33kv Indoor VCB 3 Panel Sets and 5 Panel Sets

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
SPECIFICATION
33 kV INDOOR VCB 3 PANEL SETS AND 5 PANEL SETS
Rev#0 DOC. NO.: SCM-SPEC/XM/3 Panel & 5 Panel

APPLICABLE TO KSEBL
EFF. DATE: 21 / 04 /2021
Number of Pages: 88
Technical Committee
Thiruvananthapuram
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Doc. #: SCM-SPEC/XM/3&5 Panel Rev.#: 0 Effective Date-21/04/2021
(i) Document Approval & Control Status `

Compiled by Verified by Approved by
Name Sri.Harilal.V Smt.Geetha.M Mr. Sanal Kumar.K
Assistant Executive Engineer Executive Engineer Chief Engineer

Position
(Supply Chain Management) (Supply Chain Management) (Supply Chain Management)
Date 20/04/2021 21/04/2021 21/04/2021
Signature Sd/ Sd/ Sd/
(ii) Amendments and History
Sec. # Rev. # Date History of Change
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1. PURPOSE:
Purpose of this document is to document updates & history, upkeep and publish the
specifications related to 33kV Indoor VCB 3 panel sets and 5 panel sets in a professional
manner.
2. SCOPE:
The Scope of this document is to inform and alert all relevant stakeholders including
KSEBL. Public, KSERC etc regarding the current specifications and historical changes adopted in
specifications of 33kV Indoor VCB 3 panel sets and 5 panel sets used in field by KSEBL
3. RESPONSIBILITY:
The Executive Engineer (M), Office of Chief Engineer, Supply Chain Management shall
compile and take necessary steps to publish the specification in KSEBL website and shall inform
relevant stakeholders regarding updates and revisions
4. PROCEDURE FOR REVISION:
Modifications if any, in the technical specification will be incorporated as Revisions. Any
changes in values, minor corrections in pages, incorporation of small details etc. will be
considered as Minor Modification. The Revisions due to minor modifications will be assigned
as Rev. No.0.1, 0.2 etc.
A complete updation of the technical specification will be considered as Major
modification. The Revisions due to major modifications will be assigned as Rev. No.1.0, 2.0
etc.
All the details of regarding the revisions (both minor and major) will be incorporated in
“(ii)-Amendments and history” above.
The concerned officers, in consultation with the Technical Committee will review and
suggest changes required and the revision suggestion will be approved by Chief Engineer (SCM).
Those who notice any discrepancy or have any suggestion regarding revision, may bring the
matter to the attention of Chief Engineer (SCM) in writing or through e-mail id:[email protected]
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CONTENTS
1. SCOPE OF SUPPLY ...................................................................................................................... 6

2. STANDARDS ............................................................................................................................... 6
3. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................... 7
4. SYSTEM DATA ............................................................................................................................. 8
5. EQUIPMENT TYPE ...................................................................................................................... 8
6. RATING ...................................................................................................................................... 8
7. CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES.................................................................................................... 12
8. PAINTING ................................................................................................................................. 14
9. NAME PLATE AND IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS ....................................................................... 14
10. LABELLING ............................................................................................................................. 15
11. BUS BARS AND THE BUS CHAMBER ........................................................................................ 15
12. CIRCUIT BREAKERS .................................................................................................................. 16
13. HV CABLE CONNECTION .......................................................................................................... 16
14. CIRCUIT BREAKER OPERATING MECHANISM .......................................................................... 16
15. GUARDING SHUTTERS ............................................................................................................ 17
16. INTERLOCKING GEAR ............................................................................................................. 17
17. EARTHING ............................................................................................................................. 20
18. PANEL WIRING ...................................................................................................................... 21
19. TERMINAL BLOCKS ................................................................................................................. 22
20. INDICATING INSTRUMENTS..................................................................................................... 22
21. TEST TERMINAL BLOCK ........................................................................................................... 23
22. INDICATING LAMPS ................................................................................................................ 24
23. PUSH BUTTONS ...................................................................................................................... 24
24. SELECTOR SWITCH .................................................................................................................. 25
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25. RELAYS ................................................................................................................................... 25

26. RELAY FEATURES ..................................................................................................................... 27
27. ANNUNCIATOR ....................................................................................................................... 29
28. SPACE HEATERS ...................................................................................................................... 32
29. INTERIOR LIGHTING AND RECEPTACLES ................................................................................... 32
30. MCBS, SWITCHES, FUSES AND LINKS ....................................................................................... 33
31. TESTS ..................................................................................................................................... 33
32. DRAWINGS/ DOCUMENTATION .............................................................................................. 34
33. SOFTWARE FOR IEDS/ NUMERICAL RELAYS/ METERS .............................................................. 36
34. PACKING AND FORWARDING .................................................................................................. 37
35. SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENTS FOR 5 PANEL SETS ....................................................................... 37
36. LIST OF SPARES TO BE PROVIDED ............................................................................................ 48
37. GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS (5 PANEL SETS & 3 PANEL SETS) ................................. 50
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 33 kV INDOOR SWITCHGEAR 5 PANEL SET & 3 PANEL

SET
1.0) SCOPE OF SUPPLY:-
This covers the design, documentation, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing
at suppliers works packing and delivery at site, support for commissioning and after sales
support of
a) Extensible type 5 panel 33 kV switchboard consisting of 2 Nos of Incomer panels
(Secondary side of 110/33 kV Transformers). 1 No of Bus Coupler and 2 Nos of
outgoing Feeder Panels.
b) 33 kV Indoor VCB 3 Panel Set consisting of 1 no. feeder panel (Incomer) and 2 nos
transformer panels (outgoing) with facilities for adding two more panels if required in
future, with one additional panel at each end, along with spares to be installed at
various sub stations of KSEBL.
The equipment to be supplied against this specification is required for vital
installations where continuity of service is very important. The design, materials and
manufacture of the equipment shall therefore, be of highest order to ensure continuous and
trouble free service over the years.
The manufacturer has to design the schematic for protection and control of all
equipments including monitoring indications, visual and audible alarm, interlocking schemes
among different equipment.
Any other requirement which are not specifically covered here but which are
necessary for successful commissioning and operation of the Sub station is also within the
scope of the contract.
2.0) STANDARDS:-
Material, equipment and methods used in the manufacture of switchboard shall
conform to the latest edition of following.
Standard Name / No. Standard’s Description

IEC: 62271-1, EC: 62271-3, IEC: 60298, Switchgear and control gear
IEC: 62271-200, IEC: 60529. IS: 3427, IS
12729, IS 12063, IS:13947, IS: 9046, IS:
3427/69
IEC 62271-100, IS 13118 Circuit Breaker
IEC 60947 Low Voltage Switchgear and Control gear
IS: 13010, IS: 722/64, BS: 37 Energy Meters
IS/IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided for enclosures
IS :6005 Code of practice for phosphating iron and steel
IS :5 Colours for ready mixed paints and enamels
IS: 694 PVC insulated cables up to and including 1100V
IS:5578/1984 Guide for uniform system of marking and identification
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of conductors and apparatus terminals.

IS:11954 Guide for colour coding of Electrical Mimic Diagram
IS:1248 & IS:2419 Indicating Instruments
IS13947 (Part 5/ Sec 1) 2004, Control Switches
IS13947 (Part 5/ Sec 1) 2004 Push Buttons
IS 14697 HT Static Tri vector TOD Energy Meter
IS:9224(part II) HRC Cartridge fuse links
IS:3842 Application guide for protection
IS:3231, IEC 61000, IEC 60068, IEC Electrical relays for power system protection
60529, IEC 61010-1
IS:8686 Static Protective Relays
IEC 60255 Numerical Relays
IEC 61850 Communication Networks and Systems in Sub Station
IEC 6100-4-29 DC Voltage dips and interruptions/ variations
IS 2705,IEC:60185 Current Transformer
IS 3156 , IEC:60186 Voltage Transformer
IS 3072 Code of practice for installation and maintenance of
switchgear
IS 375, BS: 159/67 Arrangement of switchgear bus bars, main connection
and auxiliary wiring
IS 9385 HV Fuses
Equipment complying with other internationally recognized standards will also be
considered if it ensures performance equivalent or superior to above mentioned standards.
2.1. In the event of supply of equipment conforming to any international/internationally
recognized standards other than standards listed above, the salient features of comparison
shall be brought out and furnished along with the bid. One copy of such standard
specification in English language shall be enclosed with the tender without any additional
cost.
2.2. The equipment provided shall also comply with latest revisions of Indian Electricity Act , CEA
Guidelines and any other applicable statutory provisions, rules and regulations.
3.0) CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:-
3.1) The climatic conditions at site under which the equipment shall operate satisfactorily are as
follows.
Maximum ambient air temperature 500C
Maximum ambient air temperature in shade 400C
Minimum ambient temperature in shade 17 0C
Maximum Relative humidity 100.00%
Average annual rainfall 3000mm
Average number of rainy days per annum 130
Maximum wind pressure 100Kg/sq.m
Climatic Condition: Moderately hot and humid tropical climate
conducive to rust and fungus growth
3.2) The climatic conditions are prone to wide variations in ambient conditions and hence the
equipment shall be of suitable design to work satisfactorily under these conditions.
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3.3) For the purpose of this specification, the reference ambient temperature would be 40 0C.
4.0) SYSTEM DATA:-

Frequency : 50 Hz
Nominal System Voltage : 33 kV
Highest System Voltage : 36 kV
Rated short time current : 31.5 kA for 3 seconds
Power frequency withstand voltage : 70 kV
Basic insulation level : 170 kV
System Neutral : Solidly earthed.
Control Supply : 110 V DC
5.0. EQUIPMENT TYPE:- The switchgear shall be self standing air insulated and fully metal
clad. The circuit breakers shall be of vacuum draw-out type, arranged for vertical or
horizontal isolation of the drawn- out breaker. The switchgear shall be suitable for indoor
installation. They shall be of robust construction and dust and vermin proof. Panel should be
provided with 3 insulated bus bars and shall have facility for extension by adding individual
cubicles at either end. Circuit Breaker truck shall have 'Rack in/out' facility without
opening of the doors.
The equipment shall comply Internal ARC Class IAC AFLR 25kA/1Sec and
the Circuit Breaker shall be E2 M2 C2 Class as per IEC 62271-200.;
6.0. RATING:- The complete switchgear equipments shall be designed for operation at normal
system voltage of 33000 volts between phases and shall be capable of carrying a short time
current equivalent to the symmetrical short circuit breaking capacity of not less than 1500
MVA. The ratings of circuit breakers, current transformers, potential transformers and bus
bars are given below.
a) CIRCUIT BREAKERS:-
Sl.No. Description 3 Panel Sets 5 Panel Sets

1) Number of poles 3 3
2) Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
3) Nominal System Voltage 33kV 33kV
4) Highest System Voltage 36kV 36kV
5) Rated current 1250A 1250A
6) Interrupting capacity 1500MVA 1500MVA
7) Rated short time current 25kA for 3 Seconds 31.5kA for 3 Seconds
8) Power frequency withstand voltage 70kV 70kV
9) Basic insulation level 170kV 170kV
b) CURRENT TRANSFORMERS:-
i) For 5 Panel Sets the current transformers shall have sufficient rating and
shall be suitable for the instruments, protection relays etc. used in the
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equipment. Separate current transformers shall be used for metering and

protection or alternatively CTs with multiple secondary cores may be used.
Resin cast CTs with class E insulation or better shall be preferred. Outgoing
UG cable feeder panel to be provided with 3 Nos. of CTs each having 2
secondary cores, one for metering and the other for O/C and E/F protection.
In the case of Incomer panel (Secondary side of 110/ 33kV Transformer), 3
Nos. of CTs each having 4 secondary cores, one for metering, one for O/C and
E/F protection, one for Differential protection plus REF protection and one for
bus bar protection. In Bus Coupler Panel 3 Nos. of CTs having 1 core for Bus
bar protection shall be provided for either side of the bus coupler breaker. The
CT secondary terminals shall be easily accessible for testing by removing the
back door. One number outdoor type neutral current transformer with CT
ratio 600-300/1, PS Class for REF protection (Secondary side of 110/33 kV
Transformer) to be supplied with the Incomer panel. Cables from Neutral CT
for REF protection, Cables for Differential protection, inter trip connections,
DC, AC inputs etc shall be brought to a terminal box on the back side of
Incomer panels (Secondary side of 110/33 kV Transformer) with 20 Nos spare
terminals.
The VA rating, accuracy limit factors etc. of the CT shall be suitable for
the instruments, relays and other equipment used in the panel.
Current Transformers
Transformation Ratio
a) Incomer panels (Secondary side - 600/300/5-5-1-1A
of 110/33 kV Transformer)
b) Feeder Panels (Outgoing) - 300/5-5 A
Rating
Core -1 Core -2 Core -3 Core -4
1) Secondary Current 5A 5A 1A 1A
2) Rated output 15 VA 15 VA - -
3) Class of Accuracy 10 P 0.2 S PS PS
4) Accuracy limit factor 10 - - -
For transformer panels, Core 3 & Core 4 are for Differential plus REF protection and
Bus bar protection.
CT requirements shall be as under.
Minimum Knee Point Voltage 650 V at Lower ratio
Maximum excitation current at Vk/2 30 – 40 mA
Class of Accuracy PS
Secondary Resistance at 75 C. o
2.5 Ohms
NEUTRAL CTs Outdoor type
Ratio 600/300- 1 A
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2.5 Ohms
ii) For 3 Panel Sets the current transformers shall have sufficient rating and
shall be suitable for the instruments, protection relays etc. used in the
equipment. Separate current transformers shall be used for metering and
protection or alternatively CTs with multiple secondary cores may be used.
Resin cast CTs with class E insulation or better shall be preferred. Feeders
may be provided with 3 Nos. of CTs each having 2 Nos. of secondary cores,
one core for use with O/C and E/F relays and the other core for metering. In
the case of transformer feeders, each CT shall have 3 secondary cores, one
for metering, one for over current and E/F protection, third one for REF
protection. The CT secondary terminals shall be easily accessible for
testing by removing the bolted back door.
One number outdoor type neutral current transformer with
ratio 200-100/1A for REF protection, to be supplied with each of the
transformer panels. Cables from Neutral CT for REF protection, inter trip
connections, DC, AC inputs etc shall be brought to a terminal box on the back
side of transformer feeder panels with 20 Nos. spare terminals.
The VA rating, accuracy limit factors etc. of the CT shall be suitable for
the instruments, relays and other equipment used in the panel.
Current Transformers
Transformation Ratio
a) Transformer Panels (Outgoing) - 200/100/5-5-1 A
b) Feeder Panels (Incomer) - 400/200/5-5 A
Rating
Core -1 Core -2 Core -3
1) Secondary current 5A 5A 1A
2) Rated output (max)* 15 VA 15 VA -
3) Class of Accuracy 5P 0.2 S PS
4) Accuracy limit factor 10 - -
* Burdern calculation to be provided as per the metering and relay requirement with during detailed
engineering. Back up protection CT used shall have good knee point more or less equal to PS Class.
Instead of 5P10 Class PS Class core may be used to meet above requirement.
Core 3 is required for REF protection in transformer panels only.
Less than 2.5 Ohms
NEUTRAL CTs Outdoor type
Ratio 200-100/ 1 A
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Secondary Resistance at 75oC. Less than 2.5 Ohms
C) POTENTIAL TRANSFORMERS:- Potential Transformer as per the specifications
shall be provided on the cable side on each incomer with fuse protection on both
sides. The PT primary and secondary neutrals are to be earthed separately and
brought out for testing purpose. The primary neutral earth shall get firm earth
connection before phase connections are made, when pushed in to service. The PT
may be of resin cast type. The wiring shall be as per standard procedures with
proper ferruling and coloured wires.
1) Type Shall be cast resin type with insulation class of E or better.
2) Mounting a) It shall be mounted on a with drawable carriage. Mounting of PT

on the breaker truck is not acceptable. In case it is mounted on
the panel rear top, access to the PT and the reinforcement in
the panel for allowing a person to stand should be provided.
b) Draw out type Potential Transformer is specified for easy
isolation during testing and maintenance. If the bidder can
provide crank operated switch for isolating the PT primary side,
then fixed type can be accepted.
3) Neutral The HV neutral connection to earth shall be easily accessible for
disconnection during HV test.
Earthing of the System Solidly earthed

