Specification No.

CSC- 48-R-1/DH/UH/P&D/2010-2011

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

WHOLE CURRENT A.C. THREE PHASE FOUR WIRES L.T.

STATIC ENERGY METER

OF

ACCURACY CLASS 1.0(10-60A)

WITH COMMUNICATION FACILITY

General Manager/P&D, General Manager/P&D,

UHBVN, Panchkula DHBVN, Hisar

Issue of the Month:

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR WHOLE CURRENT A.C. THREE PHASE FOUR
WIRES STATIC ENERGY METER OF ACCURACY CLASS 1.0(10-60A) WITH
COMMUNICATION FACILITY

1. SCOPE

The specification covers the design, manufacturing, testing, supply of AC whole

current 3 phase 4 wire static watt hour meter for measurement of active energy
(kWh) with initial and sustained accuracy of class 1.0 for solidly earthed system
with balanced and unbalanced loads having power factor in the range of zero to
unity(Lagging/Leading).

2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS

Unless otherwise especially modified and to the extent so modified from these
specification, the meter shall comply with the latest version of IS-13779, IEC-62053-
21:2003 and CBI&P Technical report 88/1998(latest amendments). The
Manufacturer should have ISO 9000 or above certification
.
3. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

The Static Energy Meter shall be suitable for satisfactorily working under the
following climatic conditions: -

1. Max. ambient air temperature 600C

2. Min. ambient air temperature (-)50C
3. Average Daily Max. ambient temperature 400C
4. Max. yearly weighted average ambient 320C
temperature
5. Max. altitude above mean sea level 1000 m
6. Minimum Relative Humidity (%age) 26
7. Max. Relative Humidity (%age) 95
8. Avg. No. of Rainy days/year 120
9. Avg. annual rainfall 900 mm
10. Maximum wind pressure 195 kg/m2

The meter shall be suitably designed and treated for normal life and
satisfactory operation under the hot and hazardous tropical climate conditions
and shall be dust and vermin proof. All the parts and surface, which are
subject to corrosion, shall either be made of such material or shall be provided
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 with such protective finish which provides suitable protection to them from any
injurious effect of excessive humidity.
4. RATINGS
The rating of kWh meter should be as follows:-

Supply voltage 3x240V AC (Phase to Neutral),415V AC (Between

phases)
Current range(basic)Ib 10 A
Max. current 600% of Basic Current =10amp.
Current rating 10-60A
Class of accuracy 1.0(No drift in tolerance of accuracy for 10 years)
Starting current 0.2% of Basic Current at unity power factor
Power factor range 0 to 1 (Lagging & Leading)
Power loss As per ISS-13779
Resistance to surge voltage >6kV peak As per ISS-13779
1.2/50Micro sec. IEC-62053-21:2003/CBIP-88
Test voltage of 50Hz for 1 Min. 2kV rms
Clock time accuracy +/- 5 ppm at 25°C
Temperature rise As per ISS-13779
Power consumption by meter As per ISS-13779

5 SUPPLY SYSTEM
Supply Voltage 3x240V AC (Phase to Neutral), 415V AC (Between phases)
Voltage variation range -40% to +20%
Frequency 50Hz +/- 5%
Power Factor +1 to -1

6 QUANTITY TO BE MEASURED / MONITORED

The display order shall be:-

6.1 Default Display (Continuously on auto scroll).

6.1.1 Cumulative Active Energy kWh along with legend.
6.1.2 Current calendar MD in kW along with legend.
6.1.3 Cumulative Max Demand along with legend.
6.1.4 No of reset count along with legend.
These parameters should be displayed on the LCD continuously for a
period of 15 seconds on Auto scroll. In case of power failure, the meter
should display above parameters i.e. 6.1.1 to 6.1.4 with push button.
6.2 On Demand Display(with push button)
6.2.1 Internal diagnostics
6.2.2 cumulative kWh
6.2.3 Date
6.2.4 Real Time
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 6.2.5 Current calendar month MD in kW
6.2.6 Voltage phase wise
6.2.7 Current phase wise
6.2.8 Inst. Power
6.2.9 Cumulative Max Demand
6.2.10 MDI reset count
6.2.12 Last calendar month MD in kW
6.2.13 Last calendar month MD in kW occurrence Date
6.2.14 Last calendar month MD in kW occurrence Time
6.2.15 Meter Serial Number
The meter’s display should return to default display mode (continues auto scroll) if
push button is not operated for more than 10 seconds.

