dpsirpuptmia45649-45649d

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

1/28

Technical Specification for Fire Alarm System of ARPF

1

Technical Specifications

For

Fire Alarm System for ARPF

Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology Indore (M P)

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

2/28


2

Part-A Commercial

1. Scope of WorkThe indent is for supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of intelligent

addressable fire alarm system and tubular expansion linear heat detection System for Agricultural

Radiation Processing Facility(ARPF), Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT),Indore.

The scope of work includes:

1.1. Supply1.1.1.Supply of FAS components

The supply of the item shall be exactly as per the list of materials in the specification

attached as BOQ and list of spares. However, the spares list will also contain recommended

spare parts from supplier.

1.1.2.Supply of cablesAll cables shall be supplied without any joints1.1.2.1. 1.5 sq mm, 2-core, 16 strands, twisted pair, shielded, Fire Survival copper cable

of 2000-meter length as per detailed specification in annexure-1.

1.1.2.2. 0.25 sq. mm, 8 pair FRLS copper flexible cable of 500 meter length as perdetailed specification in annexure-1

1.1.2.3. 0.75 sq. mm, c core FRLS copper flexible cable of 500 meter length as perdetailed specification in annexure-1

1.2. Inspection & testing:Inspection and testing of cables shall be carried out in the presence of I/O at factory as per the

technical specification (Part -B). For imported items, the relevant certificates from the

manufacturer would be furnished.

1.3. Installation:1.3.1. After placement of Purchase Order the suppliers representative shall visit the site

immediately and give final recommendation on the installation of detectors to be placed

in various locations and should supply a loop drawing indicating details of variousdevices in the loops and suggest layout of cables. The responsibility of connecting the

devices in the loops with required connectors and cables lies with the supplier. The

supplier shall take approval of the Indenting officer for the drawing and install the

detectors, control panel, and other components connected to the system as per approved

drawing.

1.3.2. Laying of copper tubing for tubular expansion linear heat detection system as per theTechnical specification and integrating with Fire Alarm control panel and providingvarious indications in PC is the responsibility of the supplier

1.4. Commissioning:Supplier shall prepare a commissioning procedure for approval by the purchaser and test and

commission the system as per approved procedure for working as given in section-B. The

supplier shall carry out any modification coming during commissioning and within the Guarantee

period. However, any extra cost due to purchase coming during the modification / replacement

and not forming part of BOQ shall be borne by RRCAT.

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

3/28


3

1.5. Handing Over:Handing over the system and guarantee as per technical specification Part-B.Documentation:

1.5.1. All documentation shall be written in good, simple and concise English using acceptedtechnical terms, symbols and nomenclatures. For submission, all documentation shall

be bounded with hard covers.

1.5.2. The document shall be updated regularly as the installation progresses. All changes inthe installation layout, wiring, cabling and design shall be incorporated in its final

edition. Three copies of every updated edition shall be handed over to RRCAT, Indore.

1.5.3. The final edition of the hand-over documents (3 copies) shall include design,installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance aspects, technical details of

bought out components, as built drawings & device charts of the system.

1.5.4. An O & M training programme shall be arranged by the supplier with commissioningof system on O&M aspects of fire alarm system

2. Codes and standardsIn general the Fire Alarm System and all components shall be listed under the following standards and approvals as

applicable.

2.1. For FASStandards: NFPA 72/IS 11360-1985/IS22189/IS-2175/EN54.

Approvals: VdS/UL/LPCB or equivalent.

2.2. For CablesThe latest revisions of the following standards shall apply in design, testing and

manufacturing of this cable.

IS: 694 : Specification for PVC insulated electric cables.

IS: 5608: Specification for Low frequency wires and cables with PVC insulation PVC andsheath.

IS: 5831: PVC insulation and sheathing for electrical cables.

IS: 10810: Method of test for cables.

IS: 1554 Part 1 1988 and IS: 10810 and IS: 5831-1984 for insulation for testing

3. Quality Assurance3.1. Pre-qualification for the Bidder

The original manufacturers or their authorised dealers / representatives or suppliersregularly engaged in manufacture/supply of fire alarm system components and devices

are eligible to bid if:

3.1.1. If the product manufacture meets ISO 9001: 2000 or ISO 9001: 2008. The bidder shallattach a certificate / catalogue to this effect with their bid.

Smoke generation test as per ASTM D- 2843

Oxygen Index test as per ASTM D- 2863

HCL Gas Emission Test as per IEC-754-1

Flammability Test 1) IEEE-383

2) IEC-332-2

3) SS-424147 Class F-3

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

4/28


4

Or

3.1.2. For imported items, the bidder shall provide country of origin certificate/ VdS, LPCBapproval certificates etc/as required.

And

3.1.3. The bidder shall have supplied and installed products related to fire safety anddetection system for 10 projects in India in last three years. The bidder shall submit a

list of customers with their address and contact details along with the names of the

contact persons. The purchaser reserves the right to communicate with them for gettinginformation on the bidders as well as systems performance.

3.1.4. The 1.5 sq mm,2 core cable as given in the technical specification should be of reputedmake like polycab or equivalent

3.1.5. 1.5 sq mm cable outer Jacket colour shall be red or orange.3.1.6. About 10 cm length sample of 1.5 sq mm cable shall be provided along with the

quotation, else the quotation may not be considered.

3.2. Single SourceAll components and devices of Fire Alarm shall be either products of a single manufacturer ortheir compatibility is guaranteed by the bidder.

3.3. Product LifeIn order to ensure a substantial useful life of the components and devices of FAS, the supplied

products shall have their manufacturing dates within six months prior to placement of purchase

order. The original manufacturer's label containing the make, model no., serial number, batch

number, date of manufacturing and certification mark shall be preserved carefully so that

originality, genuineness, newness and certification could be verified. In case of finalisation of the

purchase order, the vendor may be required to furnish the manufacturer's order confirmation for

the ordered products.

3.4. CertificatesWherever applicable, compliance/conformance certificates shall be supplied with all the

components and devices.

3.5. Pre-dispatch InspectionThe shipping release to dispatch the components will be issued only after a pre-dispatch

inspection by the purchaser's representative to ensure the compliance with this tender

specification.

4. Tender submission requirement4.1. The tender submission shall show compliance to the specification and shall include a full set of

descriptive and technical literature on the equipment and system proposed. Necessary catalogues

shall be enclosed. In case Xerox copy of catalogue is submitted, the supplier shall be required to

submit original copy whenever asked by RRCAT.

4.2. A detailed description of acceptance test procedures and checklist.4.3. Spares list shall be submitted by the supplier with unit rate.

