INDIAN RAILWAYS

RESEARCH DESIGNS & STANDARDS ORGANISATION

MANAK NAGAR, LUCKNOW-226011

NOTICE FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Ministry of Railways, Research, Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO),

Manak Nagar, Lucknow is interested in developing firms/specification for
‘On-line Insulation Monitoring and Earth Fault Location System’.
Firms who have enough experience and capability in the field and ISO
certificate and are interested in developing and supply of the said item are
requested to see the Functional Requirement Specification for ‘On-line
Insulation Monitoring and Earth Fault Location System’ along with
prescribed format for letter of response and method of short listing the
vendors on the RDSO’s website http://www.rdso.Indianrailways.gov.in or
contact Director/Signal-III, RDSO, Lucknow on 0522-2465734 on any
working day for further details. Firms are requested to submit the details
in the prescribed format latest by April 15th 2011 to Director/Signal-III,
Signal Directorate, RDSO, Annexe-I, 2nd Floor, Manak Nagar, Lucknow –
226011.

Senior Executive Director /Signal

R.D.S.O./Lucknow-226011
 Full System Requirements for On- Line Insulation Monitoring System
(FRS)

System Objective

The on-line insulation monitoring system shall measure on-line, the insulation resistance of
unearthed power supplies (IT systems) and on-line locate earth fault up to individual feeder level.
It shall be suitable for universal use in 3-phase AC, AC/DC with rectifiers and DC systems.

System design

The on-line insulation monitoring system shall consist of one or more insulation monitor,
operating on suitable voltage and one or several insulation fault evaluators with the associated
high sensitive measuring current transformers meeting to IEC standards. Information exchange
between the insulation fault evaluators and the insulation monitor shall takes place via a time and
cost-saving RS-485 interface. Such a system may include up to 90 insulation fault evaluators to
be connected to one insulation monitor, and one insulation fault evaluator shall have up to 12
channels (feeders) to be monitored with the help of the high sensitive current transformer so
that a total of 1080 circuit feeders can be monitored. This will ensure future upgradeability,
flexibility and cost saving.

Function of Insulation monitor

When the insulation resistance between the system conductors and earth falls below the set
response value, the alarm relays switch and the alarm LEDs light up. Two separately adjustable
alarm relays (N/C or N/O operation) shall allow a distinction to be made between pre-warning
and alarm value of insulation resistance. The measured value shall indicate on the LC display or
an externally connectable measuring instrument. In this way any changes, for example when
circuits are connected to the system, shall be able to recognize easily. The fault message has to
be stored. Pressing the integrated reset button shall be able to reset the fault memory or through
external reset button. By pressing the test button, the function of the device as well as the
connections to system and earth shall be tested. By pressing the additional button provides
additional information, such as the exiting system leakage capacitance or device settings etc. All
the above functions shall be programmable and integrated in the same device. The insulation
monitor shall be able to measure on-line the insulation resistance of the complete circuit in
presence of AC/DC voltages and industrial noises like EMI and harmonics without any spurious
indications.

Function of Insulation Fault Evaluator

Insulation fault location shall start via the Insulation Monitor. Once started the insulation fault
evaluator shall simultaneously scan all measuring current transformers (channels). If there are
several Insulation faults location systems, then these devices shall scan simultaneously. When
the test current pulse detected by a measuring current transformer exceeds the set response
value (5 mA), the alarm LED lights up, the common alarm relay shall switch and the faulty circuit
is indicated as plain text on the graphical display. With the fault memory is activated, the alarm
message of the individual channel shall remain stored until the reset button is pressed or until a
reset command is given via RS-485 interface. When the fault memory is deactivated, the alarm
message shall remain stored until the insulation fault is eliminated. The on-line insulation fault
location system shall be able to detect on-line the insulation fault in the circuit in presence of
AC/DC voltages and industrial noises like EMI and harmonics without any spurious indications.

Function of insulation fault location

Insulation fault location shall be carried out with insulation fault evaluators with the respective
high sensitive measuring current transformers. When the Insulation monitor detects an insulation
fault, the insulation fault location process shall start automatically or manually. This generates an
Insulation fault test current (test pulse) the maximum amplitude of which is dependent on the
existing system voltage, the insulation fault and the limit value set in the device. When a low-
resistance insulation faults occur, the test current is limited by this limit value which can be set
via an appropriate menu. The test current pulse flows from the Insulation monitor via the live
parts, taking the shortest path to the location of the insulation fault. From there it flows via the
insulation fault and the PE back to the Insulation monitor. This curre nt pulse (test pulse) is then
detected by the highly sensitive measuring current transformers located in the individual feeder
insulation fault path, and is evaluated by the insulation fault evaluators. When the test current in
the measuring current transformer exceed the response value, the associated alarm LED at the
insulation fault evaluators lights up indicating the faulty feeder. This information is indicated on
LC display of evaluators and also indicated on the LC display of the Insulation monitor through
RS-485 by assigning the measuring current transformers to the respective feeder circuit, the
faulty feeder shall be detected. The earth fault evaluator shall be able to measure on-line the test
pulse current in the circuit in presence of AC/DC voltages and industrial noises like EMI and
harmonics without any spurious indications.

Sensitive Current Transformers

The highly sensitive current transformers shall be designed to measure the very low test pulse
currents sent by insulation monitor through the earth faults and shall be evaluated by evaluators
to detect the earth fault in a feeder. The current transformers shall work on core balance
principle. The current transformers shall be designed to measure the test pulse residual currents
from 2 milliamps up to 10 Amps in the primary feeder. The current transformers shall be
available in various sizes to accommodate feeder cables of various sizes.

