EMERGENCY GENERATOR PARALLELING SWITCHGEAR LOW VOLTAGE PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SCOPE A. The Contractor shall furnish and install, where indicated on the drawings, a complete standby power generation and load management power distribution and control system. B. The Emergency Power System consists of the following as applicable: 1. Generator sets 2. Generator Control Switchgear (with associated monitoring and distribution equipment) 3. Automatic Transfer Switches 4. Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems 5. Load Banks 6. Battery Systems C. The Emergency Power System Supplier (EPSS) shall be an authorized service provider for all components of the Emergency Power System (EPS). In order to assure maximum equipment uptime and best service response to the owner, the EPSS shall be a factoryauthorized dealer with complete EPS [parts and service available on a 24-hour emergency basis within a mile radius of the project site. D. The Generator Control Switchgear specified in this section shall be a dead front type, low voltage metal-enclosed switchgear. The Generator Control Switchgear shall be by the same manufacturer as the generator sets and furnished with the generator sets by the (EPSS) as a total system. The switchgear and circuit breakers utilized in the Generator Control Switchgear shall be products of the same manufacturer as the circuit breakers provided in the assemblies for the normal and emergency distribution as specified under other sections of the specifications. E. The Generator Control Switchgear specified includes overcurrent and protective devices. The Emergency Power System Supplier shall provide a Short Circuit and Coordination Study, performed by a qualified professional engineer, as specified in the contract documents and described in Part 3 below. 1.02 RELATED SECTIONS A. Section 16496 Automatic Transfer Switches B. Section 16901 Power Monitoring and Control System C. Section Uninterruptible Power Supply System D. Section Generators Note to Spec. Writer Insert data in blanks 16426G-1 1/06
E. Section Load Bank F. Section Battery Systems G. Section 16015 Short Circuit / Coordination Studies H. Section 16016 Arc Flash Study 1.03 REFERENCES A. The low voltage metal-enclosed switchgear assembly and all components shall be designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with the following latest applicable standards: 1. ANSI-C37.20 Switchgear assemblies 2. ANSI-C37.13 Low voltage power circuit breakers 3. ANSI-C37.17 Trip devices 4. NEMA SG-5 Switchgear assemblies 5. NEMA SG-3 Low voltage power circuit breakers 6. UL 1558. B. The Emergency Power System shall meet or exceed the applicable requirements for the following standards as required: 1. UL 2. CSA 3. IEC 4. NFPA 70 5. NFPA 99 6. NFPA 110 1.04 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW/APPROVAL A. The following information shall be submitted to the Engineer: 1. Master drawing index 2. Front view and plan view of the assembly 3. Floor plan 4. Top view 5. Single line diagram 6. Control One Line diagram 7. Nameplate schedule 8. Component list 9. Conduit space locations within the assembly 10. Assembly ratings including: a. Short-circuit rating b. Voltage Note to Spec. Writer Insert data in blanks 16426G-2 1/06
c. Continuous current rating 11. Major component ratings including: a. Voltage b. Continuous current rating c. Interrupting ratings 12. Circuit Breaker Schedule a. Cable terminal sizes 13. Product data sheets. 14. Sequence of operation description B. Where applicable, the following additional information shall be submitted to the Engineer: 1. Busway connection 2. Composite front view and plan view of close-coupled assemblies 3. Key interlock scheme drawing and sequence of operations 4. Mimic bus size and color. 1.05 SUBMITTALS FOR CONSTRUCTION A. The following information shall be submitted for record purposes: 1. Final as-built drawings and information for items listed in paragraph 1.04 2. Wiring diagrams 3. Certified production test reports 4. Installation information 5. Seismic certification as specified B. The final (as-built) drawings shall include the same drawings as the construction drawings and shall incorporate all changes made during the manufacturing process. 1.06 QUALIFICATIONS A. The manufacturer of the assembly shall be the manufacturer of the major components within the assembly. B. For the equipment specified herein, the manufacturer shall be ISO 9001 or 9002 certified. C. The manufacturer of this equipment shall have produced similar electrical equipment for a minimum period of five (5) years. When requested by the Engineer, an acceptable list of installations with similar equipment shall be provided demonstrating compliance with this requirement. D. Provide Seismic tested equipment as follows: 1. The equipment and major components shall be suitable for and certified to meet all applicable seismic requirements of the International Building Code (IBC) for zone 4 application. Guidelines for the installation consistent with these requirements shall be provided by the switchgear manufacturer and be based upon testing of representative equipment. The test response spectrum shall be based upon a 5% minimum damping Note to Spec. Writer - Optional 16426G-3 1/06
factor, IBC: a peak of 2.45g s (3.2-11 Hz), and a ZPA of 0.98g s applied at the base of the equipment. The tests shall fully envelop this response spectrum for all equipment natural frequencies up to at least 35 Hz. -- OR 1. The equipment and major components shall be suitable for and certified to meet all applicable seismic requirements of the California Building Code (CBC) through zone 4 application. Guidelines for the installation consistent with these requirements shall be provided by the switchgear manufacturer and be based upon testing of representative equipment. The test response spectrum shall be based upon a 5% minimum damping factor, CBC: a peak of 2.15g s, and a ZPA of 0.86g s applied at the base of the equipment. The tests shall fully envelop this response spectrum for all equipment natural frequencies up to at least 35 Hz. -- OR -- 1. The manufacturer may certify the equipment based on a detailed computer analysis of the entire assembly structure and its components. Guidelines for the installation consistent with these requirements shall be provided by the switchgear manufacturer and be