SSR Tech Spec Sec B

PACKAGE B - SIGNALLING & COMMUNICATION WORKS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - SECTION B
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – SECTION B
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 In this section (Section B – Technical Specifications) , the Jabatan Keretapi

Negeri Sabah shall be referred to or abbreviated as JKNS.
1.2 This specification shall be read together with the Statement of Needs, Section A
of Technical Specifications, General Conditions, Special Conditions and other
documents forming part of the Contract, including the Appendices.
1.3 The specification covers the design of the systems, the supply and installation of
all materials and equipment required for the new optical fibre cable network,
digital transmission system, PABX system, train radio system, GPS system,
computerised train dispatching system, block and station signalling systems,
automatic level crossing protection system, power supply system, earthing &
surge protection system, road traffic lights, etc.
1.4 All measurements indicated in the drawings are approximate only. Tenderers are
requested to visit the sites to ascertain the exact locations and measurements,
which may differ from the drawings in Appendices due to site conditions and
requirements.
1.5 It is the Contractor’s responsibility to communicate and to work with Local

Authorities (JBA, SESB, JKR, STMB, District Councils, etc.) prior to and/or
during the installation of cables (under the road crossing), train radio tower, level
crossing protection system, road traffic light, etc., to avoid damaging the existing
utilities, and to conform with the regulations and requirements of the local
authorities, where applicable.
1.6 All work shall be carried out in such a manner that disturbances to railway
operations are kept to the absolute minimum. Any existing signalling and
communication equipment at the sites concerned shall remain in use until the
new equipment installed under the Contract are ready to be commissioned.
2.0 COPPER CABLES (SIGNALLING)
2.1 The cable used for signalling purposes shall be a PVC insulated and bedded,
galvanised steel-wire armoured, PVC, sheathed, multi-core copper cable
conforming to MS 4.18.1975. The conductor diameter shall be not less than 1.12
mm and the insulation shall be rated for 600/1000V. The size of conductors
actually used shall be adequate for reliable performance, taking into account the
current flow, voltage drop, and prevailing temperatures.
2.2 Conductors within a multi-core cable which is used for signalling circuits, shall
not be used for power supply purposes at voltages (between conductors)
exceeding 110 Volts a.c (or 150 Volts d.c). Separate cables shall be used for
power supply purposes where necessary.
2.3 The use of buried cable joints shall not be permitted. All cable ends shall be
terminated and linked through the disconnection boxes.
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2.4 The minimum reserve of cores within any signalling cable or power cable shall
amount to 25% of the cores actually in use or a minimum of 2 cores / pairs,
whichever is higher. For the purpose of calculating the minimum reserve, any
additional cores being provided for future use with regard to any specified
purpose shall be deemed to be actually in use.
2.5 All wires used for internal wiring inside apparatus cases, interconnection between
terminals and so forth, shall be of adequate size to handle currents to be carried
and have sufficient mechanical strength. P.V.C. insulated copper wires rated for
660V will be acceptable. Stranded conductors shall be used.
3.0 COPPER CABLES (COMMUNICATION)
3.1 The design and construction shall comply with the British Standards Specification
BS 3573:1972.
3.2 Construction of the cable shall be as follows :-
i) Conductor : annealed copper
ii) Insulation : cellular polyethylene for type A cable
iii) Core structure : twinning or quadding
iv) Stranding : 10 pair sub-unit; or according to BS 3573:1972
v) Filling : petroleum jelly
vi) Tape : polythene terepthalate and non-hygroscopic and

nonwicking material
vii) Moisture barrier : a nominal 150µm aluminium tape applied

longitudinally with an overlap of not less than
6.5mm.
viii) Sheath : polythene compound type 03C as per BS 6234
ix) Armouring : galvanised steel wire according to BS 3573:

1972.
x) Outer sheath : Polythene compound Type 03C as per BS

6234. The colour of outersheathing shall be black,
achieved by adding appropriate quantities of carbon
black during manufacture. The outer sheath shall
be of such chemical composition so as to protect
the sheath from attack by termites.
xi) Identification : A sequentially numbered cable length marker

shall be printed on the outer sheath, at a regular
interval of 1 metre for indication of cable length. The
word “JKNS”, the year of manufacture and the

name of manufacturer shall be embosed at intervals

of 1 metre along the outer sheath.
xii) The number of different cable sizes shall be kept to a minimum and shall be
of the preferred sizes of 10, 20 and 20+ pairs.
xiii) The nominal diameter of the copper conductor shall be 0.63mm and 0.9mm.
xiv) Conductors and conductor groups in the cable shall be separated from each
other with clear markings.
3.3 The average d.c. loop resistance for a pair of conductors, at +20 degrees C shall
not exceed the following values.
Nominal diameter of conductor (mm) Average loop resistance

ohm/km
0.63 116
0.90 56
3.4 Minimum delivery lengths
Number of quads or pairs Minimum delivery length (metres)
5q or 10p 1000
10q or 20p 500
more than 20p 500
3.5 All copper cables shall be tested in accordance with the testing specification
KI/SP/TS/I issue 1 dated 2.12.95 (See Appendix T54). The testing shall also be
made to signalling cable, wherever applicable as per Appendix T54. All cable
test results shall be submitted to KTMB / JKNS a minimum of four weeks prior to
the planned bringing into service date of the cable. All cables shall be terminated
on Krone insulation displacement connectors, type LSA or equivalent, in the
equipment room.
3.6 For aerial cables going from PABX exchange / station to JKNS offices, staff
quarters, or to level crossing gate huts, unfilled type may be allowed (depending
on the area). However, all under the track and under the road crossings shall
used petroleum jelly filled cable with connection boxes installed on telephone
posts. Drop wires (4 pair type, etc.) shall never be allowed to be buried.
3.7 The requirements for the installation of aerial cables / drop wires shall be as per
Appendix T1.

4.0 OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES
4.1 The cable shall be Single Mode 24 cores, loose tube fibre with metallic
armoured corrugated steel tape. The cable shall also be anti-rodent and suitable
for duct installation.
4.2 The single mode fibres must be optimised for use in wavelength regions of
around 1300nm and 1550nm.
4.3 The optical fibres shall be made of high-grade silica glass, single-mode, matched
cladding and step index type.
4.4 The nominal value of the mode field diameter at 1300nm shall be 9.5µm. The
mode field diameter shall not exceed the limit of ± 0.5µm of the nominal value.
4.5 The nominal cladding diameter shall be 125µm. The cladding diameter deviation
shall not exceed the limit of ± 2.4 % of the nominal values.
4.6 The mode field concentricity error shall be less than 0.8µm.
4.7 The mode filed non-circularity shall be less than 6%.
4.8 The cladding non-circularity shall be less than 2%.
4.9 The cut-off wavelength of the primary coated fibre shall be within 1150nm to
1330nm.
4.10 The loss performance for the 1550nm shall be in accordance with CCITT
Recommendation G.652 Clause 1.6 (or equivalent ITU-T standards).
4.11 The fibre shall consist of a high-grade silica glass core and a boro-silicate or
equivalent cladding covered by a supporting glass substrate, operating with a
light source wavelength in the 1300nm and 1550nm region.
4.12 Each optical fibre shall be given a primary coating of UV-cured acrylate or
equivalent material. The diameter of the coating, physical and chemical
properties of the material used for the coating and the best way of removing it if
necessary is indicated in Appendix T2/a.
4.13 A secondary coating of UV-cured acrylate or equivalent material shall be

extruded over the primary coated fibre, to reinforce and protect fibres for the
cabling process. Special attention must be paid to the surface of the material,
which is in contact with the fibre since the protective action of the fibre depends
to a large degree on the nature of these surfaces. These jackets (surfaces) shall
be sufficiently thick to give a tight protected fibre with an overall nominal diameter
of approximately 0.25mm – 0.44mm.
4.14 Identification of Fibres
4.14.1 Each fibres shall be uniquely and easily identified by the use of colour code. The
colours of the fibres shall be readily recognisable and have good colour fast
property, which will not be affected or eroded by the filling compound.

4.14.2 The colour coding of the fibres shall be as follows :-
TUBE NO. TUBE COLOUR FIBRE NUMBER FIBRE COLOUR
1 RED 1 RED
2 YELLOW
3 BLUE
4 GREEN
2 YELLOW 5 RED
6 YELLOW
7 BLUE
8 GREEN
3 BLUE 9 RED
10 YELLOW
11 BLUE
12 GREEN
4 GREEN 13 RED
14 YELLOW
15 BLUE
16 GREEN
5 WHITE 17 RED
18 YELLOW
19 BLUE
20 GREEN
6 NATURAL 21 RED
22 YELLOW
23 BLUE
24 GREEN
The Contractor may also propose fibre optic cable having 4 tubes with 6 fibres for
each tube. The colour of the fibres shall follow the above colour sequence.
4.15 Attenuation Coefficient
4.15.1 The attenuation coefficient of the fibre shall be as follows:-
i) For 1300nm region : Max. 0.4dB/km
ii) For 1550nm region : Max. 0.3dB/km
4.16 Chromatic Dispersion
4.16.1 Maximum magnitude of the chromatic dispersion coefficient shall be as follows:-
i) 3.5 ps/km/nm in the 1285 – 1300nm wavelength
ii) 18 ps/km/nm in the 1550nm wavelength
4.17 Tensile Strength
4.17.1 This test furnishes values of the failure strength on samples of optical fibre and is
performed by breaking the fibre samples with a suitable tensile machine. The

tensile strength of the completed cable shall be not less than 1000N. At this load,
no significant fibre attenuation increase shall result.
4.18 The optical fibre cable shall be proof tested to 1% strain level with a dwell time of
one second.
4.18.1 The optical fibre cable shall be stranded individually or in groups. The non-
metallic strength member shall be in the centre of the cable core and shall have a
natural colour.
4.19 Central Strength
4.19.1 The material used for the cable strength member shall be fibre reinforced plastic
(FRP).
4.20 Fillers
4.20.1 The make up may incorporate plastic fillers where necessary. The colour of the
filler elements shall be black.
4.21 Core Wrapping
4.21.1 The cable core shall be completely covered with one or more layers of non-
hygroscopic and non-wicking dielectric material. The covering shall be lapped or
applied longitudinally.
4.22 Fillings
4.22.1 The interstices of the cable shall be completely filled with an approved compound
after or during stranding operation and prior to the application of the core
wrapping tape.
4.22.2 The filling compound shall be homogenous and uniformly mixed. The compound
shall be colourless to facilitate easy fibre identification.
4.22.3 The filling compound shall be non-toxic and present no dermal hazards.
4.22.4 The filling compound shall be free from dirt, metallic particles and other foreign
matter.
4.22.5 The compound shall have a nominal drip point in excess of 65 degrees
Centigrade.
4.22.6 The filling compound shall not degrade the optical and mechanical properties of
the jacketed fibres in anyway.
4.22.7 Test pieces of the filled cable shall meet the requirement of the test described
below:
4.22.7.1 Water Penetration Test
This test is applied to fully filled cables to check that all cable (or the core) is
completely filled with compound to prevent water penetration. A portion of

sheath is removed 3 metre from one end of the cable sample. The exposed
cable core is then placed in the water, containing a sufficient quantity of water
soluble fluorescent dye, for 72 hours at a temperature of 20 ± 5 degrees
Centigrade. No dye shall be detected when the end of 3 metres length is
examined with ultra violet light. Detail of the test is provided in Appendix T2/b.
4.22.7.2 Compound Flow Test
This test is used to determine the drip point of the filling compound. A cable
sample of 25cm length with sheath removed and cable core exposed shall be
suspended in an air oven for a period of 24 hours at an temperature of 50 ± 5
degrees Centigrade. At the end of the test period, there shall be no evidence of
dripping of compound from either the core or the sheath interfaces. Detail of the
tests is provided in Appendix T2/c.
4.23 Sheath
4.23.1 The cable shall be sheathed with high molecular weight black polyethylene
suitable in all respects for use in tropical climates. The radial thickness of the
polyethylene sheath shall be approximately 2.0mm. The technical characteristics
of the sheathing material are provided ini Appendix T2/d.
4.23.2 The sheath around the cable shall be reasonably circular, free from pinholes,
joints, mended spots and other defects and able to provide adequate mechanical
protection against impact and crushing while still allowing a maximum bending
radius not larger than 18 times the cable outer diameter.
4.23.3 The sheath shall be embosed with words “JKNS FIBRE OPTIC CABLE”
throughout the length of the cable.
4.24 Length Marker
4.24.1 The completed cable shall have sequentially numbered lengths markers at an
interval of one metre along the outside of the cable sheath.
4.24.2 The number shall be dimensioned and spaced to produce good legibility and
shall be approximately 4mm height.
4.24.3 The method of marking shall be by means of surface markings producing a clear
distinguishable contrasting marking and shall have good resistance to abrasion
and similar effects as found during cable installation.
4.25 Mechanical and Environment Test
4.25.1 The mechanical and environment test of the cable shall be in accordance with the
following specifications and shall be verified by carrying out test, detail of which
are specified in Appendix T2/e.
4.26 Tensile Strength
4.26.1 The tensile strength of the cable shall be in excess of 1000N. At this load, no
residual fibre elongation and attenuation increase shall result. Detail of the tests
is provided in Appendix T2/f.

4.27 Crush Test
4.27.1 The crush resistance of the cable shall result in an increased in attenuation of
less than 0.1 dB/km shall be in excess of 400 N/cm. The manufacturer shall
present data showing the typical dependent of crush test. Detail of the tests is
provided in Appendix T2/g.
4.28 Bend Test
4.28.1 The cable shall be unwound and four turns shall be wrapped in a close helix
around a mandrel of diameter equal to 18 times the cable diameter. The turns
shall be applied at a uniform rate of one revolution in about 5 seconds and with
sufficient tension to ensure that the specimen contours the mandrel. The turns
shall be unwound and the cycle repeated 10 times. Final measurement shows no
change to optical characteristics of the cable. Detail of the tests is provided in
Appendix T2/h.
4.29 Impact Test
4.29.1 The optical fibre cable shall be able to withstand impact. The value of the starting
energy, the number of impacts and the attenuation variations measured during
the test until fibre breakage specified. Detail of the tests is provided in Appendix
T2/i.
4.30 Anti Rodent Test
4.30.1 The anti rodent protective material shall be able to withstand rodent.
4.31 Drumming
4.31.1 The cable shall be wound on strong wooden drums in accordance with quality
and construction.
4.31.2 The nominal drum length of optical fibre cable shall be 2000 + 200metres per
drum.
4.32 Marking and Sealing
4.32.1 A band, approximately 25mm wide, shall be printed on the outer surface at each
of the cable, 75mm from the end to indicate the direction of rotation of the colour
scheme. The colour of the band shall be RED for a clockwise and GREEN for the
anti-clockwise direction. Alternately, suitable coloured self adhesive tape may be
used in lieu of the paint.
4.32.2 The ends of the cable shall be capped and sealed immediately with heat shrink
after the tests have been completed. A pulling eye shall be installed for ease of
installation.
4.33 Testing and Inspection
4.33.1 The cable shall be examined and tested at the manufacturer’s works by an
inspecting officer appointed by JKNS/KTMB. The manufacturer shall provide all

necessary facilities and afford the inspection officer any assistance he may
require for this purpose.
4.33.2 Before the cable is to be dispatched from the factory, the relevant test certificates
showing results of tests carried out in accordance with test specified herein shall
be jointly signed by the representatives of JKNS/KTMB, Contractor and the
manufacturer and four copies shall be immediately posted to KTMB.
4.34 Temperature Range
i) Temperature (storage) : - 30 deg. C to + 70 deg. C
ii) Temperature (operation) : - 20 deg. C to + 60 deg. C
iii) Humidity : 0% to 100%
4.35 Mechanical Closure
4.35.1 The Contractor shall provide jointing kits and joint closures necessary to
complete the installation of optical fibre cable. The closure shall be Fujikura
Mechanical Closure (FSCO) – SB Type, or equivalent.
4.35.2 The joint closure shall be of mechanical closure type, dimension not exceeding
340mm X 140mm X 126mm (L X W X H), and shall be equipped with fibre
organisers of sufficient capacity to hold the fibres contained within various types
of cable and the surplus length of fibres after splicing. The minimum hole for
cable entry of each joint closure shall be 4.
4.35.3 The joint closure shall also be provided with strain relief bars for connection to the
strength member s to prevent cable pull out. The closure design shall facilitate
easy installation and re-enterable at very low cost.
4.35.4 The closure materials shall be chemically suitable with all cable components and
shall be resistance to petroleum distillates, soil and fungus.
4.35.5 The joint closure shall be flame and corrosion resistance, airtight and complete
with water tight sealed doors for protection against water penetration.
4.35.6 The technical specification summary for mechanical closure is as follows:
Description Specification
No. of fibre allocated 24 cores (loose or ribbon)
No. of slack tray 6
Protection sleeve slot 8 slot per tray
Fibre protection tube 12
No. of cable entry 4
Cable diameter Ф8 ~ Ф21mm
Overall Dimensions 340 X 140 X 126mm
LXWXH

4.36 High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE)
4.36.1 High Density Polyethylene pipes (HDPE) shall be used as a protection to fibre
optic cable.
4.36.2 The fibre optic cable shall be pulled through in the HDPE pipe and direct buried
at depth of 800mm of the open trenching work.
4.36.3 Diameter requirement of the HDPE pipe shall be 50mm and mechanical coupler
shall be used to connect the HDPE pipes.
4.36.4 Heat shrink material shall be used as a replacement to mechanical coupler in

order to secure and seal between GI pipes, HDPE pipes or corrugated pipes.
4.36.5 Corrugated flexible tube shall be a part of the HDPE pipe and it is mainly used for
jointing purposes, cable entrance at hand hole and joint RC protection, HDD
process, cable entrance at cabin and station, etc. Fundamentally, corrugated
flexible tube function as HDPE pipe but the usage is for short length only.
4.36.6 The technical specification summary of HDPE pipe is as follows:
Product Code PN 12.5 MS 1058 DIN 8075
Nominal Diameter 50mm
Outer Diameter 50.00mm ± 0.30mm
Wall thickness 4.00mm ± 0.25mm
Nominal Working Strength 785 kgF
Minimum Longitudinal Test Force 8.5 kN
Maximum reel length 200/500 per drum
Pipe stiffness 1100 kPa
Duct ovality before reeling / coiling ≤ 3%
Duct ovality after reeling / coiling ≤ 7%
Inner duct Smooth wall
Guarantee 20 years period of its non-
biodegradable properties of the
materials and legible properties of
the pipe.
Colour Black with striking yellow stipe

4.36.7 The technical specification summary of corrugated flexible tube is as follows:
Nominal diameter 40mm
Outer diameter 40mm ± 0.30mm
Wall thickness 2.00mm ± 0.25mm
Colour Black
Maximum reel length 30m per roll
Bending radius 277.7 mm
Guarantee 20 years period of its non-biodegradable
properties of the materials and legible
properties of the tube.
4.37 Fibre Distribution Frame (FDF)
4.37.1 Fibre Distribution Frame (FDF) shall comprise of 3 main components:
i) Fibre Distribution Frame (FDF)

ii) FDF block
iii) Slack Tray
4.37.2 The overall dimension of the FDF:
i) Width : 600mm
ii) Length : 300mm
iii) Height : 2100mm
4.37.3 The FDF shall be constructed to mount 19” frame and the maximum quantity of
FDF blocks that can be mounted is 9 units.
4.37.4 The overall dimension of FDF block:
i) Width : 475mm
ii) Length : 300mm
iii) Height : 85mm
4.37.5 Each FDF block shall comprise of 4 slack trays and shall be equipped with front
cover to protect the FC/PC optical connection.
4.37.6 The overall dimension of the Slack Tray:
i) Width : 390mm
ii) Length : 240mm
iii) Height : 20mm
4.37.7 Each Slack Tray shall comprise of a minimum quantity of 3 units FC/PC optical
connector.

