Final Draft - Isolator

Effecti ve DRAFT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION NO.
TI/SPC/PSI/ISOLTR/0200 FOR Pa ge
From 25KV/55kV/66KV/110KV/132KV/220kV AC SINGLE POLE , DOUBLE POLE & TRIPLE POLE 1 of 34
……….2020 MOTORIZED/MANUAL OPERATED ISOLATORS FOR RAILWAYS AC TRACTION SUB -STATIONS
SPECIFICATION No. TI/SPC/PSI/ISOLTR/0200
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
for
25KV Motorized/Manual operated

and
55kV/66KV/100kV/110KV/132KV/220kV KV Manual operated
Single Pole, Double Pole and Triple Pole Isolators
For
Railway Electric Traction
RESEARCH DESIGNS AND STANDARDS ORGANIZATION

LUCKNOW - 226 011
December, 2020
Effecti ve DRAFT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION NO. TI/SPC/PSI/ISOLTR/0200 FOR Pa ge
INDEX
Clause Description
1.0 Scope
2.0 Climatic, Environmental & operating condition
3.0 List of related specifications
4.0 Rating, name plate details and other information
5.0 Design and constructional features
6.0 Test
7.0 Test Method
8.0 Bulk Manufacturing
9.0 Technical data and drawing
10.0 Installation, Testing and Commissioning
11.0 Packing and Dispatch
Annexure-A Schedule of Guaranteed Performance Data Technical And Other Particulars for Isolator.
Annexure-B Information tobe furnished by the manufacturer /supplier in case of Motorized Isolator
Annexure-C Definition
Annexure-D-1 General arrangement of motorized isolator
Annexure-D-2 General arrangement of Manual isolator
Annexure-E-1 Schematic Interlocking Arrangement on 132 kV
Annexure-E-2 Schematic Interlocking Arrangement on 25 kV
Annexure-F General arrangement of Bimetallic terminal connector
Annexure-G Sketch of Operating Arrangement of Bus/Line Isolator
1. SCOPE
1.1 This specification applies to single pole, double pole & triple pole isolators with/without earthing
switch (25KV Motorized/Manual operated and 55kV/66KV/100kV/110KV/132KV/220kV Manual
operated) as specified by purchases in the particular offer for outdoor use in nominal system
voltage of 220/132/110/100/66/55/25kV ac 50 Hz single phase/2x25kV AT Feeding System/2x25kV
New System for overhead equipment (OHE), Traction Substations and Switching Stations. The
Specification also applies to the operating mechanism of the Isolator and Earthing Switch. The
Isolator shall be mounted on a mast/structure as required.
1.2 In case of motorized isolator in station area, the operation of Motorized Isolators shall be possible
from a remote location at distance about 1 km. The status of Isolators i.e. whether Close or Open
shall be available at the Station Master’s chamber (in case of motorized isolator provided at
station area). However the status of motorized isolator within the TSS and near the SP/SSP, shall
be at RCC in case of motorized isolator provided in 2 x25 kV New system. The DC supply from
battery in TSS/SP/SSP to the motorized isolator through a two core cable shall be made available
in case of 2x25kV New System.
1.3 The isolator shall be complete with all parts, fittings and accessories including mounting frame
work, (battery & battery charger in case of 2x25kV New System), insulators, operating rod,
operating mechanism box, remote control box along with OPEN/CLOSE indication, motor
operating mechanism necessary for its efficient operation. All such parts, fittings and accessories
except cables shall be deemed to be within the scope of this specification, whether specifica lly
mentioned or not.
1.4 The ‘Make in India’ policy of ‘Government of India’ shall be applicable.
1.5 This Specification supersedes following Specification:-
Sl.No Specification No. Description

1 ETI/PSI/122(3/89) 245kV/145kV/123kV/72.5kV Double Pole and Triple Pole Isolators
2. ETI/PSI/133(8/89) 25kV,ac Double Isolators for 2x25kV AT Feeding System
3. ETI/OHE/16(1/94) 25kV, ac Single Pole and Double Pole Isolators
4. TI/SPC/PSI/ISOLTR/1060 25kV,ac Single Pole and Double Pole Motorized Isolators
2.0 CLIMATIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OPERATING CONDITION
2.1 The isolator is intended to be used as outdoor line sectioning switches. The isolator shall be used in
normally polluted atmosphere, subject to dust, smoke and effluents from chemical plants. It may
also be used in coastal areas.
2.2 Environmental Conditions
i. Maximum ambient air temperature : 500 C

ii. Minimum Temperature of Air in shade : (-)100 C
iii. Average ambient air temperature over a period of 24 hrs. : 35° C
iv. Maximum Relative Humidity : 100%
v. Annual Rainfall ranging from : 1750 mm to 6250 mm
vi. Maximum Number of Thunder storm days per annum : 85 days

vii. Maximum number of Dust Storm days per annum : 35 days
viii. Number of Rainy days per Annum : 120 days
ix. Basic Wind Pressure : 216 kgf/m2
x. Altitude above Mean Sea Level : Normally 1000 meters
but some of the places it
may be up to 2500 meter
Note:
i. The above parameters are for normally 1000 meters altitude; however these details will be
changed for altitude above 1000 meters and up to 2500 meter. These details shall be
supplied by Railways.
ii. The BIL shall be change as per IEC-60071 & IEC-62271-1, for altitude above 1000 meter and
up to 2500 meter.
2.3 The isolator shall be subjected to vibrations on account of trains running on nearby railway
tracks. The amplitude of these vibrations, which occur with rapidly varying time periods in the
range of 15 to 70 ms, lies in the range of 30 to 150 microns with the instances peak going up to
350 microns. These vibrations may become more severe as the speeds and loads of trains
increase in future.
3.0 LIST OF RELATED SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 The isolator and earthing switch shall, unless otherwise specified herein, conform to the latest
version of the Indian Standards. Specifications/IEC recommendations/Research designs and
Standards Organization (RDSO) specifications as indicated below and the Indian Electricity Rules,
wherever applicable:
1. IS 1570 : PART 2 : 1979 : CARBON STEELS (UNALLOYED STEELS)

(REAFFIRMED 2016)
2. IS 2071 : PART 1 : 2016 : GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND TEST REQUIREMENTS
3. IS 2108 : 1977 : NOT EXIST
4. IS/IEC 60168 : 2000 : TESTS ON INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POST INSULATORS OF
CERAMIC MATERIAL OR GLASS FOR SYSTEMS WITH NOMINAL
VOLTAGES GREATER THAN 1 000 V
5. IS/IEC 60273 : 1990 : CHARACTERISTIC OF INDOOR AND
OUTDOOR POST INSULATORS FOR SYSTEMS WITH NOMINAL
VOLTAGES GREATER THAN 1 000 V
6. IS 5561 : 2018 : ELECTRIC POWER CONNECTORS-SPECIFICATION
7. IS 7608 : 1987 (REAFFIRMED : PHOSPHOR BRONZE WIRE FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING
2016) PURPOSES
8. IS 7906 : HELICAL COMPRESSION SPRINGS
9. IS/IEC 62271 : PART 102 : 2003 : ALTERNATING CURRENT DISCONNECTORS AND EARTHING
(REAFFIRMED 2018) SWITCHES
10. ETI/OHE/13 with A&C 1 to 4 : SPECIFICATION FOR HOT DIP ZINC COATING ON STEEL MASTS
(ROLLED AND FABRICATED) TUBES AND FITTINGS USED ON 25
KV AC OHE
11. ETI/OHE/18 : SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL AND STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS, NUTS
TI/SPC/OHE/FASTENERS/0120 AND WASHERS
12. ETI/OHE/64 : SPECIFICATION FOR SOLID CORE CYLINDRICAL POST
INSULATORS FOR SYSTEM WITH NOMINAL VOLTAGE OF
220KV, 132KV,110KV & 66KV
13. IEC 62505-2 : RAILWAY APPLICATIONS – FIXED INSTALLATIONS –
PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR AC SWITCHGEAR – PART 2:

DISCONNECTORS, EARTHING SWITCHES AND SWITCHES WITH
NOMINAL VOLTAGE ABOVE 1 KV
14. IEC 62271-102:2018 : SHORT TIME WITHSTAND CURRENT TEST
3.2 Any deviation from this specification proposed by the firm, intended to improve upon the
performance, utility and efficiency of the equipment will be given due consideration, provided full
particulars of the deviation with justification thereof are furnished .In such a case, the firm shall
quote accordingly to this specification and deviation, if any, proposed by him shall be quoted as an
alternative(s).
3.3 In case of any contradiction between the provisions of Indian Standards
Specification/recommendations of the IEC and this specification, the later shall prevail.
4.0 RATING NAME PLATE DETAILS AND OTHER INFORMATION
4.1 The Isolator shall be designed for the following rating and other technical particulars:-
SI. Pa rti culars Motor/Ma nua l Opera ted, Hori zonta l l y Ma nually Operated, si ngl e or doubl e brea k, upri ght
No Mounted on pole, Vertical Break Type and mounti ng wi th the movement of bl a de(s ) i n a
s ui ta bl e for outdoor i ns ta l l a ti on hori zontal plane, with or without earthing s wi tch a nd
s ui ta bl e for outdoor i ns ta l l a ti on
1 Nomi nal s ystem 25KV 55 kV 66 kV 100kV/ 132 kV 220 kV
vol ta ge (kV) 110 kV
2 Number of Phases 1 or 2 (a s s peci fi ed by purcha s er) 1 or 2 (as 2 or 3 (a s s peci fi ed by purcha s er)
specified
by
purchaser)
3 Type of Type-I Type- Type-II– Type-III DP/TP
Is olators (SP/DP) II–A B (SP/DP
(SP/DP) (SP/DP) )
4 Ra ted Current 1250 A 1600A 2000 A 3150A 2000 A 1250 A 1250 A 1250 A 1250 A
5 No of Pol es 1 or 2 (a s s peci fi ed by purcha s er) 2 2 or 3 (a s s peci fi ed i n the pa rti cul a r
s peci fi ca ti on of offer)
6 Hi ghest Sys tem 52KV 52KV 52KV 52KV 72.5KV 72.5KV 123KV 145KV 245KV
Vol ta ge
7 Ra ted Frequency 50Hz ± 3%
8 Is olating 500 mm 500 mm 500 mm 500 mm 1200 1200 1800 1800 2800
Di s tance in Air (min) (mi n.) (mi n.) (mi n.) (mi n.) mm mm Mm mm mm
9 Di s tance between NA/D NA/D NA/DP NA/ 2000 2000 3000 3000 4500
pol e centers P P 1500 DP mm mm mm mm mm
1000 1500 mm-DP 1500
mm-DP mm-DP -
mm-DP
Ra ted one minute Wet power frequency wi thstand voltage
10 (i ) To earth and 95KV 95KV 95KV 95KV 140 kV 140 kV 230kV 275kV 460kV
between poles (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms )
(i i ) Across isolating 110 KV 110 KV 110 KV 110 KV 160 kV 160 kV 265 kv 315 kV 530 kV
di s tance (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms )
Ra ted Lightning i mpulse (1.2/50 mi cro- second) withstand vol tage
11 (i ) To earth and 250 KV 250 KV 250 KV 250 KV 325kV 325kV 550 kV 650kVp 1050
between poles (pea k) (pea k) (pea k) (pea k) (Pea k) (Pea k) (Pea k) kV (Peak)
(i i ) Across isolating 290 KV 290 KV 290 KV 290 KV 375kV 375kV 630 kV 750 kV 1200kV
di s tance (Pea k) (Pea k) (Pea k) (Pea k) (Pea k) (Pea k) (Pea k) (Pea k) (Pea k)
12 Ra ted short time with 20 KA 20 KA 40 KA 50 KA 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA
s ta nd current (Both (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms )
for ma in & earthing for Three for Three for Three for Three for Three for One for One for One for One
s wi tch) s econd s econd s econd s econd s econd s econd s econd s econd s econd
13 Ra ted peak withstand 50 KA 50 KA 100 KA 125 KA 80 KA 80 KA 80 KA 80 KA 80 KA

current (both for
ma i n a nd ea rthi ng
Swi tch)
14 Temperature Ri s e The temperature of any parts of a n isolator shall not exceed the maximum tempera ture ri s e gi ven
bel ow under the condi ti ons s peci fi ed i n the tes t cl a us es - 7.5
S. Na ture of Parts Temp. Tempera ture ri s e a t a n a mbi ent tempera ture not
No in 0 C exceedi ng 400C
i Copper contacts in a i r
a) Ba re copper or 75 35
ti nned Al a l l oy
b) Si l ver fa ced 105 65
copper, copper 115 75
a l l oy or Al a l l oy
i i Termi nals of isol a tors
to be connected to
externa l conductors
by s crews or bol ts
a) Ba re 90 50
b) Si l ver- fa ced 105 65
115 75
i i i Meta l parts a cting as The temperature s hall not reach a va lue where the ela s ti ci ty of the
s pri ngs ma terials i s impaired. For pure copper, this impl i es a tempera ture
l i mi t of 750C
Note:- When a pplyi ng the temperature rise of 650C, ca re shoul d be

ta ken to ens ure tha t no da ma ge i s ca us ed to the s urroundi ng
i ns ul a ti ng ma teri a l .
 The quality of sil ver fa ci ng s ha l l be s uch tha t a l a yer of s i l ver
rema ins a t the points of contact after the mechanical endura nce
tes t. Otherwi s e, the conta cts s ha l l be rega rded a s ba re.
 The va l ues of tempera ture a nd tempera ture ri s e a re va l i d
whether or not the conductor connected to the terminals is sil ver
fa ced.
15 Opera ting The motorized Is ol a tors i n s ta ti on a rea Opera ting mechanism shall be provided with a s ea l ed
Mecha nism whos e control i s wi th s ta ti on ma s te r type reducti on gea r uni t s o a s to fa ci l i ta te ea s y
s houl d be Opera ted by 230 V, a c 50 Hz, opera ti on of ma i ns a nd ea rth s wi tch
Si ngl e Pha s e, Motor
The motorized isola tors provi ded wi thi n
TSS a nd near SP/SSP which are control l ed
from RCC, s houl d work wi th 110 V DC
s upply a l rea dy a va i l a bl e a t TSS/SP/SSP.
16 Any other pa rticular The i solator s hall be ca pa bl e of brea ki ng ca pa ci ti ve
current of bus ba rs , bus hi ngs , very s hort l engths of
overhea d l i nes , ca bl e s a nd no-l oa d current of the
tra ns former. Such currents a re not l i kel y to exceed 6
Amps .
4.2 The earthing switch shall be designed for the following rating and other technical particulars:-
SI. Pa rti culars Motor/Ma nual Opera ted, Hori zonta l l y Ma nually Operated, s i ngl e or doubl e brea k, upri ght
No Mounted on pol e, Verti ca l Brea k Type mounting with the movement of blade(s) i n a horizontal
a nd s ui ta bl e for outdoor pl a ne, with or wi thout earthing s witch and suita bl e for
outdoor i ns ta l l a ti on
1 Nomi nal s ystem 25KV 55 kV 66 kV 100kV/ 132 kV 220 kV
vol ta ge (kV) 110 kV
2 No of Pol es 1 or 2 (a s s peci fi ed by purcha s er) 2 2 or 3 (a s s peci fi ed i n the pa rti cul a r
s peci fi ca ti on of offer)
3 Hi ghest Sys tem 52KV 52KV 52KV 52KV 72.5KV 72.5KV 123KV 145KV 245KV
Vol ta ge
4 Ra ted Frequency 50Hz ± 3%

