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STNW3001 Standard For Substation Equipment Identification
STNW3001 Standard For Substation Equipment Identification
Ergon Energy
Abstract: This document sets out the general requirements for substation electrical design
drawings with respect to equipment identification codes, voltage colours for single line operating
diagrams, indicator light colours, small wire numbering and small wire colouring.
Keywords: SS-1-1.2, Function Code, Location Code, Equipment Identification.
Standard for Substation Equipment Identification
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Table of Contents
1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Scope ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Background ............................................................................................................. 3
2 References ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Ergon Energy controlled documents ........................................................................ 3
2.2 Other documents ..................................................................................................... 4
3 Legislation, regulations, rules, and codes ............................................................................. 5
4 Definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations.............................................................................. 5
4.1 Definitions ................................................................................................................ 5
4.2 Acronyms and abbreviations .................................................................................... 7
5 Deviations from Standard ..................................................................................................... 8
6 Equipment Identification ....................................................................................................... 8
6.1 Component Identification ......................................................................................... 8
6.2 Function Code: (=) ................................................................................................... 9
6.3 Location Code: (+) ................................................................................................. 14
6.4 Item Designation: (-) .............................................................................................. 19
6.5 Terminal Code: (:) .................................................................................................. 26
6.6 Bay Numbering ...................................................................................................... 27
6.7 Busbar Identification .............................................................................................. 28
6.8 Phase Identification and Layout ............................................................................. 28
6.9 DC Voltage Identification ....................................................................................... 30
6.10 Ground and Neutral Identification........................................................................... 30
6.11 Cable Numbering ................................................................................................... 30
6.12 Wire Numbering ..................................................................................................... 32
6.13 Wire Colours .......................................................................................................... 35
6.14 Voltage Colours for HMI’s ...................................................................................... 36
6.15 Colours for Indication and Control .......................................................................... 36
Annex A: Device Function Numbers 95-102.............................................................................. 38
Annex B: Application Guide ...................................................................................................... 39
Equipment mounted in Transformers and Switchgear......................................................... 40
Frame Leakage Protection Schemes .................................................................................. 40
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1.1 Purpose
This document provides guidance on the identification of substation equipment both inside the
control room and in the yard of a substation.
1.2 Scope
This standard shall be applied to all new green field substation designs or where total replacement
is occurring. Where a whole section is being replaced or reworked, such as a new panel or bay, it
is desirable for this standard to be applied at the discretion of the project owner.
1.3 Background
This standard was developed after the formation of Ergon Energy. Prior to this, each regional
distribution authority had their own identification methods developed based on different standards,
philosophies and practices. The intention of this standards was to provide one complete system for
all Ergon Energy Substation Equipment based on current Australian and International Standards.
These standards have been revised, redesignated and withdrawn over the years to align with
international standards. Annex F: Historical Overview of Standards has been added to detail how
these changes have occurred.
2 References
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4.1 Definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following definitions apply:
Term Definition
‘A’, ‘N’ Within the code positions an “A” represents an identification letter and “N”
represents a numeral. The number of A’s or N’s shown are the maximum
allocated for the given position and aren’t required to be completely filled unless
otherwise stated.
Bay (of a substation) The part of a substation within which the switchgear and control-gear relating to a
given circuit is contained
Note – According to the type of circuit, a substation may include: feeder bays,
transformer bays, bus coupler bays, etc. (IEV 605-02-09)
Busbar A low impedance conductor to which several electric circuits can be separately
connected (IEV 605-02-01)
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Busbar segments The physical conductor types and materials used to construct busbars. Busbars
may consist of many different conductors to connect substation plant and
equipment.
Busbar sections The part of a busbar located between two switching devices (or disconnectors)
put in series or between a switching device and the end of the busbar (IEV 605-
02-08)
Typically they constitute an operation zone of a substation with associated
controls and protection.
Busbar sections are defined to be either side of a busbar section circuit breaker or
(in special operational circumstances) nominated disconnectors.
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Term Definition
AC Alternating Current
AR Auto Reclose
CB Circuit Breaker
CT Current Transformer
DC Direct Current
HV High Voltage
LV Low Voltage
VT Voltage Transformer
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The following procedure shall be adhered to when deviating from this standard:
Where it is considered that a different identification arrangement is required for an electrical design
drawing then approval shall be sought for the deviation from the Manager Substation Standards.
6 Equipment Identification
For a single designation block, if no confusion can arise, the initial prefix sign or qualifier may be
omitted. Similarly, when the item designators appear in tables, for example wiring tables, the
columns may be arranged so that the qualifiers can be omitted.
