LOAD MANAGEMENT SWITCHGEAR LOW VOLTAGE

SECTION 16426X
SECTION 16426X
LOAD MANAGEMENT SWITCHGEAR
LOW VOLTAGE
PART 1
1.1

GENERAL

SCOPE
A. The Contractor shall furnish and install, where indicated on the drawings, a complete
distributed generation and load management power distribution and control system.
B. The Distributed Generation Power System (DGPS) consists of the following as applicable:
1. Single Generator set
2. Generator Control Switchgear
3. Battery Systems
C. The Distributed Generation Power System Supplier (DGPSS) shall be an authorized
service provider for all components of the Distributed Generation Power System (DGPS).
In order to assure maximum equipment uptime and best service response to the owner, the
DGPS Supplier shall be an factory-authorized dealer with complete Generator Power
System parts and service available on a 24 hour emergency basis within a __________
mile radius of the project site. The DGPSS shall provide a second tier of service available
on a 24 hour emergency basis through regionally located factory technicians.
D. The Generator Control Switchgear specified in this section shall be a low voltage metalenclosed construction. The Generator Control Switchgear shall be by the same
manufacturer as the generator sets and furnished with the generator sets by the (DGPSS)
as a total system. The switchgear and circuit breakers utilized in the Generator Control
Switchgear shall be products of the same manufacturer as the circuit breakers provided in
the assemblies for the normal and emergency distribution as specified under other sections
of the specifications.
E. The Generator Control Switchgear specified includes overcurrent and protective devices.
The DGPSS shall provide a Short Circuit and Coordination Study, performed by a qualified
professional engineer, as specified in the contract documents and described in Part 3
below.

1.2

RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 16911 Power Monitoring and Control System
B. Section 16264A, B, C, D, E, & F Uninterruptible Power Supply System
C. Section _ ____ Generators
D. Section _ ____ Load Bank
E. Section _ ____ Battery Systems

F. Section 16015A Short Circuit / Coordination Studies

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G. Section 16015B Arc Flash Study
1.3

REFERENCES
A. The low voltage metal-enclosed switchgear assembly and all components shall be
designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with the following latest applicable
standards:
1. ANSI-C37.20 Switchgear assemblies
2. ANSI-C37.13 Low voltage power circuit breakers
3. ANSI-C37.17 Trip devices
4. NEMA SG-5 Switchgear assemblies
5. NEMA SG-3 Low voltage power circuit breakers
6. UL 1558.
B. The Emergency Power System shall meet or exceed the applicable requirements for the
following standards as required:
1. UL
2. CSA
3. IEC
4. NFPA 70
5. NFPA 99
6. NFPA 110

1.4

SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW/APPROVAL

A. The following information shall be submitted to the Engineer:
1. Master drawing index
2. Front view and plan view of the assembly
3. Single -line diagram
4. Control One Line diagram
5. Nameplate schedule
6. Component list
7. Conduit space locations within the assembly
8. Assembly ratings including:
a. Short-circuit rating
b. Voltage
c. Continuous current rating
9. Major component ratings including:
a. Voltage
b. Continuous current rating
c. Interrupting ratings
10. Circuit Breaker Schedule
a. Cable terminal sizes
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11. Product data sheets.
12. Sequence of operation description
B. Where applicable, the following additional information shall be submitted to the Engineer:
1. Busway connection
2. Composite front view and plan view of close-coupled assemblies
3. Key interlock scheme drawing and sequence of operations
4. Mimic bus size and color.
1.5

SUBMITTALS FOR CONSTRUCTION

A. The following information shall be submitted for record purposes:
1. Final as-built drawings and information for items listed in paragraph 1.04
2. Wiring diagrams
3. Certified production test reports
4. Installation information
5. Seismic certification as specified
B. The final (as-built) drawings shall include the same drawings as the construction drawings
and shall incorporate all changes made during the manufacturing process.

1.6

QUALIFICATIONS
A. The manufacturer of the assembly shall be the manufacturer of the major components
within the assembly.
B. For the equipment specified herein, the manufacturer shall be ISO 9001 or 9002 certified.
C. The manufacturer of this equipment shall have produced similar electrical equipment for a
minimum period of five (5) years. When requested by the Engineer, an acceptable list of
installations with similar equipment shall be provided demonstrating compliance with this
requirement.

D. Provide Seismic tested equipment as follows:

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Note to Spec. Writer:
To help understand the 2006 IBC/2007 CBC seismic parameters for a specific location,
the attached link to the US Geological Survey will be extremely helpful:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/hazmaps/design/
Download the file Java Ground Motion Parameter Calculator - Version 5.0.8 (4.6 MB)
and save it to your hard drive, then run the executable (.exe) that was downloaded.
Enter the latitude and longitude of your project location.
(To find exact Latitude and Longitude, go to http://geocoder.us/ and type in the
address.)
The IBC seismic criteria for that location will then be displayed. It is simply a matter of
verifying that the criteria shown for your specific building location is.
1. The equipment and major components shall be suitable for and certified by actual
seismic testing to meet all applicable seismic requirements of the 2006 International
Building Code (IBC) Site Classification [Enter classification from above website]. The
site coefficients Fa = [Enter value from above website], and spectral response
accelerations of
SS = [Enter value from above website]g, S1 = [Enter value from
above website]g are used. The test response spectrum shall be based upon a 5%
damping factor, and a peak (SDS) of at least [Enter value from above website]gs (3
-12 Hz) applied at the base of the equipment in the horizontal direction. The forces
in the vertical direction shall be at least 66% of those in the horizontal direction. The
tests shall cover a frequency range from 1 to 100Hz. Guidelines for the installation
consistent with these requirements shall be provided by the equipment manufacturer
and based upon testing of representative equipment. Equipment certification
acceptance criteria shall be based upon the ability for the equipment to be returned
to service immediately after a seismic event within the above requirements without
the need for repairs.
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1. The manufacturer shall certify the equipment based upon a dynamic and/or static
structural computer analysis of the entire assembly structure and its components,
provided it is based upon actual seismic testing from similar equipment. The analysis
shall be based upon all applicable seismic requirements of the 2006 International
Building Code (IBC) Site Classification [Enter classification from above website], site
Coefficient Fa = [Enter classification from above website], FV = [Enter classification from
above website] and spectral response accelerations of S S = [Enter classification from
above website]g, S1 = [Enter classification from above website]g. The analysis shall be
based upon a 5% damping factor, and a peak (SDS) of at least [Enter classification from
above website]gs (3 -12 Hz), applied at the base of the equipment in the horizontal
direction. The forces in the vertical direction shall be at least 66% of those in the
horizontal direction. The analysis shall cover a frequency range from 1 to 100Hz.
Guidelines for the installation consistent with these requirements shall be provided by
the equipment manufacture and based upon testing of representative equipment.
Equipment certification acceptance criteria shall be based upon the ability for the
equipment to be returned to service immediately after a seismic event within the above
requirements without the need for repairs.
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2. The following minimum mounting and installation guidelines shall be met, unless
specifically modified by the above referenced standards.
a. The Contractor shall provide equipment anchorage details, coordinated with the
equipment mounting provision, prepared and stamped by a licensed civil engineer
in the state. Mounting recommendations shall be provided by the manufacturer
based upon the above criteria to verify the seismic design of the equipment.
b. The equipment manufacturer shall certify that the equipment can withstand, that is,
function following the seismic event, including both vertical and lateral required
response spectra as specified in above codes.
c. The equipment manufacturer shall document the requirements necessary for proper
seismic mounting of the equipment. Seismic qualification shall be considered
achieved when the capability of the equipment, meets or exceeds the specified
response spectra.

