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11 KV Outdoor Type Potential Transformer TS

The document discusses specifications for 33kV and 11kV potential transformers suitable for outdoor use. It provides details on: 1) Applicable standards and design requirements for operating under tropical ambient conditions. 2) System particulars including nominal voltages, frequency, fault levels, and insulation requirements. 3) Technical parameters for the potential transformers including voltage ratios, ratings, and insulation levels. 4) Requirements for the porcelain housing, windings, tank, insulation oil, oil level indicator, earthing, junction box, lifting/mounting, and testing. Specifications cover design, manufacturing, testing and other technical requirements for control and relay panels for 33kV feeders and 33

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11 KV Outdoor Type Potential Transformer TS

The document discusses specifications for 33kV and 11kV potential transformers suitable for outdoor use. It provides details on: 1) Applicable standards and design requirements for operating under tropical ambient conditions. 2) System particulars including nominal voltages, frequency, fault levels, and insulation requirements. 3) Technical parameters for the potential transformers including voltage ratios, ratings, and insulation levels. 4) Requirements for the porcelain housing, windings, tank, insulation oil, oil level indicator, earthing, junction box, lifting/mounting, and testing. Specifications cover design, manufacturing, testing and other technical requirements for control and relay panels for 33kV feeders and 33

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1.

& 11 kV Outdoor Type Potential Transformer

1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter covers specification of 33kV and 11kV Potential Transformer suitable
for outdoor service. Any other parts not specifically mentioned in this specification
but otherwise required for proper functioning of the equipment should be included by
the tender in the offer.
2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS

Unless otherwise modified in this specification, the Potential Transformer shall


comply with the latest version of relevant standards (IS 3156, IS 2099, IS 5621, IS
335, IS 13947(Part I), IEC 186, Indian electricity Rules 2003, IEC 815) or better
international standards. This list of standards is for guidance only. The contractor
shall be solely responsible to design & manufacture the PT suitable for 33 kV/11kV
systems.

3 AMBIENT CONDITIONS

The PT supplied against this specification shall be suitable for satisfactory


continuous operation under the tropical conditions as detailed in general technical
requirement.

4 SYSTEM PARTICULARS

a) Nominal System Voltage 33kV 11kV

b) Highest system Voltage 36kV 12kV

c) Rated Frequency 50Hz 50Hz

d) No of phases Three Three

e) System neutral earthing ---Solidly Earthed--

f) One minute Power Freq. 70kV 28kV


Withstand voltage (rms)

g) Lighting Impulse withstand Voltage 170kVp 75kVp

h) System fault level ---25 kA for 3sec---

5 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS OF PT

a) Rated primary Voltage 36 KV 12


KV
b) Type Single phase potential
transformer

c) Voltage/ Ratio(kV) 33/0.11 11/0.11

d) Rated voltage factor 1.2continuous 1.5 –


30seconds-

e) One minute power freq. Withstand voltage for

Primary Terminals 70 kV(rms) 28 kV


Secondry winding 36 kV 12 KV
f) Min. Creepage Distance 25 mm/kV of Highest System
Voltage

g) Detail of secondaries Core I Application


Metering

Accuracy 0.5 0.5


Burdan (VA) 100 100

Note: The ratings indicated for instrument transformer are tentative only and may be
changed to meet the requirements.

6 PORCELAIN HOUSING

It shall be single piece of homogeneous, vitreous porcelain of high mechanical


& dielectric strength. It will be glazed with uniform Brown or Dark brown colour
with smooth surface finish. The creepage distance for the porcelain housing shall be at
least 25mm per kV.

The contractor shall clearly detail in his bid the details of attaching the metallic flange
to porcelain, pressure release valve and also how primary & secondary terminals shall
be brought out.

7 WINDING

PRIMARY WINDING
It shall be made of insulated electrolytic copper wire. The neutral end of the
winding shall be brought outside for earthing.
The primary terminal shall be of standard size of 30 mm dia x 80 mm length of
heavily tinned (min. thickness 15 micron) electrolytic copper of 99.9 % conductivity.

SECONDARY WINDING
It shall be made of insulated copper wire of electrolytic grade. The terminal
box shall be dust free & vermin proof. The size of the terminal box shall be big
enough to enable easy access and working space with the use of normal tools.
The secondary terminals studs shall be provided with at least 3 nuts and two plain
washers. These shall be made of brass duly nickel plated. The min. stud outer dia shall
be 6* mm & length 15 mm. The min spacing between the centres of the adjacent studs
shall be 1.5 time the outer dia of the stud.

*Amendment issued vide letter No. REC/DDUGJY/SBD/2017/2148 Dated


21.07.2017.

POLARITY

The polarity shall be marked on each PT at the primary and secondary terminals.

8 TANK & HARDWARES

It shall be fabricated of MS steel sheet of min. 3.15 mm for sides & 5 mm for
top & bottom. The tank will be finished with min. 2 coats of zinc rich epoxy paint
externally. The inner surface shall be painted with oil resistance white enamel paint.

All ferrous hardwares, exposed to atmosphere shall be hot dipped galvanized.

9 INSULATION OIL

The first filling of oil in PT shall be in contractor’s scope. The oil shall be as
per IS 335.To ensure prevention of oil leakage, the manufacturer will give following
details supported by drawings:

i) Location of emergence of Primary & Secondary terminals

ii) Interface between porcelain & metal tanks

iii) Cover of the secondary terminal box

Any nut & bolt and screw used for fixation of the interfacing porcelain bushing for
taking out the terminals shall be provided on flanges cemented to the bushings & not
on the porcelain.

If gasket joints are used, Nitrite Butyl Rubber gasket shall be used. The grooves shall
be in machined with adequate space for accommodating gasket under pressure.

The PT shall be vacuum filled with oil after processing. It will be properly sealed to
eliminate breathing & to prevent air & moisture from entering the tank. The sealing
methods/arrangement shall be described by the contractor & be approved by the
owner.
10 OIL LEVEL INDICATOR

The PT shall be fitted with prismatic type oil sight window at suitable location so that
the oil level is clearly visible with naked eye to an observer standing at ground level.

To compensate oil volume variation due to temperature variation, Nitrogen cushion or


the stainless steel bellows shall be used. Rubber diaphragms are not permitted for this
purpose.

