Medium Voltage

Switchgear Specification

Advance Metal-Clad

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.

SCOPE.............................................................................................................................................................2

2.

REFERENCES................................................................................................................................................2

3.

GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................3

4.

BASIC CONSTRUCTION..............................................................................................................................4

5.

POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS.....................................................................................................................8

6.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL POWER TRANSFORMERS.................................................................10

7.

RELAYING...................................................................................................................................................12

8.

GENERAL CONTROL AND METERING..................................................................................................12

9.

CONTROL DEVICES AND WIRING.........................................................................................................13

10. NAMEPLATES.............................................................................................................................................14
11. FINISH..........................................................................................................................................................14
12. TESTING.......................................................................................................................................................14
13. ENGINEERING DATA REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................15
14. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT...............................................................................................................17
15. SHIPPING.....................................................................................................................................................17
16. PROVISIONS FOR HANDLING AND FIELD ERECTION......................................................................18

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METAL-CLAD SWITCHGEAR

1. SCOPE
1.1.

This Specification covers the basic design and functional requirements for medium voltage
metal-clad switchgear with vacuum circuit breakers. It is provided as a guide to assist in the
specification of medium voltage switchgear and is intended as a supplement to single line
diagrams and data sheets for switchgear projects.

2. REFERENCES
2.1.

The assemblies shall be constructed, wired, and tested in accordance with all applicable
sections of the latest listed Standards and Codes.

2.1.1. American National Standards Institute ANSI / IEEE

2.1.1.1. C37.04 Standard Rating Structure for AC HV Circuit Breakers
2.1.1.2. C37.06 Preferred Ratings for AC HV Circuit Breakers
2.1.1.3. C37.09 Standard Test Procedure for AC HV Circuit Breakers
2.1.1.4. C37.010 Application Guideline for AC HV Circuit Breakers
2.1.1.5. C37.011 Application Guide for TRV for AC HV Circuit Breakers
2.1.1.6. C37.012 Application Guide for Capacitance Switching
2.1.1.7. C37.11 Requirements for Electrical Control
2.1.1.8. C37.20.2 Standard for Metal-Clad and Station-Type Cubicle Switchgear
2.1.1.9. C37.55 Conformance Testing Procedure of Metal-Clad Switchgear
2.1.1.10. C57.10 Requirements for Instrument Transformers
2.1.1.11. C57.13 Requirements for Instrument Transformers
2.1.1.12. 47 Guide for Surge Withstand Capability Tests
2.1.2. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
2.1.2.1. CC1 Electrical Power Connectors
2.1.2.2. SG-4 Standards for Power Circuit Breakers
2.1.2.3. SG-5 Power Switchgear Assemblies
2.1.3. NEC / NFPA
2.1.3.1. 70E 2002 Edition (applicable portions)
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2.2.

Design tests, to verify ANSI ratings as identified in this specification, shall be documented
as required by ISO9001-2000 and available for review and inspection.

2.3.

Optional - Seismic assessment shall be conducted to assure the switchgear will withstand
seismic levels through UBC Zone 4. Any special design or installation considerations to
assure compliance with this requirement will be thoroughly documented on project drawings.

2.4.

It shall be the Vendor and/or manufacturer's responsibility to be, or to become,

knowledgeable of the requirements of these Standards and Codes. Any changes or
alternations to the equipment to make it meet Standards and Codes requirements shall be at
the expense of the Vendor.

3. GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

3.1.

3.2.

The switchgear shall have a voltage rating of (4.76/8.25/15) kV, with (X) main circuit
breaker(s), (X) tie circuit breaker(s), (X) feeder breaker(s) (X feeder breakers on each side of
the tie.) There will be a total of (X) circuit breakers and (X) sections. The switchgear will be
One/Two high construction with indoor frame size of 36 wide x 95 high x (standard 85,
optional 92) deep. End dress panels will be provided on each end of a lineup and can
extend the width by approximately one inch on each end. The switchgear shall meet (indoor /
outdoor) standards as defined in ANSI C37.20.2. The switchgear will be used in a (X) kV, 3phase, 60 Hz system. It shall be composed of factory assembled metal clad cubicles. The
circuit breakers shall be designed with vacuum interrupter technology and shall incorporate a
(spring operated or magnetically actuated) mechanism.
Ratings

3.2.1. The switchgear will have the following rating:

3.2.1.1.

Rated Maximum Voltage

(4.76/8.25/15) kV

3.2.1.2.

Operating Voltage

(X) kV

3.2.1.3.

Main Bus Continuous Rating

(1200/2000/3000/4000*) A

3.2.1.4.

