Ac & DC Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems and D.C. Back-Up Power Supply Systems
Ac & DC Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems and D.C. Back-Up Power Supply Systems
FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION
AC & DC UNINTERRUPTIBLE
POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS AND
D.C. BACK-UP POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
20162.EQP.ELE.FUN
FOREWORD
Rev. 0 Sheets 26
September 1994
Issued to comply with the EEC directives
Cancelling and replacing the following specification:
01794.EQP.ELE.SPC: General Specification - D.C Switchboards
Rev. 1 Sheets 32
June 2003
Issued to comply with the E.U. directives and normative references
This specification replaces and supersedes the following specification:
20055.EQP.STA.FUN : General Specification - Static Continuity Group for A.C. Power
Supply
Rev. 2 Sheets 32
October 2006
Rev. 3 Sheets 30
March 2010
General Revision
Rev. 4 Sheets 31
March 2012
Added approval table
List of revised and / or added paragraphs in respect to previous issue:
INDEX
1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 SCOPE ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 REFERENCE INTERNAL STANDARDIZATION DOCUMENTATION,
CODES AND RULES .......................................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 Codes.................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2.2 Laws, Decrees, Directives ................................................................................................ 4
1.2.3 Internal standardization Documents ............................................................................... 4
1 GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
This specification sets out the minimum requirements and the inspection plans for the supply of a.c.
& d.c. Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems (a.c & d.c. UPS).
Any other additional information not covered by this specification will be specified in the rules and
publications in force and in the project technical documentation, particularly:
The technical requirements of this functional specification are based upon considerations of
performances and functionality, therefore the instructions contained in this document are not meant
to be discriminatory.
Any alternative suggestions will be considered, provided that the compliance with what required in
this document is satisfied both from functional and performance points of view.
1.2.1 Codes
All system, equipment and materials shall be in compliance with the rules valid in the country where
they shall be installed.
Rules applicable to Eni standard are listed in Company Specification:
Applying the above mentioned Company Specification Contractor / Supplier shall verify the validity of
every single standard (latest available version) and besides they shall verify new eventually issued
rules to be applied
All System, equipment and materials shall comply with documents detailed in the Company
Specification
Contractor / Supplier shall verify the validity of every single specification (latest available issue) and
they shall verify new eventually issued regulations to be applied
2.1 DEFINITIONS
For definitions and terminology reference will be made to the rules in paragraph 1.2.
In accordance with CEI EN 60439-1 Code this specification is applied to UPS electric switchboards,
defined as protection and manoeuvre equipment in accordance with the following typologies:
TTA
Type Tested Assemblies
PTTA
Partially Type Tested Assemblies
Switchboards and single components will not be subject to harmonic vibrations and violent shocks
that can occur during normal service.
When the presence of H2S in the atmosphere is anticipated, the following concentrations will be
assumed, if not otherwise specified:
The Supplier shall adopt adequate protections and demonstrate the validity with test certificates on
the components.
Type A: single rectifier/battery charger unit (1x100%), non-redundant batteries (1x100%) and
integrated distribution section
Type B: redundant rectifier/battery charger units (2x100%), non-redundant batteries (1x100%) and
integrated distribution section
Type C: redundant rectifier/battery charger units (2x100%), redundant batteries (2x100%) and
integrated distribution section
Deviation from the above configurations will be subjected to the Company approval.
a) Type A configuration
Under normal condition, the power supply of the d.c. loads is guaranteed by the a.c. feeding network.
The d.c. loads shall be switched without discontinuity in the power supply, to the battery in case of:
b) Type B configuration
Under normal condition, the power supply of the d.c. loads is guaranteed by the a.c. feeding network
via incomer 1.
Both rectifiers (RT1, RT2) shall run in parallel at 50% duty. They will be connected to a common
batteries bank (sized at 100%).
In case of feeding network failure, the loads will be switched without discontinuity in the power
supply, to the batteries.
If the feeding network via incomer 2 is available and within allowed tolerances, then the incomers
automatic changeover shall switch the power supply of the UPS to the incomer 2.
The incomer 2 will guarantee the power supply of a.c. loads and the charging of batteries.
In case of one rectifier failure, the other one shall supply the total load without interruption.