5 Ra ted short time with 20 KA 20 KA 40 KA 50 KA 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA 31.5kA
s ta nd (Both for main (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms ) (rms )
& ea rthing for Three for Three for Three for Three for Three for One for One for One for One
s wi tch) s econd s econd s econd s econd s econd s econd s econd s econd s econd
6 Ra ted peak withstand 50 KA 50 KA 100 KA 125 KA 80 KA 80 KA 80 KA 80 KA 80 KA
current (both for
ma i n a nd ea rthi ng
Swi tch)
Note: The BIL shall be changed as per IEC-60071 & IEC-62271-1, for altitude above 1000 meter and
up to 2500 meter.
5.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES
i. The isolator shall be robust in construction and so engineered as to ensure smooth operation at all
times. The isolator, single/double/triple pole shall be supplied fully assembled on a suitable rigid
frame. For double/triple pole isolators, the cross channels for mounting, shall also form part of
supply.
ii. All poles of the isolator shall operate simultaneously. Provision shall be made for adjust ments, if
required, for the proper alignment of the pole after mounting. All movable joints shall be provided
with brass bushes/ bearings, which shall be entirely maintenance free.
iii. The blades of the isolator shall be of electrolytic high conductivity coppe r with the ends silver-plated
(min. thickness 10 microns) and of adequate strength and cross section to IS: 191 – 2007 to
withstand thermal and bending stresses particularly under short circuit fault conditions. Flexible
braided copper, where used, shall have corrosion resistant coating such as tinning or silvering. The
connection between the flexible braid and rotating and fixed parts shall be by means of not less than
two bolts to prevent any tendency of rotation.
iv. For reasons of safety, the isolator should be so designed that no dangerous leakage current can pass
from the terminals of one side to any of the terminals of the other side.
v. The frame (isolator mounting channel) of each isolator shall be provided with an earthing terminal
for connecting to an earthing conductor having clamping screws, suitable for earth fault conditions.
The diameter of the clamping screws shall be not less than 12 mm. The connecting point shall be
marked with “Earth” ( ) symbol.
vi. When installed, the isolator shall be able to bear on terminals the total forces (including wind load
and electrodynamics forces on the attached conductors) related to the application and rating
without impairing their reliability or current carrying capacity.
vii. The isolator shall be constructed so as to permit it being locked both in the open as well as closed
positions. It shall not be possible to lock the isolator in any intermediate position.
viii. The fixed contacts of isolator shall be made out of copper (extruded, rolled or drawn). They shall be
silver-plated (min. thickness 10 microns). The contacts shall be spring- loaded. Only non-ferrous or
stainless steel components shall be used in the contact assembly.
ix. The springs used in the contact assembly of the isolator shall be of phosphor bronze conforming to
IS: 7608-1987 (reaffirmed 2016). To avoid current passing through the springs, nylon strip of suitable
size shall be provided for insulation. The characteristics of the springs shall conform to IS: 7906 (Pt.
II) - 1975 (reaffirmed 2019) and their mechanical properties shall not be affected in any manner on
account of rise in temperature during operation.
x. Bolts, nuts locknuts and other fasteners of 12 mm dia and less shall be of stainless steel. Fasteners of
higher size may be made of hot dip galvanized steel . Spring washers, wherever used shall be of
phosphor bronze. All fasteners shall be procured from approved manufacturers, a list of which may
be obtained from Central Organization for Railway Electrification, Allahabad. The fasteners shall
conform to RDSO specification No. ETI/OHE/18 TI/SPC/OHE/FASTENERS/0120 .
xi. The Operating pipe ( as per IS 1239 (Part 1): 2004) preferably shall not have any joint ( but the pipes with
flange type joints are allowed where pipes in two pieces can be joint with each other with a flange to flange
connection) and shall be supplied with four guides unless otherwise specified in the purchase order.
The operating pipe shall be obtained only from approve manufacturers, a list of which may be
obtained from CORE/ ALD.
xii. All malleable cast iron parts shall be of black heart malleable cast iron grade BM- 340. All ferrous
parts shall be hot dip galvanized in accordance with specification No. ETI/OHE/13(4/84).The isolator
shall be provided with a terminal pad at each end. The terminal pad shall have holes for being
connected to a terminal connector.
5.1 Main contacts
i. The isolator shall have heavy-duty self-aligning and high pressure contacts of modern design.
ii. The contact of the isolator shall be in the form of reverse loop so that during passage of short circuit
current they exert additional pressure on the moving contacts.
iii. The blade of the isolator shall be of
a. Rotating type at its longitudinal axis by the turn and twist mechanism provided in the moving
contact assembly in case of 66/100/110/132/220 kV isolator.
b. Vertical Break Type in case of 25 kV/55kV isolator
iv. The moving and fixed contact assemblies shall be so designed as to ensure –
a. Electrodynamic forces withstand ability during short circuit without any risk of dislodging of
moving contact from the fixed contact.
b. Thermal withstand ability during short circuits.
c. Constant contact pressure even when the live parts of the insulator stacks are subjected to
tensile stress due to linear expansion of connected bus-bar conductor, either because of
temperature variation or strong winds.
d. Wiping and self-cleaning action during closing and opening and
e. Self-aligning ensuring smooth closing of the isolator.
5.2 Earthing Switch
i. The earthing switch shall be manually/motorized operated (for 25 kV isolators) and manually
operated (for 55 kV to 220 kV isolators) as the case may be.
ii. The moving contact shall be made of electrolytic high-conductivity copper of adequate strength to
withstand all thermal and bending stresses at the time of short circuits.
iii. The fixed contacts shall be identical to the main isolator fixed contacts except for silver plating
iv. The earthing of the moving contact shall be affected by flexible copper braids of adequate cross -
section to safely carry the short circuit current.
v. The earthing switch for all poles of the isolator shall be mounted on the same shaft and operated by
a single and common operating handle, which shall be distinct and separate from that used for
operating the isolator.
vi. The moving contacts of the earthing switch shall close home si multaneously in the fixed contacts.
vii. Suitable arrangement shall be provided in the operating mechanism of the earthing switch, so that
while opening the moving contact it does not come to rest with a jerk.
5.3 Operating mechanism
i. The isolator and earth switch shall be suitable for being conveniently operated manually from the
ground level without any strain. The design shall permit the length of operating rod to be so
adjusted that, with the isolator mounted in working position, the rotating shaft of the operating
mechanism on which the operating handle would be connected is at a height of 1.1 meter from
the ground level.
ii. At Traction Sub-Station, the isolator and the earthing switch (wherever provided) shall be
mounted rigidly on the support structure. The height of base of the rigid frame shall be 2500 mm
(in case of 25kV or 2x25kV isolator, whose mid-point is earthed), 2800mm in case of 55 kV
Isolator and the height of the support structure from the ground level shall be 3000 mm (for 66
kV & above isolator).
iii. At SP/SSP or any other location in OHE, the height of base of the rigid frame would vary,
depending on the type of mast/ or structure on which the isolator is mounted. The heights for
typical masts/ structures are given below:
Location Height of isolator mounting channel from ground level in mm

SP DP
RSJ/BFB mast 8310 8160
RSJ with super mast 9425 9275
R Portal 9535 9385
N Portal 9485 9335
O Portal 9585 9435
Two track cantilever 9560 9410
SSP, SP, FP 5425 5525
(When bus bar height is 5968mm)
25 kV conventional and 3262 ------
SS 2x25kV V-connected system
2x25kV Scott-connected 3562 ------
Note: The detailed drawing of 25kV/2x25kV TSS/FP may be referred for Height of Bus-bar and
isolator mounting channel
iv. The isolator shall be supplied with operating pipe in exact length for the particular mast/
structure, the length being obtained from the purchaser for each type of mast/ structure .
v. Operating mechanism shall be provided with a sealed type reduction gear unit so as to facilitate
easy operation and maintenance of the isolator (In case of 25 kV motorized Isolator and for 55 kV
to 220 kV isolators).
vi. Suitable ‘OFF’ and ‘ON’ plates shall be provided on the operating handle to indicate when the
isolator/ earth switch is open and closed respectively.
vii. The operating mechanism shall be designed in such a way that, with minimum modification, the
isolator can be converted from manual to motor operated.
viii. The operating mechanism shall be such that it is possible to fasten the base to which the
‘Operating handle’ is attached, to either of the two mutually perpendicular vertical faces of the
supporting structure on which the isolator is mounted.
ix. Two numbers each of earthing terminals shall be provided for earthing the operating mechanism
boxes of the isolator and the earthing switch.
x. The operating handle of the isolator shall be so designed as to work in the vertical plane (only for
25 kV isolators). The isolator shall close when the handle is moved upwards. The free end of
moving contact shall be fully housed in the fixed contact when the handle is moved fully upward
in which position the isolator can be locked.
xi. The design of the single pole isolator shall be such as to permit coupling of isolator for gang
operation from a single operating handle. Not more than two single pole isolators are required to
be coupled.
xii. Following are the additional requirement for Motorized Isolator -
a. The motorized Isolators in station area whose control is with station master should be
Operated by 230 V, ac 50 Hz, Single Phase, Motor. The motorized isolators provided within
TSS and near SP/SSP which are controlled from RCC, should work with 110 V DC supply
already available at TSS/SP/SSP. The voltage at the battery terminal may vary between 110%
and 85% of the normal value.
b. The Isolator shall be able to operate manually in case of failure of motor circuit.
c. The motor drive unit shall be installed in a weather and corrosion proof hence it should be
powder coated paint (Galvanized in case of coastal areas), adequately ventilated cubicle
made of sheet steel not less than 2 mm thick with adequate stiffeners to prevent
deformation during transit and handling. The cubicle shall have a sloping roof. To prevent
condensation of moisture in the cubicle, metal clad space heater, controlled by an
associated thermostat and switch, shall be provided. The Ingress Protection class shall be of
IP 65.
d. The top of the cubicle shall be at a height of about 1.5 m from the rail level. The cubicle shall
be so positioned that the hinge of the operating handle - for manual operation - is at a
height of about 1.1 m from the rail level.
e. The isolator and its control circuit shall be designed for operation from the remote control
center (RCC) by the traction power controller (TPC) as well as from the isolator cubicle.
Local/remote spring-loaded switch as well as necessary terminations for tele -signals and
tele-commands from and to the isolator- for operation from the RCC- shall therefore be
provided in the isolator cubicle. The isolator cubicle shall be provided with motor protection
relays.
f. In case power supply goes off, once the opening command has been initiated, Station
Master/ Controller shall ensure that Motorized Isolator is actually opened and Open
indication has come before issuing ‘Permit to Work’. The same instruction shall also be
incorporated by manufacturer in their Operating manual.
g. Control Box (applicable for Motorized Isolator only) -: There should be two separate Control
box, One for Local Operation and other for Remote Operation.
1. Control box for Local Operation should contain following things-

