GSCH014 Link Boxes
GSCH014 Link Boxes
Subject: Global Infrastructure and Networks - GSCH014 Link Boxes for High
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CONTENTS
4. REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 3
7. DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................................... 4
7.1 LIST OF COMPONENTS .................................................................................................................. 5
7.2 DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE ........................................................................................................ 5
7.2.1. Enclosure ....................................................................................................................................... 6
7.2.1. Electrical schemes ......................................................................................................................... 7
7.2.2. Electrical specifications .................................................................................................................. 8
7.2.3. Sheath Voltage Limiters ................................................................................................................. 8
7.2.4. Cable ranges.................................................................................................................................. 8
7.3 LINK BOX DESIGNATION ................................................................................................................ 8
7.4 CONDITIONS OF SUPPLY ............................................................................................................... 9
7.5 TESTS ............................................................................................................................................... 9
7.5.1. Routine Tests ................................................................................................................................. 9
7.5.2. Type Tests ................................................................................................................................... 10
8. ANNEX..................................................................................................................................................... 13
ANNEX A – TECHNICAL CHECK LIST ...................................................................................................... 13
ANNEX B – GLOBAL TYPE CODES FOR LINK BOXES ........................................................................... 15
ANNEX C – COMMON LIST ....................................................................................................................... 15
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Technical specification code: MAT-E&C-NC-2021-0073-GIN
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Argentina Edesur
Colombia Codensa
Italia e-distribuzione
This document applies to both Enel Global Infrastructure and Networks Srl Company and to Infrastructure and
Networks Business Line perimeter when each Company does not have to issue further documents.
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Technical specification code: MAT-E&C-NC-2021-0073-GIN
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• Global Infrastructure and Networks: Engineering and Construction / Components and Devices Design
/ Network Components.
4. REFERENCES
• Code of Ethics of Enel Group;
• Enel Human Right Policy;
• The Enel Group Zero Tolerance of Corruption (ZTC) Plan;
• Organization and management model as per Legislative Decree No. 231/2001;
• RACI Handbook Infrastructure and Networks no. 06;
• Enel Global Compliance Program (EGCP);
• Integrated Policy of Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and anti-Bribery;
• Policy n. 332 Global Infrastructure and Networks Design and construction HV lines guidelines ;
• ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System - Requirements;
• ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management System - Requirements and user guide;
• ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health and Safety Management System - Requirements and user
guide;
• ISO 50001:2018 - Energy management systems - Requirements with guidance for use;
• ISO 37001:2016 - Anti-bribery Management System - Requirements with guidance for use;
• ISO 7000 - Graphical symbols for use on equipment;
• IEC 60840 - Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages above
30kV (Um=36kV) up to 150kV (Um=170kV) test method and requirements
• IEC 62067 - Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages above
150 kV (Um=170 kV) up to 500 kV (Um=550 kV) - Test methods and requirements
• IEC 60068-2-75 - Environmental testing - Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests
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Technical specification code: MAT-E&C-NC-2021-0073-GIN
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• IEC 60099-4 - Surge arresters - Part 4: Metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps for a.c. systems
• IEC 60529 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
• EN 50102 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external
mechanical impacts (IK Code)
7. DESCRIPTION
This standard specifies the functional and construction characteristics and test requirements that must be
accomplished by the three-phase sectioning boxes to be used for grounding the screens of the high voltage
cables at the sectioned joints and terminations installed in the system. It applies to the boxes used for the earth
connection, directly or via arrester, of the cable systems with rated voltage above 36 kV and in detail for U mc
equals to 52 kV, 72,5 kV, 145 kV, 170 kV and 245 kV.
a
Definition 2.1 of ISO/IEC 17000
b
Definition 3.1 of ISO/IEC 17000
c
Um: maximum r.m.s. power-frequency voltage between any two conductors for which cables and accessories are
designed. It is the highest voltage that can be sustained under normal operating conditions at any time and at any
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Technical specification code: MAT-E&C-NC-2021-0073-GIN
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This standard replaces all the local standards used up to now by all the Distribution Companies, as long as
local regulation allows it.
This standard includes link boxes for the earthing of bonding cables arriving from joints and terminals of high
voltage cable systems. The list of link boxes with the main requirements, which is an integral part of the present
document, is reported in the GS Type Code Lists on Annex B, and their relationship with country codes is
reported on the Common List on Annex C. In Table 2 the list of link boxes is shown.
GSCH014 Type Code For use with Bonding cables Type of installation Electrical scheme
GSCH014/01 Terminals 3 Single-core cables Indoor / outdoor Scheme 1: Direct grounding
GSCH014/02 Terminals 3 Single-core cables Indoor / outdoor Scheme 2: Grounded with SVL
GSCH014/03 Joint 3 Coaxial-core cables Underground Scheme 3: Direct grounding
GSCH014/04 Joint 3 Coaxial-core cables Underground Scheme 4: Grounded with SVL
GSCH014/05 Joint 3 Coaxial-core cables Underground Scheme 5: Direct grounded and SVL
GSCH014/06 Joint 3 Coaxial-core cables Underground Scheme 6: Cross bonded
GSCH014/07 Joint 3 Single-core cables Underground Scheme 1: Direct grounding
GSCH014/08 Joint 3 Single-core cables Underground Scheme 2: Grounded with SVL
Link boxes will be designed for installation in pits or vaults and on structures or poles.
