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L1-CHE-InS-001 - Signal Power Supply Transformers

This document outlines new requirements for signal power supply transformers used on Metro's rail network. It prohibits the use of existing 1000Vac/110Vac transformers due to issues with excessive inrush currents causing fuse blowouts. All future transformers must limit inrush current to 6-8 times rated load. A new specification will be written and all modifications to the signal power distribution system require engineering designs and calculations to ensure safety and reliability.

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L1-CHE-InS-001 - Signal Power Supply Transformers

This document outlines new requirements for signal power supply transformers used on Metro's rail network. It prohibits the use of existing 1000Vac/110Vac transformers due to issues with excessive inrush currents causing fuse blowouts. All future transformers must limit inrush current to 6-8 times rated load. A new specification will be written and all modifications to the signal power distribution system require engineering designs and calculations to ensure safety and reliability.

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MTM DESIGN PRACTICE NOTE –

SIGNAL POWER SUPPLY TRANSFORMERS


L1-CHE-INS-001 Version: 1 Effective from: 23rd July 2014

Approval

Amendment Record

Approval Date Version Description


23/07/2014 1 Initial issue under MTM

Approving Manager: Chief Engineer Approval Date: 23/07/2014 Next Review Date: 23/07/2016
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MTM DESIGN PRACTICE NOTE –
SIGNAL POWER SUPPLY TRANSFORMERS
L1-CHE-INS-001 Version: 1 Effective from: 23rd July 2014

Table of Contents

1. Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 3

2. Background.................................................................................................................... 3

3. The Issue ........................................................................................................................ 3

4. The Requirement............................................................................................................ 4

5. Type Approval ................................................................................................................ 4

6. MTM Standards .............................................................................................................. 4

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1. Purpose
To prohibit the procurement and installation of 1000Vac/110Vac signal power supply
transformers designed and constructed as given in the Specifications SC040101-06, High
Tension 6kVA 1000Vac/110Vac and other signal power supply transformers of 3, 6, 10, 15
and 20KVA as specified in Table 1.
To require that transformers supplied from the 2200Vac, 1000Vac and 650Vac signal
power distribution systems providing signal power at 110Vac are procured, designed and
constructed against a specification which includes inrush current, transformer impedance
and protection parameters.
To ensure that modifications and additions to the signal power distribution system are
designed in accordance with contemporary electrical safety and operational parameters.

2. Background
The power to the signal system is at 110Vac requiring transformation of the distribution
power to that voltage. The distances between supply points dictates that the distribution
voltage be at a reasonably high level at various voltages.
The transformers specified for the transformation of the 1000Vac distribution system to
110Vac are intolerant of switching and dips in supply, resulting in a loss of signal power.
Much of the modern electronic based signalling and communications equipment is
susceptible to momentary loss of supply, requiring intervention by technical staff to restore
operations.
The policy of building an Essential Services Distribution System to supply all signalling,
communications and other apparatus that must be powered and functioning for the
operation of trains places a greater emphasis on the integrity of supply.

3. The Issue
The momentary loss of supply to the primary side of the 1000Vac/110Vac transformers
through system disturbances or system switching results in the blowing of the protective
fuses to the transformer. Tests have demonstrated that the design of the transformers is
such that the inrush current to the transformers on energisation is excessive in magnitude
and duration.
The transformers are an integral part of the distribution system, requiring voltage drop,
loading, fault condition and protection calculations to be undertaken for their safe and
reliable operation. All future signal power supply transformers are required to be
adequately engineered to ensure in rush current is within adequate limits.

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L1-CHE-INS-001 Version: 1 Effective from: 23rd July 2014

4. The Requirement
Transformers of the current design built in accordance with Specification SC040101-06,
High Tension 6kVA and the Ironcore transformers as detailed in Table 1 are not to be
procured or installed.

Table 1- Prohibited Signal Power Supply Transformers

1000Vac/110Vac Transformer
KVA Rating IRONCORE PART NUMBER

3 T14/296E

6 TG/524E

10 TG/526E & TG/693E

15 TG/527E

20 TG/688E

All signal power supply transformers must have a maximum inrush current which does not
exceed 6 to 8 times rated full load current.
A specification for new transformers for 1000Vac/110Vac is to be written which has inrush
current and impedance characteristics based on system requirements.
The design and construction of the signal power distribution system shall follow the
principles of the Essential Services Distribution System.
Prior to the in field works commencing, all new works and modifications to the signal power
supply distribution system of 3.3kVac, 2200Vac, 1000Vac and 650Vac shall be provided
with a design including calculations for voltage drop, loading, fault condition and protection
of cables, transformers and other apparatus.
The types and setting for the protective devices comprising fuses, over current and earth
leakage and other devices shall be recorded and held in a central register.

5. Type Approval
Not applicable.

6. MTM Standards

MEST 000002-06 Electrical Networks Principles and Performance

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