In case of both rectifiers failure or excessive decrease of d.c. voltage, the d.c. loads shall be switched
without discontinuity in the power supply to the batteries.
Block diodes or other devices shall be installed to avoid, in case of failures, the transfer of energy
from a rectifier to the other.
c) Type C configuration
The operating conditions are as per Type B configuration, with following amendment: the rectifier
units shall run in parallel at 50% duty, but there are two batteries banks (2x100%), each one
connected to dedicated rectifier.
2.4.1.3 Performances
If not otherwise specified in the Data Sheet, the d.c. UPS shall be able to supply the rated
performances with the variations indicated here below, both single and combined of the a.c. feeding
frequency and voltage:
• voltage ± 10%
• frequency ± 5%
In the feeding conditions defined above and with a load varying from 0 to 100%, the output d.c.
voltage variation shall be within the following limits:
The peak-to-peak value of superimposed ripple current, with battery separated from the switchboard,
load between 0 and 100% and with the feeding conditions indicated above, it shall be lower than 5%
of C10 for Ni-Cd batteries and lower than 1% of C10 for VRLA batteries.
The stabilisation system through partialization of the batteries during the charge and discharge
phases shall be foreseen when the possible partial insertions are not more than two.
Whenever foreseen the stabiliser on the d.c. distribution shall be of the voltage drop diode type.
The use of d.c./d.c. controllers (chopper) shall be limited to the cases where voltage variation ≤5% is
required.
The charging methods shall be suitable for the type of batteries, in order to maintain their integrity
and life time. Therefore, they shall be implemented according to the battery Manufacturer
recommendation.
If not otherwise specified by battery Manufacturer, the charging methods shall be carried out as
following:
a) Floating charge
The floating charge shall be carried out at a constant value of voltage, defined by the battery
Manufacturer.
Under the feeding conditions already defined, the value of the floating voltage shall:
- be stabilised at ± 2%;
- be adjustable, with respect to the set point, by ± 5%.
b) Full charge
- 1st phase: constant current and voltage increasing up to the value stated by the battery
manufacturer.
- 2nd phase: constant voltage at the value indicated above and decreasing current.
With batteries at the discharge minimum voltage, the complete cycle of the full charge shall allow the
recharge of the battery at 90% in a period of 8÷10 hours and the recharge at 100% in 12÷14 hours.
The passage from the first to the second phase will occur automatically.
The passage from the floating charge to full charge and vice versa shall be possible both
automatically and manually.
When in automatic, the batteries shall receive full charge after every period (even partial) of
discharge.
Under the feeding conditions mentioned above, the full charge voltage and current shall be stabilised
and adjusted as follows:
The battery room might be equipped with natural or forced ventilation with extracting fans depending
upon the quantity of hydrogen emitted by storage batteries, during the full charging operation, in
particular. When the battery room is equipped with forced ventilation, full charging shall be
conditioned by extracting fans operation. When the extractors fail to function, the operation shall be
inhibited or interrupted.
c) Boost charge
When requested in the Data Sheet, a boost charge system shall be installed.
It shall be of the constant current type with voltage increasing up to the maximum value specified by
the battery Manufacturer.
The charge system shall allow the recharge of the batteries completely discharged in a 5÷7 hours
period.
The boost charge shall be carried out only manually.
Under the feeding conditions already indicated, the boost charge current shall be:
- stabilised ± 3%;
- adjustable with respect to the set point by + 10%, - 50%.
When the battery room is equipped with forced ventilation, rapid charging shall be conditioned by
extracting fans operation. When the extractors fail to function, the operation shall be inhibited or
interrupted.
- normal service conditions are as prescribed in Rule CEI EN 60439-1 or otherwise specified in the
Data Sheet
- the installed equipment and bars conform to the rated values prescribed in the Data Sheet,
considering the possible future loads
if not otherwise specified, the maximum virtual connection temperature for diodes and thyristors,
operating in the most severe conditions (including overloads, if any) shall not exceed 125 oC, even if
the utilised elements would allow higher temperatures.
