36C24519B0002-0002022.doc

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SECTION 25 10 10

ADVANCED UTILITY METERING SYSTEM

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Delete between //____// if not applicable to project. Also delete any other item or paragraph not applicable in the section and renumber the paragraphs. This specification section applies to and shall be included with all work to be performed under the 22, 23, 26, 32, and 33 Divisions of the Master Construction Specifications. The Section is general in nature, and should be edited to fit each project.

2. Provide schedule for each flow meter listing flow meter type, fluid type and characteristics, temperature and pressure of fluid, flow range (maximum and minimum flows), maximum pressure loss, minimum meter accuracy, English and metric measurement units.

3. The VA has in place a Corporate-Wide Advanced Utility Metering Database, which allows the VA to automatically query some of its facilities for their energy and water usage. This specification rolls-out Advanced Utility Metering Systems (AUMS) to all of its facilities. Each facility shall include an AUMS, periodically transmitting information in a format compatible with the existing VA Corporate-Wide Advanced Utility Metering Database .

4. This specification defines the structure for the roll-out of the AUMSs: each VISN or VAMC shall be provided (by this section, if not already in-place) a Site Data Aggregation Device (a PC workstation or server) ; communications between this Site Data Aggregation Device and the VA’s Corporate-Wide Advanced Utility Metering Database shall be via periodic TCP/IP communications; communications between the Site Wide Aggregation Device and the facility’s meters shall be via Ethernet cabling (separate from the IT system’s and the HVAC control system’s cabling), and wireless; and meters of the facility’s energy flows and water flows.

5. Communications (especially TCP/IP) shall comply with NIST-recommended security protocols.

6. Communications between meters and the Site Data Aggregation Device shall allow for real-time and high-sampling frequency automatic monitoring of energy flows throughout and within each facility as well as less-frequent interval or “billing” metering. The AUMS shall include capacity for future automatic control: dispatch of loads depending on thresholds being reached, alarm notices auto-sent under various conditions, and the like. The AUMS shall include various levels of operator interface and access, and shall allow for customizable viewports as required by the User.

7. This specification includes meters and communications systems which may not be relevant to the individual project. The specifying engineer shall survey the site and examine physical conditions and constraints relative the facility being designed. The specifying engineer shall coordinate the metering and communications scope with the facility engineer and the Resident Engineer. The specifying engineer shall only then edit this specification to include only those features relevant to and required by the AUMS.

8. Separate cabling or radio transmission (RF) from the meters to the Site Data Aggregation Device is required. The communications transmission shall not be run on the facility’s IT network. If the meters are existing and part of the facility’s direct digital control system, and if those existing meters are sufficient to this Section’s mission, the information may then be transmitted over the facility’s direct digital control system network to the facility’s ECC, and from there to the AUMS.

9. Show on drawings all communications cabling routing, meter and trim installation details and locations, as well as describing methods and means limitations for the implementation of the AUMS.

10. The specifying engineer shall have complete knowledge of the space and cable pathways (i.e. equipment rooms, TCs, conduits, wireways, etc.) of the Facility. The specifying engineer shall at a minimum design and install the System using the Pathway Design Handbook H-088C3, TIA/EIA Telecommunications Building Wiring Standards, and VA’s Facility Chief of Information Technologies(IT) instructions, as approved in writing by the VA.

11. Design a new system conforming to current and accepted digital industrial/commercial cable and RF distribution standards. The distribution cable installation shall be fully coordinated with the VA prior to the start of installation.

12. Specify cable in this system (i.e. backbone, outside plant, inside plant, and station cabling) to conform to this Section and to accepted industry and OEM standards with regards to size, color code, and insulation. The pair twists of any pair shall not be exactly the same as any other pair within any unit or sub-unit of cables that are bundled in twenty-five (25) pairs or less.

13. The System cables shall be protected conduit. The specifying engineer shall include Section 26 05 33 in the specifications for the work. Some areas of this Facility may be considered “plenum”. If any of wire and cable used in support of the installation in those areas is not in conduit (this guidance does not grant relief from the protection): then the cabling must comply with national and relevant codes pertaining to plenum environments. Review the VA’s cable and wire requirements with the VA prior to installation to confirm the type of environment present at each location.

14. Design outside- and inside-plant cables that furnish the number of cable pairs required in accordance with the System requirements described herein. Fully coordinate and obtain approval of the design with the original equipment manufacturer and the VA prior to installation.

15. Addition of advanced meters shall in no way affect any existing utility meter or its components. This meter shall be used as supplemental information. Know that meters installed adjacent other utility meters will not read exactly the same. This difference is due to the different turn-down ratios, calibrations to different CT’s, and also due to differing accuracies of the meters.

16. Existing meters already in place may serve the mission of this Section, provided that they comply with the communications and accuracy requirements of this Section. Confirm this re-use with the VA’s Facility Engineer and REO.

17. Unless the construction is on a greenfield, most of the utilities metered by this Section are fundamental to the operation of the facility. Choose insertion-type meters and use hot-taps into active piping systems and other means to allow for meter insertion into the utility distribution systems without forcing outages of those systems.

