16 Samss 506

Materials System Specification
16-SAMSS-506 14 January 2020

Indoor Controlgear - High Voltage
Document Responsibility: Electrical Substations Equipment Standards Committee
Contents
I Scope ................................................................ 2
II Conflicts and Deviations .................................... 2
III References ........................................................ 2
IV Definitions .......................................................... 5
V General .............................................................. 7
VI Modifications to Industry Standards................... 9
VII Testing and Inspection .................................... 31
Revision Summary ................................................. 33
Data Schedule 1 ..................................................... 34

Data Schedule 2 ..................................................... 35
Previous Issue: 16 April 2019 Next Planned Update: 11 January 2022

Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Page 1 of 35
Contact: Tuaimi, Hamad A (TUAIMIHA)
©Saudi Aramco 2020. All rights reserved.

Document Responsibility: Electrical Substations Equipment Standards Committee 16-SAMSS-506
Issue Date: 14 January 2020
Next Planned Update: 11 January 2022 Indoor Controlgear - High Voltage
I Scope
This specification defines the mandatory requirements for indoor high voltage
controlgear built to either the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) or
North American (NA) based Standards.
This specification shall not be used to manufacture Fire Pump Controllers.
II Conflicts and Deviations
A. Any conflicts between this document and other applicable Mandatory Saudi
Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) shall be addressed to the
EK&RD Coordinator.
B. Any deviation from the requirements herein shall follow internal company
procedure SAEP-302.
III References
The following is a summary of all the documents which have been mentioned within
this specification. The specific part(s) of these documents which are applicable have
been identified throughout this specification.
A. Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
SAEP-302 Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco

Engineering Requirement
Saudi Aramco Engineering StandardS

SAES-P-100 Basic Power System Design Criteria
SAES-P-116 Switchgear and Control Equipment
SAES-P-119 Substations
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

16-SAMSS-504 Indoor Metal-Clad Switchgear: 1 to 38 kV
16-SAMSS-513 Power System Automation Components
16-SAMSS-502 Metal-enclosed, Metal-clad Low-voltage
Switchgear Assemblies.
Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use
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Form 175-160300 Indoor Controlgear - High Voltage
B. Industry Codes and Standards
American National Standards Institute

ANSI/IEEE C37.30 Definitions and Requirements for High-Voltage
Air Switches, Insulators, and Bus Supports
ANSI/IEEE C37.46 Specifications for Power Fuses and Fuse
Disconnecting Switches
ANSI/IEEE C37.53.1 High-Voltage Current-Limiting Motor-Starter
Fuses - Conformance Test Procedures
ANSI/NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire
Pumps
ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA ICS 1 Industrial Control and Systems General
Requirements
- Annex A: Spacings Verified by Testing
NEMA ICS 2 Industrial Control and Systems Controllers,
Contactors, and Overload Relays Rated not
more than 2,000 Volts AC or 750 Volts DC
NEMA ICS 3 Industrial Control and Systems Control Circuit
and Pilot Devices
- Part 2: Medium Voltage Controllers Rated
2,001 to 7,200 Volts AC
- Part 3: AC General-Purpose Controllers for
Synchronous Motors
- Part 5: Pushbuttons, Selector Switches,
Indicating Lights and Pushbutton Stations
NEMA ICS 4 Industrial Control and Systems Terminal
NEMA ICS 5 Industrial Control and Systems Control Circuit
and Pilot Devices
- Part 1: General Standards for Control-Circuit
and Pilot Devices
- Part 2: Industrial Control Relays

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- Part 5: Pushbuttons, Selector Switches,

Indicating Lights and Pushbutton Stations
NEMA ICS 6 Enclosures for Industrial Controls and Systems
NEMA ST 1 Specialty Transformers (Except General-Purpose
Type)
NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1,000 Volts
Maximum)
Underwriters Laboratory
UL 248 Low-Voltage Fuses
UL 347 High Voltage Industrial Control Equipment
UL 489 Molded-Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit-
Breaker Enclosures
International Electrotechnical Committee

IEC 60050 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary
IEC 60227 series Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Cables of Rated
Voltages up to and including 450/750V
IEC 60255 series Electrical Relays
IEC 62271-103 Switches for rated voltages above 1 kV up to and
including 52 kV
IEC 60269-1 Low-Voltage Fuses
IEC 60269-2 Low-Voltage Fuses-Supplement
IEC 60269-2-1 Low-Voltage Fuses-Supplement
IEC 60282-1 High Voltage Fuses, Part 1: Current-Limiting
Fuses
IEC 62271-200 A. C. Metal-Enclosed Switchgear and Controlgear
for Rated Voltages above 1 kV and up to and
including 52 kV
IEC 62271-106 Alternating Current Contactors, Contactor-Based
Controllers, and Motor Starters
IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures
IEC 60644 Specification for High-Voltage Fuse-Links for
Motor Circuit Application
IEC 62271-1 High-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear

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IEC 60947 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear

IEC 60947-2 - Part 2: Circuit Breakers
IEC 60947-5-1 - Part 5: Control Circuit Devices and Switching
Elements. Section One - Electromechanical
Control Circuit Devices
IEC 60947-7-1 - Part 7: Ancillary Equipment, Section 1 -
Terminal Blocks for Copper Conductors
IV Definitions
Definitions of terms within this specification shall be as per IEC 60050.
Compression Connectors: Connectors that are compressed onto the conductor using a
die and high mechanical force. The process is not reversible and the connector becomes
a permanent part of the conductor. The connector can only be removed from the
conductor by either cutting the conductor or cutting the connector.
Conventional Control (ConC): Individual switching assemblies are controlled via

multiple, independent digital circuits to the process control computer. The result is that
several individual control circuits are required for each switching assembly in the
controlgear.
Conductor: All material, devices, and parts that are expected to carry current as part of
their normal function (e.g., cable, bus, relay contacts, terminal block studs, etc.).
Controlgear: The complete assemblage of switching assemblies as it will appear after

installation by the Buyer. Controlgear supplied for installation in a back-to-back
configuration is considered as two controlgear assemblies. North American “Motor
Control Centers” are synonymous with “controlgear”.
Discrete: Device which only performs one function. For example, a discrete voltmeter
only displays voltage.
Fire Pump Controller: The controller that controls electric fire pump motors.
Saudi Aramco engineering standards require this controller to be listed by UL 218,
installed per NFPA 20, and purchased from a select group of manufacturers which is
different than those approved for controllers in non-fire pump applications.
Grounding and Earthing: Are synonymous.
Intelligent Control (IntC): All switching assemblies contain intelligent devices

which are networked together. This network is connected directly to the plant process
control computer system. All necessary two-way communication to control the

