Materials System Specification

17-SAMSS-514 20 February 2013

Rectifier/Charger
Document Responsibility: UPS, DC Systems and Power Electronics Standards
Committee

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents

1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Field Experience............................................. 4
5 Deviations From Specification........................ 4
6 Design Requirements..................................... 4
7 Design Life................................................... 15
8 Maintenance................................................. 15
9 Warranty....................................................... 16
10 Factory Testing............................................. 16
11 Drawings and Data Submittal
in English Language............................. 16

Data Schedule..................................................... 18

Previous Issue: 15 August 2012 Next Planned Update: 15 August 2017

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Primary contact: Masoud, Khalid Hasan on +966-3-8809634

Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2013. All rights reserved.

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1 Scope

This Specification defines the mandatory requirements for an electronically controlled,

filtered, rectifier/charger designed to supply direct current (DC) to float/equalize lead-
acid and nickel-cadmium batteries, and simultaneously power the connected DC system
sensitive load(s) with regulated voltage through DC/DC stabilizer. This Specification
does not address the requirements of battery chargers for automotive batteries.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 If there are any conflicts between this Specification and associated purchasing,
project or engineering documents, this specification shall take precedence.

2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this Specification in writing to the Company
or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company waiver procedure.

2.3 The designation “Commentary” is used to label a sub-paragraph that contains

comments that are explanatory or advisory. These comments are not mandatory,
except to the extent that they explain mandatory requirements contained in this
SAMSS.

3 References

The following is a summary of all the documents which have been mentioned within
this Specification. The specific part(s) of these documents which are applicable have
been identified throughout this Specification.

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements – Form 175
Form 175-172500 Inspection Requirements for Battery
Rectifier/Charger > 100 ADC
Saudi Aramco Non-Material Requirements Form
NMR-9597-1 Non-Material Requirements for Rectifiers/Battery
Chargers

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

International Electrotechnical Commission
IEC 60076-11 Power Transformers- Dry Type Transformers

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IEC 60146 Semiconductor Converters - General Requirements

and Line Commutated Converters:
Parts 1 through 6
IEC 60529 Degree of Protection Provided by Enclosures
(IP Code)
IEC 60947 Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear
IEC 61000-4 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
IEC 61204 Low Voltage Power Supplies, D.C. Output

European Standard
BS EN 50178 Electronic Equipment for Use in Power Installations

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA PE 5 Utility Type Battery Chargers
NEMA PE 7 Communications Type Battery Chargers
NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
(1000 V Maximum)
ANSI/NEMA ST 20 Dry-Type Transformers for General Applications

Federal Communications Commission

FCC Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B, Class A

National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

Underwriters Laboratory, Inc.

UL 489 Molded-Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit-Breaker
Enclosures
UL 796 Printed Wiring Boards

American National Standards Institute

IEEE C37.90.1 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for Relays
and Relay Systems Associated with Electric
Power Apparatus
IEEE C62.41 IEEE Recommended Practice on Surge Voltages in
Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits

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4 Field Experience

Designs and materials used in battery chargers shall have at least 5 years of verifiable,
proven field experience. Vendor shall supply a User list indicating User Company
name, installation site, date of installation, and equipment characteristics similar to
equipment quoted.

5 Deviations from Specification

Refer to Section 2 for deviation requests. All deviations must be supported by an

approved Waiver and covered as an exception by the Purchase Order.

6 Design Requirements

Unless otherwise specified in this Specification, the battery charger shall be designed,
constructed, and tested in accordance with NEMA PE 5 or IEC 60146/IEC 61204.

6.1 General

6.1.1 The rectifier/charger shall be an electronically controlled device

designed for constant voltage to charge standby batteries and supply
regulated dc voltage to critical load. The rectifier/charger shall provide
constant float and equalize charging voltage to the connected battery
bank, and at the same time deliver 0 to 100% rated current output.
The rectifier shall maintain the preset output dc voltage regulation to the
connected load, with or without the battery connected to the charger and
off battery operation.

6.1.2 The rectifier/charger shall be sized to provide a battery recharge time of

10 x desired battery backup time to 95% of battery capacity, as specified
on the Data Schedule.

