Technical Specification for CT

Operated A.C. Three Phase Four

Wire Static Watt Hour Smart Meter
of Accuracy Class 1.0 with separate
Meter Box
Technical Specifications for 3 Phase 4 Wire, CT Operated Tri-Vector Smart Meter

Contents
1. Scope of Supply ........................................................................................................3
2. Codes & standards ....................................................................................................3
3. Climatic Conditions for Installation ..............................................................................4
4. Supply/Installation System Data .................................................................................4
5. General Technical Requirements .................................................................................4
6. Constructional Requirement .......................................................................................7
7. Functional Requirement .............................................................................................9
8. Anti-tamper and Fraud Detection Requirement ........................................................... 13
9. Meter Display ......................................................................................................... 14
10. Software and Communication ................................................................................... 15
11. Name Plate ............................................................................................................ 16
12. Type Test ............................................................................................................... 17
13. Quality Control, Inspection and Testing ...................................................................... 17
14. Quality Assurance Plan ............................................................................................ 18
15. Packing, Marking, Shipping, Handling and Storage ...................................................... 19
16. Deviations.............................................................................................................. 19
17. Drawing and Document Submission .......................................................................... 19
18. Delivery ................................................................................................................. 19
19. Training ................................................................................................................. 19
20. Guarantee .............................................................................................................. 19
21. Manufacturing Activities ........................................................................................... 19
22. Component Specification.......................................................................................... 20
23. Schedules .............................................................................................................. 20
ANNEXURE – B: Component Specifications ............................................................................ 23
SCHEDULE – A: Guaranteed Technical Particulars .................................................................. 25
SCHEDULE – B: Deviations List ............................................................................................ 28

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1. Scope of Supply

This specification covers the following for Three Phase Four Wire, CT Operated Tri-Vector Static Watt
hour smart meters of accuracy class 1.0s with integrated/plug in communication modules with
suitable meter box to house Three Phase Four Wire, CT Operated Tri-Vector Static Watt hour smart
meter along with CTs.

a) Design, manufacture, testing at manufacturer works before dispatch, packing, delivery and
submission of all documentation.
b) The meter shall have bidirectional communication capability through any of the communication
technologies defined in IS 16444.
c) ISI Marked smart meters with provision of TOD (Time of Day) tariff, suitable for measurement
of energy (kWh & kVAh) and demand (kW & kVA).
d) The meter should have different Import and Export registers so that it can be used as net meter
also with renewable generation resources.
e) Any accessories / hardware required for installation, commissioning and operation for the
meter.

2. Codes & standards

The meters covered in this specification shall confirm to the latest editions and amendments of the
relevant applicable Indian/IEC standards and shall confirm to the regulations of local statutory
authorities, unless specified separately elsewhere in this specification.

S No. Standard Description

2.1 Indian Electricity Act IE Act 2003
2.2 CEA Metering Regulations: Installation and operation of meters with latest
2006 amendments.
2.3 CBIP Manual (Pub no.-325) Standardization of AC Static Electrical Energy Meters
2.4 IS- 16444 (Part 2) : 2017 AC Static Transformer Operated Watt-hour Smart
Meters, Class 0.2s, 0.5s, and 1.0s
2.5 IS- 14697: 1999 AC Static Transformer Operated Watt-hour Meters,
Class 0.2s and 0.5s.
2.6 IS- 11448: Application guide for AC Electricity meters
2.7 IS-15959 (Part 1): 2011 Data Exchange for Electricity Meter - Reading Tariff
and Load Control - Companion Specification
2.8 IS-15959 (Part 2): 2011 Data Exchange for Electricity Meter - Reading Tariff
and Load Control (Part 2)- Companion Specification for
smart meter
2.9 IS15707:2006 Testing Evaluation Installation and Maintenance of AC
Electricity Meters.
2.10 IS 9000 Basic Environmental testing procedure for electrical
and electronic items.
2.11 IEEE 802.15.4 : 2016 Standard for Local and metropolitan area networks.
2.12 IEEE 1901-2010 Standard for Broadband Over Power Line Networks:
Medium Access Control and Physical Layer
Specifications.
2.13 IEEE 1901.2-2013 Standard for Low-Frequency Narrow band power Line
Communications for Smart Grid Applications
2.14 IEC- 62052-11 Electricity metering equipment (AC) - General
requirements, tests and test conditions : Metering
equipment
2.15 IEC- 62053-21 Electricity metering equipment (A.C) - Particular
requirements : Static meters for active energy
(classes 1 and 2)
2.16 IEC- 61053-52 Electricity metering equipment (AC) - Particular
requirements : Symbols
2.17 IEC 62053-61 Electricity metering equipment (A.C.) - Particular
requirements : Power consumption and voltage
requirements

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2.18 IEC 62056-21 Electricity metering - Data exchange for meter

reading, tariff and load control: Direct local data
exchange
2.19 IEC 62056-5-3 Electricity metering data exchange- The DLMS/COSEM
Suit: DLMS/ COSEM application layer
2.20 IEC 60068 Environmental Testing

In case of any conflict or discrepancy the order of precedence shall be

(i) IS
(ii) IEC
(iii) CBIP technical report-325 (read with latest amendments).
In case of any difference between the provisions of these standards and the provisions of this
specification, the provisions contained in this specification shall prevail.

NOTE: All kinds of tests, which are required for confirmation of above-mentioned standards, shall
be carried out.

3. Climatic Conditions for Installation

The meters to be supplied against this specification should be capable of performing and maintaining
required accuracy under extreme hot, cold, tropical and dusty climate and solar radiation typically
existing in state of ANDHRA PRADESH (India). The meter shall be required to operate satisfactorily
and continuously under the following tropical climatic conditions

S. No. Parameter Value

3.1 Maximum ambient air temperature 55 oC
3.2 Maximum ambient air temperature in shade 45 oC
3.3 Maximum temperature attainable by the meter 60 oC, exposed to sun.
3.4 Minimum ambient temperature (-) 5 oC
3.5 Average daily ambient air temperature 40 oC
3.6 Maximum relative humidity 95 %
3.7 Number of months of tropical monsoon condition 4 months
3.8 Maximum altitude above mean sea level 1000 meters
3.9 Average annual rain fall 10-100 cms
3.10 Maximum wind pressure 200 kg/sq.m
3.11 Isoceraunic level (days per year) 40
3.12 Seismic level (horizontal accn.) 0.30 g
3.13 Permitted noise level 45. Db

The weather of ANDHRA PRADESH is semi-arid type. Temperatures remain comparatively on the
higher end all around the year. Heavy lightning also occurs during June to September.

4. Supply/Installation System Data

S. No. Parameter Value

4.1 Type of Installation Indoor/Outdoor
4.2 System AC, 3 Phase - 4 wire
4.3 Rated Frequency 50 Hz ± 5%
4.4 System Neutral Solidly Earthed

5. General Technical Requirements

S. No. Parameter Requirement
5.1 Meter Type 3- Phase, 4 wire CT Operated Tri-Vector Static Watt-hour Smart
Meter, comprising of measuring elements, display, memory with
pluggable bi-directional communication module all to be housed
in meter. Pluggable communication module shall be
interchangeable with another module of same communication

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technology or module with different communication technology,

viz. RF mesh and GSM.
5.2 Connection Transformer Operated
5.3 Reference and Reference Voltage (Vref) – 240 Volt (Phase to neutral).
operating Voltage Meter shall be operational with required accuracy from 60% of
Vref to 120% of Vref. However, meter shall with stand with the
maximum system voltage of 440 volts (for minimum 5 minutes).
5.4 Base Current (Ib) -/5 Amps.

