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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
SPECFICATION FOR
25 KV SINGLE POLE, DOUBLE POLE,

POLE MOUNTED, OUTDOOR
VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER (VCB)
AND
VACUUM INTERRUPTER
FOR
INDIAN RAILWAY.
DRAFT SPECIFICATION No. TI/SPC/PSI/LVCBIN/0121
This Specification supersedes the Specification No.

TI/SPC/PSI/LVCBIN/0120 (Dec, 2013) Rev. 0 with A&C Slip No. 1 & 2.
ISSUED BY
TRACTION INSTALLATION DIRECTORATE

RESEARCH DESIGNS AND STANDARDS ORGANIZATION
(MINISTRY OF RAILWAY)
MANAK NAGAR, LUCKNOW-226011.
Prepared By Checked By Approved By

Signature
Date
Designation
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Table of Contents
Clause No. Description Page

No.
1.0 Scope 3
2.0 Governing Standards, Specification 4
3.0 Duties of Vacuum Circuit Breaker(CB) and Interrupter(BM) 6
4.0 Technical Specification 8
5.0 Type and General Condition 9
6.0 Steel Supporting Frame 15
7.0 Foundations 16
8.0 Foot Prints and Foundations 16
9.0 Pole(Mast) for Pole Mounted Vacuum Circuit Breaker(CB) 16
and Interrupter(BM)
10.0 Corrosion Prevention System 16
11.0 Parts, Fittings and Accessories 17
12.0 Testing 18
13.0 Deviations 33
14.0 Drawings/Documents 34
15.0 Technical Data and Drawings 34
16.0 Erection, Testing and Commissioning 36
17.0 Spares 36
18.0 Training of Indian Railway’s Engineers 36
19.0 After sales - service 36
20.0 Packing and Dispatch 37
Annexure-A Schedule of Guaranteed Performance Technical And Other 38
Particulars.
Annexure-B Information to be furnished by Manufacturer/Supplier. 44
Annexure-I Drawing for General Scheme of Power Supply for Traction 48
Sub-Stations - Drawing No. ETI/PSI/702 (Mod. D)
Annexure-II Sketch No. TI/DRG/PSI/25KVCBINT/COMFDN/00365/Rev.0 49
Annexure-II Terminal Connector Drawing No. ETI/PSI/11060 (Mod. E) 50
or latest.
Annexure-III Terminal Connector Drawing No. ETI/PSI/6570 (Mod. F) or 51
latest.
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1. SCOPE
1.1. This Specification applies to following, for use in Railway Traction Sub-
Stations / SPs / SSPs, for controlling Power Supply to the 25kV AC 50 Hz
single phase Traction Overhead Equipment and 2x25 kV AC 50 Hz AT
Feeding System for Traction Overhead Equipment (OHE):
1.1.1. Outdoor Type Single Pole, Vacuum Circuit Breaker (CB) and Vacuum
Interrupter (BM).
1.1.2. Outdoor Type Double Pole, Vacuum Circuit Breaker (CB) and Vacuum
Interrupter (BM).
1.1.3. Outdoor Type Single Pole, Pole Mounted Vacuum Circuit Breaker (CB)
and Vacuum Interrupter (BM).
1.1.4. Outdoor Type Single Pole, Vacuum Circuit Breaker (CB) for automatic
phase switching section (APSS) system.
1.2. All the provisions contained in RGSO’s ISO procedures laid down in
Document No. - QO - D-8.1-11 Ver. 1.2 dated 22.06.2020 (titled “Vendor-
changes in approved status") and subsequent versions/amendments
thereof, shall be binding and applicable on the successful vendor/vendors in
the contracts floated by Railways to maintain quality of products
supplied to Railways.
1.3. This Specification supersedes the following Specifications:

Sl.No. Specification No Description
(i) ETI / PSI /167 (9/ 97 ) 25 kV, Single Pole, Outdoor
with A&C Slip 1-2 Interrupter
(ii) TI/SPC/PSI/CIRCUIT Outdoor Circuit Breaker

BREAKER/0000 with
A&C Slip 1-5
(iii) TI /SPC / PSI/ 25 kV, Single Pole Outdoor
VACINT /0040 Vacuum Interrupter with
Magnetic Actuated Operating
Mechanism
(iv) TI/PSI/93(5/94) 25 kV, Single Pole SF6 Circuit
Breaker
(v) ETI/PSI/46(9/94) 25 kV, Single Pole Vacuum
Circuit Breaker
(vi) ETI/ PSI/ 131(8/89) 25KV, Double Pole, Outdoor SF6
Circuit Breaker for 2x25 KV AT
Feeding System
(vii) ETI/PSI/132 (8/ 89) 25KV, Double Pole, Outdoor,
Vacuum Interrupter for 2x25 KV
AT Feeding System
(viii) ETI /PSI /139 (12/89)with 25KV,Double Pole, Outdoor SF6
A&C Slip No.1-4 Interrupter for 2x25 KV AT
Feeding System
(ix) ETI / PSI /159 (10 / 94) 25KV, Single Pole, Outdoor Pole
Mounted, Vacuum Interrupter
This Specification Supersedes the Specification No.

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1.4. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be complete with all Parts,
Fittings, Vacuum Bottle and accessories necessary for its efficient operation
including mounting, frame work of steel. All such Parts, Fittings and
Accessories shall be deemed to be within the scope of this Specification,
whether specifically mentioned or not. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/
Interrupter shall be of proven design. If there is any additional change in
design, it shall be advised by RDSO as and when the need arises.
1.5. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be erected by the Purchaser.

However, in case a defect / deficiency are noticed, the manufacturer /
successful Tenderer Vendor shall have to depute their Engineer for
necessary remedial action without any cost to the Railways. In all the
cases, in which an order is placed either on new Manufacturer or for a new
type/ design of Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter, the services of
Manufacture’s Engineer shall be made available, free of cost, during the
erection and proving / pre-commissioning test for the first order of their
Vacuum Circuit Breaker / Interrupter. For this purpose, prior intimation
regarding the date and the location shall be intimated by the purchaser to
the successful Tenderer Vendor/ manufacturer.
2. Governing Standards, Specification
2.1. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall unless otherwise specified

herein, conform to the “following Specifications and Indian Electricity Rules,
wherever applicable, in line with Standard Engineering Practice, unless
specifically brought forth:
SN. IS/IEC/RDSO Description

Specification with
latest amendments.
(i) IEC: 62271- 1 High Voltage Alternating Current
(2007)+A1:2011 Circuit Breaker –General
IEC: 62271-1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear –
Part 1: Common specifications for
alternating current switchgear and
controlgear
(ii) IEC: 62271-100 High Voltage Alternating Current
(2008)+A1:2012 Circuit Breaker.
IEC 62271-100 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear -
Part 100: Alternating-current circuit-breakers
(iii) IEC 62271-104 Common clauses for High Voltage Switchgear
(2009) and Control Gear Standards.
IEC 62271-104 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear -
Part 104: Alternating current switches for
rated voltages higher than 52 kV.
(iv) IEC 62505-1 Railway applications – Fixed installations –
Particular requirements for AC
Switchgear.
Part 1: Circuit-breakers with nominal voltage
above 1 kV
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(v) IS: 456 Code of Practice for plain and

reinforced Concrete.
(vi) IS: 996 Specification for Single Phase small AC and
Universal Electric Motors.
Single Phase A.C. Induction Motors for
general purpose
(vii) IS: 2099 Specification for Bushing for Alternating
Voltages above 1000V.
(viii) IS: 2544 Specification for Porcelain Post Insulators for
System with nominal voltages greater than
1000 Volts.
(ix) IS: 5561 Specification for Electric Power
Connectors.
(x) IS: 5621(1980) Specification for Hollow Insulators for use In
Electric Equipment.
(xi) IS:13947(Part-V Specification for Control Switches
2004) (Switching Device Control and Auxiliary
Circuits including contactor Relay) for
Voltages up to and including 1000 V AC
and 1200 DC- General requirements and
Tests.
Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear -
Specification - Part 5 : Control Circuit
Devices and Switching Elements - section 2
: proximity switches (ETD 7)
(xii) IS: 7906(Pt. I) Specification for Helical Extension Springs
(xiii) IS: 7907(Pt. I) Specification for Helical Extension springs
(xiv) IS: 13118 Specification for high voltage Alternating
Current Circuit Breakers.
(xv) IS: 1554(Pt. V-/ Specification for PVC Insulated Electric
IS:694/90 Cables for working voltage up to including
1100 Volts
(xvi) IS: 808 Dimension for Hot Rolled Steel Beam,
Column Channel and Angle Sections.
(xvii) IEC-60529- Degree of Protection provided by Enclosures
IS:13947(Part for Low Voltage Switchgear.
-1)
(xviii) RDSO For Hot Dip Galvanization.
Specification No.
ETI/OHE/13(4/84)
with A&C Slip No.1
to 3 4.
(xix) RDSO Specification For Steel and Stainless Steel Bolts, Nuts and
No.ETI/OHE/18(4/8 Washers
4)
with A&C Slip
No.1to4
TI/SPC/OHE/FASTER
NERS/0120 Rev. 1
(xx) RDSO For Epoxy Bases Zinc Phosphate Primer(Two
Specification No. Pack)
M&C/PCN-102/
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Amdt. No. 1B
(xxi) RDSO Specification For Polyurethane based Aluminum Paint
No. M&C/PCN-110/ (three pack)
2006 (Reaffirmed-
2013)
(xxii) IS 9920 Specification for Alternating Current
Switches above 1000 Volts.
(xxiii) IS 2633 Method of Testing uniformity of Zinc
Coated Articles
(xxiv) AC Traction (Issued in 1994) or latest
manual
2.2. Any deviation from this Specification as proposed by the Tenderer Vendor
to improve upon the performance, utility and efficiency of the Equipment
shall be given due consideration, provided full particulars of the deviation
along with justification are furnished thereof; subject to approval of RDSO.
In case of any contradiction between the provision of the Indian
Standards/IEC standards and this Specification, the this Specification
latter shall prevail.
3. DUTIES OF THE VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER AND INTERRUPTER
3.1. DUTIES OF THE VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER
3.1.1. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker is used at the following locations in the 25
kV AC, 50Hz Traction System.
(i) As 25 kV Transformer VCB on the secondary side of Traction Power
Transformer.
(ii) As 25 kV Feeder VCB for controlling Power Supply to Overhead
Equipment through Interrupters.
(iii) As 25 kV Shunt Capacitor Bank VCB for controlling Power Supply to
Shunt Capacitor Bank.
(iv) For controlling 25 kV Power Supply to major yard or Electric Loco
Sheds.
3.1.2. SPECIAL DUTY TO BE PERFORMED BY 25 kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker.
(i) The 25 kV VCB shall be called upon to trip under Short- Circuit
conditions. On an average, the number of fault tripping seen by the
Feeder Vacuum Circuit Breaker per month is about 40, but in
exceptional cases the number of fault trappings trippings per month
may go as high as 120 numbers. The magnitude of short circuit
current to be interrupted is generally in the range of 2 kA to 8 kA.
The, VCB shall also be called upon to clear Wrong Phase Coupling on
the OHE when two Sections of the OHE fed by different Phases from
adjacent Traction Sub-Stations are accidentally shorted.
(ii) The design and construction of the 25 kV VCB shall be such that, it is
capable of a cumulative duty nl² (where ‘n’ is the number of ‘C - O’
Operations at a current of l kA rms) of 20,000 kA2 in service without
adjustment/ change of any part/ contacts of Vacuum Bottle.
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Lubrications and tightening of moving parts in the Operating

Mechanism and cleaning of Porcelain Insulators can, however, be
done as per Manufacturer’s recommendations.
(iii) Manufacturer shall supply graphs, in support of suitability of offered

Vacuum Circuit Breaker, to perform above duties at the tender stage,
indicating the cumulative duty which can be performed by offered
Vacuum Circuit Breaker without any maintenance/ replacement of any
components.
(iv) 25 kV VCB is also required to interrupt the line charging and

magnetising current of locomotive transformers without restrike.
Values of line charging current are of the order of 10 A and values of
magnetising current for locomotive/ EMU are likely to be as under:
(a) Locomotive - 6.38 A
(b) EMU - 6.0 A
(v) The 25kV VCB are normally operated through Remote Control. A
single shot Auto re-closing scheme shall be provided to facilitate for
re-closing of the VCB automatically, once, within the preset “dead
time” after the tripping of the VCB on an OHE faults. This feature
helps in quick restoration of Power Supply to the OHE if the fault is of
a transient nature. The “Dead Time” is the periods taken by the Auto
re-closure mechanism to close the VCB after the same has tripped on
fault and is set at 0.5 second.
3.2. DUTIES OF VACUUM INTERRUPTER
3.2.1. The Interrupter is used at the following locations in the 25 kV AC 50

Hz, Traction Systems:-
(i) As Sectioning Interrupter at Sub Sectioning and Paralleling Posts

(SSP).
(ii) As Paralleling Interrupter at Sectioning Post (SP) and Sub Sectioning
and Paralleling Post (SSP).
(iii) As Bridging Interrupter at Sectioning Post (SP). and
(iv) As Feeding Interrupter at Feeding Post (FP).
(v) As Bus Coupler Interrupter at Traction Sub Station (TSS).
(vi) For controlling Power Supply to Major Yards / Loco Sheds.
3.2.2. The Interrupter is called up on to perform the following duties: -
(i) Carrying short circuit current.

