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Date of Approval: August 21, 2006
48-TMSS-06, Rev. 0 TRANSMISSION MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General
4.2 Design Criteria-General
4.3 Basic Equipment Main Unit-General Description
4.4 Basic Equipment Main Unit-Redundancy Requirements
4.5 Basic Equipment Main Unit - Other Functional Requirements
4.6 Multiplexer Function of Medium Density Fiber Optics Terminal Equipment
4.7 Plug-In Interface Modules-General Requirements
4.8 Digital Protection Interface Module
4.9 2/4 Wire E&M Interface Module or Equipment Rack
4.10 Subscriber Interface Module (FXO/FXS)
4.11 Orderwire Interface Module
4.12 Contact Closure Module
4.13 Low Speed Data Interface Module
4.14 Ethernet (10Base T) Interface Module
4.15 V.35 Interface Module
4.16 64Kbps G.703 Interface Module
4.17 Additional Contact Multiplication Relays
4.18 Local Craft Terminal/Manufacturer Specific Network Management Terminal
Requirements

5.0 EQUIPMENT CABINET

5.1 General Cabinet Requirements
5.2 Main Equipment Frame Requirements
5.3 Panel Requirements
5.4 Swing Frame Requirements
5.5 Installed Accessories inside Equipment Cabinet

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6.0 EQUIPMENT RACK

6.1 General Equipment Rack Requirements
6.2 Main Equipment Rack Frame Requirements
6.3 Installed Accessories inside Equipment Rack

7.0 COMMON MDF/IDF REQUIREMENTS

8.0 TESTS

8.1 Type Test Report Requirements
8.2 Routine (Production) Tests

9.0 PACKING REQUIREMENTS

10.0 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

11.0 DATA SCHEDULE


1.0 SCOPE

This Transmission Materials Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum
technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and
performance of Medium Density Fiber Optics Terminal equipment intended to be used in
the Transmission system of Saudi Electricity Company, Kingdom Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Transmission Materials Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with the
latest revision/amendment of Transmission General Specification No. 01-TMSS-01 titled
General Requirements for All Equipment Materials which shall be considered as an
integral part of this TMSS.

The TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with Transmission Buisness Unit of Saudi
Elecricity Company (TBU) Purchase Order or Contract Schedules for the project, as
applicable.


The latest revision/amendments of Codes, Standards and Recommendations published by
the following international organizations shall be applicable for the equipment/material
covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer may propose
equipment/material conforming to one group of Standards specified hereunder without
jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS:

3.1 ANSI/ATIS T1.617 Bearer Services; Frame Relaying - ISDN
DSSI; Bearer Services - Frame Relaying

3.2 IEC 60255-5 Insulation Coordination for Measuring Relays and Protection
Equipment Requirements and Tests

3.3 IEC 60255-22-1 Electrical Disturbance Tests for Measuring Relays and
Protection Equipment, Part I: 1MHz Burst Disturbance Tests

3.4 IEC 60834-1 Teleprotection Equipment of Power Systems Performance
and Testing, Part 1: Command Systems



3.5 IEC 60870-3 Telecontrol Equipment and Systems, Part 3: Interfaces
(Electrical Characteristics)

3.6 IEC 61000-4-2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Part 4-2: Testing and
Measurement Techniques Electrostatic Discharge Immunity
Test

Measurement Techniques Radiated, Radio Frequency,
Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test

3.8 IEC 61000-4-4 Attachment 2, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Part 4-
4: Testing and Measurement Techniques Electrical Fast
Transient Burst Immunity Test

Measurement Techniques Surge Immunity Test

3.10 IEC 61000-4-6 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Part 4-6: Immunity to
Conducted Disturbances, Induced by Radio Frequency Fields

3.11 IEC 61000-4-12 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Part 4-12: Testing
and Measurement Techniques Oscillatory Waves Immunity
Test

3.12 ISO/IEC 8802-3 Information Technology Telecommunications and
Information Exchange Between Systems Local and
Metropolitan Area Networks Specific Requirements, Part 3:
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection
(CSAMA/CD) Access Method and Physical Layer
Specifications

3.13 ITU-T G.703 Physical/Electrical Characteristics of Hierarchical Digital
Interfaces

3.14 ITU-T G.707 Network Node Interface for the Synchronous Digital
Hierarchy (SDH)

3.15 ITU-T G.711 Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) of Voice Frequencies,
Appendix II: A Comfort Noise Payload Definition for ITU-T
G711 use in Packet-Based Multimedia

3.16 ITU-T G.712 Transmission Performance Characteristics of Pulse Code
Modulation (PCM)

3.17 ITU-T G.773 Protocol Suites for Q-Interfaces for Management of
Transmission Systems


3.18 ITU-T G.775 Loss of Signal (LOS), Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) and
Remote Defect Indication (RDI) Defect Detection and
Clearance Criteria for PDH Signals

3.19 ITU-T G.783 Characteristics of Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)
Equipment Functional Blocks

3.20 ITU-T G.803 Architecture of Transport Networks Based on the
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)

3.21 ITU-T G.805 Generic Functional Architecture of Transport Networks

3.22 ITU-T G.813 Timing Characteristics of SDH Equipment Slave Clocks
(ESC)

3.23 ITU-T G.821 Error Performance of an International Digital Connection
Operating at Bit Rate Below the Primary Rate and Forming
Part of an Integrated Services Digital Network

3.24 ITU-T G.823 Control of J itter and Wander Within Digital Networks Which
are Based on the 2Mbps Hierarchy

3.25 ITU-T G.825 Control of J itter and Wander Within Digital Networks Which
are Based on the Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)

3.26 ITU-T G.826 Error Performance Parameters and Objectives for
International, Constant Bit-Rate Digital Paths at or Above the
Primary Rate

3.27 ITU-T G.841 Types and Characteristics of Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
(SDH) Network Protection Architectures

3.28 ITU-T G.957 Optical Interfaces for Equipments and Systems Relating to
the Synchronous Digital Hierarchy

3.29 ITU-T G.958 Digital Line Systems Based on the Synchronous Digital
Hierarchy for Use on Optical Fiber Cables

3.30 ITU-T I.233 Frame Mode Bearer Services

3.31 ITU-T M.2101.1 Performance Limits for Bringing into Service and
Maintenance of International SDH Paths and Multiplex
Sections

3.32 ITU-T Q.811 Lower layer Protocol Profiles for the Q3 and X Interfaces

3.33 ITU-T Q.552 Transmission Characteristics at 2-Wire Analogue Interfaces
of Digital Exchanges


3.34 ITU-T T.50 International Reference Alphabet (IDA) Information
Technology 7 Bit Coded Character Set for Information
Interchange

3.35 ITU-T V.24 List of Definitions for Interchange Circuits Between Data
Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Circuit Terminating
Equipment

3.36 ITU-T V.28 Electrical Characteristics for Unbalanced Double-Current
Interchange Circuits

3.37 ITU-T V.35 Data Transmission at 48Kbps Using 60-108kHz Group Band
Circuits


4.1 General

4.1.1 The medium density fiber optics terminal equipment shall meet, or exceed
the requirements of this specification in all respects.

4.1.2 Manufacturers documents and drawings as required in 01-TMSS-01 shall
include all pertinent construction details of the equipment. All pertinent
dimensions for the construction of the equipment shall be provided for TBU
evaluation and approval.

4.2 Design Criteria-General

4.2.1 The equipment shall meet indoor ambient temperature requirements as
specified in 01-TMSS-01.

4.2.2 The equipment shall be specifically designed for low to medium channel
applications while operating at the carrier level rate of STM-1 (as per the
ITU-T standard G.709, and related ITU-T SDH equipment standards), and
proven for use in an Electric Utility Telecommunications environment.
They shall be designed to provide a minimum twenty (20) years of
acceptable service in TBU system which may have an operation voltage of
up to 380 kV
ac.
.

4.2.3 The design of the equipment shall utilize field proven solid state
components and circuits in order to provide high equipment reliability.

4.2.4 Overall system availability (protected mode) between any two
interconnected terminals for the medium density fiber optic terminal links
shall be 99.999 percent, or greater throughout the minimum 20 year lifetime
of the equipment. For determining system availability, the equipment
manufacturer's mean time to repair figures (for each medium density fiber
optic terminal) shall be used.


4.2.5 Equipment shall have specific plug-in interface modules (integrated in the
basic equipment main unit) which shall allow for direct connection to the
following:

a. Protective relay commands (distance type, breaker failure type,
directional earth fault relays and other relays requiring direct transfer
trip contact closures).

b. External protective relay signaling equipment (interfacing with the
medium density fiber optics terminal equipment at the 64Kbps G.703
level).

c. Numerical (microprocessor based) protective relays (interfacing with
the equipment at the 64Kbps G.703 level).

d. Numerical (microprocessor based) line differential relays (interfacing
with the equipment at the 64Kbps G.703 level).

e. SCADA RTU equipment (both digital and analog connections).

f. Transmission of external equipment alarms.

g. Data traffic.

h. Ethernet LANS, E1 (2Mbps) G.703 electrical, as well as normal
telephone traffic.

4.2.6 Optical inputs/outputs for the equipment shall operate with 1310nm or
1550nm single mode optical signals, with the following available optical
transmitters / receivers, which are shown in the Table 1 below:

Table 1 - Optical Wavelength and Optical Unit Options

WAVELENGTH OPTION
1310 nm

High Power (Laser Version)
1550 nm

High Power (Laser Version)
1310 nm Low Power (LED Version)
when available from the
Medium Density Fiber Optic
Terminal Equipment
Manufacturer

4.2.7 Additional signal security shall be integrated in the medium density fiber
optic terminals to assure error-free operation of the communications link,
when the communications link encounters high bit-error rates.

4.2.8 The equipment shall be based on the configuration supporting STM-1 (155
Mbps) bit-rates. All terminal equipment shelves shall be fully wired, and


additional shelves provided, to support the installation of the plug-in
interface modules and future channel expansion requirements, which are
specified in the equipment quantity table included either in the equipment
purchase order, or the Project Scope of Work and Technical Specification.

4.2.9 All equipment shelves of the medium density fiber optic terminal equipment
shall be designed for mounting on standard EIA 19-inch wide racks or
equipment cabinets as described in Section 5.0 of this standard.

4.2.10 All modules and shelves of the terminal equipment shall have integral high
voltage surge and fast transient protection as specified in IEC.

4.2.11 The equipment shall also contain suitable EMI /RFI protection as specified
in IEC.

4.2.12 The equipment shall be designed to contain a basic equipment main unit
(which contains equipment shelves and units/modules for the basic
multiplexing requirements), as well as plug-in interface modules.

4.2.13 For any medium density fiber optic terminal equipment type, the DC power
consumption shall be less than 200 Watts DC Peak Power.

4.2.14 Alarm Transmission Requirements

Each terminal shall be equipped with alarm transmission and detection
equipment (Alarm Unit (AU) or equivalent) to allow transmission and
reception of selected alarms (as specified in the Project Specification) on the
remote end(s) of the medium density fiber optic link to the fiber optic
remote supervisory terminals at the sites referenced in the associated Project
Scope of Work and Technical Specification (for turnkey projects), or
Materials Purchase Order (as applicable).

