16 Samss 506

Materials System Specification
16-SAMSS-506 27 September 2011

Indoor Controlgear - High Voltage
Document Responsibility: Electrical Substations Equipment Standards Committee
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents
1 Scope............................................................ 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations............................... 2
3 References.................................................... 2
4 Information Required with Quotation............ 5
5 Definitions..................................................... 6
6 General......................................................... 8
7 Service Conditions........................................ 9
8 Rating............................................................ 9
9 Enclosure..................................................... 10
10 Conductors................................................... 14
11 Grounding (Earthing).................................... 18
12 Motor Space Heater System........................ 18
13 Switching Devices........................................ 19
14 Interlocks...................................................... 22
15 Protection, Control and Metering................. 24
16 Accessories.................................................. 32
17 Nameplates and Marking............................. 33
18 Testing and Inspection................................. 33
19 Shipping....................................................... 35
Data Schedule 1................................................ 36

Data Schedule 2................................................ 38
Appendix A........................................................ 39
Previous Issue: 5 October 2009 Next Planned Update: 27 September 2016

Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Page 1 of 40
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Document Responsibility: Electrical Substations Equipment Standards Committee 16-SAMSS-506
Issue Date: 27 September 2011
Next Planned Update: 27 September 2016 Indoor Controlgear - High Voltage
1 Scope
This Specification defines the mandatory requirements for indoor high voltage
controlgear built to either the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) or
North American (NA) based Standards.
This specification shall not be used to manufacture Fire Pump Controllers.

Commentary Note:
North American "Motor Control Centers" are synonymous with "controlgear".
2 Conflicts and Deviations
2.1 If there are any conflicts between this Specification and associated purchasing,
project or engineering documents, this specification shall take precedence.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this Specification in writing to the Company
or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company waiver procedure.
2.3 The designation "Commentary" is used to label a sub-paragraph that contains

comments that are explanatory or advisory. These comments are not mandatory,
except to the extent that they explain mandatory requirements contained in this
SAMSS.
3 References
The following is a summary of all the documents which have been mentioned within
this Specification. The specific part(s) of these documents which are applicable have
been identified throughout this Specification.
3.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

16-SAMSS-504 Indoor Metal-Clad Switchgear: 1 to 38 kV
Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-160300 Indoor Controlgear – High Voltage
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American National Standards Institute

ANSI/IEEE C37.30 Definitions and Requirements for High-Voltage
Air Switches, Insulators, and Bus Supports
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ANSI/IEEE C37.46 Specifications for Power Fuses and Fuse

Disconnecting Switches
ANSI/IEEE C37.53.1 High-Voltage Current-Limiting Motor-Starter
Fuses - Conformance Test Procedures
ANSI/NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire
Pumps
ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA AB 1 Molded Case Circuit Breakers and Molded Case
Switches
NEMA ICS 1 Industrial Control and Systems General
Requirements
- Annex A: Spacings Verified by Testing
NEMA ICS 2 Industrial Control and Systems Controllers,
Contactors, and Overload Relays Rated not
more than 2000 Volts AC or 750 Volts DC
NEMA ICS 3 Industrial Control and Systems Control Circuit
and Pilot Devices
- Part 2: Medium Voltage Controllers Rated
2001 to 7200 Volts AC
- Part 3: AC General-Purpose Controllers for
Synchronous Motors
- Part 5: Pushbuttons, Selector Switches,
Indicating Lights and Pushbutton Stations
NEMA ICS 4 Industrial Control and Systems Terminal
NEMA ICS 5 Industrial Control and Systems Control Circuit
and Pilot Devices
- Part 1: General Standards for Control-Circuit
and Pilot Devices
- Part 2: Industrial Control Relays
- Part 5: Pushbuttons, Selector Switches,
Indicating Lights and Pushbutton Stations
NEMA ICS 6 Enclosures for Industrial Controls and Systems
NEMA ST 1 Specialty Transformers (Except General-Purpose
Type)
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NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts

Maximum)
Underwriters Laboratory
UL 198C High-Interrupting-Capacity Fuses, Current-
Limiting Types
UL 198D Class K Fuses
UL 198E Class R Fuses
UL 347 High Voltage Industrial Control Equipment
UL 489 Molded-Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit-
Breaker Enclosures
International Electrotechnical Committee

IEC 60050 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary
IEC 60227 series Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Cables of Rated
Voltages up to and including 450/750V
IEC 60255 series Electrical Relays
IEC 60265-1 High-Voltage Switches
IEC 60269-1 Low-Voltage Fuses
IEC 60269-2 Low-Voltage Fuses-Supplement
IEC 60269-2-1 Low-Voltage Fuses-Supplement
IEC 60282-1 High Voltage Fuses, Part 1: Current-Limiting
Fuses
IEC 62271-200 A. C. Metal-Enclosed Switchgear and Controlgear
for Rated Voltages above 1 kV and up to and
including 52 kV
IEC 60470 High-Voltage Alternating Current Contactors
IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures
IEC 60470 High-Voltage Alternating Current Contactors and
Contactor-Based Motor-Starters
IEC 60644 Specification for High-Voltage Fuse-Links for
Motor Circuit Application
IEC 62271-1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear
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IEC TR 60787 Application guide for the selection of high-voltage

current-limiting fuse-links for transformer
circuits
IEC 60947 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear
IEC 60947-2 - Part 2: Circuit Breakers
IEC 60947-5-1 - Part 5: Control Circuit Devices and Switching
Elements. Section One - Electromechanical
Control Circuit Devices
IEC 60947-7-1 - Part 7: Ancillary equipment, Section 1 -
Terminal Blocks for Copper Conductors
4 Information Required with Quotation
The following is a list of the information which shall be supplied with the Quotation:
4.1 A detailed listing of all deviations from this standard with an explanation against
each item. In addition, written certification shall be provided that the proposed
equipment shall fully comply with all other items within this Standard.
4.2 Completed Data Schedule 2.
5 Definitions
Definitions of terms within this Specification shall be as per IEC 60050.
Compression connectors: Connectors that are compressed onto the conductor using a
die and high mechanical force. The process is not reversible and the connector becomes
a permanent part of the conductor. The connector can only be removed from the
conductor by either cutting the conductor or cutting the connector.
ConC: Conventional Control. Individual switching assemblies are controlled via

multiple, independent digital circuits to the process control computer. The result is that
several individual control circuits are required for each switching assembly in the
controlgear.
Conductor: All material, devices and parts that are expected to carry current as part of
their normal function (e.g., cable, bus, relay contacts, terminal block studs, etc.).
Controlgear: The complete assemblage of switching assemblies as it will appear after

installation by the Buyer. Controlgear supplied for installation in a back-to-back
configuration is considered as two controlgear assemblies.
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Discrete: Device which only performs one function. For example, a discrete voltmeter
only displays voltage.
Fire Pump Controller: The controller that controls electric fire pump motors. Saudi
Aramco engineering standards require this controller to be listed by UL 218, installed
per NFPA 20 and purchased from a select group of manufacturers which is different
than those approved for controllers in non-fire pump applications.
Grounding and Earthing: are synonymous.
IntC: Intelligent Control. All switching assemblies contain intelligent devices which
are networked together. This network is connected directly to the plant process control
computer system. All necessary two-way communication to control the switching
assemblies are performed over this network. The result is that one control circuit can
control all the switching assemblies in multiple controlgear.
Low voltage: A voltage level of 1000 volts or less. Note that since paragraph 7.2
restricts the control supply voltage to a maximum of 120 V, for the purposes of this
specification, "low voltage" effectively means voltages 120 V or less.
Main Circuit: All the conductive parts of an assembly included in a circuit which is
intended to transmit electrical energy to the connected load.
Commentary Note:
Note that per the IEC 60050 definition, "main circuit" includes the controlgear neutral
conductor system.
Mechanical connectors: Connectors that are attached onto the conductor using,
generally, a standard tool. The process is reversible and the connector can be removed
from the conductor without cutting the conductor or the connector.
PEM: Parent Equipment Manufacturer. The manufacturer who designed the

