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Control and Instrument Switch Specifications

This document specifies requirements for switches used in control and instrumentation. It describes the types of switches needed, including their handles, mounting, and basic functions. Control switches for breakers and isolators must be spring return to the neutral position. Instrument selection switches must be maintained contact type, while ammeter selection switches must be make-before-break to prevent open circuiting. Synchronizing switches must also be maintained contact type and allow a common removable handle for a group.

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Control and Instrument Switch Specifications

This document specifies requirements for switches used in control and instrumentation. It describes the types of switches needed, including their handles, mounting, and basic functions. Control switches for breakers and isolators must be spring return to the neutral position. Instrument selection switches must be maintained contact type, while ammeter selection switches must be make-before-break to prevent open circuiting. Synchronizing switches must also be maintained contact type and allow a common removable handle for a group.

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13.

SWITCHES
13.1. Control and instrument switches shall be rotary operated type with
escutcheon plates clearly marked to show operating position and circuit
designation plates and suitable for flush mounting with only switch front
plate and operating handle projecting out.
13.2. The selection of operating handles for the different types of switches shall
be as follows :

Breaker, Isolator control : Pistol grip, black


switches
Synchronising switches : Oval, Black, Keyed handle (one
common removable handle for a
group of switches or locking facility
having common key)
synchronising Selector switches : Oval or knob, black
Instrument switches : Round, knurled, black
Protection Transfer switch : Pistol grip, lockable and black.
13.3. The control switch of breaker and isolator shall be of spring return to
neutral type. The switch shall have spring return from close and trip
positions to "after close" and "after trip" positions respectively.
13.4. Instrument selection switches shall be of maintained contact (stay put)
type. Ammeter selection switches shall have make-before-break type
contacts so as to prevent open circuiting of CT secondary when changing
the position of the switch. Voltmeter transfer switches for AC shall be
suitable for reading all line- to-line and line-to-neutral voltages for non-
effectively earthed systems and for reading all line to line voltages for
effectively earthed systems.
13.5. Synchronising switches shall be of maintained contact (stay put) type
having a common removable handle for a group of switches. The handle
shall be removable only in the OFF position and it shall be co-ordinated
to fit in to all the synchronising switches. These switches shall be
arranged to connect the synchronising equipment when turned to the
'ON' position. One contact of each switch shall be connected in the
closing circuit of the respective breaker so that the breaker cannot be
closed until the switch is turned to the 'ON' position.
13.6. Lockable type of switches which can be locked in particular positions
shall be provided when specified. The key locks shall be fitted on the
operating handles.
13.7. The contacts of all switches shall preferably open and close with snap
action to minimise arcing. Contacts of switches shall be spring assisted
and contact faces shall be with rivets of pure silver or silver alloy.
Springs shall not be used as current carrying parts
13.8. The contact combination and their operation shall be such as to give
completeness to the interlock and function of the scheme.

Tech Specification, Section: CRP Page 10 of 40


C/ENGG/SPEC/CRP REV NO: 08

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