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Technical Specification 50-18

Issue 4 2013

Application of ancillary electrical equipment

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Last revised, 2008

Amendments since publication

Issue Date Amendment

Issue December, Minor revisions of Issue 3 to reflect changes in the British Standards
4 2013 referenced and amendment of affected clauses.
This issue includes the following principal technical changes.
Clause 2: Normative references.
Added new reference, BS 7870-3.50:2011.
Clause 5.5: D.C. voltage limits.
Added the requirement for ‘standing/quiescent current(s)’ to be provided
by the supplier to allow the purchaser to correctly size the battery.
Clause 6: Construction requirements:
6.1 a) Added the requirement that equipment be “tested at the
manufacturer’s, supplier’s or contractor’s works”.
6.1 k) Added “or least 300 mm, where the purchaser requires flood
resilience” to the mounting height requirements for equipment.
6.2.2 a) Amended the degree of protection for indoor enclosures from
“IP3X as specified in BS EN 60529, with additional protection against
falling dust” to “IP31 and preferably IP41 but, in any case, protected
against the ingress of dust falling vertically” and removed the associated
footnote.
6.2.2 e) Added “to IPXXD” with respect to shrouding of terminals
terminals exceeding 110 V.
6.2.2 g) Replaced the sentence commencing “However …” with “The
equipment shall be supplied equipped with provision for the plug and the
socket to each have a minimum of IP54 protection when disconnected” to
define the minimum degree of protection required.
Clause 7: Small wiring.
7.1 d) Added wording to cover colours for 230 V wiring.
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7.1 k) Added requirement for small wiring cables to have no exposure of

conductors due to shrink back of insulation at terminations of ancillary
equipment.
Clause 7.3 Plug and socket connectors:
Para 2, 2nd sentence reworded to allow the plug body for CT circuits to be
coloured other than yellow when specified by the purchaser.
Details of all other technical, general and editorial amendments are
included in the associated Document Amendment Summary for this Issue
(available on request from the Operations Directorate of ENA).
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Contents
Foreword ................................................................................................................................6
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................7
2 Normative references .......................................................................................................7
3 Terms and definitions .......................................................................................................9
4 Service conditions ..........................................................................................................11
4.1 Ambient temperatures...........................................................................................11
4.1.1 Indoor equipment ......................................................................................11
4.1.2 Outdoor equipment ...................................................................................11
4.2 Special conditions .................................................................................................11
5 General requirements ....................................................................................................12
5.1 General conditions ................................................................................................12
5.2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ....................................................................12
5.3 Type test requirements .........................................................................................12
5.4 Voltage and frequency limits .................................................................................13
5.5 D.C. voltage limits .................................................................................................13
6 Construction requirements .............................................................................................14
6.1 General .................................................................................................................14
6.2 Enclosures ............................................................................................................14
6.2.1 Access to apparatus and components.......................................................14
6.2.2 Degree of protection..................................................................................15
6.2.3 Padlocking ................................................................................................15
6.3 Earthing of enclosures ..........................................................................................15
6.4 Earthing of small apparatus and equipment ..........................................................16
6.5 Circuit earthing......................................................................................................16
6.6 Installation ............................................................................................................17
6.6.1 Segregation of circuits...............................................................................17
6.6.2 Access to connection interface terminals and to apparatus ....................... 17
6.7 Fire hazard ...........................................................................................................17
6.8 Marking and labelling ............................................................................................17
7 Small wiring, terminations and terminal blocks ...............................................................18
7.1 Small wiring ..........................................................................................................18
7.2 Connections ..........................................................................................................18
7.2.1 Terminals and terminations .......................................................................19
7.2.2 Terminal blocks .........................................................................................19
7.2.3 Termination crimps....................................................................................20
7.2.4 Insulating displacement connections .........................................................20
7.3 Plug and socket connectors ..................................................................................20
8 Fuses, links and miniature circuit breakers.....................................................................20
8.1 Fuses and links .....................................................................................................20
8.2 Rated voltage........................................................................................................21
8.3 Rated current of the fuse-link ................................................................................21
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8.4 Miniature circuit breakers ......................................................................................21

8.5 Supply isolation .....................................................................................................21
9 Control and selector switches ........................................................................................22
9.1 General .................................................................................................................22
9.2 Classification and rating ........................................................................................22
9.2.1 Classification .............................................................................................22
9.2.2 Rating .......................................................................................................22
9.3 Design ..................................................................................................................22
10 Instruments, interposing relays and indicators ...............................................................24
10.1 Instruments ...........................................................................................................24
10.2 Electrical measurement transducers .....................................................................25
10.3 Control and interposing relays ..............................................................................25
10.3.1 Interposing relays ......................................................................................26
10.4 Small contactors ...................................................................................................26
10.5 Indicating lamps and fittings ..................................................................................26
Annex A (normative) Self certification conformance declaration .......................................... 29
Annex B (normative) Type test conformance declaration.....................................................34
Bibliography .........................................................................................................................38

Figures
Figure 1 — Interfaces and connections ................................................................................28

Tables
Table 1 — D.C. voltage limits ...............................................................................................13
Table 2 — Life class applications .........................................................................................22
Table 3 — Nomenclature and standard directions of operation for control devices ............... 24
Table 4 — Lamp colour ........................................................................................................27
Table A.1 — Self certification conformance declaration ........................................................30
Table B.1 — Type test conformance declaration ..................................................................35
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Foreword
This Technical Specification (TS) is published by the Energy Networks Association (ENA)
and comes into effect from the date of publication. It has been prepared under the authority
of the ENA Engineering Policy and Standards Manager and has been approved for
publication by the ENA Electricity Networks and Futures Group (ENFG). The approved
abbreviated title of this engineering document is “ENA TS 50-18”.

This document replaces and supersedes ENA Technical Specification 50-18 Issue 3 2008. At
the time of drafting Issue 3 of this Specification, IEC 62271-1 had not been published but
was used as the principal reference document. BS EN 62271-1:2008+A1:2011 1 has since
been published and is the principal reference document used in Issue 4 of this Specification.

The Energy Networks Association has prepared this issue of the ENA TS 50-18 document to
define the requirements for ancillary electrical equipment. Requirements for particular
equipments are covered in the subsequent clauses of the document.

Annex A of the document includes “Self certification conformance declaration” sheets, Annex
B includes “Type test conformance declaration” to enable suppliers to declare conformance
or otherwise, clause by clause, with the relevant parts of the document.

The intention is this Specification is read in conjunction with other relevant standards,
referenced in Clause 3, which may contain additional requirements.

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 [N1] made under the Health and Safety at Work Act
etc 1974 [1], apply to equipment used within substations, whenever manufactured,
purchased or installed. Appendix 2 of the Memorandum of guidance on the Electricity at
Work Regulations 1989 [N2] lists Standards, Codes of Practice and other publications which
contain guidance relevant to the Regulations and electrical safety.

Where the term “shall” is used in this document it expresses a requirement. The term “may”
is used to express permission.

Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in smaller type, and
does not constitute a normative element.