The d.c. UPS shall be sized on the basis of the following parameters:
- the list of loads in the Data Sheet relevant to the distribution section
- loads absorbed power (kW)
a) Alarms
The alarm signals relevant to automatic reset protections shall be provided with memory, as per ISA-
S18.1, with sequence F2M-1-14 (fixed-flashing visual alarm, manual reset, acknowledgement push-
button and lamp test circuit).
b) Signals
The colours utilised for the visual signals (lamps) shall be in compliance with the CEI EN 60073
Codes. The following minimum requirements shall be guaranteed:
c) Measurements
- for switchboard:
• network voltage (for each feeding line);
• voltage on the d.c. loads;
• supplied current (d.c. side).
- for each battery:
• charge/discharge current;
• voltage of the whole battery.
- each alarm conditions listed in the above section with "a) Alarms" ;
- voltage on d.c. loads.
The above parameters shall be suitable for remote signalling via both hardwired using potential-free
contacts and serial link.
The type of serial link and communication protocol will be specified in the Data Sheet
e) Controls
Compartments or cells will be provided when specifically required, or to complete the arrangement of
the switchboard.
The arrangement as functional units will be described in more detail by the Company in the Data
Sheet.
If not otherwise specified, the maximum virtual junction temperature of diodes and thirystors,
operating in the worst conditions (including any overload) shall not exceed 125oC even if the used
elements allow for larger temperatures.
- the list of loads in the Data Sheet relevant to the distribution panel
- loads data, as:
• rated power (kVA)
• capacitive or inductive power factor (f.d.p)
• starting current (Is) (when applicable)
Type A: single rectifier/inverter unit (1x100%), non-redundant batteries (1x100%), emergency line,
manual by-pass and integrated distribution section
In the normal operating conditions, the load shall be supplied by normal mains through the inverter
and the static switch.
The battery charger, therefore, shall supply at the same time the power to the inverter and the power
necessary to charge the batteries (float charging mode).
In one of the following conditions:
the power to the inverter shall be supplied temporarily by the batteries with no discontinuity in the
power supply.
If the emergency mains available and within allowed tolerances, the static switch shall check the
synchronization between output voltage of the inverter and the voltage of emergency mains. After the
voltages have been synchronized, the static switch will transfer the loads from batteries to the
emergency mains, in the commutation time indicated in the Data Sheet.
In case of voltage drop in the normal mains or battery charger out-of-service and emergency mains
not available the power to the inverter shall be supplied by the batteries for all the period specified in
the Data Sheet, with no discontinuity in the power supply.
When the normal conditions are reset, the battery charger shall supply the power to the inverter and
shall charge the batteries in the time specified in the Data Sheet.
If the inverter is out-of-service, or when the load cannot be accepted by the system, the static switch
shall transfer automatically the load from normal mains to the emergency mains, in the commutation
time indicated in the Data Sheet.
When the normal conditions are reset, for a pre-set period of time and when the synchronism with
the electric network is reached, the static switch shall transfer the load to the inverter again, in the
commutation time indicated in the Data Sheet. At the same time the battery charger will provide
power supply to charge the batteries.
b) Type B configuration
Each rectifier/inverter unit (RT1/INV1, RT2/INV2) shall be designed for the overall power and for the
required autonomy. In normal operating conditions the load shall be supplied by both rectifier/inverter
units in parallel, connected to the normal mains.
Each rectifier/inverter unit shall run at 50% duty. In case of one unit failure or in abnormal condition,
the other rectifier/inverter unit shall supply the total load without interruption.
Each rectifier (RT1, RT2) shall supply the power to the associated inverter (INV1, INV2) and shall
charge its batteries bank.
Normally the rectifier/inverter units are supplied by normal mains.
In the condition of any drop of voltage in the normal mains, the loads will be supplied by the batteries
banks, without interruption. If the emergency mains available and within the allowed tolerances, the
automatic changeover of the incomers will transfer the UPS from normal mains to the emergency
mains.
Therefore, the loads will be power supplied by rectifier/inverter units in parallel, connected to
emergency mains and the batteries banks will pass in floating charge mode.
In the presence of excessive loads, or failure/abnormal operating of both inverters, the static
switches will transfer automatically the loads to the emergency mains via by pass.
When the normal conditions are reset, for a pre-set period of time and when the synchronism with
the electric network is reached, the static switches shall transfer the load to the inverters again, in the
commutation time indicated in the Data Sheet. At the same time the battery chargers will provide
power supply to charge the batteries banks.
If neither normal nor emergency mains are available, the power to the inverters shall be supplied by
the batteries banks for all the period specified in the Data Sheet, with no discontinuity in the power
supply.
