16-Samss-503 Controlgear

Compliance Statement (16‐SAMSS‐503)
Clause no. Topic Description Compliance Remarks

This specification defines the mandatory requirements for indoor low voltage controlgear built to either Complied with applicable IEC
I Scope Complied with note
the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) or North American (NA) based Standards. Standards.
II Conflicts and Deviations
If there are any conflicts between this specification and associated purchasing, project or engineering
A. Noted
documents, this specification shall take precedence.
Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or Buyer Representative,
B. Noted
who shall follow internal company waiver procedure.
The designation “Commentary” is used to label a sub‐paragraph that contains comments that are
C. explanatory or advisory. These comments are not mandatory, except to the extent that they explain Noted
mandatory requirements contained in this SAMSS.
The following is a summary of all the documents which have been mentioned within this Specification.
III References The specific part(s) of these documents which are applicable have been identified throughout this Noted
specification.
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
SAES‐P‐116 Switchgear and Control Equipment
SAES‐P‐119 Substations
A. Saudi Aramco References Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification Noted as applicable
16‐SAMSS‐502 Low Voltage Switchgear
Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements
Form 175‐162000 Indoor Controlgear: Low Voltage
American National Standards Institute Equivalent IEC standard "IEC
Comply with note
ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 60364‐1"
ANSI C37.13 Standard for Low‐Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers used in
Comply with note Equivalent IEC standard
Enclosures
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NEMA ICS 1 Industrial Control and Systems General Requirements
NEMA ICS 2 Industrial Control and Systems Controllers, Contactors, and
Overload relays rated not more than 2000 Volts AC or 750 Volts DC
Part 1: General Requirements, Manual and Magnetic Controllers
Part 2: AC Non‐combination Magnetic Motor Controllers, Rated
600 Volts
Part 7: Magnetic Lighting Contactors
NEMA ICS 4 Application Guideline for Terminal Blocks Comply with note Equivalent IEC standard
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NEMA ICS 5 Industrial Control and Systems Control Circuit and Pilot Devices
Part 1: General Standards for Control‐Circuit and Pilot Devices
Part 2: Industrial Control Relays Comply with note Equivalent IEC standard
Part 5: Pushbuttons, Selector switches, Indicating Lights and
Pushbutton Stations
Equivalent IEC standard (690V
NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum) Comply with note
maximum)
Underwriters Laboratories
UL 248 Low Voltage Fuses
Part1: General Requirements Comply with note Equivalent IEC standard
Part 9: Class K Fuses
Part 12: Class R Fuses
B. Industry Codes and Standards
UL 363 Knife Switches Comply with note Equivalent IEC standard
UL 489 Molded‐Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit‐Breaker Enclosures Comply with note Equivalent IEC standard
UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment Comply with note Equivalent IEC standard
UL 845 Motor Control Centers Comply with note Equivalent IEC standard
International Electrotechnical Committee
Comply
IEC 60050 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary
IEC 60227 Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Cables of Rated Voltages Up to and
Comply
Including 450/750 V
IEC 60255 series Electrical Relays Comply
IEC 60269‐1 Low‐Voltage Fuses Comply
IEC 60269‐2 Low‐Voltage Fuses‐Supplement Comply
IEC 60269‐2‐1 Low‐Voltage Fuses‐Supplement Comply
IEC 61439‐1 Low‐Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies
Comply
Part 1: General Rules
IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures Comply
IEC 60947 Low‐Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Comply
IEC 60947‐1 Part 1: General Rules Comply
IEC 60947‐2 Part 2: Circuit Breakers Comply
IEC 60947‐3 Part 3: Switches, Disconnectors, Switch‐Disconnectors and Fuse‐
Comply
Combination Units
IEC 60947‐4‐1 Part 4: Contactors and Motor‐Starters. Section One ‐
Comply
Electromechanical Contactors and Motor Starters
IEC 60947‐5‐1 Part 5: Control Circuit Devices and Switching Elements. Section
Comply
One ‐ Electromechanical Control Circuit Devices
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IEC 60947‐7‐1 Part 7: Ancillary Equipment. Section 1 ‐ Terminal Blocks for Copper
Comply
Conductors
Definitions of terms within this specification, not covered below, shall be as per
IV Definitions Noted.
IEC 60050.
Switch complying with the requirements of UL 489 for molded case circuit breakers, except that the only Noted wherever
Automa c Molded‐Case Switch
release mechanism is a factory set and sealed instantaneous release mechanism. applicable
Are connectors which are compressed onto the conductor using a die and high mechanical force. The
Noted wherever
Compression Connectors process is not reversible and the connector becomes a permanent part of the conductor. The connector
applicable
can only be removed from the conductor by either cutting the conductor or cutting the connector.
Individual switching assemblies are controlled via multiple, independent digital circuits to the process
Noted wherever
Conven onal Control (ConC) control computer. The result is that several individual control circuits are required for each switching
applicable
assembly in the controlgear.
Applies to all material, devices, and parts which are expected to carry current as part of their normal Noted wherever
Conductor
function (e.g., cable, bus, relay contacts, terminal block studs, etc.). applicable
The complete assemblage of switching assemblies, cable entrance compartment, main circuit
Noted wherever
Controlgear disconnector, wireways, etc., as it will appear after installation. Controlgear supplied for installation in a
applicable
back‐to‐back configuration is considered as two controlgear assemblies.
Noted wherever
Discrete Device which only performs one function. For example, a discrete voltmeter only displays voltage.
applicable
Noted wherever
Grounding and Earthing are synonymous.
applicable
All switching assemblies contain intelligent devices which are networked together. This network is
connected directly to the plant process control computer system. All necessary two‐way communication Noted wherever
Intelligent Control (IntC)
to control the switching assemblies are performed over this network. The result is that one control applicable
circuit can control all the switching assemblies in multiple controlgear.
All the conductive parts of an assembly included in a circuit which is intended to transmit electrical Noted wherever
Main Circuit
energy to the connected load. applicable
Noted wherever
Main Controlgear Disconnector A device to isolate the controlgear from the main incoming circuit.
Connectors which are attached onto the conductor using, generally, a standard tool. The process is applicable
reversible and the connector can be removed from the conductor without cutting the conductor or the Noted wherever
Mechanical Connectors
connector. applicable
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The manufacturer who designed the equipment and who confirmed the design performance through Noted wherever
certified design/type tests. This manufacturer applicable
Noted wherever
(1) has the legal authority to license the assembly of this equipment to others
Parent Equipment Manufacturer applicable
(PEM) Noted wherever
(2) is responsible for the technical performance of the equipment and
applicable
Noted wherever
(3) will be able to provide after‐sales support and parts for the equipment.
applicable
Enclosed channels for housing and protecting electric wires and cable.This term includes rigid and flexible Noted wherever
Raceways
conduit. applicable
A short‐circuit interrupting rating assigned to a combination of two or more overcurrent devices
Noted wherever
Series Rated Protec on Systems connected in series and in which the rating of individual upstream and/or downstream device(s) in the
applicable
combination is less than the series rating.