4.37.8 Each Slack Tray shall be coupled to one side, which is allowed for mechanical
movement.
4.38 Joint Box Signage
4.38.1 The signage shall comprise of indication and erection pole.
4.38.2 The dimensions of the indication plate shall be 500mm x 500mm (W x L), and the
thickness of the plate shall be 5mm.
4.38.3 The dimensions of the erection pole shall be 800mm x 160mm x 2500mm (W x L
x H), and the thickness of the pole shall be 5mm. The pole shall be hollow
designed.
4.38.4 In order to accommodate the 10mm nuts and bolts from the plate, there must be
2 holes at the 80mm width of the hollow pole. The first hole shall be at a distance
of 20mm from the top portion of the pole and the second hole shall be at a
distance of 440mm from the top portion of the pole. The same 2 holes shall be
made on the other side of the 80mm width of the hollow pole.
4.38.5 There shall be 2 nuts of indication plate for each erection pole. The indication
plate must be installed at both sides of the 80mm width of the erection pole.
4.38.6 The background colour of the indication plate shall be striking yellow.
4.38.7 The only information printed on the plate shall be the optical fibre cable joint
number sequence, i.e., it shall be marked as “J1….Jn” (example: J1, J2, J3, etc.).
4.38.8 The size of the alphabet and number shall be 400mm and the colour shall be
striking red.
4.38.9 The detail dimension requirement shall be described in Appendix T2/j.
4.38.10 The technical specification summary of indication plate shall be as follows:
Dimension 500mm width x 500mm length
Thickness 5mm
Background colour Striking yellow
Material SWG 26 colour bond sheet
Alphabet and number size 400mm
Alphabet and number colour Striking red
Alphabet and number material 3M

4.38.11 The technical specification summary of erection pole shall be as follows:
Dimension 80mm width, 160mm length and 2500 height
Thickness 5mm
Material Galvanised hollow with anti rust
4.39 Galvanised Iron Pipe (GI Pipe)
4.39.1 Galvanised iron (GI) pipe shall be the last resort to replace HDPE pipe for
location where open trenching is totally impossible due no space available, steep
terrain, cable running on bridge, etc.
4.39.2 Heat shrink material shall be used at the end portion of both sides of GI pipes in
order to securely seal the HDPE pipe and GI pipes.
4.39.3 GI pipe shall secured with bracket to concrete footing of size 200mm width and
200mm length for steep terrain installation.
4.39.4 GI pipe shall be secured with bracket to bridge structure if there is no trunking
available.
4.39.5 The technical specification summary of GI pipe shall be as follows:
Length of GI pipe 6000mm
Thread requirement 50mm length thread for both ends
Thickness 2mm
Diameter 100mm
Coupler 100mm diameter coupler with 100mm
length
Bending Heat bending to required dimension
Class C type
5.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SYNCHRONOUS DIGITAL

TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
5.1 GENERAL
5.1.1 Requirement
5.1.1.1 This specification defines JKNS’s requirements for SDH equipment (STM-1)
including those for Digital Cross Connect (DXC), Add Drop Multiplexer (ADM),
Regenerator and Terminal Multiplexer (TM), to be used for implementation of
synchronous transmission network between Tanjung Aru (inclusive) and Tenom
(inclusive) stations.

5.1.1.2 The primary goal is to create strings of stations equipped by synchronous system
at STM-1 levels, which will be connected via fibre optic cable system as per
section 4 of this Technical Specifications (Section B).
5.1.1.3 The spectral width of optical sources of the equipment proposed shall be
compatible to this cable design.
5.1.1.4 For reference, the existing SDH transmission network layout used in KTMB shall
be as per Appendix 3 (less loop back protection). In this Contract the Contractor
shall provide loop back protection at STM-1 level.
5.1.1.5 A minimum of 16 x 2 Mbit/s shall be provided at all stations.
5.1.2 Features
5.1.2.1 The SDH equipment offered shall have the following key features:-
a. Add/drop capability to tributary with the following bit rates
i) 2 Mbit/s
ii) 34 Mbit/s
iii) 140 Mbit/s
b. Flexible , modular and conforming to modern open topology network

architectures.
c. Loop-back protection at STM-1 level.
d. Sub-Network Connection Protection (SNCP) for the protection for user

defined paths and channels, shall be available
e. Cross connection of the following granularities : 64kbps, VC-12, VC-2, VC-3

and VC-4
f. Network Management System (NMS) to supervise, control and manage the

proposed SDH and existing PDH equipment in the network.
g. Availability of order-wire
h. Upgradable to future Telecommunication Management Network (TMN) as per

CCITT recommendation M.30 (or relevant ITU-T standards) with ready
access points
i. Protection of the Management Channels for the network with Intermediate to

Intermediate (IS-IS) routing.
j. Protection of the Synchronisation of the network with Synchronisation Status

Messaging (SSM)
k. Remote and Local Management and maintenance capabilities of the SDH

network and PDH networks in the same network management system.
l. Optical safety

5.1.2.2 The optical fibre cables to be installed under this Contract along the railway route
shall form part of JKNS’s dedicated telcommunications network. The Contractor
shall make use of optical fibre pairs along the route, as follows:-
a) 1 pair of fibres for a SDH STM-1 system trunk for the main route.
b) 1 pair of fibres for loop-back protection.
5.1.2.3 The equipment offered shall be upgradable from STM-1 to STM-4 for future
application. The Tenderer shall furnish details on how this can be achieved.
5.1.2.4 The equipment offered shall be fully transverse compatible. Any deviations
shall be stated with reasons.
5.1.2.5 Detailed description of the operations of all equipment offered shall be provided
such as :
i) Details of multiplexing techniques

ii) Clock synchronisation
iii) Network protection and healing capabilities
iv) Operation and maintenance features
v) Power consumption and heat dissipation
vi) System layout
vii) Dimensions of all equipment offered
viii) TMN compatibility
5.1.2.6 Complete and comprehensive details of the equipment offered shall be provided
by the Tenderer.
5.1.2.7 Complete and comprehensive details of transmission network layout and optical
power budget calculations shall be provided in the Tender.
5.1.3 Relevant Standards
The SDH network equipment must fulfill the newest version of the following ETSI
and ITU-T standards and recommendations:
Standard Name of Standard

5.1.3.1 ETS 300 147 Multiplexing hierarchy
5.1.3.2 ETS 300 417 SDH Equipment
5.1.3.3 ETS 300 462-5 Synchronous Equipment Clock (SEC) definition
5.1.3.4 ITU-T G.652 Characteristics of a single mode optical fibre cable
5.1.3.5 ITU-T G.653 Characteristics of a dispersion-shifted single-mode
optical fibre cable
5.1.3.6 ITU-T G.654 Characteristics of a 1550 nm wavelength loss-
minimized single-mode optical fibre cable
5.1.3.7 ITU-T G.703 Physical/electrical characteristics of hierarchical
digital interfaces
5.1.3.8 ITU-T G.704 Synchronous frame structures used at 1544, 6312,
2048, 8488 and 44736 kbit/s hierarchical levels
5.1.3.9 ITU-T G.707 Network node interface for the SDH
5.1.310 ITU-T G.781 Structure of recommendations on equipment for SDH

5.1.3.11 ITU-T G.782 Types and general characteristics of SDH equipment

5.1.3.12 ITU-T G.783 Characteristics of SDH equipment functional blocks
5.1.3.13 ITU-T G.823 The control of jitter and wander within digital networks
which are based on the 2048 kbit/s hierarchy
5.1.3.14 ITU-T G.825 The control of jitter and wander within digital networks
which are based on SDH
5.1.3.15 ITU-T G.826 Error performance parameters and objectives for
international constant bit rate digital paths at or above
the primary rates
5.1.3.16 ITU-T G.957 Optical interfaces for equipment and systems relating
to SDH
5.1.3.17 ITU-T G.958 Digital line systems based on SDH for use on optical
fibre cables
5.1.3.18 ITU-T Q.811 Lower layer protocol profiles for the Q3 interface
5.1.3.19 ITU-T Q.812 Upper layer protocol profiles for the Q3 interface
5.1.3.20 ITU-T Q.921 ISDN user-network interface-data link layer
specification
5.1.3.21 ITU-T X.214 Information technology - Open System
Interconnections - Transport service definition
Interconnections - Session service definition
Interconnections - Presentation service definition
Interconnection - Service definition for the association
control service element
5.1.3.25 ITU-T X.219 Remote operations: model, notation and service
definition
Interconnection - Protocol for providing the
connection-mode transport service
Interconnection - Connection-oriented session
protocol: protocol specification
Interconnection - Connection-oriented presentation
protocol: protocol specification
Interconnection - Connetion-oriented protocol for the
association control service element: protocol
specification
5.1.3.30 ITU-T X.229 Remote operations: protocol specification
5.1.3.31 ITU-T X.710 Common management information service definition
for CCITT applications
5.1.3.32 ITU-T X.711 Common management information protocol
specification for CCITT applications
5.1.3.33 ISO 8802-2 Ethernet
5.1.3.34 ISO 8571 FTAM
5.1.3.35 ISO 9542 ES-IS Protocol
5.1.3.36 ISO 10589 IS-IS Protocol

5.1.4 Mechanical Requirements
The mechanical design shall incorporate a high degree of modularity.
It shall be a goal of the equipment and network design in order to keep the
number of different types of subunit as low as possible. It shall be possible to use
the same types of electrical and optical interfaces unit in the different types of the
SDH equipment offered.
The physical dimensions of the mechanics used for the project is to be describe.
It is required that other aspects of the mechanics, such as, heat dissipation or
installation of the cables be offered in accordance to the relevant ETSI standards.
5.1.5 Operating voltage
5.1.5.1 The equipment shall operate from a nominal -48 V DC supply.
The performance shall be maintained for the supply voltage variations between
+/-20% of nominal voltage. The limit of hum ripple shall not be greater than
100mV within the frequency range of 50 to 100 Hz.
5.1.5.2 The contractor shall provide an earthing system for the transmission sites. The
earthing shall be less than 3 ohms.
5.1.5.3 The equipment shall not be damaged by supply voltage variations between 0 and
72 volts DC.
5.1.5.4 Switching transients either on arriving on supply circuits or generated when the
equipment is switched on or off shall not damage the equipment.
5.1.5.5 The Tenderer shall specified the power consumption of the equipment offered
and the heat dissipation based on per system basis.
5.2 BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE EQUIPMENT
5.2.1 STM-1 Level of Network Element
5.2.1.1 Following STM-1 level of network elements shall be provided
• STM-1 Regenerator
• STM-1 Terminal multiplexer
• STM-1 Add/drop multiplexer
• STM-1 DXC (has more than three STM-1 interfaces)
5.2.1.2 The capacity of lower order connection function(S3_C, S2_C, S12_C) shall be at
least 3 x STM-1 equivalents for ADM and at least 4 x STM-1 equivalents for DXC.
5.2.1.3 The cross connections shall be fully non-blocking for the DXC type of network
element.

5.2.1.4 The number of 2 Mbit/s interfaces (E12_Z_TT) shall be:
• 63 x 2 Mbit/s for the terminal multiplexer

• 126 x 2 Mbit/s interfaces for the ADM and DXC
5.2.1.5 The number of 34 Mbit/s interfaces (E31_TT) shall be:
• 3x 34 Mbit/s for the terminal multiplexer

• 6x 34 Mbit/s interfaces for the ADM and DXC
5.2.1.6 The number of electrical STM-1 (155 Mbit/s) interfaces (ES1_TT) shall be:
• 4 x STM-1 interfaces for the DXC
5.2.1.7 The minimum number of optical STM-1 (155 Mbit/s) interfaces (OS1_TT) shall
be:
• 1 x STM-1 for the terminal multiplexer

• 3 x STM-1 interfaces for the ADM
• 4 x STM-1 interfaces for the DXC
5.2.2 Upgrade Procedure Between Different Types of Network Elements.
5.2.2.1 The supplier shall state the upgrade procedure from STM-1 terminal multiplexer
to STM-1 ADM and from STM-1 ADM to STM-1 DXC.
5.2.2.2 The supplier shall state the upgrade procedure from STM-4 terminal multiplexer
to STM-4 ADM and from STM-4 ADM to STM-4 DXC.
5.2.2.3 The supplier shall state the upgrade procedure from STM-1 level of equipment to
STM-4 level of equipment interfaces.
5.2.3 STM-1 optical interfaces (OS1-Xy.z_TT and OS1/RS1_A)

(Note - Xy.z will be one value of the set S1.1, L1.1, L1.2, V1.2, U1.2).
5.2.3.1 The optical interfaces shall meet the characteristics for S1.1, L1.1, L1.2 specified
in G.957, for V1.2 specified in G.691 and for U1.2 specified in G.957.
5.2.3.2 The alarms from the optical interfaces shall be possible to select to be as
monitored or not monitored.
5.2.3.3 The optical interfaces shall support optical launched and received power
measurements.
5.2.3.4 In the absence of input jitter, the intrinsic jitter at the STM-1 output interface (in a
regenerative repeater) shall not exceed:
• 0.5 UI peak-to-peak when measured through a bandpass filter with corner
frequencies at 500 Hz and 1.3 MHz and low pass roll off of 60 dB/decade and
high pass roll off of 20 dB/decade;

• UI peak-to-peak when measured through a bandpass filter with corner

frequencies at 65 kHz and 1.3 MHz and low pass roll off of 60 dB/decade and
high pass roll off of 20 dB/decade.
5.2.3.5 The jitter transfer measured between an STM-1 input and STM-1 output in a
regenerative repeater shall be as specified in ITU-T Recommendation G.958,
section 9.3.2, Type A.
5.2.4 STM-4 optical interfaces (OS4-Xy.z_TT and OS4/RS4_A) (Note – Xy.z will
be one value of the set S4.1, L4.1, L4.2, L4.3,V4.2, U4.2).
5.2.4.1 The optical interfaces shall meet the characteristics for S4.1, L4.1, L4.2, L4.3 and
U4.2 specified in G.957 and for V4.2 specified in G.691.
5.2.4.2 The alarms from the optical interfaces shall be possible to select to be as
monitored or not monitored.
5.2.4.3 The optical interfaces shall support optical launched and received power
measurements.
5.2.4.4 In the absence of input jitter, the intrinsic jitter at the STM-4 output interface (in a
regenerative repeater) shall not exceed:
• 0.5 UI peak-to-peak when measured through a bandpass filter with corner
frequencies at 1000 Hz and 5 MHz and low pass roll off of 60 dB/decade and
high pass roll off of 20 dB/decade;
• UI peak-to-peak when measured through a bandpass filter with corner

frequencies at 250 kHz and 5 MHz and low pass roll off of 60 dB/decade and
high pass roll off of 20 dB/decade.
5.2.4.5 The function shall process the signal such that the jitter transfer (measured
between an STM-4 input and STM-4 output in a regenerative repeater) shall be
as specified in ITU-T Recommendation G.958, section 9.3.2, Type A.
5.2.5 STM-1 electrical interface (ES1_TT and ES1/RS1_A) .
5.2.5.1 The pulse shape shall be according to ITU-T G.703.
5.2.5.2 The peak to peak voltage shall be according to ITU-T G.703.
5.2.5.3 The rise time shall be according to ITU-T G.703.
5.2.5.4 75 ohm coaxial pair shall be used.
5.2.5.5 The return losses (input/output) shall be according to ITU-T G.703.
5.2.5.7 The alarms from the interfaces shall be possible to select to be as monitored or
not monitored.
5.2.6 139 264 kbit/s electrical interface (E4_TT and E4/P4x_A).
5.2.6.2 The peak to peak voltage shall be according to ITU-T G.703.

5.2.6.3 The rise time shall be according to ITU-T G.703.
5.2.6.4 75 ohm coaxial pair shall be used
5.2.6.5 The return losses (input/output) shall be according to ITU-T G.703
5.2.6.6 The interface shall operate without any errors when any combination of the
following signal conditions exist at the input:
- An input electrical amplitude level with any value in the range specified by ITU-
T G.703.
- Jitter modulation applied to the input signal with any value defined in ITU-T
Recommendation G.823.
- The input signal bit rate has any value in the range 139 264 kbit/s ± 15 ppm.
not monitored.
5.2.7 Nil
5.2.8 34 368 kbit/s electrical interface (E31_TT and E31/P31x_A).
5.2.8.2 The nominal peak to peak voltage of a mark (pulse) shall be according to ITU-T
G.703.
5.2.8.3 The peak voltage of a space (pulse) shall be according to ITU-T G.703.
5.2.8.4 The nominal pulse width shall be according to ITU-T G.703.
5.2.8.5 The ratio of the amplitudes of positive and negative pulses at the center of the
pulse interval shall be according to ITU-T G.703.
5.2.8.6 The ratio of widths of positive and negative pulses at the nominal half amplitude
shall be according ITU-T G.703.
5.2.8.7 75 ohm coaxial pair shall be used.
5.2.8.8 The return losses (input/output) shall be according to G.703.
not monitored.
5.2.8.10The interface shall operate without any errors when any combination of the
- An input electrical amplitude level with any value in the range specified by ITU-
T G.703.

- The input signal bit rate has any value in the range 34 368 kbit/s ± 20 ppm.
- The input signal has an interfering signal specified by ITU-T G.703.

