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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

5.0 TESTS

6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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This Transmission Material Specification (TMSS) covers the minimum requirement for
terminal blocks to be used for Relay and Control Panels, Medium Voltage Switchgear
Panels, GIS Local Control Cabinets etc., in the transmission system of Saudi Electricity
Company (SEC)/National Grid Saudi Arabia.

L.L Definitions Comply

L.t.t Terminal Block lnsulating part carrying one or more mutually insulated
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terminal assemblies and intended to be fixed to a support. Comply

t.I.2 Terminal -
Circuit path where wire engages and carries current through the
housing. Typically made of a copper alloy. Comply

1.1.3 Rated cross-section - Value of the maximum cross-section of all connectable

types of conductors, rigid (solid and stranded) and flexible, stated by the
manufacturer, and to which thermal, mechanical and electrical requirements are
referred. Compty

L.1'.4 Rated Connecting - Range of cross-section and, if applicable, the number

Capacity
connectable conductors for which the terminal block is designed.
Comply
1.1.5 Housing - Material that insulates conductive path from exterior and adjacent
circuits. Generally made of plastic. Compty

L.1.6 Poles - The number of individual circuits, or adjacent terminals, contained

within the terminal block. Compty

L.L.7 Pitch -
The distance from one pole to the next. lt is measured from one feature
to the same feature on the adjacent pole with the distance typically being the
same for all poles. This is also called center-to-center distance.
Comply
L.1.8 Voltage Rating - The maximum system voltage that the terminals block is designed
to be installed within. Generally, this electrical specification is a function of the
pitch and the dielectric strength of the housing. Compty

5a I.L.g Current Rating - This is the maximum nominal current rating per pole that the
rìó terminal block is intended to be used. Generally, this electrical specification is a
tì) function of the cross-sectional area, conductivity of the terminal, and the resulting
:I] bo heat rise at rated current (per U11059) or power dissipated at rated current (per
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L.\.12 Creepage Distance -The shortest path between two conductive parts, or between
a conductive part and the bonding surface of the equipment, measured
along the surface of the insulating material. Comply

1.1.13 DIN-Rail - A DIN rail is a metal rail of a standard type widely used for
mounting terminal blocks; Manufactured to IEC 60715.
Comply
1,.L.L4 Feed Through - Feed through terminal blocks allow wires/terminal points to have
the conductive path managed through the housing in the center of the terminal
block. A Pass through terminal block is the same as a feed through terminal block.
Comply
1.L.15 Push-wire - non-universal terminal in which the connection is made by pushing in
rigid (solid or stranded) conductors. Comply

L.\.I6 Screw - Terminal blocks which allow the connection of a conductor into the
terminal by means of a screw and spring loaded yoke.
Comply
I.L.I7 Probe - An insulated implement used to push the release mechanism to release
the conductor. ComPly

1.1.18 Bootlace Ferrule - A commercially available crimp type cable conductor connector
Comply

2.O CROSS REFERENCES Comply

This Material Standard Specification shall always be read in conjunction with SEC/National Grid
Saudi Arabia's General Specification number 0L-TMSS-01 (latest revision), titled
"General Requirements for All Equipment/Materials", which shall be considered as an
integral part of this TMSS.
This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC/National Grid Saudi Arabia's
Purchase Order or Contract Schedules for project, as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AN D STANDARDS

The latest revision/amendments of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for
the equipment/material covered in this TMSS. ln case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer may
i'ì propose equipment/material conforming to one group of lndustry Codes and Standards quoted
l:'j hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS. Comply
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displacement connections - General Requirements, test methods and
practicalguidance Not applicøble for this terminal

tEc 60112 Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking
indices of solid insulating materials Compty

lEc 60071s Dimensions of low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Standardized

mount¡ng on rails for mechanical support of switchgear, controlgear
and accessories Compty

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.I Terminal Block Construction and Assembly Material

