Annex: 3: Technical specification for Power systems:

1.

General
1.1

The Power Supply Facilities shall be easy to maintain and be able to keep the
required characteristics stably for at least twelve (12) years.

1.2

The Power Supply Facilities shall supply stable and uninterrupted power to
maintain normal performance of the GSM Base- stations/Repeaters, Back-haul
radio system and associated equipments.

1.3

Composition of power Supply Facilities

The Power supply facilities to be provided shall be composed of the following:

-Solar Modules (photo-voltaic cells) with the mounting structures.
-Tubular GEL VRLA SMF Storage Batteries.
-Solar Charge Controller (MPPT Technology Modular Type with redundancy)
- DC PDB
- SMPS Rectifier
- Earthing & Bonding
- Surge Protection Devices
- Power Cables
- Ventilation system
- Remote monitoring, control and alarm systems

2. Solar Modules:
General Requirement:
Orientation of the panels/array should be in such a way that it always gets the optimum sun
power. To achieve the maximum power:
1. The Panels/array shall be oriented in such a way that it faces true south in northern
hemisphere and true north in the southern hemisphere & not the magnetic south or north

2.1 Technical Specifications:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Rated Power (Pmax): 180 W

Power Tolerance: +/- 5%
Nominal Voltage: 24 V
Voltage at Pmax: 35.1 V
Current at Pmax: 5.12 A
Warranty: 25 30 years

2.2 Other Parameters:

7.
8.
9.
10.

Temperature range: - 400 C to + 850 C

Relative Humidity: 85% RH
Front Loading (e.g. snow): 5400 pa (113 psf)
Hailstone impact: 25mm 23m/s

2.3 Module Interconnects:

Proper connection of solar modules to each other and to other component is crucial to the
overall performance of the photovoltaic system. Without proper wiring, power from solar
array may be lost right at the source before it ever gets to the battery. The module

interconnects and panel output cables make it very easy to make clean, code compliant and
water tight connections.
Weather proof Array junction boxes shall be provided as per the specification detailed below:
2.3.1 Main Junction Box with support:
Type: Made out of Polycarbonate
No of Parallel String per Box: 4 with pre-fitted 50 mm copper lugs/thimbles and 2
with pre-fitted 25 mm copper lugs/thimbles
Dimension: 400 X 300 mm
Max Current carrying capacity: 70 Amps per box
2.3.2 Array Junction Box with support:
Type: Made out of Polycarbonate
No of parallel string per box: 8 with pre-fitted 6 mm copper lugs/thimbles and 2 with
pre-fitted 25 mm copper lugs/thimbles
Dimension: 400 X 300 mm
Max current carrying capacity: 40 amps per box
(If need be bidders can have a look at the samples available at out centre store, Tphu)

2.4 Cable assembles:

All solar panels of the given specifications should be supplied with pre-assembled, featuring
tin-plated copper lugs terminals crimped and soldered to 4 sq.mm stranded copper wire with
adhesive melt wall shrink tubing heat sealed over the crimp connections with black PVC
sunlight resistant jacket and include corrosion resistant and non metallic.
Panel interconnection cables of 4 sq mm shall be included with supply of all accessories
Armoured Multi-Stranded copper cable of size 16-25Sqmm shall be extended from solar
junction box to equipment shelter and terminated at the solar charge controller

3. Solar Mounting Structure (4 module adjustable support structure) including associated civil
works drawing.
General Requirement:
3.1

Hot dip galvanized iron mounting structures shall be provided for mounting the
modules/panels/arrays. These mounting structures are used to mount the SPV
modules/panels/arrays on the ground at an angle of tilt with the horizontal in accordance
with the altitude of the place of installation as detailed in clause 2.

3.2

The solar array mounting structures should be so designed that it should be possible to tilt
the angle of array from 25 to 65by adjusting the supporting arms.

3.3

The solar array shall be supported by galvanised steel pillars with concrete foundations
and shall be at least 2.5m from the ground level.