7 Auto Display

The meter shall have LED/LCD backlit type electronic display with minimum six
digits with additional provision for legend. The decimal digit shall be clearly
distinguished from integral digit. The registered parameters i.e. the data stored in
meter shall not be lost/ effected in the event of power failure. The display shall
also not be effected by electric and magnetic disturbances. The meter shall
have non volatile memory (NVM) which does not need battery back up. The NVM
shall have minimum retention period 10 years. The minimum character dimension
s h a l l be 10mmx5mm. Impulse Counter & Stepper Motor shall not be provided in
the meter.

Default MD integration period will be 30 min, however, it should have facility to change
to 15 min at site with proper security feature.

7.1 Meter shall store MD integration period alongwith date and time at the end of every
integration period new MD shall be previous MD and store, whichever is higher and the
same shall be displayed.

7.2 MD shall be reset automatically at the defined date (or period) or through CMRI
manually as when required. The re-setting shall be automatic at the end of every
month i.e. 24 hours of last day of month. Twelve last M.D. values shall be stored in
the memory also with auto reset count in numbers and reset count show on the
display. In addition to this the cumulative kWh should also be stored in the memory
at 0-00 hrs. at the end of every month and show on the display . The meter should
be capable of storing last 12 month data with an option to retrieve the same.

7.3 Manual MD resetting should be possible. Use of scalable push button or any other
method is optional.

7.4 BILLING DATA

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 7.4.1 Meter serial number, Date and time, kWh, MD in kW, History of kWh & MD for
last 6 months along with TOD readings.
7.4.2 All the above parameters (namely kWh, MD in kW) are meter readings.
7.4.3 All these data shall be accessible for reading, recording and spot
billing by downloading through optical port on MRI or Laptop computers at site.

8 STARTING CURRENT:

The starting current of the meter shall be 0.2% lb at unity power factor.

9 RUNNING AT NO LOAD:

The meter should comply with the requirements of IEC 1036/IS-13779 and CBIP
Technical Report 88/1998 (Latest amendment).

10 ACCURACY & LIMITS OF ERRORS:

The error of meters shall not exceed the permissible limits per standard IS 13779
(latest version) and CBIP Technical Report 88/1998 (with latest amendment) for a
period of at least 10 years from the date of supply. In case any drift is notified which
is beyond the permissible limits, the bidder shall re-calibrate the mete for
correct accuracy and if re-calibration is not possible, the meter shall be replaced
by a new meter without any extra cost.

11 TEST OUTPUT DEVICE :

The meter shall have a test output device in the form of a pulse indicator accessible
from the front and capable of being monitored by suitable testing equipment.
12 TESTS:
12.1 TYPE TESTS & TEST CERTIFICATES:
Meters shall be fully type tested as per IS: 13779 (latest version). The type test
certificates shall be submitted along with the offer. Offer without Type Test

Report shall be liable for rejection. The Type test certificates shall not be more than
3 years old. Test certificates of appropriate range shall be accepted. The type
certificates shall be from institutions as per Appendix ‘G’ of CBIP Technical report 88
(amended).

12.2 ROUTINE TESTS

The Acceptance and Routine tests shall be carried out as per latest version of IS-
13779.
12.3 EFFECT OF MAGNETIC FILED OF EXTERNAL ORIGIN.
The meter shall be provided with adequate magnetic shielding so that any
external magnetic field (AC electro-magnets/DC magnet) as per the value specify

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 in CBIP technical report-88 (with latest amendment) application on the meter shall
not effect the proper functioning and recoding of energy as per error limits
prescribed by CBIP. However, the test certificates of the designed meter for AC
abnormal magnetic field & DC abnormal magnetic field as per clause 5.6.2 of
CBIP -88 report (with latest version). The required test certificate for the design
rating of meter from NABL accredited laboratory shall be submitted by the bidders
along with the bid.

12.4 D.C IMMUNITY TEST

The meter should comply with the requirements of IEC 1036/IS-13779 and CBIP
Technical Report 88/1998 (Latest amendment).

12.5 INFLUENCE QUANTITIES

The meter shall work satisfactorily with guaranteed accuracy as per limit of IS 13779
and CBIP Technical Report 88/1988 (with latest amendments) under presence of
the following quantities:
12.5.1 External Magnetic field 0.5 Tesla.
12.5.2 Electro Magnetic Field.
12.5.3 Radio Frequency interference.
12.5.4 Vibration.
12.5.5 Harmonic wave form.
12.5.6 Voltage fluctuation.
12.5.7 Electromagnetic high frequency field.