Number of Secondary windings One
Ratio 33 kV/√3 : 110/√3 Volts
Rated burden (Max)* 45 VA
Class of Accuracy 0.2
Purpose Metering
All the current and potential transformers shall be mounted in such a manner
that their secondary terminal connections are accessible for testing and maintenance
purposes. The heavy duty terminal strips for CTs shall be provided with isolating
links for testing without disconnecting cables.
*Burdern calculation to be provided as per the metering and relay requirement with
during detailed engineering.
d) BUS BARS:- Bus bars shall be of constant cross sectional area throughout their
length with connection as short and straight as possible. Bus bars shall be contained
in a separate compartment with the general casing of the switchgear. Bus Bar shall
be sleeved for full voltage. Sleeve shall be heat shrinkable. PVC Sleeve in Bus Bar
is not acceptable. Suitable pressure relief facilities shall be provided and shall be
extensible at both ends. Access to bus bar and the connections directly connected
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there shall be achieved by the removal of the bolted covers. Such covers shall be
clearly marked “33kV LIVE”.
Sl.No. Description 3 Panel Sets 5 Panel Sets

1) Current rating 1250 A for a maximum 2000 A for a maximum
temperature rise of 35oC temperature rise of 35oC
2) Short time Current 25 kA for 3 seconds 31.5 kA for 3 seconds
rating
3) Bus bar size (Main) a) 2 runs of 60x10mm a) 3 runs of 60x10mm
(minimum) Electrolytic (minimum) Electrolytic
grade copper Insulated grade copper Insulated
with heat shrinkable HT with heat shrinkable HT
sleeve or better for main sleeve or better for main
bus. bus.
b) Tubular bus made of b) b) Tubular bus made of
specified copper grade and specified copper grade and
equivalent cross section equivalent cross section
and higher surface area and higher surface area can
can be accepted,provided be accepted, provided
adequate hardware is used adequate hardware is used
for the bus joints with for the bus joints with
current density current density
<1.2A/sq.mm.. <1.2A/sq.mm.
4) Bus bar size (for 1) Two run 60x10mm 1) Three run 60x10mm
dropper/other) (minimum) for Incoming (minimum) for Incoming
Feeder. Feeder.
2) Two run 60x10mm 2) Two run 60x10mm
(minimum) for Outgoing (minimum) for Outgoing
Feeder. Feeder.
EC grade copper Insulated EC grade copper Insulated
with, heat shrinkable HT sleeve with, heat shrinkable HT
or better shall be used. sleeve or better shall be used.
Bus bars shall be suitably holed and tinned at cable connection points.
For bus bar joints, dropper connections and CT connections, there shall be
minimum four bolts per joint.
7.0. CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES:- The panels shall be of folded construction duly reinforced
and shall be free standing and structurally independent taking into account the weight of
the mounted equipments. All the panels shall have machine punched holes in their sides for
the purpose of bolting on to the adjoining panels to form continuous board. Necessary
foundation bolts required for site erection shall also be supplied. The cut outs for bus ducts
shall be provided with blanking plates on the side of the end panels on both ends. All other
holes provided at the end panels for facilitating extension shall be suitably blanked off. The
design of panels shall be such that no permanent or harmful distortion occurs in them when
being lifted by eye bolt or when moved into position by roller or transportation.
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It is responsibility of the supplier to ensure that the equipment specified

and such unspecified complementary equipment required for completeness of the
protections/control scheme shall be accommodated in the panels .The panels shall
be completely enclosed to ensure dust, moisture and vermin proof atmosphere. Design
material selection and workman ship shall be such as to result in neat appearance, inside
and outside with no welds, rivets etc.
Each stationary unit shall be provided with an instrument and relay panel of sheet
steel construction, with hinged front door and a minimum of 2 Nos. locking handles. The
instruments, meters and relays shall be of the flush mounting type and shall be mounted on
the front of the panel.
1 Enclosure Type Free standing, indoor, Fully compartmentalized, moisture,
dust proof and Vermin-proof
2 Enclosure degree of protection IP 4X for High Voltage compartment,
IP 5X for low voltage compartment
3 Enclosure Material CRCA steel
4 Load bearing members Minimum 2.5 mm thick

5 Doors and covers Minimum 2.0 mm thick
6 Gland Plate (detachable type) 3.0 mm MS detachable type or aluminum 5.0 mm for 3
core 400sq.mm XLPE cables
7 Extensibility On either side
8 Separate compartment for Bus bar, circuit breaker, HV incoming cable, HV outgoing
cable, PT, LV instruments & relays.
9 Inspection window For viewing indicators located in CB and to check
switching device truck.( Transparent materials used shall
be strong enough as per type tested design to withstand
Internal Arc Test)
10 Breaker compartment door Separate with lockable handle (design with breaker trolley
as the front cover is not acceptable)
11 Breaker to bus bar compartment Through seal off bushings
12 Breaker to cable compartment Through seal off bushings
13 Pressure relief devices To be provided for each HV Compartment
14 Bus support insulator Non hygroscopic, track-resistant, high strength, epoxy
insulators). Self supported Bus Bar can also be accepted
15 Fixing arrangement of doors Concealed hinged Bolted with SS bolts Neoprene gaskets
(Sufficient number of hinges are to be provided)
16 Required HV cable termination Less than 1000mm for 33KV Cable.

height in the cable compartment
17 Panel Base Frame Steel base frame of standard sections.
18 Handle Removable bolted covers for cable chamber and busbar
chamber shall be provided with “C” type handles
19 Internal Arc Routing Baffles To be provided for HV Compartments
20 Closed pressure relief duct To be provided
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21 Racking in/ Out of CB Truck with To be provided

front door closed.
22 Cable Earthing Truck To be provided
23 Bus Earthing Truck To be provided
8.0) PAINTING:-
a) Panel painting shall be done by the modern process of painting. All surface of the
steel panel and frame work shall be sand blasted and suitably treated to remove
rust, scale, foreign adhering matter or grease.
b) A suitable rust resisting primer shall be applied on the interior and exterior surface
of steel, which shall be followed by application of an undercoat suitable to serve as
base and binder for the finishing coat.
c) Details of Painting:-
Surface treatment by seven (or eight) tank process
Phosphating All sheet steel work shall be zinc phosphated in
accordance with IS-6005 “Code of practice for
phosphating iron and steel’’
Paint type Powder coated. Pure polyester base grade A finish.
External Paint shade and Light grey shade 631 as per IS 5 with Structure Finish
finish
Internal Paint shade and White with semi glossy finish.
finish
Base Frame Paint shade Black
Paint thickness Minimum 80 microns
Special Instruction A small quantity of finishing paint shall be supplied for
minor touching up required at site after installation of
the panels.
Each coat of primer and finishing paint shall be of a slightly different shade to
enable inspection of the painting.
9.0. NAME PLATE AND IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS:-
a) All instruments, relays and such other similar electrical devices mounted on the
panel shall be provided with individual name plates with equipment designation
bearing the manufacturer's name, serial identifying number and the Electrical rating
data engraved.
b) Similar identification plates shall be fixed on the exterior of the panel in appropriate
places to indicate function of control switches, push button, control switch, DC fail
test, accept reset etc. Suitable identification marks shall be provided for individual
casing part of the relays and other equipment. Plates should be screwed and
riveted to the Panel.
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c) Also on the top of each panel on front as well as rear side large and bold nameplates
shall be provided for circuits/ feeders designations. 50mm wide black anodized
aluminium plate bearing suitable circuit description etched in 30 mm size letters
shall be provided for each panel and mounted on the top of the front and back side
of panels. These plates shall be removable type.
d) Each unit of panel shall be provided with a Name Plate located at the bottom on the
front door and shall contain the following details :
i) Manufacturer's name
ii) P.O.no. and date
iii) Serial No./ Month & Year of Manufacture
iv) Drawing ref. no. pertaining to the panel.
v) Guarantee Period:
e) Nameplates shall be made of non-rusting metal. Nameplates shall be black with
engraved/punched lettering. The nameplates inscription and size of nameplate and
letters shall be submitted to the purchaser for approval.
f) Each Indicating instrument and meter shall be prominently marked with the quantity
measured (ie. kV, A, MW).
1 Lettering Engraved, with white letters on black
background
2 Name plate for feeder On front and rear side of each panel
description & number giving feeder description. On the rear side
the name plate shall be fixed on the
frame.
3 Identification plates/labels at Approved design (not stickers)
each cubicle and each
instrument
4 Manufacturer name plate On Bottom of Front Door
5 Danger Board Cable entry Box and wherever is required
Each CB truck shall be provided with a name plate/ rating plate

indicating the Make, Type, Sl.No., P.O. No., date of manufacture, rating as
per standards like Voltage, Ampere, Breaking Capacity, STC, Internal Arc
Class designation, Operating Sequence, Contact rating, etc. The Name/
Rating plate shall be got approved by KSEBL during detailed engineering.
10.0. LABELLING:-
a) All front mounted as well as internally mounted items including MCBs shall be
provided with individual identification labels. Labels shall be mounted directly below
the respective equipment and shall clearly indicate the equipment designation.
Labelling shall be on aluminium anodised plates ( 50mmX15mm) of 1 mm thickness,
letters are to be properly engraved. Letter size 75mm.
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b) All front mounted equipment shall also be provided at the rear with individual name
identification labels engraved with the tag numbers corresponding to the one shown
in the panel internal wiring to facilitate easy tracing of the wiring. The nameplates
shall be mounted directly below the respective equipment and shall not be hidden by
the equipment wiring.
11.0. BUS BARS AND THE BUS CHAMBER:- The bus bars and connectors between the various
pieces of apparatus forming the equipment shall be of electrolytic copper and suitably
insulated with HT heat shrinkable sleeves and shall withstand the mechanical and
electrical stresses due to short circuit. The bus bar supports and other insulating barriers
shall be of materials, suitable for service under tropical climatic conditions. PVC Sleeves
are not acceptable.
The bus bars shall be so arranged that they can be extended in length without
difficulty. Interconnecting Bus Bar Links are to be provided. Provision shall be made for
expansion and contraction of bus bars and connectors with variation of temperature. The
bus bar chamber shall be air insulated.
12.0. CIRCUIT BREAKERS:- The circuit breaker shall be of vacuum type and shall have a
minimum three phase short circuit rupturing rating of 1500 MVA. Doors shall be provided for
all circuit breakers. Visual indication of spring/discharged condition shall be provided.
Vacuum interrupters of the circuit breakers shall be completely
encapsulated in epoxy housing. The Circuit Breaker shall be suitable for E2 M2 &
C2 class duty. The offered circuit breaker should have valid type tests to support the
afore-mentioned duty class.
Means shall be provided for isolating circuit breaker unit. There shall be easy access
to contacts for inspection and repairs. The breaker shall be mounted on horizontal
withdrawable truck with horizontal or vertical isolators. Circuit Breaker truck shall have
'Rack in/out' facility without opening of the doors. There shall be three positions
viz; “Service”, “Test” and “Isolated”. In Service position the Main & Auxiliary control
contacts shall remain connected. In Test Position the Main contact shall remain
disconnected, Shutters closed, Auxiliary Control contacts shall remain connected and the
Circuit Breaker shall remain in the apparatus enclosure with the compartment door closed.
Locking of Circuit Breaker shall be possible in Service and Test Position. A position
indicator (both mechanical (on the CB) and Electrical (through LED lamps in the LT
compartment door) shall be provided for indicating the Service, Test position, etc. Provision
for remote indication of Service, Test and Isolated position of Circuit Breaker shall be
provided by wiring the spare contacts to terminal block.
Suitable guiding arrangements shall be provided for the racking handle of Circuit
Breaker truck, to ensure easy alignment of entry hole in door with slot/socket in Circuit
Breaker truck. Racking handle entry hole shall be positioned such that sufficient clearance
from floor level is available during operation.
13.0. HV CABLE CONNECTION: The power cable entry/exit point shall be provided with a
removable gland plate and is located at the base of the cable compartments.
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a) For 3 panel sets suitable provision shall be made on removable gland plates for 3
core 33kV 300 sq.mm, Aluminimum XLPE Cables. Brass Glands suitable for above
shall be provided.
b) For 5 panel sets suitable provision shall be made on removable gland plates for 3
core 33kV 400 sq.mm, Aluminimum XLPE Cables. Brass Glands suitable for above
shall be provided.
14.0. CIRCUIT BREAKER OPERATING MECHANISM:- The circuit breaker shall be arranged for
hand charged spring stored energy operation type. Motor operating mechanism shall be
provided in addition. The motor shall be suitable for 230V AC operation. The tripping
mechanism shall have both mechanical and electrical releases. Mechanical release operated
by means of push buttons and electrical releases by means of protective relays. The
operating mechanism shall be trip free as defined in clause 2-38 of IS.2516 Part –I 1963.
The trip coil and closing shall be suitable for connection to a 110 Volt DC supply. Hand trip
device shall also be provided. The tripping circuit shall allow operation with 70 to 110% of
rated DC auxiliary voltage and closing circuit shall allow 85 to 110% of rated DC auxiliary
voltage. The spring charging motor shall operate from 90% to 110% of rated voltage.
Provision for switching off the breaker mechanically shall be available in the front side of the
panel without opening the door. There shall be three positions namely Service, Test,
Isolated.
The circuit breaker operating mechanism shall be provided with a mechanical status
indicating device to show whether the breaker is Open or Close .This indication shall be
visible through the front glass window of the CB.
Continuous glowing lamp indication (LED) shall be provided for indicating Trip
healthy, DC healthy and Breaker ON/OFF with appropriate labels. Separate electro-
mechanical relay shall be provided for continuous trip circuit monitoring. Trip healthy
indication (pre-close & post close) shall cover all contacts in between the trip coil and the
relay contacts.
Provision shall be made for temporarily completing the trip circuit connection to the
circuit breaker when it is isolated in order to permit circuit breaker to be operating for
testing purpose.
The insulators for the circuit breaker stationary contacts and supports shall be
porcelain or any other approved material which is non-hygroscopic and unaffected by
moisture. The circuit breaker shall be provided with necessary heavy duty auxiliary switches
for indication, protection, control and other services required. The connections of the control
wiring from the stationery portion of the switchgear to its movable portion shall be arranged
through secondary contacts of robust design.
15.0. GUARDING SHUTTERS:- The stationary isolating contacts connected to the bus bars, the
voltage transformers and the incoming and outgoing cables of the switchgear shall be
provided with cover (painted & marked “33 KV LIVE “) to prevent access when the circuit
breaker or voltage transformer is withdrawn. The covers shall be opened or closed
automatically by the positive movement of the circuit breaker or the voltage transformer.
16.0. INTERLOCKING GEAR:- The switchgear shall be provided with efficient interlocking gear
to prevent.
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1) The breaker being removed while in service.

