ADMA Standard STD-143

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DESIGNATION STD-143
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TITLE FOR
E LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR
N AND
T CONTROL GEAR
AUTHORITY NAME TITLE B.UNIT/DIV SIGNATURE DATE
TECHNICAL
Thenarasu S. Muthu SEE Dev./FED
CUSTODIAN
STANDARDS M.Khalid Elshobary SSL Dev./FED
DISCIPLINE
Hisham Z. Awda DETL(A) Dev./FED
ENGINEERING
APPROVAL Daniel M.Lemarchand MFE Dev./FED
ENDORSEMENT Ahmad S. Al-Suwaidi AGM(D) Development
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................5
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................................5
1.2 COVERAGE..............................................................................................................................5
1.3 EXCLUSION .............................................................................................................................5
1.4 REFERENCE STANDARDS...................................................................................................5
1.5 ABBREVIATIONS ...................................................................................................................6
1.6 DEFINITIONS ..........................................................................................................................6
1.7 USE OF LANGUAGE ..............................................................................................................6
1.8 LOW VOLTAGE (LV) SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROL GEAR DATA SHEET ..........6
2. QUALITY ASSURANCE .........................................................................................................................7
2.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM .......................................................................................7
2.2 QUALITY PLAN ......................................................................................................................7
2.3 INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ...............................................8
3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS......................................................................................................8
4. ELECTRICAL HAZARDOUS AREA CERTIFICATIONS...............................................................9
5. SPECIFIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR LV SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROL GEAR .....9

5.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................9
5.2 ENCLOSURES, CONSTRUCTION AND RATING...........................................................10
5.3 BUSBARS ................................................................................................................................13
5.4 PROVISIONS FOR EXTERNAL CABLE...........................................................................14
5.5 EARTHING .............................................................................................................................14
5.6 INTERLOCKS ........................................................................................................................15
5.7 LOCKING ARRANGEMENT ..............................................................................................16
5.8 CIRCUIT BREAKERS...........................................................................................................17
5.9 MOTOR STARTERS AND CONTACTOR FEEDERS .....................................................20
5.10 FUSES, FUSE HOLDERS AND LINKS...............................................................................22
5.11 INDICATING INSTRUMENTS............................................................................................23
5.12 PROTECTIVE RELAYS .......................................................................................................24
5.13 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS.............................................................................................25
5.14 VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS ............................................................................................26
5.15 ISOLATING DEVICES .........................................................................................................27
5.16 INDICATING LAMPS ...........................................................................................................27
5.17 TERMINALS AND TERMINATIONS ................................................................................28
5.18 CONTROL DEVICES ............................................................................................................29
5.19 CONTROL...............................................................................................................................29
5.20 INTERNAL WIRING AND MARKING ..............................................................................30

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5.21 ANTI-CONDENSATION HEATERS...................................................................................32
5.22 NAME PLATES AND LABELS............................................................................................32
5.23 INTERFACE WITH ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEM (ECS) AND PROCESS
CONTROL SYSTEM .............................................................................................................33
5.24 PAINTING...............................................................................................................................34
5.25 INSPECTION AND TESTING..............................................................................................34
5.26 DOCUMENTATION ..............................................................................................................37
5.27 HANDLING, PACKING AND SHIPMENT ........................................................................38
APPENDIX-A: DATA SHEET FOR LV SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROL GEAR ..............................39
APPENDIX-B: ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................43
APPENDIX-C: DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................45
APPENDIX-D: REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ...........................................................................................46

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope
1.1.1 This Standard specifies ADMA-OPCO minimum requirements for Low Voltage
Switchgear and Control Gear for offshore and onshore applications.
1.1.2 This Standard provides the design, materials, fabrication, inspection, testing,
documentation and preparation requirements for shipment of low-voltage
switchgear and control gear based on IEC 60947.
1.2 Coverage
1.2.1 This Standard covers the design, manufacture, testing and supply of LV
switchgear and control gear to be installed for various ADMA-OPCO projects.
1.2.2 This Standard relates to equipment suitable for operation on alternating current
supplies at voltages up to 1000V for LV switchgear and control gear.
1.2.3 This Standard should be applied to switchgear and control gear generally found in
industry and includes equipment, which is to be installed in areas classified as
hazardous and/or non-hazardous.
1.2.4 This Standard also covers the modifications/extensions of existing switchgears.
1.2.5 Both indoor and outdoor applications are covered herein, however indoor locations
are considered the norm. For outdoor applications particular respect for
environmental conditions and references herein shall be applied.
All outdoor applications will require the specific approval of ADMA-OPCO.
1.3 Exclusion
Any HV Switchgear and Control gear operating above 1000V AC.
1.4 Reference Standards
1.4.1 General
The latest edition (at the time of the contract award) of the documents listed in
Appendix-D shall, to the extent specified herein, represent part of this Standard.
The latest edition/revision of ADMA-OPCO Standard Engineering Documents

shall be utilized as indicated in the Status List SL-001.

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1.4.2 Equivalent Standards
Standard Documents equivalent to those referred to herein shall not be substituted
without written approval from ADMA-OPCO. Approval of equivalent Standard
Documents will not, in any way, remove responsibility from the Manufacturer to
meet the best practices and/or requirements of the Standard Engineering Documents
referred to herein, in the event of conflict.
Where differences and/or conflicting issues occur between the referenced
documents themselves or the requirements of this Standard, the requirements of this
Standard shall overrule unless otherwise advised by the ADMA-OPCO. However
major conflicts shall be reported in writing to ADMA-OPCO for
arbitration/resolution.
Where this Standard states no overriding requirements over the Standard
Engineering Documents requirements, the later shall apply in full.
The Manufacturer shall equip himself with copies of all the referenced Standard
Engineering Documents referred in Appendix-D of this Standard and shall make
them readily available to all ADMA-OPCO, or nominated representative, personnel
involved in the work.
1.5 Abbreviations
The abbreviations used in this Standard are listed in Appendix-B.
1.6 Definitions
The definitions used in this Standard are listed in Appendix-C.
1.7 Use of Language
Throughout this document, the words ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘should’ and ‘shall’, when used
in the context of actions by ADMA-OPCO or others, have specific meanings as
follows:
a. ‘Will’ is used normally in connection with an action by ADMA-OPCO and/or
nominated representative, rather than by a Contractor or Vendor.
b. ‘May’ is used where alternatives are equally acceptable.
c. ‘Should’ is used where provision is preferred.
d. ‘Shall / Must’ is used where a provision is mandatory/vital.
1.8 Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear and Control Gear Data Sheet
ADMA-OPCO Job Officer shall complete the information of the required LV

Switchgear and Control Gear utilizing the Data Sheet in Appendix-A of this
Standard.

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2. QUALITY ASSURANCE
2.1 Quality Assurance System
2.1.1 All switchgear and control gear shall be procured from Manufacturers approved
by ADMA-OPCO.
2.1.2 The Manufacturer shall operate Quality Management Systems (QMS) within their
organizations, which ensure that the requirements of this document are fully
achieved.
2.1.3 The Manufacturer’s quality management system shall be based on the latest issue
of ISO 9001 and accredited by an international certifying agency.
The Manufacturer’s quality manual shall provide details for the preparation of a
quality plan, which shall include provisions for the QA/QC of design, materials,
fabrication, testing and final inspection.
Where an approved Manufacturer revises their Quality Management System that

will affect the ADMA-OPCO approved Quality Plan/Inspection & Test Plan, and
then the revised Quality Plan/Inspection & Test Plan shall be submitted for
ADMA-OPCO approval before initiating any manufacturing process.
2.1.4 The effectiveness of the Manufacturer’s QMS may be subject to monitoring by
ADMA-OPCO or its representative and may be audited following an agreed
period of notice.
2.1.5 The Manufacturer shall make regular QA audits on all their Sub-
Contractors/Suppliers. Details of these audits shall be made available to ADMA-
OPCO when requested.
2.1.6 The Manufacturer shall maintain sufficient Inspection and Quality Assurance
staff, independent of the service provider management, to ensure that the QMS is
correctly implemented and that all related documentation is available.
2.2 Quality Plan
2.2.1 The activities associated with LV switchgear and control gear manufacture shall
be performed in accordance with an approved Quality Plan (QP).
2.2.2 The level of detail required in the Quality Plan shall ensure the quality of the
switchgear and control gear and shall be subject to ADMA-OPCO approval.
2.2.3 During manufacture, quality assurance/quality control issues are the responsibility
of the Manufacturer and shall be subject to inspection by ADMA-OPCO or TPA
Representative.

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2.3 Inspection and Certification Requirements
Inspection and certification requirements shall be as per ADMA–OPCO Code of

Practice CP-102.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Parameter Description
Temperature Existing conditions:
Minimum ambient temperature: 8.9 deg.

