MMC:MSC/LTDB/01/2018

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited

SPECIFICATION NO.MMC: MSC/DB/01 /2018

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

FOR

63, 100 kVA, 200 kVA LT DISTRIBUTION BOX with MCCBs for Urban Areas

FOR

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

IN

MSEDCL

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INDEX
Clause No. Contents

63,100, 200 KVA L.T. DISTRIBUTION BOX (with MCCB ) for

Urban Areas
1. SCOPE
2. SERVICE CONDITIONS
3. SYSTEM DETAILS
4. APPLICABLE STANDARDS
5. MANUFACTURE/CONSTRUCTION OF BOXES
6. INCOMING CIRCUIT
7. OUTGOING CIRCUIT
8. BUSBARS & CONNECTIONS
9. ENCLOSURE
10 CABLE TERMINATION
11. FINISHING OF DIST. BOXES
12. TYPE TESTS & TYPE-TEST CERTIFICATES
13. TESTING & MANUFACTURING FACILITY
14. PROTOYPE SAMPLE
15. INSPECTION
16. REJECTION
17. SCHEDULES ( A& B)
18. DRAWINGS
19. SPECIFICATION FOR LUGS

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MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

Technical Specifications for
63,100,200 KVA L.T. DISTRIBUTION BOX with M.C.C.Bs.
SPECIFICATION NO MMC: MSC/DB/01 /2018
1. SCOPE:
Specification covers the design, manufacture, testing at works and supply of Distribution
Boxes made out of CRCA MS for controlling the L.T. feeders from the L.T. side of
Distribution Transformers. The system shall be A.C. 3 phase, 4 wire, 433 V, 50 HZ with
effectively grounded neutral.

2. SERVICE CONDITIONS:
The equipment to be supplied against this specification shall be suitable for satisfactory
continuous operation under the following tropical conditions.
2.1 Maximum ambient temperature (Degree C) 50
2.2 Maximum temperature in shade (Degree C) 45
2.3 Minimum Temperature (Degree C) 3.5
2.4 Relative Humidity (percent) 10 to 95
2.5 Maximum Annual rain fall (mm) 1450
2.6 Maximum wind pressure (kg/sq.m) 150
2.7 Maximum altitude above mean sea level ( Meter) 1000
2.8 Isoceranic level (days per year) 50
2.9 Siesmic level (Horizontal Acceleration) 0.3 g
Moderately hot and humid tropical climate conductive to rust and fungus growth ….
3. SYSTEM DETAILS:
Distribution Boxes are meant for control and protection of Distribution Transformers with
relevant parameters as under:-

S.N. Particulars Details

1. KVA rating 63 KVA 100 KVA 200 KVA
2. Voltage 433 V, 3 Ph, ( 3x 250 V)
3. Frequency 50 HZ
4. Phases 3 phase, solidly grounded neutral
5. Approximate full load current of transformer 84 A 133 A 270 A
6. No. of Outgoing circuits 2 nos 3 nos
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4. Applicable Standards:
a. IS :13947/1993 (Part 3) for Isolator (Switch Disconnector)
b. IS: 13947/1993 (Part2)(amended upto date) for L.T. MCCBs.
c. IS: 8623/1993 (amended upto date) for enclosure Box & for degree of protection
provided by enclosures of electrical equipments.
d. IS:4237/1982, IS:8623/1993 (amended upto date) – for general requirement of L.T.
switchgears.
e. IS 13703/1993 ( Part I & II amended upto date) for HRC Fuse Base and HRC Fuse
Link.
f. IS:5 /2007 - Colours of Ready Mixed paints and Enamels.
g. IS: 13871/1993 – Powder coatings – specifications
h. IS : 6005/1998 – Code of Practice for phosphating of iron and steel.

5. MANUFACTURE/CONSTRUCTION OF BOXES:
a. Distribution Boxes shall have Isolator (Switch Disconnector) and HRC fuse base
with links on incoming circuit and single pole MCCBs & Link Disconnector on
outgoing circuits with necessary interconnecting Bus Bars/ Links.
b. Standard General Arrangement of Isolators, HRC fuse base with links, MCCBs,
Link Disconnector, Neutral Links, Bus Bars, connecting links, Cable termination
arrangement etc inside the Box is shown in the enclosed drawing No. Dist /DB/05
for 63/100 KVA and Drawing No. Dist / DB/ 02 for 200 kVA distribution boxes.
6. INCOMING CIRCUIT –
6.1 Isolator (Switch Disconnector) -
Each distribution box shall have one triple pole Isolator (Switch Disconnector), conforming
to relevant IS and MSEDCL specification. The bidder shall indicate makes and types of
offered isolator in GTP. The successful bidder shall submit Type Test Report of the
Isolator as specified in Cl. No. 12.3 (II) for approval of CE(MMC) before commencement
of supply. The Switch disconnector to be provided in the Distribution Box will be as per
MSEDCL’s approval as given in the detailed purchase order.
The Isolator should be front operated triple pole type. The casing of Isolator shall
be of Non –tracking and heat resistant insulating material of Dough Moulding
Compound (DMC) of D3 Grade as per IS:13411/1992, no separate enclosure is required.
Isolator Base should withstand the breaking capacity of 80 kA. To extinguish the arc
immediately in isolators, in each phase archutes with minimum 12 strips shall be
provided.

