SPECIFICATION FOR

UNINTERRUPTABLE AC POWER

SUPPLY SYSTEM (AC-UPS)

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project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
title: SPECIFICATION FOR UNINTERRUPTABLE AC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM (AC-UPS)

tender: project: document: W-E-SS-009 rev: 2 sheet: 1 of: 25

 Table of Contents page

1. SCOPE .................................................................................................. 4
1.1 General ....................................................................................... 4
1.2 Equipment Covered..................................................................... 4

2. CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .................. 5

2.1 Codes and Standards.................................................................. 5

3. SITE CONDITIONS ............................................................................... 6

3.1 General ....................................................................................... 6
3.2 Special Design Conditions .......................................................... 6

4. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................ 6

4.1 General ....................................................................................... 6
4.2 Safety and Reliability ................................................................... 7
4.3 System Variations ....................................................................... 7
4.4 Arrangements .............................................................................. 7
4.5 The Rectifier ................................................................................ 8
4.6 The Inverter ................................................................................. 8
4.7 Static Transfer Switch ................................................................. 8
4.8 Manual Bypass Switch ................................................................ 9
4.9 Feeder Selector Switch ............................................................... 9
4.10 Specific Requirements ................................................................ 9
4.11 Ratings ........................................................................................ 9

5. CONSTRUCTION AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS .................... 9

5.1 Accessibility and Enclosure ......................................................... 9
5.2 Secondary Cables and Wiring ................................................... 10
5.3 Marking ..................................................................................... 11
5.4 Internal Cable Termination ........................................................ 12
5.5 External Cable Termination ....................................................... 12
5.6 Battery Cells and Containers ..................................................... 12
5.7 Switching Devices ..................................................................... 13
5.8 Earthing ..................................................................................... 13
5.9 DC Earthing ............................................................................... 13
5.10 Finish......................................................................................... 13
5.11 Mass Of The Unit(s) .................................................................. 13
5.12 Materials.................................................................................... 13
5.13 Cooling ...................................................................................... 14
5.14 AC Distribution Sections............................................................ 14

6. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ................................................... 18

6.1 General ..................................................................................... 18
6.2 Battery Float-Charge Operation ................................................ 18
6.3 Battery Rapid-Charge Operation ............................................... 18
6.4 Battery Discharge Operation ..................................................... 19
6.5 Audible Noise Limitation ............................................................ 19

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 6.6 Radio Frequency Noise Limitation............................................. 19

7. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ................................................................... 20

7.1 Status Indications ...................................................................... 20
7.2 Measurements .......................................................................... 20
7.3 Protection and Alarms ............................................................... 21
7.4 Controls ..................................................................................... 21

8. INSPECTION AND TESTS .................................................................. 22

8.1 General ..................................................................................... 22
8.2 Performance Tests .................................................................... 22

9. PACKING AND SHIPMENT ................................................................ 25

10. DOCUMENTS ...................................................................................... 25

11. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................... 25

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 1. SCOPE

1.1 General

This specification gives the minimum technical requirements for an AC Uninterrupted Power
Supply unit (AC-UPS).

The purpose of the unit is to supply uninterrupted 230 V AC, 1 phase or 400V/230V AC, 3
phase with a constant frequency of 50 Hz to Distribution Section transformers 24 hours a day
for 365 days a year. Battery back up shall be for 3 hours for each battery bank unless
otherwise stated in data sheet.

1.2 Equipment Covered

The basic AC-UPS system shall be composed but not limited to the following components:

For pumping station:

- Rectifier/charger (dual), Input isolation transformer shall be provided for each rectifier.)

- Single battery bank

- Inverter (dual, Parallel redundant)

- Static bypass switch

- Manual bypass switch

- Distribution section

For RTU shelters:

- Single rectifier/charger , (Input isolation transformer shall be provided for 2.5 KVA and
above) .

- Single battery bank

- Single inverter

- Static bypass switch

- Manual bypass switch

- Distribution section

* For less than 2.5 KVA ratings, advanced compact UPS can be accepted as per project
specific requirement

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 2. CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Codes and Standards

2.1.1 IEC Codes and Standards

Unless specified otherwise, the AC-UPS shall conform in design, construction, material and
performance to the latest editions of the IEC codes and standards.