6.1.3 Sizing of Rectifier/Charger Output Current

For indoors mounting, the output current rating of a rectifier/charger

shall be computed by Equations (1, 2) at an ambient temperature of
40°C. But for outdoors mounting, a temperature compensation factor of
1.2 shall be multiplied by the result of Equations (1, 2) to ensure the
rectifier/charger supplies its rated output continuously.

A = (SF x DC Load Current Consumption) + (BIF x Battery Charging Current) (1)

 Battery Ah Capacity 
A  SF x L  BIF x   (2)
 RT 

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Where:
A = Ampere output rating of rectifier/charger
SF = Service factor (i.e. design margin: Use 1.1)
L = Sum of continuous DC loads (in amperes)
BIF = Battery inefficiency factor: 1.15 for all batteries
Ah = Ampere-hour capacity of the battery at C8/C10 and C5, for
lead acid batteries and nickel cadmium batteries,
respectively
RT = Battery recharge time (for photovoltaic applications:
Use 30 days; but for all other applications: Use10 hours)

6.2 Operating Temperature Range

The rectifier/charger shall be designed for continuous operation for indoor

mounting at an ambient temperature between 0 and 40°C, with relative humidity
between 0 and 95%, non-condensing.

6.3 Storage Temperature Range: The rectifier/charger shall be suitable for indoors
storage at a temperature between 0 and 75°C, with 95% relative humidity.

6.4 Components

The rectifier/charger shall include the following components as a minimum:

a) Enclosure as specified in Section 6.15
b) Input and output devices and features described in Section 6.5
c) Controls and indications described in sections 6.6 through 6.7
d) Alarms and meters described in sections 6.8 through 6.11.

6.5 Input and Output Requirements

6.5.1 Input Transformer

6.5.1.1 Input to the rectifier/charger bridge shall be through isolation

transformer, to have its primary winding electrically isolated
from its secondary winding and shall be varnish impregnated
and baked to exclude moisture. The transformer construction
shall be in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60076-11
or NEMA ST 20.

6.5.1.2 180°C (class H) insulation system with an average winding

temperature rise (measured by resistance) of 115°C.

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The hottest-spot winding temperature rise shall not exceed

145°C.

6.5.1.3 The temperature rise of transformer terminations used for

making connections to cable shall not exceed 50°C in an
ambient temperature of 40°C (90°C maximum total).

6.5.1.4 Input feedback total harmonic current distortion at full load

and nominal input voltage shall not exceed 10%THDI for
rectifier/charger rated output > 100 Adc at 125 Vdc
(Example: > 12.5 kW).

6.5.2 Input Overcurrent Protection: An input circuit breaker shall be

provided for overcurrent and short circuit protection, and also to
provide a means of isolating the input power to the charger. The
circuit breaker shall have an interrupting capacity equal to or greater
than the available short-circuit current listed on the Data Schedule
(14,000 amperes rms symmetrical minimum). Current-limiting fuses
may be used to achieve the interrupting rating of the specified short-
circuit current. Molded-case circuit breakers shall be designed and
tested in accordance with UL 489 or IEC 60947.

6.5.3 Input Voltage: 230 volts 1-Ph, 2-wire, or 400 volts 3-Ph, 4-wire,
50/60 Hz, or as specified on the Data Schedule.

6.5.4 Input Walk-in Ramp: The rectifier/charger shall contain a

programmable walk-in ramp circuit, for which input current shall
gradually increase from 0 to its rated power in approx. 10 seconds after
the rectifier/charger input circuit breaker is closed.

6.5.5 AC Line Compensation: The rectifier/charger shall maintain the

specified performance by providing automatic compensation for up to
± 10% variation in the AC line voltage.

6.5.6 Input Surge: The input circuit of the rectifier/charger shall have the
input surge withstand capability specified in NEMA PE 5 Section 4.8,
or IEC 60146.

6.5.7 Output Voltage Regulation in Steady State: on float ± 0.5% to ±1%,

and on equalize to ±1%, under all conditions of AC line, AC
frequency, 0 to100% load variation, and ambient temperature
variations from 0 to 40°C.