1.7

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. The switchgear shall bear a UL 1558 label. [Certified copies of production test reports shall
be supplied demonstrating compliance with these standards.]

1.8

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Equipment shall be handled and stored in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
One (1) copy of these instructions shall be included with the equipment at time of
shipment.

1.9

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Equipment operation and maintenance manuals shall be provided with each assembly
shipped, and shall include instruction leaflets and instruction bulletins for the complete
assembly and each major component.

PART 1
1.10

PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS
A. Caterpillar
B. __________
C. _
_________
The listing of specific manufacturers above does not imply acceptance of their products that do
not meet the specified ratings, features and functions. Manufacturers listed above are not
relieved from meeting these specifications in their entirety.

1.11

RATINGS

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A. Voltage rating shall be as indicated on the drawings. The entire assembly shall be suitable
for 600 volts maximum AC service.
B. The assembly shall be rated to withstand mechanical forces exerted during short-circuit
conditions when connected directly to a power source having available fault current [of
(42,000) (65,000) (85,000) (100,000) (150,000) (200,000) amperes symmetrical at rated
voltage] [as shown on the drawings].
C. The bus system shall have a minimum ANSI short-circuit withstand rating of [ 100,000]
[150,000] [200,000] amperes symmetrical.
D. All circuit breakers shall have a minimum symmetrical interrupting capacity of [42,000]
[65,000] [85,000] [100,000] [200,000] amperes. To ensure a fully selective system, all
circuit breakers shall have 30 cycle short-time withstand ratings equal to their symmetrical
interrupting ratings through 85,000 amperes, regardless of whether equipped with
instantaneous trip protection or not.
E. All ratings shall be tested to the requirements of ANSI C37.20.1, C37.50 and C37.51 and
UL witnessed and approved.
1.12

CONSTRUCTION
A. The switchgear shall consist of the required number of vertical sections bolted together to
form a rigid assembly. The sides shall be covered with removable bolt-on covers. All edges
of front covers or hinged front panels shall be formed. Provide ventilators located on the
top of the switchgear over the breaker and bus compartments to ensure adequate
ventilation within the enclosure. [The rear covers shall be fabricated in two (2) pieces for
ease of handling and shall be mounted using captive hardware] [Hinged rear doors,
complete with provisions for padlocking, shall be provided.]
B. The assembly shall be provided with adequate lifting means and shall be capable of being
moved into installation position and bolted directly to [Contractor supplied floor sills to be
set level in concrete per manufacturers recommendations] [the floor without the use of
floor sills providing the floor is level to 1/8 inch per 3-foot distance in any direction].
Provisions shall be made for jacking of shipping groups, for removal of skids or insertion of
equipment rollers. Base of assembly shall be suitable for rolling directly on pipes without
skids. The base shall be equipped with slots in the base frame members to accommodate
the use of pry bars for moving the equipment to its final position.
C. Each vertical steel unit forming part of the switchgear line-up shall be a self-contained
housing having one or more individual breaker or instrument compartments, a centralized
bus compartment and a rear cable compartment. Each individual circuit breaker
compartment, or cell, shall be segregated from adjacent compartments and sections by
means of steel barriers to the maximum extent possible. It shall be equipped with drawout
rails and primary and secondary disconnecting contacts. Removable hinge pins shall be
provided on the breaker compartment door hinges.
D. The stationary part of the primary disconnecting devices for each power circuit breaker
shall be breaker mounted and consist of a set of contacts extending to the rear through a
glass polyester insulating support barrier; corresponding moving finger contacts, suitably

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spaced, shall be furnished on the power circuit breaker studs which engage in only the
connected position. The assembly shall provide multiple silver-to-silver full floating high
pressure point contacts with uniform pressure on each finger maintained by springs. Each
circuit shall include the necessary three-phase bus connections between the section bus
and the breaker line side studs. Load studs shall be equipped with copper load extension
buses terminating in solderless type terminals in the rear cable compartment of each
structure. Bus extensions shall be [silver-plated] [tin-plated] where outgoing terminals are
attached.
E. The circuit breaker door design shall be such that the following functions may be
performed without the need to open the circuit breaker door: lever circuit breaker between
positions, operate manual charging system, close and open circuit breaker, examine and
adjust trip unit, and read circuit breaker rating nameplate.
F. The secondary disconnecting devices shall consist of floating terminals mounted on the
stationary unit and engaging mating contacts at the front of the breaker. The secondary
disconnecting devices shall be gold-plated and engagement shall be maintained in the
connected and test positions.
G. The removable power circuit breaker element shall be equipped with disconnecting
contacts and interlocks for drawout application. It shall have four positions, connected,
test, disconnected and removed. The breaker drawout element shall contain a worm
gear levering in and out mechanism with removable lever crank. Levering shall be
accomplished via the use of conventional tools. Mechanical interlocking shall be provided
so that the breaker is in the tripped position before allowing access to the levering
mechanism for levering in or out of the cell. Interlock systems that trip the breaker when
accessing the levering mechanism will NOT be acceptable. The breaker shall include an
optional provision for key locking open to prevent manual or electric closing. Padlocking
shall provide for securing the breaker in the connected, test, or disconnected position by
preventing levering.
H. An insulating flash shield shall be mounted above each circuit breaker to prevent flashover
from the arc chutes to ground.
I.

