TECHNICAL BID CLARI

Req.No./Material Description: 18P3500A-IA1A.03 / Machine Condition Monitoring System(MCM)

Vendor/Supplier: GE

Supplier Response
No. Clarification Subject
(Yes/No/Clarification)
1 Supplier's scope of work
- Surge Protector is not applicable
to MMS system. Kindly refer to the
earlier executed BN project for
Scope of supply/work as follows. Bidder to confirm. CINDA. It didn’t have Surge
- Racks including: Power supply modules, Surge protector, Interface cards with DCS, Protector either as It is not required
- Relay cards for hardwired output, Communication cards for connection to MCMS for our system.
Server. -Ok, Already taken care.
- Fully wired MCM cabinet with MCM racks.
- MCM rack configuration software to be loaded in MCMS server.
- MCM system server and workstations with keyboard mouse and monitor.
- All required software (with appropriate no. of licenses), fully configured for on-line
1.1 condition, performance monitoring, predictive fault / failure functions etc. as per
_Ok, Already taken
specification requirements. care.
- Mass / System data storage devices.
- All required hardware and software for communication link for data transfer
(process variables) from DCS to MCM System.
- All required hardware and software for communication link for data transfer (machine
parameters) from MCM racks to MCM Server/workstation including interconnecting cable _Ok, Already taken
between MCM racks and MCM Server/workstation, all necessary hubs, Ethernet switches care.
etc. -Ok, Already taken care.

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 Supplier Response
No. Clarification Subject
(Yes/No/Clarification)
Scope of service shall be as follows. Bidder to confirm. -Ok Noted
Review and verify the list of measurements provided by Machine vendor,required to
perform online condition and/or performance monitoring.
Provide list of data required from a machinery vendor for proper operation of the rule
based diagnostics.
- Review of documents submitted by Machine Vendor: JB wiring diagrams, list of
measurement parameters, probe details, cable length calculation, etc.
- Prepare MCMS architecture and configuration details (based on project requirements
with all hardware identified) and submit for CONTRACTOR review.
- Configure monitoring racks as per data given by Machinery Vendor.
- Submit all documentation as per project requirements.
- Submit all required data in given project format for configuring serial link to
DCS (MODBUS address list etc.).
1.2 - Developing / configuring all software as required meeting this specification
requirements including trends, graphics, reports for online conditioning / performance
monitoring in MCMS workstation.
- Perform system FAT to comply with all project requirements.
- Participate in an integrated test IFAT (location to be confirmed later). MCM System
- Vendor shall provide same hardware that will be used on site, for integrated test at DCS
works. MCM System vendor is responsible to provide all inputs and coordination with
DCS vendor for establishing the communication and testing with DCS.
- Participate in SAT including interface with DCS.

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 Supplier Response
No. Clarification Subject
(Yes/No/Clarification)
Ok, Will be updated in next revision
Mandatory spare of MCMS shall be as follows:-
of offer as attached.
Each type of Module. All types of
Processor Cards, all types of Power Supply
Cards, 24V Bulk Power supplies,
Communication Cards, Interface Cards,
etc. as being offered for the System - 5% of the total installed quantity
Subject to one number, minimum whichever is higher, of each type.

Prefabricated cables- 10 Set with connecting plugs for each

1.3 type of peripherals and I/O hardware

Keyboard- 1 number

MCBs- 10% of the total installed subject to one number, minimum whichever is higher, of
each type.

System Cabinet Air Filter- 100%

Ok, Noted.
Spare Philosophy shall be as follows. Please confirm.
1. 10% spare in each slot shall be wired from IO card to TB.
2. 10% slot spare space in Chassis.
1.4 3. 10%-installed hardware spare shall be wired from TB to barrier/relay.
4. 20% spare space for chassis and each marshaling cabinet.
5. 30% spare un-wire TB in each cabinet.
6. Spare 10% for each IO type and 15% free space in cabinet for future use.