11 EARTHING

Two earthling terminals shall be provided on the metallic tank of size 16 mm dia & 30
mm length each with one plain washer & one nut for connection to the station earth
mat

12 Junction Box

The junction box shall be of MS sheet having thickness of 2mm, synthetic enamel
painted as per procedure mentioned in General technical Requirement (Min. thickness
55 micron). The shade of junction box shall be 697 of IS: 5. Disconnecting type
terminal blocks for PT secondary lead shall be provided. The junction boxes shall be
weather proof type with gaskets as per section-I (Introduction and general technical
requirements) conforming to IP-55 as per IS-13947 (Part-I).

One junction box shall be provided for 3 numbers of single phase CT’s and PT’s.

13 LIFTING & MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT

The PT shall be provided with two lifting eyes to lift the PT. This shall be so
positioned so as to avoid any damage to the PT during lifting for installation or
transportation purpose. This shall be detailed in General Arrangement drawing.

The PT shall be of pedestal mounting type suitable for outdoor installation on


steel/cement concrete structures. All the clamps, bolts, nut and washers etc. required
for mounting the PT on the structure shall be supplied along with the PT and shall be
galvanized. The contractor shall supply all the terminal connectors etc. required for
connection to the PT.

14 TESTING

All Type and Routine Tests shall be as per relevant IS and /or IEC.
GTP to be submitted by the Bidder

Description Particulars
Name of the manufacturer
Factory address

Equipment
Reference Standard
Type
Rated voltage
Highest voltage
Frequency
Basic Insulation Level
Class of insulation
Creepage distance
Ratio
Class of accuracy Core - I : , Core - II :
Burden Core - I : , Core - II :
Voltage factor
Core identification Core - I : , Core - II :
Place of installation
Material & size of Primary Stud
Material & size of Secondary Stud
Primary terminal connector
Fixing hole centre distance
Painting process
Paint shed
IP of Secondary Terminal Box
Weight of oil
Volume of oil
Height of PT
Total weight of PT
Guarantee
Type Test Report Tested at Date of Test
a. High voltage Power frequency
wet withstand voltage test
b. Lightning impulse voltage
withstand test
c. Temperature rise Test
d. Determination of error.
2. Control & Relay Panel for 33 kV Feeder with Directional or Non-directional O/C
and E/F protection and 33/11 kV Transformer Panel with & without Differential
Protection for various 33/11 kV Sub-Stations

1.0 Scope:

This specification covers design, manufacture, assembly, testing before supply,


inspection, packing and delivery and other basic technical requirements in respect of
control and relay panels for 33 kV feeders, 33/11KV Power Transformers
without differential protection and 33/11KV Power Transformers with differential
protection to be installed at various 33/11 kV sub-stations. The equipment to be
supplied against this specification is required for vital installations where continuity
of service is very important. The design, materials and manufacture of the
equipment shall, therefore, be of the highest order to ensure continuous and trouble-
free service over the years. The Manufacturer has to design the Schematics for
protection and Control of all equipment including monitoring indications, visual and
audible alarm, interlocking schemes among different equipment. Any other
requirement which are not specifically covered here but which are necessary for
successful commissioning of the Sub stations are also within the scope of the
Contract.

The equipment manufactured should conform to the relevant standards and of


highest quality of engineering design and workmanship. The equipment
manufactured shall ensure satisfactory and reliable performance throughout the
service life. The Schedule of requirement of the Panel is furnished separately in
details.
2.0 Service Conditions:

2.1. System particulars:

Nominal system voltage 33 kV & 11 kV


Corresponding highest system
36 kV & 12 kV
voltage
Frequency 50 Hz±3%
Number of phases 3
33 kV Grounded through Earthing
Neutral earthing Transformer
11 kV solidly earthed

2.2. Equipment supplied against the specification shall be suitable for satisfactory
operation under the following tropical conditions:-
Max. ambient air temperature 60 ° C

Max. relative humidity 100 %

Max. annual rainfall 1450 mm

Max. wind pressure 150 kg/sq.m.

Max. altitude above mean sea level 1500 mtrs.

Isoceraunic level 50
Reference Ambient Temperature for
50 deg C
temperature rise
Moderately hot and humid tropical climate
Climatic Condition
conducive to rust and fungus growth

2.3. The climatic conditions are prone to wide variations in ambient conditions and
hence the equipment shall be of suitable design to work satisfactorily under these
conditions.
2.4. Auxiliary supplies available at the various sub-stations are as follows:-

3.2.1 Rating:

A. C. Supply 230 volts, with ± 10% variation, Frequency 50Hz with


i.
±3%
30 V DC. DC system is 2(two) wire with necessary earth
fault annunciation scheme. DC supply shall be normally
ii D.C. Supply fed from Battery charger. In case of failure of AC supply
to Battery Charger, DC supply voltage will be available
from Lead Acid Battery.

2.5. Unless otherwise specified all equipment and material shall conform to the latest IS
applicable standards. Equipment complying with other internationally recognized
standards will also be considered if it ensures performance equivalent or superior to
Indian standards. In the event of supply of equipment conforming to any
international \ internationally recognized standards other than the standard listed
below.

2.6. The equipment provided shall also comply with the latest revisions of Indian
Electricity act and Indian Electricity rules and any other applicable statutory
provisions, rules and regulations.

2.7. All equipment provided under the specification shall generally conform to the latest
issue of the following :-

Degree of Protection provided for enclosure


a) IS 12063/1987
of electrical equipment.
b) IS 5/2004 Colour for ready mixed paints & enamels.
IS 3231 / 1986 & Electrical relays for power system
c)
1987 protection
d) IEC 60255 Numerical biased protection relay
d) IS 8686/1977 Static Protective Relays
e) IS 1248/2003 Indicating instruments
f) IS 14697/1999 HT Static Tri vector TOD Energy meter
IS 6875 amended up
g) Control switches
to date
h) IS 4794/1968 & 1986 Push buttons
Control Switches (LV Switching devices
i) IEC 337 &337-1
for control and auxiliary circuit)
j)
IEC:60185 Current Transformers

k) IEC:60186 Voltage Transformer


Marking and arrangement for
l) IS 375
Switchgear Bus
m) IS:5578/1984 Marking of insulated conductors.

