SpecificationforTender

SpecificationforLowVoltageSwitchgear
AssembliesforElectricalDistribution
andMotorcontrol
1.Requirementsforconstructionoftheassembly
2.SeismicZoneApplication
3.CorrosiveatmosphereApplication
4.InternalArcrequirements
5.MarineApplication
6.Specificrequirementsoftheproject

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Contents:
1.Requirementsofconstructionoftheassembly...........................................

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1.1Generalinformation.................................................................................................

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1.2Enclosures................................................................................................................

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1.3Busbars...................................................................................................................

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1.4Functionalunit..........................................................................................................

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1.5Installation,maintenanceandevolution....................................................................

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2.Seismiczoneapplication........................................................................................................ p.5
3.Corrosiveatmosphereapplication.......................................................................

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4.Internalarcrequirements...........................................................................................

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5.Marineapplication.......................................................................................................

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6.Specificrequirementsoftheproject.............................................................................

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6.1Environmentalconditions............................................................................................

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6.2Electriccharacteristicsofthenetwork.........................................................................

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6.3Electriccharacteristicsofswitchboard.........................................................................

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6.4Connections..................................................................................................................

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6.5Auxiliarysizesofwiring.........................................................................................

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6.6Equipment.....................................................................................................................

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1. Requirements of construction of the system of installation

1.1 General information
The low voltage switchboard will be manufactured in conformance to standard IEC 60439-1 and will be
tested according to the 10 tests defined by this international standard of LV electrical switchgear assemblies.
7 Type tests carried out by the manufacturer:
No 1 - heat limits (temperature rise)
No 2 - dielectric properties
No 3 - short-circuitwithstand
No 4 effectiveness of the protective circuit
No 5 - insulation and creepage distances
No 6 - mechanical operation
No 7 - degree of protection
3 routine tests carried out by the panelbuilder:
No 8 - wiring, functional operation
No 9 - insulation
No 10 - protection measures
In order to guarantee the quality of the delivered assembly, the contractor of this batch will obligatorily
provide the certificates or compliance certificates of the 7 Type tests of the manufacturer as well as a copy of
the routine test certificates.
In the same way, a declaration of conformance signed by the attesting panelbuilder of the 3 routine tests will
accompany the switchboard. Other tests could be performed in accordance with the combined documents
To fulfil the requirements as regards EMC behaviour, the equipment will be designed for application in an
environment of the type has in accordance with standard IEC 60439-1. The panelbuilder must be able to
present the manufacturers guaranteeing EMC performances of the equipment and confirm that this assembly
conforms to manufacturer instructions.
To guarantee the electric performances of the equipment installed and their longevity, the system of
switchboard and apparatus will come from a single manufacturer.
1.2 Enclosures
In order to contribute to the availability of the installation, the influence of ambient temperature inside the
electric room and the degree of protection IP of the columns will be taken into account in the design of the
switchboard. When necessary, a derating of equipment will be applied. These deratings will be derived from
tables or application software guaranteed by the manufacturer, according to the relevant parameters above as
well as the type of electronic or conventional protection apparatus.
When assembled, the switchboard will have a degree of protection IP31 or 41 or 54 according to standard
IEC 60529. In the case of the functional units open doors, in position test or withdrawn, its degree of
protection will be IP2X (withdrawable drawer) or IPXXB (for the other types of functional units).
The mechanical degree of protection of the switchboard carries full will be IK10 according to IEC 62262
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To minimize assembly footprint, cable trunking will be positioned at the rear of the column, without the need
for additional compartment at the front of the assembly.
The integrated base of the columns will allow the handling of the individual columns or transport splits
directly by a lifting truck in order to facilitate the transportation and the installation on site.