The switchgear shall be Caterpillar low voltage metal-enclosed switchgear structures as

specified herein.

J. The switchgear shall be suitable for use as service entrance equipment and be labeled in
accordance with UL requirements.
K. Provide a rear compartment barrier between the cable compartment and the main bus to
protect against inadvertent contact with main or vertical bus bars.
L. Provide in the cell when the circuit breaker is withdrawn, a safety shutter which
automatically covers the line and load stabs and protects against incidental contact.
M. Provide a metal barrier full height and depth between adjacent vertical structures in the
cable compartment.
N. Provide a glass polyester full height and depth barrier between adjacent vertical structures
in the bus compartment with appropriate slots for main bus.

1.13

BUS

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A. All bus bars shall be [silver-plated copper] [tin-plated copper]. Main horizontal bus bars
shall be mounted with all three phases arranged in the same vertical plane. Bus sizing shall
be based on ANSI standard temperature rise criteria of 65 degrees C over a 40 degrees C
ambient (outside the enclosure).
1. In addition to full UL air clearances, the phase bus shall be insulated with a minimum of
5 mil thickness of epoxy resin coating. Removable boots shall be provided to give
access to the cross bus joints for inspection and maintenance.
B. Provide a full capacity neutral bus where a neutral bus is indicated on the drawings.
C. A copper ground bus shall be furnished firmly secured to each vertical section structure
and shall extend the entire length of the switchgear. The ground bus short-time withstand
rating shall meet that of the largest circuit breaker within the assembly.
D. All hardware used on conductors shall be high-tensile strength and zinc-plated. All bus
joints shall be provided with Belleville-type washers.
1.14

WIRING/TERMINATIONS
A. Small wiring, necessary fuse blocks and terminal blocks within the switchgear shall be
furnished as required. Control components mounted within the assembly shall be suitably
marked for identification corresponding to the appropriate designations on manufacturers
wiring diagrams.
B. Provide a front accessible, isolated vertical wireway for routing of factory and field wiring.
Factory provisions shall be made for securing field wiring without the need for adhesive
wire anchors.
C. Front access to all circuit breaker secondary connection points shall be provided for ease
of troubleshooting and connection to external field connections without the need of
removing the circuit breaker for access.
D. All control wire shall be type SIS. Control wiring shall be [16 ga] [14 ga] for control circuits
and [14 ga] [12 ga] for shunt trip and current transformer circuits. Wire bundles shall be
secured with nylon ties and anchored to the assembly with the use of pre-punched wire
lances or nylon non-adhesive anchors. All current transformer secondary leads shall first
be connected to conveniently accessible shorting terminal blocks before connecting to any
other device. Shorting screws with provisions for storage shall be provided. All groups of
control wires leaving the switchgear shall be provided with terminal blocks with suitable
numbering strips and provisions for #10 AWG field connections. Each control wire shall be
marked to the origin zone/wire [Provide wire markers at each end of all control wiring].
Plug-in terminal blocks shall be provided for all shipping split wires. Terminal connections
to remote devices or sources shall be front accessible via doors above each circuit
breaker.
E. NEMA 2-hole [mechanical-] [crimp-] type lugs shall be provided for all line and load
terminations suitable for copper or aluminum cable rated for 75 degrees C of the size
indicated on the drawings.

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F. Lugs shall be provided in the incoming line section for connection of the main grounding
conductor. Additional lugs for connection of other grounding conductors shall be provided
as indicated on the drawings.
G. Where individual conductors cross switchgear shipping splits, they shall be fitted with plugtogether connectors for reliable field assembly.

H. Reusable
insulating boots shall be provided to cover all power cable terminations.

1.15

CIRCUIT BREAKERS
A. All protective devices shall be low voltage power circuit breakers. All breakers shall be UL
listed for application in their intended enclosures for 100% of their continuous ampere
rating.
B. All power circuit breakers shall be constructed and tested in accordance with ANSI C37.13,
C37.16, C37.17, C37.50, UL 1066 and NEMA SG-3 standard. The breaker shall carry a UL
label.
C. Breakers shall be provided in drawout configuration.
D. Power circuit breakers shall utilize a two-step stored-energy mechanism to charge the
closing springs. The closing of the breaker contacts shall automatically charge the opening
springs to ensure quick-break operation.
1. The paralleling tie main circuit breaker shall be electrically operated and equipped with
auxiliary contacts, bell alarm contacts, and microprocessor based trip units.
E. Electrically operated breakers shall be complete with 24 Vdc shunt trips, and 120 Vac
motor operators. The charging time of the motor shall not exceed 6 seconds.
F. To facilitate lifting, the power circuit breaker shall have integral handles on the side of the
breaker.
G. The power circuit breaker shall have a closing time of not more than 3 cycles.
H. The primary contacts shall have an easily accessible wear indicator to indicate contact
erosion.
I.

The power circuit breaker shall have three windows in the front cover to clearly indicate any
electrical accessories that are mounted in the breaker. The accessory shall have a label
that will indicate its function and voltage. The accessories shall be plug and lock type and
UL listed for easy field installation. They shall be modular in design and shall be common
to all frame sizes and ratings.

J. The breaker control interface shall have color-coded visual indicators to indicate contact
open or closed positions as well as mechanism charged and discharged positions. Manual
control pushbuttons on the breaker face shall be provided for opening and closing the
breaker. The power circuit breaker shall have a Positive On feature. The breaker flag will
read Closed if the contacts are welded and the breaker is tripped or opened.

