipment shall manufacture in accordance with international quality
management systems ISO-9001-2000, for which the manufacturer shall be
duly accredited. A quality plan describing the quality assurance system
followed by the manufacturer would be required to be submitted.
b) The equipment shall be manufactured as per the latest BSNL QA
Guidelines indicated in Quality Manuals QM-118 (Quality reliability in
product design), Manuals QM-202 ( Pictorial guidelines for Visual
assessment of quality of printed board assemblies (PBA) and discrete
terminal assemblies), QM-204 (Guidelines for workmanship standards for
repair & modification of printed wiring board assemblies), QM-205
(Guidelines for standard of workmanship for printed boards), QM-206
(Guidelines for standard of workmanship for printed boards assemblies),
QM-207 (Guidelines for soft solder and fluxes for Telecom Equipments)
and QM 210 (Guidelines for standard of workmanship for surface Mounting
Devices).
All wiring shall be neatly secured in position and adequately supported.
Metal panel or cover holes through which the wires or cables pass shall be
suitably bushed.
c) All materials and workmanship shall be of professional quality to ensure
the MTBF requirements.

2.12.3

Quality Assurance Tests: Each of the units supplied against the specific
order after type approval shall be inspected and tested to ensure that the
requirements of this document have been met. These tests shall be carried
out by QA wing of BSNL.

2.12.4

Finish and painting: The finish of the structure and panels shall conform to
the latest issue of IS 101 and IS 168. The structure and panels shall only be
powdered coated. The thickness of powder coating shall be between 50 to
70 micrometers. The Colour used shall conform to IS 5 latest issue. Colour
scheme shall be as follows:
a. Rack & Door: Satin Blue, No. 177
b. Modules and inside: Shall harmoniously match with rack colour

2.12.5

Marking and Labelling:

2.12.5.1

It shall be possible to locate each component on the PCB with the help
of layout and circuit drawing. All terminals shall be properly sign-written
and all components properly labelled so that it shall be easy to identify them
with reference to the supplier's Instruction and Maintenance Manuals.
Designation of keys, switches and other components mounted on the
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front/inside panel and their operating positions shall be clearly engraved or

sign- written. The wiring shall be clearly and permanently identified with
the designation or colour code which corresponds to the equipment circuit
diagram. Where non-standard colours are used cable functions shall be
clearly and permanently labelled at both ends.
2.12.5.2

Fuse holder identification shall include details of fuse rating and type.
In case of fuses on PCBs the rating shall be either on the fuse or PCB.

2.12.5.3

A cabling diagram, screen printed or any other better arrangement

ensuring better life expectancy shall be placed in the inside of the front
door or any other convenient place for ready reference of the maintenance
staff.

2.13

Name plate
A name plate anodised, screen printed or any other better arrangement
ensuring better life expectancy shall be suitably fixed on each rack &
module and contain following information :
1. Specification Number:
2. Type of the Unit:
3. Manufacturer's name and identification:
4. Model No.
:
5. Unit Serial No. :
6. TAC No.
7. Input voltage and phase:
8. Output Voltage and Current:
9. Year of manufacture:

2.13.1

On the front top of the Rack an anodised, screen printed or any other
better arrangement ensuring better life expectancy Designation plate in
BOLD letters showing LARGE / SMALL CAPACITY SMPS POWER
PLANT
SYSTEM, COMPATIBLE WITH VRLA / (VRLA AND
CONVENTIONAL LEAD ACID) BATTERIES shall be provided.

2.14

Module Replacement Time & MTBF

2.14.1

Module Replacement Time: The mean time to replace a faulty rectifier

module shall be less than 20 minutes.

2.14.2

MTBF (Mean Time between Failures): MTBF of the system shall not be
less than 100,000 hours. The MTBF for fans shall be better than 70,000
hours at 40 degree C. The concurrence of CACT of QA wing of BSNL in
this regard is mandatory. The MTBF shall be verified as per QM-115.
MTBF, predicted and observed values shall be furnished along with
calculations by the manufacturer. Based on these figures three years
maintenance spares shall be specified by the equipment supplier. The
equipment availability shall exceed 99.9%.

