TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

FOR

SUPPLY, ERECTION AND COMMISSIONING OF 24F

ADSS OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE
 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 24 FIBER ALL DIELECTRIC SELF
SUPPORTING (ADSS) FIBER OPTIC CABLE ALONGWITH ACCESSORIES
 Technical Specification for 24 Fiber All Dielectric Self Supporting ADSS Fiber Optic Cable
along with accessories, OLTE &MUX equipment and other Associated Equipment

1. GENERAL

1.0 The ADSS optical cable shall be of non- metallic Aerial type designed for installation on
220 kV / 132 kV Power transmission lines with span lengths of 500 mts. The Bidder
shall offer ADSS containing 24 Nos. of Dual Window Single Mode (DWSM) optical
fibers in conformity with ITU-T recommendations G-652D. The cable shall be designed
to withstand all prevailing environmental conditions including the effects of high electric
and magnetic fields produced by the proximity of live power conductors.

1.1 THE ADSS CABLE STRUCTURE SHALL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING

CHARACTERISTICS:

a. The ADSS cable shall be designed to withstand the Electromagnetic fields when
erected on the high voltage towers. The ADSS cable shall have a very low Electrical
Conductivity to avoid currents on the surface of the cable in all situations. The
Bidder shall list the electrical parameters of the proposed ADSS cable. The Bidder
shall describe the design methods, including how the ADSS cable performs when
located in the electromagnetic field in the tower.

b. The mechanical structure of the ADSS cable shall be designed to withstand the wind
and other environmental conditions in the routes, which have been specified in this
document. The location of the fibers inside the structure shall be such that the
application of the ADSS cable in the specified routes is possible .The ADSS cable
selected shall tolerate the normal installation procedures. The Bidder shall list the
mechanical parameters of the ADSS cable and describe the cable structure,
including how the fibres are located inside. The maximum permissible tension to
which the offered ADSS cable can be subjected shall be indicated in the bid.

c. The cable structure shall be such that the fibres are protected against water,
hydrogen, ultraviolet radiation and other environmental hazards encountered in
India.

2. Design:

2.0 i) The cable shall be constructed from materials which have been technically proven and
able to withstand the electrical and environmental conditions.

ii) A non-magnetic strength member shall be incorporated in the cable and this shall provide
sufficient strength to WITHSTAND WIND load without being unduly stiff.

iii) The cable shall be smooth and of circular cross-section to avoid aerodynamic instability
and shall be of minimum diameter to reduce tower loadings to a minimum.
 iv) The cable shall be fully filled so as to prevent WATER CONDENSATION and electrical
degradation within the sheath. The sheath of the cable shall be stable to withstand solar
ultra-violet radiation.

v) At maximum working tension, the fiber shall not be subjected to a longitudinal strain
greater than specified by the manufacturer and longitudinal strain specifications shall
conform to IEEE standard P 1222 1995 SECTIONS 4.1.1.9 and 5.1.1.9 for ADSS cable
and there shall be no detectable increase in fiber attenuation.

2.1 ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Table provides ADSS Electrical and Mechanical requirements for the minimum performance
characteristics.
ADSS ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

S.No. PARAMETERS Unit Particulars/Description

1 No.of Fibres DWSM (Dual No. 24F
Window Single Mode)
2 Buffer Type - Loose Tube
3 Buffer Material - PBT
4 Buffer Tube Diameter mm 2.5mm outer ; Inner 1.8mm
5 Strength member - Central Glass Reinforced
plastic
6 Peripheral strength member - Aramid yarn
7 DWSM optical fibres color - Blue, orange, green and natural
8 No.of Fibres per Tube Nos. Loose Tube 6 Nos. 4 Fibres
in each tube
9 Tube color - Blue tube as marker, orange
tube as tracer and remaining
tubes of natural colors.
10 TUBE FILLING - Loose tube is filled with
COMPOUND thixotropic jelly
11 Flooding compound - Cable core is flooded with
water blocking jelly
12 Single layer polyster tape - Wrapped over the cable core
13 LLDPE inner sheath mm Minimum thickness is 1.5 mm
black color
14. BINDING YARN TAPE - LONGITUDINAL TAPE
AND CONTRA HELLICAL
BINDERS
15 HDPE (anti tracking UV) Nominal thickness
outer jacket 2.00mm,+0.5mm,-0.3mm
16 Overall diameter of the cable mm 17.0mm, +/-0.5mm
17 Overall weight of the cable Kg 240 +/- 10 kg/km
18. Minimum bend radius mm 285 mm during installation
200 mm installed
19 Tensile strength KN 33.00 kN
20 Span length mtrs Should be suitable for 500mtrs
span length
21 Allowable sag 1.0 % of maximum span length
22 Fibre cable drum lengths km 5km of drum length
23 Wind speed KM/ HR 180

Service Conditions
The equipment / materials offered will be entirely satisfactory for operation under the
climatic conditions indicated below:

a) Maximum ambient air temperature (in shade) 45 deg.C

b) Maximum ambient air temperature (under sun) 50 deg.C
c) Maximum daily average ambient air temperature 35 deg.C
d) Maximum yearly average ambient air temperature30 deg.C
e) Maximum humidity 100%

21.2. Due consideration will be given to any special devices or attachment put forward by the
Bidder which are calculated to enhance the general utility and the safe and efficient
operation of the equipment / material.

2.12 DETAILS OF FIBRES:

FIBRE PARAMETERS
i) Mode field DIAMETER (um) : 9.2
ii) Deviation in mode field diameter(m) : 0.4
iii) Attenuation Coefficient(dB/km) : 0.35 max
iv) Attenuation VARIATION (dB/km) with
Wavelength ( 25nm) : 0.02 (1525-1575)
Temperature : 0.05
v) Mode Field non-circularity (%) : 6
vi) Cutoff Wavelength (nm) : 1260
vii) Chromatic Dispersion (ps/nm2 km)
@1310 (1285-1330) nm : 3.5
@1310(1270-1340) nm : 6.0
@1310(1525-1575) nm : 20.0
viii) Zero dispersion wavelength (nm) : 1300 1324
ix) Zero dispersion slope (ps/nm2 km) : 0.092
x) Refractive index : 1.47
xi) Refractive index profile : Step index
xii) Cladding design : Matched
xiii) Numerical aperture : 0.1
xiv) Bandwidth distance product(MHz km) : N/A
xv) Bend Performance : < 0.05 dB
(37.5 mm radius, 100 turns)
2.13 The operating wave length : 1300 1580 nm.
(ATTENUATION shall be as specified in G.652D)

2.14 The fibres shall be optimized for operation between 1300 1595 nm such that the
dispersion coefficient is nominally zero but shall not EXCEED 33.5 ps / km. nm.
2.15 The Bidder shall state the attenuation and the dispersion coefficients at the wavelength of
1550nm and 1310nm.

2.16 MIINIMUM BENDING RADIUS.

The Bidder shall specify the minimum allowable radius of bending for ADSS under all
temperature conditions for all long term and short term applications.

1.1 OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE FIBRES.

Design requirements of the optical wave-guide fibres shall be as specified.
The single mode optical wave-guide fibres shall have characteristics in accordance with
the International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (CCITT) - Red Book
(1984) Volume-III. FASCICLE III. 2 International Analogue Carrier System.
Transmission Media, Characteristics. Recommendations G.652D (Study Group XV and
EMBD) :

The offered single mode fibre shall be at dispersion minimized at a wavelength around
1550 nm for use in 1550 nm window. The maximum attenuation coefficient of any
individual fibre shall not exceed 0.25 db/km in the 1550 nm region at 20 deg. C. The
Bidder shall offer the typical attenuation spectral curves in the 1200 nm to 1600 nm
wavelength range. The additional attenuation introduced for 100 turns of uncabled
optical fibres (loosely wound) with 37.5 mm radius mandrel and measured at 1550 nm at
+20 deg. C shall be less than 0.5 db compared to the initial value measured before
winding. The additional temporary attenuation compared to the initial value measured at
+ 20 deg. C due to
i) Temperature cycling (-20 deg. C to + 80 deg. C) shall be less than 0.05 db/km.
ii) Temperature rise on account of short circuit current shall be less than 0.25 db/km.
The above increase in attenuation shall be only temporary. There shall be no
measurable increase in the fibre attenuation after normalcy is restored. The
attenuation of the fibres embedded in the ADSS shall be distributed uniformly
throughout its length so that there are no point discontinuities in excess of 0.05
db. The fibre lengths in each reel shall be continuous. No splice of fibre within a
reel of ADSS shall be accepted. The optical wave-guide fibres shall be
completely protected from water penetration and environmental conditions. The
Bidder shall indicate index of refraction of the fibre core and cladding at 1550 nm
and the effective group refractive index for use with optical time domain
reflectometer (OTDR).

1.2 FIBRE SPLICE LOSS.

The splicing loss of any two fibres in any case shall not exceed 0.10 db/splice. Ageing
shall not cause increase of the nominal optical attenuation at ambient temp. at 1550 nm
by more than 0.05 db/km of fibre over a period of 25 years. The bidder shall submit the
 ageing characteristics of the offered optic fibres. The total additional attenuation above
the nominal attenuation due to regular splices, repair splices, connectors, temperature
variation, ageing etc. shall be indicated by the Bidder.

1.2.1 CHROMATIC DISPERSION.

A single mode optical fibre cable (ITU-T Rec.G.652D) shall have following
dispersion characteristics.

a) Zero dispersion wave length 1550 nm

b) Maximum tolerance on the Zero dispersion +/- 15 nm
wavelength
c) Maximum chromatic dispersion coefficient in <= 3.5 PS/ nm x
operation window from 1525 to 1575 nm km
wavelength region

1.2.2 FIBRE MATERIAL

The fibre shall be manufactured from high grade silica and doped as necessary to provide
required transmission performance. The chemical composition of the fibres shall be
specifically designed to minimize the effect of hydrogen on the transmission properties.
The fibres shall be heat resistant. The Bidder shall submit a certificate or test data to
guarantee the maximum rated temperature of the fibres.

1.2.3 FIBRE IDENTIFICATION.

Each optical fibre for identification shall be colour coded corresponding to sequential
numbering. The colors and numbering shall be in accordance with relevant International /
Indian Standards in vogue. The colour shall be integrated in the fibre coating and shall
be homogeneous. The colour shall not be erased when handled during splicing. The
original colour shall be dissemble throughout the design life of the ADSS. The colour
should not bleed from one fibre to the other and not fade when wiping the fibre with
acetone or alcohol. If the fibres are regrouped in bundles or in tubes the later shall be
colored according to a determined code.