2.8. CT, PT Ratio and Transformer Details:-

CIRCUIT 33KV CT RATIO/CLASS


33Kv Feeder 400-200/1-1 A 0.5,5P20
400-200/1-1-1A, for 10 &12 MVA
33kv side of 33/11kv
0.5/5P20/PS and 200-100/1-1A
transformer
For up to 6.3 MVA Tr. 0.5/5P20
600-400/1-1-1A, 0.5/5P20/PS at phase side (Indoor
11KV side CT for 6.3MVA Panel)
& 10MVA Transformer
600/1A, PS for 10 MVA 33/11KV transformer for both
11KV transformer Bushing
Phase & neutral. 400/1A, PS for u p t o 6.3 MVA
CT for REF
33/11KV transformer for only neutral.
33 KV PT RATIO
33KV, single phase
Electro-magnetic PT 33KV/√3,
Ratio/Class 110V/√3-110V/√3 ,0.5/3P
TRANSFORMER 33/11KV,up to 12 MVA, Dyn11
DETAILS

3.0 CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS :

3.1. CONTROL AND RELAY PANEL

The Control and Relay Panel shall be of Simplex type and the access door shall be
provided at the back of each Panel where no instruments or relays shall be mounted.
The indicating and signaling devices and relays etc. shall be mounted on the front
side and the auxiliaries which shall be inside the Panel. The access door shall be at
the back side and of double door type of height 1900 mm.

In front of Panel where relays and instruments are to be mounted shall be stretcher
leveled steel plate 3 mm. thick and side panel, doors and top covers shall be of 2mm.
thick steel plate. Light sections of structural steel shall be used for panel frame.

The individual panel shall be 2250 mm. in height with Channel base, 610 mm. in
depth and of suitable width limited to 1000mm to accommodate the equipment at a
suitable height, suitable gaps to facilitate easy workability as specified hereafter.
Individual piece of Channel base of C&R Panel is to be provided to obtain the
flexibility of inter-changing the Panel, if any.

The complete panel shall incorporate all necessary instruments, meters, relays,
auxiliary relays, control switches, indicating lamps, mimic, annunciator, audible
alarms, horizontal and vertical wiring trough, wiring supports, interior lighting
system, terminal blocks , fuses and links etc.

3.2. CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES

a. The Control and Relay Panel frame shall be suitable for erection of flush
concrete floor and secured to it by means of evenly spaced grout bolt
projecting through the base channels from members of the frame.

b. The manufacturer shall ensure that the equipment specified and such
unspecified complementary equipment required for completeness of
protection/control scheme be properly accommodated in the panels without
congestion and if necessary to provide panels with larger width. No price
increase at a later date on this account shall be allowed.

c. Panels shall be completely metal enclosed and shall be dust, moisture and
vermin proof for tropical use. The enclosure shall provide a degree of
protection not less than IP-41 in accordance with IS-2147. Type test report in
this respect shall be furnished with offer.

d. Panels shall be free standing, floor mounting type and shall


comprise structural frames enclosed completely with specially selected smooth
finished, cold rolled sheet steel of thickness not less than 3 mm for weight
bearing members of panels such as base frame, front sheets and door frames
and not less than 2mm for sides, door, top & bottom portions. There shall
be sufficient reinforcement to provide level surfaces, resistance to vibration
and rigidity during transportation and installation.

e. Design, material selection and workmanship shall be such as to result in


neat appearance, inside and outside with no welds, rivets or bolt head apparent
front outside, with all exterior surfaces tune and smooth.

f. All holes and extension windows in the Panel shall be blanked and access
doors shall be lined with compressible liners at the edges. The EMPLOYER
will shut off the bottom crevices with cream cement, the Cable Entry holes
with weak concrete and the cable trench with present R.C. Slabs or checker
plate. All control and supply cables will be laid in a distribution trench running
under the panel . The Cable will branch off into each cubicle through entry
holes in the concrete floor opening in the bottom cubicles. Necessary
Drawings for concrete floor and trench shall be supplied by the manufacturer
to enable the EMPLOYER to construct the foundation floor for these
panels. The drawings shall show details of the distributing trench, cable
entry holes, glands and positions of grouting bolts. The EMPLOYER will
prepare foundation with pocket for grouting bolts. The manufacturer shall
supply channel base, suitable grouting bolts, lock nut and washers.

g. Control Cable entries to the panel shall be from the bottom. Bottom plates of
the panels shall be fitted with detachable gland plates to allow cable entries
from the bottom. Gland plates shall be suitable for fixing the cable glands at
an elevated height of at least 100 mm above the ground level. Terminal
Connectors and Test terminal blocks for cables shall be fixed at an elevated
height of at least 200 mm above the Bottom plate. Side blocks cut out to be
arranged at the top of both sides of panel for inter panel bus wires.
Dimensions of the cut out will be 300 mm X 50 mm , 255 mm from the top.

3.2.1 General :
a. Materials shall be new; the best quality of their respective kinds and such as
are usual and suitable for work of like character. All materials shall comply
with the latest issues of the specified standard unless otherwise specified or
permitted by EMPLOYER.

b. Workmanship shall be of the highest class throughout to ensure reliable and


vibrations free operations. The design, dimensions and materials of all parts
shall be such that the stresses to which they may be subjected shall not cause
distortion, undue wear, or damage under the most severe conditions
encountered in service.

c. All parts shall conform to the dimensions shown and shall be built in
accordance with approved drawings. All joints, datum surfaces and meeting
components shall be machined and all castings shall be spot faced for nuts. All
machined finishes shall be shown on the drawings. All screw, bolts, studs and
nuts and threads for pipe shall conform to the latest standards of the
International Organization for Standardization covering these components and
shall all conform to the standards for metric sizes.

d. All materials and works that have cracks, flaws or other defects or inferior
workmanship will be rejected by EMPLOYER.

3.2.2 Assembly :-
Necessary items of equipment shall be assembled in the factory prior to shipment
and routine tests shall be performed by the manufacturer as per the requirements of
the latest issue of IEC/IS as specified under each equipment in these specifications
to demonstrate to the satisfaction of EMPLOYER that the switchgear panels
comply with the requirements of the relevant IEC/IS standards.

3.2.3 Casting :-
Casting shall be true to pattern, of workmanlike finish and of uniform quality
and condition, free from blowholes, porosity, hard spots, shrinkage defects, cracks or
other injurious defects, shall be satisfactorily cleaned for their intended purpose.

3.2.4 Welding:-
Wherever welding is specified or permitted, a welding process, including stress
relieve treatment as required if necessary, conforming to an appropriate and widely
recognized professional standard shall be used. All welders and welding operators
shall be fully qualified by such a standard.

