30 Sdms 05 Rev.013.8和33kv智能型架空负荷开关
30 Sdms 05 Rev.013.8和33kv智能型架空负荷开关
30 Sdms 05 Rev.013.8和33kv智能型架空负荷开关
30-SDMS-05
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must be used for the identified purpose/application and during the period indicated. It cannot be used or
copied for any other purposes nor released to others without prior written authorization of SEC
Distribution Sector. SEC shall assume no responsibility for any type of misuse and/or misapplication, and
any arm resulting there from. SEC also reserves the right take any necessary actions to protect its interest
against unauthorized use.
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Table of Contents
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Cross References ................................................................................................................ 5
3 Applicable Codes and Standards ....................................................................................... 5
4 Design & Construction Requirements ............................................................................... 6
5 Marking ............................................................................................................................ 24
6 Testing and Inspection ..................................................................................................... 25
7 Packing and Shipping ...................................................................................................... 27
8 Spare Parts ....................................................................................................................... 27
9 Guarantee ......................................................................................................................... 28
10 Training ............................................................................................................................ 28
11 Submittals ........................................................................................................................ 28
12 Technical Data Schedule.................................................................................................. 30
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1 Scope 范围
This document specifies the minimum technical requirements for design, engineering,
manufacturing, inspection, testing and performance of outdoor, SF6 insulated, automated
Overhead LBS to be used in 13.8 kV and 33 kV medium voltage system of the Saudi Electricity
Company (SEC) in Saudi Arabia. 户外、SF6气体绝缘,自动化的架空负荷开关
This specification shall always be read in conjunction with SEC General Specification No. 01-
01通用规范 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 revisions of the following specifications shall be applicable for the
equipment/material covered in this specification:
Specification# Title
20-SDMS-01 Specification for Octagonal Steel Poles
20-SDMS-02 Specification for Overhead Line Accessories
20-SDMS-03 Specification for Pre-Stressed Spun Concrete Poles
Table 1: Reference SEC specifications
The latest revision/amendment of the following codes and standards shall be applicable for the
equipment/materials covered in this specification. In case of conflict/difference, the
vendor/manufacturer may propose equipment/material conforming to alternative codes or
standards; however, the provisions in SEC standards shall supersede the provisions in these
standards.
Standard Title
IEC 60600 High Voltage Test Techniques.
IEC 60507 Artificial Pollution Test on High Voltage Insulators to be Used on A.C System.
IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 102: Alternating current
IEC 62271-102
disconnectors and earthing switches.
High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 103: Switches for rated voltages
IEC 62271-103
above 1 kV up to and including 52 kV.
High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 200: AC metal-enclosed
IEC 62271-200 switchgear and control gear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including
52 kV.
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Standard Title
IEC 62271-1 High-Voltage Switchgear and Control gear - Parts: Common Specifications
Electrical Insulating Materials Used Under Severe Ambient Conditions - Test
IEC 60587
Methods for Evaluating Resistance to Tracking and Erosion
IEC 61869-1/-2 Instrument transformers
ANSI/IEEE Standard Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for Protective Relays and
C37.90.1 Relay Systems
IEEE Standard for Electric Power Systems Communications-Distributed Network
IEEE 1815
Protocol (DNP3)
Withstand Capability of Relay Systems to Radiated Electromagnetic Interference
IEEE C37.90.2
from Transceivers
Practice on Surge Testing for Equipment Connected to Low- Voltage (1000 V
and Less) AC Power Circuit.
IEEE C62.45 ASTM G53 (1996) Standard Practice for Operating Light-and Water-Exposure
Apparatus (Fluorescent UV-Condensation Type) for Exposure of Non-Metallic
Materials.
IEC 60870-5 Telecontrol equipment and systems - Part 5: Transmission protocols
IEC 61850 Communication networks and systems for power utility automation
Table 2: List of applicable standards
The automated load break switch shall be suitable for operation under the service
conditions as per SEC latest revision of general Specification No. 01-SDMS-01.
The automated load break switch and fittings shall withstand the effect of direct
solar radiation at their installed locations. The temperature of exposed surfaces
shall be regarded as 75 °C plus the effect of internal heating.