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The isolator should be front operated triple pole type. The isolator shall be robust in
construction and easy for operation. The handle of the isolator should be detachable easily
for security purpose while working on L.T. circuits.
The characteristics of Isolator shall be as follows:

S.N Characteristics Rating

63 KVA 100 KVA 200 KVA
1. Basic uninterrupted duty 250 A 600A
2. Mechanism Manual quick make quick break
3. Standard applicable IS : 13947 /1993 amended upto date
4. Utilization category AC –23 A
5. Mechanical Endurance As per IS 13497 /1993 amended upto date
6. Electrical Endurance As per IS: 13947 /1993 amended upto date
7. Rated Duty Uninterrupted
8 Making /Breaking capacity Not less than requirement of AC –23 A category
9. Two seconds rating 4 KA 8 KA
10. Rated insulation voltage 660 V

The terminal connector strips of the isolator shall be projecting out of isolator of 80
mm (minimum) in length on cable connection side and 60mm (minimum) on HRC fuse
base side as shown in the drawings. In 63 /100/200 KVA distribution box, the cross
section of the strips on outside of the isolator shall be provided as below:
63/100 KVA - 25X5 mm.
200 KVA - 50X 6 mm
The material of isolator strips shall be EC grade tin-plated copper. The terminal strips shall
be continuous from the point of contact separation inside the Isolator.
6.2 HRC FUSE
HRC Fuse of suitable capacity shall be provided between outgoing terminal of Switch
Disconnector (Isolator) and incoming Busbar as shown in the Drg.No. Dist/DB/08 to
facilitate electrical breaking of the circuit. Each Distribution Box shall have 3 Nos. of HRC
Fuse Base with HRC Fuse Links (Blade type Contacts).
The bidder shall indicate in GTP, the make, type and capacity of HRC Fuse Base and Fuse
Links offered.

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6.2.1 HRC FUSE BASE

The base of the HRC Fuse shall be of non-tracking, heat resistant insulating material of
Dough Moulding Compound (DMC) of D3 Grade as per IS:13411/1992. The Fuse Base shall
be sturdy in construction.
The extension terminal connector strips of the Fuse Base shall be projecting out on both
sides, made with two pieces ( half portion of the terminal contact and extension strip should
be continuous in one piece), as shown in the drawing. The dimensions shall be as shown in
the drawing. The material for both strips shall be Silver Plated EC Grade copper. HRC Fuse
Base & fuse link should have withstand the breaking capacity of 80 kA.
HRC Fuse base shall be suitable for fuse of 200A for 63/100 KVA distribution box and 400
A for 200 kVA distribution box.

6.2.2 HRC FUSE LINK

The HRC Fuse Links shall be sturdy in construction of “Din Type”. Breaking Capacity shall
be 80 kA. For fault indication red pop up indicator should come out instantly on fusing.
Manufacturer’s name, current rating, breaking capacity and type shall be marked on HRC
fuse link.
HRC Fuse link Current rating for 63/100 /200 KVA distribution box shall be as follows:
63 KVA - 100 A
100 KVA - 160 A
200 KVA - 315 A.
The successful bidder shall submit Type Test Report of the HRC fuse base and HRC fuse
link as specified in Cl. No. 12.3 (III) for approval of CE(MMC) before commencement of
supply. The HRC fuse base with links to be provided in the Distribution Box will be as per
MSEDCL’s approval given in the detailed purchase order.
7. OUTGOING CIRCUITS:
7.1 MCCBs
Each distribution box shall have 6 nos. of single-pole MCCBs in 63 KVA /100 KVA Box
and 9 nos of single-pole MCCBs in 200 KVA box to protect outgoing circuits. MCCB shall
be conforming to this specification. The bidder shall indicate the makes and types of MCCBs
offered in GTP. The successful bidder shall submit Type Test Report of the MCCB as
specified in Cl. No. 12.3 (IV) for approval of CE (MMC) before commencement of supply.
The MCCBs to be provided in the Distribution Box will be as per MSEDCL’s approval as
given in the detailed purchase order. The colour of MCCBs for 63/100 /200 kVA distribution
box shall be as follows:
63 KVA - Brown
100 KVA - Dark admiral gray
200 KVA - Black

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MCCB shall have quick make quick break mechanism. Making of MCCB shall only be
manual but breaking of MCCBs shall be electrical as well as manual.
The detailed specification for MCCBs shall be as under.
S.N Particulars Details
1. KVA rating 63 KVA 100 KVA 200 KVA
2. Rated current 150 A 200 A
3. Fixed overload release setting ( A) 60 A 90 A 120 A
4. No. of poles Single pole
Rated service short circuit breaking capacity
5. ( kA) which is equal to ultimate breaking 10 KA at 0.4 p.f . ( lag)
capacity as per IS 13947 /1993
The sequence of operation for this test shall be, O - t - CO - t - CO, and t = 3 min.).
The test shall be done at 250V at 0.4 p.f. (lag). Voltage rating phase to phase 433 V
and phase to earth 250V.
6. Power factor for short circuit (Max.) 0.4 lag
7. Utilization category A
8. Rated Insulation Voltage 660 V