4.2.15 The equipment shall have extensive alarm reporting facilities to report local
terminal alarms. Alarms may be reported locally (at the terminal equipment
end) by use of LED indicators, or through use of a local (portable) craft
terminal. As a minimum, alarms which are provided with the equipment
shall consist of the following as shown in Table 2.


Table 2 - Alarm/Supervisory Information Requirements for Medium Density Fiber Optics Terminal
Equipment

Type Of Alarm
Indicator on front
panel
(minimum
requirements)
Dry Contact And/Or Buffered Alarm
Through Manufacturer Specific Network
Management System Supervisory Equipment
a. Prompt Maintenance
(PM), or Urgent
Alarm
b. Deferred
Maintenance (DM)
or Non-Urgent Alarm
Yes Dry contacts required for TBU Supervisory
Equipment
Buffered alarm signals required to be
reported as networked" connection to
Manufacturer Specific Network Management
System - See Notes 3 and 4 and 6 Below
Power Supply Failure Yes - See Note 1
Below
System - See Notes 3 and 4 and 6 Below.
Loss of Incoming Signal
(to Optical
Transmitter/Receiver)
Yes - See Note 1
Below
System - See Note 6 below.
Bit Error Rate Alarm Yes - See Note 1
Below

Loss of Clocking
(Primary, or Secondary)
Yes - See Note 1
Below

Individual Module
Failure
No
Protection Channel
Failure- Distance
Protection Interface
Module
Yes - See Note 1
Below
System - See Notes 5 and 6 below.

Notes to Table 2:

I. Depending on the equipment manufacturer's design, alarms may appear as a front panel
LED indication (on the equipment panel), or as a reported alarm on a local (portable)
craft terminal, or manufacturer specific network management system. However, the
stated alarm, when activated, shall generate as a minimum, either a prompt maintenance
alarm, or deferred maintenance alarm on the equipment front panel. The specific alarm
details shall appear on a local (portable) craft terminal, or front panel LED indication, at
manufacturer specific network management system.

II. Depending on the equipment manufacturer's design, external outputs for the protection
channel failure alarm (to route the alarm signal to external supervisory equipment) may
utilize separate external outputs for each module, or may be provided as a common
protection channel failure alarm output on the local craft terminal or manufacturer
specific network management system.

III. Dry (potential free) output contacts for the equipment (for alarms) with a minimum of
one (1) set of normally open (NO) relay contacts, and a minimum of one set of normally


closed (NC) relay contacts shall be provided for each alarm where dry output contacts (as
shown on the table) are required.

IV. Depending on equipment manufacturer's design, "dry" (potential free) contacts (for alarm
reporting purposes) shall either be electromechanical relay contact outputs, or solid state
(opto-coupler, or solid state relay) contacts which can be directly interfaced with the
input cards of the TBU fiber optic remote supervisory terminals.

V. If the equipment manufacturers design supports the use of an external protection
signaling unit (independent of the communications unit) which shall be mounted outside
the communication equipment rack/cabinet, then the external protection signaling unit
shall also provide for "dry contact" alarm indications to TBU supervisory equipment.

VI. For alarm reporting purposes, the manufacturer specific network management system
shall be used for monitoring of specific alarms on a networked basis where the medium
density fiber optics terminal would have a dedicated networked connection (through
LAN/WAN) to the vendor specific network management system at the TBU
Telecommunications Network Control Center (TNCC). The manufacturer's design of the
medium density fiber optics terminal shall provide an internal buffer of a minimum of
100 events to store specific alarm information indicated above. This buffer for each
event shall indicate the type of alarm specified, the station (terminal) where the alarm
occurred, and the specific time (for each alarm) at which the alarm, or alarm clearance
was specified.

4.3 Basic Equipment Main Unit-General Description

4.3.1 The basic equipment main unit is a unit which provides for accommodating
and interconnection between user interface modules, integrated multiplexer,
control units, optical modules, alarms reporting and clocking functions. The
integrated multiplexer multiplexes the interface modules, channels to a
higher order digital bit stream, which in turn is converted to optical signal
through the optical modules.

4.3.2 The basic equipment main unit shall allow the equipment to support
155Mbps STM-1 as defined by the ITU-T. It shall also provide for
connections of installed interface modules with external equipment.

4.3.3. The basic equipment main unit shall provide for "drop" and "insert", and
"channel pass through" facilities for 64Kbps time slots or 2Mbps tributaries.

4.3.4. The basic equipment main unit shall support SNCP protection switching
feature.

4.4 Basic Equipment Main Unit-Redundancy Requirements

As a minimum, the basic equipment main unit shall provide fully redundant
modules/units for the following functions:


4.4.1 Control Unit Redundancy

The medium density fiber optic terminal shall be provided with redundant
control units (2 each) with automatic protection switching

4.4.2. Power Supply Redundancy

a. If centralized power supplies are used as part of the equipment design
(where dedicated power supply modules are independent of other
equipment modules), the equipment design shall provide for full power
supply redundancy for each module and shelf contained as part of each
equipment installation. The backup power supply modules shall be able
to provide power for the full equipment/module load, and future
channel expansion requirements (as specified in the project Scope of
Work and Technical Specification) in the event of failure of the main
Power Supply Module, or Modules.

b. If decentralized power supplies are used as part of the equipment design
(where the power supplies are integrated, and on-board each equipment
module, and no dedicated power supplies are used), the equipment
design shall provide for full redundancy of all critical equipment
modules which are required to support the traffic carried by the medium
density fiber optics terminal. Failure of an on-board power supply on a
critical equipment module shall require the medium density fiber optics
terminal to automatically switch over to the identical backup critical
equipment module. There shall not be any disruption of traffic carrying
capacity of the equipment.

c. The DC input power feeder sourcing for the medium density fiber
optics terminal equipment shall be configured for DC input power
supply redundancy from two (2) independent external DC sources (The
configuration of input DC power supply sources to equipment shall be
selectable at user option).

d. In cases where external DC to DC converters are required to supply the
medium density fiber terminal equipment (e.g., where the medium
density fiber optics terminal requires 48 VDC, and the station source is
of different rating requiring the use of an external DC to DC converter),
the external DC to DC converters shall also be redundant, with one (1)
external DC to DC converter supplied for each incoming redundant DC
feeder source for the equipment.

4.4.3. Optical Transmitter/Receiver Redundancy

Two (2) physically separate redundant optical transmitter/receiver modules
with automatic protection switching shall be provided for each direction of
transmission/reception (from remote sites to the medium density fiber optic
terminal).



4.4.4 Common/Backbone Equipment Units Redundancy

The Medium Density Fiber Optic Terminal Equipment shall be provided
with redundant Common/Backbone equipment units (i.e. International
Format cards, Internal Buses, Access cardsetc).

4.5. Basic Equipment Main Unit - Other Functional Requirements

4.5.1 DC Power Supplies/External DC-to-DC Converters

a. For centralized power supplies DC power supply modules shall plug in
to the basic equipment main unit and provide for the DC Power for all
units, modules, and shelves in the basic equipment main unit.
For decentralized power supplies DC power supply modules shall be
sub-modules which are installed on each equipment module.

b. All DC-to-DC converters used in each DC power supply module shall
be switched mode (PWM) type. Series regulator units for DC to DC
conversion are not acceptable.

c. Additionally, if external DC to DC converters are used to provide
power to the equipment, then these external DC to DC converters shall
be switched mode (PWM) type from TBU approved manufacturers.

d. DC power supply modules or external DC-to-DC converters shall
operate from, and be fully compatible with the DC station service
voltage sources, which are located in TBU substation facilities, with the
voltage ranging from 42V
dc
to 240V
dc
(depending on the substation
service voltage). Refer to the related Project Scope of Work or Material
Purchase Order for further details on specific DC voltage rating
requirements for this equipment.

4.5.2 Optical Transmitters/Receivers

a. The optical transmitter/receiver shall be included as part of the basic
equipment main unit of the medium density fiber optic terminal.

b. The optical transmitter/receiver shall provide for transmission and
reception of optical signals from external fiber optic cable. The
operating wavelengths of the optical transmitter/receiver shall be at
either 1310nm, or 1550nm, depending on the type of optical unit
selected for the optical transmitter/receiver. Operating bit rate for the
optical transmitter/receiver unit shall be at STM-1 (155Mbps).

c. LED Version

This version is suitable for applications involving short hauls between
medium density fiber optic terminal equipment ends. In this version,
the received optical signals are converted inside the module through use


of a photo detector, and transmitted optical signals are converted
through use of a LED optical transmitting element operating at 1310nm.

d. Laser Version

This version is suitable for applications involving long hauls between
medium density fiber optic terminal equipment ends. In this version,
received optical signals are converted inside the module through the use
of a photo detector and transmitted optical signals are converted
through use of a Laser optical transmitting element operating either in
the 1310nm or 1550nm wavelength (depending on the selection of the
Optical Transmitter / Receiver).

This version shall also provide for monitoring of the laser function in
the equipment, and shall generate an alarm for laser failure for the
installed laser unit.

4.5.3 Interfacing with TBU PDH and SDH fiber optic tributary inputs and outputs

As part of the design of the medium density fiber optic terminal equipment,
the equipment shall be capable of interfacing the overall channel traffic
(carried by the medium density fiber optic terminal equipment) to TBU
higher level SDH and PDH fiber optic communications systems at two
levels, as described below:

a. At the 2Mbps tributary input and output level (through an ITU-T
standard unframed G.703 connection.

b. For TBU higher level SDH (STM-4 and higher) systems with the
medium density fiber optics terminal using an unframed STM-1
tributary input and output level, using coded marked inversion signals
modulating an STM-1 optical signal (which is fully compliant with
ITU-T requirements).

This shall be accomplished through the installation and provision of
appropriate cables and plug-in modules on the medium density fiber
optic terminal equipment. Depending on the equipment manufacturer's
design, this interfacing requirement may be met by one or more of the
following:

i. By installation of a 2Mbps electrical (HDB3 interface) to
intermediate digital format converter and required cabling which
(on the 2Mbps side) shall interface with external 2Mbps PDH
and SDH tributary inputs and outputs of the TBU SDH and
PDH Fiber Optic Communications Systems.

ii. By the installation of an STM-1 (ITU-T Standard 155Mbps)
electrical tributary interface, or optical aggregate interface.

Actual interfacing requirements (at the 2Mbps level or SDH STM-1
level) of the medium density fiber optic terminal equipment with


external TBU SDH and PDH Fiber optic terminal equipment are
identified in the attached Project Scope of Work or Material Purchase
Order.

4.6 Multiplexer Function of Medium Density Fiber Optics Terminal Equipment

4.6.1 The multiplexer (as integrated part of the basic equipment unit) of the
medium density fiber optics terminal shall serve as an interconnecting point
which shall allow for digital cross-connections of 64Kbps time slots (in
either a drop and insert, or terminal mode configuration), along with cross
connection of specified channels, cross-connection, add, or drop of 2Mbps
tributaries at a specific medium density fiber optics terminal site, and when
available from the manufacturer, drop and insert of partially loaded STM-1
Tributaries (on either an STM-1 Optical, or STM-1 electrical interface
module) for cross-connection to other equipment.

