ANNEXURE - I

33 kV H. T. SWITCHGEAR PANEL / VCB PANEL

Design Criteria
The Switchgear system shall be capable of continuous operation at specified rating under
the design conditions specified here in.
The switchgears will be located indoor / outdoor area as per BOQ.
The de-rating of the Complete panel include Bus-bar section shall be done taking 50°C as
an ambient design temperature if it is designed at lower temperature. The maximum
temperature in any part of the equipment at specified rating shall not exceed 85 deg C
considering reference Ambient Temperature as 50°C.
Applicable standard: IS 13118-191, IEC 62271/100-200.

Specific Requirements
The switchgear shall be metal-clad, floor mounted, draw-out type. Enclosure shall conform
to the degree of protection IP-4X&IP-5X for Metering section as per IEC 62271/100-200.
The minimum thickness of sheet steel used shall be 2mm CRCA steel / Al Zn & Gland Plate
of 3mm thick.
The switch gear assembly shall comprise a continuous, dead-front, line-up of free standing,
vertical cubicles. Each cubicle shall have a front hinged door with latches and a removable
back cover. All covers and doors shall be provided with recessed neoprene gaskets. All doors
shall have pad locking arrangement. The swing of the door shall be more than 90 degree.
The design shall be such that failure of one equipment shall not affect the adjacent unit.
Each cubicle shall be separated from adjacent one by grounded sheet steel barrier and bus
sealing arrangement.
The switchgear panel shall be of arc proof version and shall be as per DIN VDE 0670 part
601, IEC-694/IEC-298.
All relays, meters, switches and lamps shall be flush mounted on the respective cubicle door
or on control cabinet built on the front of the cubicle.
Each breaker shall be provided with 6 ways, 3 positions, spring return to neutral, angular
movement, lockable pistol grip type handle Trip-Neutral-Close (TNC) Switch.
Each breaker shall be provided with 4 ways, 2 positions, lockable in any position, angular
movement, lever type handle Local-Remote selector switch.
Each switchgear cubicle shall be provided with a thermostat controlled space heater and
single phase 3 pin 15Amp plug point & light point operated at 230 V AC. 50 Hz.
Bus connection from bus compartment to breaker compartment & breaker compartment to
cable compartment and bus compartment to adjacent panels shall be through sealed resin cast
bushing assembly.

having at least 4 NO & 4 NC contacts. The swing of the door shall be more than 90 degree.

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Bus and Bus Taps
Bus bars shall be of uniform cross section throughout the entire length of the switch board
and suitable for carrying rated current continuously and short circuit current for specified
duration without overheating.
The main bus bar and connections shall be of high conductivity tinned copper. Copper bus
bars shall be sized for maximum 1.4 A/mm² current density only.
All Bus bars, Jumpers connection shall be fully insulated for working voltage with adequate
phase/ground clearances and shall be sleeved with R,Y,B colour coded heat shrinkable
sleeves. Bus bars, links, live parts, etc. shall have non-flammable Epoxy cast-resin shrouds.
All jointing hardware shall have nylon caps.
No paper/cotton based insulation shall be used anywhere in the switch gear.
Safety shutter, phase barrier, Bus bar seal-off bushing plate, support insulators etc. shall be
non-flammable high tracking fibre glass/epoxy insulation system.
All buses and connections shall be supported and braced to withstand dynamic electro-
magnetic stresses due to maximum short circuit current and also to take care of any thermal
expansion.

CIRCUIT BREAKER
Circuit breaker shall be triple pole, single throw, Vacuum type / SF6 type , electrically
operated (on/off), Draw out type.. Breaker shall be suitable for Operation and monitoring
from Panel as well as through PLC/SCADA.
Circuit breaker shall have SERVICE, TEST and DISCONNECTED (ISOLATED) positions
with positive indication for each position.
Circuit breakers of identical rating shall be physically and electrically interchangeable.
Circuit breaker shall have manual spring charge as well as motor wound charging facility
with Mechanical & Electrical anti-pumping features and shunt trip. Motor wound mechanism
spring charging shall take place automatically after each breaker closing operation. The
motor shall be suitable for operation with voltage variation from 85% to 110% of rated
voltage.
Mechanical safety interlock shall be provided to prevent:
a) The circuit breaker from being raked in or out of the service position when the breaker is
closed.
b) Raking in the circuit breaker unless the control plug is fully engaged.
c) Cl

Automatic safety shutters shall be provided to fully cover the female primary contacts when
the breaker is withdrawn from service position.
The manual trip device shall be located on the front door & Indicators with shrouds will be
visible from front door even when breaker is closed.
Each breaker shall be provided with following:
a) Auxiliary switch with 6 NO + 6 NC contacts, mounted on the draw-out portion of the
switchgear.
b) Position/cell switch with minimum 3 NO + 1 NC contacts, one each for TEST and
SERVICE position.

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 c) Auxiliary switch, with 4 NO + 4 NC contacts, mounted on the stationary portion of the
switchgear and operated mechanically by a sliding lever from the breaker in SERVICE
position.
d) Trip push button, mechanical ON-OFF indication, an operation counter and mechanism
charge/discharge indicator.
Limit/ auxiliary switches shall be convertible type i.e. facility for changing N.O. contact to
N.C. and vice-versa. Switch contact shall be rated 10A A.C. and 2A D.C. at operating
voltage.
Each breaker shall be provided with suitable encased rollers.
The trip coils shall be operated satisfactorily at voltage between 70 % and 110 % of rated
control supply voltage.
Each circuit breaker cubicle shall be provided with an earthing facility. Earthing facilities
shall be fully interlocked to prevent faulty operation e.g. earthing of live parts.
For each breaker feeder following DI & DO shall be considered.

DI
Breaker ON
Breaker Trip
Breaker test position
Breaker service position
DC fail
Local/Remote Selection
Vibration sensor feedback-6Nos. (if applicable for motor feeder)

DO
Breaker On
Breaker OFF

RTD Input

Winding & Bearing temperature-8Nos (if applicable for motor feeder)

PROTECTION & MEASUREMENT
Protective Scheme Requirement
All the main protective relays shall be microprocessor based numerical relays.
Auxiliary relays, timers switches etc. required to make the scheme complete shall be
considered as part of the scope of work.
All CT-PT wires shall be brought to test terminal blocks before connecting to circuits.
The circuits of various protections shall be connected to master trip relays though aux. relays
(flag indicated).
Aux. relays shall be provided for each transformer fault. Connection of the relay shall be
through links to facilitate maintenance.
Contact arrangement, number of poles/ways in control/selector switches shall be as per the
approved drawing /scheme / requirement.