Switching assembly locations which are not be equipped with a switching device but shall be developed
Noted wherever
Space to accept, with no modifications other than the installation of devices within the compartment door, a
applicable
switching device suitable for a 19 kW (25 hp) induction motor.
Noted wherever
Specification The main body and applicable Supplement included in this document.
applicable
Refers to the applicable “North American Supplementary Requirements” These supplementary
Noted wherever
Supplement requirements are throughout the Specification and presented under the abbreviated heading of “(NA
applicable
Supplement)”.
Noted wherever
Switchgear
Equipment manufactured to 16‐SAMSS‐502 (Low Voltage Switchgear). applicable
The assembly of switching devices and associated control and auxiliary equipment which controls or Noted wherever
Switching Assembly
distributes power to a single load or via a single circuit (e.g., a motor starter is a switching assembly). applicable
Refers to a control circuit design where a contactor is maintained in the energized position through
auxiliary contact(s) in parallel with a momentary START pushbutton and through a STOP pushbutton.
These pushbuttons are remote from the switching assembly. If the contactor coil circuit is broken, the
motor cannot be restarted until the START pushbutton is operated. The three wire term designates the Noted wherever
Three‐wire Control
minimum number of conductors which must be run to the remote location to implement this control applicable
scheme.
Wireway: Troughs with hinged or removable covers for housing and protecting electric wires and cable.
V General
A. Terms in bold font are defined within Section IV. Noted
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All requirements of this specification must be implemented using standard designs and components
B. Noted
which have been approved, have been fully tested, and are fully supported by the PEM.
Whenever this Specification requires compliance to a third party document (e.g., ANSI, UL, IEC, etc.), this
C. Noted
document shall be the edition which was in effect on the date of the Quotation Request.
D. This specification shall take precedence over any referenced third party document. Noted
E. The main circuit bus systems of controlgear and switchgear shall not be connected together. Noted
F. Oil switching devices shall not be used in any circuits. Noted
Distribution/lighting panelboards, distribution/lighting transformers or transfer switches shall not be
G. Noted
installed within the controlgear.
H. All documentation shall be in English. Noted
I. All temperatures expressed within this specification are in Celsius units. Noted
J. Adjustable Frequency Drives shall be from a manufacturer supported by the PEM. Noted
A complete set of special tools, which is required for controlgear maintenance, shall be provided for each
K. Noted
group of assemblies within a substation.
The following is a list of the information which shall be supplied with the Quotation: ‐
i) A detailed listing of all deviations from this specification with an explanation against each item. In
L. addition, written certification shall be provided that the proposed equipment shall fully comply with all Noted
other items within this specification.
ii) Completed Data Schedule 2 Noted
Equipment shall be shipped completely assembled whenever possible. Large assemblies may be divided
M. into reasonable sections (i.e., shipping splits) to facilitate handling during transportation and installation. Noted
All hardware shall be included to completely assemble the controlgear.
The following paragraph numbers refer to IEC 60947 series, “Low‐Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear”
and IEC 61439 “Low‐Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies” which are part of this specification.
The text in each paragraph below is an addition, exception, modification, or deletion to IEC 60947 and IEC Complied with applicable IEC
VI Modifications to Industry Standards Comply with note
61439 series as noted. Paragraph numbers not appearing in IEC 60947 and IEC 61439 are new paragraphs Standards.
to be inserted in numerical order. System built to North American (NA) based Standards shall comply
with “NA Supplement”, and it shall also comply with all applicable sections within this document.
A. Rating
(Addition‐1) The rating of the controlgear shall not be dependent on forced‐air systems. Comply
(Addition‐2) The controlgear shall be rated as follows: ‐
Rated Duty: Continuous Comply
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Rated Current (minimum): main circuit horizontal bus: 600 A Comply
Rated Current (minimum): main circuit vertical bus: 300 A Comply
Commentary Note:
If the controlgear design utilizes a main circuit horizontal phase bus system centrally located in the
Comply
vertical plane (i.e., a vertical bus above and below horizontal bus), each of the two vertical bus systems
shall be rated a minimum of 150 A.
Short Circuit interrupting rating (minimum): 25 kA RMS Comply
Rated Control Supply Voltage (maximum): 120 V Comply
Rated Operational Voltage: 600 V Comply as applicable
Rated Insulation Voltage: 660 V
Comply
4. Characteristics (IEC 60947)
Withstand Current (minimum): 25 kA RMS for 3 cycles Comply
Dielectric Test Voltage (minimum): 2.5 kV for 1 minute Comply
(Addition‐3) All short circuit ratings shall be based upon not having a short circuit protective device
within the main circuit of the controlgear; either integrated into the controlgear or as a separate unit Comply
during testing. (i.e., ratings are not “conditional”).
(NA Supplement) ‐
NA1 Rated Operational Voltage: 480 V Comply
NA2 Rated maximum voltage: 575 V Comply
NA3 Rated Short‐Circuit Withstand Current: 25 kA RMS for 3 cycles Comply
NA4 Dielectric Voltage Withstand rating: 2.15 kV for 1 minute Comply
All the above are minimum values.
Noted
NA5 Clearance and creepage distances and spacing shall meet the requirements of NEMA ICS 1. Comply as applicable
B. Service Conditions
(Modification‐1) Controlgear will be installed in an environmentally controlled, air‐conditioned
environment but shall be suitable for continuous
Noted
Normal Service Conditions operation under the following service conditions:
6.1
(IEC 60947) Relative humidity (average value)
a) For a period of 24 hours, does not exceed 75%. Noted
b) For a period of 1 month, does not exceed 70%. Noted
C. Enclosure
(Addition‐1) The controlgear shall be comprised of individual vertical sections containing switching
assemblies. The vertical sections shall share a common main circuit horizontal bus, common ground bus Noted
and a common integrated horizontal and vertical wireway system.
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Exceptions:
Horizontal and vertical wireways are not required in vertical section containing main controlgear
disconnector. Noted
Vertical wireways are not required in the vertical portions of the vertical section containing fixed mounted
switching assemblies (e.g., large breakers/starters, AFDss, etc.)
(Addition‐2) All switching assemblies shall be withdrawable. Noted Withdrawable module
Exception:
It is acceptable that switching assemblies containing a main circuit circuit breaker rated greater than 225 Noted
A, be fixed mounted.
Commentary Note:
Noted
This does not apply to main controlgear disconnectors since these are not considered switching devices
(Addition‐3) The controlgear shall be designed to permit the switching assembly modules to be
Module size can vary depeding
rearranged into any possible combination, removed, or additional switching assemblies installed into the Noted as applicable
on rating
locations identified as space.
a) Without deenergizing the controlgear main circuit (except if fixed mounted switching assemblies are
Comply
involved) and
b) Without accessing the rear of the controlgear and Comply
Special tool will be provided if
c) By the use of simple fasteners and tools and Comply with note
required
d) While maintaining the protection criteria against contact with live parts and ingress of foreign objects
Comply
as indicated within Section VI.
Commentary Note:
In order to comply with these requirements, the vertical section area housing the switching assemblies Noted
within the controlgear must all be the same width.