2.15

Field Observations
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For new products field observation may be carried out by purchaser

2.16

Packing
Packing shall be done in accordance with latest guidelines for the SMPS
Power Plants issued by QA wing of BSNL.

2.17

Environmental requirements
Each system shall be capable of operating in conditions conforming to QM-333
category B2 of QA Wing of BSNL. It shall also comply with vibration
requirements of clause 12.0 of QM-333. The system shall also be capable of
working in saline atmosphere of coastal areas and up to an altitude of 3000 Metres
in compliance of QM-333. The environmental tests shall be performed by
configuring the power plant as follows:
(i)
(ii)

2.17.1

DSCA for ultimate capacity

One FR/FC, FR/BC (Conventional Battery Power Plant) module

Burn-in tests
The fully equipped rack shall be capable of withstanding a burn-in test for 72
hours at an ambient temperature of 50C when the equipment is working at full
rated load. This test may be performed in a temperature controlled room with free
air flow. The ambient temperature shall be measured at a distance of 1 foot from
the equipment under test. The necessary set-up for the purpose shall be provided
by the manufacturer.
The temperature rise of the heat dissipating components above the ambient,
measured directly or at heat sink in the first eight hours of the test, shall not be
more than :
a)

Transformers and Chokes: 70 deg C for Grade B insulation.

For higher grade of insulation, higher temperature rise may be permissible,

subject to the following conditions:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
b)

It is at least 20 deg C below the permissible limit for the grade of

insulation used.
The temperature rise shall be at least 30 deg C below Curie temperature of
the magnetic material.
This temperature shall neither affect other components nor shall lead to
fire hazard.
Semiconductor devices: 60 deg C or as per component spec.

2.17.2

Insulation Resistance and Voltage Proof Tests:

2.17.2.1

The insulation resistance test

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The insulation resistance of a fully wired FR/FC, when tested with a 500V DC
megger, shall be as given below:
a)
b)
c)
2.17.2.2

AC Input & Earth - Greater than 2 meg Ohm

DC Output & Earth - Greater than 1 meg Ohm
AC Input & DC out put - Greater than 5 meg Ohm

Voltage Proof Test

With EMI/RFI capacitors and MOVs/Tranzorbs removed from the circuit a test
voltage of 1500V/50Hz is applied for one minute.
- Between earth and interconnected output terminals.
- Between interconnected input and output terminals.
Alternatively, without removing EMI/RFI capacitors, the lightning protection
circuitry and Tranzorbs etc., but with EMI/RFI discharge resistors removed:
a)

A 2150V DC can be applied for one minute between interconnected input

& output terminals.

b)

650V DC can be applied for one minute between interconnected output

terminals & earth.

This DC voltage test is in accordance with UL 950 & IEC 950 Standards. No
breakdown or abnormal temperature rise shall occur.
2.17.3

Noise and Vibration

The fully equipped rack at full load shall not contribute more than 15 dB
(weighted) to the ambient noise level taken as 45dBA. It shall be measured at a
distance of 1 metre from the unit & 1.25m above the floor level in the Acoustic
Range. The correction factor for Total Noise when the ambient noise level is more
than 45dBA, shall be as given below:
Ambient
Noise
45dBA
46dBA
47dBA
48dBA
49dBA
50dBA

Correction
Factor
0dB
0.18dB
0.39dB
0.61dB
0.86dB
1.12dB

Ambient
Noise
51dBA
52dBA
53dBA
54dBA
55dBA
56dBA

Correction Ambient
Factor
Noise
1.41dB
57dB
1.73dB
58dB
2.07dB
59dB
2.43dB
60dB
2.82dB
3.25dB

Correction
Factor
3.69dB
4.17dB
4.68dB
5.21dB

Note: The correction Factor shall be added to the limit of 60 dBA to arrive at the
limit when the ambient is greater than 45 dBA.

