Technical Specification for 12KV, 400A,18.

4 KA Floor Mounted Indoor Type Totally

Enclosed Series Trip Metering Switchgear with Vacuum Circuit Breaker Unit

1.00 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION :

1.01 This Specification covers the design, manufacture, assembly of components, testing at
Manufacturer‟s Works, supply and delivery of 12KV, 400A,18.4 KA FLOOR MOUNTED INDOOR
TYPE TOTALLY ENCLOSED SESRIES TRIP METERING SWITCHGEAR WITH VACUUM CIRCUIT
BREAKER including all accessories by Road Transport to different sites, for Indoor Installation
in switch room measuring 5M x 4M x 3.5M (height) with door of size 2.75M (height) x 1.8M
(width)

2.00 APPLICABLE STANDARDS :

2.01 The offered equipment including all accessories shall conform to latest versions of following
standards.

1. Circuit Breaker IS 13118

2. Potential Transformer IS 3156

3. Current Transformer IS 2705

4. Painting IS 5

5. Connection & Wiring IS 375

3.00 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS :

3.01 For the purpose of designing, following climatic conditions shall be considered.

1. Elevation above Mean Sea level. 1000 M

2. Maximum ambient air temperature.

i)In shade 500C
ii)Under Sun 600C
3 Maximum daily weightage average temperature 450C

4. Minimum ambient air temperature. 3 0C

5. Relative Humidity 95 %

6. Pollution Level Heavily Polluted

7. S Seismic Consideration. The sites fall within seismic zone

(iii) or (iv) as classified in the IS 1983
8 Annual average rain fall 3000 mm

4.00 APPLICATION :

4.01 The equipment shall be installed on floor in indoor locations towards the following applications :
1 To protect WBSEDCL‟s Distribution System for Fault in Consumer‟s Installation.

2 To protect and isolate 11KV Bulk Power Supply Feeder for Fault in Outgoing System.

3 Automatic Tripping of Switchgear Unit in case of fault in Feeding System.

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 4 To open or close Switchgear Unit under no load, rated load, fault condition.

5 To effect Service Connection to High Voltage Bulk Power Consumer by way of

connection of switchgear unit between 11 KV Dist. System with consumer's high
voltage installation.
6 To measure Current, Voltage, Energy & Power Factor of Feeding System.

5.00 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS :

5.01 For the purpose of designing, following technical parameters shall be considered :

1 Nominal voltage 11 KV

2 Rated Voltage 12 KV

3 Phase 3

4 Frequency 50 Hz

5 Rated Current 400 A

6 Rated Short Circuit Level 18.4 K.A. Symmetrical for 3 seconds.

7 Rated Breaking Current 18.4 K.A. Symmetrical

8 Rated Short Circuit Making Current 46 KAp

9 Insulation Level :

(a) Power Frequency Withstand 28 KV rms for 1 minute.

Voltage
(b) Impulse Withstand Voltage 75 KVp at 1.2 x 50 micro second wave crest.

10 System Earthing H.T. System is effectively earthed.

11 Maximum Temperature Rise As per provision of IS

6.00 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT :

6.01 General :

6.011 The equipment shall be indoor type, metal enclosed, floor mounted Series Trip, Triple Pole,
Metering Switchgear with Vacuum Circuit Breaker, suitable isolation and horizontal draw out
facility.

6.012 The equipment shall be totally enclosed metal clad for indoor application.

6.013 Vacuum Interrupter shall be rated for 100 nos. operation at interrupting capacity of 26.3 KA.

6.014 Before despatching equipment all external holes shall be blocked suitably so that no foreign
element may enter into it.

6.015 The equipment furnished under this specification shall be suitably packed for transportation
maintaining space and weight limitations.