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 For control supply distribution, panel to panel separate set of terminal blocks shall be
provided. All items/accessories required for above in each panel and in incoming panels shall
be provided by the supplier.
IDMT relay shall be numerical type with communication facility.
All relays shall be self/hand-reset type with digital/flag indication. NO/NC contacts for relays
shall be as per the requirement of approved protection, annunciation & interlock schemes.
Wherever required, supplier shall provide aux. relays for contact multiplication.
Annunciation facia shall be mounted on the switchgear panels and details shall be finalized
during drawing approval stage.
Emergency stay-put type off push button / mechanism to be considered.
DC supply fails alarm and indication to be considered.
Draw- l incomers with suitable 110V AC secondary
two winding transformer.
Surge Arrester shall be provided.
Incomer of H.T. Breaker shall be with following as a minimum.
Sr. Relay Indication and Monitoring Digital
No. TypeMeter
1 PT fuse failure relay Breaker On Ammeter + ASS
2 Trip circuit supervision relay Breaker Off Voltmeter+VSS
3 IDMT & Instantaneous O/C relay Breaker trip MFM with
with RS 485 communication
Port Equivalent
to Schneider
(Conzerv) EM
6400NG with RS
485
4 IDMT & Instantaneous E/F relay Spring charge P.F meter
with RS 485
5 Under voltage relay with timer Test &Service position, DC
supply on
6 Over voltage relay Trip circuit healthy
7 Anti pumping relay Phase indication
8 Master trip relay with hand reset Minimum 12 window/higher
contact(2 NO & 2 NC Contact) as per requirement
Annunciation panel

Transformer H.T. Breaker shall be with following as a minimum.

Sr. Relay Indication and Monitoring Digital type

No. Meter
1 Trip circuit supervision relay Breaker On Ammeter +
ASS
2 IDMT & Instantaneous O/C relay Breaker Off MFM with
with RS 485 communication

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 Port Equivalent
to Schneider
(Conzerv) EM-
6436NG with
RS485
3 IDMT & Instantaneous E/F relay Breaker trip
with RS 485
4 Anti pumping relay Spring charge
5 Master trip relay with hand reset Test &Service position, DC
contact supply on
6 Lockout relay Trip circuit healthy
7 Aux. relay for Buchholz alarm Minimum 12 window/higher
indication & Trip as per requirement
Annunciation panel
8 Aux. relay for winding & oil
temp. alarm indication & trip
9 Differential relay (For transformer
rating 2 MVA & above only)

CBCT shall be provided for SEF for transformer feeder.

Sr. Relay Indication and Monitoring Meter

No.
1 Trip circuit supervision relay Breaker On Ammeter +ASS
2 IDMT & Instantaneous O/C relay Breaker Off MFM with
with RS 485 communication
Port equivalent
to Schneider
(Conzerv) EM-
6436NG with
RS485
3 IDMT & Instantaneous E/F relay Breaker trip
with RS
4 Anti pumping relay Spring charge
5 Master trip relay with hand reset Test &Service position, DC
contact (2 NO & 2 NC Contact) supply on
6 Lockout relay Trip circuit healthy
7 Annunciation Minimum 12 window/higher
as per requirement
Annunciation panel

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CBCT shall be provided for SEF for outgoing feeder for cable protection.

Relays & Meters

MFM shall be Microprocessor based numerical and communicable type with RS-485 Port.
Communication link shall be provided between MFM and numerical relays to further
communication to PLC/SCADA.
All instantaneous current protection relays shall be of 3 pole type.
Relays shall be rated for operation on 110V DC secondary voltage and 1A secondary current.
Number and rating of relay contacts shall suit the job requirements.
All relays shall furnish, install & co-ordinate to suit the protection and interlock requirement
of VCB Panel.
Relay shall be Low burden, provided with RS 485 Computer communication Port for
monitoring & operation from Remote location / PLC with suitable Software.

Over current protection relay with below minimum Specification or better as per
manufacturer STD:
Pick up setting: 5% to 200% in step of 5%
High set: 50% to 1600% in step of 1%
Time setting: Min 0.05 to 1.0 Sec. in step of 0.05 Sec.

Earth fault current protections relay with below minimum Specification or better as per
manufacturer STD:
Pick up setting: 5% to 200% in step of 5%
High set: 50% to 1600% in step of 1%
Time setting: Min 0.05 to 1.0 Sec. in step of 0.05 Sec.
Current Transformer
Current transformers shall be cast resin type and shall be as per IS-2705(Part-1 to 4).
to facilitate insertion of meters on secondary
side without opening CT circuits.
Accuracy class of the Current Transformers shall be:
a) Class PS for differential & restricted earth fault relaying.
b) Class 5P10 for other relaying.
c) Class 0.5 for MFM and ISF < 5 for metering.
The current transformer shall be capable of safely withstanding the short circuit, stresses
corresponding to the fault level as indicated & shall be able to meet the short-time
requirement specified.
All CT secondary shall be earthed through separate switch link on terminal block.
CT terminals & their polarities shall be clearly marked.

Voltage Transformer
Voltage transformer shall be provided in separate cubicle.
PTs, connection, Insulation levels shall be similar to rating of associated breaker.
VA burden shall be selected based on requirement for meters, closing, tripping & indicating
circuit.

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 Voltage Transformer shall be cast-resin, draw-out type and shall have an accuracy class 0.5 /
3P. Voltage Transformer mounted on breaker carriage is not acceptable.
The PTs shall be of shell type single phase construction with HRC fuses at both ends and
plug-in connection on primary side.
High voltage windings of voltage transformer shall be protected by current limiting fuses.
The voltage transformer and fuses shall be completely disconnected and visibly grounded in
fully draw-out position.
Low voltage fuses, sized to prevent overload, shall be installed in all ungrounded secondary
leads. Fuses shall be suitably located to permit easy replacement while the switchgear is
energized.
The PTs shall be capable of operating continuously at 110% of the rated voltage, without any
damage. When star-star connection is required in non-effectively or under grounded system,
the PTs shall be suitable for continuous operation with a persistent phase to ground fault.

Indication & Monitoring Instruments

Control cabinet, mounted on top of breaker cabinet, provided with suitable anti-vibration
facilities &one number heavy duty spring return type TRIP-NORMAL-CLOSE control
switch with pistol grip lockable handle.
Indicating lights in front of compartments as a minimum:
Green : Breaker Open
Red : Breaker Closed
Amber : Auto Trip
White : Trip Circuit Healthy
Yellow : Breaker Test Position
Blue : Breaker Service Position
Indicating Lamp shall be 20ø LED type with series resistance with metal body. Lamp and
lens shall be replaceable from the front.
All indicating instruments shall conform to IS: 1248-1983 and IS: 2419-1979, Shall be
capable of withstanding system fault current taking account CT saturation, back connected
and located in the upper part of the panel.

Meters
Indicating instruments shall be mini. 96sq.mm. dial flush mounted digital type with accuracy
class 0.5 minimum.
Digital type Multi-function Meter shall be three line display of Accuracy Class: 0.5 and
Suitable for measuring and digitally displaying the following parameters: kVA, kW, kWh,
kVAr, A, V, P.F., frequency.
Each meter will be provided with at least two output signals of 4-20mA and communication
port (RS 485) for all the above parameters for monitoring & fault record from Remote
location / PLC with suitable Software.
Meter selector switches shall maintain firm contact, stay put type with knob handle.
Ammeter selector switches shall be four-position type having make before break contacts to
prevent open circuit of CT secondary.