4.0 Mounting
9.1 All equipment on and inside the panels shall be mounted and completely
wired to the terminal blocks ready for external connection.

9.2 Equipment shall be mounted such that removal and replacement can be
accomplished individually without interruption of service to adjacent devices
and are readily accessible without use of special tools. Terminal marking shall
be clearly visible and of permanent nature.

9.3 The manufacturer shall carry out cutout, mounting and wiring of the bought
out items which are to be mounted in the panel in accordance with the
corresponding equipment manufacturer's drawings.

9.4 The centre line of switches, push buttons and indicating lamps shall be not
less than 750 mm from the bottom of the panel. The centre line of relays and
meters and recorders shall be not less than 450 mm from the bottom of the
panel.

9.5 The centre lines of switches, push buttons and indicating lamps shall be
matched to give a neat and uniform appearance. Likewise the top of all
meters, relays and recorders etc. shall be in one line.

9.6 The control switches for circuit breakers shall be located on the
mimic diagram corresponding to their exact position of the controlled
equipment in the single line drawing. The location of the switches shall be
within working height from the floor level for easy and comfortable
operation.

9.7 No equipment shall be mounted on the doors.

9.8 All the equipment connections and cabling shall be designed and
arranged to minimise the risk of fire and damage.

The constructional details and mounting arrangement for various front mounted
equipments shall be as per the enclosed drawings. The center lines of any relays, if
additionally provided, shall not be less than 450 mm from ground level.

5.0 WIRING

5.1 All wiring shall be carried out with 1100 volts grade single core, multistrand
flexible tinned copper wires with PVC insulation which has provided its utility in
tropical region against hot and moist climate and vermin (Misc. white ant and
cockroaches etc.) Rubber insulated wiring will not be accepted. Wire numberings
and colour code for wiring shall be as per IS:5578/1984. The wiring should be
encased in suitable width PVC casing. The wiring diagram for various schematics
shall be made on thick and laminated durable white paper in permanent black ink
and same should be pasted on the inside surface of the door.

5.2 The sizes of wiring in different circuit shall not be less than these specified below:

TABLE-I

Circuit Permissible size of wire


Metering and Relaying Circuits
connected Current Transformer 2.5 mm²
Potential Circuits for metering and
Relaying, Control, Visual Audible 1.5 mm²
Alarms and Signalling Circuit

The following colour schemes shall be used for the Wiring:

TABLE – II

Circuit where used Colour of Wire


Red Phase of Instrument Transformer
Red
Circuits
Yellow Phase of Instrument Transformer
Yellow
Circuits
Blue Phase of Instrument Transformer
Blue
Circuits
Neutral connection, earthed or not
earthed in the instrument Transformer Black
Circuit
A.C. Control Wiring Circuits using
Black
auxiliary supply and
D.C. Control Wiring Circuit using Battery
Grey
Supply
Earth Connection Green

5.3
a) All internal wiring shall be securely supported, neatly arranged, readily
accessible and connected to equipment terminals and terminal blocks. Wiring
gutters & trough shall be used for this purpose.

b) Longitudinal troughs extending throughout the full length of the panel shall
be used for inter panel wiring. Inter connections to adjacent panels shall be
brought out to a separate set of terminal blocks wires. All bus wiring for
inter panel connection shall preferably be provided near the top of the panels
running throughout the entire length of the panels.

c) Wiring connected to the space heaters in the cubicles shall have porcelain
beaded insulation over a safe length from the heater terminals.

d) Wire termination shall be made with solder less crimping type and
tinned copper lugs which firmly grip the conductor and insulation.
Insulated sleeves shall be provided to all the wire terminations. Engraved
core identification plastic ferrules marked to correspond with panel wiring
diagram shall be fitted at both ends of each wire. Ferrules shall fit tightly
on the wire and shall not fall off when the wire is disconnected for any
purpose. Termination shall be such that no strand of a conductor shall left
loose or overhanging. Conductor termination shall be secured to the
holding nuts/screws, terminal blocks etc. with washers interposed between the
terminals/holding nuts/screw heads. The terminals shall be so connected that
no conductor ferrule code gets masked due to overlay of conductors.

e) All spare contacts of relays shall be wired up to terminal blocks.

f) Each wire shall be continuous from end to end and shall not have any
joint within itself individually.

g) Wires shall be connected only at the connection terminals or studs of


the terminal blocks, meters, relays, instruments and other panel devices.

Terminal Ends of all wires shall be provided with numbered Ferrules. At


point of inter-connection where a change of number is necessary, duplicate
Ferrules shall be provided with the appropriate numbers on the changing end.

h) At the terminal connection, washers shall be interposed between


terminals, wire terminals and the holding nuts. All holding nuts shall be
secured by locking nuts. The connection stud shall project at least 6 mm
from the lock nut surface. Wire ends shall be so connected at the
terminal studs that no wire terminal numbered ferrule gets masked due
to succeeding connections. All wires shall be suitable for bending to meet
the terminal stud at right angles with the stud axis, and they shall not be
skewed.

i) All studs, nuts, bolt‗s screws etc. shall be threaded according to


the British Standard practice unless EMPLOYER‗s prior approval to
any other practice of threading is obtained.

6.0 TERMINAL BLOCK CONNECTION

Terminal blocks shall be of clip-on design made out of non-trackable insulating


material of 1100 V grade. All terminals shall be stud type, with all current carrying
and live parts made of tinned plated brass. The studs shall be of min 4 mm dia brass.
The washers, nuts, etc. used for terminal connectors shall also be of tinned plated
brass. All blocks shall be shrouded by easily removable shrouds made of
transparent die-electric materials.

The terminal connector/blocks shall be disconnecting type terminal connectors


for PT and same with automatic shorting of C.T. secondary terminals shall be
provided in CT secondary circuit. All other terminal connectors shall be Non-
disconnecting type. Terminal should be shock protected in single moulded piece.
Terminal block should have screw locking design to prevent loosening of conductor.
Provision shall be made on each pillar, for holding 10% extra connection (5%
incoming + 5% outgoing).

At least 20% spare terminals for each type shall be provided. All terminals shall be
provided with ferrules indelibly marked or numbered and identification shall
correspond to the designations on the relevant wiring diagrams. The terminals shall
be rated for adequate capacity which shall not be less than 10 Amps for control
circuit. For power circuit it shall not be less than 15 Amps.

