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534 ISSUE 02
REQUIREMENTS FOR SWITCHGEAR FOR
MAIN POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS

The issue and use of this Standard

1s authorized by;

for Director General Ships

Published by:
MOD(PE) Ship Department Section D191
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General
This Standard has been designed for the use of the Ministry of Defenoe "
and its contractors in the execution of Contracts for the Ministry.

\ The Ministry accepts no liability whatever whether in contract or

in tort (including but without limitation negligence on the part
of the Ministry, its servants or agents) for any deficiencies in
design information where the Standard is used for other' purposes.
2. The information contained herein may be Crown Copyright or sUbject
to privately owned rights. It 113 not to be released, reproduoed
or pUblished without In"itten perllliss10n of the M1nistr'Y of Defence.
3. The Ministry of Defence accepts no liability whatever in cohtract
or in tort in respect of infringements of Third Party Rights.

This NES is not to be released to the public.

5. The Ministry of Defence reserves the right to amend or modify the

oontents of this Standard without reference to or informing any holder.
In the Tender or' Contract Process
6. This Standard is the property of the Ministry of Defence and unless
otherwise authorized in writing by the Ministry, must be retur'ned
on oompletion ot' the contract, or 3ub.olBSiol1 of the t"Hl<:\..,r, in, OOlltluot.Lon
with wh.1oh 1t i3 183ued.
7. When this Standard is used in connection with a tender or contract,
the user is to ensure that he is in possession of the correct version
of each document relevant to each partiCUlar tender or contract.
Enquiries in this connection are to be made from the local Ministry
of Defence Quality Assurance Representative.

8. Unless otherwise stated, reference in this Standard to any document,

means the issue and all changes current at the date of issl~ of this
Standard.
Relating to Health and Safety
9. This Standard may call for the lise of processes, substances and proctJdul'eS
that may be injurious to health if adequate precautions ,lre not taken.
It refers only to technical 3uitability and' in no way absolves either
the supplier or the user from statutory obligations relating to health
and safety at any stage of manUfacture or use.

10. Where attention 1s drawn to hazards, those quot.ed may not necessarily
be exhaustive.

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CONDITIONS OF ISSUE (iii)

CON'rENTS (v)

INTRODUCTION (vii)

INDEX TO SECTIONS (ix)

SECrION 1 SCOPE 1

SEaI'ION 2 RElATED DOCUMENTS 2

" SEcrION 3 DRAWINGS & P/fOTOGHAPI\S 5

SECTION 4 DEFINITIONS 6

SECTION 5 INli'ORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WHEN 'rENDERING 7

SECTION 6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 8

SECTION 7 TEMPERATURE RISE 9

SECTION 8 CIRCUIT BREAKERS 10

SECTION 9 SWITCHOOAHDS AND LOAD/DISTRIBUTION CENTRES 12

SECTION 10 ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT 15

SECTION 11 RELIABILITY & MAINTAINABILITY 16

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SE(''TION 13 '{'ESn NO 18

SEC'l'ION 14 SPARE GEAR 20

ANNEX A PROCUREMENT SPECIFICATION CHECK LIST 21

ALPHABETI CAL INDEX 25

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2. This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) is to be applied as requir~d·

by any Procurement Executive, Ministry of Defence contract for tbe .
design and supply of Main Power Supply System Switchgear to be fitted
in HM Surface Ships and Submarines.
3. If this Standard is found to be technically unsuitable for any
particular requirement the sponsor is to be informed of the circum-
stances with a oopy to Ship Department Section D191a.
4. Any user of this Standard either within MOD or in outside industry
may propose a change to an NES. Pr'oposals for change;! which are:

a. not directly applicable to a particular contract are to be

made to the sponsor of the NES

b. directly applioable to a particUlar contract are to be dealt.,

with using existing departmental procedures or as specified
in the contract.
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of a formal ohange.
6. Unless otherwise stated, reference in this Standard to approval,
approved, authorised and similar terms means by the Proour'ement
Executive. Ministry of Defence, Director General Ships.
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SECTION 1 SCOPE 1.

R~quirements Drawing 0102

Scope of this Standard 0101

SECTION 2 RElATED DOCUMENTS 2.

Documents quoted in this Standard 0201

Where to obtain 0202
0203

SECTION 3 DRAWINGS & PHOTOGRAPHS 5.

Drawings to be provided 0302

Photographs & Negatives 0303
Preparation of Drawings 0301

SECTION 4 DEFINITIONS 6.

Definitions u~ed in this Standard 0401

SECTION 5 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WHEN

TENDERING 7•

Method of installation in ship 0504

Programme of stages involved in production 0505
Specification of equipment offered 0502
Tender Drawings 0503
Test Requiremen~s 0506

SECTION 6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 8.

Effects of Nuclear A~tack 0603

Operational Conditions 0601
Ship Motion, Sub~rines 0602

SECTION 7 TEMPERATURE RISE 9.