Annunciation
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 Shall be static type suitable to work on AC supply as specified.
Hooter and bell for trip and alarm indication respectively.
Test, accept and reset facilities (with push button) shall be provided on each panel.
Suitable audio-visual indication shall be provided on DC failure. Audio alarm with reset
facility shall be provided. Visual indication shall be panel-wise.
Spare annunciation points shall be wired up to terminal blocks. 20% spare facia shall be
provided
Sequence shall be as follows:

VISUAL AUDIO
On Occurring of Fault Flashing On
On Accepting Steady On Off
On Reset (Fault Cleared) Off Off
On Reset (Fault Persists) Steady On Off

Warning and emergency points shall be as per the list approved during detail engineering
stage.
One common point shall be provided to indicate operation of annunciation system of the
complete board (in case of any trouble in the board in tie feeder, bus coupler, incomer,
etc.).Remote and annunciation facia window detail shall be finalized during detail
engineering.
A common audible alarm for each switchgear line-up shall be provided to alert the operator
that circuit breaker has tripped. Means shall be provided for silencing the audible alarm
whilst leaving it free to sound when any other alarm is initiated but the associated alarm
indications shall continue until cancelled.

Secondary Wiring
The switchgear shall be fully wired at the factory to ensure proper functioning of control,
protection, transfer and interlocking schemes.
Fuse and links shall be provided to permit individual circuit isolation from bus wires without
disturbing other circuits. All spare contacts of relays, switches and other devices shall be
wired up to terminal blocks.
Wiring shall be done with flexible, 650V grade; FRLS PVC insulated wires with stranded
copper conductors of 1.5mm2 for control current circuits and voltage circuits. All power
wiring like space heater supply, etc. shall be carried out with min. 2.5mm 2 PVC insulated
Copper Conductor wire.
Each wire shall be identified, at both ends, with dependent & cross addressing permanent
markers bearing wire numbers. Trip circuit shall have red colour ferrule.
Wire termination shall be made with crimping type ring connectors with insulating sleeves.
Wires shall not be spliced between terminals.
The wires shall run preferably through PVC channel with cover adequately supported along
its run to prevent sagging due to flexibility or vibration. The control & power wires shall be
routed through separate channels.

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 Inter-panel wiring PVC channel shall be furnished for wiring between switchgear cubicles.
All wiring required for interlocking between the cubicles of any switchgear shall be
furnished and installed. Wherever wires are passing through cut outs or openings they shall
be protected by providing suitable grommet or gasket around the openings. Inter panel wiring
at shipping sections shall be through terminal blocks placed suitably at intersection points.

The colour of wire shall be taken as follows:

AC System : Black
DC System : Grey
Earthing System : Green
CT & PT Wiring System : Red, Yellow, Blue, color code

Terminal Blocks
Terminal blocks shall be 660V grade box-clamp type with 10 mm2marking strips.
Terminal for P.T. Secondary lead shall be disconnecting link type. Power wiring circuits and
PT secondary wiring circuits shall be terminated by bolt type terminal blocks and rest by
screw type terminal blocks.
Not more than two wires shall be connected to any terminal. Spare terminals equal in number
to 20% active terminals shall be furnished. Multi connection terminal strip to be used if
required.
Wiring shall be so arranged that an external cable can be connected to consecutive terminals.
Terminal blocks for external / Space Heater wiring shall be separate from inter panel wiring.
All control wire shall be terminated with ring type insulated lug only.
The terminal block shall be grouped according to circuit functions and individual terminals in
each block shall be serially numbered in accordance with the drawings. Such numbering
shall be legible, permanent and indelible.
Cable Termination
Switchgear shall be designed for cable entry from the bottom. Sufficient space shall be
provided for ease of termination and connection with suitable size gland plates with knock
out plates for specified HT Cable connection.
The design of the cable box shall be such that any type of jointing methods such as heat
shrinkable/push on type/cold shrinkable type termination can be adopted.

Ground Bus
A ground bus shall be 40x6mm tined copper, shall extend full length of the switchgear in all
compartments includes cable compartments etc.
Each stationary unit shall be connected directly to the ground bus. The frame of each circuit
breaker and draw-out P.T. unit shall be grounded through heavy multiple contacts.
C.T. and P.T. secondary neutrals shall be earthed through removable links so that earth of
one circuit may be removed without disturbing other.
All hinged doors shall be grounded using silver plated and braided copper flexible of
adequate size.

Name Plates
Nameplates shall be provided as per standard.
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Space Heaters and Plug Sockets
Each cubicle shall be provided with thermostat controlled space heaters and 5/15A, 6 pin
plug socket, panel illumination lamp. Cubicle heater, Plug/socket circuits shall have
Individual MCBs.
230 V A.C Supply to the HT panel will be made provided by client.

Auxiliary Power & Control Supply

a) Control Voltage shall be for
- Closing, Tripping Coil : 110 V DC
- Indication Circuit : 110 V AC
- Spring Charging Motor,
Panel space Heater, 3 pin socket & : 230 V A.C.
Panel illumination
b) Bus-wires of adequate (minimum 4sq.mm copper) capacity shall be provided to distribute
the incoming supplies to different cubicles.
c) Isolating MCB shall be provided at the switchgear for the incoming supplies 230 V A.C.
supply.
d) Battery backup Power pack unit shall be provided for each VCB panel for 110V AC /
110V DC for closing and trip CKT suitable for min. Two successive open & close
operations after failure of power. Power Pack connected through 110V AC P.T. supply.
Battery backup shall be for minimum 1 hour after power failure. Else Battery &
Battery charger system shall be supplied.

Tropical Protection
All equipment, accessories and wiring shall have fungus protection involving special
treatment of insulation and metal against fungus, insects & corrosion.
Screens of stainless steel shall be furnished on all ventilating louvers to prevent the entrance
of insects.

Painting
The HT Panel shall be treated with seven tank process with cleaning of scale, grease rust and
foreign adhering matter & chemical de-rusting, sand blasting, degreasing, pickling in acid
bath and phosphating as per IS : 6005 and primed.
After cleaning, the surfaces shall be given 2 coats of epoxy primer.
After seven tank process and primer coating the HT Panel paint shall be powder coated with
RAL-7035/7032 or shade 631 of IS5 for inside and outside of the entire HT Panel.

Inspection & Tests

The switchgear shall be completely assembled, wired, adjusted inspected and tested at the
factory as per the relevant standards.

Routine Test
The tests shall include but not necessarily limited to the following for switchgear:

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a) Operation under simulated service condition to ensure accuracy of wiring, correctness of
control scheme & proper functioning of the equipment.
b) All wiring and current carrying part shall be given appropriate High Voltage test.
c) Primary current and voltage shall be applied to all instrument transformers.
d) Routine test shall be carried out on all equipment such as circuit breakers, instrument
transformers, meters etc.
e) Power frequency withstands insulation HV test for main circuits, auxiliary & control circuit
as per relevant-IS.
f) Milli-volt drop test across main contacts of each phase of VCB and close and open time test
for VCB shall be a part of Routine test.

