Saudi Electricity Company

37-SDMS-01, Rev. 03
SEC DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
DATE: 26-10-2014G

37-SDMS-01

REV. 03

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

LOW VOLTAGE MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

FOR SERVICE CONNECTIONS

This specification is property of SEC and

subject to change or modification without any notice
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CLAUSE CONTENTS PAGE NO.

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1.0 SCOPE 4

2.0 CROSS REFERENCE 4

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS 4

4.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS 4

5.0 SYSTEM CONDITIONS 5

6.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 5

7.0 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 8

8.0 MARKING 8

9.0 TESTING 9

10.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING 10

11.0 GUARANTEE 10

12.0 SUBMITTALS 11

13.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE 12-15

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LIST OF FIGURES

Drawing Number Description Page No.

SEC/MCCB-01 Molded Case Circuit Breaker

Up to 250 Amperes 17

SEC/MCCB-02 Molded Case Circuit Breaker

300 and 400 Amperes 18

SEC/MCCB-03 Molded Case Circuit Breaker

500 and 600 Amperes 19

SEC/MCCB-04 Molded Case Circuit Breaker

800 and 1000 Amperes 20

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1.0 SCOPE:

This specification describes the minimum technical requirements for design, material,
manufacture, testing and performance of Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB) for indoor
or outdoor installation in an enclosure and intended to be used for Service Connections in
the Low Voltage System of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC).

2.0 CROSS REFERENCE:

This Specification shall be read in conjunction with SEC Specification No. 01-SDMS-01
(latest revision) titled "General Requirements for all Equipments/Materials". This general
Specification shall form part of this Specification.
This Specification shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES & STANDARDS:

The latest revision of the following codes and standards shall be applicable to the
equipment/material covered by this Specification. In case of any deviation, the
manufacturer/vendor may propose equipment/material conforming to alternate codes or
standards. However, the provision of SEC Standards shall supercede the provisions
of these standards in case of any difference.

3.1 IEC 60947-1 Low Voltage Switchgear and Control gear General Rules.

3.2 IEC 60947-2 Low Voltage Switchgear and Control gear for Circuit Breakers.

3.3 ASTM B633 Electro-deposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and Steel.

4.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS:

4.1 The MCCBs shall be suitable for operation under the Service Conditions as per the
latest revision of SEC General Specification No. 01-SDMS-01.

4.2 Fittings and attachments of MCCBs shall be capable of withstanding the effects of
direct solar radiation at their installed locations. The temperature of surfaces exposed
to direct solar radiation shall be regarded as 75C, plus the effect of any internal
heating.

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5.0 SYSTEM CONDITIONS:

The MCCBs shall be suitable for installation in a system with the parameters as given in
table-1 below:

Table - 1

SYSTEM
System Condition
Low Voltage
Frequency 60 Hz.
Configuration 3-Phase - 4-Wire

Voltage 230/133 5%
400/230 5%
Neutral Solidly Grounded

However for detailed system conditions refer to the latest revision of SEC general
Specification No. 01-SDMS-01.

6.0 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 General:
6.1.1 Molded Case Circuit Breaker shall be three pole and it shall contain case with
sealed cover permanently attached to the base, thermal and magnetic releases, arc
suppression devices, operating handle, lock, terminal covers, and an arrangement
for three (3) incoming and three (3) outgoing terminals as specified in this
Specification.
6.1.2 Thermal interaction shall not unduly affect the performance of any component.
6.1.3 All bolted electrical joints shall be secured by means of corrosion proof steel nuts
and bolts. All bolts, nuts and washers shall be plated to type II of ASTM B633.

6.2 Casing:
6.2.1 Casing shall be molded from a strong heat resistant resin, with a sturdily sealed
cover permanently attached to the base.

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6.3 Terminals:
6.3.1 Terminals shall be made of tinned copper.

6.3.2 Incoming supply terminals shall be at the bottom and outgoing load terminals
shall be at the top as viewed from the front as per Figures No. SEC/MCCB-01, -
02, -03, -04.
6.3.3 Incoming terminals

The incoming terminals shall be suitable for both copper and aluminum
conductors of sizes given for the following different ratings.
6.3.3.1 For MCCB up to 150 Amps, terminals shall be suitable for copper
conductor up to 35mm without the use of cable lugs.
6.3.3.2 For MCCBs rated 200 and 250 Amps, terminals shall be suitable for
copper conductor up to 120mm without the use of cable lugs.