5.5 Starting current 0.2 % of base current (Phase or neutral)

5.6 Operating 50Hz ± 5%
Frequency
5.7 Reference Vref : 240 V ± 1 %
Conditions for Frequency : 50hz ± 0.3%
testing the Temperature : 27OC ± 2OC
performance of
the
meter
5.8 Accuracy Class 0.5s shall comply accuracy requirements under IS 14697
5.9 Meter constant Imp/ unit (Bidder to specify meter constant)
5.10 Power Factor Zero lag to Zero lead
Range
5.11 Meter category Meter shall comply D3 category of IS 15959 (Part 2).
5.12 Power Power consumption of the smart meter with integrated
Consumption communication modules shall be as per IS 16444 (Part 2)
5.12.1 Meter shall comply clause 6.10.1.1 of IS:16444 (Part 2) – 2017
Power
consumption in
voltage circuit
5.12.2 Meter shall comply clause 6.10.1.2 of IS:16444 (Part 2) – 2017
Power
consumption in
current circuit
5.13 Mechanical Meter shall comply clause 12.3 of IS 13779.
requirements
5.14 Calibration Meter shall be calibrated through software at factory and
modification in calibration shall not be possible at site by any
means or external influence. However, configuration of
parameter allowed for field reconfiguration shall be possible
through wired or Over The Air (OTA) communication.
5.15 Insulation and Meter shall comply with IS 13779.
Impulse test
5.16 Minimum Minimum Insulation resistance at test voltage 500+/- 50 V dc
Insulation a) Between frame & current, voltage circuits as well as auxiliary
resistance circuits connected together: 5 M Ohm
b) Between each current (or voltage circuit) & each and every
other circuit.: 50 M Ohm
5.17 Influence of Meter shall comply requirement of clause no. 4.4.2 of IS 15884
supply voltage
5.18 Short time over Meter shall comply requirement of clause no. 4.4.3 of IS 15884
current
5.19 Immunity to Meter shall comply requirement of clause no. 9.6 of IS 13779
phase and earth
fault
5.20 Influence of Self Meter shall comply requirement of clause no. 4.4.4 of IS 15884
Heating
5.21 Influence of Meter shall comply requirement of clause no. 4.4.5 of IS 15884
heating
5.22 Environmental Meter shall be suitable for environmental conditions as mentioned
Condition below

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5.23 Temperature Operation range: -10OC to 60OC

Range Limit range of operation: -25OC to 60OC
Limit range of storage / transport : -25OC to 70OC
5.24 Relative Humidity 0 to 96 %
5.25 Resistance against The terminal block and Meter case shall have safety against the
heat and fire spread of fire. They shall not be ignited by thermal overload of
live parts in contact with them as per IS 13779.
5.26 Resistance against Meter shall comply requirement of clause no. 12.6 of IS 13779.
Climatic influence.
5.27 Energy Fundamental energy + energy due to Harmonics.
measurement
5.28 kVAh Calculation Meter shall be programmed for “Lag only configuration”
i.e. lead to be treated as unity PF for KVAh calculation.
5.29 Initial start-up of Meter shall be fully functional within 5 seconds after reference
meter voltage is applied to its terminals.
5.30 Sleep Mode No Sleep mode required.
5.31 Display Backlit LCD, minimum 8 digits.
5.32 Software and a) The bidder shall supply software for wired (CMRI/HHU and
communication laptop) and remote (preferably web based; for AMI)
capability connectivity.
b) The bidder shall also provide required training of usage of
software free of cost.
5.33 Communication Should comply requirement of clause no. 9.3 of IS 16444 Part-1.
Layer Protocol
5.34 Alternative data In case of meter damage, data stored in meter memory (NVM)
retrieval should be retrieved using a jig. Bidder need to be provide such
jigs free of cost (1 jig on each 10000 meters). Jig should be
designed such that NVM can be plugged easily on it for data
retrieval.
5.35 Electromagnetic Meter shall be type tested for electromagnetic compatibility.
compatibility Meter shall comply requirement of clause no. 4.5 and 5.5 of IS
(EMC) 15884
Meter shall operate within guaranteed accuracy as per CBIP325
against electrostatic discharge, electromagnetic HF field and fast
transient burst.
5.36 Limits of error due Meter shall operate within guaranteed accuracy as per IS 13779/
to influence IEC62053-21/ CBIP325 for the accuracy class 1.0 (most
quantities stringent standard to be followed) under and after influence of
following :-
a) Current Variation
b) Ambient Temperature variation
c) Voltage variation
d) Frequency variation
e) 10% third harmonic in current
f) Reversed phase sequence
g) Voltage unbalance
h) Harmonic components in current and voltage circuit
i) DC and even harmonics in AC current circuit
j) Odd harmonics in AC current circuit
k) Sub harmonics in AC current circuit
l) Continuous (DC) “stray” magnetic induction of 67mT+/-5%.
m) Continuous (DC) “abnormal” magnetic induction of 0.27T+/-
5%.
n) Alternating (AC) “stray’ magnetic induction of 0.5mT+/-5%
o) Alternating (AC) “abnormal’ magnetic induction of 10mT.
p) External magnetic field 0.5 T
q) Electromagnetic HF fields
r) Radio frequency interference
s) DC immunity test.
Note: APCPDCL reserves the right to formulate any other test
method to check magnetic immunity/ logging of meter. Meter
with logging provision will be preferred.

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6. Constructional Requirement

S. No. Parameter Requirement

6.1 Meter Body a) Base body and top cover shall be made of UV stabilized,
unbreakable high grade flame retardant insulating material of
good dielectric and mechanical strength with FV0/V0 in-
flammability level.
b) Base body shall be opaque.
c) Top cover shall be transparent or opaque/translucent with
viewing window.
d) Usage of equivalent material shall be with prior approval of
APCPDCL.
e) Top cover and base should be ultrasonically welded.
f) Meter body shall be sealed in such a way that opening of meter
base and cover is not possible without breaking the seals.
g) Thickness of meter body (Base and Terminal cover) shall be
2mm minimum.
h) Only unidirectional screws to be used on meter cover wherever
required.
6.2 Terminal Block a) The terminal block shall be moulded type made of non-
hygroscopic, flame-retardant material having good dielectric
and mechanical strength.
b) The moulded terminal block shall be made from best quality
phenol formaldehyde/Poly carbonate conforming to IS:13779-
1999 (latest amended) having adequate insulating properties
and mechanical strength with brass inserts for connecting
terminals.
c) The terminal block should satisfy all the conditions specified in
IS:13779 and IEC 62052 - 11. The material of the terminal
block should fulfill the requirement of following tests:
 The flame retardant rating of V0 as per UL 94 testing.
 The glow wire test for temperature of 960 OC. as per
IS:11000 (Part 2/Sec.1) or IEC 60695-2-1.
 Heat deflection temperature (HDT) test of 135OC. as per
ISO 75 or ASTM D-648
 Ball pressure test at 125OC. as per IEC 60335-1.
d) Terminal block shall be opaque.
e) Usage of equivalent material shall be with prior approval of
APCPDCL.
f) Terminal block shall be capable of passing the tests as per ISO-
75 for a temperature of 135OC and pressure of 1.8MPa.
g) The terminals shall be designed to ensure adequate and
durable contact such that there is no risk of loosening or undue
heating.
h) Terminal block shall be such that the risk of corrosion due to
contact with other metal part is minimized.
i) Electrical connections shall be designed such that contact
pressure is not transmitted through insulating material.
6.3 Terminal cover a) Material - UV stabilized transparent polycarbonate cover
b) Provision of sealing at one point through sealing screw.
c) The sealing screws shall be held captive in the terminal cover.
d) The terminal cover shall be extended type (50 mm) with baffle
wall above the cable entry base wall so that access to the
terminals is not possible (even with thin metallic wire) without
breaking the seal.
e) Terminal cover should have provision for cable entry from
bottom.
f) Terminal cover shall have sufficient space for incoming and
outgoing cable such that these can pass without stressing and
damaging the terminal cover.