equipment and who confirmed the design performance through certified design/type
tests. This manufacturer (1) has the legal authority to license the assembly of this
equipment to others (2) is responsible for the technical performance of the equipment
and (3) will be able to provide after-sales support and parts for the equipment.
Raceways: Enclosed channels for housing and protecting electric wires and cable.
This term includes rigid and flexible conduit.
Series rated protection systems: short-circuit interrupting rating assigned to a

combination of two or more overcurrent devices connected in series and in which the
rating of an individual upstream and/or downstream device(s) in the combination is less
than the series rating.
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Space: Switching assembly shall be the same as a spare except that the main circuit
switching device, fuses, protective relaying, instrument and control transformers,
control and auxiliary circuits, etc. shall not be installed.
Spare: Switching assemblies completely developed to serve the type of load indicated
(i.e., including main circuit switching devices, fuses, protective relaying, instrument
and control transformers, control and auxiliary circuits, etc.) and shall be ready for
operation when the feeder and control cables are connected. If the type of load is not
indicated, the load shall be assumed to be a non-submersible induction motor.
Specification: The main body (i.e., Sections 1 to 18) and applicable Supplement and
does not, for example, include the information contained within the Data Schedules.
Supplement: Is meant to refer to the applicable "North American Supplementary

Requirements" or "International Electrotechnical Commission Supplementary
Requirements". These supplementary requirements are throughout the Specification
and presented under the abbreviated heading of "(NA Supplement)" and "(IEC
Supplement)".
Switch-disconnector: A load break or non-load break switch used to isolate each

switching assembly from the controlgear main circuit.
Switchgear: Is equipment manufactured to 16-SAMSS-504 (Indoor Metal-Clad

Switchgear: 1 to 38 kV).
Switching assembly: The assembly of switching devices and associated control and
auxiliary equipment which controls or distributes power to a single load or via a single
circuit (e.g., a motor starter is a switching assembly).
Three-wire control: A control circuit design where a contactor is maintained in the

energized position through auxiliary contact(s) in parallel with a momentary START
pushbutton and through a STOP pushbutton. These pushbuttons are remote from the
switching assembly. If the contactor coil circuit is broken, the motor can not be
restarted until the START pushbutton is operated. The three wire term designates the
minimum number of conductors which must be run to the remote location to implement
this control scheme.
Wireway: Troughs with hinged or removable covers for housing and protecting
electric wires and cable.
Withdrawable power assembly: A withdrawable assembly containing, as a minimum,

the main circuit contactor and main circuit power fuses.
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6 General
6.1 Terms in bold font are defined within Section 4.
6.2 The controlgear shall also fully comply with either the "NA Supplement" or the
"IEC Supplement". Controlgear built utilizing a mixture of Standards (e.g.,
devices only tested and rated by IEC within a NEMA tested and rated
controlgear assembly) is unacceptable.
6.3 All requirements of this specification must be implemented using standard

designs which have been approved, have been fully tested and are fully
supported by the PEM.
6.4 High voltage circuit breakers shall not be used as switching assemblies in
controlgear. High voltage circuit breakers, when used, shall be part of a
switchgear unit meeting the requirements of 16-SAMSS-504.
6.5 Whenever this specification requires compliance to a third party document (e.g.,
ANSI, UL, IEC, etc.), this document shall be the edition that was in effect on the
date of the Quotation Request.
6.6 This specification shall take precedence over any referenced third party
document.
6.7 The main circuit bus systems of controlgear and switchgear shall not be
connected together.
Commentary Note 6.7:
This requirement does not prevent a switchgear assembly with a single circuit
breaker to be used as a main disconnector for the controlgear.
6.8 Oil switching devices shall not be used in any circuits.
6.9 All documentation shall be in English.
6.10 All temperatures expressed within this specification are in Celsius units.
6.11 Switching assemblies shall not be used to feed transformers
(NA Supplement)
6.NA1 Switching assemblies for asynchronous motors shall also meet the
requirements of NEMA ICS 3, Part 2.
6.NA2 Switching assemblies for synchronous motors shall also meet the
requirements of NEMA ICS 3, Part 3.
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6.NA3 Clearance and creepage distances and spacings shall meet the
requirements of NEMA ICS 1.
7 Service Conditions
Controlgear shall be suitable for continuous operation under the following service
conditions:
7.1 Ambient air temperature:

a) A maximum of 40 degrees.
b) A minimum of 0 degrees.
7.2 Relative humidity (average value):

a) For a period of 24 hours, does not exceed 75%.
b) For a period of 1 month, does not exceed 70%.
7.3 Altitude is under 1000 meters, unless a higher altitude is specified within Data
Schedule 1.
8 Rating
8.1 The rating of the controlgear shall not be dependent on forced-air systems.
8.2 The overall controlgear shall be continuously rated as follows:
8.2.1 Rated Operational Voltage (minimum): 4.76 kV
8.2.2 Rated Current, main circuit horizontal phase bus (minimum): 1000 A
8.2.3 Rated Current, switching assembly (minimum): 315 A
8.2.4 Rated Short Circuit Interrupting Current Rating (minimum):

40 kA rms sym.
All the above are minimum values.
8.2.5 Rated Control Supply Voltage (nominal): 120 VAC
8.2.6 Rated Short-time withstand current (minimum) with fuses shunted:

15 times "Rated Current" for 1 second and 6 times "Rated Current" for
30 seconds.
8.3 "Continuous/Thermal Current" rating of a switching assembly shall not be less

than the current rating of the load connected to the switching assembly.
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8.4 All short circuit ratings shall be based upon not having a short circuit protective
device within the main circuit of the controlgear; either integrated into the
controlgear or as a separate unit during testing. (i.e., ratings are not
"conditional").
(NA Supplement)
8.NA1 Based upon NEMA ICS 3, Part 2, shall be rated as follows:
Starter Type Class E2
BIL rating (minimum) 60 kV (with the exception of the control

power transformer)
Rated Duty Continuous
(IEC Supplement)
8.IEC1 Unless specified otherwise within this specification, shall also fully
meet the requirements of IEC 60632-1 based upon the following:
Rated Duty Uninterrupted
Utilization Category AC-4
Acceptable Damage Classification Type C
Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand 60 kV