7.0 SPACE FOR CONTROL CABLES AND CABLE GLANDS

Sufficient space for receiving the Control Cables inside the Panel at the bottom of
the cubicles and mounting arrangement for the terminal cable glands shall be
provided. Removable type separate cable entry plate (may be two) shall be fixed
with bottom plate. The specification does not cover supply of control cables
and cable glands for which the EMPLOYER will make separate arrangement.

8.0 SPACE HEATERS

240 V, 50 HZ Tubular Space Heaters suitable for connection to the Single Phase
A.C. Supply complete with On-Off Switches located at convenient position shall
be provided at the bottom of the Panel to prevent condensation of moisture.
The Watt loss per Unit surface of heater shall be low enough to keep surface
temperature well below sensible heat. A thermostat control unit with variable
temperature shall be installed to control the heater. The 240 V AC supply for the
heater shall be controlled by a suitably rated single pole miniature circuit breaker
compartment to be mounted on an insulator. One AC Ammeter with 0-1.0 Amp
range shall be provided in series with the heater to monitor the current drawal of the
Heater.

9.0 DISTRIBUTION AND CONTROL OF AUX. POWER CIRCUIT


9.1. D.C. CIRCUIT

There shall be only one 30V D.C. for the entire Control and Relay Panel fed from a
D.C. Distribution Panel. A continuous D.C. Bus shall be provided in the Control and
Relay Panel and D.C. supply for control, protection, indication and supervision of
circuit breaker and other equipment shall be teed off from D.C. bus through a set of
20 Amp rated H.R.C. Fuse on positive and negative side. D.C. supply to be teed off
shall be distributed within the Panel as below:

(a) Control DC scheme both positive and negative side with 16 Amp fuse

(b) Close/Trip Ckt 1 and Trip Ckt 2 without fuse; closing circuit with 10A fuse.
(c) Indication Circuit through a set of 6 Amp. HRC Fuse both at +ve and –ve side
(d) Protective relay circuits through 6A fuse both at +ve and –ve side
(e) Annunciation ckt with 6Amp fuse on both at +ve and –ve side

(f) DC Emergency Lamp with 6Amp fuse both at +ve and –ve side

Three nos. of D.C. operated no-volt auxiliary relay(self reset type) provided with
hand reset type flag with inscription ― Main D.C. Fail , ‗Control Dc fail &
Protection DC fail with 4NO+4NC in each relay. 2 NC contact for ‗DC fail‘
alarm and Indication, 1NO wired upto SCADA TB and 1NO wired upto spare TB.

One Push button having N/C Contact used in Series with the above relay for ‗D.C.
Fall Test‘
purpose.

9.2. A.C. CIRCUITS

230 Volts, Single Phase A.C. Aux. Supply to the Control and Relay Panel will be
fed from A.C. Distribution Panel through a 16Amp MCB provided there. One 16
Amps rated HRC Fuse shall be provided at the Control & Relay Panel for the
Incoming A.C. Supply. Two A.C. operated no volt auxiliary relay (self reset type)
rated for 230V shall be provided with hand reset flag with inscription ― ‗A.C.
Fail & DC Fail Accept with 4NO+4NC contacts for each relay. One push
button having N/C Contact used in Series with above relay for―A.C.
Fail Tes‘ purpose.

9.3. P.T. SECONDARY CIRCUIT

There may be two nos. 33KV bus PT, one in each bus section. P.T. supply shall
be available from selected 33 KV Bus P.T through suitable PT selection scheme by
switch. Two sets of Fuse and link of suitable rating shall be provided for the
Incoming P.T supplies and two sets, one for each PT of 3 nos. coloured LED
indicating lamps shall be provided for supervision of the Fuse. Lamps shall be
connected between respective phases and neutral. The arrangement of distribution of
P.T. Secondary Circuit shall be as follows:

(a) Potential supply to the protective relay circuit for Feeder where necessary
shall be fed from selected Bus P.T. supply bus.

(b) Potential supply to meters, Energy meters and indicating instrument of each
panel shall be fed from selected Bus P.T. supply bus.

(c) Selected P.T. secondary supply to the protective relays of each panel shall be
fed through 4 poles - MCB and link in neutral in each panel where
necessary with two change over contacts for annunciation.

d) Selected P.T. secondary supply for metering and indicating instruments


of each panel shall be fed through 4 pole MCB in each phase and link
in neutral in each panel of
33KV system voltage.

e) Two position (PT-1/PT-2), minimum 4(four) way PT selector switch (stay


put type), minimum
16A rating shall be provided in each panel for metering ckt. Additional 4 way
PT selector switch is required for protection wherever applicable. The no. of
way may increase during detailed engineering.

9.4. FUSE AND LINK

Fuses shall be of cartridge type. Carrier and base for the fuse and links for all D.C.
and A.C. Circuits shall have imprint of rating, voltage and circuit designation.

9.5. MIMIC DIAGRAMS

a) Provision shall be made for 10 mm. wide painted and overall drawing mimic
diagram by the EMPLOYER on the exterior of the front panel to represent the
single line arrangement of the station equipment. Provision shall be made in such a
way that centre line of the mimic bus shall be at a suitable height from the bottom of
the C&R Panel.

b) Colour scheme for mimic diagram as follows:-

KV Class Colour Shade Index as per ISS


33 KV Brilliant green 221
11 KV Air Craft blue 108
400/230 V Black 309
Earth White -
110 V Canary yellow -

c) In 33 KV simplex type C&R panels, Symbol marking for the position indication
of isolators, earth switches etc, ON/OFF indication for Circuit breaker, PT supply
indication, CB spring charge, auto trip, trip ckt healthy etc. shall be mounted along
the mimic diagram at appropriate location. Non-Discrepancy type control switch for
the C.B. shall be mounted within the mimic, indicating the C.B. ON/OFF status.

10.0 Labeling

All front mounted as well as internally mounted items including MCBs shall be
provided with individual identification labels. Labels shall be mounted directly
below the respective equipment and shall clearly indicate the equipment
designation. Labelling shall be on aluminium anodised plates of 1 mm thickness,
letters are to be properly engraved.

11.0 Earth Bus

Each panel shall be provided with two earth bus of size 25 x 6 mm (min) each. The
earth bus shall be of tinned plated copper, and all metallic cases of relays,
instruments etc. shall be connected to this earth bus independently for their
effective earthing. The wire used for earth connections shall have green insulation.