1.3 Bus bars

In order to contribute to the availability of the installation, the influence of temperature inside of the electric
room and the degree of protection IP of the switchboard will be taken into account in the design of the main
and distribution bus bars. When necessary, a derating of the bus bars will be applied. These deratings will be
derived from using tables or application soft ware guaranteed by the manufacturer according to the relevant
parameters above.
To facilitate connections, the main bus bars will be mounted at the top of the columns, the design allowing
the connection of cables or prefabricated bus bar trunking to the top, bottom, front or the back without
modification of the position of the bus bars or height of the switchboard.
The various options will all feature main bus bars of constant section on the entire switchboard and
composed of rectangular copper bars of which the number will vary according to the nominal current
density. The quality of copper will be Cu-ETP R240 following normalizes EN1652 or Cu-ETP HB following
ISO 1634.
Harmful heating effects, electrodynamic effects as well as electromagnetic radiations will be limited by the
specific position of the phase and neutral bus bars.
The interconnection of the main bus bars will be done by means of pre-installed sliding fish-plates designed
to limit the number of fastening points of tightening. (Maximum 2 per Phase/column)
The top of the column will be in several sections corresponding to each useful zone (bus bars, passage of
cables) to be able to carry out all interventions on the bus bars without being constrained by the power
cables.
For maintenance, the extraction and the reintegration of a column in the middle of a switchboard can be done
without displacement of the adjacent columns.
Bus bar interconnection will be guaranteed 20 years maintenance free. No yearly maintenance on the
connections will be required.
1.4 Functional Unit
In order to contribute to the availability of the installation, the influence of the temperature inside the electric
room and the degree of protection IP of the switchboard will be taken into account in the choice of
associations of components. When necessary, a derating of the apparatus will be applied to guarantee the
characteristics of the FU. These deratings will be derived from tables or application software guaranteed by
the manufacturer, according to the relevant parameters above.
To facilitate operation and maintenance, all the functional units produced to the same standard and of the
same gauge will be interchangeable except if a mechanical coding system to prevent mismatching is
specified.

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In order to facilitate evolution, the addition of functional units likely to be stripped WWW or
disconnectables WFW for distribution up to 630A or of motor control up to 250KW will be possible, in the
same column, without interruption of power.
For the functional units fixed FFF connection, power connections will be made by isolated flexible bars
connected directly on the vertical bus bars
To meet the needs for operation and maintenance, the system of installation will accept, in the same column,
the functional units of type: WFW, WWW. (IEC 60439-1)
To eliminate the risk of an arc between the protection apparatus of the feeder and the connection on the
distribution bus bars, the insulating functional base plate of the protection apparatus will guarantee a
segregation of connections up to 630A apparatus.
To provide an immediate indication of unit status, the protection apparatus handle will indicate trip position.
The system of plug-in connections on the functional units will not cause wear of the distribution bus bars
during the connect / disconnect operations.
For functional units likely to be extracted, the passage from one position to another will have to be done by
means of a mechanical push button. For the safety of the workers, an interlocking mechanism will prohibit
any operation on load. Feeders up to 630A will additionally be equipped with mechanical striker, which will
trip the protection apparatus in case of extraction or insertion of the unit with protection apparatus closed.
In each position, the visible part of the functional units will correspond and the position will be clearly
indicated by a mechanical indicator on the front face.
The system of operation in the positions connected / disconnected / test will be interlocked and
independent of the control device for protection which will have its own system from 1 to 3 locks.
The WWW units must physically disconnected from the upstream and the downstream circuits and to the
apparatus disconnecting switch in OFF position to guarantee the safety of the men and the machines.
The test position guarantees a physical interruption with positive break indication of the upstream and
downstream power. The passage of the position connected to test, and vice versa, is done directly
without passing through the disconnected position.
This makes it possible to avoid:
the disconnection of the control
the loss of communication during/after extraction
the disturbances of process supervision
Tominimizeassemblyfootprint,incomers,incomerschangeoverandbustiewillbemountedinacompact
installation:changeoverincomersinonesinglecolumn,2incomersandbustieinoneor2columns
wheneverpossibleaccordingtomanufacturerderatingsrules.
Functional units with high heat losses (VSDs, soft starters, capacitors, circuit breaker, etc.) may need to
be ventilated in order to guarantee their performances.
1.5 Installation, maintenance and evolution
The panelbuilder of the switchboard will have the necessary availability and capacity to provide the
personnel and parts necessary for any intervention. The manufacturer will provide the adequate procedures
and will be able, if necessary, to provide logistic assistance.
The manufacturer commits himself to have available spare parts for 10 years after official sales date.
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2. Seismic zone application

If the switchboard is intended for operation in seismic zone level 1 to 4 following IEC 721-2-6, the values of
acceleration will be specified to the panelbuilder. This will determine the configuration of switchboard and
how it is adapted to the conditions. The test certificates will be provided with the switchboard and will refer
to standards IEC 721-2-6, IBC or Nuclear HN20E53.
Continuity of service will be ensured by the assembly of the equipment and connections in such a way as to
prevent the micro interruptions during temporary deformations of the switchboard related to the seismic
activity.

