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A. Intelligent Fire Detection & Alarm (FDA) System

1.00 GENERAL

This General Technical Specification (G.T.S) covers the technical requirement for
MICROPROCESSOR BASED INTELLIGENT ADDRESSABLE TYPE INTELLIGENT
FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM (FDAS) for RSP 4.2 Mt. expansion.

1.01 The intent of this specification is to cover design, engineering, manufacture, packing &
supply ,erection, installation, testing & commissioning ( as described in the scope of
work) by the Tenderer of the following system, MICROPROCESSOR BASED
INTELLIGENT ADDRESSABLE TYPE INTELLIGENT FIRE DETECTION AND
ALARM SYSTEM (FDAS).

1.02. SCOPE OF WORK: -

The scope of work includes complete design, engineering, supply, storage at site,
laying, erection, installation, testing, and commissioning of MICROPROCESSOR
BASED INTELLIGENT ADDRESSABLE TYPE INTELLIGENT FIRE DETECTION
AND ALARM SYSTEM (FDAS).The system described in this specification & handing
over the system in ready to switch on condition to purchaser on TURNKEY basis.

The scope shall broadly cover the following and also shall include such of those items
and accessories not mentioned here but required for satisfactory operation of the
system.

2.0. Equipment.

The system comprises of Smoke detectors, Heat detectors, Multi-sensor

detectors, Linear Heat sensing detectors and other types of detectors as per
the design criteria. All addressable electronic equipments should be UL / FM
approved.

MAIN FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL (FACP) along with accessories to

integrate with the fire fighting system for automatic actuation.

A pull station type addressable manual call points with provision of resetting.

Electronic Hooters.

Strobe lights.

Response indicators where required for above false ceiling detectors, below
false floor & normally closed rooms.

Power supply equipment.

Battery back - up for 24 hours, in case of power failure, shall be provided.

Siren and Accessories.

All types of cables (FRLS / Armoured fibre optics) and cabling accessories.

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Erection materials

Earthing Materials & Earthing.

Minor civil works required for installing FDA System equipment as required.

GI pipes /GI conduits /PVC rigid conduits and other accessories wherever
required for laying of cables.

Trench work, if required, for cabling.

Furniture, Racks etc.

All erection accessories, consumables and miscellaneous material not

indicated in specification but required for completing the job in all respects.

Co - ordination work with concerned fire authorities /local civil agencies for
obtaining necessary approval of the fire alarm system supplied and installed.

Preparation of Design and detailed engineering drawings and documentation,

bill of materials with specification.

Submission of operational and maintenance manuals.

Submission of as-built drawings.

Commissioning spares including ladder till handing over of the system.

Detector cleaning and testing kit

Two years maintenance spares.

Special tools & tackles for testing & maintenance of the system

2.1. Joint inspection with purchaser ( fire service department)/ consultant shall be held for
pre- commissioning acceptance of equipment, cables & any points raised during such
inspection shall be attended to by the tenderer as part of his work.

2.2. AREAS TO BE COVERED BY FIRE DETECTION & ALARM SYSTEM are as

follows.

Control rooms, HT / LT Substation, MCC rooms, HT/LT Transformers, UPS

room, PLC room, Battery room, Corridor, Cable basement, Cable gallery,
Conveyors, Telephone exchange room, computer room, offices or other rooms
as required, False ceiling / flooring etc.

2.3 Training of Purchaser‘s personnel.

The tenderer shall arrange for training of purchaser’s personnel for operation &
maintenance of the Intelligent addressable type Fire Detection & Alarm system. It is
under the tenderer’s scope of supply.

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The tenderer shall give detailed training program mutually agreed as per requirement
well in advance prior to the commencement of training. The tenderer shall supply all
training materials, instructions & other connected literature in six copies to the
purchaser in English language. In addition each trainee shall also receive a copy of the
same.

2.4. INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED BY TENDERER ALONG WITH OFFER

• BILL OF MATERIALS with make and model no. of equipment.

• Fire Alarm System schematic.
• List of deviations.
• Power requirement & Battery Calculation.
• General View of panels.
• Manufacturer’s original colored product catalogues / brochures and
authorization certificate from manufacture ( incase of authorized
distribution/dealer)
• List of systems ( same type) installed in steel plants/similar industrial
environmental with in last 5 years.

2.5 DRAWINGS TO BE PREPARED BY SUCCESSFUL TENDERER

A: FOR APPROVAL

• Final Bill of Materials.

• Schematic of Fire alarm system.
• Location scheme of detectors.
• External connection diagrams.
• Equipment layout drawings with mounting arrangement, termination
details etc.
• Cable routing.
• Specification data sheets for equipment and cables.
• Panel general view.
• Cable and pipe schedule.
• Quality Assurance Plan for equipment & cables as per format
enclosed.

B: FOR INFORMATION AND REFERENCE

• Wiring Diagram Of Panel

• Details Of Panel and Installation.
• List Of Components in Panels.
• Operation & Maintenance Manuals
• As-Built Drawings.

2.6. TESTS AND INSPECTION

All equipment shall undergo type and routine tests at manufacturer’s works. All tests
shall conform to UL / FM / N.F.P.A standards. Factory Test certificates shall be
submitted when requesting for inspection. The material shall be dispatched only after
issue of inspection or waival certificate and after getting dispatch clearance.

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2.7. GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY.

The tenderer shall study the specification & satisfy himself thoroughly regarding the
workability of the plant, equipment & system offered & also take full responsibility for
the guaranteed operation & performance of the same as well as for their smooth, safe
& reliable working.
The tenderer shall guarantee the integrated operation of the system & equipment
covered in his scope as a whole including inter faces required to be established with
other related system.

Should the test s specified show that the equipment has failed to achieve the
guaranteed parameters, the supplier shall carry out necessary modification or part
replacements to achieve the guaranteed parameters & successful demonstration, the
tests shall be repeated without any extra cost to the purchaser.

The tenderer shall submit quality assurance program (QAP) in the format enclosed for
individual equipment, panels, cables and overall system. This shall be followed for
inspection / waive.

2.8. RESPONSIBILITY.

The tenderer is fully and solely responsible for timely completion and guaranteed
performance of the equipment and system despite any approval /concurrence given by
purchaser / consultant.

3.0 ENCLOSURE CLASSIFICATION

For purpose of quotation, Tenderer is required to consider the total plant area as
“SAFE AREA” as per NEC. However, any change in the classification shall be indicated
to the tenderer during tender discussions.

Degree of protection of equipment shall be as per IEC 947.1.1988 and IS 13947 (part I)
1933.

Panels, Boxes and Centers in electrical rooms IP 42

Panels and Boxes in heavy environment condition IP 54
Field devices IP 65
Air conditioned control rooms. IP 4X

4.0. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

SL.
CODE NUMBER DESCRIPTION
NO:

1 IS-2189-1988 : Code of practice for selection,

Reaffirmed in -1998 installation and maintenance of
automatic fire detection and alarm
system (second revision –Amendment-
II)

2 NFPA – 72 & UL. For selection of Fire Alarm Panel, all

detectors & field devices.

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3 UL - 864 For Fire Alarm Panel.

4 IS-5-1994 : Color for ready mixed paints and

enamels (Fourth Division)

5 IS-9537PART-II-1981 : Specification for conduits for electrical

wiring.

6 IS-694-1990 : PVC insulated cables for working

voltages upto and including 1100V
(Third revision-Amendment-I)

7 IS-1554 PART-I-1998 : PVC insulated (heavy duty electric

cables part-I for working voltages upto &
including 1100V (Third Edition-
Amendment-I)

8 IS-10810 PART-53-1984 Method of test for cables part-53-

Reaffirmed in 1991 flammability test

9 IS-1255-1983 : Code of practice for installation and

Reaffirmed in 1991 maintenance of power cables upto and
including 33KV rating
(Second revision-Amendment-I)

10 IS-3043-1987 : Code of practice for earthing

Reaffirmed in 1991

The system shall have proper listing, comply & or approval of the following recognized
agencies.

U.L. -- Under writers Laboratories Inc .U.S.A.

F.M. -- Factory Mutual.

NFPA – National Fire Protection Association.

5.0. SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

MICRO PROCESSOR BASED, ADDRESSABLE TYPE INTELLIGENT FIRE

DETECTION & ALARM SYSTEM.

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.

All equipment & component shall be new & MANUFACTURER’S current model.

The computer aided microprocessor based addressable intelligent type Fire Detection
and Alarm system shall be a software controlled automatic system and shall provide
necessary programmed functions and various controls. The system shall consist of
central processing unit (CPU), various man machine interface module, PC based
connectivity facilities with TCP/IP, Data logging through printer, communication
system, microprocessor based fire alarm control panels, printer, video display unit.
Addressable automatic sensors and interface unit as applicable.

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The system basically comprises of Detectors, Indicators, Manual Call Points, Fire
Alarm Control Panels, Power supplies and other accessories like isolator modules,
relay modules, monitor modules etc required for completing the system.

All the panels (including components), the detectors, LHS & field devices shall be UL /
FM listed.

The system shall use both addressable fire detectors and addressable manual call
points.

A pull station type addressable manual call points with provision of resetting

An electronic hooter or horn or electric bell, siren associated with fire alarm system.

Actuation of any automatic fire detectors / manual fire alarm call points shall cause.

• Annunciation of alarm condition, type and location of acknowledged detector.

• Audible signal with flashing of light, until acknowledged.

• Frequency of audible signal shall be as per NFPA 72

• Indication of Alarm / trouble location on the Main Fire Alarm Panel / on the
local Graphics computer in the control room.

• Suitable number of N.O & N.C potential free contacts (min. 4 nos.) shall be
kept in the Fire Alarm Control Panel. Interlocking with automatic fire fighting
system.

• Origination of fire alarm shall also be transmitted to the concerned ventilation

and A/C equipment, so that the ventilation system and A/C system is switched
off.

• A distinctive audible and visible signal indicating the occurrence of a fault within
the system (for example break in circuit, short circuit, fault in power supply etc.)

• Cross zoning should be implemented in the soft ware before raising any
alarm from any detector.

Features.

Diagnostics: The system shall be self diagnostic type, involving detection and alarm of
any fault or open / circuit in the system. On acknowledging audio alarm is silenced
while alarm lamp persists, till rectification of fault.

Audio alarm for fault shall be different from fire signal alarm in tone and intensity.

Error diagnostics at card level shall be provided.

Hand held programming unit for detectors

Isolation of line in case of line faults and give alarm.

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Audio visual alarm for fuse blown out.

Release of loud alarm /siren under the control of operator.

Resetting of the system.

5.1. Detectors
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Detectors shall have FM approval for working in temperature up to 49 C.

Detectors shall be addressable type with features like device mapping, environment
compensation, self-diagnosis, sequential history logging, integral memory to store the
detector’s address and other critical operating parameters, which include the assigned
programme values for alarm and trouble thresholds etc.

The detectors shall have LED indications for Normal, Fault & Fire.

The detector shall be a self-testing.

A. Heat Detectors

Fixed temperature cum Rate Of Rise temperature elements: These shall be

designed to operate on a combined decision of rate of rise (15 degree in 1
min.) and fixed temperature (57 degree) is achieved.

The detectors shall be plug in type and shall have common base.

