Specification HITPL/146/08/D25 Implementation Date

Section
Title STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR UPS SYSTEM

INDEX
Page No.
1.0 Scope ................................................................................................................2
2.0 References ........................................................................................................2
3.0 Standards ..........................................................................................................2
4.0 General Requirement ........................................................................................2
5.0 System Component...........................................................................................3
6.0 Battery ...............................................................................................................3
7.0 Rectifier Section .................................................................................................4
8.0 Inverter Section .................................................................................................5
9.0 Static Switch ......................................................................................................5
10.0 Reserve Supply Arrangement .........................................................................6
11.0 Cooling Arrangement.......................................................................................6
12.0 Distributiion Board ...........................................................................................6
13.0 Paralell Operation.............................................................................................6
14.0 Protection ........................................................................................................6
15.0 Metering and Indications .................................................................................7
16.0 Panels..............................................................................................................7
17.0 Installation, testing and commissioning...........................................................7
18.0 Data Sheet.......................................................................................................9

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1.0 SCOPE
1.1.0 This specification covers the general requirements for design, manufacture, testing at
works, supply, installation and commissioning of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
system for feeding AC power to critical loads / duty listed in the data sheet.
2.0 REFERENCES
2.1.0 The following documents shall be read in conjunction with this specification.
2.1.1 Engineering specification of General requirements for electrics
2.1.2 Data sheet of Uninterruptible power supply system
2.1.3 Guarantee table of Uninterruptible Power supply system
3.0 APPLICABLE STANDARDS
3.1.0 The equipment shall confirm to the latest revision of following IEC/ BS standards and
other relevant standards that are applicable.
IEC Standards :
IEC 146 Semi conductor converters
IEC 51 Recommendations for direct acting indicating elect.
Measuring insts. & their accessories
IEC 157 -1 Low voltage switchgear and control gear Part One –
Contactor
IEC 158-1 Low voltage control gear Part One – Contactors
IEC 269 Low voltage fuses
IEC 408 Low voltage air-break switches, air-break disconnectors, air-
break switch disconnectors and fuse – combination units.
IEC 439 Low voltage assemblies
IEC 76 Power Transformers
IEC 726 Dry type transformers
IEC 227 Classification of degrees of protection wires – cables
IEC 623 Vented Nickel cadmium batteries
BS Standards
BS 4417 Semi conductor converters
BS 5486 Low voltage assemblies
BS 171 Power Transformers
BS 89 Measuring instruments
BS 5424 Switchgear – Contactors
BS 5419 Low voltage switches
BS 88 Low voltage fuses
4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1.0 The equipment shall be designed for input voltage, output voltage, frequency, output
capacity and energy storage capacity as specified in the data sheet. The data sheet
will also specify special operating conditions and maximum ambient temperature in
which the equipment must operate.

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 The equipment shall be designed to furnish an uninterruptible, automatic, self-
regulated source of alternating current power to critical loads described in the data
sheet.
The system shall be designed for the following mode of operations.
4.3.1 During normal mode a source of alternating current power will supply energy to the
system. The rectifier section shall receive power from supply lines and rectify the
power and furnish energy to the inverter and also to the storage battery at required
voltage. The inverter section shall receive the output of the rectifier section and
generate alternating current in the form of sine wave with low harmonic content.
4.3.2 During failure of the alternating current input power or rectifier section, the energy
shall be fed to the load without interruption from the battery through the inverter
section at the voltage, frequency and for the back up time specified in the data sheet.
4.3.3 During failure of the inverter section or persistent overload exceeding the limits
applicable for components of the inverter, system shall transfer the load from inverter
to reserve supply arrangement specified in the data sheet. Retransfer to inverter
shall be manual / automatic as specified in data sheet.
4.4.0 The UPS is intended for equipment those are very critical by way that shut down of
these equipment results in heavy financial losses apart from the safety aspects of
personnel and equipment. Hence the UPS supplied shall maintain very high
standards with respect to reliability and quality of power output.
5.0.0 SYSTEM COMPONENTS
5.1.0 The UPS system shall be complete in every respect and shall comprise following
major sections.
5.1.1 Battery set
5.1.2 Rectifier section
5.1.3 Inverter section
5.1.4 Static switch
5.1.5 Reserve supply arrangement
5.1.6 Cooling arrangement
5.1.7 Distribution board
5.2.0 The scope of supply of UPS shall also include components such as battery mounting
arrangement, transformers, control devices, meters, indicators, interconnecting
cables, protection devices, etc. necessary for satisfactory performance, protection
and control of various equipment.
5.3.0 All materials and parts used in the UPS system shall be brand new, of current
manufacture and of reputed make and shall not have been used in prior service
except as required during factory testing.
5.4.0 Components used shall be of adequate rating with sufficient factor of safety for
ensuring high reliability.
5.5.0 Combination of small devices to achieve higher ratings will not be preferred.

