38-SDMS-05

REV. 0 (12-07-2018)

SPECIFICATION FOR SMART OVERHEAD LINE

(OHL) FAULT INDICATORS FOR OVERHEAD
DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
Saudi Electricity Company
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1. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................................ 3

2. CROSS REFERENCES TO OTHER SEC STANDARDS ........................................................................................... 3

3. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS ........................................................................................................... 3

4. SERVICE AND SYSTEM CONDITIONS............................................................................................................... 4

5. MATERIAL, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 4

5.1. GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

5.2. DESIGN CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................... 4
5.3. COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 6

6. MARKING ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

7. TESTING AND INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................. 7

7.1. ROUTINE TESTS................................................................................................................................................. 7

7.2. TYPE TESTS....................................................................................................................................................... 7
7.3. SAMPLE INSPECTION .......................................................................................................................................... 8

8. PACKING AND SHIPPING ................................................................................................................................ 8

9. GUARANTEE .................................................................................................................................................. 9

10. SUBMITTALS .............................................................................................................................................. 9

10.1. SUBMITTALS REQUIRED WITH TENDER/INQUIRY ....................................................................................................... 9

10.2. SUBMITTALS REQUIRED FOLLOWING AWARD OF CONTRACT...................................................................................... 10

11. TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................... 11

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1. SCOPE
This specification defines the minimum technical requirements for design, engineering,
manufacturing, testing, inspection and performance of smart OHL fault indicators intended
to be used in medium-voltage overhead line distribution network of Saudi Electricity
Company (SEC) in Saudi Arabia.

2. CROSS REFERENCES TO OTHER SEC STANDARDS

This specification shall always be read in conjunction with SEC General Specification No.
01-SDMS-01 (latest revision) titled "General Requirements for all Equipment/Materials,"
which shall be considered as an integral part of this specification. It shall also be read in
conjunction with SEC purchase order and/or contract schedules, and scope of work/technical
specifications for projects, as applicable.
The latest revision of SEC specification 10-SDMS-01 shall be applicable with reference to
13.8kV and 33kV ACSR/AW overhead line conductors.

3. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revision of the following codes and standards shall be applicable for the
equipment/materials covered in this specification. In case of any deviation, the
vendor/manufacturer may propose equipment/materials conforming to alternate codes or
standards. However, the provisions of SEC standards shall supersede the provisions of these
alternate standards in case of any difference.
Table 1: List of applicable standards
Standard # Title
IEEE 495 Guide for Testing Faulted Circuit Indicators
IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60068-2-11 Basic Environmental Testing Procedures – Part 2: Test – Test Ka: Salt Mist
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-2: Testing and
IEC 61000-4-2
Measurement Techniques – Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic Standards –
IEC 61000-6-2
Immunity for Industrial Environments
Current and Voltage Sensors or Detectors to be Used for Fault Passage
IEC 62689-1
Indication Purposes – Part 1: General Principles and Requirements
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4. SERVICE AND SYSTEM CONDITIONS

The smart OHL fault indicators shall be suitable for operation under the service conditions
specified in the latest revision of SEC specification 01-SDMS-01.
All fittings and attachments of the smart OHL fault indicators shall be capable of
withstanding the effects of direct solar radiation at their installed locations. The temperature
of surfaces exposed to direct solar radiation shall be regarded as 75°C plus the effect of any
internal heating.

5. MATERIAL, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

5.1. GENERAL
5.1.1 The smart OHL fault indicators shall meet or exceed the requirements
of this specification in all respects and it shall be manufactured and
tested in conformance with relevant international standards.
5.1.2 Manufacturer’s drawing shall show the outline of the smart OHL fault
indicators together with all pertinent dimensions and clamping range to
applicable overhead line conductors. Any variations in these dimensions
due to manufacturing tolerances shall be indicated.
5.2. DESIGN CRITERIA
5.2.1 The smart OHL fault indicators shall be designed to operate at ambient
temperature from -10°C to +75°C and suitable for mounting on
overhead line conductors up to 25mm overall diameter with rated
operating voltage of up to 36kV.
5.2.2 The housing of the smart OHL fault indicators shall be made of
weatherproof, robust, non-metallic, fire-retardant, UV stabilized
material. The dimensions shall not exceed 210mm in height and 150mm
in width/overall diameter.
5.2.3 The smart OHL fault indicators shall be suitable for outdoor installation
with IP65 degree of protection or better. It shall be suitable for
installation and removal on live overhead lines with the use of insulated
hot-stick and/or by using hot-stick adapters provided by the
manufacturer. Hot-stick mounting adapter shall be supplied for every 50
units of the smart OHL fault indicators.

