42-SDMS-01 REV. 05: Saudi Electricity Company
42-SDMS-01 REV. 05: Saudi Electricity Company
42-SDMS-01 REV. 05: Saudi Electricity Company
42-SDMS-01 Rev. 05
SEC DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
DATE: April 2017G
42-SDMS-01
REV. 05
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE 4
8.0 TESTING 13
9.0 MARKING 13
11.0 GUARANTEE 15
12.0 SUBMITTALS 15
14.0 DRAWINGS 20
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LIST OF FIGURES/DRAWINGS
DETAILS ON QUADRUPLE
3B SEC/MB-03(B)
METERBOX THICKNESS
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1.0 SCOPE
This specification describes the minimum technical requirement for design, materials,
manufacture, testing, performance and supply of fiberglass reinforced polyester
meterboxes to be used for Kilo-Watthour (KWH) meters in the distribution system of
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC).
These meterboxes are to be installed outdoor and indoor (the meter rooms) on the surface
of masonry walls with external support, or recessed into the walls. The internal wiring,
supports for Kilo-Watthour meters and circuit breakers, earthing and bonding, terminal
blocks and cable clamps are to be supplied and fixed by the manufacturer. The molded
case circuit breakers (MCCB’s), KWH meters and low voltage (LV) current transformers
will be supplied and installed by SEC.
2.0 CROSS REFERENCE
2.1 The technical requirements of KWH Meter, MCCB, and Low-Voltage Power and
Control cables that shall be respectively installed inside the meterboxes shall
comply on the latest revisions of the following specifications:
SEC
SN SPECIFICATION TITLE
NO.
Specifications for Low-Voltage Power and
1 11-SDMS-01
Control Cables
Specifications for Lugs and Connectors for
2 12-SDMS-02
MV/LV Distribution System
Specifications for Low-Voltage Molded Case
3 37-SDMS-01
Circuit Breakers for Service Connections
Specifications for Bottom Connected Kilo-
4 40-SDMS-01
Watthour Meters
Specifications for Electronic Revenue CT
5 40-SDMS-02A
and CT-VT Meters
Specifications for Electronic Revenue Whole
6 40-SDMS-02B
Current Meter
2.2 This specification shall be read in conjunction with SEC specification 01-SDMS-01
(latest revision) titled “General Requirement for all Equipment/ Materials”, which
shall be considered as an integral part of this specification.
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2.3 This specification shall be read in conjunction with SEC purchase order, as
applicable.
In case of any deviation from the listed standards, it should be indicated in the list of
deviations submitted by the supplier.
4.1 Meterboxes shall be suitable for operation under the service conditions as per latest
revision of SEC General Specification No. 01-SDMS-01.
4.2 The outdoor cabinets with all accessories 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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Frequency 60 Hertz
No. of Phases 3
No. of Wires 4
127/220 ±5%
Voltage
230/400 ±5%
Neutral Solidly Grounded
However, for detailed systems conditions refer to the latest revision of SEC
specification 01-SDMS-01.
The meterboxes under the following classification shall be supplied completely wired
and ready for use:
SN DESCRIPTION DRAWING
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7.1 Enclosure
The body and cover of the meterboxes shall be made of non-flammable, impact
proof, heat resistant, self-extinguishing, hot molded, fiberglass reinforced polyester
with at least 25% of fiberglass by weight. It shall be ultraviolet resistant to prevent
surface degradation, non-hygroscopic and insulating. The minimum overall
thickness is 3.0 mm. However, the sections to where the hinges and lever (cover-
stay) are to be affixed shall have an increased thickness of 6.0mm ±1.
7.1.3 All ferrous fasteners used in outdoor meterbox that are exposed shall be
made of stainless steel.
7.1.4 The degree of protection for meterboxes shall be IP54 as per IEC 60529.
7.1.5 The boxes shall be vermin, dust and weatherproof with sloping roof.
7.1.6 The cover shall be fixed on the top of the boxes by stainless steel hinges
and shall be equipped with stainless steel lever (cover-stay) of adequate
size, which will permit to hold the cover in the open position. Stainless
steel locking provisions shall also be provided to fix SEC sealing/locking
facilities. Galvanized steel fasteners, i.e. bolts, nylon ring nuts, washers,
and stainless steel plates, shall be used for mounting the hinges and
assembly of the lever (cover-stay).
