Detailed Description of EM MS Minimum

Requirements for Electrical Tests Areas and

Equipment - DP 2-05-00-2-75-100 - Annex 03
Overview

Purpose of EM MS Minimum Requirements 3

Set up and Basic Requirements for Electrical Test
Areas 4-5
Details for Emergency switch-off (=Not Aus) and
Emergency stop (=Not Halt) 6-7
Details for Metal Fences 8-9
Details for HV Test Area 10-11
Details for Signal Lights 12-13
Details for Warning Signs 14
Additional Requirements for Testing Areas 15
Details from DP 2-00-00-3-75-030 16-17

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Purpose of EM MS Minimum Requirements

Detailed Description of EM MS Minimum

Requirements for Electrical Test Areas and
Equipment defines the mandatory layout and
safety requirements on equipment and procedures
to perform electrical tests on EM MS equipment of
low voltage (<1000 V) and medium voltage
(>1000 V).
It is mandatory for all factories within EM MS
worldwide which perform electrical tests on EM
MS products.
Important note:
None of the mentioned requirements shall
overrule the local legal requirements or local
language. So if you have stricter requirements in
your countries please follow these.

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 Set up and Basic Requirements for Electrical Test
areas above 1kV

When doors exist, they must be Acc. to VDE 0104 EMERGENCY SWITCH OFF:
unhindered and must be opened an emergency
from the inside in the direction of switch off must be The test field must have a 2nd person in
escape. Sliding doors can be installed outside sight and hearing distance, who can
accepted.
Red and perform an emergency shutdown.
green signal
lights Signal lights (for tests >1kV):

Beyond the borders of the test area also

clearly visible light with red and green

Warning signs:

Applied Voltage above 1kV:

Access for unauthorized

people restricted:

Voltages >1kV : min 1800mm high solid

walls or fences

Metal fences have to be earthed

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 Set up and Basic Requirements for Electrical Test
areas below 1kV

EMERGENCY SWITCH OFF:

When doors exist, they must be Acc. to VDE 0104
unhindered and must be opened an emergency
from the inside in the direction of switch off must be The test field must have a 2nd person in sight
escape. Sliding doors can be installed outside and hearing distance, who can perform an
accepted.
emergency shutdown.
Red signal
light
Signal lights (for tests <1kV):

Beyond the borders of the test area also

clearly visible light with red

Warning signs:

Applied Voltage below 1kV:

Access for unauthorized

people restricted:

<1kV also possible: chains, bands; walls or

fences higher than 1000mm

Metal fences have to be earthed

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Details for Emergency switch-off (=Not Aus) and
Emergency stop (=Not Halt) (1/2)

Emergency switch-off: switches off all voltage present in the testing area
• Inside/outside testing areas: must switch off all electrical equipment inside of
the fenced testing area
• Inside/outside of HV testing areas: must switch off HV transformer
• inside/outside of <1kV testing areas: must switch off all electrical equipment
inside of the fenced testing area <1kV.
• At least at every point/socket where testing equipment can be energized an
emergency switch-off must be available.

Emergency stop: switches off only the voltages on the local unit e.g. test trolley
• must be located outside of the testing areas at the doors and in case of large
testing areas at additional suitable areas.
• must be located inside of the testing areas at easy to reach location. In case
of large testing areas several emergency switch-offs are required.

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Details for Emergency switch-off (=Not Aus) and
Emergency stop (=Not Halt) (2/2)

Mobile Testing Equipment:

In this special case emergency stop buttons at mobile testing equipment can be
black mushroom–type push button: These emergency stop buttons must switch
off the specific electrical test equipment only.

Performance of all Emergency Switch-off and emergency stops must be checked

and documented on monthly basis.

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 Details for Metal Fences (1/2)

• Minimum one 20x10 mm earthing copper bar connected to the solid building
earthing bar.

• All metal components of fences (poles, doors, fence elements, solid metal
walls…) must be visible connected to earthing copper bar.

• In case of bare metal, screw connections are suitable. In case of painted

fences and aluminum fences (Aluminum oxide is isolating) additional earthing
wire of 6 mm² is required to connect all components of the fence.

• Fence should be mesh type with mesh size preferably 30-60 mm (For existing
fences not more than 100 mm).

• To avoid reaching through the mesh, an additional (transparent) plastic wall is

required. Solid walls are also acceptable.

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 Details for Metal Fences (2/2)

• Fences for HV test and tests >1000V area must be higher than 1800 mm.

• For testing areas <1000 V fences of minimum 1000 mm height are required.
Additional ropes or chains are acceptable to separate single units under test
inside the testing area.

• Correct earthing connections must be tested

electrically and documented at least every 2
years, preferably once a year depending on
the testing results.