The visual alarm LED shall be clearly visible from outside by a flashing light.

The detectors shall have provision for connecting repeat response indicator.

The detector shall be suitable for 24V D.C operation.

B. Smoke Detectors

addressable photo electric smoke detectors: These shall be operated by

detecting the scattering or absorption of light by smoke particles.

The detectors shall be plug in type and shall have common base.

The visual alarm LED shall be clearly visible from outside by a flashing light.

The detectors shall have provision for connecting repeat response indicator.

The detector shall be suitable for 24V D.C operation.

C. Multi-sensing Detectors

1. The detector shall have photoelectric sensor for smoke along with a
programmable heat detector.

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2. The detector communications shall allow the detector to provide alarm

input to the system and alarm output from the system within the
stipulated time as specified in NFPA-72.

3. Detectors shall be programmable as application specific, selected in

software for the environmental fire profiles unique to the installed
location. These fire profiles shall eliminate the possibility of false
indications caused by dust, moisture, chemical fumes and air movement
while factoring in conditions of ambient temperature rise, obscuration
rate changes and hot/cold smoke phenomenon into the alarm decision
to give the earliest possible real alarm condition report.

4. Detector shall be capable of providing three distinct outputs from the

control panel. The outputs shall be from an input of smoke obscuration,
a thermal condition or a combination of obscuration and thermal
conditions.

5. After assigning the address to the detector, it shall be possible to test

the detector at site before physical installation on the loop. This should
be done before powering the Fire Alarm panel. Some device test unit or
one loop Addressable Fire alarm panel shall be included in the scope of
supply.

6. Detectors shall be listed for use as open area protective coverage, in

duct installation and sampling assembly installation and shall be
insensitive to air velocity changes.

7. The detector shall be designed to eliminate calibration errors associated

with field cleaning of the chamber. The detector shall support the use of
a relay, or LED remote indicator.

8. It shall be possible to install the devices and detectors in the same loop.

Any other type detector the, Tenderer feel necessary.

The detectors shall be plug in type and shall have common base.

The visual alarm LED shall be clearly visible from outside by a flashing light.

The detectors shall have provision for connecting repeat response indicator.

The detector shall be suitable for 24V D.C operation.

D. Flame Detectors

Infra red detectors: Infra red detectors shall be intended to respond to the
flickering radiation emitted by the diffusion type of flame normally found in fires.
Because of the presence of other infra red sources, such as sun, infra red
flame detectors usually have some method of discriminating between fire and
non-fire radiation; flicker sensing or the use of one or more infra red emission
bands.

Ultra violet flame detectors: Ultra violet flame detectors shall detect the ultra
violet radiation emitted by the flames and normally operate in range of

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wavelengths from 200nm to 260nm. Solar radiation in this range is absorbed

by the high altitude ozone layer, and hence ultra violet detectors do not
normally respond to sunlight.

Combination of infra red and ultra violet detectors operating on single or dual
wavelengths are used for special applications.

Ember detectors: These detectors operating in the infra red region shall be
used to detect moving fires on coal conveyors.

Spark detectors: These detectors operating in the infra red region shall be
useful in ducts and similar concealed area application. The detector shall be
suitable for 24VDC operation.

6.0 Linear Heat Sensing Cables (LHS cable)

A. OPTIC FIBER LHS CABLE:

Sensor Cable : The sensor cable shall consist of a stainless steel tube. Ten to
Twelve stranded stainless steel wires are wound around this tube and a thin,
infrared absorbing sheath shall holds the wires together. To simplify zone
identification the FRNC cable sheath shall be stamped with a meter marker.
The sensor fiber shall be a multimode, graded index, 62.5/125/250 micron
waveguide of international standard dimensions and characteristics. The fiber
core material shall be specifically designed to generate a strong Raman
scattering contribution with operating Temperature range: 0°C up to +85°C.

CONTROL BOX : The linear heat detector control box shall have the following
system architecture:

• Controller with laser light generation, measurement signal evaluation

and software
• External power supply 24V DC or 230 V AC
• 10 voltage-free outputs (logic freely selectable) for alarm and
malfunction reporting to a fire detection centre

A PC shall be connected at the interface to display zones and/or Temperature

profile (visualization software). Ethernet interface (TCP/IP) to integrate the
controller into a network shall be available.

The entire cable length shall be possible to be divided in to different zones. A

zone is an uninterrupted stretch of the sensor cable. It shall be possible to
assign individual trigger parameters and outputs to each zone.

Generally, an alarm is generated if one of the following 3 alarm criteria is

exceeded in a zone:

• Maximum temperature per zone

• Temperature development per zone, in terms of time (time differential)
• Temperature difference between a measurement location and the
zone average (zone differential)

Alarms can be displayed as follows:

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• With alarm output contact (fire detection centre)

• In the zone view of the visualization software
• Visual alarm display at the device (red “Alarm” LED)

7.0. MANUAL FIRE ALARM CALL POINTS (MCP), Addressable type.

MCP’s shall be Manually operated device used to initiate an alarm signal.

The Manual Call Point shall be Pull station type and the same shall be constructed of
durable molded polycarbonate material with red finishing on the body and white
lettering for clear identification. The housing shall accommodate a pull down lever,
which, when operated, shall lock in position indicating the manual pull station has been
activated. The pull down lever shall remain down and locked until the manual pull
station is reset. It shall be possible to reset the manual pull station remotely, by opening
the hinged housing cover with an allen key and then closing and locking the cover.
Manual pull stations shall contain the intelligence for reporting address, identity, alarm
and trouble to the fire alarm control panel. The manual pull station communications
shall allow the station to provide alarm input to the system and alarm output from the
system within less than four (4) seconds. Manual Pull station should be UL/FM listed.
The unit shall be electronically / field addressable.

The manual call points shall be available in whether proof / flame-proof enclosures
also for outdoor installations.

Manual call points are installed near exit / entrance doors, stair cases or outdoor
locations where automatic fire detectors cannot be installed.

7.1 ADDRESSABLE INTERFACE UNIT:-

The interface unit shall be suitable for connecting normally open type alarm initiating
devices such as pressure switch, flow switches, level switches, potential free contacts
etc. in the addressable loop, if required.

The interface unit shall be a sealed electronic unit. It shall be housed in a metallic /high
impact plastic enclosure and suitable for indoor / outdoor installation. The operation
voltage shall be 24 V D.C. The unit shall be electronically / field addressable.

7.2 Addressable Monitor Module.

Monitor Module monitors are dry contact type fire or security initiating devices. It
reports its unique address to the panel to pin point the exact alarm location.

Features:

Provides individual addressable input for fire alarm or security devices

Monitors either two or four wire (fault-tolerant) initiating device circuits. The monitor
modules shall provides a two or four wire fault tolerant initiating circuit for normal open
contact fire alarm devices and supervisory devices.
Provides full analog supervision of circuits.

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The unit shall be electronically / field addressable. It’s address and circuit status i.e
normal, open, short are communicated to the control panel. An integral LED blinks
each time the controller scans the module and LED latches in alarm condition by
command from the controller.

7.3 Addressable Control Module:

The control devices shall form part of loop devices. Control module shall supervises
and controls indicating devices and their associated wiring. The module shall also
provide SPDT switching action for other locally powered equipment.

Features:

Provides addressable control to indicating devices

Controls and supervises two or four-wire (fault tolerant) indicating device circuits.
Provides full analog supervision of circuits.

The module provides a supervised 2 wire or 4 wire fault tolerant output indicating
circuits for audible devices, strobes and response to normal open circuit or short circuit
condition of the circuit.

The unit shall be electronically / field addressable. When the controller commands the
modules the internal relay energizes and switches externally supplied power to activate
connected polarized indicating and other control devices. An integral LED shall blinks
each time the controller scans the module and the LED latches in alarm condition by
command from the controller.

Application:

For Controlling hooters, strobes, dampers or any other switching device

7.4 Fault Isolation Module:

Fault Isolator Module shall be used on panel intelligent loop communication circuits
along with other modules and sensors. It detects a wire-to-wire short and electrically
isolates that condition from the circuit so that communication is maintained with
unaffected devices on the same circuit.

Application:

The module enables part of an intelligent interface board communication circuit to

continue operating when a short occurs on the circuit. If used in a two wire loop
configuration, one module isolates a short to the part of the loop between the module
and the intelligent interface board, allowing the rest of the loop to continue operating
normally, the modules isolate a short or open to the part of the loop between them. In a
star configuration a module can be used in each leg so a short on one leg does not
affect communication on any other leg. An integral LED blinks to indicate normal status
and is on to indicate a short in the loop.

7.5 Fire Exit Board :

Self illuminous “FIRE EXIT” sign boards shall be provided indicating escape routes to
escape under fire condition. The sign board shall operate on 24 V DC supply and the

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same shall receive power from Fire alarm panel. The type of sign board shall be as per
site condition.

8.0. ICROPROCESSOR BASED FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL (FACP):-

Fire Alarm Control Panel shall be intelligent, with its own Microprocessor and memory
in each every card.

The control panel as a built-in feature shall have one / two modules & each module
without adding any card shall be able to create additional loop ie. 2 loop/module. Each
loop shall be able to take at least 125 addressable detectors . Control panel shall have
facility to expand up to 10 modules.

The control panel shall have necessary loop modules, alarm o/p modules and control
output for various control functions.

The control panel shall have facility to process the input signals and also have facility to
control all the input data received from addressable type detectors /addressable
interface unit.

Fire alarm control panel shall have number of electronic filters to ignore false alarm and
increase sensitivity to real fires from sensors. The electronic filters shall recognize the
unwanted alarm from detectors due to electrical spikes.

The fire alarm control panel shall have separate 600 character LCD display preferably
with touch screen and with enough area to indicate the address of each device and
clear text about the location of alarm / trouble through electrical layout on screen.

The Fire Alarm panel shall be connected to a local graphics work station comprising of
PC, Laser Printer, Keypad, Mouse, peripherals etc. Also the Fire alarm panel shall
have Ethernet connectivity port for TCP/IP LAN.

The control panel shall have optional printer facility to print out the alarm / trouble
occurrences with suitable fire fighting measures.

Control panel shall have the following features:-

Logging an alarm, time and action text on printers.

Status check of disabled alarm addresses before they are restored.

Storing of alarm and the possibility of internal organization of alarms.

The fire control panels offered shall have high degree of flexibility with:

The possibility of expanding to a bigger system with several control panels and control
and information units.

Programmable activation of control output relays for tripping ventilation system, AC

system and closing of fire doors in the event of fire.

Individually controlled, monitored alarm outputs for external hooters, lamps etc.

Fire control panel shall have facility for test features.

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The status check of each detector, interface units for alarm, prior warning, trouble,
disabling shall be possible from control panel.

The control panel shall have memory storage for last events and an alarm counter for
number of alarms occurred after the control panel is installed.

Individual LEDs & manual actuation button for Deluge valves shall be part of the Fire
Alarm panel in the form of integrated annunciator modules. This is required in addition
to automatic actuation by the panel.

Fire alarm control panel shall have the sounder silence, reset, more alarm push
buttons and also push buttons for user menu structures.

The Power Supply to the control panel shall be 240 V, 50 Hz. Single phase, AC supply.