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g) Diagram of external connections should be embossed on clearly

on inside portion of terminal cover. Meter terminals shall also
be marked and this marking shall appear in the above diagram.
Stickers of any kind will not be accepted.
6.4 Terminals a) Terminals shall be suitable for 25 Sq. mm aluminium cable.
b) Two no’s flat head screws and washers per terminal shall be
provided
c) Material of terminals, screws and washers should be brass or
tinned copper. Terminals shall be tested for continuous current
of 150 % Imax.
d) Terminals shall be clearly marked for phase / neutral / outgoing
etc. this marking shall appear in the connection diagram
e) Clearances and creep age shall be as per IS 14967.
f) The terminals and connections shall be suitable to carry up to
120 % of Imax continuously
g) The manner of fixing the conductors to the terminals shall
ensure adequate and durable contact such that there is no risk
of loosening or undue heating.
6.5 Screws All electrically live screws shall be of brass/ nickel tin-plated. All
other screws shall be electro plated.
6.6 Fixing a) The meter shall have minimum three fixing holes, one at the
Arrangement top for mounting and two at the bottom, inside the terminal
cover.
b) The top hole shall be keyhole type on the back of the meter
base so that hanging screw is not accessible after fixing of the
meter and it shall not be possible to remove the meter from the
hanging screw without removing the terminal cover and screws
behind the terminal block cover.
c) The lower fixing hole/s shall be provided under the ETBC. Any
alternate better arrangement shall also be considered for
acceptance.
d) All the fixing holes shall be such designed that once the meter
is mounted; the screw heads shall not be accessible.
e) Manufacturer shall provide the appropriate fixing screws along
with the meters.
6.7 Ingress a) IP 51 or better as per IS 12063, but without suction in the
Protection meter.
b) Meter shall comply requirement of clause 6.9 and 12.5 of IS
13779.
6.8 Output device a) Meter shall have flashing LED visible from the front to represent
energy recording. Resolution shall be such that satisfactory
accuracy test can be conducted at the lowest load in less than
5 minutes and starting current test in less than 10 minutes.
b) Meter shall have provision on LCD for indicating data
communication in progress.
6.9 Real Time Clock The meter shall have internal real time crystal clock to set date and
(RTC) time.
The Real Time Clock (RTC) shall have long life (10 Years); it should
be with permanent Non Rechargeable Battery.
RTC shall have separate battery backup.
Meter should have capability of Time synchronization through
optical port/ remote communication with proper authentication.
6.10 Battery Lithium ion battery with guaranteed shelf life of 10 years and
capacity life of 15 years. Lithium thiol Chloride battery will be
preferred. In case battery removal or total discharge, it should not
affect the working & memory of the meter.
RTC shall have separate battery backup.
6.11 Memory Non-volatile memory independent of battery backup, memory
should be retained up to 10 year without any auxiliary power.
6.12 Self-Diagnostic Meter shall have self-diagnostic for the following
feature a) Date and RTC.
b) Battery.
c) Non-volatile memory.

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d) Display
6.13 Communication a) Smart meter shall have provision of one no of plug-in
module of meter communication modules (NIC card).
for AMI b) As per clause no 1.2(b) of IS 16444 Part -1. Meter should have
provision of communication module with both the variant
mentioned in IS 16444 Part-1. This module should be able to
connect NAN or WAN (as per the plugged module RF or GSM)
for two-way communication.
c) Meter shall log communication module removal as an event.
6.14 Meter Sealing a) Reliable sealing arrangement shall be provided to make the
Arrangement meter tamper evident and to avoid fiddling or tampering by
unauthorized persons.
b) Sealing should be in accordance with IS and CEA metering
regulations with latest amendments.
c) Approval shall be taken from purchaser for location of seals.
d) In case of plug in communication module, sealing arrangement
shall also be provided for the same.
6.15 Manufacturer’s / a) Manufacturer has to provide one polycarbonate seal on either
APCPDCL Seals side/front of the meter.
b) Two hologram sticker seals on both sides of meter with logo of
APCPDCL/manufacturer and the polycarbonate and sticker
seals having the same number as that of the meter Sr. No.
c) One no. polycarbonate seal in loose condition to be provided for
terminal cover of the meter.
The Serial Number of Meter, Polycarbonate Body Seal/
Sticker Seal and Loose Seal for Terminal Cover shall be
same.
6.16 Seal record Record of all seals shall be forwarded to purchaser with each lot.
The manufacturer will also provide the software in adequate
numbers as per APCPDCL’s requirement for tracking and recording
of seals.
6.17 Name Plate and Meter should have clearly visible, indelible and distinctly marked
marking nameplate in accordance with IS 16444 (Part 1) and clause no. 11
of this specification.
6.18 Connection The connection diagram of the meter shall be clearly shown on the
Diagram meter nameplate and shall be of permanent nature.
Alternatively, connection diagram can be permanently embossed
on the inside/outside portion of terminal cover.

7. Functional Requirement

S. No. Parameter Requirement

7.1 Meter category Smart meter shall comply D3 category of IS 15959 (Part 2).
7.1 Security Advanced security outlined in clause 7.1.2 of IS 15959 (Part 1)
shall be provided.
7.2 Encryption for As per clause 7.1 of IS 15959 (Part 2)
data
communication
7.3 Encryption/ As per clause 7.2 of IS 15959 (Part 2)
Authentication
for data
transport
7.4 Key requirement As per clause 7.3 of IS 15959 (Part 2)
and handling
7.5 IP Meter shall support TCP-UDP/ IP communication profile for smart
communication meter to HES. Please refer clause 8 of IS 15959.
profile support
7.6 Self-Registration a. Last mile mesh network must support auto-registration and
self-healing feature to continue operation using easiest possible
available route in case of failure of any communication device
in the mesh.

