POINTS TO REMEMBER

 Check all the components of discharge rod to be in good condition  Discharge Rod assembly shall be inspected by
before using it. SSE/ JE once a month.
 Continuity of electrical connection between top
 Couple the three parts of the clamp and both earthing clamps of the cable
discharge rod with the help of should be checked once a fortnight.
screwed splices.  Ensure that the cable is not broken or cut and
should be renewed if more than 20% strands are
broken.
 Ensure that the structure  Ensure that the all clamps (Top clamp, earth
bond and its tightness with clamps) and joints of cable are connected in
the help of spanner at the good condition.
location where the discharge
rod is to be provided.

 Remove the rust or clean the

surface of location where
earthing clamp to be
provided.

 Tight both the earthing

clamps on the mast or rail
properly. Spread or Out of
In Shape Clamp
Shape Clamp

 At least two earthing rod shall be provided one on

 On order of the authorized each side of working gang. If two gangs are
person (Supervisor and working and distance between working gangs
Technician) only, lift the exceeds 100m then one more rod shall be
discharge rod and touch it on provided to ensure that the distance between any
the register arm tube (RT) or two rods does not exceed 100m.
bracket tube (BT) to test.
 After testing of discharge rod
only place it on the contact
wire of OHE.
Distance between two discharge rods 100m (Maximum)

 After placing discharge rod on the contact wire, inform to authorized

person that discharge rod has been provided.

 On order of authorized person, remove the top clamp from contact  The earthing clamp should always be mounted
wire of O.H.E. on the traction rail or negative rail only.
 Place the discharge rod on the plane ground.  Length of Main cable and branch cable is 7.5 mtr
 Open the both earthing clamps of the discharge rod from rail/mast. (min.) and 1.5 mtr (min.) respectively. Cross
section area of each stranded cable should be 40
 Secure all the three parts of the discharge rod and the cable.
sqmm.
 STEPS TO PROVIDE DISCHARGE ROD (earthing rod) POINTS TO REMEMBER
 Check all the components of discharge rod to be in good condition  Discharge Rod assembly shall be inspected by
before using it. SSE/ JE once a month.
 Continuity of electrical
connection between top
 Couple the three parts of the
clamp and both earthing
discharge rod with the help of
clamps of the cable should
screwed splices.
be checked once a fortnight.
 Ensure that the cable is not broken or cut and
should be renewed if more than 20% strands are
 Ensure that the structure bond and its broken.
tightness with the help of spanner at the  Ensure that the all clamps (Top clamp, earth
location where the discharge rod is to clamps) and joints of cable are connected in
be provided. good condition.

 Remove the rust or clean the surface

of location where earthing clamp to be
provided

Spread or Out of
Shape Clamp
 Tight both the earthing clamps on the
mast or rail properly.

In Shape Clamp

 At least two earthing rod shall be provided one on

 On order of the authorized person each side of working gang. If two gangs are
(Supervisor and Technician) only, lift working and distance between working gangs
the discharge rod and touch it on the exceeds 100m then one more rod shall be
register arm tube (RT) or bracket tube provided to ensure that the distance between any
(BT) to test. two rods does not exceed 100m.

 After testing of discharge rod only place

it on the contact wire of OHE.
 After placing discharge rod on the
Distance between two discharge rods 100m (Maximum)

contact wire, inform to authorized

person.

STEPS TO REMOVE DISCHARGE ROD

 The earthing clamp should always be Provided on
 On order of authorized person, remove the top clamp from contact the traction rail or negative rail only.
wire of O.H.E.
 Cross section area of stranded cable should be 40
 Place the discharge rod on the plane ground sqmm.
 Open the both earthing clamps of the discharge rod from  Length of earthing rod in three parts should be
rail/mast. minimum 5mtrs or length of each parts (rod)
 Secure all the three parts of the discharge rod and the cable. should be 1.7 mtrs for conventional OHE
 STEPS TO PROVIDE DISCHARGE ROD POINTS TO REMEMBER
 Check all the components of discharge rod (earthing rod) to be in  Discharge Rod assembly shall be inspected by SSE/
good condition before using it. JE once a month.
 The continuity of electrical
 Couple the three parts of the connection between the top clamp
discharge rod (earthing rod) with and the both earthing clamps of the
the help of screwed splices. cable of discharge rod (earthing rod)
assembly should be checked once a
fortnight.
 Ensure that the structure bond
 Ensure that the cable to the discharge rod (earthing
and its tightness with the help of rod) is not broken or cut and should be renewed if
spanner at the location where the more than 20% strands are broken.
discharge rod (earthing rod) is to
 Ensure that the all clamps (Top clamp, earth clamps)
be provided. and joints of cable of discharge rod (earthing rod) are
connected in good condition.
 Remove the rust or clean the
surface of location where
earthing clamp to be provided