Recommendations for direct acting indicating electrical

measuring instruments and their accessories IEC 60051

Semiconductor converters - Specification of

Basis Requirements IEC 60146-1-1

Semiconductor converters - Application Guide IEC 60146-1-2

Semiconductor converters – Transformers and Reactors IEC 60146-1-3

Low voltage fuses IEC 60269

Identification of apparatus terminals and general

rules for a uniform system of terminal marking,

using an alpha-numeric notation IEC 60445

Classification of degrees of protection provided by

Enclosures IEC 60529

Electromagnetic compatibility for Testing and

measurement technique – Radiated, radio frequency,
electromagnetic field, immunity test IEC 61000-4-3

Low Voltage switchgear and controlgear

Part 4: Contactors and motor-starters
Section 1: Electrotechnical contactors and motor-starters IEC 60947-4-1

Low Voltage switchgear and control gear

Part 2: Circuit-breakers IEC 60947-2

Low Voltage switchgear and controlgear

Part 3: Switches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors IEC 60947-3
2.1.2 Other standards

If different standards, namely BS or VDE are specified on the datasheets and/or

accompanying documents, the latest editions of the specified standards shall be applicable.

Specification for radio interference suppression of VDE 0875

electrical appliances and systems

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 2.1.3 Local Standards

Further to the international standards, the AC-UPS shall in any case conform to the local
standards and/or regulations of the country in which the AC-UPS is installed, if these are
higher, more stringent or of special nature.

3. SITE CONDITIONS

3.1 General

For general climatic conditions applicable to the project installations, refer to Specification for
"General Technical Requirements".

3.2 Special Design Conditions

The panel shall be designed for an ambient temperature of 46 deg. C even if it is to be

installed in airconditioned rooms.

4. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

4.1 General

The design of the AC-UPS shall be based on achieving the following minimum lifetimes.

- 20 years for the rectifier, inverter, static bypass-switch and auxiliaries;

- 20 years for nickel cadmium acid battery cells.

Capacitors of the electrolyte type shall maintain their capacity within the specified tolerances
for at least 15 years.

The battery bank autonomy shall be 3 hours

A sizing calculation shall be provided with a load list identifying all the consumers with its load
cycle.

The emergency lighting (30% of normal lighting) loads shall be considered in UPS sizing. The
fire alarm system shall be powered from the AC UPS. However the fire alarm panel shall have
its own in-built battery with the required battery autonomy as per the regulation.

Following shall be considered in the sizing of the AC UPS:

 Temperature correction factor for the battery

 Design margin of 1.1 for the complete system

 Ageing factor of 1.25 for battery

 20% spare capacity for OWNER’s future use

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 4.2 Safety and Reliability

- The equipment shall be of a standard, well set and proven design which ensures
maximum safety to personal, maximum service reliability and economic operation for an
operational lifetime of at least 20 years.

- Design and construction shall be simple and provide good accessibility to components
and parts.

- All equipment and parts shall be brand new and unused, of current manufacturers, of
modern design and of the highest industrial grade, free from all defects that might effect
the performance of the unit.

- Capacitors of the electrolyte type shall be non-toxic and free from any PCB'

4.3 System Variations

The input voltage of the AC-UPS, with rectifier disconnected, will be sinusoidal according to
IEC 60146. The input voltage is 415 Volt, 3 phase, 50 Hz, which will not exceed the following
values:

- Static ± 10 %

- Dynamic + 16 % ; - 20 %

- Spikes 2 kV

- Frequency ±5%

4.4 Arrangements

Each AC UPS system shall be of the parallel redundant type with two 100% rated UPS units
(Rectifier and Inverter), one 100% rated DC Battery unit, for above 2.5 KVA three (3) input
isolation transformers and auxiliary equipment.

In RTU Shelters, only one UPS unit is required with only one battery bank.

The AC UPS system shall also comprise the following as a minimum:

- Common AC Distribution system

- Input isolation transformer for each UPS

- Auxiliary equipment

- Microprocessor for overall operation and control

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 4.5 The Rectifier

The output of the rectifier shall supply the power requirement of the load via the inverter and
at the same time maintaining the battery in the float-mode.

If there is an AC-supply failure the battery will take over the power requirement of the load via
the inverter for not less than the specified time.

If the AC-supply is restored, the rectifier will then recharge the battery and at the same time
supply the power requirement of the load. The rate of recharging the battery shall be sufficient
to restore it to a capacity that is capable to fulfil the power requirement of the load in case
again an AC-supply failure may occur. The recharging has to take place within a specific time
limit mentioned in the data sheet.

4.6 The Inverter

The inverter converts the input DC voltage into an AC output voltage. The output voltage of
the inverter shall be 1 phase 230V or 3 phase 400/230 V, 50Hz.

The dynamic output voltage variations shall not exceed ± 10 % of the rated output voltage in
case of an instantaneous load variation of 100 %. The steady state output voltage variation
shall not exceed ± 5 % of the rated output voltage in case of a load variation of 100 %, the
steady state output voltage shall be restored within 0.1 sec.