5. Delivery and Completion ScheduleAfter placement of the Purchase Order the supplier shall take immediate steps to get all the materials at factory as

early as possible and shall inform the I/O to test the items whenever ready. To ensure that the supply items are of

recent origin, not supplied by the original earlier than six months, necessary documents shall be produced and

attached as evidence. The supplier shall take steps for site clearance and the facilities needed at site to avoid any

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

5/28


5

delay in the execution of work at site. The entire Fire Alarm System shall be installed and commissioned at site

preferably within 24 weeks from the date of placement of the Purchase Order. However, supplier shall furnish the

Delivery, installation and commissioning schedule at the time of quotation.

6. Packing and TransportEquipments shall be packed and protected so as not to suffer deterioration, damage or breakage during shipment,

transshipment and storage in a tropical climate. All lifting points shall be clearly marked. Each package shall be

properly labeled to indicate the type and quantity of material it contains along with the Purchase Order number,

dimensions and weights and any other necessary data to identify the equipment and relate it to the contract.

The supplier shall not ship the equipment without prior approval of the Purchaser's representative and subsequent

written instructions to do so. If, the supplier needs any storage space within the site, he shall indicate the same along

with quotation.

The cables shall be packed in wooden drums and each drum shall be identified by a label having sufficient

information to identify the cables and manufacturer.

7. GuaranteeFor FAS

The guarantee shall be for a period of 12 months after the acceptance test at site. The equipment supplied shall be

guaranteed for a period of 1 year and the bidder shall maintain the system for the first two-year period after expiry of

guaranty by providing all necessary technical assistance to the purchaser for any replacement, modification, andmaintenance of all equipment of the system. He shall visit the site whenever called for maintenance or modification

without any extra cost.

For Cables

Supplier shall give guarantee against defects in design, materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the

date of acceptance of material at RRCAT.

8. AMCThe supplier shall furnish the Annual Maintenance contract charges along with terms & conditions. However it

should be noted by the supplier that AMC shall not be awarded in the present Purchase Order. The supplier shall

clearly mention that the rates quoted by him shall remain valid for a period of 12 months after successful

commissioning & Acceptance Test at site.

9. Evaluation of offersThe cost comparison of offers will be done on the basis of sum of total cost of FAS (with one year warranty period)

and total AMC cost for 2 years.

The purchase order for the entire scope of work will be awarded to a single firm to ensure dependability and

uniformity in quality. Splitting of purchase order on any basis will not be done.

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

6/28


2

Part B (Technical Specifications)

10.System DescriptionFire Alarm System consists of 2 loop expandable Fire Alarm Control Panel with various intelligent addressable fire

detectors and devices, viz. Optical, optical cum thermal detector (multi-sensor), ventilation duct detector,

addressable monitor cum control module, addressable manual call points, response indicators, SMF batteries,

addressable sounders, auto dialers, air expansion based tubular rate of rise/fixed temperature linear heat detection

system with RS 485 communication & PC connectivity, synoptic panel and detector test kit. The locations of the

detectors have been tentatively fixed. However, while installing the detectors some more studies if needed may have

to be carried out by the supplier to locate the detectors in the smoke path.

11.General requirements of the systemOperating Conditions:

Temperature range : 0 to 60C for detectors

0 to 50 C for control panel & Electronics

0 to 55 C for mcp, sounder etc

60 degree (Max) ambient temp. for cables

Relative humidity : 0% to 95% . For cables it is to be taken as 100%.Air Change : 50 Air changes per hour for irradiation cell and less than 10 air

Changes per hour for other locations

Ozone Concentration : It is high of the order of 0.1 ppm in irradiation cell. It is background in

Other locations.

12.Standards and PracticesThe equipment shall conform in all respects to the highest standards of engineering design and workmanship and

shall be in accordance with the highest grade of engineering, and shall perform well, without much of degradation

for the service life of 20 years. The standards and approvals shall be as per codes and standards given in Part-A of

the Technical Specification.

13.Power SuppliesThe power supply available to the electrical loads of the system is 230V10%, 1 phase ac, and sufficient isolation

shall be provided from the loads. The system shall contain necessary DC power supplies and batteries to cater to 72

hours back up in no alarm condition in case of failure of the main power supply. The AH rating and make of the

battery shall be specified with evaluation. The make of the offered battery shall be Indian (local) and reputed. The

fire alarm panel will have inbuilt chargers and batteries housed inside it for loop powered devices. For externally

powered devices like Air flow based tubular heat sensing system, synoptic panel or any other conventional device, a

separate external 24VDC power supply cum charger along with batteries with sufficient AH for 72 hours backup,

should be considered by the bidder.

14.Fail Safe DesignThe electronic circuits used in the system shall be of fail safe design and be provided with proper coating to have

resistance to humidity and corrosion which prevents the operation from being impaired by dust and dirt.

15.General Features of FASAll the types of detectors mentioned below shall be intelligent individually addressable type (microprocessor

controlled). Each detector, MCP, loop sounder and input/output modules shall have built in isolator.

15.1. UniversalityThe detectors shall be of universal type for all kinds of smoke and shall be equipped withsuitable locking devices.

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

7/28


3

15.2. Software ControlledThe detector shall be software controlled for setting the various threshold levels andchanges in the sensitivity.

15.3. Exchanging DetectorsIt shall be possible to exchange the detectors without needing to reprogram the control

unit.15.4. User Friendly Software

The software shall be user friendly and menu driven with self-checking i.e. all the

routines shall be checked periodically for their proper functioning and integrity.

15.5. Pre-programmable responseResponse to each condition, i.e. alarm, fault shall be pre-programmable.

15.6. Indications& alarmsDifferent (clearly distinguishable) audio/visual indications (distinctive alarm sounds forfault, fire, status of power supply i.e. whether normal or battery driven) alpha numeric

displays (LCD backlit display), shall be provided on the panel. The detectors and MCPsshall have LED indication which will be fully lit in red colour only in the event of analarm. For Fire, healthy indication and for fault indication zone wise detector status shall

be available in synoptic panel with three different colours. For fire, it shall be red colour,

for fault it shall be yellow colour, and for healthy it shall be green colour. The panel shallhave necessary relay contacts for this purpose. Provision should be incorporated in the

synoptic for finding status of LEDs.

A printer connected through PC shall log all the events with date and time.

15.7. Location informationComprehensive location information provided by the system shall consist of:

15.7.1. Type of incident or type of fault occurred.15.7.2. Details of the location like zone, detector, building etc,15.7.3. Severity or location of hazard

15.8. WiringA single fault (either short circuit, or open circuit, or ground fault etc.) in the cable loop

shall not inhibit its function. Inbuilt short circuit isolators in all the loop devices arenecessary. The wiring will be complete loop wiring, Class A and no stubs connection to

be allowed.