When the cooling of the UPS is obtained with forced ventilation systems, the out-of-service
conditions of one fan will not affect the operation of the assembly.
The UPS shall be put in automatic shut off if affected by overtemperatures. The reset of the initial
conditions shall be obtained only with a manual intervention.
Each inverter shall be able to operate even if the batteries are disconnected and the power is fed
only by the relevant rectifier/battery charger.
The outlet static switch shall be able to operate with temporary overloads, as specified in the Data
Sheet.
The UPS shall not be damaged by any accidental short circuit on the output units.
2.4.2.4 Performances
If not otherwise specified in the Data Sheet, the a.c. UPS shall be able to supply the rated
performances with the variations indicated here below, both single and combined of the a.c. feeding
frequency and voltage:
- voltage ± 10%
- frequency ± 5%
The superimposed ripple current on batteries terminals, with battery separated from the switchboard,
load between 0 and 100% and with the feeding conditions indicated above shall be lower than 5% of
C10 (peak- to-peak) for NiCd batteries and lower than 1% of C10 for VRLA batteries.
For other performance requirements make reference to the dedicated Data Sheet.
They shall be in conformity with the Functional Specification and the Data Sheet relevant to the "D.C.
UPS".
b) Electrical batteries
Type and capacity shall be as indicated in the Data Sheet and in conformity with the relevant
Functional Specification.
It shall be in conformity with the Functional Specification relevant to the low voltage electric
switchgears and with the dedicated section of UPS Data Sheet.
d) Inverter
The single or three phases inverter, as specified in the Data Sheet, shall provide to the load a
stabilised alternate voltage, with frequency synchronized with the electric network and harmonics
content as indicated in the Data Sheet. All these variables shall be independent from the changes in
the inlet voltage.
The required performances shall be obtained both in the normal operating conditions and during the
batteries recharge and capacity reset phases. The same performances shall be obtained during the
supply of power by the batteries up to the end voltage conditions.
If the supply electric network is not available or its frequency overcome the acceptable tolerance
limits, an internal oscillator shall be utilised to generate the outlet frequency.
The inverter shall be in a new synchronism with the electric network, as soon as the supply voltage is
reset, or, however, as soon as its frequency is back within the acceptance limits.
e) Static switch
The static switch has the scope to perform the automatic selection among the available alternate
voltage sources and to apply the selected one to the external load without any gap.
The a.c. sources applied to the static converter are respectively the outlet of the inverter no. 1 or the
one of the inverter no. 2 and the emergency electric network, for the redundant configuration, or the
outlet of the single inverter and the emergency electric network for the single configuration.
For the redundant configuration, one static switch shall be provided for each inverter.
In the normal operating conditions, the static switch shall apply to the load the voltage supplied by
the inverter.
The by-pass manual switch shall allow the connection of both the inverter and the emergency electric
network to the load and to isolate the UPS, to permit the maintenance and/or repair operations
leaving the power supply to the users.
a) Alarms
The alarm signals relevant to protections with automatic reset shall be provided with memory as per
ISA-S18.1, with sequence F2M-1-14 (flashing-fixed optical alarm, manual reset, acknowledgement
push-button and lamps test circuit).
The following alarm signals shall be provided as minimum:.
b) Signals
The colours utilised for the optical signals (lamps) shall be in conformity with CEI EN 60073 Rules.
The following facilities shall be provided as minimum:
c) Measurements
- for switchboard:
• network voltage (for each feeding line);
• UPS output voltage per phase
• UPS output current per phase
• UPS output frequency
- for each battery:
• charge/discharge current;
• voltage of the whole battery.
- each alarm conditions listed in the above section with "a) Alarms" ;
- voltage on a.c. loads;
- voltage on d.c. circuit.
The above parameters shall be suitable for remote signalling via both hardwired using potential-free
contacts and serial link.
The type of serial link and communication protocol will be specified in the Data Sheet
e) Controls
Sections, or available units, shall be provided when specifically required, or as completion of the
panel arrangement.
The arrangement with the provision of these future functional units shall be specified by the
Company in the Data Sheet.
2.4.2.9 Reserve
If not otherwise required in relevant TDS switchboard shall be equipped with 20% of circuits breaker
for users
The use of series and standard materials available on the market will be recommended.
