2284_Spec_MCCB

SECTION -III
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SUPPLY OF MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT
BREAKER AGAINST TN-2284.
3.1.1 SCOPE:
This specification covers design, manufacture, assembly, testing at
manufacturer's works before dispatch and delivery at Nigam stores any where in
the jurisdiction of Jaipur Discom of Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) of
specified current ratings and suitable for three/single phase LT circuits as
mentioned hereunder.
3.1.2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OF SPECIFICATIONS:
3.2.1 General description and Standards:
The Moulded Case Circuit Breaker shall be generally confirming to IS:
13947-2/ 1993 or IEC: 60947-2 as amended up to date. The rated uninterrupted
current of Three Pole MCCB shall be 100 Amp with the overload release set at 40
Amps (for MCCBs to be installed with 25 KVA Three Phase DT) and overload
release set at 32 Amps (for MCCBs to be installed with 16/10 KVA Three Phase
DT). The rated uninterrupted current of Single Pole MCCB shall be 150 Amp. for
25 KVA Single Phase Distribution Transformers with fixed overload release setting
135 Amp., 100 Amp. for 16 KVA single Phase Distribution Transformers with fixed
overload release setting 80 Amp. and 60 Amp. for 5 KVA Single Phase Distribution
Transformers with fixed overload release setting 25 Amp. The MCCB meeting the
specified tripping characteristic shall be of utilization category-A (To be tested on
test sequence 1, 2 & 3 of relevant IS) and fully type tested as per relevant
standards and such type test certificates shall be furnished along with the tender.
The manufacturer should have valid ISI license/ applied with BIS for the
tendered item shall be preferred. Document in support of having ISI License or
have applied for the same with BIS shall be enclosed with the tender offer.
3.2.2 Make and Models:
The MCCB shall directly be purchased from the manufacturers. The make and
offered model number shall be indicated invariably in the price schedule as well as
Guaranteed Technical Parameters of the tender documents. All the Manufacturers
shall enclose Credentials related with type-testing of their product as per the
specifications of this tender and past supplies to the Govt. Purchasers and
performance certificates from such users for performance and after sale services
provided by the manufacturer. The offer found not furnishing the aforesaid
information with tender documents might be ignored.
3.2.3 Electrical Ratings:
The MCCBs shall be manually independent and shall have quick makequick break Mechanism and push to trip facility. The MCCB shall comply with
the electrical parameters detailed as under:

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S.
N.
1.
2.

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

8.

9.

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

Parameters

Required parameter range/ ratings.

TP MCCB
SP MCCB
Application
Outdoor enclosed type
Specified
reference (-) 5 degC to (+) 50 deg C
ambient
temperature
range for which overload
release is independent.
No. of Poles
Three
One
Rated Insulation Level
660 Volt
660 Volt
Rated operating voltage
415 Volts
240 Volts
Impulse
withstand
8 kVolts
voltage (kV)
Continuous
Operating 100 Amps as specified in 150 Amp. for 25 KVA, 100
Current rating (Frame 3.2.1 above.
Amp. for 16 KVA and 60
size)
Amp. for 5 KVA Single Phase
Distribution Transformers.
Fixed Overload release 40 Amps for MCCBs to be 135 Amp. for 25 KVA, 80
setting Amp.
installed with 25 KVA Amp. for 16 KVA and 25
Three Phase DTs & 32 Amp. for 5 KVA Single Phase
Amps for MCCBs to be Distribution Transformers
installed with 16/10 KVA
Three Phase DTs.
Rated
ultimate
short Not less than 18 KA at rated voltage and 0.4 PF.
circuit breaking capacity
(Icu)
Rated service short circuit 100% of Icu at rated voltage and 0.4 PF.
breaking capacity (Ics)
Power Factor for Short 0.4 (Lag)
Circuit (Max.)
Utilization Category.
A (IS: 13947/1993 as amended up to date)
Type of MCCB: Trip Hydro-magnetic / Thermal Magnetic with trip free
mechanism.
mechanism.
Design.
Current limiting design with fast operating time & low
thermal stress with compact size.
3.2.4 Time-current characteristics:
The L.T. MCCB shall not cause any nuisance tripping due to switching current of
motor & capacitor loads and shall have the following Time Current characteristics:
Multiple of normal
Tripping time
current setting
1.05
More than 2.5 Hrs.
1.2
More than 10 minutes & less than 2 Hrs.
1.3
Less than 30 minutes.
1.4
Less than 10 minutes.
2.5
Less than 1 minute.
6.0
Less than 5 seconds.
12.0
Instantaneous (less than 40 milli seconds).