6.02 Construction :

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6.021 The equipment shall consist of stationary type, self supporting sheet steel cubicle and series trip
metering switchgear with draw out type circuit breaker and fixed type Potential Transformer.
6.022 The Panel including Circuit Breaker Cubicle shall have structural frame work enclosed on all
sides and top by sheet steel of minimum thickness 2 mm. Fire retardant non-hygroscopic anti
tracking insulating sheet barrier & cover shall be provided for circuit breaker trust assembly.
Supporting insulator, if required, shall be of adequate strength made of resin cast component.
6.023 The Vacuum Circuit Breaker truck shall be suitably isolated from the operator by use of
additional thick metal sheet protective cover in front of VCB truck.
6.024 The Cubicle shall have a front access door with a removable back cover.
6.025 The circuit breaker, bus bar, instrument transformer shall be installed in separate
compartments within the cubicle. The compartments shall be so constructed that failure of one
device of equipment does not affect the device of other compartment.
6.026 Meters, lamps, switches shall be flush mounting type and shall be installed in easy accessible
position within the appropriate chamber on the front of the cubicle.
6.027 All fixing bolts,screws etc. appearing on the panel shall be so arranged as to present a neat
appearance. Door hinges shall be concealed type.
6.028 The equipment shall be provided with right angle Side Entry Cable End Box at Incoming Side
and provision for fixing rear Entry Cable End Box at the Outgoing side.
6.03 Circuit Breaker : Type & Rating :
6.03(01) Circuit Breaker shall be vacuum interrupting type.
6.03(02) Circuit Breaker shall be floor mounted stationary, self supporting suitable isolation, horizontal
draw out type self aligning primary and secondary disconnectors.
6.03(03) The equipment shall be provided with mechanical „ON‟ and „OFF‟ facility by operating suitable
closing and opening devices. Circuit Breaker shall be provided with mechanical „ON‟ and „OFF‟
indicators.
6.03(04) The Breaker shall have (3) three positions : Test, service, isolated/ withdrawal positions
marked.
6.03(05) Mechanical safety interlocks shall be provided so that it is not possible for a circuit breaker :
1. To be put into the cubicle unless it is secured in position.
2. To be either rack in or out from and to the service position unless its contacts are safely
open.
3. To be withdrawn or inserted in the fixed housing unless it is at the isolated and
withdrawal position.
4. To be operated in service position unless the primary and secondary isolating contacts
are fully engaged.
6.03(06) Automatic Safety Shutters shall be provided to completely cover the female primary
disconnected when the breaker is withdrawn. Provision shall be made for padlocking spout
shutters independently.
6.03(07) The normal continuous current rating of Circuit Breaker shall be 400 Amps. at rated Voltage.
6.03(08) Automatic tripping of the Circuit Breaker shall be effected by A.C. operated trip coils as
specified in this specification.
6.03(09) The Vacuum Circuit Breaker shall be provided with operation counter.
6.03(10) Vacuum Interrupter of VCB shall have provision for contact erosion marking with limit.
6.03(11) Circuit Breaker shall be provided with Name Plate and Rating Plate as per provision in I.S.
6.04 BUS BAR & RISER :
6.041 The main Bus Bar and Riser shall be of high conductivity electrolytic copper liberally sized and
normal continuous current rating shall be 800 Amps & 600 Amps respectively at rated voltage.
6.042 The main Bus Bar and Riser shall be either tinned or silver plated.
6.043 All end connections shall be suitably supported to withstand stresses due to maximum short
circuit current to absorb operational shock and also to take care any thermal expansion.
6.044 Three Phase Bus and Riser shall be adequately insulated with fire retardant non-hygroscopic
anti-tracking sleeve for rated voltage.
6.045 All insulating spacer barrier shall be made of fiber glass adequately insulated for rated
voltage.
6.046 Necessary provision shall be made for testing current transformer primary by removing
insulated tapping portion of the joints without any difficulty.

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6.05 CIRCUIT BREAKER CLOSING MECHANISM :
6.051 The Circuit Breaker shall be provided with manually charged spring closing mechanism trip
free nature. One spring charging & operating handle shall be provided with each equipment.
The Breaker shall have mechanical indicators for spring “CHARGED” and spring
“DISCHARGED”.
6.06 AUTOMATIC TRIPPING ARRANGEMENT :
6.061 Automatic Tripping of Circuit Breaker for Phase fault shall be effected by A.C. Operated 2 nos.
Trip Coils connected in series in the outer phases of C.T. Secondary shunted by time limit
fuses. Automatic tripping of Circuit Breaker for ground fault shall be effected by A.C. operated
1 no. Trip Coil without any shunt fuse in residual path of C.T. Secondary.
6.062 Trip Coils and time Limit Fuses for phase fault protection shall be of 2.5 Amps rating and Trip
Coil for ground fault protection shall be of 1.0 Amp rating.
6.063 Provision shall be made for adjusting over current setting from 50 to 200% and earth fault
setting from 10 to 40%
6.064 T.L. Fuses of Trip Circuit shall be provided in a Fuse Box having sealing facility. The Fuse Box
shall be located in such an accessible position in the front of instrument chamber so that the
Fuse can be replaced without opening the door of the cubicle.
6.07 CURRENT TRANSFORMER :
6.071 The equipment shall be provided with 3 (three) nos. dual core dual ratio Current
Transformer(C.T.) having following particulars :
1. Ratio 100-50/5-5A & 50-25/5-5A
2. No. of Core Two( Core-I for Metering and Core-II for Protection).
3. Accuracy Class 5 P 15 for Protection Core & 0.5 for Metering Core with ISF less than
equal to 5 at lower ratio.
4. V.A. Burden 15VA for Protection Core & 10VA for Metering Core.
5. Short Time 18.4 KA for 1 second
Current Rating
6.072 C.T. shall be resin-cast and shall be free from absorption of moisture.
6.073 C.T. shall be connected at outgoing side, with P1 in Bus side.
6.074 C.T. shall be rated to carry normal current as that of Circuit Breaker.
6.075 C.T. shall be suitably supported to withstand stresses due to maximum short circuit current to
absorb operational shock and also to take care any thermal expansion.
6.076 C.T. shall be easily replaceable by removing cover of the equipment.
6.077 Secondary Terminals of C.T. shall be easily accessible to facilitate easy replacement/removal
and testing of C.T. at site without dismantling. Disconnecting type terminals are to be used.
6.078 C.T. ratio change over link shall be provided on the Terminal Board at the front side of the
Panel.
6.079 One of the Secondary Terminal of each C.T. shall be shorted and earthed at terminal point.