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1 Identical to IEC 62271-1:2007 incorporating amendment 1:2011.
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1 Scope
This Specification defines the technical requirements for the following ancillary equipment for
use in Transmission & Distribution substations including ancillary equipment associated with
primary plant (e.g. switchgear & transformers).

a) Control and auxiliary switches.

b) Instruments and indicators.
c) Enclosures (cubicles, boxes and kiosks).
d) Terminal blocks, terminations and small wiring.
e) Fuses and links.
f) Low voltage circuit breakers.
g) Relays.
h) Testing facilities.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents, in whole or part, are indispensable for the application of
this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

Standards publications

BS 2782-0:2011, Methods of testing plastic. Introduction

BS 3693, Recommendations for design of scales and indexes on analogue indicating

instruments

BS 5499-10, Safety signs, including fire safety signs. Code of practice for the use of safety
signs, including fire safety signs
NOTE: BS 5499 has been retained as ISO 7010 only specifies symbols (restricted list) whereas BS 5499
specifies how accompanying text is to be presented.

BS 6231, Electric cables. Single core PVC insulated flexible cables of rated voltage
600/1 000 V for switchgear and controlgear wiring

BS 7671, Requirements for Electrical Installations. (IET Wiring Regulations. Seventeenth

Edition)

BS EN 60051-1, Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their
accessories. Definitions and general requirements common to all parts

BS EN 60073, Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and
identification. Coding principles for indicators and actuators

BS EN 60085:2009, Electrical insulation. Thermal evaluation and designation

BS EN 60269-1:2007+A1:2009, BS 88-1:2007, Low-voltage fuses. General requirements

BS EN 60352-2, Solderless connections. Solderless crimped connections. General

requirements, test methods and practical guidance

BS EN 60529, Specification for degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)

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BS EN 60688:2013, Electrical measuring transducers for converting A.C. and D.C. electrical
quantities to analogue or digital signals

BS EN 60695-1-11:2011, Fire hazard testing. Guidance for assessing the fire hazard of
electrotechnical products

BS EN 60695-4:2012, Fire hazard testing. Terminology concerning fire tests for

electrotechnical products

BS EN 60898-1:2003+A13:2012, Electrical accessories – Circuit-breakers for overcurrent

protection for household and similar installations. Part 1: Circuit-breakers for a.c. operation

BS EN 60898-2:2006, Electrical accessories – Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for

household and similar installations. Part 2: Circuit-breakers for a.c and d.c. operation

BS EN 60947-1:2007+A1:2011, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear. General rules

BS EN 60947-3:2009+A1:2012, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear. Switches,

disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and fuse-combination units (Corrigendum January
2013)

BS EN 60947-4-1:2010+A1:2012, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear. Contactors and

motor-starters. Electromechanical contactors and motor-starters

BS EN 60947-5-1:2004+A1:2009, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear. Control/circuit

devices and switching elements. Electromechanical control circuit devices

BS EN 60947-7-1:2009, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear. Ancillary equipment.

Terminal blocks for copper conductors

BS EN 61810-1:2008, Electromechanical elementary relays. General requirements

BS EN 61810-2:2011, Electromechanical elementary relays. Reliability

BS EN 61810-7:2006, Electromechanical elementary relays. Test and measurement

procedures

BS EN 61869-2:2012, Instrument transformers. Additional requirements for current

transformers

BS EN 61869-3:2011, Instrument transformers. Additional requirements for inductive voltage

transformers

BS EN 62271-1:2008+A1:2011, High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 1: Common

specifications

BS EN 62271-200:2012 2, High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 200: AC metal-

enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including
52 kV

BS HD 60269-2:2010, BS 88-2:2010 Low-voltage fuses. Supplementary requirements for

fuses for use by authorized persons (fuses mainly for industrial application). Examples of
standardized systems of fuses A to J

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2 Identical to IEC 62271-200:2011
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BS EN ISO 8510-2:2010, Adhesives. Peel test for a flexible-bonded-to-rigid test specimen

assembly. 180 degree peel

Other publications

[N1] The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

[N2] Memorandum of guidance on the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

[N3] ENA TS 41-36, Switchgear for service up to 36 kV (cable and overhead conductor
connected)

[N4] ENA TS 41-37, Switchgear for use on 66 kV to 132 kV distribution systems

[N5] ENA TS 41-24, Guidelines for the design, installation, testing and maintenance of main
earthing systems in substations

[N6] ENA TS 50-19, Standard numbering for small wiring

[N7] ENA TS 48-4, D.C. Relays associated with a tripping function in protection systems

[N8] ENA TS 48-5, Environmental test requirements for protection relays and systems

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
ambient temperature
temperature of the atmosphere immediately surrounding the equipment
NOTE: The ambient temperature does not include heating effects arising from operation of the equipment.
3.2
apparatus
number of components

3.3
apparatus terminal
terminal on a piece of apparatus, which is an integral part of its design and construction
NOTE: For convenience it may comprise a terminal block or blocks. The terminal is used for the connection of
that apparatus to the enclosure wiring.
3.4
approval/approved
approval by the purchaser of items covered by this Specification

3.5
box
enclosure housing ancillary electrical apparatus, which is not free-standing and which is fixed
to some other structure or apparatus

3.6
connection interface
point at which the purchaser will be expected to make their connections to the ancillary
equipment, and normally comprises terminal(s) accessible to, and for use by, the purchaser
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NOTE: See Figure 1: Interfaces and connections.

3.7
connector
component used to connect conductors

3.8
cubicle
free-standing enclosure for use indoors, housing ancillary electrical apparatus
NOTE: A number of single cubicles may be joined together, e.g. to form a control board.
3.9
directly connected (ancillary) equipment
ancillary equipment, which either forms an integral functional part of type-tested main
equipment, is adjacent to the main equipment, or is closely associated with main equipment
and is normally provided by the supplier of the main equipment
NOTE: The intention is that interconnection between the auxiliary circuits of the main equipment, and the ancillary
equipment, is carried out and type-tested by the supplier of these items, and subsequent access or alteration by
the purchaser is not expected under normal circumstances. See Figure 1: Interfaces and connections.
3.10
earth bar
conductive metal bar provided within an enclosure, for the purpose of terminating earth
connections from the enclosure to the substation earthing system, and from the equipment
and apparatus earth terminals
NOTE: For simple individual enclosures, the earth bar may be substituted by a suitable stud connected to the
enclosure metalwork.
3.11
enclosure
cubicles, kiosks, and boxes as relevant, and may include a rack where the context requires

3.12
equipment
number of pieces of apparatus
NOTE: According to the context, equipment may refer to enclosures, etc. defined by this Specification, or discrete
assemblies of apparatus within or on such enclosures.
3.13
interposing relay
electrical relay which provides control and/or indication functions between equipment
connected to different sources of supply, and/or provides an additional stage of isolation from
primary circuits, and/or provides an additional stage of isolation between circuits earthed at
different points which can be at different potentials

3.14
kiosk
free-standing enclosure for use outdoors, housing ancillary electrical apparatus or
mechanisms

3.15
main equipment
equipment, containing power circuits, concerned with generation, transmission and
distribution
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3.16
non-directly connected (ancillary) equipment
ancillary equipment covered by this Specification, which is considered to be separate from
the main equipment (and may be supplied by parties other than that of the main equipment)
NOTE: Interconnection between this equipment with main equipment and/or other ancillary equipment may be
carried out by the purchaser, or his agent(s). See Figure 1: Interfaces and connections.
3.17
panel
flat surface on which control or similar apparatus is mounted
NOTE: It is not completely defined without specifying its use, e.g. control or relay panel, and its method of
mounting, e.g. cubicle mounting, wall mounting, etc. For convenience, however, the term “panel” usually omits its
method of mounting.
3.18
substation earthing system
main system of protective earthing and bonding within the substation, to which the
conductive enclosures of equipment covered by this Specification will be connected

3.19
terminal
part of the device to which the connection of an external conductor can be made

3.20
terminal block
particular form of connector, for semi-permanent connection of conductors, having one or
more terminal ways

3.21
termination
device which may be fitted to the external wiring conductor to facilitate connection to the
terminal

4 Service conditions
Clause 2 of BS EN 62271-1 applies with the following additions.

4.1 Ambient temperatures

The following temperatures shall be adhered to.