Test Witness
The manufacturer shall perform factory tests as per IS /Specs., on equipment in presence of

Test Certificate
a) Certified reports of all the tests carried out at the works shall be furnished in Four (4) copies
for approval of the Owner.
b) The equipment shall be dispatched from works only after receipt of Owner's written approval
of the test reports.
c) The test report shall furnish complete identification of the equipment such as serial no.,
rating, equipment designation as per schematic etc. & date of test.

List of Recommended Spares

Manufacturer shall submit a list of recommended spare parts for two (2) years satisfactory and
trouble free operation. Necessary consumable spares shall be also indicated specifically.

DOCUMENT: TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FOR H. T. VCB

Sr. Confirm / Data to be

Particular Details
No. filled by the bidder
1.0 General :
1.1 Make As per Approved vendor list
1.2 Model & Type no. Pl. furnish
1.3 Design Ambient temperature 50°C
1.4 Atmosphere Corrosive, Humid, Dusty
1.5 Location Indoor / Outdoor
1.6 Degree of Protection IP-4X and IP-5X for Metering
section
2.0 Electrical Data :
2.1 Type of breaker Vacuum Circuit Breaker
2.2 Service Continuous
2.3 Voltage 33kV + 10%
2.4 System earthing Solidly earthed

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Sr. Confirm / Data to be
Particular Details
No. filled by the bidder
2.5 Frequency 50 Hz. + 5% to - 5 %
2.6 No. of phase 3
2.7 System fault level 1000 MVA or higher as per
Statutory requirements
2.9 Max. system voltage 36 kV
110V DC ,100AH for HT Panel
Auxiliary supply (Tripping&
via Battery &
2.10 closing ckt)
Battery charger with DCDB with
battery backup of min 2 hours
Busbar material & current Tinned Copper &
2.12
rating 630A minimum
2.13 Cable entry Bottom
2.15 Breaker particulars :
(a) Operating duty Pl.furnish/ show catalogue / IS
(b) Operating mechanism Motor charged spring / manual
trip & close
(c) Spring charging motor 230 V AC, 200 W
(d) Trip / Closing coil 110 V DC, 180 W
(e) Anti pumping
feature/relay Required.
(f) Latching requirement Trip free
(g) Emergency trip push Required.
button
(h) Space heater and cubicle Required.
lamp
Constructional
2.16
requirements
(a) Thickness of sheet steel CRCA sheet - 2 mm, hinge type
for frame, enclosure, doors, door with neoprene rubber gasket
covers and partitions
(b) Colour Epoxy powder coating RAL 7035
/ 7032 or Two coats epoxy primer
& two coats of epoxy paint Shade
631 as per IS:5
(c) Earth bus size 40 x 6 mm. tinned Copper
(d) Foundation frame ISMC-100, Suitable for three
breakers or as per BOQ, with
necessary bed plate and
foundations bolt.
(e) Over all dimension Provide dimensions
(f) Over load of equipment Provide as per tender

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Sr. Confirm / Data to be
Particular Details
No. filled by the bidder
(g)Minimum clear space Provide dimensions
required
(i) front side as well as
(ii) rear side
2.17 Annunciation Provided To be Provided as per tender
2.18 Relays As per Specifications
(a) Relay no. & detail Shall be as per tender
(b) Type of relay Shall be as per tender
(c) Make of relay Shall be as per tender
(d) Model no of relay Provide details
2.19 CurrentTransformer
(a) Type of CT Cast Resin
(b) Accuracy class Provide details as per tender
(c) VA burden Provide details as per tender
(d) CT ratio Provide details as per tender
2.20 PotentialTransformer
(a) Type of PT Cast Resin
(b) Accuracy class Provide details as per tender
(c) VA burden Provide details as per tender
(d) PT ratio Provide details as per tender
2.21 Panel Accessories
a) Toggle switch for space 230 V A.C , 6 A
heater and socket
b) (b) Socket 6 pin 5/15 A with DP MCB
c) (c) MCB for spring charging 6 A , DP MCB
motor circuit
d) (d) MCB for ON / OFF Double pole, 16 A, 110 V D.C
for D.C ckt.
Double pole, 16 A, 230 V A.C
for A.C ckt.
e) Local / Remote selector 4 ways, 2 positions, lockable in
switch any position, angular movement,
stay put, lever type handle.
f) Trip Neutral Close (TNC) 6 ways, 3 position, spring return
Switch. to neutral, angular movement,
lockable pistol grip type handle.
g) Space Heater 230 VA.C , 100 W (LT supply
from LT Panel)
h) Limit switch for test and Required
service position.

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 ANNEXURE-II

SPECIFICATION FOR VARIABLE SPEED AC DRIVE (VFD) SYSTEM

I). General
This part of the specification describes the general requirements for the Variable Speed
Drives, herein referred to as AC Drives, for use with standard IEC or [NEMA A]
[NEMA B] [NEMA D] [NEMA E], [Wound Rotor] design AC motors. The nominal
values, the standard documents and the drive s minimum performance are defined in
this part.

To avoid any mismatch between the motor and its control equipment, the AC Drive
shall be capable of auto adjustment by automatic measurement of the motor
parameters without motor rotation.

VFD System shall be delivered to the site pre-assembled and wired with all
specified interconnecting wires and cables with suitable enclosure (VFD panel) as
specified in this specifications. Cabling for connection across shipping sections shall be
neatly coiled and identified.

The VFD shall meet the following specific requirement as a minimum irrespective of
any other specified else-where of this VFD System specifications and contradicting
with any of below requirement:

1. VFD current rating shall be after suitable derating for 50º C temperature and altitude
as applicable.
2. The derated current rating of VFD shall be suitable for the rated motor current plus
min. safety margin of 10 %.
3. The VFD enclosed / cubicle shall be to ensure that temperature rise within enclosure
does not exceed 5º C over max. ambient temp. of 45º C. Necessary cooling fans and
air inlet / outlet vents shall be provided. Vents shall be provided with washable filter.
Temperature sensing device (RTD / Thermistor / equi.) with tripping arrangement
shall be provided in each feeder to trip the starter in case of temperature
exceeding the set temperature (55 deg C or as set). Min. Two cooling fans shall
be provided or higher nos. as required. The enclosure cooling fans & temperature
sensing device shall also be interlocked with VFD operation i.e. in case of cooling
fan failure or excess temperature, the VFD shall be tripped / shall not turn on.
4. Cooling fans for VFD feeder shall be interlocked with VFD such that VFD shall not
turn ON / shall be tripped if any cooling fan is not working. Each cooling fan circuit
shall be provided with MCB & aux. relay for this purpose.
5. VFD shall be with programmable keypad with graphical display mounted on
door (remote mounting).
6. VFD shall be with RS-485 serial port (mod bus protocol) for remote communication.
7. Aux. contact of incoming breaker & contactor shall be used in series to
provide VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE READY erlock signal for
PLC/remote operation.

