DOCUMENT SPECIFICATIONS

DOC NO: ENEO/QA/TS_PC REV NO.1

TITLE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PERFORATED
DIN RAIL
APPLICABLE IEC-60715: Dimensions of low voltage switchgear and
STANDARD:
control gear. Standardized mounting on rails for
mechanical support of electrical devices in switchgear and
control gear installations
BS 5584; EN 50022;DIN 46277-3: Specification for low
voltage switchgear and control gear for industrial use-
mounting rails top hat rails 35mm wide for snap on
mounting of equipment,

LAST REV. 30th/JULY/ 2020

DATE:

0.1 CIRCULATION LIST

COPY NUMBER COPY HOLDER

0.2 AMENDMENT RECORD

Rev. No. Date: Description of Prepared By: Approved By:
YYYY-MM-DD Change (Name & Signature) (Name & Signature)
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2.

0.3 RESPONSIBILITY
Designed & Prepared by Reviewed by Passed by Approved by

Signature:
Charles Nagimesi Epie Wirkom /Anselm Ndzerem Jean Serge Ekoe
Prepaid Meter Engineering (Quality Control Sup / Resp. Techn Project Manager
Specialist. Clientele MT et BT > 36 Kva).
Date: 29th/July/2020 Date: 30th/07/2020 Date: 30th/07/2020 Date:
NOTE: This Specification is NOT complete without the attached Technical Drawing.
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Table of Contents
FOREWORD..................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.0 SCOPE................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.0 SYSTEM PARAMETERS ........................................................................................................................ 3
3.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS ......................................................................................................................... 3
4.0 APPLICABLE STANDARD...................................................................................................................... 4
5.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS................................................................................................................... 4
6.0 REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................................. 4
6.1 Materials and Construction: ........................................................................................................... 4
6.2 Dimension:...................................................................................................................................... 4
6.3 Mounting: ....................................................................................................................................... 4
7.0 Packing and Marking...................................................................................................................... 4
8.0 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WITH THE OFFER............................................................................ 5
9.0 SAMPLE .............................................................................................................................................. 5
10.0 TESTS AND INSPECTION..................................................................................................................... 5
10.1 Inspection ................................................................................................................................... 5
10.2 Tests........................................................................................................................................... 6
11.0 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION........................................................................................................... 6
12.0 ANNEXURE .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Schedule of Technical Particulars ................................................................................................... 6

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FOREWORD
This specification has been prepared by the Direction des Projets Speciaux department of ENEO
and it lays down requirements for perforated DIN RAIL. It’s intended for use by Eneo in purchasing
materials.
It shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer / supplier to ensure adequacy of the design and
good engineering practice in the manufacture of the DIN RAIL.

1.0 SCOPE
This Specification is for a perforated DIN rail which will be used for mounting a
prepayment meter in the meter box, it will be fitted at the base of the meter box and the
DIN rail shall also be securely mounted in the meter box with the help of galvanized
screws.

2.0 SYSTEM PARAMETERS

System Voltage 0.380kV

System Highest Voltage 0.418kV

System Frequency 50 Hz

Method of earthing Effective earthing

3.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS

Maximum ambient temperature 450C

Annual average ambient temperature 350C
Minimum ambient temperature - 10 C
Maximum relative humidity 98%
Environmental condition Continuous operation outdoors / indoors in humid
tropical climate with heavily polluted atmosphere
Highest altitude 1000m above sea level

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4.0 APPLICABLE STANDARD
The following standards shall be used to manufacture the DIN Rail. In case of conflict, the
provisions of this specification shall take precedence.
IEC-60715: Dimensions of low voltage switchgear and control gear. Standardized
mounting on rails for mechanical support of electrical devices in
switchgear and control gear installations.
BS 5584; EN 50022;DIN 46277-3: Specification for low voltage switchgear and
control gear for industrial use- mounting rails top hat rails 35mm wide
for snap on mounting of equipment,

5.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

For the purposes of this specification, definitions given in the applicable standards shall
apply

6.0 REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Materials and Construction:

The DIN Rail shall be made from carbon constructional steel plate and passivated by
yellow chrome acid after zincification which gives it a bright surface finish.