Maximum ambient temperature: 43.3 deg. C
Design ambient temperatures:
a) For Indoor Installations: 40 deg. C

b) For Outdoor Installations: 50 deg. C
(Note: All components shall be capable of withstanding storage and

transport in temperatures up to 85 deg. C.)
Humidity The relative humidity is high throughout the year, averaging about
70% and reaching 95% or more in the early morning hours, although
in winter the humidity may fall below 50% temporarily during a
‘Shamal’.
Design relative humidity: 95%
Altitude Sea level
Atmosphere Saliferous and corrosive, often containing fine dust and pollutant, in
particular carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide.
Dust storms Dust storms are commonly associated with ‘Shamals’ and may reduce
the visibility to less than 1.5 km.
This fine dust has extremely high mobility and can penetrate
normally dustproof enclosures. All measures shall be taken to protect
such ingress of dust and prevent subsequent accumulation within
equipment and cause malfunction.
Rainfall Relatively rare and amounts are small.

Measurable rainfall usually occurs on an average of about 10 days per
year.

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4. ELECTRICAL HAZARDOUS AREA CERTIFICATIONS
Switchgear shall be certified by an internationally recognized standards organization such

as CENELEC or ATEX for operation within the designated classification of hazardous
area in which they operate. However, certification from other recognized authorities such
as BASEEFA, SIRA, KEMA, FM, PTB etc shall be considered subject to ADMA-OPCO’s
approval.
5. SPECIFIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR LV SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROL

GEAR
5.1 General
5.1.1 All LV switchgear and control gear shall be designed for a service life of at least 30
years in the environment conditions and duty specified on the data sheets.
5.1.2 The switchgear shall be suitable for a minimum of 3 years of continuous operation
from the time it is installed and commissioned, without any major maintenance at
the duty specified on the data sheets.
5.1.3 All equipment shall be of standard design, and the type and ratings shall be in
accordance with the latest international standards specified under Appendix-D and
other related standards unless they are intended for special applications.
5.1.4 The switchgear and control gear shall be designed to ensure maximum safety
during all operating conditions, regular inspection, testing, maintenance and
installation.
5.1.5 The manufacturer shall consider necessary equipment de-ratings for the maximum
ambient temperature specified in the data sheet. Full details shall be advised to
ADMA-OPCO.
5.1.6 The electrical arrangement of the switchgear/control gear, protection, metering,

control, inter-tripping etc., shall be as shown on the switchgear single line
diagram(s) and/or in the protection diagrams referenced in the material requisition.
5.1.7 The Manufacturer shall confirm full compliance with project specification (with
deviations, if any, listed under a separate Deviation/Exceptions List in the
proposal). Any deviation that is not included under that list will not be considered.
5.1.8 The equipment shall be designed and constructed to fully meet the ambient
conditions especially the saline, tropical, environment conditions, high
temperatures and humidity etc. and the application requirements specified in the
data sheets.

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5.1.9 Switchgear and control gear to be used in hazardous areas shall be designed as per
the requirements specified in the data sheet and shall be type tested and certified by
an approved international authority.
5.1.10 Assemblies shall be multi-cubicle type for indoor installation in accordance with
IEC 60439-1 and relevant parts of IEC 60947.
5.1.11 Switchgear assembly shall be complete with the lifting facilities.
5.1.12 The complete factory built assembly shall be of adequate fault rating and self-
ventilating.
5.1.13 Assemblies for offshore installations shall comply with IEC 61892, Parts 1 and 2.
5.1.14 Supply System Variations
The switchgear and control gear shall be capable of continuous operation at their
ratings and within their limits of temperature rise under continuous deviation of
the nominal values of the system voltage and frequency:
a. Voltage: ± 10%
b. Frequency: ± 5%
5.1.15 Modification/Extension of existing switchgears
Unless obsolete, same make and type of cubicles shall be supplied. How ever, due
to technological evaluations, components /devices (VTs, CTs, relays, switches
etc.) of the extension and/or modification works shall comply with this standard.
Specific approval from ADMA shall be obtained for the new makes and types of
components/devices proposed for the obsolete items. Any requirement of
adaptation cubicles, change in dimensions of the cubicles etc., in complete, shall
be brought to the attention of ADMA-OPCO in bid stage itself.
5.2 Enclosures, Construction and Rating
5.2.1 Enclosures of assemblies shall provide following overall degree of protection as

per IEC 60529.
a. Indoor installations: IP 42
b. Onshore outdoor installations: IP 54
c. Offshore outdoor installations: IP 55

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5.2.2 Where openings for ventilating circuit breakers or starters are necessary, the
assembly enclosure protection may be relaxed to IP 32 but then baffle plates shall
be provided to prevent access to live or moving parts.
5.2.3 Partitions, shutters and inspection windows forming part of an enclosure shall
provide the required degree of ingress protection of not less than IP 30.
5.2.4 When a functional unit is open or withdrawn, the degree of protection from inside
of the open or withdrawn functional unit to all other compartments of the
assembly shall be at least IP 40.
a. When a functional unit is isolated and open or withdrawn, the degree of

protection to any remaining live part shall be at least IP 20 and any covers,
shrouds etc. preventing access to live parts shall be fitted with labels stating
the voltage as follows:
‘Danger…volts’
b. If the IP 20 degree of protection cannot be fully complied with, it shall only
be possible to open or withdraw the functional unit with the use of specialized
tools. Labels shall be fitted to the outside and inside of the functional unit
stating the voltage as follows:
‘Danger.... volts, isolate elsewhere before removing covers’.
5.2.5 The form of separation shall be Form 4b. Type classification (Type 5, 6 or 7) shall
be verified with ADMA during bid proposal stage.
5.2.6 Withdrawable parts shall have the following positions (module or switch):
a. Connected (power and auxiliary contacts)
b. Test: auxiliary circuits connected but power contacts disconnected in order to
test the whole control and automation circuits
c. Disconnected (isolated)
d. Removed.
Each unit shall be withdrawable without using tools except for breaker above
630A.
Withdrawable parts shall be effectively earthed until they are completely
withdrawn with all power and control connections disconnected.

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5.2.7 Busbars Ducting
Busbar ducting may be provided for connecting the power transformers to the
SWGR or for connecting two sections if required. SWGR manufacturer shall be
responsible for coordinating the design and suitability of flange connections of the
busbar ducting at the SWGR side.
The degree of ingress protection for indoor bus bar ducting shall be IP 42 or better,
and for outdoor bus bar ducting shall be IP 55 or better.
5.2.8 The incoming cubicles shall be located in the centre of the switchgear.
5.2.9 Back-to-back layout of switchgear is not permitted unless expressly requested and
approved by ADMA-OPCO.
5.2.10 Doors and covers to high power compartments, which may be opened without the
use of specialized tools, shall be equipped with mechanical interlocking and
padlocking facilities.
5.2.11 All components that will require periodic maintenance shall be easily accessible.
5.2.12 The switchgear assembly and their components shall be of standard type and
similar parts and components shall normally be interchangeable.
5.2.13 The number of module type shall be limited.
5.2.14 SWGR assemblies shall be of sheet steel construction at least 2 mm thick and shall
be extensible at both ends without cutting, drilling or welding any part of their
equipment. It shall be possible to erect extension units without isolating the SWGR
until it is required to connect the bus bars.
5.2.16 The maximum height shall be 2.0 meters. No meter panel or relay panel shall
extend above a height of 1.6 meters, nor be located below 200 mm.
5.2.17 Withdrawable equipment shall be equipped with a mechanical ‘stop’ to limit the
withdrawal distance.
5.2.18 Equipment shall be rated for the full load current specified, assuming 24 hour
average maximum ambient temperature with all functional units including circuit
breakers operating at their rated full load current, with no diversity.
5.2.19 LV switchgear and control gear assembly shall comply with IEC 61641 to assess
the ability to limit the risk of personal injury resulting from an internal arcing fault.

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5.3 Busbars
5.3.1 Bus bars and bus bar trunking systems (bus ways) shall be electrically refined
hard-drawn high conductivity copper, fully rated along their entire length, braced
and supported to withstand all dynamic and thermal forces and dielectric stresses.
Aluminum shall not be used for any current carrying components. Bus bars and
bus bar trunking systems (bus ways) shall comply with IEC 60439-2.
5.3.2 Bus bars shall be located in a separate compartment or chamber, or as required by

the Form 4b design.
5.3.3 All power connections shall be tin plated.
5.3.4 Unless otherwise specified in the requisition, the assembly shall be laid out for a
TN-S power system, i.e. with separate neutral and phase bus bars throughout the
system, including the droppers (also called risers). The main bus bars shall not be
rated lower than the incoming and sectionalizing circuit breakers. The main bus
bars shall be easily extensible at both ends. Current rating of neutral bus bars shall
be no less than 50% of the corresponding phase bus bars.
5.3.5 All LV bus bars and connections shall be fully insulated with flame retardant
materials, which comply with IEC 60332. Insulating caps shall be provided for
all connections, which can be removed for inspection and maintenance. Insulation
materials shall withstand, without damage, the effects of rated short time fault
withstand current of the SWGR.
5.3.6 All vertical bus bars and branches shall have a minimum rating not less than the
sum of the maximum full load ratings of all the possible outgoing units that can be
connected.
5.3.7 Bus bar joints and connections shall be corrosion-protected, secured to prevent
loosening and discharge-free.
5.3.8 Means shall be provided to prevent arc propagation across bus-section switching
units.
5.3.9 Bus bar insulations shall be marked red, yellow and blue according to the phase
and black for neutral.
5.3.10 Where bus duct is used to connect two or more sections of switchgear or motor
control center, the continuous ampere rating, momentary rating and bus bracing
shall equal or exceed rating of the main bus.
5.3.11 Momentary duty rating and bus bracing for motor control centers shall exceed the
maximum available fault current specified on drawings and/or data sheets.