5.2.9 2048 kbit/s electrical interface (E12-Z_TT, E12/P12x_A and E12/P12s_A).
5.2.9.2 The nominal peak to peak voltage of a mark (pulse) shall be according to ITU-T
G.703.
5.2.9.3 The peak voltage of a space (pulse) shall be according to ITU-T G.703.
5.2.9.4 The nominal pulse width shall be according to ITU-T G.703.
5.2.9.7 120 ohm symmetric pair / 75 ohm coaxial pair shall be used.
5.2.9.8 120 ohm interface: output signal balance shall meet the requirement specified by
ITU-T G.703.
5.2.9.9 The return losses (input/output) shall be according to G.703.
not monitored.
5.2.9.11The interface shall operate without any errors when any combination of the
- An input electrical amplitude level with any value in the range specified by
ITU-T G.703.
- The input signal bit rate has any value in the range 2048 kbit/s ± 50 ppm
when mapped in the asynchronous mode.
- The input signal bit rate has any value in the range 2048 kbit/s ± 4.6 ppm
when mapped in the byte synchronous mode.
5.2.10 2048 kHz synchronisation interface (T12-Z_TT, T12/SD_A).
5.2.10.2 The maximum peak voltage shall be according to ITU-T G.703.

5.2.10.3 The minimum peak voltage shall be according to ITU-T G.703.
5.2.10.4 120 ohm symmetric pair / 75 ohm coaxial pair shall be used.
5.2.10.5 The return losses shall be according to ITU-T G.703.
not monitored.
ITU-T G.703.
- Jitter modulation applied to the input signal with any value defined in ETS
300 426.
- The input signal frequency has any value in the range 2048 kHz ± 4.6 ppm.
5.2.11 64 kbit/s auxiliary interface (E0_TT, E0/P0x_A)
5.2.11.1 The pulse shape shall be according to ITU-T G.703
5.2.11.2 The peak to peak voltage shall be according to ITU-T G.703
5.2.11.3 The peak voltage of a space (no pulse) shall be according to ITU-T G.703
5.2.11 4 The nominal pulse width shall be according to ITU-T G.703
5.2.11.7 120 ohm symmetric pair shall be used.
5.2.11 8 Output signal balance shall meet the requirement specified by ITU-T G.703.
5.2.11.9 The return losses (input/output) shall be according to G.703
5.2.11.10 Impedance towards ground shall be according to ITU-T G.703
ITU-T G.703.
recommendation G.823.
- The input signal frequency has any value in the range 64 kbit/s ± 100 ppm.

5.2.12 V.11 auxiliary interface (V11_TT, V11/V0x_A).
5.2.12.1 The electrical characteristics of the V.11 interface shall be according to ITU-T
recommendation V.11.
5.3 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
5.3.1 Installation of the units shall be possible with a network element manager
remotelly.
5.3.2 Following node level data shall be supported by the node:

- Name
- Location
- Sub rack/Shelf type
- Serial number
- Version
- System release version
5.3.3 The configuration of the nodes shall be easily expanded by adding plug-in units
and modifying software settings.
5.3.4 Removing or inserting plug-in units shall not affect the existing traffic on other
units.
5.3.5 All configurations affecting to the main transmission shall be possible to do

remotely with SW settings. Strappings are not allowed.
5.3.6 All SW settings shall be stored into a non-volatile memory.
5.3.7 When a spare unit is replaced to an existing unit, all configuration data shall be
automatically uploaded from the back up files in the node, i.e. the spare unit does
not require any configuration actions.
5.3.8 All units shall have the sales item codes for both hardware and software that can
be read remotely.
5.3.9 As a consequence of a missing or failed unit shall be sent unequipped signal or

AIS in the affected signals.
5.3.10 Node shall support configurable stack parameters.
5.4 MISCELLANEOUS TRANSMISSION REQUIREMENTS
5.4.1 In order to prevent unnecessary alarms during the maintenance work,

transmission blocks shall be possible to be put in unmonitored state which
prevents the alarm notifications.
5.4.2 Automatic laser shut down according to G.958 shall be supported.

5.4.3 Forced on/off for lasers is required.
5.4.4 For the mapping of the 2 Mbit/s signal to the VC-12 frame two modes are
required:
a) Asynchronous mode
b) Byte syncronous mode
5.5 SYNCHRONISATION
5.5.1 Please give full description of how the synchronisation functionality is

implemented into the network elements (including selection criteria, protection
against failures etc.).
5.5.2 Several synchronisation sources shall be available, the following shall be usable
as synchronisation source:
a) Any STM-N
b) Any 2 Mbit/s
c) At least two external 2 MHz signals
5.5.3 The offered equipment shall provide at least two 2 Mhz synchronisation outputs.
5.5.4 The management system shall include a user definable synchronisation priorty
list of the available timing references in the network.
5.5.5 The retiming functionality shall be available to allow the transfer of high quality
SDH network timing to PDH equipment. It shall be an integrable part of the 2
Mbit/s interface (outgoing 2Mbit/s synchronised to SDH network synchronisation
to filter out effects of pointer adjustments).
5.5.6 Synchronisation Status Messaging for synchronisation quality must be available.

SSM is transferred in the S1 byte of STM-N Section Overhead (SOH), and it must
ensure that the best available timing source will be used for synchronising the
network.
5.6 MANAGEMENT INTERFACE
5.6.1 Q3 Management data must carried between SDH nodes by the DCC bytes of
STM SOH. The use of either DCCR or DCCM must be user definable.
5.6.2 The routing protocol must be in accordance to ISO 9542 (ES-IS) and ISO 10589
(IS-IS).
5.6.3 The management network shall be automatically protected against failures.
5.6.4 Updates of routing tables must be automatic.
5.6.5 Any network element must be accessible from any other point of the network.

5.6.6 Please describe, how the network management network can be expanded if the
network grows (state addressing rules, what action needed, limits of network size
etc.).
5.7 SUPERVISION PROCESS
5.7.1 The supervision process shall be according to ETS 300 417-1 recommendation
5.7.2 Please state in a form of a table, what alarms are generated on the STM-1 and
STM-4 equipment respectively.
5.7.3 The equipment must have three alarm outputs (for urgent, non-urgent and a
reminder).
5.7.4 The equipment must have at least four user configurable alarm inputs. These
alarm inputs can be enabled and given a name, description and severity. When
active these should be available for the network management.
5.8 PERFORMANCE MONITORING
5.8.1 Performance monitoring shall be available according to ITU-T G.821 and G.826
for the following functional blocks:
a) RST (STM-N signals)

b) MST (STM-N signals)
c) HPT (VC-4)
d) LPT (VC-4/2/12)
e) EPPI (PDH interfaces)
5.8.2 15 minute and 24 hour currrent records shall be available.
5.8.3 16 latest (faulty) records shall be stored in the node.
5.8.4 Performance values shall be presented both as absolute values and as ratios.
5.8.5 Performance monitoring shall be possible to set on to all above mentioned

functional blocks of the node, including history records.
5.9 TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS
5.9.1 The following test loops are required:
a) Test loop for the 2 Mbit/s: Equipment loop

b) Test loop for the 34 Mbit/s: Interface loop.
c) Test loop for the 34 Mbit/s: Equipment loop.
d) Test loop for the 140 Mbit/s: Interface loop.
e) Test loop for the 140 Mbit/s: Equipment loop.
5.9.2 An alarm must be raised if a test loop or forced laser state is active.

5.9.3 Optical levels, transmitted and received: Measuring of the levels of transmitted
and received optical signals is required.
5.10 AUXILLIARY INTERFACE
5.10.1 The equipment must have at least four auxiliary interfaces.
5.10.2 V.11, V.24 and G.703 interfaces must be supported.
5.10.3 The capacity of the interface shall be 64, 192, or 576 kbit/s depending on which
overhead byte(s) the interface is connected to.
5.10.4 It shall be possible to connect an auxiliary interface to any free byte of the SOH
as well as to the F2 byte of VC-4 POH.
5.10.5 Embedded branching functions with at least 4 inputs shall be supported

(connections to V.11 and STM interfaces).
5.11 ENGINEERING ORDERWIRE (EOW)
5.11.1 The equipment shall support an EOW with connections to the E1 or E2 byte of an
STM-1 SOH to at least three directions.
5.12 SERVICE PROTECTION IN SDH
5.12.1 General
5.12.1.1 Please, state the Protection Schemes Supported, including:

- protection types
- switch criteria
- levels of protection
- switch and hold times
- control
5.12.2 SNC Protection
5.12.2.1 Sub-network connection (SNC) path protection is required to protect the VC-
12, VC-2, VC-3 and VC-4 paths.
5.12.2.2 SNCP shall be based on 1+1 protection i.e. there will be a working and a
protecting channel transferring traffic simultaneously.
5.12.2.3 The SNC protection shall be applicable in add/drop multiplexers and cross-
connect nodes.
5.12. 3 Synchronisation Protection
5.12.3.1 The synchronisation network must be protected.
5.12.4 Network management protection

5.12.4.1 The network management network must be protected.
5.12.5 Equipment Protection
5.12.5.1 Equipment protection should be provided for the most important equipment
resources, such as cross connection, control unit and node timing. These unit
shall be fully protected, i.e. either one of the installed units is the active one
while the other unit is in stand-by mode, ready to take over if necessary.
5.12.5.2 The protection shall be implemented by installing spare units in the subrack.
5.12.5.3 The control unit and the cross connect unit shall be fully protected, i.e. either
one of the installed units is the active one while the other unit is in stand-by
mode, ready to take over if necessary.
5.12.5.4 Removing the inactive unit in a steady state of the node must causes no
interface in transmission or management.
5.12.5.5 The spare plug-in units shall be common i.e. usable as back-ups for all
configurations.
5.13 POWER REQUIREMENTS
5.13.1 Please state the alternatives for power feeding voltages.
5.13.2 Please state the power consumption of each plug-in unit, as well as typical and
maximal power consumption of a node.
5.13.3 Please state protection schemes for the power feeding.
5.14 MECHANICS
5.14.1 Please state the different mechanical solutions, i.e. different subracks
(dimensions, number of slots, installation to different type of racks).
5.15 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
5.15.1 The equipment shall be designed to operate in the following environmental

conditions:
5.15.1.1 Temperature Range

a) Operation: +5° C to +40° C
b) Transportation: -40° C to +75° C
c) Storage: -25° C to +55° C
5.15.1.2 Relative Humidity

a) Operation: 5 - 85%
b) Transportation: to 95%
c) Storage: 10 - 100%

5.15.1.3 Absolute humidity

a) Operation: 1 g/m3
b) Storage: 0.5 g/m3
5.16 EMC REQUIREMENTS
5.16.1 Emissions from Equipment:
5.16.1.1 The equipment must fullfill the following tables:
a) Conducted emission, power leads
Recommendation ETS 300 386–1: December 1994

Frequency Quasi-peak dB ( V) Average dB ( V)
20 ... 150 kHz 79 –
0.15 ... 0.5 MHz 79 66
0.5 ... 30 MHz 73 60
b) Radiated emission, electrical interference field strength (10m distance)
Recommendation EN55022 (C.I.S.P.R 22) Class B

Frequency Quasi-peak dB ( V/m)
30 ... 230 MHz 30
230 ... 1000 MHz 37
5.16.2 Immunity of Equipment:
5.16.2.1 The equipment must fullfill the following tables:
a) Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Recommendation EN 61000-4-8
Contact discharge Air discharge Compliance criterion
6 kV 8 kV Normal performance
8 kV 15 kV Loss of function (self
recovery)

b) Electrical fast transients/burst (EFT)
Recommendation EN61000-4-4
Cable Voltage Compliance criterion
DC power cables 1 Kv Normal performance
2 Kv Loss of function (self recovery)
Signal cables 500 V Normal performance
1 Kv Loss of function (self recovery)
c) Radio frequency electromagnetic field disturbances
Recommendation ENV 50141

Frequency Voltage Compliance criterion
0.15 ... 80 MHz 3V Normal performance
10 V Reduced performance
Frequency Electric field strength Compliance criterion
80 ... 1000 MHz 3 V/m Normal performance
(AM)
10 V/m Reduced performance
Frequency Electric field strength Compliance criterion
900 MHz 3 V/m Normal performance
(PM)
10 V/m Reduced performance
d) Surge immunity
Recommendation EN61000-4-5
Voltage 500 V Compliance criterion
Reduced performance
5.17 NETWORK MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
5.17.1 General
5.17.1.1 The Network Management System (NMS) shall provide centralised network
management with user friendly features. The NMS shall be able to manage all
the nodes and network elements (NE) within JKNS’s Digital Transmission
Network.

5.17.1.1 The NMS Centre shall be located in centralised traffic control office (CTC) at
Tanjung Aru to manage the whole JKNS’s Digital Transmission Network . It
shall among others, but not limited to the following functions:
i) Supervise and indicate the failure alarms and operational

conditions from local stations.
ii) Transmit control signals to the local station.
iii) Register and record the network data and alarm history for the
managed region.
iv) Takeover complete role of any chosen local station.
v) Perform fault diagnostics up to the panel / module level with
graphical support.
5.17.1.3 Nil
5.17.1.4 The Local Station acts as information collecting and despatching point. It shall,
among others but not limited to the following functions:
i) Detailed alarm and BER collecting function from the Digital

Transmission Equipment and transmit this signal to the NMS
Centre..
ii) Receive the control signals from the NMS Centre.
5.17.1.5 The NMS system shall be able to manage all proposed NEs in JKNS network
5.17.1.6 The element manager shall provide capabilities such as real time device
displays, alarm monitoring and processing, status report and device
configuration.
5.17.1.7 The NMS System shall incorporate all of the following:

Fault,Configuration,Administrative,Performance, and Security Management
5.17.1.8 The equipment offered shall have a local technical support group for customer
support
5.17.2 NMS Platform
5.17.2.1 Shall provide a graphical user interface
5.17.2.2 The NMS System should be scalable to provide proper capacity for JKNS's
network
5.17.2.3 Should be based on a standard open platform
5.17.2.4 Shall have the capability to perform generic file transfer
5.17.2.5 Nil
5.17.2.6 Shall provide on-line documentation
5.17.3 Management Tools

5.17.3.1 The system shall provide management tools such as remote terminal access
for monitoring and troubleshooting the network.
5.17.3.2 The NMS system shall provide local and remote access to command line and
graphical management tools
5.17.3.3 The primary operator interface shall be a hierarchical graphic display

comprising of an upper level total network view with the ability to step down to
a specific NE in the network.
5.17.3.4 The system must provide the ability to communicate to commonly used
relational databases.
5.17.3.5 The system shall provide tools to automate inventory records keeping for all
installed equipment.
5.17.3.6 The NMS offered shall have the capability to upload or download configuration
databases for installed network elements.
5.17.3.7 The system shall have database for alarm history and information to perform
audit trails.
5.17.3.8 The system must be capable of allowing user defineable alarm thresholds,
reclassification and filtering.
5.17.3.9 The system must provide for alarm forward via e-mail or paging.
5.17.3.10 The system shall notify the operator of a change in the operational state of a
NE by coloured changes of the icons and/or audible alarms.
5.17.4 Performance Management
5.17.4.1 The system shall provide performance management tools for pro-active
evaluation and reporting on the network elements and shall consist of the
following as a minimum:
• Performance Analysis
• Performance Monitoring
• Performance Management control
5.17.4.2 The system shall allow the operator to create, change and delete customized
performance reports
5.17.5 Monitoring and Fault Management
5.17.5.1 The management system shall have the facilities for monitoring its
components, allowing the administrator or operator to see if each of the of the
offered component systems are up and working
5.17.5.2 The system fault management shall provide function for detection, isolation
and correlation of faults or abnormal operations within the network and shall
consist of the following (at a minimum)

5.17.5.3 Top Level User Interface
5.17.5.4 The system must be reliable and user friendly and have a list of references.
• Alarm Viewer
• Alarm Monitor
• Alarm History
• Alarm Manual
• Alarm Filtering
• Alarm reclassification
• Alarm Forwarding
5.17.6 Security Features
5.17.6.1 The NMS system must be capable of limiting user priveleges based on
operational requirements
5.17.6.2 The system shall maintain a historical log of signed on users
5.17.6.3 The system shall provide a log of Unauthorized Access attempts
6.0 AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE SWITCHING EQUIPMENT (PABX)
6.1 General
6.1.1 A new exchange to be provided in Tanjung Aru and shall provide at least 180
extensions with provision for future expansion of up to 240 extensions. This
shall form part of the JKNS’s integrated communication network together with
Train Radio System which also to be provided under this Contract.
6.1.2 All telephone instruments shall be equipped with push button key pads (DTMF
dialling).
6.1.3 The PABX shall be equipped with a single position operators console.
6.1.4 Nil.
6.1.5 The equipment supplied must be type approved for connection to the public
network, shall meet the CCITT recommendations (or ITU-T standards
equivalent) for a national telephone service and shall be suitable for used for
PABX plug points / phones required at:-
(a) Gate hut for level crossing within 2 Km distance from the station.
6.1.6 Before ready for service, the Contractor shall supply to the Engineer the
following drawings and documentation inclusive of programming information:-
Three copies of diagrams, diagram notes, part / stock list specifications,

operating instructions, engineering handbooks, remote diagnostic instructions,
software command manuals and one site log relevant to each system
provided. This to include modems, battery chargers, batteries and all
peripheral equipment.

6.1.7 It shall be possible for JKNS to reconfigure the PABX as an owner, operator,
maintainer who will be in total control of its work.
6.1.8 In order to determine whether the proposed exchange is correctly sized

(dimensioned) to meet the traffic flows it shall be necessary to carry out
detailed traffic studies of both existing and planned traffic patterns. This may
involve artificial loading of the system. A copy of the studies shall be forwarded
to the Engineer prior to the commencement of the detailed engineering design
of the PABX.
6.1.9 The PABX system shall be interfaced and integrated with train radio system
which to be provided under this Contract. All materials and equipment for the
integration and interfacing of PABX system with train radio system shall be
provided by the Contractor.
6.2 Bringing Into Service (BIS) and Bringing Into Traffic (BIT)
6.2.1 The BIS date for the exchange equipment will be specified by the Engineer.
6.2.2 The BIT date for the exchange equipment will be specified by the Engineer.
6.3 Design Requirements
6.3.1 For design purpose the distribution of traffic at an exchange shall be assumed
to be:
Local traffic 40%

Long distance traffic 40%
Traffic to/from the public network 20%
6.3.2 The capacity of the common modules such as processors, shall be large
enough to handle all the traffic up to the final capacity of the exchange without
increasing the blocking value which should be less than 20%.
6.3.3 The exchange shall contain all equipment, (including common cards), wiring
and software such that additional facilities may be used after the addition of
the relevant card, e.g. extension card, trunk card etc.
6.3.4 The exchange shall be capable of being extended to its ultimate size without
degradation of service and shall contain the necessary processors, software
and common equipment to contain expansion.
6.3.5 The call barring facilities shall include at least seven programmable categories
as follows:
(i) No restrictions, access to the public automatic network (national and

international).
(ii) Access to the national public automatic network.
(iiii) Access to the local public automatic network (long distance calls are
barred).