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For above time / current characteristics, reference calibration temperature

of the breaker shall be 50 Deg. C. Deration (Reduction in continuous rating due
to increase in operating temperature), if any, up to ambient temp of 60 Deg. C.
shall not exceed 10% of the current setting indicated above.
3.2.5 Additional features:
The Moulded Case Circuit Breaker shall have the following additional
features:
i

The three-pole/ Single Pole MCCB to be provided on LV side having

overload trip- release with inverse-time characteristics for overloadprotection and magnetic trip-release for instantaneous tripping in the wake
of short circuits.

ii

The MCCB shall be marked with brand-name of the manufacturer and

Service breaking capacity, Ics in KA duly embossed on casing on front-side.
The other particulars may be marked as per prescribed marking norms in
IS:13947 and IEC: 60947-2 with standard practice of manufacturer.

iii The contacts of MCCB shall be self-wiping type so as to keep the contacts
clean and low milli-volt drop.
iv The MCCB shall preferably have appropriate provision like position of
switch different from ON & OFF state to indicate tripping of MCCB.It shall
help avoid damages while handling the MCCB at site.
v

The MCCB shall have flexible mounting with line-load reversibility feature
i.e. no-change in rating & breaking capacity of MCCB when mounted in
different orientations and with line & load connections changed.

vi The overload element of each pole of MCCB shall be individually calibrated

and tested to ensure reliability. Every trip-latch shall be specially heattreated, hardened & polished to grind finish to provide accurate tripping
characteristics in close tolerance limits.
vii In order to facilitate adequate safety to workmen while working on LT
feeder beyond Distribution Transformer, the MCCB shall have suitable
disconnecting functions with positive isolation feature as per provisions of
relevant standard.
viii Incase of thermal type of release, the manufacturer shall be prepared to
state the influence of variations in the ambient temperature range of (-) 5
degC to (+) 50 deg C. and further effect on rating and performance with
every 5 deg C increase in ambient up to (+) 75 deg C.for the purpose of
such derating following information shall be furnished with offer for the
offered model of the MCCB by the bidder.
ix) Purchaser at his option may ask the supplier to supply the MCCB with the
extended terminal without any price implication, if at any stage he feels so.
Extended terminal should be mounted on the MCCBs properly with help of

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plain washer backed with spring washer. The correct sequence for
termination on MCCBs (incoming & outgoing sides) and connection of cable
on extended terminal are as follows:
a)

MCCB side: Extended terminal Lug Plain Washer Spring Washer

Bolt of suitable size.
b)
Cable side: (Connection on Extended Terminal): Nut Spring
Washer Plain Washer Ext. Terminal Lug Plain Washer Bolt of
suitable size.
x) The brand name of the MCCB along with Ics value in KA should be
embossed/ engraved on front of the MCCBs to avoid spurious product.
xi) The consecutive serial number on MCCBs of each rating shall be marked on
casing on one side. The MCCB shall also marked tender number along with
marking of PROPERTY OF JVVNL.
S.N.

1
2
3
4
5
6

Ambient temperature of Derating of MCCB in % from its

surroundings of MCCB in standard
rating
at
reference
operation
temperature of 50 degC.
55 DegC
60 DegC
65 DegC
70 DegC
75 DegC
80 DegC

3.2.6 Type, Size and Clearance of input-output terminals:

The terminal of input-output side of MCCB shall be suitable either for bottle
type lugs or for U-type lugs of size for various rating of MCCBs as mentioned
below:
S.N. Rating of MCCB IN
Frame
/
fixed
overload setting ,
Amp
1
100/40
Amp
&
100/32 Amp.

Lugs suitable for Copper

cable of size in sq.mm

Remarks

Terminals shall be either

cage-clamp
type
to
accommodate bottle type
lugs or Screw type to
accommodate U-type/Ring
type lugs.

Clearance
between
phases shall be sufficient
to insert either bottle/Utype/Ring Type lugs with
35 sq.mm copper cable.