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8. VFD shall be provided with line contactor and semi-conductor (Fast Acting)
Fuse of rating as recommended by vendor and meeting Type-2 co-ordination
requirement. Motor duty MCCB with thermal magnetic release or microprocessor
release as recommended by VFD vendor shall be acceptable.
9. VFD shall be provided with conformal coating to protection level 3C3 according to
IEC 60721-3-3 to withstand harsh environment

2. Training
The contractor shall arrange to provide training to the employe s operation,
maintenance and service personnel at site (to be conducted by VFD manufactur s
engineer) covering theory of operation, maintenance, software mapping / programming,
hand-on training, etc. The training shall be of at least 3 days duration and shall be
attended by a maximum of 6-8 persons for employe s / consultant s representative.

3. Requirements for the Manufacturer

3.1 Certifications
The Frequency Converter Manufacturer shall have a valid ISO 9001 (2000
version) certification and an applicable quality assurance system.

The Frequency Converter Manufacturer shall have the Environment Certification

ISO 14001.

3.2 Experience
The Frequency Converter Manufacturer shall have adequate experience in frequency
converter manufacturing and have adequate business volume in order to provide
credibility in his commitments and a capability of long term support. They shall have a
direct presence / office in India.

3.3 Local support

The Supplier manufacturer or manufacturer s authorized representative shall have a
permanent representative office with a trained and skilled support staff, in the country
where the goods are delivered, in order to prove his commitment for local support and
to provide a channel for communication. The local representatives shall be easily
accessible and shall be able to arrive at the site within 24 to 48 hours notice.

The engineers employed by the Suppli s regional office shall be certified by the
Manufacturer and provide start-up service including physical inspection of the drive,
connected wiring and final adjustments, to ensure that the AC Drive meets the required
performance.

The supplier shall be able to give basic drives training to the custom s
engineers, preferably on the site, in the country where the custom s site is. The
training shall, as a minimum, include system concepts and basic troubleshooting. The
Supplier shall also be capable of solving most AC Drive problems quickly.

The manufacturer shall be able to offer and will ensure to depute factory technician to
supervise/inspect installation and commissioning of the drive to be done by the local
office.

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 The most common spare parts like fuses, IGBTs as well as main control- and I/O-
boards shall be available within 48 hours from the notification through a regional
service center of the supplier. The more rarely used spare parts should be available in
maximum 5 days on site.

II). GENERAL SPECIFICATONS OF VFD STARTER/ VF DRIVE SYSTEM

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This specification covers the complete materials, equipment and incidentals required
to place into operation an integrated low voltage variable frequency drive (VFD)
system, electrical machines and covers all components of the engineered system.

1.2 Every variable frequency drive system shall consist of all system components required
to meet the performance, protection, safety, testing and certification criteria of this
specification. These components may include harmonic filter complying with IEEE
519 requirements for harmonic limits / power factor correction unit, VFD converter /
DC- link / inverter, and output filter, as required.

1.3 The VFD system must

Represent a fully integrated package
Include all labour and material necessary to interconnect any VFD system
elements like input transformer, harmonic filter (as per requirement), output filter,
etc., even if shipped separately.

1.4 The VFD system shall have the following protection features:
Enclosure shall be with IP-52 protection. Each VFD cubicle shall have
MCCB/ACB with S/C and O/L protection, E/F (if motor is rated above 5.5 kW)
protection, indications on each compartment for ON/OFF/TRIP/Thermistor Trip/EF
Trip (as applicable), etc. Each VFD shall also be provided with semi conductor fuse
protection and contactor on incoming side.
Group fault signals and status of each motor shall be annunciated in the automation
system at main control room.
Any modifications to a standard product required to meet this specification shall be
performed by VFD manufacturer only.
VFD system as defined in 1.2 above shall be completely factory pre-wired,
assembled and then tested as a complete package by the VFD
manufacturer / VFD manufa zed system integrator, to assure a
properly co-ordinated, fully integrated drive system. In case of assembly carried out
by authorized system integrator, the enclosure (VFD panel) design including sizing
/ cooling arrangement and schematic shall be approved / vetted by VFD
manufacturer.
The VFD shall be capable of operating any standard squirrel cage induction motor
with a full load current rating equal to or less than the full load current rating of the
VFD (after necessary de-rating). At any time in the future it shall be possible to
install a new or rewound standard squirrel cage induction motor with a full load

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 current rating equal to or less than the full load current rating of the VFD (after
necessary de-rating) without making any modification to the VFD.
VFD after necessary de-rating for various operating conditions as specified shall be
suitable to operate the motor at rated capacity. De-rating due to temperature and
other factors like altitude, etc. shall be considered based on site / operating
conditions.

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

The AC Drive shall comply with latest National and International standards and the
recommendations for electrical industrial control devices (IEC, EN, UL, NFC, VDE) of:

National Electrical Code (NEC)

Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
CENELEC

The AC Drive shall be of the most modern design, yet user friendly and simple to install,
commission and maintain. The AC Drive shall be able to start and control the speed of a
standard squirrel cage induction AC motor. The AC Drives shall be:CE marked,
conforming to European Low Voltage (73/23/CEE and 93/68/CEE) and EMC
(89/336/CEE) Directives, UL/CSA marked according to UL 508C. The AC Drives have
to be built to comply with the IEC standards.The materials used in the AC Drive shall be
recyclable, non-toxic and flame retardant. The AC Drive shall comply with the
European directive RoHS (Restriction Of Hazardous Substances) that prohibits the use
of materials such as lead, chromium 6...

3.0 PERFORMANCE

3.1 Operating Envelope

VFD shall meet the following speed and torque requirements:

3.1.1 The VFD shall be capable of producing a variable AC voltage / frequency output
to provide continuous operation over the normal 10-100% speed range. As
a commissioning and trouble shooting feature, the VFD power circuit shall be capable
of operating without a motor connected to the VFD output.

3.1.2 VFD shall be capable of operating any standard AC motor of equivalent rating (HP
and speed) over the specified speed range.

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3.1.3 The VFD for standard / variable torque application shall be capable of
momentary overload of 110% for one minute. VFD for constant torque application
shall be capable of momentary overload of 150% for one minute

3.1.4 For centrifugal pumps & centrifugal blowers, the VFD shall be of standard /
variable torque capability type where as for applications like Positive Displacement
(ROOTS) type Twin / Tri Lobe air blowers, Screw Pumps, etc. it shall produce full
rated torque at any speed in the operating range (constant torque capability).
Contractor shall furnish required performance curves (speed vs. torque, stc.) in support
of selection of variable drives for rest applications, as applicable.

The AC Drive in general shall be a digitally controlled drive, using, at least, the Pulse
Width Modulation (PWM) with flux vector control open loop and closed loop, with
both speed and torque control modes, an algorithm to control unbalanced loads (ENA
system), and a safety function (see chapter safety). It shall have IGBTs in the
inverter section of the throughout the power range. VFD shall be provided with
required EMC filter complying to EN 61800-3 and depending on the maximum length
of the cable from VFD to motor.