6.5.8 Sensitive Load(s): If specified in the Data Schedule, Information

supplied by Saudi Aramco Buyer, DC voltage to the rectifier/charger

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sensitive load(s) shall be supplied through DC/DC stabilizer. The output

voltage regulation of the DC/DC stabilizer shall be within ±1% of
nominal voltage during high equalization and/or float charging.
The DC/DC stabilizer shall be rated as specified in the Data Schedule,
Information supplied by Buyer, to supply only the sensitive DC load(s).
For parallel redundant configuration, each battery rectifier/charger shall
have a DC/DC stabilizer with active load sharing.

a) Application of DC/DC Stabilizer

Critical dc load(s) that are sensitive to high DC supply voltage,

which can reach up to +18% of nominal, shall be supplied
through a DC/DC stabilizer. See Data Schedule Required
Options for rated current. Nevertheless, during loss of mains
supply and fault clearances, the DC/DC stabilizer shall be
automatically isolated (bypassed) and load(s) supply shall be
directly from the batteries of the dc system to avoid over sizing.

b) Loss of Mains Power Supply/Battery Backup Mode

If the input to the rectifier/charger is lost, batteries shall directly

start supply of power to sensitive load(s); but not through the
DC/DC stabilizer. This means isolate (bypass) the DC/DC
stabilizer during battery backup operation.

c) Fault Clearances

During fault clearances, automatically isolate (bypass) the

DC/DC stabilizer from the circuit and power up connected
load(s) directly from the rectifier/charger output. This is to
ensure continuity of supply of power to the connected load(s)
during faults. The DC/DC stabilizer shall be equipped with the
manufacturer's standard overload capability.

6.5.9 Operation without Battery: The charger shall meet the entire
performance criterion of this Specification.

6.5.10 DC Output Ripple: The ripple voltage shall be measured in rms

voltage at the terminals of the connected battery. The limits specified
in Table 1 shall apply for rectifier/charger output range of 0 to 100%.

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Table 1 – Rectifier/Charger Output Maximum DC Ripple

Nominal Charger
Condition Limit
Voltage
Filtered - battery connected 30 mV rms
12/24/48 VDC
Filtered - battery disconnected 1% V rms
Filtered - battery connected 100 mV rms
120 to 130 VDC
Filtered - battery disconnected 2% V rms
Filtered - battery connected 200 mV rms
260 VDC & Higher
Filtered - battery disconnected 2% V rms

6.5.11 DC Output Current Limit: A voltage fold-back current limit circuit

shall be provided. It shall be factory set at 115% of the rated DC
output current.

6.5.12 Float Voltage: The float voltage setting per cell at nominal AC input
voltage at an ambient temperature of 25°C shall be adjustable as follows:
Lead-Acid Battery: 2.15 to 2.35 volts per cell
Nickel-Cadmium Battery: 1.35 to 1.47 volts per cell

6.5.13 Equalize Voltage: The equalize voltage setting per cell at nominal
AC input voltage and half load at an ambient temperature of 25°C
shall be adjustable as follows:
Lead-Acid Battery: 2.20 to 2.45 volts per cell
Nickel-Cadmium Battery: 1.45 to 1.60 volts per cell

6.5.14 Temperature Compensated Charging: Negative temperature

compensated charging feature shall be provided on all chargers.

Negative temperature compensated charging shall be provided by

automatically raising or lowering the rectifier output voltage by
3 mV/Cell/°C for changes in battery temperature below or above the
reference ambient temperature of 25°C, respectively. Consult the
battery manufacturer for the exact coefficient value. The output voltage
shall be raised when the battery temperature is less than 25°C, and be
lowered when the battery temperature is higher than 25°C. The battery
temperature information shall be fed to the charger by a temperature
probe attached to the end cell (pilot cell) of the battery bank.

6.5.15 Step Load Change/Dynamic Response: With the battery connected

(of capacity at least 5 x I N o m i n a l ), voltage transients due to sudden
changes in load current over the range of 10 to 90% or 90 to 10% shall
have output voltage variation of the rectifier/charger within ±6% of the

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initial voltage setting. Recovery to within the ±1% of nominal shall

not exceed 200 milliseconds.