*4000 A is force cooled

Control bus DC Voltage (Nom.) (48 VDC/125 VDC/250 VDC/120 VAC/240 VAC)

3.2.1.5.

Circuit Breaker Interrupting

(25/31.5/40/50) kA

3.2.1.6.

Close and Latch

(65/82/104/130) kA Peak

3.2.1.7.

Breaker Interrupting Time

3 cycles

3.2.1.8.

Temperature rise of the switchgear will be in accordance with the latest revision
of ANSI C.37.20 for metal clad switchgear.

3.2.1.9.

The equipment shall be completely factory assembled and tested prior to

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shipment.
3.2.1.10. The below table provides the required ratings and related capabilities of circuit
breakers utilized in this switchgear project:

Nominal

Rated

Low
Frequency

Impulse

Rated

Short Time

Close

Rated

Voltage

Maximum

Withstand

Level (BIL)

Short
Circuit

Current

and

Voltage

Class

Voltage

Voltage

Current

2 Second

Latch

kV

kV

kV rms

kV Crest

kA rms

kA rms

kA Peak

Range
Factor
K

4.16

4.76

19

60

31.5

31.5

82

1.0

4.16

4.76

19

60

40

40

104

1.0

4.16

4.76

19

60

50

50

130

1.0

7.2

8.25

36

95

40

40

104

1.0

13.8

15

36

95

20

20

52

1.0

13.8

15

36

95

25

25

65

1.0

13.8

15

36

95

31.5

31.5

82

1.0

13.8

15

36

95

40

40

104

1.0

13.8

15

36

95

50

50

130

1.0

4. BASIC CONSTRUCTION
4.1.

The switchgear assembly shall consist of metal-clad, free-standing, vertical, dead-front

steel structures containing circuit breaker compartments and circuit breakers, primary bus
system, ground bus system, auxiliary compartments and transformers, protection and control
devices, control bus (as required) and connection provisions for primary, ground, and control
circuits. The basic structure will be of modular construction and fabricated mainly of highly
reflective, 14 gauge galvanic steel, which does not require painting due to superior resistance
to corrosion. The switchgear enclosure will be constructed of double wall galvanic steel with
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an air gap between sheets and in the event of a fault condition, the first layer will burn and the
second layer will be insulated by the air gap.

4.2.

The switchgear system shall be comprised of the following discrete modules, arranged in
an overall height of 95 for each vertical section, with the height of each compartment shown
in [brackets]:

4.2.1. 1200, 2000, or 3000 amp circuit breaker compartments [38]

4.2.2. Low voltage instrument compartments [19, 38, or 57]
4.2.3. Bus and cable compartments [overall height = 95]
4.2.4. Auxiliary compartments (PT, CPT, Fuse, etc.)
4.2.4.1. Draw-out PT [19]
4.2.4.2. Draw-out CPT or Fuse [38]
4.3.

The circuit breaker enclosure shall include stationary support bushings and primary
contacts for engagement with the circuit breaker or ground and test (G&T) device. Standard
bushings shall be made of glass-reinforced polyester (or optional porcelain) capable of
supporting the weight of the current transformers. Primary contacts will be made of copper
and designed to accept round, tulip style connectors.

4.4.

The switchgear shall be designed so that future units can be added to each end (unless
coupled to other equipment). A removable plate will cover any unused openings in the side of
the gear.

4.5.

Hem-bends (rigid overlap bending) will be consistently used when building the switchgear
compartments to enhance strength and to minimize potential exposure of working personnel
to sharp steel edges during installation and maintenance.

4.6.

A x 2 tin plated copper ground bus shall be provided for the entire length of the
switchgear. It shall be equipped with a solderless connector for #2/0 AWG copper cable at
each end. The ground bus shall be accessible in the cable compartment, and shall have
connection points in each switchgear section for workmen's grounds. The ground bus will be
connected to the breaker frames and will ground the draw-out circuit breaker in and when
traveling in between the connected and test positions. Bare, un-plated copper ground bus is
unacceptable.

4.7.