(ii) Making and Breaking Traction load currents from very low Capacitive
or Inductive Current to Rated Normal Current.
(iii) Carrying normal rated current continuously.
(iv) Carrying short circuit current until the fault is cleared by the Vacuum
Circuit Breaker up- stream.
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3.2.3. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter would be subjected to

vibrations on account of trains running on nearby Railway Tracks. The
amplitude of these vibrations which occur with rapidly varying time
periods are in the range of 15ms to70ms lie in the range of 30 to150
microns at present, with the instantaneous peak going up to 350
microns.
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
4.1. The VCB shall be designed for the following ratings and other particulars
(both for Normal and Automatic Phase switching Section (APSS)
application):
Sl. Particulars RATED SYSTEM VOLTAGE (kV)

No. Vacuum Circuit Breaker Vacuum Interrupter
25kV 2x25 DP 25kV 25kV SP 2x25 25kV
SP Single kV DP Pole
Pole Mounted
Mounte
d
(i) No. of Poles 1 2 1 1 2 1
(ii) Nominal system 25kV subject to variation from 19kV to 27.5kV
voltage(kV) occasionally touching 30kV
(iii) Rated voltage(kV) 52 kV
(iv) Rated insulation
level (a)Rated1min
wet power 95 kV(rms)
frequency
withstand voltage
(b)Rated impulse 250 kV(peak)
(1.2/50μs)
withstand voltage
(v) Rated frequency ----------------------50Hz ± 3%----------------------
(vi) Rated normal 2000A 1600A/2000A

Current
(vii) Rated short circuit 20 kA 20 kA 20 kA ---------- NA ------------
breaking current
(viii) Rated breaking 550 550 MVA 550
capacity MVA MVA ---------- NA -------------
(symmetrical)
(ix) Out of phase breaking --------5 kA(rms)-------- ----------NA---------------

current
(x) Rated single capacitor 150A NA
bank breaking current
(xi) Rated line charging 10A
breaking current
(xii) Rated small 10A
inductive breaking
current
(xiii) Rated making ---- 50kA (peak)----- 20 kA 20kA 20 kA
current
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(xiv) Rated operating O - 0.3s – CO – 15 sec– CO CO – 15 sec- CO

sequence
(xv) Total beak Time ---Not more than 80ms--- ---Not more than 90ms----
(xvi) Rated short time --------20kA for 3 sec----- 8 kA 8kA for 8 kA for
current for 3 sec 3 sec 3 sec
(xvii) First pole to clear NA 1.5 NA NA 1.5 for NA
factor for 2 2
parameters param
eters
(xviii) Rating of auxiliary switch contacts
(a) Rated voltage 110 V DC
(b) Rated current ---------------------- 10 Amps ------------------

(continuous)
(c)Rated breaking - 2 A at 220V DC with 20 ms circuit time constant --
current
4.2. CLEARANCES
The design of the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be such that

when it is erected on the Supporting Structure, the following clearances
/distance of lowest live part of the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter from
the ground level or earth is achieved:
SN Clearance/distance 25kV
Minimum height of lowest live part of the
(i) VCB/BM from ground level 3800 mm
(ii) From a point where a man may be required to

stand for operation or for attending the breaker 3000 mm
(sectional clearance).
(iii) Minimum height of the bottom most part of any
insulator from the ground level. 2500 mm
Minimum clearance between live part and earth
(iv) 500 mm
part.
(v) Distance between pole centers for 2 poles 1500 mm
5. TYPE AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
5.1. Design and Construction
5.1.1. Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter for Normal application:

Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be such that it is capable of
performing following, in service operations, without adjustment
/change of any part/contacts of Vacuum Bottle. Lubrication /
Adjustments / Tightening of moving parts in the operating mechanism
and cleaning of Porcelain insulators can be done as per Manufacturer’s
recommendation.
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No. of operations
SN Equipment Name
Mechanism Vacuum Bottle
25kV SP / DP /Pole Mounted
1. Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ 10,000 20,000
Interrupter with spring spring
operating mechanism.
25kV SP / DP /Pole Mounted
2. Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interruptor 20,000 20,000
with magnetic Actuated Operating
Mechanism.
5.1.2. Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter for APSS application:

Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be such that it is capable of
performing following, in service operations, without adjustment
/change of any part/contacts of Vacuum Bottle. Lubrication /
Adjustments / Tightening of moving parts in the operating mechanism
and cleaning of Porcelain insulators can be done as per Manufacturer’s
recommendation.
No. of operations
SN Equipment Name
Mechanism Vacuum Bottle
1. 25kV SP Vacuum Circuit Breaker 2,00,000 2,00,000
5.1.3. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be of outdoor type

suitable for mounting on steel structure /Pole. The 25 kV Vacuum
Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be of Single Pole or Double Pole
identical to single pole unit operated through common / two operating
mechanisms suitably connected for instep operation. The Vacuum
Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall comprise of
(i) The pole (Interrupting chamber and Hollow Insulators)

(ii) Operating mechanism (cubicle / cubicles) and
(iii) Mounting Steel Frame suitable for mounting on Foundation/Pole
5.2. THE POLE (INTERRUPTING CHAMBER AND HOLLOW INSULATORS)
(a) INTERRUPTING CHAMBER
The operating mechanism (spring-spring or magnetic actuator ), the pole

assembly and supporting structure of Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter
shall preferably be separate and erected in sequence and can be capable
of being packed and handled individually and erected in sequence or in
single unit. The pole shall comprise the interrupting chamber and the
hollow insulator. The interrupting chamber shall consist of Vacuum Bottle
contained in porcelain hollow insulator. The Vacuum Bottle shall comprise
a vessel sealed for life time with insulating side walls and metal ends
containing the fixed and moving contacts. The movement of the moving
contact in the vacuum enclosure shall be guided by means of metal
bellows. Suitable metallic shields shall be provided for preventing heat
and metal vapor from arcing zone affecting the insulating envelope. These
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shields will also control the electric field when contacts are open and
voltage is appearing across the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter
contacts. This will mask high internal stress points and produce an almost
linear axial grading of the external insulating surfaces. A shield shall also
be provided to protect the bellows. The design and construction of
Vacuum Bottle of the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be such
that the current chopping level is kept to the minimum and shall not
produce any appreciable switching over voltages.
(b) HOLLOW INSULATOR

The Porcelain/Composite Hollow Insulators, used as the support insulators
and interrupting chamber insulator for the Vacuum Circuit
Breaker/Interrupter, shall be outdoor type conforming to IS: 5621: 1980
or latest. The Hollow Insulator shall be of single piece construction i.e.
there shall be no joint. The shed profile shall have a lip at the extremity
but free from ribs on the underside so as to avoid accumulation of dust
and pollutants and permit easy cleaning. These insulators shall be
procured from reputed sources only. The Test Certificate of theses shall
be verified during Prototype Testing. Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter
manufacturer shall declare make of the Hollow Insulator used in QAP and
SOGP (to be approved by RDSO). Both the hollow insulators for the
support and interrupting chamber shall have a minimum creepage
distance of 1300 mm.
(c) TERMINAL CONNECTORS

The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall have Aluminum Terminal
Pads and shall be supplied with the flexible Terminal connectors, as per
RDSO Drawing No. ETI/PSI/P/11060 Mod ‘E’ or latest and ETI/PSI/P/6570
Mod ‘F’, or latest suitable for connection to 80 mm/ 50 mm / 36 mm
outside diameter Aluminum Tubular Bus Bar for 25kV Vacuum Circuit
Breaker/Interrupter respectively.
(d) The Connectors shall conform to IS:5561-1978 or latest/RDSO approved
Design shall be such, so as to be connected to the equipment Terminal
Pads, with minimum four 12 mm diameter Bolts, Nuts, Lock-Nuts of
stainless steel conforming to IS:1570(Pt.V)- 1978 or latest grade 04Cr,
17Ni and Mo2. Each of these bolts shall have two flat washers.
(e) CONTACTS FOR BOTH VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER / INTERRUPTER
(i) MAIN CONTACTS

The main, fixed and moving contacts of the Vacuum Circuit
Breaker/Interrupter shall have ample cross-section and contact
pressure for carrying the rated current and short time current without
excessive temperature rise, pitting and welding. Internal arcing
contacts of Vacuum Bottle shall be made of suitable material.
Suitable means for checking the contact wear condition shall be
provided.
(ii) AUXILIARY SWITCH CONTACTS

Apart from the Auxiliary Switch, contacts required exclusively by the
manufacturer for the functioning of the Vacuum Circuit
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Breaker/Interrupter. At least 6 pairs of normally open (NO) contacts

and 6 pairs of normally closed (NC) contacts shall be provided
additionally for the exclusive use of the purchaser. The Auxiliary
contacts, which are operated in conjunction with the main contacts,
shall be positively driven in both the directions.
5.3. OPERATING MECHANISM CUBICLE / CUBICLES
(a) SPRING-SPRING TYPE OPERATING MECHANISM
(i) The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be operated by a motor

charged by spring’s stored energy. Both opening and closing
operations shall be done by the stored energy of spring (s). The
motor shall be so rated that the time required for fully charging the
closing spring is not more than 15 seconds. The closing action of the
Vacuum Circuit Breaker shall charge the opening spring so that the
Vacuum Circuit Breaker is ready for opening, at any time thereafter.
The spring shall be of robust design, using tested steel as per IS:
7906-Pt. I-1976 or latest or IS: 7907-Pt.I-1976 or latest. The ends of
the compression springs, if used, shall be flattened to enable proper
fixing and shall minimize the possibility of misalignment.
(ii) The motor for spring charging shall be suitable for operation on 110V
DC power from a Battery. The voltage at motor terminal is likely to
vary between 110% and 85% of the normal value. The Carbon
brushes, shall have copper pigtails for carrying motor current. A
miniature Circuit Breaker / HRC Fuses, of adequate ratings and of
reputed make, shall be provided in the motor circuit for protection of
the motor against over current and earth faults.
(b) MAGNETIC ACTUATOR BASED OPERATING MECHANISM
The Magnetic Actuator mechanism shall be provided with two well-