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switching assemblies are performed over this network. The result is that one control
circuit can control all the switching assemblies in multiple controlgear.
Low Voltage: A voltage level of 1,000 volts or less. Note that since Section IV
restricts the control supply voltage to a maximum of 120 V, for the purposes of this
specification, “low voltage” effectively means voltages 120 V or less.
Main Circuit: All the conductive parts of an assembly included in a circuit which is
intended to transmit electrical energy to the connected load.
Commentary Note:
Note that per the IEC 60050 definition, “main circuit” includes the controlgear neutral
conductor system.
Mechanical Connectors: Connectors that are attached onto the conductor using,
generally, a standard tool. The process is reversible and the connector can be removed
from the conductor without cutting the conductor or the connector.
Parent Equipment Manufacturer (PEM): The manufacturer who designed the

equipment and who confirmed the design performance through certified design/type
tests. This manufacturer (1) has the legal authority to license the assembly of this
equipment to others (2) is responsible for the technical performance of the equipment
and (3) will be able to provide after-sales support and parts for the equipment.
Raceways: Enclosed channels for housing and protecting electric wires and cable.
This term includes rigid and flexible conduit.
Series Rated Protection Systems: Short-circuit interrupting rating assigned to a

combination of two or more overcurrent devices connected in series and in which the
rating of an individual upstream and/or downstream device(s) in the combination is less
than the series rating.
Space: Switching assembly shall be the same as a spare except that the main circuit
switching device, fuses, protective relaying, instrument and control transformers,
control and auxiliary circuits, etc. shall not be installed.
Spare: Switching assemblies completely developed to serve the type of load indicated
(i.e., including main circuit switching devices, fuses, protective relaying, instrument
and control transformers, control and auxiliary circuits, etc.) and shall be ready for
operation when the feeder and control cables are connected. If the type of load is not
indicated, the load shall be assumed to be a non-submersible induction motor.
Specification: The main body and applicable Supplement included in this document.
Supplement: Refer to the applicable “North American Supplementary Requirements”

or “International Electrotechnical Commission Supplementary Requirements”. These
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supplementary requirements are throughout the Specification and presented under the
abbreviated heading of “(NA Supplement)” and “(IEC Supplement)”.
Switch-disconnector: A load break or non-load break switch used to isolate each

switching assembly from the controlgear main circuit.
Switchgear: An equipment manufactured to either 16-SAMSS-502 “Metal-Enclosed

Low-Voltage Switchgear Assemblies”, 16-SAMSS-504 “Indoor Metal-Clad Switchgear
1 to 38 kV”, 32-TMSS-02 “SF6 Gas Insulated Switchgear and Hybrid SF6 Gas
Insulated Switchgear, 110 kV and above”, or 32-SDMS-09 “Gas Insulated Metal Clad
MV Switchgear 13.8kV and 34.5 kV”.
Switching Assembly: The assembly of switching devices and associated control and
auxiliary equipment which controls or distributes power to a single load or via a single
circuit (e.g., a motor starter is a switching assembly).
Three-wire Control: A control circuit design where a contactor is maintained in the

energized position through auxiliary contact(s) in parallel with a momentary START
pushbutton and through a STOP pushbutton. These pushbuttons are remote from the
switching assembly. If the contactor coil circuit is broken, the motor cannot be restarted
until the START pushbutton is operated. The three wire term designates the minimum
number of conductors which must be run to the remote location to implement this
control scheme.
Wireway: Troughs with hinged or removable covers for housing and protecting
electric wires and cable.
Withdrawable Power Assembly: Contains, as a minimum, the main circuit contactor

and main circuit power fuses.
V General
A. Terms in bold font are defined within Section IV.
B. The controlgear shall also fully comply with either the “NA Supplement” for
controlgear built to North American (NA) based Standards. Controlgear built
utilizing a mixture of standards (e.g., devices only tested and rated by IEC
within a NEMA tested and rated controlgear assembly) is unacceptable.
C. All requirements of this specification must be implemented using standard
designs which have been approved, have been fully tested, and are fully
supported by the PEM.
D. High voltage circuit breakers shall not be used as switching assemblies in
controlgear. High voltage circuit breakers, when used, shall be part of a
switchgear unit meeting the requirements of 16-SAMSS-504.
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E. Whenever this specification requires compliance to a third party document

(e.g., ANSI, UL, IEC, etc.), this document shall be the edition that was in effect
on the date of the Quotation Request.
F. This specification shall take precedence over any referenced third party document.
G. The main circuit bus systems of controlgear and switchgear shall not be
connected together.
Commentary Note:
This requirement does not prevent a switchgear assembly with a single circuit
breaker to be used as a main disconnector for the controlgear.
H. Oil switching devices shall not be used in any circuits.
I. All documentation shall be in English.
J. All temperatures expressed within this specification are in Celsius units.
K. Switching assemblies shall not be used to feed transformers
L. A complete set of special tools, which is required for contactor maintenance,

(e.g., contact tip wear measurement gauge, interrupter adjustment wrench,
armature setting gauge, contactor closing tools, interlock adjustment gauges,
contactor test cord, etc.) shall be provided for each group of assemblies within a
substation.
M. The following is a list of the information which shall be supplied with the
Quotation:
i) A detailed listing of all deviations from this standard with an explanation
against each item. In addition, written certification shall be provided that
the proposed equipment shall fully comply with all other items within this
Standard.
ii) Completed Data Schedule 2.
N. Equipment shall be shipped completely assembled whenever possible. For large

assemblies the lineup may be divided into reasonable sections (i.e., shipping
splits) to facilitate handling during transportation and installation.
O. If the Suppliers standard design features an “earthing switch”, the earthing

connection shall be independent of whether or not the contactor is installed
within the switching assembly. This switch shall be interlocked as described
within Section VI.

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P. Devices and designs which automatically or manually connect the main

incoming circuit of the switching assembly to the controlgear ground bus, shall
not be provided.
(NA Supplement)
NA1 Switching assemblies for asynchronous motors shall also meet the requirements
of NEMA ICS 3, Part 2.
NA2 Switching assemblies for synchronous motors shall also meet the requirements
of NEMA ICS 3, Part 3.
NA3 Clearance and creepage distances and spacings shall meet the requirements of
NEMA ICS 1.
VI Modifications to Industry Standards
The following paragraph numbers refer to IEC 62271 Series, “High-voltage Switchgear
and Controlgear” which are part of this specification. The text in each paragraph below
is an addition, exception, modification, or deletion to IEC 62271 and other relevant
industy standards as noted. Paragraph numbers in this specification not appearing in
IEC 62271 and other relevant industy standards are new paragraphs to be inserted in
numerical order. System built to North American (NA) based Standards shall comply
with “NA Supplement”, and it shall also comply with all applicable sections within this
document.
A. Rating
4. Ratings (IEC 62271-200)
(Addition-1) The rating of the controlgear shall not be dependent on forced-

air systems.
(Addition-2) The overall controlgear shall be continuously rated as follows:

- Rated Operational Voltage (minimum): 4.76 kV
- Rated Current, main circuit horizontal phase bus (minimum): 1,000 A
- Rated Current, switching assembly (minimum): 315 A
- Rated Short Circuit Interrupting Current Rating (minimum): 40 kA RMS
Sym.
- Rated Control Supply Voltage (nominal): 120 VAC

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- Rated Short-time withstand current (minimum) with fuses shunted:

15 times “Rated Current” for 1 second and 6 times “Rated Current” for
30 seconds.
(Addition-3) “Continuous/Thermal Current” rating of a switching assembly

shall not be less than the current rating of the load connected to the
switching assembly.
(Addition-4) All short circuit ratings shall be based upon not having a short
circuit protective device within the main circuit of the controlgear; either
integrated into the controlgear or as a separate unit during testing.
(i.e., ratings are not “conditional”).
(Addition-5) Unless specified otherwise within this specification, shall also

fully meet the following:
Rated Duty Uninterrupted
Utilization Category AC-4
Acceptable Damage Classification Type C
Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand 60 kV
Voltage (minimum)
(NA Supplement)
NA1 Based upon NEMA ICS 3, Part 2, shall be rated as follows:

Starter Type Class E2
BIL rating (minimum) 60 kV (with the exception of the
control power transformer)
Rated Duty Continuous
B. Service Conditions
2. Normal and Special Service Conditions (IEC 62271-200)
(Modification-1) Controlgear shall be suitable for continuous operation

under the following service conditions:
Relative Humidity (average value):

a) For a period of 24 hours, does not exceed 75%.
b) For a period of 1 month, does not exceed 70%.
C. Enclosure

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5.102 Enclosure (IEC 62271-200)
(Addition-1) The controlgear shall be of the metal enclosed type and shall be
comprised of individual vertical sections sharing a common main circuit
horizontal bus and a common ground bus.
(Addition-2) The controlgear shall be designed to permit the insitu

installation of vertical sections without accessing the rear of the controlgear.
(Addition-3) The controlgear shall be designed to be fully operational,

maintainable, and expandable with access only to the front of the controlgear.
(Addition-4) All components and devices associated with a switching

assembly requiring routine maintenance and inspection shall be totally
accessible:
a) Without interfering with the operation of other switching assemblies
and
b) While maintaining the enclosure rating/degree of protection.
(Addition-5) The total enclosure shall be fabricated from sheet steel.

Vertical sections shall be fabricated with a solid sheet steel top.
(Addition-6) There shall be a maximum of two (2) switching assemblies per

vertical section.
(Addition-7) Roof lifting attachments/lugs shall be provided for lifting the

entire shipping. A lifting/handling device shall be provided, for each group
of assemblies within a substation, if any withdrawable device within the
controlgear weighs more than 35 kg. This device shall mechanically assist
removal of the device to floor level.
(Addition-8) Controlgear spare and space requirements shall be as follows:

a) One spare and space shall be provided for every five connected
circuits on each bus. A minimum of one space shall be provided on
each bus. Characteristics of spare(s) shall be as b).
b) The controlgear shall be designed to permit the utilization of the
locations identified spare and space.
i) Without deenergizing the controlgear main circuit and
ii) Without accessing the rear of the controlgear and
iii) By the use of simple fasteners and tools and
iv) While maintaining the enclosure rating/degree of protection.
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(Addition-9) All main circuit components and connections (e.g., switch-

disconnector, main circuit fuses, contactor, instrument transformers, etc.)
shall be within grounded metal compartments separate from the low voltage
equipment and connections. Where this is not possible (e.g., for the control
transformer), the equipment shall be put within the compartment with the
main circuit components. As a minimum, the following shall be within
separate metal compartments:
a) Each vertical section.
b) Low voltage equipment and connections.
c) Main circuit horizontal bus.
d) Controlgear main circuit supply compartment (for an assembly
consisting of more than one switching assembly).
e) Each switching assembly.
(Addition-10) Exterior compartment doors shall:

a) Be hinged.
b) Allow withdrawable assemblies to be removed without door removal.
c) Be equipped with captive hardware.
(Addition-11) The power, grounding, control, and communication cabling

shall enter/exit via the top and/or bottom of the controlgear as specified
within Data Schedule 1 or on the Reference Drawings.
(Addition-12) For vertical sections which contain more than one switching
assembly, the switching assemblies shall contain a wireway(s) to contain the
conductors not associated with the switching assembly.
(Addition-13) A separate, controlgear main circuit supply cable entrance

compartment shall be provided (unless main circuit supply is via bus).
(Addition-14) Space heaters shall not be installed within the controlgear.
(Addition-15) With all the controlgear exterior compartment doors closed,

the controlgear shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements and test criteria
for IP2X degree of protection.
(NA Supplement)
NA1 With all the controlgear exterior compartment doors closed,

the controlgear shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements

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and test criteria for a Type 1, ventilated enclosure as defined

by NEMA ICS 6.
5.103 High-Voltage Compartments (IEC- 62271-200)
(Addition-1) Phase arrangement of bus and connections shall be 1, 2, 3,

counting from front-to-back, top-to-bottom, or left-to-right, as viewed from
the front of the controlgear.
Exception:
Shall be within the controlgear to switchgear bus transition section.
(Addition-2) Controlgear supplied in a back-to-back configuration shall

consist of two separate assemblies utilizing independent main circuit
horizontal, vertical and ground busses. Whether or not the main circuit
horizontal bus of the two assemblies is interconnected shall be as indicated
on the Reference Drawings. If interconnected, the two main circuit
horizontal busses and the ground busses shall be interconnected to achieve
an electrically continuous circuit (refer to Section VI).
(Addition-3) The controlgear shall be equipped with a main circuit horizontal

bus and ground bus extending the full width of the assembly. All connections
shall be via bolted connections and all necessary hardware to interconnect the
bus between shipping splits shall be supplied.
(Addition-4) The main circuit horizontal bus serving multiple vertical

sections shall have the same ampacity rating throughout.
(Addition-5) The ground bus serving multiple vertical sections shall have the
same ampacity rating throughout.
(Addition-6) The entire main circuit bus shall be insulated. Insulation system
shall meet the following criteria:
a) Insulation shall be rated for full phase-to-phase voltage rating.
b) Sleeve type material or epoxy coating shall be used on the bus.
5.20 Corrosion (IEC 62271-200)
(Modification -1) All unpainted hardware shall be of a non-oxidizing or non-

corrosive material (e.g., stainless steel, brass, etc.) or shall be plated with a
material which will inhibit oxidation and corrosion (e.g., zinc, cadmium,
chromium, etc.).

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(Addition-1) The exterior of the controlgear shall be of a uniform color.