Boxes, windows and other plastic parts belonging to the external cover will be resilient to mechanical
shocks not lower than a 7 J friction energy.
2.4.3.3 Segregation
Switchboards will be built with internal subdivisions through barriers or diaphragms in accordance
with Rule CEI EN 60439-1, and identified in the typical form of segregation specified in the Data
sheet.
The equipment in each section of the switchboard shall be installed in separated compartment or
compartment fractions.
In details, the separation limits between the rectifiers/inverters and a.c./d.c. distribution sections and
the storage batteries section (if any), shall be obtained taking into account the sealing against the
vapours of the batteries and the potential leaks of liquid from the accumulators.
The compartments for the storage batteries, if any, shall have, in their upper sections, proper louvers
complete with gaskets and closing plat for the potential connection with a discharge conduit for the
acid vapours of the batteries.
If not otherwise indicated in the Data Sheet, the following protection degrees will be guaranteed:
The height of UPS enclosure shall be of 2250 mm. Different height shall be subjected to Company
approval.
- The structure will be self supporting with reinforcements where needed and that can be easily
fitted as indicated in the Data Sheet; the enclosure will be made with steel sheets adequately
treated and protected.
- Cables can be inserted in the switchboard from below or above as indicated in the Data Sheet.
This can be achieved through removable plates, or when required, with cable glands or other
sealing systems.
- Plates for single core cables (i.e. for power supply) will be of non-magnetic material.
The Manufacturer of switchboards will therefore provide test certificates of reaction to fire by an
officially recognised laboratory.
2.4.3.6 Ventilation
a) Battery room
When forced ventilation system will be installed in the battery room, interlock to AC&DC UPS system
shall be provided to stop (or inhibit) the boost charging when the ventilation system is not running.
b) Switchboard
When it is requested by cooling necessities, the Supplier, at his judgement, shall provide a ventilation
system fed from the switchboard itself, as per the fans in the storage battery room.
If not otherwise indicated, bars will be made of electrolytic copper,bars of different material can be
considered only if a technical documentation on thermal and electro-dynamic calculations is given
beside the normal required prescriptions.
Bus bars shall be insulated if required in the Data Sheet or if provided as typical by the Supplier.
The type of insulating material and protection and its thickness will be defined by the Supplier in
relationship to the service conditions in the Data Sheet.
Sheaths and resins will be of a flame retardant type in accordance with the CEI EN 50266-2, and
resistant to superficial discharges.
In bar-bar joints and bar-cable joints, bars shall be adequately protected against oxidation.
Bolts and clamps will be provided with anti-loosening systems.
Supports of bars can be obtained by insulators or printed or banded insulating supports; they will be
of non hygroscopic and non flammable material and designed so that they can avoid superficial
charges in case of dust or condense.
Bars and insulated power conductors will be labelled as indicated by the Normative Reference.
In three-phase systems with neutral, the neutral bar shall extend for the whole length of the phase
bars and will be:
A protection bar (PE) shall extend for the whole length of the switchboard and shall be provided with
connection bolts at both ends, and anywhere the connection of a cable is expected.
The sizing of a protection bar (PE) will be in accordance with the provisions of Rule CEI EN 60439-1
for protection conductors.
It not otherwise indicated, maximum overtemperatures accepted will be as provided in Rule CEI EN
60439-1.
Circuit breakers will be proved for the "A" or "B" category of utilisation, as specified in the Data Sheet;
if not otherwise indicated, "A" category switches will be used.
b) Contactors
Contactors will be air-break and compact type; other types of contactors may be considered time by
time. The release voltage of the a.c and d.c. coil will be as specified in the relevant Rule.
c) Protection relays
Protection relays will comply with Rule CEI EN 60255 and the prescription specified in the Data
Sheet, whereas those integrated with automatic circuit breakers will respond to the rules of switches.
Current transformers (CT) will comply with Rule CEI EN 60044-1 whereas voltage transformers (VT)
will conform to Rule CEI EN 60044-2.
They will have a standard insulation voltage (Ui) and rated operation voltage (Ue) equal to the one of
the switchboard; they will be enclosed type with air or resin insulation.
Current transformers will be able to withstand thermal and dynamic stresses related to the
switchboard short-circuit.