Bus bars

4.7.1. The main bus compartment shall be separated from the other compartments by an 11
gauge steel barrier (or equivalent) and shall fully enclose the main bus. The main bus
compartment shall be accessible from the rear through the cable compartment. Main bus
ratings shall match the highest rated circuit breaker continuous current ratings and comply
with ANSI / IEEE temperature rise requirements.
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4.7.2. Bus bars shall be copper and shall be completely isolated and coated with an epoxy
insulation that is flame retardant, non-hygroscopic and high-dielectric, except at bolted
joints. The bus shall be mechanically braced for the close and latch rating of the breaker
having the highest interrupting rating within each assembly. All bolted bus joints shall be
(Standard silver-plated) (Optional tin-plated). The bus connections to the circuit
breakers shall match the breaker rating. Bus supports shall be flame retardant, track
resistant GPO-3 glass polyester (Optional porcelain).
4.7.2.1. Bus joint cover boots shall be manufactured from molded PVC and shall be
removable and reusable for field inspection and maintenance. Taping of bus joints is
not acceptable.
4.7.3. The shape of the bus bar shall be full round edge. The main bus shall not be tapered.
4.7.4. Bus bar connections shall be mechanically secured with reusable fastening devices that
shall maintain adequate pressures at the joints within the operating temperature range of
the switchgear.
4.7.5. The bus bars and support systems shall be designed to withstand the forces created
during short circuit conditions at the rated momentary and short-time (2-second)
conditions of the highest rated circuit breaker. Supports shall be made of (Standard glass polyester) (Optional - porcelain).
4.7.6. An insulated, rigid, copper riser bus shall be provided from the circuit breaker /
switchgear primary disconnects to a cable compartment location to allow cable
termination lug connections. Riser bus connections to bus duct shall be rigid. Cable
termination bus arrangement shall allow at least 36 inches for primary cable stress cones
or potheads. Connections to roof entrance bushings shall include flexible straps from the
rigid bus to the roof bushings.
4.7.7. Standard termination bus shall meet the bolthole requirements of NEMA CC1-4.05, and
shall typically be the NEMA 4-hole pattern. (Optional - Vendor will supply - crimp type
cable lugs, compression type cable lugs, - as shown on project data sheets.)
4.7.8. The design shall be adaptable for top or bottom primary entrance arrangements. In 2high breaker arrangements, each set of primary connections and zero-sequence current
transformers, if applicable, shall be isolated into separate compartments by a grounded
steel partition in accordance with ANSI standards.
4.8.

Bar type / zero-sequence current transformers, lighting arresters, surge capacitors,

stationary control power transformers, ground sensors, or other auxiliary equipment shall be
mounted in the cable compartments as shown on the single-line diagram and project data
sheets. An optional 7 rear extension shall be provided to accommodate additional equipment
and power cable if required.
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4.9.

Control switches, instruments, meters, position indicating lights, protective relays, etc. shall
be in a separate compartment from the circuit breaker unless specifically allowed by the
project data sheets. All other monitoring devices such as CTs and limit switches may be
located within other compartments. Low voltage compartment door mounted devices shall be
mounted on the front of the switchgear panels and arranged in an approved, logical,
symmetrical manner. In those cases where there is not enough space on the door of the
instrument compartment, a 10 front extension shall be installed to mount metering, protection,
and control devices.

4.10. The breaker cubicles and circuit breaker units shall be constructed so that each unit of the
same rating is interchangeable.
4.11. Solidly grounded metal (Optional non-metallic poly carbonate) shutters shall automatically
open when the breaker or G&T device is racked into the connected position and close
(covering the primary contacts and current transformers) when racked to the test or
disconnected positions or withdrawn from the cell. Shutter grounding shall be by dedicated
ground wires, and shall not be dependent on grounding through hinges or moving contact
surfaces. The actuation of the shutters must be by the movement of the circuit breaker.
Gravity and spring-operated shutters are not acceptable.
4.12. Switches
4.12.1.
Breaker control switches shall not be mounted adjacent to meter switches, and
shall have "pistol grip" handles. Switches to be Electroswitch Series 24 or equivalent.
4.12.2.
Meter switches shall have "knurled knob" handles. Switches to be Electroswitch
Series 24 or equivalent.
4.12.3.
Control and instrument switches will be provided and wired in accordance with
specified single line diagrams and data sheets, and will be mounted only on low voltage
compartment doors and panels.
4.13. Externally-visible, permanent nameplates shall be provided to identify each instrument,
instrument switch, meter, relay, control switch, indicating light, circuit breaker compartment,
potential transformer compartment, and auxiliary compartment. Equipment and terminal
blocks within the compartments shall be suitably identified. Relays shall be designated as to
use and as to the phase to which they are connected. Nameplates shall be laminated plastic.
Characters shall be black letters on a white background.
4.14. Auxiliary switches shall be wired out to terminal blocks for customer convenience.
4.15. The compartment door shall be securely held with tamper-resistant hinges and sealed with
(standard - multiple, tamper-resistant, captive manual fasteners) (optional - a single handle,
multi-point latching mechanism in available ratings). (Optional -Compartment doors will
include provisions for padlocking. Others to supply locks).
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5. POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS

5.1.