designed magnetic coils /solenoids; one for closing and other for the
tripping operations. The latching of mechanism in its two end positions
shall be ensured by specially designed, permanent magnets, designed to
operate with minimum hysteresis loss. The Tenderer Vendor shall indicate
the maximum service temperature i.e., the maximum temperature to
which the magnet may be exposed with no significant long range
instability or structural changes and Curie temperature i.e., the transition
temperature above which material losses its magnetic properties. The
temperature rise expected to be attained by the magnets during service
shall be indicated by the Tenderer Vendor. Supplier’s catalogs / test
certificate for this have to be furnished.
The Vacuum Circuit Breaker shall be provided with
arrangements for trip and close circuits to be compatible with either 110
Volt DC potential or potential free contacts from Control and Relay Panel.
This feature shall enable use of this Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter in
place of existing Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter, where potential free
contacts do not exists.
The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be drawn less than 0.1
A continuous current from 110 V DC source.
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(c) The operating mechanism shall be designed so that the Vacuum Circuit
Breaker/Interrupter can be operated from the operating mechanism
cubicle itself as well as remotely from the Control Panel of the Traction
Sub-station and also from the Remote Control Centre (RCC), which is
situated away from the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter.
For this purpose ‘LOCAL/REMOTE’ two way Selector switch shall be
provided in the operating mechanism cubicle. When the switch is in the
‘LOCAL’ position, the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter can be operated
locally and when it is in the ‘REMOTE’ position the Vacuum Circuit
Breaker/Interrupter can be operated from the Control Panel or from the
Remote Control Centre. The Selector switch shall be shall be spring loaded
for snap action and stay put type so that it stays to the ‘LOCAL’ or
'REMOTE’ position.
For closing and opening the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter
from the Operating Mechanism cubicle itself, the Switch shall be of the
Push Button type or Knob type.
(d) The operating mechanism shall also be provided with a suitable

emergency device to manually open the Vacuum Circuit
Breaker/Interrupter in the failure of any part of DC control circuit
including the opening coil in the operating Mechanism.
(e) The operating mechanism shall also be provided with a suitable device to
close the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter in spring-spring operating
mechanism manually. In addition, a detachable handle/ crank shall be
provided for manual charging the closing spring in spring spring operating
mechanism. The height from ground/ platform level at which the handle/
crank is to be inserted in the operating mechanism shall be between 1500
mm and 2000 mm so as to enable its operation conveniently by the
operator standing on the Ground/Platform. The height of other devices
like interlock, ON-OF switches, selector switches etc. to be operated from
ground/ Platform. Platform shall also be at a height between 1500 mm
and 2000 mm.
(f) In addition to the manually operated local mechanical opening and Closing
devices as indicated in clause d & e above, provision shall also be made
by means of a suitable crank or handle for slow closing and slow opening
of the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter in spring- spring operating
mechanism for Maintenance purposes.
(g) The closing coil and opening coil in the operating mechanism shall be
suitable for operation from 110V dc power supply from a battery. The
closing coil shall be suitable for operating at a Voltage variation of +10%
to -15%, while the opening coil shall be suitable for operating at a voltage
variation of +10% to -30%.
(h) The VCB shall be fitted with an electrical anti-pumping device, to give
priority to tripping command in case of a persisting closing Command
being simultaneously present.
(i) Facility for trip circuit supervision shall be provided in Control Panel of TSS
with indication to Remote location (RCC) in Vacuum Circuit Breaker.
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(j) An operation counter having minimum five digit recording mechanism for
the number of tripping operation shall be provided at a suitable place so
as to be conveniently read by the operator standing on the Ground. The
operation counter shall be of lock type and shall not have reset.
(k) Mechanical indicators clearly visible from ground shall be provided for
‘CLOSED’ and ‘OPEN’ conditions of the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/
Interrupter.
(l) All working parts of the operating mechanism shall be of Corrosion

Resisting Material. Bearings, if any, shall be sealed type. Bearing pins,
bolts, nuts and other parts shall be adequately locked to prevent
loosening.
(m) In case operation of closing device when Vacuum Circuit Breaker is

already in “CLOSED” Condition shall not cause damage to any part of the
Vacuum Circuit Breaker or endanger the Operator standing near the
Vacuum Circuit Breaker. The Average Power requirement for Tripping coil
/ Closing coil in Spring-Spring Mechanism shall not exceed 200 W and
Power Requirement at any time including Spring Charging / Capacitor
Charging in spring – spring / Magnetic Actuator Mechanism shall not
exceed 1000 W.
(n) In the event of 110V battery supply voltage dropping below 85V ± 3 Volts
which is the minimum voltage prescribed for operation of Tripping coil to
trip the Vacuum Circuit Breaker, the Vacuum Circuit Breaker should Trip
automatically by means of a suitable arrangement like Capacitive Trip
Device(CTD).
(o) Shock absorbers used (if any) shall not require any maintenance during
the entire life of the Vacuum Circuit Breaker / Interrupter.
(p) The operating mechanism and associated accessories shall be enclosed in

weather proof, dust proof and vermin proof cabinet or cubicle. The cubicle
made of at least 2 mm thick sheet steel (of tested quality) with provision
for pad locking. Alternatively minimum 3 mm for load bearing members
and bottom, 2 mm for top and 1.6 mm for side covers. The cubicle shall
be tested for dust and water proofing as per IP55 and as per IEC: 60529-
1989/IS: 13947(Part-1)1993 or latest from any national laboratory.
(q) Suitable heaters(s) shall be provided in operating mechanism cubicle to

operate at 240V ac, 50Hz single phase supply to prevent condensation of
moisture during monsoon/ winter. A 240V ac, 5A, 3 pin socket outlet for
an inspection lamp shall also be provided. Miniature Circuit Breaker/
Switch with thermostat of reputed make and of adequate rating shall be
used for protection of heater circuit for overload and earth fault.
(r) The entry of all cables into the operating mechanism cubicle shall be only
through suitable cable glands which shall not allow ingress of vermin etc.
into the cubicle. The cable glands shall be supplied with the Vacuum
Circuit Breaker/Interrupter. Five cable glands shall be provided of which
three shall be of 16.5 mm outside diameter while the Balance two glands
shall be for cable of 14 mm outside diameter.
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(s) The wiring inside the operating mechanism cubicle shall be with 1100 V
grade PVC insulated single core / multistrand cable conforming to IS:
1554 (Pt. I- 1988) or latest or IS 694 (2010) or latest, with stranded
copper conductors of adequate cross-section (with min 2.5 sq.mm strand
copper) so proportioned as to reduce voltage drop and I²R losses to
minimum. Wiring for electronic controller & proximity switches shall be of
660V grade insulation with stranded copper conductor with at least 0.5
sq. mm cross section. The ends of wires shall be terminated with crimped
eye type lugs or without crimping in self-locking spring loaded terminal
blocks. The wiring of 110V dc control circuit and 240V ac circuit shall be
segregated and properly identified. The positive and negative wires of dc
circuits shall also be segregated. The length of the cables used shall be
kept to the minimum. Wire inside the cubicle shall be properly laid on
trays or anchored to avoid breakage during vibration.
(t) The terminal end of all wires shall be provided with numbered interlock
type Ferrules which shall be of PVC or other durable material with
marking (numbers) either engraved or punched so as to be indelible. The
ferrules shall be of white/yellow color with lettering thereon black. All
wiring shall be properly supported and suitably protected to avoid
rubbing against any Metallic part.
(u) Terminal blocks of standard type shall be provided in the operating

mechanism. There shall be insulating barriers between adjacent
terminals. The terminals shall be stud type with spring washers/self-
locking spring loaded type. Suitable dust proof shrouds of unbreakable
transparent material shall be provided on each stud type terminal block.
The terminal blocks used for DC and AC circuits shall be clearly
distinguished and separated from each other. Similarly positive and
negative Terminations of the wiring of the dc circuit shall be segregated
and Separated by insulating barriers.
(v) For earthling of the operating mechanism cubicle, two earthing terminals
of adequate capacity to carry the rated short circuit current shall be
provided with 17.5 +0.5/-00 mm diameter stud/hole for fixing the
Earthling Flat.
6. STEEL SUPPORTING FRAME
6.1. The steel supporting frame for Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be
designed with a factor of safety not less than 2.5 with respect to the yield
point under conditions of maximum loading for a basic wind pressure of 200
kg/m² on 1.5 times the projected area of each member of one face and
taking into account to IS: 808 (1989) and test certificate shall be furnished
to RDSO. The required fixing distance for steel supporting frame on the
foundation is tabulated below:
Type of Breaker Type of Structure Dimension

Single Pole Single Vertical 650 x 725 mm
Double Pole Double Vertical 650 x 725 mm
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Double Pole Single Vertical 300 x 300 mm
In any case, design shall require prior approval of RDSO.
6.2. Typical design calculations for the steel supporting frame shall be furnished
by the manufacturer to the RDSO during design approval stage for checking
the safety of the supporting frame proposed to be used.
6.3. For earthing at least 2 legs of the steel supporting frame shall be provided
with stud/hole type earthing terminals of adequate capacity to carry the
rated short circuit current safely. The earthing shall be provided with 50 x
8 mm MS flat. The terminal shall be provided with 17.5 +0.5mm diameter
stud/hole for fixing the earthling flat.
7. FOUNDATIONS
Gravity foundation of plain mass concrete to M10 mix as per IS: 456 (2000) or
latest shall be designed considering the normal impact loading in
opening/closing operations. The basic wind pressure shall be taken as 200
kgf/m². Two alternative design of foundations, one for a normal soil of bearing
capacity 5500 kgf/m² and other for black-cotton soil of bearing capacity 16500
kgf/m² shall be furnished by the manufacturer. The foundation block design
shall give complete details of its size and size of pockets provided for grouting
the fixing bolts. Detailed design calculation for proposed foundation shall be
submitted to DG (TI) RDSO for scrutiny and approval.
8. FOOT PRINTS AND FOUNDATION

The dimension of steel frame has to match with the sketch no.
TI/DRG/PSI/25KVCIRCUIT BREAKERINT CBINT/COMFDN/00365/Rev.0. This is
to facilitate common foundation and interchangeability of interrupters of
different makes.
9. POLE (MAST) FOR POLE MOUNTED CIRCUIT BREAKER/INTERRUPTER
9.1. The pole (mast) for mounting the Interrupter shall be either steel Mast or a
round tapered prestressed spun concrete mast. The detail of pole (mast)
for mounting the Interrupter shall be supplied by the purchaser. Mounting
Brackets of the Pole Mounted Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall form
the part of in the scope of supply of Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter.
Bracket shall be suitable for mounting on the Mast.
9.2. Typical design calculations shall be furnished by the manufacturer for

checking the safety of the pole (mast) proposed to be used. The design
calculation for steel mast shall be based on a factor of safety of not less
that 1.67 with respect to the yield point under conditions of maximum
loading allowing for a basic wind pressure of 200kgf/m2 on 1.5 times the
projected area of each member of one face and taking into account the
dead and impact loads of Interrupter/Vacuum Circuit Breaker.
10. CORROSION PREVENTION SYSTEM

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10.1. GALVANIZING
The operating mechanism cubicle and steel supporting frame shall be hot
dip galvanized in accordance with RDSO Specification No.
ETI/OHE/13(4/84) with A&C Slip No.1 to 3 4 or latest and the weight of
zinc coating shall not be less that 1000 gm/m².
10.2. PAINTING
If the successful tenderer Vendor/manufacturer is not able to hot dip

Galvanize the operating mechanism cubicle and the steel supporting Frame
as per Clause 10.1, it shall be painted conforming to RDSO’s Specification
No. M&C/PCN/ 110/2006 (Reaffirmed-2013) or latest for polyurethane
based aluminum paint (three packs) and Specification no.
M&C/PCN/102/2009 with RDSO Amdt. No. 1B or latest for epoxy based zinc
phosphate primer (two packs).
10.3. FASTENERS
All fasteners of 12 mm diameter and less exposed to atmosphere shall be

of stainless steel and those above 12 mm diameter shall be of preferably
stainless steel or of mild steel hot dip galvanized, to RDSO’s Specification
No. ETI/OHE/18(4/84) With A&C Slip No.1 to 4
TI/SPC/OHE/FASTERNERS/0120 Rev. 1 or latest.
11. PARTS, FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES
11.1. The following parts, fittings and accessories shall be provided for each
Circuit Breaker/Interrupter:
(i) Contacts wear indication as per Clause No. 5.3 (d) 5.2 (e) (i).
(ii) Operating mechanism cubicle door padlocking arrangement with
padlock.
(iii) Local operated mechanical opening and closing device for spring-
spring operating mechanism.
(iv) Local/Remote Selector Switch as per Clause No. 5.3(c).
(v) Local operated electrical closing and opening device
(push or knob).
(vi) Operation counter.
(vii) Interlocking device (as required)
(viii) Terminal connectors.
(ix) Earthing terminals
(x) Name/ rating plate.
(xi) Mechanical ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ position indicators.
(xii) Handle/crank for closing and opening of Vacuum
Circuit Breaker/Interrupter for spring-spring operating mechanism.
(xiii) Supporting frame work.
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(xiv) Tripping device in case of 85 V + 3 V, DC failure (CTD) for

Vacuum Circuit Breaker.
(xv) Anti-pumping device.
(xvi) Foundation Bolts.
(xvii) Handle/crank for charging the closing spring manually for spring-
spring operating mechanism.
11.2. Each Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter shall be provided with rating
plates (Hindi /English) of weather proof material fitted in a visible position
showing the items Indicated below. The letters/numbers on the plate shall
be indelibly marked by etching/engraving.
(i) Manufacturer’s name and country of origin.