Dynamic Response with the Battery Disconnected: voltage transients

shall have output voltage variation of no more than ±15% of the initial
voltage setting and recover within 200 milliseconds to ±5%.
The rectifier/charger output voltage shall return to steady state
condition within 500 milliseconds.

6.5.16 Start-up Behavior: With the battery connected and a load equal to 10%
of the rated output, energizing the rectifier/charger shall result in output
voltage variation of ±10% of the rated voltage utmost, and the high
voltage shutdown shall not be activated. The voltage shall stabilize to
±5% of the nominal voltage setting within 200 milliseconds.

6.5.17 Abnormal Load Conditions: The charger shall operate into zero
battery voltage without activating protective devices.

6.5.18 Output Surge Protection: The output circuits of the rectifier/charger

shall withstand the surge tests specified in NEMA PE 5, Section 5.12
or IEC 60146.

6.5.19 Output Overcurrent Protection: A two pole output circuit breaker shall
be provided for overcurrent and short circuit protection, and also to
provide a means of disconnecting the charger from the load.

6.5.20 Battery End of Discharge Voltage Protection: An enclosed two pole

battery circuit breaker with low DC voltage disconnect feature shall be
supplied with all battery chargers. The device shall disconnect the
battery from the circuit when end of discharge voltage is reached.

6.5.21 Reverse Polarity Protection: The rectifier/charger shall be protected

against accidental reverse polarity connection.

6.5.22 Parallel Operation of Two Rectifiers/Chargers: The rectifier/charger

shall be designed to allow parallel operation and load sharing between
two rectifiers/chargers connected to a common load. A blocking diode
(rated for the maximum output current of the rectifier/charger) shall be
placed in the ungrounded output of each rectifier/charger. This device
is intended to prevent a failed rectifier/charger from shorting the
battery, which causes system failure.
Commentary Note:

If DC/DC stabilizer is specified in Data Schedule, have a blocking diode

be placed in its output.

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6.5.23 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI): The charger shall meet the

requirements of IEC 61000-4 or FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15,
Subpart B, Class A, for radiated and conducted EMI.

6.6 Controls

6.6.1 On/Off Switch: Rectifier/charger input ON/OFF switch shall be

provided on the front of the cabinet. This is the same device as required
by paragraph 6.5.2.

6.6.2 Float/Equalize Switch: A switch shall be provided for manually

changing from float mode to equalize mode of operation, and vice versa.

6.6.3 Block Equalize Charging: The rectifier/charger shall be equipped with a

facility to stop equalize charging if the room ventilation system
malfunctions.

6.6.4 Float/Equalize Timer: An equalizing timer shall be provided for

manually placing the battery on equalize charge. The timer shall have a
manually adjustable timing range of 0 to 24 hours.

6.6.5 Output Voltage Adjustments: Separate controls shall be provided for

independently adjusting the float and equalize voltage levels.

6.6.6 Automatic Equalize Charging Control: The charger shall be equipped

with automatic controls to automatically switch to high rate charge
(equalize voltage) after an AC power interruption based on charge
current or on battery bank voltage. The charger shall automatically
return to float charge mode 8 hours (field adjustable) after the start of the
equalize charge mode. However, if the battery reaches the equalization
voltage level the charging voltage shall automatically return to float
charge mode.

6.6.7 High Voltage Shutdown: The charger shall automatically shutdown if

the output DC voltage reaches 110% of the equalization voltage value.

6.6.8 Alarm and Lamp/LED Test Switch: A momentary lamp and alarm test
switch shall be provided on the front of the charger cabinet. This switch
shall test the functionality of the “common alarm” and all alarm
indicating lamps/LEDs.