 Tight both the earthing clamp of

Spread or Out of
the discharge rod (earthing rod) Shape Clamp
on the mast or rail properly.
In Shape Clamp
 After getting order of the
authorized person (Supervisor  At least two independent earths shall protect the
and Technician) only, lift the working gang, that means one on each side of every
working gang. If the distance between the working
discharge rod (earthing rod) and
gangs exceeds 100m then intermediate earths shall be
touch it on the register arm tube provided in such a manner as to ensure that the
or bracket tube to test. distance between earths does not exceed 100m.
 After testing of discharge rod
(earthing rod) only place it on the
contact wire of OHE Distance between two discharge rods 100m (Maximum)

 After placing the Discharge Rod

(Earthing Rod) on the contact wire
of OHE, inform to authorized
person (Supervisor and Technician)
that OHE supply has been earthed  The earthing clamp of the discharge rod (earthing rod)
and now work can be started. should always be mounted on the traction rail (non-
track-circuit rail or negative rail).
STEPS TO REMOVE DISCHARGE ROD Positive Rail/ Non Traction
Rail/ Track Circuit Rail
Negative Rail/ Traction Rail/
Non-Track Circuit Rail

 After getting order of the authorized person (Supervisor and Technician), 2T

Z Bond
1T

remove the top clamp of Discharge Rod (Earthing Rod) from contact wire of
O.H.E
 Place the discharge rod (earthing rod) on the plane ground
 Open the both earthing clamps of the discharge rod (earthing rod) from  Cross section area of cable should be 40 sqmm.
rail/mast.  Length of earthing rod in three parts should be
 Secure the three parts of the discharge rod (earthing rod) and the cable and minimum 5mtrs or length of each parts (rod) should
keep it in the proper place. be 1.7 mtrs for conventional OHE
 STEPS TO PROVIDE DISCHARGE ROD POINTS TO REMEMBER
 Check all the components of discharge rod (earthing rod) are in good
 Discharge Rod (Earthing rod) assembly shall be
condition before using it.
inspected by SSE/ JE once a month.

 Couple the three parts of the  The continuity of electrical connection

discharge rod (earthing rod) with the between the top clamp and the both
help of screwed splices. earthing clamps of the cable of
discharge rod (earthing rod) assembly
should be checked once a fortnight.
 Ensure that the structure bond and
its tightness with the help of spanner  Ensure that the cable to the discharge rod (earthing
at the location where the discharge rod) is not broken or cut and should be renewed if
rod (earthing rod) is to be provided. more than 20% strands are broken.

 Ensure that the all clamps (Top clamp, earth clamps)

and joints of cable of discharge rod (earthing rod) are
 Remove the rust or clean the surface connected in good condition.
of location where earthing clamp to
be provided

 Tight both the earthing clamp of the

discharge rod (earthing rod) on the
mast or rail properly.
Spread or Out of In Shape Clamp
Shape Clamp
 After getting order of the authorized
person (Supervisor and Technician)  At least two independent earths shall protect the
only, lift the discharge rod (earthing working gang, that means one on each side of every
rod) and touch it on the register arm working gang. If the distance between the working
tube or bracket tube to test. gangs exceeds 100m then intermediate earths shall be
provided in such a manner as to ensure that the
distance between earths does not exceed 100m.
 After testing of discharge rod
(earthing rod) only place it on the
contact wire of OHE
Distance between two discharge rods 100m (Maximum)

 After placing the Discharge Rod

(Earthing Rod) on the contact wire of
OHE, inform to authorized person
(Supervisor and Technician) that
OHE supply has been earthed and
now work can be started.  The earthing clamp of the discharge rod (earthing rod)
should always be mounted on the traction rail (non-
track-circuit rail or negative rail).
STEPS TO REMOVE DISCHARGE ROD Positive Rail/ Non Traction
Rail/ Track Circuit Rail
Negative Rail/ Traction Rail/
Non-Track Circuit Rail