based upon testing of representative equipment. The equipment manufacturer shall document the requirements necessary for proper seismic mounting of the equipment 2. The following minimum mounting and installation guidelines shall be met, unless specifically modified by the above referenced standards. a. The Contractor shall provide equipment anchorage details, coordinated with the equipment mounting provision, prepared and stamped by a licensed civil engineer in the state. Mounting recommendations shall be provided by the manufacturer based upon approved shake table tests used to verify the seismic design of the equipment. b. The equipment manufacturer shall certify that the equipment can withstand, that is, function following the seismic event, including both vertical and lateral required response spectra as specified in above codes. c. The equipment manufacturer shall document the requirements necessary for proper seismic mounting of the equipment. Seismic qualification shall be considered achieved when the capability of the equipment, meets or exceeds the specified response spectra. 1.07 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS A. The switchgear shall bear a UL 1558 label. [Certified copies of production test reports shall be supplied demonstrating compliance with these standards.] 1.08 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Equipment shall be handled and stored in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. One (1) copy of these instructions shall be included with the equipment at time of shipment. B. Each switchgear assembly shall be split into shipping groups for handling as determined during the shop drawing phase jointly with the installing contractor. Shipping groups shall be Note to Spec. Writer Select one Note to Spec. Writer Optional 16426G-4 1/06
designed to be shipped by truck, rail or ship. Shipping groups shall be bolted to skids, and covered with tarps for protection from weather. Accessories shall be packaged separately. 1.09 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS A. Equipment operation and maintenance manuals shall be provided with each assembly shipped, and shall include instruction leaflets and instruction bulletins for the complete assembly and each major component. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS A. Caterpillar B. C. The listing of specific manufacturers above does not imply acceptance of their products that do not meet the specified ratings, features and functions. Manufacturers listed above are not relieved from meeting these specifications in their entirety. 2.02 RATINGS A. Voltage rating shall be as indicated on the drawings. The entire assembly shall be suitable for 600 volts maximum AC service. B. The assembly shall be rated to withstand mechanical forces exerted during short-circuit conditions when connected directly to a power source having available fault current [of (42,000) (65,000) (85,000) (100,000) (150,000) (200,000) amperes symmetrical at rated voltage] [as shown on the drawings]. C. The bus system shall have a minimum ANSI short-circuit withstand rating of [100,000] [150,000] [200,000] amperes symmetrical. D. All circuit breakers shall have a minimum symmetrical interrupting capacity of [42,000] [65,000] [85,000] [100,000] [200,000] amperes. To ensure a fully selective system, all circuit breakers shall have 30 cycle short-time withstand ratings equal to their symmetrical interrupting ratings through 85,000 amperes, regardless of whether equipped with instantaneous trip protection or not. E. All ratings shall be tested to the requirements of ANSI C37.20.1, C37.50 and C37.51 and UL witnessed and approved. 2.03 CONSTRUCTION A. The switchgear shall consist of the required number of vertical sections bolted together to form a rigid assembly. The sides shall be covered with removable bolt-on covers. All edges of front covers or hinged front panels shall be formed. Provide ventilators located on the top of the switchgear over the breaker and bus compartments to ensure adequate ventilation Note to Spec. Writer Insert data in blanks Note to Spec. Writer Select one 16426G-5 1/06
within the enclosure. [The rear covers shall be fabricated in two (2) pieces for ease of handling and shall be mounted using captive hardware] [Hinged rear doors, complete with provisions for padlocking, shall be provided.] B. The assembly shall be provided with adequate lifting means and shall be capable of being moved into installation position and bolted directly to [Contractor supplied floor sills to be set level in concrete per manufacturer s recommendations] [the floor without the use of floor sills providing the floor is level to 1/8 inch per 3-foot distance in any direction]. Provisions shall be made for jacking of shipping groups, for removal of skids or insertion of equipment rollers. Base of assembly shall be suitable for rolling directly on pipes without skids. The base shall be equipped with slots in the base frame members to accommodate the use of pry bars for moving the equipment to its final position. C. Each vertical steel unit forming part of the switchgear line-up shall be a self-contained housing having one or more individual breaker or instrument compartments, a centralized bus compartment and a rear cable compartment. Each individual circuit breaker compartment, or cell, shall be segregated from adjacent compartments and sections by means of steel barriers to the maximum extent possible. It shall be equipped with drawout rails and primary and secondary disconnecting contacts. Removable hinge pins shall be provided on the breaker compartment door hinges. D. The stationary part of the primary disconnecting devices for each power circuit breaker shall be breaker mounted and consist of a set of contacts extending to the rear through a glass polyester insulating support barrier; corresponding moving finger contacts, suitably spaced, shall be furnished on the power circuit breaker studs which engage in only the connected position. The assembly shall provide multiple silver-to-silver full floating high pressure point contacts with uniform pressure on each finger maintained by springs. Each circuit shall include the necessary three-phase bus connections between the section bus and the breaker line side studs. Load studs shall be equipped with copper load extension buses terminating in solderless type terminals in