6.7 Control Indications

The following control indications shall be provided on the front panel of the
charger:

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a) Green LED: “Charger On”/”Float Voltage”

b) Amber or Yellow LED: “Equalize Charge”

6.8 Alarm Indications - Local

Alphanumeric display or “Red” LEDs on the front panel of the charger cabinet
shall provide the following Alarms and event log:
a) AC Input Failure
b) Charger Failure
c) Cooling Fan Failure (applicable only for forced ventilated units)
d) Over-temperature shutdown
e) Low Output Voltage – factory set at 5% below the float voltage setting
f) Overload shutdown
g) High Output Voltage
h) Equalize Charge Mode
i) Positive Ground Fault
j) Negative Ground Fault
k) Battery End of Discharge Voltage (Low DC Voltage Shutdown):*
- Lead-Acid Battery: Set at 1.65 VPC to 1.75 VPC, times the number of
series connected battery cells.
- Nickel-Cadmium Battery: Set at 1.0 VPC to 1.14 VPC, times the
number of series connected battery cells.
- Consult battery manufacturer for setting exact end of cell voltage value.
l) Battery Breaker Open. This alarm shall be activated from an auxiliary
contact on the battery circuit breaker or battery disconnect switch.

6.9 Alarm Indications - Remote

A single pole double throw (normally open and normally closed) voltage free
alarm contacts shall be provided for annunciating all of the alarms of Section 6.8
as a common alarm to Buyer's central alarm monitoring system. These alarms
shall remain on for the duration of the alarm condition and shall automatically
reset when the alarm condition is cleared. Interfaces using RS 232, ModBUS and
Ethernet shall be provided as well to transmit all alarms remotely.

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6.10 Alarm Contacts

A set of normally open and normally closed voltage free alarm contacts shall be
provided for any or all of the alarms in Section 6.8. These alarms shall remain
on for the duration of the alarm condition and shall automatically reset when the
alarm condition is cleared.

6.11 Panel Meters

6.11.1 Output Voltage and Current: Alphanumeric display or meters shall be

provided on the rectifier/charger front panel to display the output current
and voltage readings. Meters shall have ±1.5% full-scale accuracy.

6.11.2 Ground Fault Indication: The positive and negative ground faults shall
be displayed on a common voltmeter via a switch to show the voltage
from positive terminal to isolated ground and from negative terminal to
isolated ground. The 3-position switch shall have a center off position.

6.12 Remote Monitoring of the Rectifier/Charger

The rectifier/charger system shall have inbuilt facility to be monitored remotely.

The rectifier/charger shall be equipped with, but not limited to the following:
a) Rectifier/charger management software and corresponding hardware.
b) Web-based monitoring facility:
- Card for network connection
- Software for network management
- Web/SNMP manager
c) RS 232 /RS 485 ports.
d) Battery management technology.
e) Environmental sensor for SNMP /Web application (to monitor temperature
and humidity).

6.13 Printed Circuit Boards

Printed circuit boards (PCB) shall meet the following requirements:

6.13.1 Each component on the PCB shall be identified by etching or with a

high temperature ink. Component identifications shall be as shown on
the circuit schematic and PC board layout drawings.

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Exception:

Miniature components and high density boards where component

identifications may not be possible are exempt from this requirement.

6.13.2 Component leads shall not be utilized as through-board connection pins.

6.13.3 Components requiring manual adjustment shall be arranged to

facilitate the required adjustments without removing the printed circuit
card from its socket.

6.13.4 All PCB's shall be coated to prevent atmospheric corrosion.

6.14 Wiring, Cables, and Devices

6.14.1 All power and control conductors shall be stranded copper, 85°C
minimum temperature rating, heat resistant and flame retardant.
Power wiring shall have 600 volt rated insulation. Control wiring shall
have 300 volt or higher rated insulation.

6.14.2 All internal wiring shall be color-coded in accordance with equipment

manufacturer's standard.

6.14.3 Wiring brought out to terminal blocks shall be identified with

thermoplastic slip-on wire markers or permanent printed characters.
Wire numbers shall correspond to the numbers shown on the
schematic/wiring diagram.

6.14.4 All inter-cabinet wires and cables shall be identified with thermoplastic
slip-on wire markers with permanent printed characters or numbers.
Note: Adhesive type wire markers are not acceptable.