 After getting order of the authorized person (Supervisor and Technician), 2T 1T

remove the top clamp of Discharge Rod (Earthing Rod) from contact wire of
Z Bond

O.H.E
 Place the discharge rod (earthing rod) on the plane ground
 Open the both earthing clamps of the discharge rod (earthing rod) from  Cross section area of cable should be 40 sqmm.
rail/mast.
 Length of earthing rod in three parts should be
 Secure the three parts of the discharge rod (earthing rod) and the cable and minimum 5mtrs or length of each parts (rod) should
keep it in the proper place. be 1.7 mtrs for conventional OHE
 STEPS TO PROVIDE DISCHARGE ROD (EARTHING ROD)

STEPS TO PROVIDE DISCHARGE ROD STEPS TO REMOVE DISCHARGE ROD

 Couple the three parts of the  After getting order of the authorized person
discharge rod (earthing rod) with the (Supervisor and Technician), remove the top clamp of
help of screwed splices. Discharge Rod (Earthing Rod) from contact wire of
O.H.E
 Place the discharge rod (earthing rod) on the plane
ground
 Ensure the structure bond and its
tightness with the help of spanner at  Open the both earthing clamps of the discharge rod
the location where the discharge rod (earthing rod) from rail/mast.
(earthing rod) is to be provided.  Secure the three parts of the discharge rod (earthing
rod) and the cable and keep it in the proper place.
 Remove the rust or clean the
surface of location where earthing POINTS TO REMEMBER
clamp to be provided
 Discharge Rod (Earthing rod) assembly shall be
inspected by SSE/ JE once a month.
STEPS TO REMOVE DISCHARGE ROD (EARTHING ROD)
 The continuity of electrical
 Tight both the earthing clamp of the connection between the top clamp
discharge rod (earthing rod) on the and the both earthing clamps of
mast or rail properly. the cable of discharge rod
(earthing rod) assembly should be
checked once a fortnight.
 After getting order of the authorized
person (Supervisor and Technician)  Make sure that the cable to the discharge rod (earthing
only, lift the discharge rod (earthing rod) is not broken or cut and should be renewed if
rod) and touch it on the register arm more than 20% strands are broken.
tube or bracket tube to test.  Make sure that the all clamps (Top clamp, earth
clamps) and joints of cable of discharge rod (earthing
rod) are connected in good condition.
 After testing of discharge rod
(earthing rod) only place it on the
contact wire of OHE

 After placing the Discharge Rod

(Earthing Rod) on the contact wire Spread or Out of Shape Clamp In Shape Clamp
of OHE, inform to authorized person  At least two independent earths shall protect the
(Supervisor and Technician) that working gang, that means one on each side of every
OHE supply has been earthed and working gang. If the distance between the working
now work can be started. gangs exceeds 100m then intermediate earths shall be
provided in such a manner as to ensure that the
SPECIFICATIONS distance between earths does not exceed 100m.
DISCHARGE ROD (EARTHING ROD) [AS PER RDSO SPEC NO. ETI/OHE/51 (9/87)]
1. Rated Voltage/Frequency 25 kV, 30kV (Maximum)/ 50 Hz (+/-) 3%
2. Rod Material Densified wood, cast resin or resin-bonded glass flbre coated with three coats
of poly-urethane with a rubber pad at the lower end
3. Length of earth rod 03 pieces of 1.7 mtr each (i.e. 5.1 mtr) or 5.0 mtr (minimum) for
conventional OHE
4. Type of Cable Single core, flexible multistrands, annealed copper (650/1100 V, As per IS :  The earthing clamp of the discharge rod (earthing rod)
5.
1554 Part-I)
should always be mounted on the traction rail (non-
Length of main cable 7.5 mtr (minimum) for conventional OHE
6. Length of branch cable 1.5 mtr (minimum) for conventional OHE
track-circuit rail or negative rail).
7. Type of cable Insulation PVC heat Resistance type
8. Strands of cable/dia. (each strands) 248 nos./0.45 mm
10. Short circuit current capacity 6250 A for 1 sec