(ii) Type designation and no. of pole.
(iii) Serial number
(iv) Rated voltage
(v) Rated normal current
(vi) Rated frequency
(vii) Rated short circuit breaking current.
(viii) Rated short circuit peak making current
(ix) Rated single capacitor bank breaking current
(x) Rated out of phase breaking current.
(xi) Rated short time withstand current and its duration.
(xii) Rated insulation level.
(xiii) Rated operating sequence.
(xiv) Control circuit voltage with permissible variation for
(a) Closing coil
(b) Opening coil
(c) Motor voltage
(xv) Total weight of Circuit Breaker/Interrupter
(xvi) Specification conforming to
(xvii) Vacuum level in Torr
(xviii) Order reference
(xix) Month/Year of manufacture
12. TESTING
12.1. GENERAL
12.1.1. BEFORE MANUFACTURE OF PROTOTYPE

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The successful Tenderer Vendor has to offer drawing & design for
approval of RDSO including QAP, SOGP, and Design Calculations as
required and mentioned in relevant Clauses of Specification.
Only after all submitted documents have been approved and
clearance given to this effect by RDSO, the manufacturer shall take up
manufacture of the prototype for inspection/testing by RDSO. It is to
be clearly understood that any changes to be done on the prototype as
required by RDSO, the same shall be done expeditiously.
12.1.2. PROCEDURE FOR OFFERING PROTOTYPE
Prior to giving a call to the Purchaser/Director General Traction

Installations, Research Designs and Standards Organization,
Lucknow(DG/TI/RDSO, Lucknow) for inspection and testing of the
prototype, the successful Tenderer Vendor/manufacturer shall submit
a detailed test schedule of proto type testing indicating the name of
the test with internal test report (Test report of Routine Test)protocol
consisting of list of tests, test procedures with schematic circuit
diagrams items/ parameters to be checked and values required as per
Specification for each of the tests and the number of days required to
complete all the tests at one stretch.
The schedule shall also indicate the venue of each of the
test. Once the schedule is approved, the test shall invariably be done
accordingly.
However, during the process of type testing or even later,
the Purchaser/DG/TI/RDSO, Lucknow reserves the right to conduct
any additional test(s), besides those specified herein, on any
equipment so as to test the equipment/ item to his satisfaction or for
gaining additional information and knowledge. In case any dispute or
disagreement arises between the successful Tenderer
Vendor/manufacturer and the representative of Purchaser/ DG /TI/
RDSO , Lucknow during the process of testing as regards the
procedure for type tests and for the interpretation and acceptability of
the results of type tests. It shall be brought to the notice of the DG/TI/
RDSO, Lucknow whose decision shall be final and binding. Only after
the prototype of the equipment is manufactured and ready in all
respects, shall the successful Tenderer Vendor/manufacturer give the
actual call for the inspection and testing with at least 15 days’ notice
for the purpose.
12.1.3. In the event of the test not being carried through to completion at one
stretch for any reason attributable to the successful Tenderer
/manufacturer and it is required for the representative of the
Purchaser /DG/TI/ RDSO to go again or more numbers of times to the
works of the successful Tenderer /manufacturer or to any reputed
testing house/laboratory where tests are being done for continuing
and/ or completing the tests on the prototype(s) of the equipment, the
successful Tenderer /manufacturer shall reimburse to the Purchaser
/DG/TI/ RDSO the cost for the representative(s) having to visit the
works or other place(s) for the tests more than once. The cost as
claimed by the Purchaser /DG/TI/ RDSO ,Lucknow shall be paid
thorough a Demand Draft to the concerned Accounts Officer of the
Purchaser/ Purchaser /DG/TI/ RDSO, Lucknow as shall be advised to
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12.1.4. The tests shall be conducted on the prototype of the Vacuum Circuit
Breaker/ Interrupter at the works of the successful Tenderer Vendor/
manufacturer or at any reputed testing laboratory in the presence of
Purchaser /DG/TI/ RDSO, Lucknow or his authorized representative.
The prototype shall be complete in all respects, including the terminal
connectors as would be supplied if it had passed the tests. The tests
shall be conducted as per relevant governing Specification and as
modified or amplified herein. In case of test being conducted at
government test laboratory, the presence of Purchaser’s
representative for witnessing the test may be waived off subject to the
discretion of the Purchaser /DG/TI/ RDSO, Lucknow.
12.1.5. For the tests which are conducted in the laboratories of Central Power
Research Institute, Bhopal/Bangalore, Electrical Research Development
Association, Vadodara or any such testing house or laboratory a clear
certificate to the effect that the equipment has passed the tests as per
the Specification shall be obtained by the manufacturer and submitted
to the Purchaser/DG (TI)/RDSO, Lucknow. Full details of the tests and
the test parameters shall be furnished along with the test reports.
12.2. Type Tests
12.2.1. The type tests comprises of:
S.N. Description of Test Refer in

i. Mechanical operation test with Vacuum Bottle Clause 12.2.2
ii. Mechanical Endurance Test of Operating Mechanism Clause 12.2.2.4
(Magnetic Actuator) without Vacuum Bottle
iii. Temperature rise tests Clause 12.2.3
iv. Dielectric tests Clause 12.2.4
(a) Rated lightning impulse voltage withstand test Clause 12.2.4.1
(b) Rated one minute power frequency wet Clause 12.2.4.2

withstand voltage test
v. Rated short circuit making and breaking capacity Clause 12.2.5
test (basic short circuit test duties) for Vacuum
Circuit Breaker
vi. Making and breaking test for Interrupter Clause
12.2.6
(a) Test Duty 1- Making and breaking test at
100% of mainly active load.
(b) Test Duty 2- Closed loop make break test
(c) Test Duty 2a- Transmission circuit closed loop
make break operation test.
(d) Test Duty 2b-Parallel transformer circuit
makes break operation test.
(e) Test Duty 3- Making and breaking test at 5% of
mainly active load
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(f) Test Duty 4b-Line charging make break

operation test
(g) Test Duty 6- Short circuit making current.
vii. Rated short time withstand current & peak Clause 12.2.9
withstand current test for Vacuum Circuit
Breaker and Interrupter
viii. Line charging breaking current test for Vacuum Clause 12.2.10
Circuit Breaker
ix. Test to prove the rated transient recovery Clause 12.2.11
voltage (TRV) and rate of rise of recovery Voltage
(RRRV)
x. Out of phase making and breaking test for Vacuum Clause 12.2.12
Circuit Breaker
xi. Capacitor current switching test for Vacuum Circuit Clause 12.2.13
Breaker
xii. Special electrical test – applicable for 25kV Vacuum Clause 12.2.14
Circuit Breaker only
xiii. Selected EMC(Electro Magnetic Compatibility) Clause 12.2.17
preliminary tests as per IEC 61000 and IEC 60694-
1996 / latest for Magnetic Actuated Vacuum Circuit
Breaker and Interrupter
(a) EM radiated field immunity test.
(b) Fast transient immunity test.
(c) Surge immunity test.
(d) Radio frequency conducted immunity test.
(e) HF disturbances: damped oscillatory wave 1
MHz-100 kHz immunity Test.
(g) Radiated emission test.
12.2.2. Mechanical Operation test with Vacuum Bottle.
12.2.2.1. The test shall be conducted in accordance with clause 6.101 of IEC
62271-100 or latest but the number of operations shall be 10,000
in case of 25kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter instead of
2000 specified therein for 25 kV VCB/BM with spring – Spring
Mechanism and 20,000 for Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter
with Magnetic Actuator Mechanism. For this purpose, Vacuum
Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter shall be tested in accordance with
Table XII of IEC 62271- 100 or latest However, the sequence shall
be repeated 5 times to complete 10,000 operations in case of
25kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter with spring – spring
mechanism and 10 times to complete 20,000 operations for
Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter with Magnetic Actuator
Mechanism.
Following checks/tests shall be done before the commencement of

Mechanical operation test.
(i) General visual inspection of the equipment to check its

conformity with the approved drawings.
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(ii) Operation of various circuits and devices of the Vacuum

Circuit Breaker
(iii) Measurement of dimensions of components liable to wear,
dimension of opening, closing and wipe springs, lift of tripping
and closing coil plunger, and clearances of opening and
closing coil armatures.
(iv) Measurement of insulation resistance of auxiliary and motor
circuits with 500V insulation resistance tester.
(v) Measurement of contact resistance of main circuit by dc
voltage drop.
(vi) Mechanical operation comprising 5 closing and 5 opening
operations at the specified, normal, minimum and maximum
control voltages.
(vii) Closing and opening travel characteristics of contacts to record
the Following at the specified, normal, minimum and maximum
control Voltages.
 Opening speed ( Opening Velocity ) & time
 Closing speed ( Closing Velocity ) & time
 Contact bounce &
 Contact travel
12.2.2.2. The measurement of items (v) & (vii) above shall be repeated
after every 5000 operations for 25kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker/
Interrupter and observations made/ results obtained shall be
evaluated by comparing with the figures and the tolerances given
by the successful Tenderer Vendor/manufacturer in the SOGP.
12.2.2.3. After completion of 10,000 operations in case of 25kV Vacuum

Circuit Breaker/Interrupter with spring – spring and 20,000 for
magnetic Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter before dismantling
the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter for internal inspection, the
following checks/tests shall be performed.
(i) Dielectric tests on control and auxiliary circuit (110Vdc) by

applying 2kV (rms) fo1 min. after disconnecting the motor.
(ii) Spring charging motor shall be tested at 1kV (rms) for 1 min.
(iii) Power frequency dry withstand voltage test on complete
Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter for 1 minute.
(iv) Temperature rise test on opening and closing coils as per
clause 12.2.3.2.
(v) Closing and Opening Travel characteristics of contacts to
record the Following at the specified normal , minimum and
maximum control voltages
 Opening speed ( Opening Velocity )& time
 Closing speed ( Closing Velocity ) & time
 Contact bounce &
 Contact travel
The above parameters shall be within the specified limits

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declared by the manufacturer in SOGP.
12.2.2.4. Mechanical Endurance of Operating Mechanism without Vacuum