18. Meter maintenance is an important concern for the VA: where feasible, specify meters with no moving parts, so minimizing maintenance of mechanical components over the life of the meter.

PART 1 - ENERAL

1.1

DESCRIPTION

A.

This Section includes the following for the advanced metering of the systems of the facility. The metered systems include the electrical power, natural gas distribution, fuel gas and fuel oil, steam, steam condensate, chilled water, heating water, domestic water, recovered water and makeup water systems. The metering systems in each facility are part of a Corporate-Wide utility metering system, rendering the VA accurate and automated metering of its facilities’ energy and water flows. Metering systems are comprised of:

1.

PC-based workstation(s) or server(s) and software.

2.

Communication network and interface modules for //RS-232, RS-485, Modbus TCP/IP, IEEE 802.3// data transmission protocols.

3.

Electric meters.

4.

Volumetric flowmeters, temperature sensors and pressure transducers.

5.

Mass flowmeters.

1.2

RELATED WORK

A.

//Section 13 05 41, SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS: Requirements for seismic restraint of nonstructural components. //

B.

Section 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping: meters and gages.

C.

Section 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters: references meters.

D.

Section 22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters: references meters.

E.

Section 22 35 00 Domestic Water Heater Exchangers: references meters.

F.

Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION: General mechanical requirements, common to more than one section in mechanical.

G.

Section 23 09 11, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR BOILER PLANT: Flowmeters

H.

Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC: Flowmeters and communications

I.

Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: General electrical requirements and items that are common to more than one section of Division 26.

J.

Section 26 05 21, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES (600 VOLTS AND BELOW): Low voltage cable.

K.

Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path for possible ground fault currents.

L.

Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduits.

M.

Section 26 11 16, SECONDARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS: Unit secondary substation.

N.

Section 26 13 00, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR: High voltage switchgear.

O.

Section 26 18 41, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE SWITCHES: High voltage switches.

p.

Section 26 23 00, LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR: Secondary distribution switchgear.

Q.

Section 26 24 11, DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS: Secondary distribution switchboards.

R.

Section 26 24 19, MOTOR-CONTROL CENTERS: Motor control assemblies.

S.

Section 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation: references meters.

T.

Section 33 10 00 Water Utilities: references meters.

U.

Section 33 51 00 Natural Gas Distribution: references meters.

V.

Section 33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution: references meters.

1.3 definitions

A.

AMR: Automatic meter reading is the technology of automatically collecting consumption, diagnostic, and status data from water and energy metering devices (water, gas, electric, steam) and transferring that data to a central database for billing, troubleshooting, and analyzing.

B.

AUMS: Advanced Utility Metering System: the system described by this Section.

C BACnet: BACnet is a Data Communications Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks. It is defined by ASHRAE/ANSI Standard 135 (ISO 16484-5) standard protocol.

D.

Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS): an international standard defining communications and operation support interface requirements for a data over cable system, by the Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. consortium E.

Data Head (on meters): converts analog and pulse signals to digital signals for transmission to the Site Data Aggregation Device. Also provides for limited storage of the digital signals.

F.

Device Accuracy: accuracy in this section is based on actual flow, not full scale or full range. Device accuracy measures the conversion of flow information to analog or pulse signals.

G.

Ethernet: Local area network, based on IEEE 802.3 standards.

H.

Firmware: Software (programs or data) that has been written onto read-only memory (ROM). Firmware is a combination of software and hardware. Storage media with ROMs that have data or programs recorded on them are firmware.

I.

Gateway: Bi-directional protocol translator connecting control systems that use different communication protocols.

J.

GB: gigabyte. When used to describe data storage, "GB" represents 1024 megabytes.

K.

HTML: Hypertext markup language.

L.

I/O: Input/output.

M.

KB: Short for kilobyte. When used to describe data storage, "KB" represents 1024 bytes.

N.

KY Pulse: A term used by the metering industry to describe a method of measuring consumption of electricity that is based on a relay changing status in response to the rotation of the disk in the meter.

O.

LAN: Local area network. Sometimes plural as "LANs."

P.

LCD: Liquid crystal display.

Q.

LonMark: An association comprising of suppliers and installers of LonTalk products. The Association provides guidelines for the implementation of the LonTalk protocol to ensure interoperability through Standard implementation.

R.

LonTalk: An open standard protocol developed by the Echelon Corporation that uses a “Neuron Chip” for communication.

S.

LonWorks: Network technology developed by the Echelon Corporation.

T.

Low Voltage: As defined in NFPA 70 for circuits and equipment operating at less that 50 V or remote-control, signaling and power-limited circuits.

U.

MB: megabyte. When used to describe data storage, "MB" represents 1024 kilobytes.

V.

Mbps: Megabytes per second, equal to 8 megabits per second

W.

Modbus TCP/IP: An open protocol for exchange of process data.

X.

Monitoring: Acquisition, processing, communication, and display of equipment status data, metered electrical parameter values, power quality evaluation data, event and alarm signals, tabulated reports, and event logs.

Y.