(iv) Access to the public automatic network possible only with the
assistance of the operator.
(v) Access only to JKNS local telephone network (Long distance calls are
barred).
(vi) Access to the JKNS train radio network.
(vi) Access to the JKNS train radio network possible only through paging
by the operator.
6.3.6 Access to the emergency numbers of the public network shall be provided for
every extension.
6.3.7 The transmission characteristics shall meet the CCITT recommendation Q.507
(or ITU-T standards equivalent).
6.3.8 The extension line interface in the exchange equipment shall match analogue
or digital extension equipment, as required, and fulfill the following
requirements:
(i) Extension line circuits shall work without the use of externally mounted
long line units to telephone instruments terminated on physical cable pairs
of up to nominally 2000 ohms loop resistance (including the telephone
instrument).
(ii) The minimum value for the leakage resistance of the line shall be 25
kohms. (This value refers to resistance of one “leg” in a star network
representation of the leakage resistance between the line wires and
earth).
(iii) The transmission bridge shall be symmetrical with respect to earth and the
resistance shall be 2 x 400 ohms ± 10% with a nominal voltage of 48 V
d.c.
(iv) The exchange equipment shall block the extension line after certain period
of “off-hook” condition without a selection being received. This period
shall be between 10 and 20 seconds. Busy tone shall be sent to the
blocked extension.
(v) The “recall” facility shall be initiated by a momentary breaking of the line
circuit. An earth recall system shall not be accepted.
6.3.9 It shall be also possible to connect individual extensions (digital or analogue)

to the exchange equipment via the PCM transmission system, when the
distance are too great for the extensions to be served directly via cable
connections. The appropriate interface for such applications shall be provided
on a ratio of 1:4 extensions.
6.3.10 The digital extension line equipment and telephone sets shall capable of data
transmission simultaneously with speech (ISDN working).

6.3.11 Nil
6.3.12 Nil
6.3.13 The exchange equipment shall be capable of interfacing with traffic to and
from the public exchange, and shall include “direct-dial-in” (DDI) facilities of 6
(six) lines.
6.3.14 The Contractor shall also provide 6 (six) Direct exchange lines between the
PABX and the public telephone network (trunk lines).
6.3.15 The Contractor shall apply and arrange with telecommunication provider
(Telekom Malaysia Berhad, etc.) on behalf of JKNS for the provisions stated in
items 6.3.13 & 6.3.14 and all upfront costs shall be borne by the Contractor.
6.3.16 The required connections to the public network, including their electrical
characteristics and signalling methods, shall be investigated by the Contractor
and provided as required.
6.3.17 The required connections and interfaces for the train radio system shall be
provided. A 256 kbit/sec link (4 timeslots) shall be provided between PABX
and train radio system. All equipment and materials for the interfacing and
connection between PABX and train radio system, including modification /
upgrading of software, additional channeling facilities and all installation works,
shall be provided by the Contractor.
6.3.18 The communication between PABX and train radio system and vice-versa
shall be by means of direct access through the assigned prefix numbers
depending on the train radio’s call matrix. However paging through operator
shall also be possible.
6.3.19 The following requirements apply for signalling over the network:-
(i) The network shall operate with the national R2 signalling method, and
comply with the CCITT recommendations Q.400 to Q.480 (or ITU-T
standards equivalent).
(ii) The line signalling shall be the digital version for national use
conforming to CCITT recommendation Q.421 to Q.424 (or ITU-T
standards equivalent).
(iiii) The signalling system between the exchange and the connections for
the Train Radio System shall be compatible (appropriate interface or
conversion equipment to be provided). The Contractor shall also
provide interface equipment in the PABX for 256 kbit/sec (4 timeslots)
links to train radio system.
(iv) The relays for different operations shall comply with the CCITT
recommendation Q.504 (or ITU-T standards equivalent).

6.4 Numbering Scheme
6.4.1 The Contractor shall propose the numbering scheme for JKNS. However, for
reference purposes, the numbering scheme used by KTMB is as follows:-
The local traffic uses only the individual extension numbers, prefix digits being
added as required for other purposes, as explained below:-
NUMBERING SCHEME – Fig. 1
The following numbers are in use in KL area.
(1) PABX KL
Extension number ------------- 1 xxx

2001 ...... 2099
2300 ....... 2399
2500 ....... 2599
Operator ------------- 4000 ....... 4002
Call Operator ------------- 0
Access to trunk / public network --------- 9
Access to train radio system ------------- #9
Access to tie line ------------- 8
Padlock / unpadlock ------------ #8
Follow me ------------ #3
(2) PABX Jalan Kastam
Extension number ------------- 2100 ------- 2299
(3) PABX Sentul
Extension number ------------- 4100 -------- 4299
(4) PABX Seremban
Extension number ------------- 2600 -------- 2699
(5) Number available for allocation: ------------- 5 xxxxx
------------ 6 xxxxx
----------- 7 xxxxx
(i) The digits have the following meaning:

X = trunk prefix
Y = area code ) exchange code)
Y = exchange ) ) KTMB
Y = ) Telephone
Z) ) Number
Z) )
Z) extension )
Z) number )
6.4.2 A national numbering scheme is to be proposed by the Contractor for JKNS

based on the ultimate capacity of voice telephone network. For reference, the
existing numbering scheme for the existing network in the Kuala Lumpur area
of KTMB is shown in fig. 1.
6.5 Operators Consoles
6.5.1 Operator console shall incorporate to provide comprehensive information to

the operator regarding the current status in the exchange, including:
- calling, party numbers

- extensions busy or free
- calls on queue
- alarm indications
- incoming, calls, etc.....
The consoles shall include the equipment for collecting the billing information
in case of operator assisted calls to public network.
Sufficient number of suitable chairs shall be provided for operators at the

operator consoles.
6.5.2 A telephone concentrator system shall be provided for the CTC operator
console.
6.6 System Programme
6.6.1 The following requirements apply to the system programme:-
(i) The system programme shall include parts or modules necessary to

handle all the facilities mentioned in this Specification.
(ii) The programme shall be written in high level language and any changes
to the system parameters (such as routing, extension numbers and
facilities) shall be capable of implementation by operator commands.
(iii) The programme shall be modular and it must be possible to add and clear
any module without effect on other modules.
(iv) The programme shall also include the on-line diagnostics and statistical
routines.

6.7 System Management
6.7.1 It shall be possible to manage and supervise the network remotely. The
following facilities and equipment shall be provided at the exchange.
(i) V.24 type connections shall be provided for a maintenance terminal

and for a remote control modem.
(ii) A maintenance terminal. In addition to having a terminal at the

exchange, it shall be possible to use a remote terminal at the
maintenance centre, operating via the network. The main facilities
required on these terminals are:-
- control of the diagnostics programmes

- collection of statistics and alarms
- changing the extension facilities
- changing the routing parameters.
(iii) The system shall provided reports on the traffic volumes, the busy
hour data and error reports in such a form that, normally, there shall
be no need of further processing of the statistical data.
6.8 Call Information Logging
6.8.1 The exchange shall be provided with call information logging, equipment to
record all pertinent data on every call from every extension, such as:
- calling extension number

- time (and date)
- called number
- duration of call
For reference, the existing Call Information Logging format for KTMB’s Kuala
Lumpur PABX exchange is shown in Appendix T4/a.
6.8.2 The equipment provided shall be capable of producing bi-weekly or monthly

reports of such data for each extension, as well as statistical data on circuit
utilisation (for example, total number and duration of local and long distance
calls over the public network and within the JKNS network). Appropriate date
for billing the extension user (or department) shall also be available:-
6.8.3 Call logging Formats / outputs required are:-
(i) 40 longest calls in one sheet. Calls to be sorted preferably in the

order of call duration’s. Longest call on top.
(ii) 40 most expensive calls in one sheet. Calls to be sorted preferably in

the order of cost. Highest cost call on top.
(iii) Call summary by Divisions. Each division comprises of certain

number (say 25) Departments.

(iv) Specified Call Number Reports. A Call Report listing out all call
details to specified number. The number selected is 600700 which
could be changed at the time printing.
(v) Departmental Reports on individual calls of more than RM X or Y

minutes. The value X and Y need to be changed from time to time
however right now the values to be used are X=1 Y=20.
(vi) Extension Reports. Each PABX Extension shall have one report
which begins in fresh sheet. It shall be possible to give commands to
the system to print all Extension Reports within one department by a
single command rather than giving command each time an Extension
Report is required. If there is no call recorded for certain Extension in
the selected period, the particular Extension report need not be
printed out. (for Heads).
(vii) Time Checking Report. This report list out call records at specified
time (say 0100 hr. to 0500 hrs) in specified period (say 1/06/03 to
15/06/03). This report is required to confirm the clock used in the
system is correct.
(viii) Cost table and house keeping (clearing if call records) must be
password controlled.
6.8.4 The Contractor shall provide all necessary software & hardware pertaining to
call information logging system, i.e., PCs, printer, original software plus
recovery discs and license disc plate, table and chair, etc.
6.9 Cabling and Wiring
6.9.1 All external connections for the exchange (such as extension lines, trunk lines
and tie lines) shall be wired via distribution frames. The exchange side of a
distribution frame shall be equipped with “break jacks” which enable the lines
to be isolated for testing. The distribution frames shall also incorporate over-
voltage and surge protection devices.
6.10 Power Supplies
6.10.1 The operating voltage of the exchange equipment shall be 48 V d.c. (+/- 10%).
Storage batteries and charging equipment shall be provided to enable the
equipment to operate normally during a failure of the mains power supply.
6.10.2 The standby battery shall be capable of supporting to exchange load for a
minimum of 10 hours. The stand battery shall require minimum maintenance.
6.10.3 Physical size(s) of all power plant shall be supplied with tender. Power plant
shall be of end of suite or cabinetised type.
6.10.4 Manufacturer(s) of batteries and charges to be stated by the Tenderer.

6.11 Reliability
6.11.1 The system and equipment design shall ensure high reliability. The failure
frequency (long term average) shall be less than four failure per 100 extension
in use per year. Important parts which may cause a system failure shall be
duplicated. Other methods can also be considered for preventing such system
failures.
6.12 External Connections
6.12.1 The contractor shall be responsible for the following External Connections to
the exchange:-
(i) All Extension and Trunk connections. Form the PABX to the MDF/IDF
to the extension and trunk/junction connection.
(ii) All PABX power connections.
(iii) PABX and power alarms to the M/IDF and to the alarm monitoring
facilities.
(iv) Remote diagnostic facilities.
(v) Console Sockets.
(vi) Supply and connection to the telephones instruments.
(vii) PABX plug points and telephone sets shall be provided at all gate huts
for level crossing within 2 Km from the station. One PABX number
shall be allocated to each gate hut.
6.13 Preventative Maintenance
The Contractor shall give details of all routine maintenance operations which
will be necessary, with particular reference to time intervals for individual
maintenance functions and associated down times.
6.14 Maintenance Spares
6.14.1 The Contractor shall supply an itemised list of recommended spares giving
costs.
6.14.2 The spares where ordered shall be supplied individually contained in

electrostatic protective bags or envelopes which will then be contained within
good quality aluminium protective transportation boxes with card slots.
6.14.3 Boxes will be labelled “Quality Assured Spares”.
6.14.4 A consumable spares kit shall be quoted for the exchange and clearly itemised
in tender.

6.15 Earthing
6.15.1 All exchange cabinets, power cubicles, termination frames and associated
metalwork shall be bonded to the system’s earth busbar to be provided under
this Contract.
6.16 Feature Phones
6.16.1 The Contractor shall give details of any feature telephones approved for use
on the equipment which give facilities such as:-
Extension line status

Calling line identification
Single key reporter dialling
Single key feature access
Hands-free working or on-hook dialling
6.17 Facilities
6.17.1 The Contractor shall give details of any facilities extra to those available to
extensions, trunks, consoles, or the equipment in general, and how these
features may be programmed into the equipment.
6.17.2 The Contractor shall state any Technical Codes (numbers not forming part of
the standard numbering range) used or inserted into routing information for the
purposes of control or routing of calls in the network.
6.17.3 The following minimum facilities shall be provided:
- External Number Redial
The last number dialled by a user to be automatically stored. Only one

number may be stored at any one time. The new number overides the
previously stored number.
- Call Back Last Caller
Allows you to call back your last internal caller without dialling the
directory number. Call ext. busy. Press 70. Put down handset, when the
ext. is free, your phone will ring. When you pick-up that ext. also ring.
- Meet-me Reminder
Meet-me Reminder provides a reminder service for users. At the

requested time, the system automatically rings the extension.
- Call Park
Call Park places a call in a parked state, similar to hold, where it can be
retrieved by any telephone. A parked call must have an access ID or Park
DN.

- Flex Forwarding (follow me)
Allows you to forward your calls to any station temporarily.
- Call Pickup - (i) Individual Pick Up

(ii) Group Pick Up
Group call pick UP allows telephone to be arranged in groups. Directed

Call Pick Up allows a caller from one pick-up group to pick up a ringing
call in another call pick-up group.
- Station Padlock (Individual Padlock)
Individual Padlock allows the user to alter the calls of service or category
of a telephone.
- Authorisation Code (Personal Code) - To change Personal Code.
Authorisation code overides a telephone’s CCOS restriction level. This

Personal Code is modified by the user.
- Substitution
Allows a user to retrieve his own extension features from another

extension.
- Three Party Conference
Conference adds additional party to an established call. The conference

party can be inside or outside this PABX.
6.18 Features Codes
6.18.1 The following details the minimum features which shall be provided with their
proposed feature codes (alternative feature codes will be considered).
Individual Abbreviated Dialling Codes` *8

Common Abbreviated Dialling Codes *9xxx
Call Back 70
Call Back Cancel 73
Pick Up Call (Individual) #6 + Extn.
Diversion (Tenderer To Propose)
Follow Me *3 + Extn.
Access To Service Radio #9_ Service Radi o No.
Abbreviated Dialling (Control) #3
Enquiry Call (shuttle) *7
Intrusion (Tenderer To Propose)
Authorization Code / Padlock #8
Account Code #2
Pick Up Call /Diversion Cancel *5
Remote Cancel (from other telephone)
of Pick Up Call / Diversion #5

Timed Reminder *1
Pick Up Call Group *6
External Number redial *0
Call Park a) FH *2xxx
b) 83 + xxxxx
Conference FH + 3
7.0 TRAIN RADIO SYSTEM
7.1 GENERAL
7.1.1 The number of locomotives, passenger trains and maintenance vehicles where
the onboard train radio system, radio-based block signalling system and GPS
system are to be installed shall be as per Appendix T6/b.
7.1.2 Special attention shall be given to steam locomotive (2 units) where there is no
power supply available on the locomotive. The Tenderer shall submit the
proposals / method statement in his Tender on how to overcome this shortfall,
including the provision of battery operated (rechargeable) onboard train radio
system together with radio-based block signalling and GPS systems, etc. All
equipment, materials and installation for the purpose of supplying electrical
power to train radio system, radio-based block signalling system and GPS
system on steam locomotives shall be provided by the Contractor.
7.1.3 The Tenderer shall undertake a thorough radio signal mapping (coverage
mapping) and survey and shall submit all the details in his Tender, including
the proposed number and locations of base stations, repeater stations, etc.
7.1.3.1 All links from the radio base station (in train radio cabin) and repeater station
to digital transmission equipment or to the nearest splice location of the
optical fibre cable network shall be provided by the Contractor, including
additional optical fibre cable, splicing equipment & materials, trenching and all
other materials and installation works.
7.1.4 The Contractor shall undertake thorough survey to ascertain the availability of
required power supply on locomotives, passenger trains and on-track
maintenance vehicles.
7.1.5 If need arises to install train radio repeater tower in mid-section / in between
stations, the Contractor shall also undertake site survey to ascertain the
availability of the mains power supply. The installation of the radio repeater
tower shall only be allowed if the mains power supply is available in the
vicinity. Other modes of power supply, e.g., solar power, through running
generator set, etc., shall not be allowed.
7.1.6 All relevant works and installation materials on locomotives, passenger trains
and on-track maintenance vehicles for the provision of onboard train radio
equipment, including antenna, shall be provided by the Contractor, including
all wiring works, installation brackets, power supply converters (DC/DC,
AC/DC), circuit breakers, fuses, terminals, back-up batteries, etc.

7.1.7 The Contractor shall also communicate, arrange and work with the
Commission of Multimedia and Communication of Malaysia (CMC) for the
application and approval of the frequency band to be used by the train radio
system on behalf of JKNS. All fees / deposits, including license fee shall be
borne by the Contractor, and if duration-based, shall be paid for by the
Contractor for the duration of 2 (two) years.
7.1.8 The Contractor shall provide all necessary materials (all hardware and
software) and equipment for the interfacing and integration of train radio
system with PABX system, GPS system, computerised train dispatching
system and radio block signalling system, including all installation works.
7.1.9 The onboard radio equipment shall be integrated and interfaced with radio-
based block signalling system, and may be using only a single console or on
a separate console.
7.1.10 The Contractor shall provide train radio communication facilities at all level
crossing gate huts, including all necessary train radio equipment, power
supply, back-up power supply, lightning protection, etc.
7.1.11 Provision of Digital Audio / Voice Logging system with a minimum of 8

channels.
7.2 OPERATION REQUIREMENT
7.2.1 Coverage Requirement
The new radio system shall provide radio coverage for portable usage inside
trains along the railway lines between Tanjung Aru (inclusive) – Tenom
(inclusive), including the tunnel (130m long, between kawang - Papar),
maintenance depots, yards and all railway stations. This is to ensure that all
train drivers who will carry a portable radio as a backup to the train-borne
mobile radio will still remain within contact with the Control Center even in the
event of train mobile radio failure.
At a minimum, each railway station shall be selected as a base station site. In

the event that the 14 base station sites are insufficient, the Tenderer shall
propose additional sites to meet the coverage requirement.
The portable radio coverage area reliability shall be at least 95%. The
minimum received signal strength shall provide an audio quality equivalent to
at least 5% BER.
7.2.2 User Group
There are 7 types of user group in the system.
1. Dispatcher (train controller)

2. Train Operators
3. Maintenance Crew
4. Depot Staff
5. Station Master

6. Gateman
7. PABX user
7.2.3 Call Matrix
The call requirements between the different groups are depicted in the
following table:
Train Maintenance Depot Station Gate PABX

Dispatcher Operators Crew Staff Master Hut User
Dispatcher √ √ √ √ √
Train
Operators √ √ √
Maintenance
Crew √ √ √ √ √ √
Depot Staff √ √ √ √ √
Station
Master √ √ √ √ √
Gate Hut √ √ √ √
PABX User √ √ √
7.2.4 Digital Voice Features
The radio system shall be able to support at least the following voice features:
7.2.4.1 Individual Voice Call
The digital radio unit shall be capable of two-way voice call between itself and
another individual digital user.
7.2.4.2 Group Voice Call
This feature shall allow users to separate voice communications into individual
talkgroups. Each Group Voice Call shall be addressed to a specific group of
users.
7.2.4.3 Call Alert
This feature shall allow a dispatcher or digital radio unit to selectively alert
another individual digital unit that the caller is trying to contact him.
7.2.4.4 Emergency Alarm
The radio unit shall be capable of sending a non-voice message to notify a

console operator of an emergency condition.

