TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION for DIRECT READING OPTICAL EMISSION SPECTROMETER

DIRECT READING OPTICAL EMISSION SPECTROMETER-STATIONARY or LAB –CMOS or PMT

Type:

MIDHANI is producing various grades of Iron-base, Nickel-base, Cobalt-base and Titanium-base alloys. This Spectrometer is
required for instant & accurate on-line monitoring of the chemistry of samples at various stages of melting and chemical analysis of
MIDHANI grade alloys at various stages of production and final dispatch. To accomplish these critical jobs efficient laboratory
spectrometer with speed, accuracy, repeatability, reproducibility and dependability is a must. As our product portfolio is diverse and
caters for critical applications it requires stringent confirmation to chemistry. The spectrometer we require must be able to carry out above
task efficiently.
Aspire
 Supplier should submit Compliance statement for each point of the scope and specification in technical bid.

Scope:
Design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, calibration and demonstration of guaranteed performance of one
latest simultaneous optical emission spectrometer capable of analysis of all elements given in the scope with the given concentration
ranges. The scope includes the supply of all essential accessories necessary for smooth functioning of the equipment. The supply shall
include furniture, tools, elements for R.F. earthing, earth pit, setting up samples for OES status monitoring of all the 4 base alloys and
necessary tools, tackles & consumables for commissioning and initial 24 months of operation.

The vendor has to mention their model number being quoted. Supporting documents need to be furnished for the
a)
model being quoted covering all the points of this specification.
Any item(s) not mentioned in this specification but supplier considers as necessary for normal operation shall be
b)
included in the offer

Supplier should quote for the instrument including all accessories/services as per specification on a single
c)
responsibility basis. The supplier will be single party responsible for the entire scope mentioned.

The System shall have following facilities/features and specifications:

Model offered AS S3
1) OPTICS: Aspire

The Multi-Optics design shall consist of precision entrance slits, High resolution suitable Hollow graphic gratings.
Optimized UV light path, Detectors must be solid state-complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) or Photo multiplier
tube (PMT) of selected spectral sensitivity for covering ranges of concentration levels, Rowland circle with focal length of
minimum 450 mm or above and Paschen Runge mounting. Selection of spectral lines must be preferably first order. Optical
resolution must be specified by the manufacturer and suitable with respect to the limit of the detection as per annexure-1. Stable
optics with negligible effect on temperature changes of surroundings. Temperature stabilized design should ensure frequency of
profiling to a minimum-once in 3months or less. Provision shall be made for easy, fast automatic computer controlled automatic
complied
profiling for accurate alignment of spectral lines.
It shall cover a wave length range of 120-780 nm, in order to accurately determine UV range elements (such as oxygen,nitrogen,
phosphorous etc.), trace elements, and alloying elements. The UV optics must be filled with ultra-high purity nitrogen/ argon
and purified continuously by pumping through the purifier cartridge in order to eliminate traces of Oxygen, hydrocarbons &
moisture. The elements in visible region must be arranged in multi air optic. The light path for Air optic is through specially
designed optical fibers for reducing reflection/refraction loss. Necessary Stray light protection system shall be employed to avoid
fluctuations due to light from other sources. Optics may be vacuum filled and having suitable analytical channels/lines.

2) Source: Aspire
Shall be fully digitalized current controlled plasma spark source with suitable micro controller and discharge parameters for
method optimization. Improved detection limit & accuracy with the help of Time resolved Spectroscopy. Stable plasma Spark
and Arc excitation with high energy pre-spark, Bad sample detection etc. The source parameters must be able to provide
improved detection limits at moderate, high and trace element levels. Source shall have spark power: complied
4-5KW, spark frequency: 1000Hz and single spark evaluation technique instead of integrating the total light over a fixed
measurement time.