The power circuit breakers shall be electrically operated, 3-pole, draw-out type, with
vacuum interrupters and manual charging of a spring type stored energy operating
mechanism. The power circuit breaker shall be provided with self-aligning line-side and
load-side disconnecting devices. Circuit breakers to be ABB type ADVAC.

OR
The power circuit breakers shall be electrically operated, 3-pole, draw-out type, with
vacuum interrupters and a magnetic actuator operating mechanism with capacitor stored
energy. The power circuit breaker shall be provided with self-aligning line-side and load-side
disconnecting devices. Circuit breakers to be ABB type AMVAC. The circuit breaker
mechanism shall have a life of 100,000 no-load operations.
5.2.

The breaker racking system shall allow smooth, consistent breaker movement with the door
closed and shall have three positions in addition to the fully withdrawn position; disconnect,
test and connected. The circuit breaker shall stop and lock in all three positions, requiring
operator action to move from one position to another. The circuit breaker door must be
provided with impact resistant poly carbonate viewing window of at least 86 square inches and
thick to determine breaker position, open/closed indicator, spring charge status, and
operations counter.

5.3.

The circuit breaker will be provided with an integral racking mechanism. Circuit breakers
utilizing switchgear mounted racking mechanisms separate from the circuit breaker are not
acceptable.

5.4.

The draw-out mechanism shall hold the breakers rigidly in the CONNECTED (primaries
and secondaries engaged), TEST (primary contacts disconnected and shutter closed, but
control contacts engaged) and DISCONNECTED (both primary and secondary contacts
disengaged) positions, with the door closed. The secondary contact plug shall automatically
disconnect when the breaker is moved from the TEST to the DISCONNECTED position. A
single (25 pin) fully automatic, self-aligning, secondary disconnecting device shall be provided
to act as a disconnect for the secondary connections between the circuit breaker and the
switchgear. The disconnecting device shall be positioned and constructed as to not expose
the operator to live parts. The secondary disconnect shall connect automatically when the
circuit breaker is racked into the test and connected positions. A double (50 pin) disconnect
arrangement shall be available as an option and provided as shown on project data sheets.
The female portion of the disconnect system shall reside in the breaker compartment, so that
energized contacts are recessed and remain touch safe. To guarantee the integrity of
operating personnel, it shall not be required to open or keep opened the door of the circuit
breaker compartment after the breaker has been locked in the disconnected position to be
able to rack the breaker or connect the secondary contacts, Circuit breakers that require
manual connecting or disconnecting of the secondary contacts are unacceptable.

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5.5.

The breakers in the upper compartment and lower compartment shall be held captive in the
cubicle by means of a latching mechanism, even in the disconnected position. Removal of the
circuit breaker shall be by means of unlatching the mechanism and pulling the circuit breaker
onto a lift truck. Cell must have a minimum of a 1 lip for proper sealing of the door and to
prevent ingress of dirt and other contaminants. Circuit breakers that require rail extensions for
circuit breaker removal are not acceptable.

5.6.

Wheels shall be provided on the bottom of the circuit breaker for easy floor rolling after the
breaker is removed from the frame. Circuit breakers that require a separately purchased floor
rolling truck assembly are not acceptable.

5.7.

Interlocks shall be provided which will prevent connecting the breaker to, or disconnecting it
from the bus stabs unless the breaker is OPEN (tripped), assuring proper sequencing and
safe operation. The close springs of the circuit breaker will automatically discharge when the
breaker is released from the cell by pulling in on the truck latch assembly. Provisions shall be
made for the addition of optional KIRK KEY interlocks, as shown on project data sheets and
the single line diagram.

5.8.

Control voltage and trip voltage shall be as follows:

5.8.1. The breaker motor charging range shall be (48VDC/125VDC/250VDC/120VAC/240

VAC). The trip voltage shall be (48VDC/125VDC/250VDC/120VAC/240 VAC). The close
voltage shall be (48VDC/125VDC/250VDC/120VAC/240 VAC).The direct current power
source shall be by owner.
5.8.2. Close and trip circuits for each breaker shall be separately fused. Fuse
blocks shall be dead front, pull-out type, which provides the control power
disconnecting means.
5.9.

The ADVAC circuit breaker shall be provided with a toroidal spring mechanism, which
allows for the easiest manual charging in the industry. The mechanism shall rotate the main
horizontal shaft in only one direction, in order to reduce wear and maintenance costs and
eliminating mechanism binding. The breaker shall be equipped with the "stored energy
operation" type, anti-pump-operating mechanism. It shall be possible to open and close the
breakers manually. The circuit breaker shall be capable of operating in three cycles which
means smaller power cables, lower construction costs, and improved system quality. The
mechanism shall be completely front accessible and maintainable by removing the faceplate.
Breakers that require lifting to access the mechanism under the carriage are unacceptable.