6.080 C.T. shall be provided with terminal marking, wiring diagram and rating plate as per provision
in I.S.
6.08 POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER :
6.081 The equipment shall be provided with (3) three phase Potential Transformer(P.T.) having
following particulars :
1. No. of Phase Three
2. Ratio 11000/110 Volts
√3 √3
3. Vector Group Star / Star
4. Accuracy Class 0.5
5. VA Burden 50 VA/Phase
6. Protection of H.V. & L.V. H.R.C. Fuse
6.082 P.T. should be 3 phase, 5 Limb or 3 single phase with Star Connection made to form 3 phase
PT having Star point Earthed for both type of PT in HV & LV side.
6.083 P.T. shall be dry or resin-cast type.
6.084 P.T. shall be connected at Incoming side.
6.085 P.T. shall be non-draw out fixed type.
6.086 P.T. shall be mounted on top of the Unit.
6.087 Over Voltage factor of P.T. : 1.2 for continuous & 1.9 for 8 Hrs.
6.088 P.T. shall be provided with suitable H.R.C. Fuses both at H.V. & L.V. sides which shall be easily
accessible without dismantling.

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6.089 (A) P.T. shall be suitably supported to absorb operational shock and also to take care any thermal
expansion.
6.089 (B) P.T. Secondary Fuse Boxes shall be provided with sealing arrangement.
6.089 (C) P.T. shall be provided with terminal marking, wiring and vector diagram and rating plate as
per provision in I.S.
6.089 (D) P.T.shall be suitable for use in Effectively Earthed System.
6.09 METERS & METERING ACCESSORIES :
6.091 Ammeter : Three nos. Ammeter 96 mm. sq. 90 deg scale, flush type shall be provided in the
upper most position of the panel. The Ammeter shall be suitable for direct reading and shall
be suitably calibrated according to dual ratio C.T. of the unit. Ammeter shall be connected
from the protection cores of C.T. Secondary.

6.092 Test Terminal Block : Standard Test Terminal Block with cover having Sealing Arrangement
shall be provided in metering circuit of equipment panel for connection to 3 phase 4 wire
Energy Meter. TTB to be placed beneath the Energy Meter.
6.093 Space & Wiring for Energy Meter : Necessary space shall be provided in man height position
of the equipment panel for housing projected type Energy Meter. Space is to be provided for
fixing of Energy Meter of dimension 250 mm(W) x 300 mm(H). Necessary wiring shall be
drawn from Test Terminal Block for connection of Energy Meter.

6.10 SPACE HEATER AND CUBICLE PLUG & SWITCH :

6.101 60W 230V A.C. Space Heater with thermostat and toggle switch shall be provided in the
cubicle close to interrupting chamber.
6.102 A 230 Volts A.C. operated 6 amps. 3-Pin Plug & Toggle Switch shall be provided inside the
instrument chamber of panel for working in the panel.
6.103 External 230 Volts A.C. supply shall be arranged in the multi core cable box by the user.
6.104 Necessary wiring shall be provided for cubicle plug and switch circuit from the multi core cable
end box through a set of fuse and link.

6.11 PROVISION FOR FUTURE REMOTE ARRANGEMENT :

6.111 Necessary provision shall be made for Future Remote status/indication facility by way of
wiring from 1 no. N/O and 1 no. N/C potential free contacts of auxiliary switches upto multi
core cable end box.

6.12 BOARD TERMINAL BLOCKS :

6.121 Multiway Terminal Blocks complete with necessary binding screws and washers for wiring
connections shall be provided for terminating cubicle wiring.
6.122 The Terminal Blocks shall have at least 25% spare terminals.
6.123 The Terminal shall be bolted type, robust, rust free and suitable for connection of at least 2
nos. 4 sq.mm. copper wires per terminal. Disconnecting type terminals is to be used in CT
Circuit.

6.13 SECONDARY & SMALL WIRING :

6.131 The manufacturer shall furnish and install all wiring for the equipment and devices located at
the Panel Board and Wiring shall be completed in all respect so as to ensure proper
functioning of control, protection, metering and indications.
6.132 Fuses shall be provided to enable individual circuit to be isolated from bus wire without
disturbing the other circuits.
6.133 All wiring shall be done with flexible beat resistant Switch Board coloured wires P.V.C.
insulated with standard copper conductor suitable for 1100 volts service.
6.134 Minimum permissible size of wire for different circuits shall be 4 sq.mm. for C.T. Circuit and
2.5 sq.mm for all other Circuits.
6.135 The colour scheme of wires shall be as per provision in the I.S.
6.136 Each wire shall be identified at both ends with wire designation in accordance with stipulation
in I.S. Inter Locking type plastic ferrules shall be used for identification.
6.137 The wires shall be suitably grouped in bunches by non-metallic wiring cleats or bands with
each bunch adequately supported along its run to prevent sagging due to flexibility or
vibration conforming to I.S.
6.138 All wiring shall be done in such a way that it will have sufficient clearance from H.V. System.
6.139 Other than L.T. PT Fuse, no Fuse shall be provided in energy metering circuit carrying voltage
source from P.T. Secondary.

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6.14 AUXILIARY SWITCH :
6.141 Auxiliary Switches having sufficient number of normally open and normally closed contacts
properly rated and robust in nature shall be provided for following functions :
Sl.No. Function Type & No. of Contact
1. C.B. ON Remote Ind. 1 N/O
2. C.B. OFF Remote Ind. 1 N/C
3. Spare (for future use ) 1 N/C + N/O
6.142 Necessary wiring shall have to be provided for connecting Auxiliary Switches upto Board
Terminal/Multi Core Box/Device Terminals via Secondary Isolating Contacts as the case may
be.