3) Spark Chamber: Aspire

Shall be open safety spark stand with quickly operated sample clamp, has horizontal & vertical movement for easy sample
adjust, easily replaceable sample plate for daily cleaning purpose, electrode hole shall be protected from wear & tear while
manual/automatic cleaning, facility for automatic cleaning of electrodes after each spark is preferred, cooling system for
electrode, easily cleanable argon exhaust pipes, high quality fiber optic for light transfer to air optics. Open spark stand design
complied
for easy operation and bigger sample size and safety must be provided. Shutter system for UV & Air optics for
controlling/allowing the light exposure only during sparking. Spectrometer should be capable of analyze very thin sheet samples
(minimum 0.1mm thick) and low diameter samples (Minimum 4mm diameter). Any adapter required to be provided as a
standard supply to measure above sizes.
4) Inert system: Aspire
Inert atmosphere preferably argon flushing system before and during a spark analysis, software-controlled argon
complied
conservation/saver.
5) Electronics: Aspire

Electronics for speedy & accurate Spectrometer control, for conversion of light into electric charge, pre-amplification,
amplification and accurate measurement/ integration in to intensity, High speed AD converter, precision Controllers, interface, complied
individual inputs for CMOS or PMT’s etc and shall be high performance readout system and Single Spark Evaluation technique.

6) Electrical supply & Accessories: Aspire

a) Shall be equipped with 230V, Single phase, 50Hz & 16A slow fuse blow. complied
b) Shall be supplied with 10KVA Voltage stabilizer (Single phase power supply) of Servo/Krykard make and UPS complied
 c) External rare inert gas purifier capable of reducing impurities as O/N/moisture/Hydro carbons to less than 1vpm-preferably
complied
Sircal Instruments UK make with consumables & spares and highly efficient vacuum cleaner etc.
d) Party shall provide R.F earthing and earth pit for the smooth functioning of equipment. complied
7) Computer & Peripherals: Aspire

Shall be supplied external computer for Spectrometer control, operation & data processing having i7 core processor, Hard disc
capacity-1TB or better, 8 GB RAM (minimum), DVD R-W, latest windows operating system (Pre-loaded), Key board, Optical
complied
mouse and TFT 22” Flat screen color monitor, High speed HP Laser jet printer with continuous feeding type. Furniture shall be
supplied with a standard table for computer, printer and 2 revolving chairs of Godrej make

8) Software, automation & Remote display: Aspire

8.1. Shall be compatible with latest Windows OS and equipped with analytical operation for the control of the equipment
parameters and functions such as Equipment operation, Control of Source parameters, Global parameters, Element parameters,
Channel parameters, output parameters, Auto average parameters, calibration ranges, Interferences, Additive & Multiplicative
corrections, Matrix correction, Regression, standardization samples, parameters, Control samples, Effective type calibration &
type standardization parameters, Alloy library, line library, Auto program selection, Import export program, Data results
storage/print out, Backup, Diagnostics, Auto profile optic, Calibration, Re-calibration, data processing, output in concentration
& intensity, Concentration in % & parts per million level, provision for rejecting a bad spark, Raw intensity mode, Intensity
ratio, Standardization, IEC corrected intensity ratio, Concentration ratio, Matrix corrected concentration, Electronics test, Dark complied
current test, Constant light test, Auto switch over of spectral lines for various concentration ranges, Report formats for
generation of on line & off line analytical reports. Automatic program selection-unknown sample if tested auto selection of
program corresponding to grade is needed. Indication of high & low ranges, if cal limits exceeded. Automatic & user-controlled
storage & print out of data. Alloy specification library must be able to enter 1000 grades with specifications and provision for
entering other base grades and specifications. Global & Individual re-calibration facility must be provided. Party shall provide
one copy of Operating Licensed software for analytical operation as a standby/back up, two hard copies-Original and one
Compact disc of operation and service manuals.

Party also shall be providing Remote display for transmission of results to other systems for online monitoring. complied
8.2. Statistical data processing software: Aspire
Party shall provide Database for Integrated Analysis Management (DIA2000 SE e.g.) software for storage of results, clarification
required and
data export; complete SQC, SPC Tools/Techniques and six sigma computations etc. data mining for statistical analysis
demonstration
from the OES data. for clasue 8.2
9) Consumables/maintenance spares for normal operation for a period of 2 years: Aspire
The party has to submit the offer for complete maintenance spares & consumables of the equipment along with the main offer.
Maintenance spares must include all PCBs, Power supply boards, interface card, amplification cards, Integration cards, AD complied
converter card, Controls & indicators, CMOS or PMT, critical spares etc.
10) Re-calibration with setting up standards: Aspire
Party shall provide necessary setting up standard samples for re-calibration/Standardization. Setting up samples for each base
must be provided along with the equipment. For Iron-base and Nickel-base, one extra set of setting up samples shall be complied
provided.
11) Analytical Programs: Aspire

