Research Designs Standards Organisation

(Traction Installation Directorate)

Reasoned Document and preparation of Draft of SCADA specification after incorporating the comments/suggestion received
from SCADA Vendors. M/s Synergy Systems & Solutions, Faridabad, M/s ASHIDA, M/S ITI & ABB, Bangalore offered comments
on the draft SCADA specification displayed on RDSO web site.

Clause Description Remarks/Comments Remarks/Comments Remarks/Comments Remarks/Comment RDSOs Remarks

No.: from Synergy from ITI from ABB s from ASHIDA
1.1 This specification IEC 60870-5-101 is a IP based SCADA, Incorporated in
covers various serial protocol, so whereas chapter-4 the final draft
requirements of SCADA software is not refers to the specification by
complete IP based IP based. communication deleting IP
SCADA software channel of RS232 based. Clauses
and hardware. The port only. Clarity added as This
SCADA system shall be brought in specification covers
shall work with the specification, for various
IEC 60870-5-101, the usage of word requirements of
a companion IP based SCADA in complete SCADA
standard of IEC the absence of software and
60870-5 and IEC communication hardware. The
60870-5 series of channel for Ethernet SCADA system
open protocol / LAN. shall work with IEC
standards. 60870-5-101, a
companion
standard of IEC
60870-5 series of
open protocol
standards.

2.2.2 RCC setup shall Section 9 specifies We recommend No connectivity

also comprise of 2 Energy Management not connecting any with Internet.
server grade software which will component to There shall be a
computers both in run on separate Internet provision of Energy
hot standby mode servers (refer 9.10). Management
for storing data So SCADA Servers
Servers (EMS) in
related to Energy need not be on
Parameters internet. Moreover, hot standby mode
collected from there are a lot of and 2 MMIs
each TSS. Please security related issues (Cl.2.2.1). The
refer Section 9 of when SCADA system server meant for
 this specification is connected to EMS, storing data
wherein it is also internet, which should related to Energy
specified that be addressed and Parameters
these servers shall Standardized. Also,
collected from each
be connected with who will provide
internet to display Internet connection TSS shall have
these stored with static IP services facility for remote
electrical is not clear? access through
parameters along Railnet. All SCADA
with live data. Operator workstation servers and
Necessary and its requirement. machines will be
protection against on LAN. The EMS
intrusion / virus server will acquire
shall be provided.
Energy data from
SCADA server in
no case shall be
the SCADA server
connected with and will update its
Internet for the data bank.
remote accessing Annexure : 3
of energy incorporated in
parameters. The view of above.
electrical Under Cl.2.2.1-
parameters stored
following added as
in the SCADA
server and server proposed by M/s
meant for Energy Synergy
parameters shall a. Configuration of
be displayed on workstation
MMIs at Work b. SCADA
station. workstation
requirements
2.2.9.1 Processor: Intel Rack mount servers Refer clause 2.2.9.1
Xeon Dual Core are avoidable. These 2.2.9.1. The Renumbered as
Processor 3.0 GHz will also restrict the monitor of server
2.2.8.1
or Quad Core 2 choice of computer computer shall be
GHz or higher hardware available, 18.5 or above Incorporated. As
upgradeable to and maintenance of instead of 19, since suggested by
dual processing 4 these servers will also 18.5 is a standard railways the MMI
cores be challenging. screen size. monitor size
incorporated as
 32. All-in-one
added in Brand/
make row. Intel
Core i7 (3.9 G)
Processor or latest
generation
processor.
RAM size of
minimum 8GB
indicated. Hard
disk of 1 TB
(server) and MMI
of 32
incorporated.
2.2.9.1 DVD R/W: Dual Dual drives are Not acceptable,
Drives 16x DVD- avoidable
ROM Drive + 16 x
VD+/-RW double
layer write
capability.
2.2.9.1 No of USB ports: 6 USB ports need to be Incorporated as
minimum used only for minimum 2 Nos.
connecting printers.
So at the most 2 ports
per computer should
be sufficient.
Specifying higher
figure may sometime
restrict the choice of
computers.
2.2.9.1 Operating System 1. Windows 7 Incorporated as
For Server Professional OS is still MS Windows 7 or
Machines: well supported by latest and servers
Microsoft Window Microsoft. Therefore with MS Windows
server 2008 R2 or this choice should also Server 2008
latest windows be available. R2/MS Windows 7
server 2. There is no strict or latest
For MMI/Desktop requirement of benefit
Machines: MS of loading Windows
Windows 8 or Server OS into the
 latest version server machines.
Therefore choice of
Windows 7/ Windows
8 etc. should be there
in server machines.
2.2.9.1 External Hard External HDD is not a Clause deleted
Disk: 1 no. 250 reliable resource and
GB with USB use of this would
connectors increase risk of
virus/malware on
SCADA machines due
to
use of USB connectors
2.2.9.1 Portable data The use of flash Clause deleted
storage flash memory on the
memory drives SCADA
system would increase
risk of
virus/malware on
SCADA machines.
2.2.9.2 LAPTOP: No of Infrared port is not Cl. Numbered as
infrared ports = available in the latest 2.2.8.2
One laptops & also not Incorporated
provided by OEM.
Also, there is no use
of infrared port, so
this should be
removed from
specifications
2.2.9.3 Data logger The user shall have Cl. Numbered as
printer: freedom to select 2.2.8.3 and
Two HP A4 Laser either of the printers. Incorporated as:
jet printers shall Availability of multiple Two A4 Laser jet
be supplied and USB ports is not printers shall be
networked. The provided by OEM in supplied and
printers shall have the printers used for networked.
multiple USB printing purpose only.
ports. Moreover we do not
see any merit in
providing printers with
multiple USB ports; on
 the contrary, this
feature may come at
the cost of other more
relevant features,
e.g., Ethernet port,
printing speed etc.