For rated performances much higher than the actual loads, additional loads, as resistors, shall be
provided.
f) Motor starters
When requested in the Data Sheet, the starters, that are devices to start, stop and protect against
overloads, consisting of contactors and direct thermal relays, they will be made in accordance with
Rule CEI EN 60947-4-1.
If not otherwise specified, the protection against short circuits shall be obtained through automatic
switches co-ordinated with the starters, in such a way to obtain type "2" co-ordinations in compliance
with CEI EN 60947-4-1 Code.
The automatic switches for the co-ordination of the starter shall be of the "A" category, in compliance
with the CEI EN 60947-2 Codes.
The employment category for the starters shall be A-C-3, in compliance with the CEI EN 60947-4-1
Code.
When required by Company, the co-ordination of electric motor starters will be indicated in the Data
Sheet, and referred to in the relevant tables.
When requested in the Data Sheet, the outdoor junction box for the cut-off of the batteries shall be in
explosion-proof execution (EEx-d), in compliance with the CEI EN 60079-14, and shall be equipped
as specified in the Data Sheet.
Auxiliary connections between compartments will be made with cable trays to facilitate the insertion
or removal in safety conditions of single conductors.
In crossings points of metal walls, the conductors will be protected with brushings or insulating
sheaths.
When connections must be removed for deliveries they will be connected to terminal boards.
Conductors terminations shall have compression type cable terminals and shall be identified in
accordance with Rule CEI EN 60445.
Auxiliary equipment shall have an insulation rated voltage equal to the one of the electric system
where they are inserted; equipment which comes directly from the electric power system, will have
an insulation rated voltage equal to the one of the switchboard.
If not otherwise indicated in the Data Sheet, the following minimum characteristics will be
guaranteed:
Each connection to single auxiliary users will be protected as indicated in the Data Sheet.
a) Auxiliary relays
They will comply with CEI EN 61810 Rules and the prescriptions of the Data Sheet.
They will be provided with the necessary auxiliary contacts for the specified schemes, and with 1NO
+ 1NC additional free contacts.
Lock-out relays (86) will be in continuous service with manual reset and the lock-out position clearly
indicated.
The auxiliary relays shall be suitable to be permanently excited without any resistance.
b) Transducers
Transducers will comply with Rule CEI EN 60688 and will have characteristics as indicated in the
Data Sheet.
Push-buttons, when provided, will be positioned and coloured with regard to their function according
to the provisions of Rule CEI EN 60073.
d) Signalling lamps
The lamps shall be preferably of LEDS type. In alternative, incandescent type lamps with a dropping
resistance in series might be used.
e) Supply transformers
Supply transformers for control circuits will be provided only if expressly required and indicated in the
Data Sheet.
When provided, they will have the characteristics specified in Rule CEI EN 61558 for "insulation
transformers".
Supply transformers of more circuits, will be sized in such a way that:
2.4.3.10 Instruments
All instruments will have accuracy class equal to 1.5 or higher.
All the instruments to be assembled on the front panel of the switchboard will be flush-mounted with
rear connections; the case will have preferably square or rectangular case and with the possibility of
applying seals where necessary.
Generally, ammeters and voltmeters will have a deviation at the rated value of about 75% of the full-
scale value.
Blank zero instruments will have a doubled scale around the rated value.
All switchboard instrumentation shall be analogical, with a 240° scale with sectors highlighted in
different colours, if required.
Use of multifunctional electronic relays partially or totally replacing even instrument functions, shall
be preliminary approved by Company.
2.4.3.11 Conductors
Conductors, except those of control electronic logic, will have the main following requirements:
a) Technical characteristics:
DATA CHARACTERISTICS
N07G9-K -1x
Standard CEI 20-38, CEI 20-22, CEI 20-35, CEI 20-37
Table CEI - UNEL 35368
SINGLE CORE
Standard Non-flame propagation.
IEC 60502, IEC 60332, IEC 60754, IEC 61034 Non-fire propagation.
IEC 60092-351 Low emission of toxic and corrosive
gases.
Low emission of opaque smoke.