Maximum temperatures 0701

SECTION 8 CIRCUIT BRR~RS 10.

Adjustment of main contacts 0813

Arc Quenching enclosures 0814
Auxiliary Isolating Contacts 0816
Auxiliary Switches 0815
Circuit Breaker Charac~eristics 0801
Circuit breaker holding positions 0805
Circuit breaker support & locking provision 0806
Contact Material 0817
Control and operation 0818
Creepage & Clearance distances 0810
Electrical supply characteristics 0802

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lIandlea for manual operation 0807

0821
L1!tin" arrangolllonta
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Main and arcing contact dimensions
Maintenance accessibility of main & arcing contacts 0812 ,
Mochanical counter . 0809
0804
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Mechanical design
0808
Mechanical endurance
Method of circuit breaker selection 0803
0820
Overcurrent device settings
0819
Protection characteristics

SECTION 9 SWITCHBOARDS AND LOAD/DISTRIBUTION

CENTRES
12.
0906
Aocess panel fastenings
0904
Access to switchboards
0914
Busbar identification
0913
Busbar rating
0907
Class of segregation
0901
. Construction OU18
002 injection sockets
0915
Creepage & Clearance distances
0916
Effective earthing
0912
Emergency cable connection
Enclosures in glass reinforced plastic 0908
0919
Flooding level 0902
Improvement or changes
0903
Interchangeability
0905
Mounting of components
Prevention of eddy currents 0911
Requirements for magnetic content 0909
S~ting of heat producing equipment 0920
.Terminals and cable entries
Test supplies
0910
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1001
Ancillary components
1005
current transformers
1006.
CUrrent transformer secondary windi~gs
1002
MVA rating of components
1004
Rotary switches
1003
Temperature of components

SECTION 11 RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY 16 •

1104
. Accessibility of components
Extent of reliability assessment 1101
-Production of reliability programme 1102
Requirements for
. Interchangeability 1103
Limiting Dimensions 1103
1103
Maintenance
Standardisation 1103
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Identification label
Marking reqUirements 1203
Modification recOl'd labe~ 1201
Pl'ovision of blank"labels 1202
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SECTION 13 TESTING
18.
Classification of tests - Routine Tests
130'1
Classification of tests - Type Tests
1303
Electromagnetic compatibility reqUirements
Insulation resistance 1308
Magnetio survey 1310
Manner of tests 1309
Operation of interlocks etc 1301
Operation of protective devices 1307
Production test specification 1306
Routine testing . 1312
Test reSUlts 1311
Type testing 1302
1305
SECTION 14 SPARE GEAR
20.
Selection of spare parts
SUpply of spares 1403
Testing of spare parts 1401
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0101. This Standard, in conjunction with the documents referred to herein, -

spacifies the requirements for the duaign, construction and testing of
circuit breakers, switchboards and load/distribution contras up to and
including 1000 volts ac and 1200 volts dc for electrical power supply'
systems in HM Ships and Submarines.,

0102. The particular functional requirements for equipment covered by this

standard will normally be communicated to the manufacturer in the form
of a "Requirements Drawing" and a Procurement Specification with the
Invitation to Tender or order.

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0201, Reference is made to:-

Referred to in Clause

1001
FUlltlS for use in 11M Ships,
DJ~!,1 S'fAN 611-14
l'art 2
1001
Relays, electrical, of assessed
DEF STAN 59-51
Part 1 quality
0914
Colour coding, and marking for
DEF STAN 61-7
polarity and phase distinction
P.ari 1
in electrical systems,
0802
Electrical power Supply Systems
DEi' STAN 61-5
below 600 volts.
Puts 1 " 4
1001
Shunts, instrument (external
~EJI STAN 66-13
Part 2 type)
0913
Busbars &. Busbar connections
BS 159
1001
Specification for current
BS 3938
Transformers
1001
Specification for voltage
as 3941
Transformers
0401
Glossary of electrotechnical,
BS 4727
power, telecommunications,
electronics lighting and colour
terms.
0701, 080 I, 0804,
Ci-reui t bl'oakol"S of rated voltage
1)9 4752, Pl1rt 1 ()~08, 130:'>
UI' to ilnd including 1000 vol.ts ao
and 1200 volts de.
10()1
Low Voltage Control gear for Voltages
as 5424, Pal"t 1 up to and including 1000 volts ac
and 1200 volts de. Contaetors
0701, 0901, 0907,
as 5486, Part 1
Speci-fication for factory built
assemblies of switchgear and 1305
control gear up to and including
1000 volts ac and 1200 volts dc

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as 5490 Specification for classification 0901.

of degrees of protection provided
by enclosures

lEe 92-4, Part 4 Electrical installation in ships 0904

lEe 363 Short circuit curren~ evaluation 0803

with special regard to rated short
circuit capacity of circuit
breakers in installations in ships.

