Ecs 03 0054 Connection of LV Large Services To Secondary Distribution Substations

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ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION STANDARD
ECS 03-0054
CONNECTION OF LARGE LV SERVICES TO SECONDARY

DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATIONS
Network(s): EPN, LPN, SPN
This standard details the procedures to be undertaken when connecting large LV

Summary:
Services to UK Power Network's secondary distribution substations
Author: Jesse Garcia Date: 20/02/2018
Approver: Paul Williams Date: 20/03/2018
This document forms part of the Company’s Integrated Business System and its requirements are mandatory throughout UK
Power Networks. Departure from these requirements may only be taken with the written approval of the Director of Asset
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Connection of Large LV Services to secondary Document Number: ECS 03-0054
distribution substations
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Date: 20/02/2018
Revision Record
Version 3.0 Review Date 08/06/2022

Date 13/02/2018 Author Jesse Garcia
Reason for update: Updated to include new 2500Amp ACB.
What has changed: Inclusion of 2500Amp ACB, in section 4.
Reason for update: Minor version update
What has changed: references to EDS 08-0143 changed to EDS 08-2100
Reason for update: Periodic review;
What has changed: Two revised pictures under equipment particulars; one for ML7 termination and
tool used for terminating.
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Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4
2 Scope ....................................................................................................................... 4
3 Glossary and Abbreviations ................................................................................... 4
4 Equipment Particulars ............................................................................................ 5
4.1 Cables and Terminations ........................................................................................... 7
4.2 Metering .................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.1 ACB Protection Settings and Commissioning ............................................................ 9
4.3 Outdoor Transformer-mounted Cabinet with one or two 800A Service Ways........... 10
4.3.1 Equipment ............................................................................................................... 10
4.3.2 Cables and Terminations ......................................................................................... 11
4.3.3 Metering .................................................................................................................. 12
4.4 Indoor Wall-mounted 800A Service Way on a M1 or M2 LV Board .......................... 14
4.4.1 Equipment ............................................................................................................... 14
4.4.2 Cables and Terminations ......................................................................................... 15
4.4.3 Metering .................................................................................................................. 16
5 Testing, Commissioning and Energisation ......................................................... 18
5.1 Testing .................................................................................................................... 18
5.2 Commissioning ........................................................................................................ 18
5.3 Energisation ............................................................................................................ 18
6 References ............................................................................................................. 19
6.1 UK Power Networks Standards ............................................................................... 19
6.2 National and International Standards ....................................................................... 19
Appendix A – Metering Wiring Diagrams ........................................................................ 20
A.1 Substation Wiring Diagram for Connection of a Single LV Service .......................... 20
A.2 Substation Wiring Diagram for Connection of Two LV Services ............................... 21
A.3 Metering Termination Cabinet Wiring Diagram ........................................................ 22
A.4 Meter Termination Chamber .................................................................................... 23

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1 Introduction
This standard details the procedures to be undertaken when customers LV cables are to be
connected to UK Power Network's LV equipment within a substation.
2 Scope
This standard covers the connection of large LV services, using LV cables provided by the
customer to the following types of UK Power Networks LV distribution substation equipment:
 Indoor/Outdoor transformer-mounted cabinet, containing a 1600A (NW16 H2) ACB and a

spare service way (for use in all three UK Power Networks regions).
 Indoor/Outdoor transformer-mounted cabinet, containing a NW25 H1 2500Amp for
1.5MVA transformer connections.
 NW20 H1 2000Amp wall mounted ACB.
 Outdoor transformer-mounted cabinet, containing one or two 800A service ways.
 Indoor top or bottom entry wall-mounted 800A service way mounted on a M1 or M2 LV
board.
3 Glossary and Abbreviations
Term Definition
ACB Air Circuit Breaker

AWS Aluminiun Wire Stranded Cable
COP 2,3,5 Metering Codes Of Practice
CT Current Transformer.
UK Power Networks UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd consists of three electricity
distribution networks:
 Eastern Power Networks plc (EPN).
 London Power Network plc (LPN).
 South Eastern Power Networks plc (SPN).

