PROVN OF SMART PREPAID AUTOMATIC METER READING SYSTEM AND BILLING SOFTWARE INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FOR MD ACCN AT NASIRABAD

Design, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, & Integration of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for Nasirabad Military Station under GE Nasirabad under AOR of CWE Bhopal comprising of the following:- (a) Perform site survey for designing the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system network based on GPRS/RF/RF Mesh/Hybrid with various analysis tools for selection of particular type of Smart prepaid Meters, (Single phase/Three phase, RF/cellular) location of DCU & repeater panel for RF/RF mesh meters duly considering the maximum strength of signal reception, network performance & optimum reliability for replacement of existing 2434 Nos of meter at different locations in Nasirabad Mil Station with smart prepaid meters confirming with IS: 16444: 2015(reaffirmed 2020) with communication technology based on GPRS/RF/RF Mesh/Hybrid reqd for functionality of the system. The system shall be designed in such a way that additional metering infrastructure subsequently required upto 25% additional may be added to it. (i) Communication network proposed in design shall provide reliable medium for two-way communication between various nodes (Smart meter, Gateway/Router/Access Point/ DCU (wherever applicable) & HES. (ii) RF based network proposed shall frequency band as permitted by WPC. The engagement of network service provider is in the scope of the bidder to meet the performance level. (iii) Meter data shall be routed/ collected by field devices like Gateway/ router/Access Point, Data Concentrator Units (DCUs) wherever applicable given the communication technology used and transported to HES through WAN backhaul connectivity. Note:- (i) The entire system design given by bidder incl various type of Smart Meters, DCUs, repeater unit , communication network etc be got approved from the user by GE prior to accord of approval for execution of work. (ii) The bidder shall design/hire reliable, interference free & robust communication network. It shall be effective for providing communication in terrain, topology & the consumer density of the project site. (iii) The network solution deployed by the bidder shall have disaster recovery mechanism in place.

SI No. 2 Contd... (iv) A suitable NMS shall be built to monitor the performance of the communication network round the clock. The NMS shall provide viewing of all the networking elements deployed at site and enable configuration & parameterization of the networking devices and the nodes. (v) The network shall have all requisite adequate Cyber Security measures. The network security would be extended to all the interfaces also. The security may cover the following: (aa) Secure Access Controls (ab) Authorization Controls (ac) Logging (ad) Hardening (ae) Malicious Software Prevention (af) Network Security (ag) Device Security

SI No. 2 Contd... (vii) All the hardware, OS and application software shall be hardened. (viii) Application, scanning and hardware scanning tools shall be provided to identify vulnerability & security threats. (ix) Data shall be encrypted at system/device/technology level. (x) While procuring cyber security items testing must be done and the system must be secure by design. (xi) Residual information risk shall be calculated by bidder and same shall be submitted for perusal of cyber audit teams. (xii) Penetration & Vulnerability assessment test from certified auditors during field Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT) & Operations and Maintenance period. The cost of monthly/ annual charges of telecom operator from installation till completion of work is included in the above quoted rates.

SI No. 2 Contd... (b) S&F Installation, Testing, Commissioning, integration of the AC Single phase, two wire, temper proof, smart prepaid meter of accuracy class 1.0, 240 volt, 50Hz, single phase ,10A - 40A, as per IS: 16444: 2015(reaf firmed 2020) with communication technology based on GPRS/RF/Hybrid/ RF Mesh/any other advanced technology as per CEA/TRAI regulation alongwith the following specifications and layout design as approved by GE videas decided under para (a) above for qty 2393 Nos. The Smart Meter shall comply following points:- (i) Smart Prepaid Meters of different makes not more than 33% of a particular make to ensure interchangeability at a later date as approved by GE shall be provided by the contractors. (ii) Smart meter shall have both mode of payment i.e. prepayment as well as post payment mode. The payment mode shall be compatible with all possible payment/ recharge modes, be it online or offline mode. (iii) The smart meter must have two way communication capability and two way measurement i.e. with the ability to measure the incoming and outgoing (import and export energy). (iv) Remote instantaneous meter data reading at interval of 15/30 minute for voltage, current, power factor, power consumption, cumulative energy, frequency, monthly billing data, date and time, last recharge amount & time, current balance amount & time, current calendar month maximum demand in KW. These data must be displayed on auto scroll for a period of 10 seconds continuously and with push button on demand. (v) Remote load limiter and connection/disconnection on demand. (vi) Remote firmware upgrade facility. (vii) Integration with billing and collection software, mapping, Consumer, indexing, analysis software and outage management data system. (viii) Security features to prevent unauthorised access to the AMI including smart meter and meter data and to ensure authentication of all AMI elements by CERT auditors. (ix) Temper event detection recording and repeating as per IS:15959 Part 2. (x) LED indication for phase presence and relay status. (xi) Real time clock (RTC) as per IS;16444 part 1/IS 15959 part I & II including separate battery backup for RTC. (xii) The smart meter must be able to accessed remotely for collecting data/events and programming of selected parameters.