The Busbar dropper and Terminal connection strip of Link Disconnector shall be placed
in contact terminal of MCCB as shown in the drawing.
The rated service short circuit breaking capacity as specified in Sr. No. 5 above table,
shall be based on the rated service short circuit test carried out at specified power factors.
The MCCB should be front operated single pole type. The casing of MCCB shall be
of Non –tracking and heat resistant insulating material of Dough Moulding
Compound (DMC) of D3 Grade as per IS:13411/1992, no separate enclosure is
required. Isolator Base should withstand the breaking capacity of 80 kA. To extinguish
the arc immediately in MCCBs, archutes with minimum 8 strips shall be provided.
While the above stipulation regarding the test power factor and the sequence of operation
shall be binding, the other procedure for making the short circuit test and circuit etc. shall
generally be in accordance with the Indian Standard applicable to the type of circuit
breakers under test.

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7.2 TIME CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS of MCCBs:

The L.T. MCCBs shall have time current characteristics as follows:
Multiple of normal
Tripping time
Current setting
1.05 More than 2.5 hrs.
1.2 More than 10 minutes and less than 2 hrs.
1.3 Less than 30 minutes
1.4 Less than 10 minutes
2.5 Less than 1 minute
4.0 Not less than 2 seconds
6.0 Less than 5 seconds
12.0 Instantaneous (less than 40 milli seconds.)

For above time/current characteristic, the reference calibration temperature of the breaker
shall be 50°C. Duration, if any, upto 60°C. ambient temperature shall not exceed 10% of
the current setting indicated above.

7.3 LINK DISCONNECTOR :

Link Disconnector of 200 A capacity shall be provided between outgoing terminal of
MCCB & cable connection as shown in the Drg.No.Dist/DB/09 to facilitate mechanical
breaking (manual isolation) of the circuit. 63 /100 kVA Distribution Box shall have 6 Nos.
of link Disconnectors and 200 kVA distribution box shall have 9 nos of link Disconnectors.
The bidder has to indicate the makes and types of Link Disconnector offered in GTP. The
successful bidder shall submit Type Test Report of Link Disconnector as specified in Cl.
No. 12.3 (V) for approval of CE (MMC) before commencement of supply. The link
Disconnectors to be provided in the Distribution Box will be as per MSEDCL’s approval as
given in the detailed purchase order.
The base of the Link Disconnector shall be of non-tracking, heat resistant insulating
material of Dough Moulding Compound (DMC) of D3 Grade as per IS:13411/1992. The
Link Disconnector shall be sturdy in construction and easy in operation.
The link of Link Disconnector shall be of Tin-plated E.C. grade copper. The construction
of the Link Disconnector shall be such that it shall be hinged type on cable connection end
and disconnectable at the MCCB end. The disconnection will be with the help of special
handle/puller. One handle/puller shall be supplied alongwith each Distribution Box. The
terminal connector strips of the Link Disconnector of 25 x 5 mm cross section, shall be
projecting out of Link disconnector for minimum length of 80 mm. on cable connection
side and 40 mm on MCCB outgoing side (as shown in the Drg DIST/DB/09). The cross
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section of knife edge link shall be 20 x 4 mm. The material for both the strips and links
shall be tin-plated E.C. grade copper. The size of bimetallic lugs hole & the hole on the
disconnectors strip on cable side should be same. The base of Link Disconnectors for 63
/100/200 kVA distribution box shall be rated as follows:
63 and 100 KVA - 150 A .
200 KVA - 200 A.
8 BUSBARS AND CONNECTIONS:
As shown in Drg. DIST/DB/03 & DIST/DB/07, the Incomer feeder should be on right side
of the distribution box and all outgoing feeders will be on left side of the distribution box,
with phase sequence RYB to be maintained. The phase busbars and feeder droppers from
busbars shall be of electric grade aluminum. The phase busbar strips shall be of size 25X8
mm for 63 KVA/100 KVA and 40X15 mm for 200 KVA box. Feeder droppers shall be
25X8 mm. Incomer dropper of 25 x 8 mm cross section for 63 /100 KVA box and 40 x 15
mm cross section for 200 KVA box be provided. All busbars and droppers shall be
properly drilled and deburred. Each busbars shall be of one single strip without any joint.
At the joint with copper part the aluminum end piece shall be bimetallic with sufficient
thickness.
Busbars shall be provided with durable PVC insulating sleeves of standard colour code for
different phases. Corrugated/Spring & Plain washers shall be used for Nut-Bolt
connections.
Busbars shall be mounted on suitable size support insulators which should be tightened
from inside. i.e. once fitted , should not be able to removed.
Minimum clearances, wherever shown, shall be as per General Arrangement Drawing
enclosed with this specification. Other clearances shall be as per requirement of IS:
4237/1982 amended upto date.