TELEPHONE AUTO DIALLER:

The fire alarm control panel (FACP) shall include a telephone auto dialer in to it. It shall
be possible to record a minimum of 4 voice messages into the auto dialer on field. It
shall be possible a minimum of 4 telephone numbers into the auto dialer on filed. The
auto dialer shall activate during the fire and convey a voice message to programmed
numbers indicating the area under fire.

8.1 The fire alarm control panel shall be able to provide the following features:

Block Acknowledge To acknowledge the alarm

Control-By-Time To program the outputs to turn on at specific
time
Automatic day / Night sensitivity To have higher sensitivity during unoccupied
Adjust period.
Device Blink Control For flashing LED’s on the detector.
Drift Compensation For compensating the detector response due
to environmental changes.
Pre-alarm control panel Indication For early indication of fire in the incipient
stage
NFPA 72 Smoke Detector sensitivity For routine check-up of the sensors from the
test panel
System Status Report Documentation of various system parameter
Alarm Verification, by device with tally To eliminate generation of false alarm due to
or dust cigarette smoke
Printer Interface For printer interface which is used for system
documentation
Non –Alarm Module Reporting For some module which are used only for
supervision of third party systems and which
are used as Fire alarm points.
Periodic Detector Test For detector testing from the panel. Which
eliminates the need for testing the detectors
in the field every now and then
Trouble Remainder To remind the operator of the maintenance
required at the individual detectors.
Upload /download to PC computer For programming the panel in the first power
up

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Alarm Verification with Tally To verify any alarm received by the fire
alarm panel before the hooters are sounded.
Walk Test The entire loop can be tested by a single
person with the print out at the printer.
Smoke Detector maintenance Alert Give an indication to the operator that the
detector requires cleaning.

The system shall provide all the controls and indicators used by the system operator
and may also be used to program all system operational parameters.

The display assembly shall contain, and display as required, custom alphanumeric
labels for all intelligent addressable modules, and software zone for easy identification
of fire location.

The system display shall provide a 400 character back-lit alphanumeric Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD). It shall also provide six Light - Emitting-Diodes (LED’s) that shall
indicate the status of the following system parameters: AC POWER, SYSTEM ALARM,
DISPLAY TROUBLE and SIGNAL SILENCE & CPU failure.

Different pass word levels shall be accessible through the display interface assembly to
prevent unauthorised system control or programming.

The system display shall include the following operator control switches: SIGNAL
SILENCE, LAMP TEST, RESET, SYSTEM and ACKNOWLEDGE.

System expansion: Design the main FACP shall have minimum one no. of
additional loop card in separate slot so that the system can be expanded in the
future without disruption or replacement of the existing control panel. This shall include
hardware capacity, software capacity and cabinet space.

8.2 Field programming:

The system shall be programmable, configurable and expandable in the field The
field programmability is essentially required so as to make the necessary modifications
in the system parameters as per the site conditions.

The field programmability shall allow the client make changes in various system
parameters as per their operation philosophy.

All programming shall be accomplished through PC / Laptop

8.3. Specific system operations:

Smoke Detector Sensitivity Adjust: Means shall be provided for adjusting the sensitivity
of all addressable smoke detectors in the system. Sensitivity range shall be within the
allowed UL window. This allows for higher sensitivity at high fire risk area.

Alarm Verification: Each of the Addressable smoke detectors in the system may be
independently selected and enabled to be an alarm verified detector. The alarm
verification function shall be programmable as per NFPA code and each detector shall
be able to be selected for verification during the field programming of the system or any
time after system turn – on. Alarm verification shall not require any additional hardware

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to be added to the control panel. The FACP shall keep a count of the number of times
that each detector has entered the verification cycle. These counters may be displayed
and reset by the proper operator commands. To eliminate generation of false alarms
due to dust or cigarette smoke, detector should facilitate application specific detection.

Point read: The system shall be able to display the following points status diagnostic
functions without the need of peripheral equipment. Each point shall be annunciated for
the parameters listed.

A: Device status
B: Device type
C: Custom Device Label
D: Software Zone Label
E: Device Zone Assignments
F: Analog Detector Sensitivity
G: All Program Parameters.

System history Recording and reporting: The fire alarm panel shall contain a history
buffer that shall be capable of storing minimum 1000 system output/input/control
activations. Each of these activations, shall be stored and time and date stamped with
the actual time of the activation, until an operator requests that the contents be weather
displayed or printed. The contents of the history buffer may be manually reviewed, one
event at a time, and the actual number of activations may be displayed and or printed.

The history of buffer shall use non-volatile memory. Systems that use volatile memory
for history storage are not acceptable.

Automatic Detector Maintenance Alert: The fire alarm control panel shall
automatically interrogate each addressable system detector and shall analyze the
detector responses over a period of time.

8.4 Response Indicator.

The response indicator shall comprise of indicator lamp with flashing enclosed in a red
plastic cover and fitted inside the M.S. BOX AND ENGRAVED “FIRE” on the plastic
cover.

8.5 Alarm Sirens, Hooters

The siren shall be of rugged construction, have weather proof protection and suitable
for outdoor mounting. It shall have adequate range to cover a radius upto 1 K.M and
shall be dual tone. The operator at the fire station / security control room shall have
facility to energies the siren.

The siren shall be suitable for 240 V +/-10%, 50 Hz +/-2Hz single phase A.C.
Frequency shall be as per standards. The siren shall have rain canopy. The siren shall
have IP-65 enclosure.

Hooters

The electronic sounder / loud speaker being located at vital places shall have
minimum 5 dB above noise level of the working area.

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Strobe lights

The electronic strobe light being located at vital places shall have a high intensity
flasher light for a visual alert from a distance.

8.6. Power Supply, Cabling and Wiring and Control Centre:

Power Supply:

The power to the Graphics computer shall be derived from a suitable UPS with 50%
loading. The power to the Deluge valve actuation system shall be derived either from
fire alarm panel (24VDC) or shall be locally generated in the field from supervised
Battery and Charger system.

Wiring type for fire alarm device loop: Style -6 – 4WIRE – FAULT TOLERANT or
Style - 4 – 2 WIRE for loops greater than 3km.

9.0. CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) of FIRE ALARM PANEL.

CPU shall communicate with various microprocessor based fire alarm control panel
/peripherals of the system and execute /receive FIRE & FAULT alarms, control the
activation of o/p’s etc. CPU failure should be indicated by an LED on the front facia

CPU shall also communicate with printer and video display unit through RS-232C or
current loop.

Indications / information received from detectors /field devices, switches etc to CPU
shall be repeated to other panels if specified.

The CPU shall serve as an interface between controller for operator peripherals and
remote fire alarm control panels.

The CPU serves as central processor, system software shall be designed specifically
to monitor status; processing alarms according to priorities, controlling / processing
communications with operator peripherals; and synchronizing all system activity.

For reason of reliability and preventing inadvertent changes, system shall be

maintained in non-volatile memory. System shall permit reprogramming by authorised
personnel only.

The CPU shall indicate post dates for carrying out detector pooling. Alternatively,
detector shall report its proper functioning to the panel. The same will have a history
logging facility in itself which should also be available at the panel end. The same shall
have printing facility. The CPU shall derive power from panel Power supply

The looping scheme, scheme of detector connections shall be software programmable.

9.1. LOCAL VIDEO DISPLAY UNIT: (GRAPHIC WORK STATION)

The VDU shall be for data retrieval, alarm annunciation, commands and programming
functions.

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The VDU shall have for the following functions;

Alarm and returns to normal
Commands, reports and programming
Time, day and date
Mimic diagram display with alarm points using AUTO CAD drawings.

Alarms and all other change of status shall be displayed in the screen area reserved for
the information. Upon receipt of alarm, an audible shall sound and the condition and
point type shall flash preferably in the electrical layout drawing showing the nearest
point of entry & exit, until acknowledged by the operator.

Multiple levels of access to the system shall be provided for operators and supervisors
via user defined passwords.

Monitor used for display shall be 21 inch TFT color monitor.

9.2. PRINTER:-

Printer used in the system shall be hard copy output device and shall provide real time
records of the system events and provide system reports on demand.

The printer shall automatically record all alarms, troubles, acknowledgements, return
to normal and commands selected by the user.

Alarm shall be highlighted differently than other messages and shall be recorded,
including type, location, time, date and numerical address of alarm point. If an alarm is
received during the preparation of reports, the printer shall interrupt the report to record
the alarm and afterwards resume the report automatically.

All changes to system programming shall be recorded automatically.

Power supply to the unit shall be 240V, 1phase. 50Hz AC.

9.3. CABLES: -

The cables required for detectors connection shall be multi-core, (2core, 3core, 4
core), stranded as per IS-1554, IS – 8130 & IS - 5831 as in BOQ. It shall be annealed
tinned solid copper conductor of 1.5 /2.5 /4.0 sq. mm, as required. The cable shall be
PVC insulated, armoured, Fire Resistant Low Smoke (FRLS) type.

The power supply cables shall be as per IS-1554 part-I –1988, Twisted pair, 1100 Volt
grade.

However if any special cables are required for detector cabling etc, the tenderer shall
specify clearly briefing the specification.

Cables connected to detectors shall be given ‘S’ loop on both sides of the detectors
which shall be properly clamped to the ceiling.

‘S’ loop shall also be left where cables connect sounders, panels, dampers, etc,
Appropriate glands shall be provided for the armoured cable near terminals of junction
box.

Unused cable holes if any should be plugged.

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For all types of cables 20% spare core (or minimum one core additionally) to be
kept.

Cablings shall be done as per NFPA-70 (National Electrical code)

All the cables and wires shall be tagged for proper identification. Wires shall be
identified by ferrules at junction and cables by colour bands at every 3 M distance.

Over-head lines for fire alarm system shall not be used when connecting different
building. They shall be laid under ground according to IS: 1255-1983.

The cables and wiring for fire Alarm circuit shall not be clubbed with other cables and
wiring which must be laid well away from them.

The panel should have additional capacity to operate auxiliary equipment like fire
dampers, ventilation and / or pressurizing fans, emergency light, smoke vents etc. if
required.

10.0 SPACING AND SITING OF DETECTORS AND MANUAL CALL POINTS:

10.01 General:

A well laid out detection system can perhaps do nothing to reduce the incidence of fire
but can certainly help to lessen the resultant loss by reducing the delay between
ignition and the start of effective fire fighting.

Heat and Smoke sensitive detectors depend on the convective movement of the
combustion products from the fire to the detector.

The spacing and siting requirements for these detectors are based on the needs to
restrict the time taken for movement of combustion products to ensure that these
combustion products reach the detectors fitted in the ceiling in adequate concentration
within a reasonable time lag.

10.02 Spacing of Detectors:

Spacing of detectors shall be as per IS-2189

(A) For the open areas under flat horizontal ceilings, the horizontal distance from
any point in the area to the detector (point type) shall not exceed 5.3 M for heat
detectors or 7.5 M for smoke detectors.

In case of line type detectors, spacing of not more than 18 M between two
projected beams and not more than half that spacing from an external wall
parallel to the beam may be used.

Beam length shall not exceed maximum permitted by approving authority.

In case of air sampling detectors, distance between detector and farthest fan
shall not exceed 10 Mts.

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(B) The maximum allowable height of the compartment is 7M for the purpose of
rule (A) above .