Bottle (for Magnetic Actuator Operating Mechanism Only)
(i) Mechanical endurance for operating mechanism without
Vacuum Bottle shall be tested for 1, 00,000 operation for
Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter with Magnetic Actuator
Mechanism.
(ii) The test shall be performed on the prototype unit in
accordance with IEC 62271-100, clause 6.101.1.2 (component
tests) & as per 6.101.2.4 (extended mechanical endurance
tests) for special service requirements. At the beginning of the
design test, the characteristics of the magnetic actuator shall
be established as the reference characteristics for the
actuator. The purpose of this reference is to characterize the
behavior of the magnetic actuator. The following
characteristics shall be measured and recorded before and
after the tests:
(a) Resistance of the coils (Both closing & opening coils in the
case of double coil magnetic actuators)
(b) Ambient temperature at the time of measurement of
resistance of the coil.
(c) Insulation level of the coils, i.e., 2kV (rms) frequency
voltage applied on to the coils across the body of the
actuator.
(iii) Since the parts of auxiliary and control equipment’s which

have been manufactured in accordance with relevant standard
and also test along with the operating mechanisms of
conformance to these standards, the proper functions of such
parts in connection with the functions of the other parts of the
magnetic actuator need not be verified separately.
(iv) Condition of the magnetic actuator during and after the tests
during and after the tests, the actuator shall be in such a
condition that it is capable of operating at the rated voltage as
per clause 4.0 of the Specification. In general, these
requirements are fulfilled, if
(a) During the test, the actuator operates on command and
does not operate without command.
(b) After the test, all parts do not show undue wear.
(c) During and after the tests, any distortion of the
mechanical part is not such that it adversely affects the
operation of the actuator.
(d) After the tests, the insulating properties of the actuator
coils shall be in essentially in same condition as before
the tests. Visual inspection of the actuator after the test
is usually sufficient for verification of the insulating
properties
(v) Procedure
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The mechanical operation tests on magnetic actuator shall be

made at the ambient air temperature of the test location. The
ambient temperature should be recorded in the test reports.
Auxiliary equipments, forming parts of the operating devices
are being tested with the equipment, shall be included as a
part of evaluation for this test. The actuator for the test shall
be mounted on its own support. Any springs mounting
arrangement required to simulate the tripping condition of the
breaker shall be made part of the mounting arrangement.
The mechanical operation test shall consist of 100000
operating sequence
Operating sequence: “C – ta – O - ta”
Supply voltage / No. of operating sequence

operating pressure
Minimum 10000
Rated 90000
“O”= Opening, “C” = Closing

ta= Time between two operation which is necessary to re store
the initial condition and /or to prevent undue heating of parts
of the actuator(this time can be different according to the type
of operation and shall not exceed 15 second).
Between the test series specified, some maintenance such as

lubrication and mechanical adjustment, is allowed, and shall be
performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Change
of parts is not permitted.
The programme of maintenance during the tests shall be defined by

the manufacturer before the tests and recorded in the test report.
12.2.2.5. Mechanical Operation Tests with Vacuum Bottle on 25kV SP VCB

for APSS application
(i) The test shall be conducted in accordance with clause
12.2.2.1 of this specification for 2,00,000 operations.
(ii) The measurement of items (v) & (vii) of clause 12.2.2.1 shall
be repeated after every 50,000 operations.
(iii) After completion of 2,00,000 operations, before dismantling
the VCB for internal inspection, the checks/tests stipulated in
clause 12.2.2.3 shall be performed.
12.2.3. Temperature rise test for Vacuum Circuit Breaker / Interrupter
12.2.3.1. On main contact
(a) The temperature rise test on the main circuit (contacts) and
terminal connectors of shall be carried out IEC 62271-1(2007)
or latest. Contact resistance of the main circuit shall be
determined by dc voltage drop and recorded before and after
this test.
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(b) Procedure
Unless otherwise specified, temperature rise on the main circuit
shall be made on a new Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter in
closed position with clean contacts. The test shall be made with
rated normal current. The test shall be done in indoor
environment substantially free from air currents, except those
generated by heat from the Vacuum Circuit Breaker being
tested. Temporary connections to the Vacuum Circuit Breaker
terminals shall be such that no significant amount of heat is
conducted away from, or conveyed to the Vacuum Circuit
Breaker/ Interrupter during the test. The temperature rise at
the terminal of main circuit and the temporary connections at a
distance of 1m from the terminal shall be measured. The
difference of temperature rise shall not exceed 5˚C. The type
and sizes of temporary connections shall be recorded in the test
report.
(c) The maximum temperature rise of contacts, terminals for

Connection to external conductors by bolts, material used as
Insulation and metal parts in contact with insulation shall not
exceed the values given in Table 3 of IEC 62271-1(2007)
+A1:2011 or latest when carrying Rated Normal current
continuously. These values shall be Conforming to IEC 62271-
1(2007) +A1:2011 or latest.
(d) In case a layer of coating of silver over the contact area is not
maintained at the end of any tests the contacts shall be
regarded as bare for the purpose of temperature rise limits.
12.2.3.2. On Auxiliary equipment (Closing & Opening coils)
(a) The temperature rise test on the coils shall be carried out as
per IEC 62271-1(2007) or latest.
(b) Procedure
The temperature rise on auxiliary equipment (Closing and
Opening coils) shall be made by the method of measuring
Variation of resistance before and after energisation at 110V
dc. For this purpose the coil(s) shall be energized 10 times for
1 second, the interval between the instant of each energizing
being 2 second. The resistance of the coil shall be measured
immediately before and after such energisation. The value of
Temperature rise, over the ambient shall be computed.
(c) The maximum temperature rise shall be as per IEC:
62271-1(2007) or latest considering the insulating
material of the Coil. The temperature rise shall not
exceed the value as Guaranteed by the manufacturer in
SOGP.
12.2.4. Dielectric tests Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter
Dielectric tests shall be carried out generally as per IEC 62271-

1(2007) or latest. Humidity and air density Correction factor if less
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12.2.4.1. Rated Impulse withstand voltage test

The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter shall withstand its
rated impulse voltage 250 kV (peak) of 1.2/50μs wave shape.
12.2.4.2. Rated one minute wet power frequency voltage withstand test for
Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/
Interrupter shall withstand rated one minute wet power
Frequency withstand voltage of 95 kV.
12.2.5. Basic short circuit test duties for Vacuum Circuit Breaker
The basic short circuit test duties 1 to 5 shall being accordance as per
IEC – 62271-100 or latest. The Power Frequency Recovery Voltage
shall be as per IEC -62271-100 or latest.
12.2.6. Making and breaking test for Vacuum Interrupter

These tests shall be conducted in accordance with IEC-62271- 104 -
1(2009) or latest as Modified or amplified here. The test set up shall
be for single phase System with earthed neutral. Only the following
test duties shall be performed in any convenient order without any
adjustment or Change of part of lubrication or re-conditioning of the
interrupter.
12.2.6.1. Making and breaking test at 100% mainly active load (Test duty
No.1.0)
Five hundred make-break operations shall be conducted at
800A/1600A/2000A (rms) at a test voltage of not less than 27.5
kV. The supply circuit shall have a power factor not exceeding 0.2
and the load circuit shall have a power factor between 0.65 and
0.75. Prospective TRV Parameters shall be set in accordance with
Table III of IEC-62271-104- 1(2009).The test may be interrupted
after every 10 operations, if necessary, to enable the components
to cool down to the ambient temperature.
12.2.6.2. Closed loop make –break operations (Test Duty No.2a & 2b)
If TRV parameters achieved in test duty 1 are equal or more
severe than the TRV parameters prescribed in Table IV-A of IEC
62271-104-1(2009)for test duty 2a and 2b then test duty 2a and
2b need not be performed, otherwise tests comprising test duties
2a and 2b described as under shall be performed:
(i) Transmission circuit closed loop make-break operation test
(Test Duty No.2a)-10 make-break operations shall be
performed at 800A/1600A/2000A.
(ii) Parallel transformer circuit make-break operation (Test Duty
No.2b)-10 make break operation shall be performed at
800/1600/ 2000 A.
12.2.6.3. Making and breaking test at 5 % of mainly active load (Test

dutyNo.3).
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Twenty make break operations shall be performed at 5 % of the

rated normal current with a test voltage of not less than 27.5 kV.
12.2.6.4. Line charging make-break operation (Test Duty No.4b)
Test shall be made at 100% and from 20% to 40% of rated line
charging current. 12 make-break operations at each current shall
be performed with contact separation distributed at intervals of
approximately 30 electrical degrees. If this is not possible then 30
make break operations shall be performed at random contact
separation. The over voltages produced during switching shall
not exceed 77.7kV (peak) at single phase test voltage of 27.5 kV
(rms) with earthed neutral.
12.2.6.5. Short circuit making current test (Test Duty No.6)
Twenty close operations at 20 kA (peak) shall be performed.
Opening of the interrupter shall be done with supply
disconnected.
12.2.7. All the making and breaking tests shall be done on a single Interrupter
and no maintenance or reconditioning of the contacts shall be
permitted during the above test series.
12.2.8. Condition of the interrupter during make-break tests and short time
withstand current test:
12.2.8.1. During the test the interrupter shall neither show signs of
excessive distress nor endanger the operator. No disruptive
discharge between energized parts and earth shall occur during
the tests. There shall be no indication of significant leakage
current to the interrupter earthed structure or screens
whenever fitted during the tests. The earthed parts should be
connected to earth through a fuse consisting of a copper wire of
0.1mm diameter and 5 cm length. The fuse wire shall be intact
after the tests.
12.2.8.2. Condition of the interrupter after make-break tests and Short

time withstand current test:
The mechanical functions and the insulation of the interrupter
shall be essentially in the same condition as before the tests. The
wear of the contacts shall not be disproportional. The interrupter
shall be capable of carrying rated normal current and also capable
of performing assigned duty provided in the Clause 3.5 3.2.1 and
3.7 3.2.2 of the Specification. The interrupter should withstand
95kV (rms) for 1 min in dry conditions.
12.2.9. Rated short time withstand current & peak current withstand test
This test shall be conducted as per IEC 62271-1(2007) or latest. i.e.,
20kA (rms) for 3 seconds and 50 kA (peak) for Vacuum Circuit
Breaker, 8kA (rms) and 20 kA (peak) for Interrupter.
12.2.10. Line charging current switching test for Vacuum Circuit Breaker.
This test shall be conducted as per clause 6.111.5.1 of IEC 62271-100
or latest. Test values shall conform as given in SOGP.
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12.2.11. Test to prove rated transient recovery voltage (TRV) for Vacuum
Circuit Breaker The measurement shall be done as per IEC: 62271-100
or latest.
12.2.12. Out of phase making and breaking test for Vacuum Circuit Breaker
This test shall be conducted as per IEC 62271-100or latest at its rated
out of phase breaking current.
12.2.13. Capacitor bank breaking current test for Vacuum Circuit Breaker
The test shall be carried out at rated single Capacitor Bank Breaking
Current generally as per IEC 62271-100 or latest. No restrike shall
occur during the test. The breaking current shall conform to the
guaranteed value.
12.2.14. Special Electrical Test (applicable for 25kV, VCB only)

Vacuum Circuit Breaker shall be subjected to short circuit making and
breaking capacity test at a current of 6.25kA for duty cycle CO-15s-CO
for 200 close-open operations. During this test no part of Vacuum
Circuit Breaker shall require any inspection/maintenance, change of
Vacuum Bottle or any other part. The standard value of prospective
TRV shall be taken as 64kV other conditions shall be similar to short
circuit test duties specified in IEC 62271-100 or latest. The test may
be interrupted once after every 10 CO operations if need arises to
enable the components to cooled down to ambient temperature.
12.2.15. Condition of Vacuum Circuit Breaker during the tests conducted as per
clause no. 12.2.5, 12.2.9, 12.2.10, 12.2.11, 12.2.12, 12.2.13, and
12.2.14 of this Specification shall conform as under:
12.2.15.1. During these tests the Vacuum Circuit Breaker shall neither show
signs of excessive distress nor endanger the operator. No
disruptive discharge between energized parts and earth shall
occur during the test. There shall be no indication of significant
leakage current to the earth structure or screens whenever fitted
during the test. The earthed part shall be connected to earth
through a fuse consisting of copper wire of 0.11mm diameter and
5cm length. The fuse wire shall be intact after the test.
12.2.16. Condition of Vacuum Circuit Breaker during the tests conducted as per
clause No.12.2.5, 12.2.9, 12.2.10, 12.2.11, 12.2.12, 12.2.13, and
12.2.14 of this Specification shall conform as under:
12.2.16.1. The mechanical functions and insulation of Vacuum Circuit
Breaker shall be essentially in the same condition as before the
test. The wear of the contacts shall not be disproportionate to its
original shape and size. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker shall be
capable of carrying its rated normal current and also capable of
performing its assigned duty provided in clause 3.7 3.1 of the
Specification The Vacuum Circuit Breaker shall withstand for 1
minute dry power frequency withstand voltage 95KV rms.
12.2.17. Selected EMC Preliminary test for Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter

for Magnetic actuated operating mechanism.
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Cl.No. Name of the Test & Applicable Criteria for Successful