OTDR: Optical Time Domain Reflectometer. A test instrument that analyzes the light loss in an optical fiber. Used to find faults, splices and bends in the line, it works by sending out a light pulse and measuring its reflection. Such devices can measure fiber lines that are longer than 150 miles

Z.

PC: Personal computer

AA.PICS, Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement: A written document that identifies the particular options specified by BACnet that are implemented in a device.

BB.REO: Resident Engineer Office: the VA office administering the construction contract.

CC.Reporting Accuracy: this is the root-mean-square sum of all of the metering devices’ inaccuracies: measurement inaccuracy, mechanical inaccuracy, analog-to-digital or pulse integration inaccuracy, etc., up to the meter’s data head.

DD.rms: Root-mean-square value of alternating voltage, which is the square root of the mean value of the square of the voltage values during a complete cycle.

EE.Router: A device that connects two or more networks at the network layer.

FF.RS-232: A Telecommunications Industry Association standard for asynchronous serial data communications between terminal devices.

GG.RS-485: A Telecommunications Industry Association standard for multipoint communications using two twisted-pairs.

HH.TB: terrabyte. When used to describe data storage, "TB" represents 1024 gigabytes.

II.TCP/IP: Transport control protocol/internet protocol.

JJ.Turn-down: the maximum flow divided by the minimum flow through a meter; used along with accuracy requirements. For example, a meter shall be accurate to within 2% of actual flow with throughout a 20:1 turndown KK.THD: Total harmonic distortion.

LL.UPS: Uninterruptible power supply; used both in singular and plural context.

MM.UTP: Unshielded twisted pair cabling, used to limit crosstalk and electromagnetic interference from the environment

NN.WAN: Wide area network.

1.4 quality assurance

A.

Installer Qualifications: Manufacturer's authorized representative who is trained and approved for installation of units required for this Project.

B.

Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced at least three years in manufacturing and installing power monitoring and control equipment similar to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

C.

Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency, and marked for intended use.

D.

System Modifications: Make recommendations for system modification in writing to the VA. No system modifications shall be made without prior written approval of the VA. Any modifications made to the system shall be incorporated into the Operations and Maintenance Instructions, and other documentation affected. Provide to the VA software updates for all software furnished under this specification during this contract’s construction and verification periods and for the first two years after government acceptance. All updated software shall be verified as part of this contract.

1.5 performance

A.

The advanced utility metering system shall conform to the following:

1.

Site Data Aggregation Device Graphic Display: The system shall display up to 4 graphics on a single screen with a minimum of (20) dynamic points per graphic. All current data shall be displayed within (10) seconds of the request.

2.

Site Data Aggregation Device Graphic Refresh: The system shall update all dynamic points with current data within ten seconds. Data refresh shall be automatic, without operator intervention.

3.

Meter Scan: All changes of metered values shall be transmitted over the high-speed network such that any data used or displayed at a controller or Site Data Aggregation Device will be current, within the prior ten seconds.

4.

Alarm Response Time: The maximum time from when meter goes into alarm to when it is annunciated at the workstation shall not exceed ten seconds.

5.

Reporting Accuracy: Listed below are minimum acceptable reporting accuracies for all values within the below minimum turn-down envelope reported by the meters:

Table 1.5: Meter Performance Criteria

Table Notes:

1. This table shows reporting accuracy, not merely the meter’s accuracy. Reporting accuracy includes meter accuracy and data conversion accuracy. See Article 1.3 in this Section for definition. Accuracy is shown against the measured value, not against the full range of the meter.

2. l/s: liter per second

CFH: cubic feet per hour kW: kilowatt

MBH: 1000’s British Thermal Units per hour

GPH: gallons per hour

1.6

WARRANTY

A.

Labor and materials for advanced utility metering systems shall be warranted for a period as specified under Warranty in FAR clause 52.246-21.

B.

Advance utility metering system failures during the warranty period shall be adjusted, repaired, or replaced at no cost or reduction in service to the owner. The system includes all computer equipment, transmission equipment, and all sensors and metering devices.

1.7 submittals

A.

Product Data: for each type of product indicated, Attach copies of approved Product Data submittals for products (such as flowmeters, temperature sensors and pressure transmitters, switchboards and switchgear) that describe advance utility metering features to illustrate coordination among related equipment and utility metering and control.

B.

Shop Drawings: include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

1.

Outline Drawings: Indicate arrangement of meters, components and clearance and access requirements. Clearly identify system components, internal connections, and all field connections.

2.

Block Diagram: Show interconnections between components specified in this Section and devices furnished with power distribution system components. Indicate data communication paths and identify networks, data buses, data gateways, concentrators, and other devices to be used. Describe characteristics of network and other data communication lines.

3.

Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection.

4.

Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and communications wiring. Coordinate nomenclature and presentation with a block diagram. Show all communications network components and include a communications single-line diagram indicating device interconnection and addressing information for all system devices. Identify terminal blocks used for interconnections and wire type to be used.

5.

UPS sizing calculations for workstation.

C.

Software and Firmware Operational Documentation:

1.