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4 Equipment Particulars
Outdoor Transformer-mounted Cabinet with a
1600A (NW16 H2) ACB
This transformer-mounted cabinet (UK Power

Networks Stores Code 13989Q) is used to provide a
direct connection for a customer to a UK Power
Networks substation for a load of between 415 and
1000kVA and includes an additional single 630A
service way for network distribution.
The cabinet are designed to accept up to eight single-

core armoured or unarmoured LV cables using UK
Power Networks LV mechanical connector kits and a
copper green and yellow earth cable. The cables
shall be supplied by the customer and connected to
the cabinet by UK Power Networks staff or
contractors using the UK Power Networks approved
jointing kits.
Indoor/Outdoor transformer-mounted
cabinet, containing a NW25 H1 2500Amp for
1.5MVA transformer connections.
This transformer-mounted cabinet (UK Power

Networks Stores Code 14000T) is used to provide a
Networks substation for a load of up to 1500kVA.This
ACB is best terminated with UT9 terminations as
ML7s will be too difficult to terminate in the space
available. Start cabling from the back towards the
front.
Note: Use UT-9I Termination only, three per phase.
 LV transformer termination kit (Sicame UT-9I) UK

Power Networks Stores Code 04522S for single-
core cables these connectors should be used with
the following sizes of cable:
 300mm2, 400mm2 to 600mm2 stranded copper

cable depending on the cable route.

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2000Amp Wall Mounted ACB (NW20 H1)
This 2000Amp wall mounted ACB (UK Power

Networks Stores Code 14223F) is used to provide a
Networks substation for a load of between 415 and
1000kVA.
Note: Customer CTs are wired for top cable entry,

if customer cables are connected at the bottom
CT wiring must be modified by a meter operator
or competent person.
The cabinet is designed to accept up to six single-

core armoured or unarmoured LV cables using UK
Power Networks LV mechanical connector kits and a
copper green and yellow earth cable. The cables
shall be supplied by the customer and connected to
the cabinet by UK Power Networks staff or
contractors using the UK Power Networks approved
jointing kits.
The ACB comes supplied with a neutral termination

plate to be attached to the transformer. Five meters of
neutral cable protected via flexible conduit is provided
for the connection of the metering neutral and to be
attached to the same plate as the main neutral.
Metering Terminal Block
Each cabinet comes with pre-installed 1600/5A

metering current transformers and voltage
connections, which are pre-wired to a separate
metering terminal box on the side of the outside of the
cabinet.
Note: Leave yellow shorting links in place if

metering CTs are not utilised.

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4.1 Cables and Terminations
Cable Termination Details:
ML7 Termination:
 UK Power Networks commodity code: 02217B
ML7 Termination
 The Sicame ML7 can be utilised for terminating.

 630mm2 stranded copper
 740mm2 solid aluminium
 Picture of ML7 attached to ACB cabinet.
Termination Tool
 This lug requires an insulated ratchet tool (UK Power

Networks Stores Code 31547B / Sicame Part No
JTS/7I) to shear off the conductor bolts.
UT-9I Termination
 LV transformer termination kit (Sicame UT-9I) UK Power

Networks Stores Code 04522S for single-core cables
these connectors should be used with the following sizes
of cable:
 300mm2, 400mm2 and 500mm2 stranded copper;

 400mm2 and 500mm2 stranded aluminium;
 480mm2 and 600mm2 solid aluminium.

