Reasoned document for draft Functional Requirement of system of Centralized coach Monitoring system (CCMS) for air conditioned LHB EOG coaches of ndian railway. SL. No. Clause Title Clau se No Technical Requirem ent Technical Requirem ent The CCMS system shall comprise of a GSM-GPRS enabled communication "NODE" on the coach that collects information from Microprocessor controller of RMPU for LHB and Double Decker AC coaches. t shall transmit it to a centralized database server. The server system will process this data to generate value added information for analysis and corrective room. actions at control The CCMS shall works with different make of microprocessor Microcontroller based manufactured n rolling stock application there is chance communication failure for some time when the system is running under weak signaling area, in such cases there is a possibility that the information might be delayed due to network/weak signaling issues. RDSO need to specify the communication protocol in between microprocessor based Microcontroller and The revised clause shall be as under " The CCMS system shall comprise a GSM-GPRS enabled communication "NODE" in individual coaches and centralized computer in power car /pantry unit. The centralized computer in power car/pantry car shall have LCD display system which will collect information from Microprocessor controller of RMPU for LHB and Double Decker AC coaches. Centralized computer shall display the fault data and also transmit it to a centralized database server in Railway Divisiqnal control room. The centralized computer in power car as well as server system in Railway Divisional control room will process this data to generate value added information for analysis and corrective actions at control room. " ~ The revised clause 6.3 shall be as \.A. under " The CCMS shall works with different make of microprocessor based Microcontroller manufactured by ROSa
by ROSO approve sources as CCMS unit. approve sources as per ROSO per spec no. ROSOl specification no. PE/SPEC/AC/0139-2009(Rev- ROSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0139-2009(Rev-1 ) 1) for AC LHB EOG coaches for AC LHB EOG coaches. This Microprocessor controller will have a standardized communication protocol for sending the data to centralized computer in standard format and it will be issued by ROSa. " 3 Technical 6.6 System shall monitor the At present monitoring of OL The revised clause shall be as under Requirem following;- Temperature pressure is not in the scope ent Low pressure, High Pressure of RMPU control unit. " 6.9 CCMS shall monitor the following: and Oil pressure in AC system a) Auto mode working of Air Conditioning unit b) Temperature (return air, supply air temperature and ambient temperature) c) Pressure (Low pressure and High Pressure in AC system) d) LP & HP tripping e) Compressor tripping f) AC motors tripping J g) Other inputs and output mentioned in Annexure A of this document.
Construct; on and fundamen tal requireme nts 7. 2 'u sing the above hardware ports, the system shall be capable of being configured for data retrieval up to 24 coach systems in a time multiplexed manner. Data retrieval shall be deterministic in nature. Specific time to service shall be maintained for various units connected to the Master. Please clarify the mode of communication in between RMPU and CCMS Module, Same time the communication protocol in between RMPU and CCMS Module. " Using the above hardware ports, the system shall be capable of being configured for data retrieval up to 24/26 coach systems in a time multiplexed manner. Data retrieval shall be deterministic in nature. Specific time to service shall be maintained units connected to the Master. for various There will be a standardized communication protocol between Microprocessor controller and CCMS for sending' the data to centralized computer in standard format and it will be issued by ROSa Software for Server System installed at divisional and Zonal Headquar, ter 8.1 A simple window based! application software shall be built on a server system using standard database for receiving the data at the server end. The data so received shall be accessible remotely using web technologies. The data so accessed should be capable of being imported into a standard analysis package like MS- Main server will also interfaced with 3/4 G modem to receive the data from CCMS Module A simple window based/open application software shall be built on a server system using standard database for receiving the data at the server end. The data so received from CCMS module shall be accessible remotely using web technologies. The data so accessed should be.~
EXCEL for value added analysis. capable of being imported into a standard analysis package like MS-EXCEL for value added analysis. Sr. Clause Clau No. Title se No Comments of Mis. A. Paul nstruments & Co. 6 Technical 6.7 Requirem ent The nominated subscribers shall get "SMS Alert' coach no. wise whenever following " The nominated subscribers shall get 'SMS Alert' coach no. wise whenever following e) AC unit not working due to any other fault f) Any other alert which are monitored online as per a) LP & HP tripping b) Compressor tripping c) Blower motor tripping d) Condenser motor tripping e) AC unit not working due to any other fault f) Any other alerts which are monitored online as per requirement of the subscriber.