In case the height of the compartment exceeds 7M, the following restrictionss
shall apply.

Smoke Detectors:

a) Upto 7M height :-

either multisensor or optical detector or a combination of both depending on

occupancy.

b) Above 7M but less than 10M height :-

Combination of multisensor and optical detectors in a ratio of 1:1 with spacing

reduced to 5M.

c) Above 10M upto 25M height :-

Optical beam detectors or air sampling detectors.

Heat Detectors:

a) upto 5M height :-

combination Heat detector having fixed and ROR elements,

b) Above 7M upto 9M height :-

Rate of rise cum fixed temperature (static) element type detectors with spacing
reduced to 3.5M (Grade 1 only).

c) More than 9M height :-

Heat detectors at these height are not acceptable.

Where high air movement prevails in the protected blocks, the following
additional provisions shall apply (excluding those for protection of false ceiling,
false floor plenums and shafts) over the restriction stated in rulers (A) and (B)
above.

The following tables should be used to calculate smoke & heat detector
spacing in general.

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REF: IS-2189-1988 REAFFIRMED IN 1998

TABLE-1 AND TABLE-2
(CLAUSES 5.3, 5,32, 5.5 & 5.17)

CEILING HT UP TO 3.3 UP TO 4.5 UP TO 5.5 UP TO 6.5 UP TO

IN MTS. 3.3 MTS. 4.5 MTS. 5.5 MTS. 6.5 MTS. 7.5 MTS
ACTUAL SPACING OF
DETECTORS SMOKE
(H +P.E) IN MTS. 8 MTS. 7 MTS. 6 MTS. 4.5 MTS. 3 MTS.
WITHOUT A/C
WITH A/C TRUE
SPACING
AIR MULTIP-
CHANG. LYING (MTS.) (MTS.) (MTS.) (MTS.) (MTS.)
PER HR FACTOR
7.5 OR 1 8 7 6 4.5 3
LESS
8.6 0.95 7.6 6.65 5.7 4.275 2.85
10 0.91 7.28 6.37 5.46 4.095 2.73
12 0.83 6.64 5.81 4.98 3.735 2.49
15 0.74 5.92 5.18 4.44 3.33 2.22
20 0.64 5.12 4.48 3.84 2.88 1.92
30 0.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.25 1.5
60 0.38 3.04 2.66 2.28 1.71 1.14

REF: IS-2189-1988 REAFFIRMED IN 1998

TABLE-1
(CLAUSES 5.3, 5,32, 5.5 & 5.17)

CEILING UP TO 3.3 3.3 UPTO 4.5 UPTO 5.5 UPTO 6.5 UP TO

TEMPERATUR
CUM RATE OF RISE
TYPE HEAT DETECTOR

HT IN MTS. MTS. 4.5 MTS. 5.5 MTS. 6.5 MTS. 7.5 MTS.
GR-1 TIME
INSTANT 4 MTS 3.5 MTS 2.5 MTS 1.5 MTS 1 MTS
20 SEC.
GR-2 TIME
INSTANT 3.5 MTS 3.0 MTS 2.0 MTS 1.5 MTS --
40 SEC.
FIXED

GR-3 TIME
INSTANT 3 MTS 2.0 MTS 1.5 MTS -- --
60 SEC.

Note:

Air changes per hour is defined as:

60 x volume per minute of air supply to the protected space

volume of protected space

Detectors shall not be located in the vicinity of supply air diffusers. Minimum distance
between the detector and the air inlets /diffusers shall be at least 1.5 M.

Detectors shall be so mounted as to favour the air flow towards return air openings.

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The above provisions shall not disturb the normal population (count) of detectors which
is provided assuming that air handling systems are off.

10.3 Special Consideration:

A. Ceiling and Roofs:

Protection of ceiling and roofs shall conform to BS: 5839, Part-I .

B. Corridors

If the corridors are less than 5M wide, the distance between the detectors may
be increased by half the difference between the actual width and 5M. if the
corridor is more than 5M in width, the same shall be treated as a normal
compartment.

10.4 Walls and Partitions:

a) Detectors shall not be mounted within 500 mm of any walls or partitions.

b) If a compartment is divided into sections by walls, partitions or storage racks,

their height shall be such that the distance between the top of the latter and the
ceiling shall be greater than 450mm.

If the height difference is less than 300mm, each section shall be deemed as
separate room for provision of detectors.

10.5 Obstructions:

Any ceiling obstruction ( such as beam, duct etc.,) the depth of which is more than 150
mm the distance between the detector in the vicinity of such obstruction shall be
decreased by twice the depth of obstruction.

However if the depth of obstruction is more than 10% of the ceiling height, such
obstruction shall be treated as a wall and provision of detectors shall be governed by
the rule above.

10.6 Voids and False-Floors:

All voids and false-floors having height of more than 800 mm shall be provided with
detectors and such detectors shall be installed within 150 mm of the ceiling of such
voids of false floors.

10.7. Enclosed Staircases, Vertical Shafts and Ceiling Penetrations:

Where stairways, enclosed chutes or shafts or lifts, hoists or escalators penetrate

ceiling /floors, detectors shall be sited at each level within 1.5M of the penetrations. In
case of stairways not penetrating through the ceiling, detectors shall be provided at
each of the landings.

Where there are more enclosures or cabins per floors, false ceilings, plenums and
shafts, response indicators should be provided at permanent places.

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10.8 Special Requirements:

Where the atmosphere inside a block is subject to sudden or rapid changes in

temperature e.g. kitchens, boiler house etc., ROR type of heat detectors should be
avoided to minimise false alarms.

Where ambient temperature are likely to be high, the operating temperature of the heat
detector should be at least 30 degrees C above the maximum anticipated ambient
temperature.

A detector shall be placed within 1.5M from any door, window or other openings in the
wall partitions between protected and non-protected premises.

Every enclosure like a cabin, however small it is, within the protected compartment
shall be provided with detector(s).

Reference shall be made to the committee in advance with full particulars in following
cases:

i) Installation of smoke detectors within ventilation ducts,

ii) Siting of optical beam type smoke detectors having transmitter and receiver
components

iii) Layout of detectors in compartments where heating arrangements are

provided (stratification of smoke)

iv) iv. For areas which are subject to adverse environmental conditions like
vibration, pollution, shock etc.

10.9 Sitting of Manual Call Points:

In high bay areas (where the ceiling height is more than 9 mts. and where no detectors
can be provided) manual call points shall be located at each entry and at every 30 mts.
interval on all sides if, required. All stair cases shall be provided with manual call points
at every alternate landing and near to door entry.
Where necessary, the travel distance may require to be reduced to less than 30M e.g.
where there is difficulty in free access within the risk or in potentially dangerous risk.

Call points shall be fixed at a height 0f 1.4M above the surrounding floor level, at easily
accessible, well illuminated and conspicuous positions which are free of obstructions.

Where the call points shall be housed in dust proof and moisture proof enclosure shall
be properly sealed with rubber lining.

The glass surface should be minimum 30 cm.sq. in area and glass thickness should
not exceed 12mm.

Manual call point shall be located preferably near entry / exit to building / staircases at
various levels.

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10.10 Sitting of Flame Detectors:

A. General :

a) The location and spacing of the detectors shall be based on IS and

taking into account the following:

i) Size of the fire requiring detection

ii) Fuel involved

iii) Sensitivity of detectors

iv) Distance between the fire and detector

v) Radiant energy absorption of the atmosphere

vi) Presence of other sources of emission and

vii) Purpose of detection system

b) Certain flame detectors respond to the instantaneous level of radiation

received, while others depend up on the level received over a period.

In either case the response shall depend on the distance between the
flame detector and the fire, since the radiation level received is
inversely proportional to the square of this distance . increased
distance from the fire shall, therefore, lead to an increase in the size of
the fire at detection.

c) A clear line of sight to the area being protected is of great importance

but at the same time care must be exercised to avoid a direct line of
sight to likely sources of non-fire radiation to prevent false alarms.

10.11 Spacing Guide-Line:

(a) Sufficient no. of detectors shall be used and they shall be positioned such that
no point requiring detection in the area to be protected, is obstructed or outside
the field of view of atleast one detector.

(b) In applications where, the fire to be detected could occur in an area not on the
optical axis of the detector, the distance shall be reduced or alternatively more
detectors added to compensate for the angular placement of the fire.

(c) The spacing of the detectors shall vary from fuel to fuel. It is therefore
necessary to fix the distances as per the recommendations of the
manufacturers.

(d) The location of the detectors shall also be such that their line of sight is not
impeded by structural members or any other opaque objects or materials.

(e) When installed outdoors, detectors shall be shielded to prevent diminishing

sensitivity due to rain, snow, ice etc., and allow a clear vision of the hazard
area.

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(f) Approval of the committee must be obtained before commencing the

installation for their specific requirement.

10.12 Sitting of Miscellaneous Detectors:

A. Cable Galleries:

Each cable tray shall be protected by LHS cable unless the vertical distance
between the trays is uniformly less than 500mm in which case alternate trays
(in addition to the top and bottom trays) shall be provided.

The LHS cable shall be laid on the cables at the centre line of the cable-runs
either straight along the cables or zig-zag and back and forth across the ladder
and trays.

It is also possible to suspend the LHS cables below the trays so as to be within
200 mm of the cable-runs at a pitch of 1.2 M like a catenary.

Where the width of the tray exceeds 1M, two LHS cables shall be laid on the
trays as above. Alternatively, cables may be laid in an zig-zag fashion in which
case pitch of the zig-zag profile shall not exceed 1.2 mtrs.

It is always necessary to install two LHS cable below the lower most tray
because accumulation of filth, rubbish and waste in such areas is a distinct
possibility rendering them fire-prone.

Approval of the committee must be obtained before commencing the

installation for their specific requirements.

B. Belt Conveyors:

The following fire situations shall be considered for the protection of the
conveyors with LHS cable.

a) Stationary conveyor b) Moving conveyor, c) Belt roller friction d) Belt

friction with adjoining portions of the structures e) Spill of fuel,
lubricants and the like on the return belt.

The LHS cables can be considered for detection of any one

combination of two or more of the situations described above

b) The method of mounting the LHS cables under the above

circumstances depends upon convenience of mounting as well as the
vulnerability of the LHS cables.

The LHS cables shall be mounted as close to the risk mentioned

above as possible i.e. on both sides of the belt rollers, or above the
material carrying belt on separate supports or combination of both
depending on the circumstances.

c) Approval of the committee shall be obtained before commencing the

installation for their specific requirements if any.

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For other types of risks to be detected by the installation of LHS

cables, committee shall be approached in advance with full particulars.

Every fire detector should be allotted an identification no. preceded by

alphabetical initials showing the type of detector from the time of
inspection prior to commissioning.

B LOUDSPEAKER INTERCOMMUNICATION(LSIS) SYSTEM

01. General

This General Technical Specification (G.T.S) covers the technical

requirement of LOUDSPEAKER INTERCOMMUNICATION (LSIS) System
for expansion to 4.2Mt. of RSP.

The systems are intended to provide instantaneous, reliable and effective

communication as per the technological requirements between various
process control points, control rooms, shift in charges, senior operation &
maintenance personnel of the Plant complex in high noise level conditions (in
the range of 90 to 110 db).