4.6.2 Configuration/provisioning of the multiplexer function of the medium
density fiber optics terminal is generally performed by use of a local craft
terminal, or through use of a manufacturer specific network management
terminal.

4.6.3 The multiplexing hierarchy used in the STM-1 Multiplexer shall utilize the
ITU-T standard version with pointer processing, section overheads, path
overheads and virtual containers as defined by ITU-T only. The ANSI
SONET OC-3 version standard shall not be used.

4.6.4 The multiplexing up to the STM-1 level shall be performed through the
supply of an integrated unit in the basic equipment main unit, which shall
multiplex from the access channel level up to the STM-1 level.

4.6.5 Multiplexer Function Synchronization:

The medium density fiber optics terminal shall be provided with capabilities
for synchronization from an internal clock (which is built into the medium
density fiber optics terminal) and an external input (which is supplied with
the medium density fiber optics terminal) which shall allow for external
synchronization from a TBU supplied 2Mbps synchronization source.
Synchronization sources (either internal, or external) shall be selectable
either by jumpers, switches, or through programming/provision of a local
craft terminal connected to the medium density fiber optics terminal
equipment. Internal clocks, which are provided for multiplexer function
synchronization, shall be Stratum 3 quality, or better precision.

4.7 Plug-In Interface Modules-General Requirements

4.7.1 The medium density fiber optics terminal equipment shall be designed to
accommodate plug-in interface modules, with the types of modules as
indicated in subsections 4.8 to 4.18. For exact module requirements, and
the minimum quantities of each interface module which are to be supplied
and installed under a specific project, refer to the related project Scope of


Work and Technical Specification, or Materials Purchase Order (as
applicable).

4.7.2 All plug-in interface modules, shall be provided with full galvanic isolation
at all inputs and outputs to protect against line surges entering the
equipment. Input voltage surge and fast transient requirements for all
inputs/outputs to each interface module shall meet the minimum
requirements of IEC 60255.

4.8.2 Digital Protection Interface Module

The digital protection interface module shall be a plug-in interface module (into the
medium density fiber optics terminal equipment basic equipment main unit) which
acts as an interface to transfer protective relay command signals directly from relay
equipment or indirectly through other protective relay signaling equipment inside a
substation, or other power facility.

Depending on the equipment manufacturers design, the input/output configuration
of the plug-in digital protection interface modules shall be one of the following
types:

4.8.1. Version 1 digital protection interface module, which supports direct
connection between protective relays and medium density fiber optics
terminal equipment

a. This Version 1 of module shall allow connection directly from
protective relay equipment to the medium density fiber optics terminal
equipment. All command signals shall be handled internally in the
medium density fiber optics terminal equipment without providing
additional special protective relay signaling equipment shelves, which
are external to the basic equipment main unit.

b. This module shall allow for the transfer of command signals using a
digital signal with a voltage range of 24V
dc
to 220V
dc
, while offering
high signal security (extremely low false tripping rate, along with a very
low probability of trip command loss). This type of digital protection
interface shall be field programmable throughout the entire input
voltage range (of 24 V
dc
to 220V
dc
) by TBU personnel either by the
field setting of DIP switches, backplane paddleboards or field jumpers
or through local craft terminal settings.

c. Additionally, an internal automatic check back test shall be
incorporated in the module to provide for periodic monitoring of each
command input or output inside the module. If a check back test fails, a
local module alarm and an external alarm shall be generated (both
through available dry (potential free) contacts as part of the medium
density fiber optic terminal equipment, and as an external indicator
(LED, or indication on Local (Portable) Craft Terminal).

d. Further Key Specifications for the Version 1 Digital Protection
Interface are indicated in Table 3:



Table 3 Specifications for the Version 1 Digital Protection Interface

PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENT
Transmit Command Input Programmable through either field
installation of DIP switches field
jumpers, or backplane paddleboards,
or through a Local Craft Terminal for
input voltages of 48, 60, 110, 125,
and 220V
dc
Voltages
Solid State Output (Receive) Relay
Ratings
250V
dc
, 1 Amp (see Note 3 below)
Command Transmission Time (see
Note 1 below)
Less than 5 milliseconds
Command Prolongation Feature Provided (See Note 2 below)

Notes to Table 3:

I. Command transmission time shall include actual time required for the command
transmission between command transmitters and receivers in digital protection
interfaces (including transit time between medium density fiber optic terminal digital
protection interfaces, command recognition time of the command input, and output
relay activation time), as well as any additional time required for spurious trip
rejection for the interfaces.

II. The command prolongation feature shall provide for user programming of the
extension of the command active (or on) time at the receiver end of the digital
protection interface.

III. Depending on the manufacturers design, the Output (Solid State Relay) rating may
be less than 250V
dc
, but shall have a minimum voltage rating of 150V
dc
which is
built onto the module. In this case, in locations where a voltage of greater than 150
V
dc
but less than 250V
dc
is required to be handled by the Output (Solid State) Relay
contacts, then the equipment manufacturer shall provide and install external high
speed interposing relays of the required 250V
dc
voltage rating (and which has a
transfer time of less than 3 milliseconds) to interface with the higher DC station
service voltage.

IV. Depending on the equipment manufacturers design, the input/output configuration
of the Version 1 digital protection interface modules shall be one of the following
types:

1. Combined Transmitter/Receiver (One Command Input/Output)

This type of digital protection interface module shall combine the command
transmission and reception functions of one command inputs/output onto one
plug-in interface module. On the command input (transmit) side, the command
input shall be provided with Electrical Isolation to meet the voltage surge
withstand requirements in accordance with IEC 60255 and at the command
output side, solid state relays shall be provided as part of this type of the digital


protection interface module to provide contact open, or contact closure to the
external equipment.

2. Combined Transmitter/Receiver (Four Command Inputs/Outputs)

This type of digital protection interface module shall combine the command
transmission and reception functions of four command inputs/outputs onto one
plug-in interface module. On the command input (transmit) side, the four
independent command inputs shall be provided with Electrical Isolation to
meet the voltage surge withstand requirements in accordance with IEC 60255,
and at the command output side, four solid state relays (one for each
independent command output) shall be provided as part of this type of the digital
protection interface module to provide contact open, or contact closure to the
external equipment. Also, the design of this type of digital protection interface
shall guarantee that any single component failure on the interface module shall
cause failure of only a maximum of only one protection channel on the interface
module.

Also, depending on the equipment manufacturers design of this module, one
(out of the four) command inputs and outputs can be configured to provide the
protection channel failure alarm for the overall module.

3. Separate transmitters and receivers (separate modules for four command inputs
and for four command outputs)

For this type of digital protective interface scheme, separate modules shall be
provided for command transmission (four commands) and command reception
(four commands). A further description of these modules appears below:

a. Command Transmitter Module (Four Commands)

This type of digital protection interface module shall provide the command
transmission function of four command inputs onto one plug-in interface
module. At the command input (transmit) side, the four independent
command inputs shall be provided with Electrical Isolation to meet the
voltage surge withstand requirements as specified in this document. Also,
the design of this type of digital protection interface shall guarantee that any
single component failure on the interface module shall cause failure of only
a maximum of only one protection channel on the interface module.

b. Command Receiver Module (Four Commands)

This type of digital protection interface module shall provide the command
reception functions of four command outputs onto one plug-in interface
module. At the command output side, four solid state relays (one for each
independent command output) shall be provided as part of this type of
digital protection interface module to provide Contact Open, or Contact
Closure to external equipment. Also, the design of this type of digital
protection interface shall guarantee that any single component failure on the
interface module shall cause failure of only a maximum of only one
protection channel on the interface module.



4.8.2. Version 2 digital protection interface module, which directly interconnects
with protection signaling equipment/protective relays

a. With this version (Version 2) of this module, a connection shall be
provided directly from external protection signaling equipment to the
medium density fiber optics terminal equipment) or individual
protective relaying equipment (e.g. line differential relays, numerical
(solid state) relays, and other relay types). The digital protection
interface connection shall be supported directly through a 64Kbps
(ITU-T) G.703 interface, which is further described in the next
paragraph.

b. For applications where external protection signaling equipment
(connected to the medium density fiber optics terminal equipment) uses
an ITU-T G.703 interface signal to transmit and receive commands
through the communications link, a ITU-T G.703 64Kbps (Co-
directional) channel interface shall be used. This type of ITU-T G.703
64Kbps Digital Protection Interface shall have signal and input/output
impedance characteristics (120 Ohm balanced cable), which shall be
fully compatible, and fully interface with the external protective relay
signaling equipment, which shall be connected with this type of
Interface.

4.8.3. Version 3-External Protective Relay Signaling Units

a. In cases where the equipment manufacturer cannot support a plug-in
interface for protective relay signaling functions (contact opens/closes
for protective relay applications), this version shall allow for the
mounting of an external protective relay signaling unit (which shall
accept contact opens and closures) with interconnection of this unit onto
an interface module (G.703 64Kbps co-directional) which is to be
contained as part of the medium density fiber optics terminal
equipment. The external protective relay signaling unit shall have a
minimum of four (4) inputs/outputs and a maximum of six (6)
input/outputs, with secure checkback signals built into each
input/output on the external protective relay signaling unit to prevent
maloperation/false tripping of equipment.

b. Quantities of external protective relay signaling units supplied under
each contract shall be identical to the quantities of the 4 Input/Output
contact closure module, as indicated in the related Project Scope of
Work and Technical Specification, or Materials Purchase Order (as
applicable) for the equipment.

c. Input and output specifications for the contact closures used in this unit
shall be identical to the specifications for the Version 1 digital
protection interface.


d. The external protective relay signaling unit shall be mounted outside the
medium density fiber optics terminal equipment cabinet or equipment
rack.

4.9 2/4 Wire E&M Interface Module or Equipment Rack

4.9.1 The 2/4 Wire E&M plug-in Interface Module shall provide for transmission
of 2 Wire or 4 wire analog telecommunications signals (either voice, or data
through external modems) between medium density fiber optic terminals. E
and M leads shall be provided with the interface module to allow for remote
signaling capabilities between terminals, and connection to E and M leads
for external equipment (e.g. PABX equipment, and other carrier systems).

4.9.2 Levels of the interface shall be adjustable easily in the field to meet user
interfacing requirements through either adjustment of internal module DIP
switches, or configuration through a local craft terminal. Adjustment
increments for the levels shall be in increments of 1dB, or less. Use of
programming resistors/strapping jumpers, soldered to the printed circuit
board to accomplish level adjustments shall not be acceptable.

4.9.3 For the E and M functions of the 2/4 Wire E&M Interface Module, the
modules shall be designed and constructed to be fully compatible (and shall
fully interface) with all signaling functions of TBU PABX equipment, as well
as other TBU Telecommunications Carrier equipment, as shown in the Table
4.

Table 4-E and M Signal Interfacing Requirements

Type of
Signaling
M- Lead Input E-Lead Output Contact
Battery (-48V
dc
) Contact Closed
Type I Signaling
Ground Contact Open
Open Contact Open Type V
Signaling Ground Contact Closed

4.9.4 Interfacing with external equipment (e.g.-other Carrier systems, or PABX
equipment) on the 2/4 Wire E&M interface module (for the E and M
signaling functions) shall be performed through internal settings (internal
strapping jumpers, or remote programming through a portable local craft
terminal) on the interface module. Installation/use of external cables or
other devices/circuits external to the 2/4 Wire E&M Interface Module to
perform the E and M signaling interfacing shall not be acceptable.