2) The breaker being inserted in the ‘ON’ Position. It should not be possible to Rack-in the
Circuit Breaker from the Test to the Service Position unless and until the Circuit
Breaker is in Switched Off condition, Circuit Breaker Chamber Door closed and Control
plug is connected.
3) Breaker withdrawal before switching off the vacuum bottle and unlocking the inter-
locking lever.
4) The closing of the circuit breaker when its terminals are not properly engaged with the
stationary contacts.
5) Access to live parts of the switchgear when the circuit breaker is withdrawn.
6) The circuit breaker being put in service without its control / auxiliary wiring and
without LV control plug connected.
7) Removal of Control wiring / plug shall not be possible when the circuit breaker is in
Service Position.
A Circuit breaker
1 Mounting On with-drawable truck or carriage, with locking facility

in service position and test position.
2 Interrupting medium Vacuum
3 Breaker operation Three separate identical single pole units operated
through the common shaft.
4 Operating mechanism Re-strike free, trip free, with electrical anti-pumping
feature
One O-C-O operation possible after failure of power
supply to the spring charging motor.
Motor wound, spring, charged, stored energy type with
manual charging facility
5 ON/OFF/Emergency trip i) Manual / mechanical
push button ii RED coloured Emergency Off push button will be
provided with a Red colored protective flap.
iii) Mechanical ON shall have padlocking facility.
6 Mechanical ON-OFF On breaker trolley front and electrical indication (LED)
indication on the LT panel door.
7 Operation counter On breaker trolley front
8 Mechanism On breaker trolley front and “Spring Charged” electrical
charge/discharge indication (LED) on the LT panel door.
indicator
9 Breaker positions Service, test and isolated mechanical position indicator
on the breaker trolley front and electrical indication
(LED) on the LT panel door.
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10 Inter changeability Possible, only with breaker of same rating

11 Breaker control On panel front only
12 Handle Breaker shall be provided with handles for easy handling,
rack in-out operation and manual spring charging as
applicable.
13 Operating Sequence O-0.3 sec-CO-3 min-CO
B Functional Requirements
1 Interlock and safety devices

2 Breaker compartment door Can’t be opened unless breaker is OFF in
opening Service Position and irrespective of Breaker
Status in Test and Isolated positions.
3 Breaker compartment door closing Should be possible even when breaker in
isolated position.
4 Racking mechanism safety Mechanical type
interlock
5 Racking in or out of breaker When the breaker is closed
inhibited
6 Racking in the circuit breaker to Unless the control plug is fully engaged,
Service Position inhibited Circuit Breaker Open and Compartment door
closed
7 Disconnection of control plug As long as the breaker is in service position
inhibited
8 Locking of Circuit Breaker In Service, Test and Isolated position
movement
C Additional Requirement
1 Exposure to live parts In case the breaker panel door is required to be opened
during a contingency, the personnel should not be exposed
to any live parts. Suitable shrouds / barriers / insulating
sleeves should be provided as required.
2 Breaker handling In case the breaker is mounted on the carriage, which does
not naturally roll out on the floor, a trolley for handling the
breaker is to be provided. The trolley arrangement should
ensure that the isolated breaker can be easily rolled on to
the trolley with easiness and taken away. Two trolleys per
switchboard for each breaker type shall be included in
offer.
3 Operation of breaker Electrical and Manual in either Service or Test position and
Manual in Isolated Position
4 Closing from local Only when local/remote selector switch is in local position
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5 Closing from remote Only when local/remote selector switch is in remote position
6 Manual Tripping from Only when local/remote selector switch is in local position
local except for emergency tripping
7 Protection Tripping Irrespective of selector switch position
8 Testing of breaker In test position keeping control plug connected

D Safety shutters
1 Automatic safety To fully cover contacts when breaker is withdrawn to
shutter for fixed test. Independent operating mechanism for bus bar &
contacts cable side shutters, separately pad lockable in closed
position
2 Label for identification For bus side and cable side shutters
3 Warning label on Clearly visible label “isolate elsewhere before opening
shutters of incoming shutter and earthing” be provided
and other connections
E Breaker electrical operation features

1 Trip circuit supervision To be given for breaker close and open condition
2 Trip circuit supervision For indication, alarm & to inhibit closing of breaker on
relay contact failure of trip circuit healthiness.
3 Emergency Trip Push Wired to inhibit closing of breaker

button contact
4 Master trip relay contact Wired to inhibit closing of breaker
5 DC Control supply bus Fed by DC Incoming source
in all panels
6 PT supply bus in all Fed normally from respective incomer PT. In the event
panels of multiple incomers, a PT selection scheme shall be
provided to ensure supply to the meters in the
corresponding panels in a section in the event of outage
of the Incomer in that section. For switchboards with
only one Incomer but with provision for additional
feeders, necessary provision shall be made in the
control wiring schematic for incorporating the PT
selection scheme at a later stage on addition of the
proposed future Incomer.
7 Trip circuit faulty Wired to inhibit closing of breaker
17.0. EARTHING:- Provision shall be arranged to extend the earth connection to V C B truck by
means of a pair of fixed and moving contacts automatically engaging when power contacts
are engaged.
All panels shall be equipped with an earth fixed along the inside base of panels. The
materials and the sizes of the bus bar shall be at least 50x6 mm electrolytic grade tinned
copper flat unless specified otherwise. When several panels are mounted adjoining each
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other, the earth bus shall be continuous and necessary connectors and clamps for this
purpose shall be included in the scope of supply. Provision shall be made for extending the
earth bus bar to future adjoining panels on either side. Provision shall be made on the earth
bus bar of the end panels for connecting to purchaser’s earthing grid. Necessary terminal
clamps and connectors for this purpose shall be included in the scope of supply. All metallic
case of relays, instruments and other panel mounted equipments shall be connected to
earth bus by independent copper wire of size not less than 6 sq.mm. The colour of earthing
wire shall be green. Earthing wire shall be connected on terminals with suitable clamp
connections and soldering shall not be permitted. VT and CT neutral or common lead shall
be earthed at one place at the terminal blocks where they enter the panel. Such earthing
shall be made through links so that earthing may be removed from one group without
disturbing continuity of earthing system for other groups.
Equipment Earthing
1 Material of earthing bus Electrolytic Grade Tinned Copper
2 Earth bus joints All bolted joints in the bus will be effected by
connection of two bolts.
3 Rating Sized for rated short circuit current for 3s
seconds.
4 Enclosure and non-current Effectively bonded to the earth bus
carrying part of the switchboard/
components
5 Hinged doors Earthed through flexible copper braid
6 Circuit breaker frame / Earthed before the main circuit breaker
contacts/control
18.0. PANEL WIRING:- All panel instrument wiring shall be neatly fixed in single layer, on the
sides of the cubicles and shall be carried out with tinned copper wire, PVC insulated and of
cross section of not less than 1.5 sq.mm. The CT and PT wires shall have a minimum cross
section of 4sq.mm and properly coloured (red, yellow, blue & black) wires shall be used for
each phase. The small wiring shall be terminated in suitable terminal strips easily accessible
for maintenance purposes. Round ring type ferrules are to be used in all cases. ‘U’ type or
pin type shall not be used.
All wires on the panels and multicore cables shall have PVC ferrules of the
interlocking type. The ferrules shall be white or yellow in colour but all tripping circuits shall
be provided with red ferrules marked ‘Trip’. The marking on the ferrules shall be black in
colour. The characters on the interlocking type ferrules shall be deeply engraved ensuring
maximum permanency.
The panel wiring shall be 1100V grade with copper conductor and shall conform to
ISS.694. Both ends of wire are to be provided with colour bands with the same number as
shown to facilitate easy maintenance and inspection.
Internal Wiring
1 Internal wiring 1100V grade PVC insulated stranded flexible copper
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wire. (FRLS)
2 Size 4 sq. mm for CT circuit, 4 sq mm for PT and 1.5 sq.
mm for control circuit, 6 sq mm for earthing
(minimum)
3 Colour code
4 PT R ph – Red Y Ph – Yellow B Ph – Blue Neutral – Black
5 CT R ph – Red Y Ph – Yellow B Ph – Blue Neutral – Black
6 Others DC – grey, AC-black, Earth – green
7 Ferrules At both ends of wire
8 Ferrule type Interlocked type (one additional red colour ferrule
for all wires in trip circuit)
9 Lugs Tinned copper, pre-insulated, round type.
10 Spare contacts of Wired up to the terminal blocks
relays, timers etc
11 Wiring enclosure Plastic channels, inter panel wiring through PVC
sleeves or suitable grommets.
12 Inter panel wiring Wiring with ferrule to be terminated in the adjacent
shipping section will be supplied with one end
terminated and the other end bunched and coiled.
19.0. `TERMINAL BLOCKS:- Terminal blocks shall be 1100V grade and have 10 amps continuous
rating, one piece moulded, complete with insulated barriers, stud type terminal, washers,
nuts, lock nuts and identification strips. Terminal block design shall include white fibre
marking strip with clear plastic, slip-on/clip-on terminal covers.
Marking on the terminal strips shall correspond to wire number in the wiring
diagrams. Not more than 2 wires shall be connected to any terminal. Suitable supports shall
be provided for the incoming cables. The terminal blocks shall be arranged to provide
maximum accessibility to all conductor terminations. The terminal blocks shall be fully
enclosed with easily removable covers and made of moulded non-inflammable plastic
material with bases and barriers moulded integrally.
Terminal blocks for current transformer and voltage transformer secondary leads
shall be provided with test links and isolating facilities. Also current transformer secondary
leads shall be provided with short circuiting and earthing facilities.
At least 20% spare terminals for all circuits shall be provided on each panel and
these spare terminals shall be uniformly distributed on all terminal blocks.
1 Terminal Blocks (TB) 1100V grade, 10 amps min. rating,
2 Terminal for CT secondary leads With provision for shorting with screw
driver operated sliding link.
3 Spare terminals 20% in each TB row
4 TB shrouds & separators Moulded non-inflammable plastic material
5 Clearance
6 Clearance between 2 sets of TB 100 mm min.
7 Clearance with cable gland plate 250 mm min
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8 Clearance between AC / DC set of TB 100 mm min

9 Test Terminal blocks Screw driver operated stud type
20.0. INDICATING INSTRUMENTS:- The following indicating meters shall be provided on the
panels. All the meters shall be flush mounting type.
1. a) For 5 Panel Sets, 3 moving coil ammeter with 96x96 mm square face and
240⁰ Scale to read 0 to 300A, 0 to 600A on all panels.
b) For 3 Panel Sets, 3 moving coil ammeter with 96x96 mm square face and
240⁰ Scale to read 0 to 100A, 0 to 200A and 0 to 400 A on all panels.
2. Digital voltmeters of size 48x96 mm square with 20mm super bright LED display to
show R-Y, Y-B, B-R voltages in incomer.
3. One 3-phase, 4-wire TOD Energy meter (5A) for all panels.
Frequency : 50 Hz +/- 5%
P.F. : 0.5 PF Lag - Unity - 0.5 P.F Lead
Burden : 0.2VA max. per Volts/Amp. Input 3VA max.
Display : kW, kWh, kVAh, kVArh, MD, I, V, pf & Hz shall be available by
scrolling. There can be 1, 2, or 3 mode of display, which
facilitate more parameters. More accurate reading of power
etc up to 6 decimal place shall be provided in the mode 3.
Retains the last ordered reading even under power failure.
Default setting for any parameter say kWh shall be given.
Shall display import & export. Shall have data retrieval &
logging facility. Necessary software for feeding settings,
commissioning, testing, etc and required inter facing
cables shall be supplied with each set of Panel.
Accuracy class : 0.2S
Data : RS 485 port with MODBUS RTU protocol shall be provided.
communication Data communication port with DLMS protocol also shall be
provided.
Meters
Meters Flush Mounted
Ammeter Taut band, moving iron type
Size 96 X 96 mm
Panels where to be provided All the panels
Accuracy class 1.0
Voltmeter Digital
Size 48 X 96 mm
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Panels where to be provided Incomer

Accuracy class 0.5
Energy meter ToD type Bi-directional 3phase,4 wire, 33kV/110V
Panels where to be provided All panels
Accuracy Class 0.2S
Multifunctional meter Scrolling facility with LCD display for parameters like
power factor, KW,KVA,Ampere, etc. Accuracy 0.2S
with RS485 port, communication port for DLMS
protocol.
21.0. TEST TERMINAL BLOCK:- Switch board type, back connected semi flush mounting type
test blocks with contacts suitably rated shall be provided with links or other device to enable
a series device into circuit without causing open circuit in the CT secondary or to enable
short circuiting of the CT Secondary. Test block covers shall be removable from the panels
and shall be provided with suitable sealing arrangement to prevent unauthorized access to
the test studs. Use 3 phase 4 wire Link type TTB with back connection for Energy meter and
shall be placed near to the meter. All terminals, shorting links and screws shall be of brass
and nickel-plated to prevent corrosion. All meters (A, MW, MVAR) shall be connected after
TTB for testing their accuracies along with Energy meter calibration.
22.0. INDICATING LAMPS:- Indicating lamps (with bunched LEDs) shall be of miniature
switchboard type, Metallic, suitable for panel mounting with rear terminal connections. The
lamps should be mounted in such a way that it can be replaced easily. Lamps shall be
provided with series connected resistors preferably built on the lamp assembly to avoid
short-circuiting of control supply in the event of short-circuiting of lamp. These lamps shall
be of screwed on type, unbreakable and moulded from heat resisting material. They shall be
translucent to diffuse light. Integral inscription plates engraved with their function shall be
provided. Unless otherwise stated, the lamp covers shall be coloured as follows:
1 Mounting Flush mounted