6.15 GROUND BUS :

6.151 A grounding bus rated to carry rated fault current shall be provided along the full length of the
unit. The Panel shall be provided with external studs for earthing connection.

6.16 MULTI CORE CABLE END BOX :

6.161 A weather proof and water proof Indoor Type Multi Core Terminal Box shall be provided at a
suitable location at the rear upper portion of Switchgear to connect user‟s Multi Core Cable for
following functions :
1. External 230 Volts A.C. Incoming Supply.
2. Terminals of potential free 1 N/O and 1 N/C spare contacts of Auxiliary Switches for
future use.
6.17 CABLE TERMINATION ARRANGEMENT :
6.171 H.T. Power Cable from Incoming Side shall enter the Switchgear through right angle Side
Entry cable End Box. 1 no. right angle Side Entry Cable End Box shall be supplied for
connection of Incoming Cable with Busbar of the equipment.
Side Entry Cable End Box shall be completed with tubular tinned copper lugs, armour clamp,
gland plate, brass gland, for termination of H.T. XLPE Power Cable of size upto 3C x 300
sq.mm. (Incoming Power Cable) in air insulation with Busbar of Switchgear through that
tinned copper extension piece.

6.172 H.T. Power Cable of Outgoing Side shall enter the rear bottom portion of the Switchgear
through rear Entry Cable End Box. Normally no rear Entry Cable End Box shall be supplied
with the Switchgear unless otherwise required for design consideration. But provision shall be
made for housing, fixing and covering user‟s Cable and Cable End Box for termination of H.T.
XLPE Power Cable of size upto 3C x 300 sq.mm. (Outgoing Power Cable)

6.18 SEALING PROVISIONS :

6.181 The equipment shall have provision for sealing the followings:
1. C.T. and P.T. Chamber.
2. P.T. Fuses.
3. T.L. Fuse Box of Trip Circuit.
4. All Fuses and Links.
5. Test Terminal Block.
6. Board Terminal Block
7. Metering Chamber.
6.19 PROCEDURE FOR SEALING WILL BE AS MENTIONED BELOW :
1. The back cover of the Switchgear shall be provided with sealing arrangement both at the
upper side and at the lower side at 2 diagonically opposite counters. This arrangement
shall be made with sheet metal stips having holes of 4 to 6 mm. dia and welded at
proper places of the cubicle and back cover.
2. PT shall be fixed type and to be installed at the Top of the panel. The PT & the secondary
fuse Unit shall be covered by a Metal Box with diagonal sealing arrangement so that after
the said unit is sealed, no part of the PT, fuse grips and connections become accessible
from outside.

3. The front door of Switchgear Panel where meters to be installed shall be provided with
sealing arrangement with similar extension pieces welded at appropriate placed one at
the upper side and another at lower side of the cubicle and door.

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 4. The multiway terminal block and ratio change over link blocks inside the cubicle where all
the secondary leads from the C.T. & P.T. will terminate shall be covered with insulated
transparent cover having suitable sealing arrangement for preventing access to those
terminals for manipulation of corrections or loosening the same.
5. Test terminal block of metering circuit shall be covered type having suitable sealing
arrangement.
6. All other sealing arrangement will be as per provisions in the Technical Specification.
6.20 TROPICAL FINISH :
6.201 The equipment i.e. Panel shall be tropical finished for long use in open air indoor condition.
6.21 Accessories :
6.211 One no. Spring Charging Handle and One no VCB operating handle to be supplied with each
panel.
6.22 PAINTING :
6.221 Modern method of painting as per provision in the standards shall be followed for painting all
interior and external surfaces of Switchgear Panel with paint shade RAL 7032 having
thickness of minimum 80 microns.
6.23 NAME, RATING, MARKING, PROPERTY PLATE, WINDING & VECTOR DIAGRAM :
6.231 Name & Rating Plate to be provided for Circuit Breaker and CT & PT shall contain all
information as per provision in the Indian Standards.
6.232 Property Plate mentioning „PROPERTY OF WBSEDCL‟, and „Guarantee for 5 years‟ shall be
provided.
6.233 Connection Diagram Plate shall be provided as per provision in the standards.
6.234 All terminals including earthing terminal shall be properly marked.
6.235 Winding Diagram Plate shall be provided in C.T. & P.T.
6.236 Vector diagram plate shall be provided in P.T.
6.24 TEMPERATURE CATEGORY :
6.241 The Panel shall be suitable for upper limit of temperature category as specified in the
standards.
7.00 SCHEMATIC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM :
7.01 Tender purpose single line Electrical Circuit diagram of the equipment is enclosed in
Annexure- D.
8.00 TESTS :
8.01 TYPE TESTS :
8.011 The Bidder shall have to submit all Type Test Reports as mentioned below, carried out in a
CPRI/NABL accredited/Govt. recognised Test House or Laboratory on 12 KV, 400A, 18.4 KA
Floor Mounted Indoor Type Totally Enclosed Series Trip Switchgear with Vacuum Circuit
Breaker Unit of identical design along with tender documents as pre-requisites, failing which
their offer may not be technically acceptable. The submitted Test Reports shall amply prove
that the Tests have been carried out within 5 years from the due date of Tender.
The Type Test Certificates should, however, bear the Logo of NABL accreditation.

a) Short time withstand and Peak withstand current test

b) Lightning Impulse voltage withstand test
c) Temperature rise Test
d) Mechanical Endurance Test