BR 268(43) Low voltage relay control equipment 1001

in lIM Ships.

BR 2976 Protection units - overvoltage - 1001

Mk 10 VP and Mk 11 vp.

BR 4516 Automatic voltage regulators - 1001

Mk 100 VR

DG Ships 265 Supply ot informa tlon, drawings and 1401

recommendations for spares.

DG Ships 349 Shock strength & testing 1305

I requirements for equipment.
I DG Ships 350 Requirements for environmental 1305
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equipment.
t Requirements for environmental 1305
DG Ships 351
testing of equipment.
\ NES 501 General Requirements for the Design 0201. 0601. 0901. ..
! of E1ectrotechnical Equipment 0910, 0911 , 0913,
i 0916. 0918. 1001 ••
1201

NES 505 Requirements for Drawings of 0301. 1l10)

ElectrotechDical Equipment.

NES 506 Guide to Drawing Procedures for 0301

E1ectrotechnical Equipment.

NES 511 Requirements for Electrical Testing 1305, 1311

of Equipment.

NES 514 Guide to Cable Termination, Entry 0910, 1001

and Junction C9mponents.

NES 532 Guide to the Design of Electrical 0802, 0803. 0912

Supply and Distribution Systems in
Surf ace ships.

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Requirements for Control Boards
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for Main Electx'i cal Supply sya tems.
1001
Guide to Electronic Components and
NE". 581
Practice.
lO01
Guide tor th", 3... 1..ction ut
!illS 604 1 lUI trulIIont5, Electrical, Indicating
ANNEX A
NEB 692
Guide to the Preparation of
Procurement Specifications.
1312
Guide to the Preparation of
N£B 694
Production Test Specifications for
Electrotechnical Equipment.
0908
Guidance notes for Glass Reinforced
NEB 701
Plastics
1102
Management and Design for Upkeep
/lDP 10
and support
0202. Information eoncerning the issuing Authorities of the Related Docuwellts
way be obtained from the local Ministry of Defence Quality Assurance
Representative or Ship Department, Section D191b, Foxhill, Bath BAl 5ABj
(Telephone Bath (0225) 61211).
0203. All applications to Ministry Establishments for Rele<. ted DocUlllents are
to quote the relevant Ministry of Defenco Invitation to Tender or
contract number and date.

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0301. The preparation of Approval. Full Manufacturing and As Made drawings.

when called for in the contract or order, is to be in accordance ~th
~S 505 ~nd NES 506.

0302. Drawings to be provided are. where appropriate, to in~lude:-

a. Drawing & Document List

b. General Arrangement and Associated Parts Identification List

c. Circuit Diagram

d. Wiring Diagram.

e. Schedule of Services

f. Busbar arrangement

Additional drawings required may be listed ~n the Procurement

Specification.
0303. When called for in the Procurement Specification a comprahensive set of
photographs and negatives capable of being reproduced as A4 size
illustrations are to h2 provided to accompany As Made drawings.
Details of the photographs to be taken will be specified in tn~
Procurement Specification and are to include external views. with and
without covers. detailed views of any special constructional feature~.
withdrawable items and main components. All photographs are to show

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0401. For the purpose of this Standard the following definitions apply in
addition to the \IIOre general terminology of IlS 4727:-
a. Local Controls - those controls placed nearest tbe controlled
equipment in such a position that the, operator can directly
observe the response of tbe equipment to them.
b. Remote Controls - auy controls for an equip~nt otber than tbose
at a.
c. ~tricted~~~~~ipment- electrical equipment requiring the
use of tools to IJlin aCcess to "live" parts.
Easy Access Equipment - electrical equipment not requiring the
d. usc of tools to gain accesS to "live" parts.
Eguipment _ A collective term cmbracing all items of supply.
which can be a cODlplete assembly (such au switchboard. COllllole.
control ~anel etc). a sub-assembly and/or unit(s).

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0501. A firlll lIubodtting a tender balled on thia Standard or on em u:iliociutl:u

Procurement Specification is required to furnish the information
detailed in Clauses 0502-0506.
0502. A brief apecification of the equipment offered. including a statement
showing any way in which the equipment is not expected to meet the
Hiniatry requirements.
0503. Drawings comprising three clear prints of the outline of the equipment
offered showing overall dimensions. fixing arrangements and estimated
weight. These may be in the firms own style and format and DWy be
accompanied by any other supporting information considered necessary.

0504. Brief details of the proposed method of installation in the Ship

bearing in mind the limited access and handling facilities which may
be available for larger equipments.
0505. A programme of the work ~nvolved ahowing the atart and completion
", dates for the various stagell propoaed. eg. design drawing I approval.
manufacture. assElmbly. testing aM inspection. to 1I1eet the stated
delivery requireillent. '
0506. Confirmation is to be supplied that all tests detailed in Section 13
of this Standard can be undertaken at the manufacturer's own works.
Otherwise any alternative arrange~ents proposed are to be stated.