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PART 3
Guidelines for the Purchaser/User
No.: BSNL/Specification/SMP - 001/01/March.2014

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3.0

Guidelines for the Purchaser/User

3.1

The purchaser must ensure the availability of separate coordinated Stage-I & II
protection devices, as per GR No. TEC/GR/FLA/LSP - 01.June.2010 at telecom
site, for protection of the Power Plant, against lightening and high voltage surges.

3.2

The purchaser shall specify the requirement and dimensions for Single Rack and/or
Auxiliary Rack, depending on the needs of expansion and ultimate capacity. The
type of rack floor mounted or wall mounted shall also be specified.

3.3

The purchase may specify the requirement of field-trial. Feedback, if any, may be
furnished to TEC for improvement in the GR.

3.4

The purchaser shall specify the requirements for optional management features like
Battery Health Monitoring, Energy Saving Management, proper functioning during
voltage and phase outages, DG Efficiency & Fuel Saving Management, Battery
Efficiency & Battery Management, Rectifier Control Efficiency Management, etc.

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ANNEXURE - 1
Protocol or Sequence of Exchange of Information between Power plant & Remote Site monitoring
equipment
RS 485 (4 wire) interface at speed 19.2Kbps (minimum) shall be used for both monitoring & control between
power plants and Remote site (First level) of monitoring & control. The protocol shall be as given below ;
-

First four bytes as starting or hand shake bites (includes identifications etc.)
5th Byte for equipment Identification (Power plant battery, Inverter etc.)
6th Byte for Class of parameter (Alarms urgent, alarms non-urgent, Monitoring etc.)
7th ,8th and 9th Bytes for the parameter observation/medications :

Equipment side will send parameter code ( same that on Master side) along with desired information.
- 10th and 11th for checksum for parity on both sides in communication.
The exchange of information between the Remote site controller and the power equipment shall on 4 wire RS
485 bus. All the eleven bytes shall be sent as a packet for exchange of information.
In this concept Remote site equipment shall work as a Master and power equipment as slave in the Master slave
concept. In this concept:
- The master will send all the above 11 bytes containing the information for each byte as given above..
- Power Equipment after verify the correctness of the data will send back the desired information in the
same pattern as given above with bytes 7 to 9 shall contain the desired information and 10th 11th the
checksum number.
- In case of mismatch, power equipment or remote controller will send a fixed anomaly signal.
- On receipt of mismatch the previous data will again be offered by the concerned end.
- In case of acknowledgement (desired information or next information) the concerned end will put-up the
next information.
Each byte information in HEX shall be as detailed below:
5th Byte: Equipment Designation
Equipment Designation

Hex Code
From Master

From Slave Equipment

Power Plant s(AC-DC Converters) ( sixteen Max.)

00 to 0F

00 to 0F

Battery Bank ( Maximum sixteen)

10 to 1F

10 to 1F

6th Byte: Classification of Information

Hex Code
Class of Parameter

From Master

From Slave Equipment

Alarms Urgent

01

01

Alarms Non-urgent

02

02

Monitoring of Parameters

03

03

Parameter Control

04

04

System Details

05

05

06 to FF

06 to FF

Any other information

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7th to 9th Byte : Parameter name :

a) Power Plant ( 5th byte : 00 to 0F)
i)

Alarms Urgent (6th byte : 01)

Parameter Name

Hex Code
From Master

Mains "ON"/Battery Discharging - Any reason for failure of

Power plant to deliver the output (including AC input
contactor failure)

