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50.

12 POWER CONSUMPTION AND FAULT DETECTION MONITORING SYSTEM

50.12.1 General

A Power Consumption and Fault Detection Monitoring System (PCFDMS) shall be installed and
integrated in each Main Switch Board (MSB).

The PCFDMS comprises of installation of hardware (measuring instruments, touch screen control panel,
sensors, cables, etc.) and software (programming) interfacing into a user-friendly information system. It
serves to monitor and record power consumptions of the system, detect and record the tripping events
in the switchboard. The products and equipment for the PCFDMS shall be used in the industries for
more than TEN (10) years with at least FIVE (5) projects references. The design and installation of the
PCFDMS shall comply with the latest requirements of the Singapore Standard CP5: Code of Practice
for Electrical Installations and other relevant codes. The electrical equipment and their accessories shall
comply to the general safety requirements for their intended applications.

50.12.2 Scope of Works

The scope of works includes the design, supply, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, servicing
and maintaining the complete PCFDMS installation. The Contractor shall also provide a FIVE (5) years
warranty with maintenance for the PCFDMS including repair and replacements of any faulty equipment,
accessories, connectivity, cabling works and parts to achieve optimum performance of the PCFDMS.

The Contractor and his Specialist shall warrant the works on the terms and conditions as stipulated in
the Deed of Warranty for the Power Consumption and Fault Detection Monitoring System as produced
in Appendix A9. In this respect, the Contractor and his Specialist shall submit such Deed of Warranty
to the Employer or to such other party or such Town Council(s) as the SO Rep may at its sole discretion
decide.

In the event the Deed of Warranty for part of the Works or for the whole Works is to be submitted to
such Town Council(s), the Contractor and his Specialist shall submit such Deed of Warranty as produced
in Appendix A9(TC) to such Town Council(s). The duly executed Warranty shall be submitted
immediately upon request by the SO Rep, and if no such request is made, then at such time when the
SO Rep considers the Works have been substantially completed in accordance with the Contract. In
the event, the Contractor and his Specialist fail to execute and submit the Deed of Warranty within the
time specified, the SO Rep shall be allowed to withhold 15% of the payment of any sums due to the
Contractor in relation to the execution of such Works, subject to the minimum sum of S$5,000/- per
Deed of Warranty. However, such sums withheld shall be released to the Contractor upon submission
by him of the duly executed Deed of Warranty.

50.12.3 The System

The PCFDMS shall be able to capture the data automatically, store in a local storage device with memory
space capable of storing one (1) year worth of information, enables users to monitor, check the system
and to retrieve information through a user-friendly system interfaces and a touch screen display panel
installed on the MSB.

The PCFDMS shall be able to switchover to tap supply from alternative incoming supply should the
supply to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is being cut-off. In addition, it shall have the following
connectivity provisions:

 One (1) Ethernet port for connecting to switches using HDB’s Centralized Remote Monitoring
System;
 Two (2) SIM card slots. One SIM card for sending data to the HDB Smart Hub using private mobile
network and the other SIM card for sending data to the respective Town Council(s).

The data format will be shared to the awarded Contractor. The protocol use shall be Message
Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT).

The basic list of equipment and accessories in a PCFDMS comprises of the following:
 Human Machine Interface (HMI) LED Touch Screen Display Panel of display size not less than 7-
inch;
 PLC Main Processing Unit (MPU)
 PLC modules for inputs/outputs ports. Number of modules subject to the configuration of the MSB
design and the areas to be monitored;
 PLC communication modules (RS 485 Modbus) for local and remote monitoring;
 Auxiliary contacts and auxiliary relays, electrical and signal cables, Current Transformers (CTs);
 Auto change-over-switch/Change-over-contactor/Change-over-relay
 PLC SMS Module with Back-up DC Battery Pack;
 Digital Power meters, multi-circuit power monitor device with RS485 Modbus;
 SIM card slots;
 Ethernet port.

The following is the minimum list of data to be captured:

 Type of electrical fault;


 Date/time the protective device tripped;
 Record of the type of protective device that tripped;
 Location of the protective device that tripped;
 Date/time the protective device re-energised; and
 Past records on the tipping events and power consumption of the system.

(a) Areas of Monitoring & Measurements

Table below shows the areas to be monitored and measured.

Areas to be monitored Type of protective Parameters to be


devices to be measured and logged
monitored, by the
measured & Power Meter
recorded

Incoming 2 incoming supplies MCCB, EFR, OCR Current(A),


Supplies Voltage(V),
from SPPG Power (W),
Energy (kWh),
Max. Demand Reading

Outgoing 2 SPPG metered supplies MCCB, EFR Current(A),


Supplies Power (W),
Energy (kWh)
All risers to residential units MCCB, ELR -

All risers to lift motors MCCB, ELR Current(A),


control panels Power(W)
Energy (kWh)
All risers to pumps control MCCB, ELR Current(A),
panels which includes Power(W)
transfer pump, booster Energy (kWh)
pump, wet riser pump,
hose reel pump, etc.