4.1.1 Indoor equipment

The minimum ambient temperature shall be -5 °C.

4.1.2 Outdoor equipment

The ambient air temperature does not exceed +55 °C to allow for the effect of solar
radiation).

The minimum ambient temperature shall be -25 °C.

4.2 Special conditions

For special conditions (including ancillary equipment sited in transformer cells or boiler
houses) the purchaser may specify higher ambient temperatures, and/or higher pollution
levels.

All ancillary equipment shall be suitable for the life of the associated main equipment.
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5 General requirements
5.1 General conditions
Enclosures and equipment shall be so designed that under the general ambient conditions
specified above, the maximum and minimum permissible temperatures for individual
components are not exceeded when components are mounted in their final locations (e.g. a
cubicle or suite of cubicles, kiosk, etc.) with all equipment functioning as in service after a
period adequate for the temperature to stabilise. In respect of maximum temperature,
components or apparatus which are not continuously energised shall be assumed to operate
at maximum service duration and frequency which shall be specified at the enquiry stage, the
worst practicable combination of conditions being assumed. Refer also to conditions for type
tests in Clauses 6.5.5 and 6.5.6 of BS EN 62271-1.

In respect of minimum temperature, it shall be assumed that the equipment is out of service,
but that the heaters (if fitted) are in service.

Equipment designed to be dust-protecting shall be based on a minimum maintenance period

of 2 years for all classes.

A contractor responsible for the supplying a composite equipment comprising components in

an enclosure (e.g. panel, cubicle or kiosk) shall correctly specify components or apparatus to
properly function in that enclosure.

All components, apparatus and equipment shall function correctly over the full range of
ambient and test temperatures given in Clause 4, and over the full range of voltages set out
in Clause 5.4.

The whole of this Specification shall apply to non-directly connected equipment, and
equipment at the connection interface. Certain exceptions, as noted in individual clauses of
this Specification, mainly associated with terminations and circuit identification, may be made
with regard to arrangements within directly connected equipment. However, suppliers are
encouraged to apply all parts of this Specification to all ancillary equipment.

5.2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Clauses 5.18, 6.9.1.2 and 6.9.3 of BS EN 62271-1 apply.

As stated in Clause 6.9.1.2 of BS EN 62271-1, EMC testing of individual apparatus and

components is covered by the relevant product specification, and is outside of the scope of
this Specification.

5.3 Type test requirements

Equipment, apparatus or components covered by this Specification shall have been type-
tested in accordance with the relevant International, European or British Standards for
products.

Type tests defined by Clauses 6.2.10, 6.4.2, 6.7, 6.9 and 6.10 of BS EN 62271-1 shall apply,
with the following additions.

a) Clause 6.10.3: Electrical continuity of earthed metallic parts test shall be carried out.
b) Clauses 6.10.5.3 and 6.10.5.4: For outdoor equipment the dry heat and damp heat tests
shall be performed using radiant heaters to simulate the effects of solar radiation.
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5.4 Voltage and frequency limits

Apparatus shall be designed to function satisfactorily over the range of voltages and
frequencies stated in this clause of the Specification. The voltage ranges shall apply for
control and indication functions (including automatic control functions), but not for protection
relays, or for opening and closing devices of switchgear.
NOTE: The d.c. voltage ranges for protective equipment are covered by ENA TS 48-5 [N8], and for switchgear
are covered by ENA TS 41-36 [N3] and ENA TS 41-37 [N4].
The nominal frequency of a.c. circuits shall be 50 Hz, within the range 47 to 52 Hz.

The use of voltages above 110 V nominal should be avoided since special working
precautions are necessary with these voltages. The preferred voltage for a.c. circuits is
110 V. These requirements do not apply to fixed room lighting and heating circuits, which
should comply with BS 7671. Where equipment is permitted for operation at 230/400 V a.c.,
the voltage limits shall be +10% and - 6%.

The purchaser shall specify with the enquiry whether a centre-tapped transformer, to limit
a.c. voltages to earth to 55 V, is required.

5.5 D.C. voltage limits

The normal working voltage and limiting voltage values for all types of station or substation
batteries, shall be as given in Table 1. The Table does not apply to batteries specially
supplied with (or for) specific items of equipment.

Table 1 — D.C. voltage limits

Nominal Voltage (V)

24 30 48 110 240
Standard number of lead acid cells 3 12 15 24 54 or 55 120
Normal working voltage 27 34 54 125 272
Maximum voltage 4 30 38 60 138 300
Minimum voltage (at battery terminals) 23 28 46 102 222
Minimum voltage (at equipment terminals) 21 24 42 97 211

To enable the purchaser to design the substation d.c. systems, the supplier shall declare the
maximum operating currents for each item of equipment or apparatus, the
standing/quiescent current(s), and the average operating current for each enclosure. For the
purpose of calculating minimum voltage at the apparatus terminals, the normal working
voltage shall be used.

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3 The number and capacity of cells in batteries, other than lead acid type, e.g. nickel cadmium, shall ensure
reasonable compliance with the voltage limits shown in Table 1.
4 These values are attained during boost charging of the battery.
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6 Construction requirements
6.1 General
Clause 5.4 of BS EN 62271-1 shall apply to equipment constructed to this Specification.
Specific requirements are detailed below.

a) Equipment shall normally be pre-assembled, wired and tested at the manufacturer’s,

supplier’s or contractor’s works.
b) Equipment or apparatus which has to be removed from a panel or cubicle for
maintenance purposes shall be readily removable without disturbing other equipment or
wiring.
c) Withdrawable apparatus shall preferably be so constructed, or have approved marking on
both the fixed and removable portions, to assist the correct replacement of apparatus.
d) Covers shall be easily removed and replaced without risk of damage to, or inadvertent
operation of, equipment. They shall be constructed and fastened so that they cannot be
replaced incorrectly, or damaged or distorted by their fastenings. Suitable markings may
be used to assist in the correct replacement of covers.
e) All materials shall be non-ignitable or resistant to flame propagation, i.e. tested in
accordance with BS EN 60695.
f) All materials shall be dimensionally stable, i.e. shall be distortion-free to the extent
necessary for the correct functioning of the equipment in service.
g) Equipment and apparatus shall be designed to operate satisfactorily over the range of
voltages and frequencies specified in Clause 5.4.
h) Protective finishes shall be of such a standard that they shall not require renewal during
the life of the equipment in the specified ambient conditions in accordance with Clause
5.4.1.2 of BS EN 62271-1.
i) All contacts and mechanisms which are not in their own dust protecting enclosure shall
be protected from dust. The mounting of apparatus in a cubicle without other protection is
not necessarily sufficient to meet this requirement.
j) The design shall be such that all maintenance operations may be carried out with ease
and safety and shall comply with the statutory requirements quoted above.
k) For ground mounted enclosures the terminal block arrangement should be mounted not
less than 100 mm above ground level. Where the purchaser requires flood resilience, the
terminal block arrangement should be mounted not less than 300 mm above ground
levels.