3. Corrosive atmosphere application

Where pollution is present on site, in particular the sulphur pollutions (SO2, H2S), they will be made known
to the panelbuilder, in order to propose the suitable coatings on the conductor drivers (bus bars, connections)
and the metal parts. (Mechanisms, frame, surface treatment) The panelbuilder will specify the deratings to
be applied according to the types of coatings on the conducting parts.
A surface treatment of the copper parts will be designed to prevent the effects of corrosion.
The bolted connections will be covered with 30 microns tin. All the connections of withdrawable contacts
will be covered with 20 microns nickel, and not tinned because of the abrasive wear.
The level of protection of the switchboard will conform to standard IEC 721-3-3.

4. Internal arcrequirements
In order to guarantee the safety of the people and the buildings, and to facilitate fast repair. The switchboard
will be designed to limit the risks related to the propagation of an Internal arc fault to its immediate area.
Its containment within the functional unit according to directives AS3439-1 or within the column by possible
addition of a complementary screen according to report IEC1641.
Tofitinwithactualarcingconditions,inparticularwithasymmetricalcurrents.Peakcurrentwithstandwill
beatleast2.2timesrmswithstandcurrent.

5. Marine application
The switchboard will conform to the specifications Marine DNV (DET Norsk Veritas). It will be required to
provide the test certificates for the vibration. The switchboard will be equipped with the relevant safety
accessories recommended for its application, the degree of protection will be minimum IP22. It will meet the
principal standards of electrical installation aboard ships CEI 92.
The derating tables to be applied will be those intended for a room temperature of 45C.

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6. Specific requirements of the project

6.1 Environmental conditions:
6.1 Environmental conditions:
Altitude:
o=< 2000Mo>2000M
Average room temperature over 24 hrs around the switchboard:o35Co40Co45Co50Co55C
Relative humidity:
80% at 35C
Reheating of the columns:
o with
o without
Forced ventilation
o with
o without
Climatic ambient
6.2 Electric characteristics of the network:
Nominal power voltage:
Nominal output:
Nominal rated current:
Rated frequency:
Number of phases:
Short-circuit withstand:
Control voltage:
Signalling voltage

V
KVA
A
HZ
in parallel
o yes
KA rms 1s
V
o AC
V
o AC

o no
o DC
o DC

Mode of neutral (SLT):

direct with ground
oTT
neutral isolated
o IT
setting with neutral
oTNC
oTNS
neutral distributed
o
neutral not distributed
o
6.3 Electric characteristics of the switchboard:
Running assigned In principal play of bar:
Running assigned short-circuit Icc:
o50KAo85KAo100KAo150KA
Mechanical characteristics of the switchboard:
Index of protection IP:
o22 o31 o41 o54
Index of shock protection mechanical Ik:
10
Index of service IS (111, 211,223,231,232,331,332,333)
Arrived =
Departure =
Or type of electric connections of the UF (F, D, W):
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Forms:
2b
3b
4a
4b

Incoming
Outgoing
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

6.4 Connections:
Connection of the incomer:

cables Top o
Bottomo

bus bar trunkingo

Connection of the feeder:

cables Topo
Bottomo

bus bar trunkingo

Access to connections:

oFront

oRear

6.5 Auxiliary wiring sizes:

1000Vinsulatedcablewithorwithoutcableends:
1mm for voltage circuits
2,5 mm for currents carrying circuits
Special cables for communication networks
6.6 Equipment:
Number and sizes of the incomers, changeover switches,bus tie:
Number and sizes of batteries for energy compensation:
Number and sizes of the feeders:
Number and sizes of the motor control starters:
Or to refer to the diagram ref.:

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