(Addition‐4) The controlgear shall be designed to permit the insitu installation of vertical sections
without accessing the rear of the assembly and shall be designed to be fully operational, maintainable, Comply
and expandable with access only to the front of the assembly.
(Addition‐5) Controlgear shall be provided with a minimum of one space for every three vertical sections. Comply
(Addition‐6) Space heaters shall not be installed within the assembly. Comply
(Addition‐7) As a minimum, the following shall be within separate compartments within the controlgear
(unless otherwise specified within this specification). Separation shall be either metal or isolation ‐
material with the characteristics below:
a) Each switching assembly. Comply
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Commentary Note:
Per the definition of “switching assembly”, this prohibits, for example, multiple feeder breakers in one Noted
compartment.
b) Incoming Main Controlgear Disconnector. Comply
c) Controlgear horizontal and vertical wireway system. Openings between the vertical wireway and the
switching assemblies which are required to accommodate the connection of the field cables to the
switching assembly shall be covered with removable, non‐metallic barriers. These barriers shall be Comply
designed to maintain the protection criteria against live parts even after the field cables are installed.
d) Main circuit horizontal and vertical bus system. Comply
(Addition‐8) Non‐metallic isolation material shall be a high‐strength, non‐tracking, low‐hygroscopic, glass
Comply
polyester/polycarbonate type material.
(Addition‐9) Exterior compartment doors, if applicable, shall: ‐
a) Be hinged.
Exception: Comply as applicable
It is acceptable for the horizontal wireway compartment doors not to be hinged.
b) Allow withdrawable assemblies to be removed without door removal. Comply
Enclosures for Equipment
7.1.11 c) Be equipped with captive hardware. Comply
(IEC 60947‐1)
(NA Supplement)
NA1 With all the controlgear exterior compartment doors closed, the
Comply with equivalent IEC
controlgear shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements and test criteria for Comply with note
standard "IEC 60529"
a Type 1, ventilated enclosure as defined by NEMA 250.
(Addition‐10) Internal separation of assemblies shall also meet the requirements of Form 4 as described
Comply with note Form 4b
within IEC 60439‐1.
(Addition‐11) With all the controlgear exterior compartment doors closed, the controlgear shall, as a
Comply
minimum, meet the requirements and test criteria for IP2X degree of protection as defined by IEC 60529.
(Addition‐12) The power, grounding, control, and communication cabling shall enter/exit via the top
and/or bottom horizontal wireway of the controlgear as specified within Data Schedule 1 or on the Comply
Reference Drawings.
(Addition‐13) All wireways shall be accessible from the front of each vertical section via compartment
Comply
doors.
Top wireway as standard.
(Addition‐14) The controlgear shall have a horizontal wireway at the top and bottom transversing the
Comply with note Bottom wireway can be provided
entire width of the controlgear. This wireway shall have the following characteristics:
upon request.
a) The horizontal wireway into/from which the field cables do not enter/exit: Noted
i) Shall have a minimum internal height of 150 mm. Noted
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ii) Shall have a minimum cross‐sectional area of 29,000 mm² except at the vertical wireway transition
Noted as applicable
point noted below.
iii) Shall have a minimum cross‐sectional area of 15,000 mm² at the transition point between vertical
Noted as applicable
sections.
b) For the horizontal wireways into/from which the field cables enter/exit: Noted
i) Shall have a minimum internal height of 150 mm. Noted
ii) Shall have a minimum cross‐sectional area of 50,000 mm². If the cables are entering/exiting both the
top and bottom wireways, this minimum cross‐sectional area shall apply to the wireway where the Noted as applicable
majority of cables are expected to enter/exit.
Commentary for a) and b):
The horizontal wireways in some controlgear designs are two parallel wireways with access opening Noted
between. In this case, the cross section area shall be the sum of the two.
c) With the compartment door open, the dimension of the access opening shall be a minimum of 75% of
Noted as applicable
the wireway height and a minimum of 75% of the vertical section exterior width.
(Addition‐15) Each vertical section shall have a vertical wireway. This wireway and shall have the
Noted
following characteristics:
a) Shall have a minimum internal width of 200 mm. Noted
b) Shall have a minimum cross‐sectional area of 40,000 mm². Noted
c) Shall have a minimum cross‐sectional area of 20,000 mm² at the transition point between the vertical
Noted as applicable
and horizontal wireways or at the barriers that are used protect the terminal blocks.
d) With the compartment door open, width of the access opening shall be a minimum of 75% of the
wireway width and a minimum of 90% of the wireway height (this height does not include the top and Noted as applicable
bottom horizontal wireway).
e) The wireway adjacent to withdrawable switching assemblies shall interconnect the top and bottom
Noted as applicable
horizontal wireways.
For multi‐cubicle panel, terminal
blocks will be provided at top for
(Addition‐16) No devices (e.g., circuit breakers, etc.), terminations or terminal blocks are allowed within
Not comply cubicle‐to‐cubicle
the wireways or mounted on the wireway compartment doors with the following exceptions:
interconnection as per OEM's
standard assembly.
Exception:
Power and control terminal blocks directly associated with the switching assemblies (refer to Section VI) Comply
may be installed within the vertical wireway immediately adjacent to the switching assembly.
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(Modification‐1) All unpainted hardware shall be of a non‐oxidizing or non‐corrosive material (e.g.,
stainless steel, brass, etc.) or shall be plated with a material which will inhibit oxidation and corrosion Comply with note Galvanized steel
Protection against Corrosion (e.g., zinc, cadmium, chromium, etc.).
8.1.2
(IEC 61439‐1)
(Addition‐1) The exterior of the controlgear shall be of a uniform color. The color shall be the
Comply
manufacturers standard except that the colors red, green, yellow, orange or blue shall not be used.
D. Conductors
(Exception‐1) Controlgear shall not be equipped with a neutral bus system. Comply
(Addition‐1) Phase arrangement of bus and connections shall be 1, 2, 3, counting from front‐to‐back, top‐
Comply
to‐bottom, or left‐to‐right, as viewed from the front of the switching assembly.
(Addition‐2) Controlgear supplied in a back‐to‐back configuration shall consist of two separate
assemblies utilizing an independent main circuit horizontal bus system, vertical and ground bus system.
Whether or not the main circuit horizontal bus of the two assemblies is interconnected shall be as Comply
indicated on the Reference Drawings. If interconnected, the two main circuit horizontal busses and the
ground busses shall be interconnected to achieve an electrically continuous circuit. (Refer to Section VI).
Exception 10.1.3:
Comply
Extension of existing back‐to‐back utilizing common horizontal bus.
(Addition‐3) Each vertical section shall include a main circuit vertical bus system to accept withdrawable
Comply
switching assemblies. This bus shall have the following characteristics:
a) Shall transverse the entire height of the controlgear. Comply as applicable
Exception:
Noted
The sections that have fixed mounted switching assemblies.
b) Shall not extend into the horizontal wireways. Comply as applicable
c) Shall have the same ampacity rating throughout. Comply
d) All vertical busses within the controlgear vertical sections that contain withdrawable switching
Comply
assemblies, shall have the same rating.
e) The vertical bus connections to the horizontal bus system shall be by bolted connections. Comply
As per SIEMENS standard type‐
tested assembly, all three vertical
Not comply
f) Each phase shall be fully isolated from each other. (phases) bars in same section (air‐
insulated).