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4.1.3 The rated continuous currents of the LBS are 400A and 600A respectively for both
13.8kV and 33kV system voltages.
50/110kV
4.1.4 The basic insulation levels for 13.8kV and 33kV systems are as specified in Table 6
of the latest revision of 01-SDMS-01.
4.1.5 The LBS shall be capable of switching load currents with full recovery voltage
across the switch and interrupting transformer magnetizing current and overhead
line charging current. This shall permit all switching to be done live such as
disconnecting/connecting tie lines/paralleling of feeders.
4.2.2 The main body and control panel shall be made of new and first quality materials
suitable for outdoor use.
4.2.3 The switch shall be designed to prevent water collection and protect the main body
and parts during transportation and storage.
4.2.4 The switch must be structured to maintain the insulation level even when the gas
pressure is lowered to atmospheric pressure level.
4.2.5 The switch operation shall be independent of the side to which the primary source
is connected (Bi-directional).
4.2.6 It shall be possible to open and close the switch electrically from the control while
the switch is not connected to the primary supply.
4.2.7 The switchgear shall be suitable for use as a disconnector providing a fully rated
point of isolation suitable to allow the application of temporary earth conductors to
enable safe work on the line.
4.2.8 The switchgear shall be provided with arrester mounting brackets, on source and
load side of the switchgear, adjacent to the bushings.
4.2.9 All contacts and terminals shall be silver plated with minimum thickness of 4 micron.
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4.2.10 The creepage distances are based on the nominal line-to-line voltage intended for
outdoor installation as specified in Table 4 of the latest revision of 01-SDMS-01.
4.2.12 The Automated Overhead Load Break Switch (LBS) shall be able to be operated
electrically from local and remote and manually if electrical operation fails.
4.2.13 The LBS shall be able to be operated in functional cooperation with the Automated
recloser and Sectionalizer which are installed in cascade.
4.2.15 The main body and control circuit shall be provided with mechanical and electrical
trip free functions.
4.2.16 The LBS shall be able to be operated safely and certainly by manual operation
without the operating power from the control circuit. All required accessories for
manual operation shall be included in the supply.
4.2.17 Manufacturer’s drawing shall show the outline of the LBS together with all pertinent
dimensions of its associated components and pole-mounting accessories. Any
variations in these dimensions due to manufacturing tolerances shall also be
indicated.
4.2.18 Phase identification of the source-side and load-side bushings shall be labeled as U
- V - W and R - S - T, respectively using an indelible black paint of size readable
from the ground level. Phase identification using adhesive stickers is not acceptable.
4.3.2 The main body must be completely sealed by tungsten inert gas (TIG) or equivalent
welding method to prevent gas leak. The internal materials must be resistant against
electrical and mechanical impacts and SF6 gas. Radioactive penetration testing shall
be conducted on all welded parts of main body. Parts contacting charged materials
shall be silver-plated with a minimum 4 microns thickness.
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The enclosure of the main body must be made with hot rolled stainless steel (316),
or a material equivalent in mechanical and chemical properties, whose thickness is
3 mm or thicker, and protected from corrosion by resin type coating.
The O-rings used to seal the gas insulated switch must be made of EPR or FPM
rubber or equivalent, which is heat, weather, and gas resistant, and coated with
grease which is heat, weather, and gas resistant.
Any moisture penetration and generation inside of the SF6 tank shall be prevented.
4.3.3 Following accessories must be provided to the main body of the automated load
break switch:
Ground cable terminal: ground copper wire shall be able to be connected without
extra fastener.
Operation indicator: the close/open status of the main contacts must have a clear
visual indication by a mechanical mean, which is visible from the ground.
Operating counter: The LBS shall be provided with a mechanical type counter
whose reset is prohibited.
Gas pressure gauge: LBS must have gas pressure gauge, which shall be installed
in a way that checking of gas pressure from ground is easily possible. The gauge
shall be equipped with contacts which are wired to the control panel to enable local
signalization and remote signal transmission, when gas pressure is low. Low gas
pressure lockout device shall be provided to block operation.
Gas discharger: A gas insulated LBS must be provided with a gas discharger which
can prevent destruction of the main body and protect operator/passers-by in case
that the internal gas pressure rises sharply due to internal failure, etc. The gas must
be discharged in a direction away from the operator.