Description standards/Specifi passing of the tests
cation
12.2.17.1. EM radiated field IEC/EN 61000-4- (a) No unwanted trip
immunity test. 3 / latest in all frequency range
(80-10000 MHz). with both open and close
position of the VCB/BM.
(b) Correct trip at
stepped frequency 80-
100-120-180-240-320-
480- 40-960 MHz for
following operation: C/O;
C/Auxiliary O; C/
Protection Trip O;
C/Open Lock; c/Under
voltage O; Reclose
function.
12.2.17.2. Fast transients IEC/EN 61000-4- 4 / (a) No unwanted trip
immunity tests shall latest during disturbance
be done for severity injection with both open
level 4 for AC main and close position of
(+/-4 kV) and Binary VCB/BM
Input, Output (+/- (b) Correct trip (absence
2kV) of different of anomalies) with open
modes. Criteria VCB/BM for C/O
operations.
12.2.17.3. Surge immunity IEC/EN 61000-4- No degradation of
test latest shall be 5 / latest performance shall occur
done for different during the injection of
severity levels from disturbances.
1 to 4 for AC Main
(+/- 4 kV) and
Binary Input/output
(+/- 2 kV)
of different modes.
12.2.17.4. Radio frequency IEC/EN 61000-4- No unwanted trip during
conducted immunity 6/ latest disturbance injection
tests with both open and close
Position of VCB/BM
Correct trip (absence of
anomalism) with open
VCB/BM for C/O
operations.
12.2.17.5. HF disturbances: IEC/EN61000-4- No unwanted trip during
damped oscillatory 10 / latest disturbance injection
wave 1 MHz – 100 with both open and close
kHz immunity Position of VCB/BM.
tests Correct trip (absence of
anomalism) with open
VCB/BM for C/O
operations.
12.2.17.6. Radiated emission Class 9.1 of As per EN 55011/CISPR
test normative EN 11/ latest for class A –
55011/CISPR 11/ Qualipeak Limits-
latest for class A 40.00 dB mV/m
groups I of VCB/BM
equipment’s
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12.3. The Tenderer may quote separately the charges for short circuit test Duties,
short time withstand current and peak current withstand test, line charging
breaking current tests, test to prove rated TRV, short line fault tests, out of
phase making and breaking tests, capacitor bank breaking current test,
measurement of RIV level and special electrical tests as per clause 12.2.5,
12.2.6, 12.2.7, 12.2.8, 12.2.9, 12.2.10, 12.2.11, 12.2.12. No test charge
shall be payable for any other test.
12.4. If the prototype of the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter conforming to

the Specification has been approved for earlier supplies to Indian Railways,
testing of prototype again may be waived provided that no changes in the
design and/ or materials used have been made. For this purpose the
successful Tenderer Vendor/manufacturer shall approach Purchaser/DG
(TI), RDSO Lucknow with complete documents to ascertain whether the
equipment is identical to the prototype approved earlier. Once prototype
approval is accorded after conducting all or part of the type tests by RDSO,
the prototype approval shall normally be valid subject to the no change of
design, material and the process adopted for prototype.
Normally, once complete prototype test are performed, at the time of
renewal, only in-house type tests shall be done. However, RDSO may
demand conducting consistency type test
12.5. Only after clear written approval of the prototype is communicated by

Purchaser/DG/TI/, RDSO Lucknow to the successful Tenderer Vendor/
manufacturer, they shall take up bulk manufacture of the Vacuum Circuit
Breaker/Interrupter which shall be strictly with the same design, material
and process as adopted for the prototype. In no circumstances the
material from sources other than those approved in the design/drawings
and / or the prototype shall be used for bulk manufacture.
12.6. The successful Tenderer Vendor/manufacturer can furnish copies of type

test reports as per relevant IS/IEC for all the important items including
items listed at Annexure ‘B’. Suitable monogram in the form of
engraving/embossing or other similar means shall be provided for each of
these items to identify their manufacturer/ source and shall be verified
during the prototype inspection.
12.7. Details of the important parts and sub-assemblies listed at Annexure B

shall be furnished by the successful Tenderer Vendor/manufacturer to
DG/(TI), RDSO Lucknow for record.
12.8. The requirement of Type Testing on Double Pole VCB/VI if Single pole
VCB/VI is already Type Tested as per Clause no. 12.2.
If a Single Pole VCB/VI is already Type Tested as per clause 12.2 and
Vendor offer the Double VCB/VI identical to single pole unit operated
through two operating mechanism suitably connected for instep
operation, then only following test shall be carried out on Double pole
VCB/VI.
SN Description of Test Refer in
i. Mechanical operation test with Vacuum Bottle Clause
12.2.2
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ii. Mechanical Endurance Test of Operating Mechanism Clause

(Magnetic Actuator) without Vacuum Bottle 12.2.2.4
iii. Rated short circuit making and breaking capacity test Clause
(basic short circuit test duties) for Vacuum Circuit 12.2.5
Breaker.
iv. Making and breaking test for Interrupter Clause
12.2.6
(a) Test Duty 1- Making and breaking test at
100% of mainly active load.
(b) Test Duty 2- Closed loop make break test.
(c) Test Duty 2a- Transmission circuit closed loop
make break operation test.
(d) Test Duty 2b-Parallel transformer circuit makes
break operation test.
(e) Test Duty 3- Making and breaking test at 5% of
mainly active load.
(f) Test Duty 4b-Line charging make break operation
test.
(g) Test Duty 6- Short circuit making current.
v. Rated short time with stand current & peak withstand Clause
current test for Vacuum Circuit Breaker and Interrupter. 12.2.9
vi. Line charging breaking current test for Vacuum Circuit Clause
Breaker. 12.2.10
vii. Test to prove the rated transient recovery voltage (TRV) Clause
and rate of rise of recovery Voltage (RRRV). 12.2.11
viii. Out of phase making and breaking test for Vacuum Clause
Circuit Breaker. 12.2.12
ix. Capacitor current switching test for Vacuum Circuit Clause
Breaker. 12.2.13
x. Special electrical test – applicable for 25kV Vacuum Clause
Circuit Breaker only. 12.2.14
12.9. Routine tests
Every Circuit Breaker/ interrupter shall be subjected to the routine

tests at the manufacturer’s works as per Clause 7 of IEC 62271-100 or
latest. Routine test reports of items / components used shall be made
available to the testing authority. The routine test comprise –
S.N. Name of the Test Refer Clause

(i) Rated one minute power frequency dry 12.8.1
withstand voltage test on the Main circuit
(ii) Dielectric test on control and auxiliary circuits 12.8.2
(iii) Measurement of contact resistance of main 12.8.3
circuit
(iv) Mechanical operation tests 12.8.4
(v) Design and visual checks 12.8.5
12.9.1. Rated one –minute Power Frequency Dry withstand Voltage Test
The VCB/BM Power frequencies dry withstand voltage. Test on
complete Circuit Breaker/Interrupter by applying 95kV for 1
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12.9.2. Dielectric tests on control and auxiliary circuits

The control and auxiliary circuits shall withstand 2000V ac for one
minute after disconnecting spring charging motor. The spring
charging motor shall Withstand 1000 V ac for one minute.
12.9.3. Measurement of contact resistance of main circuit

The resistance shall be measured by dc voltage drop. The
measured Value shall not exceed 1.2 times the value of resistance
recorded before Temperature rise test during the type tests
approved by DG/(TI), RDSO.
12.9.4. Mechanical operation test

The test comprising five opening and five closing operations at each
of the rated, maximum and minimum control voltages ie. at 110V
dc, +10% and -15% for closing operations and at 110V dc -30%
for opening Operations shall be performed. The contact travel
characteristics shall be recorded for each closing and opening
operations. The characteristics shall be within the tolerances
specified in SOGP/ type test values Approved by DG/ (TI), RDSO.
12.9.5. Design & visual check
The Circuit Breaker shall be checked to verify its complaints with

this Specification.
In particular following items shall be checked:
(i) Verification of dimension of equipment and assembly as per

drawings/datasheet approved by RDSO.
(ii) Verification of operation under local and remote.
(iii) Verification of clearances as per approved drawing.
(iv) Visual check of Quality of painting / galvanizing of cubicles

and mounting structure.
(v) Cubicle shall be dust and vermin proof conforming to IP 55 of

IEC: 60529-2001/IS: 13947(Part-1) 1993 or latest.
(vi) Fasteners used in various assemblies shall be of stainless

steel for 12mm dia or below and those above 12mm may be
hot dip galvanized or stainless steel.
(vii) Verification of behavior under local electrical command while

on Local/ remote selector switch is in remote and vice versa,
the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/ Interrupter should not operate.
(viii) Verification of manual opening and closing operation for

spring-spring operating mechanism.
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(ix) Verification of emergency device for opening of Vacuum

Circuit Breaker in the event of failure as per clause 5.3 (d).
(x) Verification of rated operating sequence.
(xi) Verification of Interlocking.

The Vacuum Circuit Breaker should not close either on remote
or on local (Mechanical or Electrical) if key of the Interlocking
key is removed from the Vacuum Circuit Breaker operating
mechanism.
(xii) Measurement of spring charging time for spring-spring

(xiii) Verification of contact wear indicator.
(xiv) Measurement of current drawn by the motor for spring- spring

(xv) Verification of function of tripping device in the event of

110 V DC Supply failure (CTD) or DC voltage dropping below
85 ± 3V in CTD of Vacuum Circuit Breaker.
(xvi) Verification of function of anti-pumping device for Vacuum

Circuit Breaker
(xvii) Measurement of resistance of operating coils.
(xviii) Verification of wiring and numbering of cables.
(xix) Verification of signal positions for close/ trip and spring

charged/ spring discharged.
(xx) Verification of make, type designation and rating of Parts/

Components.
(xxi) Verification of name plate details.
(xxii) Verification of type and routine test reports of parts/

components used.
(xxiii) Checking of proper fixing and support of springs, relays,

Gauges and tripping/ closing coils.
(xxiv) Checking of free movement of armature of opening and closing

Coils for spring-spring operating mechanism.
13. The Tenderer Vendor shall specifically indicate in a statement attached with his
offer, his compliance with each clause and sub clause of the Specification. A
separate statement shall be attached either the offer indicating references to
the clauses where the Tenderer Vendor deviate there from together with the
detailed remarks/justification. If either the statements of the compliance or a
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statement of deviation is not attached with the offer, it is not likely to be

considered. For the reason that it is an incomplete offer which cannot be
properly evaluated and compare with other offers if any. If there are no
deviations, a ‘NIL’ statement shall be attached.
14. Following drawings/ documents to be furnished along with the tender:
(i) Full dimensioned General Arrangement drawing indicating

clearances, fixing arrangement of the mounting structure on the
foundation.
(ii) Schematic drawing.
(iii) QAP for the equipment
(iv) ISO certification
(v) List of essential plant, machinery and testing facilities.
(vi) Type test report for relevant rating as per RDSO /IEC Specification.
(vii) List of supplies and performance reports for the tendered equipment
from user railway/ other customer.
(viii) Information furnished in the schedule of guaranteed technical

performance, data and other particulars (Annexure A & B) shall be
complete in all respects. If there is any entry like ‘shall be furnished
later’ or blanks are left against any item, the tender is not likely to
be considered as such omissions cause delays in finalizing the
tender.
15. Technical data and drawing to be furnished by successful Tenderer Vendor/

manufacturer.
15.1. Details of the important parts and sub-assemblies listed at Annexure B shall
be furnished by the successful Tenderer Vendor/ manufacturer to RDSO after
award of contract.
15.2. The successful Tenderer Vendor shall submit the following details/
dimensioned drawings as per Indian Railways Standard in sizes of 210mm x
297mm or any integral multiples thereof for approval.
(i) Name / rating plate both in English and Hindi
(ii) General assembly showing mounting arrangement and overall