the rear cable compartment of each structure. Bus extensions shall be [silver-plated] [tin-plated] where outgoing terminals are attached. E. The circuit breaker door design shall be such that the following functions may be performed without the need to open the circuit breaker door: lever circuit breaker between positions, operate manual charging system, close and open circuit breaker, examine and adjust trip unit, and read circuit breaker rating nameplate. F. The secondary disconnecting devices shall consist of floating terminals mounted on the stationary unit and engaging mating contacts at the front of the breaker. The secondary disconnecting devices shall be gold-plated and engagement shall be maintained in the connected and test positions. G. The removable power circuit breaker element shall be equipped with disconnecting contacts and interlocks for drawout application. It shall have four positions, connected, test, disconnected and removed. The breaker drawout element shall contain a worm gear levering in and out mechanism with removable lever crank. Levering shall be accomplished via the use of conventional tools. Mechanical interlocking shall be provided so that the breaker is in the tripped position before allowing access to the levering mechanism for levering in or out of the cell. Interlock systems that trip the breaker when accessing the levering mechanism will NOT be acceptable. The breaker shall include an optional Note to Spec. Writer Select one Note to Spec. Writer Optional 16426G-6 1/06
provision for key locking open to prevent manual or electric closing. Padlocking shall provide for securing the breaker in the connected, test, or disconnected position by preventing levering. H. An insulating flash shield shall be mounted above each circuit breaker to prevent flashover from the arc chutes to ground. I. The switchgear shall be Caterpillar low voltage metal-enclosed switchgear structures as specified herein. J. The switchgear shall be suitable for use as service entrance equipment and be labeled in accordance with UL requirements. K. Provide a rear compartment barrier between the cable compartment and the main bus to protect against inadvertent contact with main or vertical bus bars. L. Provide in the cell when the circuit breaker is withdrawn, a safety shutter which automatically covers the line and load stabs and protects against incidental contact. M. Provide a metal barrier full height and depth between adjacent vertical structures in the cable compartment. N. Provide a glass polyester full height and depth barrier between adjacent vertical structures in the bus compartment with appropriate slots for main bus. 2.04 BUS A. All bus bars shall be [silver-plated copper] [tin-plated copper]. Main horizontal bus bars shall be mounted with all three phases arranged in the same vertical plane. Bus sizing shall be based on ANSI standard temperature rise criteria of 65 degrees C over a 40 degrees C ambient (outside the enclosure). 1. In addition to full UL air clearances, the phase bus shall be insulated with a minimum of 5 mil thickness of epoxy resin coating. Removable boots shall be provided to give access to the cross bus joints for inspection and maintenance. B. Provide a full capacity neutral bus where a neutral bus is indicated on the drawings. C. A copper ground bus shall be furnished firmly secured to each vertical section structure and shall extend the entire length of the switchgear. The ground bus short-time withstand rating shall meet that of the largest circuit breaker within the assembly. D. All hardware used on conductors shall be high-tensile strength and zinc-plated. All bus joints shall be provided with Belleville-type washers. 2.05 WIRING/TERMINATIONS A. Small wiring, necessary fuse blocks and terminal blocks within the switchgear shall be furnished as required. Control components mounted within the assembly shall be suitably marked for identification corresponding to the appropriate designations on manufacturer s wiring diagrams. Note to Spec. Writer Optional Note to Spec. Writer Select one 16426G-7 1/06
B. Provide a front accessible, isolated vertical wireway for routing of factory and field wiring. Factory provisions shall be made for securing field wiring without the need for adhesive wire anchors. C. Front access to all circuit breaker secondary connection points shall be provided for ease of troubleshooting and connection to external field connections without the need of removing the circuit breaker for access. D. All control wire shall be type SIS. Control wiring shall be [16 ga] [14 ga] for control circuits and [14 ga] [12 ga] for shunt trip and current transformer circuits. Wire bundles shall be secured with nylon ties and anchored to the assembly with the use of pre-punched wire lances or nylon non-adhesive anchors. All current transformer secondary leads shall first be connected to conveniently accessible shorting terminal blocks before connecting to any other device. Shorting screws with provisions for storage shall be provided. All groups of control wires leaving the switchgear shall be provided with terminal blocks with suitable numbering strips and provisions for #10 AWG field connections. Each control wire shall be marked to the origin zone/wire [Provide wire markers at each end of all control wiring]. Plug-in terminal blocks shall be provided for all shipping split wires. Terminal connections to remote devices or sources shall be front accessible via doors above each circuit breaker. E. Where individual conductors cross switchboard/switchgear shipping splits they shall be fitted with plug-together connectors for reliable field assembly. F. NEMA 2-hole [mechanical-] [crimp-] type lugs shall be provided for all line and load terminations suitable for copper or aluminum cable rated for 75 degrees C of the size indicated on the drawings. G. Lugs shall be provided in the incoming line section for connection of the main grounding conductor. Additional lugs for connection of other grounding conductors shall be provided as indicated on the drawings. H. Reusable insulating boots shall be provided to cover all power cable terminations. 2.06 CIRCUIT BREAKERS A. All protective devices shall be low voltage power circuit breakers. All breakers shall be UL listed for application in their intended enclosures for 100% of their continuous ampere rating. B. All power circuit breakers shall be constructed and tested in accordance with ANSI C37.13, C37.16, C37.17, C37.50, UL 1066 and NEMA SG-3 standard. The breaker shall carry a UL label. C. Breakers shall be provided in drawout configuration. D. Power circuit breakers shall utilize a two-step stored-energy mechanism to charge the closing springs. The closing of the breaker contacts shall automatically charge the opening springs to ensure quick-break operation. 1. The generator main circuit breakers shall be electrically operated and equipped with auxiliary contacts, bell alarm contacts, and microprocessor based trip units. Note to Spec. Writer Select one Note to Spec. Writer Optional 16426G-8 1/06