Or
The AMVAC circuit breaker shall be provided with a magnetically actuated mechanism which
shall use a flux-shifting device with integral permanent magnets. It also shall incorporate an
electronic controller and a capacitor for energy storage. The AMVAC circuit breaker
mechanism shall be capable of 100,000 no-load operations. The breaker shall be virtually
maintenance free, except for minor lubrication. The circuit breaker shall be capable of
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operating in three cycles which means smaller power cables, lower construction costs, and
improved system quality. The mechanism shall be completely front accessible and
maintainable by removing the faceplate. Breakers that require lifting to access the mechanism
under the carriage are unacceptable. It shall be possible to program the electronic controller to
react in three different ways upon loss of control power: 1) trip the circuit breaker immediately,
2) trip the circuit breaker with a delay, or 3) remain in the closed position.
The AMVAC circuit breaker shall have the capability of accepting AC and DC as control power
within the following ranges without changing the electronic board:
16.8 to 75 VDC and 20.4 to 52.8 VAC
OR
77 to 280 VDC and 85 to 264 VAC
5.10. A single (25 pin) fully automatic, self-aligning, secondary disconnecting device
shall be provided to act as a disconnect for the secondary connections between
the circuit breaker and the switchgear. The disconnecting device shall be
positioned and constructed as to not expose the operator to live parts. The
secondary disconnect shall connect automatically when the circuit breaker is
racked into the test and connected positions. A double (50 pin) disconnect
arrangement shall be available as an option and provided as shown on project
data sheets. The female portion of the disconnect system shall reside in the
breaker compartment, so that energized contacts are recessed and remain touch
safe. To guarantee the integrity of operating personnel, it shall not be required to
open or keep opened the door of the circuit breaker compartment after the
breaker has been locked in the disconnected position to be able to rack the
breaker or connect the secondary contacts; Circuit breakers that require a manual
secondary contact connecting plug are not acceptable.
5.11. The circuit breaker enclosure shall have interference blocking to prevent the
insertion of improperly rated breakers. Note: Circuit breakers with a single
secondary disconnect are not interchangeable with a dual secondary disconnect.
5.12. The breaker shall include 8 available mechanism operated contacts (MOC)
consisting of 4a and 4b contacts, wired through the secondary disconnect. Up to 9
additional MOC contacts (5a, 4b) can be installed on the breaker and wired
through the secondary disconnect, for a total of 17 available MOC contacts. All
breaker-mounted contacts shall operate in both connected and test positions.
Mechanism operated contacts that are installed external to the circuit breaker requiring
complex linkages and alignment procedures to the breaker are not acceptable.
5.13. Provisions for padlocking breakers in any of the positions shall be included.
5.14. Circuit breaker power draw-out contacts shall be silver-plated.
5.15. The breaker shall have an mechanism device to indicate open or closed
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position, and spring charge status. Only the correct status flag for any single
function shall be visible. Additionally, the breaker shall have a 5-digit, nonresettable operations counter.

6. INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL POWER TRANSFORMERS

6.1.

Current Transformers

6.1.1. CT nameplates shall be located on the CT housing and information provided shall be in
accordance with ANSI C57.13. The CT winding shall terminate on a screw type terminal
on the CT housing and shall be wired to shorting terminal blocks. ABB type SAB current
transformers shall be supplied as shown on project data sheets and the single line
diagram. Zero-sequence transformers shall be ABB type BYZ-S.
6.1.2. Each current transformer shall have a 5-ampere secondary and a primary rating as
shown on the Data Sheets and One-Line diagram.
6.1.3. Ratings and accuracies shall be in accordance with ANSI C57.13 for the metering and
relay applications shown on the Data Sheets.
6.1.4. Each current transformer shall have a short-circuiting device (shorting type terminal
blocks). The first termination of each current transformer shall be at the short-circuiting
device terminal blocks where the ground connection is also made.
6.1.5. Low voltage ring type CTs will be bushing-mounted, located behind the shutters and
accessible from the front. Bushing design will accommodate up to four standard accuracy
CTs per phase (two on the bus side and two on the load side) for all ratings.
6.2.