3. FIBRE CHARACTERISTICS:

3.0 Fibre Types:

All fibres shall be of the single mode dual window type. Fibres shall comply with ITU-T
Recommendation G.652D (Characteristics of a Dual Window Single Mode Optical Fibre
Cable).

3.1 The fibre shall be entirely suitable for splicing by means of a normal fusion splicing
techniques.
3.2 The fibre shall be manufactured from high grade silica and doped as necessary to provide
the required TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE.

3.3 The chemical composition of the fibres shall be specially designed to minimize the effect
of hydrogen on the transmission properties.

3.4 The fibre cable life expectancy shall be at least 30 years.

4.0 Number of Fibres

The standard number of fibres to be provided in a cable is 24.

4.1 Fibre Coloring

Fibre coloring shall conform to EIA/TIA-598. The color-coding shall be permanent thus
withstanding normal handling; e.g., during termination, testing, or cable relocation. Refer to
EIA 359 for color identification and coding.

5. Fibre Buffering and Protection

5.0 The primary coating shall consist of an inert MATERIAL, WHICH can be readily
removed for splicing purposes without damage to the fibre and without necessitating the
use of hazardous chemicals.

5.1 A secondary coating may be applied directly over the primary coating (tight buffering),
or alternatively, a loose jacket may be provided (loose buffering). Where a tight fitting
secondary coating is provided, it shall consist of an inert material. Where a loose jacket is
provided, a jell or hydroscopic substance shall be included in the cable structure to
prevent moisture from being retained inside the loose jacket.
5.2 The fibre coating shall be translucent such that fibre splicing techniques using optical
alignment of cores by means of injection and detection of light through the cladding shall
be supported .In addition, the fibre coating shall be optically matched to the cladding to
promote cladding mode stripping.

5.3 The composition of the cable shall be specifically designed to reduce the production of
hydrogen gas and to prevent the migration of hydrogen into the fibre.

5.4 The Bidder shall describe specific measures taken to reduce the production of hydrogen
gases and any installation constraints that should be observed.

6. Technical Characteristics

6.0 Fibre cable drum lengths shall be such that to avoid joint when used in a 220 kV / 132
kV transmission line of 5 km length to reduce losses due to fibre splices.

6.1 The longitudinal strain specifications shall conform to IEEE Standard P1222-
1995,sections 4.1.1.9 and 5.1.1.9 for ADSS cable.
 6.2 The ADSS cable shall withstand for span length 500 mts.

Installation

7.0 ADSS cable shall be attached to the towers body so that the minimum specified ground
clearance is maintained on each span under worst case conditions. also, under any
loading conditions, the optical cable shall not sag below the lowest conductor. At the
same time, tower loading shall be minimized, considering the cable as low as practicable
within the main body of the tower. All ADSS cable installations shall meet the
requirements of ANSI /IEEE Standard 524, Aerial ADSS Fibre-Optic Cable, (a)
Installation and (b) Calculations of Structure Loads.

7.1 Terminal and suspension clamps shall be designed to prevent damage to the cable under
the most expected severe loading. Suspension clamps shall allow a limited amount of slip
if there is a significant amount of differential loading.

7.2 Proprietary lightweight helical dampers shall be provided to counteract aeolian vibration.

7.3 Cable length, on DRUMS, shall be such so as to avoid making joint when used in a 220
kV / 132 kV transmission line of 5 km length. Actual cable lengths to be delivered shall
be determined by the Bidders evaluation of the network configuration.

7.4.1 Fibre splicing shall cause a minimum increase in attenuation. The fibre splicing shall be
carried out using arc fusion welding techniques. Each splice shall be inspected and tested,
after installation, within the splice housing but before the housing is closed and sealed.
Fusion splice optical losses shall average 0.1 dB per splices. No single splice loss shall
exceed 0.15 dB.

8. FIBRE OPTIC APPROACH CABLE:

Loose or tight buffer type Optical Fibre Approach Cable (OFAC) of 24Fibres. Dual
window Single Mode (DWSM) optical fibres shall be offered. The fibre optic
approach cable shall be entirely suitable for laying through HDPE pipe in the cable
ducts and on cable trays. The cable shall comprise of a tensile strength member,
fibre support/bedding structure, core wrap/bedding, armouring and over all
impervious jacket. No intermediate joints shall be permitted in any run of approach
cable between its two termination points. The cable sheathing shall have additive to
prevent rodent attack.

8.1 The fibre optic approach cable shall have a minimum outer jacket thickness of 3.0
milli meters and shall meet the following requirements.
i. Fire retardant and no acid gas evolution.
ii. Resistance to ultra-violet deterioration.
iii. Anti-moisture penetration.
 iv. All other requirements will be same as ADSS.

8.2 Installation.

Installation in cable trenches and on cable trays. Each OFAC shall be pulled in HDPE
pipe of 40 mm diameter and required thickness (mm) placed in cable trench (separate
trays for OFACs). There shall be spare HDPE pipes for the OFACs to be decided by
the Purchaser. The pulling instructions and minimum-bending radius shall be indicated
by the bidder. The route for laying the OFAC shall be decided by the contractor in
consultation with the Purchaser. The supply of the HDPE pipe is the OFAC contractors
responsibility.

8.3 Burial.
In the case of direct burial the OFAC shall be installed in HDPE pipe of 40 mm diameter
and required thickness (mm) to a depth of 1.0 m. The pipe shall be embedded in M 15
concrete with cover of 37.5 mm (150 mm overall) and the trench filled with excavated
material and hand compacted. The route for laying the OFAC shall be decided by the
contractor in consultation with the Purchaser. The supply and burial of the HDPE pipe is
the responsibility of the contractor.

8.4 An approach cable is defined as the cable installed between the final splice box, forming the
termination of the ADSS fibre cable in the power line and Fibre Distribution Panel (FDP)
installed within the terminal building, or the cable traversing a site and terminated in splice
boxes located in separate buildings. FDP shall be of dust and vermin proof construction and
shall be provided with degree of protection IP 52 as per IS 2147. The panel shall be supplied
with base frame made of structural steel sections. All necessary hardware required for
welding the frame to the insert plate shall be supplied by the contractor. Purchaser would
provide insert plates in the concrete floor.

8.5 The approach cable shall be entirely of non-metallic construction and shall be suitable for
direct burial in the ground and for installation within cable ducts and on cable trays .The
cable shall comprise a tensile strength member, fibre support / bedding structure, core
wrap / bedding, armoring and overall impervious jacket.

8.6 No intermediate splices shall be permitted in any approach cable between its two
termination points.

8.7 Cable markers shall be provided and installed to mark the location and route of buried
cables.

8.8 The approach cables shall enter the buildings through cable ducts and within each
building; the cable shall be run upon cable trays or racks. The Contractor may utilize
existing ducts, trays, racks, etc., where appropriate, but shall supply these where trays,
racks etc dont presently exist. The cables shall be affixed to cable supports using
 approved ties, clips or cleats at regular intervals. Whether laid underground or in cable
ducts the OFAC shall be laid in a conduit of HDPE pipe of suitable diameter specified by
the bidder in the bid.

8.9 On short runs of cable, for which cable supports are not provided, the Contractor shall fix
the cable to the structure of the building using approved fixings and cable cleats.

8.10 The Contractor shall be responsible for forming holes through walls and floors for the
installation of these cables. Caution shall be taken to ensure existing equipment is protected
from hole drilling dust. The holes shall be neatly drilled and neatly furnished for
protection from moisture, dust , and vermin intrusion. Cables exiting from the ground or
passing through floors shall be protected against mechanical damage for a distance of 450
mm above finished ground or floor level.

8.11 The requirements of the following US National Electric Code articles apply to all approach
cable installations:
a. Plenum Cable, Non- Conductive Fibre: NEC 770,UL 1581
b. Plenum Cable, Non- Conductive Plenum: NEC 770,UL 910
c. Plenum Cable, Non- Conductive Riser NEC: 770.UL 1666

6.3 Number of fibres in OFAC shall be 24 Nos.

9.0 Drums:

9.1.1 The cables shall be supplied in non-returnable strong wooden (or alternatively steel)
drums provided with lagging of adequate strength, constructed to protect the cable
against any damage and displacement during transit, storage and subsequent handling and
stringing operations in the field. The bidder shall list the information concerning the
following: weight, dimensions, material and standards applied.
9.2 All wooden components shall be manufactured out of seasoned soft wood free from defects
that may materially weaken the component parts of the drums. Preservative treatment for
anti-termite /anti-fungus shall be applied to the entire drum with preservatives of a quality
which is not harmful to the cable. The bidder shall furnish in the bid details of anti termite /
anti fungus treatment given to the drum.
9.3 Before reeling, cardboard or double corrugated or thick bituminous water proof bamboo
paper shall be secured to the drum barrel and inside of flanges of the dry drum by means of a
suitable commercial adhesive material. The paper should be dried before use After reeling
the cable the exposed surface of the outer layer of the cable shall be wrapped with thin
polythene sheet across the flanges to protect the cable from dirt, grit and damage during
transportation and handling and also to prevent ingress of rain water during storage and
transport.

9.4 A minimum space of 75 mm shall be provided between the inner surfaces of the external
protective lagging. A few staggered lagging on the outermost layer of cable shall be
provided to avoid unreeling of cable during transit. There shall be minimum of two binders
consisting of iron/ galvanized steel wire. Each protective lagging shall have two recesses to
 accommodate the binders.

9.5 The cable ends shall be properly sealed and secured with the use of U-nails or bolts on
the side of one of the flanges to avoid loosening of the cables layers in transport and
handling.

9.6 Only one length of cable shall be wound on each drum. The method of lagging to be
employed shall be clearly stated in the tender. Each drum shall be accompanied by the
following information.
a. Manufacturers name and address
b. Contract / Award letter number
c. Type of the cable
d. Gross weight of the cable and drum
e. Weight of empty drum with lagging
f. Net weight of the cable
g. Length of the cable
h. Drum and lot number
i. Name and address of the consignee
j. Month and year of manufacture
k. Rotation of drum

10. Maintenance:

10.0 Maintenance of the ADSS FIBRE cables shall be carried out only in fault conditions or
for special needs. To facilitate cable maintenance, the following shall be provided:

a. The exact route descriptions, location of splices and repeaters shall be provided,
both to Headquarters office (purchaser) and to the terminal sub-stations.
b. The documentation and the marking of the individual fibres and connectors shall
be provided, both centrally and to the particular stations.

c. Documentation in the terminal sub-stations must include the commissioning test

values to help the maintenance staff in comparing the measurement values with
the original ones.