i. Selector switch for Local/Remote.
ii. Open/Close indicator. Green indicator for open and Red indicator for Close
condition. (All indicator should be of LED type)
iii. Push button for Open.
iv. Push button for Close
2. Control Box for Remote Operation should contain following things
i. Open/Close indicator. Green indicator for open and Red indicator for Close
condition. (All indicator should be of LED type)
ii. Push button for Open.
iii. Push button for Close
5.4 Terminal pad and terminal connectors
i. The isolator shall be provided with hard-drawn, extruded or rolled electrolytic copper terminal pad
on either end to be connected to the terminal connectors.
ii. The terminal connectors shall be of bimetallic type to prevent electrolytic corrosion.
5.5 Steel structure
i. The support and framework shall be designed for a wind pressure of 216 kgf/m2 acting on 150 %
of the projected area in addition to all other loads. During the opening and operations of the
isolator there shall be no shock. There shall also not be a backlash tending to open the isolator
after closing, due to the jerk, if any.
ii. The mounting arrangement and the operating mechanism shall be such that with the isolators
mounted in the working position, the hinge pin of the operating handle is at a height of 1.1m
from ground level.
5.6 Insulators
The support and operating rod insulators shall be of solid core/composite type in accordance with
the latest specification of RDSO No. ETI/OHE/64, ETI/OHE/15 (9/91) with A&C Slip No.1 to 6 or as per
RDSO Spec.No.TI/SPC/OHE/INSCOM/0991. The Insulators shall be procured, if included in the
order, only from the approved manufacturers as per drawings approved by RDSO.
5.7 LOCKING:
i. A bolt type integral lock and /or interlock, as specified by the purchaser, of approved type shall
be fitted on the isolator to enable the operating handle of the isolator to be locked effectively in
the open as well as in the close position. It shall not be possible to withdraw the key from the
integral lock except when the isolator is locked either in the open or in the closed position.
ii. The operating mechanism shall be so designed as to permit padlocking, in addition to the integral
lock and or interlock, for locking the operating handle of the isolator both in the open as well as
in the closed positions.
iii. The design of operating mechanism shall permit its operation in a predetermined sequence
related to the operation of other switchgear with the help of suitable interlocks.
iv. The internal mechanism of integral lock and inter lock shall be of stainless steel or non-ferrous
material. It shall be of robust construction. The outer housing of the interlock and integral lock
shall be chrome plated steel and the construction shall be such that it is not prone to theft. The
integral lock and interlock shall be obtained only from the approved manufacturers.
Electrical/mechanical interlocking shall be provided for manual/motorized operation.
v. Each lock shall be supplied with two keys. Key/lock number shall be inscri bed on the keys /locks.
5.8 EARTH CONTACT ASSEMBLY:

The design of the isolator shall be such that it is possible to incorporate an additional pair of
contacts so as to effectively earth the fixed contact of the isolator in open position even at a l ater
date. The design of the isolator frame shall permit the provision of the earth contact assembly
without calling for modification to the frame itself. Two holes of 15.5 + 0.5 mm dia shall be
provided on the mounting channel for connecting the earthing terminals. The earth contact
assembly shall be rated for the short time current specified in clause 4.1 (12) & 4.2 (5).
5.9 ARCING HORN:

The single pole isolator shall be provided with arcing horns which shall be of bright steel to Gr. 20-
C-8 of IS: 1570 (Pt. II) - 1979 (reaffirmed 2016). The arcing horns shall make contact before the
main contacts close and break contact after the main contacts break.
6.0 TESTS:
6.1 Type tests
Only after all the designs and drawings have been approved and clearance given by
RDSO/CORE/Purchaser to this effect, the manufacturer shall take up the manufacture of the
prototype. It is to be clearly understood that any changes to be done in the prototype as required
by RDSO/CORE/Purchaser shall be done expeditiously.
Before giving the call to RDSO/CORE/Purchaser for inspection and testing of the
prototype, the manufacturer shall submit a detailed test schedule prototype, the manufacturer
shall submit a detailed test schedule consisting of schematic circuit diagram for each of the test
and the nature of the test, venue and duration of each test and the total number of the days
required to complete the test at one stretch. Once the schedule is approved, the test shall
invariably be done accordingly. However, during the process of type testing or even later,
RDSO/CORE/Purchaser’s representative reserves the right to conduct any additional test(s) beside
those specified herein, on any equipment/ sub- system or system so as to test the system to his
satisfaction or for gaining additional information and knowledge. In case any dispute or
disagreement arises between the manufacturer and RDSO/CORE/Purchaser during the process of
testing as regards the type tests and / or the interpretation and acceptability of the type test
results, it shall be brought to the notice of the Director General (Traction Installations),
RDSO/CORE/Purchaser as the case may be, whose decision shall be final and binding.
The following tests shall be carried out on the prototype unit of the isolator and e arthing
switch at the works of the manufacturer/ sub- contractor or at a reputed testing laboratory, in the
presence of RDSO/CORE/Purchaser’s representative(s) in accordance with the relevant governing
specification and/or as modified or amplified hereunde r against each test:
i. Visual examination of isolator and its parts.

ii. Dimensional verification of parts
iii. Assembly and interchangeability
iv. Measurement of resistance of main circuit and /earth circuit (before and after
mechanical Endurance test)
v. Temperature rise test (before and after mechanical endurance test)
vi. Mechanical endurance test
vii. Short time rated current test.
viii. One minute wet power frequency test across the isolating distance and to Earth.
ix. Impulse voltage withstand test across isolating distance and to earth
x. Galvanization test
xi. Chemical analysis of materials – copper contacts, springs, fasteners and bushes
xii. Physical tests on springs and fasteners and copper strips.
xiii. 10 closing and 10 opening operations will be carried out by giving the supply at highest
voltage as well as at lowest voltage as mentioned under Para no.. 5.3-Xii-a
6.2 Acceptance tests
6.2.1 For the purpose of acceptance, isolators shall be offered for inspection in lots containing
components for not more than 50 assemblies of same type of isolators. The isolators offered
for inspection shall first be routine tested by the manufacturer and defective components
removed.
6.2.2 The visual examination and measurement of resistance shall be done on all the isolators
offered for inspection .The defective ones shall be either attended to or removed before tests
are conducted.
6.2.3 The following shall comprise the acceptance test:

I. Visual examination (on every item of the lot)
II. Dimensional verification of parts (on 10% sample of the lot, minimum one Number)
III. Assembly and interchangeability (of minimum 3)
IV. Galvanization test (one sample of each item)

V. Measurement of resistance (all samples)
6.2.4 The inspector may, at his discretion, conduct any or all of the tests for a particular lot. The
manufacturer shall arrange for the test.
6.2.5 Acceptance Criteria
I. If during dimensional verification of parts assembly and interchangeability, any component fails
to meet the requirement of this specification, twice the number of the same shall be taken
and the tests repeated. If the component(s) fail to meet the requirement again, the lot shall
be rejected. The manufacturer may sort out the defective pieces and offer the lot once again,
should there be any failure in the lot offered once again, the lot shall be rejected totally.
II. If the sample fails to meet the requirements, twice the number of samples for same
components/ assembly shall be drawn and subjected to the same test. If the sample fails in the
re-test, the lot of particular component will be rejected. The manufacturer may reassemble the
isolators using the new components and offer once again for inspection.
6.3 Routine tests.