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Gas injection valve: LBS shall be provided with a gas injection valve for gas refill
when necessary. The valve shall be protected using gas-tight threaded cap.
Spare auxiliary contact points: Three or more “a” and “b” contact points must be
wired on terminals in the control panel for future use, and in linkage with the main
contact points.
Pole mounting brackets, clamps, and fasteners for the LBS and its associated
auxiliaries, if any, shall be provided. Mounting brackets and clamps shall
accommodate the use of either 13m length octagonal steel or pre-stressed spun
concrete poles conforming on the latest revisions of SEC specification 20-SDMS-
01 and 20-SDMS-03, respectively.
4.5.2 All current carrying parts of the LBS shall be made of high conductivity corrosion-
resistant metal, and those that are exposed in the environment shall be
electrolytically bright tin-coated in accordance with ASTM B545 with minimum
thickness of 5µm.
4.5.3 All ferrous parts of the LBS like mounting brackets, clamps, fasteners other than
stainless steel shall be galvanized in conformance with the latest requirements of 01-
SDMS-01 Clause 5.1.
4.6.2 The Automated Overhead LBS shall be operated by electrical control signal from
the RTU or by manual operating handle. The electrical operation method shall be
selectable between local / remote.
4.6.3 The operating device of Automated Overhead LBS shall be locked by using the lock
device both in open and close position, and if the switch is locked, switching
operation shall not be possible both in electrical and mechanical way.
4.7 Bushing
4.7.1 The bushing must equal or exceed the designated impulse insulation strength ratings.
4.7.2 All junction points shall be processed not to leak the gas or air and maintain
sufficient mechanical adherence strengths.
4.7.3 The LBS shall be fitted with polymer bushings conforming on the requirements of
IEC 62217 and the latest amendments applied thereto.
4.7.4 The source and load bushing terminals shall be either NEMA 2-Hole or NEMA
4-Hole based on the switch current ratings.
4.7.5 The joint between the bushing and the terminal shall be waterproof.
4.8.2 Rated pressure, peak pressure, minimum guarantee pressure and lock pressure of gas
pressure drop shall be determined considering range of operational temperature and
gas leakage. Insulation, breaking and making current shall be guaranteed down to
the minimum guaranteed pressure.
4.8.3 Gas tightness of the closed pressure systems shall conform to the requirements of
IEC 62271-1 Clause 6.16.3.
4.8.4 SF6 insulation gas pressure gauge indicator shall be provided to check the pressure
conveniently.
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4.9.2 The current transformers shall have primary current as per rated continuous current,
and its rated burden and error characteristics shall be suitable for the operational
characteristics of the RTU.
4.9.3 The current transformers shall have sufficient over-current coefficient to enable
transformation without being saturated at the maximum fault current in the
distribution line as well as at a current smaller than normal load current and must
not affect the measuring circuit when transforming a large fault current.
4.9.4 The main body must be provided with a CT protection circuit to prevent exposure
of the CT secondary circuit even when the control cable is disconnected.
4.10.2 One of the voltage transformers on the source side shall be designed as power
voltage transformer. The power voltage transformer, which combines the attributes
of an inductive voltage transformer with the application of a small power
transformer, shall provide windings for measurement, see paragraph above, and a
winding for giving auxiliary power supply to the LBS electronic equipment of 230V.
The rated continuous output power shall be calculated and selected as per
consumption present, with safety margin of 20%. The power VT shall be
maintenance free.
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4.11 RTU
4.11.1 The LBS shall be provided with a RTU for local and remote
monitoring/measuring/operation.
4.11.2 The RTU shall be installed in a control panel, which shall have included a backup
supply set, backup supply charger, and any required devices/materials for remote
communication.
4.11.4 All the programming and protection function selection shall be password protected
4.11.5 All the monitoring and measuring functions, settings of parameters, and electrical
operations of the switch shall be performed at the control panel and remotely.
4.11.6 Operation history: Up to 150 operation history data including the date/time of
occurrence, control signal source (remote/local), and switch status shall be able to
be indicated and stored in the sequence of occurrence.
4.11.7 The RTU shall include real time network condition monitoring of voltage, current,
power, power factor and frequency.