8.02 ROUTINE & ACCEPTANCE TESTS :

8.021 The equipment along with CT & PT shall be subjected to routine and acceptance tests in
accordance with provisions of relevant standards. Test for Over Voltage Factor in respect of
P.T. should be done for at least one PT per offered lot as Acceptance Test.
8.03 TEST WITNESS :
8.031 Acceptance Test shall have to be performed in presence of WBSEDCL without any extra cost.
The manufacturer shall give at least fifteen (15) days advance notice for conducting such
tests.
8.04 TEST REPORTS :
8.041 Six (6) copies of Routine and Acceptance test reports shall have to be furnished to the
purchaser for approval before despatch of the offered equipment.
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 9.00 PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE :
9.01 Copies of Performance Certificates of similar equipment supplied to various organization shall
have to be furnished in triplicate along with the tender.
10.0 CREDENTIALS :
10.01 The bidder shall have credential for supply of the tendered items to WBSEDCL / other Power
Utilities /other Govt. Departments in earlier occasions within last three financial years.

11.00 DRAWINGS, DATA AND MANUALS :

11.01 The following drawings & documents shall be furnished in triplicate with the Tender :

(i) Brochures for technical data sheet of vacuum interrupter

(ii)GA drawing showing constructional features and space required in the front for
withdrawal of breaker truck and in back, other accessories, power and control cable
entry with plan elevation and views.
(iii)Mounting arrangement with foundation plan and loading for installation of
equipment

11.02 Six copies of above mentioned drawings, data and manuals of offered equipment shall have to
be submitted for approval and final distribution afterwards.
11.03 In addition to above, each crate containing mentioned equipment shall also accompany in
water proof folder and set of approved drawings, data and manuals as mentioned above.
11.04 Before starting manufacture of the equipment, the manufacturer shall have to take approval
of the design drawings from the WBSEDCL.

12.00 PRICE :
12.01 The price (quoted price) should include the price of equipment including all accessories as per
schedule of requirement.

13.00 GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS :

13.01 Tenderer shall furnish Guaranteed Technical Particulars and other information of offered
equipment as per Schedule enclosed in Annexure- E.

14.00 DEVIATION :
14.01 All deviations from the specification shall be recorded in the „Deviation Sheet‟ with reference
to respective Clauses of the Specification by drawing specification for the same. Unless
deviations are recorded in the Deviation Sheet and submitted with the offer it will be taken for
granted that the offer is made in conformity with the specification.
15.00 VALIDITY PERIOD :
15.01 The Offer against Tender should remain valid for a minimum period of 120 days from the next
day of opening of the Tender. However, WBSEDCL may, on the merit of case, request
extension of validity of the Offer for a further suitable period without any change in Terms &
Conditions of the Offer.
16.00 TYPE TESTS (after issuance of order) :
Besides submission of Type Test Report, carried out within five years as per Tender
Specification, Type Test at the discretion of WBSEDCL, shall have to be arranged by the
successful Manufacturer from any lot offered for inspection, sample chosen at random after
successful Routine Test by our Inspection Team, as per relevant ISS from CPRI/NABL
accredited/Government recognized Test House or Laboratory in presence of WBSEDCL‟S
representative.
However the However the necessary cost of the Type Test charges will be reimbursed to the
party on production of necessary supporting documents.

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17.00 DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF PHYSICAL DELIVERY TO THE
CONSIGNEE STORES

The following documents to be submitted by the Vendors to the Consignee Stores at the time
of physical delivery :-
a) Copy of Purchase Order.
b) Copy of Despatch Instruction.
c) Inspection Test Certificate.
d) Guarantee Certificate.
e) Proforma Invoice.
f) Calculation Sheet for price Variation on the basis of IEEMA or CACMAI as applicable
with base date of order.
g) Challan in triplicate.
h) Way bill, if applicable.

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 ANNEXURE –A

LEGEND OF SYMBOL USED IN SUGGESTED SINGLE LINE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE

REFERENCE

52 VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER : 12KV, 18.4 KA, 400 A

52a & 52b BREAKER AUXILIARY SWITCH CONTACT
S.I.C. BREAKER SECONDARY ISOLATING CONTACTS.
C.T. DUAL CORE, DUAL RATIO CURRENT TRANSFORMER : RATIO - 100-50/5-5A
& 50-25/5-5A ACCURACY CLASS : 5P15/0.5, VA BURDEN : 10 VA(for
Metering) & 15 VA(for Protection)
P.T. 3-PHASE POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER : RATIO 11000V / 110V
√3 √3
VECTOR GROUP : STAR/STAR. ACCURACY CLASS : 0.5
VA BURDEN : 50 VA / PHASE

52T – R SERIES TRIP COIL FOR R PHASE

52T – B SERIES TRIP COIL FOR B PHASE
52T – N SERIES TRIP COIL FOR EARTH FAULT

TLFS – R TIME LIMIT FUSE FOR TRIP CIRCUIT IN R PHASE

TAFS – B TIME LIMIT FUSE FOR TRIP CIRCUIT IN B PHASE

F1, F2, F3 H.T. P.T. FUSE

FS1 – FS6 L.T. FUSE
LK1 – LK4 LINK
RCL1, REL2 C.T. RATIO CHANGE OVER LINK
T.T.B. 3-PHASE TEST TERMINAL BLOCK
T.V.M. TRIVECTOR ENERGY METER (TO BE SUPPLIED BY AND MOUNTED BY THE
USER)
A. AMMETER

T.S. TOGGLE SWITCH

C.I.L. CUBICLE ILLUMINATING LAMP 230V, A.C.
H HEATER
H.S. HEATER SWITCH
TH THERMOSTAT
E EARTH TERMINAL.

