LV SWITCHGEAR

Service Cabinets

STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS

LV SWITCHGEAR
( SPECIFICATION )

LV SERVICE CABINETS

ADWEA/ADDC/AADC STANDARD : S-AAA-SWG-LV-SERVICE-CABINET

(REV.0-2015)

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CONTENTS

1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Drawings ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Equipment Identification and Color Codes ....................................................................... 4
2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................... 4
2.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Housing ............................................................................................................................. 5
2.2.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 5
2.2.2 Door ................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.3 Ventilation ......................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.4 Cable Entries ..................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.5 Earthing ............................................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Wiring................................................................................................................................ 8
2.4 Service Cabinet Equipment ............................................................................................... 8
2.4.1 Construction Details .......................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.1 Cable Glands, Terminals, Lugs &Tools .......................................................................... 11
2.5.2 Marking Plates................................................................................................................. 11
2.6 Service Cabinet Foundation and Fixing Arrangement .................................................... 11
2.6.1 Concrete Foundation and Fixing ..................................................................................... 11
3 TESTING AND INSPECTION .................................................................................... 12
3.1 Type Tests ....................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Routine Tests ................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 12
4 ENGINEERING DATA ................................................................................................ 13
5 APPROVAL OF DRAWINGS AND PARTICULARS ............................................. 14

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1 GENERAL
This specification covers the design, manufacturing, factory testing, marking, packing, shipment,
landing, transport, insurance, supply, transportation to site or ADWEA/ADDC/AADC's stores,
including un-loading and stacking to the satisfaction of ADWEA/ADDC/AADC and
performance requirement for Service Cabinets, for operation in ADWEA/ADDC/AADC’s
Distribution Network.
Further details data are specified in the drawings, data sheets and other documents that form part
of this Specification.
The Service Cabinets shall be complete in all respects necessary for their effective and trouble
free operation when connected to the power distribution system.
The service cabinets shall be installed on concrete (RC) foundations.
For applicable technical standards, tests, reference shall be made to:
 S-AAA-SWG-MV-LV-GEN - General Requirements (MV/LV)
(Applicable Technical Standards, Tests, etc.)
For Specifications and Technical Data of associated equipment, reference shall be made to
Standard Technical Specification, Parts:
 S-AAA-GEN-GDF - General Requirements, General Conditions
 S-AAA-GEN-SFL - General Requirements, System Characteristics
 S-AAA-GEN-EDF - General Requirements, Electrical Design Fundamentals
 S-AAA-GEN-SQA - General Requirements, Safety and Quality
 S-AAA-CORR - Corrosion Protection
 S-AAA-EARTH-GROUND - Earthing/Grounding System

1.1 Drawings
Conceptual Design of Service Cabinet provided in the Drawings Section are as follows:
Drawing No. Title
DWG AAA SWG 09 01 01 Conceptual Design of LV-Service cabinet

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1.2 Equipment Identification and Color Codes

Concerning Service Cabinets identification, reference shall be made to Standard Technical
Specification, Part:
 S-AAA-GEN-ID - Components Marking

2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS

2.1 General
Service Cabinets shall consist of fully enclosed (including incoming and outgoing cables)
vandal, weather proof housing and RC foundation.
The Service Cabinet equipment shall be capable of withstanding the electrical and mechanical
stresses as specified in the Technical Data Sheets and in the Standard Technical Specification,
General Technical Requirements.
Service Cabinets shall be outdoor types installed on a suitable concrete foundation in public
areas such as crowded sidewalks, pavements etc. Safety of people in addition to nice looking
designs shall be considered.
The Service Cabinets shall comply with the latest requirements of IEC recommendation (as a
minimum requirement). All components shall be of approved and reliable design and shall be
suitable for site service condition prevailing in Abu Dhabi.
The Service Cabinet shall have required number of Strip Fuse Switch Ways fixed vertically in a
free standing weather proof metallic enclosure, complete with Cable Termination, Gland and
Earthing Arrangement.
The Service Cabinet shall have inter-phase barriers and Blank Labels for service identification.
The inter phase Busbar spacing shall be as per DIN Standard. Inter Strip clearances and depth of
the enclosure shall be liberally designed for thermal consideration as well as to ensure inter-
changeability of different makes of Strip Fuse Switch Ways.
The equipment offered shall have been tested at a recognized Testing Station up to 46KA R.M.S.
for one second. Short Circuit Test Certificate should be submitted with the Tender.
All parts of the equipment shall be readily accessible and replaceable without excessive
dismantling. The design shall be such that the cables can be readily terminated from the front.
The space between terminals (phase/Neutral) to body at the bottom and sides shall be liberally
designed to facilitate easy termination of cables. Insulating materials shall be non-hygroscopic
and resistant to tracking.
All applied insulating materials shall be non-hygroscopic, self-extinguishing and resistant to
tracking.