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0601. Equipment is to be designed, manufactured and tested to withstand and.

remain fully opl/:rational in the operational conditions of ship motion,
shock. vibration and ambient conditious as specified in NES 501 and the
Procurement Specification.

0602. Ship motion for submarines will be stated in the Procurement ...
Specification.
0603. Requirements for equipment to withstand the effects of nuclear attack
will be stated in the Procurement Specification.

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0701. Subiuct to a maximum component t~peraturB of lOSoC illUidu the oquipm.ut

at nor:mal. full lQ;ld current, temperature rise . figures ure to be:-

a. Circuit breakers •.
In accordance with ~ 4752 fart 1

h. Switchboards and load centres, other than circuit breakers.

In accordance with RS 5486 fart 1

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Rated Values

0801. The characteristics of circuit breakers are defined in BS 4752 : Part 1.

0802. The nominal electrical supply characteristics will be specified in the

Procurement Specification. The quality of the power supply is given in
NES 532 Chapter 6 and the tolerances allowed are detailed in DEF STAN
61-5 Parts I and 4.

0603. Each circuit breaker is to be selected to suit the particular supply

system requirement in accordance with the methods detailed in NES 532
and lEC 363.
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oeO'I. Each circuit breaker is to be of approved design unless the Procurement

Specification specifiea otherwise and is to be capable of withstanding
the c¥clcQf. opera.tions. det;uiled_LJL!!S....it.752 : Part 1 at the 8yotell1
fault· conditions specified in the Procurement Specif ication withuut
damage to itself or adjacent apparatus.
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"Isolated" positions are to be provided.

~6806. Provision is to be made for adequately supporting and locking each air
circuit breaker in the fully withdrawn position for maintenance
purposes.
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oa07. Where necessary bandIes are to be provided for manual operation of air
circuit breakers.

11echanical Endurance

080e. Each circuit breaker is to be capable of the number of operating

cycles at rated full load and at no load as detailed in BS 4752 :
Part ·1. '---~-

080«3. When c.alled f~l: in thtt. ~"I>C\1\:~tt.t\t S\\'Ccif.icati.Qt\ each ail: cit:cuit
breaker is to be fitted wi.th a mechanical counter, visible from the
front, self-resetting at 10,000 to indicate the total number of
make-break cycles completed, up to ,999.

Creepage & Clearances

fi.[ 0810. Creepage and clearance di.stances are to be adequa tc for the serv ice for
II which the equipment is designed and 1lJUst be specifically approved.

Main & Arcing Contacts

0811. rhe dimensions of the main and arcing contacts are to be such that the
total temperature specified in Section 7 is not exceeded.

The main and arcing contacts of air circuit breakers are to be

accessible for maintenance when the breaker is in the withdrawn
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0813. Means are to he provided for adjusting the pressure of air circuit
breaker lllAin contacts to the correct value should etumgcll occur during
.ervice.
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Arc Quenchinta
0814. Means are to be provided for controlling and quenching the urc undue ,
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all conditions of operation. Enclosures provided for this purpose seo
to be capable of removal and replacement to facilitate examination of
the main and arcing contacts.

Auxiliary Switches

0815. Auxiliary switches are to be provided on each circuit breaker as

specified in the Procurement Specification. They are to be adequately
rated to carry tbe lll8-Jl:imum currents of the relevant circuits and are to
be readily accessible for maintenance.
Auxiliarl Isolating Contacts
0816. Auxiliary isolating contacts are to be provided on each circuit breaker
as specified in the Procurement Specification.

Contact Material

0817. Contacts are to be of silver, silver-faced or approved equival~nt and (

be capable of making and breaking rated current without undue arcing,
burning or any tendency to weld. ~

Control and Operation

0818. WlwrOl upucifi<ld in
tlt~ l'roclirUlollnt 8pecirh:ution. all i.lllHcutiou.
instrumentation and control equipment atltlociated with circuit brltllll.urli
is to be mounted on Primary and Secondary Control Boards (Electrical
ranela in submarines), which are to comply with NES 533. The
Procurement Specification will specify means of circuit breaker closing
! I and requirements for interlocking and inter tripping.

Protection

0819. Full details of the protection to be associated with each circuit

breaker including characteristics, power supplies and indicators will
be specified in the Procurement Specification.

0820. The maximum short time delay settings of overcurrent devices are to be
such that under short circuit conditions the short time current rating
of the circuit breaker and associated conductors will not be exceeded.
Lifting Arransements

0821. Approved arrangements for attaching lifting tackle are to be provided

for each air ci rcui t 'breaker.