2 Type Metallic
3 Lamps High intensity, clustered LED type
4 Breaker ON Red
5 Breaker Off Green
6 Spring Charged Blue
7 DC Control supply fail Yellow
8 Auto trip Amber
9 Service position Blue
10 Test Position White
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11 Heater circuit healthy Yellow

12 Trip circuit healthy White
13 PT supply as applicable R, Y, B
Capacitive Voltage indicator for

By LED indication and through Capacitive type
14 monitoring whether the Cable is Live
feedback.
or Dead
23.0. PUSH BUTTONS:-
a) Push buttons of suitable colours shall be housed in metallic case, momentary
contact type, semi flush mounted with rear terminal connection.
b) These shall be suitably shrouded to prevent inadvertent operation.
c) Integral inscription plates engraved with their function shall be provided.
d) All push buttons shall have two normally closed and two normally open contacts
comprising rivets of pure silver.
e) The contacts shall be able to make and carry 5A and break 1A Inductive load
at 250 V DC.
1 Mounting, Type Flush mounted, momentary contact
type
2 Casing Metallic
3 Emergency trip push button Red color with stay put (shrouded)
4 Accept push buttons Black color – trip alarm / DC fail alarm
5 Reset push buttons Yellow color – trip alarm / DC fail alarm
6 Test push buttons Blue color – for heater circuit healthy
7 Rating 5A
24.0. SELECTOR SWITCH:-
a) They shall be of rotary operated type preferably with silver to silver contacts
adequate making, carrying and breaking current rating.
b) They shall be provided with easily removable protective terminal covers and
escutcheon plates clearly marked to show operating position and shall be suitable for
flush mounting with only switch front plate and operating handle projecting out.
c) The connection shall be from the back.
d) The contact assembly at the switch shall be enclosed in dust proof removable covers.
e) The control springs shall be strong and robust enough to prevent inadvertent operation
due to light touch.
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1 Selector switches and switches Flush mounted on LV compartment door,

and push button with shrouded terminals
2 TNC Switch with pistol grip spring return to normal position
3 Rotary ON/Off switches For heater & spring charging circuits

4 Rating 16 A
25.0. RELAYS:- Approved make of Relays: ABB/Alstom/GE/Siemens Siprotec/ SEL/
Schneider- Micom
1) Relays shall conform to the requirements of IS 3231(Electrical Relays for power
system protection) or IS 8686 or IEC 60255 or other applicable approved standards,
as the case may be.
2) Relays should be suitable for flush mounting on the front with connections from the
rear.
3) Relays shall be rectangular in shape and shall be dust tight.
4) The auxiliary relays and timers shall be modular type.
5) All AC relays shall be suitable for operation at 50 Hz. AC Voltage operated relays
shall be suitable for 110V PT secondaries and current operated relays for 1A/5A CT
secondaries. DC auxiliary relays and timers shall be designed for DC voltage specified
and shall operate satisfactorily between 70% and 110% of rated voltage. Voltage
operated relays shall have adequate thermal capacity for continuous operations.
6) The protective relays shall be suitable for efficient and reliable operation of the
protection scheme described in the description in the specification.
7) Necessary auxiliary relays and timers required for interlocking schemes for
multiplying of contacts, suiting contact duties of protective relays, and monitoring of
control supplies and circuits lock out relays monitoring circuits etc. and also required
for the complete protection schemes described in the specification shall be provided.
8) All protective relays shall be provided with at least two pairs of potential free
isolated output contacts. Auxiliary relays and timers shall have pairs of contact as
required to complete the scheme.
9) Contacts shall be silver faced with spring action. Relay cases shall have adequate
number of terminals for making potential free external connections to the relay coils
and contacts. Paralleling of contacts, if any shall be done at the terminals on the
casing of the relay.
10) All protective relays, auxiliary relays and timers except the lockout relays and
interlocking relays specified should be provided with self-reset type contacts. All
protective relays, trip relays and timers shall be provided with external manual reset
positive action operation indicators provided with inscription subject to purchaser’s
approval.
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11) No control relay that trip the power circuit breaker when the relay is de-energised
shall be employed in the circuits.
12) Provision for easy isolation of trip circuits of each relay for purpose of testing and
maintenance shall be incorporated. Suitable device for indication of operation of each
protection shall be provided along with resetting device on front of the panel.
13) Auxiliary seal-in-units provided on the protective relays shall preferably be of shunt
reinforcement type. All necessary provision for easy testing of relays shall be
provided. If series relays are used the following shall be strictly ensured.
a) The operating time of the series seal in unit shall be sufficiently shorter than that
of the trip coil or trip relay in series with which it operates to ensure definite
operation of the flag indicator of relay.
b) Seal in unit shall obtain adequate current for operation when one or more relays
operate simultaneously.
c) Impedance of the seal unit shall be small enough to permit satisfactory operation
of the trip coils or trip relays when the D.C. supply voltage is minimum.
14) The printed circuit cards shall be of fiberglass type and the contact shall be gold
plated. All connections with the connector pegs shall be through wire wrapping. All
solder joints on the printed circuits boards shall be encapsulated or covered with
lacquer for protection from environment.
15) The components shall be loaded by less than half of their rated values. The resistors
shall be of carbon composition or metal oxide type and capacitors shall be plastic film
or tantalum type. Stringent measure including shielding of long internal wiring should
be taken to make relays immune to voltage spikes. The relays must withstand 5KV;
1x150 micro second 0.5 joule source energy impulses test or 1.5 MHZ damped
oscillations with initial value (zero to peak) of 2.5KV decay to half the initial value of
6 micro seconds with internal sources impedance of 150 ohms as per IEC Standard.
16) All relays shall be designed for operating under an ambient temperature of 500 C and
100% relative humidity.
17) All devices required for correct operation of each relay shall be provided by the
supplier without any extra cost.
18) All numerical relays shall be provided with ‘Relay Failure Annunciation contact’.
19) At least one output relay from all numerical relays shall be configured for any trip
and shall be wired up to TB for testing purpose exclusively.
20) The supplier shall ensure that the terminals of the contacts of the relays are readily
brought out for connections as required in the final approved scheme. The type of
the relay case size offered shall not create any restrictions in the availability of the
contact terminals for wiring connections.
21) Provision of DC cell for the protective relays as reliable stand by power supplies will
not be acceptable.
22) The numerical shall be stable and suitably protected against transient/
induced over voltage.
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26.0. RELAY FEATURES:-
26.1. Directional 3 Over Current & Earth Fault Relay:-

Type Numerical low burden having directional 3 Over current and 1
Earth fault relay with 3 voltage inputs, measurement functions,
6BI, 8BO,s elf supervision, IEC 61850 compliant, with
Disturbance recorder and Event logger
Current Rating 5 Amp.
Curve IDMT & DT
Indicators LED with resetting facility. LEDs shall be provided for indicating
faulted phase (R,Y,B) during Over current and Earth Fault (E/F)
when corresponding protections are acted.(programmable)
Communication (I) Front Communication Port USB/RJ45 for connecting Laptop
(II) Rear Ethernet Port with IEC 61850

Binary Inputs/ Output 6/8 nos.
(Minimum)
LBB features shall be provided and wired for relay in transformer panel so that in the
event of Circuit Breaker failure in Transformer Panel incomer Breaker shall be tripped.
Setting Range
TMS for IDMT O/C 0.05 to 1.5 in steps of 0.01
and E/F
IDMT O/C Protection 50% to 250% in steps of 5%
current setting
IDMT E/F Protection 5% to 100% in steps of 0.5%
current setting
High Set (50 & 50N) 50% to 2500% in steps of 10%
current setting
LBB With current supervision and re-trip
26.2. REF relay and Busbar protection relay:-

Type Numerical, High Impedance Instantaneous REF relay with seal-in
type operation indicator with provision for reset and with suitable
external stabilizing resistance (Variable 0-1000 Ohm) & Metrosil as
applicable. Relay shall be tuned to the system frequency of 50Hz.
2Nos. High Impedance relay (1A Nominal CT) shall be provided for
Bus bar protection one for each side. Out put of each shall trip
respective incomer, feeders and Bus Coupler Breakers
Current Rating 1 Amp.
Indicator LED with resetting facility
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Communication Front Communication Port USB/RJ45 for connecting Laptop

Setting Range 0.1A to 0.4 A
Contacts 3 contacts for trip, alarm, inter trip respectively and shall have two
tripping contacts and two alarm contacts minimum as spare
Wiring shall be done so that Disturbance Recorder in 3 Over Current & Earth fault Relay
shall be triggered on operation of REF Relay.
26.3. TRIP CIRCUIT SUPERVISON RELAY:- The trip circuit of CBs shall be supervised by
separate electromechanical / Static / Numerical relays. This scheme shall continuously
monitor the trip circuit before and after closing of the circuit breaker. This scheme shall
detect.
(1) Failure of trip supply
(2) Open circuit of trip circuits wiring
(3) Failure of mechanism to complete the tripping operation.
The relays shall have necessary contacts to be connected to either the alarm bell or
to the annunciator available in the panel for visual and audible indication of the failure of
trip circuit with sufficient spare contacts. One bunched type LED bulb indication shall be
provided for “Trip Circuit Healthy” continuously. It shall not be possible to close during trip
circuit faulty condition.
26.4. DC SUPPLY SUPERVISION RELAY:- DC supply supervision scheme shall be provided in
each panel using Electro-mechanical / Static type DC under voltage relay. In the event of
failure of DC supply to annunciator, a bell operated by AC supply shall be energized. The
alarm should be acknowledged through the alarm acknowledge push button of the panel.
26.5. High Speed Tripping Relay:- Following shall be the main features of tripping relays :
i) Be instantaneous (Operating time not to exceed 10 ms).
ii) Reset within 20 ms
iii) Shall be high impedance type
iv) Be DC operated - 110 V DC
v) Have adequate contacts to meet the requirement of scheme, and minimum 2 nos NO &
NC contacts shall be provided as spare.
vi) Be provided with flag indicator
vii) All contacts shall be reset with a single reset.
viii) All tripping relays shall be high speed high burden type.
ix) Normally closed contacts in series with the relay operating coil, shall be delayed for a
period which will allow series flag relays to operate satisfactorily. All other tripping
contacts should be instantaneous. i.e no intentional time delay.
x) Work satisfactorily for an operating voltage range from 70% to 120% of rated voltage of
the auxiliary voltage.
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xi) High speed tripping relays shall prevent closing of the associated circuit breakers until
reset. All tripping relays shall have inbuilt hand resettable flag indication.
xii) Be immune to capacitance discharge currents, which can result at the inception of an
earth fault on DC wiring and immune to subsequent leakage current.
26.6. Auxiliary Relay for transformer functions:- Electro-mechanical flag type relay
i. 4 element-30ABCD transformer TRIP functions)
ii. 4 element- 30EFGH transformer ALARM functions)
27.0. ANNUNCIATOR:-
27.1. Annunciator System:- Alarm annunciation system shall be provided for the Panels by
means of visual and audible alarm in order to draw the attention of the operator to the
abnormal operating conditions or the operations of some protective device. The
annunciation shall be divided into the following two categories.
i) Emergency annunciation.
ii) Warning annunciation.
iii) The annunciation equipment shall be suitable for operation on DC supply as specified in
the specification.
27.1.1. Emergency Annunciation:- This annunciation is used to draw the attention of the
operator when the circuit breaker is tripped automatically. The audible annunciation shall
be provided by means of “Hooter.” The visual annunciation shall be flickering of common
facia window provided on the respective panel on which the control of the tripped breaker
is located. The tripped breaker shall be identified by the flickering of the corresponding
position indication lamp.
27.1.2. Warning Annunciation:- The annunciation is used to draw the attention of the operator
to the occurrence of an abnormal operating condition and then the tripping of the circuit
breaker. The audible annunciations shall be provided by means of a bell and visual
annunciation by flickering of the respective facia window. Certain numbers of alarms under
this category have to be time delayed with the time delay adjustable between 2 to 10
seconds. The supplier shall provide arrangements for this purpose.
The audible alarm shall continue until the sound signal cancel push button is pressed.
The sound signal cancel push button shall be common for cancellation of audible alarm
hooter and bell.
27.1.3. The visual annunciation shall be provided by annunciation facia mounted on the top row of
the panel. Necessary switching relays for the same shall be mounted inside the panel. It
shall be provided with sufficient number of suitably sized rectangular facia with the size of
the lettering not less than 5mm. Alarm inscriptions shall be engraved on each window in
not more than three lines and shall be visible only when the facia light is on. The cover
plates of the facia window shall be capable of easy removal to facilitate replacement of
LEDs. The transparency of covers and wattage of the LEDs provided in the facia window
shall be adequate to ensure clear visibility of the inscription from the location of the
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operator’s table in the control room having high illumination intensity. Use bunch of LED
connected lamp window.
27.1.4. The sequence of operation of the annunciator shall be as follows:
Sl.No. Alarm Condition Fault Visual Audible
Contact Annunciation Annunciation
i) Normal Open OFF OFF
ii) Abnormal Close Flashing ON
iii) Accept Push Button Close Steady ON OFF
Pressed Open Steady ON OFF
iv) Reset Push Button Close ON OFF
Pressed Open OFF OFF
v) Lamp test Push Open Steady ON OFF
button is pressed
27.2. ELECTRONIC ANNUNCIATOR annunciation system described above shall also meet the
following requirements.
a) Suitable Multi-way Microprocessor based electronic Annunciator for the visual and
audible alarm on the panel using bright LEDs shall be provided to indicate trip/alarm
functions operated.
b) Each Electronic Annunciator shall have provision for connection with
accept/reset/lamp test/mute Push buttons for proper functions.
c) Electronic annunciator shall have provision for connection with Electronic
Buzzer/Hooter for Trip & Electronic Bell for Non-Trip Audio Alarm of common
annunciation scheme.
d) Electronic Annunciation shall have provision for flashing illuminating display with
inscription for operation of respective Protection Relay.
e) The Micro-Processor based Electronic Annunciator should have separate coloured
windows for Trip & Non-Trip Annunciation for easy detection.
f) Annunciator fascia units shall have translucent plastic windows for each alarm point.
g) Electronic Annunciator shall have first Fault Indication Facilities & System Watch
Dog.
h) Annunciator facia plate shall be engraved in black lettering with respective alarm
inscription as specified. Alarm inscriptions shall be engraved on each window in not
more than three lines and size of the lettering shall be about 5 mm. The inscriptions
shall be visible only when the respective facia LED will glow.
i) Annunciator facia units shall be suitable for flush mounting on panels.
Replacement of individual facia inscription plate and LED shall be possible from front
of the panel.
j) Unless otherwise specified, one alarm bell meant for non-trip alarms and one hooter
meant for trip alarms shall be provided in each panel (mounted inside).
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k) Each annunciator shall be provided with 'Accept', 'Reset' and 'Test' push buttons, in
addition to external Push Button for the same.
l) Special precaution shall be taken by the manufacturer to ensure that spurious
alarm conditions do not appear due to influence of external magnetic fields on the
annunciator wiring and switching disturbances from the neighboring circuits
within the panels.
m) In case 'RESET' push button is pressed before abnormality is cleared, the LEDs shall
continue to glow steadily and shall go out only when normal condition is restored.
n) Any new annunciation appearing after the operation of 'Accept' for previous
annunciation, shall provide a fresh audible alarm with accompanied visual alarm,
even if the process of "acknowledging" or "resetting" of previous alarm is going
on or is yet to be carried out.
o) Visual and audible annunciation for the failure of D.C supply to the annunciation
system shall also be provided and this annunciation shall operate on a 230 Volts AC
supply with separate fuses. A separate voltage check relay (adjustable setting) for
the failure of supply shall be provided and if the failure of supply exists for more than
2 to 3 sec, a facia shall light up and the bell shall sound. A separate push button
shall be provided for cancellation of this bell alone but the facia window shall remain
steadily lighted till the supply to the annunciation system is restored.
p) The sound of the audible alarm (bell) provided for this annunciation shall be different
from the audible alarm for warning signals.
q) The annunciation system shall be capable of catering for at least 20 simultaneous
signals at a time.
r) One self-resetting push button shall be provided each for testing emergency
annunciation and warning annunciation systems and for testing, the annunciation
supply failure monitoring circuit. One self-resetting push button shall also be
provided on each panel for testing the facia window lamps. These testing circuits
shall be so connected that while testing is being done it shall not prevent the
registering of any new annunciation that may land during the test.
s) Provision shall be made for switching off the entire annunciation system.
t) The self returning push buttons for Accept, Sound cancel and lamp test shall be
common for both emergency and warning annunciations.
u) The annunciation shall be of repetitive type and shall be capable of registering the
fleeting signals. Minimum duration of the fleeting signals registered by the system
shall be 15 milli seconds.
28.0) SPACE HEATERS:-
a) 240 V, 50 HZ Tubular Space Heaters suitable for connection to the Single Phase A.C.
Supply complete with On-Off Switches located at convenient position shall be
provided in Breaker and to be to be mounted on an i n s u l a t o r .
b) These shall not be mounted close to the wiring or any panel mounted equipment.
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c) The Watt loss per Unit surface of heater shall be low enough to keep surface
temperature well below sensible heat but should be capable to keep 10°C above
average ambient temperature in the rainy season but temperature shall not under
any circumstances damage the insulation of wiring of the panel / other mounted
equipment.
d) A thermostat control unit with variable temperature shall be installed to control the
heater.
e) The 240 V AC supply for the heater shall be controlled by a suitably rated single
pole miniature circuit breaker compartment to be mounted on an insulator.
f) Wiring connected to space heaters in the cubicle shall have porcelain
beaded insulation over a safe length from heater terminals.
29.0. INTERIOR LIGHTING AND RECEPTACLES:-
a) The LV Chamber shall be illuminated by 11W LED lamp with fixture including
reflector, front cover, etc connected to 230 Volt Single Phase A.C.
b) The illumination of the interior shall be free from shadows and shall be planned to
avoid any strain or fatigue to the wireman likely to be caused due to sub-normal or
non-uniform illumination.
c) A toggle switch or door operated switch shall be provided for control of A.C. lighting
in each panel.
d) lOne combined 15 Amps. 3-Pin and 5 Amps. 2-Pin Power Socket outlet together
with Plus Pins shall be provided at convenient points in LV Chamber l for A.C.
Supply.
30.0. MCBS, SWITCHES, FUSES AND LINKS:-