4.9.5 The E and M signaling function of this interface module shall be fully
transparent, and fully independent of the voice path (VF Signal Transmit,
and VF Signal Receive) used in the module. Schemes using E and M
signaling control of the voice path (e.g. E or M lead turning On, or Off
the voice path) in the module shall not be accepted.


4.9.6 Depending on the equipment manufacturers design, both the 2 Wire E & M
and 4 Wire E & M functions may be combined in one module, or separate
modules can be provided for the 2 Wire E & M function and 4 Wire E & M
Function.

4.9.7 Depending on the equipment manufacturers design, the 2/4 Wire E&M
interface may contain multiple circuits per 2 wire E/M, 4 wire E/M module.
Table 5 may be referred for additional key specifications.

Table #5 Additional Key Specifications for the 2/4 Wire E&M Interface
Module.
PARAMETER
SPECIFICATION
REQUIREMENT
Operation Mode 2 Wire E/M, 4 Wire E/M
Rated Impedance 600 Ohm balanced (symmetric)
Return Loss Greater than 20 dB for 4 Wire
Greater than 10 dB for 2 Wire
AF Bandwidth 300 Hz to 3400 Hz
Output (Receive) Level
Requirements
(4 Wire E/M Function)
Nominal +7 dBm at 600 Ohms
Resistive, adjustable to alternative
Output (Receive) Level of 10
dBm (for Analog Data
applications) at 600 Ohm resistive
Input (Transmit) Level
Requirements
Nominal 16 dBm at 600 Ohms
Resistive, adjustable to alternative
Input (Transmit) Level of - 10
dBm (for Analog Data
applications) at 600 Ohm resistive.
Requirements
Resistive
Requirements
Resistive
Frequency Response Compliant with frequency resistive
requirements as per ITU-T G.711
and ITU-T G.712
Linearity Compliant with Linearity
requirements as per ITU-T G.711
and ITU-T G.712
Idle Channel Noise (including
Quantization Noise)
Less than 60 dBm0
Crosstalk Less than -60 dB isolation between
channels



4.10 Subscriber Interface Module (FXO/FXS)

4.10.1 The subscriber interface plug-in interface module shall permit direct
connection of a telephone set via a medium density fiber optic link to a
distant telephone exchange. This method shall also ensure full galvanic
isolation between subscriber and PABX circuits.

4.10.2 For the module provided at the subscriber (Foreign Exchange Subscriber or
FXS) end, the interface module shall provide all the functions for the
operation of a telephone set, such as microphone supply current, ringing
voltage generation (through an internal ringing generator installed on the
module), and loop current detection.

4.10.3 For the module provided at the exchange (Foreign Exchange Office or
FXO) end, the Interface shall emulate a telephone set, and thus form the
interface to the exchange.

4.10.4 Levels of the Interface shall be adjustable easily in the field to meet user
interfacing requirements through either adjustment of internal module DIP
switches, or configuration through a portable local craft terminal.
Adjustment increments for the levels shall be in increments of 1dB, or less.

4.10.5 Use of Programming Resistors/Strapping J umpers, which shall be soldered
to the printed circuit board to accomplish level adjustments, shall not be
acceptable.

4.10.6 Depending on the equipment manufacturers design, the FXO (Foreign
Exchange Office) and FXS (Foreign Exchange Subscriber) function may be
combined onto one module type, or may be contained as part of two
separate module types. The manufacturers design may include the
provision of multiple circuits per FXO/FXS module.

4.10.7 Also, depending on the equipment manufacturers design, subscriber
interface modules may be configured to provide point-to-point Orderwire
operation from one terminal to another terminal contained in each medium
density fiber optic Communications Link.

4.108 As part of the FXS interface, ringback tone shall be provided. Table 6 may
be referred for additional key specifications for the module.


Table #6 Additional Key Specifications for the Subscriber Interface
Module (FXO/FXS)
PARAMETER SPECIFICATION
REQUIREMENT
Operation Mode 2 Wire FXO, 2 Wire FXS
Rated Impedance 600 Ohm Balanced (Symmetric)
Return Loss Greater than 20 dB
AF Bandwidth 300 to 3400 Hz
Requirements
Level of 0 dBm at 600 Ohms
Resistive
Requirements
Level of 0 dBm at 600 Ohms
Resistive
Frequency Response Compliant with Frequency
Response Requirements as per
ITU-T G.711 and ITU-T G.712
Idle Channel Noise (including
quantization noise)
Less than -60 dbm0
Crosstalk Less than -60 dB isolation between
channels
Ringing Supply Frequency (for
FXS versions only)
20 Hz
Ringing Supply Voltage (for FXS
versions only)
Greater than 75 Volts AC RMS
Ringing Detection
Voltage/Ringing Detection
Frequency (for FXO versions
only)
Detects 20 Hz ringing frequencies,
with a ringing voltage range of 15
Volts AC RMS to 90 Volts AC
RMS
Linearity Compliant with ITU-T
requirements G.711 and G.712

4.11 Orderwire Interface Module

4.11.1 The orderwire interface plug-in module shall provide for the point-to-point
connections (without the use of external PABX equipment) between all
terminals contained as part of the medium density fiber optic
communications link. The interface module shall provide all the functions
for the operation of telephone sets at all ends of the link, such as
microphone supply current, ringing voltage generation (through an internal
ringing generator installed in the module), ringing voltage detection, and
loop current detection (to initiate off-hook operation of the remote end
telephone set(s).

4.11.2 As part of the orderwire interface, ringback tone shall be provided.

4.11.3 Depending on the equipment manufacturers design, additional features may
be provided as part of the orderwire interface module which may include
ringback tone, selective calling (of a specific telephone installation in the
Orderwire system), Party-line calling (interconnecting all telephones in the
Orderwire system) and an audible buzzer to alert a called telephone on the
Orderwire system.



4.11.4 Voice frequency characteristics and ringing characteristics on the orderwire
interface module shall be identical to the Subscriber Interface, with
specifications included in Table 6.

4.12 Contact Closure Module

4.12.1 The contact closure plug-in interface module permits the transmission and
reception of Contact Closures and Opens (binary inputs and outputs)
between ends of the F/O terminal equipment.

4.12.2 Each contact closure plug-in interface module shall provide for a minimum
of four (4) independent contact functions (contact opens/closes) which can
be transmitted and received through one contact closure module.

4.12.3 All inputs of the contact closure module shall be electrically isolated, and
meet the input voltage surge withstand requirement indicated in IEC 60255.

4.12.4 For all outputs, mechanical, or solid state relay outputs shall be provided as
part of the internal construction of the module. Output contacts shall be
rated at a minimum of 150 Volt, 0.5 Ampere of current.

4.12.5 In cases where the equipment manufacturer offers a combined digital
protection interface and contact closure interface as one module, the contact
closure function of the interface module shall not be accepted. For this
purpose, only dedicated contact closure modules (without digital protection
interface signals) shall be accepted for the application of contact closure
function.

4.13 Low Speed Data Interface Module

4.13.1 The low speed data interface module shall provide for direct interconnection
of external low speed asynchronous digital data communications circuits
through the medium density fiber optic terminal equipment link without the
use of external data modems.

4.13.2 Depending on the equipment manufacturers design, the module shall
provide up to eight (8) asynchronous data circuits (with each data
communications circuit complying with ITU-T Recommendation V.24/EIA
Standard RS-232) which can be interconnected with one low speed data
interface module.

4.13.3 For each low speed data circuit, the minimum data transmission rate, which
the circuit shall support, shall be 1.2Kbps. However, depending on the
equipment manufacturers design, individual data circuits on the low speed
data interface module can be programmed for operation up to a maximum
data transmission rate of 64Kbps.



4.14 Ethernet (10Base T) Interface Module: (Optional)

4.14.1 This module shall provide for transmission and reception of Ethernet 10
Base T signals, as well as interfacing with external equipment. Signal levels,
and transmission rates shall be fully compatible with the IEEE and ANSI
Ethernet 10 Base T standard.

4.14.2 As part of the modules design, standard RJ 45 connectors shall be
provided. Depending on the equipment manufacturers design, the Ethernet
10 Base T interface module may be a separate plug-in interface module, or
an integrated unit that is built into the basic equipment main unit.

4.14.3 In all cases, for the medium density fiber optics terminal equipment, the
supply/installation of one (1) each Ethernet 10 Base T port shall be required
to be provided as part of the equipment.

4.15 V.35 Interface Module

This module supports the connection of single, or multiple V.35 signals onto one
interface module. V.35 data signals may be low speed data, or working up to high
speeds of fractional E-1. As part of the design of this module, an on-board connector
(standard V.35) may be supplied on the module (either DTE, or DCE connection), or
an external interface cable (with the standard V.35 connector provided on the
interface cable) shall be provided (either DTE, or DCE), for interfacing with external
equipment. Speeds of operation of the V.35 interface shall be programmed on the
module itself (through either DIP switches, or through the use of a local craft
terminal), or through the common interface unit of the medium density fiber optics
terminal equipment.

4.16 64Kbps G.703 Interface Module

This module supports the transmission and reception of 64Kbps G.703 signals (co-
directional only) from the module to external equipment. Signal levels, and
transmission rates shall be fully compatible with the ITU-T G.703 standard involving
co-directional transmission of signals. Impedance of the signal path shall be 120
ohms, balanced as per ITU-T requirements.

4.17 2Mbps Interface Module

This module supports the transmission and reception of 2Mbps G.703 signals from
the module to external equipment. Signal levels, and transmission rates shall be fully
compatible with the ITU-T G.703 standard. Impedance of the signal path shall be
120 ohms balanced or 75 ohms unbalanced as specified in the related Project Scope
of Work and Technical Specificationsor Material Purchase Order (as applicaple).


4.18 Additional Contact Multiplication Relays

4.18.1 A minimum of five distinct (5) contact multiplication (interposing) relays
shall be provided either as part of the medium density fiber optics terminal
equipment shelf (as a separate module), or external to the medium density
fiber optics terminal equipment (in the medium density fiber optics terminal
equipment shelf or rack). The manufacturer shall be subject to TBU
approval. Brochures/samples shall be provided during the bid stage for
TBU evaluation and approval.

4.18.2 If the contact multiplication relays are external to the equipment, they shall
use DIN Rail Mount types to allow for ease of mounting on the equipment
cabinet, or rack for the medium density fiber optics terminal equipment.

4.18.3 These contact multiplication relays shall allow equipment alarms to be
generated to a number of distinct alarm points inside the substation, such as
station SCADA equipment, station SOE equipment, annunciator panels and
others.