12.6 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

The meter shall conform to provision as per IS-13779 and IEC-62053-21:2003
and CBIP Technical Report 88/1998 (Latest Amendments) and should be
protected against radiated interference from either magnetic or radio frequency
sources. The meter shall also withstand DC immunity test so as to ensure that
the meter does not saturate on passage of direct current.

12.7 METER POWER SUPPLY

The meter should withstand the maximum system voltage i.e. 498 volts
continuously. In case of failure of power supply, the meter should display the
measured quantities minimum for 24 hours. This event will be logged in the history as
power failure (Indicating time, date & duration).

13 CONSTRUCTION
13.1 METER CASE & COVER

The meter case & cover will be ultrasonically welded with two No. polycarbonate
seals, one each on either side, so that Meter’s internal parts are only accessible
after breaking seals, ultrasonic welding case/cover of the meter and it should
become unserviceable. The meter base can be opaque and meter cover will be
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 Transparent or translucent with transparent window.

13.1.1 The supplier should indicate hardness, melting temperature and tensile yield
strength of the material and necessary test certificates of the same shall be furnished.
The meter case and transparent cover should be sturdy enough to prevent damage during
transportation and installation.

13.1.2 The meter chamber shall conform to the degree of protection IP 51 of IS: 12063/ IEC:
529 for protection against ingress of dust and moisture.

13.1.3 The polycarbonate plastic housing used may be provided with a key hole on the top for
fixing which should not be accessible to the consumer after terminal cover is sealed.

The polycarbonate plastic used shall conform to ISS: 11731 besides meeting the
test requirement of heat reflection test as per ISO-75 and Glow wire test as
per IS: 11000 (part 2/SEC-I) 1984 OR IEC PUB, 60695-2-12, Ball pressure test as per IEC-
60695-2-12 and Flammability Test as per IS 11731 (Part-2) 1986.

Plastic grade for Meter case should be LEXAN 500R and for meter cover should be
LAXAN 143R/940A. Even Bayer make polymer may be accepted.

13.2 TERMINAL BLOCK & COVER

The terminals may be grouped in a terminal block having adequate insulating
properties and mechanical strength. The terminal block shall be made from
best quality non-hygroscopic, flame retardant material (capable of passing the
flammability tests given in IS-11731) with nickel-plated brass for connecting
terminals. The clamping screw should be provided inside the terminal cover
and should have metallic sleeve molded within the block to avoid damage during
tightening of the screws.

The terminals in the terminal block shall be of adequate length in order to have
proper grip of conductor with the help of two screws through assembly of a plate so
as to make cage type arrangement. The screws shall have thread size not less
than M4 and head having 4 -6 mm diameter. The screw shall not have
pointed ends at the end of threads. All terminals and connecting screws and
washers should be of tinned/nickel plated brass material.

The internal diameter of terminal hole shall be min. 8.5 mm and should comfortable
accommodate the 25 mm2 cable conductors. Normally the cable used in such
meters is 6 mm2 & 10 mm2 however at some places 25 mm2 can be used. The
holes in the insulating material shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the
insulation of conductor also.

The terminal cover shall be polycarbonate plastic with minimum thickness 2.0mm
mm and the terminal cover shall be of extended type completely covering the
terminal block and fixing holes except for the provision of conductor entry at the
bottom for incoming and outgoing leads. The terminal cover shall be so
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 provided that it remains permanently connected with meter base. The supplier
shall suitably design the cover, so that it opens and closes like a hinged door
and the ends of hinged pins shall be flattened so that it does not come out.
Provision for Minimum one number utility seal(s) as the terminal cover shall be
made. Supply voltage circuit is to be connected solidly from inside.

Plastic grade for Meter terminals should be LEXAN 500R and for meter terminal
cover should be LAXAN 143R/940A. Even Bayer make polymer may be accepted

13.3 DESIGN

Voltage circuit, sealing arrangement, terminal block, terminal cover and

nameplate etc. shall be in accordance with IS-13779 (latest version).The meter
shall be compact and reliable in design, easy to transport and immune to

vibration and stock involved in transportation and handling. The construction of

the meter shall ensure consistent performance under all conditions
especially during dust storm/heavy rains/very hot weather. The insulating material
used in the meter should be non-hygroscopic, non-aging and of tested quality.
The meter should be sealed in such a way that the internal parts of the meter are
inaccessible.