Dimensions and bill of materials as per SOGP.
(iii) Schematic and wiring diagram with explanation sheet.
(iv) Cross-section of interrupting chamber indicating the arcing/ main

Contacts and nozzle (s) or of the Vacuum Bottle a case may be.
(v) Details of main, fixed and moving contacts and arcing contacts.
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(vi) Operating and coupling mechanism of complete Vacuum Circuit

Breaker along with schematic diagram showing the mechanical
linkages with explanation sheet.
(vii) Detailed drawings for springs for closing and opening.
(viii) Full details of all sealing points with details of O rings and gaskets.
(ix) Details of Terminal Connector.
(x) Details of porcelain hollow insulators for support and interrupting

chamber.
(xi) Plain mass concrete foundation, drawing and design calculations.
(xii) Design calculation for structural safety along with the details of
Supporting Structure.
(xiii) Erection, Commissioning, Operation and maintenance manual.
(xiv) Details of main parts/ sub assembly as per Annexure B.
(xv) Any other drawing considered necessary by the successful tender

Vendor/ manufacturer and / or Purchaser.
15.3. Numbering of drawings shall be so structured as to give information about

total number of drawings , data sheets/ instructions sheets relating to the
contract for example a drawing designated as “D307 [4-12] sheet 2 of 5’’
denotes that :
(i) D 307 is the drawing number – the choice of which is left to the
successful Tenderer Vendor.
(ii) It is the 4th drawing out of a total set of 12 drawings / datasheet the
contract.
(iii) It is the 2nd sheet out of total 5 sheets
15.4. Cross reference of identical drawing, if approved for earlier contract shall be
given in the drawing information required during commissioning and
maintenance of equipment shall be shown in greater detail.
15.5. After approval, six copies of approved drawings along with 2 set of
reproducible prints shall be supplied to each consignee. Drawings shall be
made in Auto CAD, for approval to RDSO. Two One sets of approved
drawings of hard copy one copy of RTF and one set in pen drive in Auto CAD
R14 / latest shall be sent to RDSO for record.
15.6. Space earmarked for assigning RDSO’s drawing number shall be available on
the right hand top side of each drawing. Numbering shall be allotted by
RDSO after approval of drawing.
15.7. Five copies of the approved erection, commissioning, operation and

maintenance manual shall be supplied to each consignee, in case order is
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more than 10 nos. In case order is less than 10 nos two copies of manual
shall be supplied. Two copies of manuals shall be supplied to the
Purchaser/DG (TI), RDSO, Lucknow (India) for record.
15.8. Drawings approved by RDSO after prototype approval shall be submitted for
the future contracts also till the validity of prototype approval with a clear
certification on the drawing that design, process and material have not been
changed in the design of the subject equipment from the prototype already
approved by RDSO.
16. Erection, Testing and commissioning

The Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be erected and commissioned by the
Purchaser / manufacturer. However, in case a defect/ deficiency is noticed, the
manufacturer/ successful Tenderer Vendor will have to depute his engineer for
necessary remedial action without any cost to the Railways. In all the cases in
which an order is placed either on new manufacturer or for a new type/ design
of the Circuit Breaker/Interrupter, services of manufacturer’s engineer shall be
made available during the erection and proving/ pre commissioning test for the
first order of their Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter free of cost. For this
purpose, prior intimation regarding the date and location shall be given by the
purchaser to the successful Tenderer Vendor/ manufacturer.
17. Spares
The Tenderer Vendor shall furnish along with his offer, a list of spares (with
cost) Recommended by him for maintenance of Circuit Breaker/Interrupter for
a period of 10 years. The list should include gaskets/ O rings, parts which are
likely to wear and items requiring replacement/ replenishment, besides other
items recommended by the manufacturer. The successful Tenderer Vendor
shall give an undertaking to the effect that he shall supply the required spares
for the total life of the equipment (i.e. 25 years approx.).
18. Training of Indian Railway’s Engineers

The offer shall include the training of two engineers of the Indian Railways free
of cost at the manufacture’s works in India or abroad and at the maintenance
depots/ workshops on a railway system or other public utility where Vacuum
Circuit Breaker/Interruptor of similar/ identical design are in operation. The
total duration of training for each engineer shall be two weeks of which
approximately one weeks will be at manufacturer’s works and one weeks on a
railway system or other public utility. If the country of manufacturer is not
India, the cost to travel to that country and back will be borne by the Indian
Railways. Other details shall be settled at the time of finalizing the contract/
Purchase order.
19. After sales - service

19.1. The successful Tenderer Vendor shall make necessary arrangements for
closely monitoring the performance of the Vacuum Circuit
Breaker/Interrupter through periodical (preferably once in two months
during warranty period) visit to the locations where they are erected for
observations and interactions with operating and maintenance personnel of
Indian Railways. Arrangements shall also be made by the successful
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Tenderer Vendor / manufacturer for emergency/ stand by spare parts being

kept readily available. To meet exigencies warranting replacements so as to
keep the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter in service with listed on time.
19.2. successful Tenderer Vendor / manufacturer shall respond promptly and in a

work man like manner to any call given by Indian Railway for any
assistance by way of attending to failures, investigations into the causes of
failures including the tests, if any, to be done and such other items with a
view to seeing that the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter serves for the
purpose for which it is procured. Besides, technical guidance to ensure
proper operation and maintenance of the Vacuum Circuit
Breaker/Interrupter shall be constantly rendered.
20. Packing and dispatch

20.1. The various components of each Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall
be securely packed in wooden crates/ boxes. General packing list, together
with weight and overall dimensions of each packing case shall be furnished
for each Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter indicating the following.
Crate/ Description of item/ Gross weight in Approximate
Box component in the crate/ kg outside
No. box dimensions
20.2. As far as possible, the gross weight of a crate/ box shall be so kept that it
shall be possible to manually handle it by two persons.
20.3. In case of overseas supplies, packing shall be sea worthy.
20.4. Necessary instructions for handling and storage shall also be furnished for
use at receiving end.
20.5. Porcelain housing/ support insulator shall be supplied securely packed in
wooden crates. Not more than two porcelain housing/ support insulators
shall be packed in a crate in order to facilitate manual loading and
unloading.
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Annexure ‘A’
Schedule of Guaranteed Performance Technical and other particulars for 25

kV, Single Pole/Double Pole/Pole Mounted/ Single Pole for APSS application
Outdoor Type, Vacuum Circuit Breaker / Interrupter, Guaranteed particulars
are to be established by test reports/ actual tests.
S.N. Description Unit of Values to

measurement be
supplied
by
manufact
urer
1. Maker’s Name
2. Country of Manufacture
3. Manufacturer’s type Designation
(i) Vacuum Circuit Breaker/
Interruptor pole
(ii) Operating mechanism
A RATING
4. Number of poles No.
5. Rated voltage kV
6. Voltage rating class as per standard kV
7. Rated normal current A
8. Rated frequency Hz
9. Rated insulation level of the Vacuum kV (rms)
Circuit Breaker/Interrupter One minute
dry and wet power frequency withstand
voltage
(i) Switching surge withstand kV (p)

voltage
(ii) Standard lighting impulse kV (p)
withstand voltage 1.2/ 50 μs
waveform ( full wave)
(iii) Corona extension voltage kV (rms)
10. Rated short circuit breaking current
(i) Symmetrical at a recovery kA
voltage of not less than the
highest system voltage
(ii) Asymmetrical at a recovery kA
voltage of not less than the
highest system voltage
(iii) Breaking capacity MVA
(symmetrical)
11. Rated making current kA peak

12. Rated line charging breaking current A
13. Rated cable charging breaking current A
14. Rated small inductive breaking current A
15. Rated capacitor bank breaking current A
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16. Rated short time current

(i) for 1 s kA
(ii) for 3 s kA
17. Rated operating sequence
18. Rated transient recovery voltage kV
19. Breaking current on out of phase condition kA (rms)
B CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES
20. Number of breaks per pole
21. Total length of break per pole mm
Contact travel characteristics (i)Length
of contact travel mm
(ii)Closing speed(60% contact travel ) m/s
(iii)Opening speed 60% contact travel) m/s
(iv)Contact bounce mm (max)
(v)Bounce duration s (max)
(Please furnish a graph showing contact
travel characteristics)
22. Type of main contacts
23. Type of arcing contacts
24. Details of Vacuum Bottle
Make
Type designation
Voltage class kV
Total weight kg
25. Weight of pole assembly per pole per
Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter kg
26. Weight of operating mechanism Kg
27. Total weight of Vacuum Circuit Kg
Breaker/ Interrupter
28. Minimum electrical clearance
(i) between poles mm
(ii) between live part and earth mm
29. Minimum sectional clearance between mm
lowest live part and any part where a
person may stand
30. Minimum height of bottom most part of any mm
insulator from ground level
31. Distance between centers of pole for Double mm
Pole Vacuum Circuit Breaker
32. Overall dimensions of the Vacuum Circuit
Breaker/Interruptor complete with
insulators, operating mechanism cubicle
etc. Mounted on the supporting structure.
(i) Length mm
(ii) Width mm
(iii) Height mm
(Please furnish the General Arrangement
drawing with overall dimension)
33. The continuous current drawn from 110V DC A
source in case of Magnetic actuator
operating mechanism VCB/VI.
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C OPERATING PARTICULARS
34. Closing time from the instant of closing coil Ms
energisation (max)
35. Opening time from the instant of trip coil Ms
energisation(max)
36. Make Time (max) Ms
37. Arcing Time
(i) At rated normal current Ms
(ii) At rated short circuit breaking current Ms

(iii) At 60% of short circuit breaking Ms
current
Ms
(iv) At 30% of short circuit breaking
current
(v) At 10% of short circuit breaking Ms
current
38. Total break time from the instant of trip
coil energisation to the final extinction of
arc
(i) At rated normal current ms
(ii) At short circuit breaking current ms
39. Rated restriking voltage kV
(i) Amplitude factor
(ii) Rate of rise at natural frequency
(iii) Type and device used to limit rate
of rise of restriking voltage
40. Minimum time interval (t) permissible
between successive “CO” operation after s
first auto reclosure
41. Number of operations (close and open) the
Vacuum Circuit Breaker can perform with No
the available stored energy
42. Number of operations permissible
without change of Vacuum Bottle
(i) At 50% of rated current No
(ii) At 100% of rated current No
(iii) At 50% of rated short circuit No
breaking current
(iv) At 100% of short circuit breaking No
current
43. Number of operations permissible without
replacement/ inspection of contacts(min)
(i)At 50% of rated current No
(ii)At 100% of rated current No
(iii) At 50% of short circuit breaking current No
(iv) At 100% of short circuit breaking No
current
(A graph establishing the above two
parameters at SN 41 and 42 should be
enclosed )
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44. First pole to clear factor (In case of

Double Pole Vacuum Circuit Breaker/
Interrupter.
D OTHER TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
45. Maximum rise at temperature over an
ambient of 50˚C when carrying its
normal rated current continuously
(i) Main contacts of Vacuum Bottle ˚C
(ii) Terminal when connected with ˚C
external connectors
(iii) Metal parts arcing as springs ˚C
(iv) Metal parts in contact with insulators ˚C
(v) Auxiliary contacts ˚C
(vi) Operating coils ˚C
46. Power required for tripping / closing W
(max)
47. Control circuit voltage with permissible
voltage variation
(i) Closing coil V dc + % / -%
(ii) Tripping coil V dc + % / -%
(iii) Contactors ( if any) V dc + % / -%
(iv) any other item ( for which the
Tenderer Vendor feels that the V dc + % / -%
voltage is to be maintained within
certain limits)
48. Type of tripping / closing mechanism
49. Manual tripping / closing mechanism
(lever push button or any other
device)
50. Spring charging motor
(i) Make and type designation
(ii) Rating KW
(iii) Voltage with permissible variation V
(iv) Power frequency withstand voltage kV (rms)
(v) Class of insulation
(vi) Time required by the motor to S
charge the spring(s) fully
(vii) Power required at normal controlled W
voltage to charge the spring
(viii) Mode of protection
(ix) Specification of design and testing IS/IEC
51. Springs- Closing / Opening
(i) No. of springs