6.2 Enclosures
Clause 5.4.1 of BS EN 62271-1 shall apply with the following addition:

a) Provision shall be made for padlocking doors, as defined in Clause 6.2.3.

6.2.1 Access to apparatus and components

Clauses 5.4.4.1 to 5.4.4.3 of BS EN 62271-1 shall apply, with the following additions.

a) All apparatus requiring access for operation, test, adjustment or viewing (including
switches and fuses/links) shall be not less than 450 mm and not more than 1 800 mm
above permanent access ways. All switches, fuses/links, and instruments shall be
mounted to be clearly visible in the normal operating position. Access to such apparatus
shall not require the use of tools.
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b) Hinged panels are acceptable. Stops to limit the swing of the panel shall be provided.
When closed, the panels shall be secured against vibration by captive bolts or robust
catches.

6.2.2 Degree of protection

Clause 5.4.1.3 of BS EN 62271-1 shall apply with the following additions.

a) The degree of protection for indoor enclosures shall be IP31 and preferably IP41 but, in
any case, protected against the ingress of dust falling vertically.
b) The degree of protection for outdoor enclosures shall be IP54.
c) The degree of protection required by this Clause shall apply when the equipment is left in
the in-service condition. With enclosure doors open and covers removed for normal
operations the degree of protection shall be not less than IPXXB for all components
therein, including low voltage connections, and fuses with the fuse carrier removed. The
degree of protection IP3X shall apply to fuses when the fuse-carrier is in position.
d) Terminals on equipment and apparatus mounted on doors shall be shrouded to provide
protection IPXXD as specified in BS EN 60529, to prevent inadvertent contact.
e) Where the nominal voltage of any circuit exceeds 110 V (d.c. or a.c. r.m.s.) and for
terminals associated with circuits where excess transient voltages may be generated
(e.g. CTs) all related terminals shall be shrouded to IPXXD.
f) When disconnected, the socket of plug and socket connections shall provide the degree
of protection at least equal to that specified for the enclosure to which they are attached.
For outdoor types, this may be by means of an attached cover, which may also provide
the protection stated below.
g) Outdoor types of plug and socket shall provide a minimum of IP54 when connected, and
shall be suitable for the environment in which they are applied over the life of the
associated primary equipment. The equipment shall be supplied equipped with provision
for the plug and the socket to each have a minimum of IP54 protection when
disconnected.

6.2.3 Padlocking
Unless otherwise stated, where padlocking facilities are required by this Specification, it shall
be possible to meet all such requirements by means of a padlock with 41 mm square body
and with a 4 mm to 7 mm diameter shackle having a clear inside width of 21 mm and an
inside length of 16 mm to 45 mm. The holes provided for the shackle shall not be less than 8
mm diameter.

6.3 Earthing of enclosures

Clause 5.3 of BS EN 62271-1 shall apply with the following additions.

a) Earthing of enclosures shall be in line with ENA TS 41-24 [N5].

b) Means shall be provided for connecting each enclosure to the substation earthing
system. For non-directly-connected equipment the minimum cross sectional area of these
connections shall be 70 mm² copper cable, or 25 mm x 3 mm copper bar (or equivalent).
For directly-connected equipment the earth connection to the main equipment shall
comply with the specification for the main equipment.
c) For cubicles that may form part of a suite, the earth bar shall extend across the cubicle
and shall be drilled and provided with a drilled link of the same material and cross
sectional area as the cubicle’s earth bar, for connection to adjacent cubicles. The cubicle
design shall facilitate this connection.
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The earth bar and connection link shall be so designed so that any one cubicle can be
removed from the suite without compromising the earthing of other enclosures.
d) Connections at the enclosure to the substation earthing system shall be bolted. The faces
of all bolted connections shall be clean and either tinned or suitably protected against
corrosion for the life of the equipment. The bolted connections shall have a resistance
which is not more than that of an equivalent length of bar.
e) Where earth connections are made to metal work, the system used shall ensure good
electrical contact between the connections and metalwork, whilst maintaining necessary
protective and corrosion resistant finishes.
f) The disconnection of any one enclosure from earth shall not disconnect any other
equipment.

6.4 Earthing of small apparatus and equipment

All enclosures shall be provided with a suitable means of connecting equipment and
apparatus to the earth bar of the enclosure.

Protective bonding of equipment housed within an enclosure shall be afforded by means of a

direct radial connection from the enclosure’s bonding terminal or integral earth bar.

The bonding and earthing of all enclosure ancillary components, such as doors, covers,
supports, gland plates and sub-racks etc. shall be continuous and afforded by means of an
insulated wire, of a cross section not less than 2.5 mm2. Specific means shall be provided for
earthing, e.g. the use of assembly bolts is not permitted.

The disconnection of any one piece of equipment from earth shall not compromise the
integrity of the bonding to earth of any other equipment.

The enclosure supplier shall comply with any special provision for protective bonding or
functional earthing arrangements required for the correct and proper operation of equipment
being housed.

When apparatus for more than one primary power circuit is mounted on or in the same
enclosure, separate and discrete connections for each circuit shall be provided directly to the
earth terminal or bar.

6.5 Circuit earthing

All secondary circuits that require earthing shall be connected to the enclosure earth or
substation earthing system at one point of the circuit only and afforded by means of an
insulated wire, of a cross section not less than 2.5 mm2.

To facilitate subsequent testing each individual circuit earth shall be terminated separately to
the enclosure earth or substation earthing system. Unless otherwise specified all current and
voltage transformer secondary circuit earths shall be provided with a suitably labelled and
bolted earth link. Bolted earth links shall be of the captive type. All circuit earth connections
and links shall be readily accessible.

Since a dangerous voltage could appear when the earth link of a current or voltage
transformer secondary circuit is opened with the equipment live, a warning notice to this
effect shall be provided adjacent to the link.

The secondary circuits of interposing transformers shall not be earthed unless otherwise
specified.
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6.6 Installation
6.6.1 Segregation of circuits
Clause 5.4.2.1 of BS EN 62271-1 shall apply, with the following additions.

a) Where the nominal voltage of any circuit exceeds 110 V (d.c. or a.c. r.m.s.) that wiring
shall be segregated from other wiring. Multi core cables containing circuits above 110 V
shall not contain control, measurement and indication wiring.
b) 400 V, three-phase a.c. circuits shall not be run in common wiring troughs or through
flexible trunking with circuits at other voltages unless the higher voltage wiring has double
insulation.
c) Where a cubicle carries apparatus for more than one primary circuit, the wiring for each
circuit shall be grouped separately and as far as possible from any common wiring.
d) Terminals shall be grouped according to function, e.g. analogues (CTs/VTs), control,
indications etc.

6.6.2 Access to connection interface terminals and to apparatus

The position and routing of wiring runs shall be chosen so as not to impede access to
terminals and equipment, when all equipment and apparatus, including multicore
terminations, has been assembled in the cubicle.