7.2.4.5 Emergency Call
Upon pressing the emergency button, subsequent PTTs shall contain an

emergency indicator along with the Unit ID until the operator takes one of
several actions to cancel the emergency condition.
7.2.4.6 Radio Check
This feature shall allow a console operator to verify if a desired target radio is
(1) turned on and functioning and (2) within the range of the system.
7.2.4.7 Selective Radio Inhibit / Uninhibit
This feature shall allow a console operator to send a message out over the air
that will disable a lost or stolen radio.
7.2.4.8 Remote Monitor
In an emergency situation, it is important to keep tabs on what's happening in

the field. This feature shall allow the console operator to remotely key the
transmitter of an individual radio unit. This enables the console operator to
keep in touch with live circumstances so that help can be given in an effective,
efficient manner.
7.2.4.9 Scan
This feature shall allow a radio unit to scan from a predetermined list of
channels.
7.2.4.10 Priority Channel Scan
This feature shall allow a field unit to scan one first priority channel, one
second priority channel and multiple non-priority channels.
7.2.4.11 Repeater Talkaround Operation
This feature shall allow digital radios to talk directly to one another without the
use of RF infrastructure.
7.2.4.12 Talking Party Identification (PTT-ID or Unit ID)
The Unit ID of a transmitting unit shall be embedded in the digital signaling on

every transmission.
7.2.5 MOBILE DATA REQUIREMENT
The radio system shall support the following data transmission:
7.2.5.1 GPS Update
Each train shall be equipped with a GPS receiver. Regular GPS update from
the trains shall provide the CTC the capability to view the location of each train
real time.

The trainborne equipment shall include built-in intelligence to send GPS

update only once when the train is stationary to eliminate redundant and
unnecessary transmission.
Since the transceiver in the train is common for voice and data, voice shall
have priority over data.
7.2.5.2 Train Management System (TMS)
The trainborne equipment shall also allow transmission of the train health
status from the TMS in the train to CTC via the radio system.
7.2.5.3 Train Block Signaling System
The trainborne equipment shall provide the driver the facility to transmit a
request to obtain the authority to proceed to enter the block section from the
train signaling computer at the CTC via the radio system as well as to return
the authority back to the CTC. An LCD will display acknowledgement
messages from the train signaling computer at CTC.
7.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
7.3.1 Radio Communication System Design
7.3.1.1 General
7.3.1.1.1 The JKNS radio communication system shall be a 5-channel Digital

Conventional Wide Area System integrated with JKNS’s Transmission
Backbone in supporting voice and data communication between various train
stations, radio units, trains, depots and Centralised Traffic Control Centre
(CTC).
7.3.1.1.2 The System shall consist of data gateway, comparators, digital / analog
converters, repeaters, consoles, mobile radios, portable radios, repeater
antenna systems including, but not limited to antennas, coaxial cables,
lightning arrestors, connectors and other equipment necessary to make a
complete operational system.
7.3.1.1.3 The Contractor shall provide a Graphical User Interface (GUI) based
Dispatch Consoles at the CTC.
7.3.1.1.4 The Contractor shall design and provide a Trainborne Control Interface (TCI),
to interface the train mobile radio with the Train Management System (TMS)
to relay train health status back to the CTC.
7.3.1.1.5 The planning of the Radio Communication System’s Infrastructure shall

facilitate for future expansion.
7.3.1.1.6 The proposed Radio Communication System shall be capable of operating in

mixed analog and digital modes.

7.3.1.2 System Configuration
7.3.1.2.1 The System shall be a five-channel VHF digital wide area conventional
multicast system supporting voice and data communication.
7.3.1.2.2 The System shall consist of at least fourteen base station sites; one at each
train station, to provide wide area coverage for the entire JKNS railway
network. However additional base station / repeater station shall be provided
to achieved the requirement as per Clause 7.2.1.
7.3.1.2.3 Comparators shall be utilized to receive, compare and vote the best audio
signals from the received signals.
7.3.1.3 Frequency Band
7.3.1.3.1 The proposed system shall operate in the 146-174 MHz band and support
both digital voice and data communications.
7.3.1.3.2 Frequency re-use shall be employed whenever possible to optimise

frequency usage.
7.3.1.4 Seamless Roaming
7.3.1.4.1 The Radio Communication System shall support seamless roaming across
sites such that all call types are maintained and handed over from site to site
without re-establishment of call.
7.3.1.4.2 As a mobile unit moves into a new site covered by another repeater, the
mobile unit shall lock on to a carrier with a signal strength above an
acceptable threshold.
7.3.2 CHANNEL BANDWIDTH REQUIREMENT
7.3.2.1 Operation Channel
7.3.2.1.1 The desired operation channels are defined as follows:
a. Radio Channel One – Train Controller to Train Operator, GPS

update,TMS transmission.
b. Radio Channel Two – Depot and Maintenance Staff
c. Radio Channel Three – Station Master and other station users
d. Radio Channel Four – Emergency Channel cum Backup Data
Channel
e. Radio Channel Five – Data for Train Signalling System
However the final channel allocations shall be finalised by JKNS during

installation stages.
7.3.3 Console System Requirement
7.3.3.1 Dispatch Console System
7.3.3.1.1 Two dispatch console positions shall be located in CTC; one operating as
main and the other as backup.

7.3.3.1.2 All dispatch console positions shall be connected together via Ethernet Local
Area Network (LAN) for easy access and updating of information.
7.3.3.1.3 All the dispatch consoles shall be interfaced to the base stations via a
console switch.
7.3.3.1.4 The console shall be operable using a mouse to access the functions
instantly.
7.3.3.1.5 Each console operator profile shall be customer configurable. This includes
alias assignment of resources and screen display at the operator position.
7.3.3.1.6 The dispatcher program shall follow the Microsoft™ standard and shall
provide a Microsoft Windows™ screen display. The screen display shall
utilize the GUI technology.
7.3.3.1.7 All radio dispatch functions shall be operable from one screen display.
Operators shall not be required to access another screen display in order to
perform a radio dispatch function.
7.3.3.1.8 The operator's screen configuration shall be programmed via an

administration application.
7.3.3.1.9 A dispatch console database management application that is capable of

programming, reprogramming and editing operator positions shall be
provided.
7.3.4 Radio Base Station Requirement
7.3.4.1 General
7.3.4.1.1 The Radio Base Station shall support digital voice and data communications.
7.3.4.1.2 The over-the-air signaling shall comply to an open standard protocol.
7.3.4.1.3 The bit rate of the over-the-air protocol shall not be less than 9600 bps.

7.3.4.2 Technical Specification
Radio Base Station

Frequency Range 132-174 MHz
RF Carrier Spacing 30 kHz /25 kHz/12.5kHz
Mode of Operation Half Duplex
Duplex Spacing 10 MHz
Antenna Impedance 50 Ohm
RF Connector Type N-type 50 Ohm
Duty Cycle Continuous
TX Output Power 25 to 100W
Modulation Analog: FM, Digital: C4FM
TX Frequency Stability +/- 0.0001%

TX Maximum Deviation +/- 2.5 kHz for 12.5kHz spacing,
+/- 5 kHz for 25kHz/30kHz spacing
TX Audio Sensitivity -35 dBm to 0 dBm variable
TX Spurious and Harmonic Emission 80 dB

Attenuation
TX FM Hum and Noise 45dB(12.5kHz), 50dB(25.0kHz)
TX Audio Response 300-3000Hz : +1dB, -3dB (relative to
6dB/octave pre-emphasis)
TX Distortion 2% at 1.0kHz,@60% RSD
RX Adjacent Channel Rejection 80dB(12.5Khz),85dB(25kHz) 90dB(30kHz)
RX Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD 0.25uV
RX Sensitivity Static Bit Error(BER) 5% 0.25uV
RX Frequency Stability +/- 0.0001%
RX Intermodulation Rejection 85dB
RX Spurious and Image Response 100dB
Rejection
RX Distortion 3% at 1kHz with 60% system modulation
RX Audio Frequency 300-3000Hz : +1dB, -3dB (relative to
6dB/octave pre-emphasis)
7.3.4.3 Station Radio Communication System
7.3.4.3.1 The Contractor shall supply, install, test and commission the Radio Base
Stations (including base transceivers, equipment cabinets, combiners and
filters, low loss feeder, antenna and mounting system etc.).
7.3.4.3.2 The Contractor shall consult and co-ordinate with JKNS on the actual
location to install Radio Base Station at the railway station.

7.3.4.3.3 The Contractor shall provide fault reporting of the Radio Base Stations at the
CTC. The Radio Base Station shall allow programming and diagnostic
testing via a portable notebook computer.
7.3.4.3.3 The links between all the base station sites and the CTC shall be via JKNS’s
SDH transmission system network. Preferably, the network interface is at E1
level.
7.3.4.3.4 All the base stations shall include backup power supply. The capacity of the
backup power shall be sufficient to provide backup power for the base station
repeaters for the duration as specified in Clause 10.12, 10.13 & 10.14 of
Technical Specification – Section A.
7.3.4.4 Installation Requirement
7.3.4.4.1 All modules and associated equipment in Radio Base Stations shall be
standardised and fully interchangeable regardless of location and shall be
designed for ease of maintenance and fault repair.
7.3.4.4.2 Cabinets housing the radio equipment shall be of standard 19-inch rack
mounted specification with height of not less than two metres shall be
supplied.
7.3.4.4.3 Power connections shall be polarised, have appropriate insulation and

protection to prevent electric shock, accidental shorting or wrong connection
by maintenance personnel.
7.3.4.5 Back-up Power Supply – as per Clause 10.12, 10.13 & 10.14 of Technical
Specification – Section A.
7.3.5 RADIO BASE STATION ANTENNA SYSTEM
7.3.5.1 General
7.3.5.1.1 The Contractor shall design the antenna system to provide the necessary
coverage for the System.
7.3.5.1.2 All antenna systems shall be installed with proper lightning protection in
accordance with EIA standards.
7.3.5.1.3 Antenna accessories such as cables and connectors shall be included.
7.3.5.1.4 The Tenderer shall provide specification sheets on the antennas, tower top
receiver pre-amplifiers (if provided) and any other equipment deemed
necessary by the Tenderer in his Tender to assure a complete system.

Antenna
Frequency Range 132-174 MHz
Gain To be determined after coverage study
Input VSWR 1.5:1
Input Power 500W
Antenna Impedance 50 Ohm
Transmission Cable
Nominal Cable Size 7/8” LDF @ 150MHz
Cable Loss 2dB per 100m @ 150MHz
VSWR 1.5:1 @150Mhz
Impedance 50 Ohms
RF Connector Type N-type
Construction Low Smoke, Non-Corrosive, Halogen Free
7.3.6 RADIO BASE STATION ANTENNA TOWER
7.3.6.1 General
7.3.6.1.1 The Contractor shall supply, install and construct three-legged self supporting
tower in all the proposed Radio Base Station sites.
7.3.6.1.2 The Tenderer shall propose in his Tender a three-legged self supporting
tower for antenna height of at least 30m.
7.3.6.1.3 The tower shall be designed to support both the antenna and its associated
feeder system.
7.3.5.2 Design Parameter
7.3.6.2.1 Standards
The tower shall be designed using procedures and methodology outlined by,
but not confining to, the following Standard:
(i) Loadings EIA 222C

(ii) Steel Design BS 449, BS 5950 or AISC
(iii) Hot dipped galvanizing BS 729
(iv) Steel Grade High Tensile Steel Grade 350MPA for
the tower legs and 250MPA mild steel for
the bracing.
(v) Bold and nuts Grade 3.8 for 16 mm and over
If other equivalent standards are used, the Tenderer shall submit copies of
such standards as supporting documents.

7.3.6.2.2 Wind Speed
Basic wind speed shall be 120 km/h as accordance to BS 8100. The tower
shall be designed to withstand Survivals wind speed of 160 km/h. Survival
wind speed shall be interpreted as the ultimate speed of the wind at which
the tower or any structural members of the tower is able to resist and
beyond, which the tower or any structural members shall fail.
7.3.6.2.3 Safety Factor
As a minimum, the Tenderer shall design with Safety factor for all aspects of
tower to be accordance to EIA 222C standard.
7.3.6.2.4 Sway or Deflection of Tower
The maximum twist or sway or deflection at any part of the fully loaded tower
(inclusive of all the designed antenna accessories and radio feeders) shall
not exceed 0.5 at 120km/h wind speed.
7.3.6.3 Beaconing
7.3.6.3.1 Tower lighting must comply with International Standard.
(i) sequential coloured with horizontal strips, alternately white and red
for day marking
(ii) blinking red lights, for night beaconing.
(iii) beacon lights to be provided.
7.3.6.3.2 The width of the coloured horizontal strips, the number of lights to mount on
the different levels of the tower as well as the types of lights to be used
should be in accordance with the International Standard stated in the above-
mentioned specifications.
7.3.6.3.3 The installation of the weather photoelectric cell to regulate night/sunless day
'ON' and the connection of the tower lighting devices to the low energy panel
in the transmitter room will be responsibility of the Tenderer.
7.3.6.4 Lightning Arrestor
7.3.6.4.1 The peak of the tower should have a lightning arrestor i.e.Franklin or Helita
rod at least 2m above the highest point of the tower.
7.3.6.4.2 The lightning arrestor should be connected to the length of the tower
skeleton with 7/0.083" copper wire and connected to the grounding system at
its lower end.
7.3.6.4.3 Electrical continuity at tower mast section joints must be guaranteed by

copper strips with crimped and soldered lugs.
7.3.6.4.4 The base of the tower must be connected to tower ground system under the
foundation.
7.3.6.4.5 This tower ground has to be linked to the general grounding system of the
station or cabin.

7.3.7 TRAINBORNE REQUIREMENT
7.3.7.1 General
7.3.7.1.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the design, installation, supervision,
testing and commissioning of the complete Trainborne Radio
Communication System for the locomotives, passenger trains and on-track &
on-road maintenance vehicles as per Appendix T6/b.
7.3.7.1.2 The Trainborne Radio Communication System shall include the following:
(i) Train Mobile Radio

(ii) Train Radio Control Panel (TRCP)
(iii) Train Communication Interface (TCI)
(iv) DC / DC Converter and/or AC/DC Converter
(v) Trainborne Antenna
(vi) Backup Battery (1 hr)
(vii) GPS Receiver
(viii) GPS Antenna
7.3.7.1.3 All installation of Trainborne Radio Communication System equipment shall

be ruggedised and be able to withstand Train and track vibrations.
7.3.7.2 Trainborne Radio Communication System
7.3.7.2.1 During mainline revenue service, the Train Driver shall operate on the CTC-
Train radio channel to communicate with the Train Controller. The same
channel shall also be used to send GPS update during idle time. Voice shall
have priority over data.
7.3.7.2.2 When the train enters into the depot, the train radio shall operate in the depot
channel to talk to the depot staff.
7.3.7.2.3 In times of emergency, the train driver shall use the dedicated emergency
radio channel for communication.
7.3.7.2.4 All Trainborne radio communication equipment shall be secured and installed
such that they are lockable to prevent theft in the train cabin (locomotives,
passenger trains and on-track & on-road maintenance vehicles).
7.3.7.2.5 Each train mobile shall be assigned a fixed ID. This ID Identification Unit
shall be a permanently programmed ID and once programmed, no human
intervention shall be required or permitted to change this unique train ID
number on any Train Mobile Radio that is installed in the train Cab.
7.3.7.2.6 The train ID information shall be transmitted to the CTC each time the train
operator sends a RTP (Request to Proceed) transmission. The train ID shall
be used as a fixed reference to identify train mobile radio ID when the Radio-
based Block Signalling Computer is granting authority and permission to
allow train to move to the next station.

7.3.7.3 Train Radio Control Panel (TRCP)
7.3.7.3.1 Each train cab shall have a TRCP installed. The TRCP allows the Train
Driver to make radio communication with the CTC or other radio users.
7.3.7.3.2 The Contractor shall ensure that the train driver would be able to initiate RTP
(Request to Proceed) from the TRCP to the Train Controller. The train can
proceed to the next train station only after the authority to proceed has been
granted right from the Radio-based Block Signaling Computer in CTC. A
handshake transmission between onboard and central equipment shall take
place before an authority is granted and displayed on console (if the radio
block signalling operation is on the same console for train radio system).
7.3.7.3.3 The Train Driver shall communicate with the Train Controller on the CTC -
Train channel. The driver shall also remain on this channel when the train is
on the move.
7.3.7.3.4 The TRCP shall be equipped with a handset with PTT switch for radio
operation, volume control, a LCD screen and a few keypads. The TRCP
shall be turned on whenever the train power supply is connected.
7.3.7.3.5 The TRCP shall include a set of commonly use function/status keys. The
TRCP shall consist of the following keys / buttons:
(i) Function Keys:
a) 12 numeric buttons (0-9, including ‘#’ & ‘*’ buttons)

b) Scroll Up Button
c) Scroll Down Button
d) Channel Selection Button
e) RECEIVE Button (to receive authority to proceed)
f) SEND Button (to return back authority to proceed to train
controller)
(ii) Status Keys:
a) Acknowledgement (ACK)
b) Request To Proceed (RTP)
c) 3 Spare Buttons (to be defined later)
Function Keys e) & f) and Status Keys a) & b) are included if the onboard
radio block signalling console is integrated with train radio console.
7.3.7.3.6 The final wordings of the Functional Buttons shall be confirmed during the
Final Design Review.
7.3.7.3.7 The TRCP shall include a bright back-lighted LCD Display (minimum 2 lines x
14 characters), or if the onboard radio block signalling console is integrated
with train radio console a minimum of 2 lines x 20 alphanumeric characters is
required.