9 ENCLOSURE:

9.1 The Box & Doors shall be made up of CRCA MS sheet of 2mm thickness.
9.2 The manufacturing process of Box shall be either Deep Drawn process or Fabrication.
9.3 In case of Deep drawn type distribution boxes, the rounding of corners and slope on
Top shall be as shown in the drawing. No joints in the body of the Box are permitted
in Deep Drawn Process.
9.4 In case of fabricated box sharp corners & one side slope will be acceptable. The
fabrication boxes, involving welding, shall not have more than two joints.
9.5 The welding process of both type of distribution boxes shall be done by MIG (Metal
Inert Gas) welding and workmanship/finishing should be good enough.
9.6 A. For Fabrication Box : The general overall clear dimensions of 63 / 100 KVA
Distribution Box shall be 1000 x 1010 x 325 (LXHXW)mm. The height of distribution
boxes on front side shall be 1010 mm and backside shall be 990 mm. (Drg No.
Dist/DB/01/A) The general clear dimensions of 200 kVA Distribution Box shall be 1305
x 1060 x 325 (LXHXW) mm. The height of distribution boxes on front side shall be
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1060 mm and backside shall be 1040 mm. (Drg No. Dist/DB/02/A)

B. For Deep Drawn Box: The general clear dimensions of 63 / 100 KVA Distribution
Box shall be 1000 x 1010 x 325 (LXHXW)mm. without considering collor of box. The
center height of distribution box on front side shall be 1010 mm and right & left side of
the box shall be 995 mm without considering collar of the box. (Drg No. Dist/DB/01/B)
The general clear dimensions of 200 kVA distribution box shall be 1305 x 1060 x 325
(LXHXW) mm without considering collar of the box and door. The center height of the
distribution box on front side shall be 1060 mm & right & left side of the box shall be
1045 mm without considering collar of the box. (Drg No. Dist/DB/02/B)

9.7 The Base and doors of enclosure shall be individually in one piece without any welding,
except for fixing of the accessories like hinges, clamps, mounting clamps, bolts etc.
A) 63/100 kVA boxes shall have one door as shown in the drawing fixed on right side of
the box with four hinges provided from inside of box.
B) 200 kVA boxes shall have two doors as shown in drawing fixed on right side & left
side of the box with four hinges on both sides shall be provided from inside of box. On
closing of doors, right door shall rest on the left door.

Base and doors shall have flange / collars as shown in drawing. Collar of Base and doors
shall overlap by 10mm. Rubber gasket of suitable size shall be provided in between base
and doors, such that it provides proper sealing between the door and base of box to avoid
penetration of dust & ingress of water. Degree of protection shall be IP- 33 as per IS-
8623/1993 ( amended up to date ). Rubber Gasket shall be fixed with suitable adhesive.
Four hinges on each side shall be provided from inside of the box to fix the doors. Hinges
shall be minimum 50 mm in length & made from 2mm thick sheet. Hinge stainless steel
pin diameter shall be 4mm. The hinges shall not be visible from outside.

9.8 The MCCBs, Link Disconnector, Isolator and HRC fuse base with link shall be housed
inside the enclosure. Isolator operating handle shall be accessible only after opening of the
doors.
9.9 Four set of Louvers (two sets on each side) of suitable size shall be provided as shown in
drawing. The louvers shall be provided such that heat dissipation is proper. The perforated
sheet of 20 SWG with 2.5 mm holes shall be welded from inside of the louvers.
9.10 Mounting of components inside the enclosure shall allow free air circulation keeping the
clearances as per drawings No. Dist/DB/02 & Dist/Db/05 attached with specification.
9.11 Locking Arrangement to the Box:
The locking arrangements to boxes shall be such that the door (s) shall be automatically
closed without applying external force. The door should be front operated with a
common handle provided outside the door. In addition to this, C&R panel door locks
shall be provided to the door at top & bottom. Key way shall be provided on the door for
operating the lock from out side. Key way shall be provided with cover. A nylon
washer shall be provided between the handle and door to avoid penetration of
water.

