7.2.

14 The disconnectors and safety grounding switches shall have a mechanical key (pad
locking key) and electrical inter-locks to prevent closing of the grounding switches
when isolator switches are in the closed position and to prevent closing of the
disconnectors when the grounding switch is in the closed position.
7.2.15 The local control of the Isolator and high-speed grounding switches from the bay
module control panel should be achieved from the individual control switches with the
remote/local transfer switch set to local.
7.2.16 All electrical sequence interlocks will apply in both remote and local control modes.
7.2.17 Each disconnector shall have a clearly identifiable local, positively driven mechanical
position indicator, together with position indicator on the bay module control cabinet
and provisions for taking the signals to the control room. The details of the inscriptions
and colouring for the indicator are given as under:
SIGN

COLOUR

Open position

Open

Green

Closed position

Closed

Red

7.2.18 All the disconnecting switches shall have arrangement allowing easy visual inspection
of the travel of the switch contacts in both open and close positions, from the outside of
the enclosure.
7.2.19 The disconnecting switches shall be provided with rating plates and shall be accessible
for inspection.
7.2.20 The disconnecting switches shall be capable of being padlocked in both the open and
closed positions with the operating motor automatically disengaged. The padlocking
device shall be suitable for a standard size lock with a 10 mm shank. The padlock must
be visible and directly lock the final output shaft of the operating mechanism. Integrally
mounted lock when provided shall be equipped with a unique key for such three phase
group. Master key is not permitted.
8.0

SAFETY GROUNDING SWITCHES

8.1

Three-pole, group operated, safety grounding switches shall be operated by electric motor for
use on 220 V DC ungrounded system and shall be equipped with a manual operating
mechanism for emergency use. The motor shall be protected against over-current and short
circuit.
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