• Visual inspection of earth connection must be

tested and documented monthly together with
emergency switch-offs and stops.

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 Details for HV Test Area (1/2)

• HV test areas must be large enough to ensure a minimum distance of 1 m

between the test object or any other life part and the fence or any other earthed
part. A painted area on the floor for test object location is helpful.

• Doors to the HV test area must be equipped with door limit switches (light
curtains are also acceptable) which will shut down the voltage in case of
opening the doors. Performance of door limit switches must be checked and
documented on monthly basis.

• It must be ensured that the testers cannot leave the HV test area while the HV
is switched on. This can be achieved by e.g. foot switch, door with limit switch
or similar.

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 Details for HV Test Areas (2/2)

• Oil filled transformers must be fitted with a drip pan and earthed.

• Earthing of HV test equipment and test object must be directly connected to

earthing copper bar (not via fence, power socket, other panels etc.) of at least
10 mm². For partial discharge (PD) measurement flat copper wire is required.

• Automatic earthing switches must be installed on all HV transformers which

earth the transformer during stand-by and tripping by emergency switch-off or
door limit switch.

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 Details for Signal Lights (1/2)

• Signal lights must be installed at each entrance to the test area and in case of
large test areas also at suitable locations inside the test area to show the state
of operation of the test area.

• Red and green signal lights are mandatory for HV test areas (>1000 V).
Green light must be present if inside the test area no voltage is applied and
must not be present when voltage is applied.

• Red light must be present in case one or more test stations have voltage
applied.

• Red and green signal lights are required on each test equipment >1000V.

• Red signal lights are mandatory for test areas (<1000 V). Red light must be
present in case one or more test stations have voltage applied.

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 Details for Signal Lights (2/2)

• Red signal lights are required on each test equipment <1000V.

• Performance of signal lights as described above must be checked and

documented monthly.

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 Details for Warning Signs

• Warning signs must be installed at the entrance areas at a height of

1m – 1.7m and must not be blocked at any time.

• Warning signs must have a minimum size of 10cm (diameter) each. Warning
signs must be in local language and also in English language.

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 Additional Requirements for Testing Areas

• For each test station/test area, a skilled electrician (certificate from local
authority) must be appointed. This could be e.g. equipment engineer from
manufacturing planning who is responsible for the electrical design and
fulfillment of this and local requirements.

• Test must absolutely be executed by skilled electricians (Certificate from local

authority) or persons who have been properly instructed in electrical
engineering.

• Time a trained first aid person must be

on duty in the testing area.

• A defibrillator must be available in the factory.

Sufficiently trained staff is needed.

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 Details from DP 2-00-00-3-75-030 (1/2)

• Test of Current Transformers (CT)

During testing of CT’s by the „Primary Injection“-method, there is a risk to have
high voltage potential at the terminal blocks. Therefore CT’S have to be tested
only in short circuited mode and the terminals have to be protected against
touching.

• Mobile High Voltage test stations

If mobile High Voltage test equipment (<5 kV) has to be used, it must be
ensured that the equipment is switched to the “Test-position” (current limited).
In case of needed higher output currents in the “Burn Position”, measures have
to be implemented to ensure that only the tester is working at the tested panel
(key switch etc.).

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 Details from DP 2-00-00-3-75-030 (2/2)

• Test stations for electrical routine test

The power supply of the trolley must be protected by an FI switch (residual
current switch) which switches off all poles in case of fault.

• Mobile test stations on automatic moving lines (conveyor belts)

In the case of mobile test stations where tested with voltages> 48 V, it must be
ensured by appropriate means, that no persons can be endangered. Mobile
inspection stations are also such test stations to handle up to 1000V.

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The Vision and the three Safety Principles represent
what Siemens is striving for

“Every Siemens employee should be able to rely on an intact and safe working
environment so that they can return healthily and safely to their family and friends.”
We can achieve our vision and the goal of a Zero Harm Culture if we follow three basic
principles.

1. Zero incidents – it is achievable!

Unrealistic? No, we are convinced that it is possible. Everyone must be able
to work at Siemens without suffering an incident. Everywhere. At any time.
That is our goal.

2. Health and safety – no compromises!

Deadline pressure? Yes. Cost pressure? Yes. Compromising safety?
Absolutely not. The safety and health of all employees is our highest priority.
These values come first. No ifs or buts!

3. We take care of each other!

We work with our eyes open to recognize dangerous situations and look after
one another. Risky behavior is not cool – and we intervene when we see it.
We lead by example.

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Thank you!

Tina Schwanke
EM MS QM EHS
Tel.: +49 (9131) 721546
Mobile: +49 (174) 1524746
Email: tina.schwanke@siemens.com

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