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Position description
1 Identifying qualifier
2 See Table 1
3 First level division of a function (number without intelligence)
4 Separator (when used)
5 Circuit / section identification within a functional group (when used, number
without intelligence)
6 Second level division of a function (when used, see Table 3)
LETTER FUNCTION
A SPARE
EA SWITCHING FUNCTION at 66 kV
EB SWITCHING FUNCTION at 33 kV
FA SWITCHING FUNCTION at 22 kV
FB SWITCHING FUNCTION at 11 kV
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JX D.C. SUPPLIES
KX VT SUPPLIES
TX TRANSFORMER
UX AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
V SPARE
W SPARE
YA COMMUNICATIONS - STRUCTURE
YB COMMUNICATIONS - BUILDING
YE AGGREGATE E
YF COMMUNICATIONS - FIBRE
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YM AGGREGATE M
YP POINT OF PRESENCE
YR COMMUNICATIONS - RADIO
YS AGGREGATE S
YT TRANSIT
YW COMMUNICATIONS - CELLULAR
YX COMMUNICATIONS - COMMON
Z SPARE
Table 3: Position 6 of the Function Code
LETTER DESCRIPTION
If a substation has a Load Control Bay this will be designated =LX01. If the same substation has a
Substation Wide Control and Protection bay, this will be designated =LX02. If a substation has no
Load Control Bay but does have a Substation Wide Control and Protection Bay, this will be
designated =LX01.
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Examples:
=DA01 132 kV Bay 1
=EA01 66 kV Bay 1
=EB01 33 kV Bay 1
=FA01 22 kV Bay 1
=FB01 11 kV Bay 1
=TX01 Transformer 1
=TX02 Transformer 2
=QX01 Metering Panel 1
=EA04.1 66 kV Bay 4, Section 1
=EB02.Y 33 kV Bay 2, Y Protection
=FA01.2X 22 kV Bay 1, Section 2, X Protection
=REA01 Bus Zone Protection 1 at 66 kV
=RFB02 Bus Zone Protection 2 at 11 kV
=LX01 Load Control Bay
=LX02 Frame Leakage Check Scheme
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Figure 1: Function Coding for an ‘H’ Configuration Substation & Function Coding for a Folded Bus Substation
Figure 2: Function Coding for a Breaker and a Half Arrangement & Revenue Metering
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+ NN AA NN . A NN . NN
Position description
1 Identifying qualifier
2 External: not used, or
Internal: 1 - 99 building / room numbers
3 See Table 4 or Table 5
4 Module or cubicle number (when used)
5 Separator (when used)
6 Mount surface of a cubicle (when used, see Table 4 and Figure 6)
7 Row (when used) within cubicle (U spacing) or module, numbered from
the bottom
8 Separator (when used)
9 Column (when used) within a cubicle or module, numbered from the left
LETTER INTERPRETATION
Internal
LETTER INTERPRETATION
External
A SPARE
EA 66 kV SWITCHYARD AREA
EB 33 kV SWITCHYARD AREA
FA 22 kV SWITCHYARD AREA
FB 11 kV SWITCHYARD AREA
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The location code number position 4 should be allocated to follow the function code numbering for
external areas, padded with a leading zero if necessary.
If a substation has multiple modular control buildings, the first number in the location code is for
building number, followed by room number. If there is only one building this is not required. Rows
of abutted Cubicles shall be coded together from left to right, preferably clockwise in the room.
Surface Rows (U-Spacing) are coded from bottom to top of the cubicle.
Below are examples of Location Coding with Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5 also showing graphic
examples of location code allocation.
Examples:
+UX01 Equipment in area 1, which is located other than in buildings or bays
+TX02 Transformer 2 area
+EA02 66 kV Switchyard bay 2 area
+1A4.D24.10 Control building room 1, row A, cubicle 4, surface D, row 24, column 10
+11C2 Modular Control building 1, room 1, row C, cubicle 2
+21A4.D24.10 Modular Control building 2, room 1, row A, cubicle 4, surface D, row 24, column 10
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Rack layout location letters for cubicle surfaces of a typical floor standing cubicle looking at the front
of the cubicle shall be generally applied as given in Table 6.
Back B
Front D
Floor or ground G
Roof or top R
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The letter A shall always refer to the left-hand side as viewed from the front of the cubicle. All other
surfaces shall be labelled in a general clock-wise direction, as viewed in plan view, around the
outside and circling inward, including any internal surfaces. Where required, equipment shall be
given the location code letter of the surface on which it is mounted.
If a swing rack is used inside, but not on, the front door, it belongs to another plane and has to be
labelled with a letter other than D. The swing rack shall then be given the next available letter. If the
rack is hung directly off the back of the door, it shall have the D code.
The allocation of letters to a cubicle shall be clearly shown on a key diagram similar to Figure 6 for all
panel layout drawings referencing such numbers.
