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RESEARCH DESIGNS & STANDARDS ORGANIZATION

ManakNagar,Lucknow–226011

SIGNAL& TELECOM DIRECTORATE

SMPS BASED INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY

(IPS)

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DOCUMENT DATA SHEET

Version
Designation
4.0 Amdt.1
RDSO/SPN/165/2023

Title of Document

SMPS based Integrated Power Supply (IPS)

Authors:

Name: Shri M.M Srivastava

Designation: Director / Signal-IV

Approved by:
Name: Shri Suresh Kumar
Designation: Principal Executive Director Signal & Telecom, RDSO

Abstract

This document defines specification of SMPS based Integrated Power Supply (IPS) for
Railway Signalling

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DOCUMENT CONTROL SHEET

Name Organization Function Level

Shri Suresh Kumar RDSO Approving Authority Approve

PED/ S &T Dte.
Shri M. M. Srivastava RDSO Member Review
Director/Signal-IV

Shri D.K Rawat ADE/Lab RDSO Member Cheking

Signal
Shri A. K. Kushwaha RDSO Member Prepare
SSE/Signal

Shri A. P. Singh RDSO Member Prepare

JE/Signal

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AMENDMENTS

Version Chapter/ Annexes Amendments Issue date

Ver.1.0 First issue January
RDSO/SPN /165/2000 2000
Amendment 1 Certain Clauses November
modified/amended/included for 2000
typographical errors,
regrouping/inclusion of tests and other
technological requirements etc.
Amendment 2 Clause 4.27 4.27.1 and 5.1.25 Modified / added. April 2002
included/modified for incorporating
provisions for lightning & surge devices
and battery charging
Ver. 2.0 (i)Clause 2.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 4.5, Revision and issue June 2004
4.21, 5.1.1,5.4.10 included/amended in RDSO/SPN/165/2004
view of the approval of RB on the
recommendations of 77th SSC.
(ii) Clause 2.3, 3.6, 3.9.2, 3.10.1, 3.14,
4.1, 4.25, 4.30, 5.1.4, 5.1.19, 5.1.24.3,
5.2.4, 5.3.24, 5.4.8, 5.4.12, 8.4 included
/ amended in view of the field problems
and RB approval on recommendation of
9th MSG.
(iii) Clause 4.12, 4.22, 4.28, 4.29, 5.1.6,
5.1.16, 5.1.17, 5.1.28.6, 5.2.15, 5.4.13,
5.4.17, 5.5.26, 6.0, 5.6.3, 5.7.2, 5.8.3,
10 modified/included for typographical
errors / re-grouping / inclusion of
various tests, incorporating provisions
of manuals and up-gradation of
technology.
Amendment 1 Nomenclature for Alarms and Modified March 2005
indications in clause 4.1.23.1, 4.2.4.1,
4.2.4.2, 4.3.9, 4.5.5, 4.6.13, 4.8.1 has
been 4standardized.
Amendment 2 Severities for Change in Temperature Modified March 2005
cycle, Dry heat & Cold test (Clause
10.7.1) has been modified.
Amendment 3 Cl.No. 3.1.5, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 4.1.16, 4.3.8, Modified/Added/ May 2005
4.3.14, 9.2(f), 9.3.1(j), 10.7.1 Deleted
&Annexure 1 (SN 3) has been modified
to increase the system reliability.
New clause 3.3.16 has been added to
provide ventilation for individual

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modules.
Clause 9.2 has been deleted.
Amendment 4 Clause 2.1, 2.2.4, 3.3.1, 3.3.4, 3.12.1, Modified/Added July 2005
3.13.2, 3.14, 4.5.7, 4.8.1, 6.9 & 10.2
modified for renumbering of Annexures,
design improvement in DC-DC
Converter and incorporation of version
control.
Amendment 5 Cl. 3.12 related to Class B,C & D type Modified Jan 2006
Lightning & Surge Protection modified
Ver. 3.0 Modified and issued 10.02. 2012
as
RDSO/SPN/165/2012.

Ver. 4.0 All clauses rearranged/ renumbered Revision and issued 23.09.2023
&regrouped. A new clause 3.20 added as
for remote monitoring. Clause no. 2.2.1 RDSO/SPN/165/2023
deleted and corresponding Annexures .
modified/added.
Amendment 1 Clauses no. 3.4.1.13, 3.9.5.1, 3.12.1, Effective date 22.12.2023
3.20.1, 3.22.7.2, 4.5.1, Annex-IIIA, extension with
Annex-V & Annex-VI modified/amended correction of
for typographical errors. and effective Typographical error
date extended upto 22.12.2023 from
23.09.2023 as per approval of
PED/S&T on file
no.SIG0IPS(PSM)/1/2020 on dated
22.09.2023
---- Effective date 15.03.2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Para No. Item Page No.
Abbreviations used 7
0.0 Foreword 8
1.0 Objective &Scope 9
2.0 Functional Requirements 9 - 10
3.0 Technical Requirements 10 - 42
3.1 Electrical Requirements 10
3.2 FRBC Section (SMPS Based Float Cum Boost Charger) 10 - 14
3.3 AC Section 14 - 20
3.3.1 Inverter(INV:110 VDC/230VAC or INV: 110VDC/110VAC) 14 -15
3.3.2 Ferro-Resonant Type Automatic Voltage Regulator(AVR) 15 - 17
3.3.3 Step Down Transformer 17 - 18
3.3.4 AC-AC Converter 18 - 20
3.4 DC Section 20 - 22
3.4.1 DC-DC Converters 20 - 21
3.5 Battery Section 22 - 23
3.6 Distribution Supervisory Control/Alarm Unit(DSA) 23 - 24
3.7 Status Monitoring Panel(SM Panel) 24 - 25
3.8 Construction 25- 27
3.9 Meter & Display 27 -28
3.10 Alarm & Indication 28 - 30
3.11 Lightening & Surge Protection 30 - 33
3.12 Potential Free Contact 33
3.13 Fuses & Connectors 33
3.14 Noise & Vibration 33-34
3.15 Components 34
3.16 Printed Circuit Board (PCB) 34
3.17 Cable & Wiring 34
3.18 Module Time Replacement &Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) 34-35
3.19 Radio Frequency Interference & Suppression(RFI) 35
3.20 Remote Monitoring 35 - 36
3.21 Test & Requirements 36 - 38
3.22 Test Procedure 38 - 42
3.23 Sampling Procedure for Acceptance Test 42
3.24 Earthing 42
4.0 Additional Requirements 42 - 47
4.1 Warranty Clause 42
4.2 Installation & Commissioning 42 - 43
4.3 Documentation 43 - 44
4.4 Labeling and Marking 44 - 45
4.5 Indenting Description / Information to be supplied by the Purchaser 45 - 46
4.6 Packing 47
Annexure-I Details of tools in tool kit with IPS 48
Annexure-II Typical Diagram For SMPS Based IPS at Stations 49
Annexure-III Typical Diagram For SMPS Based IPS at LC gate/IBH/RH 50
Annexure-III A Details of Standard Modules to be used in Making of IPS 51
Annexure-VI List of spares to be supplied with IPS 52
Annexure-V Layout of IPS cabinet (SDO/IPS/Layout/001) 53
Annexure-VI Sources of components other than semiconductor devices for power supply equipts 54 - 55
Annexure-VII Earthing& Bonding arrangement for indoor signalling equipment 56

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ABBREVIATIONS USED

Abbreviation Detail
AFTC Audio Frequency Track Circuit
AVR Automatic Voltage Regulator
AMF Panel Auto Mains Failure Panel
ASM Assistant Station Master
AFDS Automatic Fire Detection System
DSA Distribution Switching & Alarm Unit
DG Set Diesel Generator Set
DOD Depth of Discharge
EI Electronic Interlocking
EMI Electromagnetic Interference
FRBC Float Rectifier Cum Boost Charger
IPS Integrated Power Supply
IS/IEC Indian Standard/ International Electrotechnical Commission
KAVACH(TCAS) KAVACH (Train Collision Avoidance System)
LCD Liquid Crystal Diode
LED Light Emitting Diode
LMLA Low Maintenance Lead Acid
MCCB/MCB Moulded Case Circuit Breaker/ Miniature Circuit Breaker
MTBF Mean Time Between Failure
MOV Metal Oxide Varistors
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
PI/RRI Panel Interlocking/Route Relay Interlocking
PF Power Factor
PWM Pulse Width Modulation
RE Railway Electrification
RFI Radio Frequency Interference
SMPS Switch Mode Power Supply
SPD Surge Protection Devices
SEM Signal Engineering Manual
VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid
VDU Visual Display Unit

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RDSO)

INDIAN RAILWAY SPECIFICATION FOR

SMPS BASED INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM (IPS)

FOR

SIGNALLING INSTALLATIONS ON INDIAN RAILWAYS

(RDSO/SPN/165/ 2023, Version 4.0 Amdt.1)
0.0 FOREWORD:
0.1 This specification is issued with the fixed serial number followed by the year of adoption as
standard or in case of revision, the year of latest revision.

0.2 This specification is intended chiefly to cover the technical provisions and does not include
the necessary provisions of a contract.

0.3 This specification requires reference to following specifications.

IRS: S 88/2004 or latest Low Maintenance Lead Acid Battery
IRS:S 93/96(A) or latest Valve Regulated Lead Acid Sealed Maintenance
Free Stationary Battery
RDSO/SPN/144/2006 or latest Safety & reliability requirements of electronic
signalling equipment.
IS:9000 Basic environmental testing procedure for electronic
and electrical item
IRS:S 23 Electrical Signalling& Interlocking Equipment.
IEC-61643 with latest version Surge Protective Devices connected to low-voltage
power distribution systems
EN 55022 European Standard for Information Technology
Equipment
MIL HBDK 217F Military hand book "Reliability Prediction of
Electronic Equipment"
IEC 61312 Protection against Lightning Electromagnetic
Impulse
IEC 61024 Protection of structures against Lightning
IRS:S 74/89 with latest Voltage Regulator-Ferro Resonant
amendment
EN 50129 Railway Application Safety Related Electronic
System For Signalling
IEC62305-4:2010 or latest Protection against Lightning
FRS no RDSO/RDPM/FRS/2021 FRS for Remote Diagnostic and Predictive
or latest Maintenance System (RDPMS)

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0.4 Wherever, in this specification, any of the above mentioned specifications is referred by
number only without/with mentioning the year of issue, the latest issue of that
specification is implied.

1.0 OBJECTIVE & SCOPE:

1.1 This specification covers the requirements of SMPS based integrated power supply
system (IPS) suitable to work upto 15KVAsignalling load in RE & Non-RE areas at
Stations/LC Gate/IBH/Auto Hut. The IPS system shall be provided with a distribution/
supervisory control / alarm unit for the ultimate rack capacity mentioning overall load also.

1.2 The IPS system is suitable to work with either Low Maintenance cells as per IRS: S
88/2004 or with VRLA Maintenance Free cells as per IRS: S 93/96(A)or any other cells
approved by RDSO in later course.

1.3 The SMPS based IPS system may work satisfactorily in indoor environmental condition of
most tropical climate However, IPS installed in location Boxes shall be capable to work
satisfactorily in outdoor environmental condition of India. The compliance should be as
per RDSO/SPN/144/2006 Ver 2 or latest.

2.0 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

2.1 The SMPS based Integrated Power Supply (IPS) system is meant to give continuous
supply to both AC & DC signalling circuits. The SMPS based IPS system consists of the
following:

2.1.1 FRBC SECTION (SMPS BASED FLOAT CUM BOOST CHARGER):

This section consists of FRBC (Float rectifier cum boost charger) modules. Distribution/
Supervisory control / Alarm (DSA) unit & metering section with Display unit as illustrated
in Annexure-V

(a) In FRBC: Input supply shall be 230 V AC with input voltage variation from 150 to 275 V
AC at 50 Hz with frequency variation of 48Hz to 52 Hz.
(b) Output of FRBC shall be 110 V DC to Battery Bank, DC-DC converters, Inverters and
directly to different loads through Fuses of sufficient capacity.
(c) Output of FRBC 110 V DC shall have provision for FLOAT and BOOST charging of
Battery bank.

2.1.2 AC SECTION:
This section consists of AC-AC Conversion section and DC-AC Conversion section as
illustrated in Annexure-II & Annexure-IIIA:

(a) AC-AC Conversion Section :

This section consists of the combination of Ferro-Resonant based Automatic Voltage
Regulator (AVR) 230V AC/230 V AC with Step Down Transformer(230VAC/110VAC) or
AC-AC converter(230VAC/110VAC) modules.
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(b) DC-AC Conversion Section:

This section consists of the combination of Inverter (110VDC/230VAC) with Step Down
Transformer (230VAC/110VAC) or Inverter(110VDC/110VAC) modules.

2.1.3 DC SECTION:
This section consists of DC-DC Converters (input 110VDC) with different rating and
110VDC Power Terminations via suitable fuse as illustrated in Annexure-II & Annexure-
IIIA.
2.1.4 BATTERY SECTION:
Battery Section consists of Battery bank of 110 volt DC for supply to Load when there is
no availability of power from FRBC Section. If IPS is purchased along with Battery Bank,
the same shall be supplied and commissioned with IPS. IPS system should be suitable
for charging 110V, 120AH/200AH/300AH battery bank of Low Maintenance cells as per
IRS:S 88/2004(or Latest) or VRLA Maintenance free cells as per IRS:S 93/96(A)(or
Latest) or any other RDSO approved batteries for S&T installations.

