Company Directive

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION
EE SPEC: 87/7

Protection, Alarm and Control Panels Associated with

36kV and 72kV Outdoor Switchgear, 33kV and 66kV
Transformers and Control Panels Associated with Arc
Suppression Coils

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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Introduction
This document specifies the requirements for protection panels associated with 36kV
and 72kV outdoor switchgear and 33kV and 66kV transformers. It is also specifies the
requirements for 33kV and 66kV full scheme busbar protection panels and 36kV and
11kV arc suppression coil (ASC) control panels.
Main Changes
Minor changes have been made to this document to accommodate changes within EE
SPEC: 185 (12kV Indoor switchgear) which removed the requirement for full scheme
busbar protection at 11kV and 6.6kV.
Circuit types have been re-named and a new circuit types have been added. Further
information is included in the document review and revision table.
Requirements for auxiliary relays, control / selection switches, transducers, push
buttons and lamps have been moved to EE SPEC: 136.
Impact of Changes
These changes are relevant to all staff, contractors and Independent Connection
Providers involved with the design, specification, tendering, installation, commissioning
and maintenance of 33kV and 66kV substations, switchgear, transformers, ASCs and the
associated protection, alarm and control systems.
Implementation Actions
Managers, including Managers of Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) shall ensure
that all of their staff and contractors involved in the design, specification, tendering /
purchasing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of 36kV and 72kV switchgear,
33kV and 66kV transformers, ASCs and their associated protection, alarm and control
panels are aware of, and follow, the requirements of this specification.
Implementation Timetable
Equipment that is purchased or ordered after 31st December 2017 shall comply with this
document.

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Document Revision & Review Table
Date Comments Author
Dec 2017  References have been updated A Hood
 Guarantee requirements have been added
 Ancillary equipment including auxiliary relays,
control / selection switches, transducers, push
buttons and lamps have been moved to EE SPEC: 136
 Schedule A – circuit types have been renamed and
circuit 36C6A, 36C7A, 36C11A and 36C12A have been
added
 Schedule B – circuit types have been renamed and
circuit 36C6B, 36C7B and 36C12B have been added

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INDEX

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 REFERENCES

3.0 GUARANTEE

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General
4.2 Cubicles
4.3 Earthing
4.4 Auxiliary Supplies
4.5 Protection, Alarm and ASC Control Relays
4.6 Full Scheme Busbar Protection
4.7 Small Wiring and Terminals
4.8 Fuses and Links
4.9 Ancillary Equipment
4.10 Instruments
4.11 Drawings

APPENDIX A PROTECTION FUNCTIONS

APPENDIX B SUPERSEDED DOCUMENTATION

APPENDIX C ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION

APPENDIX D KEY WORDS

SCHEDULE A Protection Cubicles for 36kV and 66kV Circuits at Primary Substations

SCHEDULE B Protection Cubicles for 36kV and 66kV Circuits at Primary Substations

SCHEDULE C Protection Cubicles for 66kV and 33kV Transformers

SCHEDULE D Busbar Protection Cubicles

SCHEDULE E ASC Control Cubicles

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 This document specifies the requirements for protection panels associated
with 36kV and 72kV outdoor switchgear and 33kV and 66kV transformers. It is
also specifies the requirements for 33kV and 66kV full scheme busbar
protection panels and 36kV and 11kV arc suppression coil (ASC) control panels.
1.2 Protection and ancillary equipment provided in/on 36kV and 12kV indoor
switchgear is outside of the scope of this document (see EE SPEC: 182 and EE
SPEC: 185).
1.3 Requirements for tap-change control panels are outside of the scope of this
document (see EE SPEC: 86).
1.4 Unless otherwise specified in writing at time of Tender all equipment offered
against this WPD TS shall be compliant with this document.

2.0 REFERENCES

2.1 References are in accordance with ENATS 50-18 and ENATS 41-36 with the
following additions in Table 1.
2.2 It is important that users of all standards and technical specifications ensure
they are applying the most recent editions together with any amendments.
2.3 Whilst the IEC base document is listed for information, the prime document
that shall take priority is the British Standard enacting the European Standard
(EN) or European Harmonisation Document (HD).

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 BS No. Title IEC / ISO
base
BS EN 60255 Specification for electrical protection relays IEC 60255
BS EN 61000-6-5 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic IEC 61000-6-5
standards. Immunity for equipment used in
power station and substation environments
BS EN 61000-6-4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Generic IEC 61000-6-4
standards – Emission Standard for industrial
environments
BS EN 61439 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear IEC 61439
assemblies
BS IEC 61508 Functional safety of IEC 61508
electrical/electronic/programmable electronic
safety-related systems
ENA TS 48-3 Instantaneous High Impedance Differential
Protection
ENA TS 48-4 DC Relays Associated with a Tripping Function in
Protection Systems
ENA TS 48-5 Environmental Test Requirements for Protection
and Control Equipment and Systems
ENA EREC S15 Standard Schematic Diagrams

Table 1 Additional References

3.0 GUARANTEE

3.1 The supplier of the plant / equipment covered by this specification shall
provide a guarantee for that equipment. The guarantee period that the
supplier warrants will be a minimum of five (5) years from the date of
completion of commissioning of the relevant plant / equipment. Note, this
requirement applies to plant / equipment purchased by Independent
Connection Providers (to be adopted by WPD) as well as equipment purchased
directly by WPD.