K. The current sensors shall have a back cover window that will permit viewing the sensor
rating on the back of the breaker. A rating plug will offer indication of the rating on the front
of the trip unit.

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L. A position indicator shall be located on the faceplate of the breaker. This indicator shall
provide color indication of the breaker position in the cell. These positions shall be Connect
(Red), Test (Yellow), and Disconnect (Green). The levering door shall be interlocked so
that when the breaker is in the closed position, the breaker levering-in door shall not open.
Interlock systems that trip the breaker when accessing the levering mechanism will NOT be
acceptable.
M. Each power circuit breaker shall offer sixty (60) front mounted dedicated secondary wiring
points. Each wiring point shall have finger safe contacts, which will accommodate #10
AWG maximum field connections with ring tongue or spade terminals or bare wire.
*Note to Spec. Writer:
Digitrip RMS trip units are available in four (4) models:
Digitrip RMS 520 Basic protection select paragraph 2.07 A through I.
Digitrip RMS 520M Basic protection with local current metering, select paragraph 2.07
A through K.
Digitrip RMS 520MC Basic protection with local current metering and remote
communications, select paragraph 2.07 A through L, and X.
Digitrip RMS 1150+ Advanced protection, metering, LED display and remote
communications, select paragraph 2.07 A through E, H through J, and L through X.
1.16

TRIP UNITS
A. Each low voltage power circuit breaker shall be equipped with a solid-state tripping system
consisting of three current sensors, microprocessor-based trip device and flux-transfer
shunt trip. Current sensors shall provide operation and signal function. The trip unit shall
use microprocessor-based technology to provide the basic adjustable time-current
protection functions. True rms sensing circuit protection shall be achieved by analyzing the
secondary current signals received from the circuit breaker current sensors and initiating
trip signals to the circuit breaker trip actuators when predetermined trip levels and time
delay settings are reached. Interchangeable current sensors with their associated rating
plug shall establish the continuous trip rating of each circuit breaker.
B. The trip unit shall have an information system that provides LEDs to indicate mode of trip
following an automatic trip operation. The indication of the mode of trip shall be retained
after an automatic trip. A reset button shall be provided to turn off the LED indication after
an automatic trip.
C. The trip unit shall be provided with a display panel, including a representation of the
time/current curve that will indicate the protection functions. The unit shall be continuously
self-checking and provide a visual indication that the internal circuitry is being monitored
and is fully operational.
D. The trip unit shall be provided with a making-current release circuit. The circuit shall be
armed for approximately two cycles after breaker closing and shall operate for all peak fault
levels above 25 times the ampere value of the rating plug.
E. Trip unit shall have selectable thermal memory for enhanced circuit protection.

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F. Complete system selective coordination shall be provided by the addition of the following
individually adjustable time/current curve shaping solid-state elements:
1. All circuit breakers shall have adjustments for long delay pickup and time.
2. All circuit breakers shall have individual adjustments for short delay pickup and time,
and include I2t settings.
3. A
ll circuit breakers shall have an adjustable instantaneous pickup.
4. All circuit breakers shall have individually adjustable ground fault current pickup and
time, and include I2t settings or ground alarm only.
G. The trip unit shall have provisions for a single test kit to test each of the trip functions.
H. The trip unit shall provide zone interlocking for the short-time delay and ground fault delay
trip functions for improved system coordination. The zone interlocking system shall restrain
the tripping of an upstream breaker and allow the breaker closest to the fault to trip with no
intentional time delay. In the event that the downstream breaker does not trip, the
upstream breaker shall trip after the present time delay. Factory shall wire for zone
interlocking for the power circuit breakers within the switchgear.
I.

The trip unit shall have an information system that utilizes battery backup LEDs to indicate
mode of trip following an automatic trip operation. The indication of the mode of trip shall
be retained after an automatic trip operation. A test pushbutton shall energize a LED to
indicate the battery status.

J. Circuit breakers, where indicated on the drawings, shall have individually adjustable ground
fault alarm only.
K. [520M & 520MC only] The trip unit shall have a 4-character LCD display showing phase,
neutral, and ground current. The accuracy of these readings shall be +/- 2% of full scale.
L. [520MC & 1150+ only] The trip unit shall be equipped to permit communication via a
network twisted pair for remote monitoring and control.
M. The trip unit shall include a power/relay module, which shall supply control to the readout
display. Following an automatic trip operation of the circuit breaker, the trip unit shall
maintain the cause of trip history and the mode of trip LED indication as long as its internal
power supply is available. [All but 520] An internal relay shall be programmable to provide
contacts for remote ground alarm indication.
N. 150+ only] The trip unit shall include a voltage transformer module, suitable for operation
up to 600V, 50/60 Hz. The primary of the power relay module shall be connected internally
to the line side of the circuit breaker through a dielectric test disconnect plug.
O. [ 1150+ only] The display for the trip units shall be a 24-character LED display.
P. [1150+ only] Metering display accuracy of the complete system, including current sensors,
auxiliary CTs, and the trip unit, shall be +/- 1% of full scale for current values. Metering
display accuracy of the complete system shall be +/- 2% of full scale for power and energy
values.
Q. [ 1150+ only] The unit shall be capable of monitoring the following data:
1. Instantaneous value of phase, neutral and ground current
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2. Instantaneous value of line-to-line voltage
3. Minimum and maximum current values
4. Watts, vars, VA, watthours, varhours, and VA hours.
R. [1150+ only] The energy-monitoring parameter values (peak demand, present demand,
and energy consumption) shall be indicated in the trip units alphanumeric display panel.
S. [1150+ only] The trip unit shall display the following power quality values: crest factor,
power factor, percent total harmonic distortion, and harmonic values of all phases through
the 31st harmonic.
T.

[1150+ only] An adjustable high load alarm shall be provided, adjustable from 50 to 100%
of the long delay pickup setting.