Further meter shall withstand an insulation test of 4 kV and impulse test at 8kV
& the terminal block and meter case shall have safety against spread of fire.
They shall not get ignited by thermal overload of live parts in contact with them as
per the relevant IS-13779

13.4 CIRCUITARY:
The meter shall have an operational indication device such as blinking LED given
type indication. The following indications are mandatory:

13.4.1 Meter Calibration (LED).

13.4.2 Phase available indication (LCD).
13.4.3 Load Earthling (LED/ LCD).
13.4.4 Current reversal (LCD).
The operation indicator should be accessible from the front. The mounting of
components on the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) shall preferably be SMT
(Surface Mounted Technology) type. 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 upto10 years. The circuitry in the meter shall be compatible with
2x8 bit (or better) processor and the meter shall be based on digital
measuring and sampling technique.

13.5 CURRENT & PRESSURE COILS

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 13.5.1 Current Circuit As per IS- 13779
13.5.2 Potential Circuit As per IS-13779.
i.e Voltage Circuit

13.6 FIXING ARRANGEMENT

Every meter shall have three fixing holes one at the top and two at the bottom.
The top hole shall be provided with a special clip at the back of the mater so
that holding screw is not accessible to the consumer after the fixing of the meters.
The lower fixing screws shall be provided under the sealed terminal cover. The
requisite fixing screws shall be supplied with each meter.

13.7 SEALING:
Minimum 2 No. holes shall be provided for proper fixing of meter cover with 2 No.
polycarbonate numbered seals, of good quality, on opposite side (one by the meter
manufacturer and the other by the Utility/ Nigam on both opposite side.) So that
meter internal parts are accessible only after breaking the seals, ultrasonic welding
of case/cover of the meter.

13.8 ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

The meter shall be from high accuracy and reliable surface mount Technology
(SMT) components. The supplier should submit the details of source/agencies
from whom purchase of various components of meters used by them, has been
done, to the authorized representative/ team deputed by Nigam for its verification.
The make of components used in the meter should be used as listed below.

Sr. Component Requirement Makes and Origin

No. Function
1. Measurement The Measurement or USA: Anolog Devices,
or computing computing chips in the Cyrus Logic,Atmel,Phillips,
chips meter should be with the Texas Instruments.
Surface mount type South Africa: SAMES
along with ASICs. Japan: Hitachi or Oki
Free scale semiconductors,
MMI ,Maxim
2. Memory Chip The memory chips USA Atmel,National
should not be affected Semiconductors,Texas
by the external Instruments,Phillips,ST.
parameters like sparking Japan: Hitachi or Oki
high voltage spikes or Microchip
electrostatic discharges.

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3. Display a) The display Honkong: Genda
modules modules should be well Singapore : Bonafied
protected from the technologies.
external UV radiations. Korea: Advantek
b) The display China: Success
visibility should be Japan: Hitachi, Sony
sufficient to read the Haijing
Meter mounted at
height at 0.5 meter as
well as at the height of
0.2 meters (ref 3.2d for
Viewing angle).
c) The construction
of the modules should be
such that the displayed
quantity should not
disturbed with the life of
display
(PIN Type)
d) It should be trans
reflective HTN or STN
type industrial grade with
extended temperature
4. Communication Communication modules USA: National
modules should be compatible for Semiconductors, HP,
the two RS 232 ports Ontonica, ST
(one for optical port for Holland/Korea: Philips
communication with Japan: Hitachi
meter reading Taiwan:Ligitek Germany:
instruments & the other- for Siemens
the hardwire RS 232 port
to communication with
various modems
for AMR)

5. Optical Port Optical Port should be USA: National

used to transfer the Semiconductors, HP,
meter data to meter Holland/Korea: Philips
reading instrument. The Japan: Hitachi
mechanical Taiwan:Ligitek
construction of the port Osram
should be such to
facilitate the data transfer
easily.

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6. Power Supply The power supply SMPS type
should be with the
capabilities as per the
relevant standards. The
power supply unit of the
meter should not be
affected. In case the
maximum voltage of the
system appears to the
terminals due to faults
or due to wrong
connections.
7. Electronic The active & passive USA: National
Components components should be of Semiconductors, Atmel,
the surface mount type & Philips, Texas Instruments,
are to handled & soldered Texas, ST, Onsemi
by the state of Japan: Hitachi, Oki, AVX or
art assembly processes. Ricoh
Korea: Samsung

8. Mechanical a) The internal

Parts Electrical component
should be of
electrolytic copper &
should be protected
from corrosion, rust
etc.
b) The other mechanical
components should
be protected from
rust, corrosion etc. by
suitable plating
/painting methods.