(Modification‐1) The controlgear shall be equipped with a main circuit horizontal bus and ground bus
extending the full width of the assembly.All connections shall be via bolted connections and all necessary Comply
8.6.1 Main Circuits (IEC 61439‐1) hardware to interconnect the bus between shipping splits shall be supplied.
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(Addition‐4) The main circuit horizontal bus system and ground bus system serving multiple vertical
Comply
sections shall each have the same ampacity rating throughout.
(Addition‐5) If vertical ground busses are specified within Data Schedule 1, each vertical section shall be
equipped with a vertical ground bus to allow the termination of load cable ground conductors within or
Comply
immediately adjacent to the switching assembly. This bus may be either in the vertical wireway or with
the main circuit vertical busses.
a) If located within the wireway, the bus shall be pre‐drilled by the Supplier to accommodate a field
installed, single hole connector for each of the maximum possible number of switching assemblies within Comply
the vertical section.
b) If located with the main circuit vertical busses, the switching assembly shall include a terminal, which
is in direct electrical contact with the ground bus when the switching assembly is in the connected Comply
position. This terminal shall accommodate a field installed, single hole connector.
(Addition‐6) The withdrawable switching assembly main circuit stab assembly and conductors between
the stab assembly and the main circuit circuit breaker shall have an ampacity rating which will Comply
accommodate the largest breaker which can be applied within the switching assembly.
(Addition‐7) The main circuit horizontal bus, main circuit vertical bus and ground bus shall be of rigid
material. Cable shall not be used as a substitute for rigid bus material including transition circuits to other
Comply
controlgear (e.g., to interconnect main circuit bus between back‐to‐back controlgear assemblies; refer to
Section VI).
Commentary Note:
Cable is allowed for taps off the main bus system (e.g., connection to the primary of PTs or control Noted
transformers, connection to fixed mounted switching assemblies, etc.)
(Addition‐8) Bus mating surfaces shall be silver or tin‐plated. Comply
(Addition‐9) Mating surfaces, within the main circuit, between the stationary and movable stab
Comply
assemblies of the withdrawable main controlgear disconnector shall be silver plated.
(Addition‐1) All conductors shall be copper, silver or alloys of these materials with the following
‐
exceptions:
Exceptions 10.2.1:
a) Parts which are internal to a pre‐manufactured device (e.g., internals of contactor, circuit breaker, Comply
etc.).
b) Connectors supplied as integral parts or components of manufactured equipment such as molded case
Comply
circuit breakers provided the connectors are approved for copper conductors.
c) Plating of a non‐copper, or silver or copper/silver alloyductor material is acceptable. Noted
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(Addition‐2) Bus stand‐off insulators or insulating/isolating material shall be either ceramic or other low‐
Comply
hygroscopic, high‐temperature, flame‐retardant, non‐tracking material.
(Addition‐3) All insulated wire/cable shall have the following characteristics: ‐
Exception:
Wire/cable which is internal to a pre‐manufactured device (e.g., internals of contactor, circuit breaker, Noted
protective relays, etc.).
a) Conductors shall consist of a minimum of 7 strands of copper wire. Comply
b) Minimum conductor size shall be the following: ‐
i) 2.5 mm² or 14 AWG for conductors connected to the main circuit. Comply
ii) 1.5 mm² or 16 AWG for all other conductors. Comply
Bare and Insulated Conductors (IEC
8.6.3 c) Primary insulation shall: ‐
61439‐1)
i) Have a minimum rating of 600 V, phase‐to‐earth. Comply
Comply
ii) Have a minimum continuous operating temperature rating of 75°.
iii) Be a minimum thickness of 0.38 mm (15 mils). Comply
iv) Be of thermoplastic or cross‐linked synthetic polymer material. Comply
v) Be of flame retardant construction. Comply
‐
d) Insulation color shall be as follows:
Comply
i) Ground/earth: Solid green or green/yellow striped.
ii) Neutral: White or gray. Comply
(Addition‐4) Insulated wire/cable insulation temperature rating and ampacity shall be selected to match
Noted
the temperature rating of the devices to which the wire/cable is terminated.
(Addition‐5) Low voltage wiring shall be 85° rated meeting the requirements of IEC 60227. Comply
(NA Supplement)
Noted
NA1 Wiring shall be ANSI/NFPA 70; Type SIS, XHHW or THHN/THWN.
(Addition‐1) Whether the Supplier supplies the main circuit bus or ground bus connectors or whether
they are field supplied shall be as indicated on Noted as applicable
Data Schedule 1.
(Addition‐2) Conductors shall be terminated using compression connectors or ferrules as specified
below. For CT secondary circuits, the connector / termination design shall ensure the termination will not
Comply
come off of a loose connection (e.g., ring lugs on a stud, spring loaded terminal block with hooked blade
terminals, etc.).
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Exception:
Terminations to integral parts or components of manufactured equipment (e.g., molded case circuit Noted
breakers, contactors, switches, etc.).
(Addition‐3) The size and number of main circuit supply conductors shall be as indicated within Data
Noted as applicable
Schedule 1.
(Addition‐4) Where compression connectors or compression ferrules are used, there shall be a maximum
Comply
of one (1) conductor per connector/ferrule.
Terminals for External Conductors (Addition‐5) Where mechanical connectors are used, each conductor shall be secured within the
8.8
(IEC 61439‐1) connector with a dedicated, independent screw/bolt. (e.g., two conductors secured within the connector Noted
with a single bolt is unacceptable.)
(Addition‐6) Termination of the field main load circuit and control/auxiliary cables to the switching
Noted
assemblies shall be as follows:
a) Main Circuit Cables Noted
To terminal blocks or directly to the switching device terminals. Noted
b) Control/Auxiliary Cables Noted
To terminal blocks. Noted
(Addition‐7) There shall be a maximum of two (2) connectors per termination point and only if the
Comply as applicable
termination point is approved for two (2) connectors by the manufacturer.
(Addition‐8) Within switching assemblies for all motors 75 kW (100 hp) and larger, and all other motors
where the engineering documents indicate motor space heaters are installed, a contact shall be wired to
a terminal block in the low voltage compartment for the buyer connection to the 24 VAC control circuit Comply
of a remotely mounted motor space heater contactor. Contact shall be closed when the main circuit
contactor is de‐energized.
(Addition‐1) Each wire/cable shall be identified with a wire/cable marker at each termination point. The
Comply
marking system shall be as follows:
a) The number/identifier for each wire/cable shall be unique within each switching assembly. Comply
b) A portion of the number/identifier shall be identical at each end of the wire/cable. Comply
Device and/or Component
6.3
Identification (IEC 61439‐1) Comply
c) Wire/cable markers shall have permanently printed characters.
d) Shall be thermoplastic, slip‐on type. Snap‐on and adhesive type markers are prohibited. Comply
Noted
e) Correspond to the manufacturer's drawings.