2.1.5 STATUS MONITORING PANNEL (SM PANEL):

This panel consists of status indications and critical alarms of IPS to be provided in
ASM’s room or any other place as per purchaser’s requirement.

2.1.6 REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM:

Facility for remote monitoring of IPS to be provided as stipulated in Remote Diagnostic
and Predictive Maintenance System(RDPMS)FRS no RDSO/RDPM/FRS/2021 or latest.
3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:

3.1.1 The IPS shall be suitable to work at a nominal input voltage of 230V AC, 50Hz single
phase power supply. The system shall work satisfactorily with input voltage variation
from 150 to 275V AC and frequency variation from 48Hz to 52 Hz .

3.1.2 It shall be ensured by Railway that the capacity of AC input feeder installed at the station
is adequate as per the signalling load catered by IPS. All the switchgear and cables shall
be adequately rated and shall be of approved makes.

3.1.3 The accidental short circuit at input feeder shall not cause any interruption to the IPS
sub system. The accidental over voltage shall not cause any damage to IPS system.

3.1.4 There shall be an automatic arrangement for disconnecting the mains within 500 ms to
the rack whenever the input voltage is beyond the specified operating limits with suitable
alarm indication. The IPS shall resume normal working automatically when the input is
restored within the working limits.

3.1.5 Railway should ensure that the exhaust fans should be made functional in IPS and
Battery room before commissioning of IPS.

3.2 FRBC SECTION (SMPS BASED FLOAT CUM BOOST CHARGER):

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3.2.1 Standard configuration of FRBC module shall be –

Nominal input - 230V AC/50Hz Single phase (Variation- 150 to 275V/48 – 52 Hz)
Out put- 110V/20 Amp rating.
3.2.2 The number of FRBC modules shall be in (n+1) parallel configuration in a single rack as
per load. Where ‘n’ is the actual required number of FRBC modules. One additional
FRBC module (spare) shall be provided as a cold standby in the rack.

3.2.3 The SMPS based FRBC should be based on High Frequency (20 KHz and above) Switch
Mode techniques.

3.2.4 Resettable fuses shall be provided, wherever appropriate, to protect the module against
failure of control / sensing circuit.

3.2.5 The design shall have suitable time delay / hysteresis is to avoid hunting during switching
ON and OFF of the system. The module shall disconnect at 150V and reconnect at 170V.

3.2.6 Fans should be used for maintaining the temperature inside FRBC section. ON and OFF
switching shall be temperature controlled.

3.2.7 In case of fan failure, the module shall have automatic protection to switch off the module
above 70°C and restore automatically with reduction in temperature. It shall not cause
any fire hazard. The fan shall also be protected against short circuit by providing a
suitable arrangement.

3.2.8 Screen-printed procedure for adjustment of float voltage, boost voltage, battery current
limit and other adjustment required to be done in the field shall be prominently visible for
ready reference of maintenance staff.

3.2.9 DC Output Characteristics:

The module shall be capable of operating in “Auto Float cum-Boost charger” mode. It
shall be programmed to operate as a float rectifier or a Boost charger depending on the
condition of the battery being sensed by the switching/control unit.
3.2.10 Auto Float Mode:
a) Float voltage of each rectifier module shall be set as given in the following table:

No. of Cells Auto Boost mode voltage

Auto Float mode voltage
VRLA Cells Conv. LA Cells VRLA Cells Conv. LA Cells
55 123.8V 118.25V 126.5V 133.1V

Normal Float & Boost voltage for VRLA battery is 2.25V and 2.3V/Cell respectively. For
conventional battery it shall be 2.15V and 2.42V/cell, respectively. The module should have a
range from 2.0 – 2.3V/cell in float mode & 2.2 – 2.5V/cell in boost mode to meet the requirement of
VRLA as well as conventional batteries. System must have arrangement to adjust Voltage and

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current for the batteries used in future in place of LMLA or VRLA" Necessary guidelines will be
issued separately at the time of approval of batteries.

b) The DC output voltage shall be maintained within ± 1% of the half load pre-set voltage in
the range 25% load to full load when measured at the output terminals over the full
specified input range.

3.2.11 Auto Boost Charge Mode:

In auto boost charge mode, FRBC shall supply battery and equipment current till
terminal voltage reaches 2.3V (VRLA battery) /2.42V (Low Maintenance battery) per cell
and shall change over to Auto Float mode after a defined delay of 0, 1, 2, 4 hours
adjustable, to be set as per battery manufacturer’s specification.

3.2.12 Efficiency:
The efficiency and Power factor of the FRBC in auto float and auto boost mode shall be
as follows:

Description Nominal input, output & full 150-275V input, 25% to 100%
rated load load
Efficiency % PF Efficiency % PF
110V / 20A >90 >0.95 to unity >85 >0.9
Note: Active power factor correction circuit shall be adopted.

3.2.13 Total Harmonic Distortion:

The total line harmonic voltage distortion shall not be more than 10%.The total current
harmonic distortion contributed by FRBC at the input shall not exceed 10% for all input
condition and load 50% to 100% of the rated capacity.

3.2.14 Current Limiting (Voltage Droop):

3.2.14.1 The current limiting (Voltage Droop) shall be provided for Float/Boost Charge operation.
The float/boost charge current limiting shall be continuously adjustable between 50 to
100% of rated output current between 2.0 V to 2.5 V/cell.

3.2.14.2 The float and boost charge current limit adjustment shall be provided on the front panel.

3.2.15 The FRBC modules shall be fully protected against short circuit. It shall be ensured that
short circuit does not lead to any fire hazard. It shall resume normal function
automatically after the short is removed. The maximum short circuit current shall not
exceed 105% of their rating and there shall not be any damage to the module.

3.2.16 Battery path current shall be automatically controlled by the input current in such a way
that input current shall not exceed the set limit. The set limit shall be adjustable
anywhere between 75 to 100% of full load input current. Provision shall also be made for
full utilization of power when DG set is operated.

3.2.17 Soft Start Feature:

3.2.17.1 Slow start circuitry shall be employed such that FRBC module output voltage shall reach
its nominal value slowly within 10 to 20 seconds, eliminating all starting surges.

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3.2.17.2 The maximum instantaneous current during start up shall not exceed the peak value of
the rectifier-input current at full load at the lowest input voltage specified.

3.2.18 Voltage Overshoot/Undershoot (with battery disconnected):

3.2.18.1 The FRBC modules shall be designed to minimize output voltage overshoot/undershoot
such that when they are switched ON, the DC output voltage shall be limited to ± 5% of
the set voltage and return to its steady state within 20 millisecond for any load of 25% to
100%.

3.2.18.2 The DC output voltage overshoot for a step change in AC mains from 150V to 275V
shall not cause shut down of FRBC module and the voltage overshoot shall be limited
to ±5% of its set voltage and return to steady state within 20ms.

3.2.18.3 The modules shall be designed such that a step load change of 25% to 100% or vice-
versa shall not result in DC output voltage overshoot/undershoot of not more than ±5%
of the set value and return to steady state value within 10 millisecond without resulting
the unit to trip.

3.2.19 Electrical Noise:

3.2.19.1 The FRBC module shall be provided with suitable filter on the output side.

3.2.19.2 A resistor shall be provided to discharge the capacitors after the FRBC module has
stopped operation and the output is isolated.

3.2.19.3 The psophometric noise (e.m.f. weighted at 800 Hz), with a battery of appropriate
capacity connected across the output should be within 5 mV, while delivering the full
rated load at nominal input (230V single-phase supply). For test purpose this shall be
taken as equivalent to 10mV when the battery is not connected.

3.2.19.4 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 a storage
oscilloscope of 50-60 MHz band-width.

3.2.20 Parallel Operation:

3.2.20.1 The FRBC modules shall be suitable for operating in parallel on active load sharing
basis with one or more modules of same type, make and rating.

3.2.20.2 The current sharing shall be within ± 10% of the individual capacity of each FRBC in the
system when loaded between 50 to 100% of its rated capacity.

3.2.21 Protection:

3.2.21.1 It shall be ensured that the o/p will not exceed set voltage (2.37V/2.5V per cell) by
incorporating secondary backup loop or by other means which will prevent the o/p
voltage from exceeding the set voltage, thereby shutting down the FRBC should not
occur.

3.2.21.2 Shutting-off faulty FRBC module shall not affect the operation of other FRBCs operating
in the rack.

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3.2.21.3 It shall be ensured that the battery should not get discharged through FRBC module. In
any case, the discharge current i.e. reverse leakage current, shall not be more than 100
mA.

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

3.2.21.5 Arrangement should be made for Class “C” type MCB as per IS. 13947 in live AC input
line.

3.2.21.6 Arrangement should be made for isolation of Batteries during replacement/maintenance

of Batteries.

3.3 AC SECTION:
Output of Inverter, step down transformer, AVR & AC-AC converter shall be brought to
one place at the rear of the cabinet. 30 Amp capacity TB type terminal capable of
termination of 10-sq. mm cable shall be provided. Proper identification marking shall be
provided on/near the terminals.
3.3.1 INVERTER:( INV:110VDC/230VAC or INV: 110VDC/110VAC)

With reference to decision for decontrol Inverter specification vide letter no

2019/SIG/86thSSC dtd 15.03.2022, it was advised to buy the inverter with IPS
specification if required. Hence ,vendor shall be capable to supply stand alone Inverter/
combination of INV1 and INV 2 with switching option from INV1 to INV2 if Railway
demands.

3.3.1.1 The inverter shall be of IGBT or latest technology based.

3.3.1.2 The inverter shall be protected against overload and short circuit. Whenever the failure
condition persists, it shall trip as long as the short circuit persists and automatically gets
restored to the normal output voltage when the Short circuit is rectified. Such a
sustained Short Circuit shall not (a) cause any damage to the module (b) feed fault
current into the load. Inverter overload indication shall appear at 110% of rated load. If
the problem still persists, the protection should permanently get latched and inverter
should not be switched on again unless fault is cleared. After restoration of fault, an
arrangement shall be made to switch ON Inverter either manually or automatically.

3.3.1.3 Inverter shall be designed for continuous operation for an input voltage of 98V to 138V
DC at a nominal of 110V DC, and shall be rated for an output of 230V AC or 110 V AC
as illustrated in Note of Annexure-III.

3.3.1.4 The Inverters should work in Main and Standby mode. The output of inverters shall be
linked in such a way that on failure of Main inverter, the standby inverter shall supply to
load automatically within 60ms. If the standby Inverter also fails then load shall be
automatically transferred to AVR/AC-AC converter within 60ms. As soon as one of
inverter becomes healthy, the load shall be automatically transferred back to inverter.
The failure of any inverter shall be indicated using LED. The changeover arrangement
must have MTBF of 35,000 hrs.

3.3.1.5 The inverter shall be suitable for on-line application.

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3.3.1.6 The input & output of inverter shall be galvanically isolated through transformer from
each other. It should meet the criteria mentioned in clause 9.5 & 9.6 of
RDSO/SPN/144/2006 or latest.

3.3.1.7 Each inverter shall have suitable arrangement for connecting and disconnecting the DC
input. The arrangement shall have MTBF better than 35000 hrs.
3.3.1.8 The fan, if provided, should have MTBF better than 70,000 hours at 40ºC. The
switching ON & OFF the fan shall be with temperature controlled.
3.3.1.9 Voltage overshoot and under-shoot in the first cycle for complete load shut off shall be
restricted to 20%.

3.3.1.10 The output voltage waveform shall be sine wave. Total harmonic distortion of the
output shall not exceed 8% under any condition specified in clauses 3.3.1.13.

3.3.1.11 The no-load current at rated input voltage shall not exceed 10% of the full load input
current.

3.3.1.12 The inverter shall be capable of delivering 125% of rated full load for a period of 24
hours. It should be capable of delivering 200% of the rated full load for a period of 300
ms in order to cater for the high in-rush current at the time of switching ‘ON’ of the
inverter.

3.3.1.13 The output of inverters shall be regulated to 230V ± 1% for INV (110V DC/230VAC)or
110V ± 1.5%for INV (110V DC/110VAC )for an input variation of 98V-138V DC and
for a simultaneous load variation of 25% to 125% of the rated capacity.

3.3.1.14 The overall watt efficiency of the inverter shall not be less than 85% at full load for the
entire input range of 98V to 138V DC.

3.3.1.15 The unit shall be capable to withstand 20 cycles / hrs of 1.5 minute each ON and OFF
at rated load.

3.3.1.16 Output voltage of inverter shall not exceed beyond 230V ± 1%(110V DC/230VAC) or
110 V ± 1.5%(110V DC/110VAC)and frequency 50Hz ± 1Hz under any circumstances.

3.3.2 FERRO-RESONANT TYPE AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR (AVR)

3.3.2.1 The design of the Automatic Voltage Regulator shall cater for any load from no load to
full load of its rated capacity.
3.3.2.2 The voltage regulator shall be completely static without any moving parts.
3.3.2.3 The AVR shall be suitably screened so that other electronic equipment placed side by
side of the regulator is not affected by the electromagnetic radiation of the regulator.
3.3.2.4 The AVR shall be of natural air-cooled type and shall be suitable for indoor use in the
cabins where maximum ambient temperature can reach upto 50ºC.

3.3.2.5 The regulator shall function satisfactorily under shock and vibration conditions
encountered by the side of railway track. Main transformer shall be mounted on anti-
vibrating padding.