6.0.0 BATTERY
6.1.0 The battery shall be suitable for the satisfactory operation of the UPS system. It shall
be of the type and construction specified in the date sheet and shall conform to the
standards applicable.
6.2.0 The number of cells and ampere-hour capacity shall be suitable for delivering full
rated output to the load at the voltage and for the time period specified in the date
sheet, without detrimental drop in voltage at the battery terminals.

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6.3.0 The lead-acid battery when discharged, the end voltage on completion of design duty
cycle of the UPS shall not be less than 90% of nominal battery voltage. For Nickel-
Cadmium battery, it shall not be less than 85% of the nominal battery voltage.
6.4.0 While sizing the battery capacity, factors such as aging, temperature, inverter
efficiency, and derating of nominal capacity on higher discharges, etc. shall be taken
into consideration to have adequate margin on the capacity.
6.5.0 The battery shall have adequate short time current rating to meet the short time
current duty of inverter specified in the data sheet.
6.6.0 The battery shall be complete with inter-cell, inter-row, inter-tier connections and end
take off. Interconnecting cables from battery to UPS panels are to be supplied along
with battery if so specified in the data sheet.
6.7.0 Lead-acid batteries shall be supplied in dry uncharged condition with necessary
quantity of electrolyte & distilled water in separate sealed container. Other batteries
shall be supplied with electrolyte filled in condition
6.8.0 The battery shall be complete with all accessories and mounting arrangement as
specified in the data sheet. The mounting arrangement shall be given proper anti-
corrosive treatment.

7.0.0 RECTIFIER SECTION

7.1.0 The rectifier section shall consist of mains transformer and full wave fully controlled
rectifier with ON-line float and boost charging facilities with selector switch, for
maintaining the battery at fully charged condition.
7.2.0 The alternating current main supply will be made available at the UPS panel by the
purchaser, unless otherwise specified in the data sheet.
7.3.0 Float and boost chargers shall be separate circuits, if specified in data sheet.
7.4.0 Both Manual and Auto modes with selector switch shall be provided for boost
charging. In the Auto mode, the solid state circuits provided shall sense the demand
for more charging current persisting beyond a preset time and the charging operation
shall go automatically to boost mode. Boost charging shall automatically return to
float after a present time.
7.5.0 Provision shall be provided for smooth manual adjustment of boost charging current
during boost charging operation and trickle charging current during floating operation.
7.6.0 The float and boost chargers shall be suitable for charging battery at the maximum
charging current allowable, while the charger is supplying the continuous load
specified in the data sheet for the UPS. The boost charger shall be capable of
charging completely discharged batteries to full charged condition in about 8-hour
duration.
7.7.0 The rectifier unit shall consist of semi-conduct or controlled devices and shall be
capable of precise regulation of voltage with low ripple content to prevent damage to
the battery.
7.8.0 Unless otherwise specified in the data sheet, the voltage regulation at rectifier output
bus shall be within ± 2% of the float / boost voltage applicable for the specified main
voltage and frequency variations.
7.9.0 The charger units shall have current limiting capability incorporating reliable quick
response solid state circuits.
7.10.0 Main transformer shall be double wound, vacuum impregnated & dry type.
7.11.0 Soft start feature shall be incorporated in the rectifier control circuits to reduce the in
rush currents in supply lines, during the power ‘ON’.