10.1 The Bidder shall propose the method for temporary and permanent repair procedures.
The proposal shall include the material needed for fibre cable maintenance (ADSS and
OFAC). Spares as indicated in Schedule shall be quoted and shall be considered in
evaluation of bid.

10.2 The Bidder shall provide a list of any additional tools and test equipment (common and
specialized) with recommended quantities necessary to install, operate and maintain all
equipment to be supplied in this procurement. In addition, sources and list of prices are
required for equipment not manufactured by the Bidder. This shall not be considered in
evaluation of the bid.
10.4 The Bidder shall describe his own maintenance support capabilities and facilities in India.

11. Standards

The material shall conform to the following Indian / International Standards, specified
UNDER AND published unless otherwise specified in this specifications.

REFERENCE NAME & ADDRESSES

ABBREVIATION
British Standards, British Standards Institution, 101,
BS Pentonville Road, N-190-ND, UK
International Electrotechnical Commission,
IEC/CISPR Bureu Central DE la Commission,
Electro Technique International, 1 Rue de verembe,
Geneva, Switzerland.
INDIAN STANDARD INSTITUTION,
IS Manak Bhavan, 9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi 110 001, INDIA
International Organization for Standardization,
ISO DANISH BOARD of Standardization
Danish Standardization Street, aurehoegvej 12
DK 2900, Heeleprup, Denmark.
NATIONAL ELECTRIC MANUFACTURE
NEMA ASSOCIATION, 155 East 44th Street. New York, NY 10017,
USA.
CANADIAN STANDARD ASSOCIATION
CSA 178, Raxdale Boulevard, Raxdale Ontario, Canada M9W IR
IEEE, 347 East 47th Street
IEEE New York, NY 10017A USA
GLOBAL ENGINEERING DOCUMENT
EIA/ TIA 15, Inverness Way East
Endlewood, Colorado 80112 5704 USA.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
NEC 1 Battery March Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-0059
USA.
JAPANESE STANDARDS INDUSTRIAL
JIS 1024 Akasaka 4- Chome
Minato KU
Tokyo, Japan.
 INDIAN / INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

S. INDIAN INTERNATIONAL
TITLE
NO. STANDARD STANDARDS
1. The international telecommunication union G.652D, G.530
(ITU-T) recommendations
2. International electro technical commission IEC:50 1975
(IEC) vocabulary
3. Optical fibres. IEC: 793-1
Part 1: generic specification
4. Optical fibre cables IEC: 794-1
Part 1: generic specification
5. Aluminium alloy redraw rods IEC: 104-1987
6. Aluminium clad steel wires for electrical IEC:1232-1993
purposes
7. Fibre optic test EIA-TIA-445
Procedure series (FOTP.S)
8. 1S: 2121 Specification for conductor and earth wire
Accessories for overhead power lines
9. IEEE standard construction of composite IEEE: 1138-1994
Fibre optic overhead ground wire (OPGW)
For use on electric utility power lines.
10. IS: 398 Standard conductor for overhead lines IEC: 1089-1993
11. IEEE standard for all dielectric self-supporting IEEE: P1222-1995
fibre optic cable (ADSS) for use on overhead
utility lines.
12. Standard colors for color identification and IEEE: 359A
coding
13. Color coding for fibre optic cables IEEE: 598
14. ANSI/IEEE STANDARD FOR AERIAL ADSS ANSI/IEEE: 524
FIBRE OPTIC CABLE
15. NFPA NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE OR NEC: 770
PLENUM FIBRE OPTIC CABLE
TYPE TESTS:

TEST STANDARD (S)

I OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FIBRES

1 Attenuation IEEE Std. 1138

IEEE STD. P1222
(EIA/TIA 455-61,78A)
(IEC 793-1-C1A,B,C)

2 CUTOFF WAVELENGTH IEEE STD. 1138

IEEE STD PI222
(EIA-455-80, 170)
(IEC-793-1-C7A,B)

3 FIBER DISPERSION IEEE STD. 1138

IEEE STD. P1222
(EIA/TIA-455-168A,169A,175A)
(IEC-793-1-C5A,B,C)

4 FREQUENCY RESPONSE IEC-793-1-C2B

5 MODE FIELD DIAMETER IEEE STD. 1138

IEEE STD. P1222
(EIA/TIA-455-164A,165A,167A)
(EIA-455-174)
(IEC 793-1-C9A,B,C,D)

6 TEMPERATURE CYCLING IEEE STD. 1138

IEEE STD. P1222
(EIA/TIA-455-69A)
(IEC 793-1-D1)
II MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FIBRE

1 ABRASION IEC 793-1-B4

2 CORE CONCENTRICITY IEC 793-1-A3

3 MACROBENDING EIA/TIA-455-62A
(IEC 793-1-C11)

4 MICROBENDING IEC-793-1-C3
III TEST STANDARD(S)

1 PROOF TEST IEC-793-1-B1

A. CONSTANT STRESS
B. CONSTANT LONGITUDINAL STRAIN
C. CONSTANT BENDING STRAIN
2 STRIPPABILITY IEC 793-1-B6

3 VISUAL EXAMINATION EIA/TIA-455-13

(IEC 793-1-B5)

IV Mechanical Characteristics of Cable

1 ADSS CABLE FITTINGS IEEE STD. P1222

2 AEOLIAN VIBRATION IEEE STD. 1138

IEEE STD. P1222
(ANNEX A)

3 CABLE BENDING IEEE STD. 1138

IEEE STD P1222
(IEC 794-1-E11)
(EIA-455-88)

4 COLOR CODING EIA-359A,598

(IEC 304)

5 COMPOUND FLOW EIA-455-81A

(IEEE STD. 1138)
(IEEE STD. P1222)

6 COMPRESSIVE LOADING EIA/TIA-455-41A

7 CORROSION (SALT SPRAY) EIA/TIA-455-16A

8 CREEP IEEE STD. 1138

IEEE STD. P1222

9 CRUSH RESISTANCE IEEE STD. 1138

IEEE STD. P1222
(EIA-455-26A0
(IEC 794-1-E3)
IV Test Standard(s)

1 Cut Through IEC 794-1-E12

2 Flexibility/Cyclic Bending EIA-455-104A

(IEC 794-1-E6,E11)

3 Fungus Resistance EIA-455-56A

4 Galloping IEEE Std. 1138

IEEE Std. P1222
9EIA/TIA-455-25A)

5 High Low Temperature Bending EIA/TIA-455-37A

6 Humidity EIA/TIA-455-5B

7 Impact IEEE Std. 1138

IEEE Std. P1222
(IEC 794-1-E1)

8 Sheave IEEE Std.1138

IEEE Std. P1222
(Annex A)

9 Temperature Cycling IEC 794-1-F1

(EIA-455-162)

10 Tensile Strength IEEE Std. 1138

IEEE Std. P1222
(IEC 794-1-E1)
(EIA-455-33A)

11 Torsion, Twist EIA-455-36A,85A

(IEC 794-1-E7)

12 Water Blocking IEEE Std. 1138

13 Penetration IEEE Std. P1222

(IEC 794-1-F5)
(EIA/TIA-455-82B)

14 Water Wicking EIA/TIA-455-39A

15 Weathering, Heat EIA-455-17A

Aging
 In the event of the supply of material conforming to any standard including JIS other than
Standards listed above, the salient features of comparison shall be brought out and furnished
along with the bid. A copy of each of the standard in English version shall be enclosed with
the bid.

12.0 SPLICES AND CONNECTORS

12.1 SPLICES:

All fibre splices shall be of the fusion type, except where demountable connectors are
specified. Fusion splicing shall be carried by trained personnel using automatic fusion
splicing equipment designed for the fibre type.
The accurate alignment of fibre cores, prior to splicing, shall be verified using a
technique that monitors the optical power transmitted across the splice interface.

Fusion splice optical losses shall average 0.1db per splice. No single splice loss shall exceed
0.15 db. Splices shall be mechanically strengthened and protected from the environment by
means of splice sleeves or enclosures. The finished splice shall be supported within the
spliced box by means of suitable clips or restraints. It shall be possible to remove and
replace the splice in the support device without risk of damage to the splice or fibre. Each
fusion splice shall have a spare length of fibre of approximately 1 m associated with it. This
excess fibre shall be coiled neatly and clipped (or otherwise retained) within the splice box.

The splicing shall be performed at ground level. Splice boxes conforming to IP 55 of IS-
2147 shall be mounted into the towers at least 5 meters above the ground. The cable shall be
fastened into the tower structure. In each splicing location at least 15 meters of free cable
must be included for future splicing at ground level.

A single splice box conforming to IP 55 of IS-2147 shall be provided on each sub-station

gantry with capacity for two cable terminations. It shall accommodate all individual fibre
splices between any of the four possible cables. It shall be fitted with suitable cable
clamping glands at its base for cable strain relief. The four cable entries shall be located on
the underside of the splice box and shall be easily removable to ground level. All cable
entries used or unused, shall be weather proof and sealed but still accessible for future use
and weatherproof sealing. The box shall be suitably dimensioned to accommodate the
excess loops of optical fibre associated with each splice. Easily removable splice tray
assemblies shall be used to provide mechanical support for the supplies and to afford a
means of neatly retaining the excess fibre. Then splice box shall be of steel construction,
finished internally and externally using a durable paint system. Access to the box shall be by
means of a bolted front panel. The splice box shall be fitted with an approved identity label
(e.g. engraved laminated).

Where an existing optical fibre link is being relocated and its present termination cable's
splice box is no longer required at its present location, that splice box and its associated
terminal cable may be relocated to the link's new terminal location.
 CONNECTORS:

The individual fibres of termination cables, terminal equipment optical connection tail
and optical patch cords shall be terminated by demountable connectors at the Fibre
Distribution Panel (FDP). The connectors shall be of FC type. Each connector shall be
properly labeled.
The connectors shall be factory assembled in strict accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.

Demountable connectors shall be protected against contamination and mechanical

damage during shipment and installation of the associated cable.

12.3 FIBRE DISTRIBUTION PANNELS:

The Fibre Distribution Frame shall have a capacity for termination of 72 fibres and entry
for two nos. of OFC cables each having capacity of 24F. Auxiliary fibres should be
provided to facilitate testing & maintenance of the fibers. The spare fibre should be
properly terminated. Additional 2 Nos. of trays with a 24 F capacity shall be provided as
spare for each direction.
Connector Adaptors :
Type of Connector Adaptor : FC/PC to FC/PC
Capacity of bay frame : 0.5 dB
Capacity of bay frame:
(i) Line side : Maximum capacity to terminate 24 pigtails
or patch cord through 24different suitable inlets. Each cable
inlet shall cater for 24Nos. of FC/PC type connector pigtails
or patch cords each having diameter of 3 mm.
ii) Equipment side: - do

FDPs shall be provided in which fixed couplers are provided to mount each termination
cables demountable (i.e the termination ends of each fibre of each optical fibre link and the
demountable connectors of all patch cords that interconnect FDPs within the same building.