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5.3.12 All covers providing access to bus bars shall carry a “caution, risk of electric
shock” symbol.
5.3.13 Barriers shall be provided, where applicable, to prevent arcs occurring in

incoming bus ducts or from cable terminations flashing to the main bus bars.
5.3.14 Where bus section breakers are specified, they shall be so arranged that one
complete section of bus bar and associated connections can be isolated and made
safe to work on while an adjoining section of bus bar is still energized.
5.4 Provisions for External Cable
5.4.1 Separate terminal boxes shall be provided for main and auxiliary circuit cables.
5.4.2 Provision shall be made to support external cables at intervals not to exceed 450
mm between cable entry and top or bottom of switchgear.
5.4.3 Main circuit cable terminals shall have means of locking connections.
5.4.4 Main and auxiliary circuits within an enclosure shall be segregated.
5.4.5 Undrilled gland plates shall be provided. Gland plates shall be non-ferrous where
single core cables are used.
5.4.6 Connections, to and from units incorporating circuit breakers, shall be covered
with solid insulation and have a short circuit current and time rating compatible
with cable ratings.
5.4.7 Connections and circuit wiring to load circuit fuses shall have a continuous
current rating compatible with largest fuse-link.
5.5 Earthing
5.5.1 An earth bar (hard drawn, high conductivity copper) suitably marked and sized,
shall extend to the length of the assembly.
5.5.2 Vertical earth bars shall be provided, to which each gland plate shall be bonded by
connections complying with IEC 60439-1.
5.5.3 All metallic non-current carrying parts of the switchgear assembly including
hinged doors shall be bonded together and connected to the earth bus bar. Care
shall be taken to prevent any damage to the bonding between doors and frames
during door movement.
5.5.4 It shall be possible to install cabling without dismantling any earthbar.

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5.5.5 Provision shall be made for joints between transport units. Joints in main earthing
conductors shall be corrosion protected, provide good electrical contact and be
secure.
5.5.6 Provisions shall be made, adjacent to the cable terminations, for earthing cable
armour and screen to the earth bar.
5.5.7 Each wiring circuit shall be identified by green/yellow strips.
5.5.8 Within each cable box, a brass stud shall be provided to connect any earth core in
the external cable.
5.5.5 Control and instrument transformer secondary shall be earthed via a link.
5.5.6 The method by which the neutral circuit of the incoming transformer is earthed
shall be defined in the data sheet.
5.5.7 Earthing switches shall have a rated short circuit making capacity not less than
the rated asymmetrical (peak) making current specified on the project data sheets.
5.6 Interlocks
5.6.1 Mandatory interlocks shall be mechanical and shall comply with IEC 60947-5-1.
5.6.2 Mechanical interlocks shall be provided to prevent:
a. Door of functional unit being opened unless the functional unit is isolated and
locked-off.
b. A functional unit being energised unless the door is closed.
c. Simultaneous closure of devices that may cause a fault by simultaneous
closure, for example ‘forward’ and ‘reverse’ contactors.
d. A withdrawable unit being withdrawn unless unit is isolated. It shall not be
possible to close isolating device unless the unit is in either a service or test
position.
e. A withdrawable unit being placed in its service position unless the isolating
device is open.
f. Closure of those isolators associated with mechanically latched contactors
when the contactor is in the closed position.

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5.6.3 Interlocks shall comply with the following: -
(Means to achieve these interlocks to be furnished by the vendor)
a. Any interlock capable of being defeated without the use of special tools for a
particular safe purpose shall be provided with a padlocking facility.
b. The test facility within starters and contactor outgoing feeders shall prevent
door closure or replacement of a withdrawn unit whilst the test supply is
connected.
c. Disconnectors and isolators shall be interlocked to prevent their operation
unless the associated circuit-switching device is ‘open’.
5.6.4 Electrical interlocks shall be “fail safe.”
5.7 Locking Arrangement
Locking/Padlocking facilities shall, at least, be the following:
5.7.1 All shutters in their ‘closed’ position.
5.7.2 All ‘local and remote’ selector switches in either position.
5.7.3 All racking devices in the ‘disconnected’, ‘service’, or ‘earth’ position.
5.7.4 Compartment doors shall be lockable with an integral lock.
5.7.5 All isolating devices in the ‘off’ position.
5.7.6 All circuit breakers and contactors in their ‘off’ and ‘disconnected’ (or
‘withdrawn’) positions.
5.7.7 It shall not be possible to padlock any switching device in its closed position,
except the switches used for earthing.

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5.8 Circuit Breakers
5.8.1 General
a. Circuit breakers shall comply with IEC 60947, Parts 1 and 2, utilization
category B suitable for uninterrupted duty.
b. The performance of circuit breakers specified in IEC 60947, Parts 1 and 2
shall be verified when they are installed within the assembly for the exact
configuration supplied.
c. Circuit breakers shall be withdrawable.
d. Circuit breakers for incomers and the bus ties of a same switchgear assembly
shall be identical.
e. Circuit breakers shall be of the type, duty and rating as specified in the project
single line diagram(s)/enquiry documents.
f. The short circuit breaking capacity of all circuit breakers shall be appropriate
to the specified system short circuit rating.
g. Circuit breakers shall be used for motor starters where the kW rating of the
motor is too high for a fused-contactor or MCCB-contactor combination.
h. The following provisions are mandatory for main circuit breakers : -
h.1 The withdrawal or engagement of a circuit breaker shall not be possible
unless it is in the ‘open’ position.
h.2 The operation of a circuit breaker shall not be possible unless it is in the
‘service’, ‘disconnected’, ‘removed’, ‘test’ or ‘earthing’ position.
h.3 It shall not be possible to close the circuit breaker, switch or contactor in the
‘service’ position unless it is connected to the auxiliary circuit.
5.8.2 Operating Mechanism
a. Operating mechanisms shall:

a.1 Include an anti-pumping device.
a.2 Incorporate a local manual trip facility fitted with a guard to preclude
inadvertent operation.
a.3 Give positive indication of switch position.

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b. All CBs with automatic close operations shall have the manual close facility
on the cubicle pad-lockable in the non-operative position. The mechanical trip
mechanism shall not be inhibited when the close facility is locked OFF.
c. If the standard equipment has a local manual close facility, then this shall be
disabled on all CBs having synchronizing check relays and on any other CBs,
which are interchangeable.
d. The type of closing mechanism shall be stored energy by motor charged
spring and manual charging, with manual and electric closing release.
e. Directly driven mechanical indication of the CB position visible from the
front of the cubicle.
f. For incomers, bus-section and switchboard inter-connectors, which have their
operating mechanisms fitted with d.c. shunt-trip circuits (i.e. energize to trip),
they shall also be fitted with trip circuit supervision. This supervision shall
not alarm when the CB is isolated.
g. Operating mechanisms fitted with electric closing circuits shall have
interlocks so that closing cannot be initiated when a trip condition exists e.g.
lockout relay operated and not reset.
h. An early closing contact shall be provided in the trip circuit of circuit
breakers. It shall be arranged such that if it is attempted to close while a trip
condition exists, the breaker will trip before the main contacts close.
i. Close and trip circuits shall be protected by fuses or MCBs and arranged so
that it is not possible for the closing mechanism to operate if the protective
device is either blown, tripped or in open position. The protection shall be
coordinated such that under all conditions, the fuse or MCB nearest to the
fault operates first without damaging or reducing the life or performance of
other fuses or MCBs.
j. It shall be possible to operate each circuit breaker in the isolated position,
with all auxiliary circuits operational.
k. Unless otherwise specified, When the switchboard has two or more sections
of busbars, then the incoming and bus section circuit breakers shall be
provided, as a minimum, with a momentary paralleling interlocking scheme
and check synchronizing facility. This is necessary to ensure that a no-break
transfer can be achieved.
l. Incoming circuit breaker protection and tripping circuits shall be provided
with facilities for 2-way intertrip with sending end circuit breaker via
appropriate master trip/intertrip relays wired to outgoing terminals.