Terminal block insulating material shall be Material Group 1 and comply with minimum
Polyamide 6 (PA6) characteristics, the material shall have comparative tracking index
CT1>600 determined in accordance with IEC 60112 at pollution degree 3 as per IEC
60947.L. Creepage distances and clearances shall be in accordance with IEC 60947.7.1
with minimum creepage distance of 8mm. Terminal block mechanical characteristics and
flammability class of terminal blocks material shall be shall be as per IEC 60947-1 and
shall fulfill UL94 - Vo requirements. To avoid any risk of fire and preserve the
person safety, terminal blocks are intended to permanently support and isolate wire
termination and joint from each other, and from the surface on which the terminal block
is mounted.
Terminal block assembly conducting material shall be of copper alloy, copper or tinned
copper with high conductivity. Terminal block shall be screw type and/or spring loaded
plug-in type (male and female with lock) as per the requirement of the scope of work.
The design shall be such that accumulation of moisture and dust shall be minimized.
Mechanical requirements shall comply with IEC 60947-L. Compty

4.2 Design requirement

4,2.7 Finger protection shall be provided with lP2X as per IEC 60529. Compty s.pøse t7ç4.s
4.2.2 The crimped conductor shall be simple and easy to release. Compty
4.2.3 Each terminal shall have the capability to be linked to adjacent terminals via
jumper.
insulated plug-in Compty
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voltage, short connecting capacity, voltage drop and cross-sectional area shall comply
with IEC 60947-7-L. Comply

4.4 Terminal Blocks ldentification and Marking

Each terminal block shall be identified and marked at manufacture, and shall include
the following information :

4.4.I Manufacturer's name and identification mark. Comply

4.4.2 Type reference or catalogue number Comply

4.4.3 Conductor size or range of conductor sizes. Comply

4.4.4 The front face of each terminal shall provide or accommodate a legible label,
the character height shall be a minimum of 2mm and a minimum of two
characters per label. Product complies

4.5 Other Requirements

4.5.1 Terminal block shall be suitable for sizes of wires that are to be terminated in the
block. Not more than two (2) terminations shall be connected to one side of
terminal block. Comply

4.5.2 Terminal blocks shall be provided with only one (1) level of connection.
Comply
4.s.3 Unless otherwise specified by the project requirements, CT circuit shall be
provided w¡th disconnecting CT shorting terminal with copper bars and with
ground link or without disconnecting slide as per the requirement of the scope of
work. Opening of the link shall enable all CT and relay wiring to be tested clear
of ground. There shall be only one ground link per CT circuit.
Product complies
4.5.4 The disconnecting terminal block shall comply with Annex D of IEC 6O947-7-L.
Comply
4.5.5 Measuring and testing facility shall be provided for the disconnecting terminal
blocks. Comply

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t/ if required by the project scope of work to be used as appropriate.
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4.5.7 PT terminal blocks shall be provided with link type terminal blocks to facilitate
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4.s.9 Terminal block shall be able to be assembled in side panel mounted DIN rails.
The DIN rail shall be vertically or horizontally mounted as per the design
requirements. Partitions shall be fitted between terminals as requíred.
Comply
4.5.10 Groups of terminal blocks shall be identified using engraved labels. Terminals
shall be clearly and consecutively numbered up to (2) digits in each terminal
block. Terminal identification marking shall be per IEC 60947-7-L.
Comply
4.5.L7 Terminal blocks shall be provided with different groups according to the
required application function such as power supplies (AC or DC), VT, CT, DC
control, annunciation SOE, SCADA etc. and shall be provided w¡th labels
accordingly. Compty

4.5.L2 All types of terminal blocks details and catalogs shall be submitted to
SEC/National Grid SA during prequalifícation process for review. Comply

4.5.13 All accessories of the terminal blocks shall provided during the prequalification
for approval. The accessories shall be but not limited to the following: Comply
a. End stop.

b. End section

c. Jumper bar and bridges.

d. Cross spacing jumper

e. Test adaptor and accessories.

f. Spacer.