The manufacturer shall carry out the following as routine tests:
a. Visual examination.
b. Dimensional verification of parts.
c. Assembly and interchangeability.
d. Power frequency voltage dry withstand tests (on the Isolator only) for55 kV & above.
e. Measurement of contact resistance for 55 kV & above.
The manufacturer shall offer record of the routine tests and acceptance tests carried out by him
to ensure quality of raw materials, to the inspector. Unless these are satisfactory, no acceptance
test shall be carried out, Mention of routine tests and acceptance tests carried out by the
manufacturer shall be made in the test report and salient extracts reproduced.
7 TEST METHODS
7.1 Visual examination

All components shall be visually examined to check that they are properly manufactured, do not
have sharp edges and corners, the tubes are not crooked or bent and galvanization of ferrous
components is free from visible defects mentioned i n Appendix ‘A’ of RDSO specification No.
ETI/OHE/13 or latest version. The finish of stainless steel fasteners and pins shall be smooth and
bright.
7.2 Dimension verification

The components of the isolators, particularly –moving contact blade, the spring of the fixed
contact, the housing for fixing contact jaws on the post insulators, the fixed and moving contact
jaws, the operating shaft for the operating pipe and the contacts shall be checked with respect to
the approved drawings. The components shall be in accordance with the approved drawings.
7.3 Assembly and interchangeability
7.3.1 The isolator shall be assembled, using the components picked up at random from different lots.
No adjustments shall be required in any assembly the isolator shall function smoothly wi thout
any adjustments.
7.3.2 The components such as the housing for the fixed and moving contacts, the housing for the
earth contact assembly shall then be interchanged to ensure to ensure that the components are
fully interchangeable. Fixing of different components shall be without any difficulty and any
special adjustment.
7.3.3 The dimensions of the isolator assembly, particularly the following critical ones shall be verified.
I. Minimum clearance between moving blade and the jaw of the fixed Contact at free end
when the isolator is open.
II. The clearance between the earth end of the operating rod insulator with both the live
terminals in closed as well as open positions.
III. The travel of the moving blade with full travel of operating pipe.
IV. The distance between the centers of all the holes of the isolator Assembly for fixing it on
the masts.
V. When the isolator is in fully closed position, the moving contact shall go home fully into
the fixed contact and no portion shall Remain Projecting beyond the fixed contact on the
upper side. The main contact shall not exert undue pressure on the stopper.
7.4 Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit/earth circuit.
i. This measurement is made for comparison between the isolator type tested for
temperature rise and all other isolator of the same type subjected to acceptance tests.
ii. The direct current of any convenient value between 100 A and the rated normal current
shall be passed through the main circuit /earthing contact circuit as the case may be and
the voltage drop between the two terminals of each pole of the isolator shall be measured
to obtain the resistance at the ambient temperature. All values measured/obtained shall
be recorded.
iii. The measurement of resistance shall be made before the temperature rise test.
iv. The test shall also be conducted during acceptance test. The maximum value of resistance
shall not exceed 1.5 times the resistance obtained during type tests or (R x T)/t, whichever
is lower. where –
R = Resistance obtained during type test.
T = Permissible temperature rise (35 deg. C)
t = Temperature rise obtained during type tests at the hottest spot.
v. For the purpose of the acceptance test, the measurement of resistance may be made by
using micro-ohm meter calibrated to the satisfaction of the inspector.
7.5 Temperature rise test
i. The test for temperature rise of main circuit shall be made on a new isolator with clean
contact pieces. The isolator shall be mounted approximately as under usual service
conditions, including all normal covers of any part of the i solator, and shall be protected
against undue heating or cooling.
ii. Temporary connections to the main circuit shall be such that no appreciable amount of heat is
conducted away from or conveyed to the isolator during the test. In case of doubt, the
temperature rise of the terminals of the main circuit and at temporary connections at a distance of
0
1 m from the terminals shall be measured. The difference of temperature shall not exceed 5 C.
iii. The test shall be made with the rated normal current of the isolator (i.e. 1250A for isolators
for SSP and SP, 1600 A for isolators to be used at FP, 2000A for Isolators to be used at
TSS/SP/SSP of 2x25kV New system and TSS and 3150 A for type III isolators) and at rated
frequency (50Hz +/-3%).
iv. The duration of the test shall be made over a period of time sufficient for the temperature to
reach a steady state i.e. when the variation of temperature does not exceed 1 deg. C per hour
over three hours.
v. The temperature of the different parts shall be measured with thermometers, thermocouples
or other suitable means, placed at the hottest accessible spot. The following precautions shall
be taken when measuring with thermocouples or thermometers:
a. Thermocouples or the bulbs of thermometers shall be protected against being cooled

from outside during the test. The protected surface area shall, however, be negligible
when compared with the cooling surface area of the part under test.
b. Good heat conductivity between the bulb of the thermometers or the thermocouples
and the surface of the part under test shall be insured.
c. Alcohol thermometers shall be used as they are accurate for such purposes.
vi. The time for the whole test may be shortened by preheating the circuit with a higher value of
current.
vii. In case the temperature rise at any part of the isolator exceeds the values specified in Clause
4.0(14), the isolator shall be deemed to have failed in the test.
7.6 Mechanical Endurance Test
i. For 25 kV and 55 kV isolators , the mechanical endurance test shall be conducted in

accordance with IS: 62271 but the number of operating cycles shall be 5000 instead of 1000
as specified their in. The condition of all parts shall be satisfactory after the test. On
successful completion, the test shall be continued up to 10000 cycles to determine the weak
spots.
ii. For 66 kV to 220 kV isolators, clause No. 6.101 of IS/IEC 62271-104 shall be followed .
iii. For this test, the isolator shall be complete with operating and locking mechanism etc.
7.7 Short time withstand current test
7.7.1 The test shall be conducted at the current value specified in Clause 4.0 (12) for 3 s. The ac
component of the test current shall be equal to the ac component of the rated short time
withstand current of the isolator or earthing switch. The peak current shall not be less than the
rated peak withstand current but shall not exceed it by more than 5% without the consent of the
manufacturer.
7.7.2 The value of the test current and its duration shall be such that I 12 .t1=I2.t Where –
I1= r.m.s. component of test current measured in accordance with IS: 62271 in A.
I = r.m.s. component of specified short –time current in A
t = Specified short time current duration in seconds (3 s)
t1 = Duration of current in s.
Note: This test shall be conducted ‘at the work of the successful firm/manufacturer or at CPRI,
ERDA or any other NABL accredited testing laboratory in the presence of the
representative of the RDSO/CORE/Purchaser.
7.7.3 During the test to prove its capability of carrying the rated peak withstand current and the rated
short time withstand current, the isolator or earthing switch shall not show undue stress. After
the test, the isolator or earthing switch shall not show any material deterioration and shall be
capable of operating normally.
7.7.4 Visual inspection and no-load operation of the tested isolator or ear thing switch are usually
sufficient to check these requirements.
7.7.5 The test may be considered completed successfully if the isolator can be operated manually
after tests. There should be no damage, which may affect its mechanical and elect rical
performance.
7.7.6 If after the test, there is any doubt about its current carrying capability; temperature rise test
shall be made before the isolator is reconditioned. The value of temperature rise shall not
exceed the figure given in Clause 4.0(14).
7.8 Wet power frequency voltage withstand test
7.8.1 The isolator and earthing switch shall be subjected to wet power frequency voltage withstand
test in accordance with IS: 2071 (Pt. I & II). The test voltage shall be raised for each test
condition to the rated withstand voltage, duly corrected for the ambient atmospheric
conditions, specified in Cl. 4.0(10) and shall be maintained for 1 min. No disruptive discharge
shall take place during the 1 min period.
7.8.2 The wet power frequency voltage withstand test shall be conducted in accordance with IS:
2071 (Pt. I). However, if the water of prescribed resistivity cannot be obtained, water of lower
resistivity may be used, provided that the isolator passes the test. The actual value of resistivity
of the water and the rate of precipitation (both horizontal and vertical components) shall be
stated in the test report.
7.8.3 The test shall be conducted in following conditions:
I. Between isolator and earth: With the isolator in the closed position, the test voltage shall be
applied to one of the terminal, the support frame – work and the other pole connected
together and earthed.
II. Across isolating distance: With the isolator in the open condition, the test voltage duly
corrected for ambient conditions, shall be applied at the moving blade(s)and the other two
terminals shall be connected to the earth of the testing transformer. The whole isolator shall be
adequately insulated from the ground to prevent possibility of direct flashover
Note: If the order is for both single pole and double pole (25 kV) isolators, these tests
would be conducted on a double pole isolator with earthing switch.
7.9 Lightning impulse voltage tests