2.2.8.5 A ceiling-mount DLP Clause modified as

type projector with full- suggested by M/s
HD resolution and Synergy
remote controlled wall-
hanging screen shall be
provided.
2.3 UPS: Each UPS Existing RCCs do not Refer clause 2.3 for The provision of
unit shall have have space for 2nos. battery, where the separate battery
separate battery Battery banks. Also, battery system set (200AH) will
set cost of such UPS will voltage is indicated make the UPS
also be high, apart as 180V. Clarity system
from more investment shall be brought independent to
on batteries. a. To specify the each other, hence
total voltage of each not accepted for
set of battery (60V single battery bank
or 110V etc.) catering to both
b. To specify the UPS. The voltage
voltage of each cell of each cell shall
(2V or 6V or 12V be 2 V and bus
etc.) to be used as a voltage of battery
part of UPS at RCC. bank shall be 180
V suitable to UPS.
2.4 Furniture: Only Layout of each RCC is Godrej Make or
Godrej Make different. Also, Godrej any equivalent
furniture does not make suitable to
have features such as RCC layout and
concealed wiring. requirements of
Models of Godrej also user.
change frequently.
Therefore getting
approval according to
changed models is
very cumbersome.
3.1.2 Introduction IEC We recommend ABBs remark not
60870-5-101 RDSO to implement accepted as serial
proposed in the IEC 60870-5-104 communication is
draft spec. suggested by Tele.
Directorate.
3.1.2.1 The software shall Specifying this feature The requirement Protection relays Protection relays
fully support file in protocol is not shall be specified in supports IEC103 supports IEC 103
transfers between sufficient. Interface line with the protocol. This protocol.
RTU & RCC as for file access should communication standard specifies
defined by also be defined as protocol between own disturbance
different IEC follows: the control center record format.
60870-5 series of a) For RTU config file and the RTUs. The Hence it cannot be
standards. upload/download from IEC 60870-5 series in COMTRADE.
a particular RTU, there has various RTU/ SCADA has
should be an interface protocols for to convert this to
showing list of files different levels of COMTRADE.
from user can select communication and
the file to be uploaded the software
to the RTU, or the support will be
user can simply dependent on the
choose to download protocol being
the RTU implemented.
b) Similarly, there has
to be a user interface
to show all the
disturbances stored in
the RTU (acquired
from protection
relays) and then user
should be able to
select disturbance of
his choice for
download. IEC101 has
system of identifying
the files through
numbers. So standard
numbers should be
specified for:
a) Config files to be
uploaded/
downloaded.
 b) Disturbance files to
be uploaded, separate
numbering scheme
would be required per
relay.
It should also be
stated that config file
should be transferable
in free format without
any interpretation of
sections during file
transfer. Regarding
disturbance data, the
disturbance files
should be available
from protection relays
in COMTRADE format.
3.1.8 The software may This clause should be Formula for
require up specified in such a costing up
gradation/reconfig way that some gradation in the
uration from time compensation for such same RTU &
to time as per work can be granted addition of
purchasers to the vendor. In its complete RTU duly
modified current form, it is too integrated with
requirements such open ended. For RCC to be evolved
as adding example, in case of and the same shall
additional Sanathnagar Kazipet be mentioned in
DI/DO/AI points in section, 14 RTUs were the offer clearly.
RTU or addition of supplied by us, which
complete RTU. were to be integrated
The tenderer shall in existing LPI-WADI
be fully section of SCR,
responsible for Secunderabad. Clause
this activity No.: Description
without any cost Remarks/Comments
during and on cost basis after
warranty/AMC completion of AMC.
Principally, Railway
can demand
integration of all these
14 RTUs free of cost!!.
 This cannot be
acceptable. Cost of
integration of one RTU
remains close to INR
70000/- Therefore
even a single RTU
Integration should not
be expected free of
cost. Principally there
should be a formula to
compensate vendor
for every such
activity.
3.2.18 Automatic Fault the modifications to Incorporated in the
localization the AFL specifications final draft
specification.
3.2.4.1 The RCC software IEC60870-5-101 The requirement Incorporated in the
shall be capable of should have been shall be specified in final draft
parameter loading written instead of line with the specification
to the RTU in line IEC60870-5-104. communication
with IEC 60870-5- protocol between
104 & other basic the control center
standards of IEC and the RTUs. The
60870-5 series. IEC 60870-5 series
has various
protocols for
different levels of
communication and
the software
support will be
dependent on the
protocol being
implemented.
3.2.4.1 ii. Pulse duration There's no standard Incorporated in the
of control way of doing these final draft
commands. iii. under IEC101/104. specification as ii.
Used point of each These parameters Pulse duration of
type in an RTU. should be configurable control commands.
(Number of point through RTUs iii. Used point of
used of a configuration file and each type in an
particular type of then downloading of RTU. (Number of
 point) iv. De- the file will make new point used of a
bouncing time. parameter values particular type of
effective. These point) iv. De-
parameters are bouncing time
anyway not changed should be
in runtime on adhoc configurable
basis. through RTUs
configuration file.
The file can be
downloaded from
RCC as well as
locally to the RTU
with password
protection.
3.2.6 Time NTP based sync. Not As presently Incorporated by
Synchronization: possible with RTU over Ethernet based GPS deleting the lines.
The network time NTP when protocol is receivers are Time
protocol (NTP) IEC60870-5-101. available, serial synchronization of
shall also be However, IEC60870- communication RTU from master
considered for 5-101 has its own channel is not shall be on serial
time mechanism of time required. All the communication as
synchronization synchronization which nodes that are agreed by Tele.
between RCC can be specified for connected on the Dte. SNTP cannot
computers and time sync. of RTU. LAN can be be implemented
also between RCC synchronized for IEC 60870-5-
and RTUs. The simultaneously on 101
clock of the RTUs SNTP. SNTP can be
shall be also be mentioned
synchronized with as an alternate
servers as per IEC method of
60870-5-104 synchronization
protocol as per the
periodicity
settable by the
user.
3.2.7 Test procedure & The requirement In general the
diagnostics shall be specified in software shall
line with the support basic test
communication procedure and
protocol between diagnostics for
the control center RTU as per IEC
 and the RTUs. The 60780-5-101 &
IEC 60870-5 series basic standards of
has various IEC 60780-5
protocols for series.
different levels of
communication and
the software
support will be
dependent on the
protocol being
implemented.
3.2.8 Communication This is applicable Serial
failures only for serial communication is
communication agreed by Tele
interfaces. As the Dte. Hence the
communication same is mentioned
protocol will be on in the draft
IEC104, which is specification for