Each FDP shall also have spare space where 24 additional fixed couplers to prevent dust
ingress to the couplers of unused fibres.

Optical connection tails, generally confirming to the requirements above for termination
cables, shall be provided to connect each item of optical terminal equipment to the optical
fibre link connectors in its respective FDP.

Optical patch cords shall be provided to enable the patching of any item of optical
terminal equipment to any fibre in any link terminated at the building in which the
equipment is housed. This shall include cords for use within FDPs and cords permanently
installed between FDPs to enable the through connection of any fibre terminating in one
FDP to any other FDP in the same building.
FDPs may be stand - alone cabinets, be provided as an integral part of terminal
 equipment, or designed to incorporate the fibre splice boxes. In the latter case, physical
segregation shall be provided between the splice box and distribution panel sections.

13.0 PIGTAIL CORDS.

The pigtail cords will be used for the interconnections of the approach cables with the
respective optical terminal equipment. The optical fibres of the pigtail cords and
approach cable shall be fusion spliced and protected in an approved type terminal box.

On the optical equipment side, FC-PC type optical connectors shall be used. Insertion
loss shall not exceed 0.5 d B and return loss shall not be less than 35 d B. The pigtail
cords with optical connectors, terminal boxes and flexible corrugated tubes are an
integral part of the scope of supply of the ADSS/OFAC manufacturer. The technical
specifications of the pigtail cord with a connector, terminal box and of the tubing offered
shall be provided with the bid.

14. INSTALLATION ASSOCIATED HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES:

The scope of supply of the optical cable includes the assessment and supply and
installation of required fittings and hardware. The Bidder shall provide documentation
justifying the adequacy and suitability of the hardware used. The exact requirements of
these accessories to ensure satisfactory performance shall be determined by the
contractor. The fittings and accessories described herein indicative of installation
hardware typically used for ADSS cable installations and shall not necessarily be limited
to the following.

a) Materials: All suspension clamps dead end clamp and pipe holding clamps
assemblies shall be fabricated from aluminum or ALUMINUM ALLOY proposed
exceptions shall be submitted with supporting documentation for prior approval of
APTRANSCO.

b) Suspension Clamp Assembly preformed Armour GAP SUSPENSION clamps and

aluminum alloy armour rods shall be used. The suspension clamp assembly shall
be designed to carry the maximum vertical load and shall have SLIP strength of
not less than 25 KN not greater than 35 KN. Terminal and suspension clamps
shall be designed to prevent damage to the cable under the most expected severe
loading. Suspension clamps shall allow a limited amount of slip if there is a
significant amount of differential loading.

c) Dead End Clamp Assembles: Tension gaps constructed from preformed wire
installed over preformed rods shall be used dead end clamp assembles shall allow
the ADSS to be continuous pass through without cutting the ADSS. The slip
strength shall be not less than 95% the rated tensile strength of the ADSS.

d) Pipe Holding Clamp Assembles: Clamp assemblies shall hold the down pipe with
a force greater than 10% and shall withstand a strength load of 10 NM
WITHOUT becoming loose from the tower structure. The clamp assemblies shall
 locate the down pipe on the inside of the tower whenever possible. The clamp
assemblies shall be installed at intervals of two (2) meters or less and shall be
attached directly to the tower leg cross members without drilling or any other
structural modifications.
e) Vibration Dampers: Vibration dampers type 4R stock bridge type or equivalent
having four (4) different frequencies spread within the Aeolian frequency
bandwidth shall be used for suspension and tension points on each span of ADSS
installed on transmission lines of 130 k V and above.

The contractor shall have the responsibilities for determining the exact placement
of vibration dampers. Vibration damper clamps shall be made of aluminum or
aluminum alloy shall support the dampers during installation and shall maintain
the dampers in position without damage to the ADSS cable and without causing
fatigue. Armour or patch rods made of aluminum or aluminum alloy shall be
provided as required to reduce clamping stress on the ADSS cable. The vibration
damper body shall be hot-dip galvanized mild steel / cast iron or shall be
permanent mould case zinc alloy. Proprietary lightweight helical dampers shall be
provided to counteract Aeolian vibration.

f) Clamp Assembly Earthing Wire: Earthing wire consisting of a 1500 mm

length of aluminum or aluminum alloy conductor equivalent in size to the ADSS
shall be used to earth suspension and dead end clamp assemblies to the tower
structure. The earthing wire shall be permanently fitted with lugs with each end.
The lugs shall be attached to the clamp assembly at one end and the tower
structure at the other. All cable accessories suspensions and dead end hardware,
vibration damper hardware and other clamps shall be designed for the type and
size of the cable as detailed below.

SUSPENSION CLAMPS ASSEMBLY:

Each set of the suspension SYSTEM FOR (35.0 KN) ADSS Cable shall consist of the
following:

i) Suspension clamp Dog bone Vibration Damper DB 0.5 2 Nos. (GALV STL/ZINC)
ii) Shackle 15/25A - 2 Nos. (GALV STEEL)
iii) Suspension unit strap closed - 2 Nos. (GALV STEEL)
iv) Suspension Clamp - 1 No. (AL ALLOY)
v) ARMOUR ROD SET - 1 No. (AL ALLOY)
vi) Reinforcing Rod Set - 1 No. (GALV. STEEL)

Each set of the suspension clamp Assembly for (35.0 KN) ADSS Cable shall consist of the
following:

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S.No. Description Material used Qty.
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 1. Spacer 25.4 X 127 X 2.3 AL Alloy 4
2. M 12 S. Washer Form `B GLV STL 4
3. M 12F/Washer Form `A GLV STL 4
4. M12 FULL NUT GLV STL 4
5. M12 COACH BOLT GLV STL 4
6. `O RING NEOPRENE 4
7. SADDLE GLV STL 1
8. CLAMP BODY without PIP AL ALLOY 1
9. CLAMP BODY with PIP AL ALLOY 1
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SPECIFICATIONS:

1. MATERIALS: Body castings - AL ALLOY LM6M TO BS1490

SPACER - AL ALLOY 6082 T 6 TO BS 1474
SADDLE - STEEL 070M20 TO BS 970
`O RINGS - SYNTHETIC RUBBER
2. CUP HEAD COACH BOLTS- GRADE 8.8 TO BS 4933
NUTS - GRADE 8 TO BS 3692
PLAIN WASHERS - TO BS 4320
SPRING WASHERS - TO BS 4464
3. ALL Ferrous components Galvanised TO BS 729

4. Installation TORQUE 50 Nm

5. Minimum failing load of clamp Assembly, 95 KN.

6. SADDLE CLAMP CASTING ONLY TO BE PERMANENTLY MARKED:

7. All Bolt Threads to be protectively COATED WITH approved Grease.

HELIFORM SAMPLE SPECIFICAITON

1) DESCRIPTION - REINFORCING ROD SET

Fitting Range - 16.3 mm - 17.3 mm
Material - Galvanized Steel
Rod Dia - 2.35 +/- 0.05 mm
No. of Rods - 20 (5-5-5-5)
Formed outer Diameter - 18.54 +/- 0.2 mm
Pitch length - 105 +/- 5 mm
Lay - Left hand
Colour code - Red
2) Description - Armour Rod set
Fitting Range - 16.3 MM - 17.3 mm + Reinforcing Rod set
Material - AL ALLOY
ROD DIA - 4.24 +/- 0.05 mm
 No. of Rods - 16
Formed outer Diameter - 26.84 mm +/- 0.2 mm
Pitch Length - 152 +/- 5 mm
Lay - Right Hand
Colour code - Blue at the Center
However the above sample specification indicated shall be in accordance with the dia of
the cable being supplied.
3) SHACKLE: (15/29A)

Each set of shackle shell consist the following:

i. M16 x 70 CROSS DRILLED BOLT

WITH FULL NUT OF GALV STL - 1 No.

ii) SPLIT PIN 5 X 32 LG of S T STEEL - 1 No.

iii) SHACKLE BODY 15/29 of GALV STL - 1 No.

SPECIFICATION:
a) MATERIAL:

BODY FORGING - STEEL GRADE 080 M 40 TO BS 970

SPLIT PIN - STAINLESS STEEL GRADE 321 S31 TO BS 970

b) COMPONENT SPECIFICATION_ BOLT GRADE 8.8 TO BS 3692

FULL NUT - GRADE 8 TO BS 3692
SPLIT PIN - 5 X 32 LG TO BS 1574
C) Galvanising TO BS 729
D) Minimum failing Load 70 KN
E) Applicable standard BS 3288
F) BEFORE GALVANISING, it should be marked with all details.

SUSPENSION UNIT STRAP CLOSED:

1. Material _ Steel Grade Fe 430 A TO BS 970 1955 (EN 10 025)

2) Galvanising to BS 729
3) Minimum failing Load - 95 KN Tested in pairs
4) Debun or Remove all sharp Edges
5) Before Galvanising it should be marked will all details.

SPACER - (25.4 x 12.7 x 2.3)

Spacers to be free from sharp Edges
Material - AL ALLOY 6082 T 6 TO BS 1474

M 16 CLEVIS BOLT WITH NUT/SPLIT PIN HOLE:

Materials - Bolt Grade : 8.8
Nut Grade : 8
Component Specification:

BOLT AND NUTS TO BS 3692 EXCEPT where shown

i) The Bolt shall be fitted with a nut which must run down, Finger Tight only, to clear
the SPLIT PIN HOLE after Galvanising.
ii) Galvanizing TO BS 729
iii) For use in fittings with a 70 KN Minimum failing load.
iv) BOLT Head Depth - 10.18 Max / 9.82 Min
Nut Depth - 13.00 Max / 12.57 Min
Across / Flats - 24.00 Max / 23.67 Min.
4R Stock Bridge VIBRATION DAMPER:

Each set of Vibration Damper shall consist the following items:

i) Messenger (L=390) - 1No. (GALV STL)

ii) Weight 0.5 k g each - 1 Kg. (Zinc)
iii) Washer, M 12 Spring - 1 No. (GALV STL)
iv) Washer, M12 - 1 No. (S T. STL)
v) NUT, M 12 BINX - 1 No. (S T. STL)
vi) SCREW M 12 X 70 - 1 (S T. STL)
vii) KEEPER BR `6 - 1 (AL)
viii) Clamp BR `6 - 1 (AL)

SPECIFICATIONS:

i) Material:

a) Clamp / Keeper - AL ALLOY LM 6 TO BS1490

b) Weights - Cast Zinc Alloy Mazak 3 TO BS 1004 ALLOY A
c) Messenger - 19 strand high TENSILE GALVANISED WIRES
d) Screw / Nut & Plain washer Stainless steel Grade A2
Minimum TO BS 6105
ii) Component Specification:

Screw - GRADE 80 TO BS 6105

PLAIN WASHER Form `A TO BS 4320
Spring washer - Form `B TO BS 4464
NUT - Grade 70 TO BS 6105
iii) Protection COATINGS:
Spring washer - HOT DIPPED GALVANISED TO BS 729
Messenger Cable - GALVANIZED TO BS 443 / DMS 003
iv) Assembly Marking:
Clamp - make, D B 0.5, 28.3 29.8
 Keeper - 50 Nm, Mfg, date, code.

v) Installation Torque - 50 Nm

TENSION ASSEMBLY SYSTEM FOR ADSS CABLE.