Proper protection shall be provided in the panel for overvoltage and inbuilt short circuit

isolators shall be provided in each of the loop device against short circuit problems in theloop. Loop should not be disturbed due to over voltage or short circuit any where in the

loop.

15.9. Diagnostic ChecksDiagnostic checks shall be done by the system periodically for the proper functioning of

the detectors.

15.10. Real Time Clock

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

8/28


4

The system shall have its own crystal controlled real time clock and shall provideinformation on year, month, day, hour, minutes and seconds with a stability of 2 sec. per

day on a CRT display.

15.11. ReportingThe software running on the PC shall be capable of producing alarm reports, diagnostic

check reports, fault occurrence reports, layout graphics of the individual detectors,routing and location, especially when there is any alarm or occurrence of fault.

15.12. Status MonitoringEvery detector and controller module constantly checks its own status and sends status

information to the microprocessor controlled and monitored fire alarm control unit.

15.13. Hot RedundancyThe fire alarm panel must be 100% fully hot redundant i.e., the CPU should have two

processors (each of 32 bits) and each and every module inside the panel must be withdual electronics. In the event of a single fault in the control unit or in peripheral devices,

all detectors and functions must remain fully functional, and all controllers remain fully

active.15.14. Discrimination

System shall respond only to genuine alarms as much as possible. Special programshould be embedded in the detectors to detect the same. The detectors have to be

intelligent.

15.15. Potential Free Relay Output ContactPotential free relay output contacts { minimum 10, individually addressable relays each

of 230V-3Amp. contact rating, and minimum 32, individually addressable relays each of30V DC-3Amp. contact rating } shall be provided in the fire alarm panel for all the

alarms, indications and windows for external use by the plant.

Independent potential free contacts shall be provided, atleast two for each of the areas or zones.

These potential free contacts must be

15.15.1. In energized or activated state when there is no fire or smoke or when theinterlock is good.

15.15.2. The contacts should be a N/O contact and must be closed when interlock isgood or in healthy condition.

15.16. Flexibility for ExpansionThe system shall have flexibility for upgrading and expansion in all respects depending

on future requirements with standard modules. The fire alarm panel should beexpandable upto minimum of 10 loops.

15.17. MTBFThe meantime between failures (MTBF) of the system shall be 10000 hrs or more withan availability of 99.99% or better.

15.18. Supply failure informationThere shall be relay contact information from the control panel regarding the failure of

main supply, battery supply, and both supply failures.

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

9/28


5

15.19. Ethernet connectivityPanel should have provision for Ethernet connectivity.

15.20. Auto DialerAuto Dialer to be provided to call the concerned persons/Fire office in the event of Fire.The Dialing facility shall be available to at least 4 persons at a time.

15.21. On- line event recording feature for each event and fault identified shall be available so thathistory of the events can be taken for analysis.

15.22. Battery low indication at 85% of the nominal voltage shall be provided on the panel enclosure16. Two Loop Fire Alarm Control Panel

16.1. The Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) shall be 100 % hot redundant and shall containdual microprocessor based Central Processing Unit (CPU). The CPU shall

communicate with and control the following types of equipment used to make up thesystem: intelligent addressable smoke and thermal (heat) detectors, addressable

modules, printer, annunciators, and other system controlled devices.

16.2. Number of loops in the panel should be expandable upto minimum 10 loops. Each loopshould be capable of handling at least 100 devices (combination of detectors, manualcall points, control modules, monitor modules, loop sounders etc).

16.3. The dual microprocessors shall each be a state-of-the-art, high speed, 32 bits. If oneprocessor fails then system should be still working with the hot redundant second

processor.

16.4. The FACP display shall be minimum of 4 line x 20 character alpha numeric LCD type(80 characters). All alarm, fault and status monitoring of all the devices should be

possible from the fire alarm panel display.

16.5. It should be possible to scroll back and get the history of past 2 hours on FACP panel.16.6. Following information /incidences shall be available/reported on the display and can

also have LEDs to indicate preferably all of the following information:

16.6.1. AC POWER16.6.2. FIRE ALARM16.6.3. FAULT16.6.4. BATTERY FAULT16.6.5. SYSTEM TROUBLE DISABLED POINTS16.6.6. BATTERY LOW ON THE ENCLOSURE

16.7. The fire alarm control panel shall include a PC interface for full programming of thefire alarm system. A security lock (DONGLE) to be provided by the vendor to ensurethat programming is done/altered by only authorized personnel

16.8. All programs should be PC based and the fire alarm panel should be having networkingcapability with other panels of the same make.

16.9. The main power supply shall operate on 240 VAC, 50 Hz, and shall provide allnecessary power for the FACP. It shall provide SMF Battery for 72 hours along withcharger for stand-by supply.

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

10/28


6

16.10. Detector sensitivity should be adjustable from the panel software. Day/Night automaticadjustment of detector sensitivity shall be possible

16.11. Maintenance alert shall be provided to warn of excessive smoke detector dirt or dustaccumulation.

16.12. Any addressable device in the system may be enabled or disabled through the systemkeypad.

16.13. Upon command from an operator of the system, a status report will be generated andprinted, listing all system status. Either inbuilt or external printer shall be provided to

print the events.

16.14. The fire alarm control panel shall contain a history buffer that will be capable of storinglarge no. of events (minimum 20000). Each of this activation will be stored and timeand date stamped with the actual time of the activation. The contents of the history

buffer may be manually reviewed, one event at a time, or printed in its entirety.

16.15. Potential free relay output contacts shall be minimum 10, individually addressable eachof 230V-3Amp. contact rating, and minimum 32, individually addressable each of 30V

DC-3Amp. Contact rating. These shall be provided in the fire alarm panel for all thealarms, indications and windows for external use by the plant including providing trip

features in power supplies, ventilation interlocks and providing status of zones.

16.16. The FACP shall be modular in structure for ease of installation, maintenance & futureexpansion.

16.17. When a fire alarm condition is detected and reported by one of the system initiatingdevices, the following functions shall immediately occur:

16.17.1. The alarm LED on the FACP shall flash.16.17.2. A local signal in the control panel shall sound.

16.18. The following Operator Control on the Fire Alarm Panel shall be provided:16.18.1. Silence Switch: Activation of the control panel acknowledge switch in response

to a single new alarm and/or trouble condition shall silence the local panel

signal and change the system alarm or trouble LED from flashing mode to

steady-ON mode. If additional alarm or trouble conditions exist or are detectedand reported in the system, depression of this switch shall acknowledge and/or

advance the 80 character LCD display to the nest alarm or trouble condition.