12.0 Circuit breaker Control Switch:

19.1 PISTOL GRIP TYPE Non- discrepancy T-N-C spring return type switch shall be
provided for remote operation of circuit breaker to ensure that manual pumping
of closing solenoid not possible. The switch shall be mounted in the mimic diagram
itself such that the stay-put ('N') position will render the continuity of the mimic.
One green LED for 'breaker open' indication and one red LED for
'breaker closed' indication shall also be provided adjacent to the T-N-C switch.
19.2 Switches should have finger touch proof terminals. For the convenience of
maintenance, screw driver guide should be from top/bottom of the switch and not
from the side. Terminal wire should be inserted from the side of the switch terminal.

19.3 Terminal screws must be captive to avoid misplace during maintenance.

19.4 Switch shall be with 48 mm x 48 mm escutcheon plate marked with Trip & Close.

19.5 Trip-neutral-close, with pistol grip handle must be pushed in to spring return to
either trip or close position from Neutral position for safety and not just turn to
trip.

19.6 One contact to close in each position of Trip and Close. Contact rating shall be 12A
at 30 V DC.
19.7 One spare contact is required in off & on position.

13.0 Local/Remote switch:

Local/Remote switch should be 4-pole, 2 way Lockable and stay put type.

14.0 INDICATING LAMPS & CONTACT MULTIPLIER

i) INDICATING LAMPS
L.E.D. Type Indicating Lamps shall be provided on the Control Panel to indicate the
following:

S.No. Functions Quantity Colour of Lamp


C.B. Spring charged
1 1 No. Blue
indication
C.B. trip Coil/Circuit
2 2 No. White
healthy indication
C.B. Auto tripped
3 1 No. Amber
indication
Panel D.C. Fail
4 1 No. Amber
indication
P.T. Supply indicating
5 2 sets Red/Yellow/Blue
Lamp
6 C.B. ―ON indication 1 No. Red
7 C.B. ―OFF indication 1 No. Green
All the lamps shall be connected to the auxiliary D.C. supply of the Sub-Station
except Sl. No. (4) & Sl. No. (5) which should be connected to the auxiliary A.C.
supply and P.T. Secondary supply respectively. The Lamp shall be suitable for
Panel purpose and shall be Low Watt consumption. All indicators shall have bright
LEDs having long life. Conventional bulbs are not acceptable. The indicating LEDs
with resistors shall withstand 120% of rated voltage on a continuous basis.
However, the specification of indicating lamps may likely to be changed/ modified
as per requirement of EMPLOYER.

Lamps for circuit breaker “ON”, “OFF”, “TRIP CKT HEALTHY” and “AUTO
TRIP” indications. LED indicating lamp complete with static circuits and features
should be supplied with Low voltage protection circuit (LVGP) and surge suppressor
circuit having LED indication. Lamp assembly should be of fire – retardant glass
epoxy PCB , industrial heat resistant, fire resistant, non hygroscopic DMC material,
chrome – plated corrosion resistant solid brass bezel, polycarbonate lens in desired
colour shades of Red, Green , Amber, Yellow etc. the intensity of light should be
minimum 100 mcd at 20 mA . Indication lamp should be suitable to operate on 30
V direct current supply source. Acceptable make are BINAY Opto Electronic Private
Ltd. or equipment.

ii) Contact Multiplier

230 Volts, Single Phase, 50 hz A.C.. Supply operated Contact Multiplier to be


provided, if required.

15.0 TERMINAL BLOCK / TTB

1. Terminal Blocks for incoming A.C and D.C. Circuit and C.T., P.T. & SCADA
Circuit should be located on the left hand side and Transformer supervision,
breaker control and spare in right hand side of the wall of the Panel seen from
back side respectively.

2. 3-Phase, 4-Wire Link type Test Terminal Block having sealing provision
shall be provided in
Metering Circuit of each Panel.

16.0 SAFETY EARTHING

1. Earthing of metallic parts or metallic bodies of the equipment on the Panel


shall be done with soft drawn single conductor bare Copper Tail connections
shall have minimum area of 16 sq, mm. and the main earthing connection
60 sq.mm. These wires shall be connected by suitable terminals and
clamps junction. Soldered connections shall not be employed.

2. The neutral point of star connected LV winding of instrument transformers


and one corner of the open delta connected LV side of instrument
transformers shall be similarly earthed by tail connected with main earth wire
of Panel Earthing System. Multiple earthing of any instrument transformer
circuit shall be avoided.

17.0 PANEL LIGHTING

1. The Panel interior shall be illuminated by CFL lamps connected to 230 Volt
Single Phase A.C. The illumination of the interior shall be free from
shadows and shall be planned to avoid any strain or fatigue to the wireman
likely to be caused due to sub-normal or non-uniform illumination. One
emergency D.C. light shall be provided for each panel with individual switch
with proper identification mark.

2. A toggle switch or door operated switch shall be provided for control of A.C.
lighting in each panel.

3. One combined 15 Amps. 3-Pin and 5 Amps. 2-Pin Power Socket outlet
together with Plus
Pins shall be provided at convenient points in each Panel for A.C. Supply.

18.0 ANNUNCIATOR

A. ELECTRONIC ANNUNCIATOR

1. Suitable Multi-way Microprocessor based electronic Annunciator for the


visual and audible alarm on the control panel using bright LEDs shall be
provided in each panel to indicate over current and earth fault protection
operated. In addition to above, each electronic annunciator of Transformer
Control Panel shall have provision to indicate Transformer trouble trip/alarm
function operated. Also one window of the Annunciator shall have to be used
for Non-Trip A.C. Fail Alarm Indication and one window for Trip Circuit
unhealthy indication. Each Electronic Annunciator shall have provision
for connection with accept/reset/lamp test/mute Push buttons for proper
functions. Electronic annunciator shall have provision for connection with
Electronic Buzzer/Electronic Bell for Trip & Non-Trip Audio Alarm of
common annunciation scheme. Electronic Annunciation shall have provision
for flashing illuminating display with inscription for operation of respective
Protection Relay. The Micro-Processor based Electronic Annunciator should
have separate coloured windows for Trip & Non-Trip Annunciation for easy
detection.

2. Annunciator fascia units shall have translucent plastic windows for


each alarm point.

3. Electronic Annunciator shall have first Fault Indication Facilities & System
Watch Dog

4. Annunciator facia plate shall be engraved in black lettering with respective


alarm inscription as specified. Alarm inscriptions shall be engraved on each
window in not more than three lines and size of the lettering shall be about 5
mm. The inscriptions shall be visible only when the respective facia LED
will glow.