The aforesaid technical parameters of MCCB shall be specifically

indicated in the relevant item of GTP. -In order to ensure proper
clearance between phases after fixing of lugs; suitable phase-barriers
shall be supplies with each MCCB as accessory.
3.3

TYPE TESTS:
The following certificates for type tests are essentially required:

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3.3.1 The bidder shall enclose type test certificate for all type and acceptance
test of sequence of tests-I, II & III of IS13947/IEC60947-2 complete with
certified drawings, Oscillograms and approved drawing carried out from
any testing house as indicated in clause No. 3 of Qualifying Requirement
(Schedule-III-A) for the make and model quoted. It shall be essentially
required to be furnished along with the offer clearly stating the ambient
conditions under which test has been conducted. The type test certificates
furnished with offer should not be older than 5 years from the date of
opening of tender.
3.3.2 All the necessary tests/checks shall be carried out as per the stipulations of
IS: 13947/1993-part-2 (latest amended) / IEC60947-2 or equivalent
International standards.
3.3.3 Verification of material and Type tests on sample MCCB of first
lot:i)

The successful supplier shall offer first lot of MCCBs comprising minimum
1,000 Nos. of MCCBs (or 20% of ordered quantity whichever is more) for
inspection. After satisfactory inspection, testing & clearance from
purchaser, the material shall be dispatched to Nigams stores.

ii)

Three samples of each rating (for Test Sequence-I, II & III) for
balance type test shall be selected & sealed by the purchaser from the first
lot received in Nigams stores and shall be sent for type tests as per clause
No. 3.3 of specification at any testing house as indicated in Clause No. 3 of
Qualifying requirement (Schedule-III-A). The type test charges shall be
borne by the supplier. The purchaser however in first instance may pay
testing charges to the testing agency, which shall be recovered by Sr.AO
(CPC) from the bill of the supplier. However, the requirement of
arranging type test not to be insisted on the supplier who have
arranged type test reports of Test Sequence- I, II & III of
IS13947/IEC947-2
complete
with
certified
drawings,
Oscillograms and approved drawing of any NABL accredited test
laboratories/ Govt. approved lab for the make and model before
commencement of supply. The type test should not be older than
Five years from the date of opening of tender.

iii)

The supplies, at the option of purchaser, may be utilized in the field after
successful testing of 1% quantity or 10 Nos. samples whichever is more of
each rating from the quantity consigned to each store(s) in respect of the
tests mentioned below, at purchasers lab. The supplier can continue
supplying material in anticipation of successful type test(s) results. The
payment to supplier shall be released only after receipt of successful type
test reports. However, in case of suppliers who have already got type
tested of material of same rating or higher may be allowed to make 70%
payment of the supplies.
1 Visual examination and overall dimensional checking and weight/
marking.

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In case of failure of samples of lot/ sub-lot in the test(s) detailed above,

the entire quantity of respective lot/sub-lot shall be rejected and shall have
to be replaced by the supplier at his own cost. Repeated failure/ poor
results in the testing may render cancellation of order.
The successful testing of all samples in respect of tests mentioned
above shall be the acceptability criteria of the lot/sub-lot.
iv)

In case of successful type test results, supplies shall be continued.

However, in case of failure in type test(s), double the sample of each
rating shall be selected from the supplies already received to get them type
tested as per clause 3.3.3(ii) above at suppliers cost. In case of failure of
any samples in type test(s), the order of balance quantity including the
quantity lying unused in the stores/ field shall be cancelled. The guarantee
period of quantity already supplied & used shall be doubled and payment
for used MCCBs shall be arranged after deducting 30% cost of
consignment (s) used.

v)

However, purchaser may allow the supplier to re-offer the material after
change/ modification in the design of MCCBs.The balance material shall be
accepted only after successful type testing. The type testing charges shall
be borne by the supplier.

vi)

Due notice shall be given to supplier for such sample selection and such
testing thereof to enable them to be present for the same if so desired by
them. If the supplier or his authorized representative fails to attend the
sample selection and testing, the same shall be carried out unilaterally by
the purchaser and the results thereof shall be binding upon the supplier.

vii)

The purchaser also reserves the right to get additional samples for all or
any of the selected tests at purchasers cost at any independent test house
at any stage of supply if so considered necessary to ensure that the quality
of MCCBs being offered for inspection is same as already got type tested.
In case of failure, the guarantee period of the quantity already supplied by
the supplier shall be doubled and purchaser reserves the right to cancel the
balance quantity.

3.4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

The Moulded Case Circuit Breaker shall be designed and constructed in
such a way as to avoid introducing any danger in normal use and under normal
working conditions, so as to ensure especially Personal safety against electric
shock/ against effects of excessive voltage and Safety against spread of fire etc.
The Product should be produced from a special material which reduces electrical
leakage through and across the moulding in a negligible minimum and all metal
parts wherever provided should be well insulated. The metallic parts of the
equipment shall not remain exposed.
The design of the equipment should be based on IEC: 60947-2 safety
standards enabling safe operation.