Loudspeaker intercommunication system subscriber stations shall be provided

at the locations as per the list given below.

02. List of Subscriber Station for LSI System

Station No. Location of Subscriber Station Type of stations

03. System Features

The system shall be microprocessor based, distributed amplifier type.

The system shall consist of a central exchange, master control station,

number of subscriber stations, paging loudspeakers, power supply
equipment and interconnecting cable network.

The equipment shall be designed for reproducing high level perfectly

intelligible speech and shall have high operational reliability under adverse
environmental conditions such as corrosive and dusty atmosphere high
temperature, humidity, vibrations and high noise level (in the range of 90 -
110 db) of the Steel plant Complex.

The system shall be designed in modular form so as to enable modification /

expansion of the system easily as and when required without affecting the
installed equipment.

The system shall have sufficient capacity to expand suitable number of

subscribers to the tune of 20% of the indicated system capacity. The system
with it’s present configuration shall have the sufficient capacity to connect a
subscriber stations.

The system shall have the provision for automatic muting of the associated
loudspeaker while making announcement to avoid acoustic feedback.

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In principle all subscriber stations shall be connected to the central exchange

by standard twisted, multi pair PVC insulated, PVC sheathed armouered
communication cable.

The interconnecting cable network shall be designed using armoured cables

laid on Cable trays. Wherever necessary un-armoured cables shall be laid
through GI conduits keeping in view the shop layout & site condition.

The Loudspeaker intercommunication system subscriber stations shall be

provided at the locations as per the subscriber list to be prepared by the
package contractor.

The communication requirements of various subscribers shall be as per the

technological chart (communication matrix) enclosed with this technical
specification.

The various equipment and component of the system shall conform to the
relevant IS / IEC for safety standard, climatic & environmental condition,
electrical measurement standard and degree of mechanical protection.

04. The system shall provide the following modes of communication amongst it'
s
various subscribers :

No limitation on number of simultaneous communication channels.

Master to Subscriber call.

Subscriber to Master call.

Subscriber to Subscriber call through master.

Subscriber to Subscriber call through direct dialing.

In Subscriber - to - Subscriber call mode (through direct dialing), a subscriber

can call the chosen subscriber by dialing the number allotted for the called
subscriber.

In case the called station is busy the calling station shall get a flash of the
BUSY LED indicating that the called station is busy. If the called station is free
the Green LED shall glow and the subscriber is connected to the called party
and communicate with him.

The calling subscriber talks into the microphone and the message shall be
heard at called subscriber station through his loudspeaker.

The called party can straight away speak into the microphone in his station.
Both the parties can talk and hear at the same time.

Any other subscriber if wants to talk to either of them at that instant of time
shall get busy indication for them. On completion of his message, calling
subscriber shall normalise his switch board by reset switch.

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Group call from a subscriber with a pre-determined number of subscribers.

Facility for more than six simultaneous group call shall exist in the system.
Group calls can be arranged in priority order.

Group paging shall be possible through master control station.

All party conference shall be possible through the master control station.

In case of emergency all the subscribers of the system can be paged

simultaneously.

Priority call for a subscriber by pressing the priority break in. It shall be
possible to provide priorities amongst the subscribers / group of a system at
any time through the central exchange by suitable change in the software.

Reset facility on auto / manual mode.

Status monitoring indication on each subscriber.

Diagnostic features in built in the system.

Programmable communication chart. The system shall have facility to

establish or change interconnection between any one or more subscribers and
their facilities as and when required at site through a PC.

05. Equipment details

05.01 The loudspeaker intercommunication system shall be microprocessor based,

distributed amplifier type and broadly consist of (but not limited to) the following

• Central exchange

• Control desk with master control station

• System main junction box

• Nos. subscriber station of outdoor wall / column mounted type complete with
amplifiers, microphones and re-entrant horn type loudspeakers & associated
accessories. All outdoor stations shall be provided with weather proof housing
and associated erection accessories.

• Nos. desk top type subscriber station complete with handset station, extension
amplifiers, box type loudspeaker & associated erection accessories.

• Centralized power supply unit complete with mains power distribution board for
the system and back up UPS of suitable capacity.

• Interconnecting cable network

• Junction boxes, mounting accessories & all other erection accessories

required for the system and it'
s cable network.

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05.02 Central exchange

The Central exchange shall be microprocessor based intended for automatic speech
path switching and blocking between various subscriber stations connected to the
system. The Central exchange shall be provided with all the hardware including system
control panel, relay sub-racks, main switch panel, CPU, interface cards, relay control
cards, diagnostics modules required for connecting required subscriber stations
(inclusive 20% spares). However, the system shall be suitable for expansion to
connect additional subscriber station in future.

All switching elements shall be of modular design.

The Central exchange shall be provided with diagnostic features, ie; facility for
monitoring and checking the functions of subscriber stations.

The Central exchange shall be of modular design and all the necessary
communication and functional modules as well as power supply modules with
protective devices.

The Central exchange shall be housed in dust proof, self supporting free floor standing
type or wall mounting cabinet with a lockable rear door. Cabinet shall have facility for
terminating cables and carry all other devices necessary for switching the desired
communication links between the subscribers of the system. All devices assembled
and wiring shall be such as to provide easy access for operation and maintenance.

For cable entry the panels / equipment shall be provided with steel gland plates at the
bottom with cable glands for fixing armoured / un armoured cables.

The Main system junction box shall have the facility to terminate the signal cable
coming from at least 64 subscriber stations in the field side.

05.03 Subscriber Station

Each subscriber'
s station shall consist of a pre-amplifier, an amplifier, a loudspeaker, a
noise compensated microphone, power supply equipment and a switchboard (carrying
number of push buttons / switches for station selection & group calls) and junction
boxes.

All the subscriber stations shall be suitably interconnected to meet the technological
requirement as per technological chart (communication matrix).

The subscriber station shall be either indoor desk mounted type or outdoor wall /
column mounted type depending upon the location where it shall be used.
The subscriber stations shall be made of fibre glass reinforced polystyrene or
Aluminum die cast to withstand the trying environment of the plant complex.

Each Subscriber station have it’s junction box for termination of incoming and outgoing
cables (both signal cable / power supply cable).

All the outdoor wall mounted / column mounted stations shall be dust proof, weather
proof / pilfer proof type.

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Desk mounted type subscriber station conforming to IP52 shall be used in the Control
rooms.

Outdoor stations conforming to IP 55 shall be used in the Shop floors and Junction
house areas.

All the junction boxes used for the systems shall conform to IP55.

Amplifier :

The Power amplifier shall be made up of solid state devices with power output to give
through associated loudspeaker sound intensity level of at least +3 db above the
ambient noise level.

Connections to the loudspeakers, microphone and power supply source shall be in a

way to match the requirement of the other control devices of the process station.

Facility to adjust the volume shall be provided.

Facilities to monitor the proper functioning of the amplifier shall be provided.

Out put Power : 15 watts r.m.s.

Frequency Response : 100 Hz - 10000 Hz (+/-3db)

Microphone :

The microphone shall be of robust construction matching with the amplifier input and
shall be immune to the stray magnetic fields and mechanical vibration.

It shall be of uni-directional response pattern with noise canceling characteristics.

It shall be provided with a goose neck or a suitable mounting matching the

arrangement at the control station/indoor stations and shall be in built in the station /
hand held receiver type for out door stations.

Frequency Range: 100 Hz - 10000 Hz (+/- 3 db)

Microphone amplifier shall be fully solid state and shall have frequency response of
200 Hz to 5000 Hz and the response shall drop off sharply beyond the speech
frequency zone to achieve maximum intelligibility under high noise level condition. The
amplifier for transmission shall be so designed as to provide uniform sound level at
one or more called subscribers.

Loudspeaker :

The loudspeaker shall be of all weather proof sturdy design suitable for operation
under rough industrial conditions.

The loudspeaker shall have uniform sensitivity and low frequency cut off having
suitable directional response pattern for efficient and high quality speech reproduction.

It shall match the output of the amplifier.

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The loud speaker shall be either industrial re-entrant horn type or box type depending
upon the location where the station shall be used. Each loudspeaker shall have a
junction box for termination of cables from the station junction box.

The indoor box type loudspeaker shall be housed in sheet steel enclosure suitable for
wall mounting and shall have built in volume control facility. It shall have uniform
sensitivity with low frequency cut off at 250 Hz.

The industrial horn type loudspeaker shall be weather proof version of die cast
Aluminum body with sturdy mounting bracket suitable for mounting on wall/column.
The driver unit shall be concealed in the horn to prevent damage due to environmental
condition and pilferage.

Peak out put power - 6 watts for indoor box loudspeakers

- 15 watts for outdoor industrial horn type loudspeakers.

Switch board :

The switch board shall be either integrated with the subscriber amplifier or separate
unit to be mounted along-with the subscriber' s other accessories. The switch board
shall have push button / switches for station selection, channel selection & group call
selection. In addition there shall be display / indication about Power supply ON,
channel busy, the number of the called station, calling station & number of incoming
priority call pending etc.

05.04 Power supply

All the equipment shall be suitable for operation from a centralized 240V ± 10%, 50Hz
± 5%, Single phase, AC mains power supply. On failure of AC supply the system shall
automatically switch over to inverter supply derived from a set of back up battery
having suitable AH capacity to meet the power supply requirement of the system for 1
hour. The power supply equipment including the battery bank and main power
distribution box shall be installed in a separate room near the Central exchange.

The power supply equipment shall be provided with protections against short circuit,
over voltage, under voltage and transients.

05.05 Cable Network

The Loudspeaker intercommunication system shall have a separate cable network for
facilitating the provision of subscriber stations as required for the plant.

The signal cables shall be completely separated from wiring of any other circuit of
high voltage. When the cables are to be laid in the electrical cable trays of the
conveyor galleries, sufficient space shall be maintained (as per the Indian electricity
rules ) from the cables of the high voltage circuits.

Each subscriber station shall be connected to the power supply unit through a separate
cable network using power supply cables of required size.

Each Subscriber station shall be connected to the Central exchange by using multi-pair
signal cables through the Main system junction box. The system junction box shall
have termination facility for all incoming (cables from the Central exchange) as well as
all outgoing cables (cables from the subscriber stations).

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Loudspeaker shall be connected to subscriber station by loudspeaker cable.

The size of the cables are as given below.

Power supply cable - 3 core, 2..5 sq.mm, ATC, Armoured PVC

Signal cable - 5 pair, 0.5 sq. mm, ATC, Armoured PVC
Loudspeaker cable - 1 pair, 24/0.2 mm, ATC, Armoured PVC

All telecommunication cables shall be made up of annealed high conductivity solid /

stranded copper conductor.

Armoured PVC cable shall be used when the cable is to be laid on trays in cable
tunnels / cable galleries or on cable trays. All the cables shall conform to IS : 694 & IS
: 1554 (Part I), 1988 or latest version.

05.06 Ambient conditions

All the equipment shall be designed to work reliably and effectively under the following
ambient conditions

Temperature : 0 to 55 degree Celsius

Relative humidity : Upto 90% at 35 degree Celsius
Environment : Dusty and corrosive
Vibrations : 25 Hz (+/-) 2 Hz
Ambient noise level : 90 to 110 db.

C. GENRAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - CLOSED CIRCUIT VIDEO MONITORING

(C.C.V.M) SYSTEM .

01.00 General

The Closed Circuit Video Monitoring (C.C.V.M) System will be provided for
comprehensive round the clock surveillance for control and supervision of
technological processes at points which are difficult to be observed directly or which
require monitoring from a remote control center by operational people.

The system consists of colour cameras (CCD type) with fixed/zoom lens, colour
monitor console, water cooling jacket, blower unit, wiper & washer unit of the weather
proof housing, remote controlled Pan & Tilt unit, Receiver Driver unit, matrix switcher,
Digital Video recorder, camera mounting platforms/structures, control console with
control units for complete control of the cameras. Inter connecting video and control
cables, Video distribution amplifiers / Video cable equalizers (if required), & all other
auxiliary equipment, connectors & erection accessories etc. as required for
completeness of the system.

02.00 System requirements.

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The cameras will be of Charge Coupled Device (CCD) type and these will be mounted
in such a manner as to provide continuous monitoring of the critical processes /
operation of the shop floor as required.

The system will provide clear and sharp picture on monitors in industrial lighting
conditions at any time of the day or night

The complete CCVM Systems will work on 240 V ± 10%, 50Hz ± 2 Hz, single phase
AC supply. In case any other power source is required, the same will be arranged
from the above available source. The CCVM system will be provided with an
uninterrupted power supply system for feeding stabilized and continuous power
supply to all equipment

All equipment for C.C.V.M systems covered in this specification will comply with the
CCIR standards.

All control functions related to the CCVM Systems comprising Cameras, Monitors,
Water cooling jacket, blower unit and wiper & washer unit of the weatherproof
housing will be effected from the control units, which are to be installed in the control
rooms of the shop .

03.00 Equipment details

The C.C.V.M. system will comprise of the following.

• Colored cameras with vari focal length/motorized zoom lenses.

• Camera mounting platforms , maintenance platforms along with approach

ladder.

• Water cooling jackets, complete with wiper and washer units, compressed
air arrangement

• Remote controlled Pan & Tilt units.

• Receiver Driver unit

• Matrix switcher

• Key board unit

• Digital video recorder

• Control console

• Color video monitors

• Interconnecting power, video and control cables

• Video distribution amplifiers/ Video cable equalizers, as per requirement.

• Alarm annunciator

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• All other auxiliary equipment, connectors, erection accessories etc. as

required.

03.01 Camera

The cameras will be compact, of rugged design and suitable for industrial continuous
monitoring applications.

These will be specially designed and tested to provide continuous good quality video
output throughout wide variations in environment conditions like temperature, humidity,
shock and vibrations and varying light condition prevalent in the industrial steel plant..

The cameras will use 1/3” format interline transfer CCD imager and have virtually zero
lag, no image burns and no geometric distortion. These will be of latest state of art
technology ensuring high operational reliability.

The cameras shall deliver well defined, clear, high resolution colored picture, with
sufficient contrast to allow for good object recognition even in poor light conditions. A
highly sensitive automatic light compensation circuit will ensure constant video signal
independent of wide variations in light levels.

The cameras will have long life and require virtually zero maintenance in adverse
environmental conditions prevalent in the steel plant.

The Cameras will also possess the following features :

• High resolution.
• Low power consumption.
• Phase adjustable line lock facility.
• All controls like back focus, lens select, phase adjustment, power ON/OFF
etc.
• AGC, DSP signal processing
• The camera unit will be complete with all electronic circuitry, devices,
components, control switches, standard mount for lenses, mounting
assemblies etc. The mounting assemblies of the cameras will be individually
selected depending upon the special requirements as per actual site
conditions.

Color cameras of 1/3” format with Auto iris remote zoom focal lenses are
envisaged to suit different requirements of site. The camera shall be color
CCD type, high resolution of minimum 450 TV lines. All outdoor cameras shall
be provided with sun shield.

Pick-up device -- 1/3-inch format, interline transfer,

CCD image sensor
Minimum illumination – 0.01 lux at f 1.2
Signal to noise ratio -- 46dB minimum
Electronic Shutter -- Automatic , On/off selectable.
Video outputs -- Composite video - 1.0 V p-p, 75 ohm
AGC -- Automatic
Aperture Correction -- Horizontal & Vertical
Synchronization -- Line lock - for roll-free vertical interval Switching
- Crystal lock

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Connectors -- Video out: BNC

Video/DC-Iris connector: 4-pinEIAJ
Operating Temperature -- as per location indicated
EMC -- CE/UL certification

03.02 Camera lens

The camera lens will be suitable for the camera on which it is to be mounted. The
lenses chosen will be Auto iris remote zoom controlled so as to meet the operational
requirements. The choice of lenses, their focal length and viewing angle will be
judiciously done for effective monitoring suited to the specific application
requirements.

Technical Parameter of Motorised zoom lens

SL. DESCRIPTION Motorized Zoom

Make
Model no.
Type of lens - Motorized Zoom
Lens format 1/3 “, ½”
Focal length and aperture
Auto IRIS
Iris type
Type of mount C / CS

03.03 Camera mounting platform :

The camera mounting platform will be suitable for mounting the camera assembly on
walls / column / structures, maintenance platform along with approach ladder as per
the actual requirements at site and keeping in view the area to be covered by the
individual camera. The mounting will be with adjustable support so as to have flexibility
to move the camera assembly as and when required. Wherever necessary, structures
/ vertical poles to mount the cameras shall be fabricated.

03.04 Water cooling jacket for the camera.

At the locations where the ambient temperature is high, the protective camera
housings will be provided with water cooling jacket to protect the camera against high
temperature. Cooling water will be supplied to the jacket continuously to cool the
camera and keep it fully efficient & operational.

Double walled stainless steel housing will be provided for protection of cameras from
high temperature. Back cover of the water cooled housing will be detachable so that
the camera can be taken out/installed from the rear for service and inspection. Piping
for cooling water and purging air must be suitably protected against high ambient
temperature/ radiation heat. The glass panes of the housing will be resistant to
influences like quick changes in radiation temperatures.

The cooling jacket will have temperature sensor to monitor the temperature of the
camera, a toughened glass front, filter & an annunciator. Whenever the camera
temperature crosses the upper threshold limit of the desired temperature there will be
audio visual indication in the control room for the attention of operator.

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Compressed air and a wiper & washer unit will be installed with the water cooling jacket
to keep the front glass of the cooling jacket clean from dust & dirt.

The housing will have enclosure as per IP 65.

Technical Parameter

SL. DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS

Make
Material of housing
Type of camera mounting C / CS
Temperature range

Cooling water
Compressed Air

3.05 Receiver Driver Unit

The receiver shall be able to receive pan & tilt, camera and lens positioning and adjust
command signals from the operators keyboard through the CPU/Matrix and execute
them. The unit shall generate the power for the enclosure, camera, zoom lens etc.
Receiver driver unit shall comply min IP 65 for outdoor. The equipment shall be CE/UL
certified.

Diagnostic facility, testing facility, auto/random scan shall be available.

The receiver driver unit shall withstand the temperature for application area.

03.06 Pan and Tilt unit

The pan and tilt unit will comprise of pan & tilt head and control unit. The pan and tilt
head will be remotely controlled from the control unit.

The pan & tilt head will be heavy/ medium duty type/light duty type, rugged in
construction and smooth in operation. The unit shall be able to cater the load of
weather proof housing with water cooling jacket, wiper & washer unit and compressed
air pipe line arrangement. The unit will be used to cover large area of interest for
surveillance in different directions, as required by the operator.

The unit will be suitable for mounting on walls / column / structures / hanging from
ceiling as per the site requirements. The unit will have complete freedom of movement
throughout the entire pan & tilt scan. The unit will be completely sealed for all weather
proof use.

The pan and tilt units will be designed so as to ensure long operational life. The units
will employ electric motors with quick reversibility and dynamic braking characteristics,
have rugged worm gears assembly to minimize backlash and ensure drift free
operation. It will be possible with ease to reposition the cameras field of view at any
time. The unit will have manual over ride on the auto mode to enable the operator to
choose the area of scan as and when required.

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The Pan & Tilt unit shall withstand the temperature indicated for the corresponding
area.

A) Technical Parameter of Pan and Tilt unit

SL. DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS

Make

Model no.
Angular travel in horizontal plane 0-355 deg.
Angular travel in vertical plane +/-90 deg.
Operating speed–Panning 6 deg./ sec
Operating speed – Tilting 3 deg./sec
Maximum load (Load rating to be
compatible for camera, lens and housing
fitted)
Braking Mechanical friction
type
Construction material Main body –
Aluminium casting
Whether heavy-duty/medium duty/light
duty
Whether suitable for indoor /outdoor use
Rated temperature range

03.07. MICROPROCESSOR BASED MATRIX SWITCHER:

To control the C.C.V.M system microprocessor based matrix switchers are

envisaged. The system shall have matrix switchers at control rooms.

At control rooms matrix switchers of suitable inputs and outputs and alarm interface
units are provided for switcher to handle the alarm events.

The switcher system shall provide minimum the following basic features

- Full matrix switching.

- Synchronized video switching
- A logging printer port which provides a hardcopy printout of either the system
status changes or system Tables and Sequences.
- Keyboard log-on/log-off with password protection.
- 16 character camera titling.
- Accommodation of alarm points.
- CE/UL certification

The matrix switcher must be modular in construction i.e. should have Main base having
CPU, power supply and main bay, and required number of input and output cards must
be put in the bay for configuring a solution. The system should allow multiple number of
keyboards to be directly connected to it in star configuration. It should allow prioritizing
the keyboards as per the requirement.

Video Inputs -- as per bill of quantities

Video outputs -- as per bill of quantities

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RS-232 Ports -- 1 each for PC, printer and alarm signals

Input voltage level -- 0.5 V p-p to 2.0 V p-p, Composite Negative Sync)
Gain -- Unity (75 ohm terminated)
Switching -- Cross point Matrix
Features -- Full matrix switching, any camera to any monitor
- Programmable switching sequences.
- Salvo switching capability
- P/T/Z control outputs in the form of Biphase/RS-
485/RS-422 etc.
- min 40 character on screen display for time- date,
camera number, camera ID, monitor or status
information & 16 character alarm titling
- With the keyboard, following P/T/Z controls shall be
available:
a) Pan, tilt, auto pan and random pan
b) Zoom, focus and iris control

Operating Temperature -- as per locations indicated

Humidity -- 0 to 95 % relative, non-condensing.
EMC -- CE / UL certified

Alarm Interface units

An additional alarm interface unit shall be also supplied along with the above switcher.
The unit shall have the ability to automatically display video under alarm conditions. It
shall accept upto 64 contact closures or logic level inputs from remote sensing devices.
The unit shall also provide 8 relay closure outputs upon alarm conditions.

03.08 Board for matrix switcher

Keyboard is envisaged for full function, for system control and programming at control
rooms. The keyboard includes integral pan/tilt/zoom joystick for controlling cameras
features.

Features - Control of Matrix switcher

- Soft backlit keys with user friendly menu and easy to
read display
- Joystick for P/T/Z control of camera
- Shall be interfaced to Matrix switcher for control of
Camera selection and P/T/Z control.
- LCD display of complete menu for
selection of various functions
- CE/UL certification

Connectors - RJ11 connector for matrix switcher (power/ data)

- Aux. power, for extended distances.
- RS-232 port for remote programming
- Other standard connectors.