a) Each panel shall be provided with necessary arrangements for receiving distribution,
isolating and tripping of D.C and A.C supplies for various control, signaling, lighting
and space heater circuit in an easily accessible location.
b) The incoming and sub-circuits shall be separately provided with MCBs with auxiliary
contacts that are extended for trip indication in each panel.
c) Selection of the main and sub-circuits ratings shall be such as to ensure selective
clearance of sub-circuit faults.
d) All MCBs, Fuses and Links shall be of superior quality , bear ISI mark and shall have
imprint of rating, voltage and circuit designation.
31.0. TESTS:-
31.1. Type Test:-
a) The Manufacturer should submit the Type test report including IP test of Panels
and functional test for all the protective relays carried out within 7 years from the
due date of submission of tender from CPRI/ NABL accredited Laboratory (or
accreditation based on ISO/IEC/Guide 25/17025 or EN 45001 by the national
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accreditation body of the country where the lab is located.) /

PHELA/KERI/KEMA/CESI laboratory /Govt. Recognized test house or Laboratory on
the tendered Items as per IS/IEC/Technical specification with the tender
documents.
b) Following type test reports are to be submitted for the offered equipments. The tests
shall be carried out with the same make and type of Vacuum Interrupter bottle
offered in the bid.
1) Lightning Impulse Voltage Withstand test
2) HV dry 1minute Power frequency withstand test.
3) Short time 25kA 3Sec. for 3 Panel & 31.5kA, 3Sec. for 5 panel and Peak
with stand current test
4) Short circuit Test duties on Circuit Breaker.
5) Temperature Rise Test.
6) Internal Arc Test IAC AFLR 25KA/1 sec for CB compartment, cable compart
ment and busbar compartment as per IEC 62271-200.
7) Type Test to prove Endurance E2 M2 C2
8) Degree of Protection.
c) Type Test reports of PT, CT, Neutral CT and Relays shall also be submitted.
31.2. INSPECTION AT FACTORY:-
a) Acceptance test at manufacturer’s works in presence of purchaser’s representatives
shall be carried out. The supplier shall give at least 20 days notice of the date when
the tests are to be carried out. Purchasers shall give the right to select any quantity
of the item wise offered lot for testing, offered for inspection and in the event of
failure in test(s), the purchaser shall have the right to reject the offered
equipments.
b) All components, relays, meters & annunciators provided in the panels are to be
accepted only after successful hundred percent performance testing at testing
department, if found required, by KSEBL.
c) The inspection may be carried out by the KSEBL at any stage of manufacturing.
The successful Manufacturer shall grant free access to the KSEBL's representative/s
at a reasonable notice when the work is in progress. Inspection and acceptance of
any equipment under this specification by the KSEBL, shall not relieve the supplier
of his obligation of furnishing equipment in accordance with the specification and
shall not prevent subsequent rejection if the equipment is found to be defective.
d) The manufacturer shall keep the KSEBL informed in advance, about the
manufacturing programme so that arrangement can be made from stage inspection.
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e) The KSEBL reserves the right to insist for witnessing the acceptance/routine testing
of the bought out items. The supplier shall keep the KSEBL informed, in advance,
about such testing programme.
f) Test at Factory :- Test procedures shall be forwarded along with inspection
call. The following Tests shall be carried out 6 copies of Test certificates shall
be submitted for approval.
i) The complete switchgear shall be subjected to routine tests as specified in the
relevant standards mentioned in clause 2 of Annexure I, Part II
ii) The individual components Viz. Circuit Breakers, CTs, PTs, relays and
instruments shall also be subjected to routine tests as specified in the
relevant standards mentioned in clause 2 of Annexure I,Part II.
g) The Equipments shall only be dispatched after approval of the test
certificates and issue of Material Despatch Cum Clearance (MDCC) from
KSEBL
32. Drawings/Documentation:-
32.1. In the event of an order materializing , within 2 weeks of the receipt of order, Triplicate
copies of the following drawings and literature shall be submitted. The drawing shall
include Cover Page, General Arrangement, Schematic , Terminal Connections and
Bill of Materials which are serially numbered.
32.2.1. Cover Page: Shall include Name of Panel, Customer Name, P.O. Ref, Drawing Number,
Revision History of each sheet,Total number of sheets, etc .
32.2.2. Second Page shall give table containing description of each sheet.
32.2.3. General Arrangement drawing shall include
a) Technical details of panel construction, general description, terminal notations,etc.
b) Principal dimension details of each unit cubicles, complete assembly of panel .
c) Front and rear views of the Panel with instrument and device positions marked.
d) Foundation drawings and floor plans of control and Relay panels. Location of
foundation bolts, cable slots and weights shall also be given on these drawings.
e) Pictorial views of the Control Switches Terminal Blocks, Indication Instruments, Test
Blocks and exploded views of draw out type instructions and Fuse Blocks.
f) Name Plate , Rating Plate details
g) Legend sheet describing symbolic representation of components.
32.2.4. Schematic Diagram sheets shall include circuit diagrams including the following:
a) Single line diagram showing power circuit, protection and metering for each panel.
b) AC & DC Distibution circuits.
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c) Indication circuits
d) Metering Circuits
e) Complete schematic drawings for annunciation system.
f) Protection circuits
g) voltage selection schemes
h) Tripping circuits
i) Closing Circuits
j) Supervision Circuits
k) Contact development drawings of all switches, relays etc.
l) Trip Matrics and Inter locking Schemes.
m) Terminal Connection diagrams and wiring schedule.
n) Complete AC and DC Schematic drawings of elements of control and relay boards.
These show all A.C. power connection and secondary connection for relay, meters
etc. with vector relationship.
o) Cable inter-connection drawings indicating terminal block numbers, number of cores,
instruments, panels at which cable is to be connected etc. The supplier may submit
any other drawings considered necessary in addition to the drawings stated above.
32.2.5. Bill of Materials showing quantity and description (Make, Model No., specification,etc) of all
components used in line with specification. List of spares supplied with each panel also to
be included in a separate sheet included in drawing.
32.2.6. Relevant Illustrative, descriptive literature shall be furnished.
32.3. Normally shall be granted within 30 days from receipt of the complete drawings.
32.4. The manufacturing of the equipment shall be strictly in accordance with the Approved
Drawings and no deviation will be permitted without the written approval of the
purchasing authority. All manufacturing work which is not as per the approval shall be at
the suppliers risk.
32.5. All drawings shall conform to International standards Organization (ISO) ‘A’ series of
drawing sheet. All drawings shall be in indelible ink. All dimensions and data shall be in
S.I.Units.
32.6. It is desired that the complete schematic drawing is provided on a permanently
laminated/engraved plate of suitable thickness which has to be bolted/riveted at the four
corners on the inside face of rear door. In addition, one more plate of similar type and
dimension shall be provided on the outside of the rear door providing guidelines and
instructions for operation. The guidelines and schematic to be provided on the plates shall
be as per approved drawings.
32.7. Before dispatch of equipment to various consignees, the supplier shall furnish 6 sets of
drawings, Bill of materials, wiring Schedule, technical literature and commissioning
Manuals in suitable files (hard copy as well as soft copy)
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1) 2 sets per Control & Protection Panels shall be sent to concerned substation.
2) 2 sets per Control & Protection Panels shall be sent to consignee before the dispatch
of equipment.
3) 1set per Control & Protection Panels shall be sent to Purchase Authority.
4) 1 set shall be provided inside the panel.
32.8. Supplier shall also furnish one complete set of soft copy of the relevant “AS BUILT”
drawings in CD/USB drive. These shall be furnished to CE (SCM),immediately after the
final inspection of various equipments before dispatch.
32.9. Approval of drawings/work by purchaser shall not relieve the supplier of his responsibility
and liability for ensuring correctness and correct interpretation of the drawings for
meeting the requirements of the latest revision of application standards, rules and codes
of practices. The equipment shall conform in all respects to high standards of engineering,
design, workmanship and latest revision of relevant standards at the time of ordering and
purchaser shall have the power to reject any work or materials which, in his judgement is
not in full accordance therewith.
33) SOFTWARE FOR IEDS/NUMERICAL RELAYS/METERS:- Full version of relay
communication software with all features including software for Disturbance Record
Analyser, licensed to KSEB Ltd. for relay testing & commissioning shall be provided in
CD/USB DRIVE which shall also be used for subsequent installation if needed. The
software shall have graphic capabilities for display and suitable interface to generate user
defined reports in addition to the standard report forms. The interfacing cables and/ or
interfacing devices required for communicating with the relay may be supplied along with
relay testing and communication software.
Licensed copy of communication software, front & rear interfacing cables and
hardware shall be supplied to upload/ download the data to/from the relay and from/to the
laptop. The software shall be suitable for operations like switching, setting changes,
analysis of fault record and to retrieve oscillographic fault data from the relay, as
applicable.
Any future up-gradation in software/ firmware shall be provided with free of cost.
34. PACKING AND FORWARDING:-
1) The equipments shall be packed in crates suitable for vertical/horizontal transport
as the case may be, and suitable to withstand handling during transport and
outdoor storage during transit. The supplier shall be responsible for any damage
to the equipment during transit, loading and unloading due to improper and
inadequate packing. The easily damageable material shall be carefully packed
and marked with the appropriate caution symbol. Wherever necessary, proper
arrangement for lifting, such as lifting hooks etc., shall be provided. Any material
found short inside the packing cases shall be supplied by supplier without any
extra cost.
2) Each consignment shall be accompanied with a detailed packing list containing
the following information.
1) Name of consignee
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2) Details of consignment-P.O/Name of Item/Sl.No.,etc