7.1.7 4.0mm diameter holes for fixing the source of supply number plates
(30mm x 80mm), consumer number plates (30mm x 80mm), and CT meter
ID tag (30mm x 80mm) shall be provided as indicated in the drawings:
SEC/MB-01, SEC/MB-02, SEC/MB-03, SEC/MB-04, SEC/MB-05,
SEC/MB-06 and SEC/MB-07.
7.1.8 Single and remote meterboxes shall be fitted with three fixing brackets
while all other boxes shall be fitted with four fixing brackets for stand-off
wall mounting as per drawings: SEC/MB-01, SEC/MB-02, SEC/MB-03,
SEC/MB-04, SEC/MB-05, SEC/MB-06 and SEC/MB-07.
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7.1.9 The design and construction of the meterboxes shall guarantee the safety of
personnel against electrical shocks and satisfactory performance at rated
current without exceeding permissible temperature-rise within the
enclosure.
7.1.10 All meterboxes having the original color of the SMC, i.e. light gray RAL
7035, shall have a smooth outer finish, free from cracks and molding
imperfections.
7.1.11 SEC monogram shall be molded on the front side of the meter box cover.
7.1.12 A danger sign plate per Figure-49A of 20-SDMS-02 (latest revision) shall
be provided.
The meter window shall be U.V. resistant, unbreakable, transparent, minimum 2mm
thick, heat resistant, non-hygroscopic insulating, polycarbonate (Lexan 143-R). It
shall be fixed to the front cover and replaceable from inside. The meter window
shall be fully covered to protect against sunshine by a separable movable flap cover
top hinged and bottom latchable made of the same material as of the boxes. The
hinges shall be made of durable material.
The bill pocket shall be 2 mm minimum thick, unbreakable, heat and ultra-violet
resistant non-hygroscopic, insulating and transparent pocket shall be fixed to the
front of the movable flap cover of each meter window to accommodate the
electricity bill. It shall be made of polycarbonate (Lexan 143-R or better).
The breaker window shall be same as meter window, but it shall be top hinged and
bottom fastening with sealable retaining type M4 screws, and replaceable from
inside.
7.5.1 Cable bushings shall be dust, temper and temperature proof, UV stabilized
rigid PVC and provided in the base of the boxes to accommodate 50 mm
inside diameter conduit for single meter box only, and up to 80 mm inside
diameter for the rest of meter boxes.
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7.5.2 Stainless steel cable clamp fittings 2.0 mm thick with 2.0 mm thick rubber
sleeves or heat-shrink tubes shall be provided inside the box to support the
incoming and outgoing conduits up to 70 mm. Cable entry plate shall not
be removable unless door is opened.
7.5.3 Cable side opening with sealed cable bushings for direct coupling of
meterboxes shall be provided near the bottom of the lateral sides of the
box, one on each side.
Hot-dip galvanized steel rails equipped with sliding spring-loaded steel nuts size
M4, suitable for a range of MCCBs and KWH meters of various sizes, shall be
provided.
7.7.1 The manufacturer shall carry out internal wiring and supply the
meterboxes ready for use. All cables shall be single core 750 volts,
insulated as per latest revision of SEC specification No. 11-SDMS-01, and
supported by clamps or ties, stripped to fit in the terminals of the
equipment to be installed by SEC, such as, meters, circuit breakers, etc.
The rated temperature of internal wiring shall be 90 °C.
7.7.2 The internal wiring shall be insulated as per SEC specification No. 11-
SDMS-01 latest revision, the sizes of these wiring shall be as follows:
- 35 mm² soft drawn copper for single, double and quadruple meterboxes
- 120 mm² soft drawn copper for 200 Amps CT meterbox
- 185 mm² soft drawn copper for 300/400 Amps CT meterbox
- 240 mm² soft drawn copper for 500/630 Amps CT meterbox
- 2.5 mm² soft drawn copper single strand, for remote type meterboxes
a) Four wires from each incoming terminal block three phase wires to the
source side of the circuit breaker and one neutral wire to the neutral side
of the KWH meter.
b) Three wires from each load side of the circuit breaker to the phase
terminals of the KWH meter.
c) Four wires from each KWH meter to each consumer’s terminal block.
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7.7.4 The neutral of the incoming and outgoing terminal blocks shall be bonded
with a conductor of rating equal to that of the internal wiring. In addition,
the cable clamps of the incoming and outgoing cables and any exposed
metal works shall be bonded to the neutral with 10 mm² insulated copper
conductor.