4.11.8 The RTU must be able to store the waveform of the fault current 10 cycles prior to
the breaking by other devices up to 4 or more times by 12 or more sampling per
cycle.
4.11.9 The RTU must be provided with the functionality to monitor normal functions of
components, store the results, and trigger warning, and provide the distribution
automation system with the information.
4.11.10 Operating, maintenance and setting software, which can collect and manage various
operational information of the switch including operating history, fault current
waveform, load current measurement data, etc. shall be provided.
4.11.11 The selected RTU shall have adequate protection against reversed polarity, over
current/voltage and under voltage condition.
4.11.13 When RTU receives the command from the ADMS SCADA, FLISR or any other
authorized master device, the operation shall be done within three (3) seconds which
exclude signal transmission time.
4.11.15 The RTU shall include the following minimum safety features for control outputs:
No more than one control point shall be selected at any given time.
When the control switch in the OH-LBS is placed in the “local control” position, then
control outputs of the remote SCADA can be tested without activating the field device.
The RTU shall send a status indication of the local/remote switch to the master station or
SCADA.
The RTU shall provide the capability for a master station (ADMS SCADA or FLISR
functions) to set two control outputs which shall be provided for each controllable device
after receiving the command using the check before execute sequence.
The appropriate control output shall be operated for a preset time period which is
adjustable for each point from 0.1 to 3 seconds
1. In case a battery is proposed as Backup Supply, then it shall be crystal led with 5 years
warranty.
2. One of the voltage transformers on the source side shall be designed as power voltage
transformer (refer to section 4.10.2). The power VT shall be a single phase AC220V (+/-
10%) /60Hz.
3. The power source shall properly charge the battery per RTU which can be integrated into
the OH-LBS.
4. All functions of the OH LBS including switching, Monitoring, RTU and Control, shall
be powered by the same power source and the backup supply (battery) will back up the
power source.
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6. The backup supply shall be capable to back up the monitoring, communication and
operation of the RTU for 8 hours without AC source. The backup supply shall be capable
of providing power to perform at least 50 operation cycles (open-close) without AC
source. The supplier shall size the backup supply per LBS , specifying the lifetime and
the duty cycle of such period of life.
7. Batteries shall be maintenance free and sealed. No lead acid batteries are allowed.
9. The backup supply charger shall have temperature compensated to maximize battery
11. The charger shall have filter to provide 2% or better ripple voltage when operated on
a resistive load (from 5 to 100% full load).
12. The charger shall be provided with protection against overcharging. The supplier shall
specify the proposed charging time.
13. The charging unit for the backup supply shall be capable to work at 110 Volts and 230
volts (phase to ground voltage).
14. “Low Backup Supply Charge” indication shall be available locally and remotely.
When low backup supply charge alarm is “on” then the remaining capacity shall allow
for at least 4 consecutive close operation and 4 consecutive open operations.
16. All the alarms related to Charger & battery shall be wired to the RTU in order to be
transmitted to the control center.
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4.12.2 If the signal of open/close operation is received through the communication devices,
the operation action shall be completed within 1 second and all changed values and
status shall be provided to the RTU and to the DMS.
4.12.3 The status of the backup supply charging device and backup supply itself shall be
monitored and indicated at the RTU and transmitted to DMS.
4.12.5 The operational information including operating history of the switch shall be able
to be monitored and read-out with a laptop at the site.
12) Open/Closed
13) Local/Remote
14) Lock / Unlock
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4.13.2 The control panel must be incorporated with devices listed below. Arrangement of
the devices shall be properly planned. Drawing of the control panel design shall be
subject to approval by SEC.
4.13.3 The control panel shall have an entrance hole in the bottom of the enclosure prepared
for the installation of communication wire. The holes shall be covered if cables are
not installed.
4.13.4 The RTU panel shall be adequately sealed, and dust protected and shall be internally
treated to prevent moisture condensation. The degree of protection shall be as given
in SEC specification 01-SDMS-01 latest revision.
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4.13.5 Supplier shall ensure that both the panel and its door are fitted with suitable earth
studs and that good electrical contact can be made between the earth, the panel and
door. Connecting of all metal parts to the earthing point is included in the
contractor’s scope.