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3.3.2.6 AC Metal Can Capacitors of 600V rating of approved type with in-built wire shall only
be used. The capacitors shall be mounted at a minimum distance of 2" away from the
main transformer’s top plate with metal partition in between the transformer and
capacitor. This partition shall be of heat insulating material as the purpose is to protect
capacitors from heat.

3.3.2.7 The output tapings at 0,220, 230& 240V shall be provided for AVR.

3.3.2.8 Transformers and inductors/ chokes used, shall be vacuum impregnated and shall be
of natural air-cooled type conforming IS: 6297 (Category 3 & Grade 2). Class F or
higher grade insulating material as per IS:1271 and polyester enameled copper
winding wire conforming to IS 13730(Pt. 3) shall be used for winding transformers and
inductors/chokes. The gauge of winding wires shall be such that the current density
shall not exceed 1.6A/sq.mm.

3.3.2.9 Two pole Type C MCB or ON/OFF rotary switch conforming to IS: 4064 (Pt.I)shall be
provided for input to the regulator.

3.3.2.10 A LED to indicate that the unit is ‘ON’ shall be provided on the front panel.
3.3.2.11 The output voltage shall remain at the nominal value of 230/± 1% at all the loads
varying from 25% load to full load keeping the input voltage constant at 230V 50Hz.

3.3.2.12 The regulator shall work satisfactorily within supply frequency of 50Hz ± 2.5 Hz. The
value of output voltage at rated load with an input of 230V at 50 Hz shall be taken as
the reference output voltage for individual unit. When input frequency is varied from
47.5 Hz to 52.5 Hz, keeping the input voltage constant, the output voltage of the
regulator unit shall be maintained within ± 3% of the reference output voltage for ± 1
Hz variation and within ±6% for ± 2 Hz frequency variation.

3.3.2.13 The regulator shall work satisfactorily within a range of 160V to 270V input at 50Hz
mains supply. The output voltage shall be maintained within 230/ ± 1% when the unit
is connected to rated load.

3.3.2.14 The response time of regulator for sudden changes of 50 V AC input voltage or load
variation from 25% to 75% of the rated load shall be such that the output voltage
should settle at 230/ ± 1% within 3 cycles/60mseconds.

3.3.2.15 The no load current shall not be more than 25% of the rated input current and the no
load power shall not be more than 10% of the rated output power at nominal input
voltage of 230V for 230 AC at 50Hz.

3.3.2.16 The overall watt efficiency shall not be less than 85%.

3.3.2.17 The total harmonic distortion measured at the output of the regulator shall not exceed
8% under any working conditions specified in Clauses 3.3.2.11,3.3.2.12 & 3.3.2.13.

3.3.2.18 The voltage regulator shall be capable of handling any load from unit power factor to
0.8 lagging, without degrading total harmonic distortion and regulation .

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3.3.2.19 When continuously operating at full load at any ambient condition specified in clause
1.3, the regulator shall withstand short-circuit on output side for one hour without any
damage or deterioration to the regulator or any of its components.

3.3.2.20 The resonant voltage across the capacitor bank shall not exceed 480V at all input
voltage and frequency conditions i.e 160-270V & 47.5Hz to 52.5Hz at no load.

3.3.2.21 Suitable surge voltage protection shall be incorporated in the circuit, preferably with
high isolation between primary and secondary sides.

3.3.2.22 Ferro resonant voltage regulator for Signal load shall always be in ‘switched on’
condition and shall supply the load within 60 ms in case of any failure in Inverter/s
and/or inverter changeover arrangement. As soon as any one of Inverter becomes
healthy, the load shall be automatically transferred back to inverter within 60ms.

3.3.3 STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER:

With reference to decision for decontrol step down transformer specification vide letter
no 2019/SIG/86thSSC dtd 15.03.2022, it was advised to buy the transformer with IPS
specification if required. Hence, vendor shall be capable to supply Step down
transformers if Railway demands.
3.3.3.1 Terminals & associated screws shall be of nickel-plated brass, and shall be of the top
screw pillar type, securely fixed.

3.3.3.2 The transformer shall be of double wound type and shall be designed for an input
voltage of 230V ± 2%, 50Hz.
3.3.3.3 The transformer shall have separate input and output windings.

3.3.3.4 The primary of the transformer is 230V. The secondary winding shall have tapping at
0, 100, 110, 120 & 130 volts at no load.

3.3.3.5 The gauge of winding wires shall be such that current density does not exceed
2A/mm sq.

3.3.3.6 A rotary switch/ MCB (Type C) of 10A or above shall be provided for switching
ON/OFF the transformer.

3.3.3.7 The size of the core shall be as small as possible commensurate with the electrical
characteristics required by this specification.

3.3.3.8 The core of the transformer shall be such that its Electro-magnetic property will not be
affected due to ageing.
3.3.3.9 The body of the core is required to be earthed and one earth terminal shall be
provided for this purpose. Suitable marking shall be made near the earth terminal.

3.3.3.10 The efficiency of the transformer at rated load with nominal input shall not be less
than 90%.

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3.3.3.11 The appropriate voltage shall be legibly & indelibly engraved near the input and
output terminals.

3.3.3.12 An HRC fuse of appropriate rating shall be provided at the input of transformer.
3.3.3.13 230V AC at 50 Hz shall be applied on primary side between terminals ‘0’ and ‘230V’
and the voltages across different tapping on the secondary side shall be measured,
which shall be within ± 1.5% of the nominal value.

3.3.3.14 The open circuit secondary voltage and the primary no load current of the transformer
shall be measured with the primary winding connected to 230V, 50Hz supply and the
secondary winding open circuited. The open circuit secondary voltage at different
tapping of the secondary windings shall be within ± 1.5% of the nominal values. The
primary no load current shall not exceed 10% of the rated full load primary current for
all transformers.

3.3.3.15 The percentage voltage regulation shall not be more than 5%.

3.3.3.16 Induced High Voltage Test- The transformer shall withstand without break down,
when 440 volt 100 Hz AC is applied to the primary winding, with secondary winding
open-circuited. The voltage shall be raised from one third of the maximum value to
maximum value as rapidly as is consistent with accurate reading of the indicating
instrument. The full test voltage shall be maintained for one minute and shall then be
reduced to the one third of the value before being switched off. At the end of the test
the transformer shall be tested for the following:

a) Insulation resistance (Clause 3.22.2)

b) Open circuit test (Clause3.3.3.14)
3.3.3.17 The transformer shall withstand without any damage short circuit of secondary
windings momentarily when primary is fed with 230V AC at terminals 0V and 230V.
The test shall be carried out after bypassing the fuse .
3.3.3.18 Applied high voltage test as per clause 3.22.3 shall be repeated after short circuit test.

3.3.3.19 Transformers and inductors/ chokes used, shall be vacuum impregnated and shall be
of natural air-cooled type conforming IS: 6297 (Category 3 & Grade 2).Class F or
higher grade insulating material as per IS:1271 and polyester enameled copper
winding wire conforming to IS 13730(Pt. 3) shall be used for winding transformers and
inductors/chokes. The gauge of winding wires shall be such that the current density
shall not exceed 2 A/sq.mm.
3.3.3.20 All exposed metal parts of the transformer including laminations shall be protected
against corrosion.

3.3.4 AC-AC CONVERTER:

3.3.4.1 The design of the AC-AC Converters shall cater for any load from no load to full load
of its rated capacity.

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3.3.4.2 AC-AC Converters shall be completely static without any moving parts. The input &
output of AC-AC converter shall be galvanically isolated through transformer from
each other. It should meet the criteria mentioned in clause 9.5 & 9.6 of
RDSO/SPN/144/2006 or latest.
3.3.4.3 AC-AC Converters shall be suitably screened so that electronic equipment placed
side by side of the converter is not affected by the electromagnetic radiation of the
converter.
3.3.4.4 AC-AC Converters shall be of forced cooling by provision of temperature-controlled
fans and shall be suitable for indoor use in the cabins where maximum ambient
temperature can reach up to 50 deg with fan on at > 55 deg and off at < 55deg.

3.3.4.5 AC-AC Converter shall function satisfactorily under shock and vibration condition
encountered by the side of railway track.

3.3.4.6 AC-AC Converter output voltage 110VAC (with adjustable POT from 110VAC to
130VAC) shall be provided.

3.3.4.7 Provision for disconnection of Input supply shall be provided to AC-AC converter
through switch/MCB or any other means. MTBF of provision arrangement must be
more than 35000 hrs.

3.3.4.8 LED indication for input OK, output OK, unit on load & output overload shall be
provided.

3.3.4.9 The output voltage shall remain at the nominal value of 110VAC+/- 1.5% at all the
loads varying from 25% load to full load keeping the input voltage constant at
230VAC/50hz.

3.3.4.10 The AC-AC Converter shall work satisfactorily within supply frequency of 50Hz+/- 2.
5Hz.The value of output voltage at rated load with an input of 230VAC at 50hz shall
be taken as the reference output voltage for individual unit. When input frequency is
varied from 47.5Hz to 52.5Hz, keeping the input voltage constant, the output voltage
of the AC-AC Converter shall be maintained within +/-1.5% of the reference output
voltage for +/- 1Hz variation and within +/- 1% for+/-2Hz frequency variation.

3.3.4.11 The AC-AC converter shall work satisfactorily within a range of 160V to 270V input at
50hz mains supply. The output voltage shall be maintained within 110V +/-1.5% when
the unit is connected to rated load.

3.3.4.12 The response time of AC-AC converter for sudden changes of 50VAC input voltage or
load variation from 25% to75% of the rated load shall be such that the output voltage
should settle at 110VAC +/-1.5% within 3 cycles/60m seconds.

3.3.4.13 The no load current shall not be more than 25% of the rated input current and the no
load power shall not be more than 10% of the rated output power at nominal Input
voltage of 230VAC for 110AC at 50Hz.
3.3.4.14 The overall watt efficiency shall not be less than 85%.

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3.3.4.15 The total harmonic distortion measured at the output of the AC-AC converter shall not
exceed 8% under any working conditions specified in Clauses 3.3.4.9, 3.3.4.10 &
3.3.4.11.
3.3.4.16 The AC-AC converter shall be capable of handling any load from unity power factor to
0.8 lagging, without degrading total harmonic distortion and regulation.
3.3.4.17 When continuously operating at full load at any ambient condition specified in clause
1.3, the AC-AC converter shall withstand short-circuit on output side for one hour
without any damage or deterioration to the AC-AC converter or any of its
components..
3.3.4.18 Suitable surge voltage protection shall be incorporated in the circuit.

3.3.4.19 AC-AC converter for signal load shall always be in ‘switched on’ condition and shall
supply the load within 60 ms in case of any failure in inverter/s and /or inverter
changeover arrangement. As soon as any one of inverter becomes healthy, the load
shall be automatically transferred back to inverter within 60ms.

3.4 DC SECTION:
Output of DC-DC converters shall be brought to one place at the rear of the cabinet.
30 Amp capacity TB type terminal capable of termination of 10-sq. mm cable shall be
provided. Proper identification marking shall be provided on/near the terminals.
3.4.1 DC-DC CONVERTER:
With reference to decision for decontrol DC DC converter specification vide letter no
2019/SIG/86thSSC dtd 15.03.2022, it was advised to buy the DC-DC converters with
IPS specification if required. Hence ,vendor shall be capable to supply stand alone
DC-DC converter/ combination of DC-DC converters if Railway demands.
3.4.1.1 The DC/DC converter covered under this specification shall work satisfactorily
meeting all the prescribed parameters as long as the DC input voltage is within 98V to
138V.
3.4.1.2 DC- DC converters and Fuse terminations shall be connected in order mentioned in
Annexure IIIA. All modules of DC-DC converters with different ratings are optional
and shall be supplied as per purchaser requirement.

3.4.1.3 All components dissipating 3W or more power shall be mounted so that the body is
not in contact with the board unless a clamp, heat sink or other means are used for
proper heat dissipation.

3.4.1.4 Each converter shall be provided with a proper plug in arrangement for DC input &
output. A toggle switch / push button switch shall be provided for switching ON/OFF
the unit.

3.4.1.5 All modules except block Tele shall work on active load sharing basis without master
/slave operation, Failure of any module shall not cause malfunction in other modules.
The current sharing shall remain within ± 10% for 50% to 100% load.

3.4.1.6 The unit shall be provided with over-load protection, over-voltage protection and
output short circuit protection with fold back characteristics. The over-load protection

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shall be effective at 105% and output short circuit protection shall be effective at
110% of the rated current.

The DC over voltage protection shall be auto tracking type. Over voltage trip shall be
set at approximately 110% of the maximum output voltage. For example in a 24V-32V
DC-DC Converter module if over voltage shall be 32x1.1=35.2 V approximately and
so on. The output voltage settability of the converter shall be within the -2% of the
minimum rated voltage and +2% of the maximum rated voltage of the converter.

3.4.1.7 The output shall be free from overshoot because of “Turn on /Turn off” or power
failure or when the battery charger is switched ON/OFF.

3.4.1.8 In case of failure of DC-DC converter the output voltage shall not exceed beyond pre-
set value.

3.4.1.9 The no load input current shall not be more than 10% of the rated input current at
maximum full load for all setting of output voltage and input voltage variation from 98V
to 138V of nominal input voltage for DC-DC Converters of 50 VA and above.
3.4.1.10 The overall efficiency of the converter at full load shall not be less than 75%for
converters rating from 50VA to less than 150VA at rated load and 80%for converters
of 150VA or more rated output at 98V to 138V of nominal input voltage. For
converters of rating 10VA –50VA, overall efficiency shall be greater than 50%.The
efficiency shall be measured at the maximum output voltage of the specified range.