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 ANNEXURE – ‘B’

GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sl No
A. General :

1. Applicable Standard. IEC : 62271, IS : 13118

2. Type 11 KV Metal-Clad Series Trip
Metering Panel with VCB.
3. Rated Voltage. 11000 Volts
4. Phase Three Phase
5. Frequency. 50 Hz.
6. Rated Normal Current. 400 Amps.
7. Rated Short Circuit Current Capacity. 18.4 KA for 3 Sec.
8. Rated Making Current. 46 KA (P)
9. Insulation Level :
a) Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 28 KV
b) Impulse withstand Voltage 1.2x50 micro seconds wave crest 75 KV (P)
10. Dimension ( H X W X D )(Maximum LImit) 2000 X 700 X 1600 mm
11. Degree of Protection IP 5X & IP 4X for LV & HV
compartment respectively
B. Circuit Breaker
1. Type Indoor Series Trip Metering Panel
with VCB
2. Normal Voltage 11 KV
3. Highest System Voltage 12 KV
4. Frequency 50 Hz
5. No. of Poles Three
6. Rated Current 400 Amps
7. Short Time Current 18.4 KA for 3 Sec.
8. Breaking Capacity 18.4 KA
9. Making Capacity 46 KA
10. Single Phase Capacitor Breaking Capacity 400 A rms
11. Line Charging Breaking Capacity 10 A rms
12. Cable Charging Breaking Capacity 25 A rms
13. Duty Cycle O – 3 Min – CO – 3 Min - CO
14. Closing time < 100 milli Sec
15. Breaking time < 80 milli Sec
16. No. of Contacts in Auxiliary Switch (spare) 4 NO + 4 NC
17. Minimum phase to phase Clearance 110 mm
18. Minimum phase to ground clearance 90 mm
19. Type of operating mechanism Spring charge stored energy type
20 Mechanical Safety Interlock To be provided
21. No of Break per Phase One
22. Mechanical Endurance Capacity 2000 operation (M1)
C. Current Transformer
1. Make Plastofab, BMC, Pragati, ECS,
Kappa
2. Type Resin cast
3. Voltage Grade 12 KV
4. Reference Standard IS : 2705
5. Class of Insulation Class E or better
6. Frequency 50 Hz
7. Ratio 100-50 / 5-5A & 50-25 / 5-5A
8. Class of Accuracy Metering core : 0.5
Protection core : 5P15
9. Rated burden Metering core : 10 VA
Protection core : 15 VA
10. Accuracy Limit Factor 15
11. Instrument Security Factor ≤5 at lower ratio
12. Short Time Current Rating 18.4 KA for 1 Sec.
D. Potential Transformer
1. Make Plastofab, BMC, Pragati, Audio
Vision, ECS
2. Type Dry and fixed type

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3. Reference Standard IS :3156
4. Rated Primary Voltage 11000 Volts.
5. Rated Secondary Voltage 110 Volts
5. Frequency 50 Hz
Voltage Factor 1.2 Cont. & 1.9 for 8 Hrs.
6. Winding Connection Star Star with both side neutral
earthed
7. Core Connection 3 Phase 5 Limb or Three no.
Single Phase
8. Burden/ Phase 50 VA
9. Accuracy Class 0.5
10. Primary & Secondary side protection HRC Fuse
11. Class of Insulation Class E or better
12. Primary and Secondary fuse HRC
E. Bus Bar
1. Material Silver plated / Tinned electrolytic
copper
2. Shape Rectangular
3. Current Density Maximum 1.6 Amps per sq. mm
4. Minimum clearance (Phase to Phase) 110 mm
5. Minimum clearance (Phase to Ground) 90 mm
6. Current Rating 800 Amps for Bus, 600A for Riser
7. Type of Insulation Full voltage sleeved with shrouds
on joints
F. Vaccum Interrupter
1. Make CGL, ABB, BEL, Siemens,
Schneider.
2. Current Rating More than 400A
3. Breaking Capacity 26.3 KA
4. Mechanical Endurance Capacity 2000 Operation
5. Minimum Electrical Life 100 nos full Short Circuit
Operation at 26.3 KA
G. Ammeter
1. Make KAYCEE, RECEM, RISHAV, SECURE
2. Type Analog
3.. Accuracy Class 1.0
4. Size 96 mm x 96 mm
H. Incoming Cable Entry Arrangement Right Angle Side Entry Box
I. Accessories
1. Spring Charging Handle One no to be supplied with each
unit
2. VCB operating handle One no to be supplied with each
unit