(Addition‐1) White nameplates with black lettering shall be provided to identify the controlgear with the
Comply
tag number indicated within Data Schedule 1.
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(Addition‐2) The controlgear manufacturer's shop order number, date, and catalog designation shall be
indicated on the controlgear nameplate in addition to the nameplate information required by the Comply
standards indicated within the Supplement.
(Addition‐3) Warning nameplates shall be provided on each compartment door in which an external
voltage source (i.e., a voltage source which is not derived from within the switching assembly) is
5.2 Marking (IEC 60947‐1)
terminated, reading: “CAUTION ‐ THIS UNIT CONTAINS AN EXTERNAL VOLTAGE SOURCE.”
Comply
These nameplates shall be engraved laminated plastic with white characters on a red background and
shall be written in both Arabic and English. If specified within the Data Schedule 1, or the purchasing
documents, the Arabic nameplates may be supplied in the field by the installation contractor.
(Addition‐4) Manual trip devices shall be labeled: “Manual/Emergency Trip”. Comply
(NA Supplement) Comply with equivalent IEC
Comply with note
NA1 Controlgear marking shall also meet the requirements of UL 845. standard
(Addition‐1) Low voltage circuit terminal blocks used to terminate the field cables to the controlgear shall
‐
have the following characteristics:
a) Operational voltage rating shall be a minimum of 250 V. Comply
b) Continuous current rating shall be a minimum of 10 A. Comply
Rated and Limiting Values c) Be either panel, rail or open mounted. Comply
4.3
(IEC 60947‐7)
Comply
d) Be rated for 75°.
Exception:
Terminal blocks for low level signals (e.g., digital communication, analog or digital instrumentation Noted
signals, etc.).
(Addition‐1) Terminal blocks for each switching assembly shall be either: ‐
a) Within the switching assembly or Noted
b) Within the vertical wireway immediately adjacent to the switching assembly. Noted
7.1.2 Mounting (IEC 60947‐7)
(Addition‐2) Shorting type terminal blocks shall be provided for current transformer circuits. Comply
(NA Supplement)
NA1 Terminal blocks shall also meet the requirements of NEMA ICS 4.
E. Switching Devices
(Addition‐1) A circuit breaker or automatic molded‐case switch shall be used to protect the feeder to a
Noted
fire pump controller.
(Addition‐2) All main circuit switches and main circuit breakers shall have the following characteristics: ‐
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a) If the switching assembly has an exterior door, be manually operable only with the door in the closed,
secured position. Note that this is conditional upon the mechanical interlocking described within Section Comply
VI.
b) The center of the grip of the operating handle shall be a maximum of 2,000 mm from the base of the
Comply
controlgear or the working surface.
c) The operating handle shall be directly mechanically connected to the switch/circuit breaker
Comply
irrespective of the position of any compartment doors/covers.
d) The operating handle shall be padlockable in the OPEN (switched off) position. Comply
e) It shall not be necessary to remove the padlock(s) from the operating handle to open or close the
Comply
associated compartment doors/covers.
Commentary Notes (c), (d) and (e):
One result of meeting these three requirements is that the padlocking of the operating handle in the
Noted
OPEN position will mechanically prevent switch/circuit breaker operation irrespective of the position of
any of the compartment doors or covers.
f) There shall be external indication to show the operating handle position (e.g., “ON” or “OFF”, “CLOSED”
Comply
or “OPEN”, “I” or “O”).
g) When the switch/circuit breaker is in the OPEN position, the only voltage present inside the switching
Additional Requirements for Comply
assembly shall be at the incoming terminals of the switch/circuit breaker.
7.1.7 Equipment Suitable for Isolation
(IEC 60947‐1) h) Switching devices which are required to be withdrawable shall meet the following requirements:
‐
1) The stationary circuit terminals be self‐supported within the controlgear. Comply
Noted as applicable
2) Shall be interlocked as indicated in Section VI.
i) Rated Making and Breaking Capacity shall not be less than the Operational rating of the switching
Comply
device.
j) Shall not be mounted on the compartment door. Comply
(Addition‐3) When a “Main Controlgear Disconnector” has been specified in
Data Schedule 1, it shall function to isolate the controlgear from the main incoming circuit. This device Noted
shall have the following additional characteristics:
a) Shall be a withdrawable circuit breaker. Noted
b) The controlgear shall not have more than one main controlgear disconnector. Noted
c) Have a continuous rating not less than the rating of the controlgear main circuit bus. Noted
d) For the purposes of testing (refer to Section VII), shall not be, or considered to be, a short circuit
Noted
protective device.
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e) The switch or circuit breaker and supporting structure shall be constructed so that it can be moved to
either the main circuit connected or disconnected position without the necessity of removing Comply
connections or mounting supports.
f) If a circuit breaker is used, it shall not be equipped with instantaneous ground fault protection. Comply
Performance Requirements (IEC
7.2
60947‐2)
(Addition‐1) A circuit‐breaker shall be supplied, as part of each switching assembly, which will isolate
Comply
each switching assembly from the controlgear main circuit.
(Modification‐1) Shall have the following additional characteristics: ‐
a) Trip elements shall be either electromechanical or solid‐state. Comply
b) Be trip‐free. Comply
c) Devices associated with circuit breakers, which provide a current limiting feature, shall have the
‐
following characteristics:
i) Shall be approved for use by the circuit breaker manufacturer. Comply
ii) If dependent upon non‐renewable devices (e.g., fuses, fusible links or current limiter attachments), the
‐
design shall be such that:
1) The non‐renewable device can only be replaced by an identical or similar unit having the same
Comply
interrupting capacity.
2) Faults which are interrupted by the non‐renewable device shall also open the circuit breaker to
Comply
prevent single phasing.
7.2.1 Operating Conditions 3) The circuit breaker poles can not be closed if any or all of the interrupters have operated. Comply As per Commentary Note
Commentary Note:
Noted.
That externally mounted current limiter attachments do not generally meet this requirement.
d) Circuit breakers within switching assemblies shall be of molded‐case construction. Comply
Not applicable for motor starter
e) The operating mechanism shall be stored energy with the following characteristics: Partial comply
combination breakers.
i) Energy storage shall be via springs. Partial comply
ii) A manual energy release shall be provided for circuit breakers used as main circuit disconnectors. Partial comply
iii) An integrated release, shunt release, or both shall be provided if specified within the purchasing Not applicable for motor starter
Partial comply
documents. combination breakers.
f) Within the withdrawable switching assembly, circuit breakers shall be fixed mounted. Comply
g) Terminations shall be accessible with the breaker installed. Comply
h) Terminations shall be suitable to accept the connectors indicated within Section VI. Comply
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Rated and Limiting Values of the
4.3
Main Circuit (IEC 60947‐2)
(Modification‐1) Circuit breakers within switching assemblies shall have a short circuit rating not less
Comply
than that of the complete controlgear with the following exception:
Exception 12.2.3:
Breakers which do not have an independent rating (e.g., magnetic only circuit breakers, motor short Noted
circuit protectors) are acceptable providing:
i) The controlgear manufacturer provides Certified Test Reports / Certificates, with the Quotation (refer
to Section V ), indicating that the switching assembly has been tested as a complete unit and is rated to Comply
at least the short circuit rating of the controlgear.
ii) Each switching assembly unit shall be labeled by the controlgear manufacturer, in a conspicuous
location, with the conditions of the switching assembly rating (e.g., the make and model of circuit Comply
breaker which must be used).