7.3.7.4 Train Communication Interface
7.3.7.4.1 The function of the Train Communication Interface (TCI) is for the TRCP,
GPS receiver and TMS to interface with the trainborne mobile radio. The
trainborne mobile radio in turn transmits information from these equipment to
the CTC.
7.3.7.4.2 Serial Communication shall be employed to use between
a. TCI and GPS receiver

b. TCI and Trainborne Mobile Radio
c. TCI and TMS
7.3.7.5 Trainborne Antenna
7.3.7.5.1 The Contractor shall recommend the placement of the antenna on the Train
cab. The antenna shall be configured to optimise the reception and
transmission of voice and data information.
7.3.7.5.2 The antenna shall be of an extremely rugged low profile design that shall
withstand the effects of mechanical vibration, dust accumulation and other
physical hazards typical of above ground railway environments.
7.3.7.5.3 Where applicable, the antenna feed shall consist of pre-terminated, double
screened, flexible, 50 Ohm, RF feeder cable. The cable shall be crimp
terminated in a “N’ type female connector at the antenna end. The feeder
routing shall be agreed by JKNS to avoid proximity with sources of
interference, such as fluorescent lights, air compressor, traction equipment,
etc.
7.3.7.5.4 The Contractor shall supply the antenna together with all the necessary
antenna installation accessories such as bolts, nuts, washers, screw, plug
and socket conectors, etc. for the installation.
7.3.7.6 Installation Requirement
7.3.7.6.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the installation of all radio equipment,
which shall consist of cabling, associated connectors and terminal strips,
antenna system, power supply units, Train Mobile sets, Train Radio Control
Desk and all mounting brackets for all equipment. All cables supplied shall
be adequately screened. The Contractor shall investigate, check and
propose a suitable location for the proper storage and installation of all
trainborne radio equipment.
7.3.7.6.2 The Contractor shall propose and submit the mounting location on-board the
Train for the Trainborne Radio Communication equipment for approval by
the engineer prior to installation. Radio equipment mounted shall be
adequately protected against shocks and vibrations using shock absorbing
brackets and mountings. The system equipment sub assemblies and units
shall also be provided with suitable and comprehensive earthing. The
AC/DC and/or DC/DC converter shall be provided with its own earthing. The
Contractor shall submit earthing arrangements to JKNS for approval.

7.3.7.6.3 The TRCP shall be installed on the Train Operator Desk. The mounting shall
provide a secured mounting to withstand shock and vibrations.
7.3.7.6.4 Power connections shall have appropriate insulation and protection to

prevent electric shock, accidental shorting or wrong connection by
maintenance personnel.
7.3.7.6.5 All cables shall be clearly labelled using approved cable markers.
7.3.7.6.6 All cabling and terminations shall be pluggable using connectors with cables
neatly laced and concealed.
7.3.7.7 Other Requirements
7.3.7.7.1 All Trainborne Radio Communication equipment and associated equipment

shall operate from a low voltage direct-current (dc) nominal source, which
shall be obtained by means of a AC/DC or DC/DC converter supplied by the
Contractor. This converter shall transform the available power supply
onboard the locomotives, passenger trains and on-track maintenance
vehicles into the desired isolated dc power supply for the radio equipment.
7.3.7.7.2 The Contractor shall liase with JKNS on the provision of 12Vdc for the
Trainborne Radio Communication equipment and to determine the
characteristics of the Train power supply. The Contractor shall make the
necessary provision to suppress spikes and any other interference of
whatever nature likely to be experienced from the in-train power supply. All
cables supplied by the Contractor shall be adequately screened.
7.3.7.7.3 All cables used for the Trainborne Radio Communication equipment shall be
flame retardant, halogen free, low smoke emission and adequately
screened. Cables shall be subjected to large-scale flammability test
specified in IEC 332 Part 3.
7.3.7.7.4 Fixed wiring for the Trainborne Radio Communication equipment and
associated equipment shall be the responsibility of the Tenderer.
7.3.7.7.5 The Contractor shall ensure that all Trainborne Radio Communication
equipment and the associated equipment supplied under this Contract for
fitting to mountings on the train shall be completely wired to polarise multi-
way sockets. Energy feed shall terminate in sockets and not on plugs.
7.3.7.7.6 The Contractor shall liase with JKNS to provide an earthing arrangement for
the Trainborne Radio equipment. The earthing design shall minimise the
noise voltage generated by currents from other circuits flowing through a
common earth impedance and to avoid creating earth loops susceptible to
magnetic field and differences in potential.
7.3.7.7.7 The Contractor shall liase with JKNS to ensure that the TRCP, Train Mobile
Radio, cable routes, power supplies, antenna and associated equipment are
installed in such a manner that they are accessible and maintainable by
JKNS staff.

7.3.7.7.8 The Contractor shall ensure that upon every initialisation, the Trainborne
Radio Equipment shall perform a self-diagnostic routine test. An audible
tone shall alert the train driver the state of the Train Radio System.
7.3.7.8.1 The technical specifications of the Trainborne mobile radios and associated
equipment are listed below:
7.3.7.8.2 Mobile Radio Set
The tenderer shall include in their bid 50 units of mobile radio sets. These
radios are for the locomotives, passenger trains and on-track & on-road
maintenance vehicles.
General
Dimensions - Transceiver 51mm x 180mm x 218mm
(HxWxD)
Weight - Transceiver < 2800g
Dimensions - standard control head 51mm x 180mm x 56 mm
(HxWxD) (HxWxD)
Mode Capability 255
Channel Selection Scrolling Control
Volume Selection Scrolling Control
Rugged & Reliability MIL STD 810C/D/E
Display 1 Line/ 8-Character Fluorescent
Modulation C4FM of QPSK-C Family
Channel Bandwidth 12.5kHz/25kHz/30kHz
Voice Coding Method IMBE
Forward Error Correction Golay Code
Frequency Range 136-174MHz
TX Maximum Frequency Separation Full Bandsplit
TX Modulation Limiting +/- 2.5 kHz for 12.5kHz,
+/- 5 kHz for 25kHz/30kHz
TX FM Hum and Noise 40dB for 12.5kHz,
50dB for 25kHz/30kHz
TX Emission -70dBc
TX Audio Response 300-3000Hz : +1dB, -3dB
(relative to 6dB/octave pre-
emphasis)
RX Maximum Frequency Separation Full Bandsplit

RX Adjacent Channel Rejection 70dB(12.5Khz),80dB(25kHz)
80dB(30kHz)
RX Analog Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD 0.3uV
RX Digital Sensitivity Bit Error(BER) 0.3uV
5%
RX Intermodulation 85dB
RX Spurious Response 83dBC
RX Audio Output 5W @3% Distortion

7.3.7.8.3 Train Radio Control Panel
General
Function/Status Keys : Lighted keypad / splash and dust proof
Emergency button : Lighted when activated / clear perspex flap
cover.
Palm Microphone / Handset type

Handset Type :
User Interface : Back-lit LCD providing a minimum of 2 lines
of approximately 14 characters
(2 x 20 characters if block signalling console
is integrated with train radio console).
Pre-defined Function/Status Keys
Auxiliary Interface : Connection to a personal computer for

terminal software up-date.
Connection to data terminal for data
transmission (for GPS and block signalling
system).
7.3.7.8.4 DC/DC Converter
General
Input Voltage : Depending on Vdc available, or if only
Vac available – to use AC/DC converter.
Output Voltage : 13.8Vdc ± 20%
Output Current : 14 A at Full Power
Ripple Factor : 2% or better at the output
Other Protection : Short-circuit protection
Over voltage protection
Overload protection
Self recovery
7.3.7.8.5 Antenna
General
Impedance : 50 Ohm
Maximum Input Power : 50W
VSWR : Less than 2.0 over the full operating
bandwidth
Radiating Pattern : Omni-Directional

7.3.8 FIXED STATION RADIO REQUIREMENT
7.3.8.1 General
7.3.8.1.1 The tenderer shall include in their bid 36 units of fixed station radios. These
radios are for the station masters (railway stations) and gatemen (gate huts).
7.3.8.1.2 Each fixed station radio shall be equipped with a desk microphone
(gooseneck type), speakers and magnetic mount antenna.
7.3.8.1.3 The performance specification for the fixed station radio shall be in
accordance with clause 7.3.7.8.2.
7.3.9 HANDPORTABLE RADIO EQUIPMENT
7.3.9.1 General
7.3.9.1.1 The tenderer shall include in their bid 185 units of portable radios.
7.3.9.1.2 All portable radio units shall be designed in accordance with the
requirements of Part 90 of the FCC Rules and the appropriate EIA and
related agency standards.
7.3.9.1.3 All portable radios shall be self-contained, hand held, two-way

communication units. The size and construction shall permit one hand
operation.
7.3.9.1.4 The units shall operate from single self-contained, rechargeable nickel-
cadmium batteries.
7.3.9.1.5 The portable radios shall have a rotary channel selector switch located at the
top of the radio to enable the user to select the desired channel position.
7.3.9.1.6 All portable units shall be furnished with a leather carrying case.
Handportable Radio
Dimension (without battery) 16.71cm x 6.19cm x 4.19cm
(HxWxD)
Weight(with battery) <710g
Battery Life 5-5-90/8 hrs
Rugged & Reliability MIL STD 810C/D/E
Display 4 lines with 12 characters per line
Modulation C4FM of QPSK-C Family
Channel Bandwidth 12.5kHz/25kHz/30kHz
Voice Coding Method IMBE
Forward Error Correction Golay Code
Frequency Range 136-174MHz

TX Modulation Limiting +/- 2.5 kHz for 12.5kHz,

+/- 5 kHz for 25kHz/30kHz
TX FM Hum and Noise 42dB for 12.5kHz,
48dB for 25kHz/30kHz
TX Emission -70dBc
TX Audio Response 300-3000Hz : +1dB, -3dB (relative
to 6dB/octave pre-emphasis)
RX Adjacent Channel Rejection 67dB(12.5Khz),78dB(25kHz)
78dB(30kHz)
RX Analog Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD 0.25uV
RX Digital Sensitivity Bit Error 0.25uV

(BER) 5%
RX Intermodulation 78dB
RX Spurious Response 75dBC
RX Audio Output 0.5W @3% Distortion
7.3.10 DIGITAL AUDIO / VOICE LOGGING AND REPLAY SYSTEM
7.3.10.1 General
7.3.10.1.1 The Contractor shall provide a recording system to record and archive all
radio communications (including train radio – PABX links) and to provide a
search and replay facilities within CTC.
7.3.10.1.2 The digital voice logging modules shall have the capacity to record and
archive all voice channels simultaneously. The Contractor shall propose a
suitable hard disk capacity for the on-line storage.
7.3.10.1.3 The digital voice recording system shall operate continuously for 24 hours
per day.
7.3.10.1.4 The recorder shall have very high availability with in-built local hard disk
resilience (RAID5 redundant (N + 1) configuration). It shall be possible for
JKNS to remove and replace a failed RAID hard disk.
7.3.10.1.5 It shall be possible to utilise a single Voice Logging Module to automatically

and seamlessly replace a failed Voice Logging Module in a hot-standby
configuration without loss of data on changeover to the standby
configuration. An N + 1 configuration shall be provided so that all voice inputs
connected to the failed Voice Logging Module shall be automatically
transferred to the hot-standby unit to continue recording without any loss of
data.
7.3.10.1.6 Access to the digital voice recording system shall be password protected to
guard against unauthorised access and unauthorised monitoring of calls.
Password shall have as a minimum of 6 characters.
7.3.10.1.7 A complete digital audio / voice logging and replay system shall be proposed
by the Tenderer in his Tender, including all hardware and software.

7.3.10.2 Logging Recorder Interface
7.3.10.2.1 For the purpose of railway safety operation and security, the train radio
system shall be capable of providing an interface to an industry standard
logging recorder.
7.3.10.2.2 This logging recorder interface shall be capable of recording at least 8

channels simultaneously on separate tracks.
7.4 SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND REDUNDANCY
7.4.1 Console Switch Redundancy and Console Backup
7.4.1.1 Console Switch
7.4.1.1.1 The console switch shall be designed such that no single failure will disable
more than one radio channel or more than one operator console.
7.4.1.1.2 The console switch modules shall be designed with the capability to perform
self diagnostics check and to perform specific self-healing action should a
malfunction be detected.
7.4.1.2 Backup Dispatcher Console
7.4.1.2.1 A backup dispatcher console shall be provided to take over all control and
call operation if the main console fails.
7.4.1.2.2 This backup console shall also be easily converted to operate concurrently
with the main console in case there is a need for two console positions
operation.
7.4.1.3 Backup Base Radio Unit
7.4.1.2.1 In the event of total console system failure, one VHF base radio unit shall be
provided to keep the CTC in constant radio communication with the train
operator and other radio users.
7.4.1.2.2 The base radio units shall be capable of operating in digital modes of radio
communications.
7.4.1.2.3 Base radio units shall be capable of being software programmable

programmed either in the selected vendors manufacturing facility or at a
JKNS designated location.
7.4.2 MOBILE DATA REDUNDANCY
7.4.2.1 Radio Network Data Controller
7.4.2.1.1 The Data Controller shall be backup by a redundant controller. In the event of
Main Controller failure, the Redundant Controller shall take over the as the
Main Controller to take over the responsibility for data communication.
7.4.2.2 Redundant Radio Channel

7.4.2.2.1 The Emergency Channel shall also operate as a backup data channel. In the
event of a repeater failure on the data channel, the emergency channel shall
be used for data transmission .
7.5 FAULT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
7.5.1 General
7.5.1.1 Fault Management System Design
7.5.1.1.1 The System shall consist of a Fault Management Terminal at CTC and
Remote Terminal Units at train station and CTC.
7.5.1.2 Centralised Traffic Control Centre (CTC)
7.5.1.2.1 A Fault Management Terminal shall be provided at CTC to monitor the radio
equipment alarm and environmental alarms from all the stations.
7.5.1.2.2 This Fault Management Terminal can be connected to the Fault Management
System by using either TCP/IP or MOSBUS protocol.
7.5.1.2.3 A RTU shall be used in CTC to send the environmental alarms such as door
alarm, smoke alarm, temperature alarms..etc from their respective sensors to
the Fault Management Terminal.
7.5.1.3 Railway Stations
7.5.1.3.1 A RTU shall be installed in each base stations to collect radio alarms from
the base station and environmental alarms from sensors for door, smoke,
temperature, etc.
7.5.1.3.2 The RTUs shall pass the alarm information to the Fault Management
Terminal at the CTC via JKNS’s SDH.
7.5.1.3.3 The RTUs shall report at least PA, receiver and wireline failures.
8.0 GPS TRAIN LOCATING SYSTEM
8.1 The Contractor shall provide a Global Positioning Satellite System (GPS) for
the purpose of a real time train location within JKNS railway network. The train
location data shall also be used in computerised train dispatching system and
radio-based block signalling system to enhance the safety of the train
operation.
8.2 The GPS system to be provided shall conform to relevant international

standards outlined in Technical Specification – Section A.
8.3 The GPS system to be supplied shall be compatible and be interfaced &
integrated with the train radio system, computerised train dispatching system
and radio-based block signalling system. All equipment and materials for the

interfacing and integration of GPS to train radio system, computerised train

dispatching system and radio-based block signalling system, including
modification / upgrading of softwares, installation works, etc., shall be provided
by the Contractor.
8.4 The real time train location display shall be integrated with the radio-based
block signalling display and shall be displayed on a single VDU.
8.5 The coordinates for Stop Boards at all stations shall be incorporated in the
GPS system and also be integrated with radio-based block signalling system
for the detection of train passing through this board without an authority to
enter the block section. If this happened, the radio-based block signalling
system / computerised train dispatching system shall produce an audible and
visual alarm at the VDU located in CTC and also at the console onboard of
train.
8.6 The distinctive display shall also be incorporated on VDU for displaying the
train passing the Stop Board. This can be achieved by using a different
display colour for stop board locations / coordinates. This Stop Board location
display shall flash when the train passed the Stop Board without authority to
proceed transmitted from radio-based block signalling computer in CTC. The
audible alarm shall also be turned on.
8.7 The Contractor shall make a thorough survey on the locomotives / passenger
trains / rail-based maintenance vehicles to ascertain the place to mount the
GPS antenna and receiver, as well as to ascertain the availability of the
required power supply to operate the system.
8.8 All relevant works and installation materials on locomotives, passenger trains
and on-track maintenance vehicles shall be provided by the Contractor,
including all wiring works, installation brackets, power supply converters
(DC/DC, AC/DC), circuit breakers, fuses, terminals, surge protection, etc.
8.9 The system shall be user configurable in order for future addition or
modification of specific train location points / coordinates for the purpose of
enhancing the safety of train operation through radio-based block signalling
system.
8.10 The GPS system to be supplied shall come together with all software for
onboard the train and central equipment. This shall include all software and
hardware integration and interfacing to train radio system, computerised train
dispatching system and radio-based block signalling system, including all
installation materials and works, for the central equipment at CTC.
8.11 The Tenderer shall propose in his Tender the details of the GPS system to be
supplied and the method of integration and interfacing with the computerised
train dispatching system and radio-based block signalling system, as well as
with the train radio system.
8.12 All fees / deposits pertaining to GPS operation, if any, shall be borne by the
Contractor, and if duration-based, shall be paid for by the Contractor for the
duration of 2 (two) years.

9.0 COMPUTERISED TRAIN DISPATCHING SYSTEM AND RADIO-BASED

BLOCK SIGNALLING SYSTEM
9.1 The system to be provided shall conform to relevant international standards

outlined in Technical Specification – Section A.
9.2 The type of system to be supplied shall depends on how the system is referred
to / termed by the manufacturer or supplier of the system, but the system shall
have, at the least, the following features:-
1) A fail-safe radio-based block signalling operation.
2) Issuance and releasing of authority to enter the block section via block
authority display at console onboard of train. The console shall also be
integrated with train radio system for the transmission of voice and data.
3) A duplicated VDU based operation control (dispatch consoles) at CTC,

with all the station layouts, indications, alarms, event logging, status of the
block sections, train location mapping, etc. The dispatch consoles shall be
of Graphic User Interface based (GUI).
4) Heavily coded digital messages through radio transmission for safety, with
handshake procedures.
9.3 The Contractor shall provide a fail-safe computer / microprocessor safety

interlocking system for radio-based block signalling system. This to ensure that
there is no possibility of an authority to enter into the block section being
issued to two trains for the same block section. The computer / microprocessor
shall be duplicated to give high availability and reliability.
9.4 The GPS system, by means of detection of coordinates of various locations to

mark the boundary of block section (Stop Board), shall be incorporated in the
radio-based block signalling system to enhance the safety of the block
signalling system.
9.5 The system shall check for valid train number / train run number, which to be
entered to the system by the controller at CTC at the starting point of journey
of the train prior to issuance of the authority to enter block section.
9.6 The system shall also check that the train is in logical place for any authority
requested. This may be done via train location data of the GPS system.
9.7 For a running through train, the system shall be able to issue an authority to
enter a long block section, e.g., TG ARU - BEAUFORT.
9.8 The Stop Board and Clear of Loop Board shall be supplied and installed by the
Contractor at all stations. The dimensions and colours of the boards and the
lettering shall be as per Appendix T6/a. The boards shall be made of
aluminum or galvanised iron / steel plate with a thickness of not less than
3.0mm. The post for the board shall be made of galvanised iron pipe (G.I.
pipe) of a diameter not less than 102.0mm (4 inches).