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5.8.3 Safety Shutters
a. Automatic safety shutters shall cover fixed isolating contacts.

b. Shutters shall be individually operated by withdrawable part.
c. Shutters shall be opened and closed by a positive mechanical drive.
d. Facilities shall be provided to padlock shutters in closed position.
e. Means shall be provided to facilitate testing of shutters.
f. Shutters shall be colored and labeled in accordance with Table 1 below.
Table 1
Equip Shutter Letter

Label
ment Colour Colour
Busbars
Busbars Red Danger Black
Volts
Circuit
Circuit Yellow Danger Black
Volts

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5.9 Motor Starters and Contactor Feeders
5.9.1 General
a. Motor starters and contactor feeder units shall comprise fuse or Moulded
Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) protected contactors.
b. All motor starters and contactor feeders shall be withdrawable type.
c. Starters (DOL/Star delta/ Rheostatic rotor) shall comply with IEC 60947-4-1.
d. Autotransformer starters shall be suitable for Class 12 intermittent operating
duty (12 starts per hour). They shall have taps at 50%, 65% and 80% voltage.
Transformers shall be selected assuring that motors have a starting
characteristic in accordance with IEC 60034.
e. All motor starters shall be provided with phase failure or single phasing
protection and over load protection.
f. All motor starters shall have operation counters.
g. Contactors shall comply with IEC 60947-4-1.
h. Mechanical endurance of contactors shall not be less than 10,000,000
operations. Category for use shall correspond to conditions stipulated in IEC
60947-4-1 and shall be AC 3.
i. Thermal overload protection shall be performed as follows:
i.1 Motors < 63A : Direct thermal protection.
i.2 Motors > 63A: Three-pole thermal protection against single phase and
overload operation supplied by three current transformers (1A) installed in
the removable part to ensure interchangeability of racks equipped with
contactor of the same rating.
i.3 Motors > 110 kW: Digital protection relay may be used when required for
following protections: 27-37-46-49-50-51-51LR-66.
j. All contactors shall trip in the event of loss of electricity at the main bus bars.
k. All motor contactors shall close upon restoration of the electricity at the main
bus bars if a ‘close’ signal exists.
l. Co-ordination between starters or contactor feeders and associated short
circuit protective devices shall be in accordance with IEC 60947-4-1, Type
‘2’. The manufacturer shall provide test evidence to verify that the specified
co-ordination has been achieved.
Where type ‘2’ co-ordination is achieved by use of a fuse link less than the
maximum capacity of the fuse holder, then a label shall be provided with the
following legend:
‘Maximum fuse rating ______ A to maintain IEC 60947-4-1 type ‘2’
coordination’.

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m. Motor starters with full load current exceeding 30A shall be provided with
instantaneous earth fault protection arranged to trip at 15% of full load
current or 30A, whichever is smaller.
n. Contactor feeders with main fuses or MCCBs exceeding 200 A shall be
provided with earth fault protection.
o. Earth fault protection shall be either a direct connected hand reset earth
leakage circuit breaker or an instantaneous hand reset earth fault relay.
p. Motor management relays: If specified in project single line diagrams, motor
management relays with complete protection and monitoring functions shall
be provided. The protection functions shall be as stated in the Protection
single line diagrams.
q. VFD/Soft starters for the motor feeders shall be as per the requirements
stipulated elsewhere or otherwise, ADMA’s advice on the same shall be
sought.
5.9.2 Control Circuit
a. Unless otherwise specified, lockable local/remote switches shall be provided.

Local control shall only be possible in test position.
Individual control supplies shall be provided for each motor starter and
contactor feeder. AC control supplies shall be derived from the circuit side of
the main circuit isolating device.
b. Primary windings of control transformers shall be connected via a fuse for
phase connections and a link for neutral connections. One pole of the
secondary winding shall be earthed via a link and the other pole fused.
c. The control circuit auxiliary transformer shall be suitably over-rated above
the consumption of the LV contactor coil and other devices in the control
circuit.
d. Where a 110V AC control supply is provided, it shall be derived from two
phases of the main circuit via a transformer in accordance with IEC 61558. A
metallic inter-winding screen shall be provided, earthed to frame of
transformer.
e. Phase-to-neutral control supplies shall be connected via a fuse and a link.

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5.9.3 Auxiliary Contacts for Power CBs and Contactors
Circuit breakers and contactors shall be provided with auxiliary switch contacts
with the following features:
a. The bank of auxiliary contacts shall be driven positively into both the open
and closed positions by the main device operating mechanism. Auxiliary
contacts shall be wired to outgoing terminal blocks and identified as shown
on the manufacturer’s drawings. These contacts shall be in addition to those
required for the control circuits within the cubicle.
b. All auxiliary switches and their circuits shall be capable of carrying a current
of at least 10 amps continuously.
c. Unless stated on the data sheets, the auxiliary switches shall be capable of
breaking at least a 5 ampere inductive load at 110V DC, with a time constant
of 20 milli-seconds.
d. The manufacturer shall advise the current ratings of all auxiliary switches.
e. The manufacturer shall advise in his tender documentation, the maximum
number of normally open, normally closed, changeover and convertible
switches that can be attached to and be operated from each type of CB.
f. Auxiliary switches for motor anti-condensation heaters shall be double-pole
type.
g. When specified on the project data sheets, the auxiliary switch contacts for
each motor heater supply shall be provided so that the heaters are energised
when the main switching device is ‘open’. When the main switching device is
isolated, the heater supply shall also be isolated.
5.10 Fuses, Fuse Holders and Links
5.10.1 Fuses shall comply with IEC 60269, Parts 1 and 2. It is preferable that fuse
holders are self colored black and link holders are self colored white.
5.10.2 Unearthed poles of supplies shall be fused. Earthed poles shall be connected via a
link holder.
5.10.3 Links used solely for earthing of control supplies and current transformers shall be
of a type readily removable for test purposes, with the use of tools if necessary.

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5.11 Indicating Instruments
5.11.1 Analogue instruments (Ammeters are must with suitable scale) shall be flush
mounted, complying with the relevant parts of IEC 60051, class index 2.5.
External zero adjustment shall be provided.
5.11.2 Incoming units shall be equipped with a digital and analogue means for measuring
voltage and current in all phases. Analogue voltmeters and ammeters shall comply
with IEC 60051-2 and shall be supplied with selector switches arranged to
measure each line-to-line voltage and current in each phase.
5.11.3 If specified in the enquiry documentation, incoming units shall be equipped with a
3 phase, 4 wire, unbalanced load kilowatt-hour meter of digital or analogue type
and shall comply with IEC 60051-3.
5.11.5 Remote ammeters shall be fed from current transformers. The use of current
transducers should be considered for certain applications.
5.11.6 If specified in the enquiry documentation, outgoing units shall be equipped with
an ammeter and/or kilowatt-hour measurement device.
5.11.7 Analogue ammeters connected in motor starter main circuits shall have
suppressed upper scale readings to match with the motor starting currents. If no
other information is available then a suppressed scale to at least 6 times the range
of the ammeter should be selected.
5.11.8 Analogue ammeter scales shall be selected such that full load current appears
between 50% and 80% of the normal scale angular deflection.
5.11.9 Ammeters for motors shall have suppressed scales at the high levels of currents,
so that at least 8 times full load current can be seen on the ammeter without it
being damaged.
5.11.10 Ammeters shall be fed from CT’s for full load currents exceeding 40 A.

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5.12 Protective Relays
5.12.1 Protection shall be as specified in the Single line diagrams and/or other relevant
documents.
5.12.2 Electrical protective relays shall comply with IEC 60255.
5.12.3 The relays shall be flush-mounted and fitted on the front of the cubicle within
easy reach for the operator to reset them. They shall not be mounted near the
floor. Hand resetting shall be from outside the relay case.
5.12.4 Protective relays shall be designed to withstand the output current of CTs for at
least the specified withstand time of the SWGR.
5.12.5 Protective relays shall have adequate input and output (alarm and trip) contacts
wired to terminals. Contact multiplication is not acceptable. Manufacturer shall
provide comprehensive manuals/softwares of the relays.
5.12.6 Tripping circuits and contacts shall be volt-free and separate from other circuits
within the relay.
5.12.7 For the purposes of testing, test blocks shall be provided to facilitate secondary
current or voltage injection testing. If test blocks are not available as standard
items then the manufacturer shall describe in the tender documentation, an
alternative method of testing for each type of relay.
5.12.8 Unless otherwise stated, all relays shall be electronic type capable of
communicating with SCADA and DCS systems. The manufacturer shall verify
the existing facilities and describe in detail at the tender stage all the relays he
proposes to use and the network communication details e.g. digital software
language, protocol, hardwire or optical medium, speed of transmission, hierarchy
and management of information exchange. The software for such protective relays
shall be very ‘user friendly’ and menu driven.
5.12.9 Motor overload protection shall be by 3-pole thermal overload relays

incorporating single phasing protection and ambient temperature compensation
and shall comply with IEC 60947-4-1.
5.12.10 Where trip circuit supervision is required, the trip circuit wiring including the
lockout relay shall be arranged so that the supervising relay operates if any of the
circuit wiring becomes discontinuous. Supervision relays shall monitor the trip
circuit when the CB is open or closed, by a normally energized ‘HEALTHY
TRIP’ indicating lamp.