01, 00, 00

System Over Load

02, 00, 00

From Slave Equipment

01, 01, 00 : OK
01, 02, 00 : FAULT
02, 01, 00 : OK
02, 02, 00 : FAULT

Load Voltage High

03, 00, 00

03, 01, 00 : OK
03, 02, 00 : FAULT

Load Voltage Low

Same sequence

Same sequence

Fan Fail Rack

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 1 : Temp. Compensation fail

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 2 : Temp. Compensation fail

Same sequence

Same sequence

-------------------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 5 : Temp. Compensation fail

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 1 Fail OR No Battery

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 2 Fail OR No Battery

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 5 Fail OR No Battery

Same sequence

Same sequence

ii) Alarms Non-Urgent (Sixth Byte: 02)

Parameter Name

Hex Code
From Master

Mains High

01, 00, 00

From Slave Equipment

01, 01, 00 : OK
01, 02, 00 : FAULT

Mains Low

02, 00, 00

02, 01, 00 : OK
02, 02, 00 : FAULT

FR/FC 1 Over Voltage

03, 00, 00

03, 01, 00 : OK
03, 02, 00 : FAULT

FR/FC 2 Over Voltage

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 30 Over Voltage

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 1 Under Voltage/Output Fail

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 2 Under Voltage/Output Fail

Same sequence

Same sequence

..

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 30 Under Voltage/Output Fail

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 1 Over Load

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 2 Over Load

Same sequence

Same sequence

..

Same sequence

Same sequence

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FR/FC 30 Over Load

Same sequence

Same sequence

Fan Fail - FR/FC 1

Same sequence

Same sequence

Fan Fail - FR/FC 2

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Fan Fail - FR/FC 30

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 1 Fail

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 2 Fail

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 30- Fail

Same sequence

Same sequence

Any other Alarm condition

Same sequence

Same sequence

iii) Monitoring Parameters (6th byte : 03)

Parameter Name

Hex Code
From Master

Power plant on Mains/Standby

From Slave Equipment

01, 00, 00

01, 01, 00 : MAINS

01, 02, 00 : STAND BY

Load on power plant/Battery

02, 00, 00

02, 01, 00 : Power Plant

02, 02, 00 : Battery

iv)

AC Mains Voltage

03, 00, 00

03, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

System Output Voltage

04, 00, 00

04, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

System Load

05, 00, 00

05, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

FR/FC 1 Load

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 2 Load

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 30 Load

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 1 Path Current

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 2 path current

Same sequence

Same sequence

------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 5 path Current

Same sequence

Same sequence

Load sharing performance (%)

Same sequence

Same sequence

Any other Monitoring requirements

Same sequence

Same sequence

Parameter Control (Sixth Byte : 04)

Parameter Name

Hex Code
From Master

From Slave Equipment

Mains High

01, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

01, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

Mains Low

02, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

02, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

System Over Load (Value)

03, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

03, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

System Float Voltage

04, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

04, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

System Charge Voltage

05, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

05, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

Load Voltage High

Same sequence

Same sequence

Load Voltage Low

Same sequence

Same sequence

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Battery 1 Path Current Limit

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 2 path current Limit

Same sequence

Same sequence

----------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 5 path Current Limit

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 1 Float Voltage

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 2 Float Voltage

Same sequence

Same sequence

----------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 30 Float Voltage

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 1 Charge Voltage

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 2 Charge Voltage

Same sequence

Same sequence

-----------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 30 Charge Voltage

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 1 Over Voltage

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 2 Over Voltage

Same sequence

Same sequence

--------------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 30 Over Voltage

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 1 Under Voltage

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 2 Under Voltage

Same sequence

Same sequence

-------------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 30 Under Voltage

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 1 Over Load

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 2 Over Load

Same sequence

Same sequence

------------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

FR/FC 30 Over Load

Same sequence

Same sequence

Any other parameter to control

Same sequence

Same sequence

Note : 1. If the remote controller wants to check the current setting, it shall send 8th and 9th bytes as 00 00 along with the
data of 7th byte as given above, the associated equipment shall return the current value.
2. If the associated equipment returns the same value as sent by controller it shall be taken as accepted otherwise not
accepted and shall be resent after doing the needful.
v) System details (sixth byte : 05) :
Parameter Name