Self-study guide describing the process for setting equipment's network address; setting Owner's options; procedures to ensure data access from any PC on the network, using a standard Web browser; and recommended firewall setup.

2.

Software operating and upgrade manuals.

3.

Software Backup: On a compact disc, complete with Owner-selected options.

4.

Device address list and the set point of each device and operator option, as set in applications software.

5.

Graphic file and printout of graphic screens and related icons, with legend.

6.

"Quick-Start" guide to describe a simple, three-step commissioning process for setting the equipment’s Ethernet address, and ensuring trouble-free data access from any PC on the network, using a standard web browser.

D.

Software Upgrade Kit: For Owner to use in modifying software to suit future utility metering system revisions.

E.

Firmware Upgrade Kit: For Owner to use in modifying firmware to suit future power system revisions or advanced utility metering system revisions. Firmware updates, and necessary software tools for firmware updates, shall be downloadable from the internet. VA shall be able to update firmware, in equipment, without removing device from the equipment. VA shall be capable of updating firmware over the utility metering communication network or through local communication ports on the device.

F.

Software licenses and upgrades required by and installed for operating and programming digital and analog devices.

G.

Qualification Data: For installer and manufacturer

H.

Other Informational Submittals:

1.

System installation and setup guides, with data forms to plan and record options and setup decisions.

I.

Revise and update the Contract Drawings to include details of the system design. Drawings shall be on 17 by 11 inches sheets. Details to be shown on the Design Drawing include:

1.

Details on logical structure of the network. This includes logical location of all network hardware.

2.

Manufacturer and model number for each piece of computer and network hardware.

3.

Physical location for each piece of network or computer hardware.

4.

Physical routing of LAN cabling.

5.

Physical and qualitative descriptions of connectivities.

1.8

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A.

Operation and Maintenance Data: For advanced utility metering system components and meters, to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. Include the following:

1.

Operating and applications software documentation.

2.

Software licenses.

3.

Software service agreement.

4.

PC installation and operating documentation, manuals, and software for the PC and all installed peripherals. Software shall include system restore, emergency boot compact disks, and drivers for all installed hardware. Provide separately for each PC.

5.

Hard copies of manufacturer's specification sheets, operating specifications, design guides, user's guides for software and hardware, and PDF files on CD-ROM of the hard-copy submittal.

6.

In addition to the copies required by 01 00 00, provide 5 bound paper copies of the Operation and Maintenance Data and two compact disks (CD), with all Instructions as Acrobat PDF files. The pdf files shall identical to the paper copies and shall Acrobat navigation tools including Bookmarks for each Chapter.

7.

The advanced utility metering system Operation and Maintenance Instructions shall include:

a.

Procedures for the AUMS system start-up, operation and shut-down.

b.

Final As-Built drawings, including actual LAN cabling routing shown on architectural backgrounds.

1) IP address(es) as applicable for each piece of network hardware.

2) IP address for each computer server, workstation and networked printer.

3) Network identifier (name) for each printer, computer server and computer workstation.

4) CEA-709.1B address (domain, subnet, node address) for each CEA-709.1B TP/FT-10 to IP Router.

c.

Routine maintenance checklist, rendered in a Microsoft Excel format. The routine maintenance checklist shall be arranged in a columnar format. The first column shall list all installed devices, the second column shall list each device’s node identifier/address, the third column shall describe each device’s physical location, the fourth column shall state the maintenance activity or state no maintenance required, the fifth column shall state the frequency of the maintenance activity, frequency of calibration and the sixth column for additional comments or reference.

d.

Qualified service organization list.

e.

In addition to the requirements in Section 01 33 23, the submittal shall include manufacturer Installation Requirements.

f.

Include complete instructions for calibration of each meter type and model.

g.

Start-Up and Start-Up Testing Report.

h.

Performance verification test procedures and reports.

i.

Preventive Maintenance Work Plan.

j.

In addition to factory‑trained manufacturers' representatives requirements in 01 00 00, provide signed letter by factory‑trained manufacturers' representatives stating that the system and components are installed in strict accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations.

B.

Field quality-control test reports.

1.9

LICENSING AGREEMENT

A.

Licenses procured as part of this work become the property of the government upon acceptance of the work. Licenses shall have no expiration.

B.

Technical Support: Beginning with Government Acceptance, provide software support for // one //two// //Insert number// years.

C.

Upgrade Service: Update software to latest version at Project completion. Install and program software upgrades that become available within two years from date of Government Acceptance. Upgrading software shall include the operating systems. Upgrade shall include new or revised licenses for use of software.

1.

Provide 30-day notice to Owner to allow scheduling and access to system and to allow Owner to upgrade computer equipment if necessary.

1.10

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

A.

Preventive Maintenance Requirements: provide a preventative maintenance plan with attached procedures indicated by meter and component manufacturers. Perform maintenance procedures for a period of 1 year after government acceptance, at frequencies and using procedures required by the meter and component manufacturers. At a minimum and if the manufacturer is silent on its preventative maintenance requirements, frequencies, deliverables and activities shall comply with the following:

1.