Potential Transformers

6.2.1. Potential transformer shall be designed to withstand the Basic Impulse Level (BIL) of the
switchgear. Potential transformers shall always be fused. Potential transformers shall be
mounted on a draw-out unit in an auxiliary enclosure, which disconnects them from the
primary circuit safely. ABB type VIY (5kV) and VIZ (15kV) potential transformers shall be
supplied in accordance with project data sheets and the single line diagram.
6.2.2. Potential transformers shall be mounted in a separate draw-out compartment (truck
assembly) and so arranged that the unit can be withdrawn from the operating position via
a racking device with the door closed. In the withdrawn position, the fuses shall be
completely disconnected from service and all exposed parts shall be visibly grounded.
6.2.3. The potential transformers compartment shall incorporate extension rails to allow
changing fuses and general maintenance without the need to take the truck assembly
completely out of its compartment.
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6.2.4. Potential transformers shall be connected to the line or load via solid copper rod, bus or
shielded cable.
6.2.5. An impact resistant glass-viewing window shall be on the front of the potential
transformer door.
6.2.6. Each transformer shall be protected with current-limiting primary fuses, and shall be
designed to withstand the basic impulse level of the switchgear.
6.2.7. Each transformer shall have a 120-volt secondary and an ANSI C57.13 accuracy
classification meeting the requirements of the application shown on the Data Sheets.
6.3.

Control Power Transformers

6.3.1. Control power transformers shall be dry type with disconnecting type current limiting
primary fuses and fused 120/240 volt secondary. Transformers up to 15kVA single phase
(or fuses for above 15kVA) shall be mounted on a truck assembly, which is moved
between the connected and disconnected position via closed door racking and utilizing
the same racking device as the circuit breaker.

7. RELAYING
7.1.

All protective relays, auxiliary relays, indicating instruments, recording instruments,

indicating lights, transducers, etc. shall be housed in the low voltage compartment unless
specifically allowed by the project data sheets. The low voltage compartment shall isolate the
above equipment so that additional arc flash protection is available. Relays and instruments
shall be provided and wired as specified on the project single line diagram and data sheets. A
multi-function, 3-phase microprocessor based relay and control package shall be used in 2high breaker arrangements. Alternative relay types may be used in 1-high configurations to
the extent allowed by mounting space in the low voltage compartments. Door-mounted
protective relays will be draw-out type whenever practical.

7.2.

Protective relays and test devices shall be semi-flush mounted. The relays shall be so
arranged that they can be tested in position on the panel and readily withdrawn from the panel
for inspection or replacement.

7.3.

The relays shall be provided with targets with an external reset feature.

7.4.

Switchgear device function numbers shall be in accordance with ANSI C-37.20.

7.5.

An ABB type DPU-2000R distribution protection relay or equivalent shall be provided with
the following functions:

7.5.1. 3-phase overcurrent protection (time and instantaneous)

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7.5.2.
7.5.3.
7.5.4.
7.5.5.
7.5.6.
7.5.7.
7.5.8.
7.5.9.

Ground overcurrent (time and instantaneous)

Multi-shot reclosing
High set instantaneous
Ammeter, demand and peak demand ammeters
Event recording
Accumulation of breaker interrupting duty
Continuous self-checking
RS-232 and RS-485 communications ports for remote terminal connection.

8. GENERAL CONTROL AND METERING

8.1.
8.2.

Instruments and meters shall be rectangular and anti-fungi, black finish, dust proof and
semi-flush mounted digital switchboard type.
Meter potential coils shall be 120 volts and current coils shall be five (5) amperes.

8.3.

The equipment panel shall be arranged symmetrically and when possible shall allow for
possible future additions.

8.4.

Instrument switches shall have black knurled non-removable handles. The circuit breaker
controls shall have non-removable pistol grip handles.

9. CONTROL DEVICES AND WIRING

9.1.

Control devices, control buses, local control, instrument cables and wiring on the
equipment shall be installed at the factory. Low voltage cables shall be enclosed in grounded
metal flexible conduit when routed through a high voltage compartment. Control wiring shall
be neatly bundled and tie wrapped where applicable. Wiring shall be protected from rubbing
against door flanges or other parts of the enclosure.

9.2.

Control relays, auxiliary contacts and small mechanisms shall be enclosed, protected and
accessible for maintenance.

9.3.

Fuses shall be provided in each closing circuit of each circuit breaker. These fuses shall be
respectively located in the low voltage compartment of the circuit breaker frame. Only the
closing circuit shall be fused; there shall be no fuses in the tripping circuit

9.4.

Control wire shall be fourteen (14) gauge SIS stranded, extra-flexible, 600V flame
retardant, gray color and UL-listed wire except where larger sizes are needed for current
carrying requirements. Current transformers shall be provided with a minimum of twelve (12)
gauge. The conductors shall be stranded copper for fixed wiring and extra flexible stranded
copper for hinge wiring. The conductors shall be 90 degrees Celsius normal operating
temperature, flameproof 600-volt switchboard cable and shall meet ICEA S-66-524 NEMA
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publication No. WC-7 Standards for cross-linked thermosetting polyethylene insulated wire
and cable. Flexible connections between stationary and hinged panels or doors shall be made
between terminal blocks or clamped in such a manner as to afford flexibility without damage to
the wires. The wires shall be neatly bundled and tie wrapped.
9.5.

