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Tender Specification No. CPRIBLR17MUAD26C
Specifications for
AMI Communications Test Tools
Please see the details of the Pre-Bid meeting schedule in Annexure – 2
Amendments / Corrigendum if any will be notified only in the Tender Section
of CPRI website (www.cpri.in/tenders) kindly visit website for updates.
“This Tender Document shall be used only for the purpose of
responding to this tender and cannot be used for any other
purpose without written consent from CPRI.”
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Contents 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Communications Performance Testing for AMI ..................................................................... 5
1.1.1 Communications Test Bench ........................................................................................... 5
1.1.2 Wireless Test Bench Specification .................................................................................. 5
1.1.3 Narrowband and Broadband PLC Testing ....................................................................... 9
1.1.4 Narrowband PLC (N-PLC) Testing .................................................................................... 9
1.1.5 Broadband PLC (BPL) Test Bench Specification ............................................................ 10
1.2 Network Traffic Testing ......................................................................................................... 12
1.2.1 Network Traffic Testing specification ........................................................................... 12
1.2.2 Traffic Test Tool ............................................................................................................. 13
Traffic Test Tool Specification ....................................................................................................... 13
1.2.3 Packet Analyzer Specification ....................................................................................... 13
2 Contracting Approach ................................................................................................................... 13
Figures Figure 1-1 Wireless Test Bench ............................................................................................................... 6
Figure 1-2 Broadband over Power Line Test Setup .............................................................................. 11
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Notes:
1 The AMI Communications Test Tools Communications is envisaged for Communications Test
Bench (CTB) which would complement the Communications and Computing Tet bed which is
one of eight Test Beds constituting the CPRI
2 This specification is designed to facilitate the procurement of hardware, software, and services
needed to realize the CTB.
3 The bidder shall provide a detailed list of:
I. Hardware, software, equipment, modules, subsystems, and systems;
II. Hardware, software, equipment, modules, subsystems, and system specification and
function; and
III. Costs including details design, procurement, construction, and initial operation and testing
of all deliverable assets (hardware, software, equipment, control center, etc.,) technical
specifications, including a detailed list of equipment with specifications and functionality; a
plan for implementation.
IV. Shall design, supply, install, commission/ integrate and provide training at CPRI to the
satisfaction of the buyer.
4 This facility (CTB) will be of interest to the other work streams. Thus, wherever required
support for integrations with the other streams/setup shall be extended by the successful
bidder.
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Abbreviations
Term Meaning
AP Access Point (wireless)
BPL Broadband over Power Lines
CTB Communications Test Bench
CCTB Communications and Computing Test Bed
CTT Conformance Test Tool
DATB Distribution Automation Test Bed
DCU Data Concentrator Unit (PLC)
DUT Device Under Test
DERTB Distributed Energy Resources Test Bed
EVTB Garage of the Future Test Bed
HANTB Home Area Network Test Bed
HSR High-availability Seamless Redundancy (IEC 62439-3 clause 5)
LISN Line Impedance Stabilizer Network
MDM Meter Data Management
MOAB Motor operated air breaker
PLC Power Line Carrier
PRP Parallel Redundancy Protocol (IEC 62439-3 clause 4)
PSTB Power System Test Bed
SASTB Substation Automation System Test Bed
SituTB Situational Awareness Test Bed
SNMP Simple Network Maintenance Protocol
SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol
TT Test Tool
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
UUT Unit Under Test
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1 Introduction The Communications Test Bed (CTB) which is under this tender titled AMI Communications Test
Tools consists of all equipment, devices, and software associated with information flow within the
test bed (A write-up on the background of Smart Grid Test Bed project is given in Annexure – 1 for
information). In this respect, the CTB includes
Small scale test bench setups for wireless mesh, narrowband PLC and broadband PLC.
Communications diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment to be used in different setups
within CTB
Lab equipment to monitor and simulate environment conditions that affect network
communications
Integration with other Test beds where ever required.
Instrumentation used to test and verify conformance of devices to relevant standards.
1.1 Communications Performance Testing for AMI
The scope shall include supply of test tools for testing performance of wireless and PLC based
technologies for AMI Applications. The requirements of this tender complements the
Communication and Computing Test Bed (CCTB), which one of the test bed part of Smart Grid Test
Bed.
1.1.1 Communications Test Bench
The communications test bench (CTB) is a collection of equipment and accessories used to stage tests of various radio and PLC types. The purpose of the CTB is to measure physical aspects of communication systems as well as to observe how higher protocol layers operate under changing physical conditions. (e.g., how does a mesh radio network reconfigure when communications to one of the member nodes fades.)