9. Battery Lithium with guaranteed Verta,Tedirun, Sanyo or

life of 10 years. National
Renota
10. RTC & Micro The accuracy of RTC USA: Philips, Dallas,
controller shall be as per relevant Atmel, Motorola,
IEC/IS standards Microchip
Japan: NEC or Oki
Texas instruments
11. P.C.B. Glass Epoxy, fire resistant (BBT test is must)
grade FR4, with minimum
thickness
1.6mm

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 No components of any other make other than mentioned above shall be accepted.

13.9 SOFTWARE & COMMUNICATION COMPATIBILITY

13.9.1 The optical port shall be compatible to RS232. Communication modules should be
RS 232 optical port (for communication with meter reading instruments &
communication with various modems for AMR). The RS 232 port shall be
capable to transfer the data locally i.e. through CMRI, Laptop etc. & transfer the
data to the remote end through PSTN/Optical fiber/GPRS/GSM/CDMA/RF/any
other technology to the main computer/Laptop by using Modem. half-meter
long cable, of suitable size, having facility at one end, for connecting to the optical
port, other end shall be provided with RS – 232 Connector shall be provided, as
spare cable, so that the optical port can be brought out the meter box. The meter
shall have necessary facilities to transfer the data via the Communication port, the
hand held data collection device (DCD) and to the computer at remote end
to get complete details in alpha numeric form. The necessary software for
this purpose shall be provided by the supplier.

13.9.2 The Supplier shall supply Software required for CMRI & for connectivity to
AMR modules. The supplier shall also provide training for the use of
software. The software should be compatible to Microsoft Windows systems
(Latest version). The software should have polling feature with optional selection
of parameters to be down loaded for AMR application.

13.8.3 Necessary provision shall be made in the software for converting all
the parameters available for new and old meters if supplied earlier. Copy of
operation manual shall be supplied.

13.9.4 The data transfer (from meter to CMRI /AMR equipment) rate should be minimum
1200/9600 bps,

13.9.5 The supplier shall provide meter reading protocols / API.

14 PACKING
The meters shall be suitably packed for vertical/horizontal support to withstand
handling during transport. The bidder shall be responsible for any damage during
transit due to inadequate or improper [Link] meters shall preferably be supplied
in thermocol packing of minimum 10 mm thickness/ Corrugated (CFS) box packing of min 3
mm thickness.
15 DESIGN LIFE
The meter shall have a design life of at least 10 years.
16 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN
The design life of the meter shall be minimum 10 years and to prove the design life,
the firm shall have at least the following Quality Assurance Plan:

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16.1 The factory shall be completely dust proof.
16.2 The testing rooms shall be temperature and humidity controlled as per relevant
standard.
16.3 The testing and calibrating equipment should be automatic and all test equipment
shall have their valid calibration certificates.
16.4 Power supply used in testing equipment shall be distortion free with
sinusoidal wave-forms and maintaining constant voltage current and frequency
as per the relevant standards.
16.5 During the manufacturing of the meters the following checks shall be carried out:
16.5.1 Meter frame dimension tolerance shall be minimum.
16.5.2 The assembly of parts shall be done with the help of jigs and fixtures so
that human errors are eliminated.
16.5.3 The meters shall be batch tested on automatic, computerized test bench
and the results shall be printed directly without any human errors.

17 ANTI TAMPER FEATURES

The meter shall not be affected by any remote control device and shall continue
recording energy under any one or combinations of the following condition.
17.1 The meter shall record correctly irrespective of phase sequence and even in case
of current reversal and missing potential or Meter should record as per prevailing
electric connection.
17.2 The meter shall continue record energy;
17.2.1 In the event neutral to the meter is disconnected from both ends of the
meter and any phase is shorted to the neutral and supply is used with
earth from any phase, meter functioning should not at all be effected on
all phases individually when all 3 phases remained connected at their
respective places.
17.2.2 Meter must function accurately, on all the phases individually when
single phase load is used with earth and neutral to the meter
is disconnected at the neutral point of the meter remaining phases
are connected at respective places.
17.3 The meter shall be factory calibrated.
17.4 In the meters original software, there shall be no possibility of tampering
including viruses.
17.5 Meter shall record the energy accurately under the effect of radiation emitted
by mobile phone. The test shall be carried out by bringing a mobile phone in
the close proximity ( almost touching the meter) of the meter for 10 minutes
when there is an incoming call ( ringing or being received ) and shall be
checked under the following condition:
17.5.1 10% Ib and UPF
17.5.2 50% Ib and UPF
17.5.3 Ib and UPF
17.5.4 Ib and 0.8 PF
17.5.5 125% Ib and UPF