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All parts of equal size and rating shall be interchangeable. The general design shall be such that
the number of joints shall be kept to a minimum. All bolted electrical joints shall be secured by
corrosion-proof high tensile stainless steel bolts or studs to BS 3692, Grade 8.8. All bolts and
studs shall be plated to BS 3382 and shall have corrosion- proof locking features. All bolts must
have washers and spring washers.
The strip fuse switch ways shall be supported on additional supports, so that the weight is taken
on the supports and not on the busbars.
The Service Cabinets shall be completely assembled, wired and tested at the Bidder’s/
Contractor’s or Subcontractor’s workshop.
The Service Cabinet shall be fitted with a bulkhead lamp controlled from a switch and shall be
installed in such a position to illuminate the respective compartment.
Suitable socket shall be provided for maintenance works. Residual earth leakage current
protected socket shall be provided to control the supply and to provide protection against leakage
current of the socket.
A mimic diagram of suitable size showing incoming/outgoing LV feeders shall be provided at
prominent places inside the Service Cabinet.
Service Cabinets shall be designed to ensure that thermal interaction does not unduly affect the
performance of any of the components.

Safety Measures
The enclosure shall have the following safety measures:
1. Electric shock treatment chart duly framed in a conspicuous position inside the Service
Cabinet.
2. Danger notice in English & Arabic languages shall be fixed on the Service Cabinet door
panel.

2.2 Housing

2.2.1 General
The Service Cabinet shall consist of one door (lockable), shall be of hot dip galvanised steel
sheet and shall meet requirements as specified in the Technical Data Sheets.
All metallic parts of the Service Cabinet like bolts, nuts, washers, spring washers, etc shall be
stainless steel.
The housing shall be capable of withstanding mechanical and thermal stresses as well as the
effect of high humidity and corrosion.

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The housing construction shall be such that the possibility of damage by vandals is minimised. In
particular, apart from the locks on doors, it shall not be possible for any fastening to be removed
from outside.
The housing shall be protected against sand, dust and water in accordance with degree of
protection IP-43.
The housing shall be provided with water shed top to prevent accumulation of water.
The complete housing assembly shall be provided with two lifting lugs for easy lifting and
positioning of the Service Cabinet at site by the use of crane.
The housing shall be of adequate strength to withstand transportation and handling stresses.

2.2.2 Door

2.2.2.1 General
Access to the Service Cabinet shall be by triple hinged and triple-latched door.
Door shall be fitted with three point lock handles.
Door gaskets shall be of superior quality and capable of withstanding the severe climatic
conditions.
All hinges and locking elements shall be of a heavy-duty, stainless steel so as to prevent
corrosion.
The door shall be equipped with internal stopper to limit the opening.
The door shall be provided with open stays.
The edges of the door shall be bent on all sides to assure that they fit properly to the doorjambs
to prevent misalignment.
Suitable devices shall be provided on the door for drawings and manuals.
One door switch operated for internal illumination circuit complete suitably protected against
accidental damage shall be provided.

2.2.2.2 Locking Arrangement

Door is to be fitted with three point lock handle. The handle shall be fitted with cylindrical lock
with master key system having water proof dust cover cap to cover the key entry.
The handle shall be made of non-corroding metal with water proof seals to prevent ingress of
water.
In addition to cylindrical lock, provision shall also be there to fix pad lock.

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The lock shall be suitable for master key No. AWG V/1, made my Messrs. Josiah Parkers &
Sons, Union Works, Gower Street, Willen Hall West Midlands WV13, U.K., England, Telex No.
338729.
Alternatively, lock of a made with the same specification and suitable for master key already in
use with the Service Cabinet in ADWEA/ADDC/AADC’s network is also acceptable.