3) Destination
4) Total weight of consignment
5) Sign showing upper/lower side of the crate
6) Handling and packing instructions
7) Bill of material indicating contents of each package
3. The supplier shall ensure that the packing list and bill of material are approved by
the purchaser before dispatch.
35. SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENTS for 5 Panel Sets:-
(1) Each set of 33kV, 1500 MVA 5 Panel Switch Board with Vacuum Circuit
Breakers consisting of following:
a) Main Bus Bar Rating : 2000 A, 33kV
b) Incomer Panels (Secondary side of 110/33 kV Transformer):-
2 Nos 33kV, 1250 A Vacuum Circuit Breaker suitable for Symmetrical
Breaking Capacity of 31.5kA for 3 second comprising the following (Each
Panel)
Sl.No Description Qty. Recommended make
1. Circuit Breaker ABB/ALSTOM
Vacuum Interrupters 3Nos. SIEMENS/ CROMPTON
Manual charged spring closing GREAVES/BEL for Vacuum
mechanism 1set Interrupters
Motor operated closing mechanism230
V AC
Set of 6 NO + 6 NC Auxiliary contacts
Shunt Trip coil suitable for 110 V DC
Manual close Push Button
Electrical Release for close, rated 110 V
DC
Mechanical ON/OFF Indicator
2 Breaker Control switch 1 KAYCEE/RECOM/SWITRON
3 LOCAL/REMOTE Switch 1 KAYCEE/RECOM/SWITRON
4 4 Core Current Transformers of ratio ECS/Pragati/Gemini/CG/
600/300/5-5-1-1 A with output and ABB/Intrans/Resitech/
accuracy class as follows. 3 Vidyuth
Core 1 : 15 VA / 5 P10
Core 2 : 15 VA / 0.2 S
Core 3 : PS
Core 4 : PS
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5 Potential transformer, 3 phase star ECS/Pragati/Gemini/CG/

connected for transformer ratio ABB/Intrans/Resitech/
33kV/√3-110V/√3, output 100 VA, Vidyuth
class 0.2, connected to the cable side 1set
mounted above the panel suitable for
measuring incoming voltage complete
with HV fuses and LV fuses.
6 Ammeter 0-600A and 0-300A, 3 AE/MECO/IMP/RISHAB/
96 sq. mm. double scaled Superior
7 Digital voltmeter 0-40 kV, 48 x 96 mm, 3 AE/MECO/IMP/RISHAB
31/2 digit LED display, self powered,
class 0.5,
8 TOD meter , Accuracy 0.2S 1 L&T/SECURE
9 Numerical REF Relay with Stabilising 1 set ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
resistor (Variable 0-1000 Ohm) & SIEMENS -Siprotech /SEL/
Metrosil SCHNEIDER-MICOM
10 5 A, Numerical IDMT/DT draw-out type 1 set ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
relay with 3 over current and 1 earth SIEMENS -Siprotech/SEL/
fault, NI with high set (As per Clause SCHNEIDER- MICOM
20 of Annexure-I, Part-II)
11 Master trip relay 1 ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
SIEMENS -Siprotech
12 Inter trip relay 1 ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
SIEMENS -Siprotech
13 TC Supervision relay 1 ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
SIEMENS -Siprotech
14 DC Supply Supervision relay 1 ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
SIEMENS -Siprotech
15 Breaker ‘ON’ RED indicating lamp 1 DAV/TEKNIC/ESSEN
16 Breaker ‘OFF’ GREEN indicating lamp 1
17 ‘Spring Charged’ BLUE indicating lamp 1
18 ‘AUTO TRIP’ AMBER indicating lamp 1
19 'DC control supply fail' Yellow indicating 1
lamp
20 'Service Position' Blue indicating lamp 1
21 'Test Position' White indicating lamp 1
22 'Trip Circuit Healthy' White indicating 1
lamp
23 ON/OFF switch for Spring charging 1 KAYCEE/RECOM/SWITRON
motor
24 AC outlet socket. 1 ANCHOR
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25 Control Circuit MCBs set BUSSMAN/Schneider

26 Space heater with thermostat and 1 set Girish/APTS
control Switch
27 Panel illumination lamp 1 PHILIPS/BAJAJ
28 TTB for TOD meter 1 KAYCEE/AE
29 Micro processor based, facia 1 set ALAN/BHARANI

annunciator
3Rx6C windows, with hooter, bell,
accept, reset etc. assembly
30 Terminal Block 1100V Grade 1 set Elmex /Connectwell
31 Outdoor resin cast Neutral CT ratio 1 ECS/Pragati/Gemini/CG/
600/300-1A PS Class,Vkp 650V@ lower ABB/Intrans/Resitech/
rate Vidyuth ( Type test report to
Rct 2.5 ohms @ 75 C, be submitted with tender)
Imag @ Vkp/2 30-40 mA
32 Capacitive Voltage indicator for 1 set ECS/NPT
monitoring whether the Cable is Live or
Dead
33 Emergency Push button 1 DAV/TEKNIC/ESSEN
* Only recommended makes of Relays, Energy Meter and Vacuum Interrupter
Bottles are acceptable. For other items, makes other than recommended ones are
subject to approval of purchasing authority during drawing approval subject to
verification of type test reports.
Incomer Panels (Secondary side of 110/33 kV Transformer) Annunciator Facia Arrangement:
O/C TRIP E/F TRIP REF TRIP DC TRIP RECEIVED TRIP
SUPPLY FROM CIRCUIT
FAIL 110 KV FAULTY
SPARE SPARE SPARE SPARE SPARE AC
SUPPLY
FAIL
c) Feeder Panel (Outgoing) :- 2 Nos. with 33kV, 1250A Vacuum Circuit Breaker
suitable for Symmetrical Breaking Capacity of 31.5kA for 3 second comprising the
following (Each Panel)
Sl. No. Description Qty. Recommended make
1. Circuit Breaker
Vacuum Interrupters 3Nos.
Manual charged spring closing mechanism
Motor operated closing mechanism 230V AC 1 set ABB/ALSTOM
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Set of 6 NO + 6 NC Auxiliary contacts SIEMENS/ CROMPTON

Shunt Trip coil suitable for 110 V DC GREAVES/BEL for Vacuum
Manual CLOSE/OPEN Push Button Interrupters
Electrical Release for close, rated 110 V DC
3 LOCAL/ REMOTE Switch 1 KAYCEE/RECOM/SWITRON
4 2 Core Current Transformers of ratio 300/5-5A 3 ECS/Pragati/Gemini/CG/
with output and accuracy class as follows. ABB/Intrans/Resitech/
Vidyuth
Core 1 : 15 VA / 5 P10
Core 2 : 15 VA / 0.2 S
5 Ammeter 0-300A , 5A ,class 0.5 3 AE/MECO/IMP/RISHAB
96 sq. mm. double scaled
6 TOD meter, Accuracy 0.2S 1 L&T/SECURE
7 Breaker ‘ON’ RED indicating lamp 1 DAV/TEKNIC/Essen
11 'DC control supply fail' Yellow indicating lamp 1
14 'Trip Circuit Healthy' White indicating lamp 1
15 PT Supply R Y B RED YELLOW BLUE indicating 1 set
lamp
16 5 A, Numerical IDMT/DT draw-out type relay 1 ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
with 3 over current and 1 earth fault ,NI with SIEMENS -Siprotech
high set (As per Clause-20 of Annexure-I, Part- /SEL/SCHNEIDER -MICOM
II)
SIEMENS -Siprotech
SIEMENS -Siprotech
SIEMENS -Siprotech
20 ON/OFF switch for Spring charging motor 1 KAYCEE/RECOM/SWITRON
21 AC outlet socket. 1 ANCHOR/Superior
23 Space heater with thermostat & control switch 1 set Girish/APTS
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24 Panel illumination lamp 1 set PHILIPS/BAJAJ/Superior
25 TTB for TOD meter 1 IMP/AE/Superior

27 Capacitive Voltage indicator for monitoring 1 set ECS/NPT
whether the Cable is Live or Dead
28 Emergency Pushbutton 1 DAV/TEKNIC/ESSEN
Feeder Panel (Outgoing) Annunciator Facia Arrangement:

O/C TRIP E/F TRIP TRIP CIRCUIT DC SUPPLY AC SUPPLY SPARE
FAULTY FAIL FAIL
SPARE SPARE SPARE
d) Bus Coupler Panel:- 1 No. with 33kV, 1250 A Vacuum Circuit Breaker
suitable for Symmetrical Breaking Capacity of 31.5 kA for 3 second comprising the
following
Sl. Description Qty. Recommended make
No.
1. Vacuum Interrupters 3Nos.
Manual charged spring closing
mechanism ABB/ALSTOM
Motor operated closing 1set SIEMENS/ CROMPTON GREAVES/BEL
mechanism 230V AC for Vacuum Interrupters
Set of 6 NO + 6 NC Auxiliary
contacts
Shunt Trip coil suitable for 110 V
DC
Manual CLOSE/OPEN Push Button
Electrical Release for close, rated
110 V DC
3 PT Selection relays for providing 1 ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
selected PT voltages to Outgoing SIEMENS -Siprotech
feeders
4 RED ‘ON’ indicating lamp 1 DAV/TEKNIC/ESSEN
5 GREEN ‘OFF’ indicating lamp 1
6 AMBER ‘AUTO TRIP’ indicating 1
lamp
7 BLUE “DC healthy” indicating 1
lamp
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8 WHITE ‘TC Healthy’ indicating 1

lamp
9 BLUE ‘Spring Charged’ indicating 1
lamp

SIEMENS -Siprotech
11 DC Supply Supervision relay ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
SIEMENS -Siprotech
12 ON/OFF switch for Spring 1 KAYCEE/ RECOM/ SWITRON
charging motor
15 Space heater with thermostat 1 set Girish/APTS
and control Switch
17 1 Core Current Transformers of 1 Set ECS/Pragati/Gemini/CG/ABB/Intrans/

ratio 300/1A with PS Class Resitech/ Vidyuth
18 AnalogVoltmeter 0-36kV, 110V 1 AE/ MECO/ IMP/ RISHAB
AC, class 0.5
19 TOD meter, Accuracy 0.2S 1 L&T/ SECURE
20 'DC control supply fail' Yellow 1

indicating lamp
21 'Service Position' Blue indicating 1
lamp
22 'Test Position' White indicating 1
lamp
23 PT Supply R Y B RED YELLOW 1 set
BLUE indicating lamp
24 Numerical Busbar protection 2 ABB/ALSTOM/GE/SIEMENS -
Relay Siprotech /SEL/ SCHNEIDER-MICOM
SIEMENS -Siprotech
26 ON/OFF switch for Spring 1 KAYCEE/RECOM/SWITRON
charging motor
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29 TTB for TOD meter 1 IMP/AE/Superior
31 Capacitive Voltage indicator for 1 set ECS/NPT

monitoring
whether the Cable is Live or
Dead
32 Emergency Push button 1 DAV/TEKNIC/ESSEN
Bus Coupler / Bus raiser panel Annunciator Facia Arrangement:

FDR-1 FDR-1 FDR-1 FDR-1 FDR-1 FDR-2
O/C TRIP E/F TRIP TRIP CKT DC SUPPLY AC SUPPLY O/C TRIP
FAULTY FAIL FAIL
FDR-2 FDR-2 FDR-2 FDR-2 INCOMER-1 INCOMER-1
E/F TRIP TRIP CKT DC SUPPLY AC SUPPLY O/C TRIP E/F TRIP
FAULTY FAIL FAIL
INCOMER-1 INCOMER-1 INCOMER-1 INCOMER-1 INCOMER-2
INCOMER-1 HV TO LV TRIP CKT DC SUPPLY AC SUPPLY REF TRIP
REF TRIP INTER TRIP FAULTY FAIL FAIL
INCOMER-1 INCOMER-1 INCOMER-1 INCOMER-1 INCOMER-1

INCOMER-1 E/F TRIP HV TO LV TRIP CKT DC SUPPLY AC SUPPLY
O/C TRIP INTER TRIP FAULTY FAIL FAIL
SECTION-2 BUS COUPLER BUS BUS FDR-1

SECTION-1 BUS BAR TRIP CKT COUPLER COUPLER O/C TRIP
BUS BAR PROTN. TRIP FAULTY DC SUPPLY AC SUPPLY
PROTN. FAIL FAIL
TRIP
FDR-1 FDR-1 FDR-1 FDR-1 SPARE SPARE

E/F TRIP TRIP CKT DC SUPPLY AC SUPPLY
FAULTY FAIL FAIL
SPARE SPARE SPARE SPARE SPARE SPARE
SPARE SPARE SPARE SPARE SPARE SPARE
e) Cable Earthing truck – 1no.
f) Bus Earthing truck -1 no.
Any item though not specifically mentioned above, but necessary for operation and
maintenance of the equipment as per technical requirements / standards are
within the scope of the contract.
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(2) SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENTS for 3 Panel Sets:- Each set of 33kV, 1500 MVA 3
Panel Switch Board with Vacuum Circuit Breakers consisting of following:
a) Main Bus Bar Rating : 1250 A, 33kV
b) Feeder Panel (Incomer) : 1 No.
with 33kV, 1500 MVA 1250A Vacuum Circuit Breaker suitable for Symmetrical
Breaking Capacity of 25 kA for 3 sec. comprising the following:
Sl. No. Description Qty. Recommended make
1. Circuit Breaker
Vacuum Interrupters 3Nos.
Manual charged spring closing mechanism
Motor operated closing mechanism 230V AC 1set ABB/ALSTOM
Set of 6 NO + 6 NC Auxiliary contacts SIEMENS/ CROMPTON
Shunt Trip coil suitable for 110 V DC GREAVES/BEL for Vacuum
Manual CLOSE/OPEN Push Button Interrupters
3 LOCAL/ REMOTE Switch 1 KAYCEE/RECOM/SWITRON
4 2 Core Current Transformers of ratio 400- 3 ECS/Pragati/Gemini/CG/
200/5-5A with output and accuracy class as ABB/Intrans/Resitech/
follows. Vidyuth
Core 1 : 15 VA / 5 P10
Core 2 : 15 VA / 0.2 S
5 Potential transformer, 3 phase star connected ECS/Pragati/Gemini/CG/
for transformer ratio 33kV/√3-110V/√3, ABB/Intrans/Resitech/
output 100 VA, class 0.2, connected to the Vidyuth
cable side mounted above the panel suitable 1set
for measuring incoming voltage complete with
HV fuses and LV fuses.
6 Ammeter 0-400A and 0-200A, 5A ,class 0.5 3 AE/MECO/IMP/RISHAB
7 Digital voltmeter 0-40 Kv,48 x96 mm ,31/2 3 AE/MECO/IMP/RISHAB

digit LED display , self powered, class 0.5,
8 TOD meter, Accuracy 0.2S L&T/SECURE
9 Breaker ‘ON’ RED indicating lamp 1 DAV/TEKNIC/Essen
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14 'Service Position' Blue indicating lamp

16 'Trip Circuit Healthy' White indicating lamp
17 PT Supply R Y B RED YELLOW BLUE indicating 1 set

lamp
18 5A, Numerical IDMT/DT relay with 3 over 1 ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
current and 1 earth fault. SIEMENS /SEL/SCHNEIDER
-MICOM/CG -AEGIS F
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
21 DC Supply Supervision relay ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
SIEMENS
25 Space heater with thermostat & control switch 1 set Girish/APTS
26 Panel illumination lamp 1 PHILIPS/BAJAJ/Superior
27 TTB for TOD meter 1 IIMP/DAV/AE/JVS

c) Transformer Panels (Outgoing) : 2 Nos
with 33kV, 1500 MVA 1250A Vacuum Circuit Breaker suitable for Symmetrical Breaking
Capacity of 25kA for 3 sec. comprising the following (in each Panel)
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Sl.No Description Qty. Recommended make