The color shall be the Vendor's standard except that the colors red, green,
yellow, orange or blue shall not be used.
5.10 Nameplates (IEC-62271-200)
(Addition-1) White nameplates with black lettering shall be provided to

identify the controlgear with the tag number indicated within Data Schedule 1.
(Modifciation-1) The Manufacturer's shop order number, date, and catalog

designation should be indicated on the controlgear nameplate in addition to
the nameplate information required by the standards indicated within the
Supplement.
(Addition-2) Warning nameplates shall be provided on each compartment

door in which an external voltage source (i.e., a voltage source which is not
derived from within the switching assembly) is terminated, reading:
“CAUTION - THIS UNIT CONTAINS AN EXTERNAL VOLTAGE
SOURCE.” These nameplates shall be engraved laminated plastic with
white characters on a red background and shall be written in both Arabic and
English. If specified within the Data Schedule 1, or the purchasing
documents, the Arabic nameplates may be supplied in the field by the
installation contractor.
(Addition-3) Manual trip devices shall be labeled: “Manual/Emergency Trip”.
(NA Supplement)
NA1 Controlgear marking shall also meet the requirements

of NEMA ICS 3
D. Conductors
5. Design and Construction (IEC 62271-200)
(Addition-1) All conductors shall be copper, silver or alloys of these

materials.
Exceptions:
a) Parts which are internal to a pre-manufactured device (e.g., internals of

contactor, circuit breaker, etc.).
b) Aluminum alloy connectors may be used if the connector is designed by the

manufacturer to be suitable for copper conductors.
c) Plating of a non-copper, or silver or copper/silver alloy conductor material is

acceptable.

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(Addition-2) The main circuit horizontal bus, main circuit vertical bus and
ground bus shall be of rigid material. Cable shall not be used as a substitute
for rigid bus material, including transition circuits to other controlgear
(e.g., to interconnect main circuit bus between back-to-back controlgear
assemblies; refer to Section VI).
Exception:
Cable may be used for the interconnection of ground vertical bus to the
horizontal ground bus system and the connection of the main circuit vertical
bus to the main circuit horizontal bus.
Commentary Note:
Cable is allowed for taps off the main bus system (e.g., connection to the
primary of PTs or control transformers).
(Addition-3) Bus mating surfaces shall be silver or tin-plated.
(Addition-4) Mating surfaces, within the main circuit, of the stationary and
movable stab assemblies of withdrawable devices (e.g., withdrawable power
assembly if used) shall be silver plated.
(Addition-5) Bus stand-off insulators or insulating/isolating material shall be

either ceramic or other low-hygroscopic, high-temperature, flame-retardant,
non-tracking material.
(Addition-6) All wiring shall have the following characteristics:

a) Conductors shall consist of a minimum of 7 strands of copper wire.
b) Minimum conductor size shall be 2.5 mm² or 14 AWG.
c) Primary insulation shall:
i) For low voltage wire/cable:
1) Have a minimum rating of 600 V phase-to-earth.
2) Have a minimum thickness of 0.38 mm (15 mils).
3) Have a minimum continuous operating temperature rating
of 75°.
Exception:
The exception is that conductors which terminate to the

enclosure space heaters shall have a minimum
temperature rating of 150°.
ii) For wire/cable connected to the main circuit:

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1) Have a minimum rating of 5 kV phase-to-earth.

2) Have a minimum continuous operating temperature rating
of 90°C.
iii) Be of thermoplastic or cross-linked synthetic polymer material.
iv) Be of flame retardant construction.
d) Insulation color shall be as follows:
i) Ground/earth: Solid green or green/yellow striped.
ii) Neutral: White.
(Addition-7) Insulated wire/cable insulation temperature rating and ampacity

shall be selected to match the temperature rating of the devices to which the
wire/cable is terminated.
(Addition-8) Low voltage wiring shall be 85° rated meeting the requirements
of IEC 60227.
(NA Supplement)
NA1 Low voltage wiring shall be ANSI/NFPA 70; Type SIS, XHHW
or THHN/THWN.
5.103 High-Voltage Compartments (IEC- 62271-200)
(Addition-1) Whether the Supplier supplies the main circuit bus or ground
bus connectors or whether they are field supplied shall be as indicated on
Data Schedule 1.
(Addition -2) Conductors shall be terminated using compression

connectors or ferrules as specified below. For CT secondary circuits, the
connector/termination design shall ensure the termination will not come off
of a loose connection (e.g., ring lugs on a stud, spring loaded terminal block
with hooked blade terminals, etc.).
Exception:
Terminations to integral parts or components of manufactured equipment

(e.g., molded case circuit breakers, contactors, switches, etc.).
(Addition -3) Shifting or turning of a connector (e.g., for a one hole

connector) shall be prevented by a mechanical means independent of the
degree of compression provided by the bolt or stud. Shifting or turning shall
be prevented by use of multiple screws or studs; by shoulders or mortises; by

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a dowel pin, lug or offset; by a connecting strap fitted to an adjacent part; or

by some other equivalent method.
(Addition -4) The size and number of main circuit supply conductors shall
be as indicated within Data Schedule 1.
(Addition -5) Each wire/cable shall be identified with wire/cable marker at

each termination point. The marking system shall be as follows:
a) The number/identifier for each wire/cable shall be unique within each
switching assembly.
b) A portion of the number/identifier shall be identical at each end of the
wire/cable.
c) Wire/cable markers shall have permanently printed characters.
d) Shall be thermoplastic, slip-on type. Snap-on and adhesive type
markers are prohibited.
e) Correspond to the manufacturer's drawings.
5.4.4.5 Requirements for Auxiliary and Control Circuit Components

(IEC 62271-1)
(Addition -1) Shorting type terminal blocks shall be provided for current
transformer circuits. These terminal blocks shall be mounted within the low
voltage compartment.
(Addition-2) Low voltage circuit terminal blocks used to terminate the field
cables to the controlgear shall have the following characteristics:
a) Operational voltage rating shall be a minimum of 250 V.
b) Continuous current rating shall be a minimum of 10 A.
c) Be either panel mounted, rail mounted.
d) Rated for a 75°.
e) A barrier, or extra spacing shall be provided between low voltage and
high voltage terminations.
Exception:
Terminal blocks for low level signals (e.g., digital communication,

analog or digital instrumentation signals, etc.).
(Addition-3) There shall be a maximum of two (2) connectors per termination

point and only if the termination point is approved for two (2) connectors by
the manufacturer.

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(Addition-4) Where compression connectors or compression ferrules are

used, there shall be a maximum of one (1) conductor per connector/ferrule.
(Addition-5) Where mechanical connectors are used, each conductor shall be

secured within the connector with a dedicated, independent screw/bolt.
(e.g., two conductors secured within the connector with a single bolt is
unacceptable.)
(Addtion-6) A contact shall be wired to a terminal block in the low voltage

compartment for the buyer connection to a remotely mounted motor space
heater contactor. This contact shall be closed when the main circuit
contactor is de-energized or removed/withdrawn from the assembly.
(NA Supplement)
NA1 Terminal blocks shall also meet the requirements of NEMA ICS 4.
E. Switching Devices
(Addition-1) Switching assembly isolation shall be by one of the following

methods:
a) A switch-disconnector as described below. Operation of the isolation
mechanism shall be via an external operating handle.
b) A withdrawable power assembly containing, as a minimum, the
contactor and the power fuses. Withdrawal/insertion of the assembly
shall be via a switchgear style, multiple-turn cranking type racking
mechanism while the external compartment door is in the closed
position.
(Addition-2) If a switch-disconnector is used to isolate each switching

assembly from the controlgear main circuit, it shall have the following
characteristics:
a) Be three-pole, load-break or non-load break type. Only load break
switches shall be used with switching assemblies not employing main
circuit contactors.
b) Be visible air-break type. The air gap between the open switch poles
shall be visible with the switching assembly door in the open position
and the observer outside the inner volume of the controlgear.
c) Only be manually operable with the door to the main circuit
compartment in the closed, secured position.
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d) The center of the grip of the operating handle shall be a maximum of