Distribution circuit breakers shall be [electrically] [manually] operated and equipped with auxiliary contacts, bell alarm contacts, and microprocessor based trip units. E. Electrically operated breakers shall be complete with 24 Vdc shunt trips, and 120 Vac motor operators. The charging time of the motor shall not exceed 6 seconds. F. To facilitate lifting, the power circuit breaker shall have integral handles on the side of the breaker. G. The power circuit breaker shall have a closing time of not more than 3 cycles. H. The primary contacts shall have an easily accessible wear indicator to indicate contact erosion. I. The power circuit breaker shall have three windows in the front cover to clearly indicate any electrical accessories that are mounted in the breaker. The accessory shall have a label that will indicate its function and voltage. The accessories shall be plug and lock type and UL listed for easy field installation. They shall be modular in design and shall be common to all frame sizes and ratings. J. The breaker control interface shall have color-coded visual indicators to indicate contact open or closed positions as well as mechanism charged and discharged positions. Manual control pushbuttons on the breaker face shall be provided for opening and closing the breaker. The power circuit breaker shall have a Positive On feature. The breaker flag will read Closed if the contacts are welded and the breaker is tripped or opened. K. The current sensors shall have a back cover window that will permit viewing the sensor rating on the back of the breaker. A rating plug will offer indication of the rating on the front of the trip unit. L. A position indicator shall be located on the faceplate of the breaker. This indicator shall provide color indication of the breaker position in the cell. These positions shall be Connect (Red), Test (Yellow), and Disconnect (Green). The levering door shall be interlocked so that when the breaker is in the closed position, the breaker levering-in door shall not open. Interlock systems that trip the breaker when accessing the levering mechanism will NOT be acceptable. M. Each power circuit breaker shall offer sixty (60) front mounted dedicated secondary wiring points. Each wiring point shall have finger safe contacts, which will accommodate #10 AWG maximum field connections with ring tongue or spade terminals or bare wire. Note to Spec. Writer Select one 16426G-9 1/06
*Note to Spec. Writer: Digitrip RMS trip units are available in four (4) models: Digitrip RMS 520 Basic protection select paragraph 2.05 A through I. Digitrip RMS 520M Basic protection with local current metering, select paragraph 2.05 A through K. Digitrip RMS 520MC Basic protection with local current metering and remote communications, select paragraph 2.05 A through L, and X. Digitrip RMS 1150 Advanced protection, metering, LED display and remote communications, select paragraph 2.05 A through E, H through J, and L through X. 2.07 TRIP UNITS A. Each low voltage power circuit breaker shall be equipped with a solid-state tripping system consisting of three current sensors, microprocessor-based trip device and flux-transfer shunt trip. Current sensors shall provide operation and signal function. The trip unit shall use microprocessor-based technology to provide the basic adjustable time-current protection functions. True rms sensing circuit protection shall be achieved by analyzing the secondary current signals received from the circuit breaker current sensors and initiating trip signals to the circuit breaker trip actuators when predetermined trip levels and time delay settings are reached. Interchangeable current sensors with their associated rating plug shall establish the continuous trip rating of each circuit breaker. B. The trip unit shall have an information system that provides LEDs to indicate mode of trip following an automatic trip operation. The indication of the mode of trip shall be retained after an automatic trip. A reset button shall be provided to turn off the LED indication after an automatic trip. C. The trip unit shall be provided with a display panel, including a representation of the time/current curve that will indicate the protection functions. The unit shall be continuously self-checking and provide a visual indication that the internal circuitry is being monitored and is fully operational. D. The trip unit shall be provided with a making-current release circuit. The circuit shall be armed for approximately two cycles after breaker closing and shall operate for all peak fault levels above 25 times the ampere value of the rating plug. E. Trip unit shall have selectable thermal memory for enhanced circuit protection. F. Complete system selective coordination shall be provided by the addition of the following individually adjustable time/current curve shaping solid-state elements: 1. All circuit breakers shall have adjustments for long delay pickup and time. 2. [Generator Main] [And Feeders] [All] circuit breakers shall have individual adjustments for short delay pickup and time, and include I 2 t settings. 3. [Generator Main] [And Feeders] [All] circuit breakers shall have an adjustable instantaneous pickup. Note to Spec. Writer Select one 16426G-10 1/06