3.4

All nuts and bolt used for fixing solar frames shall also be hot dipped galvanised.

3.5

Designed for maximum durability and corrosive resistance in all environments.

3.6

Solar foundation civil works should be included.

4.

Storage Batteries (For GSM Applications):

General Requirement:
The storage batteries shall be provided with battery racks, necessary connectors,
plate, battery transparent cover, etc.

4.1

name

Type I: Tubular GEL VRLA SMF Batteries

1) The storage batteries shall be sealed maintenance free (SMF) Tubular GEL Valve
Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) type
2) The container shall be strong enough to withstand rough handling.
3) Explosion-proof vent plug shall be provided at the upper part of the container.
4) The batteries shall be designed for operation in ambient temperature of 15 to +45 deg.
Celsius
5) Connectors- Lead Plated Solid Copper Connectors

Performance:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

4.2

Float Life: 20 + years design life at 27 Deg. C

Cycle Life: 1800 cycles at 80% DOD at 27 Deg.C
Self Discharge: <2% per Month at 27 Deg.C AH
Efficiency: >95%
Operating Temperature: -20Deg.C to +55 Deg.C
Versatile in Mounting arrangement: Both Horizontal and Vertical orientation

Other Requirements
1) Layout of batteries shall be such that it permits easy access and sufficient flexibility at
the time of cell unit replacement, and also easy to check the status.
2) The detected conditions of the decrease in battery capacity shall be indicated by visual
and audible alarm indicators. These alarms shall be extended to the Network Operation
Centre (NOC) using radio supervisory and control

Solar Charge Regulator

General Requirement:
Solar Charge Regulator, hereinafter referred to as SCR, is designed to utilize
energy to power the required load. The SCR based power system should be such
that it should power the cellular BTS base/repeater stations. In addition to
optimally charging the battery, it should also be effective interface to interconnect
solar PV Module, Battery Banks and the Load.
Please note that when more than one SCR is incorporated at one site, the system
should work in parallel.

5.1

Technical Specifications:

-48V, 150 Amps (Modular Type with Redundancy) SCR with MPPT Technology:
Load Current
Type of Load
Mode Mode of Earthing
Metering

6 60 Amps (max)
Resistive
Positive
VoltmVoltmeter to monitor Array, battery and load voltages.
Ammeter to monitor battery and load current

Meter Meter Type

Indications

Digital
Batter Battery on charge, battery on discharge, load disconnect and
array disconnect/absent
>90% at full rating of SCR
<0.15 < 0.15A (typical)
Nut and bolt system up to max 50 sq.mm cable terminations for
battery and array. And 16 sq.mm size for load. Also with CST
Termination
Via caVia cable gland in the base of the enclosure
Painte Painted steel

Efficiency
Idle Current
Terminations

Cable Cable Entry

Enclosure
Fixing Fixing

Wall Mounting

StoragStorage
10 to + 65 Deg. C
Temperature
Operating
10 to + 65 Deg. C
Temperature
Humidity
95% RH
Cooling
Natur Natural Air
Protections/Features

Protection against overcharging of

the battery
Protection against deep discharging
of the battery
Protection against transient/surge at
array input terminal through proper
rated MOVs
MCBs at the array and load
terminals
Protection against Array, Battery
reverse conditions
Load short circuit protection
through Load MCB
Control circuit is protected against
fuse
Blocking diode is provided to
prevent discharge of battery
through solar PV Module
Built in with cable drop and
temperature compensation
Potent Potential Free contact to be provided for
Battery Low/DG ON
Battery at 1.9 V+/- 0.02/Cell

 Battery at 1.8V +/- 0.02/Cell

Battery on Discharge
Typical resistive rating of potential free
contact shall be 1 A @ 240 V AC or 5
A @ 48 V DC
TYPICAL BATTERY VOLTAGE SETTINGS FOR SMF VRLA TUBULAR GEL BATTERIES