16.18.2.Reset Switch: Activation of the reset switch shall cause all electronically-latchedinitiating devices, appliances or software zone, as well as all associated outputdevices and circuits, to return to their normal condition. If the alarm conditions

still exist, or if they reoccur in the system after system reset switch activation, thesystem shall then respond the alarm condition.

16.18.3.Lamp Test: Activation of the lamp test switch shall sequentially turn on all LEDindicators.

16.18.4.Isolation/Deactivation: It should be possible from operator controls to deactivate asingle device or a zone in the system. Also it should be possible to enable the

deactivated devices back to normal condition.

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

11/28


7

16.19. All system output programs assigned via control-by-event interlock programming to beactivated by the particular point in alarm shall be executed, and the associated system

outputs (alarm notification appliances and/or relays) shall be activated.

16.20. Any future upgradation in the panel would be through software.16.21. Networking length between two fire alarm panels should be possible for distance upto

1km.

16.22. The Workstation System shall have following specifications:16.22.1.Specifications for the HMI software.

16.22.1.1. The software for the Fire Alarm control system should provide theconfiguration and monitoring of the Fire Alarm System using Ethernet

connected PC with authentication.

16.22.1.2. The supplier shall install the Fire Alarm System application software (HMI) on any other IBM compatible PC if required. The license of the

application software shall be portable and any required code/ lock to run it

on a different PC shall be provided by the supplier.

16.22.1.3. The procedure of HMI software installation on any other machine shall beclearly stated and documented.

16.22.1.4. The HMI software shall support following operating systems: WindowsXP, Windows 7, Windows 2003 Advanced server and Windows 2008

server and Linux enterprise edition.

16.22.1.5. It shall be possible to run this HMI software application along with otherapplication software running on the host PC/ server PC.

16.22.2.Desktop PC SpecificationsThe PC shall be of one of the following makes:

HP, DELL or IBM/ IBM Lenovo

16.22.2.1. Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with 2.93 GHz or higher/better16.22.2.2. Cache 3 MB L2 Cache or higher16.22.2.3. FSB 1333 MHz or higher16.22.2.4. Chipset Intel original chipset ( G41 or better)16.22.2.5. Memory 4GB 1333MHz Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM (Expandable to

8GB or higher)

16.22.2.6. Hard Disk Drive 320 GB SATA Hard Drive or higher16.22.2.7. Optical Drive DVD RW16.22.2.8. VGA Onboard Intel Graphics Media Accelerator with 32MB and support

for upto 256 MB memory

16.22.2.9. External I/O Ports USB - 6 external & 2 internal , 1 serial, 2 PS/2 one eachfor keyboard & mouse , 1 RJ 45 Connector

16.22.2.10. Expansion Slots 2 PCI, 1 PCIe x1 slot, 1 PCIe x16(Graphics) NetworkInterface Integrated 1 Gigabit Ethernet network interface

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

12/28


8

16.22.2.11. Keyboard & Mouse USB Keyboard and Optical 2-button USB scrollermouse

16.22.2.12. Monitor 21 inch Widescreen Flat Panel LCD Display16.22.2.13. 32 bit Genuine Windows 7 Professional or latest Windows Operating

System as required by the HMI software along with its license. The OS

license should be portable to other machine if required.

16.22.2.14. Multimedia speaker16.22.2.15. Drivers and support software for various hardware components of the PC

along with Hard Drive based System Recovery with option to keep user

data files intact

16.22.2.16. Warranty Three (3) year onsite.16.22.3.A4 Laser Printer Specifications

Printing Technology Network laser printer A-4 Size

16.22.3.1. Paper Trays - 216.22.3.2. Paper Handling - 50 sheets or more multipurpose,16.22.3.3. 250 sheets or more input tray,16.22.3.4. 150 sheets or more output tray16.22.3.5. Duplex Printing - Automatic16.22.3.6. Paper Size Supported - A4, A5, A6, Envelop16.22.3.7. Connectivity - Built-in Fast Ethernet 10/100/100016.22.3.8. Hi-speed USB 2.0 port16.22.3.9. Printing Speed - 33 ppm or more16.22.3.10. Printing Quality - 1200 X 1200 dpi or more16.22.3.11. Printer Memory - 128 MB or higher16.22.3.12. Standard Printer Languages - PCL 6, PCL 5c, Postscript level 316.22.3.13. Emulation16.22.3.14. Compatibility - Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 2003

Advanced server and Windows 2008 server and Linux enterprise edition.

16.22.3.15. Warranty - Three year onsite16.22.3.16. Included - USB printer cable, Preinstalled Black Cartridge.

17.Intelligent Addressable Detectors17.1. Technical features

17.1.1. The Detectors shall be Intelligent Addressable and shall connect with two wires tothe Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) loops.

17.1.2. All the detectors shall be intelligent microprocessor based. Each detector shouldbe able to respond on its own. Each detector should do a self check every second.

The detector should adjust on its own for any drift compensation or slight change

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

13/28


9

in the environment. The detectors should be intelligent and should have the inbuiltfeature to avoid false alarms and it should distinguish test alarms when checked

through the testing gas. The test alarms should not be reported in the panel display

as fire alarms.

17.1.3. All addressable Detectors should be compatible with common base.17.1.4. The Detectors shall have built-in short circuit isolators.17.1.5. The detectors shall have single LED, which will light up continuously in alarm

condition.

17.1.6. Once set the sensitivity should remain fixed irrespective of variation ofenvironment factors, like temperature, humidity, dust, dirt etc. No drift in the

sensitivity should be allowed. The detectors should have a facility of automaticenvironment compensation (drift compensation).

17.1.7. Detectors shall have a plug-in wiring connector for ease of installation andserviceability. Easy wiring using terminal block shall be provided to enable

removing the detector without loss of power to the remaining loop.

17.1.8. The detectors should have a test feature such that on testing with smoke or heatthe LED glows but no fire alarm is annunciated or any action initiated on this

signal.

17.1.9. Each detector (optical, optothermal, duct smoke detector etc) shall be with inbuiltshort circuit isolator and not in the base.

17.1.10. All the detectors shall be addressed using software. No hardware addressing likerotary switch or dip switches to be used.

17.1.11. The detectors shall be Vds approved in accordance with EN 54.17.2. Intelligent Addressable Optical Smoke Detectors

The addressable Photo-Electric smoke detectors shall use the Photo-Electric (light-scattering)principle to measure smoke density and shall be intelligent, microprocessor based as per the

specifications given above in point 8. For assessing the detectors following data shall be filled by

the supplier.