Ok, Noted.
Att 5 of requisition_Requirement of Vendor Documents-Bidder to confirm compliance
1.5
withVendor document requirements. If any deviation, please indicate in deviation list

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 Supplier Response
No. Clarification Subject
(Yes/No/Clarification)
Training is not considered. In case
you require it, let us know where
you want it to happen-our factory or
1.6 Please confirm training is considered. site?
Also want to know how many
people will participate?
2 Design and Engineering
Normal Temperature of operation (under HVAC): 18degC ~27degC Ok Noted.
Relative humidity (under HVAC): 35% ~75%
2.1 In case of HVAC upset,Temperature range : 5degC ~40 degC & relative humidity
20%~95%

This will be shared during detailed

2.2 Bidder to provide MCM system architecture diagram.
engineering.
Bidder to confirm that the MCM is offered based on the sensor list provided in the Yes, Confirmed.
2.3
requisition.
We have shared the detailed rack
Please provide a rackwise distribution table indicationg the no of monitors considered in layout for all racks in earlier offer
2.4 which will serve the same purpose.
each rack with distribution of machines per rack.

Deviations if any for this standard

2.5 Please confirm design as per API-670.
will be shared seperately.
All electronic/electrical instruments and equipment shall be suitable for area classification, Yes, Confirmed.
2.6 Zone-1, IIB, T3, as per IEC codes and shall be certified by internationally recognized
authority.

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 Supplier Response
No. Clarification Subject
(Yes/No/Clarification)
Our Racks and cards will be CCOE
All electrical equipment for hazardous areas shall be tested by CIMFR (Central Institute certified.
of Mines and Fuel Research) with PESO/CCOE certificate. For imported equipments,
2.7
shall have the certificate issued by equivalent authorized testing agency of the country of
origin, comply with ATEX or IEC Ex Standard, and shall apply for PESO/CCOE approval

We have considered built in

Please confirm consideration of IS barrier & surge protector. IS barrier shall be mounted barriers for cards.
2.8 Surge Protectors are not applicable
in separate panel.
for us.
4-20mA outputs are considered for
all signals except keyphasors as
Each channel shall have 4~20mA DC isolated output. Also, each channnel shall be 3500/25 cards cannot give 4-20mA
2.9 outputs.
provided with 2 nos. relay contact (one for pre-trip alrm & one for trip)
External isolators are given to
make it isolated.

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 Supplier Response
No. Clarification Subject
(Yes/No/Clarification)
a) Confirmed.
b) Ok
Bidder to confirm the following: c) Confirmed.
Monitor shall be four channel type and shall meet the following requirement as minimum: D) Confirmed.
a) Continuous channel monitoring with each channel input from one probe. Readout E) This feature is not available in
scale shall read higher of the sensors. 3500.
b) Each channel shall have two independent alarm levels one for pre-trip alarm and one One needs to connect to rack
for each trip, settable continuously over measurement range. Two relay contacts for each config software to see those status.
2.10
pre trip alarm and trip alarm per channel shall be provided.
c) Broken sensor failure detection without causing shut down.
d) LED lamps on monitoring front for each channel to indicate pre trip alarm and trip
alarm and circuit not OK conditions.
e) Selector switches on monitor front to read vibration/displacement pre trip alarm and trip
set points for each channel shall be provided.

The panels will have a bare shell IP

Ingress Protection for Machine Conditioning Monitoring System (installed indoor in rating of IP-55.
2.11 Central Control Building- Safe Area) shall be at least IP44 for cabinets. All the instruments
and control equipment shall be suitable for operation in marine coastal environment.

The electromagnetic compatibility requirements of all electronic equipment shall be as per Yes.
2.12
IEC 61000-4
Yes, latest version of software at
The system software shall be the latest commercially released version at time of ordering will be provided.
2.13
the time of Factory Acceptance Test. Please confirm

MCM software will run on the latest

OS which is tested and approved
MCM software shall run on latest windows platform. Purchaser shall have source code by our software lab.
2.14
ownership. Please confirm. Need clarification on what you
mean by source code ownership.

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 Supplier Response
No. Clarification Subject
(Yes/No/Clarification)
Antivirus is considered in our
Cyber security (secure control Network) shall be integrated in the design scope.
Security policy for workstation / Servers shall prohibit use of media device (such as USB Firewall is not in our scope.
memory drives/sticks, floppy disks, etc.) and installation of other devices (such as iPod,
2.15 digital camera, etc.).
The network shall only be used for communication by predetermined MCM network
devices. The network shall not permit unauthorized network devices to be connected to
MCM network using firewall. Please confirm

Will be shared when submiting FDS

2.16 Please provide the system availability figure.
during engineering.
Please confirm consideration of redundancy for the following: a) Confirmed.
a) Communication module and Network including cabling. b) TDI module is single only. This is
b) System Processors. how it is designed.
2.17 c) Mass data storage devices. c) Confirmed.
d) Power Supplies. D) Confirmed.
e) MODBUS links with the DCS (Each Machine Condition Monitoring E) Confirmed.
system rack shall be provided with a communication gateway).
Confirmed.
The redundant system shall be designed so that, on failure, automatic changeover to the
2.18 other unit shall take place. It shall also be possible to replace and test the failed unit
without disrupting the plant operation and shall be executed online.Please confirm.