3.4.1.11 Each DC-DC converters shall be of modular type which shall be fitted in main rack.
The input and output connections shall be made using irreversible plug in connectors
of appropriate rating.

3.4.1.12 Each converter shall be designed for an input voltage of 98V to 138V DC. The output
regulation shall be ±1% of set value from 10% load to full load for the entire input
range. DC-DC converter for Block Tele shall work at input voltage range of 90-140
VDC. The regulation however shall be tested for 98-138V DC input variation.

3.4.1.13 Each DC-DC Converter shall be provided with voltage & current testing sockets on
the front panel for the purpose of output voltage & current measurement in the
common voltmeter & ammeter using patch cords & jacks or with display on each
module.
3.4.1.14 Each DC-DC converter shall be provided with a precision type potentiometer inside it
for adjusting the output voltage in step of 0.1 volt.
3.4.1.15 The output must be isolated from input.
3.4.1.16 Each DC-DC converter shall have blocking diodes at the output. The test points shall
be provided before the blocking diode or voltage and current may be displayed on
module itself.
3.4.1.17 The converter shall have self-resetting type protection from over load/ short circuit of
DC output.
3.4.1.18 The output ripple (peak to peak) of the converter shall not be more than 50mV or 10
mV rms at full load.

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3.4.1.19 The psophometric noise for block line and block tele shall not be more than 4 mV.
3.5 BATTERY SECTION:
3.5.1 Battery racks (MS) for VRLA batteries and Wooden rack for low maintenance(LMLA)
batteries, along with its accessories duly approved by purchaser, shall also be
supplied with battery bank (optional based on purchaser requirement).

3.5.2 The battery is to be installed in a separate room in case of LMLA Batteries. Low
Maintenance batteries are to be charged at the site by OEM for which power supply
shall be arranged by Railways. A test certificate of initial charging/capacity testing
shall be submitted by OEM to Railways.

3.5.3 OEM shall supply copper cable of suitable dia as per IS: 694 and grade 1100V for
connecting IPS to Battery bank (distance to be given by Railways at the time of
indenting) as given below –

a) For 120AH battery – 10Sq.mm

b) For 200AH battery – 16 Sq.mm
c) For 300AH battery – 25 sq.mm
3.5.4 Battery Health Monitoring

3.5.4.1 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 battery condition sensed, the system shall change
over to Auto Boost Mode to charge the battery at higher voltage of 2.3/2.42V/cell for
VRLA /Low Maintenance battery respectively till the battery is fully charged. It shall
come back to auto float mode as defined in clause3.2.10.
3.5.4.2 Battery Current Limiting Circuit: To ensure the availability of required load
connected and safety of the battery in auto mode, the battery charging current limit
shall be settable (5 –15% of battery AH capacity) as per requirement.
3.5.4.3 Battery under voltage isolation: The system shall have provision for battery isolation
which shall be effective at:-
i) For VRLA Battery: 1.80V/cell (± 0.012V/cell)
ii) For low maintenance lead acid battery: 1.85V/cell (± 0.012V/cell)
iii) Battery under voltage adjustment shall be provided inside the switching control
unit/ DSA. This setting shall be adjustable from 1.80 to 2.0V/cell. Battery shall get
reconnected after restoration of mains.
iv) Arrangement should be done in such a way that health of batteries may be
monitored from remote (Divisional control or any other place where purchaser
demands) also. This arrangement may be done either through Data logger or
through RDPMS system.
3.5.4.4 Temperature Compensation for VRLA Battery: There shall be provision for
monitoring the temperature of battery and consequent arrangement for automatic
temperature compensation of the FRBC output voltage to match the battery
temperature dependent charge characteristics. Output voltage of the FRBC shall
decrease or increase as per the type of the battery used by the purchaser. Failure of

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temperature compensation including sensor shall create an alarm and shall not lead
to abnormal change in output voltage .
3.5.4.5 Battery Reverse Polarity Protection: Protection for battery reverse polarity shall be
provided in the system. The reverse polarity indication shall be provided near the
battery terminal.
3.5.4.6 The system configuration shall be made either with cable or bus bar. Bus bar of high
conductivity electrolytic copper strips with purity of 99.9% as per BIS 613 latest issue
and shall be able to withstand maximum load and battery current. The bus bar/cable
sizes shall be sufficient to cater current density upto 2 Amps per sq.mm. The size of
bus bar shall not be less than 25mm x 5mm in any case.
3.6 DISTRIBUTION/SUPERVISORY CONTROL /ALARM (DSA) UNIT
3.6.1 The IPS system shall be provided with a distribution/ supervisory control / alarm unit
for the ultimate rack capacity as indicated in clause 1.1.

The unit shall comprise of the following:

a) Termination for the batteries.
b) Termination for the load (DC-DC converter, Inverters).
c) Termination for AC input to the AVR and AC-AC converters.
d) Termination for AC and DC to FRBC modules.

3.6.2 ACCESSIBILITY
3.6.2.1 The termination points shall be easily accessible.
3.6.2.2 AC and DC terminals shall be separated by physical barriers to ensure safety.
3.6.2.3 All the terminals except AC earth shall be electrically isolated.
3.6.2.4 All the AC, DC and Control/Alarm cabling with proper tray shall be supplied with the
system.
AC termination arrangement:
The input terminals shall be clearly marked as L & N for mains supply voltages.AC
input termination shall be suitably protected against accidental touch/contact with the
working staff for their protection and shall also have clear and prominent ‘DANGER’
Marking.
3.6.2.5 DC termination arrangement:
Connection between the FRBC and DC distributions shall be through a proper rated
lugged cable.

a)The AC input connection to the FRBC module shall be terminated by means of plug
and socket arrangement as per specification No. UL 977 &DIN 41576 or any other
approved provision.
b) The DC output connection should be taken through irreversible plug and socket
having power pins with locking arrangement.
c) The output of each FRBC in the positive lead shall be taken through the HRC fuse
of 1.5 times of rated capacity of FRBC
d) In all cases, the male connector shall be mounted in the FRBC module and the
female connector shall terminate the cable.

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e) To prevent hazards or damaging conditions, all plug-in components shall be non-

interchangeable.
f) All the connections between DSA unit and FRBC shall be through proper rated
cables only.
g) Circuit breakers at the input of each FRBC shall be easily accessible and rated to
25A for 110V/20A module.
h) The DC output to battery and load shall be through bus bar or cable.
i) Battery fuse shall be of 1.5 times of maximum current that passes to / from battery.
Fuse at the O/P of FRBC rack shall be of 1.5 times the designed O/P current
required for the system.
k) All DC positive & negative terminals shall be clearly marked and shall be suitable
for minimum 10sq. mm cable size. All conductors shall be properly rated to prevent
excessive heating.
l) 110 V DC terminations for connecting the loads shall be provided through fuse of
proper rating as per Annexure-II& Annexure-IIIA.

3.7 STATUS MONITORING PANEL:

3.7.1 The Status monitoring panel (SM Panel) shall be of wall mounting type. OEM shall
supply 12 core, 1.5 sq.mm signalling cable as per IRS:S 63/2014(or latest) or 0.9 mm
6 Quad cable s per IRS:TC-30/2005 or latest or Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) as per
IRS:TC 55/2006 or latest for connecting IPS to Status Monitoring Panel. Where the
requirement of cables is more than 100 meter then it will be provided by Railway.

The panel shall have following LED indications and alarms with resetting switch:

Instruction Condition LED Ind. Remark

A Run Gen set 50% DOD RED Audio / visual alarm. Alarm can
be acknowledged for audio cut
off.
B Emergency 60% DOD RED -do-
start
generator
C System shut 70% DOD RED Signal feed cut off and all DC-DC
down converters to work. Audio alarm
will continue till Generator is
started.
D Call S & T Equipment RED Failure of any module or in case
staff fault battery gets disconnected from
circuit will give the alarm in panel.
Alarm can be acknowledged for
audio cut-off.

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E Stop Gen FRBC GREEN Audio /Visual alarm

Set change over
to float
mode
F Mains Fail Mains not RED Audio /Visual alarm
available

3.7.2 Provision of fault logging for 15 days to be ensured. Audio alarm in case of A, B & C
shall be of one type of tone and there shall be different tone for the case of D, E & F
.Alternatively, manufacturer may provide preprogrammed voice announcement alarm
arrangement as per instruction mentioned in clause 3.7.1.

3.7.3 In A, B & C conditions, the visual LED indication will remain lit until fault is cleared or
the DG set is started and battery is charged upto 110V i.e. 2V/cell as the case may be
until reset push button is pressed. In case of D condition, if fault is not cleared, the
LED will continue to glow, even if reset push button is pressed.

3.8 CONSTRUCTION:
3.8.1 Construction of panels shall be as per Annexure- V. As all modules are optional and
will be supplied as per purchaser requirement, selection of these modules may be
done as per Annexure-IIIA.

3.8.2 The individual cabinet shall be within the overall dimensions of 2000-mm max. height
,750 mm. max. depth and 750 mm max. width. If additional cabinet is required to
accommodate more modules, the height and depth of all cabinets shall be of equal
size. Each cabinet will have min 10-mm thick anti-vibrating pad and 75 mm x 5-mm
bottom channel as per Annexure-V.

3.8.3 The rack structure and the module frame shall be made up of rigid framework of steel
profiles. The door, if used, shall be of hinged type. The rear panel shall be provided
with proper ventilation arrangement. Temperature controlled fans for forced cooling
shall be provided in such a way that overall temperature of rack must not increase
from prescribed limit.
3.8.4 The racks and module cabinets shall be of robust construction. They shall be housed
in self-supporting cubicles made of cold rolled closed annealed mild steel
sheet/Stainless steel sheet (SS-304 or better) of thickness not less than 1.6mm.
However for IPS provided in Location Boxes to be made with SS-304 (or better) only.
The rack shall be adequately ventilated. The ventilating opening shall be less than
3mm size for protection against entry of lizard's etc. The rack shall conform to IP31
type of protection as specified in table 1 of specification no. IS 2147-1962 for indoor
equipment and IP 53 for IPS installed in location boxes. No treatment required for
Stainless Steel(SS-304 or better) racks. There shall not be any physical deterioration
of racks and cabinets within warranty period.
3.8.5 The racks and the modules shall be treated with zinc chromate primer followed by
electrostatic epoxy powder coating paint finished, passivation shall be done through

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seven stage process/sand blasting. Small metal parts such as nuts, bolts and
washers shall be chrome plated. All other metal parts of the rack shall be plated for
protection against corrosion. No treatment required for stainless steel (SS-304) racks.
3.8.6 The racks and the module cabinets shall be free from sharp edges & sharp corners .
3.8.7 Provision of doors are optional, the cabinet sides shall have 3mm louvers covered
with wire mesh. However, if the doors are not provided, the sub system shall have
proper enclosures so that any reptile/ insect shall not enter in the IPS cabinet. The
magnetic latches/handle shall be provided on the doors.
3.8.8 The racks and the modules shall be designed for easy maintenance and installation.
3.8.9 Facility shall be provided at the top of the rack to connect external AC power and
lightning arrestors (if provided inside the rack). Where cables pass through metal
panels, suitable rubber grommets shall be provided to protect cable from damage.
3.8.10 The modules shall be of modular type. The module shall be easily mounted or
removed from the front side of the rack. The module shall be designed to slide into
the rack on a suitable mechanical arrangement. Suitable arrangement shall be made
for pulling out each module separately. The associated AC input, DC output
connection, control/alarm & interface cable connecting the module shall be
disconnected/installed easily without causing any interruption/damage to supply &
working module.
3.8.11 The input and output terminals shall be accessible only when the cover of the cubicle
is removed. All the terminals shall be clearly, neatly and indelibly marked to
correspond with the wiring diagram for easy identification.
3.8.12 Input and output connections of SMR, DC-DC converter, Inverter, AVR,AC-AC
converter and Step down Transformer shall be made using plug & socket of adequate
rating having power pins with locking arrangement. The male connector shall be
mounted on the device and the female connector shall be terminated on the cable.
Use of terminal blocks for input and output connections is not accepted .
3.8.13 The finish of steel and panels shall conform to relevant IS specification. The colour
scheme shall be as follows:
a) Rack & doors Pebble Grey RAL 7032 or Light Grey RAL7035
b) All IPS modules shall harmoniously match with rack color. For clear identification of
different modules, a framework on front of each modules (min 5 mm and max
10mm)with permanent color shall be used as per table below:

SN Modules Color of Framework

1 DC-DC converter Green
2 FRBC Blue
3 INV Red
4 AVR/AC-AC converter Brown
5 Step down Transformer Black

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3.8.14 AC/DC Section shall have proper identification marking/protection for AC/DC
monitoring points to avoid any misuse and protection against any accidental short
circuit.
3.8.15 Baffles to be provided at the rack level for forced ventilation of individual modules.
3.9 METERS & DISPLAY:
3.9.1 All the parameters such as voltage, current and temperature (optional) shall be
displayed through LCD/LED digital display meter with accuracy of ± 1 %.Multi
Function Meters (MFM) may be used.

3.9.2 LCD/LED display shall be provided on the top of or on individual modules for FRBC,
AC Section and DC section.LCD/LED display provided on Top of section shall
havemin12mm numerical display height on the front panel with extendable cords for
measurements of output voltages and currents. If it is provided in each module
individually, then height of LCD/LED display shall be min 8mm.