7.7.5 Provision shall be made also for connecting an earth electrode externally to
the meterbox.
7.8.1 CT meterboxes and remote meterbox shall be equipped with test terminal
blocks for current and voltage circuits and wired on the outgoing poles to
meter terminals with numbered and color coded cables.
7.8.2 It shall consist of ten terminal safety test devices for use with metering
current transformers and voltage circuits. Ten poles (three voltages, one
neutral and six current) with test jack, current element short circuiting,
voltage measuring and voltage disconnecting facilities without disturbing
in and out wires from this device. Terminal arrangement shall be as per
Drawing No: SEC/MB-04.
7.8.3 The connection shall not be braided or soldered. Wiring shall be of 2.5mm²
and shall be identified by colors and numbers.
All incoming and outgoing termination from the terminal blocks shall be connected
with lugs except for the outgoing consumer terminal blocks for single meterbox.
The incoming and the outgoing terminal blocks shall be suitably designed for easy
connection for bottom entry of 4-core copper/aluminum XLPE cables. Separate
neutral terminal block shall be provided for connection of neutral conductors.
Terminals shall be protected against accidental short circuit. Dangers of loose
connections and overheating of terminals due to vibration or unscrew shall not be
permitted.
Incoming and outgoing terminal blocks shall be provided with phase barriers and
removable and sealable covers of insulated material. The covers shall not be
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interchangeable and shall bear the marking “SEC Terminals” and “Customer
Terminals”.
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copper, single core wire per phase with the use of cable lugs in
the terminal block.
7.9.1.8 For both remote and CT meterbox, test terminal block should
be designed to have a continuous current rating of 5 Amps.
7.9.1.9 All cable lugs for the incoming cables shall be supplied by SEC
as per specification No. 12-SDMS-02 Cable Lugs and
Connectors latest revision.
All the incoming and outgoing consumer terminal blocks shall be bolted-
type with stud-bolt size according to appropriate size and material of cable
lugs.
7.9.2.2 For 200 Amps CT meter box, the outgoing consumer terminal
block shall be designed for a continuous current rating of 200
Amps and shall be suitable for incoming and outgoing copper
cable sizes of 120 mm² with the use of lugs.
7.9.2.3 For 300/400 Amps Meter Box, the outgoing terminal block
shall be designed for a continuous current rating of 400 Amps
and shall be suitable for incoming and outgoing copper cable
sizes of 185mm² with the use of cable lugs.
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7.9.2.4 For 500/630 Amps Meter Box, the outgoing terminal block
shall be designed for a continuous current rating of 630 Amps
and shall be suitable for incoming and outgoing copper cable
sizes of 240mm² with the use of cable lugs
8.0 TESTING
8.1 One (1) meterbox of each class shall be type tested in an independent testing
laboratory for all the applicable tests as per SASO 774 and IEC 60529.
8.2 Terminal blocks shall be type tested in an independent testing laboratory as per IEC
60947-7-1 at an ambient temperature of 55°C.
8.3 Certified type test reports carried out on SEC approved international laboratory for
both meterbox and terminal blocks shall be submitted along with the tender
documents.
8.4 SEC reserves the right to witness the routine tests, or visit the factory to conduct
inspection on the production lines.
8.5 Special tests like: determination of the percentage content of the glass fiber shall
also be conducted, if required.
9.0 MARKING
9.1 The following information shall be clearly embossed on the outer surface of the
meterbox cover by means of hot molding method:
9.2 Year of manufacturing shall be legibly marked at a suitable place inside the meter
box cover and body.
9.3 Purchase order number shall be legibly marked at a suitable place inside the meter
box body.