2,000 mm from the base of the controlgear or the working surface.
e) The operating handle shall be directly mechanically connected to the
switch irrespective of the position of any compartment doors/covers.
f) The operating handle shall be padlockable in the OPEN (switched off)
position.
g) It shall not be necessary to remove the padlock(s) from the operating
handle to open or close the associated compartment doors/covers.
Commentary Notes c), d) and e):
One result of meeting these three requirements is that the padlocking of the
operating handle in the OPEN position will mechanically prevent switch/circuit
breaker operation irrespective of the position of any of the compartment
doors/covers.
h) There shall be external indication to show the operating handle

position (e.g., “ON” or “OFF”, “CLOSED” or “OPEN”, “I” or “O”).
i) When the switch is in the OPEN position, the only voltage present
inside the switching assembly shall be at the incoming terminals of
the switch.
Exception:
Motor Space heater system.
j) The operating mechanism shall be either:

1) Independent manual.
2) Dependent manual is only acceptable for non-load break switches.
k) If a withdrawable power assembly is used, the, operation of the
switch-disconnector operating handle shall not withdraw the
withdrawable power assembly.
(NA Supplement)
NA1 Switches shall meet the following additional requirements:

Load break switches shall meet the requirements
of ANSI/IEEE C37.30.
(Addition-4) Low voltage, molded case circuit breakers shall have the
following additional characteristics:
a) Be of molded-case construction.
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b) Terminals shall be suitable to accept the lugs indicated within Section VI.
c) Terminals shall be accessible without dismounting the breaker.
(NA Supplement)
NA1 Low voltage circuit-breakers shall have the following additional

characteristics:
a) Be designed and tested to meet the requirements
of NEMA AB 1 and UL 489.
b) Rated Insulation Voltage (minimum): 240 V
c) Rated Short Circuit Breaking Capacity (minimum): 10 kA
(Addition-5) Low voltage circuit breakers shall have the following additional
characteristics:
a) Meet the requirements of IEC 60947-2.
b) Rated Insulation Voltage (minimum): 250 V
c) Rated Operational Voltage (minimum): 240 V
d) Utilization Category: A or B
e) Rated Ultimate Short Circuit Breaking Capacity (minimum): 10 kA
(Addition-6) Main circuit contactors shall have the following characteristics:
a) Be of the fixed-mounted (i.e., bolted line and load connections) type or
be installed as part of the withdrawable power assembly used for
switching assembly isolation.
b) Be a mechanical switching device.
c) Be a 3-pole, vacuum type.
d) Be electrically operated.
e) Be magnetically held.
f) Have a field replaceable operating coil.
g) Be equipped with a minimum of two spare Normally-Open and two
spare Normally-Closed auxiliary contact wired to a terminal block
within the low voltage compartment.
(Addition-7) The contactor drop-out voltage shall not be greater than 75% of
rated voltage of the contactor coil which is holding the main poles closed.

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(Addition-8) The contactor shall withstand 110% of rated voltage

continuously, without damage to operating coils, and close successfully at
85% of rated voltage.
(Addition-9) Contactor ride-through shall be provided as specified within

Section VI.
(Addition-10) All control and auxiliary circuit connections to the main

circuit contactor shall be via plug/receptacle assemblies.
(NA Supplement)
NA1 Contactors shall meet the requirements of NEMA ICS 2.
NA2 All auxiliary contacts shall be heavy-duty, minimum A600 and/or

P600 rating per NEMA ICS 5, Part 1.
(Addition-11) All auxiliary contacts shall have the following characteristics:

a) Shall have a minimum Rated Insulation Voltage of 660 VAC/VDC.
b) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Voltage of 600 VAC/VDC.
c) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Current of 6 A.
d) Utilization Category of the switching elements shall be a minimum of
AC-13/DC-13.
F. Interlocks
5.11 Interlocking Devices (IEC 62271-200)
Mechanical interlocks shall be provided to prevent:
(Modification-1) The compartment door housing the main circuit

equipment from being opened if the switch-disconnector is closed or the
withdrawable power assembly is in the connected position. If this
interlock is designed as being defeatable, it shall require the use of a tool
(i.e., screw-driver, wrench, etc.) and two separate operations.
(Addition-1) If a non-load make/break rated switch-disconnector is used;

The switch-disconnector operating handle from being moved when the
main circuit contactor poles are closed.
(Addition-2) If an earthing switch is used:

i) The switch-disconnector from being closed if the earthing switch is
closed.

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ii) The earthing switch from being closed if the switch-disconnector is

closed.
(Addition-3) The switch-disconnector from being closed if the compartment

door housing the main circuit equipment is open. This interlock shall be
defeatable with two separate operations.
(Addition-4) If a withdrawable power assembly is used:

i) The withdrawal or insertion of the assembly unless the associated
compartment door is in the closed position.
ii) The withdrawal or insertion of the assembly if the contactor main
circuit poles are closed.
(Addition-5) Electrical or Mechanical interlocks shall be provided to prevent:

a) The contactor from being energized unless all the plug/receptacle
connections between the control and auxiliary circuits and the
contactor, described within Section VI have been engaged.
b) The switch-disconnector poles from being closed when the control
circuit is energized from an external source through the plug/receptacle
arrangement described within Section VI.
c) Backfeeding of the main circuit from the control circuit when the
control circuit is energized from an external source through the
plug/receptacle arrangement described within Section VI. This
interlock should function to open the control power secondary circuit
between the transformer secondary terminals and the test plug.
d) If a switch-disconnector is used, the contactor from being energized
unless the switch-disconnector poles are in the fully connected
position.
Exception:
If the contactor is being energized from the external source described

in Section VI.
(NA Supplement)
14.NA1 Interlocking and safety features shall also comply with any
additional requirements presented within UL 347.
G. Protection, Control and Metering