PARAMETER
48 VOLT SYSTEM
Char Charge Disconnect Voltage (Boost OFF)
58.0 +/- 0.48 V
Cha Charge Reconnect Voltage (Boost ON)
49.0 +/- 0.48 V
Float Charging Voltage (Float ON)
49.0 +/- 0.48 V
Float Disconnect Voltage (Float OFF)
56.0 +/- 0.48 V
Battery Low Load Disconnect Voltage
44.0 +/- 0.48 V
Battery Low Load Re-Connect Voltage
51.6 +/- 0.48 V
Battery High Load Disconnect Voltage
58.8 +/- 0.48 V
Battry High Load Reconnect Voltage
56.4 +/- 0.48 V
Load Terminal Voltage Variation
43.92 V to 59.28 V
Poten Potential Free Alarm
PotentPotential Free Contact Alarm for Battery Voltage @ 1.8V (ON)
43.5 +/- 0.3 V
Poten Potential Free Contact Alarm for Battery Voltage @ 1.8V (OFF)
PotentPotential Free Contact Alarm for Battery Voltage @ 1.9V (ON)
PotentPotential Free Contact Alarm for Battery Voltage @ 1.9V (OFF)
Potent Potential Free Contact Alarm for DG ON (Battery Voltage)
46.50 45.50 +/- 0.48V
Potent Potential Free Contact Alarm for DG OFF (Battery Voltage)
56.0 + 56.0 +/- 0.48 V
6.

DC Power Distribution Board (DCPDB):

General Requirements
This Pre-Wired Power Distribution Board should provide all the connections to Battery Banks, BTS load,
External Battery charging facilities through proper rating of MCBs & MCCBs. The enclosure should be
moisture and water proof. Both positive and negative bars should of copper material
Technical Specifications for BTS Sites
Rating: 10 kW @ -48V DC
Dimension: 80 cm*80cm*40cm

DC DISTRIBUTION PANEL FOR BTS SITES

Input From
Charge
Controller

50 mm

To SCR
Battery Sensing

Input From
Portable
Charger

Technical
Specifications for
repeaters
Rating: 4 kW @ 48VDC
Dimension: 60 cm * 60
40cm

Input From SCR LOAD

TERMINAL

50
mm

10mm

cm*

MCB1
2P,20A

MCB2
2P, 20A

MCB3
2P, 20A

MCB4
2P, 20A

MCCB 1
2P, 120 A

(+)

(-)
TO BB1

50mm

TO BB2

TO BB3

TO BB4
To Load1

To Load2

To Load3

To Load4

TO BB5

SPARE

DC DISTRIBUTION PANEL FOR RADIO TRANSMISSION REPEATER STATION

Input From
Charge Controller

50 mm

To SCR
Battery Sensing

10mm

Input From Portable

Charger

Input From SCR LOAD

TERMINAL

50 mm

MCB1
2P,15A

MCB2
2P, 15A

MCB3
15A

2P,

MCCB 1
2P, 120 A

(+)

(-)
TO BB1

50mm

TO BB2

TO BB3

SPARE
To Load1

To Load2

To Load3

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7. Rectifier System (SMPS TECHNOLOGY):
General Requirements:
This SMPS rectifier system should consists of rectifier modules, standard controller unit, AC Distribution
and DC Distribution which consists of distribution unit of load and battery. This system should be used as
a power supply for telecom equipment with system nominal voltage of -48V and positive terminal earthed.
Features:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Easy to install, easy to operate and easy to maintain.

Wide Input AC Voltage Range of 89 ~ 290 V
Rectifier Efficiency > 95%
Extra Low EMI of Rectifier
High Power Density of Rectifier
Rectifier should be damage free hot swappable function; the replacement time is
less than 1 min.
Perfect Battery Management with BLVD function.
Should provide RS 232, Modem and Dry Contacts communication interfaces.
Lightning and surge protection device.

7.
8.
9.
Specifications:

Input Supply: Single Phase, 230V, 50 Hz

Output: -48V DC, 120 Amps (30 amps * 4 Modules)

8.