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 ANNEXURE-C

BILL OF MATERIALS

Sl No. Item / Equipment Quantity

1. 11 KV Series Trip Panel 1 Set
2. Vacuum Circuit Breaker (3 phase) 1 No.
3. 11 KV CT 3 Nos.
4. 11 KV PT 1 Set
5. Ammeter (96mm x 96 mm) 1 No.
6. Ammeter Selector Switch 1 No.
7. Space for energy meter 250 mm (W) X 300 mm (H)
8. Test Terminal Block (3 phase 4 wire, Link type) 1 No.
9. LED Type Indicating Lamp
(a) Circuit Breaker ON 1 No. ( Red colour )
(b) Circuit Breaker OFF 1 No. ( Green colour )
(c) Spring Charged 1 No. ( Green colour )
10. 16 Amps, 2 Poles MCB for AC Incoming Circuit 1 No.
11. Time Limit Fuse ( Red & Blue Phase ) 2 Nos.
12. Fuse & Links As required
13 Space Heater 3 Nos.
14. Thermostat with switch 1 Set
15. Power Plug with Switch 1 Set
16. Right Angle Side Entry Cable in Box 1 Set
17. Manual Spring Charging Handle 1 No.
18. VCB Operating Handle 1 No.

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 ANNEXURE – D

TENDER PURPOSE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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 ANNEXURE - E

GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS (To be submitted by the Bidder)

A. General : .
1. Maker‟s Name.
2. Company Addresses :
a) Office
b) Factory.
3. Applicable Standard.
4. Type & Designation.
5. Rated Voltage.
6. Phase.
7. Frequency.
8. Rated Normal Current.
9. Rated Short Circuit withstand capability for 3
Seconds.
10. Rated Making Current.
11. Insulation Level :
a) Power Frequency Withstand Voltage
b) Impulse withstand Voltage 1.2x50
micro seconds wave crest
12. Temperature Category.

B. Buses :
1. Bus Conductor :
a) Manufacture.
b) Material.
c) Reference Standard.
d) Size
e) Shape
f) Cross Sectional Area Sq .mm.
g) Minimum Clearance of Bare Bus and
Connections.
i) Phase to Phase mm.
ii) Phase to Ground mm.
h) Busbars provided with
i) Insulating Sleeve.
ii) Insulating Barriers.
i) Current Rating :
i) Rated Current-Amps(r.m.s.)
ii) Derated Current due to site
condition and 50 deg. C ambient
iii) 3 Sec-KA (r.m.s.)

j) Temperature rise over 50 Deg.C

Ambient for rated current
k) Current Density-A/Sq.mm.
l) Short-Circuit Force-Kg/m
m) Support Spacing mm.
n) Voltage Drop at Rated Current- V/m
o) Weight per metre.
p) Type of Plating.
2. Bus Support Insulator.
a) Make.
b) Type
c) Reference Standard.
d) Voltage Class
e) Dry withstand Voltage for 1 min.KV
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 f) Wet withstand voltage for 1 min.KV
g) Impulse withstand Voltage KV
h) Minimum Creepage distance mm.
i) Cantilever strength Kg/Sq.cm.
j) Compression Strength Kg./Sq.cm.
k) Tension Strength Kg/Sq.cm.
l) Weight of Each Insulator Kg.
m) Insulator Mounting resilient of rigid.
n) Calculation of Short Circuit force
withstand Capability furnished :
Yes/No.?

C. Circuit Breaker :
1. Make
2. Type & Service
3. Reference Standard
4. Rated Voltage (Nominal/Highest)
5. Frequency
6. Poles
7. Current Rating.
a) Rated Current Amps.(r.m.s.)
b) Derated current due to site
conditions and 50 degree C
ambient Amps.(r.m.s.)
c) 3 Sec. Thermal rating KA
(r.m.s.)
d) Momentary KA (peak)
8. Temperature rise over 50 Deg. C.
Ambient Deg. C.
9. Interrupting Capacity based on duty
cycle
I) Duty Cycle :
a) Symmetrical KA (rms)
b) Symmetrical MVA at rated voltage
c) Asymmetrical (KA if any)
II) Rated Breaking Capacity :
a) Single Phase Capacitor Breaking
Capacity (Amps.)
b) Three Phase Capacitor Breaking
Capacity (Amps.)
c) Line Charging Breaking Capacity
(Amps.)
d) Cable Charging Breaking Capacity
(Amps.)

10. Making Current :

a) Peak KA
b) RMS Symmetrical KA
11. Interrupting time at 100% Capacity :
a) Arcing time mili- sec.
b) Total length of Arc mm.
c) Total interrupting time (measured
from trip coil energisation cycles)

12. No. of Breaks per Phase.

13. Length of Contact travel mm.
14. Total length of Breaks per Phase m.
15. Rate of Contact travel cm/sec.
16. Endurance Capacity :
a) Mechanical.
b) Electrical.
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 17. Vacuum Bottle Particulars :
a) Rated Voltage.
b) Normal Current
c) Short time Current.
i) Symmetrical.
ii) Asymmetrical.
d) Making Current.
e) Total Weight.
f) Contact Force due to atmospheric
pressure.
g) Maximum Contact separation
length.
h) Maximum Contact corosion.
i) Average Opening speed.
j) Closing Speed at contact touch.
k) Maximum allowable over travel.
l) Maximum allowable contact
bounce duration.
m) Maximum allowable contact
chattering duration.
n) Mechanical life in no. of operation
o) Minimum electrical life in no. of
operation.
i) At rated normal Current.
ii) At rated Symmetrical Short
Circuit Current.
iii) At 25% rated Symmetrical
Short Circuit Current.
iv) At 50% rated Symmetrical
Short Circuit Current.
p) Name and Address of the bottle
Manufacturer with mention of
type & Model No.
18. Insulation Level of Breaker :
a) One minute dry withstand KV
(rms.)
b) Impulse withstand KV (peak)
19. Type of Contacts :

20. Material of Contacts :

a) Type of Plating.
b) Thickness of Plating.
c) Contact Pressure.