Data Sheet

17.3. Intelligent Addressable Photo-electric cum thermal Smoke Detectors

Sr. No Description Provided by Vendor

1 Model Number

2 Manufacturer/Make

3 Voltage Range

4 Standby Current

5 LED Current6 Air Velocity

7 Diameter

8 Height

9 Temperature

10 Relative Humidity

11 Standards/Approvals

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

14/28


10

The intelligent addressable photo-electric cum Thermal detector shall use both photo- electric

(light scattering) principles as well as on thermal sensing by combination of rate of rise and fixed

temperature. It should be possible through software to program the detector to work only on one

principle i.e. only heat or only smoke or in combination. Other required features as per

specification point 8.For assessing the detectors following data shall be filled by the supplier. Thedetectors will have inbuilt isolators with software addressing.

Data Sheet

17.4. Intelligent addressable Ventilation Duct DetectorDescription

To reduce air velocity in the duct , a duct probe unit shall be provided in addition to intelligentaddressable detector. The detector will be with inbuilt isolator and soft addressing.

It should have EN 54, Vds approvals.

The ventilation duct detector consists of three parts:

17.4.1.Housing with built-in smoke detector base. The housing is provided with atransparent cover so that the alarm LED of the smoke detector is visible fromoutside.

17.4.2.Sampling pipe with spacer pipe and sampling holes.17.4.3.Blow-out pipe with blow-out hole.17.4.4.PVC pipe

1 Permissible Air Speed:

1 to 20 m/s

2 Ambient temperature range:

5 to 60 degree centigrade

3 Ambient humidity: 95 % RH

4 Installation: The installation must be such, that the sampling pipe

is directed against the wind direction.

Data Sheet:

Sr No Description Provided by Vendor

1 Model Number

2 Manufacturer/Make

3 Voltage Range

4 Standby Current

5 LED Current

6 Air Velocity

7 Fixed temp Set Point

8 Rate of rise in C

9 Diameter

10 Height

11 Temperature

12 Relative Humidity


8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

15/28


11

18.Addressable Monitor cum Control ModuleThe addressable monitor cum control module shall be able to take at least two inputpoint (for status etc) and have

at least one relay output (to trip AHU, start Exhaust etc). The output potential free contacts shall be rated for

230V/2A, (max 60W).

18.1.The module should be suitable for connecting special detectors like Air expansion LHSsystem, deactivating access control system, actuation of Fire dampers, tripping of power

supplies and Air Handling Units, starting of exhaust fan etc. These should contain an

integrated short circuit isolator, which should ensure that the fault is localized and that the

loop continues to function fully in the event of a wire break or a short circuit.

18.2.The modules would be with IP 66 enclosures.18.3.The modules will be with inbuilt short circuit isolators.18.4.Modules will have only software addressing. No hardware addressing permitted.

Data Sheet:

19.Addressable Manual call pointsAddressable Manual call point to be used to trigger a fire alarm manually, and should be suitable for connection to

the systems loop technology. The alarm is to be set off by breaking the glass, with the alarm carrying on until a

replacement glass panel is fitted. Unit MCP should be suitable for surface mounting with protection category IP 24.

Should contain an integrated short circuit isolator which should ensure that a fault is localized and that the loop

continues to function fully in the event of a wire break or a short circuit.

19.1.The manual break glass units shall be addressable type and suitable to connect with twowires to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) loops.

19.2.The manual call point (break glass units) shall be of standard compact type of plasticmaterial. It should be operable by breaking the glass with the finger without providing any

harm.

19.3.Manual Call Points shall connect with two wires to one of the control panel loops. Themanual call points shall be software addressed from the panel software. The manual callpoints will be with inbuilt short circuit isolators.


1 Model Number

2 Manufacturer/Make

3 Operating Voltage

4 Air speed

5 Ambient Temperature Range

6 Working RH



1 Model Number

2 Manufacturer/Make

3 Operating Voltage

4 Contact Current/voltage rating

5 No. of Input/output relay contacts6 Dimension

7 Temperature

8 Relative Humidity


8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

16/28


12

19.4.The manual call points should be visible to everybody. Their location should be markedand highlighted if necessary for it to be visible.

Data Sheet:

20.Response Indicator11.1 The response indicator shall provide a remote indication for any addressable detector installed

above the false ceiling.

11.2 The response indicator shall be driven directly from its associated local detector.11.3 The connection to the response indicator shall be monitored for open and short circuits.11.4 Response indicators of the same manufacturer/make will be preferred.

21.SMF BatteriesThe fire alarm panel will have inbuilt chargers and batteries housed inside it for loop powered devices. For

externally powered devices like Air flow based tubular heat sensing system, synoptic panel or any other

conventional device, a separate external 24VDC power supply cum charger along with batteries with sufficient AH

for 72 hours backup, should be considered by the bidder.

The battery shall have sufficient capacity to power the fire alarm system for not less than seventy-two hours upon a

normal AC power failure. The rating shall be specified with supporting catalogue to cross check whether the battery

will provide 72 hour rating in no alarm condition. The current required in alarming condition shall also be written.

21.1.The batteries are to be completely maintenance free, SMF.21.2.

The fire alarm panel shall have an inbuilt charger to charge the batteries.

21.3.The batteries shall be VRLA batteries placed in the enclosure with low voltageindication/battery fault indication in the front of the enclosure.

Data Sheet:

22.Addressable Loop powered Sounders22.1.The addressable loop powered sounders provided shall be such that it gives

discontinuous/intermittent audible alarm automatically whenever automatic/manual

detector operates and is distinct from the background noise in every part of the premises.

All sounders shall produce a similar sound and shall maintain the same during theiroperation. The hooter /sounder sound shall be approved by RRCAT before

installation.

22.2.Addressable loop powered flasher may also be provided separately wherever it is needed.


1 Model Number

2 Manufacturer/Make

3 size4 Operating Temperature

5 Relative Humidity

6 Normal Operating Voltage


1 Manufacturer/Make

2 Voltage per cell and no. of cells

3 AH rating


8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

17/28


13

23.Auto Dialer23.1.An auto-dialer is an electronic device that can automatically dial telephone numbers to

communicate between any two points in the telephone, mobile phone networks. Once the

call has been established the autodialer will announce verbal messages to the called party.We need dial tone connection for the autodialer. It should not be with EPABX system.

23.2.16 x 2 LCD for easy programming, 16 keys multifunction soft touch key pad, 60 secondmessage storage, and 10 telephone numbers storage facility. 15 digit length telephone

number to store cell phone numbers and STD numbers.

23.3.The Product: Auto Dialer is an Electronic Device which alerts through phone / cell byplaying the pre recorded message.

23.4.Voice Message: 60 seconds recorded message in any language includes a commonmessage to describe the location and short message to describe the alarm event.