The waveform of the output voltage shall be sinusoidal according to IEC 60146 with a relative
harmonic content not exceeding 5% under linear load conditions and 10% under non-linear
load conditions.

The angular displacement of the 3 phases shall not exceed 120 ± 1% in case a balanced
linear load is applied and 120 ± 5% in case the load current in any two phases differ more
than 50%.

The variations in the output frequency shall not exceed the rated output frequency by ± 2%.

It is recommended that the inverter is of the pulse width modulation (PWM) type regarding the
low harmonic distortion level in the supply output of the inverter. (Valid for switching
frequencies over 700 Hz).

4.7 Static Transfer Switch

A no-break static transfer switch, programmable for sense and transfer time and return
transfer time delayed, shall be incorporated as part of the AC-UPS.

The total sense and switch transfer time shall not be more than ¼ cycle.

When the load and inverter return to the normal operating range, the static transfer switch
shall automatically retransfer the load back to the inverter.

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 A continuity monitor shall be provided which will test that the switching devices in each pole of
the static switch control.

If the test fails it shall signal the control circuit to transfer the load to the alternate position. If
neither the inverters nor the alternate source are available, it shall disconnect the load thereby
further protecting the load from being burned up due to the possible application of half wave
AC.

The Contractor should ensure that the functioning of the switch shall not affect the normal
functioning of the control system.

4.8 Manual Bypass Switch

A manual bypass switch shall be provided as part of the AC-UPS.

It will be so arranged as to isolate the UPS from the load, permitting maintenance and testing
to proceed on the UPS, without disturbance to the load.

A static voltage stabiliser with input isolation transformer shall be provided on the
maintenance bypass path.

4.9 Feeder Selector Switch

A feeder selector switch shall be provided as part of the AC-UPS. It shall be so arranged that
in case of emergency a backup feeder can be selected as power supply to the AC-UPS.

4.10 Specific Requirements

The specific requirements and details of the AC-UPS required are given on the datasheet(s)
and/or accompanying documents. In case of conflicting requirements between this general
specification and the specific requirements, the latter shall always rule.

4.11 Ratings

All components shall be rated to withstand maximum occurring voltages, currents and loads.

5. CONSTRUCTION AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Accessibility and Enclosure

The unit shall have a complete metal enclosure (plate thickness at least cabinet 1.5 mm and
door 2 mm) of sufficient mechanical strength and shall be self supporting, suitable for floor
mounting.

The protection class of the unit shall be at least IP 42. The floor shall not be considered as
being part of the enclosure.

The maximum height shall not exceed 2.25 m and the maximum depth and door width shall
not exceed 0.8 m. The design shall include measures to avoid condensation as much as
possible.

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 Doors shall be equipped with locks and all components requiring maintenance shall be easily
accessible from the front.

The Battery racks shall be corrosion resistant and epoxy coated,

The following features for personal and electrical safety shall be incorporated:

- Cubicles, sections, sub-sections and compartments which have to be accessible during

operation, e.g. for fuse replacement shall contain no exposed live parts under normal
operational conditions in opened situation (IP 20 in opened situation according to IEC
60529).

- Live parts and terminals of all cubicle and door mounted components with voltage above
50V shall be shrouded.

- The internal arrangement and layout shall be such that there is no possibility of an
accidental access to live parts. All live parts shall be covered with insulating barriers.

- Adequate means shall be provided to ensure safe removal of fuses. Fuses can only be
removed under no-load conditions. The fuses must be visible and easily removable when
the compartment doors are open.

- Adequate protection in the form of vertical and horizontal screening between the sections
shall be provided to minimise the risk of accidental short circuit and to limit their
propagation, if occurring.

- The insulation shall be capable of providing adequate and lasting protection under
normal conditions and recognized over current and voltage.

- The battery shall be installed in separate, enclosed, free-standing support racks or

stack assemblies in a designated A/C room with exhaust facility ( not applicable for
compact UPS )

- The battery shall be positioned such that possible leakage of electrolyte or emission of
gaseous products shall not cause any damage.

5.2 Secondary Cables and Wiring

Secondary wiring shall preferably have black-coloured PVC insulation, and have a cross-
sectional area of at least 1.5 mm2 and shall be stranded. Wiring between terminals shall have
no joints.

Wire shall not be mounted direct to metal, but shall be kept in position by means of insulated
tubes or channels.

Individual wires or cables, which may reasonably be expected to require disconnection for the
purpose of component testing or replacement, shall be identified at both ends by means of

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 ferrules of insulating material (slip-on-clips), marked in accordance with the related wiring
diagram.

For all wires and conductors individual terminals shall be provided unless terminals are
specially made for more than one conductor.