Hex Code
From Master

From Slave Equipment

System Make

May be generated in the remote controller by manual inputting

Date of commissioning

May be generated in the remote controller by manual inputting

System Ultimate capacity

System Equipped capacity

03,00,00
04,00,00

03, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

04, VALUE(H), VALUE(L)

Number of FR/FCs

Same sequence

Same sequence

Rating of FR/FCs

Same sequence

Same sequence

Number of FR/FC Working

Same sequence

Same sequence

Number of FR/FC Faulty

Same sequence

Same sequence

Number of batteries connected

with the power plant

Same sequence

Same sequence

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Battery 1 : Make

May be generated in the remote controller by manual inputting

Date of Commissioning

May be generated in the remote controller by manual inputting

AH Capacity

May be generated in the remote controller by manual inputting

Battery 2 : Make

Same sequence

Same sequence

Date of Commissioning

Same sequence

Same sequence

AH Capacity

Same sequence

Same sequence

----------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 5

Same sequence

Same sequence

Date of commissioning

Same sequence

Same sequence

AH Capacity

Same sequence

Same sequence

: Make

Note : In case the above information can not be provided by the associated equipment, same may be generated in the First
stage system by manually in-putting the data.
b) Battery Parameters (5th Byte: 10 to 1F):
i)

Alarms Urgent (sixth byte as 01)

Parameter Name

Hex Code
From Master

Battery 1 : Voltage OK/High/LOW

01, 00, 00

From Slave Equipment

01, 01, 00 : OK
01, 02, 00 : High
01, 03, 00 : Low

Temperature OK/High/Low

02, 00, 00

02, 01, 00 : OK
02, 02, 00 : High
02, 03, 00 : Low

Trickle Current OK/High (As per set value)

03, 00, 00

03, 01, 00 : OK
03, 02, 00 : High

Battery Current OK/High ( As per limit set)

04, 00, 00

04, 01,00 : OK
04, 02, 00 : High

Cell 1Failing (Voltage High/ low, conductance out of range

low high/ Low, Temp High/low as compared to
other cells)

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Trickle Current OK/High (As per set value)

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery Current OK/High ( As per limit set)

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 1 Failing

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 2 Failing

Same sequence

Same sequence

..

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 24 Failing

Same sequence

Same sequence

----------------------------------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 5 : Voltage OK/High/LOW

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 2 Failing
..
Cell 24 Failing
Battery 2 : Voltage OK/High/LOW
Temperature OK/High/Low

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Temperature OK/High/Low

Same sequence

Same sequence

Trickle Current OK/High (As per set value)

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery Current OK/High ( As per limit set)

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 1 Failing

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 2 Failing

Same sequence

Same sequence

..

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 24 Failing

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Any other Alarm Conditions

Note: 1.

All the cells which are showing failing tendency during routine observation or during discharge test shall be
reported as an Urgent alarm.
2. There shall be provision to set the battery to discharge for a certain duration, during which the voltage, current
and conductance out of range of each cell shall be recorded. Deviation from the bench mark value shall be high
lighted as an alarm.
3. Trickle current during battery float operation shall be observed and high trickle current higher than the set
threshold shall create an Urgent alarm.

ii)

Alarms Non-Urgent (Sixth Byte as 02)

Parameter Name

Hex Code
From Master

Battery on discharge

01, 00, 00

From Slave Equipment

01, 01, 00 : NO
01, 02, 00 : YES

Any other Alarm condition

iii)

Same sequence

Same sequence

Monitoring Parameters (Sixth Byte as 03)

Parameter Name

Hex Code
From Master

From Slave Equipment

Battery 1 : State of Charge battery ( %)

01, 00, 00

01, Value (H), Value (L)