(Modification‐2) Circuit breakers rated as part of a series rated protection system are not acceptable. Noted
(Addition‐1) Circuit breakers shall have the following additional characteristics: ‐
a) Meet the requirements of IEC 60947‐2. Comply
b) Rated Insulation Voltage (minimum): 660 V Comply
Comply
c) Rated Operational Voltage (minimum): 600 V
d) Utilization Category ‐
i) For circuit breaker used as main circuit disconnector: B Noted
ii) All others: A or B Noted
(Modification‐3) Rated Uninterrupted Current (maximum): 630A (for circuit breakers within switching
Comply
assemblies).
4.3.5 Short‐Circuit Characteristics Exception 12.2.IEC1 e):
Circuit breakers rated greater than 600A are acceptable if they are specified to feed firewater pump Noted
motor controllers.
(Modification‐4) Rated Ultimate Short Circuit Breaking Capacity (minimum): ‐
i) or circuit breakers in the main circuit: 25 kA Comply
ii) For circuit breakers in auxiliary circuits: 10 kA Comply
(Modification‐5) Short Circuit Withstand (minimum): ‐
For breaker used as main circuit disconnector: 25 kA for 3 cycles. Comply
(NA Supplement)
NA1 Circuit‐breakers shall have the following additional characteristics: ‐
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a) Be designed and tested to meet the requirements UL 489. Comply
Exceptions:
Exception is that for the main controlgear disconnector, power circuit breakers designed and tested to Noted
meet ANSI C37.13 is also acceptable.Switchboard construction is acceptable.
b) Rated Insulation Voltage (minimum): 600 V. Comply
c) Frame size (minimum): 100 A.
Comply with note 630A as maximum
(maximum): 600 A (for circuit breakers within switching assemblies).
Exception 12.2.NA1 c):
Circuit breakers rated greater than 600 A are acceptable if they are specified to feed firewater pump noted
motor controllers.
d) Rated Short Circuit Breaking Capacity (minimum): ‐
i) For circuit breakers in, or connected to, the main circuit: 25 kA. Comply
ii) For circuit breakers in auxiliary circuits: 10 kA. Comply
e) Rated Short‐Time Withstand Current (minimum): ‐
For breaker used as main circuit disconnector: 25 kA for 3 cycles second. Comply
(Addition‐1) Main circuit contactors shall have the following characteristics: ‐
Comply
a) Be a mechanical switching device.
b) Be electrically operated. Comply
Comply
c) Be magnetically held.
Replaceable coil & auxiliary
d) Have field replaceable: coils, main circuit contacts, and auxiliary contacts. Partial comply
contacts
e) Be equipped with a minimum of one spare normally‐open and one spare normally‐closed auxiliary
contact.
f) Allow additional auxiliary contacts be added by the Buyer. Comply as applicable
g) Poles shall disconnect all phase conductors of the load circuit. Comply
h) Coil shall operate at a maximum voltage of 120 VAC. Comply
Exception:
Noted
For starters size 5 and above it is acceptable to have the coil operates at line voltage.
(Addition‐2) Where specified within the engineering documents, switching assemblies for motors 0.75
Constructional Requirements
8.1 kW/1.0 hp or less may be manual devices. Otherwise, all switching assemblies for motors shall utilize Noted
(IEC 60947‐4)
contactors.
(Addition‐3) The contactor drop‐out voltage shall not be greater than 75% of the rated voltage of the
Comply
contactor coil which is holding the main contacts closed.
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(Modification‐1) The contactor coil shall withstand 110% of rated voltage continuously, without damage
Comply
to operating coils, and close successfully at 85% of rated voltage.
(NA Supplement)
NA1 Contactors shall be Class A Controllers and shall also meet the general
requirements of NEMA ICS 2, Part 1 and UL 508.
Comply
NA2 Contactors shall be a minimum of Size 1.
NA3 Contactors employed as switching devices for induction motors shall also comply Comply with equivalent IEC
Comply with note
with NEMA ICS 2, Part 2. standard
NA4 Contactors employed as switching devices for lighting shall also comply with Comply with equivalent IEC
Comply with note
NEMA ICS 2, Part 7. standard
NA5 All auxiliary contacts shall be heavy‐duty, minimum A600 and/or P600 rating per
‐
NEMA ICS 5, Part 1.
(Modification‐1) Shall be AC‐4 rated. Noted
(Addition‐1) Rated Insulation Voltage shall be a minimum of 660 VAC. Comply
(Modification‐2) Shall be rated for uninterrupted duty. Comply
Characteristics of Contactors and (Addition‐2) Rated Operational Current shall be a minimum of 24 A. Comply
5.
Starters (IEC 60947‐4) (Addition‐3) Contactors for motor service shall be selected based upon the following: ‐
a) On the assumption that all motors operate under 90% AC‐3 duty and 10% AC‐4 duty. Noted
b) Under the above conditions, the endurance of the main contacts shall be a minimum
‐
of 50,000 make/break operations.
(Addition‐1) All auxiliary contacts shall have the following characteristics:
a) Meet the requirements of IEC 60947‐5‐1. Comply
b) Shall have a minimum Rated Insulation Voltage of 660 VAC/VDC. Comply
c) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Voltage of 600 VAC/VDC. Comply
d) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Current of 6A. Comply
Comply
e) Utilization Category of the switching elements shall be a minimum of AC‐13/DC‐13.
4. Characteristics (IEC‐60947‐5‐1) (Addition‐2) All control circuit devices and switching elements shall have the following
‐
characteristics:
a) Meet the requirements of IEC 60947‐5‐1. Comply
b) Manually operated control circuit device actuators shall be IP 66/65 as per IEC 60529. Comply
Comply
c) Shall have a minimum Rated Insulation Voltage of 660 VAC/VDC.
d) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Voltage of 600 VAC/VDC. Comply
e) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Current of 6 A. Comply
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F. Interlocks
Mechanical interlocks shall be provided to prevent: ‐
(Modification‐1) The switching assembly modules or main controlgear disconnector compartment door
from being opened if the switch‐disconnector or circuit breaker operating handle is in the closed
position. This interlock shall be defeatable with the use of a tool (i.e., screw‐driver, wrench, etc.) and two
separate operations.
(Modification‐2) The switch‐disconnector or circuit breaker operating handle from being closed unless
Constructional and Performance the compartment door is in the closed, secured position. This interlock shall be defeatable with two Comply as applicable
7.
Requirements (IEC 60947‐1) separate operations.
(Modification‐3) If the main controlgear disconnector is withdrawable: The main controlgear
Only complete withdrawable unit
disconnector main contacts from being closed when the circuit breaker isolation contacts are between Not applicable
will be provided.
the fully connected and the fully disconnected position.