Preventive Maintenance Work Plan: prepare a Preventive Maintenance Work Plan to schedule all required preventive maintenance. VA approval of the Work Plan shall be obtained. Adhere to the approved work plan to facilitate VA verification of work. If the Contractor finds it necessary to reschedule maintenance, a written request shall be made to the VA detailing the reasons for the proposed change at least five days prior to the originally scheduled date. Scheduled dates shall be changed only with the prior written approval of the REO.

2.

Semiannual Maintenance: perform the following Semiannual Maintenance as specified:

a.

Perform data backups on all Server Hardware.

b.

Run system diagnostics and correct diagnosed problems.

c.

Perform fan checks and filter changes for AUMS hardware.

d.

Perform all necessary adjustments on printers.

e.

Resolve all outstanding problems.

f.

Install new ribbons, ink cartridges and toner cartridges into printers, and ensure that there is at least one spare ribbon or cartridge located at each printer.

3.

Maintenance Procedures a.

Maintenance Coordination: Any scheduled maintenance event by Contractor that will result in component downtime shall be coordinated with the VA as follows. Time periods shall be measured as actual elapsed time from beginning of equipment off-line period, including working and non-working hours.

1) For non-redundant computer server hardware, provide 14 days notice, components shall be off-line for no more than 8 hours.

2) For redundant computer server hardware, provide 7 days notice, components shall be off-line for no more than 36 hours.

3) For active (powered) network hardware, provide 14 days notice, components shall be off-line for no more than 6 hours.

4) For cabling and other passive network hardware, provide 21 days notice, components shall be off-line for no more than 12 hours.

b.

Software/Firmware: Software/firmware maintenance shall include operating systems, application programs, and files required for the proper operation of the advanced utility metering system regardless of storage medium. User- (project site-) developed software is not covered by this contract, except that the advanced utility metering system software/firmware shall be maintained to allow user creation, modification, deletion, and proper execution of such user-developed software as specified. Perform diagnostics and corrective reprogramming as required to maintain total advanced utility metering system operations as specified. Back up software before performing any computer hardware and software maintenance. Do not modify any parameters without approval from the VA. Any approved changes and additions shall be properly documented, and the appropriate manuals shall be updated.

c.

Network: Network maintenance shall include testing transmission media and equipment to verify signal levels, system data rates, errors and overall system performance.

B.

Service Call Reception

1.

A VA representative will advise the Contractor by phone or in person of all maintenance and service requests, as well as the classification of each based on the definitions specified. A description of the problem or requested work, date and time notified, location, classification, and other appropriate information will be placed on a Service Call Work Authorization Form by the VA.

2.

The Contractor shall have procedures for receiving and responding to service calls during regular working hours. A single telephone number shall be provided for receipt of service calls during regular working hours. Service calls shall be considered received by the Contractor at the time and date the telephone call is placed by the VA.

3.

Separately record each service call request, as received on the Service Call Work Authorization form.Complete the Service Call Work Authorization form for each service call. The completed form shall include the serial number identifying the component involved, its location, date and time the call was received, nature of trouble, names of the service personnel assigned to the task, instructions describing what has to be done, the amount and nature of the materials to be used, the time and date work started, and the time and date of completion.

4.

Respond to each service call request within two working hours. The status of any item of work must be provided within four hours of the inquiry during regular working hours, and within sixteen hours after regular working hours or as needed to repair equipment.

1.11

SPARE PARTS

A.

Furnish spare parts described below that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1.

Addressable Relays: One for every ten installed. Furnish at least one of each type.

2.

Data Line Surge Suppressors: One for every ten of each type installed. Furnish at least one of each type.

B.

Furnish spare parts shall not be used for any warranty-required remediation.

1.12 applicable publications

A.

Publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements, and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced, unless otherwise noted. Publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

Following (within these Notes) are documents which are not referenced by this specification, but which provide contextual information to the specifying engineer.

AMI System Security Requirements, by the Advanced Metering Infrastructure System Security Task Force(AMI-SEC): this is a wok in progress by a utility industry consensus group.

National Infrastructure Protection Plan (2009), by the Department of Homeland Security: this si a management-level perspective on protection of federal information systems.

IEC 7498-1-1994

Open Systems Interconnection – Basic Reference Model: The Basic Method (ISO OSI), by the International Electrotechnical Commission: the antecedent layer reference for standardized digital communications; since superseded by other more specific standards.

SNVT List-2002 LonMark SNVT Master List; Version 11 Revision 2, by Lonmark International: many existing VA digital control systems use Lonmark networks.

XIF Guide (2001) LonMark External Interface File Reference Guide; Revision 4.0B: many existing VA digital control systems use Lonmark networks.

ITU-T, v.34 (94), by the International Telecommunications Union: a superseded draft standard for the old Hayes modem (28.8 kbit/sec).

ITU-T, V42), by the International Telecommunications Union:

an error control protocol, generally used with dial-up modems.

B.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

B16.1-1998 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

B31.1‑2007 Power Piping

B31.8-2007 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems

B31.9-2008 Building Services Piping

B40.100-1998 Pressure Gauges and Gauge Attachments

C.