U. [1150+ only] The trip unit shall contain an integral test pushbutton. A keypad shall be
provided to enable the user to select the values of test currents within a range of available
settings. The protection functions shall not be affected during test operations. The breaker
may be tested in the TRIP or NO TRIP test mode.
V. [1150+ only] Programming may be done via a keypad at the faceplate of the unit or via the
communication network.
W. System coordination shall be provided by the following microprocessor-based
programmable time-current curve shaping adjustments. The short-time pickup adjustment
shall be dependant on the long delay setting.
1. Programmable long-time setting
2. Programmable long-time delay with selectable I2T or I4T curve shaping
3. Programmable short-time setting
4. Programmable short-time delay with selectable flat or I2T curve shaping, and zone
selective interlocking
5. Programmable instantaneous setting
6. Programmable ground fault setting trip or ground fault setting alarm
7. Programmable ground fault delay with selectable flat or I2T curve shaping and zone
selective interlocking.
X. [1150+ only] The trip unit shall offer a three-event trip log that will store the trip data, and
shall time and date stamp the event.
Y. [1150+ only] The trip unit shall have the following advanced features integral to the trip
unit:
1. Adjustable under voltage release
2. Adjustable over voltage release
3. Reverse load and fault current
4. Reverse sequence voltage alarm
5. Under frequency
6. Over frequency

7. Voltage phase unbalance and phase loss during current detection.

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1.17

ENCLOSURES
A. NEMA 1 Enclosure
B. O
utdoor Walk-in Enclosure
1. Switchgear shall be enclosed in an outdoor walk-in NEMA 3R enclosure conforming to
all applicable requirements of UL and designed to withstand wind velocities of [110]
[125] mph. The enclosure shall have a roof sloping toward the rear. Outer sections
shall be the same widths as indoor structures except the end sections of a walk-in
enclosure shall be wider than the inner sections to permit opening the inner door. Each
end of the outdoor structure shall have an end trim. Front aisle depth for walk-in
structures shall be 42 inches, minimum.
2. The enclosure shall be provided with rear hinged padlockable doors with wind stops for
each section. Aisle doors shall be supplied with provisions for padlocking. A steel floor
shall be provided in walk-in aisle space. [Steel floor plates shall be provided in the rear
cable compartment.] An anti-skid floor strip shall be provided in the aisle. Ventilating
openings shall be provided complete with replaceable fiberglass air filters, which are
removable from the exterior of the enclosure. Provide necessary space heaters
thermostatically controlled for breaker, bus and cable compartments of adequate
wattage to prevent the accumulation of moisture within the compartments.
3. Provide panic door hardware on aisle doors at each end of the line-up. External
padlocking of the aisle doors shall not prevent operation of the panic hardware from the
interior of the enclosure. The construction of the enclosure shall be modular so future
sections can be added without affecting NEMA 3R integrity. Provide interior aisle
fluorescent lights, 3-way switches and GFI protected receptacles.
4. The enclosure shall be provided with undercoating applied to all members in contact
with the foundation surface to retard corrosion.
5. Power for the space heaters, lights and receptacles shall be obtained from a [control
power transformer within the switchgear] [source as indicated on the drawings]. Supply
voltage shall be 120 volts AC.
6. An overhead circuit breaker lifter shall be provided in the aisle of the enclosure.
7. Each shipping section shall be shipped completely assembled.
C. O
utdoor Non-Walk-in Enclosure
1. Switchgear shall be enclosed in an outdoor non-walk-in NEMA 3R enclosure
conforming to all applicable requirements of UL and designed to withstand wind
velocities of [110] [125] mph. The enclosure shall have a roof sloping toward the rear.
Outer sections shall be the same widths as indoor structures except the end sections of
a non-walk-in enclosure shall be wider than the inner sections to permit opening the
inner door. Each end of the outdoor structure shall have an end trim.
2. The enclosure shall be provided with front and rear hinged padlockable doors with wind
stops for each section. Aisle doors shall be supplied with provisions for padlocking.
[Steel floor shall be provided in the rear cable compartment.] Ventilating openings shall
be provided complete with replaceable fiberglass air filters, which are removable from
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controlled for breaker, bus and cable compartments of adequate wattage to prevent the
accumulation of moisture within the compartments.
3. The construction of the enclosure shall be modular so future sections can be added
without affecting NEMA 3R integrity. Provide interior fluorescent lights, switches and
GFI protected receptacles.
4. The enclosure shall be provided with undercoating applied to all members in contact
with the foundation surface to retard corrosion.
5. Power for the space heaters, lights and receptacles shall be obtained from a [control
power transformer within the switchgear] [source as indicated on the drawings]. Supply
voltage shall be 120 volts AC.
6. A portable overhead circuit breaker lifter shall be provided to assist in removal of the
circuit breakers from the enclosure.
7. Each shipping section shall be shipped completely assembled.
1.18

NAMEPLATES
A. Engraved nameplates, mounted on the face of the assembly, shall be furnished for all main
and feeder circuits as indicated on the drawings. Nameplates shall be laminated plastic,
black characters on white background, and secured with screws. Characters shall be
3/16-inch high, minimum.
B. Furnish master nameplate giving switchgear designation, voltage ampere rating, shortcircuit rating, and manufacturers name.
C. Control components mounted within the assembly, such as fuse blocks, relays,
pushbuttons, switches, etc., shall be suitably marked for identification corresponding to
appropriate designations on manufacturers drawings.

1.19

FINISH
A. All exterior and interior steel surfaces of the switchgear shall be properly cleaned and
provided with a rust-inhibiting phosphatized coating. Color and finish of the switchgear
shall be ANSI 61.

1.20

ACCESSORIES
A. Provide shunt trips, bell alarms and auxiliary switches as shown on the contract drawings.
B. Provide a [traveling type circuit breaker lifter, rail-mounted on top of switchgear] [floor
running portable circuit breaker transfer truck with manual lifting mechanism].