3.2 Input Harmonics

3.2.1 The VFD shall be provided with necessary chokes in order to suppress and reduce total
harmonic distortions for ensuring reliable and proper operation of VFD. The total
harmonics distortion of the voltage and current at inverter output shall be as per IEC
61800 and considering the type of existing motors (non-inverter duty).

3.2.2 VFD Panel shall include an input filter / reactor unit to protect itself against damage
due to normal transients and surges on incoming power line, reduce harmonic
distortion on the AC power line, and correct the input power factor to 0.98 or higher.

3.2.3 Harmonics at the supply side of the drive system at PCC (point of common coupling)
shall be restricted within the maximum allowable levels of current and voltage
distortion as per recommendations of the latest edition of IEEE-519. Accordingly,
VFD shall meet the following distortion limits in general:

Voltage Harmonics: Individual and simultaneous operation of the VFDs shall not add
more than 3% total harmonic voltage distortion while operating from the utility source,
or more than 5% when operating from standby generator (if applicable).

Current Harmonics: Maximum allowable total harmonic distortion limits for each VFD
shall not exceed limits as per IEEE 519 as calculated and measured at the point of
common coupling.

3.2.4 Output choke/filter of required type shall be provided with all VFDs irrespective of
cable length, as most motors are existing, non-inverter duty motors. Output filter type
shall be considering maximum cable length of 300 ft. and / or 1000 ft. as specified else
where with general purpose (non-inverter duty) motors. De-rating, if required, due to
voltage drop, shall be considered while sizing the VFD.

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 3.3 Motor Compatibility

3.3.1 VFD system shall provide an output waveform that will allow utilization of any
standard motors, without any need for any special insulation or de-rating. Motor life
expectancy shall not be compromised in any way by operation with the VFD
system. The system must comply with all elements of the output harmonic section of
this specification. The VFD must provide motor overload protection in any operating
condition.

3.3.2 VFD output waveform shall be suitable for operating a squirrel cage induction
motor without de-rating or requiring any additional service factor. To ensure that there
are no problems with motor heating, VFD output current waveform shall be
inherently sinusoidal at all speeds, with a total harmonic distortion not exceeding 3%
between 10% and 100% speed regardless of loading. VFDs utilizing output
transformers are not acceptable.

3.3.3 The system design shall not have any inherent output harmonic resonance in
the operating speed range.

3.3.4 The VFD output shall produce no electrically induced pulsating torques to the
output shaft of the mechanical system eliminating the possibility of exciting a
resonance caused by VFD induced torque pulsations.

3.3.5 VFD shall inherently protect motor from high voltage Delta V/Delta T
stress, independent of cable length of motor. VFD shall not require non-standard
insulation systems or insulation ratings above the VFD output voltage rating. The VFD
system shall be designed to produce no standing waves or over-voltage conditions
based on a cable length of 1000 ft. (a typical length which will cover most application
requirements and allow for potential future cable run changes) from VFD to motor. If
the VFD requires an output filter to meet this requirement, it shall be an integral part of
the VFD system/enclosure and included within the VFD enclosure.

3.4 Efficiency
Guaranteed minimum total VFD system efficiency shall be a minimum 96% at
100% speed and 100% load and minimum 95% at 80% speed and 50% load.
Efficiency evaluation shall include input transformer, harmonic filter and power
factor correction (if applicable), VFD converter, an output filter, and any other
power handling component as may be required to handle motor current. As
indicated below. Auxiliary controls, such as internal VFD circuit boards, cooling
fans or pumps, shall be included in loss calculation.

The VFD system efficiency is as follows: sys = vfd x xfmr x pfc x harm
x filter

Note: If the motor power factor is poor (less than 0.85 at rated load), causing the
VFD to provide higher than normal reactive current to the machine, the
required total VFD system efficiency will be reduced by 0.5%.

A factory test shall be performed at the VFD manufactur s facility certifying that
efficiencies have been met. All components related with the LV drive like input

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 transformer, LV inverter, output filter (if provided) or any other component
handling the motor load current, should be a part of the system undergoing this
testing.

3.5 Power Factor

VFD system shall maintain a 0.98 minimum true power factor from 30% to 100%
speed. VFD system including power factor correction system and/or harmonic filter
shall never have a leading power factor under utility or generator operation. VFD
manufacturer is to supply a power factor correction system, if required, to meet the
requirement.

3.6 Speed Regulation

VFD speed regulation shall be +0.5% without encoder or tachometer
feedback.

3.7 Sound Level

Maximum allowable audible noise from the VFD system shall be 80 dB(A) at a
distance of 3 feet at any speed or load condition.

4.0 AVAILABILITY

4.1 Firing Signals

All internal firing signals and other communications which link operational controls
with power components (such as status or diagnostic signals) must utilize fiber optic
cables.

4.2 Power interrupt Ride-Through

The VFD system shall be capable of producing full rated torque in the event of a
power loss of 5 cycles or less.

The VFD must be capable of automatically restarting in the event of a momentary

loss of power, or a clearing of a drive trip. The VFD system shall provide the user
with the choice of automatically restarting or not.

4.3 Power Sag Ride-Through

The VFD system shall be capable of continuous operation with a 30% voltage sag on
the input power line.

-a-

The VFD system must be able to catch and take control of a spinning load if started
while rotating equipment is already spinning. Appropriate safeguards must be
included in this operation to prevent damaging torques, voltages or currents from
impacting any of the equipment. The user shall have the option of employing this
feature or disabling it.

4.5 Ground Fault Withstand

In the event of a ground fault, the VFD shall be capable of annunciating the ground
fault condition, safely operating and by user selection, either trip or continue

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 operation. As a result of a ground trip, the VFD shall be capable of being reset and
operating normally. There shall be no risk of fire or electric shock as a result of
ground fault.

5.0 SERVICEABILITY / MAINTAINABILITY

5.1 Front Access

VFD system should be deigned for front access only.

5.2 Remote Diagnostics

The VFD system shall be provided with the capability for remote diagnostics via
modem communication / communication port. The required hardware shall be
included in the supply and shall be interconnected with PLC / SCADA system at
main control room.

5.3 All the VFDs to be supplied for each zone under this project shall utilize identical
operator interfaces and employ same programming methods. Make / operator
interface may vary from zone to zone subject to meeting the specifications.

6.0 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Environmental Requirements

VFD system shall be capable of continuous operation in an average ambient

temperature between -10 deg C and 50 deg C at an elevation upto 1000m above
MSL, with necessary de-rating, as applicable for the design of the VFD. The
VFD system shall also be simultaneously suitable for continuous operation in a
maximum humidity between 0 and 95% non-condensing.

6.2 Heat Dissipation / Cooling System

Preferably VFD system shall be air cooled.

6.3 Air-Cooling Requirements

Air cooled VFDs shall be provided with required no. of cooling fans to limit the
temperature rise up to max. 5°C within enclosure (panel) above the design site
ambient temperature of 45°C for reliable operation of VFDs. One spare fan shall be
provided for every five nos. of VFDs. Opearation of fans shall be interlocked with
VFD operation.