1.1.2 Wireless Test Bench Specification
This setup can be used to compare performance of radios operating in VHF, UHF, 856-868 MHz, 915 -935 MHz, WiFi bands, in mesh or point-to-multipoint configurations. A spectrum analyzer is used to monitor radio performance and verify RF operating parameters. Bench-type adjustable power supplies should be available to power radio equipment that normally utilizes low-voltage DC power inputs.
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Figure 1-1 Wireless Test Bench
Equipment required for the wireless test bench:
1.1.2.1 Spectrum Analyzer
A Spectrum analyzer is used to monitor over-the-air wireless signals and observe the output and
performance of radio transmitters. Pertinent specifications include:
Miinimum coverage 10 kHz – 6 GHz:
Tracking Generator
Frequency Stability 2 ppm or better (or phase noise no more than -85dBc, 30 kHz offset)
Resolution Bandwidth 3 MHz or wider
1.1.2.2 Portable Test Antenna
Portable test antennas are required for bench- and field-testing radios in lieu of a permanently-
installed antenna system. Pertinent features include:
Molded dipole
50-ohm impedance
Minimum 5 W power handling capability
SMA Male Connector
Frequency bands (minimum quantity 5 per band):
150 MHz
450 MHz
865 MHz
2400 MHz
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1.1.2.3 Adjustable Step Attenuator
Adjustable step-attenuators are used for testing radio receiver sensitivity and other performance measurements. Pertinent features include:
60 dB or greater attenuation
50-ohm impedance
Minimum 2 W power capability
SMA Male Connectors
Frequency range to 3 GHz
Adjustable to 1 dB (pushbutton/toggle with “1-2-4” sequence or dual rotary)
1.1.2.4 Fixed Attenuator Set
Fixed attenuators are used for simulating longer radio spacing (greater free-space loss) and general
radio testing. Pertinent features include:
Fixed attenuator set:
50-ohm impedance
Minimum 5 W power capability
SMA male/female
Frequency range to 6 GHz or higher
Minimum qty 5 each: 3 dB, 6 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB
1.1.2.5 50-Ohm Termination
50-ohm terminators are required to be used when operating a radio to prevent damage due to high
standing wave ratio conditions (i.e. power reflecting back into the radio.) Terminations are also
required to terminate unused ports on directional couplers and power splitters. Pertinent features
include:
Minimum 5 W power handling capability
SMA male connector
Frequency range to 6 GHz or higher
1.1.2.6 Bench Power Supply (qty. 2)
Bench power supplies are used to power radios and other electronic equipment that require a low-
voltage DC power source. Pertinent specifications include:
Adjustable output: 0 – 60 VDC
Minimum 5 A Output Capability
Adjustable current limiting capability
Voltage Regulation ≤ 0.1%
1.1.2.7 RF Adaptor (Commonly used, loose, qty. 5 each)
RF Adaptors are used to connect radios and other RF equipment (filters, antennas, etc.) to the test
cables that will be on hand (with SMA-male connectors.) Pertinent specifications include the
following:
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50-Ohm impedance
Operating frequency: 0 - 6 GHz (or higher performance)
PTFE (Teflon) insulator
Types shall include:
SMA-female to N-male
SMA-female to SMA-female
SMA-female to TNC-male
Right-angle SMA-male to SMA-female adapter
1.1.2.8 RF Adaptor Kit
Pre –packaged RF adaptor kits are kept on-hand in case test cables need to be connected to
equipment that arrives with less-commonly used connector types. Pertinent specifications include:
50-Ohm impedance
Operating frequency: 0 - 6 GHz (or higher performance)
PTFE (Teflon) insulator
Kit shall be equipped with a minimum of six (6) “universal” adaptors with which to join
adaptor sections
At a minimum, kit shall include a minimum of two (2) of the following adaptor sections:
o UHF Male and Female
o SMA-RP (Reverse Polarity) Male and Female
o TNC-RP (Reverse Polarity) Male and Female
1.1.2.9 Directional Coupler (Qty. 2)
A directional coupler is used to monitor an RF transmitter in a closed RF system (i.e. a radio bench
set-up utilizing RF attenuators and cabling instead of antennas and free space.) Pertinent
specifications include:
10 dB Coupling in the indicated direction
Minimum 24 dB directivity across the operating frequency range
50 – 6000 MHz operating frequency range
50-ohm impedance
1 W power handling capability
SMA Connectors
1.1.2.10 Coaxial Test Cable
Coaxial test cables are used to interconnected radios, test equipment, antennas, and other RF
devices for bench- and field-testing. Pertinent specifications include:
SMA-Male Connectors on both ends
50-ohm impedance
Double-shielded
1-meter and 2-meter lengths (qty. 5 each)
Max attenuation: 1.0 dB / m @ 6GHz
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1.1.2.11 Shielded Test Enclosure
A shielded test enclosure is used for isolating and testing devices with an integrated antenna.