4. [All circuit breakers] [Circuit breakers, where indicated on the drawings,] shall have individually adjustable ground fault current pickup and time, and include I 2 t settings or ground alarm only. G. The trip unit shall have provisions for a single test kit to test each of the trip functions. H. The trip unit shall provide zone interlocking for the short-time delay and ground fault delay trip functions for improved system coordination. The zone interlocking system shall restrain the tripping of an upstream breaker and allow the breaker closest to the fault to trip with no intentional time delay. In the event that the downstream breaker does not trip, the upstream breaker shall trip after the present time delay. Factory shall wire for zone interlocking for the power circuit breakers within the switchgear. I. The trip unit shall have an information system that utilizes battery backup LEDs to indicate mode of trip following an automatic trip operation. The indication of the mode of trip shall be retained after an automatic trip operation. A test pushbutton shall energize a LED to indicate the battery status. J. [All circuit breakers] [Circuit breakers, where indicated on the drawings,] shall have individually adjustable ground fault alarm only. K. [except 520] The trip unit shall have a 4-character LCD display showing phase, neutral, and ground current. The accuracy of these readings shall be +/- 2% of full scale. L. [except 520 &520M] The trip unit shall be equipped to permit communication via a network twisted pair for remote monitoring and control. M. The trip unit shall include a power/relay module which shall supply control to the readout display. Following an automatic trip operation of the circuit breaker, the trip unit shall maintain the cause of trip history and the mode of trip LED indication as long as its internal power supply is available. [except 520]An internal relay shall be programmable to provide contacts for remote ground alarm indication. N. The trip unit shall include a voltage transformer module, suitable for operation up to 600V, 50/60 Hz. The primary of the power relay module shall be connected internally to the line side of the circuit breaker through a dielectric test disconnect plug. O. [1150 only]the display for the trip units shall be a 24-character LED display. P. [1150 only]metering display accuracy of the complete system, including current sensors, auxiliary CTs, and the trip unit, shall be +/- 1% of full scale for current values. Metering display accuracy of the complete system shall be +/- 2% of full scale for power and energy values. Q. [1150 only]the unit shall be capable of monitoring the following data: 1. Instantaneous value of phase, neutral and ground current 2. Instantaneous value of line-to-line voltage 3. Minimum and maximum current values 4. Watts, vars, VA, watthours, varhours, and VA hours. R. [1150 only]the energy-monitoring parameter values (peak demand, present demand, and energy consumption) shall be indicated in the trip unit s alphanumeric display panel. Note to Spec. Writer Select one Note to Spec. Writer Optional 16426G-11 1/06
S. [1150 only] The trip unit shall display the following power quality values: crest factor, power factor, percent total harmonic distortion, and harmonic values of all phases through the 31st harmonic. T. [1150 only] An adjustable high load alarm shall be provided, adjustable from 50 to 100% of the long delay pickup setting. U. [1150 only] The trip unit shall contain an integral test pushbutton. A keypad shall be provided to enable the user to select the values of test currents within a range of available settings. The protection functions shall not be affected during test operations. The breaker may be tested in the TRIP or NO TRIP test mode. V. [1150 only]programming may be done via a keypad at the faceplate of the unit or via the communication network. W. System coordination shall be provided by the following microprocessor-based programmable time-current curve shaping adjustments. The short-time pickup adjustment shall be dependant on the long delay setting. 1. Programmable long-time setting 2. Programmable long-time delay with selectable I 2 T or I 4 T curve shaping 3. Programmable short-time setting 4. Programmable short-time delay with selectable flat or I 2 T curve shaping, and zone selective interlocking 5. Programmable instantaneous setting 6. Programmable ground fault setting trip or ground fault setting alarm 7. Programmable ground fault delay with selectable flat or I 2 T curve shaping and zone selective interlocking. X. [1150 only]the trip unit shall offer a three-event trip log that will store the trip data, and shall time and date stamp the event. Y. [1150 only]the trip unit shall have the following advanced features integral to the trip unit: 1. Adjustable under voltage release 2. Adjustable over voltage release 3. Reverse load and fault current 4. Reverse sequence voltage alarm 5. Under frequency 6. Over frequency 7. Voltage phase unbalance and phase loss during current detection. 2.08 ENCLOSURES A. NEMA 1 Enclosure B. Outdoor Walk-in Enclosure Note to Spec. Writer Select one Note to Spec. Writer Optional 16426G-12 1/06
1. Switchgear shall be enclosed in an outdoor walk-in NEMA 3R enclosure conforming to all applicable requirements of UL and designed to withstand wind velocities of [110] [125] mph. The enclosure shall have a roof sloping toward the rear. Outer sections shall be the same widths as indoor structures except the end sections of a walk-in enclosure shall be wider than the inner sections to permit opening the inner door. Each end of the outdoor structure shall have an end trim. Front aisle depth for walk-in structures shall be 42 inches, minimum. 2. The enclosure shall be provided with rear hinged padlockable doors with wind stops for each section. Aisle doors shall be supplied with provisions for padlocking. A steel floor shall be provided in walk-in aisle space. [Steel floor plates shall be provided in the rear cable compartment.] An anti-skid floor strip shall be provided in the aisle. Ventilating openings shall be provided complete with replaceable fiberglass air filters which are removable from the exterior of the enclosure. Provide necessary space heaters thermostatically controlled for breaker, bus and cable compartments of adequate wattage to prevent the accumulation of moisture within the compartments. 3. Provide panic door hardware on aisle doors at each end of the line-up. External padlocking of the aisle doors shall not prevent operation of the panic hardware from the interior of the enclosure. The construction of the enclosure shall be modular so future sections can be added without affecting NEMA 3R integrity. Provide interior aisle fluorescent lights, 3-way switches and GFI protected receptacles. 