Terminals shall be of non-loosening construction and of the wedge type, constructed in such
a way that direct contact between screw, bolt or nut and conductor is avoided.

Stranded conductors shall be provided with cable lugs for terminal connection.

Terminals carrying different voltages shall be logically grouped and separated. Barrier plates
shall be provided.

Furthermore sufficient spare terminals shall be provided for future purposes with a minimum
of 20 % of the installed terminals.

5.3 Marking

Unit shall be provided with name/rating plate of corrosion resistant material fixed to a non
removable part. At least the following information shall be indelible marked in the language as
stated on the datasheet:

- Year of manufacture

- Name of manufacturer

- Type and serial number of the unit

- Nominal input voltage and current

- nominal output current and voltage

- IP class according to IEC 60529

- Type of battery/electrolyte

- Number of cells

- Ah capacity

- Phase or pole marking of AC and DC supply terminals

The purchase order number shall be clearly marked on a nameplate made of corrosion
resistant material placed on the outside of the enclosure.

All other nameplates shall by 3 ply laminated phenolic and engraved through to the black
lamination. The edge of all name plates shall be bevelled at 45 degrees. These name plates
to be attached with nuts, bolts and washers. Self tapping screws are not be used.

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 Compartments and their components shall be provided with essential data such as tag
numbers and cable/core numbers. Components shall be labelled with traffolyte material

Terminals shall be properly and clearly identified for easy identification by the operator.

The capacity of the battery shall be given based on a 10 hour discharge time (nickel
cadmium).

5.4 Internal Cable Termination

Cables from one cabinet to the other cabinet, belonging to the supply of the manufacturer,
shall be mounted or provisions shall be made to mount the cables inside the different
cabinets.

5.5 External Cable Termination

Cubicle shall be provided with a gland plate for bottom entry. Cubicle shall be provided with a
plinth and provisions to support cables by means of galvanised metal clamps and brackets.
Plinth height minimum 150 mm and maximum 200 mm.

Terminals shall be located close to the gland plate and earth rail.

5.6 Battery Cells and Containers

The battery shall be of the nickel cadmium valve regulated, gas recombination, ultra low
maintenance type with pocket plates in polypropylene containers. Each unit or cell-block shall
be only one cell.

Each battery bank shall be provided with a separately mounted battery circuit breaker located
in the room of UPS or an electrical room close to battery room

The steel pocket plates inside the cell, containing the nickel or cadmium, shall be welded to
the collecting bar and the terminal posts. The separation between the plates shall be of the
open type with vertical plastic rods and free space between the plates.

The cell container shall be of translucent polypropylene so the electrolyte level can be seen
through the plastic wall. The different parts of the container shall be joined by a heat-welding
procedure. Gluing is not allowed, as the glue point will age faster that the plastic.

The vents shall be of the flop-top type with flame arrester. Catalyst vents with recombination
shall not be allowed for reliability reasons.

The external connectors of the battery shall have plastic covers.

Terminal (pillar) seals shall be of a type that prevents the initiation of pillar corrosion.

Inter cells connections and terminals shall be insulated or otherwise provided with protective
covering to prevent inadvertent short circuit that might occur at the battery.

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 The battery voltage and capacity shall be such to fulfil the inverter input power requirements
when the inverter is delivering its rated kVA at a 0.8 power factor lagging.

The current ripple specified by the battery manufacturer shall not be exceeded during at least
the normal standby operating conditions.

5.7 Switching Devices

Switching (mechanical) shall be of the independent manually operated air-break type for
continuous duty. They shall as a minimum comply with utilisation category AC 23 for use on
the AC side and DC 22 for the use on the DC side in accordance with IEC 60947-3.

5.8 Earthing

A copper main earth bar shall be fitted along the whole width of the cubicle. This bar shall be
bonded to the enclosure of the unit. Within the cubicle an earthing bolt shall be mounted M10.

5.9 DC Earthing

The DC system is free from earth, therefore an earth fault detection system must be applied.

5.10 Finish

All structural work shall be adequately protected against corrosion. Painted structural work
shall be at least comprise:

- One coat of primer

- Two coats of oil-resistant finishing paint

- Colour of finishing paint (subject to Owner /Engineer approval)

5.11 Mass Of The Unit(s)

The manufacturer shall state the mass of the unit(s) on the datasheet. This data shall not
deviate more than 10% of the stated value.

If the unit(s) exceed a weight of 25 kg than the unit(s) shall be provided with eye-bolts, lugs or
extension pieces for hoisting in such a way that the top cover will not have to be removed.

5.12 Materials

5.12.1 Fuses

The fuses shall be of the D-type and/or Hadkin knife-in type in accordance with IEC 60269-2.
Fuse holders for quick acting fuses shall be marked "special thyristor fuses".