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4.0 REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General
4.1.1 Suppliers and Manufacturers shall satisfy the requirements of BS EN ISO 9000
and BS EN ISO 9001 for all products supplied.
4.1.2 All equipment and systems shall satisfy requirements of the EMC directive.
EMC emissions and immunity requirements shall, satisfy the requirements of
the generic emission standard for industrial environment, BS EN 61000-6-2, the
generic immunity standard for power station and substation environments, BS
EN 61000-6-4 and all relevant EMC product standards.
4.1.3 The equipment shall be suitable for use within three phase systems in which
the neutral is earthed either solidly or through a resistance or reactance of low
value or through a reactor or arc suppression coil. It should be noted that parts
of WPD’s network employ arc suppression coil earthing and Tenderers are
advised to consider carefully the implications of this, with particular emphasis
on the phase to earth voltages during earth fault conditions.
4.1.4 All equipment shall be suitable for the service conditions defined in BSEN
61439-1 for indoor installations.

4.2 Cubicles
4.2.1 Cubicles shall be floor standing and shall either be front access or rear access as
specified at the time of tender. Cubicles shall, unless otherwise agreed at the
time of tender, have the following external dimensions:
2275mm high x 610mm wide x 610mm deep
Further details are included in WPDs general arrangement drawings.
4.2.2 Cubicles shall be constructed from sheet steel having a minimum thickness of
2mm and bracing shall be provided to prevent whipping. Cubicles shall comply
with ENATS 50-18 and shall be suitable for indoor use.
4.2.3 Inter panel cut outs shall be provided on each side of each cubicle that align
with adjacent cubicles for bus-wiring and earthing. End panels shall have
provision for future extension and any holes not used initially shall be blanked
off. The position and size of these cut-outs is defined in the associated general
arrangement drawings.
4.2.4 Cubicles shall, as a minimum, include cut-outs and fixing facilities for mounting
6 rows of relays, each row being 177mm (4U) high and 414mm wide. Any
unused cut-outs shall be covered with removable blanking plates.
4.2.5 Each compartment shall have an access door that shall open within the width
of the cubicle to allow panels to be butted together. Doors shall be fitted with
one central lockable fastening handle, unless otherwise agreed at the time of
tender.

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4.2.6 Relays, with the exception of auxiliary relays without flag indication, shall be
mounted (flush or semi-projecting) on the front of the relevant compartment,
and positioned to allow free access to all terminals without disassembly.
4.2.7 Cubicles shall be suitable for both top and bottom entry multicores. The gland
fixing arrangement shall be such that additional cables may be added at a
future date without need to disturb the wiring of existing cables. The gland
fixing arrangement shall provide an effective anti-vermin barrier.
4.2.8 The exterior of the cubicles shall be coloured light grey, colour reference 697 to
BS381C – semi gloss. The interior shall be coloured white – semi gloss.
4.2.9 In order to provide some resilience against flooding all live parts including cable
terminations shall be located at least 400mm above floor level.

4.3 Earthing
4.3.1 Cubicle earthing requirements and earthing of small apparatus shall be in
accordance with ENATS 50-18. An earth bar of not less than 25mm x 3mm
copper shall be provided internally with separate bolted earth bars/links that
may be used to connect the earth bar between adjacent cubicles. The internal
earth bar shall be provided with a means to connect the earthing of small
apparatus within each compartment.

4.4 Auxiliary Supplies

4.4.1 Auxiliary supplies for protection, alarm panels shall be suitable for 110Vd.c.
auxiliary supplies unless otherwise specified.
4.4.2 Equipment shall operate correctly over the voltage ranges specified in ENATS
48-5, ENATS 50-18 as applicable.
4.4.3 Tele-control auxiliary supplies are either 48Vd.c. or 24Vd.c depending on the
site. The tele-control auxiliary supply requirements for a particular installation
are specified by WPD at the time of the enquiry/order.

4.5 Protection, Alarm and ASC Control Relays

4.5.1 Protection, alarm and arc suppression coil control relays shall be chosen in
accordance with the schedules at the end of this document and in accordance
with Western Power Distribution’s (WPD’s) standard schematic drawings. Relay
types shall be agreed with WPD at the time of tender.
4.5.2 On a given suite of cubicles, protection, alarm and trip relays shall be obtained
from one relay manufacturer unless otherwise specified and agreed by WPD at
the time of tender. The types of relays and their position shall be consistent
across the suite of cubicles.

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4.5.3 Protection and alarm relays shall comply with BSEN 60255, IEC 60255, BSEN
61810 and BS EN 61811, as appropriate. All relays shall be a type, make
approved by use by WPD and shall utilise firmware and software that is
approved for use within Western Power Distribution. A list of approved relays
and relay test blocks is included in WPD Specification EE SPEC: 98 which is
available from WPD’s technical information website:
www.westernpowertechinfo.co.uk.
4.5.4 Alternative relays may be submitted to the Technical Policy Manager for
evaluation.
4.5.5 Relays that are designed to be set / programmed via a personal computer (PC)
shall be provided with an accessible connection facility (e.g. a USB socket). This
shall either be mounted on the front of the relay itself or on a separate
connector mounted on the front of the relay panel.
4.5.6 Alarm indication (flag) functions, such as buchholz alarm, SF6 low alarm and
winding temperature alarm indications may either be provided by
programmable LEDs (that are available on some protection relays) or by
separate alarm indication relays. Detailed requirements are defined in WPDs
standard drawings.
4.5.7 Circuit breaker open/closed status and springs charged indication (where
applicable) shall be provided on separate indication lamps, as specified in
Appendix D.
4.5.8 Relay inputs shall be derived from the 110Vd.c. battery supply unless otherwise
specified. Relay inputs used for tripping purposes shall satisfy the high burden
requirements of ENATS 48-4.
4.5.9 Unless otherwise specified, relays shall be suitable for 1A CT inputs and 110V
VT inputs. If there is any doubt over the required relay ratings the tenderer
shall confirm the requirements with WPD at the time of tender.