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9.12 A suitable cable termination arrangement with support insulators shall be provided on
Isolators and Link Disconnectors. The bimetallic lugs of adequate size, as per enclosed
specification & drawing, shall be provided. Clearances, Creepages and convenience in
making connections shall be ensured.
9.13 The electric grade aluminum Neutral Busbar of 300 x 30 x 8 mm for 63/100 KVA box
and 525 x 40 x 15 mm for 200 KVA Box capable of carrying for full load current. Neutral
Busbar shall be isolated with respect to body. The bimetallic lugs of adequate size, as per
enclosed specification & drawing, shall be provided. Neutral Busbar shall be as shown in
the drawing attached with the specifications.
9.14 Two galvanized earthing Bolts of M12 x 50 mm size shall be welded from inside and
projecting outside of the box as shown in the drawing. There should be no powder coating
on the earthing bolts. Two Nuts with washers shall be provided on each bolt.
9.15 Three bottom plates of the size 125mm x 125mm fixed with four screws from inside shall
be provided for incoming and outgoing cables. Bottom plates shall be provided with
suitable holes and rubber glands for the cables. Rubber glands shall be made such that
internal diameter of glands provided for cables should be closed with the rubber film of
minimum 1mm thickness. Cable will go through the glands by cutting the film of the
glands. Bottom plates shall also be provided with cable clamps as shown in drawing.
9.16 Necessary fixing arrangement shall be provided at the back of the enclosure to ensure
proper fixing on double pole structure by means of suitable clamps at 4 places.
9.17 Danger Board as shown in drawing no. Dist/DB/14 attached with specifications shall be
riveted on the box as per IS:2551. Danger board marking by painting shall not be
accepted.
9.18 All the components inside the Box shall be mounted on CRCA MS strips of 2mm
thickness. The mounting strips shall be provided with required bends or ribs to give the
extra strength and shall be powder coated or zinc plated.
9.19 All joints of current carrying parts shall be bolted with 8.8 grade High Tensile MS Nuts &
Bolts, Corrugated/spring & Plain Washers. The nuts & bolts should be of hexagonal type.
All the nuts, bolts & washers should be properly zinc plated.
9.20 Each distribution box shall be supplied with proper packing in five ply - corrugated box.
9.21 Name plate having details such as Month & year of manufacturing, Name of
manufacturer/Trade mark, Sr. No, and rating of Distribution box, shall be riveted on the
Distribution box door. The name plate should be of stainless steel of thickness 1 mm.
Mahavitaran logo in Marathi Language shall be embossed on the door of the distribution
box. Marathi slogans as per attached Annexure – I shall be painted in glowing colour
(Red/ Yellow/ Bright Green/Orange). The letter size, font, height & length shall be
suitable to the size of distribution boxes such that slogan can be clearly readable from 30
feet distance. There are total 15 nos Marathi slogans, out of them one slogan has to be
painted per box. All slogans shall be covered equally on the ordered quantity. All above
shall be so placed to give box good look.
9.22 Incoming and outgoing circuit should be duly highlighted with paint by stencil printing.
9.23 Adequate slope on the top of box shall be provided to drain out rainwater from the top.
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9.24 3 Nos. MCCBs and 3 Nos. HRC fuse links in spare should be invariably provided with
each box.
9.25 Good-quality plastic sticker leaflet should be pasted inside of distribution box door. The
matter of instruction leaflet is given along with this specification. All the instructions in
leaflet should be in Marathi language.
10 CABLE TERMINATION:
Adequate size of Bimetallic lugs shall be provided for 3½ core, LT XLPE cable on
incoming side and out going side for 63/100/200 KVA boxes as below :
Incoming side Outgoing Side
63 KVA 120 sq.mm 50/ 70 sq.mm
100 KVA 120 sq.mm 50/70 sq.mm
200 KVA 185 sq.mm 120 sq.mm
11 FINISHING OF DISTRIBUTION BOX:
The outer side and inside surface of the box shall be properly Pre-treated / Phosphated
in seven tank process as per IS: 6005 and shall be applied powder coating of minimum
40 micron thickness. The Colour shade of smoke gray for 63 kVA box and light gray for
100 and 200 KVA box as per IS: 5/2007 (Colours of Ready Mixed paints and Enamels) shall
be applied inside & outside surface of the box. Powder coating shall be suitable for outdoor
use, conforming IS: 13871/1993 – Powder coatings. The process facility shall be in-house to
ensure proper quality for outdoor application.

12 TESTS & TEST CERTIFICATES:

In case of bought out items, routine and acceptance tests as per relevant IS and this
specification shall be carried out at the original manufacturers' works.
12.1` Routine Test (Carried out on all boxes):
12.1.1 Overall Dimensions Checking.
12.1.2. Insulation Resistance Tests.
12.1.3 High Voltage Test at 2500 V, 50 Hz AC for one minute.
12.1.4. Operation Test on MCCB/Isolator/Link Disconnector / HRC fuse base
and fuse links.
12.2. Acceptance Tests (on complete Distribution Box):
Following tests shall be carried out as per acceptance tests in addition to routine tests on
one random sample of each rating out of the lot offered for inspection:
i) Temperature rise test on one sample of each rating.
Temperature rise test will be carried out as per the procedure given below:

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For temperature rise test, a distribution box with all assembly of MCCBs / Link
Disconnectors / Isolator / HRC fuse base with link shall be kept in an enclosure such that
the temperature outside the box shall be maintained at 50 ° C.
20% more current than transformer secondary capacity i.e. for 63 KVA Distribution
Transformers full load current 84A, 20 % more is 100 A shall be kept in incoming circuit
keeping outgoing circuits short, till the temperature stabilizes and maximum temperature
rise should be recorded.
ii) Time-Current Characteristics
The MCCB should be tested for time current characteristics at 1.05 & 1.2 times of overload
release setting current and should pass the requirement given in clause- 7.2.
12.3. TYPE TESTS :
I ON COMPLETE BOX:
a. Temperature rise test:- The temperature rise test should be carried out as per
IS: 8623 -1993
b. High voltage test shall be carried out as per IS:8623/ 1993 amended upto date.
c. Short Time Withstand Current Test on Distribution Box shall be carried out as per IS
8623 or latest version.
d. The Distribution Box should be subjected to Short Time Withstand Current Test for 4KA
for 2 seconds for 63/100 KVA Box and 8 KA for 2 second for 200 KVA box) all the
circuits independently. The test should be carried out after by- passing MCCBs.
e. Degree of protection for IP- 33 on complete box shall be carried out as per IS: 13947/1993
or the latest version thereof.
f. Time /current characteristic test on MCCBs shall be carried out as per clause 7.2 of this
specification as stated above.
II) ON ISOLATOR (SWITCH DISCONNECTOR):
All type tests on Isolator (Switch Disconnector) as per IS: 13947/1993 (Part III) amended
up to date shall be carried out.
III) ON HRC fuses base and HRC fuse links :
All type tests on HRC fuses and HRC fuse links IS 13703/1993 ( Part I & II amended upto
date) for HRC Fuse Base and HRC fuse link shall be carried out.
IV) ON MCCB:
All type tests on MCCB as per IS-13947 amended upto date shall be carried out.
V) ON Link Disconnector:
Following tests shall be carried out on link disconnector as per IS:
1. Short Circuit Withstand Strength
2. Temperature rise Limits
3. Mechanical Operations
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12.4 TYPE - TEST CERTIFICATES:

The Distribution Box, Isolator (Switch Disconnector), HRC fuse, HRC Fuse Link
and MCCB offered shall be fully type tested as per relevant IS and this specification. The
successful Bidder shall furnish detailed type test reports before commencement of supply.
The detailed Type Test Reports shall be furnished with relevant oscillogram and certified
Drawings of the equipment tested. The purchaser reserves the right to demand repetition of
some or all the Type Tests in presence of purchaser’s representative at purchaser’s cost.
All the type tests shall be carried out from laboratories accredited by National
Accreditation Board of Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), Department of
science & technology , Govt. of India to prove that the complete Box, Isolator, HRC fuse,
Link Disconnector & MCCB meet the requirements of the specification. The tenderer
should also furnish certificate from laboratories that laboratories are having all the requisite
test facility available in house. The type test Reports conducted in manufacturers own
laboratory and certified by testing institute shall not be acceptable.
The type test certificate carried out during last five years from the date of opening
of the tender shall be valid.
The Tenderer should furnish the particulars giving specific required details of
Distribution Boxes, MCCBs, Isolator and Link Disconnector in Schedule `A’ attached.
The offers without details in Schedule `A’ stand rejected.
13. TESTING & MANUFACTURING FACILITIES :
The Tenderer must clearly indicate what testing facilities are available in the works of
manufacturer and whether the facilities are adequate to carry out all Routine & Acceptance
Tests. These facilities should be available to MSEDCL’s Engineers, if deputed to carry out
or witness the tests in the manufacturer's works. The tenderer must have all the in-house
testing facilities to carry out the acceptance tests on the Box.
The tenderer shall furnish detailed process of manufacturing & Powder coating. In case box
manufacturing/Powder Coating is to be carried out from outside agencies, the tenderer shall
furnish the facilities available with the sub-vendor. Undertaking from sub-vendor,
regarding providing services of these facilities, shall be submitted.
14. PROTOTYPE SAMPLE:
The successful bidders should manufacture 3 Nos. of prototype L.T. Distribution Boxes as
per the specification and keep ready at their works for the purpose of sample inspection and
testing. The MSEDCL at their option may sent a team of Engineers to the works. Prior
intimation of this inspection may not be given to the Bidder.

15. INSPECTION:
All routine & acceptance tests and inspection of material shall be carried out at the place
of manufacturer. The manufacturer shall offer the Inspector (representing the purchaser) all
reasonable facilities, free of charge at the time of Inspection.
The representative of the Chief Engineer (Distribution) and the Executive Engineer
(INSPECTION WING) shall jointly inspect the first lot of each rating of box.
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16 . REJECTION:
The purchaser may select one box at random from a lot of 100 Distribution Boxes of each
type or part thereof as may be supplied to stores from time to time. The Box so selected
must pass all the Type Tests mentioned above otherwise the whole lot of 100 boxes or part
thereof, from which the box is selected, will be rejected. For this purpose, lots will be
made, consisting of 100 boxes per lot of each rating, at stores after supply.
The testing under this clause will be done in any Laboratory of the MSEDCL’s choice
including MSEDCL’s own Laboratory. Notice of such tests will be given by the MSEDCL
to supplier. The supplier is at liberty to be present during the testing.
17. SCHEDULES:
The tenderer shall fill in the following schedules which form part of the tender
specification and offer. If the schedules are not submitted duly filled-in with the offer, the
offer shall be liable for rejection.
Schedule ‘A’ – Guaranteed Technical Particulars
Schedule `B' - Tenderer's Experience.
The tenderer shall submit the list of orders for similar type of equipments, executed or
under execution during the last three years, with full details in the schedule of Tenderer's
experience (Schedule `B') to enable the purchaser to evaluate the tender.
18. DRAWINGS ENCLOSED:
i) Dist/DB/02/A ii) Dist/DB/02/B
iii) Dist/DB/02 iv) Dist/DB/03
v) Dist/DB/01/A vi) Dist/DB/01/B
vii) Dist./DB/05 viii) Dist./DB/07
ix) Dist./DB/08 x) Dist./DB/09
xi) Dist./DB/12 xii) Dist./DB/13
xiii) MMC/DB/14 xiv) Annexure –I
xvi) MMC/DB/17-A & 17B xvii) MMC/DB/15
xviii) MMC/DB/16-A,16-B and 16-C
The successful bidder shall submit set of all above drawings of the distribution box and its
components shall be submitted in triplicate to CE (Distribution) office and get approved
before commencement of supply.