Standby Generator Current(A),


(if applicable) Power(W)
Energy (kWh)
Generator Supply Board MCCB, EFR, OCR
Switch Position(s):
Essential Service Panel ATS (1) main source,
(2) emergency source
Abbreviations:
MCCB : Main Current Circuit Breaker
EFR : Earth Fault Relay
ELR : Earth Leakage Relay
OCR : Over Current Relay
ATS : Auto-Transfer Switch
The Contractor shall read in conjunction with the design drawings and specifications for the actual
quantities. The Contractor shall allow additional points, sensors or instruments to enable the system
to operate in its intended purposes.

(b) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

The PLC shall be of light weight, high efficiency, low maintenance, expandable and modulation
design. The PLC shall meet the following minimum specifications as listed below:

i. The main processing unit (MPU) shall built-in with sufficient number of RS485 Modbus port(s)
and RS232 port(s);

ii. The MPU shall built-in with at least 8 digital input points, 4 digital output points and enable
expansion for more input points by adding extension cards;

iii. The power supply voltage shall be 24V DC (-15 to 20% tolerance) with counter connection
protection on the polarity of DC input power;

iv. The MPU shall be of 32 bits or better, and able to perform high processing speed of at least 64
MHz;

v. The insulation resistance shall be more than 5 mega-ohm (all Input/Output point-to-ground: 500V
DC);

vi. The noise immunity shall comply with ESD (IEC 61131-2, IEC 61000-4-2) EFT (IEC 61131-2,
IEC 61000-4-4 ) RS ( IEC 61131-2, IEC 61000-4-3 );

vii. The operation range for temperature and humidity shall be 0 to 55°C and 50 to 95% respectively;

viii. The Degree of Protection shall be of IP20 (Mounted inside a control panel);

ix. The equipment shall comply to the requirements and tests specified in the IEC 61131-2 and the
environmental testing in IEC 60068-2-27 ( TEST Ea );

x. The PLC input points shall be either DC Sink or Source type, response time shall be less than
20 μs;

xi. The maximum execution speed of basic instruction: 0.35 μs;

xii. The Real Time Clock (RTC) function shall be able to operate and sustain for a minimum 15 days
after power off;

xiii. It shall comply with ANSI/UL 508 and CE EN61131-2: 2007, EN 61000-6-1: 2007, EN61000-6-
2: 2005, EN61000-6-4: 2007/A1:2011.

(c) Touch Screen Panel HMI

The Touch Panel HMI (Human Machine Interface) shall be of the light weight, high efficiency, low
maintenance, expandable and user friendly design. The HMI shall meet the following minimum
specifications as listed below:

i. The size of the screen panel shall be sufficient enough to include and display all information
collected and processed by the PLC/Power Meters;

ii. It shall be widescreen TFT LCD touch screen with minimum 65,536 colours, with resolution of at
least 800 x 480 pixels;

iii. The HMI MPU shall be of 32 bits or above;

iv. The Flash Rom shall not be less than 128 MB, SDRAM equal or more than 64 MB and backup
memory equal or more than 16 MB;
v. The HMI shall be able to support SD card and USB disk, which used for screen data transfer,
data collection and data logging. SD card and USB disk shall be in FAT32 format, fully compatible
with Microsoft windows and allow filenames that exceed eight characters in length. The recipe
data shall be saved in CSV format and easily edited on external Computer in Excel software;

vi. History and alarm information shall be saved in CSV format and stored into the SD card / USB
disk. Multiple MSB/HMI/System screen data shall able be saved in SD / USB disk simultaneously;

vii. The data shall be saved in SD card/ USB disk shall able be encrypted and the number of copies
shall able be limited to protect the programs from unauthorized use;

viii. The HMI shall be provided with eight (8) levels of passwords for user security/permission to
prevent unauthorised usage. Only the security level that is equal or higher than the current setting
can use the element;

ix. The HMI shall be built-in with one (1) USB host version 1.1 / 1 number of USB client version 2.0,
two (2) series communication port (RS232, RS422, RS485);

x. The HMI shall be built-in with perpetual calendar for data logging purpose;

xi. The HMI shall comply with ANSI/UL 508 and CE EN 61131-2: 2007, EN 61000-6-1: 2007,
EN61000-6-2: 2005, EN61000-6-4: 2007/A1:2011;

xii. The HMI shall be waterproof type and comply with IP65 / Nema 4;

xiii. The backup battery lifetime shall not less than 3 years at 25 °C;

xiv. Operation temperature range: 0 ° C ~ 50 °C, and ambient humidity range: 10% ~ 90% RH (0 ~
40 °C), 10% ~ 55% RH (41 ~ 50 °C), Pollution Degree 2;

xv. The vibration resistance shall comply with IEC 61131-2.

(d) Graphical User Interface (GUI)

The Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the monitoring system shall be proposed by the Contractor
and subject to review and revision upon SO Rep requests. The final system presentation and design
shall be subjected to the SO Rep approval. All the programming, development, interfacing and
incorporation works shall be included in the Contract sum.

50.12.4 Installation

Prior to the actual installation, the Contractor shall submit the proposal of the PCFDMS and shop
drawings to the SO Rep for approval.