4.13.6 The door of the panel shall be fitted with a robust fastening arrangement with three-
point locking (i.e. at the top, center and bottom by rods operated by the door handle)
and a door lock as per SEC standard.
4.13.7 The panel shall be easily removable for workshop repair purposes. A nameplate shall
be attached to the front door.
4.13.9 The control circuit shall be provided with protective devices against over-voltage
and current. The discharge of the backup supply must be minimized except when
the door of the panel is opened. The control circuit must be designed to be protected
from malfunction or wrong information by the malfunction of the devices or
elements used for over-voltage protection.
4.13.10 The RTU enclosure must be provided with a ground cable connector terminal which
allows direct connection of ground copper wire without extra fastener.
4.14.2 Both ends of the control cable must be weather proof and quick coupling with the
main body and control panel of the switch and provided with lock devices to prevent
unwanted decoupling.
4.14.3 The main body and control panel of the switch must be provided with a male, quick
coupling type receptacle and a lock-up device to prevent miss-matching of the
wiring, respectively.
4.14.4 The receptacles on the main body and the control panel for cable connection must
be designed to be protected from damage in transportation, storage, or handling.
4.14.5 The control cable can be disconnected at the control unit while the switch is
energized, live, and carrying load, without causing damage or mal-operation.
Removing or connecting the control cable while the switchgear is in service shall
not result in the switchgear changing open/closed state.
4.14.6 Two-core cable whose length is 7 m or longer must be supplied for the AC operating
power supply for the control circuit. The cores of the cable shall be colored in black
(ground) and red (voltage). The connector specifications for connection with the
control panel shall be the same as those of the control cable.
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4.15.3 The communication protocol towards the DMS shall be selected as per project
requirements. The equipment shall be able to handle the following telecontrol
protocol types:
- IEC 60870-5-101
- IEC 60870-5-104
- DNP3.0
- IEC 61850 (future).
4.15.4 For communication to other intelligent electronic devices, for example digital
protection relays, the RTU shall use the following protocols:
- In case of existing IEDs as per available protocol in the IED
- In case of new IEDs IEC 61850.
4.15.5 The Bidder/Contractor shall include in his bid all co-ordination, engineering and
parameterization to guarantee interoperability with equipment from other suppliers
via the specified protocols.
4.15.6 All parameters are to be set and configured locally through front panel HMI
keyboard facilities, through laptop PC with the respective software and from remote
(DMS). The following interfaces are the minimum requirement:
1 x Ethernet 10/100 Base T for local configuration and setting from Laptop PC
1 x Interface to telecommunication equipment (to DMS), type as required for
selected telecommunication technique.
4.15.7 Communication Channel Speed: All serial channels, if any, shall be configurable
between 300-64000 bps. The Ethernet port is 10/100Mbps with auto negotiation.
4.15.8 The RTU’s communication port to the DMS shall make it possible to utilize different
communication medias such as:
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4.15.9 In case of external telecommunication devices will be used, it must be ensured that
the telecommunication device (modem, radio etc.) can be installed inside the RTU
enclosure. Even though the RTU supplier will confirm that it can communicate
through most communication media mentioned above, the supplier shall be
responsible to do all necessary actions to ensure system compatibility (testing and
reconfiguration) with SECs communication and DMS control center requirements.
4.15.10 For remote operation, the Bidder/Contractor has to cover and include all necessary
actions including coordination with the DMS Supplier to guarantee interoperability
between the RTU and the DMS, as well as all necessary adaptation, extension of
hardware, software and application of the DMS system and respective test and
commissioning of that portion.
4.15.11 Protocol Support: The protocols shall perform a half-duplex operation as a polling
protocol. All protocols shall fully support time synchronization with the DMS System
and time stamping in applicable protocols. It shall be configurable or designated on
which communication port the DMS will be connected. There shall be diagnostic
functions such as protocol debugger, protocol simulator, tracing etc.
4.15.12 DMS Data Communication Interoperability List: The Bidder/Contractor shall assure
the compliance with the DMS data communication interoperability list.
4.16.2 Smart Devices shall be configured to produce and store event logs recording activities,
exceptions, faults and information security events.