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SCHEDULE - `A'

E-tendering Guaranteed Technical Particulars

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SCHEDULE - `B'

SCHEDULE OF TENDERER'S EXPERIENCE

Tenderer shall furnish here a list of similar orders executed/under execution by him to whom a
reference may be made by Purchaser in case he considers such a reference necessary.

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Sr. Name of Client Value Period of supply Name & Address
No. & Description of order and commissioning to whom reference may be made.
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NAME OF FIRM _____________________________________

NAME & SIGNATURE OF THE TENDERER___________________

DESIGNATION ______________________________________

DATE _____________________________________________

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF BIMETALLIC LUGS

1) SCOPE:
Bimetallic terminal lugs are for use in Distribution Boxes/Distribution Transformer and other
O&M application for Crimping Copper and Aluminum Cables and termination on surface
namely Aluminum/Brass/Copper Plated terminals without the use of Bimetallic washers.

2) STANDARD:
Bimetallic lug crimped joint should conform to all tests laid down in IS-8337 e.g. clause 4.1.1
(6.2) for initial resistance and clause 4.1.3 (6.4) for Electrical Load Cycle test for 1000 Cycles
and Tensile Test clause 4.2 (6.5). Type Test certificate to this effect giving numerical values
obtained must be provided.

3) SERVICE CONDITION:
The Lugs to be supplied against this specification shall be suitable for satisfactory continuous
operation under the following tropical conditions.
3.1 Maximum ambient temperature ( Degree C) 50
3.2 Maximum temperature in shade (Degree C) 45
3.3 Minimum Temperature (Degree C) 3.5
3.4 Relative Humidity ( percent) 10 to 95
3.5 Maximum Annual rain fall (mm) 1450
3.6 Maximum wind pressure ( kg/ sq.m) 150
3.7 Maximum altitude above mean sea level ( Meter) 1000
3.8 Isoceranic level ( days per year ) 50
3.9 Siesmic level ( Horizontal Acceleration ) 0.3 g
3.10 Moderately hot and humid tropical climate conductive to rust and fungus growth.

4) MATERIAL SPECIFICATION:
Bimetallic lug should be made for electrolytic grade aluminum. Each lug should be copper
coated by electrolytic process and rich layer of tin should be mounted through out the lug to
protect from Galvanic Corrosion. The lugs shall be such that the rich layer of tin should not
peel of during operation. Individual lot should be pre filled with conductive inhibition
compound and lug should be duly capped to prevent oozing of compound. The ductility of
material should be such that flow ability of material be adequate to flow in to the strand of the
conductor and withstand on crimping pressure of 8500 PSI. The cut cross section of the joints
shall be homogeneous.

5) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum dimensions of the bimetallic lug in respect of barrel thickness and holes
diameter should conform to enclosed Drawing No.DIST/DB/13.

6) TESTS:
i) Initial resistance test of bimetallic crimped joint as per IS 8337.
ii) Heating cycle test for 1000 cycles of crimped joint of bimetallic lugs as per IS 8337.
iii) Tensile strength test of the crimped joint of bimetallic lug as per IS: 8337.
iv) Dimensional test as per drawing/offer.
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7 TEST CERTIFICATES:
At present the following makes and types of bimetallic lugs are accepted by the MSEDCL.

Usha Martin Industries, Ismail, Chetna , Klippon, SRI, Alcon, NES , Hames and HB

In case any other equivalent make of bimetallic lugs, if bidder offer, they should indicate
makes and types of bimetallic lugs in E-tendering GTP. The bidders should submit complete
test reports of the bimetallic lugs as per this specification, clause No. 6 to C.E. (Dist) for
approval before commencement of supply. The Tests on lugs should be done in any reputed
independent laboratory.

