INDOOR METERING PANEL-9 OUTGOINGS

Supply, Installation Testing and Commissioning of totally enclosed free standing floor mounting/wall
mounting dust & vermin proof indoor cubicle type metering panel as per KSEB and KSEI specifications
and sealing facility , powder coated, IP42 panel board suitable for 415V, 3 phase, 50Hz supply with
provision for fixing incoming & outgoing switches fabricated out of 14 SWG (2mm) sheet steel for frame
and 1.5mm for door and internal partitions(except load bearing members)with necessary cable alley &
bus bar chamber for all switches. Incomer 125A,TP+NL, 25kA, Thermal release based MCCB suitable for
terminating 240 sqmm aluminium cable with Rotary Handle - 1 No. Instruments 6A, C curve SP MCB - 3
Nos. RYB indication lamp, LED type - 1set Busbar 125 A TPN busbar chamber with Aluminium busbar.
Out goings 9 outgoings fully compartmentalised with 32A DP MCB D Curve (provision for operation
without breaking seal of cubicle) and 6A Kitkat type fuse, provision for fixing energy meter,
interconnections as required for KSEB metering panel, along with glass window for meter, locking
arrangement, identification board etc complete.. An adaptor box interconnecting the old outgoing wires
of existing metering panel and outgoing in the new panel. The quoted rate shall include the rate for
supply of panel, adaptor box, 6 sq mm FRLSH interconnecting cables from panel to adaptor box for each
metering outlet, cable containments and conduits, termination of cables, structural work if any for
installation and removal of old panel, installation, testing and commissioning of all the items as per the
installation schedule given by institute in co-ordination with KSEB minimizing the interruption in supply.
The agency quoting for the item may visit the site for assessing the scope related to supply and
installation activities.
INDOOR METERING PANEL-7 OUTGOINGS
Supply, Installation Testing and Commissioning of totally enclosed free standing floor mounting/wall
mounting dust & vermin proof indoor cubicle type metering panel as per KSEB and KSEI specifications
and sealing facility , powder coated, IP42 panel board suitable for 415V, 3 phase, 50Hz supply with
provision for fixing incoming & outgoing switches fabricated out of 14 SWG (2mm) sheet steel for
frame and 1.5mm for door and internal partitions(except load bearing members)with necessary cable
alley & bus bar chamber for all switches. Incomer 125A,TP+NL, 25kA, Thermal release based MCCB
suitable for terminating 240 sqmm aluminium cable with Rotary Handle - 1 No. Instruments 6A, C
curve SP MCB - 3 Nos. RYB indication lamp, LED type - 1set Busbar 125 A TPN busbar chamber with
Aluminium busbar. Out goings 7 outgoings fully compartmentalised with 32A DP MCB D Curve
(provision for operation with outbreaking seal of cubicle) and 6 A Kitkat type fuse, provision for fixing
energy meter, interconnections as required for KSEB metering panel, along with glass window for
meter, locking arrangement, identification board etc complete An adaptor box interconnecting the old
outgoing wires of existing metering panel and outgoing in the new panel. "The quoted rate shall
include the rate for supply of panel, adaptor box, 6 sq mm FRLSH interconnecting cables
from panel to adaptor box for each metering outlet, cable containments and conduits,
termination of cables, structural work if any for installa tion and removal of old
panel, installation, testing and commissioning of all the items as per the installation
schedule given by institute in co-ordination with KSEB minimizing the interruption in supply.
The agency quoting for the item may visit the site for assessing the scope related to supply
and installation activities.

DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

1.1 LT Panel Boards

1.1.1 General

The switch boards are to be fabricated by a firm having CPRI test certificate/IEC
61439 for short circuit rating and IP classification/temperature rise etc for similar
panels.

1.1.1 Switch Board Construction

The switch boards are to be manufactured/assembled as per the latest BIS

specifications, IP42 classification, Indian electricity rules, including special
requirements of state/ Central Electrical Inspectorate and the detailed specifications
mentioned. This shall be floor mounted, free standing type, suitable for indoor
installation in dust, vermin and weather proof construction.