Latches of rust inhibiting material such as gunmetal shall be provided. The latches shall require
minimum maintenance and oiling for the whole life of the assembly.

2.2.2.3 Identification Sign

Identification sign shall be fitted by four stainless bolts or studs to one of the Service cabinets
doors (subject to approval by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC) and shall bear the following information:
 Manufacturer`s name and reference number
 Serial number, which shall be unique
 Year of manufacturing
 Rated voltage, kV
 Rated current of busbars, A
 Rated short-circuit current, kA/1s
 Gross weight, when fully equipped.

2.2.2.4 Danger Sign

Danger sign shall be fitted with four stainless bolts to the door.
Danger Sign in English and correspondingly in Arabic shall bear the following information:
 DANGER 1000 VOLTS
 PROPERTY OF ADDC, Abu Dhabi (for ADDC)
 PROPERTY OF AADC, Al Ain (for AADC).
The height of lettering and figures shall be as specified in the Technical Data Sheets.
The Danger Signboards shall be submitted to ADWEA/ADDC/AADC for approval.

2.2.3 Ventilation
Adequate ventilation for natural circulation of air shall be provided to keep the inside
temperature within the limit. The ventilation apertures shall be of louvered type and screened to
prevent the entry of vermin, other foreign bodies and ingress of water.

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The opening for ventilation shall be provided such as to allow air circulation.
One ventilation aperture shall be removable to allow connection of a Generator Cable.

2.2.4 Cable Entries

The Service Cabinets shall be designed to receive underground cables entering the housing
vertically from the plinth.

Compression type glands and rubber shrouds shall be provided.

2.2.5 Earthing
All Service Cabinets metal works, including cable screens and any internal structural steel work
shall be securely bonded together in such a way that a firm metallic connection exists between
each metallic component of the Service Cabinet and earthing rod.
Service Cabinet assembly shall be equipped with tinned copper earth busbar of cross-sections as
specified in the Technical Data Sheets.
A suitable size threaded terminals complete with nuts and robust washers (flat and spring type) at
suitable locations at the Service Cabinet housing shall be provided for connecting to the earthing
rod.
External earthing rods as per requirement for equipment and system earthing shall be provided.

2.3 Wiring
All wiring shall be of 600 V tropical grade, colored, stranded copper conductor with PVC
insulation, and shall comply with the requirements of latest IEC recommendation as a minimum
requirement.

2.4 Service Cabinet Equipment

2.4.1 Construction Details

2.4.1.1 General
The Service Cabinet shall comprise the following:
 Strip fuse switch ways (Single Pole) (fixed vertically)
 Busbars (3-phases)
 Neutral busbar

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 Earth busbar
 Power and control wiring
 Cable glands
 Cable lugs
 Housing
 Pre-cast RC foundation.
Adequate vertical and horizontal spacing shall be provided to permit connection of the phase
conductors on the Strip Fuse Switch Ways.
For all connections in air the distance shall be as specified in Technical Data Sheets. If these
clearances cannot be achieved, or special risks exist, adequate solid insulation shall be provided.
All parts of equal size and rating shall be interchangeable so as to minimize spare parts
requirements. The general design shall be such that the number of joints shall be kept to a
minimum.
All bolted electrical joints shall be secured by corrosion proof high tensile stainless steel bolts or
stud. All bolts and stud shall have corrosion proof locking features.

2.4.1.2 Busbars
The busbars shall be of hard drawn high conductivity tinned copper of uniform cross section and
shall be rigidly supported. Busbars shall have a continuous rating as specified in the Technical
Data Sheets.
All bolted electrical joints shall be secured by corrosion proof high-tensile stainless steel bolts.
All bolts and studs shall be plated and shall have corrosion proof locking features.
Shrouding shall, as far as possible, be provided such as to form an insulated barrier between the
operator and the live busbars.
Phases and Neutral busbars shall:
 be coloured (red, yellow, blue and black) by shrinkable insulating tubes in sequence from top
to bottom, red, yellow, blue and the neutral busbar shall be marked black.
 Have holes at left side to connect 240 mm2 lugs of a generator and the holes shall be covered
with removable insulated shrouds.