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h. Sliding bar

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4.5.L7 The following technical requirements and data shall be specified and declared
Comply
b. Wire strip length. ComPly

c Tightening torque in N.m Comply

d The low insertion forces of the Push-wire connection terminal blocks

enable the conductors to be inserted easily and directly.
Comply
e Push-wire clamping units by simple insertion. For the disconnection of the
conductors, an operation other than a pull only on the conductor shall be
necessary. The use of a general purpose tool or of a convenient device,
integral with the clamping unit is allowed in order to "open" it and to
assist the insertion or the withdrawal of the conductor.
Comply
f The compact spring-cage connection offers a reliable, constant connection
when subjected to strong vibrations.
Comply
g. The patented insulation displacement contact allows for a quick
connect¡on without conductor pretreatment.
Comply
h The globally recognized screw connection meets the most stringent
requirements and covers a wide area of application.
Comply
Connect all types of conductors safely w¡th long-term stability: multi-
conductor connection with several cable lugs per bolt.
Comply
Use the barrier terminal blocks to wire conductors quickly and
conveniently with ring cable lugs.
Comply
k Special connection technologies for special industrial requirements.
Comply
Ready-to-connect distribution blocks in Push-wire and screw connection
technology.
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m Terminal blocks for the special requirements of protection and control
engineering.
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5.0 TESTS

5.1 Type Test

Type tests and special test as per IEC 6O947-7-L shall be performed. ln lieu of actual
type (design)and specialtests, certified tests reports of type and specialtests performed
on an identical unit may be submitted to SEC/National Grid Saudi Arabia for review and
approval. Compty

5.2 Routine Test

Power frequency withstand test shall be carried out. Other tests per manufacturer
Standard shall be carried out. Detail proposal of routine test shall be submitted for
SEC/National Grid SaudiArabia review and approval. Compty

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SEC Enquiry No

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SEC PTS No./Project Title with J.O. No.

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4.O DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

* Phoenix Contoct
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Type/Model No. OTTA 6-T P/P
790462
Catalogue Enclosed Yes Yes

Comparative Tracking lndex (CTl) >600 600

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Creepage distance (mm)
- (DisconnecÌ kn¡fe)

Material group per IEC 6O947-L t.

lnsulation material Polyamide 6 Polyomide 6

Pollution Degree 3 or above 3

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4.3 Rated insulation voltage * 800 V

Impulse withstand voltage * 9,8 kV
Rated current * 36 A
Rated short time withstand current * 0,72 kA
Cross sectional area * 0,1-6 mm²
Jumper bars size/rating * EB 10-OTTA 6
41 A
Sliding link rating * 36 A
End section/stop size/rating * D-OTTA 6-T
CLIPFIX 35-5
4.5 Terminal Block Type Screw/Spring Bolt connection
loaded/Plug-in
CT Terminal Block –Disconnecting CT * Not applicable
shorting terminal with ground link
VT Circuits Terminal Block Sliding Link VT
Other types of Terminal Block *
Tightening torque * 1,5-1,8 Nm
Degree of protection IP2x IP2x IP 20*
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Test sockets size/rating * 4 mm
Short circuit plugs size/rating * KSS 10
34 A
Number of connections 1/2 1 or 2
Number of levels 1 1
Mounting on DIN rail acc. to IEC 60715 * Comply

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6.0 DATA EDULE

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A. TECHNICAL IN TO BE
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B. ADDITIONAL SU ENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BI DDER¡ÚE N DOR/SU PPLI ER/CO NTRACTO R.

B. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/YENDOR/SUPPLIER/

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Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Equipment/Material Contractor

Name of the Company Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co.KG

Location and address Phoenix Contact lndia

Prithla - Datir Road
Dudhola -721L02
& Co' l(r-¡
PIIOENIX COP'Ëf¡6&GrrbH
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Name and Signature of Ralf Berndt

authorized
representative
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Official Seal/Stamp
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I'HOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co
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Flachsmarktstr' I
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