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– A NNN AA . N A
Position description
1 Identifying qualifier
2 See Table 7
3 Item number
4 IEEE CODE qualifier1, phase identification or cubicle surface (when used)
5 Separator (when used)
6 Part of a multi-part item (when used), e.g. CT core number
7 Sub-part of the multi-part item (when used, see Table 8), e.g. CT secondary
LETTER FUNCTION
C CAPACITORS
J PROTECTION RELAYS
M MOTORS
1
IEEE C37.2 Clause 3.4 provides a system of additional suffix letters to be applied to the Item Identification code.
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R RESISTORS, SHUNTS
LETTER DESCRIPTION
P Primary
S Secondary
The meaning of each item code, including all suffixes, shall be designated on the drawings in
which they are used.
For protection relays (item letter J), position 3 shall use the IEEE Standard for Device Designation
(IEEE Std C37.2, 2008). For auxiliary relays (item letter K), position 3 shall also use the IEEE
designation. For relays not defined in the IEEE standard, the numbers 95-102 shall be used. A
reference list for the preferred allocation of codes in the range 95-102 is provided in Annex A. A
quick reference guide to the IEEE device designation numbers is given in Annex D. The IEEE code
shall not be used with any other item designation letters.
When numbering equipment (position 3, except for item letters J and K), items closest to an
adjacent bus should be given the lowest number.
For all devices, position 3 numbering shall be at least two digits padded with a leading zero if
necessary.
For item letters Q (isolators, etc.) and T (transformers) only, position 3 shall be numbered by its
device type as given by Table 9. If the number of any particular item needs to extend outside the
ranges given in Table 9, then multiples of ten shall be added to the range e.g. –Q10, –Q15, –T13,
–T17, etc.
Table 9: Position 3 of the Item Code for Isolators and Transformers
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Naming of earthing transformers shall be relative to the bay the earthing transformer is situated in
e.g. =TX01-T02. In the situation where an earthing transformer is situated remotely to the
associated power transformer it shall be issued with its own bay number as well e.g. =TX03-T01.
For a breaker and a half arrangement, the isolators and transformers shall be numbered as per
Figure 8. The first digit shall match the Function Code (i.e. 1 for bus 1 breaker, 2 for bus 2 breaker
and 3 for the middle breaker) with the second digit as per Table 9 for Q and T Item Codes.
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Examples:
–J51 Over Current Relay
–J27 Under Voltage Relay
–K51 Auxiliary Relay
-K69 CB Close Inhibit Relay
-K90 Automatic Voltage Regulating Relay (AVR)
–Q00 Circuit Breaker
–T01W.2P Transformer 1, W Phase, Second Primary Winding
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Figure 7: Item Coding for a ‘H’ Configuration Substation & for a Folded Bus Substation
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Figure 8: Item Coding for a Breaker and a Half Arrangement & for a Double Bus Substation
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: NNN A
Position Description
1 Qualifier
2 Terminal number
3 Rows of a matrix of terminals (when used)
Below are examples of Terminal Coding with Figure 12 and Figure 13 showing graphic examples
of terminal code allocation.
Examples:
:58 Terminal 58
:3C Terminal 3 Row C
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Examples:
=TX01-W01 Transformer 1 HV Cable to MV Switchboard
=TX01-W02 Transformer 1 HV Cable to Earthing Transformer
=FB02-W01 11 kV Feeder 2 HV Cable
–W10 CT Secondary LV secondary cable (Figure 16)
–W62 DC Supply LV secondary cable (Figure 17)
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C Current transformers for backup or overcurrent 70-89 Residual circuits and neutral
protection (including combined earth-fault current transformers
protection and instruments) 90 Earth wires directly connected to
the earth bar
D Current transformers for instruments, metering
91-99 Test windings, normally
and voltage control
inoperative
E Reference voltage of instruments, metering and
Protection
M Auxiliary and control motor devices, eg. governor Any number from 1 upwards
motor, rheostat motor, generator automatic
voltage regulator control, spring-charging motors,
transformer cooler-motor control, motors for
isolator operation
P d.c. tripping circuits used solely for busbar Any number from 1 upwards
protection For modifying legacy drawings only
Not to be used on new designs
S d.c. instruments and relays, exciter and field Any number from 1 upwards
circuits for generators
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U Spare cores and connections to spare contacts Spare cores should be numbered
where terminated from 1 upwards in each cable and
should be so arranged that they
can be readily identified on site with
the cable containing them.
Alternatively the cable number
should precede the core number.
NOTES:
1. If, for functions A-G and for functions H, J and M, more numbers are required, add multiples
of one hundred, e.g. 10-29 may be extended to 110-129, 210-229.
2. The term ‘remote selective control’ denotes ‘control at a point distant from the switchgear
by the transmission of electrical signals through common communications channels using
selective means to operate one of a number of switching devices’.