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 5.12.2 Contactors

The contactors are manufacturers proposal and shall apply to the "Euronorm mounting
standard" or comply with IEC 60947 and be rated for uninterrupted duty and intermittent duty.

The utilisation category for DC contactors shall not be less than DC-3 and for AC contactors
not less than AC-3.

5.13 Cooling

Internal cooling of the unit shall be by natural or forced air ventilation. The unit shall be
capable of continuously delivering its rated output with any ventilation fan out of order while
the maximum temperature of the components shall not be exceeded.

The unit shall not incorporate cooling air filters that require periodic cleaning and/or
replacement.

When air inlets and outlets are protected by a screen, such a screen shall be of corrosion
resistant material.

5.14 AC Distribution Sections

5.14.1 General

A separate section shall be provided in the battery charger cubicle for the transformers and a
230V, single phase, 400V 3 phase AC distribution system. Even under extreme conditions of
major short circuit or maloperation, there shall be no danger to persons in the vicinity of the
assembly.

A common insulation supervision relay shall be provided on the AC bus bar to detect earth
fault and provide contacts to remote alarms.

A bus-section switch shall be provided between the two UPS units.

5.14.2 Ratings

The AC distribution section shall be rated on the basis of voltage and current ratings of the
charger.

Current-carrying components shall further more be capable of carrying their rated current
continuously at rated voltage and under specified service conditions without exceeding the
permissible temperature limits.

5.14.3 Performance Requirements

All components shall be capable of withstanding the dynamic, thermal and dielectric stresses
resulting from prospective short-circuit currents without damage or injury of personnel.

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 5.14.4 Temperature rise

The temperature rise of the distribution board shall not exceed temperatures indicated in IEC
60947.

5.14.5 Internal Arrangement

The distribution section shall comprise a busbar system having two incoming feeders, two
manual circuit breakers, and MCBs with earth fault protection for the outgoing feeders.

The lay-out of the operational front and the location of the components of the assembly shall
be arranged in a logical and systematic sequence and standardized throughout.

Proper alphanumeric notation, shall be used for identification and marking of polarities in
conductors and terminals.

Interchangeable standardized components shall be used where feasible.

5.14.6 Three phase + Neutral

Busbars shall be of high conductivity electrolytic copper with joints by means of non-corrosive
high tensile steel bolts, nuts and washers, and secured against loosening. Insulated busbars
are preferred.

Compound or oil insulated busbar systems are not acceptable.

Insulators, including busbar supports, shall be non-hygroscopic and non-deteriorating. The

use of fibrous materials, linseed oil, varnish etc. is not acceptable.

5.14.7 Terminals

The board shall be provided with the facility of independent terminals to connect the main
cable and the auxiliary cables.

The terminals shall be so arranged that all connections can be made safely, even when the
assembly is energised.

Suitable terminating facilities of adequate dimensions and thermal rating shall be provided for
each conductor.

Two or more conductor terminations on one terminal are not acceptable unless the terminals
are designed for more than one conductor. Shorting links should be used for such purpose.

At least 25% of spare terminal blocks of each size shall be provided for future use.

Terminal blocks fitted with wedge type contact with non-loosening screws shall be provided
for termination for cables.

The terminal blocks shall have a white plastic marking strip on the block.

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 Within the panel compartment suitable pull relief clamping devices shall be provided for
securing of the cables.

Boards shall be provided with drilled metal gland plates, which shall be grounded to
switchboard earth bus.

Metal cable glands suitable for the cables specified, shall be included in the supply of the
assembly.

5.14.8 Manual switching devices

Front of board operating handles/knob shall be provided.

5.14.9 Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs)

The MCBs shall be single units of two pole construction with earthfault protection 30mA and
shall be provided for the outgoing feeders.

All live parts shall be totally enclosed in a heat resistant moulded insulating material housing.

Operating mechanism shall be quick make, quick break and trip free type.

The MCB's shall be provided with the following features :

- Instantaneous tripping on short circuit

- Instantaneous tripping at earth fault currents exceeding 30 mA

- Common trip bar for simultaneous tripping of both poles

- Mechanical position indicator

- Shrouded terminals

- Auxiliary NO/NC contacts for remote indication of tripping

The MCB's shall be suitably rated for A.C

The 'ON', 'OFF' and 'TRIP' positions shall be clearly indicated and visible to the operator
when mounted as on service.

5.14.10 Wiring

Power circuit wiring consist of stranded copper wires PVC insulated 450/750 VAC rated,
colours red, yellow, blue for phases, black for neutral and yellow/green for earth.

Wiring to door mounted devices shall be via an easily detachable plug and socket connection
and shall be suitable for hinge wire application.