TCP/IP based, this data transfer in
requirement shall SCADA system.
be deleted.
3.2.17 Under voltage Ladder logics are This is also the
tripping of SP part of the RTU part of SCADA
bridging functions and shall software as action
Interruptors be part of RTU of operator on
section. getting alarm to
this condition is
involved.
3.2.9.2 Although the IP SCADA system, as per EMS System need FEP configured as
based SCADA our understanding, to be specified in EMS server shall
system with runs on isolated Detail. be connected with
dedicated network network. Therefore at SCADA server will
shall be kept from present there should remain on isolated
the internet not be any network. Energy
however being a requirement of firewall Management
IP based system etc. Connection of Server having
such possibility SCADA system to remote access
cannot ruled out internet for purpose of through Railnet
hence the SCADA energy data (defined with other
vendor shall study in section 9) is computer having
the system currently not very internet connection
 vulnerabilities and elaborate, therefore , such possibility
necessary security comprehending cannot be totally
solutions like possible threats from ruled out However
firewalls, up to internet is not the EMS server will
date antivirus possible. This need to sync the SCADA
software, no be discussed in detail server for updating
mail/internet further. the data base
access, user created for storing
access traction energy
codes/passwords details. Energy
in the master meters /
station software transducers
hardware so that installed in the
any possibility of a RTU will update
cyber-intrusion or the energy
attacks is parameters of the
eliminated. Posts in the
SCADA server.
3.2.9.3 Completely This is avoidable. If at Suitable firewalls
software based all, hardware firewalls to be provided to
solutions (such as should be employed secure the RCC
Norton Personal for external interfaces. servers &
Firewall or workstations.
Sygate Personal Hardware firewalls
Firewall) shall should be
be installed employed for
directly on the external
RCC servers & interfaces.
workstations to be
protected.
3.2.19 The protection Industry standard way See 3.1.2.1 above Line added
relays installed of acquiring fault In IEC103 Disturbance
may have waveform data is Disturbance recorder is
communication using COMTRADE Recorder is available using
features format. The same available using request of Frame
compatible to IEC should be used for request of Frame Type 24 & 25.
60870-5-103. The acquiring disturbances Type 24 & 25.
fault waveform from protection relays.
data stored in the It should also be
relays at specified that multiple
TSS/SSP/SP shall relays can provide
 be required to fault waveform data,
send Remote therefore RTU should
Control Center be able to store data
through SCADA. for each relay
Necessary separately.
configuration tools
for fetching the
stored data in the
relays and
analysis of the
fault waves
thereof shall be
integrated part of
the SCADA
software.
3.3.6.1 There shall be a IP/Web cameras Refer clause 3.3.6 & Clause deleted.
provision of cannot be integrated 5.1. Supply and
IP/web cameras at over installation of IP
TSS/SSP/SP/ATP a serial channel, that camera at RTU and
to monitor the too shared with RTU streaming of video
field equipment data. at RCC shall not be
from remote To the best of our linked to SCADA
control center. knowledge, IP system supply and
The 360 degree cameras do not commissioning,
pan with Auto-flip usually provide for since the working of
camera shall be native storage for 24 these equipment
located at a hrs. Therefore it (camera,
suitable location should be specified communication
covering critical where the 24 hrs data equipment &
equipment to be is expected to be streaming
monitored for stored. Even if we equipment) are
physical health & route this data independent to
any abnormal through RTU, it should working of SCADA
condition. Supply be kept in mind that system. Clarity shall
of necessary no other data of that be brought in the
hardware and station can be specification for the
software to grab acquired for that same and also for
the DVI/VGA period. separate
input, storing the communication
data and channel to be
transmitting as provided by
 and when Railways between
required, shall be camera locations
the part of this and data streaming
specification. It centre, which
shall be possible requires high
to see live video bandwidth (It is not
from above post possible to transmit
at RCC on this data through
demand. The RS232C Channel).
videos for 24
hours shall be
stored in the
camera itself
locally and the
same shall be
transmitted
through network
for playing at RCC.
Facility shall exist
in the SCADA
software to start
playing the
recorded video of
the selected Post
from the time
entered in hours:
minutes: seconds.
Camera should be
with day/night
function including
audio detection
alarm. It is
preferable to
provide camera
with the facility of
pan, tilt and zoom
control over IP
network.
3.3.6.2 The Generally, streaming Clause deleted
communication of is not possible over
channel of 19.2 serial networks. No
 kbps channel as such standard facility
specified in the is provided by camera
Section 4 for data vendors.
transfer shall be
used for Audio
Video data
transmission from
field. Separate
monitor of at least
42 inch shall be
provided to see
the live video from
the selected
location.
4.2 Possibility 2: The This is not SCADA It is not clear that The communication The
existing PD MUX vendors scope the RS232 channel interfaces are given communication
does not have slot (from RCC and as serial interfaces - between master &
to provide the dropped at each RS232c / V.24, RTU shall be serial
additional Low station through PD whereas the RTUs communication not
speed data card. MUX) is same will be TCP/IP requiring
In such cases new channel or different communicating on IEC104. The
link of PD MUXes channels. If same IEC104, which Railways shall
shall be required channel (RS232 requires TCP/IP provide necessary
on separate E1 channel from RCC) interface. PD MUX and low
link by providing cannot be dropped speed data card
additional PD MUX to multiple RTUs, incorporated under
at way stations then individual clause 4.2. The
from where the channel (RS232 digital multiplexing
connectivity to channels) shall be equipment with
RTU is required to provided by optical interface
be extended on Railways from RCC (as per IRS TC-
copper cable. to each RTU. Clarity 68/04) are
shall be brought in provided with low
the specification for speed data
the type of channel interface. This
used for interface proposed
communication for to be used for
point-to-multipoint point-to-multi
type (one Omni-bus point low speed
channel from RCC to data
all RTUs) or for communication
 point-to-point type between RCC and
(separate channels stations. The
from RCC to each interface is
RTU). configurable as
multi drop polled
data circuits used
in SCADA
applications
incorporated under
clause 4.3.
4.4 Technical 24VDC for RTU side, For uniformity, the
Requirements of 48VDC only on OFC supply voltage of
Line driver/ Digital hut side. Also, Line Driver/ Digital
modem availability of 500mA, Modem in OFC
4. Working on DC 48VDC from S & T huts and RTU, shall
supply 48 V DC battery Bank should be 48 V DC.
(Nominal) be clearly stated. SCADA vendor
shall provide DC-
DC converter as
per the
requirement.