4.6 Full Scheme Busbar Protection

4.6.1 Full scheme busbar protection is required on all new indoor 33kV and 66kV
switchboards and also on outdoor busbars where all the circuits are controlled
by a dedicated, local circuit breaker (see POL: SD3).
4.6.2 WPD standard schemes utilise high impedance circulating current relays.
Alternative schemes that can be demonstrated by the tenderer, at the time of
tender, to perform the equivalent functions may be acceptable subject to
agreement prior to placement of the contract.

4.7 Small wiring and Terminals

4.7.1 Small wiring and terminals shall comply with EA TS 41-36 with the following
additions:
 The application of small wiring, ancillary electrical equipment and
protection shall in general follow the principles in Engineering
Recommendation S15.

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  A.C. and D.C. secondary wiring shall comprise of:
o A.C. wiring: 2.5mm2 (minimum) copper stranded cable with PVC
insulation to BS6231 Type BR, or equivalent tri-rated cable
complying with BS6231.
o D.C. wiring: 1.5mm2 (minimum) copper stranded cable with PVC
insulation to BS6231 Type BR, or equivalent tri-rated cable
complying with BS6231.
o Transducer output wiring: 1.0mm2 (minimum) stranded copper
twisted pair cable with PVC insulation.
 The insulation of A.C. and D.C. wiring shall be coloured white in all
circuits, except earthing which shall be coloured green/yellow. A.C. and
D.C. wiring shall be terminated with crimped connections in accordance
with EA TS 50-18.
 Terminal blocks used for protection, alarm and control circuits shall be
screw clamp with spring type, in accordance with EATS 50-18 Type B.
Terminal blocks for 24Vd.c. and 48Vd.c. telecontrol wiring, and for
transducer output wiring shall be screw clamp type, to EATS 50-18 Type C
with a hinged link for isolation purposes. Sufficient space shall be allowed
so that connections can be tightened or un-tightened and wires removed
and re-inserted. Spare cores shall be terminated at the terminal blocks
furthest from the cable gland.

4.8 Fuses and Links

4.8.1 Secondary fuse-links, links and fuse carriers shall be in accordance with EATS
50-18, BS HD 60269-2 reference A. Fuses and fuse holders up to 20A rating
shall be in accordance with BS HD 60269-2 reference A1.
4.8.2 The fuse holders and bases shall be coloured as follows:
 2A, 4A, 6A, 10A fuses: black (colour 642 of BS 381C)
 16A fuses: green (colour 216 of BS 381C)
 Solid links: white
4.8.3 GE Power Controls or Mersen Red Spot fuse holders shall be provided unless
otherwise agreed at the time of tender.
4.8.4 All fuses and links shall be mounted vertically, grouped logically and
consistently on the front of the panel and shall be clearly labelled. The label
shall show the function of the fuses/links and include the fuse/link number as
specified on the schematic drawings. Where a double row of fuses and links is
required, the labelling of the bottom row may need to be mounted on a stand-
off bracket to ensure they are clearly visible. Fuses shall, as far as possible, be
positioned consistently across the suite of panels and cubicles.
4.8.5 Fuse terminals shall be suitably shrouded to minimise electric shock hazards.
The incoming (supply) side of each circuit shall be connected on the bottom
terminal of the fuse/link.

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4.9 Ancillary Equipment
4.9.1 Requirements for ancillary equipment including relays, contactors, control /
selector switches, transducers, push buttons and lamps are specified in EE
SPEC: 136.

4.10 Instruments
4.10.1 Instruments, where specified, shall satisfy the requirements of ENATS 50-18
with the following exception:
 Where dual ratio CTs are specified ammeters shall include reversible
scales suitable for each ratio

4.11 Drawings
4.11.1 The manufacturer shall provide the following drawings for approval within one
month of the commencement date of the contract or by mutually agreed date
at the placement of the order. One paper copy of each drawing, prepared in
accordance with EA TS 50-18 and not exceeding A1 size and one electronic
copy in .pdf format shall be supplied for approval.
 General Arrangement of each circuit breaker / cubicle
 Schematic Diagram for each circuit breaker / cubicle
 Wiring diagram for each circuit breaker / cubicle
4.11.2 Once approval has been obtained one further paper copy and one electronic
copy in .pdf format shall be supplied. After on-site installation and
commissioning of the cubicles has been completed the manufacturer shall
incorporate any alterations within 3 months of the drawings being returned for
correction. The manufacturer shall provide final drawings in .dwg CAD format.