Each set of Tension Assembly System shall consist the following Items.

1) Dogbone Vibration Damper DB 0.5 - 1 (GLV STL/Z1NC)

2) 125 KN Shackle - 2 Nos. (GALV STL)

3) Flat link 28/86 70 mm centers - 1 No. (GALV STL)

4) Thimble clevis Assembly 125 KN MFL- 1 No. (MCI)

5) Dead end for ADSS Cable - 1 No. (GALV STL)

6) Reinforcing Rod set - 1 No (GALV STL)

NOTES:

1. Reinforcing Rod set :

a) It should be colour marked at two positions for reversibility.

Colour mark indicating the Installation position for Dead end.

b) Rods shall be factory assembled into four sub-sets to reduce mis alignment errors and to
speed up the Installation.

c) Left hand lay.

2. Heliformed Dead end:

a) Right hand lay

b) It should be colour marked at Cross over position

3. Damper placement shall be calculated as per wind speed.

SPECIFICATION:

1. REINFORCING ROD SET.

Fitting range - 16.3 to 17.3 mm

Material - Galvanised Steel

Rod Dia - 2.35 mm +/- 0.05 mm

No. of Rods - 20 (Sub set 5-5-5-5) glued and Gritted.

Formed Diameter - 16.60 mm +/- 0.2 mm

Pitch Length - 124 mm +/- 5.0 mm

Lay - Left hand

Colour Code - Black in centre , Red ; 300 mm from each end.

2. DEAD END:

Fitting range - 16.3 to 17.3 mm + Reinforcing Rod set

Material - Galvanised steel

Rod Dia - 3.66 mm +/- 0.05 mm

No. of Rods - 9 Glued and Gritted.

Formed Diameter - 24.0 mm +/- 0.2 mm

Pitch Length - 155 mm +/- 5.0 mm

Lay - Right hand

Loop Dia - 76mm

Colour Code - Red

3. Thimble clevis Assembly 125 KN MFC Rating.

a) Split Pin - 1 (St. steel)

b) 19mm clevis Pin - 1 (GALV STL)

c) Thimble clevis body - 1 (Cast Iron)

NOTE:
 i) Body to be permanently marked as

UCT - 100 (On One face)

40000 LBS - (On Opposite face)

ii) Minimum Failing load - 125 KN

iii) Galvanising TO ASTM A 153

iv) Material Specification:

a) Body Casting - Ductile cast Iron Grade 654512 TO ASTM A 536

b) SPLIT PIN - Stainless steel Grade 321 S 31

c) Clevis Pin - Steel Grade 080 M 40

4. Flat link 28/86 70 centres:

i) Marketing - TO BE stamped with details

ii) Material - Steel Grade 43A TO BS 4360

Galvanised TO BS 729

iii) Minimum failing load - 125 KN

iv) Galvanising TO BS 729

v) Specification applicable - BS 3288

5 125 KN SHACKLE

i) M 20 X 90 BOLT C/W FN
Thread Length 27 mm Min - 2 No.(GALV. STL)

ii) SPLIT PIN 5 X 32 LG - 2 No.s ( S T STL)

iii) BODY - 1No.(GALV. FORGED STEEL)

Specification:

a) Material - Galvanised Forged Steel

b) COMPONENT SPECIFICATION_
 BOLT GRADE 8.8 TO BS 3692
FULL NUT - GRADE 8 TO BS 3692
SPLIT PIN - 5 X 32 LG TO BS 1574

C) Finish - Galvanising TO BS 729

d) All sharp Edges shall be removed before Galvanising

e) Minimum failing load - 125 KN

f) Markings - All markers with full detail is to be mentioned.

M 20 X 90 LONG CLEVIS BOLT WITH NUT AND SPLIT PIN HOLE:

Materials -
Bolt Grade : 8.8
Nut Grade : 8
Component Specification:

BOLT AND NUTS TO BS 3692.

v) The Bolt shall be fitted with a nut which must run down, finger tight only, to clear the
SPLIT PIN HOLE after Galvanising.
vi) Galvanizing TO BS 729

ACCEPTANCE TESTS
1. Acceptance Tests on complete fibre optic cable
a. Dimensional Check
b. Lay length measurement
c. Crush test
d. Impact
e. Temperature cycle test
2. Acceptance Tests on Optical Fibre
a. Attenuation variation
b. Attenuation at the water peak
c. Attenuation with bending
d. Temperature cycling
3. Acceptance Tests On Metallic Wire (As Applicable)
a. Tensile test
b. Elongation test
c. D.C resistance test
d. Thickness of aluminum (For AS WIRES)
e. Twist test (FOR AS wires)
4. Acceptance Test On Fittings and Accessories
Suspension Assembly
a. Visual EXAMINATION AND dimensional verification
 b. Clamp slip strength test
c. MECHANICAL STRENGTH test on EACH COMPONENT
5. Dead-end Assembly
a) Visual examination and dimensional Verification
b) Clamp slip strength test
c) Mechanical strength test o each component

6. Grounding wire for clamps

a) Visual examination an dimensional verification

b) Tensile test

7. Structure Mounting Clamp

a) Visual examination and dimensional verification

b) Clamp fit test
c) Clamp strength test

8. Vibration Damper

a) Visual examination and dimensional verification

b) Verification of resonance frequencies
c) Clamp slip test
d) Clamp bolt torque test
e) Strength of the messenger cable
f) Mass pull off test
g) Galvanizing test

1. On damper masses
2. On messenger cable
9. Routine Tests

a) Measure the optical loss of each fibre at 1550 nm.

Measure the mode field diameter, the chromatic dispersion, core diameter,
and cladding diameter of each fibre
1. Tests during Manufacture.

a) Perform optical fiber tests mutually agreed to by the Contractor and the
APTRANSCO in accordance with the Quality Assurance Program.

2. Type test samples.

a) The contractor shall supply material for sample selection only after quality
assurance plan approval by the APTRANSCO. The sample material shall be
manufactured strictly in accordance with the approved Quality Assurance Plan.
b) The contractor shall offer three drums (reels) of each type of fibre-optic cable.
The APTRANSCO will choose which reel of each cable type to be used for the
Type testing.
1. Additional Tests.

a) APTRANSCO reserves the right to require the Contractor to

perform, at APTRANSCOs expense, any other reasonable
test(s) at the Contractors premises, on site, or elsewhere in
addition to the aforementioned Type. Acceptance, Routine, or
Manufacturing tests to assure APTRANSCO of specification
compliance.

b) APTRANSCO also reserves the right to require any retesting

of previously approved tests at APTRANSCO expense.
However if the retest(s) reveal noncompliance to the
specification, the Contractor shall bear the expense for the
retesting and remedial action.

2. Receiving Inspection (RIT)

a) Upon material receipt by APTRANSCO, the contractor shall

perform witnessed acceptance tests to verify that optical
specification are satisfactory and that no damage occurred during
handling and shipment.. Testing may be performed with either an
OTDR or a light source and power meter.

b) Should evidence of specification non-compliance arise, it is

incumbent on the Contractor to either prove compliance in writing
or to replace all defective material.

3. Site Acceptance Tests.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the submission of all equipment for site tests and
inspection as required by APTRANSCO. During the course of erection APTRANSCO
shall have full access for inspection of the progress of the work and for checking
workmanship and accuracy as may be required. On completion of the work prior to
commissioning, all equipment shall be tested to the satisfaction of APTRANSCO to
demonstrate that it is suitable for commercial operation.
Commissioning Tests

Commissioning tests shall be carried out in the presence of, and to the satisfaction of
APTRANSCO by the qualified technical representatives of the Contractor. The
Contractor shall perform the following commissioning tests:

a. End-to-end optical fibre continuity and attenuation measurement. Perform

this test from the equipment end connector at one site to the equipment end
connector at the remote site. Test each fibre in the bundle both directions.
Provide to APTRANSCO OTDR printouts plus Rayleigh scatter diagrams per
the test report requirements.
b. Bit error-count and Bit-Error-Rate (BER) record for 360 consecutive hours on
two fibres in the bundle selected by APTRANSCO. Sample the BER at 30-
minute intervals. Test each fibre and record the data in one direction only.
The data rate shall be 8.448 Mb/s. Provide to APTRANSCO BER equipment

At least two (2) personnel of Contractor who have attended the Contractors training
course will be available to assist the supplier in performing the commissioning tests. All
test results shall be recorded on hard copy and also on magnetic media. All the test
equipment required for commissioning shall be provided by the contractor and removed
from the site upon completion.

The contractor shall satisfy himself as to the correctness of all connections made between
APTRANSCO plant and equipment supplied as part of the contract.

All equipment shall be tested on site under the conditions in which it will normally work
with additional arrangements as required to provide the capacity for working under the
worst combination of conditions.