1.1.2 Housing Details

The SB shall be fabricated out of 14 SWG sheet steel. It shall be provided with hinged
doors on the front with necessary handles and earthed using flexible copper
conductor. The doors shall be provided with neoprene gaskets. Suitable channel base
frame should be provided for the panel board.

Detachable gland plates of 3mm thick shall be provided at the bottom and top of the
cable chamber, suitable for the termination of cables with compression type glands
to the sizes as specified. Adequate space should be provided in the cable chamber for
safe bending and termination of cables.

The enclosure shall be provided with lifting hooks, supporting legs and double earth
terminals with double washers.

The switch board shall be in cubicle design (each feeder components are housed in
individual cubicle) and fully compartmentalized having total segregation between
each cubicle. Suitable cable and busbar alleys as well as separate metering and
relaying compartments shall be provided. All components of the switch board shall
be approachable from front. The Busbar chamber cover should be bolted type. The
maximum operating handle/push button height of any feeder shall not be more than
1800 mm with reference to panel bottom. Supporting arrangement for dressing of
power and control cables in cable alleys also shall be provided. The front
openable/lockable door shall act as a cover for the switch boards. The busbar should
be extendable at both ends. No busbar should be protruded in the cable alley.

1.1.2 Powder coating

All metal sheets shall undergo 7 tank metal treatment, thorough derusting-rinsing-
degreasing-rinsing- phosphating-rinsing and then passivation. All metal surfaces
 shall be thoroughly cleaned and degreased to remove all scales, rust, grease and dirt.
Fabricated structures shall be pickled and treated to remove any trace of acid. The
undersurface shall be made free from all imperfections before undertaking powder
coating.

Contractor shall obtain details of approved colour from the Engineer-in-charge

before powder coating.

Panel finish shall be free from imperfections like pin holes, orange peels, run-off
paint, etc.

All unpainted steel parts shall be cadmium plated or suitably treated to prevent rust,
corrosion, etc.

1.1.4 Insulation resistance to earth:

This is to be measured with all fuse links in place, all switches, all lamps and
appliance in position by applying a voltage not less than twice the working voltage
(subject to a limit of 500V). Insulation resistance of the whole or any part of the
installation to earth must not be less than 50 Megaohms divided by the number of
outlets. In any case it should not be less than 1 Megaohm for the whole installation.

1.1.5 Insulation resistance between conductors:

Test to be made between all the conductors connected to one pole or phase
conductor of the supply and all the conductors connected to the middle wire or
neutral or the other pole or phase conductors of the supply. For this test, all lamps
shall be removed and all switches put on. The result of the test must be 50
Megaohms divided by the number of outlets (point and switch positions) .In any
case it should not be less than 1 Megaohm for the whole installation.

1.1.3 Busbar sizing connection and supports:

The busbars shall be made from high conductivity electrolytic grade aluminium
conductor conforming to IS 5082. The busbars and supports shall be capable of
withstanding the rated and short circuit current as per the single line diagram/
feeder details. Minimum size of main power bus bars shall be of incommer switch
rating and interconnecting busbar to feeders should be rated to switch rating.
Maximum current density permissible for Aluminium bus bars shall be 0.8
Amps/Sq.mm without considering derating factors. An earthing busbar of
minimum 150 sq.mm section copper shall be provided outside panel at bottom
throughout the length of the panel.

The busbars shall be provided with heat shrinkable PVC insulating sleeve. Supports
for busbars shall be made of suitable size cast resin ribbed insulators and these
 should be adequate in number so as to avoid any sag in the busbars. (Hylam
supports may not be used)

Minimum clearance between phase to phase shall be 32mm and that between phase
to neutral/ earth shall be 26 mm.

1.1.7 Power Connection

a) For power interconnections within the panel board

Rigid Aluminium conductor, with PVC insulation, of adequate cross section i.e.,
current carrying capacity not less than the outgoing switch rating shall be used.
Cable lugs/ sockets of suitable size and type shall be used for all interconnections.

