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GPS BASED CURRENT INTERRUPTER TIMER

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2. GPS BASED CURRENT INTERRUPTER TIMER

2.1. SCOPE
This specification covers the minimum technical requirements for supply of GPS based current
interrupter timer for TR Unit in Cathodic Protection System.
The GPS based current interrupter timer shall be a standard product of a manufacturer regularly
engaged in production. The GPS based current interrupter timer shall be supplied in accordance
with the following specifications and data sheets.

2.2. DATA SHEET

The Current Interrupter Timer will be high accuracy and high reliability Microprocessor Based
Timers specially designed for C.P. applications. The Timer will have an accurate and stable quartz
crystal based real time clock. The Timer will be fully programmable and will be synchronized to
each other or to an external master timer. This will ensures a perfectly synchronized operation of a
large no. of interrupters.
To enhance the timing accuracy further, these current interrupters Timers will also be provided
with GPS satellite synchronization feature to have a very accurate real time and permanent
synchronization between all the Interrupters during the survey. In a GPS synchronized
Interrupter, the Timer in the unit will receive the Time signal from the GPS satellite, which
provides a highly stable and accurate real time reference. This will ensures that the timers in all the
CP units across the pipeline will have the same real time and remain synchronized under all
conditions without any possibility of error.
The technical specifications of GPS Based Timer will be as under:

Item : MICROPROCESSOR BASED SYNCHRONISABLE ON/OFF CURRENT

INTERRUPTER TIMER WITH GPS INTERFACE
: 1. Microcontroller based digital circuitry.
2. ON time and OFF time independently adjustable from 1 to 999.9 Sec.
3. Built-in GPS Module with Lat-Log display feature
4. Built-in Real Time clock with Quartz crystal time base for high timing
accuracy.
Typical accuracy +5 PPM (1 sec per 24 Hrs.) in non GPS Mode.
Typical accuracy +5 PPB (1mS per 24 Hrs.) in GPS Mode.

5. Dust proof membrane key board for programming.

6. Digital LCD display for showing real time, ON/OFF cycle time &
Specifications Lat-Log parameters
7. Lithium Battery back-up for real time clock.
8. Programmable operation for Automatic Start & Stop of Timing Cycle.
9. Provision for synchronization with other timers or with external master
clock.
10. Facility of External START/STOP command thru external
Potential free contact.
11. Night sleep feature

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12. Power fail compensation and auto re-start during Synchronized

operation
13. NO + NC contact rated at 5A/230V AC will be provided to control the
external contactor in the T/R unit
14. Power Supply: 48V DC or 230V AC (Any one type only).
15. Compact powder coated case suitable for direct mounting in standard
92mm X 92mm cut out.

The testing shall be conducted in accordance with codes and standards enclosed in this
document, as per routine tests done by manufacturer. Test Certificate shall be furnished by
manufacturer.

LIST OF MANUFACTURERS
M/s Kristron Systems Mumbai
M/s Raychem RPG
IOAGPL approved Vendor list

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