1.21

SURGE

PROTECTIVE DEVICE

A. Provide surge protective device as specified in section 16671.

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*Note to Spec. Writer:
The Emergency Power System Automation & Controls described below is available in
Standard and High Redundancy Packages. Choose features according to the selected
package.
1.22

DISTRIBUTED GENERATION POWER SYSTEM (DGPS) CONTROLS

A. The control system shall facilitate overall DGPS operation including monitoring and control
of the generator plant including start/stop, alarm/fault monitoring, synchronizing with utility
power, generator loading/unloading, and protective relaying.
B. The DGPS Controls shall be by the same manufacturer as the switchgear and generator
sets. The DGPS Controls shall be furnished with the generator sets by the Distributed
Generation Power System Supplier as a total coordinated and integrated system.
*Note to Spec. Writer:
Choose one of the HMI Options below

1.23

HMI HUMAN/MACHINE INTERFACE [STANDARD PACKAGE]

A. DGPS Automation interface shall be via a touchscreen with the following characteristics:
1. Color, 15 (diagonal) TFT LCD display capable of displaying both text and graphics.
a. The display shall support a minimum resolution of 1024x768 pixels, 256 displayable
colors.
2. Integral alarm and event recording
-- OR --

2.14

HMI HUMAN/MACHINE INTERFACE [HIGH REDUNDANCY PACKAGE]

A. DGPS system interface shall be via a touchscreen with the following characteristics:
1. Color, 19 inch (diagonal) TFT LCD industrial display capable of displaying both text and
graphics.
2. The touch screen shall be clear glass, with light transmission of 95% or better,
furnished with a Surface Acoustic Wave touch interface.
3. The display shall support a minimum resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels, 16 million
displayable colors, 24~60kHZ horizontal scan rate, 56-75kHZ refresh rate.
4. The DGPS touch screen processor shall contain no moving parts.

1.24

HMI SCREEN LISTING

A. The EPS Automation shall provide the following screens. The screens shall provide all of
the information, metering, control, annunciations settings and indications listed below:
1. Main menu screen with a complete listing of major screens.
2. System overview screen with an animated graphic display of the electrical one line.

3. System control screen.

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4. System metering screen
5. System settings screen.
6. Generator set control screen
7. Generator set metering screen
8. Generator set settings screen.
9. Engine monitoring screens that shall contain a graphical representation of the engine
gauges and data
10. Annunciator Menu Screen
a. System annunciation screen that shall contain status, lamp test and alarm points.
b. Generator set annunciator screen that shall contain status, lamp test, pre-alarms
and shutdown faults.
11. Password entry screen that shall contain a numeric keypad for password entry.
12. Alarm Summary Screen that shall contain a time/date stamped System Alarm
Summary. Alarm log shall be exportable to external media.
*Note to Spec. Writer:
The additional features listed below are provided with the High Redundancy Package
only.
13. Report menu screen as follows:
i.
System settings report
ii.
Generator set settings report
iii.
Plant test report including all current operational parameters
iv.
Alarm summary report
14. System real time trend screen.
15. Generator set real time trending screens.
16. Historical trending package.
17. A
printer shall be provided for local printing of system reports.
1.25

UNIT

DISPLAY

A. A unit display shall be mounted on the door of the switchboard section containing the
associated generator set controls. The unit display shall have as a minimum a 5.7 graphic
LCD transflective display, and shall be capable of monitoring and controlling its associated
generator set.
1.26

REMOTE

POWER MONITORING SYSTEM

A. A PC based remote power [monitoring][monitoring and control] system shall be provided to

monitor breaker status, alarms, metering and other operating parameters. All [control
functions, displays metering][displays, metering] and other information described in these
specifications shall be available to the operator of the Remote System.

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B. The remote system shall be designed such that its operation shall not in any way impede
the selected automatic operation of the system control. Any failure of the remote system
shall have no impact to the automatic operation of the system control.
C. The remote system shall provide the identical screens and resolution at the remote screen
as seen at the Switchboard HMI as noted above.
D. The remote system shall communicate with the system control via high speed network.
E. A PC workstation shall be provided by [owner][DGPSS] for the remote power system with
the following minimum features:
Intel Pentium CPU operating at 3.0 GHz, 4GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, 3.5 floppy disk
drive, CDRW/DVD drive, 22 flat screen monitor, keyboard and optical mouse,10/100MHz
Ethernet network interface card, Windows XP operating system, laser printer for reports
(optional), line printer for alarm/event reports (optional).
1.27

DATA TABLE INTERFACE (DTI)

A. The system shall allow interface from the users building management system.
B. The DTI shall be designed such that the building management system or external user
interface shall in no way compromise the integrity or interfere with the critical operations of
the DGPS control system.
Interface to the users building management system shall be via [RS-485] [Ethernet]
communications, utilizing [Modbus RTU] [Modbus/TCP] Protocol.
1.28

REMOTE

NOTIFICATION

A. The system shall be capable of providing several types of remote notification. Notification
shall be triggered by user specified events and/or alarms. Means of notification shall
include:
1. Voice notification via cell phone or land lines.
2. Pager notification
3. Email notification
1.29

DISTRIBUTED GENERATION POWER SYSTEM (DGPS) FEATURES

A. The DGPS automation and controls shall consist of the hardware and software required for
the control of the engine-generator and paralleling tie breaker. The system shall include all
automation controllers, HMI (Human / Machine Interface) touchscreens, power transducers,
supervisory networks and all ancillary control equipment necessary to automatically
execute the specified functional sequence of operations.
1.
B. The DGPS shall be provided with an HMI consisting of a Touchscreen display.
1. The HMI shall provide all metering, status, monitoring, and control information to the
operator.