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5.12.11 Thermistor control units shall comply with IEC 60034-11.
5.12.12 Lock out relays shall be provided with local manual reset.
5.12.13 The manufacturer shall clearly state whether any external resistances or
impedances are required in the protection circuits. Details shall include ohmic
values, rated power dissipation and calculations for knee-points voltages, CT and
VT burdens, wiring route impedance etc.
5.12.14 Where microprocessor based protection relays are used, protection setting shall be
retained within relay without external power supply available.
5.13 Current Transformers
5.13.1 Current transformers shall comply with IEC 60044-1.
Standard ratios shall only be used. Separate CTs shall be used for metering &
protection. All protection CTs shall be 5P20 and metering CTs shall be class 1.0.
Class X and Class 0.5 CTs shall also be supplied, if required, as per the protection
scheme.
The CT volt-ampere (VA) shall be chosen with at least a plus 20% margin to
allow for future additional load. The VA ratings should also consider the scheme
in full including external wiring. In any case, VA shall NOT be less than 10.
5.13.2 Where current transformers are not readily accessible with the equipment
energized, duplicate rating plates shall be fitted in an accessible location.
5.13.3 Current transformers shall be of dry insulation type (complete coating of

thermosetting synthetic resin).
5.13.4 Current transformers shall have a short time current rating at least equal to that of
switchgear or let-through current of main circuit fuse. Unless specified otherwise,
the primary winding shall match with the current rating of the CB or contactor.
5.13.5 The manufacturer shall submit detailed calculations to confirm that the VA
ratings of the CTs are adequate to operate the relays under worst-case fault
conditions, and also, suitable for any third party supplied relays/meters (REF,
Differential protection etc).
5.13.6 Current transformers shall have 1 ampere secondary windings, unless specified
otherwise on the data sheets.

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5.13.7 All remote ammeter circuits shall be fed from 1 amp secondary windings. Their
accuracy shall be, as a minimum, Class 1 to IEC 60044, unless otherwise
specified on the data sheets. Their saturation characteristics shall be such that
meters and instruments are not damaged due to the flow of fault currents.
5.13.8 Location of CTs for all circuits shall be on the cable side and shall be accessible
safely without having to de-energize the bus bars.
5.13.9 Secondary windings shall be connected to terminals integral within current

transformer.
5.13.10 Current transformer circuit wiring connected to external circuits shall be provided
with captive-type shorting links at outgoing terminals.
5.13.11 Test Certificates and magnetization curves of each CT shall be submitted by the
manufacturer.
5.13.12 The minimum cross section for wiring of current transformer secondary circuits
and other secondary wiring shall be 600/1000V grade, PVC insulated conductors
of 2.5 mm2 size. For wiring to other cubicle circuits (i.e external circuits), a
minimum cross section of 4.0 mm2 shall be used for the CT connections.
5.14 Voltage Transformers
5.14.1 Voltage transformers shall comply with IEC 60044-2.
5.14.2 Voltage transformers shall be of dry insulation type (complete coating of

thermosetting synthetic resin).
5.14.3 The accuracy shall be Class 1 for measurement functions and Class 3P for
protective relay functions, unless otherwise specified on the data sheets. VTs
offered shall also meet the requirements of generator AVR vendor, if applicable.
5.14.4 The secondary winding nominal voltage shall be 110V AC between phases unless
otherwise stated on the data sheets or on the single line diagrams.
5.14.5 The minimum cross section for wiring of voltage transformer secondary circuits
shall be 600/1000V grade, PVC insulated conductors of 1.5 mm2 size.
5.14.6 Voltage transformer primaries shall be protected by removable HRC fuses and
secondaries shall be suitably protected.

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5.15 Isolating Devices
5.15.1 Isolating devices shall consist of a MCCB, disconnector-fuse or a fuse-

disconnector.
5.15.2 Disconnector-fuse and fuse disconnectors shall be to IEC 60947-3 for

uninterrupted duty, AC-23B utilization category.
5.15.3 Rated fused short-circuit current of a disconnector-fuse or fuse-disconnector shall

be equal to the value specified in the Data Sheets.
5.15.4 The mechanism shall be of the independent manual type.
5.15.5 External circuits not deriving their supply from the unit shall be connected via
auxiliary contacts of the isolator.
5.15.6 Isolating devices shall be self-aligning.
5.16 Indicating Lamps
5.16.1 All power circuit breakers, motor starters and contactor feeder shall be fitted with
panel mounted lamps to indicate their status and the state of their tripping circuits.
5.16.2 Colours for indicating lamps shall comply with IEC 60073. Indicating lamps for
motor feeders shall be red for running, green for stop and amber for trip.
5.16.3 Lamps shall be of non-filament type, e.g. multi-segment LED or neon.
5.16.4 Indicating lamps shall be flush mounted with a fitment to ensure they cannot
rotate even if retaining nut is not fully tightened.
5.16.5 Lamp holders and lenses shall be designed to dissipate heat produced by largest
lamp that can be fitted, without deterioration or discolouration.
5.16.6 All lamps operating at the same voltage to be interchangeable.
5.16.7 Lamp voltages shall be at least 110% of nominal supply voltage.

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5.17 Terminals and Terminations
5.17.1 A minimum of 20% spare terminal blocks shall be provided.
5.17.2 Terminals of either screw clamp or stud type shall be provided for connection of
all wiring. Pressure plates shall be incorporated such that no screws or nuts shall
bear directly on wiring. Securing arrangements shall incorporate a locking feature.
5.17.3 Screw clamp type terminals shall be arranged so only one conductor is secured by
one screw clamp.
5.17.4 When screw clamps are used, multiple connections at one point shall be effected
by means of cross connecting links.
5.17.5 Wiring terminated on stud type terminals shall be fitted with straight-shanked
compression type cable lugs.
5.17.6 Terminals shall be provided for termination of external cabling.
5.17.7 All wiring for external connections and for analogue circuits shall be brought out
to individual terminals on a readily accessible terminal block.
5.17.8 Terminals provided for external connections exceeding 6 mm2 shall be suitable
for straight-shank compression type cable lugs.
5.17.9 Terminals for different a.c. voltages shall be separated from each other by a
barrier and completely segregated from d.c circuits.
5.17.10 Terminals shall be identified by means of an engraved, embossed or similar type of

permanent marker.
5.17.11 Terminals in circuits operating at voltages of 110V and above shall be shrouded
unless interlocking precludes live access.
5.17.12 Terminal blocks with shrouds shall be grouped by operating voltage and each
group shall be labelled ‘Danger ... Volts’.
5.17.13 Terminal blocks for tripping supplies shall be labelled ‘tripping supply’.
5.17.14 Terminal blocks shall have separate terminals for internal and external
connections.
5.17.15 Main circuit terminals shall be marked with phase colours, red, yellow and blue.

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5.18 Control Devices
5.18.1 Control relays, push buttons and related control switches shall comply with IEC
60947-5-1.
a. Control relays shall operate between 85% and 110% of supply voltage
measured at busbars.
b. Control relays should remain energized without chatter at 75% of supply
voltage measured at busbars.
c. Plug-in control relays are not acceptable.
5.18.2 Push-button switches, except stop switches, shall have a full shroud to prevent
inadvertent operation.
5.18.3 Stop push buttons shall be stay-put type, manually reset and coloured red.
5.18.4 Start push buttons shall be coloured green.
5.18.5 Stop devices in stop position shall prevent closing of switching device.
5.19 Control
5.19.1 Circuit breakers and contactors shall have a manual trip facility local to panel with
a padlocking facility to prevent unauthorized use.
5.19.2 Circuit breakers with electrical closing and contactors that are remote controlled,
will have closing device local to panel and shall be inoperable when circuit
breaker or contactor is in normal operating position.
5.19.3 Circuit breakers with electrical closing, and withdrawable type contactors shall be
provided with a means of operational testing when in test, or withdrawn isolated
position.
5.19.4 Tripping and closing device local to panel shall be operable in the test position. In
test position, all other remote and automatic control circuits shall be inoperable.
5.19.5 Emergency ‘stop’ control for motor starters shall form part of primary stop control
circuit and interposing relays should be avoided.
5.19.6 Release of any emergency ‘stop’ control shall not cause re-energisation of
equipment concerned.
5.19.7 Manufacturer shall advise maximum control distance recommended for:
a. Interposing relays.
b. 48/110V DC Control.