VFD system manufacturer shall provide heat dissipation data necessary to design all
auxiliary heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, if required, for
VFD system installation. However, bidder shall note that VFD system/enclosure
shall be so designed and selected that the entrie system shall operate for the entire
range of operating ambient temperature without air conditioning and the enclosures,
cooling fans and VFDs shall be sized accordingly.

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6.4 Enclosure

All VFD system components including transformer, as applicable, shall be mounted

and wired by the VFD system manufacturer / authorized system integrator in a
grounded enclosure meeting the following requirements without exception:

Input AC filters, transformer, power conversion, output filters and auxiliary

equipment enclosure shall be NEMA-12 design. Air cooled units/enclosure shall be
NEMA-12 ventilated, IP-52 or better degree of protection, with gasketed doors. Air
cooled units shall have cleanable filter media covering all air inlets. Inlet air filters
shall be 100% washable, front replaceable with VFD in operation. The fabrication,
painting and other such construction requirements of Medium Voltage VFD cabinet
(panel / enclosure) shall meet the requirement as per the specifications for LT panels.

Standard equipment of the enclosure

Protection by door interlocked MCCB/ACB (50kA S.C. current rating) as specified

above in general specifications / requirements of VFD system.
Input disconnect with through-the-door operator handle that is mechanically
interlocked with the enclosure door.
The Programming terminal of the AC Drive shall be accessible for programming and
controls with the main door closed.
The whole assembly shall be implemented with a strict consideration of the EMC
Compatibility and Regulations as described in this specification.
Total harmonics distortion shall comply with IEC 61800-3-12. Harmonic reduction
shall be carried out with a 3% inductance or equivalent
Cables shall be handled by mechanical fixation
Air output shall not be located in on the front of the enclosure
Hand/Off/Automatic selector switch or Local/Remote selector switch.

Main power bus shall be tin plated, high conductivity copper, appropriately sized.

Refer specifications of LT Panels elsewhere in conjunction with this for

further applicable detailed specifications including those for fabrication.

VFD shall be preferably kept in electrical control room or at other suitable

room/building with necessary provisions as per manufactu s recommendations.
VFD shall not be located within in air blower room, etc. which shall pose problems
related to vibration affecting reliability of VFD system, noise problem posing safety
issues for operational staff, etc..

7.0 PROTECTIVE DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS

7.1 Power Component Protection

VFD system shall include distribution class surge arrestors to protect input
transformer and VFD against voltage surges. These shall be integral with the drive
panel cabinet.

7.2 Protective Features and Circuits

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 Main Protections : Over current, short circuit between phase, short circuit
between phase and ground, impedant short circuit, input
phase loss, output phase loss, motor overload, over voltage,
under voltage, over speed, IGBT over temperature, heat-sink
over-temperature, other internal faults.

The VFD shall include a customer selectable automatic restart feature. When
enabled, the VFD shall automatically attempt to re-start after a trip condition
resulting from over current, over voltage, under voltage, or over temperature. For
safety, the drive shall shut down and require a manual reset and restart if the
automatic reset/restart function is not successful within a maximum of three
attempts within a customer programmable time period. Auto-restart shall be
programmable to allow for individual fault selection. If required to provide this
function, the VFD system manufacturer must supply and mount within the VFD a
separate programmable logic controller of approved make to provide this feature.

8.0 DATA DISPLAYS / PROGRAMMING TERMINAL

A door mounted detachable type LCD keypad display unit shall be furnished,
capable of displaying the VFD operational status and drive parameters. The digital
display must present all diagnostic message and parameter values in English
engineering units when accessed, without the use of codes.

As a minimum the following door mounted digital indications shall be available for
viewing through 2/4 line or similar suitable English language display:

Speed demand in %
Output current in Amps.
Output frequency in Hz
Input Voltage
Output Voltage
Total 3-phase kW output
Kilowatt hour meter (Digital Energy meter)
Elapsed time running meter

Using a shuttle button shall carry out the navigation in the menu and the
parameter setting.

Parameter setting shall be easily accessible and user friendly with actual text messages
and actual setting range.

Visibility and protection shall be selected for each parameter. Password protection
shall be provided to avoid unauthorized tampering with the set parameters.

The programming terminal shall offer the possibility of memorizing and downloading 4
configurations of the AC drives to save time during the commissioning and to avoid
mistakes.

Preferably 4 programmable function keys shall be available for short cuts, application
functions

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 The AC Drive shall have self-diagnostic properties to display faults and warnings as
they occur. The AC Drive shall be able to store at least 8 last faults into the fault
memory including the value of 11 parameters of monitoring for each fault. The fault
memory shall be accessible by the programming terminal.

A FAULT LOG and HISTORY LOG for each VFD system shall be logged in HMI at
main control room for which necessary communication/interconnection between VFD
system and PLC/SCADA system shall be provided.

9.0 Further VFD shall be suitable to following / have the following minimum
specifications:
Operating conditions:

Rated Input Voltage : 3-Phase, 380V to 480V, +10% /

-15% Rated Input Frequency : 48 to 63 Hz
Fundamental Power Factor : 0.97 or better at nominal
load Efficiency : at nominal load
Output Voltage : 0 - U N , three-phase
Output Frequency Range : 0 to 500 Hz or suitable as per mfr. Std.
Degree of Protection : IP-20/21 as a minimum (stand alone
without panel enclosure)
Operating ambient Temp. : 40°C with continuous current output and
without de-rating and see elsewhere of
this specifications and also see Note-1
below for continuous current output
after de-rating.
Maximum operating altitude : 1000 m without de-rating Max.
Relative Humidity : 95 %, without condensation
Mounting : Within Enclosure / Panel Vertical)
Max. Corrosion Level
of the Cooling Air : IEC 721-3-3, class 3C1.
Chemical Gases : Coating shall be requested to comply with
IEC 721-3-3 Class 3C2.
Solid Particles : IEC 721-3-3, class 3S2
Max. Vibration Level : Shall conform to IEC 60068-2-6
Shock Level : according to IEC/EN 60068-2-27
Max. Ambient Pollution degree
- according to EN 50178 : Degree 2, up to 15 kW (20 HP)
- according to UL 508C : Degree 3, above 15 kW (20HP)
Control supply : could be internal so provided by the AC
Drive itself, or provided by an external
24V DC supply

Note-1: The AC Drive shall be able to give 110 % output current required for the
rated capacity of the drive (motor), continuously, in the specified conditions. In
order to ensure that the drive can provide the required output current in the
specified ambient conditions, the manufacturer shall inform the required de-rating,
for the specified ambient conditions of this specification or project-specific
design/max. ambient temperature, whichever is higher (shall be de-rated for 50°C
average ambient temperature in this case), or if the installation altitude is more than

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 1000 m above the sea level. The de-rating factor shall be specified so that neither
the lifetime of the AC Drive nor the unit s performance, overload capability
included, nor the reliability of the AC Drive shall suffer.

10.0 Quality assurance

Every AC Drive has to be tested functionally. The inverter part of the AC Drive or
each inverter module at least has to be tested by running it with a motor at full
nominal load. A test report of the tests made shall be delivered by the Frequency
Converter Manufacturer on enginee s request.