5.1 INTRODUCTION: Please check the Pl. refer 3.3.6.1 &

IP Camera shall be comments provided 3.3.6.2. IP
provided at against clause 3.3.6.1 Camera shall
TSS/SP/SSP/ATP and 3.3.6.2. be. to supply
on demand of by the successful
purchaser. IP tenderer deleted.
Camera along with
necessary
hardware /
harnessing
required for
erecting the
camera at
selected location
and interfacing
with
communication
equipment shall
be supplied,
 installed &
terminated by the
successful
tenderer. Any
additional
equipment/softwa
re/driver required
for smooth
functionality of the
camera and
streaming of the
video at RCC shall
be the part of this
specification and
has to supply by
the successful
tenderer.
5.1.1 RTU hardware Recommendation for Incorporated in
provision of redundant the final draft
PSU, CPU & modems specification. In
case of failure of
CPU/PSU/Modem
the redundant
module will take
care without
interrupting the
functionality of
SCADA,
subsequently an
alarm for the
failed module
shall be
generated in the
RCC and logged
as event also.

5.2.1 The RTU cabinets Stainless steel Except Mumbai

shall be dust, cabinets will area, the RTU shall
rodent and vermin unnecessarily increase have cabinets
proof with doors. cost of the system. made of CRCA
The doors shall Stainless steel is sheets with
 have proper generally used in powder coating. All
rubber gaskets & highly corrosive panels shall be
locking environments. indoor, dust-proof
arrangement. The Therefore use of CRCA with rodent
cabinets shall sheets with powder protection, and
have facility for coating is advised. meet IP 51 class of
bottom entry of protection.
incoming/outgoing
cables for
operation of the
equipment. The
stainless steel
sheets of
thickness not less
than 1.6 mm
as per IS: 6911-
1992 with mill
finish of number 1
shall be used for
making the
cabinets. Suitable
reinforcements
shall be provided
wherever
necessary.
5.2.5 All internal RTU It is requested to Not accepted
control circuits specifically state that
and wiring of the vendor is allowed
DI/DO & other to choose thickness of
signal circuits cables for internal
between C & R wiring as per his
panel and RTU design. Also, it is
shall be with 0.75 requested to clearly
sq mm, 1100 Vac/ state whether the
1500Vdc grade cables required are
PVC insulated armoured or
copper conductors unarmoured.
conforming to IS
694.
5.2.5.1 RTU shall be wired If possible, IS1554 Not accepted
with 1.5 sq mm grade cables should
 PVC insulated be done away with in
copper conductors case of power wiring
conforming to IS as well. Screened
1554 Part-I, cables are not
1100V ac/ required for power
1500Vdc grade wiring. Also, in
(screened accordance with
wherever RDSOs existing
necessary) only directive, AC power
for main incoming input to RTU is no
110Vdc & 240 V longer to be used. The
ac power supply same may please be
(4 sq mm only for reflected in this clause
CT wiring). as well.

