NATIONAL GRID

Title: Index Number:

CL-NG-6460-002-035
Page Number:
Checklist of Circuit Switchers Commissioning 1 of 2

1.0 Equipment General Data and Information

Substation
Bay/Panel
Equipment Serial No

2.0 Mechanical Checks and Visual Inspections

Item Description Done Remarks

1. Perform mechanical checks and inspection of isolating
disconnect.
2. Perform mechanical checks and adjustments on interrupter unit
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Check the low SF6 target at the interrupter units.
4. Check interrupter position indicator operation.

3.0 Electrical Tests

Item Description Done Remarks

1. Resistance of main current path (terminal to terminal) at 100
Amps DC.
2. Functional check of all electrical interlocks.
3. Measure motor starting and running current.
4. Check position-signaling contacts (if applicable).
5. For motor operating mechanisms:
a. Check mechanism cabinet properly grounded.
b. Check correct setting of motor limit switched (open/close).
c. Check correct operation of all auxiliary “a” and “b” contacts.
d. Measure switches opening and closing times and motor
current at rated voltage (for fast acting disconnects and
grounding switches perform a timing test with an electronic
oscillograph).
e. Minimum voltage operation (close and open) at 90V DC.
f. Functional check of thermostat and space heaters.
Measure heater current.
g. Insulation test all control and power wiring/cables at 500V
DC
Archiving System Website: http://AMAS
 NATIONAL GRID

Title: Index Number:

Checklist of Circuit Switchers Commissioning CL-NG-6460-002-035

Page Number:
2 of 2

h. Check that in the manual mode, insertion of the operating

handle automatically disconnects the motor DC supply.
6. Check shunts trip device operation.
7. Verify proper operation sequence of interrupters and
disconnects.
8. Insulation power factor test of the interrupters.
9. Timing test of the interrupter contacts with electronic
oscillograph.

CSD Contractor T&C Contractor

Name
Sign.

Archiving System Website: http://AMAS