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8.0.0 INVERTER SECTION
8.1.0 Inverter shall be suitable for supplying power to the loads specified for UPS.
8.2.0 The inverter shall be of pulse width modulation type and shall consist of either
thyristor or power transistor based circuits as specified in the data sheet.
8.3.0 Regulation of the output voltage shall be within ±2% of the rated voltage for the
specified load power factor, unless otherwise indicated in the data sheet. Facility to
adjust the output voltage to compensate the line drop shall be provided, if specified in
the data sheet.
8.4.0 The inverter shall be synchronous mode and asynchronous mode of operations with
selector switch. In the asynchronous mode the inverter shall operate at the free
running frequency with regulation as specified in the data sheet. In the synchronous
mode the inverter frequency shall follow the reserve supply frequency as long as the
later is within ± 1% of the free running frequency for enabling synchronised transfer of
load between inverter and reserve supply. When reserve supply frequency exceeds
the above limits the inverter shall delink from the mains frequency and shall operate
at the free running frequency, and will return back to synchronous mode once the
frequencies are within the above limits. The frequency changes shall take place
smoothly without any break in supply or transients. Facility for manual adjustment of
free running frequency with in ±3% of specified value shall be provided.
8.5.0 The inverter voltage and frequency regulation shall be within the specified limits
under the following conditions.
a) 0% to 100% load variations
b) Ambient temperature variations as specified
c) Minimum to maximum DC bus voltage variation
d) Failure of cooling employed
For step load changes of magnitude 50%, the voltage variation shall be within ±10%
and recovery shall be within 5 cycles unless otherwise specified in the data sheet.
8.6.0 The inverter shall be capable of supplying overload currents specified in the data
sheet for the period indicated therein. For greater currents or longer durations, the
inverter shall have current limiting protection to prevent damage to components.
8.7.0 Maximum harmonic distortion in the output voltage waveform shall be limited to 5%,
unless otherwise specified in the data sheet.
8.8.0 The circuits of the inverter shall be designed so that, parallel operation of two or more
inverters with common battery and output bus is possible in future.
8.9.0 The output transformer shall be vacuum impregnated and dry type.
8.10.0 The three phase inverters shall be designed for 50% unbalanced load unless
otherwise specified in the data sheet.
9.0.0 STATIC SWITCH
9.1.0 The static switch shall consist of solid state devices for automatic transfer of load
from inverter to the reserve supply in the following cases.
Minimum and maximum voltage limits of the inverter exceeded.
On Inverter failure
On Inverter overload exceeding limits
On manual push button operation
9.2.0 The transfer / retransfer between inverter and reserve supply shall take place with in
1/4 cycle without interruption in supply and transients, if the two supplies are
synchronised.