5.3.3 RTU shall support Separate transducers The RTUs can The energy
Maximum Demand for V, I, PF perform a transducers having
(Apparent power) measurement should calculation on real- window period of
calculation based be avoided for MD time values and 15 minutes shall
on 5 to 60 calculation. Energy send it to control be used. Energy
minutes window meters can be used center on real time meter on HV side
periods based on instead which can give basis. The historical provided at TSS
inputs received very accurate MD storage and can be used for
from reading. Also, we calculations on MD value by
energy/power believe that HT-side historical values are interfacing with
transducers. The metering should be part of SCADA RTU through
value of MD shall considered for MD software functions. RS485.
be reported to calculation as that Hence, if these Methodology of
RCC after each would match better calculations are time
window period. with EB meter. required (based on synchronization
Current location of the MFMs capability between EB meter
CT/PT inputs for MD to send these and TSS meter
calculation has always values on MODBUS) shall be explored
been a contention they may be and implemented
when comparing with included in SCADA by SCADA vendor
EB readings. Also, if section. for matching the
possible, so method of MD. Location of
ensuring time CT/PT may not be
synchronization same for EB and
between EB meter and TSS meters.
TSS meter should be
 ensured?
5.3.5 RTU firmware Since IEC101 protocol File formats may File formats
shall be capable of over serial links will be be submitted. Not document shall be
being reconfigured used, remote interoperability. submitted along
(under password configuration of RTUs with design/
control) locally will have to be carried drawings of SCADA
from the out through SCADA to RDSO for
laptop/portable using file transfer approval.
programming function. And since
device and from each vendor will have
the Central Master their own format,
Station by using interoperability
RTU Maintenance between SCADA and
Software. SCADA RTU of different
tenderer vendors will be
shall furnish difficult.
authentic copies of
RTU firmware in
CD/DVD to the
purchaser.
5.3.6 The RTU shall This will also be a Vendor-specific
have self- vendor-specific implementation of
monitoring/diagno implementation of diagnostic
stic for fault diagnostic functions, functions shall be
conditions. This as there is no the part of design
shall provide standard procedure drawings
various details defined in IEC101. submitted for
such as status of approval.
ROM, data bus, The following
RAM check, incorporated-
battery low, SCADA vendor
defective cards shall submit the
etc. The RTU details of specific
should generally diagnostic function
support the test to RDSO at the
procedures as per time of design
standard protocol document and
IEC 60870-5-101. drawing approval.
5.3.8 RTU At least 32 bit a. Purpose of RJ45 We recommend RJ-45 meant for
ARCHITECTURE- processor should be ports: Refer clause RDSO to implement Ethernet
TECHNICAL specified. Otherwise 5.3.8, two RJ45 IEC 60870-5-104 connectivity. The
DETAILS low quality products ports are indicated and 61850 based same is not
Processor: As can easily qualify. for CPU card. Refer relays and modify required as the
approved in chapter-4, where the specification protocol shall be
design. Non- Non-Volatile Memory: RS232 port is accordingly. as per IEC-60870-
Volatile Memory: 512 MB indicated for 5-101. However
512 MB It should It should be changed communication one number of RJ-
be changed to to 128MB and battery purpose. Clarity 45 port
128MB and backed RAM for shall be brought for incorporated as
battery backed events shall be the purpose of two suggested by M/s
RAM for events separately specified. RJ45 ports in CPU ITI.
shall be separately card. Also the Memory size as
specified. +/- 1ppm accuracy indication of per M/s ITI should
protocol IEC-60870- be 16 MB. The
Optical isolation 5-104 in the clause memory size may
should be specified for 5.3.8 is missing with be decided by the
comm. ports. Surge respect to RJ45 SCADA vendor as
Clock: +/- 3ppm protection level 3 port. Even if the per their design
accuracy compliance should be RJ45 port is for requirement and
specified future use, the should submit the
Communication same shall be details in BOM at
Ports: IEC 61850 protocol for indicated as one the time of design
. relay integration over RJ45 port along with drawing approval.
Ethernet should also an external Ethernet
be specified as Power Hub at RTU.
Sector throughout b. Memory: Refer
India has already clause 5.3.8. The
moved to this protocol RAM (128MB) and
for communication Flash (512MB) sizes
with protection relays. indicated for CPU is
very high and also
overkill. The same
may be limited to
16 MB or less for
CPU card, which will
provide sufficient
memory for SCADA
RTU applications.
Anti-chatter : Brief explanation to
algorithm be included
DO Card: DO Card: Not acceptable
General: On It should emphasize
 receipt of that this function be
command from implemented using
master station hardware interlocking
using the select in DO module.
check before- Software
execute operate implementation should
(SCBO) sequence; not be allowed.
the appropriate
control output
shall be operated
for a preset time
period which shall
be adjustable.
AI Card: Please clarify that card Incorporated. AI
type is AC AI Card to card can be used
be used for sensing PT for sensing PT and
inputs. the same
incorporated as
AI card to be
used for PT/CT
inputs.
5.5.3 (i) Voltage (Each Accuracy of primary Not accepted
phase to neutral parameters, i.e., V, I
and should be 0.2%,
phase to phase) = derived instantaneous
0.5% parameters
(ii) Current (each (Active/Reactive
phase) = 0.5% Power etc.), 0.25%,
(iii) Active Power, and accumulated
Reactive power, energy values 0.8%
Apparent Power = Auxiliary power can
0.5% / 1% also be of voltage
(iv) Import & level compatible with
Export Energy the output of Power
(active/reactive) = Supply installed in the
1% / 2% RTU, e.g., 24VDC.
(v) Power Factor
(measuring range)
=
0.5 lag to 0.5 lead
(vi) Auxiliary
 Power supply =
110 V DC