Pertinent specifications include:
Minimum internal dimensions (200 x 400 x 250 mm)
Hand Entry with Window (for manipulating device while testing)
Minimum 70 dB isolation, 0 – 6 GHz
Filtered ports for Ethernet, DB-9, and power connections
1.1.3 Narrowband and Broadband PLC Testing
PLC systems are similar to wireless systems in terms of testing since they are essentially the same
type of technology except they utilize couplers to transmit their signals on power cables instead of
using antennas to send RF energy through free space. For this reason, much of the equipment
specified for wireless testing will find use on PLC testing. The main addition to the CTB for PLC will
be a set of couplers used for safely measuring the signals coupled to an active power line.
1.1.4 Narrowband PLC (N-PLC) Testing
This type of communications technology is typically used for a wide range of electric utility
applications. Some of the most common ones are: AMI, demand response and street light control.
CPRI will can perform testing on the communications specific part of the overall solution. This type
of testing is centered around lab testing using test and development type modules to allow a wide
access to configuration and performance tools.
Narrowband PLC Testing tool specification
1.1.4.1 PLC G3 Test Bench Specification
Non switched ACDC isolated power supply: 100-230VAC, 50-60Hz.
Symmetrical/Asynchronous Dual Core Architecture:
Interrupt-based Interprocessor Communication.
Each Peripheral IRQ routed to each NVIC Input.
G3-PLC Transceiver:
Implements G3 CENELEC-A, FCC and ARIB profiles (ITU-T G.9903, June 2014).
Power Line Carrier modem for 50 and 60 Hz mains.
G3-PLC coherent and differential modulation schemes available.
Automatic Gain Control and continuous amplitude tracking in signal reception.
Cryptography: High performance AES 128 to 256 with various modes (GCM, CBC, ECB, CFB,
CBCMAC, CTR).
Public Key Crypto library for RSA, ECC, DSA, ECDSA.
Integrity Check Module (ICM) based on Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA1, SHA224, SHA256),
DMA assisted.
Support to PLC coupling boards
Mains zero-crossing detector circuit.
Evaluation platform performance to test and develop a complete communications system
based on PLC technology:
Channel characterization.
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Noise level measurement.
Sensitivity level measurement.
Maximum reachable distance.
Power consumption.
Check PLC performance in different bands complying with the existing regulations (CENELEC,
FCC and ARIB) setting the different PLC couplings boards.
1.1.4.2 PLC PRIME Test Bench Specification
Non switched ACDC isolated power supply: 100-230VAC, 50-60Hz.
Symmetrical/Asynchronous Dual Core Architecture:
Interrupt-based Interprocessor Communication.
Each Peripheral IRQ routed to each NVIC Input.
PRIME-PLC Transceiver:
Implements PRIME CENELEC-A, FCC and ARIB profiles (ITU-T G.9903, June 2014).
Power Line Carrier modem for 50 and 60 Hz mains.
PRIME-PLC coherent and differential modulation schemes available.
Automatic Gain Control and continuous amplitude tracking in signal reception.
Cryptography: High performance AES 128 to 256 with various modes (GCM, CBC, ECB, CFB,
CBCMAC, CTR).
Public Key Crypto library for RSA, ECC, DSA, ECDSA.
Integrity Check Module (ICM) based on Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA1, SHA224, SHA256),
DMA assisted.
Support to PLC coupling boards
Mains zero-crossing detector circuit.
Evaluation platform performance to test and develop a complete communications system
based on PLC technology:
Channel characterization.
Noise level measurement.
Sensitivity level measurement.
Maximum reachable distance.
Power consumption.