3.9.3 FRBC Section:

3.9.3.1 Digital meters with LED/ LCD display having min12mm numerical display shall be
provided on top of the charger panel and it shall be clearly indicated for charging and
discharging with magnitude of battery current. The selector switch/Key Pad for meter
shall not be at a height of more than 1800 mm from the ground.

a) AC Volt meter 0-300V for AC input voltage

b) AC Ammeter 0-50A for AC input current
c) DC Voltmeter 0-200V for charger output voltage
d) DC Ammeter 0-50A for charger output current/charge/
Discharge current.
3.9.3.2 A selector switch/Key Pad shall be provided for reading Total/ Charge / Discharge
current.
3.9.3.3 Provision of individual voltage and current at each module shall also be displayed with
min 8mm display height.
3.9.3.4 The DC meters shall work even when the AC supply is not available.

3.9.4 AC SECTION:
Provision of Display may be achieved either with combined display or with individual
display in each module.

3.9.4.1 Provision with combined Display: AC digital volt meter (0-300V)& AC digital
Ammeter (0-20A) with LED/ LCD display having min12mm numerical display shall be
provided on the front panel with extendable cords for measurements of output
voltages of the following:

a) Inverter 1
b) Inverter 2
c) AVR Signal
d) AVR Track
e) Tx. ( Signal 1) (Optional with INV (110VDC/110VAC)& AC-AC converter)
f) Tx.( Signal 2) (Optional with INV (110VDC/110VAC)& AC-AC converter)

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g) Tx. (Track1) (Optional with INV (110VDC/110VAC)& AC-AC converter)

h) Tx. ( Track2) (Optional with INV (110VDC/110VAC)& AC-AC converter)
i) AC-AC converter ( Optional with AVR and Step Down Tx)

3.9.4.2 Provision with Individual display at each module:

Provision of individual voltage and current at each module shall be displayed with min
8mm display height.

3.9.5 DC SECTION:
Provision of Display may be achieved either with combined display or with individual
display in each module.
3.9.5.1 Provision with combined Display : DC digital Voltmeter & Ammeter with LCD/LED
display having min 12mm numerical display height shall be provided on the front
panel with extendable cords for measurements of output voltages & current of DC-DC
converters.
3.9.5.2 Provision with Individual display at each module:
Current and Voltage shall be displayed with LCD/LED display having min 8 mm
numerical display on each DC-DC module.
3.10 ALARMS & INDICATION:
3.10.1 DSA Unit:
3.10.1.1 Status Indication:

Description Nomenclature Indication

a) Mains available MAINS Amber
b) Mains fail MAINS FAIL Red

3.10.1.2 Alarm Indication:

Description Nomenclature Indication

a) Load voltage high OUTPUT VOLT HIGH Red
b) Mains out of range MAINS VOLT LOW /HIGH Red
c) System overload OVERLOAD Red
d) Mains ‘on’/battery discharging MAINS ON & BATTERY ON Red
LOAD
e) Low voltage battery BATTERY DISCHARGED Red
disconnection &ISOLATED
f) Battery / load fuse fail FUSE FAIL Red
g) Temperature compensation fail TEMP. COMPENSATION FAIL Red
h) Battery disconnected from circuit BATTERY DISCONNECTED Red

3.10.1.3 All the above indications may be displayed on an LED / LCD type alphanumeric
display.
.

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3.10.1.4 All alarm circuits shall be provided with suitable delay to ensure that they do not
operate with transients.

3.10.1.5 All the protection/alarms shall be within tolerance of ± 0.012V per cell for voltage and
±1% in case of current.

3.10.1.6 Every alarm condition shall be accompanied with audio alarm with auto cut off after
120 seconds. Provision shall be made for acknowledgement of stopping the audio
alarm.
3.10.1.7 In case of any kind of failure in DSA unit, the SMRs shall switch over to float mode.
3.10.2 FRBC/SMR:
3.10.2.1 The following indications, controls & measuring points shall be provided on the front
panel of FRBC-
A) Status Indication:
Description Nomenclature Indication

a) FRBC on Auto Float mode FLOAT Green

b) FRBC on Boost Charge mode BOOST Green
c) Mains available MAINS Amber

B) Alarm Indication:
Description Nomenclature Indication

a) Rectifier module over voltage OVER VOLTAGE Red

b) Rectifier module under-voltage UNDER VOLTAGE Red
c) DC output fail OUTPUT FAIL Red
d) FRBC Overload/ short circuit OVERLOAD/ SHORT Red
CIRCUIT
e) Fan fail FAN FAIL Red
Note: “Provision shall be made for stopping the audio alarm with a non-locking push button.
C) Control Potentiometers/ through DSA:

a) Float voltage adjustment (float)

b) Boost voltage adjustment (boost)
c) Overload current setting (OL)

D) Voltage monitoring point suitable for measurement by standard multi-meter or

through DSA or display on module.
E) Reset button for resetting the alarm as per clause 3.10.2.1
3.10.2.2 All the above indications may be derived on a microprocessor based control and
supervisory unit and may be displayed on an LED / LCD type alphanumeric display.

3.10.3 INVERTER:
3.10.3.1 The following LED indications shall be provided on front panel:

Description Nomenclature Indication

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a) Input ON Input DC ON Amber

b) Output OK Output Green
c) Inverter fail Inverter fail Red
d) Overload Overload Red
e) Inverter ‘ON load' On load Green
f) Fan fail indication(In case of Fan fail Red
forced cooling)

3.10.4 DC-DC Converter:

3.10.4.1 The converter shall be provided with means for protection and visual indication on
front panel for the following:

Description Nomenclature Indication

i) Input Power ON indication INPUT Amber

ii) DC-DC Converter output OK OUTPUT Green
iii) DC-DC Converter fail FAIL Red

3.10.5 AC-AC Converter:

3.10.5.1 The converter shall be provided with means for protection and visual indication on
front panel for the following:
Description Nomenclature Indication

i) Input Power ON indication INPUT Amber

ii) AC-AC Converter output OK OUTPUT Green
iii) AC-AC Converter fail FAIL Red
iv) Overload Overload Red

3.11 LIGHTNING & SURGE PROTECTION: The Lightning and Surge Protection
Devices shall be compliant with IEC-61643 (latest) and IEC 62305-4 (latest).

3.11.1 Stage 1 Protection (at the entry point of input 230V AC supply in the power/
equipment room)
(a) The Stage 1 protection shall consist of coordinated (Type-1) & (Type-2) type SPDs at
the entry point of input 230V AC supply in Power /Equipment room in TT configuration
in a separate wall mountable box. The (Type-1) SPD shall be provided between Line
to Neutral & Neutral to Earth. They shall be spark gap type voltage switching device
and tested as per IEC 61643-11 (latest) with the following characteristics and
features-

SN Parameters Limits
Between Line & Between Neutral
Neutral & Earth
1 Nominal Voltage (Un) 230V 230V
2 Maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc)  255V  255V
3 Lightning Impulse current 10/350s (Imp)  25KA  50KA
4 Response time (Tr)  100 ñs  100 ñs

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5 Voltage protection level (Up) 1.5 KV 1.5 KV

6 Short circuit withstand and follow up current  10 KA 100A
extinguishing capacity without back up fuse
(Isc&Ifi)
7 Temporary Over Voltage (UTov) withstands 438V 438V
for 120 minutes
8 Temporary Over Voltage (UT) 334V min. for 05 1200V min. for
secs. 200ms
9 Operating temperature / RH - 25oC to +80oC/ - 25oC to +80oC/
95% 95%
10 Mounted on din rail din rail
11 Indication Mandatory Mandatory
12 Plug ability Mandatory Mandatory
13 Potential free contact for remote monitoring Mandatory Mandatory
14 Encapsulation Encapsulated Encapsulated
15 Degree of protection IP20 IP20
16 Housing Fire retardant as Fire retardant as
per UL 94 per UL 94
17 Approvals as per IEC- 61643-11-2011 National/ International Labs like
KEMA,VDE etc. or any other
accredited test lab (Details of
accreditation shall be submitted)

(b) The (Type-1) SPD will be followed by (Type-2) SPD adjacent to it and connected
between Line & Neutral. The device shall be a single compact varistor of proper rating
and in no case a number of varistors shall be provided in parallel. It shall be voltage
clamping device, thermal disconnecting type and shall be tested as per IEC 61643-11
(latest) with the following characteristics and features-

SN Parameters Limits (between Line & neutral)

1 Nominal Voltage (Un) 230V
2 Maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc)  253 V
3 Temporary Over Voltage (UTov) withstands 438V
for 120 minutes
4 Nominal discharge current 8/20s (In)  10KA
5 Maximum discharge current 8/20s (Imax)  40KA
6 Response time (Tr)  25 ñs
7 Voltage protection level (Up)  1.5 KV
8 Operating temperature / RH - 25°C to +80°C/ 95%
10 Mounted on Din rail
11 Indication Mandatory
12 Plug ability Mandatory
13 Potential free contact for remote monitoring Mandatory
14 Degree of protection IP20

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15 Housing Fire retardant as per UL 94

16 Approvals as per IEC- 61643-11-2011 National/ International Labs like
KEMA,VDE etc. or any other
accredited test lab (Details of
accreditation shall be submitted)

(c) (Type 1) and (Type 2) SPDs of Stage I shall be so coordinated that the voltage
protection level of the coordinated devices is  1.5 KV. As such, these devices shall be
from the same manufacturer and necessary test certificate in this regard shall be
submitted by the manufacturer/ supplier.
3.11.2 Stage 2 Protection (at the output side inside the distribution panel)
The Stage 2 protection shall consist of (Type 2) SPDs for ≥24V-110V AC/DC supplies
at the output side inside the rack of IPS. These shall be provided for External circuits
i.e. Relay external circuit, Axle counter circuit, point machine circuit, AC-AC
converters, Inverter output and output of any other modules which are directly
connected to external circuits. The (Type 2) SPD shall be a single compact varistor of
proper rating and in no case a number of varistors shall be provided in parallel. It shall
be voltage clamping device and thermal disconnecting type. They shall be tested as
per IEC 61643-11-2011 with the following characteristics and features-
SN Parameters Limits (between L1 & L2, L1 & E , L2 & E)
1 Nominal Voltage (U0) 60V-110V AC/DC 24V-60V AC/DC
2 Maximum continuous  150 (AC)  75 (AC)
operating voltage (Uc)  200 (DC)  100 (DC)
3 Nominal discharge current  10KA  10KA
8/20s (In)
4 Maximum discharge  40KA  40KA
current 8/20s (Imax)
5 Response time (Tr)  25 ñs  25 ñs
6 Voltage protection level  1.0 KV  0.5 KV
(Up)
7 Operating temperature / - 25oC to +80oC/ 95% - 25oC to +80oC/ 95%
RH
8 Mounted on Din rail Din rail
9 Indication Mandatory Mandatory
10 Pluggability Mandatory Mandatory
11 Potential free contact for Mandatory Mandatory
remote monitoring
12 Degree of protection IP20 IP20
13 Housing Fire retardant as per UL Fire retardant as per UL
94 94
14 Approvals as per IEC- National/ International Labs like KEMA,VDE etc. or
61643-11-2011 any other accredited test lab (Details of
accreditation shall be submitted)

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3.11.3 Length of all cable connection from SPDs to earth equi-potential busbar shall be kept
less than 0.5mtrs. For this, a sub earth equi-potential busbar shall be installed at
approx. 20cm from the SPD box. The details of connection of SPDs for Stage 1 & 2 of a
typical installation with IPS is enclosed as Annexure-VII.

3.12 POTENTIAL FREE CONTACTS:

3.12.1 Following potential free contacts shall be provided for extension of alarms at remote
place:

a) Inverter 1 fail
b) Inverter 2 fail
c) FRBC fail
d) Transformer fail
e) DC-DC converter fail
f) Mains fail
g) Call S & T staff
h) Battery low (50% Deep discharge)
i) SPD fail
j) AC-AC converter fail

3.13 FUSES & CONNECTORS:

3.13.1 All plug- in connectors shall be non-interchangeable. Connectors as per IEC 947 shall
be provided.
3.13.2 Fuse holder identification shall include details of fuse rating and type.
3.13.3 All power fuses shall confirm to specification IS 13703 / IS 9224.

3.14 NOISE & VIBRATION :

3.14.1 Fully equipped rack at full load shall not contribute more than 15dB (weighted) to the
ambient noise level taken as 45dBA. It shall be measured at a distance of 1 meter from
the unit and 1.25 meter above the floor level in the full audio range upto 3.4 KHz. The
correction factor for total noise when the ambient noise level is more than 45dBA shall
be as given below:

Ambient Noise (dBA) Correction Factor Ambient noise Correction Factor

(dB) (dBA) (dB)
45 0 53 2.07
46 0.18 54 2.43
47 0.39 55 2.82
48 0.61 56 3.25
49 0.86 57 3.69
50 1.12 58 4.17
51 1.41 59 4.68
52 1.73 60 5.21

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Note: The correction factor shall be added to the limit of 60dBA to arrive at the limit when the
ambient is greater than 45dBA.
3.14.2 The IPS sub-systems shall be suitably screened and immune to any kind of EMI
interference. The sub-system shall not produce any hum in the peripheral devices.
3.15 COMPONENTS:
3.15.1 The recommended list of major components and their makes is given in Annexure-VI.
3.15.2 Semiconductor and other components used in the equipment shall be of industrial
grade with min. operating temperature range -25°C to + 85°C. Components shall
conform to relevant IS/IEC specification. Resistors and capacitors shall meet relevant
provisions of latest RDSO/SPN/144/2006 or latest.