21. Minimum Clearance :

a) Between live parts and ground.
b) Between Poles.
22. Type of Operating Mechanism :
a) Closing.
b) Tripping.
23. a) Current required for O/C & E/F
tripping (Amps.)
b) Time of opening / closing in sec.

24. No. of Auxiliary Contacts :

a) N.O. contacts.
b) N.C. contacts.
25. Aux. Contacts rating in Amps.
i) AC

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 ii) DC (inductive)
iii) DC inductive breaking current.
26. Allowable range of Aux. Contact
Voltage
27. Mechanical Safety Interlock furnished
28. Details of mechanical electrical
interlock to be provided.
29. Type of Isolation.
30. Net Weight of Circuit Breaker.
31. Impact of Foundation design to
maximum interrupting rating.
32. Overall dimensions.
33. Tests :
i) Routine test to be performed

ii) Type Test Certificate furnished

iii) Type Test performed on
indigenous Breaker
D. Current Transformers :
1. Make
2. Type
3. Reference Standard.
4. Voltage Grade.
5. Ratio.
6. Frequency
7. No. of Core
METERING PROTECTION
8. Rated VA Burden
9. Accuracy Class :
a) Class of Insulation.
b) Temperature rise above 50 Deg.C
Ambient Deg. C
c) Insulation Level KV (peak)
10. a) Short time current rating for
1 sec. (KA)
b) Dynamic current rating KA peak.
11. Accuracy Limit Factor.
12. Instrument Security Factor.

E. Potential Transformers :
1. Make
2. Type
3. Reference Standard
4. Frequency
5. a) Rated Primary Voltage.
b) Rated Secondary Voltage.
c) Winding Connection.
6. a) Rated VA Burden per Phase.
b) VA Burden Thermal Limit.
7. Accuracy Class :
8. a) Class of Insulation.
b) Temperature Rise above 50 Deg.C

9. Over Voltage Factor.

a) Continuous
b) 8 Hours
10. Overall Dimension.
11. Weight.

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 12. Fuses : Rating & Type :
a) H.V.
b) L.V.
13. Wheather Dry Type or Resin Cast Type
F. Ammeters :
1. Make.
2. Type
3. Reference Standard
4. Scale
5. Burden.
6. Accuracy Class.

G. Terminal Connector Test Terminal Board Board Terminal Block

1. Make
2. Type
3. Catalogue No.
4. Contact Rating
5. Colour

H. Toggle Switches :
1. Make.
2. Type.
3. Catalogue No.
4. Contract Rating.

I. Lamps :
1. Make
2. Type
3. Wattage
4. Resistance.

J. Power Plug Assembly :

1. Make
2. Type
3. Rating : (a) Amps.
(b) Voltage
K. Space Heater and Thermostat :
1. Make
2. Type
3. Rating : Wattage
Voltage
4. Range of Thermostat

L. Operation Counter :
1. Make.
2. Type.
3. Ranges.

M. Breaker Assembly :

1. Type of Breaker.
2. Type of enclosure.
3. Thickness of sheet metal /plate.
4. Type of Indicators provided for Breaker position.
5. Insulation Level :
a) Impulse withstand in earth and between Phase
KV
b) 1 Min. Power Frequency withstand Voltage KV
RMS.
6. TL Fuse of Trip Circuit :
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 a) Type
b) Rating.
c) Continuous Current
d) Fusing Current
7. O/C & E/F Trip Coils :
a) Amps Rating :

b) Burden.

8. a) Ground Bus furnished all the equipment

assembly
b) Material & Size.
9. Small Wiring.
a) Type & Size.
b) Insulation.
c) Voltage Class.
d) Colour configuration
N. Overall Dimensions :
a) Length mm.
b) Depth mm.
c) Height mm.

O. Approximate Weight :
a) Net Weight of the equipment

P. Painting Details :

Q. Assembly & Tests :

Equipment to be completely assembled in the
Factory and all details checked.

R. Applicable Standards :
S. Shipping Dimensions :
a) Length mm.
b) Depth mm.
c) Height mm.

T. Particulars of Accessories to be provided.

U. Information about compliance of provisions :

1. State clearly about compliance of following provisions as per provision in relevant
Clauses of Specification.
a) Name, Rating, Making, Property Plate, Wiring
& Vector Diagram.
b) Spring Charging Handle.
c) Operating Handle.

d) Mechanical Safety Inter Lock

e) Operation Counter.

2. State clearly information about type testing of

similar Equipment in recognized Institution. If
yes, mention clearly nature of tests carried
out with Name of Testing Institution.

3. Information about testing facilities available at the Manufacturer’s Works for

conducting Routine/Acceptance Tests.

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 4. Information about submission of following
documents with the Tender.
a) Copies of Type Test Reports.
b) Copies of Tender Drawing, Literature & Manual.
c) Copies of Performance Reports & Credential.
d) Copies of Literature & Leaflets of Device.
e) List of Recommended Spares.
5. Information about submission of Deviation Sheet.

Date : Signature :

Name :

Designation :

Company Seal :
Place :

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