4.18.4 Each contact multiplication relay which is supplied in the medium density
fiber optics terminal equipment, shall have the following characteristics:

a. A minimum of 4 Pole Double Throw (Form A) contact on the input/
output side of the relay.

b. A programmable coil voltage using primary DC Voltage of 48V
dc

(Communications Grade) power, 110V
dc
(with a range of 90 to 130V
dc

operation), 125V
dc
, and 220V
dc

c. An external Krone disconnect module terminal block (100 Pair) for
allowing the interconnection of external devices/power supply sources
to the contact multiplication relay.

d. Fully wired to support the alarm and relay requirements for the specific
site where the medium density fiber optics terminal shall be installed.

e. Utilize either solid state, or electromechanical inputs/outputs as part of
the relay design. However, if solid state relays are used, the following
additional requirements shall hold:

i. Contact Closed resistance shall be 1 ohm or less.

ii. Contact Open shall be 1 meg ohm, or greater

iii. During Contact Open there shall be no leakage current
which may drive an external high impedance input device to
an on condition.

f. Include an Indicator (either LED, or Flag indicator) to indicate the
closure/tripping of the relay.


g. Contact closure time shall be less than 10 milliseconds, and contact
open time (from a previous contact closure) shall be less than 10
milliseconds.

h. The contact multiplication relay shall have a minimum of 250 V
dc
/ V
ac

voltage rating on the contact, with a 5 ampere AC/DC minimum
continuous contact rating, and a short surge rating of 10,000 amperes.

4.19 Portable Local Craft Terminal and Manufacturer Specific Network Management
Terminal Requirements

4.19.1 Portable Local Craft Terminals

a. Portable local craft terminals shall be supplied if the equipment
manufacturers design of the medium density fiber optic terminal
equipment requires the use of portable local craft terminals to obtain
further equipment alarm information, or to configure input and output
parameters on the terminal equipment.

b. When the local craft terminal is specified as a notebook computer, the
manufacturer shall provide state-of-the art notebook computer. These
notebook computers shall be brand name computers approved by the
TBU and shall be latest model at the time of delivery. Refer to the
Project Technical Specification (for turnkey projects) or the Materials
Purchase Order (as applicable) for further details pertaining to
specifications for the computer terminal equipment, which is to be used
as a local craft terminal (where included).

c. Original (licensed) copy of the software that is required to
configure/manage the provided medium density fiber optical terminal
shall be provided with each local craft terminal.

d. All local craft terminals which are Notebook computers shall also
include a carrying case, one (1) additional rechargeable battery pack
(beside the battery pack installed in the computer), and all other
accessories.

e. For maintenance purposes, serial ports of interfaces cards should be
accessible from the local craft terminal display.

4.19.2 Manufacturer Specific Network Management Terminals

a. Manufacturer specific network management terminals shall allow TBU
personnel to directly obtain information about detailed alarms on
manufacturers medium density fiber optics terminal equipment through
LAN connections (through the TBU LAN/WAN network). For the
connections the LAN interfaces shall be utilized.


b. If a personal computer (pc) is used as part of the manufacturer specific
network management terminal, then the personal computer (PC) shall
have the following minimum requirements:

i. Operating system of latest version to support the manufacturer
specific network management function.

ii. These computers shall be brand name computers approved by
the TBU.

iii. Processor, and other peripherals used in the computer shall be
of the latest design and technology for this specific application
and shall be the latest model at the time of delivery. Where
indicated, refer to the related Project Technical Specification
(for turnkey projects), or the Materials Purchase Order (as
applicable) for the latest relevant specifications pertaining to
personal computer equipment used for this application.

c. Also, refer to the related Project Technical Specification (for turnkey
projects), or the Materials Purchase Order (as applicable) for specific
requirements on the quantities of the manufacturer specific network
management terminals which are to be supplied.

5.0 EQUIPMENT CABINET

5.1 General Cabinet Requirements

5.1.1 The medium density fiber optics terminal equipment shall be housed in a
freestanding floor mounted cabinet with maximum dimensions of 2.2.
meters high, by 850 mm wide, by 700 mm deep. The cabinet shall be
equipped with a swing frame (for holding up to two (2) medium density
fiber optics terminals and up to one (1) medium density fiber optics terminal
supervisory terminal unit.). both a red LED indicator (to indicate an alarm
showing malfunction of the installed equipment) and a green LED indicator
(to show that the equipment is provided with equipment power) shall be
installed in the cabinet. Both the red LED indicator, and the green LED
indicator installed in the equipment cabinet shall be clearly visible by
technicians with all equipment cabinet doors closed, and equipment cabinet
panels installed.

5.1.2 The cabinet shall allow for both top and bottom entry of medium density
fiber optics, power, ground, protective relaying, data cabling,
Telecommunications cabling, and other cabling. For the top and bottom
entries (for cables), all unused cable entries shall be equipped with dust
seals to prevent the ingress of dust and other foreign matter into the cabinet.

5.1.3 Cooling vents shall be provided in the equipment cabinet to allow for
natural (convective) cooling of the installed equipment. The degree of
protection of equipment cabinet shall be at least IP41 as per IEC60529 or
equivalent.



5.1.4 Grounding of all metallic frames, and equipment inside the equipment
cabinet shall be provided through connection by earthing straps (minimum #
4 AWG stranded copper tie straps) to a common grounding tie point inside
the equipment cabinet. Facilities on the common grounding tie point shall
be provided to connect all internal grounds (in the terminal equipment
cabinet) with an external ground wire terminating on the common
grounding tie point.

5.1.5 Rails, or other mounting devices shall be provided to allow for the mounting
of terminal blocks on the back of the equipment cabinet.

5.1.6 Cable retainer channels, or cable clamps/distribution rings shall be provided
to retain cables routed from the terminal blocks to the Equipment shelf.

5.1.7 Exact layout of the equipment and cabling which shall be installed inside
the equipment cabinet shall be provided by the equipment vendor for TBU
review and approval prior to the delivery of the equipment. .

5.1.8 The terminal equipment shall be fully wired to allow for easy installation of
additional plug-in interface modules to be provided under the project, and
future plug-in module additions, which are specified in the Project Scope of
Work/Technical Specification (for turnkey contracts), or the Materials
Purchase Order (as applicable) without rewiring the cabinet. Terminal
blocks shall be installed at the back of the equipment cabinet to interface
equipment modules with external wiring.

5.1.9 For connection of external protective relaying cabling, supplied terminal
blocks (for the termination of external protective relay cabling) shall be
designed for the wire gauge of the protective relay cable which shall be
terminated, and also supplied terminal blocks (used for protective relay
terminations) shall contain disconnectable hinged blade type jumpers to
allow isolation of the protective relays from the medium density fiber optics
terminal equipment when the hinged blade jumpers are placed in the
open position. additionally, for these protective relay terminal blocks, test
points shall be provided on both ends of the terminal block to allow
monitoring of the circuits on both ends of the terminal block. Finally, for
these terminal blocks, a minimum of 1000 Volts AC RMS isolation shall be
provided as part of the design of the terminal block (with the isolation rating
being applicable between terminals in the terminal block, as well as between
terminals and outside mounts on the terminal block).

5.1.10 The cabinet shall be fitted with other required accessories, as specified in
Section 5.5.

5.1.11 Additionally, where AC wiring is required to be installed to the equipment
cabinet and inside the equipment cabinet, this wiring shall be installed in
rigid steel conduit conforming to the latest requirements of NFPA 70 (U. S.
National Electric Code).


5.2 Main Equipment Frame Requirements

5.2.1 The main equipment frame of the cabinet shall be made of sturdy rolled
steel provided with a corrosion resistant coating, with all edges being
rounded (no sharp edges). All corners shall be strengthened through welded
reinforced members.

5.2.2 The main equipment frame shall also include the installation of a swing
frame and with the frame loading requirements designed to support the
swing frame, the maximum amount of equipment on the swing frame
allowed (see Section 5.4), and up to 30 kilograms of additional equipment
mounted inside the cabinet (but not mounted on the swing frame), as well as
all top, bottom, side and door panels (which are to be installed on the
medium density fiber optics terminal equipment).

5.3 Panel Requirements

5.3.1 The rear, side, front, top and bottom panels of the cabinet shall be
constructed of smooth steel sheet, with a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm.

5.3.2 The door panel of the cabinet shall be constructed of a smooth steel sheet,
and shall have a minimum thickness of 2.0 mm. The mounting of the door
panel on the Equipment shall be hinged on the left side of the panel (with
the door opening from the right side of the equipment cabinet). The door of
the panel shall allow for a minimum of 140 degrees opening angle from the
closed position.

5.3.3 Each panel of the equipment cabinet shall be primed with a corrosion
resistant primer before the final paint finish is applied. The final paint finish
shall resist chipping, cracking, or peeling of the paint finish during normal
handling of the cabinet and during the installation and operation of the
equipment in the environmental conditions specified in TBU materials
standard specification 01-TMSS-01. The color of the final paint finish shall
be Beige (RAL Color Code RAL 7032, or other TBU approved equal),
which is similar to the paint finish of the existing fiber optics terminal
equipment cabinet located in TBU facilities.

5.4 Swing Frame Requirements

5.4.1 The swing frame of the equipment cabinet shall be constructed from welded
torsion-free corrosion resistant steel. The swing frame shall be designed to
allow for the installation of up to two (2) medium density fiber optics
terminals, and up to one (1) medium density fiber optics terminal
supervisory terminal unit. The swing frame shall be left-hand hinged (to
allow for the opening of the swing frame from the right side of the frame).
Latches and locks (along with a minimum of one key per cabinet) shall be
provided as part of the swing frame, which shall secure the equipment swing
frame in the equipment frame. The swing frame of the panel shall allow for
a minimum of 120 degrees opening angle from the closed position.


5.4.2 Prior to TBU procurement of the equipment, the equipment vendor shall
propose the type of lock which shall be provided as part of the equipment
cabinet for TBU review and approval.

5.4.3 The swing frame shall be sized to accommodate 19 inch wide medium
density fiber optics terminals and other equipment, with the hole spacing on
the swing frame configured to support the installation of the medium density
fiber optics terminal equipment, medium density fiber optics remote
supervisory terminals, and other equipment conforming to standard EIA
(Electronic Industries Association) equipment rack hole spacing.

5.4.4 Unused panel locations on the swing frame shall be covered with dummy
faceplate covers of the same color as the terminal front panels.

5.5 Installed Accessories inside Equipment Cabinet

With each equipment cabinet installation of medium density fiber optics terminal
equipment, there shall be provided installed accessories, which include a
maintenance light, MDF/IDF terminal blocks, internal grounding bus bar, electrical
(DC and AC) circuit breakers, AC convenience receptacles, and optical cabling
requirements. A description of each follows.

5.5.1 Maintenance Light

a. Each Equipment cabinet shall be provided with a non-interference
causing and non-heat radiating light which shall provide for full
illumination of the interior of the terminal equipment cabinet (for
maintenance purposes). The light shall be mounted on the top of the
equipment cabinet, with the lamp in the light being lit automatically
(turned on) upon the opening of the cabinet swing frame. A manual
"on/off switch shall be provided as part of each light.

b. The light shall be fitted with a diffuser to provide for personnel
protection (in event of the shattering of the lamp).

c. Input power for the light shall be provided from the Station AC service
power source inside each substation (where the medium density fiber
optics terminal equipment shall be located). The AC power supply
relays shall match the station AC service power source. No step-
up/down transformers shall be used for powering the light.