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 APPENDIX A
STANDARD PROTECTION / ALARM FUNCTIONS

Reference Description
A Alarm indication relay (used for buchholz alarm (BA), winding
temperature alarm (WTA), SF6 pressure low alarm (SF6A) etc.)
AR Auto-reclose
AR(CSYNC) Auto-reclose with check synchronizing facilities
AR(LLDBC) Auto-reclose with live line, dead bus charge
ASC ASC Control Relay
AX Auxiliary relay
AXF Auxiliary relay with hand reset flag
BBCK Busbar protection check relay
BBCKA Busbar protection check auxiliary relay
3BBOC 3 element busbar overcurrent (high impedance)
BD Biased differential
BEF Balanced earth Fault
CD Current Differential (unit protection)
CTS CT supervision
DEIT Directional IDMT earth fault
3DOCIT 3 element directional IDMT overcurrent
3DOCIT(LB) 3 element directional IDMT overcurrent with load blinding
3DOCIT(VC) 3 element voltage controlled directional IDMT overcurrent
E Instantaneous earth fault
EIT IDMT earth fault
3HOC 3 element high set overcurrent
IT Intertrip send/receive system
NVD Neutral voltage displacement
2OC 2 element instantaneous overcurrent
3OC 3 element instantaneous overcurrent
3OCIT 3 element IDMT overcurrent
3OV 3 element overvoltage relay
PW Pilot wire protection (unit protection)
RTB Relay test block
SBEF Standby earth fault
SBEF1 Standby earth fault stage 1
SBEF2 Standby earth Fault stage 2
SEF Sensitive earth fault
TCS Trip circuit supervision
TI Trip indication relay (used in series with trip coil or trip relay
coil, e.g. buchholz trip (BT), winding temperature trip (WTT)
etc.)
TRS Trip relay supervision
TDS Trip relay with 2.5s time delay reset contact and hand reset flag
TE Trip relay with electrically reset contacts and hand reset flag
TH Trip relay with hand reset contacts and flag
TS Trip relay with instantaneous self reset contacts and hand reset
flag
TSS Trip Supply Supervision
VTS VT supervision
Z Distance protection

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 APPENDIX B
SUPERSEDED DOCUMENTATION

This document supersedes EE SPEC: 87/6 dated June 2013 which has now been
withdrawn.

APPENDIX C
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION

ENA TS 41-36 Switchgear for service up to 36kV (Cable and overhead line connected)

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

ENA TS 50-18 Application of ancillary electrical equipment

EE SPEC: 7 Switchgear for use on 66kV and 132kV Distribution Systems

EE SPEC: 10 Specification for 12kV and 36kV outdoor overhead conductor connected
switchgear and VTs

EE SPEC: 98 Approved protection, voltage control and alarm relays and test access
blocks

EE SPEC 132 Ancillary electrical equipment for use in conjunction with switchgear
and protection / control panels

EE SPEC: 182 33kV indoor primary circuit breakers

ST: SD4O Standard HV Connection Arrangements

APPENDIX D
KEY WORDS

Circuit Breaker, Panel, Cubicle, Protection, Alarm, Transducer, Telecontrol

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Schedule A Protection Cubicles for 36kV and 66kV Circuits at Primary Substations - Part 1
Description Further Details 36C1A 36C2A 36C3A 36C4A 36C5A 36C6A 36C7A
T/F feeder circuit T/F feeder circuit T/F feeder circuit Circuit with Circuit with pilot Circuit with T/F feeder circuit
with A/R with intertripping with local distance wire protection current without A/R
& without tripping protection differential & without
intertripping protection intertripping
Standard drawings Single Line Diagram: SL36C1/OD SL36C2/OD SL36C3/OD SL36C4/OD SL36C5A/OD SL36C6A/OD SL36C7/OD
Schematic Diagram: SPC36C1/OD SPC36C2/OD SPC36C3/OD SPC36C4/OD SPC36C5A/OD SPC36C6A/OD SPC36C7/OD
General Arrangement: SPC36C1-GA SPC36C2-GA SPC36C3-GA SPC36C4-GA SPC36C5A-GA SPC36C6A-GA SPC36C7-GA
Control / Relay Panel:
Circuit breaker control Clause 4.9
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
switch and handle
Remote/supervisory Clause 4.9
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
switch and handle
Telecontrol CB open, Clause 4.9
AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1
interposing relay
Telecontrol CB close Clause 4.9
AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1
interposing relay
Terminal blocks Clause 4.7 As required As required As required As required As required As required As required
Fuses and links Clause 4.8 As required As required As required As required As required As required As required
Relay test block Clause 4.5 As specified on As specified on As specified on As specified on As specified on As specified on As specified on
the schematic the schematic the schematic the schematic the schematic the schematic the schematic
drawings drawings drawings drawings drawings drawings drawings
Telecontrol auto- Clause 4.9
AR2 AR2
reclose in/out relay
Telecontrol auto- Clause 4.9
PB1 PB1
reclose in/out push
PB2 PB2
buttons
Indication Lamps Clause 4.9
CB Open IL2 IL2 IL2 IL2 IL2 IL2 IL2
CB Closed IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3
Springs Charged IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3
Current/Voltage/MW Clause 4.9
TD4 TD4 TD4 TD4 TD4 TD4
and MVAr transducer
Protection relay 1 Clause 4.5 3HSOC 3HSOC 3HSOC Z PW CD 3HSOC
3OCIT 3OCIT 3OCIT 3DOCIT 3DOCIT 3OCIT
EIT EIT EIT DEIT DEIT EIT
[3]
AR TCS TCS AR BBCK TCS
[3]
TCS BBCK TCS
TCS VTS
VTS