7.9.1 If the order is for both single pole and double pole isolators, this test shall be conducted on a
double pole isolator with earth contact assembly. Isolator and earthing switch shall be
subjected to dry lightning impulse voltage test, with both positive and negative polarities using
standard 1.2/50 micro- second lightning impulse according to IS: 2071(Pt. I).
7.9.2 Impulse voltage test between isolator and earth
With the isolator in closed opposition and earthing switch open, 15 consecutive impulses of
voltage as per S.No. 11 (i) of table at Para 4.0, duly corrected for the ambient atmospheric
conditions, shall be applied between one terminal and the frame, the other pole being
connected to the frame. The isolator shall be considered to have passed the test, if number of
disruptive discharges to frame or to the adjacent pole does not exceed two.
7.9.3 Impulse voltage test across isolating distance
The isolator shall be in the open position. The frame – work shall be adequately insulated from
earth so as to prevent any disruptive discharges direct to earth. Lightning impulses of voltage as
per S.No. 11 (ii) of table at Para 4.0, duly corrected for ambient conditions shall be applied to
the moving blade(s). The remaining two terminals shall be connected to the earth .The isolator
shall be deemed to have passed the test if there is no disruptive discharge to the opposite
terminals.
7.10 Galvanization test
7.10.1 In the type test, at least two samples of each type of component which has been galvanized
shall be tested for ensuring that the galvanizing done conforms to specification no. ETI/OHE/13
in regard to adherence, uniformity and mass of zinc coating.
7.10.2 In the acceptance test, one sample of each type of component which has been galvanized shall
be tested for ensuring that the galvanizing done conforms to specification no. ETI/OHE/13 with
A&C 1 to 4 in regard to adherence, uniformity and mass of zinc coating.
7.11 Chemical analysis of materials
7.11.1 The chemical analysis of phosphor bronze springs, copper tube/strips of moving and fixed
contacts and stainless steel fasteners shall be conducted in accordance with IS: 7608,IS: 191
and RDSO specification No. ETI/OHE/18 TI/SPC/OHE/FASTENERS/0120 as applicable. The material
shall conform to the requirements specified.
7.11.2 Physical tests on fasteners shall be conducted in accordance with RDSO specification No.
ETI/OHE/18 TI/SPC/OHE/FASTENERS/0120 . The results shall be in accordance with the
requirement laid down in the specification.
7.11.3 Physical tests on the springs and on copper strips/Tubes shall be conducted in accordance with
IS: 7906(Part II)-1985 and IS: 1897-1983 respectively.
8.0 BULK MANUFACTURING
8.1 Only after clear written approval of the results of the tests on the prototype is communicated
by RDSO/CORE/Purchaser to the manufacturer, shall he take up bulk manufacture of the
equipment, which shall be strictly with the same material and process of manufacture as
adopted for the prototype .In no circumstances shall material other than those approved in the
designs /drawings and/or the prototype be used for bulk manufacture on the plea that they
had been obtained prior to the approval of the prototype.
8.2 If the prototype of an isolator or earthing switch conforming to this specification has been
approved for earlier supplies to Indian Railways, testing of prototype again may be waived
provided that no changes in the design or material(s) used or the process of manufacturing
have been made.
9.0 TECHNICAL DATA AND DRAWING
9.1 The firm shall furnish along with his offer the guaranteed performance data and other technical
particulars of the equipment in the proforma attached at Annexure ‘A’.
9.2 The information furnished in the Schedule of Guaranteed technical, performance, data and
other particulars shall be complete in all respects. If there is any entry like “shall be furnished
later” or blanks are left against any item of Schedule of guaranteed particulars, the application
is not likely to be considered as such omissions cause delay in finalizing the application.
9.3 Reports of the type tests, if conducted on the similar equipment shall also be furnished.
9.4 The firm shall specifically indicate in a statement attached with his offer, his compliance with
each clause and sub-clause of this specification. If any vague remark on any clause or sub clause
of this specification is given by the firm, then the application submitted by him is not likely to
be considered. A separate deviation statement shall be furnished with the offer drawing
attention to the clause(s) where the firm seeks deviation giving detailed remarks/justification
thereof. If there are no deviations, a ‘NIL’ statement shall be furnished.
9.5 The firm shall furnish along with application the following drawings:
i. General arrangement drawings showing the outline dimensions of isolators and earthing
switch (whenever provided)
ii. Drawings for support insulators along with salient technical particulars.
iii. Drawings for operating mechanism of main isolator.
iv. Drawing for operating mechanism of earthing switch.
v. Any additional drawing, if required
9.6 The manufacturer shall be required to submit the following detailed dimensioned drawings
including drawings already mentioned in clause 9.5 above, as per Railways standards in size of
210 mm X 297 mm or in integral multiple thereof, for approval:
i Details of main contacts.
ii Details of earthing contacts
iii Interlocking arrangement
iv Mounting details of isolator
v Terminal connector
vi Loads exerted by the isolator & earthing switch (wherever provided) for designing the
mounting structure. This drawing should furnish complete information regarding loads
and their point of application.
vii Motor Details along with Circuit diagram (in case of motorized isolator)
9.7 After approval, six copies of approved drawings along with two sets of reproducible prints
shall be supplied to each consignee. Two copies of drawings along with one set of
reproducible prints shall be supplied to the Director General (TI), Research Designs and
Standards Organization, Manak Nagar, Lucknow – 226 011.
10.0 INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
Twenty sets of installation, operation and maintenance instructions shall be supplied to the
Purchaser with every order. Two copies of these instructions shall be supplied to the Director
General (TI), RDSO, Lucknow. The information shall necessarily include
i Procedure for erection and precautions to be taken during the process. The details of
maintenance practices to be adopted under normal service conditions. The number of
operations (or the period) after which different parts of isolators and/or earthing switch
requires to be specifically attended to shall be indicated.
ii Procedure for overhauling of isolator and/or earthing switch.
iii Procedure for replacement of parts, like contacts, subject to wear and tear and
deterioration during service.
iv List of special tools required for maintenance /replacement.
v List of special parts required for 5 years maintenance.
vi Lubrication instructions including type of lubricants and quality to be used.
11.0 WARRANTY
11.1 The successful firm/ manufacturer shall warrant that all equipment shall be free from defects and
faults in design, material, workmanship and manufacture and of the highest grade consistent
with the established and generally accepted standards for the equipment of the type ordered and
in full conformity with the specifications and shall operate properly.
11.2 This warranty shall cover inspection of, payment for and acceptance of the equipment, but shall
expire 30 (Thirty) months after the delivery at ultimate destination, or 24(Twenty four) months
from the date of commissioning and proving test of the equipment at ultimate destination in
India, whichever period expires earlier, except in respect of complaints, defects and/or claims
notified to the successful firm/manufacturer within 3(Three) months of the expiry of such date.
Any approval or acceptance by the Purchaser of the equipment shall not in any way limit the
successful firm/manufacturer’s liability.
11.3 The successful firm/manufacturer’s liability in respect of any complaint, defects and/or claims
shall not be limited to the furnishing and installation of replacement of parts free of any charge
or the repair of defective parts only to the extent that such replacement or repairs are
attributable to or arise from faulty workmanship or material or design in the manufacture of the
goods, provided that the defects are brought to the notice of the successful firm/manufacturer
within 3(Three) months of their being first discovered during the warranty period of 3(Three)
months from the date of expiry of
warranty period, or at the option of the Purchaser, to the payment of the value, expenditure
and damage as hereafter mentioned.
11.4 The successful firm/ manufacturer shall, if required, replace or repair the equipment of such
portion thereof as is rejected by the Purchaser free of cost at the ultimate destination or at the
option of the Purchaser. Successful firm/manufacturer shall pay to the Purchaser value thereof
at the contract price or in the absence of such price at a price decided by the Purchaser and such
other expenditure and damages as may arise by reason of the breach of the conditions herein
specified.
11.5 All replacement and repairs that the Purchaser shall call upon the successful firm/manufacturer
to deliver or perform under this warranty shall be delivered and performed by the successful
firm/manufacturer, promptly and satisfactorily and in any case within 2(Two) months of the
date of advice to this effect.
11.6 If the successful firm /manufacturer so desires, the parts that are removed may be taken over by
him or his representative for disposal as he deems fit at the time of replacement with good
parts. No claim whatsoever shall lie on the Purchaser thereafter for the parts so removed.
11.7 The warranty herein contained shall not apply to any material which shall have been repaired or
altered by the Purchaser or on his behalf in any way without the consent of the success ful
firm/manufacturer, so as to affect the strength, performance or reliability or to any defects to
any part due to misuse, negligence or accident.
11.8 The decision of the Purchaser in regard to successful firm/manufacturer’s liability and the
amount, if any, payable under this warranty shall be final and conclusive.
12.0 TRAINING OF INDIAN RAILWAY’S ENGINEERS
The offer shall include the training of two engineers of the Indian Railways free of cost at the
manufacturer’s works in India or abroad and at the maintenance depots/workshops on a
Railway system or other public utility where circuit breakers of similar/identical design are in
operation. The total duration of training for each engineer shall be 4 weeks of which
approximately two weeks will be at manufacturer’s works and two weeks on a Railway system
or other public utility. If the country of manufacturer is not India, the cost of travel to that
country and back will be borne by the Indian
Railways. Other details shall be settled at the time of finalizing the contract/Purchase Order.
11.0 PACKING AND DISPATCH
11.1 The Isolators may be transported according to the transport facilities available for the route, viz
by rail, road or sea. All parts, fittings and accessories which are liable to damage during transit
shall be removed and packed /crated separately; detached parts may be packed, crated and
sent with Isolators along with the check list, so that all the parts are available at the destination
with the unit. The packing has to be done properly so that no damage occurs during transit.
11.2 Various components of the isolator and /or earthing switch shall be securely packed in a proper
manner in suitable bio-friendly material/wooden crate/box. It shall be ensured that one
crate/box does not contain components of more than one complete isolator and/or earthing
switch A detailed packing list with weight and overall dimensions of the crate/box shall be
furnished for each crate/box indicating the following:
Crate/Box Description of each component in Gross weight Outside dimensions