6.14.5 Terminal blocks for user side shall contain 20% spare terminals.
A maximum of two wires per point is permitted.

6.14.6 Power cable terminal connectors (lugs) shall be copper-bodied,

compression (crimped) type suitable for stranded conductors.

6.15 Enclosures

6.15.1 For indoors mounting in temperature controlled environment,

enclosures of rectifiers/chargers shall be either carbon steel or
aluminum constructed in accordance with NEMA 250, Type 1
minimum, or IEC 60529, Type IP 21 minimum.

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6.15.2 For outdoors mounting, Battery enclosures for rectifiers/chargers shall

be completely weatherproof, dust-tight, and rain-tight. The gasket
shall be one-piece, heavy-duty black neoprene or Buna nitrile rubber,
mechanically attached to the enclosure lip and in continuous contact
with the enclosure lid. Minimum protection Class for outdoors
mounting shall be NEMA 250 Type 4 (or IEC 60529 IP 65). But for
offshore outdoors applications, corrosion resistance enclosure
NEMA 250 Type 4X (or IEC 60529 IP 65 with corrosion protection)
shall be required.

6.15.3 Indoors enclosures shall be natural or forced ventilated. Where forced

ventilation is used, the enclosures shall be equipped with removable,
easily cleanable, dust and vermin proof air filters. Each rectifier/charger
shall be equipped with dual redundant fans when forced ventilation is
used.

6.15.4 Outdoors enclosures shall be natural ventilated only.

6.15.5 Enclosures shall be designed for front access to all components and test
points. Front access only is required. The Vendor shall advise the
Buyer when front access only is not possible and if rear access is
required for maintenance or for equipment cooling purposes.
Non-front access designs require an approved waiver.

6.15.6 Enclosure door(s) shall be hinged, designed to open at least

120 degrees and easily removable for equipment maintenance.

6.15.7 Handles, screws and hinges shall be corrosion resistant.

6.15.8 Cabinets shall be designed for wall mounting or for free standing floor
installation with other adjoining equipment on one or both sides.

6.16 Grounding

6.16.1 Grounding shall be as per the requirements of NFPA 70 “Chapter:

Wiring and Protection; Section: Grounding”, or BS EN 50178, where
applicable.

6.16.2 Each enclosure shall be provided with a copper equipment grounding

bus for connection to the Buyer's equipment grounding conductor.
The enclosure ground and the signal ground shall be connected to this
ground bus.

6.16.3 The positive and negative DC buses shall be isolated from the earth
ground.

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6.17 Nameplate, Markings and Legends

6.17.1 Nameplates shall be in the English language.

6.17.2 A stainless steel or aluminum nameplate shall be affixed to the charger

cabinet with the following minimum information:
1) Manufacturer's name and address
2) Equipment model and serial numbers
3) Input AC voltage and current, number of phases, and frequency
4) Nominal output DC voltage
5) Rated output current
6) Designed load kW and battery backup time
7) Buyer's equipment tag number
8) Month and year of manufacture.

6.17.3 Warning nameplates shall have white letters on a red background, in

Arabic and English languages.

6.17.4 Exterior-mounted nameplates shall be attached with stainless steel or

brass screws. Nameplates within the cabinet may be attached with
permanent adhesive.

6.17.5 Major devices and components of the battery charger shall be provided
with suitable nameplates or other permanent means of identifying the
devices or components and their function. Abbreviations shall not be
used to describe the item or its function.

7 Design Life

The rectifier/charger shall have a design life of 20 years, and minimum 7 years without
needing component replacements. The rectifier/charger spare parts shall be available
from the manufacturer for at least 10 years from receipt of written notification of
equipment manufacturing discontinuation.

8 Maintenance

Test points and diagnostic lights or via alphanumeric display shall be provided to
facilitate adjustments and repairs.

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9 Warranty

The rectifier/charger, excluding batteries, shall be warranted against defects in materials

and workmanship for a minimum of 24 months from the date of successful
commissioning.

10 Factory Testing

10.1 The rectifier/charger shall be factory tested to demonstrate the performance and
functionality required by this Specification. Prior to the factory acceptance test
(FAT), the rectifier/charger shall sustain full rated load for at least continuous
8 hours. The test certificate and report shall be available to the Buyer inspector
during FAT.