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b. Meter once powered up with NIC card should be self-detected

by RF network and its basic nameplate details & current
readings should be transferred to HES.
7.7 Instantaneous Following parameters shall be continuously updated by the meter
Parameters hardware/software as per internal sampling and computation time
and last updated value shall be available for downloading as and
when required.
i. Real time clock date and time
ii. Current R Phase
iii. Current Y Phase
iv. Current B Phase
v. Voltage R Phase
vi. Voltage Y Phase
vii. Voltage B Phase
viii. Neutral Current
ix. Signed power factor, R Phase
x. Signed power factor, Y Phase
xi. Signed power factor, B Phase
xii. Three Phase Power Factor, PF
xiii. Frequency, Hz
xiv. Apparent power KVA
xv. Signed Active power, kW (+Import, -Export)
xvi. Signed Reactive Power Kvar (+Lag, -Lead)
xvii. Number of Power failures
xviii. Cumulative Power off Duration in Min.
xix. Cumulative tamper count
xx. Cumulative billing count
xxi. Cumulative programming count
xxii. Billing date
xxiii. Cumulative energy, kWH (Import)
xxiv. Cumulative energy, kWH (Export)
xxv. Cumulative energy, kVAh (While kWh Import)
xxvi. Cumulative energy, kVAh (While kWh Export)
xxvii. Maximum Demand, kW
xxviii. Maximum Demand, kVA
a. The parameters at S. No. (xviii) to (xxi) and (xxiii) to (xxvi)
hold cumulative values at that instant from the date of
manufacturing.
b. All the above data shall be available for download as a
separate entity.
7.8 Billing data a. At the end of each billing cycle, meter shall generate and store
in memory parameters as per provisions provided in clause no.
14 of IS 15959 (Part 2).
b. Support for selective access shall be provided for billing
parameters as per clause no 11.3 of IS 15959 (part 1).
c. The current cycle billing parameters shall be readable as the
values of the latest billing period, on demand. This shall be in
addition to the last six billing period data, which shall be
available in the profile buffer as the last six entries in the buffer.
7.9 Billing period 24:00 Hrs of last day of each billing cycle. Default billing cycle is
reset/ MD reset Monthly.
7.10 Billing period Cumulative billing period counter since installation and available
counter billing periods shall be provided as per clause 11.2 of IS 15959
(Part 1).
7.11 Selective access By entry.
of billing data
7.12 Billing period As per clause 10 of IS 15958 (Part 1)
reset mechanism
7.13 MD Registration Block / 15 min sliding window with 30 min integration period as per
requirement.

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7.14 Load survey Data Following parameters shall be measured and recorded at the end
of each 30 min interval for last 60 days.
i. Real time clock date and time
ii. Real time clock date and time
iii. Current, R phase
iv. Current, Y phase
v. Current, B phase
vi. Neutral Current
vii. Voltage, R Phase
viii. Voltage, Y Phase
ix. Voltage, B Phase
x. Block energy KWH- Forwarded/Import#
xi. Block energy KVARH- (Lag)
xii. Block Energy, KVARH- (lead)
xiii. Block energy KVAH- Forwarded/Import#
xiv. Block energy, KWh, Export*
xv. Block energy KVAH- Export*
a. Voltages and currents are average values during the block
period time.
b. Energies are consumption during the block period.
c. All parameters are stored at the end of capture period.
d. The time stamp shall be at the end of capture period.
e. Selective access shall be provided as per clause 11.3 of IS
15959 (part 1).
# Import/Export only if configured as Net meter otherwise
forwarded energy only.
* If configured as Net Meter.
7.15 Daily load profile Following parameters shall be measured and recorded at each
midnight i.e. 00:00 hrs for last 60 days.
i. Real Time clock- date and time
ii. Cumulative energy, kWh – Forwarded/Import#
iii. Cumulative energy, kVAh- Forwarded/Import#
iv. Cumulative energy, kWh – export*
v. Cumulative energy, kVAh- export*
a. Selective access shall be provided as per clause 11.3 of IS
15959 (part 1).
# Import/Export only if configured as Net meter otherwise
forwarded energy only.
* If configured as Net Meter.
7.16 Name Plate a. Meter SL no.
Detail b. Device ID
c. Manufacture’s name
d. Firmware version for meter
e. Meter type- (3P-4W)
f. Category- (D3)
g. -/5 A
h. Meter Year of manufacture- YYYY
7.17 Programmable Following parameters can be programmed remotely by HES and
parameters locally by CMRI via proper access writes. Every transaction shall be
logged in non-volatile memory of the meter with date and time
stamp.
i. Real time clock, date and time
ii. Demand integration period
iii. Profile capture period
iv. Single action schedule for billing dates
v. Activity calendar for time zones
vi. Load Limit (kW)
vii. Enable/Disable load limit function
a. Unit for demand integration period and profile capture period
shall be in seconds. The demand integration period shall be
1800 s (Default) and programmable to 900 s. The profile
capture period shall be 1800 s (Default) and programmable to
900s or 3600 s.

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b. On change of time zone settings, the on-going billing cycle data

will be generated and a new billing cycle shall be commenced
as per new activity calendar.
c. Programming of any of the parameters shall increment the
‘Cumulative programmable count’ value.
7.18 TOD metering a. Meter shall be capable of doing TOD metering for KWH, KVAH
and MD in KW and KVA in three tariff registers programmable
for 3 seasons and six time zones.
b. Definition of time zones, seasonal profile and assignment of
tariff registers shall be programmable remotely through HES
and locally through CMRI with proper security as per provisions
of CBIP-325.
c. Above shall be implemented as per clause 9 of IS 15959 (Part
1).
7.19 Push Services As per clause no. 6 of IS 15959 (Part 2)
Smart meter is able to notify automatically event and messages to
a destination client system in an unsolicited manner (without a
request from a client) as per IS 15959 (Part 2).
7.20 Periodic push a. Meter shall be able to push following instantaneous parameters
to HES at predefined intervals.
i. Device ID
ii. Push setup ID
iii. Real Time clock- Date and time
iv. Voltage R Phase
v. Voltage Y Phase
vi. Voltage B Phase
vii. Current R Phase
viii. Current Y Phase
ix. Current B Phase
x. Current Neutral
xi. Signed Power factor R Phase
xii. Signed Power factor Y Phase
xiii. Signed Power factor B Phase
xiv. Signed Power factor Net
xv. Apparent power KVA
xvi. Active power Kw
xvii. Cumulative Energy, Kwh (Import)
xviii. Cumulative energy KVAH (Import)
b. Other attributes as per IS 15959 (Part 2) i.e. Send Destination,
Communication window, Randomization time interval, number
of retries and repeat delay shall be decided in the event of
manufacturing.
7.21 Event Push a. Meter is able to report HES, the status change of any of the
identified events like,
 Earth Loading
 Influence of permanent magnet or Ac/ DC electromagnet
 Neutral disturbance- HF, DC or AC
 Meter cover opening
 Meter load Disconnected/ meter load connected
 Power Outage
 Power Restoration
 Manual/ MRI reset
7.22 Firmware a. As per clause 9 of IS 15959 (Part 2)
upgrade b. Smart meter shall support remote firmware upgrade feature.
c. Firmware upgrade shall be limited to the communication
firmware only. Firmware upgrade shall use the Image transfer
classes and mechanisms specified in IEC62056-6-2 and
IEC62056-5-3.
7.23 Outage The meter shall send abnormalities at the consumers' end like
Management Power failure (Last Gasp), Power Restoration (First Breath) to HES.
7.24 First breath and The meter should have "Last Gasp" and “First Breath” feature to
last gasp facilitate sending alerts to the HES during fully powered off / On
condition.

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Shall comply with IS:16444 (Part-1).