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

ASHRAE 135-2008

A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks (ANSI)

D.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

A53-2006 Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless

A106-2006 Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High Temperature Service

E.

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)

709.1B-2002 Control Network Protocol Specification

709.3-1999 Free-Topology Twisted-Pair Channel Specification

852-A-2004 Tunneling Component Network Protocols Over Internet Protocol Channels

F.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

EMC-2002

FCC Electromagnetic Compliance Requirements

G.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)

81-1983 IEEE Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Ground System

100-2000 The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms

802.1D-2004 Media Access Control Bridges

802.2-2003 Standards for Local Area Networks: Logical Link Control

802.3-2005 Information Technology - Telecommunications and Information Exchange between Systems. Local and Metropolitan Area Networks - Specific Requirements - Part 3: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications (ANSI)

1100-2005 Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding Electronic Equipment (ANSI)

C37.90.1-2002 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric Power Apparatus

C57.13-2008 Standard Requirements for Instrument Transformers

C62.41.1-2002 Guide on the Surges Environment in Low-Voltage(1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits

C62.41.2-2002 Recommended Practice on Characterization of Surges in Low-Voltage (1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits

H.

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

IEC 61000-2005

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)- Part 4-5: Testing and Measurement Techniques; Surge Immunity Test

I.

National Electrical Contractors Association

NECA 1-2006

Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction

J.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

250-2008 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)

C12.1-2008 Electric Meters; Code for Electricity Metering

C12.20-2002 Electricity Meter - 0.2 and 0.5 Accuracy Classes

C62.61-1993 Gas Tube Surge Arresters on Wire Line Telephone Circuits

ICS 1-2008

Standard for Industrial Control and Systems General Requirements

K.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

800, Part 39-2008 [DRAFT] Managing Risk from Information Systems: An Organizational Perspective

800, Part 46-2009 Guide to Enterprise Telework and Remote Access Security

800, Part 52-2009 Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations

(FIPS) 200-2006

Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems

L.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

30-08 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

70‑2008 National Electrical Code (NEC)

54-06 National Fuel Gas Code

85-07 Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazard Code

101‑06 Life Safety Code

262-2007 Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces

M.

NSF International

14-03 Plastics Piping Components and Related Materials

61-02 Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects (Sections 1-9)

N.

Telecommunications Industry Association, (TIA/EIA)

H-088C3 Pathway Design Handbook

232-F-2002 Interface Between Data Terminal Equipment and Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange

485-A-2003 Electrical Characteristics of Generators and Receivers for Use in Balanced Digital Multipoint System

568-C.1-2009 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

606-A-2002 Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure

607-A-2002 Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications

O.

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

916-2007 Energy Management Equipment

5085-3-2007 UL Standard for Safety Standard Low Voltage

1244-2000 Electrical and Electronic Measuring and Testing Equipment

1581-2006 Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1

ADVANCED UTILITY METERING SYSTEM

A.

Functional Description

1.

Meter and record load profiles. Chart energy and water consumption patterns.

a.

Calculate and record the following:

1) Load factor.

2) Peak demand periods.

3) Consumption correlated with facility activities.

b.

Measure and record metering data for the following:

1) Electricity.

2) Steam and condensate

3) Domestic water.

4) Natural gas.

5) Oil.

6) Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

7) Used, Boiled/Evaporated, Reclaimed and Recovered water.

8) Chilled water

9) Heating water c.

Software: calculate allocation of utility costs.

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

The following paragraph is an unexercised capability of the AUMS, for possible future use by the VA. The VA does not presently bill departments.

1) Automatically import energy and water usage records to allocate energy and water costs for the following:

a) At least //XXX// departments.

b) At least //XXX// processes.

c) At least //XXX// buildings.

2) Verify utility bills and analyze alternate energy rates.

d.

Electric Power Quality Monitoring: Identify power system anomalies and measure, display, capture waveforms, and record trends and alarms of the following power quality parameters:

1) Voltage regulation and unbalance.

2) Continuous three-phase rms voltage.

3) Periodic max./min./avg. samples.

4) Harmonics.

5) Voltage excursions.

6) //XXX parameter.//

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

The following two paragraphs are unexercised capabilities of the AUMS, for possible future use by the VA. The AUMS is not a supervisory control and data acquisition system.

e.

Emergency Load Shedding. Preserve critical loads or avoid total shutdown due to unforeseen loss of power sources according to the following logic:

1) Determine system topology.

2) Evaluate remaining loads and sources.

3) Shed loads in less than 100 ms.

4) //XXX activity related to load shedding.// f.

Demand Management:

1) Peaking or co-generator control.

2) Load interlocking.

3) Load shedding.

4) Load trimming.

5) //XXX management strategy.// g.

System: Report equipment status and power system control.

B.

Communications Components and Networks

1.

Site Data Aggregation Device and its networked meters shall communicate using BACNet protocol. Backbone shall communicate using ISO 8802-3 (Ethernet) Data Link/Physical layer protocol and BACnet/IP addressing as specified in ASHRAE/ANSI 135-2008, BACnet Annex J.

a.