Terminals should be positioned to facilitate easy, tidy and logical connection of outgoing
multicore cable.

6.7 Fire hazard

Clause 5.4.3 of BS EN 62271-1 shall apply.

6.8 Marking and labelling

All enclosures shall be marked in accordance with Clause 5.10 of BS EN 62271-1.

All equipment and apparatus shall be labelled in accordance with Clause 5.4.4.4 of BS EN
62271-1 and the following requirements.

a) Labels shall be provided where instruction, explanations or warnings are appropriate to

the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
b) Circuit identification labels, secured with screw fixings, shall be provided on the front of
enclosures and at the back where rear access is provided. Where identification labels are
fixed to doors an identical label shall be provided internally on the fixed portion, at a point
that is clearly visible.
c) Safety warning labels shall comply with BS 5499.
d) All labels shall be suitably rated for the environment conditions and last the lifetime of the
equipment to which they apply.
e) Where employed, adhesives and labels shall be tested in accordance with BS EN ISO
8510-2.
f) The function and rating of fuses and MCBs shall be marked adjacent to the device.
g) All identification markings shall be unambiguously associated with the relevant
equipment, and shall be clearly visible from normal viewing angles of the equipment.
h) Equipment wire end terminations shall be identified using permanent alphanumeric local
end marking. Within non-directly connected equipment and at the connection interface,
the system used shall be in accordance with ENA TS 50-19 [N6].
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7 Small wiring, terminations and terminal blocks

7.1 Small wiring
Cables and small wiring shall comply with Clause 5.4.4.5.1 of BS EN 62271-1 and the
following requirements.

a) Small wiring cable shall be single core, copper conductor, PVC insulated and comply with
BS 6231.
b) In the interests of mechanical strength, the normal minimum conductor size shall be
1.5 mm2. For applications, e.g. SCADA, where smaller sizes are appropriate, their use
shall be subject to agreement between the supplier and the purchaser.
c) Current transformer secondary connections shall have a minimum cross sectional area of
2.5 mm2.
d) Cables shall be coloured White, except for earth cables, which shall be Green/Yellow and
230 V wiring, which shall comply with BS 7671 and shall be coloured Brown-L/L1, Black-
L2, Grey-L3 and Blue-N. End marking shall be in accordance with Clause 6.8.
e) Where cables are terminated by means of crimped terminations, then suitable multi-
stranded conductors shall be used. However, the minimum diameter of stranded
conductor used for hand-made crimped terminations shall be 0.5 mm. Where finer
strands are employed, machine-made crimps shall be applied.
f) All wiring shall be neatly run and either securely fixed in cleats, run in approved wiring
troughs, bunched in neat forms, or run in non-corrodible tubes. The number of wires in a
trough shall not exceed the number and size for which it is designed. The practice of
doubling back wires on themselves in a trough to absorb slack is not acceptable.
g) Cleats shall be of moulded or metal-reinforced insulating materials and shall not cause
damage to the cleated wiring during assembly or use. Insulated strapping shall be used
for bunched wires. Wiring troughs shall be of insulating material.
h) Wiring passing out of, into, or between, enclosures shall be run in robust ducting,
corrosion-resistant flexible tubes, or conduit. Wiring shall be protected from sharp edges.
Indoor conduit shall be plastic or steel.
i) Wiring to hinged panels shall be run for a distance along the length of the hinge to allow
the wires to be twisted rather than bent, when the panel is swung. All wiring accessories
of plastics materials, such as cleats, troughs, conduits, strapping, etc., shall be non-
ignitable (in accordance with BS EN 60695) or resistant to flame propagation (in
accordance with BS 2782).
j) Outdoor conduit shall be plastic or galvanised steel and laid with a suitable fall, with the
lowest part external to the kiosk or box. All conduit runs must be adequately drained and
ventilated.

k) No exposure of conductors shall be permitted due to shrink back of insulation at

terminations of ancillary equipment.

7.2 Connections
All requirements below are mandatory within non-directly connected equipment and at the
connection interface of directly connected equipment.
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Certain requirements below are non-mandatory for terminals & terminations within directly
connected equipment, provided these have been proven to perform adequately during type-
testing of the assembled equipment (including all tests on auxiliary equipment required by BS
EN 62271-1) and that they are subject to appropriate factory assembly, testing, and Quality
Assurance (QA) procedures to ensure correct assembly. These requirements are marked
(X).
NOTE: Should it be necessary to interfere with such connections after completion of routine testing, special
consideration should be given to the procedures employed for re-assembly and testing.
7.2.1 Terminals and terminations
Clause 5.4.4.5.2 of BS EN 62271-1 shall apply, with the following additions.

a) (X) Small wiring connections shall employ either of the following methods:
i. Stud terminals with complementary crimp termination; or
ii. Screw type terminals with complementary terminations.
b) Insulation displacement terminals may be used within directly-connected equipment.
c) The supplier shall demonstrate that the terminals will provide secure and reliable
connection throughout the life of the equipment.
d) Terminals for CT circuits shall provide additional security such that accidental loosening
of the terminal shall not affect the current-carrying capability of the termination. This shall
include terminals of auxiliary switches specified to be used for CT circuits. 5
e) (X) All terminals shall permit connection of two external conductors to each connection,
and this shall be achieved without distortion of the terminals, terminal blocks or
terminations, including where two or more connections are adjacent. No more than two
terminations may be made to each connection.
f) The supplier shall ensure compatibility between the terminations and the associated
terminals provided by the supplier.
g) Terminations shall permit at least four reconnections during the life of the equipment.
Where necessary to achieve this, sufficient excess length of conductor shall be provided.

7.2.2 Terminal blocks

Terminal blocks shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS EN 60947-7-1. They shall be
suitable for the required duty, and manufactured from insulating materials.

Terminal blocks will normally provide two terminals, which may be of different pattern.

Terminal blocks shall prevent, by their design, the risk of short circuit between adjacent
terminations. However, facilities may be required for connecting two or more terminals.

Test sockets, where provided, preferably should be suitable for test plugs of 4 mm diameter,
but a smaller size may be acceptable where the terminal block dimensions make 4 mm
impractical. The equipment supplier shall submit details of any alternative tests sockets they
intend to offer for approval/acceptance by the equipment purchaser. The equipment supplier
shall state the sizes of test sockets in their tender.

(X) Within non-directly connected equipment and at the connection interface, terminal blocks
shall be capable of being removed or replaced individually.

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5 High voltages associated with open circuited CT connections are a hazard to persons and the insulation of CTs
and circuits.
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7.2.3 Termination crimps

Termination crimps shall comply with BS EN 60352-2.

The barrel sizes shall suit the sizes and forms of conductor employed and barrels which take
a range of conductor sizes are acceptable.

The crimping operation shall be made by the use of a purpose made tool, which shall be
compatible with the termination crimp. Crimping operations shall be carried out in
accordance with the termination crimp manufacturer’s instructions.

The equipment supplier shall specify suitable range(s) of termination crimps which may be
used by the purchaser to subsequently renew the termination.

Only one conductor shall be permitted for each crimp.

To support conductor insulation an extended barrel shall be employed. The barrel shall be of
insulating material.

If the combination of the termination crimp and its terminal can permit a short circuit between
adjacent connections, additional precautions shall be taken to prevent this.