Standard colour code of red, yellow and blue for phases and black for Neutral
to be followed for all busbars/conductors.

b) Auxiliary wiring and Terminals

Wiring for all controls, protection, metering, signaling, etc. inside the switchboard
shall be done with 650 volts grey colour HFFR (Halogen free fire retardant) copper
conductor cables. Minimum size of these conductors shall be 1.5 sq.mm. Control
wiring to components fixed on doors shall be flexible type.

The complete panel would be sub-divided into different sections and each section
shall have its own control circuit with fuse and indication.

All control wiring should be provided with necessary cable sockets/ lugs at both
ends. Conductors shall be terminated using compression type lugs. Each
termination shall be identified at both the ends by PVC ferrules.

The identification termination numbers should match with those on the drawings.

1.1.8 Component of switch boards

The panel shall be provided with MCCBs, SDFUs, fuses, meters, relays and
instruments, etc. of size, capacity as specified in schedule of requirements and
specification. The switch gears should be positioned inside the panel board as per
manufacturers standards.

1.1.9.1 Moulded Case Circuit Breakers

General

Moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) shall be incorporated wherever required

 and shall be of current limiting type and preferably double break. MCCBs shall
confirm to IS 13947-1/IEC 60947-1 for general rules and IS 13947-2/IEC 60947-2
for circuit breakers in all respects.

Accessories

MCCBs shall be provided with the following accessories and all these devices shall be
fittable at site. The accessories shall be seperated from Power circuit. Preferably the
Shunt trip release and undervoltage release shall be snap-in type and fitted with
terminal blocks.

Shunt trip
Auxiliary switch
Extended rotary Handle.

Interlocking

MCCBs shall be provided with the following interlocking devices for interlocking the
door of the switchboard.
Handle interlock to prevent unnecessary manipulations of the breaker.
Door interlock to prevent door beingopened when breaker is in ON position.
Door-interlock defeat to open the door even if the breaker is in ON position.
Front operated rorary handle should have OFF-position pad-locking facility.

1.1.10.1Indicating Lamps
Type : Panel mounting wide band LED type
with in built surge suppressor to
protect LED against switching surges
and built-in low voltage glow
protection of 25V.
Standards applicable : IEC 947-5-1
Diameter : 22mm
Operating voltage : 240V AC
Illumination Level : Minimum 100 lux on the front face of the lens.
Colour of lamps : as per standards

1.1.10.2 Measuring instruments

These shall be of square pattern having dimensions of 96x96 mm flush mounting

type. Instruments like ammeter, Voltmeter, frequency meter etc. and instrumental
transformers/ transducers etc. are also included in the scope of supply.

All AC meters shall be of class 1 accuracy.

 Voltmeter shall be suitable for direct line connection. Voltmeters shall be connected
through MCBs only.

All voltmeters shall be provided with selector switches.

Ammeters shall be CT operated.

1.1.10.3 Contactors

Contactors shall comply with IS 13947 :1 for general rules and IS13947-4-1 for
standards pertaining to contactors and motor starters. The contactor shall be
capable of withstanding breaking & making capacities per following:

1.1.10.4 Current Transformers (CTs)

CTs shall be cast resin insulated type. Primary and secondary terminals shall be
marked indelibly. CTs shall preferably be mounted on stationery parts. CT rating and
ratios shall be as per feeder ratings. These shall be capable of withstanding
momentary short circuit and symmetrical short circuit current for 1 second. Neutral
side of CTs shall be earthed. Protection CTs shall have low reactance, accuracy class
“5P” and an accuracy limit factor greater than “10”. Instrument CTs shall be of
accuracy class “1.0” and accuracy limit factor less than “5.0”.

1.1.10.5 Earthing

Two independent earthing points shall be provided outside the panel near bottom
and these shall be inter-connected with Cu earthing busbars of size 25 x 6 mm. All
earthing points inside the distribution board shall be interconnected to these
earthing points with suitable size copper conductor.