System Reliability - MCM data monitoring racks and associated protective functions shall We will share the certificate for SIL
2.19
be at least rated SIL 1 as per IEC 61508. Please confirm 1.
Time Synchronization- MCM Clock shall be synchronized with the DCS clock which is We have taken NTP client time
2.20 turn synchronized with an external master time reference, defined as GPS clock system sync software in our scope.
using NTP protocol. Please confirm.

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 Supplier Response
No. Clarification Subject
(Yes/No/Clarification)
Ok, Noted.
MCMS configuration shall ensure that a single failure will only affect one MCM Rack only.
2.21 MCM Rack shall not be shared between parallel equipment. Unless stated otherwise,
dedicated racks shall be provided. Please confirm.

Please confirm MCM harware requirement as per clause 4.8 of specification 2340-E- Ok, Noted.
2.22
RGF-PLC-DI-S-E-001_R0
Please confirm cabinet design requirement as per clause 7.0 of specification 2340-E- Ok, Noted.
2.23
RGF-PLC-DI-S-E-001_R0
Ok, Noted.
2.24 Please confirm to provide separate Instrument and Safety Earth for Panels.

Our standard FAT and SAT will be

performed. The procedures for the
Please confirm inspection & testing requirement as per clause 11.0 of specification 2340- same will be shared during
2.25 engineering.
E-RGF-PLC-DI-S-E-001_R0

3 Assembly/Dress up
3.1

4 Inspection & test

We will follow our standard FAT and
SAT procedure. This will be shared
4.1 Att 2-5 of requisition_Inspection and Test Requirements-Bidder to confirm compliance during engineering. You can review
and give your comments if any at
that stage.
5 Packing and Shipment

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 Supplier Response
No. Clarification Subject
(Yes/No/Clarification)

Our standard protection & packing

5.1 Bidder to confirm protection & packing as per requisition standards will be followed.

6 Site supervisor service

Supervision of Installation &
6.1 Bidder to confirm field service requirement as per requisition commissioning will be part of our
scope.

7 AVL

7.1 Bidder to supply all the materials as per approved vendor list Ok, Noted.

8 Exception and Deviation

Bidder to confirm, Provide the deviation list if any. Ok, deviations if any will be shared
8.1
Deviation list as per project deviation format. seperately.

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 TECHNICAL BID CLARIFICATION MEETING CHE
tion: 18P3500A-IA1A.03 / Machine Condition Monitoring System(MCM)

Cost
Supplier Response CTCI Response
Clarification Subject Impact
(Yes/No/Clarification) Yes/No Comment
cope of work
- Surge Protector is not applicable
to MMS system. Kindly refer to the
earlier executed BN project for
upply/work as follows. Bidder to confirm. CINDA. It didn’t have Surge
luding: Power supply modules, Surge protector, Interface cards with DCS, Protector either as It is not required
ds for hardwired output, Communication cards for connection to MCMS for our system.
-Ok, Already taken care.
d MCM cabinet with MCM racks.
k configuration software to be loaded in MCMS server.
tem server and workstations with keyboard mouse and monitor.
ed software (with appropriate no. of licenses), fully configured for on-line
performance monitoring, predictive fault / failure functions etc. as per _Ok, Already taken
n requirements. care.
stem data storage devices.
ed hardware and software for communication link for data transfer
ariables) from DCS to MCM System.
ed hardware and software for communication link for data transfer (machine
s) from MCM racks to MCM Server/workstation including interconnecting cable _Ok, Already taken
CM racks and MCM Server/workstation, all necessary hubs, Ethernet switches care.
-Ok, Already taken care.