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 17.6 The Meter shall immune to the external magnetic field upto 0.5 Tesla with
permanent magnet of 75x75x35 mm and in case external magnetic field
exceeding 0.5 Tesla (permanent magnet), the meter shall log the event of
attempt of tampering by the external magnetic field, occurrences & restoration
with date & time. The meter shall start record energy at maximum current IMAX under
such influence of abnormal magnetic field irrespective of actual load. The meter
shall record as per actual load once the external abnormal magnetic field is
removed.

17.7 Meter shall log & display tampers of

17.7.1 Potential Missing
17.7.2 Current circuit reversal
17.7.3 Current circuit short
17.7.4 Injecting AC/DC high frequency/Current signal in neutral.

17.8 Meter shall be immune of any abnormal frequency signal OR Meter shall
log & display at tamper in the event abnormal frequency signal i.e. less than
47.5Hz OR more than 52.5 Hz is supplied to the meter.
17.9 Load Survey-Load survey for all the billing parameters/Anti Tamper Features should be
available for 120 days.
17.10 Minimum 200 number of events(occurrences & restoration with date & time of
more than 10 minutes) shall be available in the meter memory on roll over facility.
All the information shall be available in a standard simple format.

17.11 Meter should register energy correctly within its class of accuracy at 240V and
UPF even with neutral disconnected or neutral available through by putting
variable resistance/capacitor/diode. Meter should register energy correctly within
class of accuracy at 240V UPF with neutral disconnected and neutral available
through by putting variable resistance/capacitor/diode.

17.12 The meter shall work satisfactorily under presence of various influences
conditions like External Magnetic Field, Electromagnetic Field, Radio Frequency
Interference, Vibrations, harmonic Distortion, Voltage/Frequency
Fluctuations, and electromagnetic High Frequency Fields etc. The meter should
be immune to electrostatic discharges (generated by High Voltage/Frequency
Tamper device) of voltage up to 35 KV level (approx.) Meter should log the tamper
event with date and time along with showing in display and start recording at Imax
if ESD voltage level is more than 35 KV (approx.)
To this effect a test certificate must submitted by the bidder from NABL
accredited laboratory as per following criteria:
The accuracy of the meter should not be affected with the application of abnormal
voltage /frequency generating device (having spark discharge of approximately
35kV) in any of the following manner for a total period of 10 minutes:

17.12.1 On phase or neutral terminals

17.12.2 On any connecting wires of the meter.

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 17.12.3 Voltage discharge with 0-10mm spark gap
17.12.4 Spark on meter body
17.12.5 At any place in load circuit

The accuracy of meter should be checked before, during & after the application
of said devices and the accuracy of meter should not be affected.

17.13 Meter Body Opening:

The meter shall have provision for detection and logging of opening of meter
cover. Meter must detect/log with date and time meter body opening tamper,
body opening must also be logged in absence of power supply. Incase of meter
body opening display of “C open’’ Must appear continuously even after the re-
closing the cover so that at the time of meter reading it must come in notice.
However cover open “date & time” should appear in push button mode.

18 NAME PLATE AND MARKING

18.1 Every meter shall have a name plate clearly visible and indelible and
distinctly marked in accordance with IS 13779 (latest version). The following
information should appear on an external plate attached to the meter cover:
18.1.1 Manufacturer’s name or trade mark and place of manufacture.
18.1.2 Designation of type.
18.1.3 Number of phases and number of wires for which the meter is suitable.
18.2 In addition to above, the following information shall be marked on a name plate
preferably placed with in the meter:
18.2.1 Sr. No. and year of manufacture
18.2.2 Principal unit in which the meter records.
18.2.3 Reference voltage.
18.2.4 Basic current and rated maximum current.
18.2.5 Reference frequency in Hz.
18.2.6 Meter constant.
18.2.7 Class index.
18.2.8 Reference temperature.
18.2.9 The words properties of ‘DHBVN’ or ‘UHBVN’ depending upon the
name of Nigam to whom meters are supplied.
18.2.10 BIS Mark
19 TESTING AND MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
The bidder shall have at least the following testing facilities to ensure accurate
calibration:
19.1 Insulation resistance measurement.
19.2 Running at no load.
19.3 Starting current test.
19.4 Limits of error.
19.5 Range of adjustment.
19.6 Power loss in voltage and current coil.