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Construct ion
0901. Switchboards and load/distribution centres are to be constructed to the
requirements of BS 5486 ; Part 1, BS 5490, NES 501 and the Procurement;.
Specifica don. T_il,~_Y.'_are_to_I>~.,desi:gned,_()!_1!~ni1llll1D.weight. cons is tent
with strength andminilllUtll size consistetltwith-::tetiipiirature-rijje:--'-~
PreferibTY'Jh.ey are to be totaliy enclosed and withoutveiitilaelon •
• •. . . . . " •. - _ . , . . . . _ . "."••. ,,0-,, "._ •• _ •. ~ _ , _ _ .... ,,~~_..• ~ "_. _

0902. Construction and layout are to follow closely the arrangement shown on
the Requirements Drawing. However, changes which propose improvement
or to suit manufacturing convenience may be submitted to Ship
Department stating reasons.

0903. Where intercl~ngeability between assemblies and sub-assemblies ia

specified in the ProcureDlcnt Specification, full details of all jigs,
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tools etc necessary to achieve this are to be provided. The design is

to be such that tolerances cannot become cumulative and make the
SqUiPment inoperable in service. Where necessary, dowels are to be

L fitt~d.

904. Switchboards are to be designed for rear access in accordance with

lEe 92-4 Part 4 except where the Procurement Specification states
otherwise.

~ 0905. Where practicable, and unless otherwise stated, switches, protection

relays, instruments etc, to which access may be required during normal
operation, are to be mounted on hinged doors. Tenninations, fuses,
transformers etc are to be accommodated within the equipment enclosure
wherever possible.

I 0906. Front and rear access panels are to be secured by captive fasteners and.
II be readily removable. To prevent them falling when released they are
to be supported on lift-off pintle hinges or projecting,dowels.
Segngation

0901. The class of segregation with regard to fault withstand capability as

defined in BS 5486 ; Part 1 will be specified in the Procurement
Specification.

0908. Equipment enclosures constructed from glass reinforced plastic are to

be in accordance with NES 701.

0909. Special requirements for miIlllUUIQ magne tic content and for
electromagnetic compatibility will, if required, be stated in the
frocurement Specification.
Terminals snd Cable Entries
0910. Ter~nals, terminations, cable glands and grommets are to be selected
from NES 514 and fitted to the requirem~nts of NES 501. All incoming
and outgoing cables and their entry positions will be specified in the
Procurenwnt Specification. )
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0911. Where necessary to prevent eddy currents, nlaterial surrounding large

singl~ core ac cables is to be non-ferrous in accordance with" NES 501.

0912. When called for in the ProcureullJnt Specification. facilitiell are to be

provided for connection of temporary emergency cables in accordance
with NBS ~~!
Busbars
0913. Busbars which may where necessary be laminated. are to be adequately
rated in accordance with BS 159 and to the requirements of NES 501.
The through fault rating and-cruration will be stated in the Procurement
Specification.

0914. Busbars. risers. cables and associated components are to be colour

coded and/or marked for polarity and phase distinction in accordance
with DEF STAN 61-7 Part 1. Colours and markings are to be clearly
visible from the frone of fully assembled cubicles when the circuit
breakers or access covers are removed.
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Creepage and Clearance

0915. Creepage and clearance distances must be adequate for the 6~I~ice for
which the equipment b designed. For 450 volt ac e(luipment they are
not, except wber~ ~ecifically agreed Otherwrse~-to be less than:-
(i) creepage 401l1n to earth and between phases or poles
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(li) clearance 19mm to earth and 'between phases or poles
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For dc voltages up to 220 the minimum values are to be not lees than:-
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Earthin~
(iv) clearance
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0916. Means are to be provided for effectively earthing equipment in
accordance with NES 501.
Test Supplies I
0917. When called for in the Procurement Specification, test supplies are to
be incorporated to enable protection, instr.umentation and circuit
breaker operation to be tested.

CO System
2
0918. When called for in the Procurement Specification flush mounting C02
injection sockets are to be provided on the bottom front face of every
segregated section in accordance with NES 501. The spray of CO? is to
be directed away from busbars and insulation~ C02 injection may
not be
appropriate if switchboards are ventilated.
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Flooding Level
0919, The construction of the equipment is to be such that it will continue
to function wben the compartment in which it is sited is flooded to a •
depth of l50mm or as stated in the Procurement Specification.

Siting of Reat Producing Equipment

0920. Sub-assemblies such as band and automatic voltage regulators and
associated components may develop considerable heat and due regard is
to be paid to the siting and adequate ventilation of such components
and to adjacent wiring.

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NElS 534
Issue 02 ~. ' ;1.