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9.3.0 Suitable provisions shall be incorporated in the system, to handle transfer/ retransfer
between asynchronised supplies without generation of transients.
9.4.0 Manual / Automatic retransfer facility with selector switch shall be provided as
specified in the data sheet.
9.5.0 Manual transfer and retransfer through static switch shall be provided as specified in
the data sheet.
9.6.0 Possibility of hunting in the automatic mode of operation between inverter and
reserve supply shall be prevented by suitable means. The thermal characteristics of
the semi conductor devices shall be taken into consideration to prevent damage of
these devices due to over heating during frequent transfer/ retransfer on over load.
9.7.0 Manual by-pass switch / circuit breaker shall be provided unless otherwise specified
in the data sheet to connect the reserve supply directly to the output bus, by passing
the static switch. The manual bypass switch shall be make before break type and of
adequate rating for operation on full output capacity of the UPS. Suitable
arrangement shall be provided to prevent operation of this switch when supplies are
not synchronised.
10.0.0 RESERVE SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT
10.1.0 The reserve supply arrangement shall consist of separate alternating current source
transformer and static voltage stabiliser unless otherwise specified in the data sheet.
The reserve supply at the output shall be of the same phase, sequence and voltage
as that of the inverter output.
10.2.0 The AC source for the reserve supply will be made available by the purchaser at the
UPS panel. The input supply details will be furnished in the data sheet.
10.3.0 The ratings of components in the reserve supply arrangement shall be adequate for
handling the full rated capacity of the UPS.
10.4.0 The voltage regulation of the static voltage stabilizer supply shall be within ± 2%,
when the input AC voltage variation is within ±10% and frequency variation is within ±
5%, unless otherwise specified in the data sheet.
10.5.0 The static voltage stabilizer shall be fully solid state and shall be suitable for the load
specified for the UPS.
10.6.0 The power transformer used on the input side of the reserve supply arrangement
shall be double wound, vacuum impregnated and dry type.
11.0.0 COOLING ARRANGEMENT
11.1.0 The UPS shall be suitable for the ambient temperature and other site conditions
specified in the data sheet, without the need of air conditioning.
11.2.0 Natural cooling is preferred to forced cooling.
11.3.0 Cooling fans if provided shall be adequate for dissipating the heat at maximum load
and ambient temperature conditions. The fans shall be low noise types.
11.4.0 The supply for fans shall be availed from the UPS system, but this shall not reduce
the specified power output of the UPS.
11.5.0 Fans shall have redundancy if so specified in the data sheet.
12.0.0 DISTRIBUTIUON BOARD
12.1.0 The UPS shall be complete with Distribution Board with outlets as specified in the
date sheet for distributing the UPS output.
13.0.0 PARALLEL OPERATION
13.1.0 If specified in the data sheet, the system shall consist of two or more Inverters each
rated for full UPS capacity, connected in parallel across common battery and output
bus and sharing the load equally. Each Inverter shall be suitable for parallel
operation.

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13.2.0 Solid state circuits along with breakers shall be incorporated for quick and reliable
isolation of the faulty inverters.
14.0.0 PROTECTION
14.1.0 Equipment components shall be selected to provide sufficient voltage capability and
ample current carrying capacity to furnish a reasonable margin for handling over
currents and voltage variations.
14.2.0 Transient suppressing circuits and high speed fuses shall be used to protect the semi
conductor devices. Suitable filters shall be provided at input and output ends of the
UPS to suppress radio frequency interference.
14.3.0 All semi conductor circuits shall be fuse or breaker protected so as to prevent
cascade or sequential semi conductor failures.
14.4.0 UPS shall have all the necessary built in protection such as those against input over/
under voltages, phase failures, over load, output over/ under voltages, battery over/
under voltages, surges induced by primary AC source, surges at output due to load
transfer, short circuit and earth faults.
14.5.0 The UPS shall be designed for the fault level specified in the data sheet.
14.6.0 The UPS shall be short circuit stable by ensuring safety of various components of the
system during short circuits.
14.7.0 Breakers along with fast acting solid state protection circuits shall be used to fully
isolate the faulty sections.
14.8.0 Air break switches / circuits breakers of adequate duty and number of poles shall be
provided for fully isolating AC incomers, battery, rectifier, inverter and reserve supply,
static switch, etc. for service and maintenance without the need of total shut down of
the UPS.
14.9.0 The battery shall be given separate short circuit protection, unless otherwise specified
in the data sheet.
15.0.0 METERING AND INDICATIONS
15.1.0 The UPS shall comprise of all necessary meters, audio/ visual alarm annunciations
not limited to those given in the data sheet.
15.2.0 Additional contacts shall be wired upto common terminal block in Ups system for
remote indication of following unless otherwise specified in data sheet.
Inverter by passed
Battery in operation
Low battery DC voltage
Low UPS output voltage
15.3.0 Frequency meters shall be of digital type. Ammeters & voltmeters shall be of analog
type with class 1.5 accuracy and of size not less than 72mm X 72mm.
15.4.0 Fault diagnostic unit shall be provided if specified in the data sheet.
16.0.0 PANELS
16.1.0 The rectifier section, inverter section, static switch, reserve supply arrangements,
output distribution board and all other accessories shall be accommodated in
separate self contained, self standing, floor mounted damp and vermin proof, sheet
steel cubicles in folded construction with requirements as specified in the data sheet.
The cubicles shall be of equal height and depth.
16.2.0 Battery set shall be accommodated inside cubicles if specified in data sheet.
16.3.0 Cubicles shall have doors on concealed hinges with handle and locking facility. All
doors and removable covers shall be gasketed all round with non-aging gasket.