2.4.1.3 Neutral Bar

The neutral busbar shall be insulated.

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2.4.1.4 Earthing Bar

Copper earthing busbar as specified in the Technical data Sheets shall be fitted under the gland
plates, at the bottom of the Service Cabinet.
A suitable bolt shall be provided for the earthing busbar connection to the earthing rod.

2.4.1.5 Outgoing Feeder

2.4.1.5.1 Strip Fuse Switch Ways (Single Pole)
The Strip Fuse Switch Way shall be as per DIN 43623 with positive operation contact and with
downward connections at the bottom of Strip Fuse Switch Way (Red Phase shall be on left hand
side. Yellow Phase shall be on right hand side. Blue Phase shall be in the middle). The busbar
droppers for red and yellow phases shall be at the side of the stripe fuse switch way and shall not
be at the back. The contacts and the downward connections shall be of Tinned Copper. The
downward connections must be smooth without sharp edges. The Strip Fuse Switch Ways shall
have independent fixing arrangement.
The strip fuse switch ways shall be supported separately and not on the busbars. All major parts
of the assembly shall bear the part number and manufacturer’s details, so as to facilitate future
replacement, if necessary.
Springs used for applying pressure to the contacts must be stainless steel, these springs must be
shaped and fixed in a way that they could not be easily removed or slipped from their place.
Guides of high quality thermally stable insulating material shall be provided to ensure adequate
protection against accidental contact. Under all circumstances the Fuse Blade shall pass through
the Insulated Guides before the contact is made.
Only Strip Fuse Switch Ways of a reputed make and fully complying with the DIN 43623 and
VDE specifications are acceptable. The terminals shall be colour coded to identify the phases.
The strip fuse way shall have front transparent shroud, the shroud to be louvered for heat
dissipation.
White Blank labels shall be fitted on each Strip Fuse Switch Way. Inter Phase Barrier and
Terminal Shrouds shall also be provided.

2.4.1.5.2 Cables
Provision for cable termination of up to 4x240mm2 Copper Conductor XLPE/SWA/PVC cables
shall be made.
The space between terminals (Phase/Neutral) to body at the bottom and sides shall be liberally
designed to facilitate easy termination of cables.
Removal of cables shall be easy and comfortable.

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All cables shall be terminated from front in a horizontal plane at one level.
The separation between individual outgoing feeders shall be as specified in Technical Data
Sheets.
Identification for LV outgoing cables shall be marked on a marker plate at the inner side of the
Service Cabinet door according to Standard Technical Specification, Part:

 S-AAA-GEN-ID - Components Marking

2.5 Accessories

2.5.1 Cable Glands, Terminals, Lugs &Tools

Means shall be provided to seal cable entries into Service Cabinets.
Termination of main and loop cables shall be by means of tinned copper crimp type cable lugs of
specified size. Termination of service cable shall be by means of two screws connection in
cylinder connector fixed at the terminal point by means of bolts and nuts. The terminals shall be
colour coded for phase identification.
Each cable gland shall be fixed on a separate gland plate with knock-out hole. The gland plate
shall be hot dip galvanized steel fixed on the floor plate. The gland plate shall be removable for
ease of installation. The gland plate should be connected to the earth bar at two points minimum.
In general, the gland arrangement shall fully ensure earth continuity through cable armour and
gland plate. Alternative arrangement meeting this requirement can be proposed. Arrangement
proposing glands outside the Service Cabinet will not be accepted.

2.5.2 Marking Plates

A plate for registration of unit numbers in the network to be fixed at the exterior side of the
Service Cabinet Door.
A plate for registration of cable numbers shall be fixed at the interior side of the Service Cabinet
Door.