1001. All necessary wlcillary COlllponents, wany of which will be detailed in

the Procurement Specification, are to comply with relevant standards
aDd specifications e8:-

Standard
a.
b.
c.
d.
Current Transformers
Voltage Tranaformers
Shunts
Fuses
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DEF ST<lli 66-13 Part 2
lIS 3938
as 3941 .-'
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DEF STAN 59-14 Part 2

e. Relays
DEF STAN 59-51 Part 1
f. Electronic Components
.~ g. Equipment Wiring
NES 581

NES 501
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h. Terminals
NEB 514 ---.
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j. Instruments
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NES 604
Switches,
NES 581
Ill. Contactors
n.
as 5424 : Fa" t 1-··
Voltage Regulators
p. Overvoltage Protection
SR 4576 .
q• BR 2976
Low Voltage Relay Control Equipment
BR 268 (43)
. \ 100.2. The MVA rating of all COUIponents required to carry short circuit '(
-
( current will be stated in the Procurement Specification. )
1003. Ancillary components are to be capable of withstanding elevated
temperatures which may occur in the locations whe-re they are mounted,
1004. All rotary switches are to be of the quick make and break type unless
stated otherwise in the Procurement Specification.

1005. All current transformers are to be secured to prevent u~vemunt due to

shock, vibration and short circuit COnditions. They are to be easily
removable for repair or replacement; joints in bUlibars are acceptable
for this purpose.

1006. Means are to be provided for short circuiting current transtorlller

secondary windings.

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1101. Reliability assessment is a requirement for all equipment covered by

this Standard. The extent to which this assessment is required to be
pursued for any given equipment will normally be covered in the
Procurement Specification wluch may also require tbe preparation of a
Reliability Programme Plan.

1102. The detailed procedure for production of a 'Reliability Programme is

contained in SOP10 Management of Design for Upkeep and Support (MANDUS).

1103. Definitive requir~nents for Interchangeability, Equipment

Standardization, Maintenance, and Limiting Dimensions will be stated in
the Procurement Specification.
1104. If rear access to equipmullt Is specifically excluded by the Procurement

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Sl'lIIcflicAl.ion, all (:ollll'lJlll:nts urlll 1:0 bit tiluuily lldjUl.tubl11, rtHlloV41hl0
.tc: from tl1u front without the need to rdlOve or diulIlntlu othur
components.

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MARKING

1201. All marking is to be in accordance with the requirements of NES 501.

1202. A modification record label is to be fitted to all equipment.

1203. Identification labels are to be fitted to each assembly and sUb-assembly

which, in addition to identifying the equipment give:
a. Name of manufacturer
b. NATO stock number
c. Manufacturer's order aud serial numbers

1204. Blank labels are to be provided for spare distribution ways/circuits •

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General
1301. All tests are to be carried out in the manner indicated in the relevant
Clauses of the standards quoted in Clauses 1305 and 1311.

Test Results • I

1302. 'Ibe reuults of all type teats are to be compiled into a report by the
Electrical Contractor or MLIin Contractor as appropriate on which the
finalised Production Test Specification is to be based. The report is
to include any oscillographic records taken during the tests and two
copies of the report are to be forwarded to Ship Department, through
tbe Ministry of Defence Quality Assurance Representative Q10DQAlt) as.
acon a8 possible after the tests have been completed.
Classification of Tests

1303. Type Tests The first equipment of a new design is to be subjected

to Type Tests unless otherwise specified in the Procurement
Specification.
1304. Routine Tests All equipment is to be subjected to the Routine Tests
listed in Clause 1311. The tests to be carried out on equipment
embodying minor changes to a design which bas already been type tested
will be given in the Procurement Specification.
Type Testing
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1305. The following tests are to be carried out on equipment required to be "
type Tested:-
t
To be Testud in .
Accordance w!tll .i I
a. Temperature Rise
.p'
NES 511
b. Short Circuit 'tests IS 4752 Part 1
c. Through Fault Tests BS 5486 Part 1 .. J.: -~

d. Operation of Protective Devices See Clauses 1306. 1307

e. Electromagnetic Compatibility See Clause 1308
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f. Magnetic Survey See Clause 1309 I
g. Tilt Test DG Ships 350 1
b. Shock Tests DG Ships 349 I
j. Vibration Tests DC Ships 350
k. Effectiveness of Enclosure DG Ships 351

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m• Wi~hstand Voltage NES 511

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n. Insulation Resistance NES 511
See also Clause 1310
p. Millivolt Drop Test NES 511
q. Functional tests to prove the operation
of the equipment and its safety devices.

Operation of Protective Devices

1306. Protection devices are to be checked for compliance with the
Procurement Specification.

1307. The operation of auxiliaries, interlocku. alarms and trips a$sociated

with the equipment are to be checked to ensure that the requirements of
the associated Procurement Specification are met.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

1308. When limits of electromagnetic compatibility are specified. tests are

to be carried out to demonstrate that the limits have been met.
~~DQAR will make arrangements for the necessary test facilities to be
provided.
Magnetic Survey

1309. When limits of magnetic content are specified. tests are to be carried
out to delllOnstrate that the limits lJave been met. MODQAR will 1I1akll
the necussllry arrangements.
Insulation Resistance

1310. Tests for insulation resistance are to be carried out under either hot
or cold conditions.

Routine Testing

1311. The following tests are to be carried out on equipment required to be

Routine Tested:-
To be Tested in
Accordance with
a. Insulation Resistance NES 511
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b. Withstand Voltage NES 511

c. Functional tests-to prove the operation
of the equipment and its safety devices. •
d. Mechanical checks upon dimensions.
interchangeability and tolernnces. 2-

Production Test Specification

1312. A Production Test Specification is to be written in accordance with

NES 694.