5.5.2 MDF/IDF Terminal Blocks

Each medium density fiber optics equipment cabinet shall be equipped with
MDF/IDF Blocks (Krone LSA Plus, or equal), with the minimum quantity
of MDF/IDF blocks to be included in the equipment cabinet as specified in
Section 7.0


5.5.3 Internal Grounding Bus Bar

Each medium density fiber optics equipment cabinet shall be provided and
equipped with an internal grounding bus bar, which shall provide for a
common grounding connection for the installed equipment inside the
equipment cabinet, as well as a centralized tie point for the incoming
external telecommunications equipment grounding cable which shall enter
the equipment cabinet.

5.5.4 Electrical (DC and AC) Circuit Breakers and AC Convenience Receptacles

a. Individual input DC and AC circuit breakers shall be provided in the
terminal equipment cabinets to provide power for the following
equipment units installed in the cabinet (with a minimum of One (1)
each DC circuit breaker per equipment unit, unless otherwise indicated
below):

i. Installed medium density fiber optics terminals (a minimum
of two DC circuit breakers for each installed medium density
fiber optics terminal).

ii. Installed medium density fiber optics terminal supervisory
equipment (a minimum of one (1) DC circuit breaker per
supervisory equipment terminal).

iii. External alarm indicators

iv. Fluorescent maintenance light

v. Additional accessories/equipment shelves

vi. Two (2) additional DC circuit breakers per cabinet (10 ampere
rating to allow for connection of DC supply for future
equipment installations).

b. Each DC circuit breaker shall have auxiliary integrated alarm (dry)
contacts, which shall provide an alarm indication of a breaker trip, or
breaker off condition, and be sized to accommodate both the normal DC
load of the equipment, as well as the inrush current for the equipment
when the equipment is first turned on.

c. Also, as part of the medium density fiber optics equipment cabinet, one
(1) duplex AC convenience receptacle suitable for the station service
AC voltage shall be installed, with the configuration of the duplex AC
convenience receptacle being provided as per the requirements of the
latest edition of NFPA-70.


5.5.5 Optical Cabling Requirements

As part of the optical cabling requirements for the medium density fiber
optics terminal equipment, all pigtail fiber optics cables, and internal fiber
jumper (optical patch) cable shall be supplied and installed. Connectors used
on pigtail fiber optics cable, and internal fiber jumper cable shall use
stainless steel reinforced ceramic center ferrules (all ceramic type center
ferrules on optical connectors shall not be accepted).

6.0 EQUIPMENT RACK

6.1 General Equipment Rack Requirements

6.1.1 The medium density fiber optics terminal equipment shall be housed in a
freestanding equipment rack with maximum dimensions of 2.2. meters (7
Foot) high, and with the equipment rack being designed to accommodate
standard EIA (Electronic Industries Association) 19 inch wide rack mounted
equipment. The equipment rack shall be designed to hold up to two (2)
medium density fiber optics terminals and up to one (1) medium density
fiber optics terminal supervisory terminal unit.). Both a red LED indicator
(to indicate an alarm showing malfunction of the installed equipment) and a
green LED indicator (to show that the equipment is provided with
equipment power) shall be installed on the top front (left side) portion of
the equipment rack. Both the red LED indicator, and the green LED
indicator installed on the equipment rack shall be clearly visible by
technicians with all equipment, and dummy equipment rack panels installed.

6.1.2 The equipment rack shall allow for both top and bottom entry of all required
types of cables.

6.1.3 Accessories for each Equipment Rack shall be provided, as indicated in
Section 6.3.

6.1.4 Cable retainer channels, or cable clamps/distribution rings shall be provided
to retain cables routed from the terminal blocks to the Equipment, and from
terminal blocks to external cabling sources.

6.1.5 Grounding shall be the same as specified in Section 5.1.4.

6.1.6 Rails, or other mounting devices shall be provided to allow for the mounting
of terminal blocks, and other equipment (e.g. DC Circuit breakers) on the
back of the equipment rack.

6.1.7 Exact layout of the equipment and cabling which shall be installed inside
the equipment rack shall be provided by the equipment vendor for TBU
review and approval prior to the delivery of the equipment.

6.1.8 The terminal equipment contained in the equipment rack shall be fully wired
to allow for easy installation of additional plug-in interface modules to be


provided as part of the terminal equipment and future plug-in module
additions without rewiring the equipment rack.

6.1.9 For connection of external protective relaying cabling, supplied terminal
blocks (for the termination of external protective relay cabling) shall be
designed for the wire gauge of the protective relay cable which shall be
terminated, and also supplied terminal blocks (used for protective relay
terminations) shall contain disconnectable hinged blade type jumpers to
allow isolation of the protective relays from the medium density fiber optics
terminal equipment when the hinged blade jumpers are placed in the open
position. Additionally, for these protective relay terminal blocks, test points
shall be provided on both ends of the terminal block to allow monitoring of
the circuits on both ends of the terminal block. Finally, for these terminal
blocks, a minimum of 1000 Volts AC RMS isolation shall be provided as
part of the design of the terminal block (with the isolation rating being
applicable between terminals in the terminal block, as well as between
terminals and outside mounts on the terminal block).

6.1.10 Additionally, where AC wiring is required to be installed to the equipment
rack and inside/on the equipment rack, this wiring shall be installed in rigid
steel conduit, conforming to the latest requirements of NFPA 70 (U. S.
National Electric Code).

6.2 Main Equipment Rack Frame Requirements

6.2.1 The main equipment frame of the medium density fiber optics terminal
equipment rack shall be of sturdy construction. The main equipment frame
of the rack shall be made of sturdy rolled steel or rolled aluminum provided
with a corrosion resistant coating, with all edges being rounded (no sharp
edges). All corners shall be strengthened through welded reinforced
members.

6.2.2 The color of the final paint finish shall be baked telephone gray enamel (or
other TBU approved equal), which is similar to the paint finish of the
existing medium density fiber optics terminal equipment racks located in
TBU facilities.

6.2.3 The main equipment frame shall be designed for the loading requirements to
at least support the installation of the following equipment on the equipment
rack:

a. Up to two (2) medium density fiber optics terminals with a maximum
weight (per terminal) of 15 kilograms each

b. Up to one (1) medium density fiber optics remote supervisory terminal
with a maximum weight (per supervisory terminal) of 10 kilograms
each

c. Accessories to be mounted on the equipment rack with a maximum
combined total weight of 20 Kilograms.


6.3 Installed Accessories inside Equipment Rack

With each equipment rack installation of medium density fiber optics terminal
equipment, there shall be provided/installed accessories, which include MDF/IDF
terminal blocks, internal grounding bus bar, electrical (DC and AC) circuit breakers,
AC convenience receptacles, optical cable requirements and clear plexiglass. A
description of each follows.

6.3.1 MDF/IDF Terminal Blocks

Each medium density fiber optics equipment rack shall be equipped with
MDF/IDF Blocks (Krone LSA Plus, or equal), with the minimum quantity
of MDF/IDF blocks to be included in the equipment rack as specified in
Section 7.0. In case manufacturers medium density fiber optic terminal
design cannot accommodate IDF/MDF inside the equipment rack, external
IDF/MDF shall be provided and installed.

6.3.2 Internal Grounding Bus Bar

Each medium density fiber optics equipment rack shall be provided and
equipped with an internal grounding bus bar, which shall provide for a
common grounding connection for the installed equipment on the equipment
rack, as well as a centralized tie point for the incoming external
telecommunications equipment grounding cable which shall enter the
equipment rack.

6.3.3 Electrical (DC and AC) Circuit Breakers and AC Convenience Receptacles

a. Individual input DC and AC circuit breakers shall be provided in the
terminal equipment racks to provide power for the following equipment
units installed in the equipment rack (with a minimum of One (1) each
DC circuit breaker per equipment unit, unless otherwise indicated
below):

i. Installed medium density fiber optics terminals (a minimum of
two DC circuit breakers for each installed medium density
fiber optics terminal)

ii. Installed medium density fiber optics terminal supervisory
equipment (a minimum of one (1) DC circuit breaker per
Supervisory Equipment Terminal).

iii. External alarm indicators

iv. Additional accessories/equipment shelves

v. Two (2) additional DC circuit breakers per cabinet (10 ampere
rating to allow for connection of DC supply for future
equipment installations).


b. Each DC circuit breaker shall have auxiliary integrated alarm (dry)
contacts, which shall provide an alarm indication of a breaker trip, or
breaker off condition, and be sized to accommodate both the normal DC
load of the equipment, as well as the inrush current for the equipment
when the equipment is first turned on.

c. Also, as part of the medium density fiber optics equipment rack, one (1)
duplex AC convenience receptacle shall be installed, with the
configuration of the duplex AC convenience receptacle being provided
as per the requirements of the latest edition of NFPA-70.

6.3.4 Optical Cabling Requirements

As part of the optical cabling requirements for the medium density fiber
optics terminal equipment, all pigtail fiber optics cables, and internal fiber
jumper (Optical Patch) cable shall be supplied and installed. Connectors
used on pigtail fiber optics cable, and internal Fiber jumper cable shall used
stainless steel reinforced ceramic center ferrules (All ceramic type center
ferrules on optical connectors shall not be accepted).

6.3.5 Clear Plexiglas Cover

In all locations where there is exposed high voltage DC cabling (e.g.
voltages above 120 volts) and exposed terminal blocks, the exposed
cables/terminals shall be covered with a clear plexiglas shield which shall
protect technician personnel from accidental contact with the high DC
voltages. The thickness of the clear Plexiglas shield shall be at least 1
centimeter thick. Additionally, the shield shall be provided with mounts to
allow technician personnel to remove the clear Plexiglas guard shield for
maintenance purposes. Additionally, the clear Plexiglas shield shall be
provided with a cover label (minimum 10 cm by 20 cm in size) stating
Danger- ___ Volts (with the voltage value filled in on the cover label to
warn technicians of the high voltage appearing on the terminal blocks on the
equipment rack.

7.0 COMMON MDF/IDF REQUIREMENTS

7.1 For connection to external communications cabling (which shall be routed from the
external MDF to the Fiber Optics Terminal Equipment panel), each equipment
cabinet or equipment rack shall be equipped with internal MDF/IDF terminals (or
external MDF/IDF as the case may require), complying with the Krone LSA-Plus
Modular system (or TBU approved equal).

7.2 Prior to equipment delivery, the supplier of the medium density fiber optic terminal
equipment shall propose the type of internal and external wiring scheme for TBU
review and approval, and incorporate the applicable TBU comments for wiring the
equipment MDF/IDF Blocks.

7.3 For each fiber optics terminal installed in the equipment cabinet or equipment rack,
the following shall be provided and installed as shown on Table #7 below:


Table 7- Krone LSA Plus Modular MDF Block Material Requirements per Installed Medium
Density Fiber Optics Terminal

Serial
No.
Material Description Quantity
1
10 Pair Hinged Label Holders (With Labels) - Krone Part
No. 6089/2/015/01
10 Each
2 5 Point Protection Module - Krone Part No. 5909/1/063/00 40 Each
3
1 Pair Red Marking Caps 10 Each
4 1 Pair Disconnection Plug (Black) 5 Each
5 1 Pair Dummy Plug (Red) 10 Each
6
10 Pair Disconnection Module (Cream) with Earthing Rail
2/10- Krone Part Nos. 6089/1/810/00 (for Disconnection
Module) and 5909/3/041/00 (for Earthing Rail)
10 Each-Krone
P/N
6089/1/810/00
10 Each-Krone
P/N
5909/3/041/00
7
10 Pair Disconnection Module (Cream) Krone Part No.
6089/1/810/00 See Note 1 to Tables 7 and 8
As required (see
Note 1 to Tables
7 and 8)
8
Group Label Holder and labels for labeling each 100 pair
terminal blocks
One (1) each
Per 100 Pair
terminal blocks

Table 8- Krone LSA Plus Modular MDF Block Material Requirements per Medium Density Fiber
Optics Equipment Cabinet or Equipment Rack.