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19.7 Repeatability of error.
19.8 Transportation test.
19.9 Low load run test.
19.10 Heating test.
19.11 Protection against water, dust and moisture. The meter shall confirm to the degree
of protection IP-51 against ingress of dust, moisture and vermin’s
19.12 Effect of Magnetic field of external origin as per clause 5.6.2. of CBIP Report-88
with latest amendments & provision of Nigam Technical Specification.
20 INSPECTION
20.1 All meters shall be duly tested and sealed by the firm at their premises prior to
inspection.
20.2 The Nigam Inspecting Officer will inspect double the number of meters as per sampling plan of ISS
13779 (latest version). Max. size/ lot of 5,000 numbers shall be considered for acceptance test as
per ISS 13779. Higher lot shall be considered as two or more lots. The inspecting agency
can carry out any type test which felt necessary as acceptance test at firm’s
works. After testing, these sample meters shall be additionally sealed by the
inspecting officer and one copy of the inspection report will be handed over to
the manufacturer. However, one sample of each successive lot (of 5000 meters)
received in the stores will be subject to all tests as per specification from any
NABL lab.
20.3 The supplier shall submit the details of source/ agencies from whom purchase
of various components of meters used by them, has been done, to the authorized
representative/ team deputed by Nigam for its verification.
20.4 The manufacturer shall be liable to pay penalty of Rs 20,000/- for each
occasion at which the fake inspection call has been made. This penalty would be in
addition to the expenses incurred by the Nigam in deputing the Inspecting
Officer for carrying out such inspection.
In case the material offered for inspection fails in Ist inspection, the
Nigam will have the right to levy a penalty at 0.1 % of the order value. In case the
material offered for inspection fail during the 2nd inspection, the Nigam will have
the right to increase the penalty to 0.25% of the order value. In case, the material
offered fails during the 3rd and final inspection also, the firm will be liable for penal
action including forfeiture of EMD, risk purchase, debarring/ blacklisting in future
and no further opportunity for inspection would be provided to the supplier firm.

21 CHALLENGE CLAUSE:
The material offered/received after the inspection by the authorized Inspecting Officer
may again be subjected to the test for losses or any other parameters from any
testing house/in house technique of the Nigam having requisite capabilities and
facilities. The results if found deviating/ unacceptable or non-complying to approved
GTPs the lot shall be rejected and bidder shall arrange to supply the replacement
within thirty (30) days of such detection at his cost including to & fro transportation.
In addition to this penalty @10% of cost of the inspected lot of material shall be
imposed.

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 22. GUARANTEE:
The meter shall have a designed life of at least 10 years and the supplier shall be responsible
to replace, free of cost, with no transportation or insurance - cost to the Nigam, up to
destination, the whole or any part of the material which, under normal and proper use, proves
defective in quality or workmanship, subject to the condition that the defect is noticed within
78 months from the date of receipt of material by the consignee or 72 months from the date
of installation, which ever period may expire earlier. The consignee or any other officer of the
Nigam, actually using the material, will give prompt notice of each such defect to the supplier
as well as the Purchasing Authority and the Controller of Stores. The replacement shall be
affected by the supplier within a reasonable time, but not, in any case, exceeding 45 days.
The supplier shall also arrange to remove the defective supply within reasonable period but
not exceeding 45 days from the date of issue of the notice in respect thereof.

Upon the firm failing to do so, the damages / defects may be got rectified by the Nigam and
the cost adjusted from the firm’s pending dues and/or security deposit against this or any
other contract in force and the balance left be got deposited by the supplier. The Nigam may
withhold the amount, equal to cost of defective material. These provisions shall, also equally
apply to the replaced material. In case, the material is again found to be defective within
warranty period, it shall, also, have to be replaced similarly. The purchaser shall recover an
equivalent amount plus 15% supervision charges, if the defective material is not repaired /
replaced with in the above specified period.

The cumulative damage rate during warrantee period should not exceed:-
(i) Upto one year -- 6%
(ii) Upto two years -- 7%
(iii) Upto three years -- 8%
(iv) Upto four years -- 9%
(v) More than four years -- 10%
If the supplier fails to adhere to the above requirement, the Nigam may take any
penal action against the supplier upto and including blacklisting.