5.5.5 Tenderer shall Specification of Specification no.

provide a separate maintenance free RDSO/PE/SPEC/PS
maintenance free earthing electrode /0109 (Rev 0)-
low resistance should be more 2008 with
earth for RTU. elaborate. Amendment No.1
(28.10.2010)
5.5.6 Protection against List of type tests Tests as per list
Surges (including surge suggested by M/s
i. The power related stands) Synergy with
supply unit/DC-DC recommended by us is modification
converter of RTU attached herewith. incorporated
shall have internal
protections
against under
voltage, over
voltage, overload
and short circuits
in addition to
adequate
protection against
surges and
lightening in
compliance of IEC-
61643-12, 61312
& 61024 and VDE-
0100-534 as
applicable.
ii. In signaling line
surge protection
device of class D
type shall be
provided as per
IEC 61643-21 &
VDE 0675 Pt 6.
6.4 Typical The energy values Incorporated
requirement of are sent as under Cl 3.2.1.2 as
measurands measurands on If the readings
MODBUS protocol are required at a
 by the MFMs. If the specified
readings are periodicity the
required at a same shall be
specified periodicity configurable.
the same shall be
configurable at the
RTU/SCADA end.
RTUs can perform a
calculation on
realtime values and
send it to control
center on real time
basis. The historical
storage and
calculations on
historical values are
part of SCADA
software functions.
Hence, if these
calculations are
required (based on
the MFMs capability
to send these
values on MODBUS)
they may be
included in SCADA
section.
A6.1.1 Quantities as DI inputs at TSS These quantities
indicated in a should be revised to are required in
contract for at least 128 as TrD case it is 2 x25 kV
DO/DI/AI often demand AT system.
integration of more
inputs.
A6.1.1. There shall be Some lump sum Incorporated
1 provision of spare spares may be kept at
AI, DI and DO a centralized location
cards/modules in instead of providing
RTU. spare AI/DI/DO cards
in the RTU since it is
practically not possible
to ensure healthiness
 of so many cards over
a long period.
A6.4 The RTU shall also Most transducers do - Sentence deleted
support not have this feature.
acquisition of
stored energy
values of 15 min.
/1 hour blocks of
the day from
transducers.
A6.4.1 TSS b) This would require To comply this
b) 2 voltages: LV a separate MFT clause AI
and/or HV as e) For MFTs, this does card/Transducer
demanded by not make sense. may be used
purchaser. Because it is not instead of MFT.
e) 2 for use at a similar to providing The same is
later date as per spare AI channels. already mentioned
purchaser under the clause.
requirement.
A6.5.2 240V AC Fail Technology used for Incorporated
This indication AC fail indication need
shall be not be specified. Each
telesignalled in vendor may choose
case the alarm any acceptable
persists for a method.
predefined period
of 5 min. The ac
fail indications
shall be through
rectifier and solid-
state comparator
circuits. For this
purpose hardware
timer may be
used.