1. Circuit Breaker ABB/ALSTOM
Vacuum Interrupters 3Nos. SIEMENS/ CROMPTON
Manual charged spring closing mechanism GREAVES/BEL for Vacuum
Motor operated closing mechanism230 V AC 1set Interrupters
Set of 6 NO + 6 NC Auxiliary contacts
Shunt Trip coil suitable for 110 V DC
Manual close Push Button
3 LOCAL/REMOTE Switch 1 KAYCEE/RECOM/SWITRON
4 3 Core Current Transformers of ratio 200/100/5- ECS/Pragati/Gemini/CG/
5-1A with output and ABB/Intrans/Resitech/
accuracy class as follows. 3 Vidyuth
Core 1 : 15 VA / 5 P10
Core 2 : 15 VA / 0.2 S
Core 3 : PS
5 Ammeter 0-200A and 0-100A, 3 AE/MECO/IMP/RISHAB/
96 sq. mm. double scaled Superior
6 TOD meter , Accuracy 0.2S L&T/SECURE
7 Numerical REF Relay with Stabilising resistor 1 ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
(Variable 0-1000 Ohm)& Metrosil SIEMENS /SEL/
SCHNEIDER-MICOM
8 Numerical IDMT/DT draw-out type relay with 3 1 ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
over current and 1 earth fault, NI with high set . SIEMENS /SEL/
SCHNEIDER- MICOM/CG-
AEGIS F
SIEMENS
10 Inter trip relay 1 ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
13 Auxiliary relay for transformer TRIP, ALARM 2 ABB/ALSTOM/GE/
functions 30ABCD, 30EFGH SIEMENS
14 Breaker ‘ON’ RED indicating lamp 1 DAV/TEKNIC/ESSEN
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21 'Trip Circuit Healthy' White indicating lamp 1
25 Space heater with thermostat and control Switch 1 set Girish/APTS
27 TTB for TOD meter 1 IMP/DAV/AE/JVS
28 Micro processor based, facia annunciator 1 set ALAN/BHARANI

3Rx6C windows, with hooter, bell, accept, reset
etc. assembly
30 Outdoor resin cast Neutral CT ratio 1 ECS/Pragati/Gemini/CG/
200/100-1A PS Class,Vkp 300V@ lower rate ABB/Intrans/Resitech/
Rct 2.5 ohms @ 75 C, Vidyuth ( Type test report to
Imag @ Vkp/2 30-40 mA be submitted with tender)
* Only recommended makes of Relays, Energy Meter and Vacuum Interrupter

Bottles are acceptable. For other items, makes other than recommended ones are
subject to approval of purchasing authority during drawing approval subject to
verification of type test reports.
TRANSFORMER PANEL ANNUNCIATOR FACIA ARRANGEMENT:

O/C TRIP E/F TRIP REF TRIP LBB TRIP FR.
OPRTD RECEIVED BUCHOL
FROM TRIP
11 KV
TFR.
WINDING LOW OIL TRIP SPARE SPARE TFR.
TEMP LEVEL CIRCUIT BUCHOLZ
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TRIP FAULTY ALARM
WINDING OIL SPARE DC AC

TEMP TEMP SPARE SUPPLY SUPPLY
ALARM ALARM FAIL FAI
d) Cable Earthing truck – 1no.
e) Bus Earthing truck -1 no.
Any item though not specifically mentioned above, but necessary for operation and
maintenance of the equipment as per technical requirements / standards are
within the scope of the contract.
36. (a) LIST OF SPARES TO BE PROVIDED (For each 5 Panel Set):-

Sl.No DESCRIPTION QTY
1 CB Closing & Tripping coil 2 set
2 CB Truck assembly complete 1 set
3 Bus bar supporting insulator 6 Nos
4 CB Auxiliary contact 1 set
5 3 O/C + 1 E/F Relay 2
6 Master trip relay 2
7 LED Indicating lamp assembly 12 Nos
8 CT suitable for outgoing feeder panel 3 Nos
9 CT suitable for incomer panel 3 Nos
10 PT single pole with fuse 3 nos.
11 PT Fuse 6 nos.
(b) LIST OF SPARES TO BE PROVIDED (For each 3 Panel Set):-

Sl.No DESCRIPTION QTY
1 CB Closing & Tripping coil 2 set

2 CB Truck assembly complete 1 set
3 Bus bar supporting insulator 6 Nos
4 CB Auxiliary contact 1 set
5 3 O/C + 1 E/F Relay 1
6 Master trip relay 1
7 LED Indicating lamp assembly 12 Nos
8 CT suitable for feeder panel 3 Nos
9 CT suitable for transformer panel 3 Nos
10 PT single pole with fuse 3 nos.
11 PT Fuse 3 nos.
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CHIEF ENGINEER (SCM)
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Annexure – I (A)
SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR 33KV INDOOR VCB SWITCHGEAR 5 PANEL
SET
(Technical Particulars of Type Tested item / model which is offered as per the technical specification
of this tender shall be furnished)
Sl. Description
No.
1 PANEL DETAILS
a Mak
b Type Designation
c Applicable Standards
d Details of separate compartments
provided.
e Compartments for which Pressure relief
valves provided
2 VOLTAGE RATINGS
a Rated Voltage & Frequency
b Power Frequency Withstand voltage
c Impulse withstand voltage
3 CURRENT RATINGS
a Normal Current rating
b Short time current rating 3 second
c Short time current rating 1 second
d Short Circuit Making Current
e Rupturing capacity
4 CONSTRUCTION
a Partition Class
b Loss of Service Continuity Class
c Degree of Protection
d Whether satisfying Intenal Arc
Classification IAC AFLR 25kA, 1 sec.
e Operating Speed of breaker in meter per
sec.
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f Minimum distance between live parts

and earthed metals
(in mm)
g Minimum distance between Phase (in
mm)
h Power to trip breaker Electrically at 110V
i Type of contact (Main & Auxiliary)
j Type of bushing / insulator (indicate
creepage distance in mm)
k Dry flashover in kV (rms)
l Travel of contact in mm
m Material of insulation between break
poles
n Impulse flash over in kV (Peak)
o Estimated puncture value of insulator in
kV
p Drive mechanism employed between
operating mechanism
q Weight of complete three phase breaker
with operating mechanism bushing &
frame work
r Thickness of sheet metal used for panels
in mm
s Whether seven tank processing done as
per spec , on sheet metal.
t Type of finishing paint
u Thickness of powder coating
v No. of Mechanical Operations
w Closing/ Tripping coil Supply
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x Spring Charging Motor Supply
y Auxiliary Contacts
z Whether E2 M2 C2 compliant as per spec

& Type test report submitted?
5 VCB
a Make of Interrupter
b Type Designation
c Rated Current
d Applicable Standard
e Operating Sequence (Duty cycle)
f Opening Time (ms)
g Break Time (ms)
h Contact resistance
i Whether VCB is fully encapsulated
j Life expectancy under normal condition (

in years)
k Whether Type Test Report Submitted
6 PANEL SHELL
a Make
b Dimension (WxDxH) in mm
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c Height of Panel alone in mm

d Height of Panel with Internal Arc Routing
Baffles (in mm)
e Height of Panel with closed pressure
relief duct (in mm)
f Clearance required on Front, Rear, Right
and Left for operation of equipment (in
mm)
g Clearance required on Front, Rear, Right
and Left for replacement of equipment
(in mm)
h Panel weight (in Kg)
i Panel weight including Packing (Kg)

7 Current Transformer
a Make
b Type , Model No.
c Ratio
d Class of Accuracy/VA
1) Bus Coupler
2) Incoming Feeder
3) Outgoing Feeder
e Continuous percent overload
f 1 Sec. Over-current rating
g Knee point voltage (min)
h Maximum exciting current
i Class of Insulation E or better
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j Whether CT Secondary terminals are

easily accessible for testing by removing
back door.
7 Potential Transformer
a Make
b Type & Model No.
c Ratio
d Rated burden (VA per phase)
e Class of Accuracy
f PT Location
g Whether Withdrawable type , furnish
details
h PT Fuse type, Make,rating, replacement
details, etc
i Whether Type Test Report Submitted
8 NEUTRAL CT
a Make
b Type: Cast Resin/ Oil
c Class of Insulation
d Model No:
e Ratio
f Class of Accuracy
g Minimum Knee Point Voltage
h Maximum excitation current at Vk/2
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i Secondary Resistance at 75oC.
j Whether Type Test Report Submitted
9 BUS BAR
a Material
b Size of Main Bus & Current Density
c Current Rating of Bus
d Short time current rating
e Size of Dropper & Current density
f Current rating of Dropper
g HT Sleeve : make
h Whether Bus Bar Supported or self

supported.
i Bus Bar Support material
j Whether PVC Sleeve used
k Confirm that for bus bar joints, dropper

connections and CT connections, there
shall be minimum four bolts per joint.
10 INDICATING LAMPS
a Make
b Type / Model & body material
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c Operating Voltage (Volts)
d Size of lens (mm)
e Wattage of LEDs(Watts)
f Colour of LED covers
g LED Replacement method
h Whether Series connected Resistance

provided
i Whether Integral engraved plate
provided.
11 SPACE HEATER/ THERMOSTAT
a Make of space heater
b Rating V, Hz, W
c Thermostat Make
d Thermostat Rated Voltage, Temp Setting

Range
12 TEST BLOCK
a Make ( For Energy Meter)
b Type / Model ( For Energy Meter)

c Make ( For Relays)
d Type/ Model ( For Relays)

13 PUSH BUTTON
a Make
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b Type(Microprocessor Based or not)

/Model
c Body/ Case : Metallic or not
d Contact Type (Momentary/

Maintained)/Material
e Whether shrouding provided to prevent
in advertent operations?
f Number of No/NC Contacts
g Making / Carry Current
h Breaking Current
14 Interior Lighting and Receptacle

a Interior lighting make/Type/ Rating
b Whether Door Switch for light provided/

Make/Type
c Universal Multi pin socket (15A) Make/
Rating
d Whether ISI marked
15 Fuses and MCB

a Make of MCB
b Whether MCB is ISI marked
c Make of Fuse/ Links
d Whether Fuses are ISI marked
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16 Annunciation System (Micro controller

based)
a Make
b Type and Model No.
c No. of Windows & window dimension in

mm
d Dimension (LxWxD) in mm
e Supply Voltage
f Permissible Voltage variation
g Power Consumption per window
h Fault input contact (Potential Free

NO/NC)
i Minimum duration of impulse for
initiating contact
j Contact Rating of auxiliary relay
provided.
k Flickering speed of windows
l Whether AC Failure and DC Failure

feature included
m Is the sequence of operation as per
specification
n Push Buttons for Emergency/ Warning
test: Integral or External.
o Buzzer/ Hooter: Integral or External- If
external they shall be provided
17 EARTHING
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a Size of Earth Bus Bar
b Material of Earth Bar
c Conductor size for earth connection from

body of component devices
d Colour of earthing wire
18 PANEL WIRING
a Name of Cable Manufacturer
b Type and Designation of Cable
c Conforming Standard
d Whether PVC insulated FRLS cable used
e Voltage Grade of Cable
f No. of Cores/ Stranded or not/ Tinned

Copper or not
g Size of conductor for Auxiliary AC Supply
h Size of conductor for CT /PT/DC Aux.

Circuit
i Size of conductor for other Circuits
j Type of terminals provided on wiring
19 TERMINAL BLOCK
a Name of Manufacturer
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b Type and Model of Terminal Block
c Type and Model of Terminal Block for PT
d Type and Model of Terminal Block for CT
e Conforming Standard
f Voltage Grade (1100V required)
g Continuous Current Rating in A
h Material used
i Maximum no. of cables that can be

connected
j % & Number of spare terminals provided
k Transparent removable covers provided

or not
20 NAME PLATE AND MARKINGS
a Material of Name Plate & Colour
b Letters Punched or Engraved
c Whether Identification label as per

specification provided.
21 CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTROL SWITCH
a Make
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b Model
c Whether Spring Return to Neutral with

lost motion device and locking facility
d No. of positions
e Type of handle
f No. of ways in each position
g Making & Breaking capacity of contacts
h No. of mechanical operations
i Whether locking arrangement provided

or not
22 LOCAL/REMOTE SELECTION SWITCH
a Make
b Model
c Whether Stay put type
d No. of positions
e Type of handle
g Making & Breaking capacity of contacts
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23 Ammeter
a Make
b Type & Model No.
d Rated Current
e Size
f Accuracy
g CT Ratio
h Scale Ranges
i Additional Dial
j Burden
24 Voltmeter
a Make
b Type & Model No.
d Rated voltage/ Burden/ Accuracy
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e Size
f Size of Digits/No. of Digits/No. of

decimals
g Whether super bright LEDs used
h Maximum Value of Voltage Scale
25 TOD ENERGY METER

a Make
b Model No.
c Type (3 ph, 3 Element, 4 wire)
d Accuracy
e Rated voltage/ Current
f VA Burden of CTs/PTs
g Display Parameters
h No. of modes of display
i Maximum No. of decimal places in Mode

3
j Whether retain last recorded reading in
case of power failure/ Furnish details
k Whether display both import and export
l Whether having Data logging and data

retrieving facility/ Furnish details
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m Temperature compensation provide or

not
n Direct reading or use of Multiplication
factor required/ If required MF
o No. of Digits provided and whether
sufficient for 1000 hrs of
operation/Furnish details
p Whether current coil have continuous
overload capacity of 200% for both
accuracy and thermal limits
q Whether current coil shall withstand at
least 10 times the rated current for o.5
second with out loss of accuracy
r Transmitting contacts available or not.
Impulse rate/ whether suitable for

remote indicating or summation/Furnish
details
s Communication port/ protocol/ data
transfer rate
Whether conforming to tender spec. /
Furnish details.
t Whether DLMS compliant
26 3 OVERCURRENT & EARTH FAULT RELAY
a Make
b Model No.
c Type
d Current Rating
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e Whether Separate LEDs provided for R,Y,

B & E faults
f Whether IEC 61850 Compliant
g Communication Ports provided
h Whether self supervision facility

provided.
i Characteristic curve
j TMS for IDMT O/C and E/F
k IDMT O/C Protection current setting
l IDMT E/F Protection current setting
m High Set (50 & 50N) current setting
n No. of Digital input/ Output
o No. of Events stored
p Whether Local Breaker Backup feature

available and wired.
q No. of fault records stored
r No. of voltage inputs in Relay (3 nos.

required)
s Whether Type Test report submitted?
27 REF RELAY
a Make
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b Model No.
c Type: Numerical , High Impedance
d Current Rating & Aux Voltage
e Type of indicator resetting facility
f Operating time (ms)
g Setting Range
h Contacts
i Variable Stabilising Resistor value