23.5.Non-volatile memory for message storage and telephone number storage.23.6.24 V DC volts operation

24. Air Expansion Linear Heat Detection System24.1. Specifications:

With the Purpose and Objective of having an appropriate least damageable, reusable (against

fire) type programmable heat detection system to continuously monitor fire incidences.

24.2. Technical requirement and features24.2.1. The sensor should be reusable against fire or simulation test of fire. Should be

rated for minimum 100degC.

24.2.2. The System should have features to avoid false alarms. Disturbance variablessuch as weather related temperature fluctuation shall not trigger an alarm.

24.2.3. The System should sense rate of rise as well as react to fixed temperature limits aspre alarm and subsequently as an alarm for activation/extinguishing actions.

24.2.4. The System should have programmable sensing levels. Disturbance variables suchas weather related temperature fluctuation shall not trigger an alarm.

Parameter Description Vendors spec.

Tone Type Single Tone

Power Loop powered

Current 4.8mA@ high volume

Sound Output 90 dB

Casing ABS

Parameter Description Vendors spec.

Manufacturer / Make

Operating voltage 24V DC

power separate power

Storage capacity

Message recording

feature

choice of recording of at least 1

message

Nonvolatile memory History and telephone nos.

recording

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

18/28


14

24.2.5. The System being standalone, it should have interfacing provision with any softaddressable fire alarm system, available in the plant to facilitate Plant-Wide

Surveillance and Monitoring.

24.2.6. The System should be PC addressable for any adjustments in systemsensing/response levels and data management with respect to the installation.

24.2.7. The System should be generally maintenance free. The sensor box should be ableto be fitted away from the conveyor.

24.2.8. The LHS system shall be of Tubular Type made from copper.24.2.9. The LHS system shall be of standalone Type. That is it should not depend on the

Main Fire Alarm Panel for its working.

24.2.10.One unit of the LHS system shall be able to cover a maximum (straight) length of100mtrs.

24.2.11.The LHS system shall be steady and not vary with respect to climatic changes intemperature.

24.2.12.The LHS system shall be able to withstand temperatures around 100C so that itcan be reused even after a fire incidence or fire simulation test.

24.2.13.The LHS system shall have flexibility in adjusting the sensitivity levels videsoftware programming for alarm triggering.

24.2.14.The LHS system shall respond to both rates of rise as well as fixed temperaturelimits with a flexibility to use them in cross zoning or only either of the functions.

24.2.15.The LHS system shall have a tubular portion sealed at one end and an intelligentcontrol unit at the other end of the tube to monitor, sense and give alarm.

24.2.16.The LHS control unit shall have relay interface for connection with the Main FireAlarm Panel in the Plant to display the FIRE and Fault alarm. It shall also have a

PC interface provision for displaying temperature trends and history log ifrequired.

24.2.17.The LHS control unit shall have Visual LED indication to show the followinginformations:

24.2.18.RATE OF RISE ALARM24.2.19.FIXED TEMPERATURE ALARM24.2.20.FAULT24.2.21.230VAC supply shall be provided for the LHS system. If the system requires

lesser voltage then the provision for the same to be taken care by the Bidder. In

any case there should be a backup battery supply in case of Main power failure.

The battery backup should be available atleast upto 72 hours.

24.2.22.Provision for doing the initial programming and subsequent operational featureshould be available in the LHS control unit itself.

24.2.23.The LHS control unit shall perform self checks on the sensing line to check forany leakage or constriction of the sensor tube.

24.2.24.The LHS control unit shall have an inbuilt buffer to store the events.

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

19/28


15

24.2.25.The LHS control unit memory shall not be affected by total power failure (Mainsand backup failure) and shall continue to work on the earlier set parameters once

it is switched ON again.

24.2.26.The LHS system shall be devoid of any cabling except for its interface with theMain Fire Alarm Panel or for providing local alarm signals tapped from theControl Unit.

24.2.27.The LHS control unit shall have a connection for Reset switch for resetting thesystem after a fire incidence is detected and cleared.

24.2.28.The LHS control unit shall have minimum IP 65 housing protection and shall berated for 0 to 50C.

24.2.29.2core x 1.5sq.mm copper conductor FRLS cable shall be used for the system.24.2.30.For each LHS control unit 2 runs of the cable mentioned above would be

connected to the I/O interface unit. One for fault and other for the Alarm.

24.2.31.The Trend and History data software installed in the PC should depict the onlinetemperature changes in the LHS system.

24.2.32.The LHS system should have provision for interfacing with Soft Addressable FireAlarm System being installed.

25.Detector Test UnitsThe smoke detector test units shall be designed to functionally test smoke detectors. Aerosol spray for smoke testing

shall be comprised of a range of particles comparable to those found in various types of smoke. Extension poles

shall enable the reach to be extended up to 6.5m. Removal, replacement as well as testing shall be possible from the

ground floor.

Aerosol Test Can

The 300gm aerosol can is supplied as an accessory to the Smoke Test Unit. It shall support for testing of 200 - 300

detectors units. The aerosol should not contain ozone damaging CFC's.

26.Synoptic PanelSupply, installation and commissioning of synoptic panel shall be done for the entire building divided into 10 zones.

It shall be installed at the security post. Necessary wiring shall be done from panel to the synoptic panel to provide

fire indication with red LED, fault with yellow blinking LED and healthy condition with green LED. The size of the

synoptic shall be A-1 size prominently displaying the status of the zoned fire alarm. There shall be powder coated

MS sheet of 20 SWG with front cover of transparent acrylic sheet with proper support. There shall be duplicate

LEDs for each set of indication, i.e., fire, fault and healthy indication.

27.Color graphics softwareThe fire alarm management system should be a multi-user graphical management system and should be used to

centrally monitor and operate fire alarm systems.

All massages and status of the connected fire alarm system should display on an easy to understand graphical userinterface, with operation being via keyboard and mouse.

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

20/28


16

Part-C Bill of Quotation (BOQ)

28.List-A: The FAS items required in ARPFSr. No. Description of Items Quantity

1 2 loop 100% intelligent addressable modular hot redundant Fire Alarm

Control Panel based on 32 bit dual microprocessors and colour graphics soft

ware for including the following as per specification.

2 loops 01

Battery charger 01

SMF batteries , 2X12 V,40 AH 1 set

Enclosure

80 character LCD display

1 set

01

2. Intelligent Addressable Optical Smoke Detectors as per specification along

with detector base.

85

3. Intelligent Addressable Photo-electric cum thermal Smoke Detectors as perspecification along with detector base.

08

4. Addressable Manual Call points as per specification. 07

5. Addressable loop powered Sounders as per specification. 04

6. Intelligent addressable Ventilation Duct Detector as per specification. 037. Auto Dialer as per specification. 01

8. Air Expansion based tubular rate of rise/fixed temperature heat detection

system as per specification.