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UT-9I Termination
The above UT connectors shall be installed as specified in

Section 4.6 of the UK Power Networks LV Jointing Manual.
If the customer installs aluminium wire armoured single core

cables, the armour shall be connected to earth at the
customer’s switchgear, where the incoming point of isolation
is located.
Within the Transformer mounted cabinet, the aluminium

armours shall be cut off level with outer sheath cut and
insulated with heatshrink tube supplied with the termination
kit, 25mm above the wooden cleat block.
Wall Mounted ACB Neutral Termination
The wall mounted ACB is supplied with a neutral termination

plate, (depicted on the left) for the connection of up two
UT9/Is or two ML7s. The plate also has a neutral lug for the
purpose of connecting the metering neutral.
Terminating SWA with glands in cabinets and cabinet

mounted ACBs
 UKPN Stores Code: - 48806M

 Brass glands will need to be supplied by the customer to
suit customers cable
 Note: Earth strands should be connected on
customer’s side only. Plate is not suitable for wall
mounted equipment.

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4.2 Metering
In addition, there is the provision for the connection of either a 12 or 19 core 2.5mm 2 copper
multi-core cables:
 For a maximum cable length of 20 metres use 12 core 2.5mm 2 copper multi-core cable
(UK Power Networks Stores Codes 05973F).
 For a length of between 20 and 40 metres use 19 core 2.5mm2 copper multi-core cable
(UK Power Networks Stores Codes 05974Q).
These cables are used to make a connection between the enclosure on the right hand side of
the cabinet and an LV COP 5 metering termination cubicle (UK Power Networks Stores Code
01329H) that is installed remotely in the customer’s switch room. This particular cable is
installed and connected by UK Power Networks.
The 12 or 19 core cables shall be connected to the connection box and metering termination
cubicle via a brass BW25 termination gland (UK Power Networks Stores Code 03803N).
The wiring diagrams for both ends of this cable connection are provided in Appendix A.
4.2.1 ACB Protection Settings and Commissioning
The ACB shall be commissioned in accordance with ECP 11-0514 using the protection
settings from EDS 05-2011.

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4.3 Outdoor Transformer-mounted Cabinet with one or two 800A Service Ways
4.3.1 Equipment
This transformer-mounted cabinet is used to provide a direct connection for one or two
customers to a UK Power Networks substation each capable of supplying a load of between
275 and 550kVA.
Each cabinet comes with pre-installed 800/5A metering current transformers and voltage
connections, which are pre-wired to a separate metering terminal box on the left hand side of
the cabinet. Two versions are available:
 One Service Way (UK Power Networks Stores Code 13987V) (Schneider Part No.
EEE20R4).
 Two Service Way (UK Power Networks Stores Code 13988F) (Schneider Part No.
EEE21R4).

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4.3.2 Cables and Terminations
This cabinet is designed to accept either one or two sets of four single-core armoured or
unarmoured LV cables for each service using UK Power Networks LV mechanical connector
kits and a copper green and yellow earth cable. The cables shall be supplied by the customer
and connected to the cabinet by UK Power Networks staff or contractors using the following
approved jointing kit:
 LV Transformer Termination kit (Sicame UT-9I) UK Power Networks Stores Code 04522S
for single core cables these connectors should be used with the following sizes of cable:
 300mm2, 400mm2 and 500mm2 stranded copper.
 400mm2 and 500mm2 stranded aluminium.

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The above UT connectors shall be installed as specified in Section 4.6 of the UK Power
Networks LV Jointing Manual.
If the customer installs aluminium wire armoured single core cables, the armour shall be
connected to earth at the customer’s switchgear, where the incoming point of isolation is
located.
Within the Transformer mounted cabinet, the aluminium armours shall be cut off level with
outer sheath cut and insulated with heatshrink tube supplied with the termination kit, 25mm
above the wooden cleat block.
4.3.3 Metering
In addition, there is the provision for the connection of either a single 12 or 19 core 2.5mm 2
copper multi-core cables:
(UK Power Networks Stores Codes 05973F).
These cables are used to make a connection between the enclosure on the right hand side of
the cabinet and an LV COP 5 metering termination cubicle (UK Power Networks Stores Code
01329H) that is installed remotely in the customer’s switch room. This particular cable is
installed and connected by UK Power Networks.