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4.16.3 Smart Devices shall have the capability to log the following information and activities:
a. Timestamps for each event. System clocks shall be synchronized to a single reference
time source to facilitate forensic analysis of actions taken on the device.
b. Incident management activities.
c. Utility programs that can override system and application controls.
d. Cryptographic key management related activities.
4.16.4 Logging mechanisms shall not adversely affect device critical functions and
performance.
4.16.5 Smart Devices shall recover to a secure state in the event of a disruption or failure.
4.16.6 Smart Devices shall have access controls implemented at both the software level (such
as operating system and applications level) and hardware/device level. Access controls
shall be established with the following principles and capabilities:
a. Least privilege – access shall be limited to only information or resources that are
necessary to accomplish a legitimate purpose.
b. Privileged access – access controls shall establish privileged and non-privileged
levels for users and processes. Access controls shall prevent non-privileged users or
processes from executing privileged functions (such as installing software or
changing system configurations).
4.16.7 Smart Devices shall at least enforce the following Password change, complexity, re-
use, and lockout constraints for access control:
Account
Minimum Age Maximum Minimu Password Complexity Account
Lockout
Age m Length Reuse Requirements Unlock Action
Threshold
4 of 4 (uppercase, 25 invalid Admin or
10 10 passwords
1 day 2 years lowercase, attempts Supervisor
characters remembered
numbers, symbols) within 1 hour unlock
4.16.8 Smart Devices shall lock the access after several authentication failures. Device shall
be capable of sending an account lock alarm.
4.16.9 All Smart Devices shall implement and enable audit and logging capabilities when
possible.
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4.16.10 Smart Devices shall be up-to-date with the latest security related patches as much as
it is operationally safe and feasible. When it is not possible, a justification shall be
provided and countermeasures identified and implemented.
4.16.11 Any security vulnerability Identified by SEC during Smart Devices lifetime shall be
remedied and patched.
4.16.12 A list of identified potential security risks and best way to mitigate them shall be
provided.
4.16.13 Smart Devices shall be secure by design. Security shall be integrated throughout each
phase of systems lifecycle.
4.16.14 Smart Device shall be properly hardened as per the guidelines provided below to
harden networks, operating systems, applications and Smart Devices.
4.16.15 Appropriate security test cases shall be created to provide scenarios that detail both
how the device is intended to be used and how it should not be used.
4.16.16 Any time data is input by a user, it shall undergo input validation to ensure only proper
authorized characters are accepted.
4.16.17 Smart Devices shall provide the capability to set outputs to a predetermined state if
normal operation cannot be maintained because of an attack.
4.16.18 Smart Devices shall identify and handle error conditions in a manner such that
effective remediation can occur without disclosing unnecessary information to an
attacker.
4.16.19 If session IDs are used on a Smart Device, it shall provide the capability to protect the
integrity of sessions and reject any usage of invalid session IDs.
4.16.20 Smart Devices shall support encryption on all supported protocols. If some protocols
do not support encryption, then the smart device shall support secure IPsec VPN
tunneling.
4.16.22 Any mobile code that is necessary for application operation shall be presented to the
Distribution Cyber Security for review and approval to ensure proper protections and
restrictions are in place.
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4.16.23 Any approved mobile code shall require proper authentication and authorization of
origin and its use shall be monitored.
4.16.24 Smart Devices shall be able to verify the integrity of the mobile code before allowing
code execution.
4.16.26 Established and tested encryption shall be employed to reduce risk of information
leakage or tampering.
4.16.27 Smart Devices shall utilize established and tested encryption to protect sensitive data
at-rest where required.
4.16.28 Smart Devices utilizing PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) shall provide the capability
to operate it according to commonly accepted best practices.
4.16.29 Smart Devices utilizing PKI as part of their identification or authentication process
shall employ validity checking of certificates.
4.16.30 Certificates CA (Certificate Authority) signature shall be verified to confirm that the
certificate has not been tampered since it was first signed.
4.16.31 Smart Devices utilizing PKI shall consult with CRL or OCSP to determine the
revocation status of all certificates.
4.16.32 Smart Devices shall be able to determine whether a given human, software process,
or device user took an action based on the use of non-repudiation techniques.