Control products, communication media, connectors, repeaters, hubs, and routers shall comprise a BACnet internetwork. Controller and operator interface communication shall conform to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2008, BACnet.

b.

Each controller shall have a communication port for connection to an operator interface.

2.

Network Configuration: High-speed, multi-access, open nonproprietary, industry standard LAN and WAN and Internetworked LAN.

3.

Communication protocol; LANs complying with RS-485 or RS-485 accessed through Ethernet, 100 Base-TX Ethernet, and Modbus TCP/IP.

4.

Network Hardware a.

Building Point of Connection Hardware

1) Active equipment and communication interfaces.

2) Switches, hubs, bridges, routers and servers.

b.

IP Network Hardware

1) Wire and Cables, copper connectivity devices.

2) Fiber Optic Patch Panel.

3) Fiber Optic Media Converter

4) Ethernet Switch

5) IP Router

5.

Communication Security a.

Remote teleworking and remote access of the network shall be through a firewall, at the Site Data Aggregation Device, complying with the requirements associated with Level 1 security in the Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 (2002), Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules.

b.

Direct access to network shall be restricted as described in

2.2 Site Data Aggregation Device – PERSONAL COMPUTER WORKSTATION

A.

Hardware

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

Specify a workstation for larger facilities which have an energy engineer in residence. Specify a rack-mounted server for small facilities which have no resident energy engineer. Coordinate location with Users.

1.

Workstation Hardware a.

Environmental Conditions: System components shall be capable of withstanding Indoor installation in spaces that have environmental controls to maintain ambient conditions of 36 to 140 deg F dry bulb temperature and 20 to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing environmental conditions without mechanical or electrical damage or degradation of operating capability.

b.

Computer: Commercial standard with supporting 32- or 64-bit hardware (as limited by the advanced utility metering system software) and software enterprise server. Internet Explorer v6.0 SP1 or higher, Windows Script Hosting version 5.6 or higher, Windows Message Queuing, Windows Internet Information Services (IIS) v5.0 or higher, minimum 2.8 GHz processor, minimum 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (minimum 1333 Mhz) memory, minimum 1 TB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive with 16 MB cache, 512 MB video card, and 16 speed high density DVD-RW+/- optical drive.

c.

Real-Time Clock:

1) Accuracy: Plus or minus 1 minute per month.

2) Time Keeping Format: 24-hour time format including seconds, minutes, hours, date, day, and month; automatic reset by software.

3) Clock shall function for one year without power.

4) Provide automatic time correction once every 24 hours by synchronizing clock with the Time Service Department of the U.S. Naval Observatory.

d.

Serial Ports: Four USB ports and two RS-232-F serial ports for general use, with additional ports as required. Data transmission rates shall be selectable under program control.

e.

Parallel Port: Enhanced.

f.

Sound Card: For playback and recording of digital WAV sound files associated with audible warning and alarm functions.

g.

Color Monitor: PC compatible, not less than 22 inches, LCD type, with a minimum resolution of 1280 by 1024 pixels, noninterlaced, and a maximum dot pitch of 0.28 mm.

h.

Keyboard: Minimum of 64 characters, standard ASCII character set based on ANSI INCITS 154.

i.

Mouse: Standard, compatible with installed software.

j.

Removable Disk Storage: Include the following, each with appropriate controller:

1) Minimum 1 TB removable hard disk, maximum average access time of 10 ms.

k.

Network Interface Card (NIC): integrated 10-100-1000 Base-TX Ethernet NIC with an RJ45 connector or a 100Base-FX Ethernet NIC with an SC/ST connector.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Provide the cable modem and the Optical modem even if the infrastructure isn’t yet provided to the facility.

l.

Cable Modem: 42.88 Mbps, DOCSIS 3.0 Certified, also backwards compatible with DCOSIS 2.0 and DOCSIS 1.1/1.0 standards. Provide Ethernet or USB connectivity.

m.

Optical Modem: full duplex link, for use on 10 GBase-R single-mode and multi-mode fiber with a XENPAK module.

n.

Modem: 56,600 bits per second, full duplex for asynchronous communications. With error detection, auto answer/autodial, and call-in-progress detection. Modem shall comply with requirements in ITU-T v.34, ITU-T v.42, ITU-T v.42 Appendix VI for error correction, and ITU-T v.42 BIS for data compression standards; and shall be suitable for operating on unconditioned voice-grade telephone lines complying with 47 CFR 68.

o.

Audible Alarm: Manufacturer's standard.

Redundant computers and associated hardware and software should be used if required by authorities having jurisdiction or if a single point failure would be unacceptable.

2.

Printers: provide a dedicated, minimum resolution 600 dpi, color laser printer, connected to the Site Data Aggregation Device through a USB interface.

a.

If a network printer is used instead of this dedicated printer, it shall have a 100Base-T interface with an RJ45 connection and shall have a firmware print spooler compatible with the Operating System print spooler.

b.

RAM: 512 MB, minimum.

c.