The distribution section shall be completely internally wired.

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 All wiring shall be identified by permanent slip-on plastic sleeves or ferrules at each terminal
point in addition to the marking on the terminal blocks.

5.14.11 Earthing

Metal parts of equipment which are to be earthed shall be connected by independent earth
wire to an earth bar.

A bare copper, adequate horizontal earthing bar shall be provided at the bottom of the
Distribution board, along the entire length.

Joints in the earth bar shall be bare copper and bolted with galvanised or cadmiumized steel
bolts, nuts and washers, secured against loosening.

For direct connection to the station earthing grid, earthing bolts M10 with nuts and spring
washers shall be provided at both the ends of the main earth bar.

5.14.12 Rating plates and nameplates

All components (switching devices, MCBs, instruments etc.) shall be fitted with a rating plate
in accordance with relevant IEC requirements. All functional units shall be clearly labelled to
identify the service. All meters, switches etc. shall be labelled in accordance with the wiring
diagrams.

Rating plates shall be made of corrosion-resistant metallic material and have indelible
inscriptions in the English language.

Enamelled plates are not acceptable.

Each outgoing feeder shall be provided with nameplates, mounted on the front of a non-
removable part.

Lettering shall be minimum of 5 mm in height. The edge of all nameplates shall be bevelled
at 45 degrees. The first and second lines shall describe the service with the item number
centered on the third line. Nameplates shall be attached to their respective doors with nuts,
bolts, and washers. Self tapping screws shall not be used. Nameplates shall correspond with
the description and tag numbers as shown on the one line diagram.

The nameplates shall be of black/white non-deteriorating material (e.g. Reposal or Traffolite)

and shall permit inscriptions with characters in black.

The attached drawings indicate MCBs for the distribution. However Vendors shall check for
the co-ordination between the MCBs and the MCBs (fuses) provided in the battery and
charger circuit. If MCBs are found not suitable for co-ordination, Vendors shall offer switch
fused units instead and submit details for co-ordination as a part of their proposal.

All electrical components shall be labelled with traffolyte material beside the components.

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 6. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 General

The rated output of the converter shall be based on standard duty class 1 of IEC 60146. The
unit shall be suitable for continuous duty, operating under service conditions and the
requirements specified on the datasheets.

6.2 Battery Float-Charge Operation

The rated output current of the rectifier shall be the current corresponding to the maximum
load in KVA as specified on the datasheets divided by the nominal DC system voltage, plus
the current required to charge the battery from the partially switch off level discharged
condition to 80 % capacity in 15 hours.

The rectifier steady state DC output voltage variations shall be controlled to within ± 1 % of
the set value. This corresponds to the battery float charge voltage during load variations
between zero and the rated output current of the DC supply unit and during steady state input
voltage and frequency variations referred to in 6.3.

During transient input voltage depressions up to 20 % of normal voltage, the rectifier DC

output voltage variations shall be controlled to a value that will at least prevent the initiation of
battery discharge.

Facilities for on-line adjustment of the set value of the float-charge voltage shall be provided
but only on the relevant control circuit card.

The DC output current of the rectifier, when operating under constant current limiting
conditions, shall be controlled within ± 2 % of the set value.

The rms value of the voltage ripple, with the battery connected, shall not exceed 5 % of the
nominal DC system voltage.

6.3 Battery Rapid-Charge Operation

The rectifier shall be rated and provided with a facility to restore the battery within a period of
8 hours from the 80% capacity to 100 % nominal capacity. Which means the battery can
perform the discharge duty once again. (See datasheet).

Note: The rectifier rated shall be selected such, that the requirements of both paragraph
6.2 and 6.3 shall be fulfilled.

The rapid-charge cycle shall be according to a constant current/voltage characteristic.

The duration of the rapid-charge operation shall be automatic and after the elapsed time, will
re-instate the rectifier output voltage to that corresponding to continuously float-charge
operation.

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 When operating under constant current conditions, the DC output current of the rectifier shall
be controlled to within ± 2 % of the set value.

When operating under constant voltage conditions, the voltage shall be controlled to within ±
1 % the set value.

The applied set value of the rapid-charge voltage and the duration for which it is applied to the
battery shall restore the battery to 100 % of its nominal ampere hour capacity within the
specified 8 hour period.

Facilities for on-line adjustment of the set value of the float-charge voltage shall be provided
on the relevant control circuit card.

6.4 Battery Discharge Operation

The battery voltage and capacity shall be such to supply a direct current corresponding to the
maximum load for a period as specified in the requisition while maintaining an output voltage
as specified within the permissible tolerances.