A6.5.4 Feeder P.T. fuse PT fuse fail indication Incorporated

fail to be provided by This indication is
Failure of Railways. available in the
individual fuse of feeder protection
above PTs shall be relay associated
 monitored by the with Feeder CB. In
RTU. case the relay has
not the facility of
PT Fuse fail output
then PT fuse fail
indication shall be
generated through
rectifier and no-
volt relays.
A6.6.2 Refer clause A6.6.2 The RTU shall be
for protective relay set to capture
operation and contact operations
release. Clarity shall of 20 ms or more
be brought in the duration.
specification for the
minimum holding
period (in
milliseconds) of
relay in operated
condition before
self-releasing (self-
resetting), so that
suitable circuits can
be provided to
sense the
momentary alarms
like DPR / OCR /
WPC.
B6.1 Capacity of These seem to be in No. of DI, DO and
telecommands, slight conflict with the AIs will depend on
telesignals and earlier count as per the traction
telemetered clause A6.1.1 system. The
parameters for a SCADA of Mumbai
typical TSS, SSP, area, 2x25 kV AT
SP and ATP of a system and 25 kV
double line conventional
section. SCADA other than
Mumbai area
require different
capacities.
B6.4.2 Amongst the It is requested not to Pl. refer Cl. A6.5.4
 above tele-signals, specify hardware wherein PT fuse
the monitoring of related details of fail indication to be
dc low achieving the said provided by
Indications shall indications. Each Railways is
be through solid- vendors solution may suggested by
state comparator please be judged on Synergy. This
circuits, while that its technical merit at appears to be
of a.c. fail and the time of granting contradictory
PT fuse fail approval. statement. The
indication through latest feeder relays
rectifier and no- have PT fuse fail
volt relays, and output, if the
that of catenary relays not having
supply indications this feature then
through rectifier vendor has to
and solid-state generate the PT
comparator Fuse fail
circuits. indication.
Monitoring of the
balance
indications shall
be through 110V
dc interposing
relays. The
rectifier,
comparator
circuits, no-volt
relays and
interposing relays
shall form part of
the RTUs.
B6.4.3 The terminal This is in conflict with IS 1554 shall be
required for clause 5.2.5. It is applicable for field
interfacing the requested to specify cables while IS
controlled station IS694 standard for 694 shall be
with RTU at TSS field cables instead of applicable for RTU
shall be provided IS:1554. wiring.
by the railways in
the control and
relay panel at
TSS. The terminal
 at SP/SSP/ATP
shall be provided
on a terminal
board mounted on
the wall inside the
masonry building
at SP/SSP/ATP.
The supply of
cable and wiring
between the
control and relay
panel/terminal
board and RTU
shall be done by
the successful
tendered. The
cable shall
conform to
IS:1554.
7.2.1 Type Tests on It is requested that As the master RTU shall be
RTUs: These are testing of a & b be station protocol will tested for its
further divided done by RDSO. be implemented for proper
into following communication communication
categories. between the control with relays / IED
a) Communication center and the compatible to IEC
Protocol testing. RTUs, while IEC103 103 & MODBUS.
b) RTU protocol is for sub- IEC 60870-5-101
functionality device compliance report
Tests. communications for the complete
c) Environmental, between the RTUs SCADA system
EMI& EMC testing and the IEDs, IEC shall be generated.
of RTU. 103 is not required IEC 60870-5-101
(i) The Master at the master interoperability
station cum RTU station simulator. document shall be
simulator tool submitted along
shall be used to with design
test the drawing document
communication for approval. All
interfaces of testing shall be
Master station, done in presence
RTU and of RDSO
Protection relays. representative.
The Master station
simulator tool
shall be capable of
emulating the
master station for
IEC 60870-5-101
& 104 and IEC
60870-5-103
protocols. The
RTU simulator
shall be capable of
emulating the
slave protocols for
both the IEC
60870-5-101, IEC
60870-5-104 and
IEC 60870-5-103
protocols for
Protection relays.
a) Communication Certification of Please refer 7.2.1
Protocol testing: protocol from some
All the important reputed agency is
services as per normally never asked
IEC 60870- for. Instead IEC
5-101 & 104 shall 60870-5-101
be verified. interoperability
Vendor shall also document is specified
supply the and testing is carried
necessary test out by the purchaser
certificates issued against that
from reputed document.
testing agencies
for IEC 60870-5-
101 & 104
compliance for the
complete SCADA
system.
b) Environment List of type tests Tests as per list
and EMI test on recommended by us is suggested by M/s
RTU : attached herewith. Synergy
 (iii) Fast transient This is exactly the list incorporated with
disturbance: of tests followed by modification
: IEC 60255-22-4 Power sector for RTU
and IEC 61000-4- installation at EHV
4, class A: 1.2kV; stations.
5/50ns; 5kHz Environmental tests
burst duration specified in the draft
=15ms. document may be
: Repetition rate retained without any
300ms; Both change.
polarities;
Ri = 50; duration
1 min.
c) Environment
and EMI test on
RTU :
(iv) Surge
immunity test
: IEC 60255-22-5
/ IEC 61000-4-6
class 4
: Differential Mode
= 2kV
: Common Mode =
4kV
: 1.2/50uS , 5
surges of each
polarity
c) Environment
and EMI test on
RTU :
(vi) Power
frequency
magnetic field
test:
: IEC-61000-4-8,
Class-V
8.2 TESTING Instead of specifying Refer clause 8.2 and If the model gets
INSTRUMENTS models, it is requested 14.12. Instruments obsolete, the
FOR SYSTEM to specify technical like dB level meters subsequent
MAINTENANCE: details (models may are not to be called released model
 The tenderer shall get obsolete, for, especially when shall be applicable.
quote for the therefore getting the communication
following testing approval for a project channel is RS232 Modem / line
equipment, giving would be difficult) port (not modem). driver shall be
unit prices of The same shall be used for
individual items. removed from the communication
d) Four digital list. Oscilloscope is between RTU &