Voltage (minimum)
9 Enclosure
9.1 General
9.1.1 The controlgear shall be of the metal enclosed type and shall be
comprised of individual vertical sections sharing a common main circuit
horizontal bus and a common ground bus.
9.1.2 The controlgear shall be designed to permit the insitu installation of

vertical sections without accessing the rear of the controlgear.
9.1.3 The controlgear shall be designed to be fully operational, maintainable

and expandable with access only to the front of the controlgear.
9.1.4 All components and devices associated with a switching assembly

requiring routine maintenance and inspection shall be totally accessible:
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a) Without interfering with the operation of other switching

assemblies and
b) While maintaining the enclosure rating/degree of protection as
indicated within the paragraph 9.2.3.
9.1.5 The total enclosure shall be fabricated from sheet steel. Vertical sections
shall be fabricated with a solid sheet steel top.
9.1.6 There shall be a maximum of two (2) switching assemblies per vertical
section.
9.1.7 Roof lifting attachments/lugs shall be provided for lifting the entire
shipping.
9.1.8 Controlgear spare and space requirements shall be as follows:

a) One spare and space shall be provided for every five connected
circuits on each bus. A minimum of one space shall be provided
on each bus. Characteristics of spare(s) shall be as b).
b) The controlgear shall be designed to permit the utilization of the
locations identified spare and space.
i) Without deenergizing the controlgear main circuit and
ii) Without accessing the rear of the controlgear and
iii) By the use of simple fasteners and tools and
iv) While maintaining the enclosure rating/degree of protection
as indicated within the paragraph 9.2.3.
9.2 Compartments
9.2.1 All main circuit components and connections (e.g., switch-disconnector,

main circuit fuses, contactor, instrument transformers, etc.) shall be
within grounded metal compartments separate from the low voltage
equipment and connections. Where this is not possible (e.g., for the
control transformer), the equipment shall be put within the compartment
with the main circuit components. As a minimum, the following shall
be within separate metal compartments:
a) Each vertical section.
b) Low voltage equipment and connections.
c) Main circuit horizontal bus.
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d) Controlgear main circuit supply compartment (for an assembly

consisting of more than one switching assembly).
e) Each switching assembly.
9.2.2 Exterior compartment doors shall:

a) Be hinged.
b) Allow withdrawable assemblies to be removed without door
removal.
c) Be equipped with captive hardware.
9.2.3 The controlgear shall meet the requirements of the following:

a) Under the "test conditions" indicated below it shall not be possible
for a flexible rod, having a diameter of 12.7 mm and a rounded tip
(radius of 0.5 times rod diameter), to contact live parts or be
inserted into any openings:
Exception:
If the distance between an opening and the nearest live part is

greater than 101.6 mm, a rod having a diameter greater than
0.5 inch shall be permitted to enter the opening but a rod having a
diameter greater than 19 mm shall not be permitted to enter the
opening.
b) The term "openings" means openings between the separate

compartments indicated in paragraph 8.2.2.
c) The term "live parts" shall mean parts at a voltage greater than
120 V.
d) The "test conditions" shall be each of the following:
i) With any low voltage compartment door open and the main
incoming circuit energized.
ii) If switching assembly switch-disconnectors are used, with
any, or all of these switch-disconnectors open and
1) the main incoming circuit energized and
2) the associated contactor either installed or removed and
3) any, or all, of the compartment doors associated with
that switching assembly open.
iii) If a withdrawable power assembly is used, with any, or all
of these withdrawable assemblies removed and
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1) the main incoming circuit energized and

2) any, or all, of the compartment doors associated with
that switching assembly open.
iv) With the controlgear main circuit supply compartment open
and the main incoming circuit energized.
(NA Supplement)
9.2.NA1 With all the controlgear exterior compartment doors

closed, the controlgear shall, as a minimum, meet the
requirements and test criteria for a Type 1, ventilated
enclosure as defined by NEMA ICS 6.
(IEC Supplement)
9.2.IEC1 With all the controlgear exterior compartment doors

closed, the controlgear shall, as a minimum, meet the
requirements and test criteria for IP2X degree of protection
as defined by IEC 60529.
9.3 Wireways
9.3.1 The power, grounding, control, and communication cabling shall

enter/exit via the top and/or bottom of the controlgear as specified
within Data Schedule 1 or on the Reference Drawings.
9.3.2 For vertical sections which contain more than one switching assembly,
the switching assemblies shall contain a wireway(s) to contain the
conductors not associated with the switching assembly.
9.3.3 A separate, controlgear main circuit supply cable entrance

compartment shall be provided (unless main circuit supply is via bus).
9.4 Painting and Coatings
9.4.1 All unpainted hardware shall be of a non-oxidizing or non-corrosive

material (e.g., stainless steel, brass, etc.) or shall be plated with a
material which will inhibit oxidation and corrosion (e.g., zinc, cadmium,
chromium, etc.).
9.4.2 The exterior of the controlgear shall be of a uniform color. The color
shall be the Vendor's standard except that the colors red, green, yellow,
orange or blue shall not be used.
9.5 Space heaters shall not be installed within the controlgear.
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10 Conductors
10.1 General
10.1.1 Phase arrangement of bus and connections shall be 1, 2, 3, counting

from front-to-back, top-to-bottom, or left-to-right, as viewed from the
front of the controlgear.
Exception:
Shall be within the controlgear to switchgear bus transition section.
10.1.2 Controlgear supplied in a back-to-back configuration shall consist of

two separate assemblies utilizing independent main circuit horizontal,
vertical and ground busses. Whether or not the main circuit
horizontal bus of the two assemblies is interconnected shall be as
indicated on the Reference Drawings. If interconnected, the two main
circuit horizontal busses and the ground busses shall be interconnected
to achieve an electrically continuous circuit (refer to paragraph 10.2.2).
10.1.3 The controlgear shall be equipped with a main circuit horizontal bus
and ground bus extending the full width of the assembly. All
connections shall be via bolted connections and all necessary hardware
to interconnect the bus between shipping splits shall be supplied.
10.1.4 The main circuit horizontal bus serving multiple vertical sections shall
have the same ampacity rating throughout.
10.1.5 The ground bus serving multiple vertical sections shall have the same
ampacity rating throughout.
10.1.6 The entire main circuit bus shall be insulated. Insulation system shall
meet the following criteria:
a) Insulation shall be rated for full phase-to-phase voltage rating.
b) Sleeve type material or epoxy coating shall be used on the bus.
10.2 Material
10.2.1 All conductors shall be copper, silver or alloys of these materials.

Exceptions:
a) Parts which are internal to a pre-manufactured device (e.g., internals of

contactor, circuit breaker, etc.).
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b) Aluminum alloy connectors may be used if the connector is designed

by the manufacturer to be suitable for copper conductors.
c) Plating of a non-copper, or silver or copper/silver alloy conductor

material is acceptable.
10.2.2 The main circuit horizontal bus, main circuit vertical bus and ground
bus shall be of rigid material. Cable shall not be used as a substitute
for rigid bus material, including transition circuits to other controlgear
(e.g., to interconnect main circuit bus between back-to-back
controlgear assemblies; refer to paragraph 10.1.2).
Exception:
Cable may be used for the interconnection of ground vertical bus to the
horizontal ground bus system and the connection of the main circuit
vertical bus to the main circuit horizontal bus.
Commentary Note 10.2.2:
Cable is allowed for taps off the main bus system (e.g., connection to
the primary of PTs or control transformers).
10.2.3 Bus mating surfaces shall be silver or tin-plated.
10.2.4 Mating surfaces, within the main circuit, of the stationary and
movable stab assemblies of withdrawable devices (e.g., withdrawable
power assembly if used) shall be silver plated.
10.2.5 Bus stand-off insulators or insulating/isolating material shall be either

ceramic or other low-hygroscopic, high-temperature, flame-retardant,
non-tracking material.
10.2.6 All wiring shall have the following characteristics:

a) Conductors shall consist of a minimum of 7 strands of copper
wire.
b) Minimum conductor size shall be 2.5 mm² or 14 AWG.
c) Primary insulation shall:
i) For low voltage wire/cable:
1) Have a minimum rating of 600 V phase-to-earth.
2) Have a minimum thickness of 0.38 mm (15 mils).
3) Have a minimum continuous operating temperature
rating of 75°.
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Exception:
The exception is that conductors which terminate to

the enclosure space heaters shall have a minimum
temperature rating of 150°.
ii) For wire/cable connected to the main circuit:
1) Have a minimum rating of 5 kV phase-to-earth.
2) Have a minimum continuous operating temperature
rating of 90°C.
iii) Be of thermoplastic or cross-linked synthetic polymer
material.
iv) Be of flame retardant construction.
d) Insulation color shall be as follows:
i) Ground/earth: Solid green or green/yellow striped.
ii) Neutral: White.
10.2.7 Insulated wire/cable insulation temperature rating and ampacity shall

be selected to match the temperature rating of the devices to which the
wire/cable is terminated.
(NA Supplement)
10.2.NA1 Low voltage wiring shall be ANSI/NFPA 70; Type SIS,