The battery discharge requirements shall be fulfilled:

- Under the prevailing climatic conditions including the minimum ambient temperature
specified

- By a battery which is in a partially charged condition

The battery capacity shall be selected such that fuses, protecting the connected loads,
and rated one quarter of the maximum output of the DC supply unit, have melted within
one millisecond after the occurrence of a short circuit.

6.5 Audible Noise Limitation

If not otherwise specified, the sound pressure level (ref 20 microPa) measured at one meter
distance from the equipment at any position, shall not exceed 70 dB(A) at any load between
zero and rated output of the unit. If tonal components are present, the noise limit shall be
taken 5 dB(A) more stringent (ie 65 dB(A)).

If the above values are unobtainable without the use of absorptive materials, precautions shall
be taken to limit their effect on cooling, dust deposits and fire hazards, with minimal use of
materials.

6.6 Radio Frequency Noise Limitation

The protection of radio frequency interference voltage shall not exceed the value of
suspension grade "N" as stated in VDE 0875.

The harmonic current consumption shall be such that the total voltage distortion caused by
the unit on the mains shall be less than 5%.

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 7. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

7.1 Status Indications

At least the following indications, in the form of led's/lcd's and or measuring instruments, shall
be provided on the front outside panel of the unit to enable verification of the of the
operational status of the UPS. The indications shall be superimposed on a mimic diagram of
the UPS to identify the relevant component or circuit.

- AC input supply available

- Alternative/bypass supply available

- Rectifier on

- Inverter on

- Load on inverter

- Load on bypass

- Inverter and bypass synchronised

- Battery on boost charge

7.2 Measurements

Measurement instruments may have digital display.

The following measuring instruments shall be provided on the front of the panel of the unit.

- DC voltmeter

- DC ammeter for battery charge and discharge current

- AC output voltmeter inverter

- AC output ammeter inverter

- Frequency output meter

- AC output voltmeter transformer

- AC output ammeter transformer

- Percentage load indicator

The accuracy of the instruments shall be not less than that corresponding to class 1.5 of IEC
60051.

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 7.3 Protection and Alarms

The status of the alarm and protection functions shall be visually verifiable by appropriate
indicators with first failure feature. Alarms associated with trip functions shall be hand reset.

Following signals shall be connected to PLC as a minimum:

a) Status signals

 UPS-1 ON
 UPS – 2 ON
 AC SUPPLY-1 ON
 AC SUPPLY-2 ON
 UPS ON BYPASS

b) Alarms

 AC SUPPLY -1 FAIL
 AC SUPPLY -2 FAIL
 COOLING FAN FAILURE
 UPS –1 TRIP
 UPS –2 TRIP
 EARTH FAULT
 BATTERY CB OPEN
 COMMOM FAULT
 OUTGOING MCB TRIP

The above mentioned alarm and protection contacts shall be wired to a terminal block such
as to provide one normally open and one normally closed potential free contact for remote
cabling to a common alarm. The operation of the common alarm shall have an adjustable
time delay with a range of not less than 4 seconds.

7.4 Controls

The following adjustment and control functions shall be provided:

- Rectifier input isolation switch

- Rectifier on/of control switch

- Rapid charge initiation switch

- Rapid charge duration timer

- DC output voltage adjustment

- DC current limit adjustment

- Inverter on/of control switch

- AC output voltage adjustment

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 - Synchronising range adjustment for static bypass

- Load transfer initiation control switch for static bypass

- Battery isolation switch (MCCB)

- Manual system bypass-switch

8. INSPECTION AND TESTS

8.1 General

The manufacturer shall inform the Owner /Engineer at least 4 (four) weeks in advance of the
test dates.

The Owner /Engineer's representatives or nominee shall witness the tests and shall carry out
an inspection of the assembled unit and related documents to verify compliance with the
requirements and this specification.

UPS tests shall be confined to verify the performance of the rectifier, inverter, static switch
and related auxiliaries. Tests shall be performed using a DC supply voltage of the equivalent
of the capacity of the battery that will be supplied with the converter. Tests to verify the
capacity of the purchased battery shall be performed as part of the commissioning procedure
after site erection.

Prior to the commencements of tests, the manufacturer shall make all relevant adjustments to
the protection and control circuit components of the converter, as necessary to fulfil the
requirements of the purchase order and this specification. The rectifier output voltage and
current limits shall be set to appropriated values for the type and number of battery cells to be
supplied with the converter, and to the relevant cell temperatures.

Prior to despatch, the manufacturer shall verify by test that the operation of the assembled
UPS unit complies with the requirements specified, and submit a report incorporating
measurements and results of all tests performed.