9.4 Colored cables shall be used for the internal wiring. The arrangements of these
cables shall be from left to right as per the followings:
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PHASE COLOR
Phase One (1) Red
Phase One (2) Yellow
Phase One (3) Blue
Neutral (N) Black
Earth (E) Green and Yellow
9.5 Colored wires shall be used for internal wiring of the C.T. meter and remote
meterboxes. The arrangements of these wires shall be from left to right as per the
followings:
VOLTAGE CONNECTIONS
CORRESPONDING NUMBER IN
PHASE COLOR
THE TESTING TERMINALS
Phase One (1) Red 2
Phase One (2) Yellow 5
Phase One (3) Blue 8
Neutral (N) Black 10
CURRENT CONNECTIONS
CORRESPONDING NUMBER IN
PHASE COLOR
THE TESTING TERMINALS
Phase One (1) Red 1&3
Phase One (2) Yellow 4&6
Phase One (3) Blue 7&9
9.6 Terminal blocks shall be indelibly numbered from left to right as per the following:
Phases: 1, 2 and 3
Neutral: N
Grounding: E
C.T. Metering
Phases: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
Neutral: N
Grounding: E
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10.1 Each meter box and its accessories shall be separately packed as complete
unit/assembly and shall be delivered ready for service.
10.2 Packing shall be protected against damage during shipment and handling up to
installation site.
10.3 Packing shall be designed to prevent entry of dust, ingress of moisture and other
foreign matters.
10.5 Supplier shall contact Materials Management Department for additional packing,
handling, and shipment instructions, as applicable.
10.6 Packing note in Arabic and English shall be included in each case giving description
of goods packed.
11.0 GUARRANTEE
11.1 Vendor shall guarantee the meter boxes against all the defects arising out of faulty
design, workmanship or defective material for a period of five (5) years from the
date of delivery.
12.0 SUBMITTALS
12.1 The vendor shall complete and return one copy of the attached Data Schedule with
quotation. In addition to Data Schedule, clause by clause compliance to this
specification shall also be confirmed / submitted.
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12.2 Detailed dimensional drawing of the box showing internal and mounting
arrangements of wiring and all accessories including that for KWH meters and
circuit breakers, where applicable.
12.3 Detailed drawings of cover, locking device, meter window and protective cover,
breaker access window, bill pocket, enclosure bottom plate, and terminals.
12.4 Diagram for the internal wiring indicating color codes or numbers for each wires
and terminals.
12.7 Samples (complete assembly with dummy MCCB and KWH Meter) conforming to
approved design shall be inspected/submitted for approval prior to mass production.
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SEC VENDOR
SEC
DESCRIPTION SPECIFIED PROPOSED
REF.
VALUES VALUES
MATERIAL, DESIGN &
7.0
CONSTRUCTION
Enclosure:
Hot-Molded
Material Fiberglass Reinforced
Polyester
Impact Strength, KJ/m2
Flexural Strength, MPa
Tensile Strength, MPa
Tracking Resistance
Surface Resistivity
Specific Resistivity, Ω/cm
Martens Deflection Temperature Under Load,
7.1 °C
Vica Softening Point
Continuous Temperature Resistance, °C
Color Fastness
Tropicalization and Resistance to Mold and
Fungus Growth
Water Absorption, mg
Limit Oxygen Index, % O2
Flammability
Hot Wire Resistance, Stuff
Resistance to Splash and Vapors
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SEC VENDOR
SEC
DESCRIPTION SPECIFIED PROPOSED
REF.
VALUES VALUES
7.1.4 Degree of Protection IP 54
Light Grey
7.1.10 Color, SMC Original Color
(RAL 7035)
Polycarbonate
7.2 Meter Window Material
(Lexan 143 R)
Polycarbonate
7.3 Bill Pocket Material
(Lexan 143 R)
7.7.2 Internal Wire Size
7.8 Provision for Test Terminal Block Yes
Incoming Terminal Block
Rating, Amperes
7.9.1 Suitable for Single or Double Cable
Connection
Cable Sizes
Outgoing Consumer Terminal Block
7.9.2 Rating, Amperes
Suitable for Cable Sizes
Overall Dimensions:
Meterbox Height, mm
Meterbox Width, mm
Meterbox Depth, mm
Meterbox Height, Kg
Meterbox Shipping Weight, Kg
8.0 Testing
8.1 Type Test Report for Meterbox, Enclosed Yes / No
Type Test Report for Terminal Blocks,
8.2 Yes / No
Enclosed
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Date
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Note: The same increase in thickness on the sections where the hinges and support lever (cover-stay) are
affixed is applicable to Drawing SEC/MB-4: Remote Meterbox.
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Note: The same increase in thickness on the sections where the hinges and support lever (cover-stay) are
affixed is applicable to Drawing SEC/MB-5, SEC/MB-6, and SEC/MB-7.
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NOTE: This drawing is for indication only. For further details refer to
specification.