The commissioning tests shall be exhaustive and shall demonstrate that the overall
performance of the contract works satisfies every requirement specified. The tests to be
carried out shall be a repeat of the FAT and the total system performance test.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TYPE TESTS ON FIBRE OPTIC CABLE

1.1 Dimensional check

1.2 Lay length measurement
1.3 Water penetration test
1.4 Seepage of flooding compound
1.5 Tensile performance test
1.6 D.C. resistance test
1.7 Crush test
1.8 Impact test
1.9 Bend test
1.10 Strain margin test
1.11 Aeolian vibration test
1.12 Lightning test
1.13 Temperature cycle test
1.14 Sheave test
2. Acceptance tests on optic fibre
3. Attenuation variation with wavelength
4. Attenuation at the water peak
5. Attenuation with bending
2. Temperature cycling
7. Type test on fibre optic cable fitting
8 visual examination and dimensional verification
9. Mechanical strength test for suspension / tension assembly
10 clamp slip strength test for suspension assembly
11 slip strength test of tension clamp
12 grounding clamp band structure mounting clamp fit test
13 structure mounting clamp strength test
14. Grounding wire for clamps
15. Visual examination and dimensional verification
16. Tensile test
3.3.1. Type test on vibration damper
3.3.1.0 Visual examination and dimensional verification
3.3.1.1.Dynamic characteristics test
3.3.1.2.Vibration analysis
3.3.1.3.Clamp slip and fatigue tests
3.3.1.4.Test set up
3.3.1.5.Clamp slip test
3.3.1.6.Fatigue test
3.3.1.7.Verification of resonance frequency
3.3.1.8.Clamp bolt torque test
3.3.1.9.Strength of the messenger wire
3.3.1.10.Mass pull off test
3.3.1.11.Galavinising test

3.1.0. TYPE TESTS ON FIBRE OPTIC CABLE

3.1.1. DIMENSIONAL CHECK

The individual strands and optical core shall be dimensionally checked to ensure that they
conform to the requirements of this specification.

3.1.2. LAY LENGTH MEASUREMENT

The lay length shall be checked to ensure that they conform to the requirements of this
specification

3.1.3. WATER PENETRATION TEST

THE TEST SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH IEC 794-1-

F5.HOWEVER, THE TEST MAY BE CONDUCTED UNDER TESTING LAB
AMBIENT ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS

6.4 SEEPAGE OF FLOODING COMPOUND

The test shall be conducted in accordance with eia-455-81a except that a preconditioning
cycle as given below may be used. The sample shall be prepared as per method-a of eia-
455-81a. The unprepared end may be sealed. The filling and flooding compound shall
not flow (drip or leak) at 65* c.

Preconditioning cycle

A clean glass dish shall be placed directly under the test specimen. The sample shall be
suspended vertically for 72 hours at 65*c +/- 2*c. After preconditioning, a small amount
(less than 1% of the weight of the sample before testing) of mostly clear oil may be
present. Presence of a greater amount of material in the glass dish shall constitute failure.

3.1.4. TENSILE PERFORMANCE TEST.

The test shall be conducted on a sample of sufficient length in accordance with IEC: 794-
1-E1. There shall not be any change in attenuation up to 90% of RTS of fibre optic cable.
The load shall be increased at a steady rate up to rated tensile strength and held for one
(1) minute. The fibre optic cable sample shall not fail during the period. The applied
 load shall then be increased until the failing load is reached and the value recorded.

3.1.5. D.C.RESISTANCE TEST

On a fibre optic cable sample of minimum 5 m length, two contact clamps shall be fixed
with a predetermined bolt torque. The resistance shall be measured by a Kelvin double
bridge by placing the clamps initially zero meters and subsequently one meter apart. The
tests shall be repeated at least five times and the average value recorded after correcting
at 20* C.

3.1.6. CRUSH TEST

The crush test shall be carried out on a samples of approximately one (1) meter long in
accordance with IEC:794-1-E3. A load equal to 1/3 the weight of a 400- meter length of
fibre optic cable shall be applied for a period of 10 minutes. A permanent or temporary
increase in optical attenuation value greater than 0.1 d B change in sample shall
constitute failure. The load shall be further increased in small increments until the
measured attenuation of the optical wave-guide fibres increases and the failure load
recorded along with results.

3.1.7. IMPACT TEST

The impact test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC: 794-1-E4. Five separate
impacts of 0.1-0.3 kgm shall be applied. The radius of the intermediate piece shall be the
reel drum radius 10%. A permanent or temporary in optical attenuation value greater
than 0.1 d B change in sample shall constitute failure.

3.1.8. BEND TEST

The short term and long term bend tests shall be conducted in accordance with procedure
2 in IEC: 794-1-E11 to determine the minimum acceptable radius of bending without any
increase in attenuation or any other damage to the fiber optic cable core such as bird
caging, deformation, kinking and crimping.

3.1.9. STRAIN MARGIN TEST

The test shall be conducted on a sample of sufficient length to ensure that the sample
specimen under strain is a minimum of 10 meters long and that the optical fibre test
specimen under strain is a minimum of 100 meters long. The test sample shall be
terminated at both ends prior to strain in a manner such that the optical fibers cannot
move relative to the fibre optic cable. Strain gauges shall be attached to the sample
surface. Changes in the fibre length may be measured using laser and optical receiver.
The propagation delay caused by the change in fibre length may be determined by using
both a pulse generator and digital storage oscilloscope, or by measuring the phase shift of
a modulated signal.
 Fibre attenuation at 1550 nm shall be monitored on the same fibre or on another fibre
using a laser and power meter. The sample is stretched while measuring tensile loads,
sample strain, fibre attenuation, and fibre length. The strain margin is defined as the
percent elongation of the fibre optic cable at which the attenuation of the optical wave-
guide fibres has increased above the attenuation measured before the start of each test.

3.1.10. AEOLLAN VIBRATION TEST

The general arrangement to be used for the Aeolian vibration tests and the support details
shall be as per Appendix B of IEEE 1138-1994. The end abutments are used to load and
maintain tension in the fibre optic cable. The test section is contained between the two
intermediate abutments. The fibre optic ground wire to be tested should be cut to a
sufficient length beyond the intermediate abutments to allow removal of the fibre optic
cable outer strands and to allow access to the optical fibres. Suitable dead-end
assemblies shall be installed on the sample to fit between the intermediate abutments.
The test sample shall be terminated at both ends prior to tensioning in a manner such that
the optical fibres cannot move relative to the fibre optic cable. A dynamometer, load cell
or other devices should be used to measure sample tension. Some means should be
provided to maintain constant tension to allow for temperature fluctuation during the
testing. The sample should be tensioned to approximately 25% 1% of the rated tensile
strength. The active span length of the test sample (dead-end to dead-end) shall be
approximately 30 meters with a suitable suspension assembly located approximately 2/3
of the distance between the dead-end assemblies. It shall be supported at a height such
that the static sag angle of the sample to horizontal at the suspension point should be
1.50.5 degrees. An electronically controlled shaker shall be used to excite the sample in
the vertical plane. The shaker should be located in the span to allow for a minimum of
six vibration loops between the suspension assembly and the shaker.

The optical fibres shall be connected to each other by means of fusion splices. Optical
measurements shall be made using a light source. The laser source shall be connected
through an optical splitter to one end of the test fibre. The splitter shall divide the optical
signal into two parts. One part shall be fed directly into an optical power meter. The
other part shall be fusion spliced into one free end of the test fibre. A second optical
power meter shall be placed on the returning end of the test fibre such that signals from
the optical source shall go through the test field on each of the test fibres and then be read
at this second meter. The output of optical power meter shall be monitored using at least
two different methods. The attenuation shall be measured and recorded on a continual
basis during the tests.
The sample shall be subjected to more than 100 million cycles. The test excitation
frequency shall be equal to and maintained at the nearest resonant frequency produced by
a 4.5 m/sec wind (i.e. frequency = 830 / diameter of fibre optic cable in mm). The free
loop peak-to-peak antinode amplitude shall be maintained at a level equal to one-third the
diameter of the fibre optic cable.

In the initial stages the test span requires continuous attention and recordings should be
 taken approximately every 15 minutes until the test span is stabilized. After the test span
has stabilized, readings should be taken every hour. A final optical measurement shall be
taken at least two hours after the completion of the vibration test.

Any damage to any component of the test sample or permanent or temporary increase in
attenuation greater than 1.0 d B /test fibre km shall constitute a failure.

A second optical power meter shall be placed on the returning end of the test fibre such
that signal from the optical source shall go through

3.1.11. LIGHTNING TEST.

Tension equal to 20% of the Fibre optic cable RTS shall be applied to a sample with
minimum length of 30 m of cabled fibres and two separate 4/10 micro second current
impulses each having a peak value of 150 KA and a negative polarity shall be applied
through a 1 cm gap. The attenuation during the tests shall be continuously measured.
After the tests the sample shall be visually inspected. Any increase in optical wave-guide
fibres attenuation measured at 1550 nm shall constitute failure.

3.1.12. TEMPERATURE CYCLE TEST

The test shall be conducted in accordance with IEC:794-1-F1 with the following cycle
parameters.

a. Low temperature (TA) = -400C.

b. high temperature (TB) = +850C
c. Exposing period (tl) = 1 hour
The test shall be repeated ten times and the optical wave-guide fibres attenuation at 1550
nm shall be recorded. The maximum variation of the attenuation shall not exceed the
Bidders quoted values.

3.1.13. SHEAVE TEST

The general arrangement for the sheave test shall be as per Appendix D of IEEE 1138-
1994-D. The test shall be performed on a sample of approximately 21 m long. Dead-end
fittings shall be clamped approximately 3 m in from each end of the test sample, leaving
about 15 m of test length between them. The optical fibres shall be connected to each
other by means of fusion splices.

Optical measurements shall be made using a light source. The laser source shall be
connected through an optical splitter to one end of the test fibre. The splitter shall divide
the optical signal into two parts. One part shall be fed directly into an optical power
meter. The other part shall be fusion spliced into one free end of the test fibre. A second
optical power meter shall be placed on the returning end of the test fibre such that signal
from the optical source shall go through the test field on each of the test fibres and then
be read at this second meter. The output of optical power meter shall be monitored using
at least two different methods. The attenuation shall be measured and recorded on a
continual basis during the tests.
 The sample shall be led through a sheave. The minimum recommended sheave diameter
is 40 X fibre optic cable diameter. The sample shall be pulled at one dead end at 25% of
its rated tensile strength at a deflection angle of 30+/-2 degrees. The method of
attachment. While not rigid, shall limit the amount of twist that could occur at the dead
end. A dynamometer and a swivel shall be installed between the yoke and the other dead
end. A 2 m minimum length of the fibre optic cable test sample shall be pulled 70 times
forward and backward through the sheaved (35 times in each direction). Before the first
pull, the beginning, midpoint, and end of this length shall be monitored continuously
during the test. After the test is completed, the metallic strands shall be removed and the
test section, and the protective tube diameter shall be measured at the marked points and
at the one-third points between each marked point.

Any significant damage to the fibre optic cable or fibre optic unit at any points above
deformation limits of 0.50 mm shall constitute failure. A permanent increase in optical
attenuation greater than 1.0 d B /test fibre km shall constitute failure.