The assembled control equipment and wiring connections shall be insulated for 600-volts
and shall be subjected to a one (1) minute test of 1500-volts AC at the factory after fabrication
and assembly is complete.

9.6.

Terminal blocks shall be provided for terminating all power and control wiring. Terminal
blocks shall be rated at 600-volts, strap screw terminals with white marking strips showing
terminal numbers.

9.7.

Terminal blocks shall be conveniently located for external connection without accessing the
high voltage compartments and shall be marked appropriately. A wire label at both ends will
identify each internal connecting wire. (Optional - Marked wires or wire markers shall be
provided on both ends of every conductor.)

10. NAMEPLATES
10.1. Nameplates shall be laminated white plastic with black lettering.
10.2. Nameplates shall be provided on all relaying, metering, and control devices.
10.3. Circuit identification nameplates shall be placed on the front and back of each switchgear
frame.

11. FINISH
11.1. All non-galvanic steel within the switchgear and metal-enclosed bus enclosures shall be
cleaned, iron phosphated and painted in accordance with the manufacturer's standard
practice for the environmental conditions specified. The enclosure final exterior color paint
coat shall be ANSI No. 61 gray.
11.2. The interior shall utilize galvanic steel for internal construction. The galvanic steel shall
provide inherent reflective properties to its surface and shall not peel, scratch, rust or corrode.
Painted interiors are subject to scratching during racking of the circuit breakers and normal
maintenance of the switchgear and are therefore unacceptable.
11.3. Manufacturer shall supply paint, matching each color used, for field "touch up" after
installation of the equipment.

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12. TESTING
12.1. The control circuits shall be operated at the normal voltage and current for proper operation
of circuit breakers, circuit breaker simulators, switches, contactors, interlocks, etc.
12.2. Instruments shall be energized from the low voltage winding of the potential transformers
and the low current winding of current transformers. Where practical, each instrument shall
be operated through its range of voltage, current and/or phase angle and frequency to
produce deflections over the entire scale.
12.3. The ratio and interconnections of all potential transformers shall be functionally checked to
verify conformance to the electrical drawings and electrical bills of material.
12.4. Relays shall be tested by applying rated current and/or voltage as required to determine
proper performance characteristics. Each relay shall be tested to determine its proper
operation in itself and also in the total overall circuit performance.
12.5. A static circuit check shall be performed for auxiliary switches, external circuit connections
and parts of circuitry that have not been checked or cannot be checked functionally. The
devices shall be checked for mechanical function and for conformance to the schematic and
wiring diagrams.
12.6. After all electrical tests and mechanical checks have been completed and corrections have
been signed off, the following dielectric tests shall be performed:
12.6.1.

Each power bus shall be given a high voltage withstand test from phase to phase
and phase to ground at the specified voltage, frequency and time duration
indicated in the Standard C37.20.

12.6.2.

Control wire shall be given a high voltage withstand test from wire to ground at
the specified voltage, frequency and time duration with reference to the proper
standard.

13. ENGINEERING DATA REQUIREMENTS

13.1. All engineering data provided for the equipment shall show equipment as specified and
ordered. Engineering data, as listed below, shall be supplied in the quantities shown on the
suppliers quotation.
13.2. Standard Class I drawings shall consist of a system single line drawing; front view; floor
plan and section view drawing. Standard Class II drawings shall consist of Class I drawings
plus 3-phase elementary and schematic diagrams, nameplate drawing, instrument layout and
bills of material.
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13.3. Drawings shall indicate all equipment, but only such equipment, as is actually in the
switchgear scope of supply. All user connection and interface points shall be clearly marked,
including primary and secondary cable entrances and connection points, installation details,
generic interframe assembly and generic connection details for shipping splits.
13.4. Drawing Requirements
13.4.1.

AutoCad Version 2000 or greater supplied for all drawings.

13.4.2.
Electronic drawing PDF format files for approval shall be supplied. Where
possible, typical drawings shall be supplied as PDF files for class 1 and either PDF files or
AutoCAD files for class 2.
13.4.2.1. Structural Drawings, with critical dimensions, showing:
13.4.2.1.1.

Arrangement.

13.4.2.1.2.

Plan, front view, and elevation section views.

13.4.2.1.3.

Required clearances for opening doors and for removing breakers.