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2. The HMI shall serve only as an Operator Interface. The DGPS must continue to
function normally with a complete HMI failure.
C. Operator/System Safety Provisions
1. Circuit Breaker Control Switch (CBCS) - A separate circuit breaker control switch
(CBCS) shall be provided for the paralleling tie breaker controlled by DGPS automation.
CBCS functionality shall be manual and separate from DGPS automation. Each CBCS
will include a Pull to Lock function in the trip position. A CBCS locked in the trip
position shall override all DGPS automation functionality.
2. A separate hardware synchronization check relay (ANSI Device 25) shall be furnished
in addition to the sync check functions provided by the DGPS system for each
paralleling circuit breaker.
D. Supervisory Network
1. The supervisory network shall consist of a non-proprietary topology and utilize open
source protocols.
2. Supervisory network topology shall be EMI and RFI noise tolerant.
3. Supervisory network data rate shall be a minimum of 10Mbps.
E. DGPS automation control power system shall be protected against single point of failure by
the utilization of a 24Vdc, best source DC system strategy. The control power system shall
include the following features:
1. The best source DC bus shall accept 24vdc power, through an isolation diode and
circuit breaker, from the generator set battery.
2. An additional station battery and battery charger shall be provided to maintain system
control power in the event that all generator set batteries and their associated chargers
should fail.
3. All DGPS automation and controls shall be powered directly from this best source DC
bus. DC-DC converters shall not be utilized.
F. The DGPS automation shall log all events and alarms with device, condition, and time/date
stamp.
*Note to Spec. Writer:
The trending below applies only to the High Redundancy Package.
G. Real Time Trending
1. The DGPS automation shall support real time trending.
2. Real time trending shall display the following:
a. Paralleling Tie Breaker:
Average voltage, average current, kW, kVAR.
H. L
ong Term Historical Trending

1. Long term historical trending shall log DGPS data in non-volatile memory. This data
shall be displayed in a strip chart format. Historical data file format shall be dbf to
facilitate manipulation of these files in other software programs.
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I.
1.30

Full manual backup control shall be provided for generator set voltage and frequency.

DGPS AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. The DGPS automation controller shall meet or exceed the following environmental
requirements:
1. Control Power: 8 to 50 Vdc continuous (24 Vdc nominal)
2. Maximum: 80Vdc for 2 hours
3. Operating Temperature: -30 to 70 C
4. Humidity: 5 95% non-condensing
5. Vibration: 4g; 2,5mm Amplitude; 5Hz to 150Hz
6. Shock: 1: 40G peak, 11ms, saw tooth pulse, 3 shocks/axis
B. All other DGPS automation and control system components shall meet or exceed the
following environmental requirements:
1. Control Power: 16 to 40 Vdc continuous (24 Vdc nominal)
2. Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 C
3. Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing

1.31

PARALLELING TIE METERING

A. All metering functions shall be 0.5% accuracy or better.
1. The following metering shall be provided for the system bus, each individual utility, tie,
and generator:
a. Volts with 4-position selector switch to select three phases of voltage
b. Amps with 4-position selector switch
c. Kilowatts
d. Kilovars
e. Frequency
f. Power Factor
g. Synchroscope

1.32

PROTECTIVE RELAYS
A. The switchboard manufacturer shall furnish and install the quantity, type and rating of
protection relays as indicated on the drawings and described hereafter in this specification.
B. Protective Relaying shall be microprocessor, high reliability, as specified below.
C. PARALLELING TIE PROTECTIVE RELAYING
1. Overcurrent (50/51) as provided by the microprocessor trip units described above.
2. Automatic Synchronizer and Sync Check (15/25)

3. Redundant Sync Check Relay (25).

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4. A Multilin SR-750] [Schweitzer SEL 351] [Basler BE1-951] [Basler IPS-100], utility
grade, multi-function protective relay shall be furnished, providing the following
minimum functionality:
a. Under/Over Voltage (27/59) Relay, 3-phase, percent adjustable, percent reset, with
time delay.
b. Over/Under Frequency (81 O/U) Relay, single phase, percent adjustable, percent
reset, with time delay.
c. Phase Sequence/Phase Failure (47) Relay, 3-phase, percent adjustable, with time
delay
d. Reverse Power (32) Relay, 3-phase, percent adjustable with time delay.
e. Reverse Direction Overcurrent (32/51) Relay, 3-phase, percent adjustable, with time
delay.
1.33

DGPS ANNUNCIATION SYSTEM

A. The DGPS shall be provided with local annunciation to monitor and display critical
generator set and system status, fault, and shutdown information.
B. Annunciation shall comply with NFPA 110 requirements.
C. The annunciation system shall be equipped with a fast pulse horn (rated 80-95 dbA at two
feet), a horn silence push-button and an acknowledge push-button. Any generator prealarm, generator shutdown alarm, or DGPS alarm shall cause the alarm horn to sound until
the horn silence button is depressed. Any subsequent alarms shall re-sound the horn. The
display shall operate such that any alarm point shall flash until acknowledged.
D. The annunciation system shall be provided with five (4) distinct types of annunciation
points:
1. Status Points These annunciation points shall show the status of critical system or
generator set components. Status annunciation points shall not sound the
annunciation system horn. They shall not require acknowledgement.
2. Generator Set Pre-Alarm Points These annunciation points shall show fault
conditions that could jeopardize the ability of the DGPS to function properly without
immediate attention. Generator set pre-alarm annunciation points shall sound the
annunciation system horn. They shall require acknowledgement. Generator set prealarm annunciation points shall reset automatically as the alarm condition is cleared.
3. Generator Set Shutdown Alarm Points - These annunciation points shall show fault
conditions that have caused the shutdown of the generator set. Generator set
shutdown annunciation points shall sound the annunciation system horn. They shall
require acknowledgement. Generator set shutdown annunciation points shall cause the
generator set to shutdown and the paralleling tie circuit breaker to trip open. The
paralleling tie circuit breaker is then locked out until the cause of the shutdown is
corrected, the engine control switch is placed in Off/Reset, and then placed back in
Auto or Manual position.

4. DGPS Alarm Points These annunciation points will indicate system wide fault
conditions. DGPS annunciation points shall sound the annunciation system horn. They
shall require acknowledgement.
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2.18

DGPS SECURITY
A. DGPS setting changes and adjustments shall be password protected.
B. A minimum of two (2) password protected security levels shall be provided.