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Schedule A Protection Cubicles for 36kV and 66kV Circuits at Primary Substations - Part 1
Description Further Details 36C1A 36C2A 36C3A 36C4A 36C5A 36C6A 36C7A
T/F feeder circuit T/F feeder circuit T/F feeder circuit Circuit with Circuit with pilot Circuit with T/F feeder circuit
with A/R with intertripping with local distance wire protection current without A/R
& without tripping protection differential & without
intertripping protection intertripping
[2] [2] [2] [2] [2] [2]
Protection relay 2 Clause 4.5 VTS VTS VTS VTS 3DOCIT VTS VTS
DEIT
[3]
BBCK
TCS
VTS
[2]
Protection relay 3 Clause 4.5 VTS
ASC Earth Fault Clause 4.5 [4] [4] [4] [4] [4] [4]
1 1 1 1 1 1
Detection Relay A-eberle EOR-3D
Trip/intertrip relays Clause 4.5 TS IT TS TS TS TS TS
TDS TDS
TS (2 off)
[1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1]
Alarm / indication Clause 4.5 A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low)
relays
Notes:
Schedule A Part 1:
Note 1: SF6 Low indication is only required where the switchgear utilises SF6 gas.
Note 2: One outdoor busbar VT and an associated VTS relay is required per section of busbars.
Note 3: Busbar protection check output (BBCK) is only required where full scheme busbar protection is utilised and the circuit provides a major fault infeed into the switchboard.
Note 4: ASC earth fault detection relay is only required where ASC earthing is used (this typically applies to substations in Cornwall).

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Schedule A Protection Cubicles for 36kV and 66kV Circuits at Primary Substations - Part 2
Description Further Details 36C11A 36C12A 36B3A 36B4A
Incoming circuit Outgoing circuit Bus-section with Bus-section
with metering with metering 2 distance without distance
protection relays protection
Standard drawings Single Line Diagram: SL36C11/OD SL36C12/OD SL36B3/OD SL36B4/OD
Schematic Diagram: SPC36C11/OD SPC36C12/OD SPC36B3/OD SPC36B4/OD
General Arrangement: SPC36C11-GA SPC36C12-GA SPC36B3-GA SPC36B4-GA
Control / Relay Panel:
Circuit breaker control Clause 4.9
1 1 1 1
switch and handle
Remote/supervisory Clause 4.9
1 1 1 1
switch and handle
Telecontrol CB open, Clause 4.9
AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1
interposing relay
Telecontrol CB close Clause 4.9
AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1
interposing relay
Terminal blocks Clause 4.7 As required As required As required As required
Fuses and links Clause 4.8 As required As required As required As required
Relay test block Clause 4.5 As specified on As specified on As specified on As specified on
the schematic the schematic the schematic the schematic
drawings drawings drawings drawings
Telecontrol auto- Clause 4.9
AR2
reclose in/out relay
Telecontrol auto- Clause 4.9
PB1
reclose in/out push
PB2
buttons
Indication Lamps Clause 4.9
CB Open IL2 IL2 IL2 IL2
CB Closed IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3
Springs Charged IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3
AC/DC indication Clause 4.9 [3]
1
interposing relay
AC/DC/Off double pole Clause 4.9
[3]
control switch and 1
handle
Current/Voltage/MW Clause 4.9 TD4
TD4 TD4 TD4
and MVAr transducer TD2

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 Schedule A Protection Cubicles for 36kV and 66kV Circuits at Primary Substations - Part 2
Description Further Details 36C11A 36C12A 36B3A 36B4A
Incoming circuit Outgoing circuit Bus-section with Bus-section
with metering with metering 2 distance without distance
protection relays protection
Protection relay 1 Clause 4.5 3HSOC 3HSOC Z (2 off) 3OCIT
3OCIT 3OCIT DOCIT (2 off) EIT
EIT EIT DEIT (2 off) TCS
3DOCIT 3DOCIT AR (2 off)
DEIT DEIT TCS
NVD NVD VTS (2 off)
TCS TCS
VTS VTS
[2] [2]
Protection relay 2 Clause 4.5 VTS VTS
ASC Earth Fault Clause 4.5 [4]
1
Detection Relay A-eberle EOR-3D
Trip / intertrip relays Clause 4.5 TS
TDS TDS (2 off) TS (2 off)
TDS
[1] [1]
Alarm / indication Clause 4.5 A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low) [1] [1]
A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low)
relays TI TI
Notes
Schedule A Part 2:
Note 1: SF6 Low indication is only required where the switchgear utilises SF6 gas.
Note 2: One outdoor busbar VT and an associated VTS relay is required per section of busbars
Note 3: AC/DC Control switch and interposing relay are required on one bus-section or interconnector
Note 4: ASC earth fault detection relay is only required where ASC earthing is used (this typically applies to substations in Cornwall)