7.25 On demand On request from HES
readings
7.26 Schedule meter Programmable through HES
readings

8. Anti-tamper and Fraud Detection Requirement

8.1 Current Related a.

Occurrence and restoration of following current related events
shall be logged in meter memory as per table A5 of IS 15959 (Part
2).
b. For each occurrence event captured, the cumulative tamper count
shall be incremented.
c. Selective access shall be provided as per clause 11.3 of IS 15959
(Part 1).
8.2 Power related a. Occurrence and restoration of following Power related events
should be logged in meter memory as per table A6 of IS 15959
(Part 2).
b. Only Real clock (date and time) and event code shall be captured.
c. Selective access shall be provided as per clause 11.3 of IS 15959
(Part 1).
8.3 Power On/ Off Meter shall detect occurrence and restoration of power off if the phase
voltage is absent more than a threshold period.
8.4 Voltage related a. Occurrence and restoration of following Voltage related events
shall be logged in meter memory.
d. For each occurrence event captured, the cumulative tamper count
shall be incremented.
8.5 Low Voltage Event shall be logged in memory along with Occurrence and
Logging restoration event data. Threshold should be below 180 Volts.
Manufacturer should explain behavior of meter below 120V.
8.6 Protection Meter shall continue to record energy or log the event, in case it is
against HV disturbed externally using a spark gun/ ignition coil. Upto 35 KV meter
spark should remain immune. Communication port shall also be immune
upto 35KV with cover in place. Bidder should have valid test report
from Sameer/ UL lab for the same.
8.7 Others a. Occurrence and restoration of following events shall be logged in
meter memory as per table A8 of IS 15959 (Part 2).
b. For each occurrence event captured, the cumulative tamper count
shall be incremented.
c. Selective access shall be provided as per clause 11.3 of IS 15959
(Part 1).
8.8 Neutral Meter shall log all events when AC/DC/ Pulsating voltage is injected
disturbance in neutral circuit especially when it can disturb the recording of
energy. Manufacturer should specify the method of testing of Neutral
disturbance.
8.9 External a. The meter shall either remain immune to tamper through
Magnetic application of external magnetic field (AC electro magnet or DC
Interference magnet) as per value specified in CBIP 325 or if the metering gets
affected then meter shall record energy at Imax, rated voltage
and unity P.F. as per CBIP 325 and same should also be logged
as event with date & time.
b. In case of abnormal permanent magnetic field, either meter shall
remain immune or if the metering gets affected then meter shall
record energy at Imax, rated voltage and unity P.F and it should
also be logged as event with date & time.
c. The meter shall be provided with built in logic/ indication and
sensor to detect tamper beyond meter’s magnetic immunity level
and display of such occurrences. The meter accuracy or accuracy
display shall not be affected by permanent magnetic field up to
meter’s magnetic immunity level.

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d.
At the time of occurrence of magnetic tamper, meter should
record tamper event with Imax, rated voltage and unity P.F and
at the time of restoration it should logged with actual parameters
e. Manufacturer should explain method of MD computation during
magnetic interference.
8.10 Non rollover a. Occurrence of following non-rollover events shall be logged in
events meter memory as per table A9 of IS 15959 (Part 2).
b. For each occurrence event captured, the cumulative tamper count
shall be incremented.
c. For these events, only date and time shall be captured.
d. Selective access shall be provided as per clause 11.3 of IS 15959
(Part 1).
8.11 Top cover open Meter shall detect opening of top cover and this event shall be logged.
Detection and logging mechanism shall work even when the meter is
de-energized. Logic shall be defined.
8.12 I/C & O/G Meter should record forward energy within limits of accuracy class
Interchanged 1.0.
8.13 Phase & Neutral Meter should record forward energy within limits of accuracy class
Interchanged 1.0.
8.14 Event Logging Total number of events to be stored shall be minimum 20 for power
On/ OFF event and not more than 50 for all other events in FIFO basis.
8.15 Parameter Captured parameters mentioned above are to be captured when
Snapshot event occurrence and restoration is logged as per table A11 of IS
15959 (Part 2).
i. Date and time of event
ii. Event code
iii. Current R Phase - instantaneous current.
iv. Current Y Phase - instantaneous current.
v. Current B Phase - instantaneous current.
vi. Voltage R Phase
vii. Voltage Y Phase
viii. Voltage B Phase
ix. Power factor R Phase
x. Power factor Y Phase
xi. Power factor B Phase
xii. Cumulative energy- kWh
8.16 Tamper Appropriate Indications/Icons for all tampers should appear on the
Indication meter display either continuously or in auto display mode.
8.17 Tamper Logics A logic sheet for tamper/ event detection and logging shall be
submitted for purchaser’s approval. Following details should be
provided for each tamper in tabular form
a. Detailed Tamper logic
b. Threshold values
c. Persistence times
d. Restoration time
e. Event count

9. Meter Display

The measured value(s) should be displayed on a Liquid Crystal display (LCD) register. The display
should have backlit capability for easy reading. When the LCD is placed at a constant temperature
of 65oC for a period of 30 minutes in operating condition and 80oC for 30 minutes under de-energized
/ storage condition, it should not get deformed. Dot Matrix type LCD will not be acceptable.

9.1 LCD Type STN Liquid crystal with backlit

9.2 Viewing angle a) Display should have viewing angle 35 degree up & down from eye
level.
b) The display visibility should be sufficient to read the Meter
mounted at height of 0.5 m as well as at the height of 2 m.
9.3 Size of LCD Minimum 10X5mm
9.4 LCD Digits Total 8 digits
9.5 LCD language English

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9.6 Display mode Following parameters should be displayed in Auto scroll with
programmable interval

Order Parameter Display time

1 LCD Test 5 Sec
2 Meter Sr. No. 5 Sec
3 Date 5 Sec
4 Time 5 Sec
5 Cumulative kWh 30 Sec
6 Current month MD 5 Sec
7 Instantaneous Voltage 5 Sec
8 Instantaneous Current 5 Sec
9 Instantaneous Load KW 10 Sec

Meter with push button for manual display shall not be

acceptable.
Permanent Display on LCD
a) Supply indication
b) Earth Load Indication ( If conditioned occurred )
c) Meter cover forcibly open Tamper event.
9.7 Display a) Appropriate indications/flags for all tampers and self-diagnostic
indications features should be provided.
b) Data Communication

10. Software and Communication

10.1 Communication Communication port required in meter are as follows.

Ports
Optical Meter shall have one optical port. It should be compatible for data
transfer over RS 232 standard
10.2 NIC (RF Mesh / Meter shall have provision for pluggable and interchangeable NIC (RF
GSM GPRS) Mesh/ GSM GPRS. That is in field based on requirement NIC of either
type can be used without changing the meter.
10.3 Integration It should be the responsibility of the bidder to ensure integration of
meter into HES for both type of remote communication RF mesh or
cellular.
10.4 Software and a. The bidder shall supply following software including required
support training and manuals to use following software free of cost
I. CMRI (Local communication): for HHU/CMRI Device and laptop.
HHUs can be android or windows based.
II. Base Computer Software (BCS) for viewing the data
downloaded through HES/CMRI/laptop/HHU.
III. Software for firmware upgrade from remote and mass
deployment.
IV. APIs for converting raw data in MIOS CDF format.
b. Bidder shall ensure integration of software with any of APCPDCL
system during the life of meter free of cost. APCPDCL will
provide all the required support for integration activity.
c. The bidder should provide DLMS compliance for communication
with the meter at Optical port and at HES.
10.5 Software for local The manufacturer has to provide software capable of downloading all
communication the data stored in meter memory through CMRI. The CMRI software
(HHU/Laptop) shall work both on SANDS & Analogic CMRI devices.
Along with software for traditional CMRI devices bidder shall also
provide software for android or windows based HHUs.
10.6 Base computer Licensed Software with the following features should be supplied for
software free
10.6.1 BCS should be compatible for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10.
Operating
System