XHHW or THHN/THWN.
(IEC Supplement)
10.2IEC1 Low voltage wiring shall be 85° rated meeting the

requirements of IEC 60227.
10.3 Terminations
10.3.1 Whether the Supplier supplies the main circuit bus or ground bus
connectors or whether they are field supplied shall be as indicated on
Data Schedule 1.
10.3.2 Conductors shall be terminated using compression connectors or

ferrules as specified below. For CT secondary circuits, the
connector/termination design shall ensure the termination will not
come off of a loose connection (e.g., ring lugs on a stud, spring loaded
terminal block with hooked blade terminals, etc.).
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Exception:
Terminations to integral parts or components of manufactured

equipment (e.g., molded case circuit breakers, contactors, switches,
etc.).
10.3.3 Shifting or turning of a connector (e.g., for a one hole connector) shall
be prevented by a mechanical means independent of the degree of
compression provided by the bolt or stud. Shifting or turning shall be
prevented by use of multiple screws or studs; by shoulders or mortises;
by a dowel pin, lug or offset; by a connecting strap fitted to an adjacent
part; or by some other equivalent method.
10.3.4 The size and number of main circuit supply conductors shall be as
indicated within Data Schedule 1.
10.3.5 Each wire/cable shall be identified with wire/cable marker at each

termination point. The marking system shall be as follows:
a) The number/identifier for each wire/cable shall be unique within
each switching assembly.
b) A portion of the number/identifier shall be identical at each end
of the wire/cable.
c) Wire/cable markers shall have permanently printed characters.
d) Shall be thermoplastic, slip-on type. Snap-on and adhesive type
markers are prohibited.
e) Correspond to the manufacturer's drawings.
10.3.6 Shorting type terminal blocks shall be provided for current transformer
circuits. These terminal blocks shall be mounted within the low
voltage compartment.
10.3.7 Low voltage circuit terminal blocks used to terminate the field cables
to the controlgear shall have the following characteristics:
a) Operational voltage rating shall be a minimum of 250 V.
b) Continuous current rating shall be a minimum of 10 A.
c) Be either panel mounted, rail mounted.
d) Rated for a 75°.
e) A barrier, or extra spacing shall be provided between low voltage
and high voltage terminations.
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Exception:
Terminal blocks for low level signals (e.g., digital communication,

analog or digital instrumentation signals, etc).
10.3.8 There shall be a maximum of two (2) connectors per termination point
and only if the termination point is approved for two (2) connectors by
the manufacturer.
10.3.9 Where compression connectors or compression ferrules are used,

there shall be a maximum of one (1) conductor per connector/ferrule.
10.3.10 Where mechanical connectors are used, each conductor shall be

secured within the connector with a dedicated, independent screw/bolt.
(e.g., two conductors secured within the connector with a single bolt is
unacceptable.)
(NA Supplement)
10.3.NA1 Terminal blocks shall also meet the requirements of

NEMA ICS 4.
(IEC Supplement)
10.3.IEC1 Terminal blocks shall also meet the requirements of

IEC 60947-7-1.
11 Grounding (Earthing)
11.1 If the Suppliers standard design features an "earthing switch", the earthing
connection shall be independent of whether or not the contactor is installed
within the switching assembly. This switch shall be interlocked as described
within Section 12.
11.2 Devices and designs which automatically or manually connect the main
incoming circuit of the switching assembly to the controlgear ground bus, shall
not be provided.
12 Motor Space Heater System
A contact shall be wired to a terminal block in the low voltage compartment for the
buyer connection to a remotely mounted motor space heater contactor. This contact
shall be closed when the main circuit contactor is deenergized or removed/withdrawn
from the assembly.
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13 Switching Devices
13.1 General
Switching assembly isolation shall be by one of the following methods:

a) A switch-disconnector as described in 13.2 below. Operation of the
isolation mechanism shall be via an external operating handle.
b) A withdrawable power assembly containing, as a minimum, the
contactor and the power fuses. Withdrawal/insertion of the assembly shall
be via a switchgear style, multiple-turn cranking type racking mechanism
while the external compartment door is in the closed position.
13.2 Switches
If a switch-disconnector is used to isolate each switching assembly from the

controlgear main circuit, it shall have the following characteristics:
a) Be three-pole, load-break or non-load break type. Only load break
switches shall be used with switching assemblies not employing main
circuit contactors.
b) Be visible air-break type. The air gap between the open switch poles shall
be visible with the switching assembly door in the open position and the
observer outside the inner volume of the controlgear.
c) Only be manually operable with the door to the main circuit compartment
(see Section 13) in the closed, secured position.
d) The center of the grip of the operating handle shall be a maximum of 2000
mm from the base of the controlgear or the working surface.
e) The operating handle shall be directly mechanically connected to the
switch irrespective of the position of any compartment doors/covers.
f) The operating handle shall be padlockable in the OPEN (switched off)
position.
g) It shall not be necessary to remove the padlock(s) from the operating
handle to open or close the associated compartment doors/covers.
Commentary Notes 11.2.1c), d) and e):
One result of meeting these three requirements is that the padlocking of the
operating handle in the OPEN position will mechanically prevent
switch/circuit breaker operation irrespective of the position of any of the
compartment doors/covers.
h) There shall be external indication to show the operating handle position
(e.g., "ON" or "OFF", "CLOSED" or "OPEN", "I" or "O").
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i) When the switch is in the OPEN position, the only voltage present inside
the switching assembly shall be at the incoming terminals of the switch.
Exceptions:
Motor Space heater system.
Commentary Note 13.2(i):
For this situation, mitigation will be required to comply with the

requirements within paragraph 8.2.4 to maintain the protection criteria
against live parts.
j) The operating mechanism shall be either:
i) Independent manual.
ii) Dependent manual is only acceptable for non-load break switches.
k) If a withdrawable power assembly is used, the, operation of the switch-
disconnector operating handle shall not withdraw the withdrawable
power assembly.
(NA Supplement)
13.2.NA1 Switches shall meet the following additional requirements:
Load break switches shall meet the requirements of