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Schedule B Protection Cubicles for 36kV and 66kV Circuits at Bulk Supply Points - Part 1
Description Further Details 36ITB 36C1B 36C2B 36C3B 36C4B 36C5B 36C6B
Incoming T/F T/F feeder circuit T/F feeder circuit T/F feeder circuit Circuit with Circuit with pilot Circuit with
circuit with A/R with intertripping with local distance wire protection current
& without tripping protection differential
intertripping protection
Standard drawings Single Line Diagram: SL36IT/OD SL36C1/OD SL36C2/OD SL36C3/OD SL36C4/OD SL36C5B/OD SL36C6B/OD
Schematic Diagram: SPC36IT/OD SPC36C1/OD SPC36C2/OD SPC36C3/OD SPC36C4/OD SPC36C5B/OD SPC36C6B/OD
General Arrangement: SPC36IT-GA SPC36C1-GA SPC36C2-GA SPC36C3-GA SPC36C4-GA SPC36C5B-GA SPC36C6B-GA
Control / Relay Panel:
Circuit breaker control Clause 4.9
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
switch and handle
Remote/supervisory Clause 4.9
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
switch and handle
Telecontrol CB open, Clause 4.9
AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1
interposing relay
Telecontrol CB close Clause 4.9
AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1 AR1
interposing relay
Terminal blocks Clause 4.7 As required As required As required As required As required As required As required
Fuses and links Clause 4.8 As required As required As required As required As required As required As required
Relay test block Clause 4.5 As specified on As specified on As specified on As specified on As specified on As specified on As specified on
the schematic the schematic the schematic the schematic the schematic the schematic the schematic
drawings drawings drawings drawings drawings drawings drawings
Telecontrol auto- Clause 4.9
AR2 AR2
reclose in/out relay
Telecontrol auto- Clause 4.9
PB1 PB1
reclose in/out push
PB2 PB2
buttons
Indication Lamps Clause 4.9
CB Open IL2 IL2 IL2 IL2 IL2 IL2 IL2
CB Closed IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3
Springs Charged IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3 IL3
Current/Voltage/MW Clause 4.9
TD4 TD4 TD4 TD4 TD4 TD4
and MVAr transducer

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Schedule B Protection Cubicles for 36kV and 66kV Circuits at Bulk Supply Points - Part 1
Description Further Details 36ITB 36C1B 36C2B 36C3B 36C4B 36C5B 36C6B
Incoming T/F T/F feeder circuit T/F feeder circuit T/F feeder circuit Circuit with Circuit with pilot Circuit with
circuit with A/R with intertripping with local distance wire protection current
& without tripping protection differential
intertripping protection
Protection relay 1 Clause 4.5 3DOCIT (LB & VC) 3HSOC 3HSOC 3HSOC Z PW CD
[3]
TCS 3OCIT 3OCIT 3OCIT 3DOCIT BBCK
VTS EIT EIT EIT DEIT TCS
BBCK AR TCS TCS AR
[3]
TCS BBCK
TCS
VTS
Protection relay 2 Clause 4.5 3OCIT 3OCIT 3OCIT 3OCIT 3OCIT OCIT
EIT EIT EIT EIT EIT EIT
[3]
BBCK
TCS

[2] [2] [2] [2] [2] [2]

Protection relay 3 Clause 4.5 VTS VTS VTS VTS VTS VTS
ASC Earth Fault Clause 4.5 [4] [4] [4] [4] [4]
1 1 1 1 1
Detection Relay A-eberle EOR-3D
Trip/intertrip relays Clause 4.5 TS TS IT TS TS TS TS
TDS TDS
TS (2 off)
[1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1]
Alarm / indication Clause 4.5 A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low)
relays
Notes:
Schedule B Part 1:
Note 1: SF6 Low indication is only required where the switchgear utilises SF6 gas.
Note 2: One outdoor busbar VT and an associated VTS relay is required per section of busbars.
Note 3: Busbar protection check output (BBCK) is only required where full scheme busbar protection is utilised and the circuit provides a major fault infeed into the switchboard.
Note 4: ASC earth fault detection relay is only required where ASC earthing is used (this typically applies to substations in Cornwall).

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Schedule B Protection Cubicles for 36kV and 66kV Circuits at Bulk Supply Points - Part 2
Description Further Details 36C7B 36C12B 36B4B
T/F feeder circuit Outgoing circuit Bus-section
without A/R with metering without distance
& without protection
intertripping
Standard drawings Single Line Diagram: SL36C7/OD SL3612B/OD SL36B4/OD
Schematic Diagram: SPC36C7/OD SPC3612B/OD SPC36B4/OD
General Arrangement: SPC36C7-GA SPC36C12B-GA SPC36B4-GA
Control / Relay Panel:
Circuit breaker control Clause 4.9
1 1 1
switch and handle
Remote/supervisory Clause 4.9
1 1 1
switch and handle
Telecontrol CB open, Clause 4.9
AR1 AR1 AR1
interposing relay
Telecontrol CB close Clause 4.9
AR1 AR1 AR1
interposing relay
Terminal blocks Clause 4.7 As required As required As required
Fuses and links Clause 4.8 As required As required As required
Relay test block Clause 4.5 As specified on As specified on As specified on
the schematic the schematic the schematic
drawings drawings drawings
Telecontrol auto- Clause 4.9
reclose in/out relay
Telecontrol auto- Clause 4.9
reclose in/out push
buttons
Indication Lamps Clause 4.9
CB Open IL2 IL2 IL2
CB Closed IL3 IL3 IL3
Springs Charged IL3 IL3 IL3
AC/DC indication Clause 4.9 [3]
1
interposing relay
AC/DC/Off double pole Clause 4.9
[3]
control switch and 1
handle
Current/Voltage/MW Clause 4.9
TD4 TD4 TD4
and MVAr transducer