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(Addition-1) All control, metering and protection devices, with manual

features which are operable with the low voltage compartment closed,
(e.g., selector switches, pushbuttons, motor protection relay, etc.) and shall
be mounted a maximum of 2,000 mm from the base of the vertical section.
(Addition-2) Switching assemblies controlling motors shall be factory wired

to accommodate the installation of a field start/stop device. The design shall
accommodate the STOP device being hardwired between the control
transformer and the contactor. Only electro-mechanical switching devices
(i.e., not solid-state) are permitted within this hardwired circuit.
Commentary Note:
This requirement prohibits the field STOP device from being connected into
the solid-state motor protection relays independently from the contactor
circuit (which is typically suggested by the relay manufacturers).
(Addition-3) Each switching assembly shall be designed to allow the

energization of the control circuit while the switch-disconnector is in the
OPEN position or the withdrawable power assembly is in the withdrawn
position. During this testing, 120 VAC shall be supplied by the Buyer, to
the switching assembly, via a NEMA 5-15R receptacle. The mating plug
for the receptacle shall be installed within the switching assembly and shall
be interlocked as described within Section VI.
(Addition-4) The activation of a STOP/OFF device (e.g., STOP pushbutton /

switch, protective relay trip contact, etc.) shall instantaneously open the
contactor poles. (i.e., these signals shall not initiate the 12 cycle delayed
contactor opening sequence discussed within Section VI).
(Addition-5) If an auto-restart feature is specified in Data Schedule 1 or the

engineering documents for switching assemblies controlling motor loads with
a “three-wire” control scheme, it shall function in the following manner:
a) If the contactor poles were closed and then opened because of an
undervoltage/voltage loss of the switching assembly control power
system, the contactor will instantaneously reclose if the control voltage
is restored to it's nominal value within a manually adjustable period of
up to 10 seconds. The minimum adjustment setting shall not be less
than 2 seconds.
b) If control power is not restored within the above time period, the
contactor closing must be initiated manually once control voltage is
restored.

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c) If the contactor was closed and then opening was initiated while
control voltage was present at it's nominal value, the contactor poles
shall open instantaneously and must be manually reclosed.
d) If the contactor is open and control voltage is at it's nominal value, the
activation of the START pushbutton shall instantaneously close the
contactor poles.
(Addition-6) Contactor ride-through shall be provided and shall function in

the following manner:
a) Main circuit contactor poles shall remain closed after a complete loss
of switching assembly supply voltage for at least 12 but not more than
60 electrical cycles.
b) The use of a mechanically latching contactor mechanism or a source of
control power derived external to the controlgear shall not be used to
accomplish this function.
c) As indicated in Section VI the contactor STOP or TRIP functions shall
be instantaneous.
(Addition-7) The main circuit contactor control circuit shall be designed

such that no internal single-point failure (e.g., open circuiting of an
economizing resistor):
a) Will result in uncontrolled opening-closing of the contactor poles or
b) Will allow the contactor closing coil to remain energized without the
poles reaching their fully closed position.
(Addition-8) Series rated protection systems are not acceptable.
(Addition-9) All panel mounted indicating lights, selector switches and

pushbuttons shall utilize a nominal 22 mm or 30 mm mounting hole.
(Addition-10) Controlgear control type shall be ConC unless specified

otherwise in Data Schedule 1. The controlgear control/communication
shall function in the following manner:
a) If ConC:
All switching assemblies in the controlgear that the engineering
documents require to be controlled or monitored remotely, shall be
controlled by the owner by discrete powered and/or unpowered digital
signals per the engineering documents.
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b) If IntC:
i) All switching assemblies in the controlgear that the engineering
documents require to be controlled or monitored remotely, shall
be networked together.
ii) Networking shall be with a “daisy chain” topology. Connection
to switching assemblies shall be via connectors that allow easy
switching assembly disconnection/removal without network
disruption.
iii) If the network trunk and drop lines are installed in the horizontal
and vertical wireways, they shall be physically isolated prevent
damage from other cables in the wireways.
iv) If all switching assemblies in the controlgear are on one
network, system topology shall support redundant trunk cables to
the buyers DCS I/O portal.
v) Communication topology between controlgear and owner
communication network shall be as indicated in Data Schedule 1.
Maximum switching assemblies per topology type shall be as
follows:
1) If redundant loop topology: 20.
2) If radial topology: 5.
vi) Switching assembles for the operating and standby / redundant /
spare loads shall not be on the same radial or loop service.
vii) No intermediate protocol translator shall be installed in the main
trunk communication circuit between the controlgear and the
owner communication network.
viii) Communication protocol type shall be as specified on Data
Schedule 1
(Addition-11) All protection, control, and metering devices for each

switching assembly shall be contained within the associated switching
assembly’s integral low voltage compartment.
(NA Supplement)
NA1 All pilot devices shall meet the requirements of NEMA ICS 5,
Part 5 and shall have the following characteristics:
a) Pilot devices shall be as per NEMA 250.

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b) Contact ratings shall be a minimum of A600/P600.
(Addition-12) All control circuit devices and switching elements shall have
the following characteristics:
a) Meet the requirements of IEC 60947-5-1.
b) Manually operated control circuit device actuators shall be IP 66/65 as
per IEC 60529
c) Shall have a minimum Rated Insulation Voltage of 660 VAC/VDC.
d) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Voltage of 600 VAC/VDC.
e) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Current of 6 A.
f) Utilization Category of the switching elements shall be a minimum of
AC-13/DC-13.
4. Ratings (IEC 62271-105)
(Addition-1) All fuses shall have the following characteristics:

a) Be of the non-renewable, non-expulsion type.
b) Fuse body shall not be of glass.
(Addition-2) Main circuit fuses shall have the following additional

characteristics:
a) The design of the switching assembly shall not utilize the movement
of the fuse to accomplish or supplement the isolation requirements
specified within Section VI. (i.e., the switch-disconnector operation
shall be totally independent of the fuse physical position).
b) Be current limiting.
c) The fuse mounting bracket shall be field adjustable to accommodate
fuse sizes at least two sizes above and at least two sizes below the fuse
rating provided.
d) A fuse/fuse assembly design using striker pins activating mechanical or
electromechanical devices, shall not be used.
(Addition-3) Main circuit fuses used for motor starters shall be selected
based upon the following:
Unless specified otherwise within the Buyer's engineering documents, it

shall be assumed that:

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i) Motor locked-rotor current shall be six (6) times motor rated current
and the duration of locked-rotor current shall be ten (10) seconds.
ii) A 20% current and time “gap” shall be provided between the fuse
characteristic and the motor starting characteristic to allow for
coordination of the motor protection relay indicated within Section VI.
(Addition-4) All fuses supplied in the control and auxiliary circuits shall be
rated a minimum of 250 V.
(Addition-5) High voltage fuses shall meet the requirements of IEC 60282-1
and have the following characteristics:
a) Fuses shall be of the “General Purpose” type.
b) Unless specified otherwise within this specification, fuse selection for
motor applications shall be based upon IEC 60644.
c) Unless specified otherwise within this specification, fuse selection for
transformer applications shall be based upon IEC TR 60787.
(Addition-6) The low voltage fuses shall be meet the requirements

of IEC 60269-1, IEC 60269-2, and IEC 60269-2-1 and have the following
characteristics:
Shall be of the “cylindrical cap” design as described within IEC 60269-2.
(NA Supplement)
NA1 High voltage fuses shall have the following characteristics:

a) Fuses shall be of the “Power” type meeting the
requirements of ANSI/IEEE C37.53.1.
b) Fuses for motor branch circuit short-circuit protection shall
be Class R rated and shall meet the requirements of
ANSI/IEEE C37.46.
c) Power fuses provided for non-motor feeder circuits shall be
Class E rated and shall meet the requirements of
ANSI/IEEE C37.46.
NA2 Low voltage fuses shall have the following characteristics:

a) Shall meet the requirements of UL 248
b) Shall be cartridge type fuses of the ferrule-type design.
5.101 Protective Relays (IEC 62271-106)