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m. WithHtand Voltage m:s 511

n. Insulation Resiutance NE5 Sl1
See alao Clause 1310
p. Millivolt Drop Test NES 511
q. Functional tests to prove the operation
of the equipment and its safety devicl~B •

.2l)cration of, Proteet.ive Devices

1306. Protection d(~v ices are to be checked for compliance with the
Procurement Specification.

1307. The operation 01: <lmdliarieu. iUler'lock:;. alarm!! and trip:! dtiSI,,:,iatl~d
",rith the equipment are to be checked to ensure that the requb:cUlent8 of
the aSllocillted Procurement 8pecifieati.on are n}(~t.

1308. Hhen limits of electromagnetic compatihility are 8pecifi.~d. tents are

to be curried out to del1l0u6tr:a te that the limi ts have bL~;m llIet.
HODQAR \rill make arral1gementlJ for: the necclilsary teat faci.lit:iE!8 to bl~
I'rovi.ded.

1309. Hben liooi ta of rn':lgnetic content are. specifie.d t tests ar(~ to be carr.il~d
out: to demol1tstrau! that tlH~ limitll have be•.m lI\(~t. MODQAR will IIWKt!
the lW!:lWIHLry ilcTangenwntlJ.

Insulation ReBistatlce

1310. Testa for insulation resistance are to be carried out under either hot
or cold conditions.

1311. The following tests are to be carried out 011 equipment rll:(l\1in~d to be
Routine l'ested:-

To be Tested in
A~·~;r~l-.u~c~",iTtl;

a. Insulation Resistance NES 511

vliths tand Voltage NES 511
c. Functional tests to prove the operation
of the t~quipment and its safety devic.es.
d. Hechanical checks upon dimeollions,
interch<.lngeability and toler':lHcl~9.

1312. A Production Te.st Specificatiot!. is to be ~ritten in <tcco'r.danc(! 1ilitb

NES 694.

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SPARE GEAR

1401, The supply of spates is to be arranged in accordance with tlw

procedures contained in Specification DC Ships 265. ..
1402. All spare parts are to be subjected to the same routine testing as if
being incorporated in a complete equipment unless exemption is given at
the time of ordering.
1403. Spare parta and spare items of equipment required for on-board and
depot spares will be selected by MOD(PE) from the Items Lists produced
by the Contractor U1 accordance with NES 505. Selection of llpare Plll"ts
will be effected upon design fiualisstion.

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GTA'1'l~:~mNT OF TE:CUNICAL R~UmEMgN'rS 'rI'l'LE

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HEFEHENCE ••.•••••••.••.•••••

Uoteu:

1. This Cflock List is to ensw'e that certain aspects (l~1 thi~r Naval
F..nglnoering Standa.rd are consul tEld ,when preparing a '~;wt":Qont of
l'o<:hni cal Requ!Famants :tor a particular 8,Jlpl1cntlou. !

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r 2. Clnusos whoero II praforen.(l~ for \a;'( olh:ton }::1,. to' be u:>E~d 'ot ~h"tl'o
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SPEIC:Lfic dElta is to 00 ad,d<:id "',1'0, inelUl~ed j.r~,'h~ Chocl' List.
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3. Ea.ch item is to be marked either' 1/

.j = included

NA = nl) t ll.ppli(}n.bla

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CUECK
CIJl~CK
NO
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1 NES 534 to be 1nvok~d 1n PB.
2 pa tl:l btt l>reparEld in lilC001·dl\ll<.l6 with Nl~S 692
3 Provi.8l.on of Hoqu:t.r'~IJltmttl Drlil.wlng
4 L:lst [loy n-acE,:,Sal'Y docUlllonts o.r drawings, 0201
not lliroudy tncludol.l in liES 534
5 .DruwlnII~ • Stu to typHfI ami druw:Lngs requ:l:rod 0301
G Dof1nit:lons. Any dof1111 tiona cOHsiderfld (HOI
1lltCGHlJUry I1nd not nirt/ady included in
NEB 53·1
7 Check thu t all tendO]' information has beon 0501
speclfied
o Env11'olllllon tILl concU t:l.ons lUldor wh1.(:h 0601
oquipDJOut IIlUS t 0lo:relto, to bo spocified
9' Ship motions for !3ubmarlnes to bo specified 0602
10 RequlrOlllonta for equ:l.pwElnt to withstand the 0603
effects of n\l(:lo",r ~~ttuck to be ~IPEIC1f:L.od