No. the crate /box in kg of crate /box
11.3 The weight of a crate /box containing all components shall be such that it can be manually
handled conveniently by more than two persons.
11.4 Necessary instructions for handling and storage shall also be furnished for use at the receiving
end.
12.0 “All the provisions contained in RDSO’s ISO procedures laid down in Document No. -QD-D-7.1-11
dated 19.07.2016 (Titled ‘Vendor-changes in approved status’) and subsequent
versions/amendments thereof, shall be binding and applicable on the successful vendor/
vendors in the contracts floted by Railways to maintain quality of products supplied to Railways”
Annexure – A
SCHEDULE OF GUARANTED PERFORMNCE DATA TECHNICAL AND OTHER PARTICULARS FOR ISOLATOR.
Sl. Description Unit of Values to be

No. measurement supplied by firm
1. Name of manufacturer.
2. Country of origin.
3. Standard specification on which performance is
based.
4. Manufacturer’s type designation.
5. Rated voltage. kV
6. Rated current
a) Isolator A
b) Earthing switch A
7. Rated frequency Hz.
8. Rated insulation level
a) Rated one minute power frequency wet
withstand voltage.
i. To earth and between poles kV(rms)
ii. Across isolating distance. kV(rms)
b) Rated one minute power frequency dry
withstand voltage.
i. To earth and between poles kV(rms)
ii. Across isolating distance. kV(rms)
c) Standard lightening impulse (1.2/50 micro
second) withstand voltage) –
i. To earth and between poles kVp
ii. Across isolating distance. kVp
9. Rated short time withstand current (for
3 second)
I. Isolator kA(rms)
II. Earthing switch kA(rms)
10. Dynamic peak withstand current:
i. Isolator kAp
ii. Earthing switch kAp
11. Maximum temperature rise over an ambient
temperature of 40 deg.C, When carrying its rated
current.
i. Copper contacts Deg.C.
ii. Terminal pad of the isolator to be connected Deg.C.
to terminal connectors by both.
iii. Metal parts acting as spring. Deg.C.
12. Breaking capacity of capacitive current at rated A
voltage.
13. Number of poles. Number
14. Number of breaks per pole Number
15. Total length of break per pole mm
16. Centre distance between poles mm
17. Minimum clearance in air
a. Between poles mm
b. Between the live part and earth mm
c. Between open contacts of the same pole. mm
d. Isolating distance. mm
18. Contact
a) Material of the moving contact.
b) Material of the fixed contact.
c) Thickness of silver coating. Micron
d) Contact pressure. Kgf.
19. Operating mechanism.
a. Type
b. Height of the rotating shaft on which operating M
handle shall be connected.
c. Thickness of the sheet metal for operating m
mechanism box.
d. Gear ratio Number.
e. Number of turns the handle is to be rotated to
fully close the isolator from its fully open
position.
f. Weight of the operating Mechanism Kg.
20. Insulator
a. Name of manufacturer
b. Type designation
c. Standard specification on which performance is IS
based
d. Number of stack
e. Weight of one insulator Kg.
f. Number of insulators used
i. Support
ii. Rotating/operating
g. Wet power frequency Withstand voltage (1 min.) KV (rms).
h. Dry power frequency withstands voltage (1 min.) KV (rms)
i. Visible discharge test voltage kV
j. Impulse withstand voltage kVp
k. Wet power frequency flashover voltage kV(rms)
l. Dry power frequency flashover voltage kV(rms)
m. Puncture voltage kV(rms)
n. Minimumfailing load in bending kN
o. Minimum failing load in tension kN
p. Minimum failing load in torsion kN
q. Minimum failing load in compression kN
r. Creepage distance in air mm
s. Shed profile
21. Type of bearings used in the isolator.
22. Type and material of terminals.
23. Total weight
i. Isolator Kg.
ii. Earthing switch Kg.
24. Number of closing and opening operations, the
isolator can perform Without deterioration of its
contacts.
Additional Information :-
25. Is contact silver plated? Yes/no
26. Is pad locking arrangement for operating Yes/no
mechanism box provided?
27. Is mounting arrangement for interlock(s) on isolator Yes/no
operating mechanism provided?
28. Is integral lock on earth mechanism provided? Yes/no
29. Is mounting arrangement for interlock with Yes/no
associated isolator provided?
30. Is mechanical interlocking arrangement between Yes/no
earthing switch and the isolator provided?
31. Is material of fasteners of 12mm dia and below Yes/no
stainless steel?
32. Is material of fasteners above 12mm dia galvanized Yes/no
iron?
33. Is framework for the isolator is made out of steel Yes/no
galvanized?
34. Two number each of earthing studs provided for –
a. Isolator frame Yes/no
b. Earthing switch frame Yes/no
c. Operating mechanism box Yes/no
d. Earthing symbols provided Yes/no
35. Is height of operating handle hinge pin in earthing Yes/no
switch from ground level 1.1m?
36. Is arrangement for keeping the operating handle Yes/no
for isolator in the operating mechanism box
provided?
37. In case of Manual Isolator, can the isolator be Yes/no
converted to motor operated, with minor
modification (if yes, sketch to be shown for
modification required)
38. Is the operating mechanism box for the isolator is Yes/no
weather, dust and vermin proof?
39. Is Open/Close indicator provided for–
a. Isolator Yes/no
b. Earthing switch Yes/no
40. Is padlocking provided for–
a. Main rotating shaft of isolator Yes/no
b. Operating handle for earthing switch Yes/no
c. Lid cover for operating mechanism box Yes/no
41 Are the bearings maintenance free Yes/no
Annexure-B
The following information shall be furnished by the manufacturer /supplier:
Sl.No Description Values to be supplied by