Insulation Monitoring Device features

• Universal application in 3-phase AC, AC/DC with rectifiers and DC IT Systems 20…575 V
• Response range 1 K ohm…10 M ohm
• Facility for the indication of various parameters and the system leakage capacitance
• Comprehensive self – monitoring function including system fault alarm relay, internal/external
test and reset button
• Two separate alarm relays, N/C or N/O operation selectable.
• Backlit LC display with 4 x 16 characters
• Message memory, system disconnection and 0/4…20mA current output
• Extendable to an insulation fault location system for 1080 circuits
• User adjustable test current for insulation fault location for sensitive circuits
• Appropriate for insulation fault evaluators
• 99 alarm massages with date and time can be stored in the data memory of the monitor.
• An integrated RS – 485 interfaces allows information exchange with other devices
Insulation Fault Evaluator Features

• Insulation fault location and residual current measurement

• For AC, 3AC, AC/DC & DC ungrounded system
• Control and display function within one device
• 12 measuring channels (circuits) for measuring current transformers
• Up to 90 evaluators in one system (1080 measuring channels)
• Scanning time for all measuring channels 10s
• Response sensitivity -5 mA
• History memory to store 300 event
• Two alarm relays with one changeover contact each
• N/O or N/C operation, selectable
• Connection external reset/test button
• Indication via graphical display, 7-segment display and alarm LEDs
• User addressing range 1…90 or equivalent
• Serial RS-485 interface
• Continuous CT connection monitoring
• Fault memory behaviour selectable
• Additional residual current measurement
 FORMAT FOR LETTER OF RESPONSE

(MODIFY FOR USE WITH SPECIFIC EOI)

Respondents Ref No.:

Date:

Designation of officer to whom the respondent replies

Room No: ,

Building:

Research Designs & Standards Organization

Ministry of Railways

Manak Nagar

Lucknow,

INDIA 226011

Dear Sir,

Subject: RESPONSE TO – EOI FOR PARTICIPATION __________________________

1. We, the undersigned, offer the following information in response to the Expression of Interest sought
by you vide your Notification No._______, dated _____.
2. We are duly authorized to represent and act on behalf of ________________ (hereinafter the
“respondent”)
3. We have examined and have no reservations to the EOI Document including Addenda No(s)
______________________.
4. We are attaching with this letter, the copies of original documents defining: -
4.1. the Respondent’s legal status;
4.2. its principal place of business;
4.3. its place of incorporation (if respondents are corporations); or its place of registration (if
respondents are cooperative institutions, partnerships or individually owned firms);
 4.4. Self certified financial statements of Last three years, clearly indicating the financial turn over
and net worth.
4.5. Copies of any market research, business studies, feasibility reports and the likesponsored by
the respondent, relevant to the project under consideration
5. We shall assist MoR and/or its authorized representatives to obtain further clarification from us, if
needed.
5.1. RDSO and/or its authorized representatives may contact the following nodal persons for
further information on any aspects of the Response:
S. No. Contact Name Address Telephone E Mail

6. This application is made in the full understanding that:

Information furnished in response to EOI shall be used confidentially by RDSO for the
purpose of development of the project.
RDSO reserves the right to reject or accept any or all applications, cancel the EOI and
subsequent bidding process without any obligation to inform the respondent about the grounds
of same
We confirm that we are interested in participating in development of the project
7. We certify that our turnover and net worth in the last three years is as under:
Financial Year Turn over Net worth

1. In response to the EOI we hereby submit the following additional details annexed to this application.
1.1. Details of various items being manufactured/consultancy undertaken.
1.2. Details of customer(s) and supplies made in the field of item under EoI.
1.3. Experience and expertise for the items proposed in EOI.
1.4. Details of man-power with their qualification and experience.
1.5. Detailed proposal for items proposed in EOI including alternative proposal, if any.
1.6. Details of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) held, patent filed/held and MoU/agreement
signed.
1.7. Details of ISO certification
8. The following undertakings are hereby given:
In regard to matters relating to the security and integrity of the country, no chargesheet has
been filed by an agency of the Government / conviction by a Court of Law for an offence
committed by the -----------------------------------(name of the entity)or by any sister concern of the --
--------------------------------(name of the entity ) would result in disqualification.
In regard to matters other than the security and integrity of the country, ---------------(name of
the entity) has not been convicted by a Court of Law or indicted / passed any adverse order by a
regulatory authority against it or its against any sister concern which relates to a grave offence,
or would constitute disqualification. Grave offence is defined to be of such a nature that it
outrages the moral sense of the community.
9. The undersigned declare that the statements made and the information provided in the duly
completed application are complete, true, and correct in every detail. We also understand that in the
event of any information furnished by us being found later on to be incorrect or any material
information having been suppressed, RDSO may delete our name from the list of qualified
Respondents. We further understand that RDSO will give first preference to the applicants considered
relevant for the purpose.
10. Our response is valid till (date in figures and words):_______________________________________

Yours sincerely,

(Sign)

NAME

In the Capacity of

Duly authorized to sign

the response for and
on behalf of

Date
 Method for short listing the vendors.
S.No Item Marks Remarks

1. Turn over of the during the 20 The firm having maximum will be
last 3 years given full marks & others as
percentile

2. Details of supplies made in 30 This is the turnover of supplies

the field of item under EOI made in the field of item under EOI.
The firm having maximum will be
given full marks & others as
percentile

3. Experience and expertise for 20 It is based on years of experience in

item under EOI such product. The firm having
maximum will be given full marks &
others as percentile

4. Man power & their 10 No. of persons with professional

qualification qualification on firm’s direct roll and
percentile.

5. Details of patent held and 20 Number of such items and percentile

MOU/ agreement with OEM thereoff.