ANSI/IEEE C37.30.
(IEC Supplement)
13.2.IEC1 Switches shall meet the following additional requirements:
Load break switches shall meet the requirements of a "general

purpose switch" per IEC 60265-1.
13.3 Circuit Breakers
Low voltage, molded case circuit breakers shall have the following additional
characteristics:
a) Be of molded-case construction.
b) Terminals shall be suitable to accept the lugs indicated within Section
10.3.
c) Terminals shall be accessible without dismounting the breaker.
(NA Supplement)
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13.3.NA1 Low voltage circuit-breakers shall have the following additional

characteristics:
a) Be designed and tested to meet the requirements
of NEMA AB 1 and UL 489.
b) Rated Insulation Voltage (minimum): 240 V
c) Rated Short Circuit Breaking Capacity (minimum): 10 kA
(IEC Supplement)
13.3.IEC1 Low voltage circuit breakers shall have the following additional
characteristics:
a) Meet the requirements of IEC 60947-2.
b) Rated Insulation Voltage (minimum): 250 V
c) Rated Operational Voltage (minimum): 240 V
d) Utilization Category: A or B
e) Rated Ultimate Short Circuit Breaking Capacity (minimum):
10 kA
13.4 Contactors
13.4.1 Main circuit contactors shall have the following characteristics:

a) Be of the fixed-mounted (i.e., bolted line and load connections)
type or be installed as part of the withdrawable power assembly
used for switching assembly isolation.
b) Be a mechanical switching device.
c) Be a 3-pole, vacuum type.
d) Be electrically operated.
e) Be magnetically held.
f) Have a field replaceable operating coil.
g) Be equipped with a minimum of two spare Normally-Open and
two spare Normally-Closed auxiliary contact wired to a terminal
block within the low voltage compartment.
13.4.2 The contactor drop-out voltage shall not be greater than 75% of rated
voltage of the contactor coil which is holding the main poles closed.
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13.4.3 The contactor shall withstand 110% of rated voltage continuously,

without damage to operating coils, and close successfully at 85% of
rated voltage.
13.4.4 Contactor ride-through shall be provided as specified within paragraph

15.1.6.
13.4.5 All control and auxiliary circuit connections to the main circuit
contactor shall be via plug/receptacle assemblies.
(NA Supplement)
13.4.NA1 Contactors shall meet the requirements of NEMA ICS 2.
13.4.NA2 All auxiliary contacts shall be heavy-duty, minimum

A600 and/or P600 rating per NEMA ICS 5, Part 1.
(IEC Supplement)
13.4.IEC1 Contactors shall be meet the requirements of IEC 60470.
13.4.IEC2 All auxiliary contacts shall have the following

characteristics:
a) Meet the requirements of IEC 60947-5-1.
b) Shall have a minimum Rated Insulation Voltage
of 660 VAC/VDC.
c) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Voltage
of 600 VAC/VDC.
d) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Current of
6 A.
e) Utilization Category of the switching elements shall
be a minimum of AC-13/DC-13.
14 Interlocks
14.1 Mechanical interlocks shall be provided to prevent:

a) The compartment door housing the main circuit equipment from being
opened if the switch-disconnector is closed or the withdrawable power
assembly is in the connected position. If this interlock is designed as
being defeatable, it shall require the use of a tool (i.e., screw-driver,
wrench, etc.) and two separate operations.
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b) If a non-load make/break rated switch-disconnector is used; The switch-

disconnector operating handle from being moved when the main circuit
contactor poles are closed.
c) If an earthing switch is used:
i) The switch-disconnector from being closed if the earthing switch is
closed.
ii) The earthing switch from being closed if the switch-disconnector is
closed.
d) The switch-disconnector from being closed if the compartment door
housing the main circuit equipment is open. This interlock shall be
defeatable with two separate operations.
e) If a withdrawable power assembly is used:
i) The withdrawl or insertion of the assembly unless the associated
compartment door is in the closed position.
ii) The withdrawl or inserion of the assembly if the contactor main
circuit poles are closed.
14.2 Electrical or Mechanical interlocks shall be provided to prevent:

a) The contactor from being energized unless all the plug/receptacle
connections between the control and auxiliary circuits and the contactor,
described within paragraph 13.4.5 have been engaged.
b) The switch-disconnector poles from being closed when the control circuit
is energized from an external source through the plug/receptacle
arrangement described within paragraph 14.1.
c) Backfeeding of the main circuit from the control circuit when the control
circuit is energized from an external source through the plug/receptacle
arrangement described within paragraph 14.1. This interlock should
function to open the control power secondary circuit between the
transformer secondary terminals and the test plug.
d) If a switch-disconnector is used, the contactor from being energized
unless the switch-disconnector poles are in the fully connected position.
Exception:
If the contactor is being energized from the external source described in

paragraph 13.1.
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(NA Supplement)
14.NA1 Interlocking and safety features shall also comply with any additional
requirements presented within UL 347.
(IEC Supplement)
14.IEC1 Interlocking and safety features shall also comply with any additional
requirements presented within IEC IEC-62271-200.
15 Protection, Control and Metering
15.1 General
15.1.1 All control, metering and protection devices, with manual features
which are operable with the low voltage compartment closed, (e.g.,
selector switches, pushbuttons, motor protection relay, etc.) and shall
be mounted a maximum of 2000 mm from the base of the vertical
section.
15.1.2 Switching assemblies controlling motors shall be factory wired to

accommodate the installation of a field start/stop device. The design
shall accommodate the STOP device being hardwired between the
control transformer and the contactor. Only electro-mechanical
switching devices (i.e., not solid-state) are permitted within this
hardwired circuit.
This requirement prohibits the field STOP device from being connected
into the solid-state motor protection relays independently from the
contactor circuit (which is typically suggested by the relay
manufacturers).
15.1.3 Each switching assembly shall be designed to allow the energization

of the control circuit while the switch-disconnector is in the OPEN
position or the withdrawable power assembly is in the withdrawn
position. During this testing, 120 VAC shall be supplied by the Buyer,
to the switching assembly, via a NEMA 5-15R receptacle. The
mating plug for the receptacle shall be installed within the switching
assembly and shall be interlocked as described within paragraph 14.2.
15.1.4 The activation of a STOP/OFF device (e.g., STOP pushbutton/switch,

protective relay trip contact, etc.) shall instantaneously open the
contactor poles. (i.e., these signals shall not initiate the 12 cycle
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delayed contactor opening sequence discussed within paragraph

15.1.6).
15.1.5 If an auto-restart feature is specified in Data Schedule 1 or the

engineering documents for switching assemblies controlling motor
loads with a "three-wire" control scheme, it shall function in the
following manner:
a) If the contactor poles were closed and then opened because of an
undervoltage/voltage loss of the switching assembly control
power system, the contactor will instantaneously reclose if the
control voltage is restored to it's nominal value within a manually
adjustable period of up to 10 seconds. The minimum adjustment
setting shall not be less than 2 seconds.
b) If control power is not restored within the above time period, the
contactor closing must be initiated manually once control voltage
is restored.
c) If the contactor was closed and then opening was initiated while
control voltage was present at it's nominal value, the contactor
poles shall open instantaneously and must be manually reclosed.
d) If the contactor is open and control voltage is at it's nominal
value, the activation of the START pushbutton shall
instantaneously close the contactor poles.
Commentary 15.1.5:
For example, the GE 369 protection relay incorporates this feature.
15.1.6 Contactor ride-through shall be provided and shall function in the

following manner:
a) Main circuit contactor poles shall remain closed after a complete
loss of switching assembly supply voltage for at least 12 but not
more than 60 electrical cycles.
b) The use of a mechanically latching contactor mechanism or a
source of control power derived external to the controlgear shall
not be used to accomplish this function.
c) As indicated in paragraph 15.1.4 the contactor STOP or TRIP
functions shall be instantaneous.
15.1.7 The main circuit contactor control circuit shall be designed such that
no internal single-point failure (e.g., open circuiting of an economizing
resistor):
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a) Will result in uncontrolled opening-closing of the contactor poles

or
b) Will allow the contactor closing coil to remain energized without
the poles reaching their fully closed position.
15.1.8 Series rated protection systems are not acceptable.
15.1.9 All panel mounted indicating lights, selector switches and pushbuttons
shall utilize a nominal 22 mm or 30 mm mounting hole.
15.1.10 Controlgear control type shall be ConC unless specified otherwise in