3.2.0.ACCEPTANCE TESTS ON OPTIC FIBRE.

3.2.1 ATTENUATION VARIATION WITH WAVELENGTH

The measurement shall be made in accordance with EIA-455-78; the spectral width of the
source shall be less than 10 nm.

3.2.2 ATTENUATION AT THE WATER PEAK

IEEE The test shall be made in accordance with 1138-1994.

3.2.3 ATTENUATION WITH BENDING

The test shall be made in accordance with clause 4.2.1.3 of IEEE 1138-1994.

3.2.4 TEMPERATURE CYCLING

The test shall be made in accordance with EIA-455-3, using test condition A, -550 C to
850C.

3.3.0 TYPE TEST ON FIBRE OPTIC CABLE FITTINGS.

3.3.1.0 Visual Examination and Dimensional Verification.

The individual components shall be visually and dimensionally checked to ensure that
they conform to the requirements of this Specification.

3.3.1.1 MECHANICAL STRENGTH TEST FOR SUSPENSION / TENSION ASSEMBLY.

The suspension assembly / tension assembly (excluding tension clamp) shall be subjected
to a load equal to 50% of the specified minimum ultimate tensile strength (UTS) which
shall be increased at a steady rate to 67% of the minimum UTS specified. This load shall
 be held for five minutes and then removed. After removal specified. , the components
shall not show any visual deformation and it shall be possible to disassemble them by
hand. Hand tools may be used to loosen the nuts initially. The assembly shall then be
reassembled and loaded to 50% of UTS and the load shall be further increased at a steady
rate until the specified minimum UTS is reached and held for one minute. No fracture
should occur during this period. The applied load shall then be increased until the failing
load is reached and the value recorded.

3.3.1.2 CLAMP SLIP STRENGTH TEST FOR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

The suspension assembly shall be vertically suspended by means of a flexible attachment.
A suitable length fibre optical cable shall be fixed in the clamps. The clamp slip strength
at various tightening torques shall be obtained by gradually applying the load at one end
of the fibre optic cable. The clamp slip strength Vs torque curve shall be drawn. The
clamp slip strength at the recommended tightening torque shall be more than 12 kN but
less than 17 k N.

3.3.1.3 SLIP STRENGTH TEST OF TENSION CLAMP

Tension clamps shall be fitted on a 5 m length of fibre optic cable on both ends. The
assembly shall be mounted on a tensile testing machine and anchored in a manner similar
to the arrangement to be used in service. A tensile load of 50% of the specified breaking
load of the fibre optic cable shall be applied and the sample shall be marked in such a
way that movement relative to the fitting can easily be detected. Without any subsequent
adjustment of the fitting, the load shall be steadily increased to 95% of the specified
breaking load and maintained for one minute. There shall be no movement of the fibre
optic cable relative to the fitting during this one-minute period and no failure of the
fitting also.

3.3.1.4 GROUNDING CLAMP AND STRUCTURE MOUNTING CLAMP FIT TEST

For structure mounting clamp, one series of tests shall be conducted with two fibre optic
cables installed, one series of tests with one fibre optic cable installed in one groove, and
one series of tests with one fibre optic cable in the other groove. Each clamp shall be
installed including clamping compound as required on the fibre optic cable. The nut shall
be tightened on to the bolt by using torque wrench with a torque of 5.5 kgm or suppliers
recommended torque and held for 10 minutes. After the test remove the fibre optic cable
and examine all its components for distortion, crushing or breaking. Also the fibre optic
cable shall be checked to ensure free movement within the core using dial calipers to
measure the diameter of the core tube. The material shall be defined as failed if any
visible distortion, crushing, cracking or breaking of the core tube is observed or the fiber
optic cable within the core tube is not free to move or when the diameter of the core tube
as measured at any location in the clamped area is more than 0.5 mm larger or smaller of
the core diameter as measured outside the clamped area.
3.3.1.5 STRUCTURE MOUNTING CLAMP STRENGTH TEST
The clamp and mounting assembly shall be assembled on a vertical 200 mm x 200 mm
angle and a short length of fibre optic cable installed. A vertical load of 200 kg shall be
applied at the end of the mounting clamp and held for 5 minutes. Subsequently, the load
shall be increased to 400 kg and held for 30 seconds. Any visible distortion, slipping or
 breaking of any component of the mounting clamp or assembly shall constitute failure.

3.3.2.0 GROUNDING WIRE FOR CLAMPS.

3.3.2.1 VISUAL EXAMINATION AND DIMENSIONAL VERIFICAITON

The individual components shall be visually and dimensionally check to ensure that they
conform to the requirements of this specification.

3.3.2.2 TENSILE TEST

The grounding wire shall withstand the guaranteed minimum breaking load by the
supplier.

3.3.3.0 TYPE TEST ON VIBRATION DAMPER

3.3.3.1 VISUAL EXAMINATION AND DIMENSIONAL VERIFICAITON

The individual components shall be visually and dimensionally check to ensure that they
conform to the requirements of this specification.

3.3.3.2 DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS TEST

The damper shall be mounted with its clamp tightened with torque recommended by the
manufacturer on shaker table capable of simulating sinusoidal vibrations for Aeolian
Vibration frequency band ranging from 10 to 60 Hz. The damper assembly shall be
vibrated vertically with a +/- 1 mm amplitude from 5 to 15 Hz frequency and beyond 15
Hz at 0.5 mm to determine following characteristics with the help of suitable recording
instruments:
a. Force Vs frequency
b. Phase angle Vs frequency
c. Power dissipation Vs frequency
The Force Vs frequency curve shall not show step peaks at resonance frequencies and
deep troughs between the resonance frequencies. The resonance frequencies shall be
suitably spread within the Aeolian vibration frequency band between the lower and upper
dangerous frequency limits determined by the vibration analysis of fibre optic cable
without dampers.
The above dynamic characteristics test on five dampers shall be conductor.

3.3.3.3 VIBRATION ANALYSIS

The vibration analysis of the fibre optic cable shall be done with and without damper
installed on the span. The vibration analysis shall be done on a digital computer using
energy balance approach. The following parameters shall be taken into account for the
purpose of analysis.

a. The analysis shall be done for single fibre optic cable

 Without Armour rods. The tension shall be taken as 35 kN for a span ranging
from 100 m to 1100 m.
b. The self-damping factor and flexural stiffness (E1) for fibre optic cable shall be
calculated on the basis of experimental results. The details to experimental
analysis with these data should be furnished.
c. The power dissipation curve obtained from Dynamic Characteristics Test shall be
used for analysis with damper.
d. Examine the Aeolian Vibration level of the fibre optic cable with and without
vibration damper installed at the recommended location or wind velocity ranging
form 0 to 30 km per hour, predicting amplitude, frequency and vibration energy
input.
e. From vibration analysis of fibre optic cable without damper, antinode vibration
amplitude and dynamic strain levels at clamped span extremities as well as
antinodes shall be examined and thus lower and upper dangerous frequency limits
between which the Aeolian vibration levels exceed the specified limits shall be
determined.
f. From vibration analysis of fibre optic cable with damper/dampers installed at the
recommended location, the dynamic strain level at the clamped span extremities,
damper attachment point and the antinodes on the fibre optic cable shall be
determined. In addition to above damper clamp vibration amplitude and antinode
vibration amplitudes shall also be examined.
The dynamic strain levels at damper attachment points; clamped span extremities
and antinodes shall not exceed the specified limits. The damper clamp vibration
amplitude shall not more than that of the specified fatigue limits.

3.3.3.4 CLAMP SLIP AND FATIGUE TESTS.

3.3.3.5 TEST SET UP
The clamp slip and fatigue tests shall be conducted on a laboratory set up with a
minimum effective span length of 30 m. The fibre optic cable shall be tensioned at 15 k
N and shall not be equipped with protective Armour rods at any point.

Constant tension shall be maintained within the span by means of lever arm arrangement.
After the fibre optic cable has been tensioned, clamps shall be installed to support the
fibre optic cable at both ends and thus influence of connecting hardware fittings are
eliminated from the free span. The clamps shall not be used for holding the tension on
the fibre optic cable. There shall be no loose parts, such as suspension clamps, U Bolts,
on the test span supported between clamps mentioned above. The span shall be equipped
with vibration inducing equipment suitable for producing steady standing vibration. The
inducing equipment shall have facilities for stepless speed control as well as stepless
amplitude arrangement. Equipment shall be available for measuring the frequency,
cumulative number of cycles and amplitude of vibration at any point along the span.

3.3.3.6 CLAMP SLIP TEST.

The vibration damper shall be installed on the test span. The damper clamp, after
 tightening with the manufacturers specified tightening torque, when subjected to a
longitudinal pull of 2.5 k N parallel to the axis of fibre optic cable for a minimum
duration of one minute shall not slip, i.e. the permanent displacement between fibre optic
cable and clamp measured after removal of the load shall not exceed 1.0 mm. The load
shall be further increased until the clamp starts slipping. The load at which the clamp
slips shall not be more than 5 k N.

3.3.3.7 FATIGUE TEST.

The vibration damper shall be installed on the test span with the manufacturers specified
tightening torque. It shall be ensured that the damper shall be kept minimum three loops
away from the shaker to eliminate stray signals influencing damper movement.

The damper shall then be vibrated at the highest resonant frequency of each damper
mass. For dampers involving torsional resonant frequencies, tests shall be done at
torsional modes also in addition to the highest resonant frequencies at vertical modes.

The resonance frequency shall be identified as the frequency at which each damper mass
vibrates with the maximum amplitude on itself. The amplitude of vibration of the
damper clamp shall be maintained not less than +/- 25/f mm where f is the frequency in
Hz.

The test shall be conducted for minimum ten million cycles at each resonant frequency
mentioned above. During the test, if resonance shift is observed, the test frequency shall
be tuned to the new resonant frequency.

The clamp slip test as mentioned herein above shall be repeated after fatigue test without
retorquing or adjusting the damper clamp, and the clamp shall withstand a minimum load
equal to 80% of the slip strength for a minimum duration of one minute.

After the above tests, the damper shall be removed from fibre optic cable and subjected to
dynamic characteristics test. There shall not be any major deterioration in the
characteristics of the damper. The damper then shall be cut open and inspected. There
shall not be any broken, loose, or damaged part. There shall not be significant
deterioration or wear of the damper. The fibre optic cable under clamp shall also be free
from any damage.