5. Annunciator facia units shall be suitable for flush mounting on panels.


Replacement of individual facia inscription plate and LED shall be possible
from front of the panel.

6. Unless otherwise specified, one alarm buzzer meant for non-trip alarms and
one bell meant for trip alarms shall be provided in each control panel
(mounted inside).

7. Each annunciator shall be provided with 'Accept', 'Reset' and 'Test'


push buttons, in addition to external PB.

8. Special precaution shall be taken by the manufacturer to ensure that spurious


alarm conditions do not appear due to influence of external magnetic
fields on the annunciator wiring and switching disturbances from the
neighbouring circuits within the panels.

9. In case 'RESET' push button is pressed before abnormality is


cleared, the LEDs shall continue to glow steadily and shall go out
only when normal condition is restored.

10. Any new annunciation appearing after the operation of 'Accept' for
previous annunciation, shall provide a fresh audible alarm with accompanied
visual alarm, even if the process of "acknowledging" or "resetting" of
previous alarm is going on or is yet to be carried out.

B. Provision for testing healthiness of visual and audible alarm circuits of


annunciator shall be available.
16 Window Annunciation Scheme for 10 MVA & 12 MVA Transformer
(individually controlled ) to indicate following functions:-
1 Differential protection(87) operated 1 no.
2 Non-directional protection (O/C+E/F) operated 1 no.
3 Oil Temp./Winding Temp/MOG Alarm for 1 no.
transformer
4 Oil Temp./Winding Temp Trip for transformer 1 no.
5 REF 64R( HV side) tripped 1 no.
6 REF 164R( LV side) tripped 1 no.
7 Buchholz Alarm for transformer 1 no.
8 Buchholz Trip for transformer 1 no.
9 OLTC Buchholz/ Main Tank PRV Trip for 1 no.
transformer
10 AC fail 1 no.
11 Trip Circuit/Coil 1or Trip Circuit/Coil 2 Unhealthy 1 no.
12 Non-directional O/C & E/F Relay Trouble 1 no.
13 1 no.
Differential relay trouble
14 1 no.
Spare
15 1 no.
Spare
16 1 no.
Spare

Mounting Flush
No. of facia windows 16
Supply voltage 30 V DC
No. of LEDs per window 2
Properly
Lettering on facia plate engraved

12 Window Annunciation Scheme for up to 6.3 MVA Transformer


(individually controlled ) to indicate following functions:-
i) Non-directional protection (O/C+E/F) operated 1 no.
Oil Temp./Winding Temp/MOG Alarm for
ii) 1 no.
transformer
iii) Oil Temp./Winding Temp Trip for transformer 1 no.
iv) REF 64R ( HV side) tripped 1 no.
v) REF 164R ( LV side) tripped 1 no.
vi) Buchholz Alarm for transformer 1 no.
vii) Buchholz Trip for transformer 1 no.
OLTC Buchholz/ Main Tank PRV Trip for
viii) 1 no.
transformer
ix) Panel AC fail 1 no.
x) Trip Circuit/Coil 1 or Trip Circuit/Coil 2 Unhealthy 1 no.
xi) Panel AC fail 1 no.
xii) Non-directional O/C & E/F Relay Trouble 1 no.
xiii) Spare 1 no.
Mounting Flush
No. of facia windows 12
Supply voltage 30 V DC
No. of LEDs per window 2
Properly
Lettering on facia plate engraved

12 Window Annunciation Scheme for Feeders to indicate following


functions :-
i) Non-directional O/C operated 1 No
ii) Non-directional E/F operated 1 No
iii) Panel D.C. Fail 1 No
iv) Trip Circuit Coil 2 Unhealthy 1 no.
v) Panel AC fail 1 no.
vi) Trip Circuit/Coil 1 Unhealthy 1 no.
vii) Non-directional O/C & E/F Relay Trouble 1 no.
viii) PT MCB Tripped 1 No
ix) Spare 1 no
x) Spare 1 no.

xi) Spare 1 no.


1 no.
xii) Spare
Mounting Flush
No. of facia windows 12
Supply voltage 30 V DC
No. of LEDs per window 2
Lettering on facia plate Properly
engraved

12 Window Annunciation Scheme for Parallel Feeders to indicate


following functions:-
i) Directional O/C operated 1 no.
ii) Directional E/F operated 1 no.
iii) Panel DC Fail 1 no.
iv) Trip Circuit/Coil 2 Unhealthy 1 no.
v) Panel AC fail 1 no.
vi) Trip Circuit/Coil 1 Unhealthy 1 no.
vii) Directional O/C & E/F Relay Trouble 1 no.
viii) PT MCB Tripped 1 no.
ix) Spare 1 no.
x) Spare 1 no.
xi) Spare 1 no.
xii) Spare 1 no.

Mounting Flush
No. of facia windows 12
Supply voltage 30 V DC
No. of LEDs per window 2
Properly
Lettering on facia plate engraved

C. PANEL D.C. FAIL ALARM SCHEME

Control & Relay Panel shall have a common ― Panel D.C. Fail Alarm Scheme
operated by 230 V Single phase A.C. Aux. Supply for audible as well as visual alarm
in case of failure of D.C. incoming supply to the Panel.
Another Single Element Relay without Flag and 1 no. self-reset type N/O & 1 no.
N/C contact having inscription Panel D.C. fail‘ alarm accept Relay shall be
provided. Besides above, 1 no. Indicating Lamp, 1 no. A.C. Operated Electric Hooter
and 2 nos. Push Button, one having 1 no. N/C contact, the other having 1 no. N/O
contact shall also be provided for successful operation of the scheme. All auxiliary
relays required to render Annunciation System operative and shall be considered to
be within the scope of the tender.

AC fail, DC fail scheme shall be operated by relay not contactor.

19.0 INDICATING INSTRUMENT AND METERS

a. All instruments shall be flush mounted, back connected type and provided
with dust tight cases for tropical use with dull black enamel finish. All fixing
screws, nuts and threaded parts shall be designed to Indian Standards.

b. All instruments shall be of class 0.5 type. The calibration of the instruments
shall function satisfactorily when mounted on steel panels or alternatively
magnetically shielded instruments shall be used.

c. Instruments shall be capable of indicating freely when operated continuously


at any temperature from 0 to 50 degree C.

d. All circuits of instruments shall be capable of withstanding applied load of


20% greater than the rated capacity for a period of eight hours.

e. The instruments shall be capable of withstanding the effect of shock vibration


and a di- electric test of 2000 Volts r.m.s. to ground for one minute as per
relevant ISS.