03.09. DIGITAL COLOR MULTIPLEXER CUM RECORDER

This multiplexer and integrated digital recorder provides multi-camera recording and
playback with the added capability of multi screen viewing. Programming is easily
accomplished via front panel control keys and on-screen display menus.

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The duplex multiplexer/recorder can encode up to 8/16 color video inputs on its internal
hard drive while simultaneously displaying video in the full screen or any of the multi-
screen modes.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The multiplexer specified shall be designed to record (encode) and playback (decode)
up to 8/16 color cameras. The unit shall also have the added capability of multi screen
viewing.

In playback (DECODE mode), the multiplexer shall provide a full screen display of any
of the sixteen previously recorded cameras or it can display a selection of any of the
cameras in various multi-screen modes

The multiplexer/recording shall allow instant access to critical recordings by alarm,

time, date, and camera searches.

The multiplexer/recorder, in addition to camera video, shall provide the time & date,
camera number, and a user programmable 16 character camera title, which is
recorded.

The multiplexer/recorder shall provide, but not be limited to, the additional following
features:

On-screen menu programming,

Sequencing of cameras,
Video loss with on-screen indication,
Freeze function,
Action/Alarm output relay contacts,
Password access protection.

The multiplexer/recorder shall use good compression technology for high quality video,
and shall include a minimum hard drive capacity for storing data for 24hrs X 15
days.

The multiplexer/recorder shall include a SCSI-2 / USB port for archiving video to
external media.

A 21” color monitor shall also be supplied along with above for viewing
multiplexed / recorded video.

The multiplexer / recorder shall be designed for use as a desk top unit or may be rack
mounted using an optional rack mount kit.

Video Standard -- PAL, 625 line, 50 Hz

Digital Memory -- 720H x 576 V
AGC -- Automatic or manually adjust for each video input
Inputs -- Camera: 8/16inputs; 16/32 BNC connectors. Automatic
looping termination
Outputs -- min 2 composite monitor outputs
Recording -- extremely high quality video recording for 15days storing
capacity

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Recording modes --- Selectable from 0.1 IPS to real time recording, max
recording speed 50 IPS for 16 cameras (max)
Resolution of recording -- High, medium and low quality.

Input voltage level -- 0.5 V p-p to 2.0 V p-p, Composite Video signal
Display Modes -- - On monitor A - Full, quad and various
combinations of multi-screen viewing

Features -- - P/T/Z controls with keyboard

- Motion detection with direction sensing.
- Programming via included software
- Sequencing of cameras
- Video loss with on-screen indication
- Instant access to critical recording by alarm, time, date
and camera searches.
- Display of time, date, camera number and user
programmable 16 character camera title for viewing and
recorded information.
Ethernet port (RJ-45) -- For network video access, shall be provided. Remote viewer
software to allow simultaneous access shall be also
provided.
EMC -- CE / UL certified

It shall also have serial port ( RS 232/RS422/RS485), play back facility, backup/copy
facility.

03.10. CCVM Monitors

The CCVM monitors will be suitable for industrial applications and compatible for the
cameras. These will be of fully solid state type, modular in design, have low radiation and
provide a bright, clear, well defined and high resolution picture display on the Screen.

All controls for power supply on/off, brightness, contrast, color, vertical hold, horizontal
hold , etc. will be provided on the front panel behind the flip open protective cover for
readily adjusting the video signal. The input and output video connectors for coupling the
video input/output to other equipment, DC restoration switch and power supply
connections will be provided on the rear panel. The monitor will have easy access for
servicing and other adjustments.

The video monitor will be housed in a dust-proof metal enclosure with anti-dazzling light
shield. It will be suitable for rack mounting / mounting on control console / ceiling
hang type as per the site requirement at a convenient viewing angle.

The monitor will be designed to produce high resolution.

The monitor will have the following features :

All controls for power supply on/off, brightness, contrast, color, vertical hold, horizontal
hold, etc. Provided behind the flip open protective front cover.

Automatic degaussing at power on.

Desk type/rack mountable with rack mountable kits.

Quick start.

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Easy access for servicing and adjustments.

Technical Parameter

Sl DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS
L. Make
Model no.
Picture tube size 21”
Scanning system PAL
Horizontal resolution 460 TV lines (Centre)
Vertical resolution 420 TV lines
Video input 1.0 V pp
Input impedance 75 ohms

Controls : Power on/off, LED pilot light, brightness, color, contrast, V-hold, H-
hold, impedance – 75 ohm/ high SW, DC restoration SW etc.

03.11 Control Console

The control console shall house matrix switcher, Keyboard, Multiplexer & recorder and
other control equipments, interfacing modules required for control of complete system. The
console shall be of industrial usage, dust & vermin proof. It shall be located in control room.
The console shall be of pre-wired ready for installation and commissioning. Required
protections and cooling arrangements shall be incorporated. The equipment shall meet IP
54.

Control of blower unit, wiper & washer unit of the water cooling jacket, temperature
indication of camera and audio visual alarm indication in case the temperature violates the
desired limits shall also be housed.

03.12 Video cable equalizers

The video cable equalizers will be used to compensate for high frequency losses due to
long runs of coaxial cable used between the camera and video monitor.

03.13 Surge Protection

Surge protection for video, power and control signals shall be given for cameras and
associated equipment at both ends. The equipment shall protect cameras and associated
equipment incase of surge. It shall be as per BS6651.

Required junction boxes and associated equipments shall be supplied to complete the
installation in all respects.

Surge capability shall be of min 10kA

UL /CE listed

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03.14. CABLES

For connecting the control room equipment with field equipment following cables are
envisaged. Co-axial cable for video signal transmission, twisted pair shielded cable for
controlling cameras are envisaged.

a) Co-axial cables are envisaged for video signal transmission for cameras which are upto
500mts distance. Beyond 500 mts post equalizing amplifier shall be used.
a) Independent control and video cables are envisaged for these cameras.
b) Power cable can be looped for maximum 2 cameras only.
d) Booster amplifier shall be used wherever video signal is weak.
e) The following criteria shall be used for selection of cables.

Power supply cable : min 2.5 sq.mm

Control cable : min 2.5 sq.mm

While designing cable layout and selection of multi core cable the following criteria must be
satisfied.

- Minimum 20% of pairs shall be considered as spare subject to min one pair.

- All cables shall be of FRLS type

03.14.01 Video Cable:

The specifications shall be as under:

Center conductor size -- 7/0.4 mm Annealed Tinned Copper (ATC)

Di-electric material. -- Polyethylene (PE), White color.
Shield material -- Copper braided.
Jacket material -- FRLS PVC BLUE.
Armour -- 1.4 mm GI wire round.
Outer jacket thickness -- 1.2 mm FRLS
Outer jacket -- FRLS PVC BLUE
Nominal impedance. -- 75 ohms

03.14.02. POWER SUPPLY CABLE:

The specifications shall be as under:

No of cores -- min 3 (three)

Conductor size -- min 2.5 sq mm, 7/0.68 multi strand with
standard annealed electrolytic copper
conductor.
Primary insulation -- PVC insulated of 85º C PVC as IS-5831Type
C
Thickness of PVC insulation -- 0.8 mm
Color code -- Red, Black and Green
Inner and Outer Jacket -- Extruded Flame retardant and 90º C PVC to
IS 5831- Type ST2
Armoring -- Galvanised Steel Wire / flat as per IS-1554
part-I

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The above cables shall also have the following:

1) Fire retardant shall be as per standard IEC 332 part III Cat A.

2) The insulation grade shall be 600 V/1100 V as a minimum and shall meet insulation
resistance, voltage and spark test requirement as per BS-5308 Part –III.

3) Armour over inner jacket shall be of galvanized steel wire/ flat as per IS-5544 Part I.

03.14.03. TWISTED PAIR CABLE.

No of pairs -- as required
Conductor size -- 2.5 sq mm standard annealed electrolytic copper
conductor.
Primary insulation -- Low density polyethylene (LDPE)/ PE as per IS 6474
Thickness of insulation -- 0.5 mm
Pair shielding -- Aluminium backed by mylar/ polyester
Drain wire -- 0.5 sq mm multistrand bare tinned
Inner and Outer jacket -- Extruted flame retardant and 90º C PVC to IS
5831-type ST2

The cable shall be as per IS – 1554. Part – I.

D G.T.S FOR VHF COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

01. General

This General Technical Specification (G.T.S) covers the technical requirement of VHF
communication system for expansion to 4.2Mt. of RSP under modernization.
VHF communication system is intended for instantaneous two-way radio communication
amongst base station and a number of mobile/ portable hand held trans-receiver sets in
the Steel plant complex.
In addition to the above hand held trans-receiver sets shall be provided with DTMF dial
pad .

02. Design Basis

02.01 The equipment shall use synthesised frequency control. The frequency channel shall be
easily programmed and provide extremely stable frequency operation. It shall be possible
to programme the sets upto 12 channels by use of PROM & E-PROM.

02.02 The transreceiver sets shall operate on simplex / semi-duplex mode.

02.03 All controls on the sets shall be positioned in a manner so as to be conveniently operated.

02.04 Protection against misuse and reverse battery polarity to be provided.

02.05 The equipment shall be light in weight and designed for low power consumption.

02.06 The equipment shall be weather proof rugged in construction and designed for continuous
and reliable operation under adverse environmental and operating conditions of a power
plant complex.

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02.07 The mobile stations to be used in the cranes / moving machines shall be able to take the
shocks and vibrations of these machineries.

02.08 The equipment shall require minimum of maintenance and be easy to maintain.

02.09 The transreceiver sets shall be designed for having high carrier stability with adequate
suppression of spurious emission and a low distortion.

02.10 The units such as transmitter, receiver, power supply unit shall be mounted on separate
PCB for ease of maintenance and serviceability.

02.11 The transreceiver sets shall have LCD display for visual indications regarding channels with
back lighting for operating in a low light environment.

03. Equipment Details

The VHF radio communication systems shall comprise of the following –

• Nos. fixed transreceiver sets to be used as base stations.

• Nos. portable handset stations

• Nos. of walkie-talkies with DTMF dial pad to interface with telephone exchange.

• Telephone interface equipment shall also be provided.

• Each of the trans-receiver stations complete with connectors, cables, power supply unit,
Ni-Cd rechargeable battery, battery charger, suitable antenna units and mast / structure for
the base station antennas.

03.01 Portable hand held type sets.

The trans-receiver set shall be compact, lightweight having low power consumption.

The sets shall be fully IC based, modular in nature, synthesized frequency controlled, with
multi channel facility.

Each trans-receiver set shall comprise of transmitter section, receiver section, a control unit
complete with all controls, microphone, speaker, built-in helical antenna and rechargeable
12V Ni-Cd battery all housed in a splash proof cabinet cast from aluminum alloy.

Each set shall be provided with a rugged leather carrying case.

The set shall have the provision for using earphone.