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5.2.4 Clamping tightness of the smart OHL fault indicators shall be able to
withstand wind pressure without slipping or falling out of the conductor.
5.2.5 The smart OHL fault indicators shall be equipped with local indications
plus remote signalization. Local indication by ultra-bright blinking
LEDs. Any additional local indicating method may be proposed and
shall be evaluated by SEC.
Local indications shall have a clear 360° visibility from a distance of
100m at daylight and 500m at night-time.
Provision for live line testing the indications should be available.
5.2.6 The smart OHL fault indicators shall be maintenance-free, fully self-
contained without external transformer or connections, and do not
require additional source of supply.
5.2.7 The battery for driving the local indications shall be military-grade,
easily replaceable with or without using common hand tools and shall
have a minimum operating life of 10 years and total continuous
indicating time of 1500 hours or more.
Soldered battery terminal connections are not acceptable.
5.2.8 The smart OHL fault indicators shall be bi-directional and able to detect
all line-to-line and line-to-ground fault conditions with built-in
restraints to prevent false operation due to sudden variations in load-
current, proximity to other circuits, inrush currents due to feeder
switching or auto-recloser operation.
5.2.9 The smart OHL fault indicators shall be equipped with the following
selectable and adjustable local reset options:
 Local Automatic Reset: 10 to 30 seconds after recovering the
line voltage (re-energized line) and return of minimum primary
current of 3A.
 Local Timed Reset: selectable to 2, 4, and 8 hours.
Local manual reset shall also be provided such as by using magnet
mountable on standard insulated hot-sticks, or proximity local remote-
control, or any other method accessible from the ground level.
Magnet and its adapter to hot-sticks, and/or proximity local remote-
control shall be supplied for every 50 units of smart OHL fault
indicators.

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5.2.10 The smart OHL fault indicators shall be provided with manual pre-
adjusted trip current value of the load currents in steps of up to 500
amperes or better, and load dependent self-adjusted value of trip current.
5.2.11 The smart OHL fault indicators shall have a response time not lower
than 80ms to prevent false indication due to disturbances with tolerance
of ±10ms.
5.3. COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS
The smart OHL fault indicators shall be capable of receiving information from
adjacent smart fault indicators and forwarding the information on remote servers
or SMS client.
5.3.1 The (Master) smart OHL fault indicator with integrated RTU shall be
provided with a SIM card slot to accommodate a standard size SIM
card for use in Saudi Arabia GSM network connections to forward
information to remote servers or SMS client. It shall also be equipped
with short distance radio frequency communication to be able to
connect up to 8 (Slave) smart OHL fault indicators. It should be able
to periodically transmit an SMS “heartbeat” to remote servers or SMS
client to verify its status.
5.3.2 The (Slave) smart OHL fault indicator shall be equipped with short-
distance radio frequency communication of up to 70 meters that
would enable it to forward information to adjacent (Master) smart
OHL fault indicators that is capable of forwarding the information on
remote servers or SMS clients.
5.3.3 The Data Terminal Unit (DTU) or gateway shall be designed to
operate continuously and unattended. It should be able to receive,
collect, and process information from remote (Master) smart OHL
fault indicators. It shall be provided with a maintenance-free UPS to
be able to survive short power outages. It should allow (Master) smart
OHL fault indicators to be integrated in SCADA systems with OPC
(OLE for Process Control) or IEC 60870-5-104 communication
protocols. It shall be provided with a SIM card slot to accommodate a
standard size SIM card for use in Saudi Arabia GSM network
connections. It shall be able to be configured or access by authorized
personnel either locally or remotely.

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6. MARKING
Each smart OHL fault indicator shall have a clear and durable nameplate that will remain
visible throughout the lifetime of the device, and shall bear the following information:
a. Manufacturer and Model/Type
b. Smart OHL Fault Indicator Ratings
c. Conformance Standard, i.e. IEEE 495 or equivalent
d. Serial Number
e. Year of Manufacture
f. Origin
g. SEC Issued PO Number
h. Vendor Name
i. Reference SEC Specification
j. SEC Monogram

7. TESTING AND INSPECTION

The smart OHL fault indicators shall be tested in conformance with the applicable
requirements of the latest version of IEEE 495 or equivalent.
7.1. ROUTINE TESTS
Routine tests in conformance with the applicable clauses of IEEE 495 or
equivalent shall be performed on all smart OHL fault indicators. Electronic copies
of the test reports shall be submitted to SEC in USB thumb drive for each batch to
be delivered prior to issuance of the releases.
7.2. TYPE TESTS
Type test shall be performed in complete conformance with the applicable clauses
of IEEE 495 or equivalent. It shall be performed at SEC approved laboratories.
Type testing from other accredited laboratories may be proposed but subject for
SEC approval.
SEC reserves the right to attend and witness the tests.