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 Cost
Supplier Response CTCI Response
Clarification Subject Impact
(Yes/No/Clarification) Yes/No Comment
ervice shall be as follows. Bidder to confirm. -Ok Noted
d verify the list of measurements provided by Machine vendor,required to
line condition and/or performance monitoring.
of data required from a machinery vendor for proper operation of the rule
nostics.
f documents submitted by Machine Vendor: JB wiring diagrams, list of
ent parameters, probe details, cable length calculation, etc.
MCMS architecture and configuration details (based on project requirements
dware identified) and submit for CONTRACTOR review.
monitoring racks as per data given by Machinery Vendor.
l documentation as per project requirements.
l required data in given project format for configuring serial link to
DBUS address list etc.).
ng / configuring all software as required meeting this specification
nts including trends, graphics, reports for online conditioning / performance
in MCMS workstation.
ystem FAT to comply with all project requirements.
e in an integrated test IFAT (location to be confirmed later). MCM System
hall provide same hardware that will be used on site, for integrated test at DCS
M System vendor is responsible to provide all inputs and coordination with
or for establishing the communication and testing with DCS.
e in SAT including interface with DCS.

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 Cost
Supplier Response CTCI Response
Clarification Subject Impact
(Yes/No/Clarification) Yes/No Comment
Ok, Will be updated in next revision
spare of MCMS shall be as follows:-
of offer as attached.
of Module. All types of
Cards, all types of Power Supply
V Bulk Power supplies,
ation Cards, Interface Cards,
ng offered for the System - 5% of the total installed quantity
one number, minimum whichever is higher, of each type.

ed cables- 10 Set with connecting plugs for each

pherals and I/O hardware

1 number

% of the total installed subject to one number, minimum whichever is higher, of

binet Air Filter- 100%

Ok, Noted.
osophy shall be as follows. Please confirm.
are in each slot shall be wired from IO card to TB.
spare space in Chassis.
talled hardware spare shall be wired from TB to barrier/relay.
are space for chassis and each marshaling cabinet.
are un-wire TB in each cabinet.
0% for each IO type and 15% free space in cabinet for future use.

Ok, Noted.
uisition_Requirement of Vendor Documents-Bidder to confirm compliance
document requirements. If any deviation, please indicate in deviation list

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 Cost
Supplier Response CTCI Response
Clarification Subject Impact
(Yes/No/Clarification) Yes/No Comment
Training is not considered. In case
you require it, let us know where
you want it to happen-our factory or
firm training is considered. site?
Also want to know how many
people will participate?
Engineering
mperature of operation (under HVAC): 18degC ~27degC Ok Noted.
umidity (under HVAC): 35% ~75%
HVAC upset,Temperature range : 5degC ~40 degC & relative humidity

This will be shared during detailed

rovide MCM system architecture diagram.
engineering.
onfirm that the MCM is offered based on the sensor list provided in the Yes, Confirmed.

We have shared the detailed rack

vide a rackwise distribution table indicationg the no of monitors considered in layout for all racks in earlier offer
with distribution of machines per rack. which will serve the same purpose.

Deviations if any for this standard

firm design as per API-670.
will be shared seperately.
ic/electrical instruments and equipment shall be suitable for area classification, Yes, Confirmed.
, T3, as per IEC codes and shall be certified by internationally recognized

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 Cost
Supplier Response CTCI Response
Clarification Subject Impact
(Yes/No/Clarification) Yes/No Comment
Our Racks and cards will be CCOE
al equipment for hazardous areas shall be tested by CIMFR (Central Institute certified.
nd Fuel Research) with PESO/CCOE certificate. For imported equipments,
the certificate issued by equivalent authorized testing agency of the country of
ply with ATEX or IEC Ex Standard, and shall apply for PESO/CCOE approval

We have considered built in

firm consideration of IS barrier & surge protector. IS barrier shall be mounted barriers for cards.
panel. Surge Protectors are not applicable
for us.
4-20mA outputs are considered for
all signals except keyphasors as
nel shall have 4~20mA DC isolated output. Also, each channnel shall be 3500/25 cards cannot give 4-20mA
ith 2 nos. relay contact (one for pre-trip alrm & one for trip) outputs.
External isolators are given to
make it isolated.