6.4. Regular reports of functioning of Air-conditioned system of coaches shall be transmitted for real time monitoring with 'SMS' in case of any fault to the 10 Our Suggestion: SMS, should be generated from the server end. Kindly suggest who will pay the SMS service pack. t costs Rs.O.09 per SMS. The application software shall allow configuration Number of SMS. of SMS generated shall be proportional to number of faults over which the system provider has no control. SMS packs should be to railway account. As such SMS service nuisance, is a and only highly exceptional alerts like motor blocked or emergency operation be sent through mode of plant should SMS. " Regular reports of functioning of Airconditioned system of coaches shall be transmitted for real time monitoring with 'SMS' in case of any fault to the 10 nominated subscribers. Nomination of subscribers shall be possible by user at any point of time from the centralized control. Additionally, there are 2 more clauses in FRS "3.2 Firm shall provide window based/open application software for user terminal along with operation & maintenance cum trouble shooting manual with each supply lot. The facility of providing SMS pack and nternet services shall be in the scope of supplier/railways, which will be as per the terms and conditions of tender. 3.3 SMS. Number of SMS generated shall be restricted to emergency faults and alerts of air-
CCMS shall monitor the following: a) Auto/bypassed mode working of Air Conditioning b) Temperature (return air, supply air temperature ambient temperature) and unit c) Pressure (Low pressure, High Pressure and Oil pressure in AC system) g) Other inputs and output mentioned document. in Annexure A of this These data shall be transmitted to the control room though GPRS/GSM in every 5 The given interlock Auto/bypassed mode is not provided. Bypass mode can be detected only if the system is interfaced with a load monitoring meter (current meter) or assignment of an interlock on the MPC for bypass sensing (less useful). Fault reporting to report should be instantaneous. Even logs should be once in every 5 minutes. Firm has to modify the wirings and circuits accordingly to detect bypass mode through interlock on the microprocessor for bypass sensing. a) Auto mode/bypass working of Air Conditioning unit b) Temperature (return air, supply air temperature and ambient temperature) c) Pressure (Low pressure and High Pressure in AC system) d) LP & HP tripping e) Compressor tripping f) AC motors tripping g) Other inputs and output mentioned in Annexure A of this document. These data shall be transmitted to the centralized computer in power car / pantry car and Railway Divisional control room though GPRS/GSM in every 5 Minutes. Fault reporting shall be instantaneous and event logs shall be
Software for Server System installed at divisional and Zonal Headquarter: Use of web technologies allows usage of cloud hosting services. Software should be installed on a cloud based server. nstalling of software at zonal HQ will require Static P, T infrastructure, Users will access the cloud based server etc. through a web browser URL link. "8.1 A simple window based/open application software shall be built on a server system using standard database for receiving the data at the server end. The data so received from CCMS module shall be accessible remotely using web technologies. The data so accessed should be capable of being imported into a standard analysis package like MS-EXCEL for value added analysis. Northern Railway The scope of the work to include setting up of a control room with complete set up like LED monitors, servers etc. revised clause 3.1.5 is as under" User terminal at Railway Divisional Control room.= 1 set"
3.0 n Para 3.0 window based application is not agreed, instead it should be open system based. Revised clause 3.2 is as under "Firm shall provide window based/open application software for user terminal along with Operation & maintenance cum trouble shooting manual with each supply lot. The facility of providing SMS pack and nternet services shall be in the scope of supplier/railways, which will be as per the terms and conditions of tender. ", it is not clarified who will provided the protocol. Protocols shall be given by the Railways and Railways shall be provided protocols of microprocessors by the respective OEMs at no cost. This will make development possible by any software vendor, otherwise it will become a PAC case. "The CCMS shall works with different make of microprocessor based Microcontroller manufactured by ROSO approve sources as per ROSO specification no. ROSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0139-2009(Rev-1 ) for AC LHB EOG coaches. This Microprocessor controller will have a standardized communication protocol for sending the data to the centralized computer in a standard format and which will be issued by ROSO.
"A simple window based/open application software shall be built on a server system using standard database for receiving the data at the server end. The data so received from CCMS module shall be accessible remotely using web technologies. The data so accessed should be capable of being imported into a standard analysis package like MS-EXCEL for value added analysis" Warr Warranty clause Warranty clause shall be! 2 clauses have been added in the final anty suitably defined with minimum 5 year warranty. draft of FRS Warranty Guarantee of complete equipment shall be as per RS conditions. 12.1 The complete CCMS unit shall be put on rigorous field trial for 30 days in nominated rake of Rajdhani/Shatabdi train. After successful field trial, the feedback of user Railway will be sent to ROSa for further course of action. "
Clause for GPRS charges to be paid by contractor shall be included for 5 years. Revised clause 3.2 " Firm shall provide window based/open application software for user terminal along with Operation & maintenance cum trouble shooting manual with each supply lot. The facility of providing SMS pack and nternet services shall be in the scope of supplier/railways, which will be as per the terms and conditions of tender. Para 6.4 shall be further clarified input power to the CCMS unit shall be 11OV DC/AC±30%. that the nomination of subscribers shall be possible by user at any point of time from centralized the administrator control by The revised clause 6.1 shall be as under " The input power to the CCMS unit is 110 Volts DC/AC +1-30% for End On Generating coaches." (EOG) LHB type AC The revised clause 6.4 shall be as under "Centralized computer to be mounted in power carl pantry car for collecting, processing, storing and downloading the data of air conditioning of connected AC coaches and shall be capable of transmission and reception of air conditioning data to centralized data server of control room as well as 10 nominated subscribers through SMS using GSM/GPRS or latest technology. The nomination of subscribers shall be possible by user at any point of
Para 24 coaches shall be modified for at least The revised clause 7.2 shall be as under 7.2 28/30 coaches as the rake " Using the above hardware ports, the composition is increasing day by day. system shall be capable of being configured for data retrieval up to 24/26 coach systems in a time multiplexed manner. Data retrieval shall be deterministic in nature. Specific time to service shall be maintained for various units connected to the Master. The system shall preferably be non polar type. Clause 11.9 is in FRS " Reverse polarity test: Para 12.1 shall be modified by Screen printing is not deleting either screen printed advisable. as the unit shall have name/rating information only by etching process or by engraving. The unit shall remain functional after applying 200Volts DC at 110V volts DC input terminal for one minute in correct polarity. as well as in reverse polarity. Revised clause 13.1 shall be as under "The CCMS Unit shall be provided with a name/rating plate on the enclosure. The following information shall be available by either etching or engraving process on the name plate of aluminum with white background and black letters.
Rosa to examine & include suitable clause how to monitor 1000 or more coaches with this CCMS. t should be on the lines of existing SCAOA system operating successfully in TRO, i.e. it should be possible to monitor & control in real time, the desired parameters in an AC coach/rake & in a suitable control room by a team of experts. These people can also advice in case of difficulty to the escorting staff if required. The system should be accordingly renamed as a complete control & monitoring system of AC coacheslrakes.