6.2 Dimension:

The DIN Rail shall be; 35 x7.5 x1.0mm; with length of 130mm and with provisions of
punched holes /slots of diameter 6.2mm and each Din rail shall be supplied with 2pcs of
galvanised headed screws of 5mmx12mm ,2pcs of galvanised washers of 5mm and 2pcs
of Bracket /Terminal block screw lock as well.
. Refer to technical drawing attached.

6.3 Mounting:

The DIN Rail shall be mounted at the base of the meter box using galvanized headed
screws.

7.0 Packing and Marking

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7.1 The DIN Rail shall be wrapped with polythene to prevent any damage to the DIN Rail
during transportation and handling.
7.2 The following information shall be marked legibly and in a permanent manner on the
package:
a) Name of manufacturer
b) Type of product
c) Dimension, in mm
d) Gross/net weight in kilogram.

8.0 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WITH THE OFFER

The following information shall be furnished with the offer;
a) Manufacturer’s ISO 9002 Quality Assurance Certification (a true copy of the originals).
b) Completed Schedule of Technical Particulars
Failure to furnish the above particular details and the sample as per Clause 9.0 will
result in the offer being rejected.

9.0 SAMPLE
The DIN Rail sample shall be furnished with the offer. The purchaser reserves the right to
carryout destructive test on the sample for evaluation purposes.

10.0 TESTS AND INSPECTION

10.1. Inspection

Qualified bidders / suppliers shall make necessary arrangements for inspection by at least
three (03) Engineers appointed by the purchaser and also to carry out in their presence
necessary Acceptance / Routine test of the item offered. The DIN Rail shall be tested and
inspected in accordance with the requirements of this specification and applicable
standards clause 4.0.

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10.2 Tests

10.2.1 The following routine tests shall be witnessed by the representative of the purchaser.
a) Dimensional check
b) Tensile strength test
10.2.2 Certified true copies of previous test reports from an ISO/IEC or any other internationally
recognized accredited Laboratory shall be submitted to the purchaser for the purpose of
technical evaluation.

11.0 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

The supplier shall submit supporting documents as evidence of compliance with these
specifications. The supporting documents shall include; catalogues, brochures, technical
data, technical drawings and copies of previous test reports clearly marked to support each
clause for evaluation.

12.0 ANNEXURE
A - Schedule of Particulars

9.1 Schedule of Technical Particulars

S/N PARTICULARS UNIT ENEO SUPPLIER /BIDDER'S
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
1 BIDDER/ SUPPLIER STATE
2 STATE
Manufacturer
3 kV 0.380
Rated Voltage
4 kV 0.418
Highest System Voltage
5 STATE
Standard Referred.
6 mm 1000
Altitude
DIN Rail
7 Galvanized cold
rolled carbon steel
Material
8 N/mm2 STATE
Tensile Strength
9 Dimension mm See drawing attached

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10 Whether the following test
certificates are furnished
a) Dimensional check Yes/No State
b) State
Tensile strength test Yes/No
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Type of packing
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Test Reports
a) Provide
Routine test reports
b) Provide
Type test reports

B – Technical Drawing

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Bracket _Terminal _Block Screw Lock

Galvanised Headed Screws 5 mm X 12 mm

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 Galvanised Washers M5

Technical Notes
1. Din rail shall be made of carbonated stainless steel.
2. Din rail shall be hot deep Galvanized.
3. Din rail shall have provisions for punched holes /slots which allows the use of Galvanized
Screws of 5mm x 12mm.
4. Each Din rail shall be supplied together with 2 pieces of Galvanized headed screws of
5mm x 12 mm which fit in the punched holes / slots together with their two galvanized
washers of 5mm and 2pcs of bracket / Terminal _Block screw locks inclusive.
5. All dimensions shall be in millimeters.
6. Din rails shall be used to mount Hexing and Shenzhen Dunson prepaid meters.