13.4.2.1.4. Conduit or cable trays entrance locations and dimensions for both top and
bottom entrance.
13.4.2.1.5.

Bus bar locations and configurations.

13.4.2.1.6.

Incoming and outgoing power cable terminator positions.

13.4.2.1.7.

Anchor bolt locations.

13.4.2.1.8.

Grounding connections.

13.4.2.1.9.

Weight of equipment.

13.4.2.2. Elementary Three-Line Diagrams

13.4.2.2.1. Three line diagrams, with ANSI device function numbers used throughout,
shall show all:
13.4.2.2.1.1. Instrument transformers.
13.4.2.2.1.2. Relays.
13.4.2.2.1.3. Meters and meter switches.
13.4.2.2.1.4. Breakers and other pertinent devices.
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13.4.2.3. Schematic Diagrams

13.4.2.3.1. Schematic diagrams shall be furnished for the electrically-operated breaker
/ relay control scheme.
13.4.2.3.2. Each schematic diagram shall show all control devices and device contact,
each of which shall be labeled with its proper ANSI device function number.
13.4.2.3.3. Each schematic diagram shall show device and terminal block terminal
numbers for customer connections.
13.4.2.3.4.

Provide control switch development tables.

13.4.2.4. Detailed Connection (Wiring) Diagrams showing, submitted for record only:
13.4.2.4.1.

Approximate physical location of all items in each unit.

13.4.2.4.2.

All wiring within each unit.

13.4.2.4.3.

All interconnecting wiring between units.

13.4.2.4.4.

Identification of all terminals, terminal blocks, and wires.

13.4.2.5. Provide one set of drawings shipped with the switchgear for start-up use.
13.5. Material List
13.5.1.
An electrical bill of material list shall be furnished listing the quantity, rating, type,
and manufacturer's catalog number of all equipment on each unit.
13.6. Installation, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions
13.6.1.
Installation, operating, and maintenance instructions shall cover switchgear,
breakers, relays, meters and devices requiring installation, programming and / or
maintenance.
13.6.2.
The breaker operating mechanism shall be front-accessible, and all routine
maintenance shall be performed with the breaker in an upright position. The interrupters
shall be completely sealed requiring no interphase barriers. Breakers shall be designed
for easy insertion, removal and transport on flat indoor surfaces. A breaker lift truck shall
be furnished with each switchgear assembly.

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14. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

14.1. Preparation for Shipment shall be in accordance with manufacturer's standards, unless
otherwise noted on the Request for Quotation and/or Purchase Order. The manufacturer shall
be solely responsible for the adequacy of the Preparation for Shipment provision employed in
respect of materials and application, to provide materials and their destination in ex-works
condition when handled by commercial carrier systems.

15. SHIPPING
15.1. Instructions for receiving, handling, and storage shall be provided with the switchgear
shipment.
15.2. Circuit breakers shall not be shipped installed in the switchgear assembly to avoid damage.
15.3. Each "shipping section" of stationary structures shall be provided with a
permanently-attached, readily-visible identification tag bearing the equipment number of the
assembly of which it is a part.
15.4. The switchgear shall be split in the most efficient manner for shipping.
15.5. If shipped in sections the wiring between the units shall be terminated on terminal blocks on
each side of the shipping split. Jumpers shall be provided and marked for convenient
connection in the field.
15.6. All accessory items shall be shipped with the switchgear. Boxes and crates containing
accessories shall be clearly marked with the contents.
15.6.1.

Accessories include:

15.6.1.1. A breaker lifting truck device to allow a circuit breaker, or auxiliary draw-out unit
to be elevated and then inserted or withdrawn from upper or lower compartments.
15.6.1.2. Circuit breaker accessories, including a hand crank for manually operating the
breaker, PT/CPT/draw-out fuse racking system and/or a handle for manually
charging the stored energy system on circuit breakers.
15.6.1.3. An electrical test jumper for connecting the breaker to the switchgear control
circuit while the breaker is completely out of the cell.
15.6.1.4. Optional - An electrical test cabinet with door-mounted open and close
pushbuttons for testing the circuit breaker away from the switchgear.
15.6.1.5. Optional - Vendors standard, manually operated Ground & Test device 3terminal or 6-terminal.
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15.6.1.6. Optional - Relay/test plug for each type of device, as applicable.

16. PROVISIONS FOR HANDLING AND FIELD ERECTION

16.1. Each assembly order shall be furnished with one set of channel base extensions suitable
for crane hooks or slings.
16.2. Each shipping split shall be furnished with removable steel shipping channels that permit
the use of pipe rollers or dollies without damaging the frame steel of the equipment.

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