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:- TST-3/GL-30/UIC-518/ Execution

Technical Document No.: TST-3/GL-30/UIC-518/ Execution, dated 14.08.2019

Technical Document for UIC-518/ EN-14363: 2016, based Sensors, and Shielded
Cables
These technical details are for supply of Sensors/Transducers, and Shielded Cables
based on UIC - 518 / EN14363-2016 norms. These sensors would be used in field trials
of rolling stocks for acquiring the data for evaluating the Ride Characteristics, Safety &
Track loading and other related parameters of new design rail vehicles and other
associated trials.

1. SENSORS/TRANSDUCERS: -

1.1. GENERAL CONDITION

 RDSO is using Teflon 4 Core Shielded Twisted Pair cables for connection of
sensors/transducers to signal conditioners.
 The sensors/transducers should be compatible from the distance point of view as
the distance between location of transducers and signal conditioners vary about 50
meters during conducts of trials.
 All the sensors/transducers should have calibration certificates.

1.2. Accelerometers:
1.2.1. Single Axis MEMS type Accelerometer ± 2g
1.2.2. Single Axis MEMS type Accelerometer ± 10g
1.2.3. Single Axis MEMS type Accelerometer ± 30g
1.2.4. Single Axis MEMS type Accelerometer ± 50g
Specification of MEMS type Accelerometers mentioned at Sl. No. 1.2.1,
1.2.2, 1.2.3 & 1.2.4.
Performance
Input range (g) ±2g ±10 g ±30g ±50g
Zero acceleration out
± 50 ± 50 ± 50 ± 50
put (mV)
Sensitivity (mV/g + 3%) 1000 200 70 40
Transverse Sensitivity
<2 <2 <2 <2
(%)
Alignment error not
±2 degree ±2 degree ±2 degree ±2 degree
more than (Desirable)
Non-Linearity (%FSO) ±0.5 ±0.5 ±0.5 ±0.5
Noise ((µg/√Hz)) or
35 75 316 316
better
Bandwidth (Hz) DC-200 DC-400 DC-800 DC-1000
Environment
Temp. Range (°C) -40 to +85 -40 to +85 -40 to +85 -40 to +85
Shock Limit (g) 10000 10000 10000 10000
Electrical
Supply Voltage -Vdc 8 to 36 8 to 36 8 to 36 8 to 36
Bias Voltage (Vdc) ≤ 2.5 ≤ 2.5 ≤ 2.5 ≤ 2.5
Physical
Anodized Aluminum with Teflon Insulated Leads, Braided Shield, TPE Jacket
or better
Damping ratio should be less than 0.8 & should have Isolated from mounting surface.

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Weight desirable <10 gms

Should be supplied along with mating connector for sensors
Make & model MEMSIC/ NGT/MEAS /PCB etc.

2. Servo Accelerometer: -

2.1. Servo Accelerometer should have Extremely Rugged, Ultra-low Range Servo
Accelerometer with Taut-band Suspension or better.
2.2. Servo Accelerometer should have high precision, closed loop, servo balance,
ultra-low range accelerometers output ±5 VDC that can be used for a wide variety
of industrial applications. These sensors should have very robust and shock
resistant.
2.3. Specification of servo accelerometer is tabulated under:

Sr no Description Performance
i. Input range (g) ± 0.25 g
ii. Supply Voltage: ± 12 to ± 18 VDC
iii. Current Consumption, nom.: ± 15 mA
iv. Full Range Output (FRO): ± 5 VDC
v. Output Standardization, max.: ± 2 % FRO
vi. Non-Linearity 0.05 % FRO
vi. Out Noise 0.002Vrms
vii. Frequency Response (-3 dB), nom. 30 Hz
viii. Cross-axis sensitivity, max ± 0.002 g/g
ix. Temp. Range (°C) - 40 to + 85
x. Shock (g) 1500 g, 0.5 ms, ½ Sine
xi. Environmental Sealing: IP65
xii Weight (desirable) < 100 grams.
xiii Make & Model MEMSIC/NGT/ALTHEN etc.
xiv Should be supplied along with mating connector for sensors

3. SHIELDED CABLE:
Cable conductor should be of following minimum standards:
Sr no. Description Performance
Physical Characteristics of conductor
i. No. of pairs 2
ii. Total No. of Conductor 4
iii. AWG 22
iv. Stranding 7x30
v. Conductor Material TC- Tinned Copper
Insulation:
i. Insulation Material PP-Polypropylene
ii. Lay Length 1.5 in.
iii. Twist/ft. 8
iv. Pair Color code chart 1st Pair Red & Black, 2nd Pair
Green &White
Inner Shield:
i. Material Trade Name Beld foil (Z-Fold)
ii. Shield Type Tape
iii. Shield Material Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape
iv. Shield % Coverage 100%

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v. Drain Wire AWG 24

vi. Drain Wire Stranding 7x32
vii. Drain Wire Conductor Material TC-Tinned Copper

Outer Shield:
i. Outer Shield Material Unshielded
Outer Jacket:
ii. Outer Jacket Material PVC-Polyvinyl Chloride
Mechanical Characteristics:
i. Operating Temperature Range -20’C To + 60’C
ii. UL Temperature Rating 60’C
iii. Bulk Cable Weight 17 lbs/1000 ft.
iv. Max. Recommended Pulling Tension 42 lbs.
v. Min. Band Radius ( Install) 1.750 in.
Flame Test:
i. UL Flame Test UL 1685 UL Loading
Electrical Characteristics:
i. Nom. Characteristic Impedance 52 Ohms
ii. Nom. Inductance 0.17 u H/ft.
iii. Nom. Capacitance Cond. To Cond. @ 33 pF/ft.
1 KHz
iv. Nom. Cap. Cond. To other Con. & 62pF/ft.
Shield @ 1 KHz
v. Nom. Conductor DC Resistance @ 20 14.7 Ohms/1000ft
Deg. C
vi. Ind. Pair Nominal Shield DC 15 Ohms/1000ft
Resistance @ 20 Deg. C
vii. Max. Operating Voltage-UL 300 V RMS
viii. Max. Recommended Current 2.3 Amps/Cond. @ 25’C

4. INSPECTION AND TESTING

Inspection by consignee after receipt of material as per RDSO specification at RDSO

or his authorized representative.

5. WARRANTY

5.1. The tenderer shall offer full replacement warranty on the supplied sensors for
minimum of 24 months from the date of Inspection and Testing at RDSO.
5.2. The tenderer must undertake to support the sensors, in terms of service and spares,
for period of at least five years from the date of Inspection and Testing.

6. TENDER SCRUTINY (to be included as special condition of contract):-

6.1. To facilitate scrutiny of tender offer, the tenderer shall offer clause-by-clause
comments on this specification, either confirming acceptance or indicating
deviations there from. Deviation from the specification with reasons should be
clearly indicated.
6.2. The offer must include complete details and specifications of the items. The offer
should contain detailed technical information along with literature, including make
and model etc.
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