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 Schedule B Protection Cubicles for 36kV and 66kV Circuits at Bulk Supply Points - Part 2
Description Further Details 36C7B 36C12B 36B4B
T/F feeder circuit Outgoing circuit Bus-section
without A/R with metering without distance
& without protection
intertripping
Protection relay 1 Clause 4.5 3HSOC 3HSOC 3OCIT
3OCIT 3OCIT EIT
EIT EIT TCS
TCS TCS

Protection relay 2 Clause 4.5 3OCIT 3OCIT

EIT EIT
[2] [2]
Protection relay 3 Clause 4.5 VTS VTS
ASC Earth Fault Clause 4.5 [5] [5]
1 1
Detection Relay A-eberle EOR-3D
Trip / intertrip relays Clause 4.5 TS
TS TS (2 off)
TDS
[1]
Alarm / indication Clause 4.5 [1] A (SF6 low) [1]
A (SF6 low) A (SF6 low)
relays TI
Notes
Schedule B Part 2:
Note 1: SF6 Low indication is only required where the switchgear utilises SF6 gas.
Note 2: One outdoor busbar VT and an associated VTS relay is required per section of busbars
Note 3: AC/DC Control switch and interposing relay are required on one bus-section or interconnector
Note 4: TDS relay is only required where full scheme busbar protection is utilised.
Note 5: ASC earth fault detection relay is only required where ASC earthing is used (this typically applies to substations in Cornwall)

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Schedule C Protection Cubicles for 66kV and 33kV Transformers
Description Further Details 36TX1 36TX2 36TX3 36TX4 36TX5
T/F panel with HV and T/F panel with HV and T/F panel with HV and T/F panel with HV and T/F protection panel
LV protection LV protection LV protection LV protection with LV protection only
with NVD with NVD without NVD without NVD without NVD
without intertripping without intertripping with intertripping without intertripping without intertripping
without HV CB control with HV CB control without HV CB control with HV CB control without HV CB control
Typical Application Primary S/S Primary S/S Primary S/S T/F is in close proximity T/F is in close proximity
with HV fault thrower with local HV T/F CB, with HV intertripping, to the source HV to a source HV
fed from an O/H circuit fed from an O/H circuit fed from an U/G circuit. switchboard. switchboard.
Panel provides HV and Panel provides LV
LV protection and HV protection only
CB control facilities
Standard Drawings Single Line Diagram: SL36TX1 SL36TX2 SL36TX3 SL36TX4 SL36TX5
Schematic Diagram: SPC36TX1 SPC36TX2 SPC36TX3 SPC36TX4 SPC36TX5
General Arrangement: SPC36TX1-GA SPC36TX2-GA SPC36TX3-GA SPC36TX4-GA SPC36TX5-GA
HV Protection Relay 1 Clause 4.5 3HSOC 3HSOC 3HSOC 3HSOC
3OCIT 3OCIT 3OCIT 3OCIT
EIT EIT EIT EIT
NVD NVD
TCS
[1]
HV Protection Relay 2 Clause 4.5 OCIT
[1]
EIT
LV Protection Relay 1 Clause 4.5 REF REF REF REF REF
LV Protection Relay 2 Clause 4.5 SBEF SBEF SBEF SBEF SBEF
Test Block Clause 4.5 As specified on the As specified on the As specified on the As specified on the As specified on the
schematic drawings schematic drawings schematic drawings schematic drawings schematic drawings
Trip Indication Relay/s Clause 4.5 TI (5 off) including: TI (5 off) including: TI (5 off) including: TI (5 off) including: TI (5 off) including:
 Main buchholz  Main buchholz  Main buchholz  Main buchholz  Main buchholz
 Aux. t/f buchholz  Aux. t/f buchholz  Aux. t/f buchholz  Aux. t/f buchholz  Aux. t/f buchholz
 Tapchanger  Tapchanger  Tapchanger  Tapchanger  Tapchanger
buchholz buchholz buchholz buchholz buchholz
 Pressure relief  Pressure relief  Pressure relief  Pressure relief  Pressure relief
device device device device device
 Winding  Winding  Winding  Winding  Winding
temperature temperature temperature temperature temperature