9.9 The colours for the Stop Board and Clear of Loop Board to be provided shall
be of the reflective type.
9.10 The Stop Board shall be installed at 2 metres from the fouling mark.
9.11 The Clear of Loop Board shall be installed at 300m from the main/loop point
as per Appendix T7/a.
9.12 In the event of the train has passed the Stop Board without obtaining the
authority to proceed (block authority), an audible and visual alarm shall be
produced at central equipment and at train onboard equipment. This shall be
done via GPS coordinates of the Stop Boards which to be incorporated and
integrated into the radio-based block signalling system / computerised train
dispatching system.
9.13 The onboard radio block signalling console shall display the name of the
station at the start of the block authority and the station at the end of the block
authority once the authority to enter the block section is obtained from the
controller at CTC. For example, if the train has obtained the authority to enter
block section between Tg Aru and Putatan, it shall display “TG ARU –
PUTATAN”. It shall also display a red indication light if there is no authority to
enter the block section is obtained, and the station names shall be blanked.
9.14 For a through running train, the system shall also be able to issue an authority
for long block section, e.g., TG ARU – BEAUFORT.
9.15 The radio block signalling console shall have all the necessary displays and
buttons for the purpose of requesting, receiving and sending back (releasing)
the authority to proceed from / to CTC and also capable to display all the
acknowledgements & alarms. The console shall have a bright back-lighted
LCD display with a minimum of 2 lines x 20 alphanumeric characters.
9.16 The radio block signalling console may be integrated with the onboard train
radio set on a single console or on a separate console by itself, with all the
necessary links and connections to the onboard train radio system.
9.17 All station layouts shall fit on one control centre PC screen, and the PC shall
be duplicated for reliability and availability.
9.18 All voice communications shall be automatically logged into Digital Voice
Logging System.
9.19 Heavily coded radio transmission with handshake procedures shall be

employed.
9.20 Event logging and alarms shall be incorporated in the system.
9.21 The number of locomotives, passenger trains and maintenance vehicles which
to be equipped with onboard radio block signalling system shall be as per
Appendix T6/b. Special attention shall be given to steam locomotive (2 units)
where there is no power supply available on the locomotive. The Tenderer
shall submit the proposals / method statement in his Tender on how to
overcome this shortfall, including the provision of battery operated

(rechargeable) radio block signalling units, etc. All equipment, materials and
installation for the purpose of supplying electrical power to train radio system,
radio block signalling system and GPS system on steam locomotives shall be
provided by the Contractor.
9.22 The system to be supplied shall come together with all software for onboard
the train and central equipment. This shall include all software and hardware
integration and interfacing to train radio system and GPS system, including all
installation materials and works for the central equipment at CTC.
9.23 All relevant works and installation materials on locomotives, passenger trains
and on-track maintenance vehicles shall be provided by the Contractor,
including all wiring works, installation brackets, power supply converters
(DC/DC, AC/DC), circuit breakers, fuses, terminals, surge protection, etc.
9.24 The Tenderer shall propose in his Tender the details of the system to be
supplied, together with method statement on how the integration and
interfacing with GPS system and train radio system to be done.
10.0 TRAILABLE SELF NORMALISING POINT
10.1 The trailable self-normalising point shall be suitable to be used with point &
crossing / turnout of rails using BS 80A.
10.2 The trailable self-normalising point shall be of hydro-mechanical type which

requires no electric power. The time delay mechanism which hold the switch
rail after the first wheel trailed through shall be incorporated.
10.3 The first wheel of the train which trailed through shall unlock the locking device
of the point (claw / clamp lock, etc.) and once the wheel has cleared the blade,
the time delay mechanism shall be operated.
10.4 The point indicator shall be provided to indicate the status of point for both
main/loop points. If the point is set correctly and the switch rail flushed
correctly to the stock rail, the point indicator shall show yellow aspect. The
point indicator shall be installed at a minimum of 20 metres from the point, and
may vary according to sighting distance of the point indicator which shall not
be less than 200 metres.
10.5 The point electrical detection mechanism shall be able to detect a point split of
2.5mm and larger (≥2.5mm) measured at 15cm (6 inches) from the tip of
switch rail. This will cause the yellow aspect of the point indicator to extinguish.
10.6 For station with siding point, the siding point shall be operated by Single Lever
Ground Frame (SLGF) as shown in Appendix T7/a with Annetts Lock
installed permanently at the lever, or any other type of locks that will become
non-retrievable once the key is inserted and operated inside the lock. The
Tenderer shall propose the type of mechanical lever and lever lock in the
Tender. The SLGF operated siding point shall also be detected and
interlocked with the point indicator. For the point indicator to give proceed
aspect (yellow), the siding point shall be proven set to normal in the point
indicator circuit.

10.7 The SLGF operated siding point shall also be connected to trap point. The
position of the switch blade for the siding point shall also be detected by
means of electrical detector, and be incorporated in the point indicator circuit.
10.8 A departing train shall be able to trail through the point from the wrong
direction at reduced speed without damaging the equipment.
10.9 A throw-over lever or mechanical lever (lockable) shall be provided to facilitate

manual operation of the self-normalising points to the reverse position
(depending on the position of the points normally set with respect to the
direction of train travel) as necessary for shunting or for entry to the wrong
direction. The setting of the points to reverse shall cause the point indicator to
extinguish.
10.10 The point equipment supplied shall be so designed such that its operating
integrity and reliability shall relatively tolerate varying track and local climatic
conditions.
10.11 The trailable self-normalising points to be supplied shall be of a proven type

having a good track record. The Tenderer shall submit the letters from railway
organisations that are currently using the similar type of point to be supplied
under this Contract to prove its reliability and efficiency.
10.12 The Distant Board shall be installed at both approach sides to the station at a
distant of not less than 1000 metres from the point indicator at level grade
(may vary depending on the gradient), depending on the availability of sighting
distance of 300 metres. The Distant Board shall conform to KTMB’s
specifications.
10.13 The required number and location of the trailable self-normalising points,
single lever (SLGF) operated siding points, point indicators, Stop Boards &
Clear of Loop Boards to be installed shall be as per Appendix T7/a.
10.14 The height of facing point indicator from the rail level shall conform to Clause
11.7.6 of Level Crossing Protection System, except that the indicator is only a
single aspect signal with yellow aspect. The materials and installations of the
point indicator shall conform to Clause 11.7.7, 11.7.8, 11.7.9, 11.7.11, 11.7.12
and 11.7.13 of the similar section.
10.15 The Tenderer shall propose in his Tender the details of the trailable self-
normalising point, lever operated siding point (with Annetts lock or any other
suitable lock), point indicator, electrical point detector, etc., to be supplied
under this Contract.
11.0 LEVEL CROSSING PROTECTION SYSTEM
11.1 General
11.1.1 The specification covers the design of the system, the supply and installation
of all materials and equipment required for the new level crossing protection
system for 22 (twenty-two) crossings, including electrically operated barriers,

gate signals, control equipment, highway crossing signals and alarms, power
supply, road traffic lights, etc.
11.1.2 All measurements indicated in the drawings are approximately only. Tenderers
are requested to visit the sites to ascertain the exact locations and
measurements, which may differ from the drawings in the Appendices due to
site conditions and requirements.
11.1.3 The locations and requirements at respective level crossings shall be as per
Appendix 8/a.
11.1.4 The scope of works include the installation of colour light signals. The signal
heads including optical system, filament changing relay, lamp transformer,
signal posts and foundation and all other materials necessary for the operation
of the signals shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor.
11.1.5 The Contractor is also required to dismantle, where relevant, the existing
mechanical gates / barriers at all sites, remove all dismantled equipment from
the sites and hand the dismantled equipment to a designated representative of
the Employer.
11.1.6 If the existing concrete foundations of the mechanical gates / barriers should
obstruct installation works, they shall be broken up by the Contractor who shall
also be required to remove superfluous materials and restore the
environmental conditions at sites.
11.1.7 The Tenderer shall make a thorough survey as to ascertain the crossings of
utilities pipes / cables under or over the track before submitting the Tender. If
the shifting of these pipes / cables are required to give way for the installation
of level crossing protection equipment, the cost shall be included in the
Tender. In the event of SESB power cable crossing over the track is
obstructing the movement of the barriers to be constructed, the Contractor
shall make all the necessary arrangement with SESB to shift / divert the cable.
All costs shall be included in the Tender.
11.1.8 It is the Contractor’s responsibility to communicate, arrange and work with

Local Authorities (JBA, SESB, JKR, STMB, District Councils, etc.) prior to or
during the installation of level crossing protection system, road traffic lights,
barrier machines, etc., to avoid damaging the existing utilities, and to conform
with the regulations and requirements of the local authorities, where
applicable.
11.1.9 All work shall be carried out in such a manner that disturbances to railway
operations are kept to the absolute minimum. Any existing level crossing
equipment at the sites concerned shall remain in use until the level crossing
protection equipment installed under the Contract is ready to be
commissioned.
11.2 Relays and Relay Racks
11.2.1 The signalling system shall make use of relays as switches for all control,
interlocking, safety and indication functions. Semiconductor devices may also
be used subject to approval by the Engineer, but only in particular situations

where their use is shown to have advantages without any impairment to safety
and system reliability.
11.2.2 All relays of the safety circuits shall conform to the type generally termed
signal relay, and have contacts depending on each other.
11.2.3 Contacts of the relays shall be rated so as to withstand the maximum current
loading occurring in the circuits without impairing the safety and performance
of the circuits.
11.2.4 The rated operating voltage of the relays shall not exceed 50Vdc or 30Vac.
11.2.5 The relays shall be most carefully made from high quality materials.
11.2.6 Relays mounted by the manufacturer shall be subjected to a minimum test

voltage of 2000Vac applied between the “live” and insulated or earthed
metallic parts.
11.2.7 Relays or groups of relays must be of the plug-in type and interchangeable
within the same type of relays or relay groups.
11.2.8 Different type of relays or group relays shall be non-interchangeable with each
other. The plug-in base of the relay or relay group must have a device to
prevent a relay or relay group being installed in the wrong place.
11.2.9 The relays or group of relays shall be enclosed in dust-proof metal or plastic
casing and provided with a transparent window in front. The condition of the
relays, that is, whether energised or deenergised, shall be easily ascertained
through the window.
11.2.10 The front of these relays or relay groups shall carry labels showing the
respective normal condition of the relays and relay groups respectively, in
order to facilitate maintenance.
11.2.11 Any relay or relay group connected with circuits carrying voltages in excess of
110Vac or 150Vdc shall be mark with a warning sign.
11.2.12 The relay racks shall be of rugged construction and mounted so as to allow
easy access in front and at rear for maintenance.
11.2.13 Relay racks shall be mounted inside the special weatherproof outdoor cabinet
or box install beside the gate hut at each level crossing.
11.2.14 Power supply equipment circuit breakers, fuses, battery charger and so forth
shall be mounted on a separate rack.
11.2.15 Adequate precautions must be incorporated in the equipment design to

prevent electric shock to maintenance personnel due to accidental contact. In
particular, all terminals, cables and components with voltages in excess of
110Vac or 150Vdc shall be clearly identified and enclosed so as to prevent
accidental contact.

11.2.16 The metal frame of the relay racks must be provided with good low resistance
connection to earth.
11.2.17 The relay racks must be factory pre-wired and factory pre-tested, so as to
keep site installation to a minimum. All terminal connections required of the
relay racks shall be carried to distributors on the top of the relay racks. Also
plug-in cable connectors may be used to facilitate cabling between racks.
11.2.18 All external cables shall be directly connected to screw-type terminals with
spring loaded and isolating links type or Insulation Displacement Connection
type with isolating links on terminal banks in a cable rack or frame. It must be
possible to easily isolate the external cables without having actually remove
the cable from the terminals.
11.2.19 The individual cable conductors shall be identified by suitably inscribed cable
tags or markers.
11.2.20 A detailed description of the relays and relay groups being supplied and their
specifications shall be submitted with the Tender.
11.3 Control Panel and Operation of Level Crossing
11.3.1 For the respective level crossings, the control of traffic lights, barriers and
gate signals (railway signals) shall be by means of a Local Control Panel
(LCP) at the get hut.
11.3..2 The operation by the LCP shall only be possible when key operated switch is
set to ON position. Please refer to Appendix T8/b. When the switch is at ON
position, a white indication lamp shall display steady light.
11.3.3 The level crossing equipment shall only be controlled from the LCP. It shall
be possible to remove the key only in OFF position. Three keys shall be
supplied.
11.3.4 Light Emitting Diodes (LED) shall be used as indicating lamp on Control
Panels. However, subject to approval by the Engineer, it shall be permissible
to use filament lamps in some situations, where necessary, in order not to
complicate the circuitry unduly.
11.3.5 Each control panel shall be provided with three pushbutton switches coloured
black, green and red and three indicating lamps showing white, green and red
light respectively for control of road traffic lights, highway crossing signals and
alarms and the barrier machines. At the left side of the black pushbutton two
indicating lamps showing red and green light shall be provided to indicate the
aspect status of traffic light. In addition the panel shall also be provided with a
green push button on each side, and a common red pushbutton in the middle,
together with red and green indication lamps mounted at the side of the green
pushbuttons for the control of rail signals. The red pushbutton shall also come
together with a red indicating lamp (flashing red). On the left hand corner, a 2
fixed position key operated switch shall be incorporated for switching the LCP
to either ON or OFF and 2 white indication lamp to indicate either position of
the switch. To the left of this red pushbutton shall be a white indicating lamp

(flashing white) for filament failure. Details of the control panel is given in
Appendix T8/b.
11.3.6 The LCP shall be mounted on the sturdy base plate. The whole assembly
shall be installed inside the gate hut, giving consideration of the positioning of
the LCP to get the most view of the crossing.
11.3.7 The black pushbutton (AMARAN JALANRAYA) when activated must first
cause the road traffic light to change from green to yellow and then to red.
When the traffic light is proven at red, the highway crossing signals and alarms
shall then operate. The words “AMARAN JALANRAYA” which mean “Highway
Alarm” in the Malaysian Language shall be inscribed below the black
pushbutton. The white light which shall be placed above the black pushbutton,
shall display a steady light if all the Highway Crossing Signal lamps and
alarms are working and shall not display any light if any lamp or alarm should
fail to operate. The red and green lights shall also be placed at the left side of
this pushbutton to indicate the aspect status of the traffic light.
11.3.8 The green pushbutton (TURUN PENGHALANG), when activated, shall cause
the barrier motors to lower the barriers across the road and shall also cause
the boom lights (see section on Barrier Equipment) to be lighted. It shall have
the words “TURUN PENGHALANG” which mean “lower barriers” inscribed
below it. When the barriers have reached their final horizontal position and
when all boom lights have lighted, the green lamp which shall be placed above
the green pushbutton shall display a steady light. If any barrier or boom light
should fail, the green lamp shall not display any light.
11.3.9 The red pushbutton (NAIK PENGHALANG) is used for cancelling the Highway
Crossing Signals and alarms and raising the barrier (the boom lights are
cancelled by the barrier when they have reached their final vertical rest
position), and shall have the words “NAIK PENGHALANG” which mean “raise
barriers” inscribed below it. When traffic light signals are also provided, they
shall change to green only after all the barriers have reached their final vertical
positions. The operation of this pushbutton shall only effective if the rail signals
has been reset to danger and the timer for the reset pushbutton has timed out.
11.3.10 The red lamp which shall be placed above the red pushbutton (NAIK
PENGHALANG), shall become illuminated when the button is depressed, as a
confirmation that the cancelling and raising sequence mentioned above is in
operation and shall remain lit if any malfunction should occur. When the
system has normalised, i.e. all barriers are up, all highway crossing signals,
boom lights and alarms are inoperative, the red light shall itself be
extinguished (when the last barrier has attained its final vertical rest position
and the traffic lights are back to green aspect).
11.3.11 The additional green pushbutton (SEMBOYAN NAIK / SEMBOYAN TURUN)

together with red and green indication lamps are provided for control and
indication of rail signals for each direction of travel. A common red pushbutton
(PEMBATAL SEMBOYAN) together with red indication and a filament failure
warning lamp (white) are also be provided.
11.3.12 The green pushbutton shall be used to set the respective rail signal to green.
The word “SEMBOYAN TURUN” and “SEMBOYAN NAIK” shall be inscribed

below the respective pushbutton, according to the direction. Such operation of

the green pushbutton shall be effective only if all the barriers at the crossing
have been lowered across the road. It shall be possible only for one rail signal
to be set at any one time.
11.3.13 The red and green indication lamps provided with respect to each signal shall
indicate the condition of the signal aspect (that is, a red indication when the
signal is displaying the red aspect and green indication when the signal is
displaying the green aspect). The white filament failure indication lamp shall
show a flashing indication if any of the filaments on the signals have failed.
11.3.14 The red pushbutton (PEMBATAL SEMBOYAN) shall be used to reset the
respective rail signal to red aspect. The word “PEMBATAL SEMBOYAN” shall
be inscribed below the button. The operation of this button shall initiate a timer
(variable from 0-120 seconds). The operation of this timer shall be indicated by
a flashing red indication lamps above the button which shall be extinguish
when the timer has timed out. While the timer is operating, it shall not be
possible to raise the barriers.
11.3.15 During local operation, the activation of train detecting device by train
approaching a level crossing shall cause an audible alarm to sound at the gate
hut. This alarm may be cancelled by a pushbutton switch which shall be
provided closed to an alarm device.
11.4 Barrier Equipment
11.4.1 Each level crossing will required two or more sets of electrically operated
barriers according to site conditions. The length of the barrier boom shall be
sufficient to span half of the full width of the road, that is, from the edge of the
road or kerb up to the central road divider, (for level crossing with 4 barriers),
and shall be sufficient to span the full width of the road (for level crossing with
2 barriers). thereby closing the road to all road traffic approaching the crossing
when the barrier is in the horizontal (lowered) position. As far as possible the
barriers shall be installed so as to be at right angles (90 degrees) with the
centre line of the road, when in the horizontal position.
11.4.2 Barrier machines shall be of rugged construction, with the motor gears etc.
being completely enclosed in a weatherproof metal case. The machine shall
be suitable for mounting on a suitable concrete foundation. Barrier machines
shall be of an electromechanical design, whereby an electric motor operates
the barrier boom via a system of reduction gears, cams, etc.
11.4.3 The barrier machines shall be designed to accommodate barrier booms from
3.0 to 9.0 meters in length. A simple and effective means of mounting the
barrier booms onto the machines shall be provided. Adjustable counterweights
shall be incorporated to enable variations in the weight of booms to be
accommodated.
11.4.4 The barrier booms shall be of light construction and of sufficient strength and
to avoid permanent distortion of fracture during normal operation, taking full
consideration of wind loads. The barrier booms shall be fabricated from fibre
glass. Metal parts may be used for mounting the barrier booms.