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10.6.2 System shall be password protected where user can login only if
Security administrator provides login ID. BCS shall have rights management
system so that access rights can be provided as per requirement to
maintain security.
10.6.3 BCS shall be capable of accessing complete data stored in memory
Data access locally through CMRI/ serial port of PC and remotely through modem
(RF/ GSM/ PSTN etc.) for connectivity to AMR. BCS should have
polling feature with option of selecting parameters to be downloaded.
10.6.4 BCS shall maintain master database according to desired area,
Database location, etc.
10.6.5 a. BCS shall have option of user defined report generation in format
Reporting of Excel, Word and CSV etc.
b. BCS shall have capability to export data in ASCII format at desired
location so that the same could be integrated with our billing data
for processing.
c. All the data available in the meter shall be convertible to user
defined ASCII file format.
10.7 Training Manufacture shall impart training to APCPDCL personnel for usage of
software
10.8 Port protection All ports shall be optically isolated from the power circuit.
10.9 Operation Both optical port and NIC Card should work independently. Failure of
one (including display) should not affect the working of other.
10.10 Communication As per IS 15959 (Part 2). Other protocols shall not be acceptable.
protocol
10.11 Data transfer BCS and communication ports should support data transfer rate of
rate 9600 bps (minimum).
10.12 Data a.Optical port should be provided with 1-foot cable, having optical
downloading sensor at one end and D type female. 9 pin connector on other end.
cable Cable should be suitable for downloading meter data. It should have
a life of 5 years.
b.Both meter and sensor should have mechanical arrangement, so as
sensor can be fitted on meter without any tool and without any
compromise on alignment and sensitivity

11. Name Plate

Meter shall have a nameplate clearly visible, effectively secured against removal and indelibly and
distinctly marked with all essential particulars as per relevant standards. The manufacturer’s meter
constant shall be marked on the nameplate. In addition to the requirement as per IS, following shall
be marked on the Name plate

11.1 Meter Serial number. Serial number shall be printed in black colour. Embossing is not
acceptable.
11.2 Size of the digit shall be minimum 5X3mm
11.3 Bar code shall be printed along with serial number; The Size of Bar Code shall not be less
than 35 x 5 mm. Stickers in any case will Not be accepted.
11.4 BIS registration mark (ISI mark)
11.5 ‘APCPDCL’ insignia shall be printed above LCD display.
11.6 Purchase order Number & Date
11.7 DBT Scheme
11.8 Manufacturers name and country of origin
11.9 Model type / number of meter
11.10 Month & Year of manufacturing
11.11 Reference voltage / current rating
11.12 The number of phases and the number of wires for which the meter is suitable. Graphical
symbol as per IS 12032 can be used.
11.13 Meter constant
11.14 Class index of meter
11.15 Reference frequency
11.16 Warranty period
11.17 Communication technology with carrier frequency

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12. Type Test

The bidders shall be required to furnish valid type test reports in respect of 3 phase
static energy meter with optical port as per requirement of IS16444 (Part-2) - 2017
from CPRI or ERDA only. The type test certificate should not be older than three years
as on the date of opening of techno-commercial bid. Date of conducting type test will
be considered for calculating age of the certificate.
The type test certificates furnished shall be either in original or copy duly attested by
notary.
The bids of only those bidders shall be considered to be meeting the type test criteria
who furnishes complete type test certificates along with the bid as per above provision.

13. Quality Control, Inspection and Testing

a) In case material/equipment is not found ready in good / acceptable condition by the

representative(s) of the purchaser deputed for inspection to the extent of the quantity
indicated in the inspection call with tolerance of (-) 10% or if the inspection is not got carried
out by any reasons on account of the supplier an amount of Rs.7,500/- for the supplier’s
works located in Andhra Pradesh, and an amount of Rs.15,000/- for the supplier’s works
located outside Andhra Pradesh will become payable by the supplier on this account to the
Accounts Officer (CPR), APCPDCL, Vijayawada. All Acceptance tests as laid down in the
ISS/IEC and this specification shall be carried out. The supplier shall provide all routine test
reports for entire offered quantity of energy meters in CD to the inspecting officers.

b) Following tests shall also be carried out as Acceptance tests by adopting methods specified
in ISS:13779/IS:9000/IS:16444/ relevant IEC standard / CBIP 325 (latest amended) on
Automatic meter test bench with electronic reference sub- standard of preferably 0.02 class
accuracy or better.
i. AC voltage test.
ii. Test of meter constant
iii. Tests of limits of error clause. 11.11 of IS:13779 at 400 % Ib, 600% Ib and 800 %
Ib at pf 0.5 lag, 0.8 lead & unity.
iv. Vibration Test( IS13010/1990/IS:9000)
v. Shock Test Vibration & shock test shall be carried out as acceptance test by adopting
procedure laid down in related Standard and its latest amendments.
vi. Test of Voltage variation as per this specification.
vii. Test of no load condition at 70% and 120 % of rated voltage. The minimum test
period shall be as per Clause 8.3.2 of IEC : 62053 21-2003.
viii. Test of DC components in AC circuit- The limit of variation in percentage error shall
be 3.0% for class 1.0 meter as per Annex-D of IS: 13779/IEC 62053 -21 for phase
& neutral circuit (s).
ix. Diode test
x. Accuracy test under anti tamper conditions mentioned at Cl. 7.6.
xi. Permanent magnet test (as specified in Clause 7.6d of this specification)
xii. Acceptance test of poly-carbonate seals shall be carried out as per specification of
Poly-carbonate seals
xiii. The inspecting officer shall verify that no DC supply/ signal is given to reference
meter during the DC injection test.
xiv. Display parameters shall be verified at the time of inspection.
xv. Test of application of abnormal Voltage/frequency generating devices (electronic
gadgets) as per this specification.
xvi. Verification of continuous ultrasonic welding.
xvii. When the meter is placed in oven at a constant temperature of 65 OC for period of
120 minutes during power ON condition, the character of LCD should not deform.
After keeping the meter at a constant temperature of 80OC for period of 120 minutes
during power OFF condition and when restored at normal temperature, the LCD
should work satisfactorily.

c) Number of samples for test from each lot shall be selected as per provision of IS. The criteria
for selection of No. of samples and for acceptance of lot will be as under

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S. Particulars of tests Sampling plan for a Criteria for

No. lot of 1001 and above acceptance for lot
1 HV. A.C. test & I.R. test. No load test 15 nos As per clause C- 3.1
and minimum starting current test of ISS
2 All other acceptance tests as per 8 nos out of above 15 As per clause C- 3.2
cl.14 (b) above (except repeatability samples passing tests of ISS Annex.C
of error test, vibration test and shock at s. no. 1.
test) in sequence to be mutually
agreed between manufacturer and
inspecting officer.
3 Repeatability of error test, vibration 3 Nos. out of above 8 Each sample should
test and shock test, in sequence. samples passing tests pass all three tests
at s. no. 2

The sampling plan shall be as per IS:13779 except that maximum lot size may be read as 10,000
Nos. meters in place of 5,000 Nos. meters only for minimum offered quantity of 20,000 Nos. for
Inspection otherwise the maximum lot size shall remain 5,000 Nos. meters. The sub-lot size shall
be taken accordingly i.e. either 5,000 Nos. or 10,000 Nos. as applicable.

15 Samples shall be selected at random from the each sub lot of meters and acceptance tests as
per relevant standards and additional acceptance tests as per technical specification shall be carried
out on these samples.