(Modification‐4) The withdrawable switching assembly modules or main controlgear disconnector from
Comply
being withdrawn or inserted if it's associated operating handle is in the closed position.
G. Protection, Control and Metering
(Addition 1) All switching assemblies in type Intc controlgear that the engineering documents require to
be controlled or monitored remotely, shall be controlled by the owner by discrete powered and/or Comply as applicable
unpowered digital signals per the engineering documents.
(Addition 2) All control, metering and protection devices, with manual features which are operable with
the compartment doors closed, (e.g., selector switches, pushbuttons, protective relays, etc.) and shall be Comply
mounted a maximum of 2,000 mm from the base of the vertical section.
(Addition 3) Switching assemblies controlling motors shall be factory wired to accommodate the
Comply
installation of a field STOP/OFF device. This design shall function as follows:
a) The design shall accommodate the STOP/OFF device being hardwired between the control transformer
and the contactor. Only electro‐mechanical switching devices (i.e., not solid‐state) are permitted within Comply
this hardwired circuit.
Commentary Note:
This requirement prohibits the field STOP device from being connected into a solid‐state motor protection Noted
relays independently from the contactor circuit (as is typically suggested by the relay manufacturers).
b) The activation of a STOP/OFF device (e.g., STOP pushbutton/switch, overload contact, relay contact,
Comply
etc.) shall instantaneously open the contactor poles.
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(Addition 4) If an auto‐restart feature is specified in the engineering documents for switching assemblies
controlling motor loads with a “three‐wire” style control scheme, it shall function in the following ‐
manner:
a) If the contactor poles were closed and then opened because of an undervoltage/voltage loss of the
switching assembly control power system, the contactor will instantaneously reclose if the control
Noted
voltage is restored to it's nominal value within a manually adjustable period of approximately 0 to 5
seconds.
b) If control power is not restored within the above time period, the contactor closing must be initiated
Noted
manually once control voltage is restored.
c) If the contactor was closed and then opening was initiated while control voltage was present at it's
Noted
nominal value, the contactor poles shall open instantaneously and must be manually reclosed.
d) If the contactor is open and control voltage is at it's nominal value, the activation of the START
Noted
pushbutton shall instantaneously close the contactor poles.
(Addition 5) Control schemes which are designed to keep the main circuit contactor poles closed for a
Noted
time period during a main circuit voltage dip/loss, shall not be used.
(Addition 6) Series rated protection systems are not acceptable. Noted
4. Characteristics (IEC 60947‐3)
Commentary Note:
Noted
Note that Section VI accepts the use of non‐rated magnetic only breakers under certain conditions.
(Addition 7) There shall be total discrimination between the main controlgear disconnector and the
Noted
switching assembly main circuit breakers.
(NA Supplement) ‐
NA1 All pilot devices shall meet the requirements of NEMA ICS 5, Part 5 and shall have the following
‐
characteristics:
a) Pilot devices shall be as per NEMA 250. Comply
b) Contact ratings shall be a minimum of A600/P600. Partial comply 10A @ 5‐to‐500V AC/DC
c) Utilization Category of the switching elements shall be a minimum of AC‐13/DC‐13. Comply as applicable
(Addition‐8) Fuses shall not be used in the main circuit with the following exceptions: ‐
Exceptions:
Noted
a) If the main circuit disconnector is a switch and fuses are required by the switch manufacturer.
b) If used to provide the current limiting function as part of a circuit breaker. Refer to Section VI for
Noted
restrictions.
(Addition‐9) All fuses shall have the following characteristics: ‐
a) Be of the non‐renewable type. Noted
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Noted
b) Fuse body shall not be of glass.
(Addition‐10) Fuses shall be replaceable without having to remove or disassemble other devices within
Noted
the switching assembly.
(NA Supplement) ‐
NA1 Fuses supplied within, or connected to the main circuit shall meet the requirements of UL 248. Comply with note
standard
NA2 Fuses supplied with the control or auxiliary circuits shall have the following characteristics: ‐
a) Shall meet the requirements of UL 248. Comply with note
standard
b) Shall be cartridge type fuses of the ferrule‐type design. Noted
(Addition‐11) Fuses shall be meet the requirements of IEC 60269‐1, IEC 60269‐2 and IEC 60269‐2‐1. Comply
(Addition‐12) Fuses supplied within, or connected to the main circuit shall be current limiting. Comply
(Addition‐13) Fuses supplied with the control or auxiliary circuits shall be of the “cylindrical cap” design
Comply
as described within IEC 60269‐2‐1.
(Addition‐1) If the switching assembly is feeding a motor, the following minimum protective relaying
‐
functions shall be provided:
‐
a) All motors:
i) Overload Comply
Comply
ii) Instantaneous Overcurrent
Commentary Note:
Noted
A combination thermal/magnetic breaker is acceptable.
b) Additional protection for submersible pump motors:
Noted
As recommended by the submersible pump motor manufacturer.
(Addition‐2) The type of protective devices/relays used to implement the above protective functions shall
Noted
be any product compatible and supported by the PEM.
(Modification‐1) Devices which provide the overload function shall have the following characteristics: ‐
a) An overload on any of the three phase conductors shall open the main circuit to the motor. Comply
b) Trip characteristics shall be automatically ambient compensated. Comply
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Characteristics of Relays and c) Class 20 trip class. If specified for specialized applications (e.g., submersible motors, hermetic motors,
5.7 Releases (Overload Relays) etc.) or where specifically recommended by the motor manufacturer, Class 10 or 30 trip class is Comply
(IEC 60947‐4‐1) acceptable.
d) Be manually resettable with the switching assembly compartment door closed. Comply
e) Trip setting be either:
i) Adjustable over a minimum range of 90% to 110%. The overload device shall be selected so the Noted
required setting shall be at the midpoint of the operating range (i.e., 100% ± 10%).
ii) Have interchangeable heating elements. ‐
f) For manually controlled motors 0.75 kW (1.0 hp) or less, it is acceptable that the overload function be
Comply
provided by a thermal‐magnetic circuit breaker.
g) Be trip free. Comply
h) Trip indication should be provided on the exterior of the switching assembly compartment door shall
Comply
be functional after the switching assembly has interrupted the circuit.
(Addition‐3) The phase overcurrent function shall be provided by the switching assembly circuit breaker.
Comply
Characteristics shall be as indicated in Section VI.
(Addition‐4) All protective devices shall be either self‐powered, or be powered from within the switching
Comply
assembly on the load side of the main circuit breaker.