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3.5 PACKING:
The packing of the equipment shall be such that it should not get
damaged during transit. Each MCCB shall be supplied with a hard paper /card
board carrying case suitable for easy portability, rugged use
and to prevent
damage during transit in addition to packing as per relevant clause of GCC. The
MCCB should be immune to vibrations and shocks in normal transportation and
handling.

3.6 INSPECTIONS AND TESTING:

It shall be governed by clause 1.27 of General conditions of Contract. Before
dispatch, the MCCBs shall be inspected and tested by the authorized inspecting
officer/Agency of the Purchaser at the works of the manufacturer. The
manufacturer/supplier shall furnish the details of routine and acceptance tests,
which shall be arranged at the time of inspection required as per relevant ISS to
ascertain testing at the manufacturers works in presence of purchasers
representative with following.
3.6.1 All Acceptance tests as laid down in the ISS/purchasers specification of
TN-2284 including following Routine & Acceptance Tests in addition to tests of
test sequence I as per IS 13947/ 1993 shall also carried out at the works of
manufacturer during inspections:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Visual examination and overall dimensional checking.

Inspection of wiring and electric operation test.
Verification of dielectric properties test.
High Voltage test at 2.5 KV for one minute between:
a)-Main circuit & earth.
b)-Each pole with other two poles shorted with MCCB in closed condition.
c)-Control circuit and earth.
d)-Shorted top and bottom terminals with MCCB in open conditions.

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Insulation resistance test (IS: 8623) with 1000 V MEGGER between above
points of S.N.4.
Checking availability of all special features such as line-load reversibility &
positive isolation etc. and accessories specified.
Power frequency test(IS:8623)
Milli-volt drop (IS:5147)
Degree of protection(IS:8084)
Temperature rise test (conducted one sample of each rating out of 1000 Nos. or
part thereof) in which contact resistance (mili volt) shall also be indicated.
Verification of time current characteristics (conducted one sample of each rating
out of 1000 Nos. or part thereof).

3.6.2 The criteria for selection of number of samples and for acceptance of lot
shall be on 1% quantity or 10 Nos. samples whichever more of each rating is.
Before dispatch, the MCCBs shall be inspected and tested by the authorized
inspecting officer/Agency of the Nigam at the works of the manufacturer. The

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manufacturer/supplier shall furnish the details of tests, which shall be arranged at

the time of inspection as per relevant ISS/IEC to ascertain routine testing at the
manufacturers works in presence of purchasers representative.
The successful testing of all samples in respect of tests mentioned
at s.no. 3.6.1 to 3.6.2 above shall be the acceptability criteria of the
lot/sub-lot.

3.7 COMPLETENESS OF EQUIPMENT:

Any fittings accessories or apparatus, which may not have been specifically
mentioned in the specification, shall be deemed to be included and shall be
supplied by the supplier without any extra charges. The MCCB shall be a complete
unit in all respect whether such details are mentioned in this specification or not.
3.8 MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE:
It shall be governed by clause no. 1.40 of General Conditions of Contract
except that the successful bidder shall have to provide the guarantee of 36 (thirty
six) months from the date of receipt of material in Nigams store. The MCCBs
found defective within the above guarantee period shall be replaced by the
supplier free of cost within a period of one month from date of intimation.
3.9

BID SAMPLES:

Each bidder have to furnish one No. sample of each rating of Three Phase
& single Phase MCCB along with their offer failing which their offer may be
ignored.
3.10 PRICES:
The quoted prices shall be all adjusted unit FOR destination price inclusive of
Excise Duty, Cess and Central Sales tax / VAT , freight ,Insurance and entry tax
etc in respect of MCCB. If any duty and/ or taxes are applicable at concessional
rate, the same shall be clearly mentioned otherwise full rate of ED with cess and
CST/VAT shall be taken for working out prices for comparison. The prices shall be
quoted with complete break-up of ex-works price along with applicable taxes &
duties as mentioned above. The prices are FIRM.
3.11 DELIVERY SCHEDULE:
The bidders are required to indicate the delivery period in the schedule
attached herewith. The commencement period shall include the time taken for
conducting the type test and approval of drawings etc. The commencement
period will be 60 from the date of issue of P.O. Further the monthly delivery
quoted shall be such that the entire offered quantity shall be completed within a
period of 6 months from date of issue of P.O. excluding commencement period.
The offers deviating in deliveries as per above schedule given, shall be considered

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as non-responsive. The monthly delivery shall be quoted irrespective of the

offered / ordered quantity and offers with any conditional deliveries shall be
considered as non-responsive.

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