23. The bidder shall submit four samples in which one shall be ultrasonic welded and three shall
be in normal condition i.e. without ultrasonic weld. Sample shall be accepted upto 10 days
from date of opening of the technical bid. The samples are to be delivered in person to the
XEN/MM DHBVN. Vendor shall have to submit predefined copies of all the software (meter
reading software for CMRI, Base computer software for meter data analysis and technical
details). The sample meter to be submitted with tender by the bidder will be without any
identity of the firm i.e. without any logo & name printed on the meter to maintain secrecy.
The sample meter shall be got tested by purchaser without any representative of firm/
manufacturer to verify compliance to all clauses of specification from NABL lab.
The necessary fees shall have to be deposited by bidder/ supplier. The intimation in this
regards will be conveyed to the supplier, for which the name of the person and the contract
number may please be provided along with the offer. In event of failure of the sample during
any of the tests the offer will be considered as “REJECTED” and consequently the fees paid
for type tests will be forfeited. Further if the sample passes in type testing the necessary fees
would be reimbursed to bidder/ supplier by DHBVN. However, the decision of the Nigam in this
regard shall be final and binding on all the bidders.

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24 ANNEXURES
The bidder shall submit the following Annexure (as per format) which are part and
parcel of the specification:
Annexure A Guaranteed and Technical particulars.
Annexure B Deviation from specifications.
Annexure C Deviations from specified standards.
Annexure D Deviations from specified test requirements.
Annexure E Bidder’s experience.

Director/Project, Director/Project, CGM/PD&C, CGM/P&D,

UHBVN, DHBVN, Hisar UHBVN, DHBVN,
Panchkula Panchkula Hisar.

FA & CAO/MM, FA & CAO/MM, GM/P&D, GM/P&D,

UHBVN, DHBVN, Hisar UHBVN, DHBVN,
Panchkula Panchkula Hisar

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 ANNEXURE-A
GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR THREE PHASE WHOLE CURRENT STATIC ENERGY METER
Sr. No. DESCRIPTION AS OFFERED BY FIRM
1. Maker’s Name
2. Type of meter
i) Basic current (A)
ii) Maximum current
3. Standards to which the meter conform
4. Overload capacity
5. Dynamic range
6. Power supply variation
i) Specified operational range
ii) Limit rage of operation
iii) Frequency
7. Accuracy class
8. P.F. Range
9. Variation of voltage at which meter functions normally
10. Power consumption per phase
i) Voltage circuit
ii) Current circuit
11. Minimum starting current of the meter (% Ib)
12. Impulse voltage
13. Display (No. of digits and character height)
14. Continuous display (Auto Display mode)
15. Operational indication-LED
16. a) Material for base/terminal block
b) Material for meter cover/terminal cover
17. a) Meter terminal block having sealable extended terminal cover.
b) No of seals to be Provided.
c) Connection diagram inside the terminal cover
18. Communication port.
19. REAL Time clock with back up battery
Life of battery
20. Non volatile memory retention time in absence of power.
21. MD reset
22. Self diagnostic feature
23. Load survey
24. Snap shot facility
25. No. of tamper events
26. Temper persistence time
27. Routine tests
28. Acceptance tests
29. Type tests
30. Testing facilities
31. BIS license
32. ISO 9001/9002
33. Guarantee

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 DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFICATIONS ANNEXURE-B

Sr. No. Specification Requirement Proposed Reasons for

Clause No. of Deviation Specification Deviation

1. Name of firm
2. Name & signature of tenderer
3. Designation
4. Dated

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 ANNEXURE-C

DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFIED STANDARDS

Sr. No. Particulars Stipulation of Stipulation standard Remarks

Specified standard adopted By tenderer
………………. ……………… Standard
Standard stipulation
Stipulation Ref. Ref.

1. Name of firm
2. Name & signature of tenderer
3. Designation
4. Dated

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 ANNEXURE-D

DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFIED TEST REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN RELEVANT &

PRESENT SPECIFICATION

………………………………………………………………………………………………
Sr. Name of test Standard No. & Requirement Proposed Reasons for
No. Clause No. of standard Deviation Deviations
………………………………………………………………………………………………
1. Type test
2. Acceptance test

1. Name of firm
2. Name & signature of tenderer
3. Designation
4. Dated

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 ANNEXURE-E

BIDDER’S EXPERIENCE

………………………………………………………………………………………………
Sr. P.O. with To whom Description Qty. Status of Remarks
No. date Supplied of material P.O.
………………………………………………………………………………………………

1. Name of firm
2. Name & signature of
tenderer
3. Designation
4. Date

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