(Addition‐5) Overload relays shall be designed and tested per IEC 60947‐4‐1. Comply
(NA Supplement) ‐
NA1 Overload relays shall be designed and tested per UL 508. Comply
(Addition‐1) Control/auxiliary power for each switching assembly shall be provided by an individual
control transformer. This transformer shall supply all control power and power for the auxiliary devices Comply
and shall have the following characteristics:
a) Based upon Rated System Voltage of 480 VAC and the Rated Control Circuit Voltage of 120 VAC, the
winding ratio shall be 4 to 1. Based upon Rated System Voltage of 400 VAC and the Rated Control Circuit Comply
Voltage of 120 VAC, the winding ratio shall be 3.33 to 1.
b) The primary winding shall have a minimum Rated Insulation Voltage of 600 VAC. Comply
c) The secondary voltage shall be maintained between 105% and 95% of 120 VAC (i.e., the Rated Control
‐
Supply Voltage) between the conditions of:
i) An open circuit of the transformer secondary and Noted
4.5 Control Circuits (IEC‐60947‐2)
ii) The transformer supplying the peak inrush current of the control circuit. Noted
(Addition‐2) The ungrounded secondary conductor of voltage and control transformers shall be provided
Noted
with a fuse or circuit breaker in each phase.
(Addition‐3) All phase current transformers within each switching assembly shall be identical in all
Noted
characteristics.
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(Addition‐4) The rated burden of all instrument, control, and voltage transformers shall be a minimum of
Noted
125% of the load burden.
(NA Supplement) ‐
NA1 Control circuit transformers shall comply with the “Control Transformer” or “Industrial Control Comply with equivalent IEC
Comply with note
Transformer” requirements within NEMA ST 1. standard
(Modification‐1) Indicating lights shall have the following characteristics: ‐
a) Fixture design shall be able to withstand the continuous shorting out of the lamp terminals. Under
these conditions, the associated switching assembly shall function normally.
b) Lamp shall be high density LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. LED lamps shall provide a light intensity
Comply
J.4 Characteristics (IEC 60947‐5‐1) similar to an incandescent fixture.
(Addition‐1) Individual indicating lights shall be semi‐flush mounted on the compartment door for each
switching assemblies employing contactors. They shall be red “RUNNING”, “ON” or “I” and green Comply
“STOPPED”, “OFF” or “O”. These lights shall be controlled through the contactor
(Addition‐1) Pushbuttons shall be guarded, recessed or constructed in such a manner as to prevent
Comply
accidental actuation.
(Addition‐2) Discrete meters shall not be provided within individual switching assemblies. Noted
(Addition‐3) Main incoming amperage and voltage metering shall be provided for each controlgear
assembly or for each back‐to‐back controlgear assembly. This metering shall have the following Noted
requirements:
Discrete voltmeter(s) with the following characteristics: ‐
i) Shall display a voltage indication on at least one phase. Comply
ii) If operated through a selector switch, switch shall not have an 'OFF' position. (i.e., there will not be a
Noted
situation where the main incoming circuit is energized and the meter is not reading voltage).
iii) These meters shall not require control power to function. Comply
iv) If a main controlgear disconnector is used, voltage shall be measured on the load side of the
Noted
disconnector.
(Addition‐4) Discrete metering systems shall have the following characteristics: ‐
a) 2% or better full scale accuracy. Comply
‐
b) Minimum overload capacity of:
Comply
i) 1.2 times measurement range continuously.
ii) Ammeters: 10 times measurement range for 5 seconds. Noted
iii) Voltmeters: 2 times measurement range for 1 second. Noted
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c) Voltmeter/voltage input rating shall not be greater than 150 V. Noted
K.4 Characteristics (IEC 60947‐5‐1) d) Ammeter/amperage input rating shall not be greater than 25 A. Noted
(Addition‐5) Control and auxiliary relays shall have the following additional characteristics: ‐
a) Either convertible contact construction (i.e., contacts can be changed from normally open to normally
closed and vice versa in the field) or universal contact construction (i.e., a fixed contact construction in
Comply
which the pole has both normally open and normally closed contacts but in which only one or the other
mode is usually used).
Comply
b) Terminals shall be accessible from the front of the relay.
(NA Supplement)
NA1 All relays which interface with the field cabling shall meet the requirements of NEMA ICS 5, Part 2 Comply with note
standard
for Control Relays and contact ratings shall be a minimum of A600/P600.
(Addition‐6) All electrical relays which interface with the Buyer's field cabling shall have the following
‐
characteristics:
Comply
a) Meet the requirements of the IEC 60255 series of standards.
Noted
b) Shall have a minimum Rated Insulation Voltage of 660 VAC/VDC.
Noted
c) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Voltage of 600 VAC/VDC.
d) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Current of 6A. Comply
e) The “Limited Making Capacity” of the contacts shall be a minimum of 7,200 VA, AC and 120 VA, DC. Noted
f) The “Limited Breaking Capacity” of the contacts shall be a minimum of 720 VA, AC and 120 VA, DC. Noted
VII Testing and Inspection The inspection requirements presented within SA Form 175‐162000 shall be followed. Noted
(Addition‐1) Short circuit withstand strength shall be verified by tests. Testing shall assume that there is
Noted
no short circuit protective device (SCPD) within the controlgear.
(Addition‐2) Equipment shall be fully type tested (TTA). Partially type tested (PTTA) equipment is not
Comply
acceptable.
(Modification‐1) The controlgear shall meet all the requirements of the following tests: ‐
1) “Type Tests” ‐
i) Verification of Temperature‐rise limits. Comply
Comply
ii) Verification of the Dielectric properties.
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Comply
iii) Verification of the Short‐Circuit strength.
Comply
iv) Verification of the Continuity of protective circuit.
v) Verification of clearances and creepage distances. Comply
Comply
vi) Verification of mechanical operation.
Comply
vii) Verification of degree of protection.
2) “Routine Tests”: The following tests shall be performed, at the controlgear manufacturer's premises,
‐
on each switching assembly:
i) Inspection of controlgear including inspection of wiring and electrical operation test. Comply
ii) Dielectric test. Comply
iii) Checking of protective measures and the electrical continuity of the protective circuit.
Comply
8.1 Kinds of Test (IEC 60947‐1) The above “Routine Test” results shall be submitted to the Buyer prior to the delivery of the equipment.
(Addition‐3) Type tests and routine tests for devices or self‐contained components incorporated into the
Comply
controlgear shall conform with their relevant IEC Standards.
(NA Supplement) ‐
The controlgear shall meet all the requirements of the following:
‐
A) “Design Tests” (i.e., performed on representative assemblies): Comply
Equivalent IEC standard "IEC
‐
The following tests presented within UL 845: 61439‐2"
1) Short‐Circuit Withstand tests: Horizontal Common Power Bus and Vertical Bus extension. Comply
Comply
2) Short‐Circuit Interrupting testing: Combination Motor Control Unit and Feeder Tap Unit.
3) Calibration Tests. Comply
4) Temperature Tests. Comply
5) Dielectric Voltage Withstand Tests. Comply
6) Short Circuit Tests. Comply
Comply
7) Short Circuit Test at Reduced Voltage.
B) “Production Tests” (i.e., tests shall be performed on each controlgear unit at the controlgear
Comply
manufacturer's premises):
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Equivalent IEC standard IEC
1) Dielectric Voltage Withstand Test per the requirements of UL 845. Comply with note
"61439‐2"
2) The above “Production Test” results shall be submitted to the Buyer prior to the delivery of the
Noted
equipment.
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