Voltage battery

02, 00, 00

02, Value (H), Value (L)

Voltage - cell1

03, 00, 00

01, Value (H), Value (L)

Voltage - cell 2

04, 00, 00

01, Value (H), Value (L)

-------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Voltage cell 24

Same sequence

Same sequence

Temperature Battery

Same sequence

Same sequence

Temperature cell1

Same sequence

Same sequence

Temperature cell 2

Same sequence

Same sequence

-----------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Temperature cell 24

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Conductance out of range cell1

Same sequence

Same sequence

Conductance out of range cell 2

Same sequence

Same sequence

-----------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Conductance out of range cell 24

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

conductance out of range out of range Battery

Battery 2 : State of Charge Battery ( %)

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Voltage

Battery

Same sequence

Same sequence

Voltage - cell1

Same sequence

Same sequence

Voltage - cell 2

Same sequence

Same sequence

-------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Voltage cell 24

Same sequence

Same sequence

Temperature Battery

Same sequence

Same sequence

Temperature cell1

Same sequence

Same sequence

Temperature cell 2

Same sequence

Same sequence

-----------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Temperature cell 24

Same sequence

Same sequence

Conductance out of range Battery

Same sequence

Same sequence

Conductance out of range cell1

Same sequence

Same sequence

Conductance out of range cell 2

Same sequence

Same sequence

-----------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Conductance out of range cell 24

Same sequence

Same sequence

--------------------------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 5 : State of Charge battery ( %)

Same sequence

Same sequence

Voltage battery

Same sequence

Same sequence

Voltage - cell1

Same sequence

Same sequence

Voltage - cell 2

Same sequence

Same sequence

-------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Voltage cell 24

Same sequence

Same sequence

Temperature Battery

Same sequence

Same sequence

Temperature cell1

Same sequence

Same sequence

Temperature cell 2

Same sequence

Same sequence

-----------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Temperature cell 24

Same sequence

Same sequence

Conductance out of range Battery

Same sequence

Same sequence

Conductance out of range cell1

Same sequence

Same sequence

Conductance out of range cell 2

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

----------------------Conductance out of range cell 24

Any other parameter to be monitored
iv)

Parameter Control (Sixth Byte as 04)

Parameter Name

Hex Code
From Master

From Slave Equipment

Battery 1 : Trickle current Limit

01, Value (H), Value (L)

01, Value (H), Value (L)

Voltage limit for alarm

02, Value (H), Value (L)

02, Value (H), Value (L)

03, Value (H), Value

(L)

03, Value (H), Value (L)

Charge Current limit for alarm

Temperature limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

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Conductance out of range Limit for Alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 1 : Voltage limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 2 : Voltage limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

-----------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 24 : Voltage limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 1 : Temperature limit for Alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 2 : Temperature limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

-------------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 24 : Temperature limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 1 : conductance out of range limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 2 : conductance out of range limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Charge Current limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Temperature limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 1 : Voltage limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 2 : Voltage limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

----------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 24 : Voltage limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 1 : Temperature limit for Alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 2 : Temperature limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

-------------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 24 : Temperature limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 1 : conductance out of range limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 2 : conductance out of range limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 24 : conductance out of range limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

--------------------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Battery 5 : Trickle current Limit

Same sequence

Same sequence

Voltage limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Charge Current limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Temperature limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 1 : Voltage limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 2 : Voltage limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

-------------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 24 : Voltage limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 1 : Temperature limit for Alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 2 : Temperature limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

-----------------------------------------------Cell 24 : conductance out of range limit for alarm

Battery 2 : Trickle current Limit
Voltage limit for alarm

conductance out of range Limit for Alarm

-----------------------------------------------

conductance out of range Limit for Alarm

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-------------------------------------------

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 24 : Temperature limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 1 : conductance out of range limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Cell 2 : conductance out of range limit for alarm

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

Same sequence

-----------------------------------------------Cell 24 : conductance out of range limit for alarm

Any other parameter to set

If the remote controller wants to check the current setting, it shall send 8th and 9th bytes as 00 00 along with the
data of 7th byte as given above, the associated equipment shall return the current value.
2. If the associated equipment returns the same value as sent by controller it shall be taken as accepted otherwise not
accepted and shall be resent after doing the needful.