The system must be fully calibrated for Fe-Base, Ni-Base, Co-Base& Ti-Base alloys for covering the elements, ranges &
Composition/specification of alloys as mentioned in our annexure-1. There must have one Global program for each base. Grade
wise program as per annexure-1 is required for each grade of the base for better accuracy & precision. If any alloy group of
complied
Midhani or Element & ranges mentioned in annexure-1 is not met in the analytical programs, the calibration for such alloys and
element ranges shall be done in Midhani free of cost, at the time of installation and required standards will be arranged by
Midhani.
Calibration lines shall be provided with extended concentrations for new alloy development.
12) Warranty: Aspire
The party must provide warranty for trouble free operation of the system for a minimum period of 2 years from the date of
provisional acceptance of the equipment, by providing spares & services free of cost during this period. Party shall provide 3 complied
years of annual maintenance contract for quarterly visit after the expiry of warranty.
13) Eligibility Criteria: Aspire
13.1. The manufacturer / Authorized distributor only needs to respond for the supply of these analyzers. The manufacturer
should have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in design, manufacture, supply and successful commissioning of these complied
analyzers.
13.2. The suppliers have to provide the latest model with minimum 5 installations for the last 2 years completed successfully &
working in India till date of this tender. Performance Certificate of minimum 5 instruments of the same model along with full complied
details of contact persons has to be submitted for reference.
13.3. Party has to demonstrate the capability of similar equipment for similar use during the technical bid evaluation for its Party has to
proven results on the basis with indenters samples (Certified Reference Materials and In-house reference materials from Iron demonstrate
all four bases
base, Cobalt, Nickel and Titanium base alloys) in his/her presence anywhere in India. (Fe,Co,Ti& Ni)
13.4. Midhani has right to reject the offers depending on the feedback from inspection carried out by Midhani engineers.
14.) Acceptance Criteria: Aspire
14.1. Performance guarantee for 72 hours of continuous operation shall be demonstrated for the accuracy and precision for all complied
the groups mentioned in Annexure-1
14.2. Accuracy of analysis for each element to be shown both in higher & lower values of the range in each group. Standard
deviation achieved for every element during the analysis carried out for standard samples should be comparable to the standard complied
deviation of that element mentioned in the certificate.
14.3. CRMs checked during the PDI should be analyzed and results should be reproduced at purchaser site during the
complied
commissioning.
15) Pre-Dispatch Inspection & Training: Aspire
The supplier/Manufacturer shall give 3-4 weeks prior information to the purchaser to attend for the pre-dispatch inspection
of the equipment at manufacturer’s site. Two of our engineers, one from analytical side & other from Instrumentation side will
carry out the inspection. The manufacturer shall make arrangements for the physical inspection, performance testing of the
equipment for the full satisfaction of the purchaser or its representatives. The manufacturer shall make available to the complied
inspection personnel regarding all electronic performance testing documents and all analytical performance testing documents as
details of analytical programs, calibration/accuracy/ repeatability test details etc.
Party shall provide special training for two of our Engineers at manufacturer’s works, for a period not less than 3 working days
free of cost. The training must provide complete knowledge of the equipment, features, functions, operations, analytical
programs, development of analytical programs, analytical testing techniques, sample preparations, general maintenance, complied
preventive maintenance, break down maintenance, spares, consumables, maintenance diagnostics, troubleshooting etc.

16) Installation & Commissioning: Aspire

The party shall install and commission the equipment and train our personnel to the full satisfaction for our use, free of cost at
complied
MIDHANI site.
17) Documentation: Aspire
The party shall submit two hard copies in Original-of operations & Maintenance manuals free of cost along with the equipment.
complied
Party shall also submit a copy of Circuit diagrams, PCB drawings; Equipment lay out, Software diagnostics.
18) Other conditions: Aspire
In the event of placing order the party must guarantee the smooth supply of spares, accessories & consumables for a minimum
complied
period of 10 years.