3.16 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD:

3.16.1 Printed Circuit Board shall generally conform to relevant provisions of latest
RDSO/SPN/144/2006 or latest for safety & reliability requirement of Electronic signalling
equipment.

3.17 CABLES & WIRING:

3.17.1 All the cables and wires used for wiring and inter connections of modules shall conform
to specification No. IRS: S 76-89/IS 694 of grading 1100V.All these cables must be Fire
resistive ( as per IS 17505 or latest ) and antirodent type. The colour scheme
employed for the rack wiring shall be as below:

AC line : Yellow
AC neutral : Blue
Earthing : Green
DC positive : Red
DC negative : Black
Control wiring : Grey
3.17.2 All connections shall be made through crimped eyelets and shall be numbered with
PVC cable marker rings/ inkjet printing on cables corresponding to the numbers/letters
shown in the schematic wiring diagram. Soldering shall be used only where use of
crimped eyelets is not possible.

3.17.3 All non-current carrying metal parts shall be bonded together and adequately earthed.
3.17.4 All wiring shall be neatly secured in position by bunching /strapping & adequately
supported. Where wires pass through any part of metal panel or cover, the hole
through which they pass shall be provided with rubber grommets.

3.17.5 There shall not be any exposed wiring outside the cabinet.

3.17.6 Cables and connectors used for internal wiring and interconnection of modules shall be
of highest capacity of approved modules.

3.18 MODULE REPLACEMENT TIME AND MTBF:

3.18.1 The mean time to replace a faulty module of IPS shall be less than 20 minutes.
3.18.2 The designed MTBF of FRBC, Inverter, DC-DC Converter, Supervisory control unit &
ASM Panel shall not be less than 35,000 hours.

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3.18.3 The DC fan provided at rack /module level should have MTBF better than 70,000 hours
at 40°C. The fan shall be covered with grill.

3.19 RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION:

3.19.1 The FRBC, Converters (DC-DC, AC-AC)& Inverter shall be designed to minimize the
level of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI/RFI), both conducted & radiated, in the
vicinity of FRBC. The radiated & conducted noise shall be within the limits specified in
International specification no.IEC CISPR 22 ‘A’ or latest. The firm shall submit
certificate to this effect from accredited national/international test house at the time of
type test.

3.20 REMOTE MONITORING:

3.20.1 Facility for remote monitoring to be provided as stipulated in FRS of Remote Diagnostic
and Predictive Maintenance System (RDPMS) no RDSO/RDPM/FRS/2021 or latest. An
arrangement shall be provided to generate notification.

The Fault list for Display &notification shall be as per the following table:.

No. Description Indication and alarm at RDPMS

Nomenclature/SMS Visual and
Text Alarm
Indication
Battery Fail( Battery Low Voltage or Battery BATTERY FL Red
1
Deep discharge or Battery Fuse fail)
Mains fail (Input supply not available, Input I/P MAINS FL Red
2
supply high, Input supply low)
SMR Fail ( Voltage / Current not available or SMR FL Red
3
out of range)
Battery current ( charging and discharging) DC FL Red
4 not available

5 Over Load (AC bus Over load) AC BUS O/L Amber

6 Inverter fail INV FL Red
7 AVR/AC-AC converter fail AVR/AC-AC FL Red
Step down Transformer fail (not required if TX FL Red
8
AC-AC converter provided)
9 DC-DC converter fail DC-DC FL Red
10 SPD fail SPD FL Red
11 Fan fail FAN FL Red
The IPS vendor shall ensure to provide above information for RDPMS system.
However, method for provision may be decided by IPS vendors.

The Remote Monitoring System shall also be capable to monitor the Voltage and
Current level of the following components of the IPS and the data shall be stored and
communicated through RDPMS Server or any other means defined by Railway.

(i) FRBC/SMR Section: -

 Individual SMR voltage and current
 InputAC voltage

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 Input AC current
 Total Battery voltage
 Total current (Battery plus Load current)
 Battery current ( charging and discharging)
 Faults of individual modules

(ii) AC Section:-
 Voltage and current of individual Inverter
 Voltage and current of individual Step down Transformer
 Voltage and current of individual AVR
 Voltage and current of individual AC-AC converter
 Faults of individual modules

(iii) DC Section:-
 Voltage of each group
 Current of each group
 Faults of module in each group

3.21 TEST AND REQUIREMENTS: Manufacturer of IPS shall manufacture a test bench
to test the proper functioning of all modules supplied along with IPS. There shall be
provision to connect each module individually on test bench to know the healthiness of
each module. Necessary arrangement of Display/meters with LED indication may be
provided for this purpose on test bench. These test bench shall be supplied as per
purchaser requirement separately.

3.21.1 Inspection & tests shall be carried out to ensure that requirements of this specification
are complied. All tests, unless otherwise specified, shall be carried out at ambient
atmospheric conditions on all the modules of SMPS based IPS system. For inspection
of material, relevant clauses of IRS: S 23 and RDSO/SPN/144/2006 or latest shall apply
unless otherwise specified.

3.21.2 Initial Type approval:

Manufacturer shall furnish following information at the time of initial type approval of IPS
system-
a) Details of protection provided and their effectiveness / proposed set values
and range and working principle.
b) Bill of material for racks and modules. Details of semi conductors devices
used and its specification and data sheets.
c) Safety margins in voltage, current, thermal (for junction temperature) along
with the limit value for power devices, inductors and transformer etc.
d) Installation & commissioning manual, Quality Assurance Plan and Service
manual (consisting of indications and fault diagnostics, Do's & Dont's etc.)
e) Design approach for the IPS system and salient features through which
required MTBF has been achieved.

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3.21.3 While granting initial type approval, it shall be ensured that the system conforms to all
the clauses and passes all type tests as mentioned in clause 3.21.6 and other relevant
guidelines of RDSO.
3.21.4 In case of design changes, RDSO may call for fresh sample in the intermediate stage.
In such cases, manufacturers shall submit all the information as per clause 3.21.2.
3.21.5 Quality Audit for Extension of Approval:
Further extension of approval may be accorded as per latest guideline mentioned in
concerned apex documents issued by RDSO.
3.21.6 The following shall comprise the Type Tests:
a) Visual Inspection (Cl. 3.22.1)
b) Insulation Resistance (Cl. 3.22.2)
c) Applied high voltage test (Cl. 3.22.3)
d) Temperature rise test (Cl. 3.22.4)
e) Performance test (Cl. 3.22.5)
f) Test for protective devices (Cl. 3.22.6)
g) Environmental & Climatic Test (Cl. 3.22.7)
h) Functional test (Cl. 3.22.8)
i) Vibration test on modules as per RDSO/SPN/144/2006 or latest.
j) Static discharge test as per RDSO/SPN/144/2006 or latest. Electrostatic
discharge test shall be carried out as per international standard IEC 61000-4-2
or its equivalent with 150 Pico Farad charged capacitor of 7KV and should be
discharged through 330 ohm resistor.
k) Induced High Voltage Test for Step Down Transformer.(Cl.3.3.3.16)
Note: (i) Test for protective devices and performance test shall be carried out before and after
climatic test. There shall not be any significant deviations in the observations recorded.
(ii) Vibration & Static discharge test shall be conducted on one module of FRBC along with
DSA unit, ASM panel, Inverter, DC-DC and AC-AC Converter.
3.21.7 The following shall comprise the Acceptance Test:
The acceptance test shall be carried out as per the sampling plan given in Clause in
11.0.
a) Visual Inspection (Cl. 3.22.1)
b) Insulation Resistance (Cl. 3.22.2)
c) Applied high voltage test (Cl. 3.22.3)
d) Temperature rise test (Cl. 3.22.4)
e) Performance test (Cl. 3.22.5)
f) Test for protective devices (Cl. 3.22.6)
g) Functional test (Cl. 3.22.8)
3.21.8 The following shall comprise the Routine Test:
The routine test shall be carried out on every module of the IPS system and the results
will be submitted by the manufacturer to the inspecting authority at the time of
inspection.
a) Visual Inspection (Cl. 3.22.1)

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b) Insulation Resistance (Cl. 3.22.2)

c) Applied high voltage test (Cl. 3.22.3)
d) Performance test (Cl. 3.22.5)
e) Test for protective devices (Cl. 3.22.6)
f) Functional test (Cl. 3.22.8)
3.21.9 Requirement of Prototype Sample For Type Test:
The manufacturer shall submit a SMPS based IPS for type test considering highest
capacity of each module in N+1 configuration as per Annexure IIIA with Single SM
panel and approved type batteries.
.
3.22 TEST PROCEDURE: (Approved Test formats will be issued Time to Time separately)
3.22.1 Visual Inspection
Test for visual inspection shall be carried out as per relevant clauses of this
specification and RDSO/SPN/144/2006 or latest.

3.22.2 Insulation Resistance

Insulation resistance (I.R) test shall be carried out:
a) before the high voltage test
b) after the high voltage test
c) after climatic test
The measurement shall be made at a potential of not less than 500 V DC. The
insulation resistance shall be measured at module level / rack as follows:

i) Input line terminals and the body of the equipment

ii) Output line terminals and the body of the equipment
iii) Input line terminals and output line terminals
iv) Between rack and earth

Value of the insulation resistance shall not be less than 10 M.ohm for the rack /
equipment and 1000 M.ohm for the Transformer/CVT when measured at a temperature
of 40ºC and relative humidity of 60%. There shall not be appreciable change in the
values measured before and after high voltage test and after the temperature rise test.

After completion of climatic test, the values shall not be less than 5 M.ohm for the
equipment and 500 M.ohm for the Transformer/CVT when measured at a temperature
of 40ºC and relative humidity of 60%.
Note: - In case, temperature and humidity prevalent at the time of the above measurements of
insulation resistance are different from those specified above, the values of I.R. shall be
obtained from the table given below-

R.H 25ºC 30ºC 35ºC 40ºC

60% 100 M.ohms 100 M.ohms 100 M.ohms 100 M.ohms

65% 100 M.ohms 90 M.ohms 85 M.ohms 80 M.ohms
70% 80 M.Ohms 70 M.ohms 65 M.ohms 60 M.ohms
75% 60 M.ohms 53 M.ohms 47 M.ohms 43 M.ohms

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80% 42 M.ohms 36 M.ohms 33 M.ohms 30 M.ohms

85% 29 M.ohms 25 M.ohms 22 M.ohms 18 M.ohms
90% 20 M.ohms 16 M.ohms 13 M.ohms 10 M.ohms
95% 15 M.ohms 10 M.ohms 7 M.ohms 5 M.ohms
100% 10 M.ohms 6 M.ohms 3 M.ohms 1 M.ohms

3.22.3 Applied High Voltage Test

The module shall withstand the application of 2000 V AC rms for one minute without
puncture and arching. The test voltage shall be approximately sine wave and of any
frequency between 50 and 100 Hz. The high voltage shall be applied between the
following:
a) Input and earth
b) Output and earth
c) Input and output

Note:
i) For FRBC, (b) above shall be tested at 1000V AC rms
ii) DC-DC Converter shall be tested for a), b) & c) at 1000V AC rms.
iii) The test shall be carried out after removing surge arrestors /MOVs or any other
surge absorbing components.
iv) In routine test, only one module of each type shall be tested.
3.22.4 Temperature Rise Test
3.22.4.1 Temperature rise test should be logged during functional test of IPS after 8 hours, either
with the help of thermo-couple or with resistance method on one module of each type.

3.22.4.2 While conducting the test with the help of thermo-couple, the temperature of
MOSFET/IGBT, diode, Transformer/ Ferrite Transformer, choke, Internal ambient,
Inside cabinet and outside cabinet shall be recorded at every one hour for first four
hours and every half hour for next four hours. During this test, the temperature
compensation probe shall be disconnected.

3.22.4.3 The temperature rise of heat dissipating components above the ambient measured
directly and at heat sink shall not be more than-
a) Transformer and chokes : 90°C
b) Thyristors & diodes : 40°C
c) IGBT/MOSFET : 30ºC
3.22.5 Performance Test

3.22.5.1 Performance test for FRBC shall include following and other relevant clauses of this
specification.
i) The FRBC shall be tested for its output performance (efficiency, power factor,
harmonic distortion, psophometric noise and ripple voltage) at the AC input
voltages 150V, 230V and 275V at different load currents by connecting a
variable resistance load across the output terminals for the auto float mode and
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ii) In auto float mode, readings shall be taken for float voltage setting of 2.15 V/cell
& 2.25V/cell for low maintenance lead acid batteries & VRLA batteries,
respectively at load current in the ranges 25% load to full load.
iii) In auto boost charger mode, readings shall be taken for boost voltage setting of
2.42V/cell & 2.3 V/cell for conventional lead acid batteries & VRLA batteries
respectively at load current in the ranges 25% load to full load.
iv) During the performance test, the system shall fulfil the requirements of
efficiency, power factor, psophometric noise, harmonic distortion, ripple voltage
etc. as given under clauses 3.2 of this specification.
The test report from National /International test house of RFI/EMI shall be
submitted by the manufacturer as per clause 3.19.1.
v) The current sharing of the module working in parallel shall be tested as per
clause 3.2.20.2
3.22.5.2 Performance test on DSA unit, Inverter, Ferro Resonant Voltage Regulator, DC-DC
Converter, AC-AC converter, and Step down Transformer shall be carried out as per
clause no. 3.6, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.3.4, 3.3.3 & 3.10.