7.2.4 Insulating displacement connections

Insulating Displacement Connections (IDC) shall only be made with compatible cable, and
shall use only tools that are specified by the terminal manufacturer.

7.3 Plug and socket connectors

Plug and socket connectors shall be equipped with a coding facility to prevent incorrect
connections being made. The design of connector used shall ensure correct alignment of the
pins on connection and shall prevent accidental separation.

Each plug and socket shall be identified. Where the connector contains current transformer
circuits the plug body shall be coloured yellow except where specified otherwise by the
purchaser, unless specific design features are provided to prevent inadvertent open circuiting
of the current transformer circuit, in the event of the connector being split. The socket body
shall carry a warning label "CAUTION CURRENT TRANSFORMER CIRCUITS".

Cable strain relief shall be provided at the cable gland.

To avoid danger, the live side of wiring connections shall be made to the socket. All plugs,
socket outlets and plug-in assemblies required for continuous use shall have locking or
retaining arrangements.

Control, protection, indication and alarm circuits shall not be carried on the same plugs and
socket outlets as a.c. power supplies, except on metalclad switchgear when separate plugs
and sockets cannot be accommodated. In this case, the power supply contacts shall be
segregated and clearly labelled. In the case of plugs and socket outlets carrying protection
circuits, and where reasonably practicable, the allocation of the contacts shall be such that a
short-circuit between adjacent pins cannot affect protection circuits.

8 Fuses, links and miniature circuit breakers

8.1 Fuses and links
Cartridge fuses for use in enclosures shall be designed for use with bolted connection type
fuse-links with in accordance with BS HD 60269-2.
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These shall be of Type A1 to A2. Fuse-links shall be of the cartridge type and shall be in
accordance with BS EN 60269-1 and BS HD 60269-2. Fuse links shall be type “g” with a
minimum rated breaking capacity of 25 kA. Fuse bases and associated fuse-carriers
intended to accommodate a solid-link (non-fusible link) shall be coloured White. Fuse bases
and associated carriers intended to accommodate a fuse-link shall be of clearly
distinguishable colour.

8.2 Rated voltage

Fuses shall have a minimum rated voltage of 400 V.

8.3 Rated current of the fuse-link

The rated current of fuse-links, expressed in amperes, shall be selected from the following
values: 2, 4, 6, 10, 16, 25, 32, 63, 100, 160 or 200.

8.4 Miniature circuit breakers

Low voltage circuit breakers shall be in accordance with BS EN 60898-1. Circuit breakers for
use in d.c. circuits shall also be in accordance with BS EN 60898-2. For single-phase
applications, two-pole ganged circuit breakers with one protected pole shall be used. For
three-phase applications, four-pole ganged circuit breakers with three protected poles shall
be used. Where 110 V centre-point earthed supplies are used, two-pole ganged circuit
breakers with both poles protected shall be used.

8.5 Supply isolation

Fuses and links, or miniature circuit breakers, as appropriate, shall be logically and
consistently grouped to assist with identification for isolation purposes, and shall be clearly
labelled. Fuses, links and miniature circuit breakers shall normally be mounted vertically,
such that the incoming (supply) side shall be the bottom terminal. Facilities for isolation of
power supplies shall be subject to agreement with the purchaser and be provided either:

a) by withdrawable fuses and links, in accordance with Clause 8.1 to Clause 8.3 [of this
Specification]; or
b) by miniature circuit breakers, which shall be removable, or capable of being locked in the
open position.
Where fuses-links or MCBs are used for supply isolation, or isolation of circuits for work in
accordance with UK Distribution Network Operator’s requirements, they shall:

a) be lockable 67;
b) comply with the requirements for equipment suitable for isolation given in Clause 7.1.6 of
BS EN 60947-1, and in Clause 7.2.7 of BS EN 60947-3.

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6 For fuses and links, or for removable MCBs, this may be provided by using a locking bar, cover plate or
separate lockable enclosure. The chosen method of providing isolation shall be padlockable in accordance
with 6.2.3.
7 For MCBs remaining in place, this shall be by a locking bar, or by a locking arrangement without additional
components, provided on all circuit breakers to prevent them from being closed. Any padlocks used for this
purpose shall preferably meet the size requirements in 6.2.3.
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9 Control and selector switches

9.1 General
Switches shall comply with BS EN 60947-3, and the following requirement.

Control devices shall be selector and test switches of rotary, sliding or push-button operated
types.

9.2 Classification and rating

9.2.1 Classification
Control switches shall be classified according to the number of electrical operating cycles for
which they are suitable, at the duty required by their application. The classification shall be
as follows.

a) Life Class I - 30 000 operating cycles.

b) Life Class II - 100 000 operating cycles.
c) Life Class III - 1 000 000 operating cycles.

Life Class III should not normally be specified for devices having more than four positions.
The operating cycles for devices having more than four positions and a “duty” in excess of
Life Class II shall be subject to separate negotiation.

For two-position devices, one operating cycle shall be taken as moving from the position of
rest to the operating position and back to the position of rest.

Rotary reversible devices, having more than one position and turning through all positions
from rest and then traversing back to the rest position, shall constitute two operating cycles.

Typical applications for devices within the above Life Classes are shown in Table 2.

Table 2 — Life class applications

Life Class Typical applications

Devices normally operated not more than twice per day every day, e.g. control and
I
selector devices for circuit breakers, disconnectors, etc.
Devices normally operated not more than six times per day, every day, e.g. control
II
and selector devices on power station auxiliary systems.

III Devices for more frequent operation.

9.2.2 Rating
Devices used for off-load isolation or off-load selection shall be rated in accordance with the
requirements of Clause 7.2.7 in BS EN 60947-3 for disconnectors.

The class, according to BS EN 62271-1, Table 6, shall be defined by agreement between the
purchaser and supplier.

9.3 Design
Where specified by the purchaser, shapes of handles of control devices shall be varied, so
that the operator is able, by sight or by feeling, and without doubt, to identify the basic shape
of the operating handle and its assigned function.
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Switch handles shall be capable of being padlocked by a padlock in accordance with 6.2.3.
Subject to agreement with the purchaser, switch handles incorporating integral locking may
be provided. Such locks shall have unique key change for each function within a substation.

Contacts shall be faced with either silver or silver alloy.

Requirements for any contacts of manual control switches that are made available to the
purchaser are contained in BS EN 62271-1 Clause 5.4.4.5.5.

Switches of the clip and blade type (sliding and wiping contacts) shall have self-aligning
contacts. The accuracy and consistency of manufacture and assembly shall be such as to
provide the required tolerances for contact resistance and temperature rise with adequate
mechanical and electrical clearances.

When the handle of a device is released, the device shall not overrun its intended position so
as to cause further contacts to operate.

Mechanical return on all control devices shall be independent of any contact springs.

Bearing and sliding surfaces shall not require additional lubrication during the life of the
device.

Devices incorporating lamps shall be so designed that the lamp can be changed from the
front. For control devices, replacement of the lamp shall not cause inadvertent operation of
the device. Colours and function of lamps shall be in accordance with Clause 10.5.

Push buttons shall not have a stroke in excess of 8 mm. For push buttons used in control
circuits, the buttons shall not project beyond the surrounding bezel or guard by more than 2
mm and the internal diameter of the button shroud shall be 21 mm nominal.