Serial
No.
Material Description Quantity
1 4 Pole Test Cords-Krone Part No. 6624/2/531/00 2 Each
2 2 Pole Test Cords- Krone Part No. 6624/2/061/00 2 Each
3
Krone Inserter Wire 2A (Krone Part Number
6417/2/055/01)
1 Each
4
Backmount Frame to accommodate all Krone LSA-Plus
Terminal Blocks (Disconnection Modules) and Label
Holders as installed in the Medium Density Fiber Optics
Terminal
As Required
5
All other materials required to complete the installation of
the Krone LSA Plus Modular System blocks inside the
Medium Density Fiber Optics Terminal Equipment Cabinet
1 Lot


Notes to tables 7 & 8:

I. In cases where the medium density fiber optics terminal equipment is equipped with,
and terminates a maximum of thirty (30) VF (Voice Frequency) channels, and
terminates no data channels, then the equipment vendor shall provide ten (10) Each
Krone disconnection modules facing the medium density fiber optics terminal
equipment. . However, if the medium density fiber optics terminal equipment is
equipped with greater than 30 VF Channels or equipped with mixed Digital Data
Channel/Voice Channel Units, additional Krone MDF disconnection modules shall be
required to be supplied by the equipment vendor to meet all the termination
requirements of installed voice and data circuits. Quantities of Krone MDF
disconnection modules, and wiring of the disconnection modules shall be proposed by
the equipment vendor for TBU review and approval prior to equipment delivery.

II. The Krone LSA plus disconnection modules with earthing rails shall be used for the
installation of the 5 point solid state protector modules, and shall support the
termination of external tie, and external interconnecting cables to the medium density
fiber optics terminal equipment. The Krone LSA plus disconnection modules without
earthing rails shall support the termination of VF (Voice Frequency) and data cabling
from the medium density fiber optics terminal equipment.

8.0 TESTS

All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by TBU.

8.1 Type Test Report Requirements

8.1.1 All type (design) tests prescribed in the relevant ANSI, IEC, ITU-T
Standards to which the material is being supplied shall be performed on the
representative unit or on the first unit of every new design or rating to be
supplied to TBU.

8.1.2 In lieu of the actual type (design) tests, certified test reports of type (design)
tests performed on an identical unit may be submitted to TBU for review
and approval during the bidding stage.

8.2 Routine (Production) Tests

All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant ANSI, IEC, ITU-T Standards
to which the material is being supplied shall be performed on all units prior to
delivery to TBU. The test shall include, but not be limited to the following:

8.2.1 Physical/Mechanical Inspection

The following shall be performed for the medium density fiber optics
terminal equipment:

a. Verification that all material specified by TBU are provided as part of
the medium density fiber optic terminal equipment installation. This
shall include all basic equipment modules, equipment shelves,
cabling/connectors, interface modules, equipment cabinets/racks, circuit


breakers, and cable end connectors, and other miscellaneous parts and
accessories.

b. Verification of all grounding connection to equipment
cabinets/equipment racks, equipment cabinet swing frames, equipment
cabinet front doors, and side panels.

c. Verification of all equipment labeling/tagging installed in the medium
density fiber optics terminal equipment, which is consistent with
Equipment Vendors Drawings, and other requirements as specified in
the related Project Scope of Work and Technical Specification, or
Materials Purchase Order (as applicable).

8.2.2 Digital Loopback Tests

This test shall involve performance of a digital loopback test at the STM-1
digital level to confirm that all portions of the equipment up to the input of
the optical transmitter/receivers are operating properly. Alarm indications
on the terminal (and where required, on the local (portable) craft terminal)
shall be monitored for proper operation.

8.2.3 Optical Loopback Tests

This test shall confirm operation of all optical transmitters/receivers
installed in each terminal. The test shall be performed by looping the output
of each optical transmitter/receiver, with its corresponding input (through a
variable optical attenuator unit which can attenuate through the entire
operating range of the optical receiver of the terminal equipment). This test
shall be able to measure the following parameters of each optical
transmitter/receiver:

a. Optical output power test (for each output power option available for
the medium density fiber optic equipment). Optical output power shall
be measured prior to performing the actual optical loopback function.

b. Optical receiver dynamic range and sensitivity (for the entire operating
range of the optical receiver contained in each optical
transmitter/receiver).

c. Main/Standby switching function test- This test shall confirm that
switching shall occur from the main optical transmitter/receiver to the
standby optical transmitter receiver in the event of an optical
transmitter/receiver failure, or failure of an optical fiber cable.



8.2.4 Verification of all Alarm conditions for each Medium Density Fiber Optics
Terminal

This shall be confirmed through initiation of all alarm conditions which are
possible on each medium density fiber optic terminal, and confirming that
each alarm condition is reported on the applicable alarm device (LED
indicator, or portable local craft terminal, or both, depending on the medium
density fiber optic terminal equipment manufacturer's design of the
equipment). Also, as part of this test, the operation of any external alarm
indicators/alarm relays shall be confirmed for proper operation.

8.2.5 Verification of Power Supplies

As part of this test, measurement of all power supply input and output
voltages on each power supply module(centralized version), or power
supply submodule (decentralized version) shall be performed.

8.2.6 Verification of Wiring of Unused Slots/Shelves

a. This test shall be performed by installation of an appropriate plug-in
interface module selected by TBU, and confirming that an appropriate
signal shall appear on the output of the selected interface module when
the terminal is either in digital, or in optical loopback mode. This test
shall be repeated for all unused slots/shelves in each medium density
fiber optic terminal by moving the test interface module to all
slots/shelves in the equipment.

b. However, alternative Manufacturer/Equipment Vendor proposals may
be considered for verification of wiring of unused slots/shelves in which
case TBU shall approve these proposals prior to the start of actual
factory testing.

8.2.7 Testing of Digital Protection Interface Module

These tests can either be performed on a stand-alone basis, or end to
end test basis, depending on the manufacturers recommended test
procedure. If the Equipment Vendor/Equipment Manufacturer chooses to
use the stand-alone basis option, then the medium density fiber optics
terminal shall be in a local optical loopback mode to simulate an end to
end test condition. In general, testing of the digital protection interface
module shall involve the following (for all Digital Protection Interface
Modules specified to be supplied/installed):

a. For Version 1 digital protection interface (using direct connection
between medium density fiber optics terminal equipment and protection
relay equipment), and version 3 (external protective relay signaling
units)


i. Command Transmission and Transit Time Test

This test shall be performed by use of suitable protective relay
simulation hardware, where the simulation hardware shall send a
command signal (of the same polarity, waveform, and voltage as
sent by the protective relaying equipment which will eventually be
interconnected to the equipment) through the digital protection
interface module of the medium density fiber optic terminal
equipment. For testing procedures which use End-to-End testing,
this test shall confirm that the generated command is received at
the remote end of the medium density fiber optic link, verifying
operation of the digital protection interface module, and general
operation of the medium density fiber optic link. For stand-alone
testing, this shall be confirmed by performance of a local loopback
on the equipment.

Additionally, as part of the test, transit time shall be measured for
the command transmission through the medium density fiber optic
terminal equipment (including the digital protection interface
modules).

All command inputs/outputs shall be measured for the command
transmission and transit time test.

ii. Command Prolongation Test

This test shall confirm the minimum, time value, maximum time
value, and final programmed value (as specified by TBU) for the
command prolongation (command extension) function which is
programmed for digital protection interface modules. All command
inputs/outputs shall be measured for the command prolongation
test.

iii. Alarm Operation Test

This test shall simulate the malfunction of the digital protection
interface module, and shall determine (on the malfunction of the
module) that appropriate alarm indicators are reported on the
applicable alarm device (LED) indicator, or portable local craft
terminal, or both, (depending on the equipment manufacturer's
design of his equipment), and are generated to the equipment
remote supervisory terminal.

b. For Version 2 digital protection interface (using connection between
external protection signaling equipment and medium density fiber
optics terminal equipment) for ITU-T G.703 (64Kbps) digital protection
interface

i. Verification of level and impedance settings-


For this interface, the first step in testing shall be to verify signal
levels and impedance settings to insure full compatibility with the
external protection signaling equipment, and ITU-T G. 703
requirements. For verification of level settings, a digital storage
oscilloscope shall be used to confirm that the signal waveform
meets, or exceeds ITU-T G.703 requirements for 64Kbps co-
directional signal.

ii. Performance of Bit Error Rate Testing

For this requirement, a bit error rate test using a pattern and
duration as recommended by the protection signaling equipment
manufacturer shall be performed. The maximum bit error rate as
seen by this test shall be the maximum BER which is allowable by
the protection signaling equipment manufacturer to assure error
free and 100 percent available operation of the external protection
signaling equipment.

8.2.8 Testing of 2/4 Wire E&M Interface Modules

In general, testing of the 2/4Wire E&M Interface Module shall involve the
following for all 2/4Wire E&M Interface Modules specified to be
supplied/installed:

a. Frequency Response Test.

This test shall involve injection of frequencies from 300Hz to 3400Hz
at 200Hz increments, with measurement of the output signal. The
injected signal shall be at the VF nominal(Test Tone) level set for the
module. This test shall be carried out by performing optical loopback.

b. Signal Linearity Test.

This test shall confirm the medium density fiber optic equipment
manufacturer's specifications for signal linearity, by use of the
equipment manufacturer's recommended frequency (to use for the
signal linearity test), and range for the signal linearity measurement.
Minimum increments of 5dB shall be used for the measurement of this
parameter (from the terminal equipment's lower specified signal
linearity parameter, to the upper specified signal linearity parameter).
This test shall be carried out by performing optical loopback.

c. E and M Function Tests -

This test shall confirm the operation of all E and M functions for the
2/4Wire E&M interface module which are specified by the medium
density fiber optic equipment manufacturer. As part of this test, both
the operation of Type I E and M signaling (Battery or Ground appearing
on the M-Lead Input) and Type V signaling (Open or Ground appearing
on the M-Lead Input) shall be confirmed.


d. Signal to Total Distortion Ratio

This test shall be performed using a PCM channel analyzer to confirm
the medium density fiber optic equipment manufacturer's specifications
for signal to total distortion ratio. signal to total distortion ratio shall be
provided for 1020Hz frequency at 0dBm0, -20dBm0, -30dBm0, -
40dBm, and -45dBm0 signal levels.