Note: 1.

v)

System details (Sixth Byte as 05) :

Parameter Name

Hex Code
From Master

Number of Batteries in the bank

Battery 1

: Make

Date of Commission of battery

AH Capacity
Battery 2

Note:

: Make

01, 00, 00

From Slave Equipment

01, Value (H), Value (L)

May be generated in the remote controller by manual inputting

May be generated in the remote controller by manual inputting
04, 00, 00

04, Value (H), Value (L)

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

Date of Commission of battery

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

AH Capacity

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

----------------------------------------

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

Battery 5

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

Date of Commission of battery

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

AH Capacity

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

Any other information

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

Same sequence as for Bat. 1

: Make

In case the above information can not be provided by the power plant or battery controller the same will be
generated in the First stage system.

44

ANNEXURE - 2
ORDERING INFORMATION
The following items need to be specified while ordering by Tendering Authority depending on
the requirements.
i)

Application:
AC Input: Single phase
Three Phase
Rack Height:

1500mm
2200mm

ii)

Category and Ultimate capacity of power plant as per clause 2.2.3

iii)

Rating of the basic module: 25A/50A/100A/200A as per Category.

iv)

Number of basic modules required at present including redundant units.

v)

Power Plant Compatible with VRLA batteries only or with both VRLA and
conventional batteries.

vi)

Remote Monitoring requirements: Required/Not Required

vii)

Battery Health Check requirements: Required/not required

viii)

Capacity of the battery proposed in Ampere Hours.

ix)

Number of batteries proposed at present and ultimate.

Important Notes:
1.

Load shall include equipment load, battery load at C/10 rate of charge and other load
(inverter etc.) if any.

2.

While choosing the power plant the user shall ensure that the redundancy requirement has
been taken care of.

3.

It may be ensured that minimum two Batteries are chosen to meet the load requirement.

45

Abbreviations
A or Amps
AC
AH
BIS
BSNL
CACT
CIGRE
dB
dBA
DC
deg C
DG
DOT
DSCA
e.m.f.
EMI
FET
FSD
FR/FC
FR/BC
GR
IEC
IS
ISO
Kg
KHz
LCD
LED
LPZ
MHz
MIB
MOV
MTBF
ms
PCB
PF
QA
QM
RFI
RTEC
SMPS
T&D
Uw
V
VDE
VRLA

Amperes
Alternate Current
Ampere Hour
Bureau of Indian Standards
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
Component Approval Centre of Telecommunication
International Conference on Large High Voltage Electric Systems
Decibel
Decibel Absolute
Direct Current
Degrees Celsius
Diesel Generator
Department of Telecommunication
Distribution, Switching, Control, Alarm and Monitoring
Electro motive force
Electro Magnetic Interference
Field Effect Transistor
Full Scale Deflection
Float Rectifier cum Float Charger
Float Rectifier cum Battery Charger
Generic Requirements
International Electro-technical Commission
Indian Standards
International Organisation for Standardisation
Kilo Grams
Kilo Hertz
Liquid Crystal Device
Light Emitting Diodes
Light Protection Zone
Mega Hertz
Management Information Base
Metal Oxide Varistor
Mean Time between Failures
milli seconds
Printed Circuit Board
Power factor
Quality Assurance
Quality Manual
Radio Frequency Interference
Regional Telecom Engineering Centre
Switch Mode Power Supply
Technical & Development
Impulse Withstand Voltage
Volts
Verband Der Elektrootechniker
Valve Regulated Lead Acid
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