4.16.33 Smart Devices shall be able to produce machine-readable report of deployed security
settings.
5 Marking
Each LBS shall have a clearly readable and durable name plate that will remain visible
throughout the lifetime of the device, and shall bear the following information in English and
Arabic:
Manufacturer name
SEC item number
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Serial number
Year of manufacture
Country of origin
Rated voltage
Rated frequency
Manufacturer name and reference number
CT & VT ratio, rating and class
Rated continuous current
Rated Short-Time Withstand Current and Time
Rated insulation level
SEC purchase order number
Reference to SEC specification
SEC monogram
Gross weight.
6.2.2 The bushings fitted on the LBS shall be type tested in conformance with the
requirements of IEC 62217.
6.2.3 Type test shall be performed at SEC approved laboratories and shall consider the
environmental conditions applicable.
6.2.4 SEC reserves the right to attend and witness the tests.
6.2.5 SEC reserves the right to request the supplier/manufacturer to repeat the type test
every five (5) years, or as needed, should the supplied LBS have frequent faults and
failures.
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6.3.2 In addition to the mentioned production tests, the following tests shall be performed
on samples:
Communication & SCADA functionality tests
Backup power supply test, with temperature raise to 70˚C, to ensure operating
the control panel functions for 8 Hours without AC supply and capability to
perform ten switching operations within these 8 Hours
The mounting and fitting test considering the design of standard overhead lines
constructions as defined in SEC overhead line standard specification shall be
implemented.
6.3.3 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.
6.3.4 SEC reserves the right to attend and witness the routine tests at the manufacturer’s
facilities.
7.2 Each LBS shall be packed in a box as a complete unit and shall be delivered ready for use.
7.3 Packing shall protect the LBS against damage during shipment and site handling.
7.4 Suppliers shall coordinate with SEC Warehousing Department for additional packing,
handling, and or shipping instructions, as applicable.
7.6 Packing notes in Arabic and English shall be included in each case giving a description of the
goods packed.
8 Spare Parts
8.1 A comprehensive list of manufacturer’s recommended spare parts shall be included in the
tender. The quantities offered should be adequate for the initial five (5) years of operation.
8.2 A firm price and delivery period shall be quoted for each item.
8.3 Spares supplied shall be packed to provide long storage without deterioration. Each package
shall be clearly marked and labeled in Arabic and English with the description of its contents.
8.4 If any spare part requires special storage conditions, these conditions shall be detailed.
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9 Guarantee
9.1 The vendor/manufacturer shall guarantee the equipment against all defects arising out of
faulty design or manufacturing defects or defective material for a period of five (5) years from
the date of delivery.
9.2 The supplier/manufacturer shall guarantee that the backup supply provided shall have a
minimum operating life of 10 years.
9.3 The supplier shall guarantee the uniformity of the products delivered with the approved
samples.
9.4 In case of SF6 gas-leak within the guaranteed service life of the LBS, all expenses for the
maintenance, SF6 gas re-filling, repairs, and replacements shall be borne by the
supplier/manufacturer.
10 Training
The supplier shall provide at site training, regarding programming, commissioning and
troubleshooting for an adequate period, to be agreed upon by the SEC and the supplier after
supply of the LBS.
11 Submittals
11.1 Submittals required with Tender
11.1.1 Summary in table form with the following information: list of items offered,
manufacturer, origin, catalogue number, and quantity.
11.1.2 Clause-by-clause compliance with the latest revision of this SEC specification and
01-SDMS-01.
11.1.4 User Manual (installation, commissioning and maintenance) in both English and
Arabic language
11.1.5 Certificate stating that the material/components have been sampled, tested and
inspected in accordance with relevant standards, as applicable
11.1.6 Product type test reports and certificates carried out from SEC approved laboratories.
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11.1.8 Manufacturer CAD drawings, e-copy in AutoCAD 2013 (*.dwg) format, for each of
the LBS units, their components and auxiliaries, and mounting methods and
accessories
11.1.9 Detailed description about what information or signals the LBS can provide and the
analysis capabilities of the processing unit
11.1.10USB Flash Drive containing e-copy of all the documents mentioned above
11.2.6 USB Flash Drive containing e-copy of all the documents mentioned above.
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Name of Company