2.6 Service Cabinet Foundation and Fixing Arrangement

2.6.1 Concrete Foundation and Fixing

The Service cabinet shall be mounted on concrete foundation slightly above ground level.
Provision shall be made for fixing the Service cabinet to the foundation by the inclusion of four
elliptical holes for M16 foundation bolts or G.I. channel. Concrete foundation shall be cast as

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single unit and shall be supplied with Service cabinet. Detailed design shall be submitted for
approval.
 The Bolts & Nuts used for fixing the Feeder Piller shall be Hot Dip Galvanised.
 All Surfaces must be painted with two coats of coal tar epoxy.
 All edges must be chamfered or rounded.
For Reinforced Concrete Specification please refer to Standard Technical Specification, Part:
 S-AAA-CIVIL-Concrete - Concrete and Reinforced Concrete
 S-AAA-CIVIL-WORK - Civil Construction Works

3 TESTING AND INSPECTION

3.1 Type Tests

Type tests shall be performed on all the units as per IEC 61439.
In addition the following type tests shall be performed in the presence of
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC:
i. Verification of Temperature Rise Limits.
ii. Verification of Dielectric Properties.
iii. Verification of Short Circuit Strength.
Note: Verification of the Short Circuit Strength is not required if already performed on similar
unit earlier. In such case Test Certificate shall be submitted with the Offer.
iv. Verification of Clearances and creepage distances.
v. Verification of Mechanical Operation.
vi. Verification of the Degree of Protection.
vii. Verification of Properties of metallic Material.

3.2 Routine Tests

Routine tests shall be performed on all the units as per IEC 61439.

3.3 Inspection
The equipment shall be subject to inspection and testing during manufacture and after
completion by Independent Inspecting Authority nominated by the ADWEA/ADDC/AADC
and/or by two (2) Engineers from ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.

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All defects detected during testing shall be repaired by manufacturer and the failed tests shall be
repeated prior to shipment of the Units. All results of such repairs and repeat tests shall be
documented and must be made available.
Acceptance by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC’s representative of any unit shall not relieve the
manufacturer from any of his obligations to comply with Technical Specification.
All required materials for the inspection and testing as well as all testing equipment shall be
supplied by the CONTRACTOR and shall be included in the unit prices. The Contractor shall
carry out the specified tests in accordance to the latest edition of the applicable standards or
codes.
Such tests shall be carried out to the satisfaction and in the presence of ADWEA/ADDC/AADC
and/or its appointed inspector. The CONTRACTOR shall give due notice of not less than
fourteen days to ADWEA/ADDC/AADC as to when the different parts of the equipment will be
ready for the different tests involved.
Shipment of materials and equipment shall not be effected unless the ADWEA/ADDC/AADC’s
release note is obtained. No release issued by the inspector shall relieve the CONTRACTOR
from his liability to supply equipment or relieve him from any of his guarantee, according to this
Specification and to accept submittals.

4 ENGINEERING DATA
The Bidder must submit all technical descriptions, drawings, data sheets, catalogues and other
supporting material with the Offer to enable the ADWEA/ADDC/AADC’s Engineer to fully
evaluate the proposal as to its compliance with the Tender Specification. As a minimum the
Bidder shall submit the following:-
(a) All Technical Schedules duly filled-in and signed.
(b) All the drawings and information called for by this Inquiry including: -
 General arrangement of the Unit showing all important dimensions, together with
mountings/accessories.
 Detailed drawing of Strip Fuse Switch Ways.
 Details of Concrete Base and Fixing Arrangement.
 Details and drawing of lugs and glands.
 Details of Cable Earthing and Glanding arrangement.
 Detailed characteristics of METALLIC material and copy of the standard
specifications to which it complies.
(c) Detailed Summary of Deviations from the Tender Specification.

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(d) Type Test Certificate performed on similar unit.

(e) Applicable design specifications.
(f) Lists of Accessories included in the Bid.
(g) Quality control of the manufacturer and proof of its compliance to ISO 9002 or equivalent
standard.
(h) Type test certificate for fuses and strip fuse switch ways

5 APPROVAL OF DRAWINGS AND PARTICULARS

The Supplier shall submit all the drawings and particulars submitted with the Offer for approval
within one week from the commencement date or such other period as may be agreed with
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
All drawings shall be to scale and fully detailed. All important dimensions shall be given in
metric units and the materials of which each part is to be constructed shall be indicated.
Drawings shall not exceed 750mm in any dimensions, and shall bear approved Contract
reference.
Drawings for approval shall be submitted in six prints and, the Contractor shall supply Ten (10)
copies of approved drawings; at least one copy shall be a reproducible tracing or in a digital
format. A minimum period of 10 days shall be allowed for study and comments/approval.

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