10.2 The rectifier/charger shall be factory tested to verify and to document that the unit
meets or exceeds the performance requirements of this specification. The test
procedures used and actual data recorded or measured shall be presented in a clear
and understandable format, and included in the Owner's Instruction Manual.

10.3 The rectifier/charger test shall include a test demonstrating the integrity of the
output waveform during operation with and without battery. This demonstration
shall be performed by simulating a simultaneous loss of the input supply while
the battery is delivering power to connected load.

10.4 The Buyer's inspection requirements are presented within Saudi Aramco Form
175-172500 (output current > 100 ADC). The form is included with the
Quotation Request or the Purchase Order documents.

11 Drawings and Data Submittal in English Language

11.1 Drawings and Data

11.1.1 The following drawings and data shall be submitted for Buyer's review
and approval:
a) Dimensional outline drawings, cable entrance location details,
and complete schematic and wiring diagrams showing the details
and interconnection of all components.
b) Nameplate data.
c) Complete equipment performance specifications.
d) Factory test procedures and certified test reports/certificates.

11.1.2 Final drawings and data shall be attached to the battery

rectifier/charger.

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11.2 Buyer shall attach a completed Data Schedule to the purchase requisition.
Bidder shall highlight all discrepancies to the Buyer along with other bid
documents.

11.3 Instruction Manuals

Each system shall be provided with detailed Instructions Manual(s) including

the following information as a minimum. The required number of sets shall be
as specified on the Buyer's Non-Material Requirements Form NMR-9597-1.
a) Installation and commissioning instructions.
b) Operating instructions.
c) All items required by Section 11.1.
d) Service instructions with calibration and troubleshooting guide.
e) Wiring and schematic diagrams.

Revision Summary
15 August 2012 Revised the “Next Planned Update.” Reaffirmed the content of the document, and reissued
with minor revision.
20 February 2013 Minor revision to align the equipment AC voltages with the government mandate, and align
NEMA standard with its IEC equivalent standard for outdoors enclosures protection class.

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Document Responsibility: UPS, DC Systems and Power Electronics Standards Committee 17-SAMSS-514
Issue Date: 20 February 2013
Next Planned Update: 15 August 2017 Rectifier/Charger

Data Schedule
For 17-SAMSS-514 (Battery Rectifier/Charger)
Information Supplied by Buyer

1. Buyer's Quotation Request/Purchase Order No. ___________________________________

2. Buyer's BI/JO Number: ______________________________________________________
3. Buyer's Line Item Number:____________________________________________________
4. DC Output: Current Rating _____________ Amps; Voltage Rating _______________ Volts
5. AC Input:
Nominal voltage _______________ ±10%; _______________ Phase(s)
Frequency _______________ (60/50 Hz, ±5 %)
Available short circuit current ________________ rms symmetrical amperes
6. Battery Data
Type: Nickel-cadmium __________________
Lead-calcium______, Lead-antimony_____, Lead-tin_______, Lead-selenium _______
Pure lead_______; Plante _____________, Tubular _________, Rod ________,
Pasted_______
VRLA (sealed lead-acid) _____________
No. of cells _____________
Capacity ___________ Amperes for ____________ hours, to Final Volts ____ Per Cell
{1.65 VPC to 1.75 VPC for lead-acid; 1.0 VPC to 1.14 VPC for Ni-Cd}*
* Consult battery manufacturer for setting exact end of cell voltage value
7. Battery Recharge Time to 80% Capacity: 8 hours (Yes/No) (If No, specify:____ hours)
8. External DC Load (excluding battery)
Amperes Maximum ____________________________
Duty Cycle Description _________________________ (attach diagram)
9. Output Voltage Range: Specify if requirement is different than that of Para. 6.5.12 & 6.5.13)
Adjustable from __________ VDC to __________ VDC
10. Required Options:
 DC/DC Stabilizer: (Yes / No) ____________; If Yes, Rated Current = _____________ ADC
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

Approved: ____________________________________

Date: ________________________ Revision No. _________________________

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