(Ω)/Wattage(W), Make
j Details of Metrosil provided
Make, Rating, Model No.

l Communication Ports provided
k Whether REF relay is wired to initiate

disturbance recorder of 3 over current
earth fault relay in the event of
operation?
l Whether Type Test report of Relay
submitted?
28 Busbar Protection Relay
a Make
b Model No.
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g Setting Range
h Contacts
j Details of Metrosil provided Make,
Rating, Model No.
k Whether relay is wired to initiate
disturbance recorder of 3 over current
earth fault relay in the event of
operation?
submitted?
29 Trip Circuit Supervision Relay
a Makers name
b Type and Model Name
c Aux Voltage (Volts)
d Number of contacts
e Operating coil VA burden
f Making capacity of contacts
g Whether self reset type or hand reset

type
h Draw out or non-drawout type
i Case finish
30 DC Supply Monitoring Relay

a Make
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d Number of normally contacts N0 / NC/Change Over N0 / NC/Change Over

type
i Case finish
31 High Speed Tripping Relay
a Make
d Number of normally contacts N0 / NC /Change Over N0 / NC/Change Over
f Whether High Impedance Type
type
h Type of Flag indicator
i Operating Time
j Reset Time
k Draw out or non-drawout type
l Case finish
32 High Speed Inter Tripping Relay
a Make
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d Number of normally contacts

type
i Operating Time
j Reset Time
l Case finish
33 ON/OFF switch for Spring charging motor

Make , Model & Rating
34 TTB for TOD meter Make & Model No.
35 Whether Removable HV Cable glad plate

is provided with hole suitable for 3 core
400sq.mm XLPE cable?
36 Capacitive Voltage indicator for

monitoring whether the Cable is Live or
Dead Make/ Model No.
37 33kV Cable Termination Height from

gland plate level.
38 Maximum Closing Time of Circuit Breaker

(ms)
39 Maximum Opening Time of Circuit
Breaker (ms)
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Name and Address of Bidder
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Annexure – I (B)
SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR 33KV INDOOR VCB SWITCHGEAR 3 PANEL
SET
(Technical Particulars of Type Tested item / model which is offered as per the technical specification
of this tender shall be furnished)
Sl. Description Particulars
No.
1 PANEL DETAILS
a Make
b Type Designation
c Applicable Standards
d Details of separate compartments
provided.
e Compartments for which Pressure
relief valves provided
2 VOLTAGE RATINGS
a Rated Voltage & Frequency
b Power Frequency Withstand voltage
c Impulse withstand voltage
3 CURRENT RATINGS
a Normal Current rating
b Short time current rating 3 second
c Short time current rating 1 second
d Short Circuit Making Current
e Rupturing capacity
4 CONSTRUCTION
a Partition Class
b Loss of Service Continuity Class
c Degree of Protection
d Whether satisfying Intenal Arc
Classification IAC AFLR 25kA, 1 sec.
e Operating Speed of breaker in meter
per sec.
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f Minimum distance between live parts

and earthed metals
(in mm)
g Minimum distance between Phase (in
mm)
h Power to trip breaker Electrically at
110V
i Type of contact (Main & Auxiliary)
j Type of bushing / insulator (indicate
creepage distance in mm)
k Dry flashover in kV (rms)
l Travel of contact in mm
m Material of insulation between break
poles
n Impulse flash over in kV (Peak)
o Estimated puncture value of insulator
in kV
p Drive mechanism employed between
operating mechanism
q Weight of complete three phase
breaker with operating mechanism
bushing & frame work
r Thickness of sheet metal used for
panels in mm
s Whether seven tank processing done
as per spec , on sheet metal.
t Type of finishing paint
u Thickness of powder coating
v No. of Mechanical Operations
w Closing/ Tripping coil Supply
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x Spring Charging Motor Supply
y Auxiliary Contacts
z Whether E2 M2 C2 compliant as per

spec & Type test report submitted?
5 VCB
a Make of Interrupter
b Type Designation
c Rated Current
d Applicable Standard
e Operating Sequence (Duty cycle)
f Opening Time (ms)
g Break Time (ms)
h Contact resistance
i Whether VCB is fully encapsulated
j Life expectancy under normal

condition ( in years)
6 PANEL SHELL Feeder Panel (Incomer)

a Make
b Dimension (WxDxH) in mm
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c Height of Panel alone in mm

d Height of Panel with Internal Arc
Routing Baffles (in mm)
e Height of Panel with closed pressure
relief duct (in mm)
f Clearance required on Front, Rear,
Right and Left for operation of
equipment (in mm)
g Clearance required on Front, Rear,
Right and Left for replacement of
equipment (in mm)
g Panel weight (in Kg)
h Panel weight including Packing (Kg)
7 Current Transformer
a Make
b Type , Model No.
c Ratio
d Class of Accuracy/VA
e Continuous percent overload
f 1 Sec. Over-current rating
g Knee point voltage (min)
h Maximum exciting current
i Class of Insulation E or better
j Whether CT Secondary terminals are
easily accessible for testing by
removing back door.
7 Potential Transformer
a Make
b Type & Model No.
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c Ratio
d Rated burden (VA per phase)
e Class of Accuracy
f PT Location
g Whether Withdrawable type , furnish
details
h PT Fuse type, Make,rating,
replacement details, etc
i Whether Type Test Report Submitted
8 NEUTRAL CT
a Make
b Type: Cast Resin/ Oil
c Class of Insulation
d Model No:
e Ratio
f Class of Accuracy
g Minimum Knee Point Voltage
h Maximum excitation current at Vk/2
i Secondary Resistance at 75oC.
j Whether Type Test Report Submitted
9 BUS BAR
a Material
b Size of Main Bus & Current Density
c Current Rating of Bus
d Short time current rating
e Size of Dropper & Current density
f Current rating of Dropper
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g HT Sleeve : make
h Whether Bus Bar Supported or self
supported.
i Bus Bar Support material
j Whether PVC Sleeve used
k Confirm that for bus bar joints,
dropper connections and CT
connections, there shall be minimum
four bolts per joint.
10 INDICATING LAMPS
a Make
b Type / Model & body material
c Operating Voltage (Volts)
d Size of lens (mm)
e Wattage of LEDs(Watts)
f Colour of LED covers
g LED Replacement method
h Whether Series connected Resistance
provided
i Whether Integral engraved plate
provided.
11 SPACE HEATER/ THERMOSTAT
a Make of space heater
b Rating V, Hz, W
c Thermostat Make
d Thermostat Rated Voltage, Temp
Setting Range
12 TEST BLOCK
a Make ( For Energy Meter)
b Type / Model ( For Energy Meter)
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c Make ( For Relays)

d Type/ Model ( For Relays)
13 PUSH BUTTON
a Make
b Type(Microprocessor Based or not)
/Model
c Body/ Case : Metallic or not
d Contact Type (Momentary/
Maintained)/Material
e Whether shrouding provided to
prevent in advertent operations?
f Number of No/NC Contacts
g Making / Carry Current
h Breaking Current
14 Interior Lighting and Receptacle
a Interior lighting make/Type/ Rating
b Whether Door Switch for light
provided/ Make/Type
c Universal Multi pin socket (15A)
Make/ Rating
d Whether ISI marked
15 Fuses and MCB
a Make of MCB
b Whether MCB is ISI marked
c Make of Fuse/ Links
d Whether Fuses are ISI marked
16 Annunciation System (Micro
controller based)
a Make
b Type and Model No.
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c No. of Windows & window dimension

in mm
d Dimension (LxWxD) in mm
e Supply Voltage
f Permissible Voltage variation
g Power Consumption per window
h Fault input contact (Potential Free
NO/NC)
i Minimum duration of impulse for
initiating contact
j Contact Rating of auxiliary relay
provided.
k Flickering speed of windows
l Whether AC Failure and DC Failure
feature included
m Is the sequence of operation as per
specification
n Push Buttons for Emergency/ Warning
test: Integral or External.
o Buzzer/ Hooter: Integral or External- If
external they shall be provided
17 EARTHING
a Size of Earth Bus Bar
b Material of Earth Bar
c Conductor size for earth connection
from body of component devices
d Colour of earthing wire
18 PANEL WIRING
a Name of Cable Manufacturer
b Type and Designation of Cable
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d Whether PVC insulated FRLS cable

used
e Voltage Grade of Cable
f No. of Cores/ Stranded or not/ Tinned
Copper or not
g Size of conductor for Auxiliary AC
Supply
h Size of conductor for CT /PT/DC Aux.
Circuit
i Size of conductor for other Circuits
j Type of terminals provided on wiring
19 TERMINAL BLOCK
a Name of Manufacturer
b Type and Model of Terminal Block
c Type and Model of Terminal Block for
PT
d Type and Model of Terminal Block for
CT
e Conforming Standard
f Voltage Grade (1100V required)
g Continuous Current Rating in A
h Material used
i Maximum no. of cables that can be
connected
j % & Number of spare terminals
provided
k Transparent removable covers
provided or not
20 NAME PLATE AND MARKINGS
a Material of Name Plate & Colour
b Letters Punched or Engraved
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c Whether Identification label as per

specification provided.
21 CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTROL SWITCH
a Make
b Model
c Whether Spring Return to Neutral
with lost motion device and locking
facility
d No. of positions
e Type of handle
g Making & Breaking capacity of
contacts
i Whether locking arrangement
provided or not
22 LOCAL/REMOTE SELECTION SWITCH
a Make
b Model
c Whether Stay put type
d No. of positions
e Type of handle
g Making & Breaking capacity of
contacts
23 Ammeter
a Make
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b Type & Model No.

d Rated Current
e Size
f Accuracy
g CT Ratio
h Scale Ranges
i Additional Dial
j Burden
24 Voltmeter
a Make
b Type & Model No.
d Rated voltage/ Burden/ Accuracy
e Size
f Size of Digits/No. of Digits/No. of
decimals
g Whether super bright LEDs used
h Maximum Value of Voltage Scale
25 TOD ENERGY METER
a Make
b Model No.
c Type (3 ph, 3 Element, 4 wire)
d Accuracy
e Rated voltage/ Current
f VA Burden of CTs/PTs
g Display Parameters
82
Thiruvananthapuram
h No. of modes of display

i Maximum No. of decimal places in
Mode 3
j Whether retain last recorded reading
in case of power failure/ Furnish
details
k Whether display both import and
export
l Whether having Data logging and
data retrieving facility/ Furnish details
m Temperature compensation provide
or not
n Direct reading or use of Multiplication
factor required/ If required MF
o No. of Digits provided and whether
sufficient for 1000 hrs of
operation/Furnish details
p Whether current coil have continuous
overload capacity of 200% for both
accuracy and thermal limits
q Whether current coil shall withstand
at least 10 times the rated current for
o.5 second with out loss of accuracy
r Transmitting contacts available or
not.
Impulse rate/ whether suitable for

remote indicating or
summation/Furnish details
s Communication port/ protocol/ data
transfer rateWhether conforming to
tender spec. / Furnish details.
t Whether DLMS compliant
26 3 OVERCURRENT & EARTH FAULT
RELAY
a Make
83
Thiruvananthapuram
b Model No.
c Type
d Current Rating
e Whether Separate LEDs provided for
R,Y, B & E faults
f Whether IEC 61850 Compliant
g Communication Ports provided
h Whether self supervision facility
provided.
i Characteristic curve
j TMS for IDMT O/C and E/F
k IDMT O/C Protection current setting
l IDMT E/F Protection current setting
m High Set (50 & 50N) current setting
n No. of Digital input/ Output
o No. of Events stored
p Whether Local Breaker Backup
feature available and wired.
q No. of fault records stored
r No. of voltage inputs in Relay (3 nos.
required)
s Whether Type Test report submitted?
27 REF RELAY
a Make
b Model No.
84
Thiruvananthapuram

g Setting Range
h Contacts
j Details of Metrosil provided
Make, Rating, Model No.

k Whether REF relay is wired to initiate
disturbance recorder of 3 over
current earth fault relay in the event
of operation?
submitted?
28 Trip Circuit Supervision Relay
a Makers name
d Number of contacts N0 / NC /Change Over N0 / NC/Change Over

type
i Case finish
29 DC Supply Monitoring Relay
a Make
85
Thiruvananthapuram

type
i Case finish
30 High Speed Tripping Relay
a Make
type
i Operating Time
j Reset Time
l Case finish
31 High Speed Inter Tripping Relay
a Make
86
Thiruvananthapuram
d Number of normally contacts N0 / NC /Change Over N0 / NC/Change Over

type
i Operating Time
j Reset Time
l Case finish
32 ON/OFF switch for Spring charging
motor
Make , Model & Rating
33 TTB for TOD meter
Make & Model No.
34 Whether Removable HV Cable glad

plate is provided with hole suitable for
3 core 300sq.mm XLPE cable?
35 Capacitive Voltage indicator for

monitoring whether the Cable is Live
or Dead Make/ Model No.
36 33kV Cable Termination Height from

gland plate level.
37 Maximum Closing Time of Circuit

Breaker (ms)
38 Maximum Opening Time of Circuit
Breaker (ms)
87
Thiruvananthapuram
Name and Address the Bidder
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Rev#0 DOC. NO.: SCM-SPEC/XM/3 Panel & 5 Panel

33 kV INDOOR VCB 3 PANEL SETS AND 5 PANEL SETS

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(i) Document Approval & Control Status `

Name Sri.Harilal.V Smt.Geetha.M Mr. Sanal Kumar.K

Assistant Executive Engineer Executive Engineer Chief Engineer

Date 20/04/2021 21/04/2021 21/04/2021

Signature Sd/ Sd/ Sd/

(ii) Amendments and History

Sec. # Rev. # Date History of Change

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1. SCOPE OF SUPPLY ...................................................................................................................... 6

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25. RELAYS ................................................................................................................................... 25

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 33 kV INDOOR SWITCHGEAR 5 PANEL SET & 3 PANEL

Standard Name / No. Standard’s Description

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of conductors and apparatus terminals.

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4.0) SYSTEM DATA:-

Sl.No. Description 3 Panel Sets 5 Panel Sets

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equipment. Separate current transformers shall be used for metering and

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Minimum Knee Point Voltage 650 V at Lower ratio

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2) Mounting a) It shall be mounted on a with drawable carriage. Mounting of PT

Earthing of the System Solidly earthed

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Sl.No. Description 3 Panel Sets 5 Panel Sets

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It is responsibility of the supplier to ensure that the equipment specified

4 Load bearing members Minimum 2.5 mm thick

16 Required HV cable termination Less than 1000mm for 33KV Cable.

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21 Racking in/ Out of CB Truck with To be provided

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5 Danger Board Cable entry Box and wherever is required

Each CB truck shall be provided with a name plate/ rating plate

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33 kV INDOOR VCB 3 PANEL SETS AND 5 PANEL SETS

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