Data Schedule 1. The controlgear control/communicaton shall
function in the following manner:
a) If ConC:
All switching assemblies in the controlgear that the engineering

documents require to be controlled or monitored remotely, shall
be controlled by the owner by discrete powered and/or
unpowered digital signals per the engineering documents.
b) If IntC
i) All switching assemblies in the controlgear that the
engineering documents require to be controlled or
monitored remotely, shall be networked.together.
ii) Networking shall be with a "daisy chain" topology.
Connection to switching assemblies shall be via connectors
that allow easy switching assembly disconnection/removal
without network disruption.
iii) If the network trunk and drop lines are installed in the
horizontal and vertical wireways, they shall be physically
isolated prevent damage from other cables in the wirways.
iv) If all switching assemblies in the controlgear are on one
network, system topology shall support redundant trunk
cables to the buyers DCS I/O portal.
v) Communication topology between controlgear and owner
communication network shall be as indicated in Data
Schedule 1. Maximum switching assemblies per topology
type shall be as follows:
a) If redundant loop topology: 20.
b) If radial topology: 5.
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vi) Switching assembles for the operating and

standby/redundant/spare loads shall not be on the same
radial or loop service.
vii) No intermediate protocol translator shall be installed in the
main trunk communication circuit between the controlgear
and the owner communication network.
viii) Communication protocol type shall be as specified on Data
Schedule 1
15.1.11 All protection, control and metering devices for each switching
assembly shall be contained within the associated switching
assembly’s integral low voltage compartment.
(NA Supplement)
15.1.NA1 All pilot devices shall meet the requirements of NEMA ICS
5, Part 5 and shall have the following characteristics:
a) Pilot devices shall be as per NEMA 250.
b) Contact ratings shall be a minimum of A600/P600.
(IEC Supplement)
15.1.IEC1 All control circuit devices and switching elements shall

have the following characteristics:
a) Meet the requirements of IEC 60947-5-1.
b) Manually operated control circuit device actuators
shall
be IP 66/65 as per IEC 60529
c) Shall have a minimum Rated Insulation Voltage
of 660 VAC/VDC.
d) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Voltage
of 600 VAC/VDC.
e) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Current of
6 A.
f) Utilization Category of the switching elements shall
be a minimum of AC-13/DC-13.
15.2 Fuses
15.2.1 All fuses shall have the following characteristics:
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a) Be of the non-renewable, non-expulsion type.

b) Fuse body shall not be of glass.
15.2.2 Main circuit fuses shall have the following additional characteristics:
a) The design of the switching assembly shall not utilize the
movement of the fuse to accomplish or supplement the isolation
requirements specified within Section 13.2. (i.e., the switch-
disconnector operation shall be totally independent of the fuse
physical position).
b) Be current limiting.
c) The fuse mounting bracket shall be field adjustable to
accommodate fuse sizes at least two sizes above and at least two
sizes below the fuse rating provided.
d) A fuse/fuse assembly design using striker pins activating
mechanical or electromechanical devices, shall not be used.
15.2.3 Main circuit fuses used for motor starters shall be selected based upon
the following:
Unless specified otherwise within the Buyer's engineering documents,

it shall be assumed that:
i) Motor locked-rotor current shall be six (6) times motor rated
current and the duration of locked-rotor current shall be ten (10)
seconds.
ii) A 20% current and time "gap" shall be provided between the fuse
characteristic and the motor starting characteristic to allow for
coordination of the motor protection relay indicated within
Section 14.3.
15.2.4 All fuses supplied in the control and auxiliary circuits shall be rated a
minimum of 250 V.
(NA Supplement)
15.2.NA1 High voltage fuses shall have the following

characteristics:
a) Fuses shall be of the "Power" type meeting the
requirements of ANSI/IEEE C37.53.1.
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b) Fuses for motor branch circuit short-circuit

protection shall be Class R rated and shall meet the
requirements of ANSI/IEEE C37.46.
c) Power fuses provided for non-motor feeder circuits
shall be Class E rated and shall meet the
requirements of ANSI/IEEE C37.46.
15.2.NA2 Low voltage fuses shall have the following

characteristics:
a) Shall meet the requirements of UL 198C, UL 198D
or UL 198E.
b) Shall be cartridge type fuses of the ferrule-type
design.
(IEC Supplement)
15.2.IEC1 High voltage fuses shall meet the requirements of IEC

60282-1 and have the following characteristics:
a) Fuses shall be of the "General Purpose" type.
b) Unless specified otherwise within this Specification,
fuse selection for motor applications shall be based
upon IEC 60644.
c) Unless specified otherwise within this Specification,
fuse selection for transformer applications shall be
based upon IEC TR 60787.
15.2.IEC2 The low voltage fuses shall be meet the requirements of

IEC 60269-1, IEC 60269-2 and IEC 60269-2-1 and have
the following characteristics:
Shall be of the "cylindrical cap" design as described

within IEC 60269-2 1.
15.3 Protective Relaying
Protective relays and associated devices shall be of the type indicated within
Appendix A unless specified otherwise in this specification. Requests for
alterative manufacturers, models or functional application requires concurrence
of the Standards Chairman. Refer to SAES-P-100 for the factors that will be
considered when evaluating the request for alternatives to Appendix A.
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15.4 Instrument and Control Transformers
15.4.1 Control/auxiliary power for each switching assembly shall be provided

by an individual control transformer(s). This transformer(s) shall supply
all control power and power for the auxiliary devices. The secondary
voltage shall be maintained between 105% and 95% of 120 VAC (i.e.,
the Rated Control Supply Voltage) between the conditions of:
a) An open circuit of the transformer secondary and
b) The transformer supplying the peak inrush current of the control
circuit.
15.4.2 The high voltage side of all voltage and control transformers shall be
equipped with a fuse in each phase. These fuses shall be in addition to
main circuit fuses.
15.4.3 A fuse shall be provided in each ungrounded secondary conductor of

voltage and control transformers.
15.4.4 All phase current transformers within each switching assembly shall
be identical in all characteristics.
15.4.5 Test switches shall be installed per the following requirements:
a) In the secondary circuits of phase current transformers and

potential transformers used for the protective functions.
b) Be one of the models listed in Appendix A.
c) Installed either on the low voltage compartment door and

accessible with the door closed or inside the low voltage
compartment. The preferred location is on the door unless door
space is not available.
The test switches are not required for safe operation of the controlgear.
They allow for convenient interrogation of the CT circuit without
disconnecting CT wiring.
(NA Supplement)
15.4.NA1 Control transformers shall comply with NEMA ST 1.