firm
1. Motor
i. Description and type
ii. Type designation iii)Make iv)Identification mark
iii. Governing specification
iv. Rating
a. Voltage
b. Wattage
c. Power frequency voltage with stand
d. Class of insulation
e. continuous current
f. Mode of protection
2. Motor limit switch
ii. Make
iii. Type designation
iv. Rating
a. Voltage
b. Continuous current
4 MCB’s
ii. Type designation
iii. Make
iv. Identification mark
v. Governing specification
vi. Rating:
a. Voltage
b. continuous current
c. Breaking and making current
d. Electrical & Mechanical life (No. of operations)
5 Heater
iii. Make
v. Rating:
a. Voltage
b. Power
vi. Make and type designation of thermostat (if used)
6 Interlock:
iii. Make
vi. Electrical rating of switch use
7 Power contactor
iii. Make
vi. Electrical rating of switch use
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Annexure-C
DEFINITIONS
1. Isolator
It is a mechanical switching device which provides, in the open position, an isolating distance between
the two contacts in accordance with specified requirements.
An isolator is capable of opening and closing a circuit when either negligible current is broken or
made, or when no significant change in the voltage across the terminals at each pole of the
disconnector (isolator) occurs. It is also capable of carrying currents under normal circuit conditions and
carrying, for a specified time, currents under abnormal conditions such as those of short circuit.
2. Earthing switch
A mechanical switching device for earthing part of a circuit, capable of withstanding for a specified time
currents under abnormal conditions such as those due to short circuit, but is not required to carry
current under normal conditions of the circuit.
3. Main circuit
All the conducting parts of an isolator or earthing switch included in the circuit which is designed to
close or open.
4. Pole
The portion of an isolator or earthing switch associated exclusively with one electrically separated
conducting path of its main circuit and excluding those portions which provide means of mounting and
operating all poles together.
5. Closed position
The position in which the predetermined continuity of the main circuit is secured.
6. Open position
The position in which the predetermined clearances between open contacts in the main circuit is
secured.
7. Position Indicating Device

A device, which indicates, at the location of the isolator or ear thing switch, whether the contacts of the
main circuit are in open or closed position.
8. Interlocking Device
A device, which makes the operation of the isolator or ear thing switch dependent upon the position o r
operation of one or more other pieces of equipment.
9. Ambient Temperature
The temperature determined under prescribed conditions, of the air surrounding the complete
switching device (e.g. for enclosed switching device, it is the air outside the enclosure ).
10. Operation Cycle

A succession of operation from one position to another and back to the first position through all other
operations, if any.
11. Dependent Manual Operation

An operation solely by means of directly applied manual energy, such that the speed and force of the
operation are dependent upon the action of the operator.
12. Rated value
A stated value of any one of the characteristic value that serve to define the working conditions for
which the isolator or ear thing switch is designed and built.
13. Normal current

The current which the main circuit of the isolator is capable of carrying continuously under specified
conditions of the use and behavior.
14. Short-time withstand current

The current that an isolator or the ear thing switch can carry in the closed position during a short
specified time period under prescribed conditions of the use and behavior.
15. Permissible duration of short –circuit current

The time during which an isolator or ear thing switch in the closed position can carry a short – circuit
current of specified value.
16. Permissible peak withstand current

The value of peak current that an isolator or ear thing switch can withstand in the closed position
under prescribed conditions of use and behavior.
17. Rated 1 min power frequency withstand voltage

The r.m.s. value of sinusoidal alternating voltage at power frequency which the insulation of the
isolator or ear thing switch withstands under specified test conditions.
18. Rated impulse withstand voltage

The peak value of the standard (1.2/50 s) impulse voltage wave which the insulation of the isolator or
ear thing switch can withstand under specified test conditions.
19. Clearance
The distance between the conducting parts along a string stretched the shortest way between these
conducting parts.
20. Clearance between poles

The clearance between any conducting parts of the adjacent poles.
21. Clearance to earth

The clearance between any conducting parts and any parts which are earthed or intended to be
earthed.
22. Clearance between open contacts (gap)

The total clearance between the contacts or any conducting parts thereto, of a pole of an isolator or
ear thing switch in the open position.
23. Isolating distance

The clearance between open contacts or any conducting parts connected thereto in a pole of an
isolator meeting safety requirements.
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Annexure-D-1
The general arrangement of the motorized isolator

Annexure-D-2
The general arrangement of the manual isolator

Annexure- E-1
The Schematic Interlocking Arrangement on 132 kV

Annexure - E-2
The Schematic Interlocking Arrangement on 25 kV

Annexure-F
The Bimetallic terminal connector

Annexure-G
The Operating Arrangement of Bus/Line Isolator

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Effecti ve DRAFT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION NO.

SPECIFICATION No. TI/SPC/PSI/ISOLTR/0200

25KV Motorized/Manual operated

Single Pole, Double Pole and Triple Pole Isolators

Railway Electric Traction

RESEARCH DESIGNS AND STANDARDS ORGANIZATION

Sl.No Specification No. Description

2.0 CLIMATIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OPERATING CONDITION

2.2 Environmental Conditions

i. Maximum ambient air temperature : 500 C

vi. Maximum Number of Thunder storm days per annum : 85 days

3.0 LIST OF RELATED SPECIFICATIONS

1. IS 1570 : PART 2 : 1979 : CARBON STEELS (UNALLOYED STEELS)

PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR AC SWITCHGEAR – PART 2:

4.0 RATING NAME PLATE DETAILS AND OTHER INFORMATION

13 Ra ted peak withstand 50 KA 50 KA 100 KA 125 KA 80 KA 80 KA 80 KA 80 KA 80 KA

Note:- When a pplyi ng the temperature rise of 650C, ca re shoul d be

4 Ra ted Frequency 50Hz ± 3%

5.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES

5.1 Main contacts

5.2 Earthing Switch

Location Height of isolator mounting channel from ground level in mm

1. Control box for Local Operation should contain following things-

5.4 Terminal pad and terminal connectors

5.5 Steel structure

5.8 EARTH CONTACT ASSEMBLY:

5.9 ARCING HORN:

6.1 Type tests

i. Visual examination of isolator and its parts.

6.2 Acceptance tests

6.2.3 The following shall comprise the acceptance test:

IV. Galvanization test (one sample of each item)

6.3 Routine tests.

7.1 Visual examination

7.2 Dimension verification

7.3 Assembly and interchangeability

7.4 Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit/earth circuit.

7.5 Temperature rise test

a. Thermocouples or the bulbs of thermometers shall be protected against being cooled

7.6 Mechanical Endurance Test

i. For 25 kV and 55 kV isolators , the mechanical endurance test shall be conducted in

7.7 Short time withstand current test

7.8 Wet power frequency voltage withstand test

7.8.3 The test shall be conducted in following conditions:

7.9 Lightning impulse voltage tests

7.9.2 Impulse voltage test between isolator and earth

7.9.3 Impulse voltage test across isolating distance

7.10 Galvanization test

7.11 Chemical analysis of materials

8.0 BULK MANUFACTURING

9.0 TECHNICAL DATA AND DRAWING

10.0 INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

12.0 TRAINING OF INDIAN RAILWAY’S ENGINEERS

11.0 PACKING AND DISPATCH

Crate/Box Description of each component in Gross weight Outside dimensions

Sl. Description Unit of Values to be

The following information shall be furnished by the manufacturer /supplier:

Sl.No Description Values to be supplied by

7. Position Indicating Device

10. Operation Cycle

11. Dependent Manual Operation

13. Normal current

14. Short-time withstand current