Check PLC performance in different bands complying with the existing regulations
1.1.5 Broadband PLC (BPL) Test Bench Specification
Broadband over power lines is a technology that is successfully being deployed in many parts of the
world. This technology is applied on the low voltage as well as in the medium voltage in some
places. CPRI will have the ability to test this technology from multiple vendors. The recommended
test setup for demonstration and evaluation is shown in the diagram below:
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*UPS (not in scope of supply)
Figure 1-2 Broadband over Power Line Test Setup
1.1.5.1 LISN
Power Line Conducted Emissions Testing
Standards CISPR 16-1-2, ANSI C63.4
Type 50Ω / 50 μH + 5Ω (CISPR), 50 μH & 250 μH(ANSI)
Frequency Range 9 kHz to 30 MHz
Insertion Loss (Voltage Division Factor)
o 9 kHz - 150 kHz <6.5 dB to <0.5 dB
(increasing linearly with log of freq)
o 150 kHz - 30 MHz <0.5 dB
Isolation
o 9 kHz - 150 kHz >10 dB to >60 dB (increasing linearly with log of freq)
o 150 kHz - 30 MHz >60 dB
Voltage Rating 270 Volts AC (rms), 380 Volts DC (Line to Ground)
Current Rating 15 Amps AC (rms), 10 Amps DC
EUT Power Input Port IEC C13 Receptacle
EUT Power Output Port NEMA 5-15R Receptacle
RF Measurement Port 50Ω - N-Type (female)
Operating Temperature 40°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
1.1.5.2 Modem
Frequency range 2-40 MHz
Insertion losses <2 dB from 3 to 40 MHz
Impedance Line side 20 Ω
Impedance Equipment side 50 Ω
Insulation Voltage 24 kVrms
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Lightning impulse withstand voltage 125 kVpeak
Dielectric Strength 50 kVrms for 1 minute
Drain coil capacity 1 Arms permanently
50 Arms for 0.2 s
Partial discharges <10 pC at 15 kV
Environmental specifications as per Indian Standards
Signal Connector (BPL) BNC (female)
1.1.5.3 PLC Channel Emulator
AC Powered 220 VAC
Support for a minimum of 2 ports (IN and OUT)
PLC ports 50 Ohm, female BNC
Digitally controlled attenuators
o Dynamic range of 75 dB
o Resolution 0.37 dB
Option to manually set attenuation levels
FPGA to support signal processing for channel emulation
Digital filtering for multiple channels
Frequency resolution of 2kHz
Support interference scenarios
Time-Domain Waveform Emulation for Impulsive Noise
Background Noise Emulation
1.2 Network Traffic Testing In order to evaluate performance of networked communications equipment (e.g. Ethernet or IP
compatible wireless systems) some sort of traffic generation and measurement system will be
required. Open source tools such as Ostinato, TRex, and Wireshark will be sufficient for testing most
FAN-type devices. For testing higher speed infrastructure such as Ethernet switches, routers, and
fiber optic transport equipment, commercial hardware platforms designed especially for network
testing are required. Specifications for these specialized testing systems are:
1.2.1 Network Traffic Testing specification
2 – 4 test ports, minimum 1 Gbps SFP capable of operating with 10/100/1000 Mbps copper
SFPs in addition to fiber SFP
Each test port capable of running at “wire” speed (i.e. speed of installed SFP)
Generates packets with variable and fixed packet lengths
User-specified and automatic payload fill
Capable of testing at Ethernet, IP, and TCP layers,
Excel / CSV driven test case automation
Preconfigured test cases based on RFC 2544
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1.2.2 Traffic Test Tool
This tool will be used to generate traffic for data traffic tests using a PC.
Traffic Test Tool Specification
Windows based application
Runs on Windows 7 Professional or higher
Generates data IP data traffic IPv4, UDP and/or TCP
Receives data traffic data
Reports performance metrics including bandwidth measurement
Support scripting
Measure delay jitter
Client and server can have multiple simultaneous connections
Server handles multiple connections, rather than quitting after a single test.
Can run for specified time
Print periodic, intermediate bandwidth, jitter, and loss reports at specified intervals
Allow setting target bandwidth for UDP and TCP
1.2.3 Packet Analyzer Specification
Runs on Microsoft Windows based platform (Windows 7 Professional or higher)
Capture live packet data from a network interface.
Open files containing packet data captured with tcpdump/WinDump, and several other
packet capture programs.
Import packets from text files containing hex dumps of packet data.
Display packets with very detailed protocol information.
Save packet data captured.
Export some or all packets in several capture file formats.
Filter packets on many criteria.
Search for packets on many criteria.
Colorize packet display based on filters.
Create various statistic
2 Contracting Approach CPRI intends to contract the CTB to a Turnkey Contractor to assemble and commission the CCB for
delivery as a complete and working unit. Also bidder has to provide (& quote) training for CPRI staff
on operation of the CTB at Bengaluru.
The scope of work of the CTB Turnkey Contractor shall include equipment procurement, physical
assembly, configuration, and provisioning of device security and test tools. It shall also include the
assembly of Test Bench equipment, connection to the CPRI high speed IT network, installation of the
CTB AMI system for AMI messaging and verification of operation of the distributed AMI-enabled
smart metering equipment.