6.3.3.3 For MCCBs rated 300, 400, 500, 600, 800, and 1000 Amps, terminals
shall be suitable for copper/aluminum conductor up to 300mm with the
use of cable lugs for which dimensions are given in spec. No. 12-
SDMS-02 latest revision.
6.3.3.4 For MCCB rated 300, 400, 500, 600, 800, and 1000 Amps, spreader
terminals shall be used to increase the pole pitch and to make provision
for connection of two cables on these terminals with cable lugs. Lugs
shall be supplied by SEC. Bolts and nuts to be supplied by the
manufacturer.
6.3.4 Outgoing terminals

6.3.4.1 Outgoing terminals shall be the same as the incoming terminals up to

250 Amps MCCB rating.
6.3.4.2 For 300 and 400 Amps rated MCCB, outgoing terminals shall be box
type for direct connection without the use of cable lugs and suitable for
copper conductors up to 185 and 240 mm.

6.3.4.3 For 500, 600, 800 and 1000 Amps rated MCCBs, outgoing terminals
shall be suitable for direct connection of tinned copper busbar by mean
of bolts and nuts.

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6.4 Terminal Cover:

6.4.1 Circuit breakers shall be provided with self-fitting knock out type terminal covers
for incoming and outgoing terminals with built in separators. There should be
facilities for sealing these covers using any standard seals.

6.4.2 For circuit breakers 800 and 1000 Amps incoming terminals shall be provided
with built-in separators without terminal covers.
6.5 Operating Mechanism:
6.5.1 Circuit breakers shall be manually operated by a toggle type single handle which
shall operate all poles simultaneously to close or trip the breaker. Circuit breakers
500, 600, 800 and 1000 Amps shall be provided with extended handle.

A thermal and magnetic automatic trip and a quick make quick break mechanism
which is mechanically trip free shall be provided. This shall include thermal
overload trip elements and magnetic short circuit non-adjustable trip elements.
6.5.2 The circuit breakers position identifications, that is, "ON"-"TRIPPED"-"OFF",
shall be indicated by the handle position on top, center and bottom respectively
for a vertical mounted breaker. The "ON" and "OFF" positions, at top and bottom
of the handle position respectively, shall be engraved/indelible marked "ON" and
"OFF". All the positions shall be clearly visible from the front.

6.5.3 A cylindrical mechanical lock shall be fitted to the right or left side of the
operating handle of the MCCB to lock the mechanism in an "OFF" position. The
lock shall be operable from the front of the MCCB. This lock shall be suitable for
standard key common to all SEC MCCBs.
The lock positions shall be marked as "LOCKED" and "UNLOCKED".
6.6 Contacts:
The contacts shall be fitted with arc suppression devices. The contacts shall be
constructed such that all the poles close, trip, and open simultaneously for a fault on
any pole.

6.7 Mounting Screws:

Each MCCB shall be equipped with brass or corrosion proof steel bolts of sufficient
length for mounting the breaker on un-threaded 3 mm thick steel sheets, polyester
sheets or steel rails. The size of bolts shall be M4. For circuit breakers rated more than
400 Amps a suitable size of bolts shall be used for mounting.

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6.8 Releases:
The MCCBs shall be equipped with fixed setting thermal and magnetic releases up to
400 Amps. MCCB with electronic releases may be accepted as optional for 500, 600,
800 and 1000 Amps.
6.9 Maintenance:
The MCCBs shall not be openable and shall not require any routine maintenance.
6.10 Dimensions:
The maximum overall dimensions of the MCCB shall be as given in table (2) below

Table - 2

Length (mm)
Capacity Width Depth
(mm) Without Terminal With Terminal (mm)
(Amps)
cover covers

Up to 250 110 165 210 140

300 & 400 140 260 400 140

500 & 600 210 300 500 175

800 & 1000 210 330 500 205

7.0 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:

7.1 Continuous Current Rating:

Continuous current ratings at 55C shall be as follows:

1) 20 Amps
2) 30 Amps
3) 40 Amps
4) 50 Amps
5) 70 Amps
6) 100 Amps

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7) 125 Amps
8) 150 Amps
9) 200 Amps
10) 250 Amps
11) 300 Amps
12) 400 Amps
13) 500 Amps
14) 600 Amps
15) 800 Amps
16) 1000 Amps

7.2 Performance Characteristics:

The breaker shall conform the following requirements:
7.2.1 Rated insulation voltage Ui: 750 Volts, AC.
7.2.2 Rated impulse withstands voltage: Uipm: 8 kV.
7.2.3 The minimum interrupting capacity of MCCB shall be:

7.2.3.1 Up to 400 Amps 25 KA symmetrical at 230/133 volts and 65 KA for

MCCB from 500 Amps to 1000 Amps.

7.2.3.2 Up to 400 Amps 20 KA symmetrical at 400/230 volts and 40 KA for

MCCB from 500 Amps to 1000 Amps.
7.2.4 Number of poles: 3

8.0 MARKING:
8.1 Rated current shall be marked with indelible ink or engraved on the operating handle or
at suitable location which can be visible from the front through breaker window of the
meter box.

8.2 Each breaker shall have a clear name plate engraved or printed with indelible ink/paint
with the following information:
8.2.1 SEC item number

8.2.2 Rated current at 55C ambient temperature

8.2.3 Rated voltage

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8.2.4 Rated frequency

8.2.5 Breaking capacity at 230 and 400 volts

8.2.6 Calibration temperature of 55C

8.2.7 IEC 60947-2

8.2.8 Manufacturer name and reference number

8.2.9 Serial number

8.2.10 Year of manufacture

8.2.11 Country of origin

8.2.12 SEC purchase order number

8.2.13 Vendor name

8.2.14 Reference to SEC specification

8.2.15 SEC Monogram
9.0 TESTING:
The circuit breaker shall be tested as per IEC 60947-2 and test report certificate shall be
provided with the quotation for review and acceptance by SEC.
SEC may carryout testing at their lab. by selecting random sample as 10% of any batch
delivered to the SEC stores. The batch will be assumed as rejected if more than (3) three
breakers are found faulty.
9.1 Type (Design) Test:
Test report shall include the following type tests:

9.1.1 Short circuit breaking / making capacities.

9.1.2 Temperature rise.
9.1.3 Over load performance.
9.1.4 Short-time withstand current

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9.1.5 Dielectric properties.

9.1.6 Tripping limits and characteristics.
9.1.7 Operational performance capability.
9.2 Routine (Production) Test:
All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC 60947-2 standard shall be
performed on all units. Test report shall be provided prior to delivery of the circuit
breaker to SEC.

9.3 Inspection:

SEC may decide to witness the tests at factory during manufacturing of items covered
under this specification. Accordingly the supplier shall give SEC adequate notice of
manufacturing and testing schedules.

10.0 PACKING & SHIPPING:

The packing shall be as per 01-SDMS-01, in addition to the following:

10.1 Each MCCB and its accessories shall be separately packed as a complete unit/assembly
and shall be delivered ready for services.

10.2 Packing shall be protected against damage during shipment and handling to installation
site.

10.3 Packing openings shall be closed to prevent entry of dust, dirt and other foreign
matters.

10.4 Packing shall be marked with following:

10.4.1 Manufacturer's name

10.4.2 Country of origin

10.4.3 SEC item number

10.4.4 SEC purchase order number

10.4.5 Weight in kilogram

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10.5 Suppliers shall contact Materials Management Department for additional packing,
handling and shipment instructions, as applicable.

10.6 A minimum of one (1) key per 500 MCCBs (or as stated in the purchase order) shall
be supplied along with the delivery in a separate weather-proof carton and marked
with SEC No. according to 01-SDMS-01 latest revision.