Transformers connected to the main circuit shall comply
with the requirements of "Industrial Control
Transformers". Other transformers shall comply with the
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requirements of either "Industrial Control Transformers"

or "Control Transformers".
15.5 Indicating Lights
15.5.1 Indicating lights shall have the following characteristics:

a) Fixture design shall be able to withstand the permanent shorting
out of the lamp terminals. Under these conditions, the switching
assembly shall function normally.
b) Lamp shall be high density LED (Light Emitting Diode) type.
LED lamps shall provide a light intensity similar to a
incandescent fixture.
15.5.2 Individual indicating lights shall be semi-flush mounted on the

compartment door for each switching assembly employing contactors.
They shall be red "RUNNING", "ON" or "I" and green "STOPPED",
"OFF" or "O". These lights shall be controlled through the contactor
auxiliary contacts.
15.6 Control Switches/Pushbuttons
15.6.1 A STOP momentary pushbutton shall be semi-flush mounted in the

door of the low voltage compartment associated with switching
assemblies employing contactors.
15.6.2 Pushbuttons and control switches shall be guarded, recessed or

constructed in such a manner as to prevent accidental actuation.
15.7 Meters
15.7.1 Main incoming voltage metering shall be provided for each

controlgear assembly. This metering shall have the following
requirements:
a) Metering function shall be provided by protective IEDs on
outgoing circuits.
b) Main incoming voltage metering shall be provided for each
controlgear assembly. Discrete voltmeter(s) shall display a
voltage indication of all three phases (not necessarily all at once).
These meters shall not require a control power to function. If a
voltage selector switch is used, the switch shall not have an off
position.
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Commentary Note 15.7.1b):
To meet this requirement, the voltage will have to be measured on the

controlgear assembly main bus.
15.7.2 Discrete metering systems shall have the following characteristics:

a) 2% or better full scale accuracy.
b) Minimum overload capacity of:
i) 1.2 times measurement range continuously.
ii) Voltmeters: 2 times measurement range for 1 second.
c) Voltmeter/voltage input rating shall not be greater than 150 V.
15.7.3 Discrete meters (e.g., ammeters, voltmeters, pf meters, etc.) shall not
be installed within the assembly.
15.8 Control and Auxiliary Relays
15.8.1 All control and auxiliary relays shall have the following additional
characteristics:
a) Either convertible contact construction (i.e., contacts can be
changed from normally open to normally closed and vice versa in
the field) or universal contact construction (i.e., a fixed contact
construction in which the pole has both normally open and
normally closed contacts but in which only one or the other mode
may be used).
b) Terminals shall accept the connectors indicated within Section
10.3.
c) Terminals shall be accessible from the front of the relay.
15.8.2 Motor protection relays shall not use an intermediate lockout relay
(ANSI Device 86) to trip the main circuit contactor.
(NA Supplement)
15.8.NA1 All relays shall meet the requirements of NEMA ICS 5,

Part 2 for Control Relays. Relay contact ratings shall be a
minimum of A600/P600.
(IEC Supplement)
15.8.IEC1 All electrical relays shall have the following

characteristics:
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a) Meet the requirements of the IEC 60255 series of

Standards.
b) Shall have a minimum Rated Insulation Voltage
of 660 VAC/VDC.
c) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Voltage
of 600 VAC/VDC
d) Shall have a minimum Rated Operational Current of
10 A.
e) The "Limited Making Capacity" of the contacts
shall be a minimum of 7200 VA, AC and 120 VA,
DC.
f) The "Limited Breaking Capacity" of the contacts
shall be a minimum of 720 VA, AC and 120 VA,
DC.
16 Accessories
16.1 A complete set of special tools, which is required for contactor maintenance, (e.g.,
contact tip wear measurement gauge, interrupter adjustment wrench, armature
setting gauge, contactor closing tools, interlock adjustment gauges, contactor test
cord, etc.) shall be provided for each group of assemblies within a substation.
16.2 A lifting/handling device shall be provided, for each group of assemblies within a
substation, if any withdrawable device within the controlgear weighs more than
35 kgs. This device shall mechanically assist removal of the device to floor level.
17 Nameplates and Marking
17.1 White nameplates with black lettering shall be provided to identify the
controlgear with the tag number indicated within Data Schedule 1.
17.2 The Manufacturer's shop order number, date, and catalog designation should be
indicated on the controlgear nameplate in addition to the nameplate information
required by the Standards indicated within the Supplement.
17.3 Warning nameplates shall be provided on each compartment door in which an

external voltage source (i.e., a voltage source which is not derived from within
the switching assembly) is terminated, reading: "CAUTION - THIS UNIT
CONTAINS AN EXTERNAL VOLTAGE SOURCE." These nameplates shall
be engraved laminated plastic with white characters on a red background and
shall be written in both Arabic and English. If specified within the Data
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Schedule 1, or the purchasing documents, the Arabic nameplates may be

supplied in the field by the installation contractor.
17.4 Manual trip devices shall be labeled: "Manual/Emergency Trip".
(NA Supplement)
17.NA1 Controlgear marking shall also meet the requirements of NEMA

ICS 3.
(IEC Supplement)
17.IEC1 Controlgear marking shall also meet the requirements of IEC

60632-1.
18 Testing and Inspection
The inspection requirements presented within Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-160300 shall be followed.
(NA Supplement)
18.NA1 The controlgear shall meet all the requirements of the following tests:
a) "Design Tests" presented within NEMA ICS 3:
i) Fault Interrupting rating
ii) Basic Lightning Impulse Insulation Level (BIL)
iii) Dielectric Voltage Withstand
iv) Temperature Test
v) Range of Operating Voltage
vi) Make and Break Capability Test
vii) Short-Time Capability
viii) Overload Test
b) "Design Tests" presented within UL 347:
i) Mechanical Operation and Interlock Integrity Test
ii) Switching Capability Test - Isolating Means
The above "Design Test" results shall form part of the "Certified Test
Reports/Certificates" which are required to be submitted with the
Quotation as indicated within Section 4.
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18.NA2 The following tests shall be performed on each switching assembly (i.e.,
"Production Test") and shall be performed at the manufacturer's premises:
Dielectric Voltage Withstand Test per the requirements of UL 347.
The above "Production Test" results shall be submitted to the Buyer prior to
the delivery of the equipment:
(IEC Supplement)
18.IEC1 The controlgear shall meet all the requirements of the following tests
presented within IEC 62271-200:
a) "Normal Type Tests":
i) Dielectric Tests.
ii) Temperature-rise tests and measurement of the resistance of the
main circuit.
iii) Short-time and peak withstand current tests.
iv) Verification of making and breaking capacities.
v) Mechanical Operation Tests.
vi) Verification of degree of protection.
vii) Measurement of leakage current.
The above "Normal Type Tests" results shall form part of the
"Certified Test Reports/Certificates" which are required to be
submitted with the Quotation as indicated within Section 5.
b) "Routine Tests": The following tests shall be performed on each
switching assembly:
i) Power Frequency Voltage withstand dry test on the main circuit.
Test voltage shall be per Series I (Table I) within IEC 62771-1.
ii) Voltage test on control and auxiliary circuits.
iii) Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit.
iv) Mechanical operation tests.
v) Tests of auxiliary electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic devices.
vi) Verification of correct wiring.
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The above Routine Tests shall be performed at the manufacturer's

premises. These "Routine Test" results shall be submitted to the Buyer
prior to the delivery of the equipment.
19 Shipping
Equipment shall be shipped completely assembled whenever possible. For large

assemblies the lineup may be divided into reasonable sections (i.e., shipping splits) to
facilitate handling during transportation and installation.
Revision Summary
28 May 2007 Major revision.
19 October 2008 Editorial revision to replace Electrical Substations Equipment Standards Committee
Chairman and Vice Chairman.
5 October 2009 Minor revision.
27 September 2011 Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and
reissued with minor changes.
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Data Schedule 1
16-SAMSS-506: Indoor Controlgear – High Voltage
(Information to be Supplied to the Supplier)
Line #
1 Buyer's Quotation Request/ Purchase Order No.________________
3 Buyer's B.I./J.O. No.____________, Line Item No.______________
5 MCC Tag No.__________________________
15 Stand-alone assembly ____ or ____