2.21

FUNCTIONAL SEQUENCES OF OPERATION

A. The DGPS shall be provided with the following Modes of Operation:
1. Automatic Mode
a. The utility main breaker is closed serving utility power to the generator/load bus.
b. The paralleling tie circuit breaker is open.
2. Load Management Mode
a. Entry
1. The operator selects one of the following modes of operation:
i.
Import Limit The system maintains utility kW import level at an
operator defined minimum utility import limit.
ii.
Export Limit The system maintains utility kW export level at an
operator defined utility export setpoint.
iii.
Base Load Import The system maintains an operator defined base
load kW setpoint, subject to a minimum utility kW import limit.
iv.
Base Load Export The system maintains an operator defined base
load setpoint, regardless of whether power is being imported or
exported.
2. The operator places the system in the load management mode.
3. A run request is sent to the generator plant.
4. The generator set is allowed to run for an adjustable warm-up time.
5. The generator set is synchronized and paralleled to the bus at no load after
completion of the warm-up time.
6. When the generator is on the bus, it is soft ramp loaded until the generator plant
assumes the required amount of the load on the bus to meet the mode of
operation selected.
7. Should the utility fail at any time during Load Management operation and/or an
ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) calls on the generator for emergency
operation during Load Management operation, the paralleling tie circuit breaker
shall open and be locked out, thus allowing existing generator plant controls to
enter emergency mode and provide generator power to loads.
b. Exit
1. The operator returns the system to the automatic mode.
2. The generator is soft ramp unloaded until the utility source assumes the system
load, and the paralleling tie circuit breaker is opened.
3. The generator set is allowed to run for the programmed cool down period and
shut down.
4. The system is returned to the Automatic Mode.
No Load Test Mode
a. Entrance into No Load Test Mode
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1. The no load test switch is placed in the on position.
2. The available generator set is started.
3. The generator ramps up to voltage and frequency and remains running
disconnected from the bus.
4. The system is now in no load test mode.
a. Exit from No Load Test Mode
1. The no load test switch is placed in the off position.
2. The generator is allowed to run for the programmed cool down period.
3. The system is returned to the Automatic Mode.
1.34

SPARE PARTS
A. The DGPS Supplier shall have factory trained technicians that maintain a stock of spare
parts and programming tools.
B. Provide a complete listing of available spares parts with O&M Documents.
C. At a minimum, provide 10% (minimum 1 each) of the following components as included in
the Distributed Generation Power System:
1. Controller.
2. Generator set unit display.
3. Control relays.
4. Control fuses.
5. HMI touchscreen and touch screen processor.
6. Control power transformer.
7. System master I/O block.
8. Ethernet switch.

PART 2
3.1

EXECUTION

FACTORY TESTING
D. The switchboard shall be completely and functionally tested in the manufacturer's facility
prior to shipment.
A. The following standard factory tests shall be performed on the equipment provided under
this section. All tests shall be in accordance with the latest version of ANSI and NEMA
standards.

1. The switchboard shall be completely assembled, wired, adjusted, and tested at the
factory. After assembly, the complete switchboard shall be tested for operation under
simulated service conditions to assure the accuracy of the wiring and the functioning of
all equipment. The main circuits shall be given a dielectric test of 2200 volts for one (1)
minute between live parts and ground, and between opposite polarities. The wiring
between primary voltage sources and the first current limiting device shall be given a
dielectric test of 1500 volts for one (1) minute between live parts and ground.
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B. The manufacturer shall provide three (3) certified copies of factory test reports.
C. T
he owners representative(s) shall conduct factory witness testing:
1. The owners representative shall provide a test plan to the manufacturer at least four
(4) weeks prior to scheduled witness testing.
2. The manufacturer shall notify the owner two (2) weeks prior to the date the tests are to
be performed.
3. The manufacturer shall include the cost of transportation and lodging for up to three (3)
owners representatives. The cost of meals and incidental expenses shall be the
owners responsibility.
3.2

INSTALLATION
A. Store equipment in a clean, dry place as per manufacturers instructions. Protect from
weather, dirt, fumes, water, construction debris, and physical damage.
B. The Contractors shall install all equipment per the manufacturers instructions, contract
drawings and National Electrical Code.
E. The equipment shall be installed and checked in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations. This shall include but not limited to:
1. Checking to ensure that the pad location is level to within 0.125 inches per three foot of
distance in any direction.
2. Checking to ensure that all bus bars are torqued to the manufacturers
recommendations.
3. Securing assemblies to foundation or floor channels.
4. Measuring and recording Megger readings phase-to-phase, phase-to-ground, and
neutral-to-ground (four wire systems only).
5. Inspecting and installing all circuit breakers in their proper compartments.
F. The assembly shall be provided with adequate lifting means and shall be capable of being
moved into installation position and bolted directly to [Contractor supplied floor sills to be
set level in concrete per manufacturers recommendations] [the floor without the use of
floor sills providing the floor is level to 1/8 inch per 3-foot distance in any direction].
Provisions shall be made for jacking of shipping groups, for removal of skids or insertion of
equipment rollers. Base of assembly shall be suitable for rolling directly on pipes without
skids. The base shall be equipped with slots in the base frame members to accommodate
the use of pry bars for moving the equipment to its final position.

1.35

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL AND STARTUP

A. Provide the services of a qualified factory-trained manufacturers representative for start-up
of the equipment specified under this section. The manufacturers representative shall
provide technical direction to the contractor in general installation of the equipment,
connections and adjustments, and testing of the assembly and components contained
therein.

B. The manufacturers representative shall provide inspection of the final installation, perform
functional testing, and start-up the DGPS.
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C. Functional Testing shall include as a minimum:
1. Pre-startup inspection of the generator set, dc system, control wiring, power cables,
and switchboard/switchgear.
2. Crank and run engine-generator set at the local engine control panel.
3. Crank and run engine-generator set from the HMI touchscreen.
4. Verify engine-generator set alarms and shutdowns to HMI.
5. Verify protective relay/breaker trip unit settings.
6. Test all modes of operation.
7. Verify and test all system alarms.
8. Test DGPS with Load.
1.36

TRAINING
A. The manufacturer shall provide an four (4) hour "hands-on" training course for the
customer's operating personnel which shall cover the following topics:
1. Overall system description and theory of operation.
2. Automatic operation.
3. Safeties and protective relaying.
4. Recommended system check lists and log sheets.
5. Recommended preventive maintenance.
6. Instruction on the operation of the assembly, circuit breakers, and major components
within the assembly.

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