8) DRAWING ENCLOSED: No.DIST/DB/13

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GURANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS for

63,100,200 KVA L.T. Distribution Boxes with MCCB for Urban area
Sr.NO GTP Parameters
1 Name of Manufacturer TEXT
2 Applicable Reference standards TEXT
3 Process of manufacturing TEXT
4 Clear Dimensions of box TEXT
5 Rating of distribution Box in KVA NUMERICAL
6 Thickness of Enclosure ( in mm) TEXT
7 Material of Enclosure TEXT
8 Rated Voltage in Volts NUMERICAL
9 Colour shade of Distribution Box (Inside and Outside) TEXT
10 Degree of protection IP-33 as per IS-8623/1993 (amended upto date) of enclosure TEXT
11 Sets of Louvers provided to the box. NUMERICAL
Size of perforated sheet 20 SWG CRCA MS with 2.5mm holes shall be fitted from TEXT
12 inside of the louvers
13 Type, Size & material Hinges provided to the doors TEXT
14 Hinges pin diameter & material TEXT
15 Danger Board shall be riveted on the box door as per IS 2551 (Yes/No) BOOLEAN
16 No. Doors & handle provided to the box TEXT
17 Locking arrangement provided to the box TEXT
18 Simple C&R panel locking arrangement provided to the box (YES/NO) BOOLEAN
19 Detailed Name plate provided (Yes/No) BOOLEAN
20 Material & thickness of name plate TEXT
Before powder coating pretreating / phosphating of boxes i.e. in seven tank process TEXT
21 shall be carried out as per relevant IS (Yes/No)
Whether manufacturer have seven tank process facility and powder coating in BOOLEAN
22 house (YES/NO)
In case facility of manufacturing & powder coating of boxes is not available with BOOLEAN
23 bidder, undertaking to provide it by sub vendor shall be submitted. (YES/NO)
Marathi slogans shall be painted on each box as per annexure attached with BOOLEAN
24 technical specification (Yes/ No)
25 Welding process shall be MIG (Metal Inert Gas) (Yes/NO) BOOLEAN
26 Material & Size of Busbar TEXT
27 Material & Size of neutral busbar TEXT
28 Busbar support insulator provided as per drawings (Yes/No) TEXT
29 Size & No. of Earthing nutbolts provided TEXT
30 No. & Size of Bottom plates provided to the Box TEXT
31 Fixing arrangement provided TEXT
32 Size of component mounting strip TEXT
33 Packing of box TEXT
34 Name or Trade mark of Manufacturer of ISOLATOR (SWITCH DISCONNECTOR)
35 Type of ISOLATOR (SWITCH DISCONNECTOR) TEXT
36 Designation of ISOLATOR (SWITCH DISCONNECTOR) TEXT
37 Rating of Isolator in Amp TEXT
38 Rated Current of Isolator in Amp NUMERICAL
39 Rated Voltage of Isolator in Volts NUMERICAL
40 Basic Uninterrupted Duty of Isolator NUMERICAL
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42 Rated short time withstand capacity of isolator for 2 seconds in kA TEXT

43 Rated insulation voltage of Isolator in Volts TEXT
44 The Material of base of isolator shall be DMC TEXT
45 The DMC base of isolator withstand breaking capacity shall be 80 kA TEXT
46 The archutes provided in the isolator as technical specifications TEXT
47 Size of strips on outside of the Isolator provided in mm TEXT
48 Name or Trade Mark of Manufacturer of HRC Fuse Base TEXT
49 Rated Current of HRC Fuse Base in Amps NUMERICAL
50 Rated Voltage of HRC Fuse Base in Volts NUMERICAL
51 Breaking Capacity of HRC Fuse Base in kA NUMERICAL
52 The base material of HRC Fuse Base TEXT
53 Contact material of HRC Fuse base TEXT
54 Name & Trade mark of Manufacturer of HRC Fuse link TEXT
55 Rated Current of HRC Fuse Link in Amps Numerical
56 Rated Voltage of HRC Fuse Link in Volts NUMERICAL
57 Breaking Capacity of HRC Fuse Link in kA NUMERICAL
58 Fault Indication provided HRC Fuse Link TEXT
59 Name or Trade mark of Manufacturer of LINK DISCONNECTOR TEXT
60 Reference standard applied TEXT
61 Rated Current of LINK DISCONNECTOR in Amp NUMERICAL
62 Rated Voltage of LINK DISCONNECTOR in Volts NUMERICAL
63 The base material of Link Disconnector TEXT
64 Size of the terminal connector strips of the Link Disconnector in mm TEXT
65 Material & Size of Male contact terminal of LINK DISCONNECTOR TEXT
Material & Size of Female contact terminal (Solid link hinged) of LINK TEXT
66 DISCONNECTOR
67 Handle/ puller provided with each Distribution Box ( Yes/No) BOOLEAN
68 Make of Bimetallic lugs TEXT
69 Reference standard applied for Bimetallic lugs TEXT
70 Name of manufacturer of MCCB TEXT
71 Reference of standard for MCCB TEXT
72 Type designation (i.e.Fixed /Variable ) TEXT
73 Type of overload release TEXT
74 No.of Poles TEXT
75 Rated current (amps) NUMRICAL
76 Rated Voltage & Frequency TEXT
77 Rated short Circuit Breaking capacity in KA TEXT
78 The archutes provided in MCCB as technical specifications TEXT
79 Ultimate Breaking capacity TEXT
80 Utilization category TEXT
81 Overload release setting provided in Amps NUMERICAL
82 Colour of MCCB TEXT
All Type tests carried out on Distribution Box with assembly, Isolator, HRC Fuse BOOLEAN
Base & Fuse Link, MCCB & Link disconnector at NABL as per Technical
specification and relevant IS shall be submitted before commencement of supply.
83 (Yes/No).

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