In case of failure of samples of lot/ sub-lot in the test(s) detailed at clause No. (c) Above, the similar
testing shall be repeated on fresh samples selected by the committee & fresh testing as mentioned
at clause No. 12 (ix) Sr. No. 1 to 4 above shall be carried out. If the samples meet the requirement
of above tests, the lot shall be accepted and if it fails consecutive second time, the entire quantity
of respective lot/sub-lot shall be rejected and shall have to be replaced by the supplier at his own
cost. Repeated failure/ poor results in the testing may render cancellation of order.

14. Quality Assurance Plan

The design life of the meter shall be minimum 20 years and to prove the design life, the firm shall
have at least the following quality Assurance Plan:-

i. The factory shall be completely dust proof.

ii. The testing rooms shall be temperature and humidity controlled as per relevant standards.
iii. The testing and calibrating equipment should be automatic and all test equipment shall have
their valid calibration certificates.
iv. Power supplies used in testing equipment shall be distortion free with sinusoidal wave- forms
and maintaining constant voltage current and frequency as per the relevant standards.
v. During the manufacturing of the meters, the following checks shall be carried out.
a. Meter frame dimensions tolerance shall be minimum.
b. The assembly of parts shall be done with the help of jigs and fixtures so that human
errors are eliminated.
c. The meters shall be batch tested on automatic, computerized test bench and the
results shall be printed directly without any human errors.
vi. The bidder shall invariably furnish the following information along with his bid, failing which
his bid shall be liable for rejection. The information shall be separately given for individual
type of material offered.
a. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of sub-suppliers for the raw
materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested, list of
tests normally carried out on raw material in presence of bidder’s representative and
copies of test certificates.
b. Information and copies of test certificates as in (i) above in respect of bought out
accessories.
c. List of manufacturing facilities available.
d. Level of automation achieved and list of areas where manual processing exists.
e. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally carried
out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections.

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List of testing equipment available with the bidder for final testing of equipment specified
and test-plant limitations, if any, vis-a-vis the type, special acceptance and routine tests
specified in the relevant standards and this specification. These limitations shall be very
clearly brought out in schedule of deviations provided with the tender.

15. Packing, Marking, Shipping, Handling and Storage

Each meter shall be packed in superior quality three-ply corrugated cardboard carton or thermocol
packing box. Such single cartons shall be additionally packed in five (5) ply corrugated cardboard
carton accommodating 12-24 meters with meter boxes for easy transportation, storage & handling.

16. Deviations

a) Deviations from this specification can· be acceptable, only where the Seller has listed in his quote
the requirements he cannot, or does not, wish to comply with and which deviations the Purchaser
has agreed to in writing, before any order is placed. Bidder shall provide deviation list as per
“Schedule B” for purchaser approval.
b) In the absence of any list of deviations from the Seller, it will be assumed by the Purchaser that
the Seller complies with the Specification fully.

17. Drawing and Document Submission

Detailed dimensional drawing & detailed leaflets showing clearly the dimensions & material for meter
cupboards and its constructional features should be furnished with the tender offer.

18. Delivery
Commencement period 30 days from the date of receipt of order and completion within 6 months
at equal monthly rate from the date of approval of pre commencement sample.

19. Training
The bidder / manufacturer shall arrange for various training programmes for administration training,
user training and trouble shoot training at free of cost with supported documents like system
software manual, system operation manual. Training shall be imparted to at least 20 officers for
user training and at least 5 officers for administrative training.

20. Guarantee
The Bidder/ manufacturer shall undertake a guarantee to replace meter up to a period of
60 months from the date of supply. The meters which are found defective/inoperative
within the guarantee period, these defective/inoperative meters shall be replaced within
one month of receipt of report for such defective/inoperative meters.

21. Manufacturing Activities

All the materials, electronics and power components, ICs used in the manufacture of the meter shall
be of highest quality and reputed make (as per Annexure-B) to ensure higher reliability, longer life
and sustained accuracy. However, components of other reputed make also acceptable after prior
approval of Purchaser. Purchaser shall carry out the verification of the components at manufacturer’s
works before offering material for inspection for every lot. The supplier is required to intimate
purchaser whenever any lot is taken up for manufacturing/ assembly. The Purchaser reserve the
right to waive off the verification of manufacturing activity.

a. The manufacturer should use application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or Micro controller
for metering functions.
b. The electronic components shall be mounted on the printed circuit board using latest surface
mounted technology (SMT) except power components by deploying automatic SMT pick and
place machine and re-flow solder process. No wave soldering or solder bath will be used.
The electronic components used in the meter shall be of high quality and there shall be no
drift in the accuracy of the meter at least upto 10 years. Further, the Bidder should own or
have exclusive access (through hire, lease or sub-contract) of the afore-mentioned facilities.
Adequate documents regarding exclusive hire or exclusive lease shall be made available. In
case of sub-contract, it shall be ensured that the sub-contractor is not carrying out sub-
contracting for any other bidder in the above tender. The bidder shall indicate with the name
and location of such facility along with an undertaking and certificate from the utility and
any ambiguity on such a confirmation shall result in immediate disqualification of the bidder.

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The above shall be verified during works inspection or material inspection also and if any
ambiguity is found, it shall be considered as a breach of contract by the successful bidder.
Bidders without in-house design, development and manufacturing facility as above or who
are buying populated PCBs will not be considered as meter manufacturers.
The PCB material should be of glass epoxy FR-4 grade conforming to relevant standards.
c. All insulating materials used in the construction of meters shall be non-hygroscopic, non-
aging and of tested quality. All parts, which are likely to develop corrosion, shall be
effectively protected against corrosion by providing suitable protective coating.
d. Quality should be ensured at the following stages
i. At PCB manufacturing stage, each board shall be subjected to bare board testing
ii. At insertion stage, all components should undergo testing for conforming to design
parameters and orientation
iii. Complete assembled and soldered PCB should undergo functional testing using test
equipment (testing zig).
iv. Prior to final testing and calibration, all meters shall be subjected to accelerated
ageing test to eliminate infant mortality.
e. The calibration of meters shall be done in-house.

22. Component Specification

The components of the meters shall be as per specification (Annexure-‘B’)

23. Schedules
The bidder shall fill in the following schedules and submit along with the offer. If the schedules are
not submitted duly filled in with the offer, the offer shall be rejected.
Schedule “A” … Guaranteed technical particulars
Schedule “B” … Deviations List

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

If it is observed that there are deviations in the offer in guaranteed technical particulars other than
those specified in the deviation schedules then such deviations shall be treated as deviations.

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ANNEXURE – B: Component Specifications

S.No. Component Requirement Makes & Origin

1. Current Element E-beam/spot welded shunts shall be Any make or origin
provided in the phase element and CT confirming to IS-2705 and
in the neutral. Alternatively, both the other make i.e. Redbourne
current elements (phase & neutral) Engg/Isabelle.
shall have shunts with proper
insulation. The meters should be with
the current transformers/shunt as
measuring elements.
2. Measurement of The measurement or computing chips Analog Devices, Cyrus Logic,
computing chips used in the meter should be with the AMS, Atmel, Phillips,
surface mount type along with the SAMES, NEC, Texas
ASICs. Instruments, Teridian-USA,
Maxim USA, Renesas.
3. Memory chips The memory should not be affected Atmel, National
by the external parameters like Semiconductors, Microchip,
sparking, high voltage spikes or Texas Instruments, Phillips,
electrostatic discharges. ST Hitachi or Oki, Teridian,
Renesas
4. Display modules a. The display modules must be well Genda, Haijing, Holtek,
protected from the external UV Bonafied Technologies
radiations. Korea: Advantek, Truly
b. The construction of the modules Semiconductor, Success
should be such that the displayed Hitachi, Sony, Tianma, RCL,
quantity should not be disturbed Future S&T (Shenzen)
with life of display.
c. The display should be clearly
visible over an angle of at least a
cone of 70°.
d. It should be trans-reflective FSTN
or STN Type industrial grade with
extended temperature range.