For purposes of acceptance, the following criteria shall be applied:

a. There shall not be any frequency shift by more than +/- 2 Hz for frequencies
lower than 15 Hz and +/- 3 Hz for frequencies higher than 15 Hz.

b. The force response curve shall generally lie within guaranteed % variation in
reactance after fatigue test in comparison with that before fatigue test by the
supplier.
 c. The power dissipation of the damper shall not be less than guaranteed % variation
in power dissipation before fatigue test by the supplier. However, it shall not be
less than minimum power dissipation, which shall be governed by lower limits of
reactance and phase angle.

3.3.3.8 VERIFICATION OF RESONANCE FREQUENCIES.

The damper shall be mounted on a shaker table and vibrated at a damper clamp
displacement of0.5 mm to determine the resonance frequencies. The resonance shall be
visually identified as the frequency at which damper mass vibrates with maximum
displacement on itself. THE resonance frequency thus identified shall be compared with
the guaranteed value. A tolerance1 Hz at a frequency lower than 15 H z and 2 Hz at
a frequency higher than 15 Hz only shall be allowed.

3.3.3.9 CLAMP BOLT TORQUE TEST

The clamp shall be attached to a section of the fibre optic cable. A torque of 150 percent
of the manufacturers specified torque shall be applied to the bold. There shall be no
failure of component parts.

3.3.3.10 STRENGTH OF THE MESSENGER CABLE

The messenger cable shall be fixed in a suitable tensile testing machine and the tensile
load shall be gradually applied until yield point is reached. The load shall be no less than
the value guaranteed by the Bidder.

3.3.3.11 MASS PULL OFF TEST

Each mass shall be pulled off in turn by fixing the mass in one jaw and the clamp in the
other of a suitable tensile testing machine. The longitudinal pull shall be applied
gradually until the mass begins to pull out of the messenger cable. The pull off loads
shall not be less than the value guaranteed by the Bidder.

3.3.3.12 GALVANISING TEST

The test shall be carried out as per IS: 2486 (Part-1) except that both uniformity of zinc
coating and standard preece test shall be carried out, and the results obtained shall satisfy
the requirements of this specification.

3.3.3.13 SHORT CIRCUIT TEST.

The test shall be conducted on a sample of minimum length of 30 m tensioned at 20% of
UTS (ultimate tensile strength). The fibres shall be connected to each other by means of
fusion splices. The splices must be made and placed in such a manner that they are not
within the test field, nor should they be subjected to vibration, sudden stress or
temperature change from fault current pulses, weather conditions or handling. Devices
should be attached to prevent movement of the core assembly relative to the strands. In
addition, the OPGW should be terminated and the core assembly shall be brought out of
the strands at least 5 m away from the current field.

A laser source shall be connected through an optical splitter to one end of the test fibre.
The splitter shall divide the optical signal into two parts. One part shall be fed directly
into an optical power meter. The other part shall be fusion spliced into one free end of
the test fibre. the test field on each of the test fibres and then be read at this second
meter. Any necessary power sources for these shall be from a different power supply
than that which feeds that fault current apparatus. The output of optical power meter
shall be monitored using at least two different methods. In addition, OTDR
measurements could be made before and after the test to verify the location(s) of any
attenuation increases. The core and ADSS surface temperatures plus attenuation shall be
measured and recorded on a continual basis during the tests and for 30 minutes after each
test.

Ten current pulses shall be applied with the ADSS being allowed to cool to within 5* C
of the ambient temperature between each pulse. The fault current value shall be derived
from the specified ADSS PT ratings. Each current pulse shall be applied with full
asymmetry.

An increase in optical wave-guide fibres attenuation greater than 1.0 d B test fibre km at
1550 nm shall constitute failure. Birdcaging or breaking of the conductor strands shall
also constitute failure.
 Annexure - I
GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF ADSS CABLE & HARDWARE
ACCESSORIES
S.No. Description Units Parameters
1 Make & Model
2 No. of Fibres in ADSS
3 Mode
4 Buffer type
5 Buffer tube diameter
6 Buffer tube material
7 No. of buffer tubes
8 No. of fibres per tube
9 Identification/numbering of
individual tubes
10 No. of empty tubes( if any)
11 Filling material
12 Inner Strength member
13 Peripheral Strength
member
14 Binding yarn/tape
15 Approximate outside
diameter
16 Cable diameter
17 Cable cross section area
18 Jacket non- circularity
19 Rip cord provided
20 Fully compliant with IEEE
P1222
21 Span length
22 Fibre Cable drum length
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CABLE
1 Max. Tensile Strength kN
2 Fibre Strain margin
3 Weight Kg/km
4 Crush strength
5 Modulus of Elasticity kg/Sq.mm
6 Minimum bending radius Mm
` THERMAL PROPERTIES OF CABLE
1 Coefficient of inner Per C
expansion
2 Coefficient of expansion Per C
Cladding Core
3 Nominal operating
temperature range
4 SC current transient peak
 temperature
5 Maximum allowable
temperature for lightning
strike
6 Available length per spool
Max.
Min.
7 Splice loss (Max. & Min.) db
8 Operating Temperature
range
9 Expected Cable Life
DUAL - WINDOW SINGLE MODE FIBRES
1 Fibre manufacturer
2 Fibre production method
3 Core diameter m
4 Core non circularity %
5 Cladding diameter m
6 Core Clad Concentricity m
error
7 Cladding non-circularity
8 Protective coating type &
Material
Primary
Secondary
9 Protective coating diameter m
10 Coating concentricity
11 Colour coding scheme
compliant with
EIA395A/IEC3047
12 Attenuation Coefficient
@1310nm dB/km
@1550nm dB/km
13 Attenuation variation with dB/km
Wavelength (+/- 25nm)
Temperature
14 Nominal Mode field m
Diameter @1310nm
@1550nm
15 Mode field Diameter m
deviation @1310nm
@1550nm
16 Mode field non circularity %
17 Chromatic dispersion m
Coefficient
@1310(1285- 1330) nm
@ 1310(1270-1340) nm
 @ 1550(1525- 1475) nm
18 Zero dispersion wavelength nm
19 Zero dispersion slope Ps/nm -km
20 Cut off Wavelength
21 Refractive Index
22 Refractive Index profile
23 Cladding design
24 Numerical aperture
25 Bandwidth distance product MHzkm
26 Bend performance dB/km
Signature of the bidder
GUARANTEED PARTICULARS FOR FIBRE DISTRIBUTION PANEL

Sl.No.S. No. Description Units Particulars

1Make Make & model

2 DIMENSIONS (H X W X D)
3 WEIGHT
4 COLOUR & FINISH
5 CABLE GLANDING
6 LOCKING ARRANGEMENTS:
7 INSTALLATION CLEARANCES:
8 FRONT ACCESS:
9 REAR ACCESS
TOP*BOTTOM*SIDES
10 TOTAL NO. OF OPTICAL
COUPLINGS:
11 DEGREE OF PROTECTION AS
PER IS-2147
12 METHODS FOR MOUNTING
CABLE GLANDING
13 MAXIMUM NO. OF CABLES
THAT CAN BE ACCOMODATED
14 NO.OF FIBRE TRAYS
15 NO. OF FIBRES PER TRAY

Signature of the bidder

 ANNEXURE A

MANUFACTURER GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF TENSION

CLAMP ASSEMBLY

( TO BE FILLED BY THE BIDDER )

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT

1. MANUFACTURERS NAME & ADDRESS

2. TYPE

3. MINIMUM SLIP LOAD KN

4. LENGTH (NOMINAL)

A) REINFORCING RODS MM
B) DEAD-END MM

5. WEIGHT (NOMINAL)

A) REINFORCING RODS KG
B) DEAD-END KG

6. BREAKING STRENGTH (MINIMUM) KN

7. WIRE SIZE (NOMINAL)

A) REINFORCING RODS MM
B) DEAD-END MM

8. MATERIAL

A) REINFORCING RODS
B) DEAD-END

SIGNATURE OF THE BIDDER

 ANNEXURE - B

MANUFACTURER GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF VIBRATION

DAMPER

( TO BE FILLED BY THE BIDDER )

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT

1. MANUFACTURERS NAME & ADDRESS

2. TYPE ---

3. TOTAL WEIGHT (NOMINAL) KG

4. WEIGHT OF EACH DAMPER KG

5. MATERIAL OF DAMPER WEIGHT -----

6. CLAMP MATERIAL ---

7. MESSENGER CABLE MATERIAL ---

8. NO. OF STRANDS IN MESSENGER CABLE ---

9. BREAKING STRENGTH OF MESSENGER CABLE KN

(MINIMUM)

10. RESONANCE FREQUENCIES (NOMINAL)

A) first frequency HZ
B) second frequency HZ
C) Third frequency Hz
D) Fourth Frequency Hz
E) Fifth Frequency Hz

11. Minimum Slip Strength of Damper clamp

a) Before fatigue test kN
b) After fatigue test kN

12. Clamp Tightening Torque (Nominal) Nm

SIGNATURE OF THE BIDDER.

 ANNEXURE - C
MANUFACTURER GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF SUSPENSION
CLAMP ASSEMBLY

(TO BE FILLED BY THE BIDDER)

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT

1. MANUFACTURERS NAME & ADDRESS

2. TYPE ---

3. RATED VERTICAL STRENGTH KN

4. MINIMUM SLIP STRENGTH KN

MAXIMUM SLIP STRENGTH KN

5. LENGTH (NOMINAL) MM

6. WEIGHT OF CLAMP (NOMINAL) KG

7. TOTAL DROP INCLUDING SHACKLES MM

8. TIGHTENING TORQUE (NOMINAL) NM

9. DETAILS OF RE-INFORCING ROD SET

A) NO. OF RODS PER CLAMP

B) DIRECTION OF LAY
C) OVERALL LENGTH MM
D) DIAMETER OF EACH ROD MM
E) TOLERANCES

I) DIAMETER OF EACH ROD +/-MM

II) LENGTH OF EACH ROD1 +/-MM
IX) MATERIAL OF MANUFACTURE
KG
X) WEIGHT (NOMINAL)

10. DETAILS OF ARMOUR ROD SET

H) NO. OF RODS PER CLAMP
I) DIRECTION OF LAY
J) OVERALL LENGTH MM
 K) DIAMETER OF EACH ROD MM

11. TOLERANCE

I) DIAMETER OF EACH ROD* MM

II) LENGTH OF EACH ROD +/-MM

M) MATERIAL OF MANUFACTURE
N) WEIGHT (NOMINAL) KG

MEASURED WITH A TORQUE CONTROLLED MICROMETER HAVING 6.3

MM DIAMETER ANVIL.

SIGNATURE OF THE BIDDER.