Technical parameters :

Frequency range Frequency synthesised over the range of

134 - 174MHz
RF power output 1 to 5 Watt (variable )
Channel spacing 12.5 / 25 KHz
No. of channels 12
AF output Minimum 0.5 Watt

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AF distortion Less than 5 % at 1 KHz

Power supply 12 V Ni-Cd battery (rechargeable)
Type of operation Simplex or semi-duplex
Type of antenna Helical spring antenna
Operating temperature 0 - 55 degree Celcius

03.02 Base / Mobile transreceiver sets

The trans-receiver sets shall be fully solid state modular in design, synthesised frequency
controlled, multi channel, based on the latest development in VHF communication field.

The set shall be compact, light weight having a splash proof cabinet cast from aluminum
alloy. It shall have low power consumption.

Each trans-receiver set shall comprise of transmitter section, receiver section, a control unit
complete with all controls, microphone, loudspeaker and antenna unit.

The base station shall be designed to work from a 240V AC mains supply. However a
maintenance free battery of suitable capacity along with a charger unit shall also be
considered for the base station.

The mobile stations shall be provided with a maintenance free rechargeable 12V Ni-Cd
battery for power source.

The sets shall have -

• digital channel display.

• provision for connecting external speaker.
• provision for interfacing with telephone exchange.
• provision for selective calling facility.

The transreceiver sets shall be so designed as to be easily configured into fixed base station /
mobile stations, as required. The equipment shall be supplied with full range of accessories so
that it shall be suitable use as mobile / static applications.

The set shall be supplied with following accessories when used as a Fixed base station.

• Desk top type microphone assembly.

• GP antenna / Yagi antenna with RF cable & connectors.
• Power supply unit complete with battery set, charger unit and DC power cable for fixed
stations.
• Mast required for the antenna unit.

The set shall be supplied with following accessories when used as a Mobile station in
moving cranes / machineries.

• Fist type microphone assembly.

• Mounting assembly for mounting in vehicles.
• Antenna assembly with RF cable for mobile use.
• Earphone facility / external speaker.

Technical parameters

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Frequency range Frequency synthesised over the range of

134 - 174MHz
RF power output 25 Watt
Channel spacing 12.5 / 25 KHz
No. of channels 12
AF output Minimum 1 Watt into 8 ohms load
AF distortion Less than 5 % at 1 KHz
Type of operation Simplex or semi-duplex
Type of antenna GP/YAGI/WHIP antenna as per requirement
Operating temperature 0 - 55 degree Celcius

03.03 Battery Charger

Portable single phase battery charger shall be suitable for charging at least 6 nos. 12 Volts
Ni-Cd batteries at a time.

The unit shall comprise a transformer provided with mains voltage tapings, full wave bridge
silicon rectifiers and controlling choke. The charger shall be provided with mains isolator
switch, rotary switch for selecting different charging modes, flush mounted charging current
DC ammeter, supply ON/OFF indication lamp and protective fuses.

The entire assembly shall be housed in a sturdy sheet steel box having proper ventilation
arrangement, terminals with insulated knurled screwed knobs for connecting to batteries
and provided with mains and battery leads and pair of battery charging clips with marked
polarity.

04 Training of Purchaser’s personnel.

The tenderer shall arrange for training of purchaser’s personnel for operation &
maintenance of the VHF system. It is under the tenderer’s scope. The tenderer shall give
the detailed training program mutually agreed as per requirement well in advance prior to
commencement of training.

05 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE.

05.01 The Tenderer shall study the specification & satisfy himself thoroughly regarding the
workability of the plant, equipment & system offered & also take full responsibility for the
guaranteed operation & performance of the same as well as for their smooth, safe &
reliable working.
All equipment shall be guaranteed for workmanship, materials design and satisfactory
performance to the parameters in accordance with the specification document and
relevant clauses of the General Condition of Contract. The guarantee for performance
shall cover individual items and systems for their ratings/outputs.

05.02 The Tenderer shall guarantee the integrated operation of complete system & equipment
covered in his scope as a whole including interfaces required to be established with other
related system.
The Tenderer shall conduct performance/ acceptance tests on each of the major items of
equipment supplied to demonstrate that the equipment and system supplied are capable of
achieving the performance parameters specified and contracted for, in accordance with the
General Condition of contract. The total system performance shall also be guaranteed
and demonstrated.
Should the tests specified show that the equipment has failed to achieve the guaranteed
parameters, the supplier shall carryout necessary modification or part replacements to

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achieve the guaranteed parameters & successful demonstration the tests shall be repeated
without any extra cost to the purchaser.

06 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT, TESTING & COMMISSIONING.

06.01. The Tenderer shall be fully responsible for the satisfactory erection, installation , testing &
commissioning, start-up & performance test of the V.H.F equipment and it’s associated cable
network.

06.02. The Tenderer shall furnish with his tender the particulars of the license held by him / the sub
vendor he proposes to engage for carrying out the installation work against this
specification.

The Tenderer shall furnish to the purchaser / consultant, the names and particulars of the
certificate of competence of the supervisors and workmen to be engaged for carrying the
installation work against this specification.

06.03 All erection, testing & commissioning work shall be carried out in accordance with the
requirement specified in this tender document, the standard recommended practice and best
workmanship. All electrical work shall also comply with standard norms and practices
adopted by the purchaser and representative state / Central Govt. authorities.

06.04 For complete erection, testing & commissioning, the Tenderer shall bring all insulation aids /
materials, consumables, tools, test equipment, qualified & experienced personnel, in order to
carry out the job successfully. A list of the same shall be furnished to the purchaser for
review.
All technical personnel assigned to the site by the Tenderer must be fully conversant with the
system hardware & software.

06.05. The Tenderer shall provide and maintain an office at the site during installation, testing and
commissioning stage for his staff. The Tenderer shall make his own arrangement at his own
cost for the transport of his staff and labour to and from the site of works. Appropriate
storage of the materials to be supplied will be arranged by the Tenderer at the site. The
Tenderer’s responsibility shall also include safety and security of the equipment at site.

06.06. On completion of erection & installation of all equipment, & before start up, each item of the
system shall be jointly inspected by the purchaser and the Tenderer for correctness and
completeness of the installation and accessibility to start up leading to commissioning tests.

The list of commissioning tests to be performed shall be mutually agreed upon and included in
the Tenderer’s Quality Assurance Plan (QAP).

The commissioning spares for all items / equipment shall be included along with the
commissioning services. The consumables required during the commissioning of the system
shall be included as part of the commissioning spares. Requisite factory & site test reports
shall be supplied by the Tenderer.

06.07 The Tenderer’s scope for testing and commissioning shall also include

Provision of all necessary measuring instruments / test equipment.

Preparation of final commissioning report.

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Conducting Preliminary Acceptance Test (PAT) &Final Acceptance Test (FAT) and
attending rectification of all points raised during all above tests.

E G.T.S FOR PLANT TELEPHONE CABLES & ACCESSORIES.

1.0 General.

This General Technical Specification(GTS) covers the technical requirement of

Telecommunication cables & accessories for RSP 4.2 Mt. expansion.
1.1 SCOPE OF WORK:-

The scope of work includes complete design, engineering, supply, storage at site, erection,
installation, laying of cables, testing, and commissioning of PLANT TELEPHONE CABLES &
ACCESSORIES. The system described in this specification & handing over the system in ready
to switch on condition to purchaser on TURN KEY basis.

The scope shall broadly cover the following and also shall include such of those items and
accessories not mentioned here but required for satisfactory operation of the system.

The scope of work of the bidder shall start from subscribers side of Main Distribution
Frame(MDF)of Small Auto Telephone Exchange(SAX) to the telephone hand set in side the shop
premises including jumpering of cables.

The integrated cable network for the shop shall be designed by the shop package tenderer
keeping 2 pair telephone cable for each telephone and will terminate all cables in a cabinet /
Distribution box(D.B). From this cabinet / D.B the shop package tenderer shall bring the cables to
subscriber side of M.D.F of the SAX for the concerned shop including jumpering of cables in the
M.D.F.

The shop package tenderer shall work in co-ordination with the centralized package tenderer.
However the Telephone exchange(SAX) & telephone hand shall be provided by the inter plant
package contractor / purchaser.

Telephone connections shall be provided at each room of the office building, shift offices, Control
rooms, ECRs, MCC’s, laboratory etc.

1.2 This specification forms part of the tender documents and shall be read in conjunction with the
general conditions of contract (GCC) and other documents enclosed with Notice Inviting Tender.
Purchaser’s decision shall be final in case of conflict between stipulations under various
documents.

1.3 Preparation and submission of drawings like bill of materials, technical data sheets etc.
complete in all respects for Purchaser/Consultant’s approval / comments.
Submission of drawings & documents, technical catalogues, test certificates etc.
The components and materials used and the equipment supplied shall conform to high
standards of design, engineering and workmanship and shall be suitable for efficient operation
and reliable service in steel plant conditions.

2.0. TESTS

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All cables shall be fully tested in accordance with the relevant clauses of the applicable
standards.

Type test certificates shall be submitted to the Purchaser for all cables as stipulated in the
relevant standard. Type tests shall be carried out as per the relevant standards in the presence of
Purchaser’s representative for those items stipulated in the Technical Specification/data sheet
and agreed with the Purchaser to ascertain compliance.

Routine tests as per relevant standards shall be carried out on all cables in the presence of
Purchaser’s representatives at manufacturers works. In all the cases, test certificates shall be
submitted. No cables or other materials shall be dispatched unless the test certificates are
accepted by the Purchaser.

2.1 GUARANTEE

The tenderer shall stand guarantee for the trouble free operation and satisfactory performance of
all the cables supplied by him as per GCC. The material used shall be new and best of its kind
available and shall conform to relevant latest Indian standards.

The guarantee shall also cover faulty design or materials or workmanship. The supplier shall do
all rectification or replacement under the guarantee free of cost.

The supplier will replace cables without any cost implication to purchaser in case of any failure
during testing and commissioning.

The supplier shall replace the wrong/defective cables supplied by them, missing items (observed
during inspection at site after receipt of materials) or any damages caused to cables during
transportation free of cost after receipt of information from the Purchaser. In case of any dispute,
decision of purchaser shall be final. The supplier shall depute his representative to site for
replacement/rectification work without any extra cost to purchaser.

2.2 MAKE OF CABLES.

Refer separate document for Vendors./ As per approved vender list of RSP.

2.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF CABLES.

Telecommunication cables

All cables shall have copper conductor. Each conductor shall consist of 0.51 m.m dia. & 0.63
m.m dia .solid wire of annealed high conductivity copper, twisted in pairs, fully filled with
petroleum jelly. The cables shall conform to the latest edition of the standard specification.

I.T.D spec. No. S/WT – 143B for Petroleum Jelly Filled armoured telephone cables

I.T.D spec. No. S/WS – 113C for PVC insulated, PVC sheathed telephone cables.

i) Telephone cable of polythene insulated fully filled with petroleum jelly, polythene sheathed
Poly-Al. Moisture barrier with another polythylene sheath, armoured with two numbers of
galvanised steel-tape over abedding of water proof cotton tape complying with P&T specification
ITD, S/WS-129D, ITD, S/WT-143B.

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ii)Telephone cable 0.51m.m dia annealed Copper conductor PVC insulated, screened, PVC
sheahted, unarmoured & overall PVC jacked.

iii) Telephone distribution Box of different size.

iv) Erection accessories.

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