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Schedule C Protection Cubicles for 66kV and 33kV Transformers
Description Further Details 36TX1 36TX2 36TX3 36TX4 36TX5
T/F panel with HV and T/F panel with HV and T/F panel with HV and T/F panel with HV and T/F protection panel
LV protection LV protection LV protection LV protection with LV protection only
with NVD with NVD without NVD without NVD without NVD
without intertripping without intertripping with intertripping without intertripping without intertripping
without HV CB control with HV CB control without HV CB control with HV CB control without HV CB control
Alarm Indication Clause 4.5 AI (5 off) including: AI (5 off) including: AI (5 off) including: AI (5 off) including: AI (5 off) including:
Relay/s  Main buchholz  Main buchholz  Main buchholz  Main buchholz  Main buchholz
 Aux. t/f buchholz  Aux. t/f buchholz  Aux. t/f buchholz  Aux. t/f buchholz  Aux. t/f buchholz
 Forced cooling  Forced cooling  Forced cooling  Forced cooling  Forced cooling
 Breather fail  Breather fail  Breather fail  Breather fail  Breather fail
 Winding temp  Winding temp  Winding temp  Winding temp  Winding temp
Trip and Intertrip Clause 4.5 TDS TDS TS TDS TDS
Relay/s TDS
IT
SCADA Status On/Off
Clause 4.9 1 1 1
Switch
Remote CB control
Clause 4.9 1 1
switch and handle
Remote/supervisory
Clause 4.9 1 1
switch and handle
Telecontrol CB open,
Clause 4.9 AR1 AR1
interposing relay
Telecontrol CB close,
Clause 4.9 AR1 AR1
interposing relay
SF6 Gas Low [4] [4]
Clause 4.5 AI (SF6) AI (SF6)
Indication Lamps
CB Open IL2 IL2
CB Closed Clause 4.9 IL3 IL3
Springs Charged
IL4 IL4
Terminal Blocks Clause 4.7 As required As required As required As required As required
Fuses and Links Clause 4.8 As required As required As required As required As required
Wiring, labels, multi-
core / multi-pair gland Clause 4.7 and 4.2 As required As required As required As required As required
plates etc.

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Schedule C Protection Cubicles for 66kV and 33kV Transformers
Description Further Details 36TX1 36TX2 36TX3 36TX4 36TX5
T/F panel with HV and T/F panel with HV and T/F panel with HV and T/F panel with HV and T/F protection panel
LV protection LV protection LV protection LV protection with LV protection only
with NVD with NVD without NVD without NVD without NVD
without intertripping without intertripping with intertripping without intertripping without intertripping
without HV CB control with HV CB control without HV CB control with HV CB control without HV CB control
Auto-reclose with dead
Clause 4.5 AR(DBLLC) AR(DBLLC)
line charge relay
Auto-Reclose In/Out
Clause 4.9 AR2 AR2
Relay
Auto-reclose In/Out PB1 PB1
Clause 4.9
Push Buttons PB2 PB2
Notes
Schedule C:
Note 1: HV backup OCIT and EIT protection is only required at BSPs.
Note 2: SF6 alarm indication relay is only required where switchgear utilises SF6 gas.

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Schedule D Busbar Protection Cubicles
Description Further Details 36BP

Full Scheme Busbar Protection

Drawings Single Line Diagram: SL36BP/OD

Schematic Diagram: SPC36BP/OD
General Arrangement: SPC36BP-GA
[2]
Protection Cubicle Clause 4.2 1
SCADA Status ON/Off Switch Clause 4.9 1
Terminal Blocks Clause 4.7 As Required
Fuses and Links Clause 4.8 As Required
Wiring, labels, multicore / Clause 4.7 and 4.2 As Required
multipair gland plates etc.
Relay Test Block Clause 4.5 As specified on the schematic drawing
Main Protection Relays Section 7 3BBOC (1 per Zone)
CTS (1 per Zone)
BBCKA
TSS
Notes
Schedule D:
Note 1: There may be some local differences between standard drawings and those used in certain WPD areas.
Note 2: More than one cubicle may be provided where there is insufficient space.
Note 3: One RTB is required for each set of busbar protection CTs and one RTB is required for each protection relay and each CT supervision
relay.

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Schedule E ASC Control Cubicles
Description Further 12/ASC 36/ASC
Details
Primary Substation ASC Control Panel BSP ASC Control Panel
Standard Drawings Single Line Diagram: SL12ASC SL36ASC
Schematic Diagram: SPC12ASC SPC36ASC
General Arrangement: SPC12ASC-GA SPC36ASC-GA
Control Cubicle Clause 4.2
Test Block Clause 4.5 As specified on the schematic drawing As specified on the schematic drawing
Damping Resistor Open / Close Switch Clause 4.9 1 1
ASC Auto-tune Auxiliary Relay Clause 4.9 AR3 AR3
ASC Manual Tune Auxiliary Relay Clause 4.9 AR3 AR3
ASC Shorting Switch(4A9) Open Clause 4.9
AR3
Interposing Relay
ASC Shorting Switch (4A9) Auto/Non-auto Clause 4.9
AR4
Auxiliary Relay
ASC Shorting Switch (4A9) Auto/Non-auto Clause 4.9 PB1
Push Buttons PB2
ASC SEF Enable Auxiliary Relay Clause 4.9 AR7
ASC Scheme Lockout Reset Clause 4.9 PB3 PB3
Indication Lamps: Clause 4.9
IL3
 4A9 Open (Green)
IL2
 4A9 Closed (Red)
IL5
 SEF Auto Enabled (Amber)
ASC Control Relay Clause 4.5 ASC ASC
[1] [1]
TI (1 off) - Buchholz Trip TI (1 off) – Buchholz Trip
[1] [1]
AI (8 off) AI (8 off)
SCADA Status ON/Off Switch Clause 4.9 1 1
Terminal Blocks Clause 4.7 As required As required
Fuses and Links Clause 4.8 As required As required
Wiring, labels, multi-core / multi-pair Clause 4.7 and 4.2
As required As required
gland plates etc.
Notes
Schedule E:
Note 1: Trip indication (TI) and alarm indication (AI) functions are provided by the ASC control relay. A blocking diode must be provided for each TI function.

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