Power Cables:
Technical Specification
1.1
1
2
3
Features:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

kV, Single Core and twin Core, PVC Insulated, un armoured Copper Multi-strand:
6.sq.mm
25 sq.mm
50 sq.mm
A non hygroscopic insulation almost unaffected by moisture
Complete protection against most forms of electrolytic and chemical corrosion
Good ageing characteristics
Not affected by vibration.
The properties of the conductor and PVC insulation should not change between the
temperature 40 Deg C to + 80 Deg C.

Earthing and Bonding

1. To ensure maximum safety and system reliability, a high grade earthing shall be
provided with an earth resistance less than 1 Ohm for each site. The supplier
should be equipped with high precision earth resistance tester for the measurement
of earth resistance value.

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Technical Details
1)

Earthing system shall consist of earthing materials, earthing terminal box to be

installed in an applicable room, etc.

2)

All the equipment including fuel tanks, panels and all other non-current carrying
metallic parts of the equipment shall be earthed.

3)

The earthing materials shall be installed not less than 800 mm deep from the
ground level.

4)

If earth rods are used, they shall be driven into the ground until the top of each rod
is approximately at the same depth as the earthing wire.

5)

The earth resistance shall be so designed to maintain the safety operation of the
system.

6)

The measured soil resistivity and calculation data of earthing system shall be
submitted to the Employer.

7)

Earthing wire shall have enough capacity to carry fault current of the system to the
ground.

8)

Where the designed earth resistance cannot meet with the actual earth resistance
value at site, additional earth rods, or other applicable procedures shall be provided
to meet the design requirements.

9)

All earthing wires penetrating the building shall be installed in a rigid plastic
conduit, and shall be sealed by non-flammable materials to prevent the ingress of
the dust, water and fire.

Surge Protections:

Surge protection devices (SPD) should ideally operate instantaneously to divert a surge
current to ground with no residual common-mode voltage presented at the equipment
terminals. Once the surge current has subsided, the SPD should automatically restore
normal operation and reset to a state ready to receive the next surge.
11 Remote Monitoring, Control & Alarm system with data logger:
Should be able to monitor and control the following:
a. the equipment temperature, room ambient temperature, humidity
b. battery temperature, each cell & bank voltage, charging/discharging
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c. charge controller system voltage, current, solar power, voltage, current, etc
d. rectifier system, etc
e. Minimum ten alarm indications should be able to monitor.
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Ventilation System Specification

A set of Ventilation system (1 in 1 out) consists of inlet blower (1 fan), exhaust blower (1 Fan),
automatically control panel, air filter device and other installation accessories.
Its working principle is: When the indoor Temp reaches the above vent ON temperature, Ventilation
controller will check the outside temperature and if found less than the inside temperature then switch
ON the inhaust and exhaust fans and bring in the cold air from outdoor, exhaust indoor hot air, so that to
cool the room and when the indoor Temp reaches lowest point, fans will automatically closed to stop
cross-ventilation.
In case the outside temperature is higher than inside temperature then system will check the Aircon ON
temperature, once the inside temperature reaches to Aircon ON temperature Ventilation system will
switch ON the Air-conditioner if AC mains supply is available. System can handle two Airconditioners.
When indoor humidity reaches the maximum set point then, ventilation system will be shut down and
indoor Temp reaches AC start point, AC units start working. Or the humidity reaches <60% the
ventilation will start again.
System should have the following facility to monitor and control through GSM Modem from central
location.
Ventilation system should be able to switch ON / OFF
Parameter setting
Room Temperature
Ambient Temperature
Humidity
System should have the facility to store (event log data) for minimum 1000 events.
Technical Specification:
Sl No

Description

Specification

Environment temperature

-10oC to +60 oC

Working power

20 to 56VDC

Maximum Power Consumption

1.5 A

Ventilation volume

800 m3/h

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Reliability MTBF of axial fans

50000h

Noise

65dB

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