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5.20 Internal Wiring and Marking
5.20.1 Internal wiring conductors shall be 7-strand, 1.5 mm2 minimum.
5.20.2 No more than two wires shall be connected to any one terminal.
5.20.3 Wiring shall be fitted with interlocking numbered identification ferrules.
a. Ferrules shall be fitted at both ends of wire.

b. Ferrules shall be indelibly marked with cross-references.
c. Ferrules shall not be removable without disconnecting the termination.
d. Paper ferrules are not acceptable.
e. Wiring numbering shall be done in such a way that they are read from the
terminals end towards the cable.
5.20.4 Preferred bus wiring methodology:
a. Wiring for interlocking, alarms etc. shall be routed between compartments in

conduit.
b. Tripping power shall be routed between compartments in conduit separate
from all other wiring.
c. Wiring for a specific functional unit shall not be routed through another
functional unit.
5.20.5 Fuses shall protect wiring for circuits connected to bus wired power supplies.
5.20.6 Fuse arrangements shall ensure that an electrical circuit fault within one unit will
not cause loss of supplies to other units.
5.20.7 Control and internal wiring shall be easily identifiable and traceable throughout
circuit schematic and/or wiring diagrams.
5.20.8 Switchgear unit inter-wiring shall be in duct and/or as per manufacturer’s

standards, but properly supported.
5.20.9 Solder connections are not acceptable.
5.20.10 Conductor ends shall be fitted with an insulating shank crimped terminating
device.
5.20.11 Conductor insulation shall be PVC or approved equal.

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5.20.12 Colour coding shall be as specified in Table 1 below:
Table 1
Type of Wiring Insulation colour Identification Ferrule

colour
AC Black Phases: Red, Yellow and
Blue
Neutral: None
DC Grey None
Earth Green/Yellow None
Circuits energized Orange # None
from outside the
switchgear unit
# Coloring the insulation orange is the preferred method of identifying circuits

that are energized from outside the switchgear unit. If this cannot be achieved,
then the minimum requirement is that terminals associated with externally
energized wires carry warning labels.
5.20.13 Switchgear unit inter-wiring ducts shall be accessible without de-energizing any
circuits. Sufficient space shall be left in ducts and trunks for an additional 10% of
wires to be installed.
5.20.14 Control, secondary and logic-level wires shall have marker attached at each wire
termination. Markers shall be:
a. Heat shrinkable.
b. Permanent sleeve-type.
c. Made with typewritten characters.
d. Located 20 mm minimum, to 50 mm maximum, from lug.
f. Visible from termination.
5.20.15 Care shall be taken to avoid any damage to the internal wiring throughout the
switchgear.
5.20.16 Wiring terminals shall be identified in accordance with IEC 60445 and IEC
60947-1, Annexure L.

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5.21 Anti-Condensation Heaters
5.21.1 Anti-condensation heaters shall be provided in each tier and each cubicle. One or
more suitably rated anti-condensation heaters shall be required in each enclosed
compartment of each vertical tier, e.g. metering, instrument, distribution
compartments. The heaters shall be thermostatically controlled.
5.21.2 Heaters shall be suitable for operation at the voltage specified in the data sheet.
5.21.3 Heaters shall have minimum degree of protection IP 50 to IEC 60529.
5.21.4 Heaters shall be wired to a common terminal block in each transportable assembly
for connection to an external supply. These terminals shall be easily accessible
when the assembly is packed for shipping. The heater wiring shall be arranged so
that one common circuit can be provided when the switchgear is installed.
5.22 Name plates and Labels
5.22.1 Danger and warning labels shall comply with IEC 60417 and ISO 3864.
5.22.2 Other labels and terminal labels shall comply with IEC 60445.
5.22.3 Labels shall be in English.
5.22.4 Circuit label designations (at front and rear of panel, on the fixed and removal
parts, at the main and auxiliary cable terminations) shall be in accordance with the
switchgear assembly single line diagram and associated data sheets.
5.22.5 Nameplates/labels shall be secured with stainless steel screws.
5.22.6 Switchgear shall be identified with a label at front and rear and marked with
circuit designation, rated current, design temperature, description of and
connected equipment number.
5.22.7 Assembly nameplate shall comply with section 5.1 of IEC 60439-1 and shall also
include the following:
a. Vendor project ref no.

b. Month & year of manufacture.
5.22.8 Where appropriate, a label containing the name, type and manufacturer of the
dielectric medium used shall be attached to the current and voltage transformers to
ensure ultimate safe disposal at the end of the working life.

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5.22.9 Labels shall be provided to identify all equipments/components/devices as per the
drawings.
5.22.10 Where two or more components of a particular type are incorporated, each
individual component of that type shall be provided with a unique identification
label.
5.22.11 Main circuit fuse-links shall have a label with:
a. Manufacturer’s designation.
b. Type reference.
c. Number of fuse-links per phase.
d. Maximum current rating per phase.
5.23 Interface with Electrical Control System (ECS) and Process Control System
5.23.1 Interface with Electrical Control System (ECS)
When specified, switchgear assembly shall be connected to an Electrical control

system dedicated to control the general electrical system. A Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC) or dedicated Remote Control Unit (RCU) for the Electrical
Control System (ECS) shall be installed within each switchgear assembly by the
Manufacturer.
The Manufacturer shall be responsible for the co-ordination with ECS supplier to
ensure the proper data transmission between the switchgear assembly and the
ECS.
It shall be possible to isolate all incoming ECS controls for maintenance and
manual operation.
5.23.2 Interface with Process Control System
The required indications and alarm signals shall be as per the project
requirements.
Status signals shall be originated from volt free contacts.
Process information can be sent through a communication network if specified in

the single line diagrams/requisition.

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5.24 Painting
5.24.1 The carbon steel frames shall be painted in accordance with PSN 620 of ADMA-
OPCO Painting Manual MNL-01.
5.24.2 Manufacturer is allowed to propose his standard painting procedure, which shall
be subject to ADMA-OPCO approval.
5.24.3 Finishing coat shall be the standard color of the Manufacturer unless specified
otherwise in the data sheet.
5.25 Inspection and Testing
5.25.1 General
a. Requirements for witnessing type and routine tests should be agreed with the
manufacturer at the enquiry stage.
b. Tests shall be carried out in accordance with this Specification and referenced
external standards, unless otherwise agreed.
c. Manufacturer shall state in his quotation if normal test arrangements are not
adequate, or if he is not capable of carrying out specified tests. Performing
alternative tests shall be approved by ADMA-OPCO before order is awarded.
d. Some or all tests may be witnessed by ADMA-OPCO or the inspector
representing them. The witnessed tests shall be indicated on the data sheets or
accompanying documents.
e. The Manufacturer shall agree with ADMA-OPCO two weeks in advance of
the test dates.
5.25.2 Type Tests
a. For each type and rating of switchgear offered, the manufacturer shall provide
certificates to prove that the design of switchgear has been successfully fully
type-tested in accordance with IEC 60947.
b. Type-test verification of dielectric properties for each individual unit as
detailed in IEC 60439-1 shall be made.
c. Type-tests shall have been undertaken by a recognized testing authority.
Testing authorities should preferably be subject to independent approval and
audit e.g. KEMA and ASTA. However, where manufacturer’s test facilities
are administered as independent organizations and are considered reputable
for the tests being undertaken, then these may also be considered to be
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d. Copies of type-test certificates shall be provided with quotation. When
appropriate type test certificates do not exist, tests shall be made at the time of
manufacture of the equipment to which this specification refers, subjected to
ADMA-OPCO approval.
e. Any specific project related type test may be required which shall be
indicated in the data sheet.
f. Motor starters and contactor-fuse-isolator combinations shall be type tested in
accordance with IEC 60947 and shall include special tests to verify that the
Type 2 co-ordination has been achieved.
g. A switch of each type and rating shall have been Type Tested in accordance
with IEC 60947, and certificates shall be made available.
5.25.3 Routine Tests
a. Before the SWGR leaves the factory, the manufacturer shall carry out the
witnessed routine tests (FAT) in accordance with IEC 60439-1 on the total
assembly or parts thereof if the SWGR is to be delivered at different time
intervals, and the results shall be recorded in a test report.
b. Witnessed tests shall be carried out on every cubicle and every tier of the
assembled SWGR.
c. Contactors, Disconnectors, isolators and switches shall be tested in
accordance with IEC 60947.
d. VTs shall be subject to the Routine Tests in accordance with IEC 60044-2
and tested for correctness of ratio and polarity.
e. CTs shall be subject to the Routine Tests in accordance with IEC 60044-1 and
tested for correctness of ratio and polarity.
f. The SWGR shall be visually inspected for technical execution and conformity
with the latest issue of the approved drawings and documents of the
requisition. Spot checks shall be made to verify the following:
f.1. Completeness of the data on the general equipment nameplate.
f.2 Degree of protection of the enclosure.
f.3. Degree of protection within the compartments.
f.4. Effectiveness of safety shutters, partitions and shrouds.
f.5. Effectiveness of operating mechanisms, locks and interlocking systems.
f.6. Insulation of the bus bar system.
f.7. Creepage distances and clearances.
f.8. Proper mounting of components.
f.9. Internal wiring, trunking and cabling systems.
f.10. Correct wiring of main and auxiliary circuits.
f.11. Suitability of clamping, earthing and terminating arrangements.
f.12. Correct labeling of functional units and auxiliary devices.
f.13. Availability of the earthing system throughout the SWGR.
f.14. Inter-changeability of electrically identical components.
f.15. Non-inter-changeability of mechanically identical but electrically different
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g. The following tests shall be witnessed:
g.1. The insulation resistance test shall be carried out separately between each
phase and the neutral against the earth, with the remaining phases and
neutral connected to earth. These tests shall require all the manual and
latched type switching devices in their closed positions and with all the
main fuses installed. The insulation resistance measured shall be at least 10
mega-ohms when a d.c. voltage of 1.1 times the rated a.c. voltage of the
equipment (1000V a.c.) is applied.
g.2. Dielectric tests to IEC 60439-1, but for 1 minute. The test voltage shall be at
least, 2500 V a.c. for the main power circuits, and 2 times the rated voltage
plus 1000 V a.c. with a minimum of 1500 V a.c. for the control and
auxiliary circuits.
g.3. Ratio and polarity of all current and voltage transformers shall be checked
by primary injection.
g.4. Operational tests of protective relays and circuits by primary injection of
current or voltage as required.
g.5. Interchangeability test.
g.6. All contactors and relays shall be checked to ensure that they close without
chatter at 85% supply voltage and remain closed at 75% supply voltage.
These voltages shall be measured at the bus bars.
g.7. Minimum functional tests including: Start/stop, remote alarms, inter trip,
automatic sequences, if any, etc.
g.8. Check for validation of the interface link with the ECS. The tests will be
carried out in accordance with the tools and support (meeting, procedure
and documentation) proposed by the ECS manufacturer. When
programmable relays or PLC’s are provided, complete functional tests of the
same shall be carried out.
g.9. Check for the provision of interface wiring with the Process control system.
The manufacturer shall provide all the necessary test equipment, which shall have
been calibrated within one year prior to the date of the tests.
The manufacturer shall issue a comprehensive report of the witnessed tests, within
ten working days of the completion of the tests.
5.25.4 Tests Certificates and Test Reports
a. Type test certificates shall be submitted for all tests performed on the
switchgear. Test summary sheets will not be acceptable.
b. Test certificates are to include values of results of tests and results for any
witnessed tests shall be available for signature on the day of testing.
c. Manufacturer shall provide test reports giving the results of tests carried out
on switchgear and control gear supplied. These reports shall also include
Manufacturer’s type tests and routine/production tests.