multi meters, required for RCC. Hence
Megger M 7027 / rectification of cards recommendation
Fluke / equipment at of ITI may not be
27/Yokogawa 732 Service centre accepted for dB
series only. (mainly Factory) level.
and hence the same
may be removed.
8.3.1.1 The RCC This amounts to re- Refer clause 8.3.1 & New clause added-
equipment shall commissioning of 8.4.1. The warranty Formula for
require whole RCC. These period shall be costing up
replacement due items should be reduced to 18 gradation in the
to rapid change in separately chargeable, months from the same RTU &
technology, otherwise providing date of supply or 12 addition of
ageing and AMC shall remain months from the complete RTU duly
obsolescence difficult. date of integrated with
during the period commissioning, RCC to be evolved
of AMC as per whichever is earlier. and the same shall
following Cost of AMC in the be mentioned in
periodicity: tender shall be the offer clearly.
defined as a fixed
1.Computers percentage of
along equipment cost (of
with monitors & all supplied items),
Printers which will avoid
5th Year unhealthy price
2.Low reduction by certain
maintenance lead vendors for which
acid the maintenance will
Batteries not be possible by
6th Year any vendor. You
3.UPS 6th Year may note that many
vendors have
already withdrawn
from Railway SCADA
 due to long duration
of warranty &
mixing of AMC costs
in basic tender.
Refer clause
8.3.1.1. The cost of
replacing the
computers / UPS
after 5/6 years shall
be delinked from
the AMC of the
tender and shall be
made as actual at
the time of
replacement. Such
unrealistic practice
(of quoting 6 to 7
years before) will
not help to maintain
the SCADA systems
by any suppliers.
9.1 SCADA software We believe that if Please refer
shall have energy management Section 9 of the
integrated has draft specification.
Energy to be included as part
Management of SCADA system,
functionality which then its functionality
shall provide a must be specified in
comprehensive greater detail
Energy
Management
System, that
incorporates
modules offering:
SCADA capability
through graphical
MMI interface;
advanced real-
time viewing
capability;
data-logging and
 viewing of
historical
logs; graphing,
and analysis of
data;
Concurrent MD
calculation and
alarm
9.3 A tri-vector meter -do- -do-
on HV side shall
be part of supply.
The RTUs at TSS
shall be interfaced
with tri-vector
meter.
9.7 Maximum error -do- -do-
allowed in time
cycle of MD is 1
second, at any
given time, the
ongoing cycle of
MD shall never
have drift of more
than 1 second
with respect to
GPS time.
9.10 A separate server This will require a The SCADA vendor
with redundant separate application to shall provide
one shall be log data into this necessary
provided for the database, independent application to log
data base of of the HDS function. data into the
energy database of EMS
parameters from server and other
different locations software
in the division. application for
The SQL server displaying on
2012 or latest remote terminal.
shall be installed
in these servers.
The server will
store and retrieve
 data as requested
by other software
application across
a network and the
internet.
9.11 The energy Functionality of Energy data
parameters stored servers is not received from
in the server shall elaborate, separate posts and stored in
be accessed from servers for energy the SCADA server
any location in data, that too shall be synced by
Head Quarter / redundant servers, the EMS server
Divisions / Railway cannot be done unless and will store the
Board on internet functionality is well energy data.
hence these defined. Clause modified
servers at as-
divisions shall be The live
interconnected parameters shall
through internet. also be displayed
The SCADA on MMIs at
servers shall not workstations and
be connected in on the remote
any case with systems connected
internet for through Railnet as
accessing the and when
energy requested.
parameters Necessary checks/
whether it is live password shall be
or stored data. incorporated to
avoid unauthorized
access of servers
for display/
retrieving stored
data
9.12 Remote Will require The SCADA vendor
interrogation of implementation of shall provide
energy and web server on these necessary
instantaneous PCs. Communication application to log
parameters. The channel for remote data into the
live parameters interrogation is not database of EMS
shall also be clear. server and other
displayed on MMIs software
 at workstations application for
and the systems displaying on
connected through remote terminal
internet at any connected through
location as and Railnet.
when requested.
Necessary
checks/password
shall be
incorporated to
avoid
unauthorized
access of servers
for display/
retrieving stored
data.
Annex This is no more Refer annexure-3, 1. All machines in
ure-3 relevant, as the where the RCC shall be in
comm. communication LAN through 16
channel should channel is for Port Ethernet
actually be serial but Ethernet/LAN. Refer Hub.
here it is specified as clause 4.2, where 2. The main
LAN. the communication communication
channel is indicated with RTU to RCC
as RS232 through is serial only.
PD MUX. Clarity 3. The
shall be brought in communication
the specification for between RCC
the type of channel Line driver to
provided for HQ mux Line
communication driver is digital
between RCC & RTU
and also clarity in
the figure
(annexure-3) for the
connectivity
between LAN
extender / Media
converter and PD
MUX at RCC.
Annex Parameters RTU (post) address is 1st byte Post
ure- available from generally specified address This was
41.3.2 Transducers under Common more applicable for
IOA size to be 3 Address of ASDU. IOA IEC104 & hence
bytes. 1st Byte therefore should be deleted
(MS Byte) should used for point IEC101
be Post address. addressing only. Also, configurable
the various parameters for
configurable compatibility:
parameters of IEC101, 1. IOA size 2
like link address size, byte
IOA size, max. APDU 2. Common add
length, etc. should be ASDU 1 byte
frozen so that 3. Link address
maximum 1 byte
interoperability can be 4. ASDU
achieved. Address 1 byte
5. COT 1 byte
6. MAX APDU is
to be as per
maximum frame
length of 255.