1.1.10.6Name plates

Switch board/distribution board shall be provided with danger plate and name
plates for all incoming and outgoing feeders. These name plates shall be of PVC
(black colour base & white letters engraved) screwed to panel. PVC identification
ferrule numbers shall be used for all internal wiring. The name plate shall contain
the following information.

Panel Board Identification name & number

Feeder name.
Switch/ fuse rating.
Cable size.
Feeder Cable from …../ to…….

1.1.10.7 Supports
 Busbars shall be rigidly fixed to the supports, of SMC/DMC solid block type base.
Busbars shall be firmly held within the slots in sheet type supports, which in turn
shall be rigidly fixed to the chamber.

1.1.10.8Clearances

The minimum clearances to be maintained for enclosed indoor air insulated busbars
for medium voltage applications shall be as follows:

Between Min. clearances

Phase to earth 26 mm
Phase to phase 32 mm

1.1.10.9Approvals

The drawing showing general arrangements and detailed wiring diagram for the
Panels shall be submitted to the Engineer-in-charge for approval, prior to
manufacture and the same shall be offered for inspection, prior to despatch to
project site. The complete switch board and its component shall conform to Indian
Electricity Rules & Relevant IS. The bidder shall prepare a GA drawing and submit along
with the bid. The GA drawing shall be specific for the panel being procured and shall clearly
indicate the constructional features of the panel, make of materials, size and arrangement of
busbars, adequacy of space for mounting energy meter etc.. Incomplete information in the
GA diagram can lead to rejection of bids.

1.1.10.10 The scope involves the supply of panel and installation also. The panel manufacturer shall
select an agency for the installation work in our site at the time of submission of bid. The
bidder shall submit a letter of association with an agency with office (preferably in
Trivandrum) in Kerala for carrying out the installation part along with the bid.

1.7.3 LIST OF APPROVED MAKES OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

Sl.No Item Make of Materials/Equipment

1 1.1 kV grade XLPE insulated CCI, NICCO, Torrent, Universal,

PVC sheathed Al./ Cu. Cable Havells, Gloster, Finolex,KEI
2 MCCB, SFU Siemens, Schneider, GE, L&T, ABB

3 Capacitor L&T, GE, Shreem, Epcos, Schneider

4 Starters, Timer & Contactors Siemens, L&T, Schneider, C&S,

ABB, BCH, GE.
5 SDFU, Isolator, SFCOS L&T, Siemens, Schnieder, GE.
6 Push Buttons Teknic, Schneider, Siemens, BCH,
C&S, L & T
7 Indicating lamps (LED type) Teknic, Schneider, Siemens, BCH,
C&S, L & T
8 Fuses/Fuse carriers Siemens, L & T, Schneider, ABB, GE
10 Integrating meters SIMCO, L&T, ABB, Siemens, AE,
Schneider, Secure, Socomec
11 Instrument Transformer AE, Intrans, Kappa, Intech, PGR,
Powertech, Resitech
12 Selector switches Reco, Essen, Kaycee, L&T, C & S,
Siemens, Schnieder, BCH, Teknic
13 660/1100 volt grade stranded Finolex, RR Kabel, Lapp Kabel, V-
unsheathed wire with copper Guard, Polycab
conductor
14 PVC Conduit Konseal,Balco,Precision,Clipsal( all
heavy duty)
16 Exhaust Fans Almonard, Crompton, polar,
Khaitan, Baliga
17 Light Fittings Philips, Wipro, Crompton Greaves,
Osram
20 Modular type switches, Crab Tree(Athena), MK India
sockets, bell push, fan (Blenz), Legrand(mosaic), Wipro
regulator etc. (Northwest), Kolors (krest),
Anchor(woods)
24 MCB, RCBO,RCCB Legrand, Siemes, L&T, Hagger,
Schnieder,Indoasian (gold plus)
25 MCB Distribution Boards Legrand, Siemes, L&T, Hagger,
Schnieder,Indoasian (gold plus)