4. The enclosure shall be provided with undercoating applied to all members in contact with the foundation surface to retard corrosion. 5. Power for the space heaters, lights and receptacles shall be obtained from a [control power transformer within the switchgear] [source as indicated on the drawings]. Supply voltage shall be 120 volts AC. 6. An overhead circuit breaker lifter shall be provided in the aisle of the enclosure. 7. Each shipping section shall be shipped completely assembled. C. Outdoor Non-Walk-in Enclosure 1. Switchgear shall be enclosed in an outdoor non-walk-in NEMA 3R enclosure conforming to all applicable requirements of UL and designed to withstand wind velocities of [110] [125] mph. The enclosure shall have a roof sloping toward the rear. Outer sections shall be the same widths as indoor structures except the end sections of a non-walk-in enclosure shall be wider than the inner sections to permit opening the inner door. Each end of the outdoor structure shall have an end trim. 2. The enclosure shall be provided with front and rear hinged padlockable doors with wind stops for each section. Aisle doors shall be supplied with provisions for padlocking. [Steel floor shall be provided in the rear cable compartment.] Ventilating openings shall be provided complete with replaceable fiberglass air filters which are removable from the exterior of the enclosure. Provide necessary space heaters thermostatically controlled for breaker, bus and cable compartments of adequate wattage to prevent the accumulation of moisture within the compartments. Note to Spec. Writer Select one Note to Spec. Writer Optional 16426G-13 1/06
3. The construction of the enclosure shall be modular so future sections can be added without affecting NEMA 3R integrity. Provide interior fluorescent lights, switches and GFI protected receptacles. 4. The enclosure shall be provided with undercoating applied to all members in contact with the foundation surface to retard corrosion. 5. Power for the space heaters, lights and receptacles shall be obtained from a [control power transformer within the switchgear] [source as indicated on the drawings]. Supply voltage shall be 120 volts AC. 6. A portable overhead circuit breaker lifter shall be provided to assist in removal of the circuit breakers from the enclosure. 7. Each shipping section shall be shipped completely assembled. 2.09 NAMEPLATES A. Engraved nameplates, mounted on the face of the assembly, shall be furnished for all main and feeder circuits as indicated on the drawings. Nameplates shall be laminated plastic, black characters on white background, and secured with screws. Characters shall be 3/16-inch high, minimum. B. Furnish master nameplate giving switchgear designation, voltage ampere rating, shortcircuit rating, and manufacturer s name. C. Control components mounted within the assembly, such as fuse blocks, relays, pushbuttons, switches, etc., shall be suitably marked for identification corresponding to appropriate designations on manufacturer s drawings. 2.10 FINISH A. All exterior and interior steel surfaces of the switchgear shall be properly cleaned and provided with a rust-inhibiting phosphatized coating. Color and finish of the switchgear shall be ANSI 61. 2.11 ACCESSORIES A. Provide shunt trips, bell alarms and auxiliary switches as shown on the contract drawings. B. Provide a [traveling type circuit breaker lifter, rail-mounted on top of switchgear] [floor running portable circuit breaker transfer truck with manual lifting mechanism]. 2.12 TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SURGE SUPPRESSION A. Provide transient voltage surge suppression as specified in section 16671. 2.13 EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM (EPS) AUTOMATION & CONTROLS A. The automation and control system shall facilitate overall EPS operation including automatic standby operation, monitoring and control of the generator sets including start/stop, alarm/fault monitoring, synchronizing, generator kw load sharing, generator kvar load sharing, generator loading/unloading, load shed/add, and protective relaying. Note to Spec. Writer Select one Note to Spec. Writer Optional 16426G-14 1/06
B. The EPS Automation and Controls shall utilize true redundant, distributed processing technology to maximize system reliability and fault tolerance. The distributed processing system shall include a separate automation processor for each power source, and a separate processor dedicated to each touchscreen Human/Machine Interface (HMI) operation. C. The EPS Automation and Controls shall be by the same manufacturer as the switchgear and generator sets. It shall be furnished with the generator sets by the Emergency Power System Supplier as a total coordinated and integrated system. *Note to Spec. Writer: Choose one of the HMI Options below, depending on usage of PowerLynx 1000, PowerLynx 2000, and PowerLynx 3000 product 2.14 HMI HUMAN/MACHINE INTERFACE [POWERLYNX 1000 HMI] A. EPS Automation interface shall be via a touchscreen with the following characteristics: 1. Monochrome LCD display capable of displaying both text and graphics. a. 6 diagonal for EPS s with two (2) Generator Sets. b. 10 diagonal for EPS s with three (3) or more Generator Sets. 2. Resistive touchscreen interface. a. The display shall support a minimum resolution of 320x240 pixels in 6 diagonal size, black and white. b. The display shall support a minimum resolution of 640x480 pixels in 10 diagonal size, black and white. -- OR -- 2.14 HMI HUMAN/MACHINE INTERFACE [POWERLYNX 2000 HMI] A. EPS Automation interface shall be via a touchscreen with the following characteristics: 1. Color, 12 (diagonal) TFT LCD display capable of displaying both text and graphics. a. Resistive touchscreen interface. b. The display shall support a minimum resolution of 800x600 pixels, 256 displayable colors. -- OR -- 2.14 HMI HUMAN/MACHINE INTERFACE [POWERLYNX 3000 HMI] A. EPS system interface shall be via a touchscreen with the following characteristics: 1. Color, 15 inch (diagonal) TFT LCD industrial display capable of displaying both text and graphics. 2. The touch screen shall be clear glass, with light transmission of 95% or better, furnished with a Surface Acoustic Wave touch interface. 3. The display shall support a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, 16 million displayable colors, 24~60kHZ horizontal scan rate, 56-75kHZ refresh rate. Note to Spec. Writer Select one 16426G-15 1/06