11.0 Protections

11.1 Circuit breaker co-ordination and short circuit protection shall eliminate the
need for current-limiting and semiconductor fuses. Tables for Type 1 and Type 2
co-ordination, combining circuit breaker, contactor and AC Drive shall be provided
and certified.

11.2 The AC Drive shall be UL 508C listed for use on distribution systems. The AC
Drive shall have a coordinated short circuit rating designed to UL 508C and
NEMA ICS 7.1 and listed on the nameplate. The AC Drive shall not create a
hazard in the event of a short circuit at any point within the AC Drive when it is
connected to a power source as specified on the nameplate and protected as
specified.

11.3 Upon power-up the AC Drive shall automatically test for valid operation of
memory, option module, loss of analog reference input, loss of communication,
dynamic brake failure, DC to DC power supply, control power and the pre-charge
circuit.

11.4 The Power Converter shall be protected against short circuits, between output
phases and ground; supplies provided by the AC Drive shall be protected against
short circuits and overloads.

11.5 The AC drive shall have a minimum AC under voltage power loss ride-through of
200 msec. The AC Drive shall have the user-defined option of frequency fold-back
to allow motor torque production to continue to increase the duration of the power
loss ride- through.

11.6 The AC drive shall have a selectable ride through function that will allow the
logic to maintain control for a minimum of one second without faulting.

11.7 The deceleration mode of the AC drive shall be programmable for normal and
fault conditions. The stop modes shall include freewheel stop, fast stop, DC
injection braking and as fast as possible.

11.8 Upon loss of the analog process follower reference signal, the AC Drive shall
fault and/or operate at a user-defined speed set by a software programmed speed
settings or last speed.

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11.9 The AC Drive shall integrate a protection against IGBT chips over temperature
that is different from the heat-sink overheat.

11.10 The AC drive shall have solid state thermal protection that is UL Listed and meets
UL 508C as a Class 20 overload protection and meets IEC 947. The minimum
adjustment range shall be from .25 to 1.36% of the current output of the AC Drive.
The motor thermal state shall be memorized and shall decrease following the motor
rating even when the power is OFF.

11.11 The AC Drive should be able to protect the motor when PTC probes are connected.

11.12 The AC drive should be able to limit the motor terminal voltage to twice the DC bus
voltage

11.13 The AC drive shall display all faults in plain text and help screens shall be available
to guide the user in the troubleshooting. Codes are not acceptable.

12.0 Safety

12.1 The AC drive shall be integrated directly in the safety chain complying with EN
954-1 category 3, and with IEC/EN 61508-1 SIL2.

12.2 The AC drive shall integrate the Power Remova safety function which
prohibits unintended equipment operation. The motor no longer produces torque.

12.3 This safety function shall comply with standard for safety of machinery EN
954-1, category 3; standard for functional safety IEC/EN 61508, SIL2 capability
(safety control- signaling applied to processes and systems)

12.4 The Power Remova safety function shall have a redundant electronic
architecture that shall be monitored continuously by a diagnostics function.

12.5 This SIL2 and category 3 level of safety function shall be certified as
conforming to these standards by a certification body under a program of voluntary
certification.

12.5 The Power removal function shall comply with the definition of the draft
product standard IEC/EN 61800-5-2 for both stop functions, Safe Torque Off
STO ) and Safe Stop 1 SS1 )

12.6 The AC drive manufacturer shall provide the certified schematics and the list of
devices in order to comply with IEC/EN 60204-1 stopping category 0 and 1.

12.7 The relay contacts shall comply with EN-81 13.2.2.3

13.0 User interface

13.1 General
The user interface shall be identical throughout the power range to avoid confusion
amongst the users and need for training in several different units. User interface

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 shall be LCD type with sealed membrane type key pad. The mode of
communication and display shall be in English language.

13.2 Inputs and outputs

13.2.1 At least, the following standard Inputs and Outputs shall be provided, to be used in
interface with the control system:

Two Analogue inputs:

- For Voltage 0 to 10V, Programmable
- For Current 4 to 20mA, Programmable

Potentiometer I/P +10V, 10mA max.

Analogue Output 2 x Programmable analogue outputs 4 -20 mA

Logic inputs 4 x Programmable logic Inputs, isolated from the mains

(One of these inputs could be used for PTC probe)
All logic inputs may be used either in sink or source

Safety input One input from above shall be dedicated to the Power
removal safety function. In option, digital i/p may be used
with 115V control supply

Relay Outputs 3 x Programmable digital o/p with a changeover dry contact

All the control terminals shall be clearly marked.

Contractor to furnish list of functions that are possible to assign to the I/Os along
with the bid.

13.2.2 VFD offered with possibility to extend/expand the number of inputs / outputs of
the AC Drive in future shall be preferred.

Required I/Os shall be provided / wired to PLC as per approved control circuit
design / as recommended by VFD vendor.

14.0 Communications

14.1 The AC drive shall have digital communication capability to allow direct
control and status communication with a PLC / SCADA or other control system. It
shall have inbuilt facility/ communication port to communicate with PLC / SCADA
system preferably over Modbus, Profibus DP or Ethernet TCP/IP protocol or other
suitable protocol offered by VFD manufacturer suitable for communication with
PLC/SCADA.

14.2 The AC drive shall have the capability for internal mounted communication
card.

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 Modbus port shall be provided as a standard. However, VFD shall be capable of
communication through any one of the following protocols (through in-built or plug-
in module) as a minimum with required option selection:

- Ethernet TCP / IP
- Modbus Plus
- FIPI
- Profibus DP
- DeviceNet

Communication card/protocol and required cable as necessitated by PLC/SCADA

shall be provided. All drive status monitoring and control shall be possible from
PLC/SCADA over communication cable / port.

14.3 The speed or torque command and reference may come from different control
sources:
- I/O terminals
- Communication network
- Programmable card
- Remote Graphic display terminal

The AC Drive shall be able to accept / control as per the switching of these
control sources according to the application requirements.

14.4 The AC drive shall integrate its own programmable communication scanner to
always provide periodic variable exchange.

14.5 The control section of AC drive shall be supplied separately if necessary with 24V
DC, to keep the network communication always available even if the power supply is
OFF.

14.6 The AC drive behavior shall be programmable on communication fault

14.7 Advanced monitoring and diagnostic functions shall be available through

the programming terminal like monitoring of:
- The communication scanner
- Command words sent by the different sources
- Command words taken by the AC drive
- 4 words which addresses are selectable, etc.

15.0 Application programming

The AC Drive shall be designed for both simple and the most complicated
applications, yet it shall be user friendly. The AC Drive shall have built-in
application macros available in the Simply Start menu, to allow selection of the
range of pre-programmed control configurations and further, the AC Drive shall be
able to store at least two customer modified macro-configuration, to suit the specific
application. It shall be possible to reset the parameter settings back to the original
macro settings through the keypad. The parameter readouts shall be in text format
and not coded.

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