11 MaxiDllulI telOIlElrn turo :ctso to be conf1rull;io<! 0701

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"'., 30 'fest Supplies. RtJquirements to be stated.
0917
31 CO 2 Injection Soekets. Requirements to be
atat«tel.
0918
32 Flooding Level. Requirements to be stated.
3.3 Check that illl ancillary equipment has been
llpecified.
1001
34 tlVA [luting. HequirellJentll to bo fltatcd.
lOu:?
35 Rot,1ry Suitdws. Requir:emEmts to be stated.
36 Asses&U1ent of Reliability. Extent to which
this is to be pursued to be stated.
1101
37 Interchangellbility. Re<luirements to be
stated.
1103
313 Equipment Standardization. Requirements to
he 8 t.a tE~d •
1103
3!} Maintenance. RequireI11ent~1 to be ~ltated.
110-3
40 LiIUiting DiJnl:,usiona. RE~quireUlellts to be
atated.
1103
41 ~farking. State any additional n~qllirelIh.mts.
1201
Cheek that all test requirements h.ave been
apedfied
130_: & U04
Stal:(1 fUIlction;) 1 and lUedwn lea 1 checks to
be earried out.
1310 & 1311
State details of spare gl~ar required.
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punal secUl'ing 0906

switchboards OB04
Arc quenehing, circuit breakers 0814
Auxiliary switches, circuit breakers 0816

Blank labels (see labels)

Busbar rating 0913
CO!OIU' coding 0914

Cuble entries ODIO

Circuit breakers
adjustment. 0813
arc quenching (see arc)
auxi U.ary sw:l tches ($(1<:1 auxiliary)
chara.cteristics 0801
contacts (see contacts)
control and operat:l.on 0818
creepage und cleurance (sae Cl'EIElpnge)

duaiij.'I1 of OB04
endurance 1II0dHUlicai 0806
endurance COlulter 0809
holding post tiona 0805
lifti.ng arrangammlt 0821
manual handle 080"7
overcurrent devieo settings OmlQ
selection of 0803
support and lock:1.ng positions 0806

C02 system O!HS

Component accolDlllOda tion 0905
Component ass~~ssibility 1104
Componon t refln'ences 1001
Construct:lon ,uld layollt 0901 & 0902
Con'ta(~ts, c:ll'(:ul t broulHll'S
dinlensions 0811
maintonanca 0812
lila ter:lal 0817

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circui t brea.k(HS 0810
~;ontlral O~n5 I. !

0401 ,
J:eflni t101lf:1 in thi:~ standard
t'
Drawings
prepara Hon of 0301

tender 0503
to be provld l :ld 0302

lIaX'thlug 0916
Eddy current protection 0911
ElectrOmagnetic cOlDpatibi.li ty 1~108
EIllEll'gency cables, ·temporary 0912
Envix'Oflmontal condi tiona
nuclear 11 ttacll: 0603
oporationul 0601
~Jhip [potlon, ::J\lblllurines OG02

!!'i.Ult '~i thstand ca.pacity 0907

E'loodlng 10vel 0919

GHP enclosures 0908

Heat prodW;}tng equipment, s1 tink~ O~l20

Idontificatio n labe19 (see labels)

In:nl1a tion x'osistanCEt 1310

Interchangeability 0903
Intl3rlo cltS 1307

J:.llbels
bl11.nk 1204
idl"ntiflcation 1203
Dlodi fica tion 1202
Load/distribution centres, gonor~ll 0901 to 0920
 mm 5~H
I ~Hive O~!

Magnetic
Magnetic su.rvey 130H
Marking 0914 & 1201
Modlflcnt1.on label (~WH Illbol~J)

MVA ru tiJlg 1002

Photog.raphs nnd Neg-a tJ ves 030:1

Procurement speel:fica t1on, requ:1.r(~lDent9 drawing 0102
Produetion test speei.f1.catlon 1312
Proteetion dovices 1306

Holiabili ty
a:3se~31lment 1101
programDlH 1102
HI~quirellll:Jllts drawing 0102
110lltinetosts 1304 & 1311

Spares
Bo]actlcm of 1103
supply of 140J.
tel:;ting of lAO 2
Sw:l tchboards, gmuHal 0901 to 0920
Swi tchE'S, rotary 1004

'l'empo.['« turo oj~ mounted components 1003

'r'3mpora ture I'ise 0'101
'l'.;tnde.ring
dr~Lwings 0::>03
m~thod of installati.ol1 0:104

progra.mme 0505
SPEICi fica t1011 of equipment 0502
te~lt :requiremen ts '0506
Terminal and terminations 0910
Test results
type (SlIE, tYfll:1 ta s t8)
routino (seo routine test~)

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1'11~:jt J.II,,: at' spal'o parts (S08 Sp~lrf:)S)
Transformers, (~Ilrrent lOO~)

short circuiting IOOO

TypE' tests 1:30:3 & 1305

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