5. Electronic The active and passive component National Semiconductors,

Components should be of the surface mount type Atmel, Phillips, Texas
and are to be handled & soldered by Instruments, Toshiba,
the state of the art assembly Fairchild, Murata, Rohm,
processes. Siemens. Hitachi, Oki, AVX
or Ricoh.Samsung,
Panosonik. Vishay, Yageo,
DiotecPhycom, O N
semiconductor, Koshin
6. Battery Lithium with minimum guaranteed Varta, Tedirun, Sanyo or
life of 15 years. National, Durocell, Maxwell-
Hitachi, Panasonic and
Mitsubishi, Renata,
Elegance.
7. RTC and Micro The accuracy of RTC shall be as per Phillips, Dallas Atmel,
Controller relevant IEC / IS Standards. Motorola, Microchip. NEC or
Oki.Renesas, Intersil,
Analog Devices,
Crysal:FRONTER
ELECTRONICS, Roson
Electronics.
8. PCB Glass Epoxy, fire resistance grade
FR4, with minimum thickness 1.6 mm

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9. Communication Communication modules should be National Semiconductors,

modules compatible for the RS232 ports Hitachi, Texas Instruments,
Philips, HP, Agilent,
Everlight, Fairchild

10. Optical port Optical port should be used to National Semiconductors,

transfer the meter data to meter Hitachi, Texas Instruments,
reading instrument. The mechanical Siemens, Agilent, Philips,
construction of the port should be Hp, Everlight
such to facilitate the data transfer
easily.
11. Power supply The power supply should be with the
capabilities as per the relevant
standards. The power supply unit of
the meter should not be affected
incase the maximum voltage of the
system appears to the terminals due
to faults or due to wrong connections.
12. Mechanical parts The internal electrical components
should be of electrolytic copper &
should be protected from corrosion,
rust etc. The other mechanical
components should be protected from
rust, corrosion etc. by suitable
plating/painting methods.

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SCHEDULE – A: Guaranteed Technical Particulars

GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF THREE PHASE FOUR WIRE CT OPERATED TRI-VECTOR

STATIC ENERGY SMART METERS OF RATING -/5A HAVING LCD BACKLIT DISPLAY AGAINST TN-71.

S. No. Particulars
1. Makers Name & Company
a) Meter Serial No.
b) Manufacturer Name
c) Firmware Version for meter
d) Firmware Version for communication module
e) Year of manufacturer
f) Software for smart meter remote configuration
g) Web Based Software for Meter Data
2. Model
3. Type of Meter
4. System voltage with variations
5. Standard to which the meter conforms
6. Current
a) Basic current (ib)
b) Minimum starting current
c) Current overloading capacity
7. Frequency with variations
8. Humidity
9. Temperature
10. Altitude
11. Class of index
12. Accuracy
a) Current range
b) Voltage range
c) Frequency range
d) Temperature range
e) PF range
13. Demand & integration Period
14. Specific Dynamic Range
15. Specified Working Range
16. Pulse output
17. Register (Electronic)
18. Internal Meter Multiplying Factor
19. Terminal Connection
20. Meter earthing
21. Power loss in each current circuit at basic current in VA &
watt
22. Power loss in each voltage circuit at reference in VA &
watt
23. Display device
a) Type of display i.e. LCD
b) Character size of display digits
c) No. of display digits for data
d) No. of display digits for parameter identification
e) Life of display unit (guaranteed)
f) Method adopted for display overflow
g) Indication of healthiness of potential & current
h) Earth Load Indication ( if condition occurred )
i) Meter cover open Tamper Event
j) Maximum Demand
24. Parameters available
a) Integration period
b) Provision for MD reset
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a) Auto reset at 24:00 hrs at the end of each billing cycle

b) Type of MD computation
c) Display parameters in auto scrolling mode
26. LCD Check
a) Real time clock - Date and Time
b) Cumulative Energy – KWH (I&E)
c) Cumulative KVAH (I&E)
d) KW MD (I&E)
e) Average monthly signed power factor (I&E)
f) Tamper count
g) Load Survey Parameters for last 90 days
27. Real Time Clock- Date & Time
a) Voltage
b) Current
c) Energy – KWH, KVAH (I&E)
d) Demand – KW MD
e) System Power Factor – PF
f) Net Energy – KWh
g) Net Demand – KW MD
h) Programmable Parameters
28. Real Time Clock - Date and Time
a) Demand Integration Period
b) Profile Capture Period
c) Single – action Schedule for Billing Dates
d) Activity Calendar for Time Zones etc.,
e) Time Zones script table
f) MD integration
29. Integration period of MD (Minutes)
a) Principle of operation
b) Overall dimensions, weight & drawing
30. Reference standards
31. No. of digits displayed
32. Parameters read out by MRI / HHU
33. Meter serial number, Model, Make
a. All parameters as specified in the bid document
b. Load Survey data.
c. Tamper events details of at least 140 records (in and out)
with date and time
d. Self-diagnostic details (Real time calendar, low battery)
e. Communication interface available
34. For calibration
a) For data transfer
b) Non-volatile memory retention time in absence of
power
35. Provision for connectivity ( RS 232)
36. Max error due to variation in
37. Voltage Variation - 15% to + 10%
a) Voltage Variation - 40% to + 20%
b) Current 2% to 600% of rated basic current
c) Frequency - +/- 5%
d) Temperature - + 70c
e) PF (0.0 lag -UPF-0.0 lead)
f) Anti-Tamper Features
38. Power Supply back up
39. For sorting recorded values
a) For taking reading
b) For downloading data
c) Measuring principle employed for
40. KWH, KVAH
a) Maximum demand parameters
b) Power Factor

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c) Guarantee period offered for

41. Microprocessor
42. Address in bits
a) Sampling rate
b) Tamper and fraud proof provision for
43. Meters
a) Software
b) Sealing arrangement provided
44. Meter body
a) Meter Terminal block
b) Communication Port
c) Degree of protection against dust, moisture etc.,
45. Details of battery indication
46. Guaranteed life of battery
a) Low battery indication
b) Internal battery
c) Provision of real time clock
47. Self-diagnostic features
48. Software Requirement
49. a) Meters ID, Time, Report dates as "HEADER" at the
beginning of each type of data
b) Meter configuration consisting of the following : Meter
data i.e., Serial No., Software version, Hardware version,
Basic current, voltage, accuracy class & Pulse output
c) Software for Smart prepaid Metering, Billing, collection,
Tariff, vending, POS, Database @ central server
d) Security for vending features.
e) Abnormal events occurrence data
f) Tamper data events, Voltage related , Current related,
Power related, Transaction related, others, Non rollover
events & control events
g) All display parameters values shall come in printout
h) Historical data of all cumulative parameters for previous
6 months @ reset
i) Facilities for conducting acceptance test and
routine test in factory with additional acceptance
& other acceptance tests.
50.

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Name of the bidder

Address of the bidder
Name of contact person
Telephone number
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SCHEDULE – B: Deviations List

Clause No. Clause Description Manufacturer’s Reply

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Name of the bidder

Address of the bidder
Name of contact person
Telephone number
Email id

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