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Colour Abbreviation
Black BK
Brown BN
Red RD
Orange OG
Yellow YE
Green GN
Blue BU
Violet VT
Purple PP
Grey (slate) GY
White WH
Pink PK
Magenta MG
Turquoise TQ
Where separate cores are coloured differently, the codes for different colours are separated by the
sign “plus” (+) e.g. a five-core cable with two black, a brown, a blue and green-and-yellow core is
given by BK+BK+BN+BU+GN/YE.
Colour combinations shall be designated by adding the codes for the different colours, in sequence
from the top of Table 11, with a back slash ‘/’ between each colour abbreviation used e.g. a green
core with a yellow stripe is given as GN/YE.
Where a colour is being associated with another colour, brackets ‘( )’ shall be used e.g. white
associated with blue WH(BU).
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Indication Colour
CB Opened Green
CB Closed Red
The application of the colours in Table 14 shall be only where the indication is provided and the
indicators are separate to the relays. Where the indication is made by the relay, the colour may be
red if unavoidable, except for CB open which must be green. Indication may be through a mimic
diagram, however text indication is not acceptable.
If there are other functions that are not included in these tables contact Substation Standards for
approval.
Where control and indication are a combined assembly, such as a backlit pushbutton, the lense
cover shall be clear and the LED / lamp shall be coloured, as per Table 14. Circuit breaker control
and indication shall not be combined in the same assembly. Circuit breaker open or closed state
indication shall be provided using two separate devices.
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(Normative)
The table below defines the preferred allocation of the installation specific codes 95 to 102, which
IEEE Std C37.2, 2008, allows to be used for specific applications. These codes may be assigned
on an installation basis if none of the functions assigned to codes 1 to 94 are suitable.
The meaning of each code used shall be designated on the drawing in which it is used or on a key
index drawing to the set.
Device No Description
95
97 Fire Protection
98 Security Systems
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Situation Code
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These old summated schemes typically join Current Transformers from both transformer neutrals,
usually in the same circuits as Frame Leakage and Sensitive Earth Fault Check schemes. They
backup LV protection for feeders, busbars and transformers; tripping all transformer CBs and
clearing all supply to the LV feeders. This aligns with a Substation Wide Control and Protection
Scheme.
New Backup Neutral Earth Fault protection relays that align with the latest protection schemes
from the Protection Standard STNW1002, having one (1) BU NEF relay for each one (1)
Transformer. These should use the =TXnn bay code for the transformer they are associated with.
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Aerial W Counter P
Antenna W Detector B
Attenuator Z Dimmer S
Battery G Diode V
Beacon H Dipole W
Butt-connector X Dynamometer B
Buzzer H Earphone B
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Capacitor C Equaliser Z
Capacitor-synchronous C Expander Z
Clamper Z Filter Z
Clock P Fuse F
Coder U Galvanometer P
Conductor W Gyrator, G
ideal/current/voltage
Connector X Head-phones B
Contactor K Heater E
Isolator Q Pyrometer P
Joint X Reactor L
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Loudspeaker B Resistor R
Luminaries B Resolver B
Machine Y Rheostat R
Motor M Siren H
Network Z Socket-outlet X
Oscilloscope P Subassembly A
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Plug X Synchronous C
capacitor
Potentiometer R Tachometer P
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Thyristor V Voltmeter P
Transductor L Waveguide W
Transformer T Wavemeter P
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19 Starting-to-Running 70 Rheostat
Transition Contactor
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Suffix Meaning
G In ground lead
S Sensitive relay
M Main Protection
B Backup Protection
X X Protection
Y Y Protection
Z Impedance
C Close Function
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Colour Abbreviation
Black BK
Brown BN
Red R
Orange O
Yellow Y
Green G
Blue B
Violet V
Grey GY
Slate S
White W
Turquoise T
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Australian Standards
AS1103.2 (1973) Diagrams, charts and tables for electrotechnology Definitions and classifications
Revised
AS1103.2 (1982) Diagrams charts and tables for electrotechnology, Part 2: Item designation.
Revised and redesignated
AS 3702 (1989) Item designation in electrotechnology
This Standard is a comprehensive revision of the former Standard (AS 1103.2—1982), which was
one part of the AS 1103 series of Standards on diagrams, charts and tables for electrotechnology.
Since the revised system of item designation specified in this Standard is not only used to correlate
information in different documents (such as diagrams, parts lists, circuit descriptions and
instructions) but may also be displayed on or near the item itself in the equipment, this Standard
has been removed from the AS 1103 series and is now a ‘stand-alone’ Standard.
It should be noted that this Standard is technically equivalent to IEC 750 (1983), Item designation
in electrotechnology. It follows the same principles including the removal of the publication from
IEC 113 series (on which the AS 1103 series is based) to a new IEC number (i.e. IEC 750).
However, a major deviation from IEC 750 is the provision of a comprehensive alphabetical list of
items and their letter codes given inTable 2, which has been included as a quick-reference guide.
Withdrawn 2015 and now use IEC 81346 (2009)
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