8.2.9 Testing of Subscriber Interface (FXO/FXS) Modules

Testing of the subscriber interface module shall involve the following for all
subscriber interface modules specified to be supplied:

a. Basic VF Function Tests

The frequency response, signal linearity, idle noise, and crosstalk tests
shall be performed for VF function tests. For details, refer to the tests
indicated under the 2/4 E&M interface module testing requirements.

b. Ringing Detector Operation Test

This test shall involve the generation (by external test equipment) of a
20Hz ringing frequency at 30 Volts RMS, and a 20 Hz ringing signal at
90 Volts AC RMS to determine the satisfactory operation of the ringing
detector contained as part of the subscriber interface (FXO) module.
Upon the receipt of the ringing frequency, the remote subscriber ringer
shall be activated.

c. Ringing Generator Operation Test

This test shall involve the proper operation of the ringing generator
voltage supply at the FXS end of the medium density fiber optic
terminal equipment (all ringing voltage and ringing frequency options
designed in the equipment manufacturer's terminal equipment). As part
of the test, both ringing voltage and ringing frequency at 20 Hz
operation shall be measured.

d. Telephone Operation Test

For the Telephone Operation Test, verification tests shall be performed
to determine proper "off-hook" and "on-hook" operation of the
Subscriber Interface Modules, either through connection to an external
telephone circuit, or through simulation with an external test set, which
shall emulate the operation of an external telephone circuit.

e. Ringback Tone Test (FXS Version Only)

For this test, ringback tone shall be verified by the end subscriber going
off-hook, and determing if a ringback tone exists at the subscribed
oral.


8.2.10 Testing of Orderwire Interface Modules

In general, testing of the orderwire interface module shall involve the
following (for all orderwire interface modules specified to be
supplied/installed ):

a. Basic VF Function Tests-

The frequency response, and idle noise tests shall be performed for VF
function tests. Refer to the previous description of these tests (indicated
under the Section 8.2.8 - 2/4Wire E/M Interface Module Testing
requirements) for further detail.

b. Ringing Generator Operation Test

This test shall verify the proper operation of the ringing generator
voltage supply of all orderwire interface modules equipped with a
ringing generator function (all ringing voltage and ringing frequency
options designed in the equipment manufacturer's medium density fiber
optic terminal equipment).

c. Ringback Tone Test

See ringback tone test for FXS interface under section 8.2.9

8.2.11 Testing of Contact Closure Interface Modules

In general, testing of the contact closure interface module shall involve the
following (for all contact closure interface modules specified to be
supplied/installed):

a. Contact Closure Input Test

For this test, all voltage input options for each contact closure module
shall be tested for proper operation (the number of voltage input options
shall depend on the equipment manufacturer's design of the
Equipment). For this test, all inputs shall be tested on each contact
closure interface module, with the test performed on each end of the
medium density fiber optic link.

b. Operation of Contact Closure Outputs

For this test, all contact closure outputs shall be tested for proper
contact opening and contact closing operation (this shall be performed
through providing the required contact closure input signal at the
remote end of the medium density fiber optic link). This test shall also
be performed on each end of the medium density fiber optic link.


8.2.12 Testing of Low Speed Data Interface Modules

In general, testing of the low speed data interface module shall involve the
following Bit Error Rate Test (for all Low Speed Data Interface Modules
specified to be supplied/installed):

a. The bit error rate test shall be performed for each data transmission rate
option (as determined by the medium density fiber optic equipment
manufacturer's design) available with the low speed data interface
module.

b. The bit error rate test shall be performed using a digital bit error rate
tester at the remote end of the data transmission link, using a random
Data (PRBS, or suitable TBU approved equivalent) pattern, with a
minimum of one million Data Bits transmitted for each test. For this
test, the bit error rate shall be less than 1 bit in error for every 1 million
bits transmitted.

c. Additionally, as part of this test, all data ports on the low speed data
interface module shall be tested, and verified for proper operation at
both ends of each link. The test shall be for a duration of 24 hours for
one randomly selected channel and for 15 minutes for the remaining
channels.

8.2.13 Testing of V.35 Data Interface Modules

In general, testing of the V.35 interface module shall involve the following
Bit Error Rate Test (for all V.35 interface modules specified to be
supplied/installed):

a. The bit error rate test shall be performed for two TBU selected data
transmission rate options (as determined by the medium density fiber
optic equipment manufacturer's design) which are available with the
V.35 interface module.

data (PRBS, or suitable TBU approved equivalent) pattern, with a
minimum of one million data bits transmitted for each test. For this test,
the bit error rate shall be less than 1 bit in error for every 1 million bits
transmitted.

c. Additionally, as part of this test, all data ports on the V.35 interface
module shall be tested, and verified for proper operation at both ends of
each link. The Test shall be for a duration of 15 minutes for all V.35
Interface Module channels.

8.2.14 Testing of Ethernet 10 Base T Interface Modules :


In general, testing of the Ethernet 10 Base T Module shall involve the
following Bit Error Rate Test (for all Ethernet 10 Base T Interface Modules
specified to be supplied/installed):

a. The bit error rate test shall be performed at the maximum bit rate
supported by the ethernet 10 base T interface module (10Mbps). As
part of the performance of this test, each end that contains an Ethernet
10 Base T Module shall be connected to a simulated Ethernet 10 Base T
hub, to simulate the full characteristics of the Ethernet 10 Base T
connection.

Data (PRBS, or suitable TBU approved equivalent) pattern, with a
minimum of one million Data Bits transmitted for each test. For this
test, the Bit Error Rate shall be less than one (1) bit in error for every
one million bits transmitted.

c. Additionally, as part of this test, all data ports on the ethernet 10 Base T
interface module shall be tested, and verified for proper operation at
both ends of each link. The test shall be for a duration of 15 minutes
for all Ethernet 10 Base T interface module channels.

8.2.15 Testing of 64Kbps G.703 Interface Modules

Refer to the testing requirements for the digital protection interface (64Kbps
G.703 version) for the testing requirements for this module.

8.2.16 Testing of optical interfaces (both primary, and standby) contained as part of
the medium density fiber optic terminal in end-to-end optical operation

a. Actual end-to-end operation of the optical interfaces shall be measured
to determine the loss margin required from a link, as well as the output
optical power transmit (from the transmitter output), received optical
input power (at the input to the optical receiver), and overall cable
losses for the optical cable.

b. Both primary and standby optical paths shall be measured, and the
minimum loss margin requirement shall be verified for both the
primary, and standby optical paths.

8.2.17 Testing of 2Mbps G.703 Tributaries/Interface Modules, and STM-1
Tributary Interfaces

In general, testing of the 2Mbps tributary interface module, and STM-1
tributary interface module shall involve the following bit error rate test (for
all interface modules specified to be supplied/installed):

a. The bit error rate test shall be performed at the maximum bit rate
supported by the module (2Mbps for the 2Mbps tributary interface, and
155Mbps for the STM-1 interface module). The bit error rate test shall


be performed using a digital bit error rate tester at the remote end of the
data transmission link, using a random data (PRBS, or suitable TBU
approved equivalent) pattern, with a minimum of one million data bits
transmitted for each test. For this test, the bit error rate shall be less than
1 bit in error for every 1 million bits transmitted.

b. Additionally, as part of this test, all data ports on each interface
module shall be tested, and verified for proper operation at both ends of
each link. The Test shall be for duration of 15 minutes for all interface
module channels.

c. For the STM-1 tributary interface, as this shall be an optical interface
for the medium density fiber optics terminal, this test (for bit error rate)
can be performed by performance of an optical loopback on the STM-1
optical level, and performing the bit error rate test (using a PRBS
pattern) on a randomly selected sample of least 50 percent of the 2Mbps
tributary time slots comprising the 155Mbps (STM-1) bit stream. In the
case of STM-1 tributary testing, each 2Mbps tributary slot used for the
STM-1 tributary testing (which shall be randomly selected) shall be
tested for a minimum of two minutes.

9.0 PACKING REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements of 01-TMSS-01, the following packing and shipping
instructions are applicable:

9.1 Where air shipment is used for the equipment, export packing and shipping shall be
adequate for air transport and handling up to the site in Saudi Arabia.

9.2 Wooden crates shall be used, and constructed crates shall allow for adequate
ventilation of internal equipment, so as not to sustain damage to the packed
equipment in periods of outdoor exposure to temperature and humidity in the
environmental conditions specified in 01-TMSS-01.

9.3 In addition to the requirements specified in 01-TMSS-01 for marking of the
containers, the manufacturers packing list and description of the content shall, as a
minimum, contain information on the model number, serial number, and catalog
number (if different from the model number) of the medium density fiber optics
terminal equipment and other accessories which are contained in the crate

10.0 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Unless otherwise specified in the TBU project Scope of Work and Technical Specifications
or Material Purchase orders, the following shall be supplied with each medium density fiber
optics terminal:

10.1 One (1) copy in paper format of the Operation and Maintenance manual

10.2 One (1) copy in electronic form (in CD-ROM Diskette) of the operation and
maintenance manual, related drawings, factory tests and other data associated with


the equipment. Electronic format of this should be in Adobe Acrobat PDF format
readable by Adobe Acrobat 4.0, or Microsoft Office suite of software (Microsoft
Word 2000 and Microsoft Excel 2000).

10.3 One (1) copy of the factory documentation test documentation for the specific test
documentation for the specific medium density fiber optics terminal (to be included
with the equipment).

10.4 One (1) copy of the configuration information (hard copy) to be included with each
medium density fiber optics terminal.


7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

MEDIUM DENSITY FIBER OPTICS TERMINAL EQUIPMENT

SEC Enquiry No. Date:

SEC Purchase Order
No.
Date:
or Contract No.

SEC PTS No./Project Title with J .O. No.

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'


*


4.1 General

Type/Model/Brand *

Detailed specifications attached for
Medium Density Fiber Optics
Terminal Equipment
*

4.2.1 Minimum environmental conditions
for operation
As per 01-
TMSS-01

4.2.6 Optical Input/Output Wavelength *

Type of Optical Transmitter *

4.2.15 Type of Alarm Unit used to
Transmit alarms
*

'A' - TBU SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETERS
'B' - BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/
PARAMETERS
'C' - REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'
(*) - DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE
BIDDER/SUPPLIER/ VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'


7.0 DATA SCHEDULE


REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.4.2 Type of Power Supply Modules:
Centralized/Decentralized
*

External DC to DC Converters required Yes/No

If External DC to DC Converters
is used, name & country of Manufacture
*

4.5.3 2Mbps Tributary Interfaces required Yes/No

STM-1 Tributary/Aggregate
Interfaces required to interface with higher
level SDH (STM-4) equipment

4.8 Digital Protection Interface type
(Version 1) or (Version 3)
(Details shall be attached) Ver.1 /Ver. 3

4.18 Local Craft Terminal required to
program/configure equipment Yes/No

If required, name of manufacturer and
model number of Personal Computer
Equipment used for Local Craft
Terminal (and provide brochures)
*

4.18.2 Vendor Specific Network
Management Terminal.
(Details shall be attached)
*


7.0 DATA SCHEDULE


ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY
SEC:
A.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY
BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:
B.

OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/
CONTRACTOR:
B.

Actual Manufacturer
of Equipment/Material
Vendor/Supplier/
Contractor

Name of the Company
Location and address

Name and Signature of
authorized
epresentative

and date

Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company &
Date

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