SI No. 2 Contd... (xiii) Time and date (TOD) /TOU metering facilities. (xiv) The smart meters shall have a dedicated sealable slot for accommodating plug in type bidirectional communication module which shall integrate the respective communication technology (RF/PLC/Cellular/Hybrid) with the smart meters. (xv) Power supply unit in the meter shall be transformer less to avoid magnetic influence. (xvi) Meter shall be tamper proof. No tampering shall be possible through optical port. (xvii) Display parameters in the meter shall not be assessible for reprogramming at site through any kind of communication. (xviii) Type Tests & Test Certificates : Smart meter shall be type tested for all the tests as per IS: 16444 Part 1 (latest version) in a third party independent lab. The number of sampling for testing of meters and criteria for conformity would be as per IS 16444 Part 1 (as amended up to date). Necessary copies of test certificates shall be submitted. (xix) Routine & Acceptance Tests : The Factory Acceptance and Routine tests shall be carried out as per IS 16444 Part 1. The Meter (without communication module) shall be immune under external magnetic influences and shall be tested for high voltage discharge as per CBIP 325. Complete metering system & measurement shall not be affected by the external electromagnetic interference such as electrical discharge of cables and capacitors, harmonics, electrostatic discharges, external magnetic fields and DC current in AC supply etc. (xx) In case of RF communication the cost of DCU & Repeater required in requisite Nos as per design approved by the GE are included in above quoted rates. Note: - The quoted rates are including the following: (i) Polycarbonate meter box compatible to IP 66/67 including sealing arrangement as per relevant IS. (ii) Multistranded copper conductor (FRLS) of suitable size and in required length to meet functional reqt of AMI system. (iii) Planning , deployment & tunning of communication system including cellular network as required to meet the performance. (iv) All smart meters must have 60 months guarantee from the date of installation given by OEM.

SI No. 2 Contd... (v) Also the cost of replacement of all Smart Meter gone faulty on account of manufacture defect during the warranty period is deemed to be included in the above quoted rates. (vi) The installation of smart prepaid meters work shall deemed to be completed only after satisfactory testing & commissioning of the complete AMI infrastructure incl DCU, repeater unit, communication network, software etc by the rep detailed by the Accepting Officer. (vii) The occupant details of each meter as approved by GE in communication with user shall be entered in the software by the contractor. (viii) Fixing meter No plate duly engraved with meter No as per Meter Book maintained by GE. (ix) In case of communication failure between Smart prepaid meter and central server contractor has to resolve issue within 72 hours & establish communication between meter & server. Also contractor shall make alternate arrangements to download the smart meter data through optical port, at its own cost. In such cases the contractor should read the meter data through optical port and download data should be uploaded to prepaid application. No payment shall be made by MES for meters download through optical port. Any failure to meet this requirement shall attract penalty as per relevant clause.

SI No. 2 Contd... (c) All as per description mentioned under (b) above but for three phase, four wire, Temper proof smart meter of accuracy class 1.0, 440 Vots, 50Hz, 10A-60A as per IS:16444:2015(Reaffirmed 2020) with communication technology based on GPRS/RF/Hybrid/ RF Mesh/any other advanced technology as per CEA/TRAI regulation alongwith the following specifications as menioned in para (b) above and layout design as approved by GE vide description mentioned under (a) above - 41 Nos .