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 Cost
Supplier Response CTCI Response
Clarification Subject Impact
(Yes/No/Clarification) Yes/No Comment
a) Confirmed.
b) Ok
onfirm the following: c) Confirmed.
all be four channel type and shall meet the following requirement as minimum: D) Confirmed.
ous channel monitoring with each channel input from one probe. Readout E) This feature is not available in
read higher of the sensors. 3500.
annel shall have two independent alarm levels one for pre-trip alarm and one One needs to connect to rack
p, settable continuously over measurement range. Two relay contacts for each config software to see those status.
rm and trip alarm per channel shall be provided.
sensor failure detection without causing shut down.
mps on monitoring front for each channel to indicate pre trip alarm and trip
circuit not OK conditions.
switches on monitor front to read vibration/displacement pre trip alarm and trip
or each channel shall be provided.

The panels will have a bare shell IP

otection for Machine Conditioning Monitoring System (installed indoor in rating of IP-55.
ntrol Building- Safe Area) shall be at least IP44 for cabinets. All the instruments
equipment shall be suitable for operation in marine coastal environment.

omagnetic compatibility requirements of all electronic equipment shall be as per Yes.

-4
Yes, latest version of software at
m software shall be the latest commercially released version at time of ordering will be provided.
Factory Acceptance Test. Please confirm

MCM software will run on the latest

OS which is tested and approved
ware shall run on latest windows platform. Purchaser shall have source code by our software lab.
Please confirm. Need clarification on what you
mean by source code ownership.

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 Cost
Supplier Response CTCI Response
Clarification Subject Impact
(Yes/No/Clarification) Yes/No Comment
Antivirus is considered in our
urity (secure control Network) shall be integrated in the design scope.
olicy for workstation / Servers shall prohibit use of media device (such as USB Firewall is not in our scope.
ives/sticks, floppy disks, etc.) and installation of other devices (such as iPod,
era, etc.).
rk shall only be used for communication by predetermined MCM network
he network shall not permit unauthorized network devices to be connected to
ork using firewall. Please confirm

Will be shared when submiting FDS

vide the system availability figure.
during engineering.
firm consideration of redundancy for the following: a) Confirmed.
nication module and Network including cabling. b) TDI module is single only. This is
Processors. how it is designed.
ta storage devices. c) Confirmed.
upplies. D) Confirmed.
S links with the DCS (Each Machine Condition Monitoring E) Confirmed.
k shall be provided with a communication gateway).
Confirmed.
dant system shall be designed so that, on failure, automatic changeover to the
hall take place. It shall also be possible to replace and test the failed unit
rupting the plant operation and shall be executed online.Please confirm.

liability - MCM data monitoring racks and associated protective functions shall We will share the certificate for SIL
rated SIL 1 as per IEC 61508. Please confirm 1.
hronization- MCM Clock shall be synchronized with the DCS clock which is We have taken NTP client time
onized with an external master time reference, defined as GPS clock system sync software in our scope.
protocol. Please confirm.

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 Cost
Supplier Response CTCI Response
Clarification Subject Impact
(Yes/No/Clarification) Yes/No Comment
Ok, Noted.
figuration shall ensure that a single failure will only affect one MCM Rack only.
shall not be shared between parallel equipment. Unless stated otherwise,
acks shall be provided. Please confirm.

firm MCM harware requirement as per clause 4.8 of specification 2340-E- Ok, Noted.
DI-S-E-001_R0
firm cabinet design requirement as per clause 7.0 of specification 2340-E- Ok, Noted.
DI-S-E-001_R0
Ok, Noted.
firm to provide separate Instrument and Safety Earth for Panels.
Our standard FAT and SAT will be
performed. The procedures for the
firm inspection & testing requirement as per clause 11.0 of specification 2340- same will be shared during
C-DI-S-E-001_R0 engineering.

Dress up
,

& test
We will follow our standard FAT and
SAT procedure. This will be shared
equisition_Inspection and Test Requirements-Bidder to confirm compliance during engineering. You can review
and give your comments if any at
that stage.
d Shipment

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 Cost
Supplier Response CTCI Response
Clarification Subject Impact
(Yes/No/Clarification) Yes/No Comment

Our standard protection & packing

onfirm protection & packing as per requisition standards will be followed.

sor service
Supervision of Installation &
onfirm field service requirement as per requisition commissioning will be part of our
scope.

upply all the materials as per approved vendor list Ok, Noted.

nd Deviation

onfirm, Provide the deviation list if any. Ok, deviations if any will be shared
st as per project deviation format. seperately.

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