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The wiring diagrams for both ends of this cable connection are provided in Appendix A

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4.4 Indoor Wall-mounted 800A Service Way on a M1 or M2 LV Board
4.4.1 Equipment
These 800A service ways are designed to be installed on to a new Schneider Electric M1 or
M2 LV board and are used to provide a direct connection for an individual customer to a UK
Power Networks substation.
Each 800A service way occupies the same amount of space as two standard 400A service
ways and comes with pre-installed 800/5A metering current transformers and voltage
connections, which are pre-wired to a separate wall-mounted metering terminal plate. Two
versions available:
 Top Entry 800A Service Way (UK Power Networks Stores Code 13996U) (Schneider Part
No. EXK211).
 Bottom Entry 800A Service Way (UK Power Networks Stores Code 13987V) (Schneider
Part No. EXK210).

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4.4.2 Cables and Terminations
Each service way is designed to accept either one or two sets of four single-core armoured or
unarmoured LV cables using UK Power Networks LV mechanical connector kits and a copper
green and yellow earth cable. The cables shall be supplied by the customer and connected to
the fuse way by UK Power Networks staff or contractors using the following approved jointing
kits:
 LV Transformer Termination kit (Sicame UT-9I) UK Power Networks Stores Code 04522S
for single core cables these connectors should be used with the following sizes of cable:
 300mm2, 400mm2 and 500mm2 stranded copper.
 400mm2 and 500mm2 stranded aluminium.

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The above UT connectors shall be installed as specified in Section 4.6 of the UK Power
Networks LV Jointing Manual.
If the customer installs aluminium wire armoured single core cables, the armour shall be
connected to earth at the customer’s switchgear, where the incoming point of isolation is
located.
Within the Transformer mounted cabinet, the aluminium armours shall be cut off level with
outer sheath cut and insulated with heatshrink tube supplied with the termination kit, 25mm
above the wooden cleat block.
4.4.3 Metering
The wall mounted metering terminal plate has the provision for the connection of either a single
12 or 19 core 2.5mm2 copper multi-core cables:
(UK Power Networks Stores Codes 05973F);
These cables are used to make a connection to an LV COP 5 metering termination cubicle
(UK Power Networks Stores Code 01329H) that is installed remotely in the customer’s switch
room. This particular cable is installed and connected by UK Power Networks.

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The wiring diagrams for both ends of this cable connection are provided in Appendix A.

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5 Testing, Commissioning and Energisation

To ensure that all installations of this type are installed, tested and commissioned safely it is
important that close liaison is made between the customer’s authorised person on site and the
UK Power Networks authorised person or contractor on site.
5.1 Testing
Prior to the commissioning and energisation of any of the types of service covered by this
standard the customer’s cables shall be tested in accordance with ECP 11-0008 ‘LV Cable
Testing’. The test should be either carried out directly by UK Power Networks Operational
staff/contractors or be carried out by the customer’s authorised person on site and witnessed
by UK Power Networks or its nominated contractor.
5.2 Commissioning
Prior to energisation of any of the types of service covered by this standard the customer’s
cables shall be checked to ensure that they are in a safe condition and disconnected from the
customer’s installation. For this purpose, it is recommended that the process and procedure
documented in UK Power Networks Distribution Safety Rules for ‘Work on Customers HV
Systems’ is utilised and a HV Operational Isolation and Earthing (OIE) is used by both parties
to clearly identify the customer’s equipment, how it has been isolated and made safe.
Metering terminals are IP2X protected and therefore there is no danger of electrification via
hands/fingers. Operatives who are commissioning metering wires must treat the terminals as
“Live” and check with an approved testing device prior to inserting small wiring, Operatives
and meter operators must use fuse links and shorting CT links to ensure “Isolation” of the
small wiring is achieved during connection and also thereafter when working on the
equipment. Appropriate PPE should be worn at all times.
5.3 Energisation
HSS 40 052 Energisation and Disconnection of Electrical Apparatus and Plant including all
cables shall be used to notify the relevant parties of the energisation of all apparatus covered
by this standard. The issue of this document helps to discharge part of UK Power Networks
obligations under the CDM regulations. The document allows for individual items of apparatus
to be identified as being energised as well as numerous items on the same site.
Before energising any cable or item of equipment on third-party land or a construction site for
the first time:
 HSS 40 052 shall be issued to the customer, landowner or site manager responsible for
works on the site.
 The carbon copy of the certificate shall be returned and archived with the job file.
 The customer’s, landowner's or site manager’s signature shall be obtained, wherever
possible, to acknowledge receipt of the document.
 A copy of the construction and/or route plan identifying the apparatus that is being
energised shall be attached to the certificate.
 A separate ‘Notification of Energised Apparatus Electricity Certificate’ shall be issued for
each individual service being energised. The service cable size, earth fault loop
impedance and cut-out fuse size shall be recorded on the bottom of the certificate.