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(Addition-1) Protective relays and associated devices shall be of the type

indicated within 16-SAMSS-513, unless specified otherwise in this
specification. Requests for alterative manufacturers, models or functional
application requires concurrence of the Standards Committee Chairman.
Refer to SAES-P-100 for the factors that will be considered when evaluating
the request for alternatives protective relays and associated devices not
included in 16-SAMSS-513.
(Addition-2) Control/auxiliary power for each switching assembly shall be

provided by an individual control transformer(s). This transformer(s) shall
supply all control power and power for the auxiliary devices. The secondary
voltage shall be maintained between 105% and 95% of 120 VAC (i.e., the
Rated Control Supply Voltage) between the conditions of:
a) An open circuit of the transformer secondary and
b) The transformer supplying the peak inrush current of the control
circuit.
(Addition-3) The high voltage side of all voltage and control transformers
shall be equipped with a fuse in each phase. These fuses shall be in addition
to main circuit fuses.
(Addition-4) A fuse shall be provided in each ungrounded secondary

conductor of voltage and control transformers.
(Addition-5) All phase current transformers within each switching assembly

shall be identical in all characteristics.
(Addition-6) Test switches shall be installed per the following requirements:

a) In the secondary circuits of phase current transformers and potential
transformers used for the protective functions.
b) Be one of the models listed in 16-SAMSS-513.
c) Installed either on the low voltage compartment door and accessible
with the door closed or inside the low voltage compartment.
The preferred location is on the door unless door space is not available.
Commentary Note:
The test switches are not required for safe operation of the controlgear.
They allow for convenient interrogation of the CT circuit without
disconnecting CT wiring.
(NA Supplement)

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NA1 Control transformers shall comply with NEMA ST 1.

Transformers connected to the main circuit shall comply
with the requirements of “Industrial Control Transformers”.
Other transformers shall comply with the requirements of either
“Industrial Control Transformers” or “Control Transformers”.
5.4.4.5 Requirements for Auxiliary and Control Circuit Components

(IEC 62271-1)
(Addition-1) All control and auxiliary relays shall have the following
additional characteristics:
a) Either convertible contact construction (i.e., contacts can be changed
from normally open to normally closed and vice versa in the field) or
universal contact construction (i.e., a fixed contact construction in
which the pole has both normally open and normally closed contacts
but in which only one or the other mode may be used).
b) Terminals shall accept the connectors indicated within Section VI.
c) Terminals shall be accessible from the front of the relay.
(Addition-2) Motor protection relays shall not use an intermediate lockout

relay (ANSI Device 86) to trip the main circuit contactor.
(NA Supplement)
NA1 All relays shall meet the requirements of NEMA ICS 5, Part 2 for
Control Relays. Relay contact ratings shall be a minimum of
A600/P600.
(Addition-3) All electrical relays shall have the following characteristics:

a) Meet the requirements of the IEC 60255 series of Standards.
b) Shall have a minimum Rated Insulation Voltage of 660 VAC/VDC.
c) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Voltage of 600 VAC/VDC
d) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Current of 10 A.
e) The “Limited Making Capacity” of the contacts shall be a minimum of
7200 VA, AC and 120 VA, DC.
f) The “Limited Breaking Capacity” of the contacts shall be a minimum
of 720 VA, AC and 120 VA, DC.

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(Addition-4) A STOP momentary pushbutton shall be semi-flush mounted in

the door of the low voltage compartment associated with switching
assemblies employing contactors.
(Addition-5) Pushbuttons and control switches shall be guarded, recessed or

constructed in such a manner as to prevent accidental actuation.
(Addition-6 ) Indicating lights shall have the following characteristics:

a) Fixture design shall be able to withstand the permanent shorting out of
the lamp terminals. Under these conditions, the switching assembly
shall function normally.
b) Lamp shall be high density LED (Light Emitting Diode) type.
LED lamps shall provide a light intensity similar to an incandescent
fixture.
(Addition- 7) Individual indicating lights shall be semi-flush mounted

on the compartment door for each switching assembly employing contactors.
They shall be red “RUNNING”, “ON” or “I” and green “STOPPED”,
“OFF” or “O”. These lights shall be controlled through the contactor
auxiliary contacts.
(Addition-8) Main incoming voltage metering shall be provided for each

controlgear assembly. This metering shall have the following requirements:
a) Metering function shall be provided by protective IEDs on outgoing
circuits.
b) Main incoming voltage metering shall be provided for each controlgear
assembly. Discrete voltmeter(s) shall display a voltage indication of all
three phases (not necessarily all at once). These meters shall not require
a control power to function. If a voltage selector switch is used, the
switch shall not have an off position.
Commentary Note (b):
To meet this requirement, the voltage will have to be measured on the

controlgear assembly main bus.
(Addition-9) Discrete metering systems shall have the following

characteristics:
a) 2% or better full scale accuracy.
b) Minimum overload capacity of:
i) 1.2 times measurement range continuously.

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ii) Voltmeters: 2 times measurement range for 1 second.

c) Voltmeter/voltage input rating shall not be greater than 150 V.
(Addition- 10) Discrete meters (e.g., ammeters, voltmeters, pf meters, etc.)

shall not be installed within the assembly.
VII Testing and Inspection
The inspection requirements presented within Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-160300 shall be followed.
6. Type Tests (IEC 62271-200)
(Modification-1) The controlgear shall meet all the requirements of the

following tests:
a) “Normal Type Tests”
i) Dielectric Tests.
ii) Temperature-rise tests and measurement of the resistance of the
main circuit.
iii) Short-time and peak withstand current tests.
iv) Verification of making and breaking capacities.
v) Mechanical Operation Tests.
vi) Verification of degree of protection.
vii) Measurement of leakage current.
b) The above “Normal Type Tests” results shall form part of the
“Certified Test Reports/Certificates” which are required to be
submitted with the Quotation as indicated within Section V.
7. Routine Tests (IEC 62271-200)
(Modification-1) The following tests shall be performed on each switching

assembly:
i) Power Frequency Voltage withstand dry test on the main circuit.
Test voltage shall be per Series I (Table I) within IEC 62771-1.
ii) Voltage test on control and auxiliary circuits.
iii) Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit.
iv) Mechanical operation tests.