Rated Voltage Uo/U 450/750 V
Conductor Stranded flexible bare copper conductor
Elastomeric cross-linked compound
Insulation (CEI Standard)
G9 quality
Cross-linked polyethylene compound
Insulation (IEC Standard)
XLPE - LS0H
b) Specific Characteristics
For more details refer to the functional specification 20169.EQP.ELE.FUN: “POWER AND
CONTROL ELECTRIC CABLES”
The section of conductors used for connections will be sized in accordance with the minimum and
maximum values prescribed in Rule CEI EN 60439-1 and considering the following minimum
sections allowed:
The sizing of protection conductors will be made according to the systems prescribed by the above
Rule
Terminals with the same function will be close to one another and connected with connecting links or
similar method, thus avoiding the use of wire connection as much as possible.
The terminal insulator will be made of melanin or other high density plastic.
Spare terminals will be provided in the terminal blocks for external connections, of at least 10%.
Terminals of amperometric circuits between CT, protection and control devices, and all amperometric
terminals of strips for external connections, will be short-circuitable, disconnectable and with a socket
for portable instrument prods.
Unused CT secondary circuits and additional connection sockets will be connected to the exit
terminal blocks.
Unused amperometric terminals will be short circuited.
Terminals of voltmetric circuits between VT, protection and control devices, and all terminal blocks
for external connections, will be sectionable.
All the terminals relevant to control and signalling circuits will be numbered with progressive
numbers; power, voltmetric and amperometric terminals will be labelled as indicated in the reference
rules.
In metal enclosed switchboards, both power and auxiliary terminal blocks will be positioned with
regard to the incoming for external connections.
In cell type switchboards, power and auxiliary terminal blocks can be placed in the single
compartments.
Beside the safety name plates defined by the Supplier, and in accordance with Rule CEI EN 60439-
1, the following nameplates made with plastic material sheets fastened with bolts and with the below
inscriptions will be provided.
General data
Giving the identification data of the Supplier, and other data prescribed by Rule CEI EN 60439-1.
Switchboard tag
External installed in front.
Equipment tag
Internal or on view for each main and auxiliary equipment.
In accordance with the requirements provided by Rule CEI EN 60439-1, for the prevention of
dangerous condensation inside the switchboard, anti condensation heaters controlled by a
thermostat will be provided .
b) Tools
For each switchboard a set of keys and special tools will be supplied in such a quantity and type to
allow complete installation and maintenance of the switchboard.
The Supplier may suggest other materials on the basis of his experience and types used.
QUANTITIES
ITEM COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
( note 1 )
Fuses of different types and rated currents 10 %
1
according to quantities installed (note 2)
Signalling lamps 10 %
2
(note 2)
Lamp holders with dropping resistance and cap 5%
3
(note 2)
Coloured caps for indicating lamps of different 10 %
4
colours (note 2)
Notes:
Painting and the relevant protective treatments will be done in accordance with the requirements
contained in the Data Sheet.
b) Tropicalization
When required in the Data Sheet, equipment and materials will be subjected to tropicalization
treatments in accordance with the relevant reference specification.
If any, switchboards will be sectioned in units suitable for transport and their reassemble will be as
simple and safe as possible.
The switchboard components and equipment will be fitted and fastened so as to withstand vibrations
and frictions due to transport (road, train, sea) and the necessary loading, unloading and installation
operations carried out with lifting equipment.
2.6 ERGONOMICS
Equipment shall be designed according to ergonomics principles in order to improve system
performances.
Main issues to be evaluated shall be safety, being user friendly and environmental conditions such
as making access easier, lighting, noise level, vibrations, chemicals presence
2.6.2 Accessibility
Components accessibility during installation, erection, operation and maintenance shall be fully in
compliance with to relevant laws and standard. Moreover accessibility will be granted to authorized
personnel only according to relevant codes. Appropriate measures shall be provide to prevent
unauthorized people have access to the equipment
2.7 SAFETY
• type test
• acceptance test
• special test
Supplier / Contractor shall submit its inspection & testing plan, including available equipment
description, for approval.
2.10 DOCUMENTATION
Supplier shall transmit to Company, according to project requirements and schedule, all
documentation listed in required technical documentation data sheet (D.D.S.).
Documentation will be issued in the official language defined in relevant data sheet, adopting
symbols fixed by codes
• Supplier’s name
• Company’s name
• Unit identification tags, as defined by Company
• Document title
• Company’s job order references
Description and Drawings might be included in Supplier’s catalogues or brochure, subject to the
following requirements:
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