Colours of buttons shall be in accordance with BS EN 60073. Stop buttons shall be Red.

For push buttons used for indication and alarm purposes, the button diameter or width shall
be not less than 12.5 mm and projecting buttons may be used.

The force required to depress a push button fully home shall be between 9 N and 18 N. This
requirement may restrict the acceptable number of contact arrangements.

Table 3 gives the standard directions of operation and nomenclature for a range of control
functions.

Where applicable, column 3 of the Table may be used as the controller label or designation
and columns 1 and 2 may be used as action labels.

Alternatives are given in brackets in Table 3.

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Table 3 — Nomenclature and standard directions of operation for control devices

Anti-clockwise Clockwise
Items or function controlled
movement for: movement for:
Open (Trip) Close Circuit breaker, disconnector, contactor, exit.
symbol “O” symbol “|”
Lower Raise Plant control setting, e.g. temperature control.
Tap position.
(Decrease) (Increase) Governor control (speeder motor).
Voltage control (rheostat motor).
Crane hook control.
Off (Stop) On (Start) Motor for fans, pumps etc.
symbol “O” symbol “|”
Out of service In service Plant protection.
(Off) (On) Auto-reclose.
Vetoed Un-vetoed Automatic load transfer.
Manual Auto Automatic voltage control.
Local Remote Control selection (for switchgear).
Standby Main Control selection (for substations).
This panel SCADA/Tele Control selection (for switchgear).
control
Test Normal Relay trip test.
(In service) Relay isolation.
Distance acceleration.

10 Instruments, interposing relays and indicators

10.1 Instruments
Instruments shall comply with BS EN 60051-1 and BS 3693. For instruments indicating watts
or VArs the scale shall indicate centre zero with “Import” to the left and “Export” to the right
when viewing the instrument.

If the instrument has part of the scale electrically suppressed then this shall be suitably
marked.

All instruments shall be scaled in primary units.

On a dual function instrument, the two symbols shall be used separated by a diagonal line
e.g. “MW/MVAr”.

Interposing VTs shall be in accordance with BS EN 61869-3; interposing CTs shall be in

accordance with BS EN 61869-2.

Class accuracy shall be specified by the purchaser. Interposing CTs shall be designed such
that open circuiting of the secondary winding shall not impose a burden which will interfere
with the correct operation of other devices connected to the main CT connections.
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10.2 Electrical measurement transducers

Electrical measurement transducers shall comply with BS EN 60688. They shall be classified
as Group III and have a response time of less than 1 second. They shall include galvanic
isolation, to the insulation rating of the circuit(s), between all electrical circuits and withstand
either continuous open circuit or short circuiting of the output terminals. All connections shall
be suitably identified. They shall be capable of being mounted on a standard DIN 8 rail or
directly to the cubicle.

10.3 Control and interposing relays

Control and interposing relays shall comply with the requirements of the following
documents.

• BS EN 61810-1.
• BS EN 61810-2.
• BS EN 61810-7.
• ENA TS 48-4 [N7].
• ENA TS 48-5 [N8].
• BS EN 62271-1: Clause 5.4.4.5.6.

The internal relay contact arrangement shall be apparent to the operator, either by provision
of a transparent cover, or by integral label to indicate the internal relay connections. The
design shall minimise the possibility of mal-operation when removing or replacing the cover.

Where plug-in type relays are used they shall be fitted with a retaining clamp to hold the relay
in place. It shall not be possible to insert the relay into its base incorrectly.

Contacts shall be suitably rated for the required duty.

Where the operating coil is short time rated or the break duty exceeds the rating of the
initiating contact, latched relays shall be fitted with a cut-throat contact to reduce the power
consumption to an acceptable level. Self-reset relays shall be fitted with an economy feature
to reduce the power consumption to permit permanent energisation of the relay.

Relay elements shall be mounted in dust protecting cases, providing protection of IP50 to BS
EN 60529. The cases shall have transparent covers. Relays shall be marked with the
number of the circuit diagram covering the internal relay connections or, preferably, shall
carry such a circuit diagram inside the relay case. Relay elements shall be durably marked to
identify their function or designation, as shown on the appropriate circuit diagram.

Terminals within the scope of this Specification shall be in accordance with Clause 7.2.1,
connected to different circuits within the relay, and shall be grouped separately, as far as
practicable.

Relays for operation on 110 V d.c. nominal circuits shall operate reliably with 100 Ω in series
at the minimum operating voltage.

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A duty of a minimum of 10 000 operations is required, except as follows.

a) For tap-change control purposes, 50 000 operations are required.

b) For Generation purposes, a higher number of operations may be substituted by the
purchaser.

10.3.1 Interposing relays

Interposing relays for control purposes shall have an operating current of not less than 25
milliamps or alternatively they shall be double-pole switched.

Control relay elements may be grouped in the same case when they have complementary
functions such as open/close.

Relay elements associated with different main equipment shall not be mounted in the same
case.

10.4 Small contactors

This clause covers contactors with current ratings up to 3 A.

The utilization category and class of intermittent duty required within BS EN 60947-4-1 shall
be appropriate to the anticipated duty of the contactor. Contactors of the block type are
preferred.

Suitable materials for the contacts of air break contactors shall be of solid silver or solid silver
faced.

Pivots, bearing and sliding surfaces shall be corrosion resisting and shall not require
lubrication in service.

The electrical insulating material or electrical insulating system of operating coils shall be
suitable for the duty, and not lower than ‘Thermal Classification 105’ to Table 1 of BS EN
60085, unless otherwise specified, and the method of mounting the coils, shall obviate
chafing of the insulation due to vibration or other causes.

Where apparatus is sensitive to overvoltage, it may be necessary to provide suppression of

coil generating transients.

The minimum diameter of wire for coil windings shall be 0.1 mm (42 standard wire gauge).
NOTE: Smaller wire sizes may only be considered subject to approval of manufacturing techniques and quality
control.

10.5 Indicating lamps and fittings

Lamps shall comply with BS EN 60947-5-1 and the following.

a) Indicating lamp fittings shall be of the flush mounting pattern, designed to permit lamp
changing from the front.
b) Lamps shall normally employ LED indicators.
c) Filament type, with at least 10 000 hours continuous use rating, may be used subject to
approval of the purchaser.

Lamps shall be coloured as in Table 4.

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Table 4 — Lamp colour

Colour of lamp Class of indication Examples

Red Circuit breaker, disconnector This colour must be reserved for the
switch or contactor closed. one function mentioned.
Green Circuit breaker, disconnector This colour must be reserved for the
switch or contactor open. one function mentioned.
White Lamps giving information and Voltage supply healthy bus selector
lamps normally alight (where indication, carrier protection in
required). service.
Orange Abnormal condition on which Transformer over temperature,
action is necessary (alarm Buchholz gas, battery charger failed,
indications). carrier protection out of service:
Blue Circuit breaker – closing springs
charged.
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Examples: Relay/control cubicle integral

with switchgear, transformer cooler control
kiosk attached to transformer.

Interconnections by equipment supplier

Examples: Outdoor relay/control kiosk,

suite of indoor relay cubicles.

Interconnection to main equipment by

purchaser.

Example: Relay/control cubicle adjacent

to GIS main equipment.

Interconnections by equipment supplier.