11.0 GUARANTEE:

11.1 The manufacturer shall guarantee the MCCB against all defects arising out of faulty
design or workmanship, or defective material for a period of one (1) year from the
date of commissioning or two (2) years from the date of delivery. SEC certificates for
date of commissioning shall be accepted.
11.2 If no exceptions are taken to this specification and no list of deviation is submitted, it
shall be deemed that in every respect the offered MCCB conforms to this
specification. SEC interpretation of this specification shall be accepted.

12.0 SUBMITTALS:

12.1 Submittals required with Tender:

12.1.1 The supplier shall complete and return one copy of the attached technical data
schedule for each MCCB type being offered.

12.1.2 A detailed dimensional drawing is required for each size of breaker offered.

12.1.3 Breaker time/current characteristics curves for thermal overload elements are
required for each breaker rating offered.

12.1.4 Copies of type test certificates.

12.1.5 Catalogue for all components used with catalogue numbers marked clearly.

12.2 Submittals required following Award of Contract:

The following submittals shall be provided by the supplier following the award of
contract.

12.2.1 Details of manufacturing and test schedules.

12.2.2 Factory test reports.

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13.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
(Sheet 1 of 4)

SEC Enquiry Number: ------------------------------------------------ Item Number: -------------

VENDOR
SEC SEC SPECIFIED
DESCRIPTION PROPOSED
REF. VALUES
VALUES
6.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
6.1 General
Rated Current
230/133 5%
Operation Voltage
400/230 5%
Electrical Joints (Bolts, Nuts, Plated as Type II
Washers) of ASTM B633
6.2 Casing non openable
Material Resin
Temperature Index 55 C.
6.3 Terminals
Suitable for connection
of conductor up to
For MCCB upto 150 Amps
35mm without cable
lugs
Suitable for connection
For 200 and 250 Amps MCCBs of conductor up to
120mm without cable
lugs
Suitable for connection
For 300, 400, 500, 600, 800 and
of cables up to
1000 Amps MCCBs
300mm with cable lugs
Material Tinned copper

Covers Provided

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13.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
(Sheet 2 of 4)
SEC Enquiry Number: -------------------------------------------------- Item Number: ---------
SEC SEC SPECIFIED VENDOR
DESCRIPTION
REF. VALUES PROPOSED VALUES
6.8 Releases
Thermal Rated current
Magnetic
6.10 Dimensions
(Length x Width x Depth)
Capacity
mm
Up to 250 Amps 165 x 110 x 140 mm max.
300 & 400 Amps 260 x 140 x 140 mm max.
500 & 600 Amps 300 x 210 x 175 mm max.
800 & 1000 Amps 330 x 210 x 205 mm max.
7.0 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Rated insulation voltage Ui 750 Volts, AC
Rated impulse withstand
8 kV
Voltage Uipm (Sea level)
Rated breaking capacity Icu
(Max. assumed fault current)
At 400 / 230 Volts, AC, up to
20 KA
400 A
At 400 / 230 Volts, AC, for
65 KA
500, 600, 800 and 1000 A
At 230 / 133 Volts, AC, up to
25 KA
400 A
At 230 / 133 Volts, AC, for 40 KA
500, 600, 800 and 1000 A
Rated breaking capacity Ics
100% Icu
(during operation, % of Icu)
Rated making capacity
Number of poles 3

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13.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
(Sheet 3 of 4)

SEC Enquiry Number: ------------------------------------------------ Item Number: ---------

SEC SPECIFIED VENDOR

SEC DESCRIPTION VALUES PROPOSED
REF. VALUES
9.0 TESTING
Short circuit breaking
Type tests report capacities
Available or not? Temperature rise
Dielectric properties
Over load performance
Tripping limits and
Characteristics
Operational performances
capability
Short time
withstand current

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13.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
(Sheet 4 of 4)

SEC Enquiry Number: ------------------------------------------------ Item Number: ------------

A) ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES SPECIFIED BY

SEC.

B) ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

VENDOR / SUPPLIER.

C) OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY VENDOR / SUPPLIER.

Address Manufacturer of Equipment Vendor / Supplier

Name of Company

Location & Office

Address
Authorized Name
& Signature

Date:

Official Seal/Stamp

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UP TO 250 AMP

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500 & 600 AMP

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800 & 1000 AMP

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