(ii) Type (Compression/tension)
(iii) Specification of testing and design IS/IEC
52. Porcelain Insulators
Support
(i) Makers name and type designation
Insulator
(ii) Minimum creepage distance
Interrupting
Chamber
Insulator
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53. Insulation grade of PVC control wiring V

cable
54. Approximate height of close/trip switch and
socket for spring charging from ground
level.
55. Details of Operation counter:
(i) Make and type
(ii) No. of digits
56. Auxiliary Switch (contacts)
(i) Make and type
(ii) Normally open contacts Total Spare
(iii) Normally close contacts Total Spare
(iv) Continuous ratings of contacts A
(v) Breaking capacity of contacts at 220V A
dc with inductive load
(vi) Life (No. of operations) No.
57. Limit switch ( for spring charging motors)
(i) Make and type
(ii) Continuous ratings of contacts A
(iii) Breaking capacity of contacts at 220V A
dc with inductive load
(iv) Life (No. of operations) No
E OTHER DETAILS
58. Is the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter Yes/No
having a common drive (For DP Vacuum
Circuit Breaker and Interrupter)?
59. Is a device for tripping the Vacuum CTD/No volt
Circuit Breaker, in the event of 85 V / relay
110V dc supply failure, provided? The
Vacuum Circuit Breaker should TRIP
automatically below 85 + / - 3 volts
(Indicate the type of the device)?
60. Does provision of trip circuit supervision Yes/No
exist?
61. Is electrical anti-pumping device Yes/No
provided?
62. Is mechanical closing device provided? Yes/No
63. Is local electrical closing & tripping device Yes/No
provided?
64. Is manual closing & tripping device Yes/No
provided?
65. Is terminal connector of VCB/BM provided? Yes/No
66. Is mechanical tripping device provided? Yes/No
67. Is handle/crank for manual charging of the Yes/No
closing spring provided?
68. Is operating counter visible without Yes/No
Opening the mechanism door?
69. Are the mechanical close and open Yes/No
indicator provided?
70. Are two positions LOCAL/REMOTE switch Yes/No
provided? Indicate type- (spring
loaded)
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71. Are electrical and mechanical interlocks Yes/No

with keys provided?
72. Is the operating mechanism housed in a Yes/No
dust weather vermin proof cabinet of 2mm
thick sheet steel construction?
(indicate the protection)
73. Is a heater provided for prevention of Yes/No
condensation of moisture in the operating
mechanism box?
74. Is three pin socket and inspection lamp Yes/No
provided?
75. The size and number of cable glands Dia No
provided. Dia No
76. What is the insulation grade of PVC cable V
used?
77. Are the cables terminated with crimped Yes/No
lugs?
78. Is ac and dc +ve & -ve wiring completely Yes/No
segregated?
79. Are the terminal blocks for wiring dust Yes/No
proof and provided with unbreakable
transparent shrouds?
80. Are the two distinct earthling terminals
provided with indication for earth?
(i) Support structure Yes/No
(ii) Operating mechanism cubicle Yes/No
81. Are fasteners of 12mm dia and less Yes/No
exposed to atmosphere of stainless steel?
82. Are fasteners of more than 12mm dia of Yes/No
stainless steel or mild steel hot dip
galvanized?
83. If supervision for erection testing and Yes/No
commissioning is provided?
84. If training of two IR engineers be Yes/No
arranged for a total period of two weeks?
85. Has list of spares been furnished? Yes/No
86. Has list of special maintenance tools Yes/No
furnished?
87. Has erection operation and maintenance Yes/No
manual furnished?
88. Does provision of slow opening and slow Yes/No
closing exists?
89. Have closing/tripping springs properly Yes/No
fixed to prevent their misalignment?
90. If any deviations asked? Give number of Clause No.
clauses where deviation has been asked
for.
91. Is any external indicator for contact wire Yes/No
provided?
92. If painting of steel surfaces exposed to Yes/No
weather done to RDSO’s Specifications?
93. If the support structure and operating Yes/No
mechanism cubicle hot dip galvanized?
94. Quantity of zinc or galvanization Kg/m2
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77860/2020/O/o PED/TI/RDSO
Annexure- ‘B’
The following information shall be furnished by the manufacturer/ supplier.
Sl. No. Description Unit of

measurement
1. Details of Permanent Magnet
a) Make
b) Type and its Material
c) Governing Specification
d) Maximum service temperature ie, the
max. temperature to which the magnet may
be exposed with no significant long range
Instability or structural changes.
e) Curie Temperature ie, the transition
temperature above which material loses its
Magnetic properties.
2. Capacitors used for opening and closing

a) Make
b) Description and Type
c) Type designation
d) Identification Mark
e) Governing Specification.
f) Rating
i) Capacity in Farad
ii) Operating voltage with permissible
variation
3. Electronic controller Unit
a) Description and Type
b) Type Designation
c) Identification Mark
d) Governing Specification
4. Proximity Switches
a) Make
b) Description and Type
c) Type designation
d)Rating
5. Vacuum Bottle
(i) Description and type Designation
(ii) Make
(iii) Rating
(iv) Identification mark.
(v) Item drawing No
(vi) Geometry of contact
(vii) Governing Specification No.
(viii) Weight
(ix) Level of vacuum adopted
(x) Level of current chopping
(xi) Shelf life
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6. Auxiliary contact
(i) Description and type Designation
(ii) Make
(iii) Identification mark
(iv) Item drawing No.
(v) Governing Specification No.
(vi) Rating
(a) Voltage
(b) Continuous Current
(c) Breaking and making Current
(d) Electrical & Mechanical life (No. of
operations)
7. Motor limit switch
(i) Description and type
(ii) Type designation
(iii) Make
(iv) Identification mark
(vi) Rating
(a) Voltage
(d) Electrical & Mechanical life (No. of
operations)
8. MCIRCUIT BREAKER’s
(i)Description and type

(ii)Type designation
(iii)Make
(iv)Identification mark
(vi)Rating
(a) Voltage
(d) Electrical & Mechanical life( No. of
operations)
9. Spring charging motor
(ii ) Type designation
(iii) Make
(v) Rating
(a) Voltage(with permissible variation)
(b) Wattage
(c) Power frequency voltage withstand
(d) Class of insulation
(e) Time required by the motor to charge
the spring fully(max)
(f) Power required at normal control
voltage to charge the spring
(g) Mode of operation
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10. Spring- Closing/ Tripping /Other

(iii) Make
(vi) Drawing No.
(vii) Rating
(a) No. of springs
(b) Type(compression/ tension/spiral)
(c) No. of turns
(d) Gauge
(e) External diameter
(f) Stiffness
(g) Material
(f ) Force developed in
fully charged position
11. Operating coil
Closing Tripping

(iii) Make
(v) Governing Specification No. (vi)Rating
(a) Operating voltage
(with permissible variation)
(b) Power
(c) Resistance at 20˚ C
(d) Class of insulation
12. Operation counter
(iii) Make
(vi) No. of digits
Heater
(iii) Make
(v) Governing Specification No
(vi) Rating
(a) Voltage V - ac
(b) Power W
(vii) Make and type designation of thermostat
(if used)
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14. Interlock

(iii)Make
(v)Governing Specification No
(vi)Electrical rating of switch used V dc A
15. “O” Ring and Gasket(Please furnish details for all
the varieties)
(i) Description and make
(ii) Dimension/Drawing No.
(iii) Material and Specification
16. Terminal connector

(iii)Make
(v) Governing Specification No
(vi)Rating
(a) Voltage V ac
(b) Current A
17. Relays and contactors( please furnish details for all
the types of relays/ contactors used)
(iii)Make
(v)Governing Specification No
(vi)Rating
(a) Operating voltage range
V
(b) Pick up voltage
±V
(c) Drop out voltage
V
(d) Burden
V
(e) Auxiliary contact rating
(f) Guaranteed life
No. of
1. Electrical
operations
2. Mechanical No. of
operations
(g) Wiring details (drawing No.)
18. Shock Absorber
(i) Description and Type
(ii) Type Designation
(iii) Identification Mark
(iv) Governing Specification
(v) Type Brand and Specification of fluid
used (if any)
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Annexure-III
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25 KV SINGLE POLE, DOUBLE POLE,

DRAFT SPECIFICATION No. TI/SPC/PSI/LVCBIN/0121

This Specification supersedes the Specification No.

TRACTION INSTALLATION DIRECTORATE

Prepared By Checked By Approved By

Clause No. Description Page

1.3. This Specification supersedes the following Specifications:

(ii) TI/SPC/PSI/CIRCUIT Outdoor Circuit Breaker

This Specification Supersedes the Specification No.

TI/SPC/PSI/LVCBIN/0120 (Dec, 2013) Rev. 0 with A & C Slip No. 1 & 2.

1.5. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be erected by the Purchaser.

2. Governing Standards, Specification

2.1. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall unless otherwise specified

SN. IS/IEC/RDSO Description

(v) IS: 456 Code of Practice for plain and

2009 with RDSO

3. DUTIES OF THE VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER AND INTERRUPTER

3.1. DUTIES OF THE VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER

3.1.2. SPECIAL DUTY TO BE PERFORMED BY 25 kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker.

Lubrications and tightening of moving parts in the Operating

(iii) Manufacturer shall supply graphs, in support of suitability of offered

(iv) 25 kV VCB is also required to interrupt the line charging and

3.2.1. The Interrupter is used at the following locations in the 25 kV AC 50

(i) As Sectioning Interrupter at Sub Sectioning and Paralleling Posts

3.2.2. The Interrupter is called up on to perform the following duties: -

(i) Carrying short circuit current.

3.2.3. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter would be subjected to

Sl. Particulars RATED SYSTEM VOLTAGE (kV)

(vi) Rated normal 2000A 1600A/2000A

(ix) Out of phase breaking --------5 kA(rms)-------- ----------NA---------------

(xiv) Rated operating O - 0.3s – CO – 15 sec– CO CO – 15 sec- CO

(b) Rated current ---------------------- 10 Amps ------------------

The design of the Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be such that

(ii) From a point where a man may be required to

5. TYPE AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

5.1. Design and Construction

5.1.1. Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter for Normal application:

5.1.2. Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter for APSS application:

5.1.3. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be of outdoor type

(i) The pole (Interrupting chamber and Hollow Insulators)

5.2. THE POLE (INTERRUPTING CHAMBER AND HOLLOW INSULATORS)

(a) INTERRUPTING CHAMBER

The operating mechanism (spring-spring or magnetic actuator ), the pole

(b) HOLLOW INSULATOR

(c) TERMINAL CONNECTORS

(e) CONTACTS FOR BOTH VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER / INTERRUPTER

(i) MAIN CONTACTS

(ii) AUXILIARY SWITCH CONTACTS

Breaker/Interrupter. At least 6 pairs of normally open (NO) contacts

5.3. OPERATING MECHANISM CUBICLE / CUBICLES

(a) SPRING-SPRING TYPE OPERATING MECHANISM

(i) The Vacuum Circuit Breaker/Interrupter shall be operated by a motor

(b) MAGNETIC ACTUATOR BASED OPERATING MECHANISM

The Magnetic Actuator mechanism shall be provided with two well-

(d) The operating mechanism shall also be provided with a suitable

(l) All working parts of the operating mechanism shall be of Corrosion

(m) In case operation of closing device when Vacuum Circuit Breaker is