01

Power supply 1

Battery charger 1

SMF battery (12 AH) 1

9. Response Indicator as per specification 15

10. Addressable Control cum Monitor Module as per specification. 17

11. Detector Test & Removal Kit as per specification. 1- set

12. Synoptic Panel as per specification 1

13 PC with printer as per specification 1

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

21/28


17

29.List-B: FAS spares (Additional spares can be recommended by supplier)

30.List-C: BOQ for cables 1.5 sq mm, 2-core, 16 strands, twisted pair, shielded, Fire Survival copper cable of 2000-meter

length as per detailed specification in annexure-1.

0.25 sq. mm, 8 pair FRLS copper flexible cable of 500 meter length as per detailed specification inannexure-1.

0.75 sq. mm, 2-core FRLS copper flexible cable of 500 meter length as per detailed specification inannexure-1.

Sr. No. Description of Items Quantity

1 2 loop Intelligent 100% hot redundant Addressable Modular Fire Alarm

Control Panel based on 32 bit dual microprocessors including the following

as per specification

a. 2 loopsb. battery charger

c. SMF Batteries 40AH

d. Enclosure

e. 80 character LCD display

01

2 Intelligent Addressable Optical Smoke Detectors as per specification along

with detector base

15

3 Intelligent Addressable Photo-electric cum thermal Smoke Detectors as perspecification along with detector base.

01

4 Addressable Manual call points as per specification. 03

5 Intelligent addressable Ventilation Duct Detector as per specification.

6 Addressable loop powered Sounders as per specification. 01

8 Response Indicator as per specification. 10

9 Addressable Control cum Monitor Module as per specification. 5

10 Glasses for Manual Call point 20

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

22/28


18

30.1. For 1.5 sq mm, 2 core cable the following table shall be filled:Make:

Length: 2000 Meters

Unit rate:

Sr.

No.

Item description Unit Technical Parameters

1. Conductor material

2. No. of conductor x cross

3. Glass mica tape over conductor (thickness)

4. Insulation over glass mica tape

4.1 Material

4.2 Thickness

5 Twinning of two cores ( twist per meter)

5.1

6 Inner sheathing over cores

6.1 Material

6.2 Thickness

7 Shield

7.1 Material

7.2 Thickness

8 Outer sheathing

8.1 Material

8.2 Thickness

9 Overall diameter of the cable

10 Electrical parameters

10.1 Insulation resistance for 1 Km at 20C10.2 DC resistance of each conductor for 1 Km

at 20C

10.3 Capacitance between conductors of a pair

10.4 Capacitance between conductor and drainwire of a shield

10.5 Voltage rating of the cable

10.6 Percentage noise reduction

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

23/28


19

30.2. For 0.25 sq mm, 8 pair, FRLS copper cable the following table shall be filledMake:

Length: 500 Metre

Unit rate:

30.3. For 0.75 sq. mm, 2-core, FRLS copper cable the following table shall be filledMake:

Length: 500 Metre

Unit rate:

31.Mandatory QuestionnaireIt shall be filled by the bidder and return with their bid. Offers without the filled up and duly signedquestionnaire are liable to be rejected.

Mandatory Questionnaire

32.Part-D Inspection, Testing & CommissioningThe Fire Alarm equipment shall be carefully examined to determine their conformance with reference to

material, workmanship, finish, markings and dimensions to assess its conformance with other

requirements stated or reasonably implied otherwise.

All the constituent units of fire alarm equipment supplied to the provisions of this specification shall be

subjected to visual, dimensional and functional inspection and testing to the satisfaction of the purchaser.

32.1.Pre-dispatch Inspection

Sr. No. Item description Unit Technical Parameters

1. Conductor material2. No. of conductor x cross

3. Resistance of cable

4. Operating voltage

5. Twinning of two cores ( twist permeter)

6. Outer insulation

Sr. No. Item description Unit Technical Parameters



3. Resistance of cable

4. Operating voltage

5. Twinning of two cores ( twist per

meter)

6. Outer insulation

Sr. No. Questions Vendors Response

1. Standards/ Approvals for FAS as per the indent Yes / No

2. Number of installations in last three years

3. Have you attached a list of installations done in last

three years along with their addresses, contact details

and names of contact persons?

Yes / No

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

24/28


20

32.1.1.A document from the original supplier shall be submitted for verification toensure that the components are new and are not older than 6 month.

32.1.2.Testing and verification of the components at factory to ensure that the detectorsare working satisfactorily as per technical specification and components are in

good condition.

32.1.3.The supplier shall visit sites of installation at ARPF and shall prepare drawingsfor execution of cabling. The drawing shall be approved by RRCAT and the

cabling shall be done by RRCAT.

32.1.4.The cables shall be tested at the suppliers premises as per specification. Thecables shall be tested to have no joints.

32.2.Installation & Commissioning32.2.1. Installation at site

All the equipment supplied shall be installed at site as per the engineering drawings duly

approved by the indenter. The supplier shall obtain specific clearance in writing wherever a part

of the work is sub-contracted. However he shall be responsible for the activities carried out by

the sub-contractor. The supplier shall inform day-to-day progress of the work to the indentingofficer or authorised representative from RRCAT. All the connected components, detectors,

cables shall be tested for their continuity and working at different phases of completion of the

installation process. The indenting officer shall declare the system installed only after

certification.

Installation of the system shall be done by the supplier while cabling shall be done by RRCAT.

The cabling has to be done as per the requirements of supplier.

32.2.2. Commissioning -- Real plant test (Semi industrial run)32.2.2.1. A very extensive testing of the system under real plant conditions shall be

carried out to remove the remaining hardware/software bugs for a period

of min.2 months.After successful completion of the semi-industrial run, the equipment will be

considered as having been commissioned. After it is commissioned, the system

shall be handed over to the purchaser. The supplier shall prepare a

commissioning document containing all the tests and other details.

32.2.2.2. Burn in Test at siteAll the electronic sub-units shall be subjected to Burn-in test under rated load

conditions. The burn-in period shall be for a continuous period of 100 hrs.

During which time the sub-unit shall be kept switched ON under prevalent

ambient conditions; the performance of the sub-units shall be checked before,

during and after the test and there shall not be any deviation from the

specifications.

32.2.2.3. Functional Test at siteAll the functional tests shall be performed in the presence of the indenter or his

authorized representative at the site. The suppler needs to prepare a detailed

testing procedure for testing all the types of detectors and this document needsto get the approval of the indenting officer prior to the testing of the system and

its components. Integrated testing of the system with sample detectors of each

type wired together shall be done for establishing the functioning of the system

Fire and fault alarm conditions shall be simulated on each line and channel and

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

25/28


21

the complete operation sequence shall be checked. On sample basis the

channels shall be tested for their capability for various detectors combinations

and types of detectors.