4. An EPS Touch Screen Processor shall be provided and shall provide the following additional features: a. System Report Generation 1. The EPS Automation shall be capable of displaying and printing the following reports: i. System Settings Report ii. Generator Settings Report iii. Plant Test Report including all current operational parameters iv. NFPA compliant JCAHO report v. Alarm Summary Report b. Provide a printer for local printing of system reports. c. Integral Alarm and Event Recording d. Integral Short Term Trending e. Alarm Log shall be exportable to floppy disk drive. 5. The EPS Touchscreen Processor shall operate with the following minimum characteristics: a. Minimum environmental requirements: temperature 0-55 deg. C, Protection Class IP20, Shock resistant up to 5Gs. b. Industrial Processor shall have 24 Vdc power supply fed from best source system. 2.15 HMI SCREEN LISTING A. The EPS Automation shall provide the following screens. The screens shall provide all of the information, metering, control, annunciations settings and indications listed below: 1. Main Menu Screen with a complete listing of major screens. 2. System Overview Screen with a dynamic graphic display of the electrical one line. 3. System Control Screen. 4. System Metering Screen with graphical presentation of all functions. 5. System Settings Screen. 6. Generator Control Screen for each generator 7. Generator Metering Screen for each generator with graphical presentation of all functions specified. 8. Generator Settings Screen. 9. Generator Demand Priority Control and Status Screen. 10. Generator Load Shed Control Screen. 11. Engine Monitoring (Engine Meter/Gauge) Screen for each generator that shall contain a graphical representation of all of the engine gauges and data specified a. Generator Engine Air / Cool Screen. b. Generator Engine Oil / Fuel Screen. 12. Annunciator Menu Screen a. System Annunciation Screen that shall contain all of the Status, Lamp Test and Alarm points specified. Note to Spec. Writer Optional 16426G-16 1/06
b. Generator Annunciator Screen for each generator that shall contain: Status, Lamp Test, Pre-Alarms and Shutdown faults specified. 13. Report Menu Screen a. Generator Settings Report Screen b. Plant Test Settings Report Screen 14. Password Entry screen that shall contain a numeric keypad for password entry. 15. Alarm Summary Screen that shall contain a time/date stamped System Alarm Summary. *Note to Spec. Writer: The following ATS Overview screen only applies to Powerlynx 2000 or 3000 and requires CAT ATS (configured with communications and correct options). 16. ATS Overview (monitoring) screen with graphical display on the position ATS switch. *Note to Spec. Writer: The following ATS Settings and Control screens only apply to Powerlynx 3000 and requires CAT ATS (configured with communications and correct options). 17. ATS Settings Screen with remote adjustment of typical switch settings. 18. ATS Control Screen with status of a specific switch indicating position, and electrical values. Also test control switch position indication and control of the switch remotely, and pushbuttons to control transfer to emergency and normal power. *Note to Spec. Writer: The additional HMI Screens listed below apply to PowerLynx 3000 only 19. System Trend Screen that shall contain trending information described below. 20. Generator Trending Screen that shall contain trending information described below. 21. Engine Historical Trending Screen that shall contain trending information described below under Long Term Historical Trending. 2.16 EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM (EPS) AUTOMATION FEATURES A. The EPS Automation and Controls shall consist of the automation hardware and software required for the control of the Engine-Generator plant and associated Transfer Switches and Distribution Circuit Breakers, as shown on the Contract drawings. The System shall include all Processors, HMI (Human / Machine Interface) Touchscreens, Power Transducers, Supervisory Network and all ancillary control equipment necessary to automatically execute the specified Functional Sequence of Operations. B. The EPS Automation shall be provided with an HMI consisting of a Touchscreen display. 1. The HMI shall provide all metering, status, monitoring, and control information to the operator. 2. The HMI shall serve only as an Operator Interface. The EPS must continue to function normally with a complete HMI failure. C. The EPS Automation and Controls shall be designed to eliminate single points of failure. 1. For redundancy, multiple automation processors shall be utilized. Note to Spec. Writer Optional 16426G-17 1/06
2. At a minimum, the EPS Controls shall utilize a separate automation processor for each generator power source, and each HMI. 3. EPS Control systems utilizing a single automation processor are not acceptable. D. For redundancy, all Master Control automation functions shall be capable of being executed from any of multiple distributed processors. If the automation processor executing Master Control automation functions should fail, the next available automation processor shall automatically assume control of all Master Control automation functions. The number of redundant processors for Master Control automation functions shall be equal to the number of generators in the system. The redundant automation processors shall each consist of a fully redundant power supply and CPU. Transfer of Master Control functions to a redundant processor shall be bumpless. The Master Control automation functions shall include: 1. Automatic start of the generator plant when a run request is received 2. First-up and dead-bus control logic 3. Automatic synchronizing and paralleling of the generator plant 4. Automatic generator load and VAR sharing controls 5. Automatic Generator Demand Priority control logic 6. Automatic Load Shed / Add control logic E. An I/O rack with I/O cards or a distributed I/O block shall be provided for all required Master Control I/O including Load Shed relay outputs, annunciation inputs and outputs, etc. [A second (redundant) Master Control I/O rack with I/O cards (or a distributed I/O block) shall be provided with redundant I/O points for all Master Control I/O requirements.] F. A separate Load Shed distributed I/O block shall be provided for each group of up to (7) electrically operated distribution circuit breakers (as indicated on the drawings) to control the opening and closing of distribution circuit breakers when signaled by the Master Control Automatic Load Shed Control Logic and to monitor the open and closed status of distribution circuit breakers. [A second (redundant) Load Shed distributed I/O block shall be provided for each group of up to (7) distribution circuit breakers.] G. The EPS Automation and Controls shall be capable of surviving a fault of any one of its automation processors. The failure of any single Master Control, or any single generator power source automation processor shall only cause loss of automatic operation of a single generator. *Note to Spec. Writer: The following additional control network redundancy (Paragraph H) applies only to PowerLynx 2000 and 3000 Systems. H. To eliminate single points of failure, the EPS automation processors shall coordinate their control functions via a dedicated fully redundant supervisory network. The redundant supervisory network shall have a 1Mbs data rate or higher and shall be configured so that failure of the primary network shall result in the system operating on the secondary network without any loss of manual or automatic functionality. I. The EPS Automation control power shall be protected against single point of failure by the utilization of a 24 Vdc, Best Source DC system. Note to Spec. Writer Optional 16426G-18 1/06
1. Each Engine battery and a Station Battery shall be connected to a common DC bus. 2. Each Engine battery and the Station Battery shall be furnished with a separate battery charger. 3. An 80amp diode and 40amp circuit breaker shall connect each battery to the common DC bus to protect the common DC bus from the catastrophic failure of any DC source. 4. All controls and protective relays shall be powered from this Best Source DC bus. J. The EPS Controls shall be provided with an Instant Auto Selector Switch. The Instant Auto Selector Switch shall shift the EPS to the fully automatic mode. This insures the EPS, even in the event of a touchscreen failure, can be returned to the fully automatic mode. K. Each Generator Circuit Breaker processor shall be furnished with a Power Transducer. The Power Transducer shall accept 3 phase Voltage and Current inputs from the associated source, and single phase Voltage input from the load side of the Circuit Breaker. The Power Transducer shall provide all critical power related data to the source processor at least once every 100ms. L. The EPS Automation shall log all events and alarms with device, condition, and time/date stamp. M. Trending 1. The EPS Automation shall support real time trending. 2. Real Time Trending shall display the following: a. Load kw b. Individual Generator kw c. Individual Generator kvar *Note to Spec. Writer: The following additional trending parameters apply to PowerLynx 3000 Systems only. d. Individual Generator Voltage e. Individual Generator Amps per phase f. Individual Generator frequency g. Individual Engine RPM h. Individual Engine Battery Voltage i. Individual Engine Oil Pressure j. Individual Engine Water Temperature N. Each EPS Automation and Control component (nominal 24 Vdc) shall be rated to operate at 40 Vdc (typical for open circuited 24 Vdc chargers). To eliminate single points of failure, external overvoltage protection components are not acceptable. O. In the event of a failure of all EPS controls, the Generator frequency and voltage shall be automatically switched to manual, preset, potentiometer control. 2.17 EPS AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS A. The EPS Automation and Control System shall meet or exceed the following environmental requirements: 1. Control Power 16 to 40 Vdc (24 Vdc nominal) 2. Operating Temperature 0-55 C 16426G-19 1/06
3. Humidity 5 95% non-condensing 2.18 EPS METERING A. All metering functions shall be 0.5% accuracy or better. 1. The following meters shall be provided for each system bus, and individual generator: a. Voltmeter with 4-position selector switch to select three phases of voltage. b. Ammeter with 4-position selector switch. c. Kilowatt meter d. Kilovar meter e. Frequency Meter f. Power Factor Meter g. Synchroscope B. The following additional metering shall be provided for each Engine: 1. Engine RPM Meter 2. Engine Battery Voltage Meter 3. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 4. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 5. Engine Running Hour Meter 6. Engine Start Counter 7. Percent Engine Load 8. Local Control Switch Position *Note to Spec. Writer: Include the following metering when using a Caterpillar, B series or higher, Diesel engine,adem II or III. 9. Atmospheric Pressure 10. Boost Pressure 11. System Battery Voltage 12. Left Turbo Inlet Pressure 13. Right Turbo Inlet Pressure 14. Engine Hour meter 15. Filtered Engine Oil Pressure 16. Engine Coolant Level Status 17. Overspeed Switch Status 18. Remote Emergency Stop Actuated status 19. Oil Filter Pressure Differential 20. Fuel Filter Pressure Differential 21. Engine coolant Temperature 22. Right Exhaust Temperature 23. Left Exhaust Temperature 16426G-20 1/06
24. Crankcase Air Pressure 25. Filtered Fuel Pressure 26. Right Air Filter Differential 27. Left Air Filter Differential 28. Fuel Consumption Rate 29. -- OR -- *Note to Spec. Writer: Include the following metering when using a Caterpillar, B series or higher, Natural Gas engine,adem II or III. 9. Oil Filter Pressure Differential 10. Gas Flow 11. Total Engine Hours 12. Unfiltered Oil Pressure 13. Coolant Pressure 14. Fuel Temperature 15. Air/Fuel Ratio 16. Inlet Air Pressure 17. Inlet Air Temperature 18. Inlet Air Flow 19. Individual Cylinder Ignition Timing 20. Individual Cylinder Temperature (where available) C. The following metering shall be provided for each distribution breaker: 1. Voltmeter with 4-position selector switch to select three phases of voltage. 2. Ammeter with 4-position selector switch. 3. Kilowatt meter 4. Kilovar meter 5. Frequency Meter 6. Power Factor Meter D. Additional Metering 1. Where indicated on the drawings, provide a separate customer metering compartment with front hinged door. 2. Furnish and install current transformers for each meter. Current transformers shall be wired to shorting-type terminal blocks. Note to Spec. Writer Select one Note to Spec. Writer Optional 16426G-21 1/06