SI No. 2 Contd... (d) Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Data Concentrator Unit (DCU) for RF communication as per design requirement having the following features and functionality: (i) it shall be able to configure the communication based on any of the GPRS/RF/Hybrid/any other advanced technology as per CEA/TRAI regulation. (ii) It shall pull data from field devices and push the data at configured intervals to the HES. It should also support the HES in pulling data from the field devices/meters. The data acquisition (Push/Pull) frequency shall be programmable DCU shall be capable to prioritize control commands. (iii) DCU shall ensure a secure communication to HES and shall have internal memory for storing interval data for at least 5 days. (iv) DCU shall support on demand read and pint of individual/group of meters. (v) The communication architecture shall be as per design approved by GE (vi) The DCU shall ensure the appropriate backhaul for secure transfer of data to HES either via cellular of Fibre Optic communication. In case of cellular backhaul, it shall support SIM card with dynamic IP from any service provider, it shall have Wide Area Network(WAN) connectivity to the HES through suitable means. (vii) DCU shall be able to communicate with meters either on RF (Unlicensed or licensed frequency band as permitted by WPC/Station HQ Nasirabad) of PLCC. (viii) DCU shall periodically monitor meter reads/downstream commands and shall retry and reconnect in case of failed events/ reads. (ix) It shall push events as tamper, power off etc to HES immediately on occurrence/ receipt from field devices/ meters. DCU shall be able to acquire and send data to HES for full capacity (as per designed for no of meters/field devices) to ensure the performance level. (x) After power interruption and on restoration of power supply, DCU shall establish communication with underlying devices as well as upstream application automatically.

SI No. 2 Contd... (xi) DCU shall be able to communicate with the nearest meters depending on topographical features. For further communication among the meters, distance of the other meters with the DCU shall not be a constraint as communication of the nearest meters shall be established with other meters through appropriate mesh formation/ other formation. (xii) Remote Firmware Upgrade. The DCU shall support remote firmware upgrades as well as remote configuration from the network operation cum monitoring centre. Configuration of programmable parameters of smart meters shall be done through HES. (xiii) The equipment shall be weatherproof, dustproof and suitable for outdoor installation on poles (minimum rating: IP-55). A suitable mounting provision shall be made for the equipment. (xiv) Enclosure: Provision for security sealing shall be provided and in case the gasket of the cover is used for protection against moisture, dust and insects, the gasket shall be made of weather and aging resistant material. (xv) DCU shall have built in Real time Clock (RTC) with separate battery backup. The battery shall have a guaranteed life of 10 years. It shall have self- diagnostic feature for RTC, memory, battery, communication module, etc. Alternatively, Software driven RTC may also be used as per agreement between supplier and MES (xvi) DCU shall be tested for the following: (aa) Radio interference measurement (CIS PR 22) (ab) Surge test (IES 610004-5) (ac) Fast transist burst test (IES 61000-4-4) (ad) Test of immunity to electrostatic discharges(IES 61000-4-2) (ae) Test of immunity to electrostatic HF field(IES 61000-4-3) (af) Resistance to heat and fire (ag) The contractor shall provide IP-55 comliance test certificate for DCU.

SI No. 2 Contd... (xvii) All meters falling under one DCU shall be commissioned and checked for proper communication in presence of Engr- in-Charge. (xviii) DCU shall keep the records of minimum of the following events: (aa) No of packet failures (ab) Retry attempts (ac) Missed periodic readings (ad) Failure to connect (ae) tamper events Note:- (i) The exact qty as per design submitted by OEM & approved by GE shall be provisioned. (ii) DCU shall be installed at the location having maximum reception of signal & configuration to the entire system requirement. MES will facilitates for power supply point for DCU install point. The cost of suitable cable & other items reqd for connection are deemed to be included in above quoted rates. (iii) The above quoted rate is inclusive of cost of provision of 5G/6G SIM card as approved by GE