32.2.2.4. Endurance testA continuous run test for 48 hrs shall also be conducted on the whole system

with simulated channels for its integrity for both physical and functional means.

Self-diagnostic tests and tests for alarm/trouble etc. shall also be conducted. Nofailure shall occur. At the end of tests the test reports shall be supplied to the

indenter.

32.2.2.5. Acceptance of the SystemThe system shall be declared functional after successful testing and

commissioning. The supplier shall make 3 copies of the as built drawings,

maintenance manuals, operation manuals, relevant CDs of PC and related

software and submit the same for final acceptance of the system to the indenting

officer. The indenting officer on receipt of the same shall give necessary

approval of acceptance.

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

26/28


22

Annexure-1

Technical Specification for Fire Alarm Cable

33.Technical specification for 1.5 sq. mm, 16 strand, twisted pair, shielded, Fire Survivalcopper cable : (2000 Meter)

33.1.GeneralThe cables are used for carrying low-level signals from sensors like smoke detector, flame detectors, heat

detectors etc. to the main control panel consisting of micro processor based data acquisition and

control system. These carry high frequency low-level digital signal these are prone to noise pick up.

Hence these require excellent shielding and low values of Resistance and Capacitance.

33.2. The Fire survival Cable and Conductors general arrangementIt is a two core cable with 1.5 sq. mm copper conductors constituting each core. The

Conductors shall be made of 16 twisted strands of high conductivity annealed tinned copper.

Individual cores are coated with glass mica tape of 0.1 mm thickness with suitable adhesive

tape wrapped over it. The glass mica taped conductors shall be covered with HR PVC sheathing

of 0.6 mm thickness. The two cores thus formed shall be twisted with 10-12 twist/meter andthen these cores shall be covered with LHOS insulation of 0.3 mm thickness. Aluminum Mylar

of 0.3 mm thickness is bonded with a suitable tape, which acts as the shielding material. The

drain wire of 0.5 sq mm cross section is made of tinned copper of 16 strands .All these shall be

placed along with outer jacket of LSOH insulation of 0.6 mm thickness minimum. The general

arrangement shall be as given in the drawing no. RRCAT/AP/PSD/Indus-2/VDS/01.

33.3. Cable CharacteristicsThe cable core shall be red and black colored. The outer jacket shall be red /orange colour.

The cable specifications are given as given below:

33.3.1.The cable shall withstand a voltage of 1500 V rms AC when applied for oneminute between the two conductors of the pair.

33.3.2.The insulation resistance for 1KM length at 20C shall be greater than 100Mohmsat 500V dc.

33.3.3.Each conductor shall have a dc resistance of less than 14 ohms per KM at 20 C.33.3.4.Capacitance between conductors of a pair shall be 148 pf/m 5%.33.3.5.Capacitance between each conductor and the drain wire connected to the shield

shall be 288pf/ m 5%.

33.3.6.Voltage rating of the cable shall be 250V.33.3.7.There shall be reduction of noise by 80 % .

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

27/28


23

34.0.25 sq. mm, 8 pair, FRLS copper cable (500 Meter)34.1.Flexible twisted 8 pairs tinned copper cable.34.2.Numbers of pairs: 8 twisted pairs (Different colour pairs)34.3.Conductor Size: 0.25 sq. mm34.4.Number of strands & diameter: flexible, class-5 , as per IS 813034.5.Resistance: 80 ohm/Km (Max)34.6.Operating voltage; 250 Volt (test voltage: 1500V between cores for 1 minute)34.7.Number of twists per Meter: 10 to 1234.8.Core insulation and outer jacket FRLS

35.2 core 0.75 sq. mm FRLS Copper Cable (500 Meter)35.1.Flexible twisted 2 core cable.35.2.Conductor Size: 0.75 sq. mm tinned Copper.35.3.Number of strand & diameter: flexible, class-5 , as per IS 813035.4.Operating voltage; 250 Volt (test voltage: 1500V between cores for 1 minute)35.5.Number of twists per Meter: 10 to 12.

Sr. No. Item description



3. Glass mica tape over conductor (thickness)

4. Insulation over glass mica tape

4.1 Material

4.2 Thickness

5 Twinning of two cores ( twist per meter)

5.1

6 Inner sheathing over cores

6.1 Material

6.2 Thickness

7 Shield

7.1 Material

7.2 Thickness

8 Outer sheathing

8.1 Material

8.2 Thickness

9 Overall diameter of the cable10 Electrical parameters

10.1 Insulation resistance for 1 Km at 20C

10.2 DC resistance of each conductor for 1 Kmat 20C

10.3 Capacitance between conductors of a pair

10.4 Capacitance between conductor and drain

wire of a shield

10.5 Voltage rating of the cable

10.6 Percentage noise reduction

8/2/2019 DPSIRPUPTMIA45649-45649D

28/28


35.6.Resistance per kM: 26 ohm/kM.35.7.Core insulation and outer jacket FRLS

36.Inspection and testing36.1.Predispatch Inspection:

In presence of RRCAT representative, the supplier shall perform all the tests on the cables on

samples to ensure that the cable meets all technical specification. The tests are listed as follows:

36.2.Acceptance Tests at factoryTests are divided into type tests and routine tests as given below:

36.2.1. Type Tests36.2.1.1. Conductor resistance test36.2.1.2. Dielectric test at room temperature at room temperature.36.2.1.3. Test for insulation resistance.36.2.1.4. Insulation resistance test at 60 deg C.36.2.1.5. Fire resistance test36.2.1.6. Insulation shrinkage test.36.2.1.7. Annealing test for copper.36.2.1.8. Verification of physical/dimensional characteristics.36.2.1.9. Core, number of strands, cross section.36.2.1.10. Thickness of insulation and sheath,36.2.1.11. Colour of insulation36.2.1.12. Diameter of cables.36.2.1.13. Core lay used.36.2.1.14. Hot deformation test.36.2.1.15. Persulphate test.36.2.1.16. Inspection to have no joints

36.2.2. Routine tests36.2.2.1. Dielectric test (Water immersion test)36.2.2.2. Insulation resistance test.

36.3. Acceptance Test at RRCATOn delivery of material to RRCAT, the cables shall be checked for any physical damage,

continuity and length and if found satisfactory, acceptance shall be given by RRCAT

representative.

36.4. Test reportsThree copies of reports of all the tests performed as above shall be signed by supplier and

RRCAT representative as part of acceptance of the material. These Test reports shall bebound by supplier and the same shall be submitted to RRCAT at the time of delivery.

*****

dpsirpuptmia45649-45649d

Documents