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16.4.0 All controls and indicating instruments shall be flush mounted on the front and shall
be arranged so as to give a neat appearance. Labels shall be used for designating
each component mounted on the panel front.
16.5.0 All the components shall be mounted with ample clearance in between them for
convenience of operation, inspection and maintenance.
16.6.0 All internal wiring shall be done with insulated copper conductors of minimum size of
1.5 sq.mm and shall be neatly laid out and clamped. Both ends of wires shall be
provided with numbered ferrules for identification.
16.7.0 Printed circuit boards shall be of fibreglass epoxy with plug in type arrangement and
with test options brought out for ease of circuit checking and servicing.
16.8.0 The power conductors shall be PVC insulated and of adequate size to carry the
power currents.
16.9.0 The maximum permissible current density shall be 1.25A/mm² for copper bus bars.
The bus bars shall be colour coded and PVC sleeved. The bus bar supports shall be
of non-hygroscopic material and shall be designed to withstand stresses due to short
circuits.
16.10.0 The panels shall be complete with inter connecting cables, wires and necessary
compression type cable glands, and shall be ready to receive the incoming and
outgoing cables.
16.11.0 Cable entry shall be from bottom with removable gland plate, unless otherwise
specified in the data sheet.
16.12.0 The live parts shall be shrouded to ensure safety to personnel when panel doors are
opened for inspection.
16.13.0 Necessary nameplates giving relevant particulars of the equipment shall be provided
on individual equipment/component.
16.14.0 Duplicate earthing terminals and earth bus at the bottom shall be provided for each
panel.
16.15.0 Ventilation louvres provided shall have dust filters.
16.16.0 Panels shall be provided with internal panel lamps and plug outlets with ON-OFF
switches.
16.17.0 Necessary foundation bolts, nuts, washers, etc. shall be supplied along with the
panels.
16.18.0 The painting shall be done as specified data sheet.
16.19.0 Facility for handling the equipment, such as lifting lugs, shall be provided.

17.0.0 INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

17.1.0 If specially mentioned in the data sheet, the installation, testing and commissioning of
the complete UPS system at site, shall be in the scope of the supplier and the same
shall be carried out as per standard codes of practice.
17.2.0 The installation scope shall include handling, assembly, erection, inter panel wiring,
etc.
17.3.0 Testing and commissioning, if included in the scope, shall consist of electrolyte filling
if applicable, charging and discharging of battery as per manufacturer’s
recommendations, site tests and submission of test reports.

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 18.0 DATA
SHEET UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM PAGE 1 OF 2