19.1 Ammeters:

All ammeters shall be provided with direct reading scale. Full Scale Value of the
Ammeters shall be 100% of the nominal current of maximum C.T. ratio. The
ammeters shall be connected to measuring C.T. Core. Ammeters shall be suitable
for R.Y.B. Phase measurements. However, the ammeters to be supplied shall be of
type ―DIGITAL‖. The auxiliary power of the ammeters should be 230V AC.
19.2 Voltmeters

Volt Meter shall be provided with direct reading scale. The maximum value of the
volt-scale be
15% in excess of the normal Circuit Voltage. The rated voltage of the Volt Meter
shall be 110V A.C. However, the voltmeters to be supplied shall be of type
―DIGITAL‖. The auxiliary power of the voltmeters should be 230V AC.

a. Voltmeter Selector Switch:

One Voltmeter selector switch having 7 position 6 way stay-put type shall be
provided.

b. PT Selector Switch:

One PT selector switch, 2 position, stayput type shall be provided.

19.3 Energy Meters

Tariff Metering Equipments

(a) Three element Tri-vector Meters shall be supplied by the EMPLOYER. But
Panel Wiring for the Meters along with Test Terminal Block and space for the Tri-
vector Meters are to be provided for the Panels.

20.0 NAME OF IDENTITY PLATES

a) All instruments, relays and such other similar electrical devices mounted on
the control and relay panel shall be provided with name plates bearing the
manufacturer's name, serial identifying number and the Electrical rating data.

b) 3mm thick and 25mmX150mm brass or plastic plates bearing suitable


identification marks shall be fixed under the terminal wiring at the test blocks,
at the fuse blocks and at the cable terminals. Similar plates shall be fixed on
the exterior of the panel in appropriate places to indicate function of control
switches, push button etc. such as isolator control switch, breaker control
switch, DC fail test, accept reset etc. Suitable identification marks shall be
provided for individual casing part of the relays and other equipment. Plates
should be screwed and riveted to the Panel.

c) 50mm wide brass or plastic plate bearing suitable circuit description (which
will be furnished after order is placed) etched in 30 mm size letters shall be
provided for each panel and mounted on the top of both outer of the front
panels. These plates shall be removable type.
d) Schematic Diagram of CT, PT, CB circuitry & AC, DC Ckt,
Indication and Annunciation Ckt along with protection circuitry giving the
terminal nos. and Bus wire details shall be printed in laminated durable
stickers and pasted inside the panel Door page wise of the respective panel.

e) Each unit of control and relay panel shall be provided with a label located at
the bottom on the front and shall contain the following details :

i) Manufacturer's name
ii) P.O.no. and date
iii) Drg. ref. no. pertaining to the panel.

21.0 PAINTING

Panel painting shall be done by the modern process of painting. All unfurnished
surface of the steel panel and frame work shall be sand blasted or suitably cured to
remove rust, scale, foreign adhering matter or grease. A suitable rust resisting primer
shall be applied on the interior and exterior surface of steel, which shall be followed
by application of an undercoat suitable to serve as base and binder forth finishing
coat.

Details of Painting:-

Surface treatment by seven tank process


Paint type Powder coated. Pure polyester base grade A structure
finish
Paint shade RAL 7032 for external & internal surface
Paint thickness Minimum 80 microns

22.0 RELAYS:

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENT

The main protective relays SCADA Compatible Numerical Directional/Non


Directional O/C & E/F Relays shall be of panel manufacturers own
make. However, multinational company manufacturing panel in India may
import required/desired relays from their foreign counterpart with same brand
name at their own risk, cost and responsibility without hampering the
stipulated delivery schedule as stated in the tender notification.

All numerical relays shall be provided with ‘Relay Failure Annunciation contact’.

B. SCADA COMPATIBLE NUMERICAL DIRECTIONAL/NON


DIRECTIONAL O/C & E/F RELAYS

The primary requirements of the relays are to protect the respective single circuit or
double circuit feeders and 33/11KV Power Transformers in the event of fault. The
Directional/Non Directional E/F relays shall provide suitable sensitivity for limited
earth fault current.

The relay should be suitable for substation automation, primary circuit breaker
operation through SCADA from remote control room.

THE DETAILED SPECIFICATION OF Non-Directional O/C and E/ F


RELAY IS AS PER ANNEXURE-I OF SPECIFICATION

THE DETAILED SPECIFICATION OF Directional O/C and E/F RELAY IS AS


PER ANNEXURE-II OF SPECIFICATION

C. OTHER PROTECTIVE RELAYS

 Differential relay shall be of numerical type


 REF relay etc. may be of static type.

D. OTHER PARTICULARS RELATED TO ALL RELAYS

1) All shall conform to the requirement of IS: 3231 / IEC 255 and shall be
suitable for operation within a temperature range 0ºC to 55ºC and 95%
relative humidity. Relays shall be suitable for flush / semi flush mounting on
the panel with connections from the rear, protected with dust tight cases for
tropical use and with transparent cover removable from the front.

2) All A.C. relays shall be suitable for operation at 50Hz. The current coils shall
be rated for a continuous current of 1 amp and the voltage coil for 230V
normal. The contacts of the relays shall be properly designed to prevent or
minimise damage due to arcs which have to be broken successfully against
30V +/- 10% volt DC. When open, the contacts shall withstand a voltage of
115% of the normal circuit voltage. The relays shall be designed for
satisfactory operation between 70% to 110% of rated D.C. voltage of the sub-
station. The voltage operated relays shall have adequate thermal capacity for
continuous operation.

3) Timers shall be of static type. Pneumatic timers are not acceptable.

4) The Relays shall preferably be provided with suitable Seal-in-Devices.


Relays should be immune to all types of external influences like Electro
static, Electromagnetic, Radio interference, shock etc.

5) All the numerical relay should have provision for setting all the features
available in the relay and viewing those setting as well as different other
parameters through both built in display unit as well as through PC. All
numerical relays shall have self monitoring feature with watch dog contact.
The supply of relay should be inclusive of necessary software and
hardware for interfacing with a PC, to be supplied by the manufacturer.

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