Metering Panel Specifications

Metering Panels
Construction
Meter panel carcass shall be constructed from 1.5mm sheet steel and painted with primer then
undercoat, and finished in paint code 7035.
Completed panels shall be package to a suitable level of protection for sea freight shipping to
ensure no damage occurs in transit.
A minimum of four floor-fixing points shall be pre-drilled and available in the base of the
cabinet.
Gland plates suitable for a range of cable sizes shall be included at the base of the cabinet.
Cabinets shall be (80-85 W x 60 D x 200-225 H) cm, and rack type with transparent (shatter
proof plastic) single front door hinged on the right hand side. Rear opening shall be by two
equally sized sheet steel doors with locking facility incorporated into the handle
Appropriate lifting eyes shall be fitted on the top of the panel and should withstand the
additional weight of eight energy meters.
Cabinets shall be fitted with a thermostatically controlled fan for cooling purposes.
Cabinets shall be fitted with an internal light source that is switched on/off when opening and
closing the rear doors.
Cabinets shall be fitted with a standard 13 Amp power socket.
Bidders to submit General Arrangements and Wiring Diagrams of cabinet design proposed to be
approved by NEPCO.
Meter panels shall be tested to a protection level of IP52.
An earthing bar shall also be included.
The panels should be fully wired and fully equipped with the components as shown in table No.1
and the related accessories .
Wiring
Panels shall be wired for the number of circuits/meters as described in the bill of quantities
section.
All panel wiring to be suitable for power and data signals as appropriate.
All panel wiring shall be:

 Multi-stranded
 Colour coded according to phase colour (R,Y,B).
 Minimum cross sectional area of 2.5mm2 for CT, VT and aux supplies circuits
Wires shall not be terminated without crimps.
Wires ferrules should be supplied and approved by NEPCO for all panels.
Factory test certificates for all wiring checks e.g. point-to-point and continuity tests, shall be
included.
Power and data cables shall be suitably separated inside the cabinet.
Accessories
All Meter Panels shall come fully equipped with the following:
 One 13Amp power socket (UK type 3 square pins)
 One cooling fan with variable setting temperature controlled switch
 Internal lamp suitable for providing adequate light for working conditions, with
door activated switch
 DIN Rail and terminal blocks with appropriate isolation features and test point
and earthing facilities
 10% spare terminals to be included
 MCBs for incoming VT and power isolation with alarm contacts
 Document/drawing storage pockets on the inside of the rear doors
 All wiring to be enclosed in trunking with power and data cables separated
 Engraved circuit labelling above each pair of meters (details to be provided by
NEPCO)
 Open/close links for VT circuits and open/close shorting links for CT circuits (as
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Voltage Selection Scheme

General
In order to prevent the loss of energy measurement due to the failure of a voltage transformer
secondary supplying any one or more measuring circuits of an energy meter, a voltage selection
scheme shall be employed.
Voltage selection schemes shall be configured to switch from the designated voltage
transformer secondary circuit to an alternative voltage transformer secondary (typically of a
similar, adjacent circuit) should a single, or multiple phase failure occur.
Upon operation of the voltage selection scheme, an auxiliary contact shall be available which
can be used as an alarm output and may be used to indicate that a failure has occurred.
Voltage Selection Schemes shall be included within the meter panel and follow the schematic
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The Voltage Selection Schemes proposed, in addition to the above, shall suit the specific
requirements of each substation and be subject to NEPCO approval.
Discreet auxiliary relays are not deemed an acceptable solution for providing voltage selection,
and as such shall not be proposed by the bidder.
Schematic Arrangement
Meter panels shall meet the requirements as shown in Figure 1 below. A maximum of four
circuits can be arranged per panel.
Figure 1 - Meter Panel Schematic (4 Circuits)
Detailed descriptions and diagrams for testing facilities are contained later in this document.
Technical Specification
Applicable Standards
The specific requirements for compliance with international standards shall include:
 Insulation class:
o IEC 601010-1: 1990/A2: 2001 Class I
o EN 61010-1: 2001 Class I
 Insulation Category (Overvoltage):
o IEC 601010-1: 1990/A2: 1995 Category III
o EN 61010-1: 2001 Category III
 Environment:
o IEC 601010-1: 1990/A2: 1995 Pollution degree 2
o EN 61010-1: 2001 Pollution degree 2
 Product Safety:
o 72/23/EEC
o EN 61010-1: 2001
o EN 60950-1: 2002
Environmental
The Voltage Selection Relay shall function normally in the following conditions:
 Ambient temperature of -5°C to 50°C
 Storage conditions of between 0 and 30°C
 Humidity of 75%
Electrical
 From voltage transformer secondary: 110 Volts ac
 System frequency: 50Hz

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Metering Panels

Cabinets shall be fitted with a standard 13 Amp power socket.

Meter panels shall be tested to a protection level of IP52.

An earthing bar shall also be included.

All panel wiring shall be:

Voltage Selection Scheme

Figure 1 - Meter Panel Schematic (4 Circuits)

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