16 For attachment to existing controlgear ____:
17 Details: _______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Service Information
25 As indicated on the attached reference documents ___ or ____

Power transformer grounding:
26 Ungrounded ____, Resistance (400 A for 10 sec.) _____
27 Other ________________________
30 System frequency: 60 Hz _____, 50 Hz _____.
Nominal system supply voltage to controlgear:
33 4160 V___, 2400 V___
35 Main circuit horizontal bus rating: ___________ A. (1200 A minimum)
37 Short-circuit level: _________ A rms sym. at _______ p.f.
(1)
39 Cabling Entrance Location : Top ___, Bottom ___,
Main circuit supply conductors:
42 _____ /ph., ______ AWG, MCM, mm²
Main circuit supply conductor connectors:
44 Supplied by Supplier: Yes ___, No ___
46 Ground Bus Connectors: Supplied by Supplier: Yes __, No ___
47 If Yes: Conductor size: ______ AWG, MCM, mm²
50 Control Method(Default is ConC) : IntC ( )
(2)
52 If IntC: Communication protocol type __________________
(3)
55 Communication Topology : Redundant Loop ( ), Radial ( ), Vendor's Std ( )
65 Provide auto-restart: Yes ___, No ___
If Yes: Details of which motors: ____________________________
80 Arabic nameplates supplied by: Supplier ( ), Installation Contractor ____.
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Notes to Buyer:
(1) SAES-P-119 requires top entry for equipment in new substations.
(2) Per SAES-P-116, communication protocol shall match what is available at DCS I/O in substation.
(3) Selecting "Vendor's Standard" preferred since manufacturers use different topologies
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Data Schedule 2
16-SAMSS-506: Indoor Controlgear – High Voltage
(Information to be Supplied by Supplier with the Quotation Request)
Note: This is one of several documents which is required to be submitted with the Quotation.
Refer to Section 4 of this Specification.
Line #
1. Built to: NA Supplement____, IEC Supplement____
2. Rated Frequency: 60 Hz _____, 50 Hz _____
3 Manufacturer: _________, Model/Type: ________, Manufacturing Location: ____________

5 If IntC control method:
7 Communication protocol type: _______________________________
9 Communication Topology: Redundant Loop ( ), Radial ( )
Required Proposed
(min) By Supplier
12. Operational Voltage rating: 4.76 kV __________
14. Rated Short Circuit Interrupting current rating: 40 kA rms __________
16. Maximum Operational Voltage rating: __________
18 Rated Short Circuit Interrupting current rating: 40 kA rms __________
20. Rated Current, main circuit horizontal bus: 1000 A __________
22. Rated Current, switching assemblies: 315 A __________
24. Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand: 60 kV __________
If built to IEC Supplement........
26. Rated Duty: Uninterrupted __________
28. Utilization Category: AC-4 __________
30. Damage Classification: Type C __________
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Appendix A
Acceptable Protective Devices & Accessories
Motor Protection Relays

Manufacturer's ANSI Functions
Manufacturer
Number Covered
50/51, 50N/51N, 67N, 32N, 50BF,
66, 37, 46, 32R, 47, 49, 87, 27,
AREVA MiCOM P24#
59, 59N, 81, 48, 51LR, 51S, 55,
14, 26, 86
50/51, 50N/51N, 49, 66, 37, 46,
AREVA MiCOM P225 51LR, 14, 26, 51S, 48, 86, 27LV,
27, 59, 50BF,
50/51, 50N/51N, 14, 27, 37, 38,
GE Multilin 369-R-XXX 46, 47, 49, 51LR, 55, 59, 66, 81
Schneider Electric SEPAM 50/51, 50N/51N, 51LR, 27, 32, 37,
(Merlin Gerin) M41 38, 46, 47, 49, 59, 59N, 66
46, 49, 47, 50/50N/50Q, 66, 27,
SEL SEL-701 37, 55, 59, 81
Test Switches
Manufacturer Model
ABB COMBITEST
MiCOM P99x
ALSTOM
MMLB MMLG
515
GE
FT
FMS
STATES
MTS
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Materials System Specification

16-SAMSS-506 27 September 2011

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Data Schedule 1................................................ 36

Previous Issue: 5 October 2009 Next Planned Update: 27 September 2016

Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2011. All rights reserved.

This specification shall not be used to manufacture Fire Pump Controllers.

North American "Motor Control Centers" are synonymous with "controlgear".

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.3 The designation "Commentary" is used to label a sub-paragraph that contains

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American National Standards Institute

ANSI/IEEE C37.46 Specifications for Power Fuses and Fuse

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts

International Electrotechnical Committee

IEC TR 60787 Application guide for the selection of high-voltage

4 Information Required with Quotation

4.2 Completed Data Schedule 2.

Definitions of terms within this Specification shall be as per IEC 60050.

ConC: Conventional Control. Individual switching assemblies are controlled via

Controlgear: The complete assemblage of switching assemblies as it will appear after

Grounding and Earthing: are synonymous.

PEM: Parent Equipment Manufacturer. The manufacturer who designed the

Series rated protection systems: short-circuit interrupting rating assigned to a

Supplement: Is meant to refer to the applicable "North American Supplementary

Switch-disconnector: A load break or non-load break switch used to isolate each

Switchgear: Is equipment manufactured to 16-SAMSS-504 (Indoor Metal-Clad

Three-wire control: A control circuit design where a contactor is maintained in the

Withdrawable power assembly: A withdrawable assembly containing, as a minimum,

6.1 Terms in bold font are defined within Section 4.

6.3 All requirements of this specification must be implemented using standard

6.8 Oil switching devices shall not be used in any circuits.

6.9 All documentation shall be in English.

6.11 Switching assemblies shall not be used to feed transformers

7.1 Ambient air temperature:

7.2 Relative humidity (average value):

8.2 The overall controlgear shall be continuously rated as follows:

8.2.1 Rated Operational Voltage (minimum): 4.76 kV

8.2.3 Rated Current, switching assembly (minimum): 315 A

8.2.4 Rated Short Circuit Interrupting Current Rating (minimum):

All the above are minimum values.

8.2.5 Rated Control Supply Voltage (nominal): 120 VAC

8.2.6 Rated Short-time withstand current (minimum) with fuses shunted:

8.3 "Continuous/Thermal Current" rating of a switching assembly shall not be less

8.NA1 Based upon NEMA ICS 3, Part 2, shall be rated as follows:

Starter Type Class E2

BIL rating (minimum) 60 kV (with the exception of the control

Rated Duty Continuous

Rated Duty Uninterrupted

Utilization Category AC-4

Acceptable Damage Classification Type C

Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand 60 kV

9.1.2 The controlgear shall be designed to permit the insitu installation of

9.1.3 The controlgear shall be designed to be fully operational, maintainable

9.1.4 All components and devices associated with a switching assembly

a) Without interfering with the operation of other switching

9.1.8 Controlgear spare and space requirements shall be as follows:

9.2.1 All main circuit components and connections (e.g., switch-disconnector,

d) Controlgear main circuit supply compartment (for an assembly