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5.26 Documentation
All documents shall be in English language.
5.26.1 Tender Documentation
Manufacturer shall provide the following with the tender:
a. Exceptions.
b. Equipment, components or features not specified.
c. Identification of ‘Third party” components, equipment and systems.
d. Price and availability of recommended spare parts.
e. Type test certificates.
f. Data sheets completed where necessary.
g. Overall dimensions, plans and elevation drawings.
h. Base and skid dimensions.
i. Lifting arrangements.
j. Jacking points.
k. Total weight including withdrawable switching devices.
l. Cable entry positions.
m. Shipping sectional weights/dimensions.
5.26.2 After the Purchase Order
The manufacturer shall submit, at least, the following documents after receipt of
the order: -
a. Preliminary single-line diagram(s).
b. Preliminary LOGIC diagrams for the control and protection of all the LV
circuit breakers and contactors.
c. Preliminary schematic diagrams of all the different types of circuits.
d. Preliminary SWGR general arrangement drawings showing main circuits,
main dimensions, front elevations, front panel equipment layouts, floor plans
and shipping sections.
e. Preliminary wiring, termination and interconnection diagrams for LV,
internal (bus wire) and external (or field) circuits.
f. Preliminary cable entry, glanding and securing details.
g. Minimum clearances around the SWGR for ventilation and safety during
operation and maintenance.
h. Total mass of the SWGR and of the individual shipping sections.
i. Copies of TYPE TEST CERTIFICATES for the SWGR and its components.
j. FAT procedure.
k. Inspection & Test plan.
All drawings/documents shall show the relevant purchase order number, item and
the manufacturer’s references, dates and shall be distributed as specified in the
requisition.

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5.26.3 Documents for the Delivery, Installation, Operation and Maintenance
The manufacturer shall submit, at least, the following documents after receipt of
the order and before the FAT takes place: -
a. Instruction manuals for transportation, long term storage at site, installation,

commissioning and maintenance. These documents must be specific to the
equipment as purchased and not of a general nature.
b. Comprehensive list of commissioning spare parts.
c. Comprehensive list of spare parts, cross-referenced to the cubicle equipment
layout drawings for use after commissioning has been completed and which
will cover a period of two years.
The manufacturer shall supply the following documents after the FAT takes place : -
a. Report of the Witnessed Routine (FAT) Tests.
b. Final revisions of all of the above ‘preliminary’ documents.
All drawings/documents shall show the relevant purchase order number, item and
the manufacturer’s references, dates and shall be distributed as specified in the
requisition. Typical drawings/documents are not acceptable.
5.27 Handling, Packing and Shipment
Packing, protection, preservation, identification, storage and handling shall, as a

minimum, meet the requirements stipulated by ADMA-OPCO Specification SP-
1002.
It shall be ensured that a maximum of two cubicles/panels shall only be shipped in

one single package. Shipping packages shall be provided with impact recorders.
Packing of the SWGR shall prevent ingress of moisture or damage to the

equipment protective finishes during transportation and storage.
As a minimum, suitable measures/cares shall be employed, to all the components

to withstand the environmental conditions specified during transport and storage.

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APPENDIX-A: DATA SHEET FOR LV SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROL GEAR
Data Sheet No. : Sh. No.: 1 of 4
REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE
1.0 General
1.1 Site Location
1.2 Plant
1.3 Job/Project Ref. No.
1.4 Plant TAG No.
1.5 Type/Model No. {
1.6 Standards IEC
1.7 Manufacturer {
1.8 Local Agent {
2.0 Site Conditions
2.1 Installation Ventilated room Air conditioned Pressurized
room room
Outdoor
2.2 Altitude Sea level
0 0 0
2.3 Ambient temperature Normal C Maximum C Minimum C
2.4 Relative humidity Normal % Maximum %
2.5 Area Classification Safe Zone 1 Zone 2
2.6 Gas Group (Note a) IIA IIB IIC
2.7 Tem. Class (min. T3) (Note a) T3 T4 T6
3.0 Design
3.1 System 3 phase + Neutral
3.2 System Earthing Unearthed Impedance Solid
3.3 Rated Voltage Line to line 415V
Line to earth 240V
3.4 Frequency 50 Hz
3.5 Phase Sequence {
3.6 Rated Current A
3.7 Medium of Switching {
3.8 Rated short circuit withstand
kA rms for 1 sec. { kA Peak
current
3.9 Auxiliary Voltages 48V DC 48V DC
Control Signal
110V DC 110V DC
48V DC
Protection
110V DC
3.10 Auxiliary voltage for heating &
240V AC, 1 ph., 50 HZ
lighting
Notes:
a – Not applicable for Safe Area
Information to be completed: By Purchaser { By Manufacturer STD 143 Requirement

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4.0 Construction
4.1 Type { Compartmented Metal Enclosed
4.2 Bus Bars { Single
4.3 Bus bars Insulation {
4.4 Bus bar material Copper
4.5 Bus bar Phase cross-section {
4.6 Bus bar Neutral cross-section {
4.7 Bus Sections { One { Two { Three
4.8 Mounting Concrete Floor Wall Mounted
Frame Cable duct
4.9 Degree of Protection (IP) IP 42 (Indoor) IP 54 (Onshore - IP 55 (Offshore
Outdoor) outdoor)
4.10 Enclosure sheet steel thickness {
a) Doors (mm)
b) Sides (mm)
4.11 Separation form Form 4b, Type (see note b)
4.12 Access Front Back Both
4.13 Cable entry Bottom Top Both
4.14 Bus duct entry Bottom Top
4.15 Terminal details Cable Glands Boxes
4.16 Surface finish – Paint shade &
{ { microns
thickness
4.17 Physical dimensions (L x D x H) {
4.18 Total Mass (kg) {
4.19 Heat losses of complete switchgear { kW
5.0 Current transformers (Note a)
Manufacturer {
5.1 CTs for Incomer Metering Protection
- Ratio { {
- Burden 10 VA (min.) 10 VA (min.)
- Accuracy class Cl. 1 Cl. 5P20
5.2 CTs for Bus coupler
- Ratio { {
5.3 CTs for Outgoing feeders
- Ratio { {
Notes:
a – Ratio’s and VA burdens of CTs shall be as per detailed engineering and shall be supported with the calculations by the
manufacturer. Class ‘X’ CT’s, as required by the relay applications, shall also be supplied.
b - Type classification (Type 5, 6 or 7) shall be verified with ADMA during bid proposal stage.