1.0 UPS - GENERAL

1.1 Output voltage with regulation 230 V ± 2%
1.2 Output free running frequency with regulation 50 ± 1 HZ
1.3 No. of phases / wires at output SINGLE PHASE
1.4 Continuous output rating (KVA) 10 KVA (shall be based on the design)
1.5 Duty (Back up time) 30 minutes
1.6 No. of sets required 1 No.
1.7 No. of inverters required per set ONE
1.8 Location Indoor
1.9 Ambient temperatures
a) Maximum - Mean 40°C
b) Minimum - Mean 0°C
1.10 Load power factor range 0.6 (lag) to unity
1.11 Whether UPS neutral to be earthed type? Yes x No
1.12 Load details 1 INSTRUMENTATION LOADS
2 Independent High-High Alarm
System
3 COMPUTERS for Office
4 FIRE Detection System
5 ESD System
3.0 MAIN INPUT POWER SUPPLY
3.1 Voltage with regulation 380V ± 10%
3.2 Frequency with regulation 50 HZ ± 3%
3.3 Phases / Wires 3 Phase, 4 wire
3.4 Method of neutral earthing SOLID
3.5 Symmetrical fault level 35 KA for 1 Sec
4.0 RESERVE INPUT POWER SUPPLY
4.1 Voltage with regulation 380 V ± 10%
4.2 Frequency with regulation 50 HZ ± 3%
4.3 Phase / wires 3 phase, 4 wire
4.4 Method of neutral earthing SOLID
4.5 Symmetrical fault level 35 KA for 1 Sec
5.0 RECTIFIER SECTION
5.1 Whether separate float and boost chargers No
are required?
6.0 INVERTER SECTION
6.1 Semiconductor power control device Thyristor X Power transistor
6.2 Overload capacity 125% for 10 minutes 150% for 10
seconds and 200% for 10 cycles
7.0 STATIC SWITCH
7.1 Transfer facility Manual and automatic with selector
switch
7.2 Retransfer facility Manual and Automatic
8.0 RESERVE SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT
8.1 Input AC supply Vide 4.0 above
Special requirements if any? -

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 DATA UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM PAGE 2 OF 2
SHEET

9.0 COOLING ARRANGEMENT

9.1 Special requirements if any? -

10.0 DISTRIBUTION BOARD (20 % Spare to be considered) -

REQUIRED
10.1 No of outlets POWER FOR ALL INSTRUMENTATION
10.2 Control device in each outlet
10.3 Mounting -
11.0 PARALLEL OPERATION
11.1 Whether envisaged at present? NO
11.2 No. of inverter units per set ONE
11.3 Special requirements if any? -

12.0 PROTECTIONS
12.1 Special requirements if any? - Over current/short circuit protection
on the output side.
- If transformer used Fuse/breaker
protection on primary and secondary
side
13.0 INDICATIONS & METERS
13.1 Frequency Digital frequency meters for Mains &
UPS frequencies shall be provided.
13.2 Ammeters and voltmeters Necessary ammeters and voltmeters
including the following (tick marked),
but not limited to them shall be
provided.
X AC line currents with RYB selector
switch for mains and reserve supply
X Battery charging / discharging
current.
Inverter DC current
Inverter AC current
x Load current
X AC mains and reserve supply
voltages with selector switch.
x Battery voltage
Inverter DC voltage
x Load bus AC voltage
13.4 Whether fault diagnostic unit required? NO
14.0 PANELS
14.1 Location Indoor
14.2 Panel enclosure 2mm thick folded sheet steel
14.3 Degree of protection 1P 41
14.4 Paint & final colour : RAL 7035
14.5 Special requirements if any? -
15.0 BATTERY
15.1 Type VENTED NICKEL CADMIUM
15.2 Construction As per standards

15.3 Standard applicable IEC 623

15.4 Set voltage *
15.5 Ampere hour capacity at 27°C * (Sufficient to provide energy for satisfactory
operation of the inverter for 30minutes at full
rated output)
15.6 Number of cells * as per design

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15.7 Whether inter connecting cable from x Yes No
battery to UPS panels to be
supplied?
15.8 Mounting arrangement BATTERY SHALL BE ACCOMODATED IN AN
MS CUBICLE OUTSIDE THE CONTROL ROOM
15.9 Special requirements if any? BATTER SHALL BE SUPPLIED IN FULLY
CHARGED CONDITION
15.10 Accessories to be supplied along All necessary accessories including the
with battery following (tick marked), but not limited to them
shall be included in the scope of supply.
X Cubicle for battery
X Insulators for the cell
X One number /alkali resisting funnel
X One number/alkali resisting jug
X Required quantity of electrolyte for initial
filling of the battery set with 10% extra in non
returnable containers.
X One set of cell number plates and fixing pins
X Necessary connectors
16.0 INSTALLATION, TESTING & Not required Required
COMMISSIONING COMMISSIONING ASSISTANCE REQUIRED

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