KEY:
Non-directly connected
Main equipment Directly connected equipment equipment

(Covered by other (ENA TS 50-18 with stated (ENA TS 50-18 without

Specifications) exceptions) exceptions)

Purchaser Connections
Supplier Connection
NOTE: The position and route
connections interface of these connections are
indicative.

Figure 1 — Interfaces and connections

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Annex A
(normative)

Self certification conformance declaration

ENA TS 50-18 APPLICATION OF ANCILLARY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
CLAUSE BY CLAUSE CONFORMANCE WITH ENA TS 50-18

Ancillary electrical equipment covered by ENA TS 50-18 shall comply with the clauses in this standard.

This check sheet identifies the clauses in ENA TS 50-18.

The manufacturer shall declare conformance or otherwise, clause by clause, using the following levels of conformance declaration codes.

Conformance declaration codes* Instructions for completion

NA Clause is not applicable or appropriate to the product

When Cs1 code is entered no remark is
Cs1 the product is fully conforms with the requirements of this clause necessary
Cs2 the product partially conforms with the requirements of this clause
When any other code is entered the reason
Cs3 the product does not conform with the requirements of this clause for non-conformance shall be entered
Cs4 the product does not currently conform with the requirements of this clause, but the
manufacturer proposes to modify and test the product in order to comply.

Manufacturer:
Product Reference:
Name: Signature: Date:

Check sheet follows…

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Table A.1 — Self certification conformance declaration

BS EN ENA TS 50-18
Clause/Subclause Requirement Conformance ENA TS Requirement Conformance Remarks
code 50-18 code
Clause/
BS EN BS EN
Subclause
62271-1 62271-
200
2 2 Service 4 Service conditions
conditions
5.2 Electromagnetic compatibility
5.3 Type tests (See separate
conformance declaration)
5.4 Voltage and frequency limits
Table 1 Correct operation at d.c. voltage
limits at apparatus terminals
5.4 5.4 6.1 General
6.1 Materials – Non-ignitable
6.1 Materials – Dimensionally stable
6.1 Dust protected contacts and
mechanisms
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BS EN ENA TS 50-18
Clause/Subclause Requirement Conformance ENA TS Requirement Conformance Remarks
code 50-18 code
Clause/
BS EN BS EN
Subclause
62271-1 62271-
200
6.1 Minimum height of terminal
block arrangement (100 mm)
5.4.1 6.2 Provision of padlocking on doors
5.4.4.1 Selection of components
5.4.4.2 Installation of components
5.4.4.3 6.2.1 Access to apparatus and
components
5.4.4.3 6.2.1 Maximum/minimum heights of
components
5.4.1.3 6.2.2 Degree of protection
6.2.3 Padlocking
5.3 5.3 6.3 Earthing of enclosures
6.4 Earthing of small apparatus and
equipment
6.5 Circuit earthing
5.4.2.1 6.6.1 Segregation of circuits
6.6.2 Access to connection interface
terminals and apparatus
5.4.3 6.7 Fire hazard
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BS EN ENA TS 50-18
Clause/Subclause Requirement Conformance ENA TS Requirement Conformance Remarks
code 50-18 code
Clause/
BS EN BS EN
Subclause
62271-1 62271-
200
5.10 – 6.8 Marking and labelling
5.4.4.5.1 7.1 Small wiring
7.2 Connections
5.4.4.5.2 7.2.1 Terminals and terminations
7.2.2 Terminal blocks
7.2.3 Termination crimps
7.2.4 Insulation displacement
connections
7.3 Plug and socket connectors
8.1 Fuses and links
8.4 Miniature circuit breakers
8.5 Supply isolation
9 Control and selector switches
9.2.1 Classification
9.2.2 Rating
9.3 Design
10.1 Instruments
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BS EN ENA TS 50-18
Clause/Subclause Requirement Conformance ENA TS Requirement Conformance Remarks
code 50-18 code
Clause/
BS EN BS EN
Subclause
62271-1 62271-
200
10.2 Electrical measurement
transducers
10.3 Control and interposing relays
10.4 Small contactors
10.5 Indicating lamps and fittings
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Annex B
(normative)

Type test conformance declaration

ENA TS 50-18 APPLICATION OF ANCILLARY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
The manufacturer shall declare conformance or otherwise, for each test, using the following levels of conformance declaration codes.

Conformance declaration codes* Witness codes**

Ct1 Independent witnessed tests

I Independent
Ct2 Not fully independent witnessed tests
M Manufacturer
Ct3 Self verified tests
E ENA
Ct4 Alternative tests/evidence offered
Ct5 Manufacturer has underwritten that the product meets the functional and performance
requirements without further testing.
Ct6 Not tested

Manufacturer:
Product Reference:
Name: Signature: Date:

Check sheet follows…

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Table B.1 — Type test conformance declaration

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Test requirement Specification/ Rated Test Tested Conformance Date Test station Witness Remarks
standard value req’d? value code * of test report/cert I, M or
(Y or N) no. E**
1 Emission tests from the BS EN 62271-1 Y
auxiliary and control Clause 6.9.1.2
circuits.
2 Immunity tests on
auxiliary and control
circuits:
Electrical fast
BS EN 62271-1
transient/burst test Y
Clause 6.9.2.3
Oscillatory wave
BS EN 62271-1
immunity test Y
Clause 6.9.2.4
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Test requirement Specification/ Rated Test Tested Conformance Date Test station Witness Remarks
standard value req’d? value code * of test report/cert I, M or
(Y or N) no. E**
3 Additional EMC tests on
auxiliary and control
circuits:
Ripple on d.c. input
BS EN 62271-1 Y
power port immunity test
Clause 6.9.3.2

Voltage dips, short

BS EN 62271-1 Y
interruptions and voltage
Clause 6.9.3.3
variations on d.c. input
power port immunity tests
4 Additional tests on
auxiliary and control
circuits:
BS EN 62271-1 Y
Functional tests Clause 6.10.2
Electrical continuity of BS EN 62271-1 Y
earthed metallic parts test Clause 6.10.3
Verification of the
operational
characteristics of auxiliary
contacts:
Auxiliary contact rated BS EN 62271-1
Y
continuous current Clause 6.10.4.2
Auxiliary contact rated BS EN 62271-1
short time withstand Clause 6.10.4.3 Y
current
Auxiliary contact breaking BS EN 62271-1 Y
capacity Clause 6.10.4.4
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Test requirement Specification/ Rated Test Tested Conformance Date Test station Witness Remarks
standard value req’d? value code * of test report/cert I, M or
(Y or N) no. E**
5 Environmental tests:
Cold test BS EN 62271-1 Y
Clause 6.10.5.2
Dry heat test BS EN 62271-1 Y
Clause 6.10.5.3
Damp heat, steady state BS EN 62271-1 Y
test Clause 6.10.5.4
Cyclic humidity test BS EN 62271-1 Y
Clause 6.10.5.5
Vibration response and BS EN 62271-1 Y
seismic tests Clause 6.10.5.6

Final condition check BS EN 62271-1

Y
Clause 6.10.5.7
6 Dielectric test BS EN 62271-1 Y
Clause 6.10.6
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Bibliography
Other Publications

[1] GREAT BRITAIN. Health and Safety at Work Act etc 1974

[2] GREAT BRITAIN. The Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007

[3] GREAT BRITAIN. The Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2009
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