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6.0 Voltage Transformers (Note a) Incomer VTs Bus VT
Manufacturer { {
- Ratio (Primary/Secondary) 415V/110V AC 415V/110V AC
- Burden { {
- Accuracy class
Metering Core Cl. 1 Cl. 1
Protection Core Cl. 3P Cl. 3P
7.0 COMPONENTS Incomers Bus section Motor feeders Distribution feeders
7.1 Circuit breakers/Contactors/Fuse
ACB ACB { {
switches
7.2 Make { { { {
7.3 Type { { { {
7.4 Number of poles { { { {
7.5 Rated operational current { A { A { A { A
7.6 Rated operational voltage 415V
7.7 Rated frequency 50 Hz
7.8 Rated short circuit level (kA for 1s) { { { {
7.9 Utilisation category as per IEC
{ { { {
60947
7.10 Facilities
7.10.1 Shunt release Required Required Required Required
7.10.2 Under voltage trip function
7.10.3 Electronic protection unit for thermal
overloads, instantaneous and Inverse
time over current and earth fault etc.
7.10.4 Rated power of closing/tripping coils
{ W { W
etc.
7.11 Controls
7.11.1 Supply voltage { { { {

7.11.2 Rated power { W { W
8.0 Auxiliary Switches
8.1 Normally open { nos. { nos. { nos. { nos.
8.2 Normally closed { nos. { nos. { nos. { nos.
8.3 Adjustable { nos. { nos. { nos. { nos.
9.0 Indicating instruments
9.1 Voltmeter
9.1.1 Manufacturer { {
9.1.2 Type { {
Notes:
a – Ratio’s and VA burdens of VTs shall be as per the project requirements and shall be supported with the calculations by the
manufacturer.

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9.1.3 Range { {
9.1.4 Accuracy class { {
9.2 Ammeter
9.2.1 Manufacturer { { { {
9.2.2 Type { { { {
9.2.3 Range { { { {
9.2.4 Accuracy class { { { {
9.3 Instrument Selector switches
9.3.1 Manufacturer { { { {
9.3.2 Type { { { {
9.4 All other instruments as per SLD { { { {
9.5 ECS connection – serial link
9.6 Interface with Process control

system
10 Inspection and Testing

10.1 Routine tests
10.1.1 All routine tests as per IEC required Yes
10.1.2 Test certificates Yes
10.1.3 Witnessed /Not witnessed Witnessed
10.1.4 ECS communication tests
10.2 Type tests
10.2.1 Type test certificates Required
10.2.2 Witnessed /Not witnessed for
selected tests
11.0 Documentation
11.1 Completed data sheet with bid after award
11.2 General arrangement drawings with bid after award
11.3 SLD/Schematic drawings after award
11.4 Wiring diagrams after award
11.5 Test reports & Certificates with bid after award
11.6 FAT procedure after award
11.7 Inspection and Test plan after award
11.8 Operation & Maintenance Manuals after award
12.0 Shipping
12.1 Shipping dimensions (L x D x H) {
12.2 Provision of Impact Recorders {
12.2 Trip value of Impact Recorder {
Notes:

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APPENDIX-B: ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Description
AC Alternating Current
AVR Automatic Voltage Regulator
CB Circuit Breaker
CT Current Transformer
DC Direct Current
DCS Distributed Control System
deg C Degrees Celsius
DOL Direct On Line
FAT Factory Acceptance Testing
FBA Factory Built Assembly
HRC High Rupturing Capacity
HV High Voltage
Hz Frequency of AC supply, cycles per second
IEC International Electro technical Commission
IP Ingress Protection
ISO International Organization for Standardization
kA Kilo Amperes
kV Kilo Volts
kW Kilo Watts
LV Low Voltage
MCB Miniature Circuit Breaker
MCCB Moulded Case Circuit Breaker
PVC PolyVinyl Chloride

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APPENDIX-B: ABBREVIATIONS (CONT’D.)
QA Quality Assurance
QAS Quality Assurance System
QC Quality Control
QMS Quality Management System
RMS Root Mean Square value of current or voltage
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
SLD Single Line Diagram
STD Standard
SWGR Switchgear and control gear
VA Volt-Ampere
VT Voltage Transformer

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APPENDIX-C: DEFINITIONS
Term Definition
ADMA-OPCO The Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company.
Manufacturer The named Manufacturer in the ADMA-OPCO Purchase Order. The term
“Manufacturer” as used in this Standard includes all Manufacturers and
sub-suppliers of equipment covered by this Standard.
Quality Assurance All those planned and systematic actions (QA) necessary to ensure quality
i.e. to provide adequate confidence that a product or service will be fit for
its intended purpose.
Quality Manual A Document setting out the general quality policies, procedures and
practices of an organization.
Quality Plan A document prepared by the Contractor/Vendor setting out the specific
quality practices, resources and activities relevant to a particular project.
Quality The structure organization, responsibilities, activities, resources and events

Management that together provide organized procedures and methods of implementation
System to ensure the capability of the organization to meet quality requirements.
TPA Third Party Authority

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APPENDIX-D: REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
Unless otherwise specified, the latest edition of the Standard Engineering Documents listed below
shall to the extent specified herein, represent part of this document.
Designation Title
ADMA-OPCO
SL-001 Status List for ADMA-OPCO Standard Engineering Documents
SP-1002 Specification for Preservation of New Materials and Equipment
Third Party Inspection and Certification Requirements for New Equipment

CP 102
and Materials in Manufacture
MNL-01 Painting Manual
International Electro technical Commission (IEC)
IEC 60034-11 Rotating Electrical Machines - Part 11 - Built-in Thermal Protection
IEC 60034-12 Rotating Electrical Machines - Part 12 – Starting performance of single speed
three phase cage induction motors
IEC 60044-1 Instrumentation transformer – Part 1: Current Transformers
IEC 60044-2 Instrumentation transformer – Part 2: Voltage Transformers
IEC 60051 Direct acting indicating analog electrical measuring instruments and their
accessories
IEC 60073 Basic and safety principles for Man-Machine Interface, marking and
identification
IEC 60255 Electric relays - All parts
IEC 60269-1 Low Voltage fuses – Part 1: General Requirements
IEC 60269-2 Low Voltage fuses – Part 2: Supplementary requirements for LV Fuses for
use by authorized persons
IEC 60332 Tests on electric cables under fire conditions
IEC 60417 Graphical Symbols for use on equipment
IEC 60439-1 Low voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies – Part 1 – Type tested
and partially type tested assemblies

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APPENDIX-D: REFERENCED DOCUMENTS (CONT’D.)
Designation Title
Low voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies – Part 2 – Factory built
IEC 60439-2 assemblies of low voltage switchgear and control gear particular
requirements of bus bar trunking systems
Basic safety principles for man-machine interface marking and identification

IEC 60445 – Identification of equipment terminals of certain designated conductors,
including general rules for an alpha numeric system
IEC 60529 Degree of Protection Provided by Enclosures
IEC 61558 Safety of Power Transformers, Power Supplies, Reactors and similar
products
IEC 60947 Specification for LV Switchgear and Control gear – All Parts
IEC 61641 Enclosed LV switchgear and control gear assemblies – Guide for testing
under conditions of arcing due to internal fault.
IEC 61892-1 Mobile and fixed Offshore units Electrical Installations Part 1 – General
Requirements and required conditions
IEC 61892-2 Mobile and fixed Offshore units Electrical Installations Part 2 – Equipment
International Standards Organization
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems - Requirements

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COPYRIGHT © ABU DHABI MARINE OPERATING COMPANY - ADMA-OPCO

AUTHORITY NAME TITLE B.UNIT/DIV SIGNATURE DATE

APPROVAL Daniel M.Lemarchand MFE Dev./FED

ENDORSEMENT Ahmad S. Al-Suwaidi AGM(D) Development

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1.2.4 This Standard also covers the modifications/extensions of existing switchgears.

All outdoor applications will require the specific approval of ADMA-OPCO.

Any HV Switchgear and Control gear operating above 1000V AC.

1.4 Reference Standards

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The abbreviations used in this Standard are listed in Appendix-B.

The definitions used in this Standard are listed in Appendix-C.

1.7 Use of Language

ADMA-OPCO Job Officer shall complete the information of the required LV

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2.1 Quality Assurance System

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Inspection and certification requirements shall be as per ADMA–OPCO Code of

Temperature Existing conditions:

Minimum ambient temperature: 8.9 deg.

Design ambient temperatures:

a) For Indoor Installations: 40 deg. C

(Note: All components shall be capable of withstanding storage and

Design relative humidity: 95%

Altitude Sea level

Rainfall Relatively rare and amounts are small.

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Switchgear shall be certified by an internationally recognized standards organization such

5. SPECIFIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR LV SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROL

5.1.6 The electrical arrangement of the switchgear/control gear, protection, metering,

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