3.22.6 Test for protective devices:

3.22.6.1 Test for protective devices for FRBC shall include following and other relevant clauses
of this specification.
i) Short circuit: During this test, system shall be connected to AC input voltage of
275V. Output terminals shall be short-circuited through a suitable arrangement.
Steady short circuit current shall be measured. It should not exceed rated
current + 5%. There shall not be any damage to charger. Working of over load/
short circuit indications/ alarms will also be checked on the FRBC. This shall be
achieved by controlling output current and voltage under short circuit condition
and not by switching off the input/ output voltage under short circuit condition.

ii) Reverse battery connection: A fully charged battery shall be connected in

reverse polarity to output terminals of charger. There shall be no emission of
smoke of undue temperature rise of any component of charger. Working of
corresponding indication/ alarm shall also be checked.

iii) Other protection such as over voltage, battery under voltage, battery
temperature compensation, battery current limit, input high & low voltage
protection test shall be carried out as detailed as per clause 2.1.
3.22.6.2 Test for protective devices for DSA unit, Inverter, Ferro Resonant Voltage Regulator,
AC-AC converter, DC-DC Converter and Step Down Transformer shall be carried out
as per relevant clause of the specification.

3.22.7 Environmental &Climatic Test

3.22.7.1 i)The Environmental &Climatic Tests shall be conducted on complete IPS system in
integrated manner. Not more than 2 chambers shall be used for conducting the Tests.

SN Test Reference Severity

o
1 Change in IS: 9000 Part XIV -10 C to
temperature test Section II +70oC (as per indoor application
of RDSO/SPN/ 165/2012)

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2 Cold test IS: 9000 Part II -10oC (as per indoor application of
Section III RDSO/SPN/ 165/2012)

3 Damp Heat test IS:9000 Part V Temperature 55o C and other

(Cyclic) Section 1 & 2 conditions as per
RDSO/SPN/144/2006 (or latest)for
indoor application.

4 Damp Heat IS:9000 Part IV As per Indoor applications of

(Storage) RDSO/SPN/144/2006 (or latest)

ii) The climatic tests shall be carried out by setting the system in boost charge mode of
operation. During the period of exposure in each test, the system shall be
connected to supply mains of nominal input voltage and shall deliver the rated
output voltage of 2.3V/ Cell or 2.4V/cell for VRLA/LMLA batteries respectively to a
resistive load.
iii) During the exposure, the system shall be loaded as per load configuration given in
clause.2.1 and output of the signalling transformer as well as DC-DC Converter
shall be monitored at the end of every cycle.
3.22.7.2 Following tests shall be conducted on one module of FRBC, DSA unit, Inverter, Ferro
Resonant AVR, DC-DC Converter, AC-AC Converter, Transformer & SM Panel.

SN Test Reference Severity

1 Salt Mist test IS:9000 Part XI As per Indoor applications of
Procedure 3 RDSO/SPN/144/2006 (or latest)
2 Dust test IS: 9000 Part XII As per Indoor applications of
RDSO/SPN/144/2006 (or latest)

The performance of modules subjected to above tests shall be observed in IPS

system.
3.22.7.3 Vibration Test shall be conducted on FRBC, DSA unit, Inverter, DC-DC Converter,
AVR modules, AC-AC converters & Status monitoring Panel unit as per
RDSO/SPN/144/2006 (or latest). The working of modules subjected for vibration test
shall be observed with the IPS system.

3.22.8 Overall Functioning of IPS

After above tests, overall functioning of IPS shall be checked as follows:
3.22.8.1 All sub systems shall be put on full load and with battery bank connected to the IPS.
The overall functioning of IPS shall be observed for 72 hours during type test, 8 hours
during acceptance test & 4 hours during routine test with frequent ON and OFF
condition of AC Mains alternately, after every 30 minutes.
3.22.8.2 All the sub systems of IPS shall be connected. The output of all sub systems shall be
checked. The switching over from mains to standby and vice versa of FRBC, inverters
and DC-DC, AC-AC converters shall be checked. Switching over of Inverter & AVR
and to AC-AC converter shall also be checked. Indication of working and faulty
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3.22.8.3 All alarms and indications of status monitoring panel shall be checked for its proper
functioning.

3.23 SAMPLING PROCEDURE FOR ACCEPTANCE TEST

Visual inspection shall be carried out on one of the IPS unit of each type. The modules
shall be tested for insulation resistance, high voltage test, temperature rise test,
performance and protection tests as per the sampling plan given below.

Test Description Ins. HV test Temp rise Performance Protection

Res. Test Test
SMPS (FRBC) N/2 N/2 N/2 N N
Inverter N/2 N/2 N/2 N N
AVR N/2 N/2 N/2 N N
DC-DC Converter (of each N/2 N/2 ** N N
type/ rating)
AC-AC Converter N/2 N/2 ** N N
Transformer N/2 N/2 N/2 N N
Battery Bank -10 hrs discharge test for capacity: Sample shall be taken as per Clause
11.1 of IS: 8320-1982. Cells shall be taken from all banks of IPS.
** One module of each type/rating
N = Denotes the no. of modules offered for inspection. N/2 shall be rounded off to the
next number. In case of any failure during acceptance test, the lot shall be rejected.
3.24 EARTHING:
3.24.1 The IPS systems and its individual modules shall have earth terminals and shall be
properly earthed to the IPS cabinets.
3.24.2 Zonal Railways shall provide earthing arrangement in conformity to Code of practice
for Earthing and Bonding RDSO/SPN/197/2016 (or latest) as per details at Annexure-
VII.
4.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
4.1 Warranty Clause:
4.1.1 The manufacturer shall submit certificate of the equipment for its satisfactory
performance for Four (04) years from the date of commissioning. Purchaser can ask
for extended warranty of Product for additional 04 years (with quarterly visit of
authorized person) on additional payment basis. During the warranty/ extended
warranty period, any defect should be repaired free of cost.
4.2 Installation & Commissioning:
4.2.1 Installation and commissioning is responsibility of OEM, the same will be carried out by
OEM or its authorized representative. For successful commissioning, Installation
certificate & Pre-commissioning checklist with Commissioning certificate will only be
signed by OEM or its authorized representative.

Authorized representative means, the representative of OEM who has certificate of

installation & commissioning issued by OEM with validity period.

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OEM shall submit such list of authorized representatives to purchaser along with
delivery of IPS.

4.3 Documentation:
4.3.1 Two copies of the user's instruction manual shall be supplied along with each IPS unit.
The version number shall be clearly indicated on front cover. The manual shall include
detailed design of the IPS /modules, dimensional layout drawings, schematic
diagrams, and detailed interconnecting drawing of all sub systems. Traceability of
interconnection between racks and sub systems shall be ensured. Details on initial
checks on receipt at site, testing and adjustment procedures, installation and
commissioning procedures, maintenance procedures and detailed trouble shooting
chart shall be covered in the manual. All the details in the manual shall be in simple
language with trouble shooting explained through suitable pictures/ photographs in
step by step manner so that it is well understood by the maintenance staff.
4.3.2 The instruction manual is to be prepared using good quality paper with clear crisp
printing. All the drawings in clear printing shall be attached to the handbook binding.
One set of flow chart drawings necessary for trouble shooting shall be provided with
lamination with each manual. The handbook shall have a thick polythene sheet cover
with plastic winding or comb winding.
4.3.3 The format for joint pre-commissioning checklist and post commissioning load
measurements shall be a part of instruction manual. The system shall be
commissioned, as per specification and representatives of manufacturer and
purchaser/railways shall sign this jointly.
OEM shall submit a list of authorized representatives for installation & commissioning
of IPS, to purchaser.
4.3.4 Batch test report of OEM should be submitted by the manufacturer /supplier of
Lightning & Surge protection devices to the IPS manufacturer at the time of supply of
these devices. Copy of the same shall be submitted by IPS manufacturer to RDSO at
the time of acceptance test of IPS system.
4.3.5 Semi-conductor power devices and other Solid state components used in IPS shall not
be operated at more than 50% of the rated maximum peak voltage and at not more
than 50% of the rated maximum average current under any prevailing conditions.
Manufacturer shall submit design details, components datasheet at the time of type
approval.
4.3.6 The manufacturer shall declare the peak reverse voltage, current rating and working
temperature of the rectifier element under ambient conditions, the number of elements
used and the manner of their connection. The peak reverse voltage rating should not
be less than two times the expected reverse voltage across the devices.

4.3.7 Aluminum wires shall not be used. The gauge of wiring shall be such that the current
density does not exceed 3 amperes/mm square. A data sheet will be submitted by
manufacturer.
4.3.8 Manufacturers shall give an undertaking regarding use of battery grade acid as per IS
266:1993 and de-mineralized / distilled water as per IS 1069:1993 for initial charging.

4.3.9 The equipment shall be so designed that any short/open or any other defect in any of
the component will not lead to unsafe / undesirable situation. There shall never be any

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possibility of unwanted feed to Relays and Signal with variation in temperature,

current, voltage, leakage and ageing to unsafe side i.e. in any usual / unusual
circumstances. Manufacturer shall submit self declaration at the time of initial approval
/ any design change for compliance of fail-safety validation of IPS system with clearly
mentioning about ‘any unsafe incidence caused by IPS shall have the responsibility of
the Manufacturer’.

4.4 Levelling and Marking:

4.4.1 Each electrical/solid state component should be possible to be located by the
layout/circuit drawing. The wiring shall be clearly and permanently identified with a
designation or a colour code, which corresponds to the equipment circuit diagram.
Where non-standard colours are used, cable functions shall be clearly and
permanently labeled at both ends.
4.4.2 A screen printed cabling / wiring diagram shall be placed on the inside of the front door
or any other convenient place for ready reference of maintenance staff.
4.4.3 Screen-printed Do’s & Don’ts, adjustment procedures and operating instructions shall
be provided at convenient place on front panel of the IPS cabinets. One laminated
block diagram shall also be provided at convenient place inside the cabinet.
4.4.4 The layout of the components and wiring shall be such that all parts are easily
accessible for inspection, repairs and replacement.
4.4.5 All markings shall be legible and durable. Where the marking is by use of labels, they
shall be metallic or screen-printed. These shall be firmly struck and shall not be
capable of being removed by hand easily. They shall be placed in the vicinity of the
components to which they refer.
4.4.6 All cubicles belonging to one IPS shall be identified with a common serial number.
4.4.7 Each cubicle shall be identified with the following appropriate name plates/labels:
i) SMPSIPS-AC Section
ii) SMPSIPS-DC Section
iii) SMPSIPS- FRBC Section
4.4.8 Each FRBC, Inverter, AVR, DC-DC converter, AC-AC converter, shall be marked with
its name & rating on its front panel. The placement for particular module in respective
rack shall be clearly marked with its application for the purpose of appropriate
replacement.
4.4.9 Every SMPS based IPS shall be provided with a rating plate fixed outside at a
conspicuous place in IPS cubicle. It shall be clearly and indelibly etched, engraved or
screen printed and shall show the following minimum information:
a) Name and trade mark of the manufacturer
b) Specification No.
c) Nominal AC input voltage and frequency
d) Serial number and year of manufacturing.
e) Version number as per RDSO/SPN/144/2006 or latest.
f) A QR code based scanning arrangement shall be provided at the time of
installation of IPS system consisting all details mentioned in Pre commissioning
checklist. It should be verified by the Railway representative during
commissioning of IPS.

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4.4.10 All input and output terminals shall be clearly identified by using proper name
tags/labels
4.5 Indenting Description / Information to be supplied By The Purchaser:
Purchaser will give Indenting description as per his requirement. Based on this, during
participation of tender, vendor will submit his drawing to meet the requirement as
demanded by purchaser. Inspection will be done as per drawing submitted by Vendor.
4.5.1 Indenting description / information to be supplied by the Purchaser for the IPS system
configuration is as under:
“Supply, installation and commissioning of SMPS based integrated power supply
system for Station / IBS / LC Gate in non-RE /RE area as per details given below:
S.No SN Details Remarks
1 SMPS based integrated power supply system (IPS)
suitable for signalling installations without AFTC at
Station / IBS / LC Gate (up to 15KVAsignalling
load) (Mention any of the above)
2 Total number of SMPS based integrated power
supply system (IPS)required with same
configuration.
3 RE area/ Non-RE area
4 Type of Battery (Low Maintenance or VRLA or any
other cells approved by RDSO)
5 Capacity of Battery (120AH / 200AH / 300AH)
6 Requirement of Battery Rack –
If yes type of Battery racks (MS) for VRLA
batteries. Wooden rack for low maintenance
batteries.
7 Distance between IPS Room &Status Monitoring
Panel installation Place. (in meters)(vendor will
provide cable up to 100 mtr with each IPS)
8 Distance between IPS rack & battery. (in meters)
9 SMPS Charger FRBC Module (N+1)
10 Required Load in KVA for Track circuit
(a) 500 VA X N
(b) 1.0 KVA X N
(c) 1.5 KVA X N
Note- N is no of modules required based on load
calculation of Track circuit. Purchaser should
choose only one option out of the three options (a)
or (b) or (c).
11 Required Load in KVA for Signal lighting
(a) 500 VA X N
(b) 1.0 KVA X N
(c) 1.5 KVA X N
Note -- N is no of modules required based on load
calculation of Signal lighting. Purchaser should
choose only one option out of the three options (a)
or (b) or (c).
12 Details of DC-DC converters Ratings Numbers

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Note: Purchaser should write NIL if particular modules of

are not required. Number of modules shall be chosen modules
considering total system load up to 15 KVA.