11.4.5 The diameter of the barrier boom measured at the mounting to the barrier
machine shall not be less than 65-75 mm at any point.
11.4.6 When the barrier is in the horizontal position, the top edge of barrier boom
shall be between 900mm to 1000mm above the surface of the road when
measured at the mid-point of the barrier and the centre line of the barrier boom
shall be truly horizontal (within +/- 2 degrees).
11.4.7 When the barrier is in the raised or upright position, the centre line of the
barrier boom may be inclined to the vertical by not more than 8 degrees.
11.4.8 The equipment shall be so designed and adjusted that the barriers will still
remain in the upright (raised) position in the event of a total electrical supply
failure (failure of both mains power supply and battery backup). In the event of
mains power supply resumes, the barriers shall still be in the upright position.
The Contractor shall demonstrate this feature once the first complete level
crossing protection system has been installed.
11.4.9 Three red lights shall be provided on each barrier boom, on the approach side
for road traffic. These light units shall have lenses not less than 50mm
diameter and be fitted with S.B.C. type lamps of not less than 6 watt nominal
rating. One light unit shall be located near the end of the boom and the other
two shall be evenly spaced along the length of the boom. These lights are to
be unlit when the barriers are upright but should become illuminated when
barrier concerned has moved through an angle of 10 degrees or more from the
vertical position. Three red coloured reflectors shall also be provided for each
barrier boom, one reflector being fitted close to the end of each boom and the
other two being evenly spaced. In the event of more than one boom light are
faulty, the railway signal shall not be cleared.
11.4.10 The design of the barrier machine and the barrier boom shall be such that, in
the event of the boom being struck by a vehicle, any damage will be limited to
the boom assembly.
11.4.11 Physical stops shall be provided inside the barrier machine housing to limit the
maximum upward and downward movements of the boom. The stops shall be
capable of adjustment in the field between the limits of +/- 2 degrees and
being positively locked in the selected position. Cushioning devices shall be
provided to absorb energy before the above stops finally arrest the motion of
the boom.
11.4.12 The distance from the barrier machine to the nearest edge of the road shall not
be less than 1.2 meters
11.4.13 Electrical contacts for detecting the various position of a barrier shall be
incorporated as required and shall be contained within the barrier machine.
11.4.14 Barrier booms shall be painted with alternate yellow and black bands, 60cm
(+/- 1cm) wide commencing with an yellow coloured band at the tip.
11.4.15 The distance from barrier boom to the nearest railway running edge shall not
be less than 4 meters and the distance between barrier boom and the highway
crossing signal post shall not be less than 3 meters.

11.4.16 If barrier is detected to be broken, the railway signal shall not be cleared.
11.4.17 Barrier machines shall be of a type already in production and operating on a

low d.c. voltage not exceeding 50V.
11.4.18 The time taken for the barriers to operate (lifting or lowering) shall be between
4 to 8 seconds.
11.4.19 A suitable means shall be provided for raising or lowering the barriers
manually during failure conditions. The design shall be such that a barrier may
be easily raised or lowered and locked in position by an authorised person
while at the same time unauthorised personnel shall be prevented from doing
so. For example a detachable hand crank inside a special locked box near the
level crossing, or a handle built into a special compartment in the barrier
machine and accessible after unlocking a cover, may be provided. It shall not
be necessary to open the main cover of the barrier machine giving access to
the motor, gears or other mechanisms in order to operate the barrier manually.
11.4.20 Cut-out contacts shall be incorporated to disconnect the motors during manual
operation of the barrier.
11.4.21 The tender shall include all relevant details of the barrier machines being
offered, with photographs being included wherever possible. Principal
dimensions, details of foundations required, details of mounting of barrier
booms and the maximum permissible weight and length of booms should be
given.
11.5 Highway Crossing Signals and Alarms
11.5.1 At each level crossing, two or more sets (depending on site conditions) of
Highway Crossing Signals, each set consisting of two units of red flashing light
units mounted 900 - 1000mm apart on a post shall be installed with the
flashing lights facing on coming traffic. A typical drawing of highway crossing
signals and alarms shall be as per Appendix T8/c.
11.5.2 The post for the Highway Crossing Signals shall be designed to enable the
Highway alarm to be mounted on its top and a level crossing “X” mark to be
mounted between the alarm and Highway Crossing Signal Units.
11.5.3 The distance between the Highway Crossing Signal Post and the nearest edge
of the road shall not be less than 1.5 meters apart.
11.5.4 The signal lamp units shall be of type designed for road traffic or level crossing
use. The lamps shall be rated for a low voltage (not exceeding 50V).
11.5.5 The lens/diffusers can be of glass or of approved coloured transparent plastics

material. The material shall have good toughness and stability properties and
must be free from colour fading and change of light transmission under the
effects of strong tropical sun.
11.5.6 The inner surface shall be non-smooth and impressed with a diffusing pattern
to give the required light distribution. The outer surface shall be smooth.

11.5.7 The whole light aperture shall present a uniform appearance free from
excessively bright or dark spots or sectors, when viewed from any direction
along the road.
11.5.8 The two sets of light shall flash alternately at approximately 60 flashes per
minute when illuminated for the passage of train.
11.5.9 Signals posts shall be of tubular galvanised steel pipe of suitable diameter
fitted with an iron base of at least 12mm thickness and mounted on proper
concrete blocks. Inlets wires to the signal lamps and alarms shall go through
the pipe post and no wires must hang outside. The signal post shall be painted
with one priming coat and two finishing coats of alternate yellow and black
bands, 60 cm (+/- 1cm) wide commencing with yellow coloured band at the top
of the post.
11.5.10 Highway alarms, one each to be installed on top of each Highway Crossing
Signal post, are for the purpose of warning motorists, cyclists and pedestrians
at level crossing.
11.5.11 The Highway alarm shall be in the form of a horn speaker emitting the sound
of a continuously ringing two tone frequencies of 750 Hz and 700 Hz
respectively. These two frequencies shall be periodically interrupted at a
frequency of about 2 Hz to give the effect of a two tone bell.
11.5.12 The sound level emitted by the alarm horn shall at least be 75-95 phons
measured at a distance of one meter from the alarm horn.
11.6 Flasher – Alarm Unit
11.6.1 At each level crossing, one or more sets of flasher-alarm unit shall be provided
depending on the site conditions.
11.6.2 The flasher-alarm unit shall be capable of flashing the highway crossing signal
lamps and give forth two tone warning using horn speakers. The principles of
operation are as follows :-
Ratings :
Power supply : 24Vdc
Pulsation : 10% or less
Allowable ambient temperature : - 20° C to +60°C
Flasher Block :
Intermittent frequency : 50 ± 5/min
Control voltage for signal lamp : 24Vdc or
less
Control current for signal lamp : 4A or less
Typical load : four pairs max. (a pair of 24V 20W
electrical bulbs alternately lighted)

Alarm Block :
1st fundamental frequency : 750 ± 15 Hz
2nd fundamental frequency : 700 ± 15 Hz
Modulation frequency : 130 ± 5 cycles/min
Volume : 75 - 90 phons
(one metre away)
Speaker : 16ohms ± 15%/1000Hz
Speaker input : 10W
11.6.3 For a typical layout of flasher-alarm unit, please refer to Appendix T8/c.
11.7 Railway Signals
11.7.1 All external safety circuits shall be designed for “double” interruption of the
current. That is to say, both the wires of each safety circuit must be
disconnected by the appropriate relay or switch contacts when the circuit is not
required to be energised.
11.7.2 Railway signals are installed along the track and used to control the movement
of trains over the level crossing.
11.7.3 In the case of level crossing located outside the area of control of the
signalling system at a station, or of any other signal being provided along the
tracks, the level crossing shall be provided with two aspects (red/green)
signals to control approaching trains from either direction. Such signal (also
referred to as Gate Signals) shall be fitted with gate signs (gate symbols in
black against a yellow background) conforming to the Railway General Rules
and Regulations, and shall be located at not less than 400 metres from the
level crossing. The signals shall also comply with respective parts of the
specification pertaining to signals.
11.7.4 In the case of a level crossing located within the area of control of the
signalling system at a station, or any other signal being provided along the
track, the signals provided thereby will take into account the requirements for
the level crossing. The Contractor shall provide appropriate controls or slots
relays for interfacing to the signalling system to ensure that such signals can
safely control trains approaching the crossing. Two relays shall be provided,
one for each direction. The relay shall have a minimum of two front and two
back contacts.
11.7.5 It shall be ensured that any signal which permits a train to proceed over a level
crossing will be able to show a proceed aspect only if the road traffic lights are
in red, all barriers provided for the roadway at the crossing has been set in the
horizontal position across the roadway with no stalled vehicle trapped at the
crossing, proving the barrier is not broken, and furthermore, the Gateman at
the crossing has operated the appropriate pushbutton on the LCP to allow the
signal to be cleared, or being operated by means of automatic operation
.
11.7.6 All colour light signals shall be of the high design with the centre of the normal
aspect (red aspect normally) at the height of 3.66m above rail level.
Occasionally this height shall be altered for reasons of improved visibility or

structure gauge considerations. The green aspect shall always be placed

above the red aspect.
11.7.7 The signal posts or masts shall be of tubular construction in mild steel and
must be hot dip galvanised after all welding, drilling, cutting, grinding and
machining operations have been completed. A suitable means acceptable to
JKNS, must be provided for climbing the posts or masts for replacing lamps or
making adjustments. For tubular posts of standard height, the usual method
adopted by JKNS is to provide number of supporting pipes placed horizontally
inside the posts, and welded in position. Short, portable steel bars are inserted
through these pipes to serve as steps when it is necessary to climb up the
posts.
11.7.8 The signal posts or masts shall be provided with reinforced concrete bases (or
footings) which may be either pre-cast or cast at site. The bases shall be
dimensioned to ensure long term stability of the signal post installation, and
incorporate cable ducts so as to conceal the entry of underground cables into
the signal post. When installed, the top of the concrete base shall be not less
than 10cm above the ground level.
11.7.9 Bolt hole positions for installation of signal heads and for mounting of the
signal posts onto the concrete bases shall conform to the standard
arrangements normally adopted by KTMB and JKNS.
11.7.10 Perfect sight of colour light signals must be ensured up to a distance of not
less than 300m, with a minimum close sighting distance 30m.
11.7.11 The lamps illuminating the signals shall be of type SL 35 12V/24W (main and
auxiliary filament) conforming to the designation and rating according to
British Standard 469:1960. Lamps for the colour light signals have double
filaments, and the auxiliary filament shall be switched on automatically by a
relay when the main filament has failed.
11.7.12 Where applicable, a complete railway signals shall be supplied and installed
by the Contractor including screens, signal head, signal lanterns, signal post,
operating platforms, concrete footings, post anchorages, as well as all
electrical equipment.
11.7.13 The contractor shall follow the recommendations of the Signals Sighting
Committee of the Railway regarding the exact position and height of every
signal. Distances shown in the drawings included in the tender documents are
approximate, and subject to adjustments as recommended by the aforesaid
Committee. The distance and signal heights may have to be varied in order to
improve visibility, or due to site conditions or operational requirements.
11.8 Road Traffic Light
11.8.1 The actual specifications (height, materials, installation etc.) of the road traffic
light shall conform to the specifications and requirements of relevant Local
Authorities. A typical layout shall be as per Appendix T8/c.

11.8.2 The aspect of road traffic light shall be repeated and indicated on the control
panel (red and green aspect).
11.8.3 The number of aspects for road traffic light shall be according to the site
requirements and shall not be limited to the ordinary 3-aspect type. For road
junction/junctions heading towards the crossing, the number of road traffic light
shall be sufficient in order to indicate, regulate and stop the road traffic
heading towards the crossing when the crossing is closed for the passage of
train.
11.8.4 The traffic lights installed at road junctions shall also be designed to operate
as the ordinary traffic light to control the road traffic when the operation of
pushbutton on control panel for the closure of road is not operated.
11.8.5 The traffic lights shall be activated by pressing a black “AMARAN

JALANRAYA” pushbutton. The traffic light shall change from green to yellow
and to red. When the aspect of traffic light is proven at red, the highway
crossing signals and alarms shall operate. A red “NAIK PENGHALANG”
pushbutton shall be used to cancel highway crossing signals and alarms and
revert the traffic light to green aspect.
11.8.6 The Contractor shall also construct the road dividers and kerbs as per
drawings in Appendix T8/a. The length of the divider shall not be less than
5m, if the site permits, and shall conform to all specifications and requirements
of the Local Authorities. Where the traffic light together with highway crossing
signals and alarms or a barrier machine is installed on the road divider, all
parts of the installed equipment shall be within the width of the divider.
11.8.7 For the crossings which are currently having traffic lights installed by local
authority, the Contractor shall undertake interfacing and integration works
between the level crossing protection system to be provided under this
Contract and the existing traffic lights. The highway alarms and signals shall
be installed on the post of the existing road traffic light and also on its own post
depending on the location as shown in Appendix T8/a. All materials and
equipment for the interfacing and integration works, including all installation
works, shall be provided by the Contractor.
11.8.8 For the level crossing located very near to the station, e.g. at Km 38/4 Papar
town, the gate signal for train approaching the station shall also become the
point indicator. The signal shall also check the status of the point (an also the
siding point, if the main/loop point normally set to loop). The aspect of the
signal shall be yellow and red.
11.9 Gate Hut
11.9.1 The Contractor shall build a gate hut at all respective crossings with the floor
area of 3m X 5m. The Contractor shall also provide 1 nos of toilet attached to
gate hut. The design and construction details of the gate hut shall be included
in the Tender

11.9.2 The Contractor shall arrange with SESB for the connection of mains power
supply to the gate hut, including power supply application process with SESB.
All costs pertaining to connection of mains power supply to the gate hut shall
be included in the Tender, including all deposits, installation & materials costs
and other charges, etc.
11.9.3 The Contractor shall also arrange with JKR/JBA/local authority for the supply
of water to the gate hut as per Clause 11.9.1. All costs pertaining to
connection of water supply to the gate hut shall be included in the Tender,
including all deposits, installation & materials costs and other charges, etc.
11.9.4 The Contractor shall provide all electrical wiring, power points, lamps, over
voltage / over current protection, fuses, circuit breakers, switchboard, twin
units of ventilation fan (with automatic changeover unit) etc., in the gate hut.
11.9.5 The location of the gate huts shown in Appendix T8/a shall not be considered
as final. The final location of the gate huts shall be proposed by the Contractor
depending on the availability of space, site conditions, etc. All gate huts shall
be constructed in the JKNS reserve land.
11.10 POWER SUPPLY
11.10.1 The level crossing protection system shall be operated from one or more
banks of secondary batteries with voltage not exceeding 50V. The batteries
shall be float-charged by one or more automatically regulated constant
potential battery charger or chargers. The batteries supplied shall be industrial
type lead-acid and must have sufficient capacity to operate for at least 10 (ten)
hours during mains power failure, based on the six crossings per hour and
duration of five minutes per crossings. The battery charger (or chargers)
provided shall be suitable for operation on 240 Volts 50 Hz mains. The charger
and back-up batteries shall be housed in the gate hut. Two units of ventilation
fans (exhaust fan) of suitable size working alternately by means of automatic
changeover unit shall also be installed
11.10.2 Automatic Recovery Circuit Breaker (ARCB) shall be used for the incoming
mains power supply to the charger. ARCB shall be able to detect earth
leakage, lightning surges, overcurrent / overvoltage, conductor faults, etc. The
Tenderer shall include in the Tender the details of ARCB.
11.10.3 The Contractor shall provide a separate circuit breaker for the distribution of
power supply to level crossing protection equipment, highway signals and
alarms and road traffic lights.


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PACKAGE B - SIGNALLING & COMMUNICATION WORKS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - SECTION B

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – SECTION B

1.1 In this section (Section B – Technical Specifications) , the Jabatan Keretapi

1.5 It is the Contractor’s responsibility to communicate and to work with Local

2.0 COPPER CABLES (SIGNALLING)

TENDER FOR REHABILITATION AND UPGRADING OF INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS

3.0 COPPER CABLES (COMMUNICATION)

3.2 Construction of the cable shall be as follows :-

i) Conductor : annealed copper

ii) Insulation : cellular polyethylene for type A cable

iii) Core structure : twinning or quadding

iv) Stranding : 10 pair sub-unit; or according to BS 3573:1972

v) Filling : petroleum jelly

vi) Tape : polythene terepthalate and non-hygroscopic and

vii) Moisture barrier : a nominal 150µm aluminium tape applied

viii) Sheath : polythene compound type 03C as per BS 6234

ix) Armouring : galvanised steel wire according to BS 3573:

x) Outer sheath : Polythene compound Type 03C as per BS

xi) Identification : A sequentially numbered cable length marker

TENDER FOR REHABILITATION AND UPGRADING OF INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS

name of manufacturer shall be embosed at intervals

Nominal diameter of conductor (mm) Average loop resistance

3.4 Minimum delivery lengths

Number of quads or pairs Minimum delivery length (metres)

10q or 20p 500

more than 20p 500

TENDER FOR REHABILITATION AND UPGRADING OF INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS

4.0 OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES

4.7 The mode filed non-circularity shall be less than 6%.

4.8 The cladding non-circularity shall be less than 2%.

4.13 A secondary coating of UV-cured acrylate or equivalent material shall be

4.14 Identification of Fibres

TENDER FOR REHABILITATION AND UPGRADING OF INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS

4.14.2 The colour coding of the fibres shall be as follows :-

TUBE NO. TUBE COLOUR FIBRE NUMBER FIBRE COLOUR

4.15 Attenuation Coefficient

4.15.1 The attenuation coefficient of the fibre shall be as follows:-

i) For 1300nm region : Max. 0.4dB/km

ii) For 1550nm region : Max. 0.3dB/km

4.16 Chromatic Dispersion

4.16.1 Maximum magnitude of the chromatic dispersion coefficient shall be as follows:-

i) 3.5 ps/km/nm in the 1285 – 1300nm wavelength

ii) 18 ps/km/nm in the 1550nm wavelength

4.17 Tensile Strength

TENDER FOR REHABILITATION AND UPGRADING OF INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS

4.19 Central Strength

4.21 Core Wrapping

4.22.7.1 Water Penetration Test

TENDER FOR REHABILITATION AND UPGRADING OF INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS

4.22.7.2 Compound Flow Test

4.24 Length Marker

4.25 Mechanical and Environment Test

4.26 Tensile Strength

TENDER FOR REHABILITATION AND UPGRADING OF INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS

4.27 Crush Test

4.28 Bend Test

4.29 Impact Test

4.30 Anti Rodent Test

4.32 Marking and Sealing

4.33 Testing and Inspection

TENDER FOR REHABILITATION AND UPGRADING OF INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS

4.34 Temperature Range