8.2 Performance Tests

8.2.1 Insulation test

The insulation test shall be held on the following circuits for at least one minute:

- Control units < 60 Volt

- Power electronic units

- Auxiliary units

DC test voltages may be applied instead of AC voltage. The magnitude of the DC voltage to
be applied shall be the square root of 2, times the AC test voltage value.

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 8.2.2 Load-duration test

The converters shall be loaded to its rated output, at 0.8 power factor lagging, throughout a
48 hours test period. If an appropriated load is not available, the test shall be carried out with
a resistive load such the DC input current of the inverter is of the rated value.

Manufacturer's test reports shall state the dates and the times on which the load-duration test
was performed and shall record details of load currents and any circuit or component
malfunction identified during the test period.

8.2.3 Functional tests

All functional tests shall be performed on the converters. The manufacturer test protocol will
be acceptable provided if it is not less stringent than that specified below.

8.2.4 Rectifier load test at constant output voltage

Measurements shall be carried out in the rectifier float-charge mode and the rectifier rapid-
charge mode. In each mode, measurements shall be carried out at nominal AC supply
voltage and at zero, 50 % and 100 % of rectifier full load direct current. Measurements at 100
% full load current shall be repeated at 90 % and at 110 % of the nominal AC supply voltage.
Measurements shall comprise the following:

- Input phase voltage and frequency

- Input phase voltage

- Input power

- DC output voltage

- DC output current

8.2.5 Rectifier load test at constant output current

Measurements shall be carried out in the rectifier float-charge operation mode and in the
rectifier rapid-charge operation mode. In each mode, measurements shall be carried out
when the rectifier is operating under DC output current limiting conditions with the DC output
voltage between zero and the set value corresponding to constant voltage operation.
Measurements shall comprise the following:

- DC output voltage

- DC output current

8.2.6 Inverter static load test for three phase inverters

- Balanced load test

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 The balanced load test shall be carried out at zero, 50 % and 100 % of inverter output current
and shall be repeated for DC voltages corresponding to battery float-charge operation and the
rated maximum and minimum inverter input voltage. Measurements shall comprise the
following:

- Input voltage

- Input current

- Output voltage, frequency and waveform distortion

- Output phase current

- Output power

- Unbalanced load test

Measurements shall be carried out under unbalanced load conditions such that the current in
one phase shall differ by 50 % of the current in the other two phases of the inverter of the
rated output current. Measurements shall be carried out for inverter DC input voltages
corresponding to battery float-charge operation and battery rapid-charge operation and the
rated maximum and minimum inverter input voltage. Measurements shall comprise the
following:

- Input voltage

- Input current

- Output voltages

- Angular displacement of output phase voltages

- Output currents

8.2.7 Inverter dynamic load tests

Measurements of the inverter output voltage variations shall be recorded in response to:

- Instantaneous load changes of 100 % rated output

- Application of a short circuit to the inverter output via a slow acting (type g1) fuse link
having a current rating nearest to a 10 % of the UPS rated output, the bypass circuit
being isolated.

8.2.8 Static bypass switch tests

Measurements shall be carried out to verify the correct functioning of the bypass circuit
voltage and frequency monitors, and the inverter/bypass synchronous operation controls.
Measurements of the load voltage waveform(s) shall be carried out during the following load

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 transfer test which shall be performed with the UPS unit delivering any load between zero and
its rated output, and with the inverter operating in synchronism with the bypass supply.

- Load transfer to bypass initiated by manual operation of the load transfer switch

- Load transfer to bypass initiated by simulating inverter malfunction

- Load transfer to bypass initiated by shortcircuit of fuse protected load circuit

- Load retransfer initiated automatically and manual

- Lock-out of automatic load retransfer on sustained and recurring fault

8.2.9 Auxiliary equipment and control circuit test

The correct functioning of all measuring instruments, alarms and indications, protections and
(manual) controls shall be verified.

9. PACKING AND SHIPMENT

The equipment shall be packed in wooden type seaworthy crates having sufficient strength to
withstand normal ship handling and transport.

The crates shall be marked with place of destination, Owner name, order number, type of
equipment, etc.

Enclosed with the equipment the following documents shall be included in suitable wrapping:

- Electrical wiring and connection diagrams.

- General arrangement drawing.

- Erection Instructions

10. DOCUMENTS

Documents shall in any case comprise of but not limited to general arrangement drawings,
main and control circuit schematic diagrams, detailed component lists, recommended spare
parts lists, test reports and performance curves, operating manuals incorporating installation,
commissioning, operation and maintenance instructions, including fault finding procedures.
The number of copies shall be as specified elsewhere in the tender document.

11. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

The supplier shall maintain, throughout life of the contract, a quality programme that complies
with the requirements of ISO 9002 Module for quality assurance.

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