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v) Tests of auxiliary electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic devices.

vi) Verification of correct wiring.
(Addition-1) The above Routine Tests shall be performed at the

manufacturer's premises. These “Routine Test” results shall be submitted to
the Buyer prior to the delivery of the equipment.
(NA Supplement)
NA1 The controlgear shall meet all the requirements of the following
tests:
a) “Design Tests” presented within NEMA ICS 3:
i) Fault Interrupting rating
ii) Basic Lightning Impulse Insulation Level (BIL)
iii) Dielectric Voltage Withstand
iv) Temperature Test
v) Range of Operating Voltage
vi) Make and Break Capability Test
vii) Short-Time Capability
viii) Overload Test
b) “Design Tests” presented within UL 347:
i) Mechanical Operation and Interlock Integrity Test
ii) Switching Capability Test - Isolating Means
The above “Design Test” results shall form part of the “Certified
Test Reports/Certificates” which are required to be submitted
with the Quotation as indicated within Section V.
NA2 The following tests shall be performed on each switching

assembly (i.e., “Production Test”) and shall be performed at the
manufacturer's premises:
- Dielectric Voltage Withstand Test per the requirements
of UL 347.
- The above “Production Test” results shall be submitted to the
Buyer prior to the delivery of the equipment.

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Revision Summary
27 September 2011 Revised the “Next Planned Update”. Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and
reissued with minor changes.
11 January 2017 Major revision to overlay standard contents to Industry Standards.
16 April 2019 Editorial revision to remove vendor names, brand names, and requirement against SAEP-
302 waiver process.
14 January 2020 Editorial revision to:

- Change the revision cycle from three years (11 January 2020) to five years (11
January 2022)
- Modify section 2 “Conflicts and Deviations” to comply with SAEP-301 Paragraph 5.5.1

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Data Schedule 1
16-SAMSS-506: Indoor Controlgear - High Voltage
(Information to be Supplied to the Supplier)
Line #
1 Buyer's Quotation Request/ Purchase Order No.________________
3 Buyer's B.I./J.O. No.____________, Line Item No.______________
5 MCC Tag No.__________________________
15 Stand-alone assembly ____ or ____
16 For attachment to existing controlgear ____:
17 Details: _____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Service Information
25 As indicated on the attached reference documents ___ or ____
Power transformer grounding:
26 Ungrounded ____, Resistance (400 A for 10 sec.) _____
27 Other ________________________
30 System frequency: 60 Hz _____, 50 Hz _____.
Nominal system supply voltage to controlgear:
33 4,160 V___, 2,400 V___
35 Main circuit horizontal bus rating: ___________ A. (1,200 A minimum)
37 Short-circuit level: _________ A RMS Sym. at _______ p.f.
39 Cabling Entrance Location(1): Top ___, Bottom ___,
Main circuit supply conductors:
42 _____ /ph., ______ AWG, MCM, mm²
Main circuit supply conductor connectors:
44 Supplied by Supplier: Yes ___, No ___
46 Ground Bus Connectors: Supplied by Supplier: Yes __, No ___
47 If Yes: Conductor size: ______ AWG, MCM, mm²
50 Control Method (Default is ConC): IntC ( )
52 If IntC: Communication protocol type (2)__________________
55 Communication Topology(3): Redundant Loop ( ), Radial ( ), Vendor's Std ( )
65 Provide auto-restart: Yes ___, No ___
If Yes: Details of which motors: ____________________________
80 Arabic nameplates supplied by: Supplier ( ), Installation Contractor ____.
Notes to Buyer:
(1) SAES-P-119 requires top entry for equipment in new substations.
(2) Per SAES-P-116, communication protocol shall match what is available at DCS I/O in substation.
(3) Selecting “Vendor's Standard” preferred since manufacturers use different topologies.

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Data Schedule 2
16-SAMSS-506: Indoor Controlgear – High Voltage
(Information to be Supplied by Supplier with the Quotation Request)
Note: This is one of several documents which is required to be submitted with the Quotation.
Refer to Section V of this specification.
Line #
1. Built to: NA Supplement____, IEC Supplement____
2. Rated Frequency: 60 Hz _____, 50 Hz _____
3 Manufacturer: _________, Model/Type: ________, Manufacturing Location: ____________

5 If IntC control method:
7 Communication protocol type: _______________________________
9 Communication Topology: Redundant Loop ( ), Radial ( )
Required Proposed
(min) By Supplier
12. Operational Voltage rating: 4.76 kV __________
14. Rated Short Circuit Interrupting current rating: 40 kA RMS __________
16. Maximum Operational Voltage rating: __________
18 Rated Short Circuit Interrupting current rating: 40 kA RMS __________
20. Rated Current, main circuit horizontal bus: 1,000 A __________
22. Rated Current, switching assemblies: 315 A __________
24. Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand: 60 kV __________
If built to IEC Supplement........
26. Rated Duty: Uninterrupted __________
28. Utilization Category: AC-4 __________
30. Damage Classification: Type C __________

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Materials System Specification

16-SAMSS-506 14 January 2020

Data Schedule 1 ..................................................... 34

Previous Issue: 16 April 2019 Next Planned Update: 11 January 2022

©Saudi Aramco 2020. All rights reserved.

This specification shall not be used to manufacture Fire Pump Controllers.

II Conflicts and Deviations

A. Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco

Saudi Aramco Engineering StandardS

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-160300 Indoor Controlgear - High Voltage

B. Industry Codes and Standards

American National Standards Institute

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

- Part 5: Pushbuttons, Selector Switches,

International Electrotechnical Committee

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

IEC 60947 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear

Definitions of terms within this specification shall be as per IEC 60050.

Conventional Control (ConC): Individual switching assemblies are controlled via

Controlgear: The complete assemblage of switching assemblies as it will appear after

Grounding and Earthing: Are synonymous.

Intelligent Control (IntC): All switching assemblies contain intelligent devices

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

Parent Equipment Manufacturer (PEM): The manufacturer who designed the

Series Rated Protection Systems: Short-circuit interrupting rating assigned to a

Supplement: Refer to the applicable “North American Supplementary Requirements”

Switch-disconnector: A load break or non-load break switch used to isolate each

Switchgear: An equipment manufactured to either 16-SAMSS-502 “Metal-Enclosed

Three-wire Control: A control circuit design where a contactor is maintained in the

Withdrawable Power Assembly: Contains, as a minimum, the main circuit contactor

E. Whenever this specification requires compliance to a third party document

H. Oil switching devices shall not be used in any circuits.

I. All documentation shall be in English.

J. All temperatures expressed within this specification are in Celsius units.

K. Switching assemblies shall not be used to feed transformers

L. A complete set of special tools, which is required for contactor maintenance,

N. Equipment shall be shipped completely assembled whenever possible. For large

O. If the Suppliers standard design features an “earthing switch”, the earthing

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P. Devices and designs which automatically or manually connect the main

VI Modifications to Industry Standards

4. Ratings (IEC 62271-200)

(Addition-1) The rating of the controlgear shall not be dependent on forced-

(Addition-2) The overall controlgear shall be continuously rated as follows:

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- Rated Short-time withstand current (minimum) with fuses shunted:

(Addition-3) “Continuous/Thermal Current” rating of a switching assembly

(Addition-5) Unless specified otherwise within this specification, shall also

NA1 Based upon NEMA ICS 3, Part 2, shall be rated as follows:

2. Normal and Special Service Conditions (IEC 62271-200)

(Modification-1) Controlgear shall be suitable for continuous operation

Relative Humidity (average value):

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5.102 Enclosure (IEC 62271-200)