The Contractor shall supply and install all the electrical wirings, conduits, trunkings, electrical
accessories, sensors, faceplates and relevant equipment to make the PCFDMS complete in accordance
with the requirements of this Specification.

The data cables shall be segregated from power cables.

The Contractor shall liaise with the sub-contractor supply and install the standby generator system to
carry out the necessary installation of the electrical parts/devices/accessories, cables, connections and
testing between the main switchboard and the other equipment resided from separate services rooms.

Contractor shall include all materials, labour supply, equipment, tools, transportation, and other
necessary items not mentioned above or in the specifications and drawings which are deemed
necessary for the satisfactory completion of the work.

The Employer and the Town Council(s) shall not be liable to the successful Contractor in any way for
any damage to, or loss of any equipment or devices to be installed or any part thereof or for any injury
caused to or sustained by any person prior to Testing and Commissioning.
50.12.5 Testing & Commissioning

The Contractor shall propose a checklist and test procedures prior to the actual testing of the system for
SO Rep approval.

The PCFDMS shall be tested for correct operation in accordance with the requirements of relevant
standards and the manufacturer’s recommendations.

The tests shall include but not be limited to the following:

(a) System checks including checks for continuity for all interconnecting and continuous wiring,
insulation check between each conductors and earth, and inspection of termination points for correct
jointing of wiring;

(b) Network checks at HDB Communication System to ensure continuous wireless connectivity between
adjacent HDB blocks, with less than 3 working days downtime;

(c) Operational checks where all parts of the PCFDMS shall be tested and checked for correct operation.

The Contractor shall repeat the tests for the PCFDMS until the S.O. Rep is satisfied that the system has
meet all user’s and technical requirements specified in the agreed installation test procedures.

Should the PCFDMS failed to comply to the required system’s functionality, the Contractor shall be
responsible for the improvement and rectification works of the PCFDMS at no cost to the Employer or
the Town Council, until satisfactory functionality is met. The Contractor shall propose the rectification
solution(s). In addition, The Contractor shall pay liquidated damages, depending on the period of time
required for corrective works to be completed such that the PCFDMS able to meet the required
performances.

Upon complete installation of the PCFDMS, Contractor shall demonstrate in writing, which may be
through a checklist, that the delivered system fully complied to the tender specifications.

The Contractor shall maintain and monitor the performance of the PCFDMS throughout the warranty
period of the system.

50.12.6 Defects Liability Period (DLP)

The commencement of DLP shall begin after complete and satisfactory Testing and Commissioning of
the PCFDMS as approved by SO Rep.

During the DLP, the Contractor shall cover maintenance, repair and replacement of all equipment and
devices in the PCFDMS, unconditionally. This replacement shall be subjected to the SO Rep approval.

Any system fault(s) or malfunction, the Contractor shall rectify within 3 working days, throughout the
warranty period, with all costs deemed to be included in Contract sum.

Contractor shall carry out regular inspection and maintain the PCFDMS and the HDB Communication
System over the entire DLP.

The DLP for the PCFDMS shall include works required to ensure functionality of the PCFDMS including,
but not limited to, integrity of all devices/equipment, with all costs deemed to be included in the Contract
sum.

In the event that a power shutdown is required, the Employer and/or the respective Town Council(s),
together with their appointed contractors, shall notify the Contractor of the shutdown. It is the
responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that the PCFDMS is being re-energised and remain operational
when power resumes.

The Contractor shall inform the respective Town Council(s), one (1) week in advance, prior to any system
troubleshooting or maintenance work.
The Contractor shall allow for 2 numbers of software modifications during Defects Liability Period and
the modification cost are deemed to be included in the Contract sum.

50.12.7 Documentation and As-Built Shop Drawings

The Contractor shall provide the Employer the PCFDMS operation and maintenance manuals in
softcopy (pdf format) and hardcopy. Three (3) sets of comprehensive operation and maintenance
manuals shall be clearly set out in printed form and to submit to the SO Rep.

The operation and maintenance manuals shall cover but not limited to the following:

(a) General description of the PCFDMS;

(b) Operation principles of the various components in the PCFDMS;

(c) Setting up and operating instructions for all the equipment and accessories installed;

(d) Frequency and detailed routine maintenance requirements for all the equipment and accessories;

(e) Preventive maintenance checklist;

(f) As-built Shop Drawings;

(g) Catalogues, technical data sheets, test certificates of conformity for all the equipment and
accessories;

(h) List of the suppliers for all the equipment, accessories and spare parts require for successful
operation of the PCFDMS; and

(i) List of contact detail of the future Town Council(s) to approach for future maintenance to the system.

50.12.8 Training

The Contractor shall conduct hands-on operation and maintenance training courses of the PCFDMS
within four (4) weeks after the Testing and Commissioning phase as decided by the SO Rep. The
content, training notes/course materials and duration of the training shall be proposed by the Contractor,
subject to SO Rep approval. The training session shall be able to accommodate approximately thirty
(30) people. The Contractor shall provide all trainees with a set of training notes/course materials,
properly organised and ring bound.

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