Printing Speed: Minimum twenty six pages per minute (color); minimum 30 pages per minute (black/white).

d.

Paper Handling: Automatic sheet feeder with 250-sheet x 8.5 inch x 11 inch paper cassette and with automatic feed.

3.

RS-232 ASCII Interface a.

ASCII interface shall allow RS-232 connections to be made between a meter or circuit monitor operating as the host PC and any equipment that will accept RS-232 ASCII command strings, such as local display panels, dial-up modems, and alarm transmitters.

b.

Pager System Interface: Alarms shall be able to activate a pager system with customized message for each input alarm.

c.

RS-232 output shall be capable of connection to a pager interface that can be used to call a paging system or service and send a signal to a portable pager. System shall allow an individual alphanumeric message per alarm input to be sent to paging system. This interface shall support both numeric and alphanumeric pagers.

d.

Alarm System Interface: RS-232 output shall be capable of transmitting alarms from other monitoring and alarm systems to workstation software.

e.

Cables: provide Plenum-Type, RS-232 Cable: Paired, 2 pairs, No. 22 AWG, stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors, plastic insulation, and individual aluminum foil-polyester tape shielded pairs with 100 percent shield coverage; plastic jacket. Pairs are cabled on common axis with No. 24 AWG, stranded (7x32) tinned copper drain wire.

1) NFPA 70, Type CMP.

2) Flame Resistance: NFPA 262, Flame Test.

4.

Rack-Mounted Server Hardware a.

Environmental Conditions: System components shall be capable of withstanding Indoor installation in spaces that have environmental controls to maintain ambient conditions of 36 to 140 deg F dry bulb temperature and 20 to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing environmental conditions without mechanical or electrical damage or degradation of operating capability.

b.

Computer: Commercial rack-mounted with supporting 32- or 64-bit hardware (as limited by the advanced utility metering system software) and software enterprise server. Internet Explorer v6.0 SP1 or higher, Windows Script Hosting version 5.6 or higher, Windows Message Queuing, Windows Internet Information Services (IIS) v5.0 or higher, minimum 2.8 GHz processor, minimum 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (minimum 1333 Mhz) memory, minimum 1 TB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive with 16 MB cache, and 16 speed high density DVD-RW+/- optical drive.

c.

Real-Time Clock:

1) Accuracy: Plus or minus 1 minute per month.

2) Time Keeping Format: 24-hour time format including seconds, minutes, hours, date, day, and month; automatic reset by software.

3) Clock shall function for one year without power.

4) Provide automatic time correction once every 24 hours by synchronizing clock with the Time Service Department of the U.S. Naval Observatory.

d.

Serial Ports: Four USB ports and two RS-232-F serial ports for general use, with additional ports as required. Data transmission rates shall be selectable under program control.

e.

Parallel Port: Enhanced.

f.

Removable Disk Storage: Include minimum 1 TB removable hard disk, maximum average access time of 10 ms, with appropriate controller:

g.

Network Interface Card (NIC): integrated 10-100-1000 Base-TX Ethernet NIC with an RJ45 connector or a 100Base-FX Ethernet NIC with an SC/ST connector.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Provide the cable modem and the Optical modem even if the infrastructure isn’t yet provided to the facility.

h.

Cable Modem: 42.88 Mbps, DOCSIS 2.0 Certified, also backwards compatible with DOCSIS 2.0 and DOCSIS 1.1/1.0 standards. Provide Ethernet or USB connectivity.

i.

Optical Modem: full duplex link, for use on 10 GBase-R single-mode and multi-mode fiber with a XENPAK module.

j.

Modem: 56,600 bits per second, full duplex for asynchronous communications. With error detection, auto answer/autodial, and call-in-progress detection. Modem shall comply with requirements in ITU-T v.34, ITU-T v.42, ITU-T v.42 Appendix VI for error correction, and ITU-T v.42 BIS for data compression standards; and shall be suitable for operating on unconditioned voice-grade telephone lines complying with 47 CFR 68.

k.

Audible Alarm: Manufacturer's standard.

Redundant computers and associated hardware and software should be used if required by authorities having jurisdiction or if a single point failure would be unacceptable.

5.

RS-232 ASCII Interface a.

ASCII interface shall allow RS-232 connections to be made between a meter or circuit monitor operating as the host PC and any equipment that will accept RS-232 ASCII command strings, such as local display panels, dial-up modems, and alarm transmitters.

b.

Pager System Interface: Alarms shall be able to activate a pager system with customized message for each input alarm.

c.

RS-232 output shall be capable of connection to a pager interface that can be used to call a paging system or service and send a signal to a portable pager. System shall allow an individual alphanumeric message per alarm input to be sent to paging system. This interface shall support both numeric and alphanumeric pagers.

d.

Alarm System Interface: RS-232 output shall be capable of transmitting alarms from other monitoring and alarm systems to workstation software.

e.

Cables: provide Plenum-Type, RS-232 Cable: Paired, 2 pairs, No. 22 AWG, stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors, plastic insulation, and individual aluminum foil-polyester tape shielded…