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6 References
6.1 UK Power Networks Standards
The provisions within this standard are based on requirements detailed in EDS 08-2100
CDM Regulations
EAS 13-0052 LV Equipment for Large LV Services
ECP 11-0008 LV Cable Testing Procedure
ECP 11-0514 ACB Commissioning Procedure
EDS 05-2011 Air Circuit Breaker Protection Settings
EDS 08-2100 LV Customer Supplies
HSS 40 052 Energisation and Disconnection of Electrical Apparatus and Plant
including All Cables
UK Power Networks Distribution Safety Rules 2016
UK Power Networks LV Jointing Manual
6.2 National and International Standards
BS EN 60947-2
ENA TS 37-02 Public Electricity Network Distribution Assemblies

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Appendix A – Metering Wiring Diagrams

A.1 Substation Wiring Diagram for Connection of a Single LV Service

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A.2 Substation Wiring Diagram for Connection of Two LV Services

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A.3 Metering Termination Cabinet Wiring Diagram

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A.4 Meter Termination Chamber

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CONNECTION OF LARGE LV SERVICES TO SECONDARY

Network(s): EPN, LPN, SPN

This standard details the procedures to be undertaken when connecting large LV

Author: Jesse Garcia Date: 20/02/2018

Approver: Paul Williams Date: 20/03/2018

Version 3.0 Review Date 08/06/2022

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 Indoor/Outdoor transformer-mounted cabinet, containing a 1600A (NW16 H2) ACB and a

3 Glossary and Abbreviations

ACB Air Circuit Breaker

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This transformer-mounted cabinet (UK Power

The cabinet are designed to accept up to eight single-

This transformer-mounted cabinet (UK Power

Note: Use UT-9I Termination only, three per phase.

 LV transformer termination kit (Sicame UT-9I) UK

 300mm2, 400mm2 to 600mm2 stranded copper

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2000Amp Wall Mounted ACB (NW20 H1)

This 2000Amp wall mounted ACB (UK Power

Note: Customer CTs are wired for top cable entry,

The cabinet is designed to accept up to six single-

The ACB comes supplied with a neutral termination

Metering Terminal Block

Each cabinet comes with pre-installed 1600/5A

Note: Leave yellow shorting links in place if

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4.1 Cables and Terminations

Cable Termination Details:

 UK Power Networks commodity code: 02217B

 The Sicame ML7 can be utilised for terminating.

 This lug requires an insulated ratchet tool (UK Power

 LV transformer termination kit (Sicame UT-9I) UK Power

 300mm2, 400mm2 and 500mm2 stranded copper;

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The above UT connectors shall be installed as specified in

If the customer installs aluminium wire armoured single core

Within the Transformer mounted cabinet, the aluminium

Wall Mounted ACB Neutral Termination

The wall mounted ACB is supplied with a neutral termination

Terminating SWA with glands in cabinets and cabinet

 UKPN Stores Code: - 48806M

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4.2.1 ACB Protection Settings and Commissioning

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4.3.2 Cables and Terminations

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4.4 Indoor Wall-mounted 800A Service Way on a M1 or M2 LV Board

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4.4.2 Cables and Terminations

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5 Testing, Commissioning and Energisation

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6.2 National and International Standards

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Appendix A – Metering Wiring Diagrams