Relay Internal (n+2) 24-32V/10 A for M

to C Relay
60-66V/05 A for M to
M Relay
Relay External (n+1) 24-32V/ 10 A for M
to C Relay
60-66V/05 A for M to
M Relay
Axle Counter (n+1) 24-40V/ 10 A
Panel Indication (n+1) 12-28V/10 A
Block Local (n+1) 12-28V/05 A
HKT & Magneto (n+1) 12-28V/01 A
Block Tele (n+1) 03-06 V/0.1 A
Block Line (n+1) 24-40V/5A or 10 A,
may be used for
BPAC
12-40V/1 A
Depending upon type
of Block instrument
40-100V/1 A
Depending upon type
of Block instrument
100-150 V/1 A
Depending upon type
of Block instrument
Data Logger (n+1) 02 Numbers(Mandatory) 24-32V/10 A
Spare Cell (n+1) 03 Numbers (Mandatory) 02-12V/05 A
VDU (n+1) (Purchaser shall choose either 110V 110 volt DC
DC termination or 24-32 V modules) termination

24-32V/10A
Embedded PC (n+1) (Purchaser shall choose 110 volt DC
either 110V DC termination or 24-32 V modules) termination

24-32 V/10A
AFDAS/RDPMS (n+1) 24-32 V/10A
13 Provision of Remote test unit/ IoT device along ( Yes/No)
with sensors for Remote monitoring of Voltage and
current of IPS modules .
14 Integration of Remote Test unit with existing Mandatory
RDPMS system.
15 Requirement of Extended Warranty Period
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4.6 Packing:
4.6.1 Complete IPS shall be packed in suitable wooden boxes/crate, strong enough, without
additional packing to prevent damage or loss to the unit during transit. Loose space
inside the box/crate shall be filled up with suitable packing material.

4.6.2 FRBC module, DC-DC converters, AC-AC converters, Inverters, AVRs & Step down
Transformers shall be separately packed. These shall be wrapped in bubble sheet and
then packed in thermocole boxes and empty space shall be filled with suitable filling
material. All modules shall be finally packed in wooden case of sufficient strength so
that it can withstand bumps and jerks encountered in a road / rail journey.
4.6.3 Each box shall be legibly marked at one end with code numbers, contents. quantity and
name of manufacturer/ supplier. The upside shall be indicated with an arrow. Boxes
should have standard signages to indicate the correct position and precaution "Handle
with Care" with necessary instructions.

*****

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ANNEXURE-I

DETAILS OF TOOLS IN TOOLKIT WITH IPS

Note:- Every IPS shall be supplied along with tool kit and shall be placed inside the IPS rack in a
suitable Bag/Box.

SN Description of Tools Size Make Quantity

1 Double ended spanner 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 & 12-13 Taparia 01 each
2 Box spanner 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 & 12-13 Taparia 01 each
3 Screw driver set (05 pieces) 6” Taparia 01 set
4 Screw driver small/ aligner -- Taparia 01
5 Screw driver big 12” Taparia 01
6 Cutting plier 6” Taparia 01
7 Nose plier 6” Taparia 01
8 Plier 6” Taparia 01
9 Adjustable Torque wrench - Taparia 01

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ANNEXURE-II **
AC-AC Conversion system TC 1
TYPICAL DIAGRAM FOR SMPS BASED IPS AT STATIONS
1 TC2
(For guidance purpose only) Signal 1
AC-AC Conversion system
2 Signal 2

AC-AC Conversion

AC SECTION
Section

FRBC SECTION DC-AC Conversion system

1
FRBC
DC-AC Conversion system
230 V 230VAC/110VDC
2
AC I/P
DC-AC Conversion
SM Pannel
Battery Set 110V, 120/200/300 AH

Relay Internal AFDAS /RDPMS

For EI

Relay External Block Line UP

VDU, PC & Monitor

Axle Counter 1 Block Line DN

DC SECTION

END CABIN EI
Axle Counter 2 Block Tele UP

Pannel Indication Block Tele DN For KAVACH

Block Local For Data Logger For Point Machine

HKT & Magneto For EI

Spare 1

For Spare Cell VDU, PC & Monitor Spare 2

DC-DC Converters Fuse Terminations: 110V DC

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AC-AC Conversion system

1 TC
ANNEXURE-III (For guidance purpose only)
Signal &
TYPICAL DIAGRAM FOR SMPS BASED IPS AT LC Gate /IBH/RH AC-AC Conversion system Road Light
2 *ELB 110

AC SECTION
VAC
AC-AC Conversion
(optional)
Section
FRBC SECTION
DC-AC Conversion system
1
FRBC

230VAC/110VDC DC-AC Conversion system

230 V 2
AC I/P
DC-AC Conversion

SM Pannel
Battery Set 110V,120/ 200 AH

Relay Internal Magneto Tele *ELB 110 VDC Hand

Generator Type

Relay External For Data Logger

Spare 1

EKT &Pannel *ELB 24V DC Hand Spare 2

Indication Generator Type
Fuse Terminations: 110V DC
Axle Counter DC-DC Converters
DC SECTION

**NOTE: 1. AC-AC Conversion : Conversion from 230V AC input to 110 VAC output shall be achieved either of two methods
(a)Using 230VAC/230AC AVR with 230 VAC/110VAC Step Down Transformers
(b)230 VAC/110VAC , AC-AC Converter Modules.
2. DC-AC Conversion :Conversion from 110V DC input to 110 VAC output shall be achieved either of two methods:-
(a) Using 110VDC/230AC Inverter with 230 VAC/110VAC Step Down Transformers
(b) 110 VDC/110VAC , DC-AC Inverter Modules
3. Step Down : Step DownTransformers used for Signal lighting are common for AVR& Inverter (230V AC output) output
Transformer
4. Fuse : Rating of fuses are tentative, This may vary as per 1.5 times of the load requirement
5. *ELB : Only one type of ELB (24VDC/110VDC/110VAC) shall be used

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DETAILS OF STANDARD MODULES TO BE USEDANNEXURE-IIIA

S.no Description & Configuration of Modules Rating
1. FRBC (n+1) 110VDC/20A
2. AC-AC Conversion Section (n) AVR (230 V AC/230 V AC )- 1 KVA, 1.5 KVA, 2.0
(Combination of Modules KVA or 3KVA
viz AVR & , Transformer )
OR Transformer (230 V AC/110 V AC)- 500 VA,
(AC-AC Converter) modules 1 KVA,1.5 KVA
OR
AC-AC Converter modules (230 V AC/110 V
AC)- 500 VA,1 KVA,1.5KVA
3. DC-AC Conversion Section (n+1) INV (110 V DC/230 V AC )- 1 KVA, 1.5 KVA, 2.0
(Inverter with Transformer KVA or 3KVA
110VDC to 230 VAC and
230VAC to 110 VAC) Transformer (230 V AC/110 V AC)- 500 VA,1
OR KVA,1.5KVA
(Inverter 110 VDC to 110 OR
VAC)
Inverter (110 V DC/110 V AC)- 500 VA,1
KVA,1.5KVA
4. Battery Set - 110V/120 AH or 200 AH for LC/IBH
110V/120 AH, 200 AH or 300 AH at Stations
5. SM Pannel - -
Relay Internal (n+2) 60-66 V/ 5 A for M to M Relay
24-32V/ 10 A for M to C Relay
Relay External (n+1) 60-66 V/ 5 A for M to M Relay
24-32V/ 10 A, 24-40/10 A for M to C Relay
Axle Counter (n+1) 24-40V/10 A
Pannel Indication (n+1) 12-28V/10 A
Block Local (n+1) 12-28 V/5 A
HKT & Magneto (n+1) 12-28 V/1 A
6. DC-DC Converters Block Line (n+1) 24-40V/5A or 10 A, may be used for BPAC
12-40V/1 A or 40-100V/1 A or 100-150 V/1 A
Depending upon type of Block instrument
Block Tele (n+1) 3-6 V/0.1 A
Spare Cell (n+1) 2-12 V/5A
Data Logger (n+1) 24-32 V/10A
EI (n+1) 24-32 V/10A
Embedded PC (n+1) 24-32 V/10A
AFDAS/RDPMS(n+1) 24-32 V/10A
KAVACH (TCAS) (n+1) 110V DC/5A
VDU 110V DC/10A
7. Fuse Termination EI(n+1) 110V DC/10A
Point machine 110V DC/20A
Spare 110V DC/30A
Note:-(i) Purchaser may decide the no. of modules & its combination depending upon the load of station with maximum limit of 15
KVA on output side .
(ii) Rating of fuses are tentative, This may vary as per 1.5 times of the load requirement.

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ANNEXURE-IV
LIST OF SPARES TO BE SUPPLIED WITH IPS

SN Sub system Spare components Qty

1 FRBC Module Module (as cold standby) 1 Module

2 Inverter Module 110VDC/230AC Module (as cold
standby)
OR 1 Module
110VDC/110VACModule (as cold
standby)
3 DC-DC Converter DC-DC Converter used for relay 1 module
internal, relay external and block line each.
or as required by the purchaser.
4 AC-AC Converter 230VAC/110VAC Module (as cold 2 Modules
standby) ( With Supply of AC-AC
converter modules only)
5 Ferro-resonant type AC Capacitor ( With Supply of AVR 1 Set
Automatic Voltage only)
Regulator (AVR)
6 Fuses All type of fuses used in IPS subsystem 1 Set

7 Transformer Module (as cold standby)( With Supply 2 Modules

of Transformer only)
8 Fan Fan used for INV/SMR/AC-AC conv. 2 Nos.
9 Cells 2V Cells 5 Nos.

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ANNEXURE-V

LAYOUT OF IPS CABINETS

(For guidance purpose only)
750 mm Max.

DSA with Metering .

FRBC SECTION

SPARE for FRBC

AC / DC SECTION
2000 mm max

SPARE for AC/DC SECTION

AC / DC SECTION
NOTE:- 1. Dimension not to the scale.
2. Overall Dimension of IPS Cabinets:
SPARE For AC/DC SECTION 2000 mm (Max.)X 750 mm (Max.) X
750 mm (Max.)
10 mm

3. If more than one rack are used, the

height, and depth of all cabinets shall
75 mm

be equal.
5 mm

4. If more than one rack are used, all

modules of the section must be at
one place.

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ANNEXURE-VI

SOURCES OF COMPONENTS OTHER THAN SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES FOR POWER

SUPPLY EQUIPMENTS
(Annexure to letter no.STS/E/Component dt 24.11.09)

SN Item Manufacturer Country Indian Source

1. MCB/MCCB 1) Schneider Power India Authoriseddealer

Electrical)
2) Siemens India Authorised dealer
3) Schneider India Authorised dealer
4) ABB India Authorised dealer
5) Indo Asian Fuse
India Indo Asian Fuse Gear, Sonepath
Gear

6) L&T (Hagger brand) India L&T, Mumbai

7) LegrandIndia India LegrandIndia, Mumbai
8) Havels India Authorised dealer
9) Salzer India Coimbattur T.N
2 Terminal 1) Phoenix Contact, Germany/India Phoenix/New Delhi
encapsulated
type, DIN rail 2) Wago& Control Germany/India Wago/Noida
mounted(only
for IPS& ELB) 3) Connectwell India Connectwell/Dombivilli
4) Weidmuller Germany Weidmuller/Pune
5) ELMEX India Elmex electric Pvt.Ltd. Gujrat
6) Salzer India Coimbattur T.N
3. DC Contactor 1) ABB India APS Gurgaon
2) Albright UK Authorised dealer
3) Phoenix Contact India Authorised dealer
4) Andrew Yule India Authorised dealer
5) Telemecanique India Authorised dealer
6) Siemens India Authorised dealer
7) Sugi System and India Sugi System and controls,
controls (Pownix Bangalore
brand)
8) L&T India L&T, Mumbai
9) Salzer India Coimbattur T.N
4 AC Contactor 1) Telemecanique India Authorised dealer
2) L&T India L&T, Mumbai
3) ABB India Authorised dealer
4) Siemens India Siemens, Mumbai
5) Salzer India Coimbattur T.N
5. Capacitors 1) Alcon India Alcon, Nasik
2) CTR India CTR, Pune
3) Epcos AG India Authorised dealer
4) Vishay India Authorised dealer
5) Gujrat Poly- AVX India Gujrat Poly- AVX Electronics
Electronics Ltd, Pune
6) Nippon Germany Authorised dealer

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7) Murata Germany Authorised dealer

8) Desai India Desai Engg, Pune
9) Neotronics (El-Ci-Ar) Japan Neotronics, Pune
10) INCAP Japan Incap Ltd, Vijayawada
11) SAMWAHA India
12) Nichicon India

6. AC Metal can 1) Syscap India Syscap

Capacitor 600 V 2) Asian India Asian, Mumbai
3) Epcos AG IndiaGermany Authorised dealer
4) CTR
7. Resistors 1) Thakor Electronics India Thermax, Pune
Ltd
2) Baychelog Germany Authorised dealer
3) PEC India Authorised dealer
4) Watts India Watts, Cochin
5) Vishay India Authorised dealer
6) Variturrn Germany Variturrn Electro Products,
7) Stead India Hyderabad
8) Cemet India Kusum Enterprises, New delhi.

Note: i) Sources approved as per RDSO’s approved list of suppliers for S&T items are automatically
approved for the items included therein for use in Power supply equipment.

ii) Sources for various other items already approved and covered in QAP of various firms of Power
supply equipment shall continue.

iii) This is recommended list, any approved IPS Vendor may request to add the name of
manufacturer for specific item by adding in their QAP as well as the performance report with
datasheet of component for proposed item.

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