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SEC reserves the right to request the supplier/manufacturer to repeat the type test
every five (5) years, or as needed should the supplied smart OHL fault indicators
have frequent faults and failures.
7.3. SAMPLE INSPECTION
Samples together with actual CAD drawings, user manual and routine test reports
shall be submitted for inspection/evaluation prior to issuance of approval for mass
production. The following attributes shall be checked:
a. Dimensional verification
b. Markings
c. User Manual
d. Hot-stick adapter
e. Accessories for Manual Reset: magnet + hot-stick attachment or proximity
local remote-control
f. Packaging
g. Functionality
h. SIM Card Slot

8. PACKING AND SHIPPING

Packing and shipping requirement shall generally be as per latest revision of SEC General
Requirements for Equipment/Materials, 01-SDMS-01 or as per purchase order requirements.
Each smart OHL fault indicator shall be packed in a box as a complete unit and shall be
delivered ready for use. Accessories like hot-stick mounting adapters, manual reset (magnet
+ hot-stick adapter and/or proximity local remote-control) should be supplied in a separate
box with printed marking relating to the box of the OHL fault indicator. A minimum of one
(1) of each accessory should be provided for every 50 units of smart OHL fault indicator
supplied.
Packing shall protect the OHL fault indicators against damage during shipment and site
handling.
Suppliers should coordinate with SEC Warehousing Department for additional packing,
handling, and or shipping instructions, as applicable.
Each box shall be printed with the following information:
a. Purchase Order Number / Tender Number
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b. Smart OHL Fault Indicator Rating
c. Manufacturer’s Name and Model/Type
d. Year of Manufacture
e. SEC Item Code

9. GUARANTEE
The supplier/manufacturer shall guarantee the products against all defects arising out of
faulty design or manufacturing defects or defective materials for a period of five (5) years
from the date of delivery.
The supplier/manufacturer shall guarantee that the batteries provided in each smart OHL
fault indicators have a minimum operating life of 10 years.
The supplier shall guarantee the uniformity of the products delivered with the approved
samples.

10. SUBMITTALS
10.1. SUBMITTALS REQUIRED WITH TENDER/INQUIRY
10.1.1. Summary in table form with the following information: list of items
offered, manufacturer, origin, catalogue number, and quantity
10.1.2. Clause-by-clause compliance with the latest revision of SEC
specification 38-SDMS-05.
10.1.3. Manufacturer’s Catalogue and User Manual
10.1.4. Certificate stating that the raw material has been sampled, tested and
inspected in accordance with relevant standard specifications.
10.1.5. Product type test reports and certificates carried out from SEC
approved laboratories
10.1.6. Filled-up technical data schedule on each of the items offered
10.1.7. Manufacturer CAD drawings for each of the items offered
10.1.8. USB Flash Drive containing e-copy of all the documents mentioned
above
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10.2. SUBMITTALS REQUIRED FOLLOWING AWARD OF CONTRACT

10.2.1. Samples in compliance with Clause 7.3 of this specification
10.2.2. Quality assurance tests
10.2.3. Manufacturing and routine test schedules
10.2.4. Special tests, if applicable

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11. TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

Table 2: Technical Data Schedule
SEC Inquiry No: Item No:

SEC Specified Vendor Proposed

No Description
Values (*) Values (**)
1 General -
Reference Manufacturing Standard **
2 Design Requirements -
2.1 Maximum Housing Dimensions (l x w or Ø) 210mm x 150mm
2.2 Ambient Operating Temperature Range -10°C to +75°C
2.3 Degree of Protection (Minimum) IP65
2.4 Maximum Conductor Diameter Ø25mm
Ultra-Bright Blinking
2.5 Local Indicating Devices
LED
Visibility at Daylight (Distance) 100m
Visibility at Night (Distance) 500m
2.6 Local Resetting Options -
Automatic (seconds) 10 to 30
- Minimum Primary Current Reset 3A
Timed (hours) 2, 4, 8
Magnet or
Manual
Remote-Control
Provision for Live Line Testing Provided Yes
2.7 Rated Operating Voltage (Line-to-Line) Up to 36kV
2.8 Rated Operating Frequency 60Hz
2.9 Minimum Battery Life 10 Years
2.10 Minimum Battery Continuous Operational Life 1500 indicating hours
2.11 Tripping Current Up to 500A, in steps

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2.12 Response Time, milliseconds >80
2.13 Inrush Current Restraint Required
2.14 Symmetrical Fault Current 25kA / 160ms
2.15 Accessories -
Hot-stick Mounting Adapter Provided Yes / Not Applicable
Magnet + Hot-stick Adapter Provided Yes / Not Applicable
Proximity Local Remote-Control Provided Yes / Not Applicable
2.16 Communication Requirements -
SIM Card Slot Available Yes
SIM Card Size Standard
Short-Distance Radio Frequency Communication Yes
Maximum Distance from the Master 70m
3 Others -
Product is Type Tested Yes
SEC Approved Laboratory **
Date Tested **
Manufacturer **
Model/Type **
Country of Origin **
Submittals Required with Tender/Inquiry
**
Included or Not?

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Smart OHL Fault Indicators

SEC Inquiry No: Item No:

 Additional Technical Information or Features Specified by SEC

 Additional Supplementary Data or Features Proposed by Bidder/Vendor/Supplier.

 Other Particulars to be filled-up by the Bidder/Vendor/Supplier.

 List of Deviations and Clauses to which exception is taken by the

Bidder/Vendor/Supplier. (Use separate sheet, if necessary).

Manufacturer of
Description Vendor/Supplier
Material/Equipment

Name of Company

Location and Office Address

Name and Signature of Authorized

Representative with Date

Official Seal / Stamp

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