They will have an enclosure prepared to house the shield connections, the bonding cables, the earthing cable,
and the sheath voltage limiters (SVL). All type of link boxes will receive three bonding cables (single core or
coaxial core) and one single core grounding cable, and all of them must be sealed to prevent the ingress of
water inside the link box.
Link boxes will be accessible by means of a specific tool to allow the performance of test and measurement
associated to the commissioning and periodic maintenance of the cable system. To facilitate these operations,
they will not contain any type of fillings and the connections of bonding cables with each other and with the
earthing cable will be made with removable plates.
point in a system. It excludes temporary voltage variations due to fault conditions and the sudden disconnection of
large loads
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The design of the enclosure for outdoor use should also incorporate an interlock system that provides entry
only with an appropriate key to prevent inadvertent or improper connection settings.
They will be provided with an insulating and transparent screen that prevents accidental contacts to live
elements when the link box is open, so that the class protection is IP2X with the lid open according to IEC
60529.
In a visible place, they will have a label showing the identification of the line to which they belong and the
connection scheme. On the outside, they will be identified by the voltage danger symbol according to IEC
60417 or ISO 7000.
[Link]
The enclosure will be made of stainless steel with its exterior protected with anticorrosive paint to provide a
life expectancy greater than ten years without sign of deterioration due to corrosion.
It may contain the effects of thermal or electrical failure of any of the elements housed in them without causing
damage to nearby external elements.
In addition, it must always be connected to ground by means of a connection independent of the grounding of
the elements contained within.
Protection class against mechanical impacts will be IK10 according to EN 50102
Link boxes designed for underground use will fulfill the requirements of IP68 class protection according to IEC
60529, and the lid must be fixed to the body of the enclosure with stainless steel screws.
Those designed for indoor or outdoor use will fulfill IP55 class protection and the lid has to be a practicable
cover closed with a security padlock.
Maximum dimension of the enclosures will be 850 x 680 x 400 mm.
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[Link] schemes
Electrical schemes of link boxes will be one of the indicated on Table 3 below:
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[Link] specifications
The insulation between the links in all link boxes, including those without SVLs, shall be capable
of withstanding the following voltages:
• 25 kV DC withstand voltage for 1 minute.
• 10 kV power frequency withstand voltage for 1 minute.
• 37,5 kV lighting impulse withstand voltage from links to earth.
• 75 kV lighting impulse withstand voltage between links.
All the elements that could be subject to current transportation shall be capable of withstanding a shorth
circuit current of 63 kV for 1 seg.
Sheath voltage limiters included on link boxes must be metal-oxide surge arrester with polymeric housing
according to IEC 60099-4 with the appropriate rated voltage up to 10 kV according with the requirements of
the cable system.
They will fulfill the following characteristic:
Residual voltage: ≤ 20 kV
Rated discharge current (8/20 μs): ≥ 10 kA
Any other requirements according to Enel Standard GSCC016.
[Link] ranges
Link boxes will be suitable to be used with bonding and earthing cables with the following minimum dimensional
ranges:
• Single core cable cross section: from 50 mm2 up to 400 mm2
• Coaxial core cable cross section: from 50+50 mm2 up to 400+400mm2
Nevertheless, other cross sections than those indicated herein could be specified on specific orders.
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Technical specification code: MAT-E&C-NC-2021-0073-GIN
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The supply of the link boxes will include the sheath voltage limiters and all the small material necessary for
their correct installation.
They shall be provided with a complete set of assembly instructions together with drawings of the box.
The instructions should include lists of all the components of the link box including consumable materials, the
specified assembly tools and the health and safety precautions.
For every step of the assembly instructions there must be available a video where it is shown that assemble
step. Those videos could be storage on-line on the website of the supplier and referenced by a QR Code.
All documentation must be provided in the language of the country destiny of the supply.
Link boxes shall be securely packaged to prevent any damage during loading, transport, storage and
installation.
The packaged shall be suitable for sea transportation.
On the packing there must be marked the following information:
7.5 TESTS
These tests shall be accomplished according to the requirements of this standard and those of Technical
Conformity Assessment (TCA) procedures.
[Link] Tests
i) Visual inspection
It will be checked that the link box is that indicated on TCA documentation, that does not present
any defects to the naked eye, that its dimensions correspond to those indicated in the drawings
and that the plates and arresters can be properly assembled and disassembled.
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It will be verified that the enclosure finish and thickness are right.
[Link] Tests
Type tests indicated below will be carried out successively on the same link box that will be completely
assembled including plates, sheath voltage limiters and connection cables. The assembly will be carried
out following the manufacturer's assembly instructions supplied with the equipment and the use of any
element not indicated in those instructions is not allowed.
Some plates or voltage limiters will be disassembled just to carry out the tests that explicitly indicate it.
i) Hammer test
Requirements: Protection class IK10 according to EN 50102 against mechanical impacts
Test method: vertical hammer test according to IEC 60068-2-75 clause 7
Impact energy value: 20 J
Number of impacts: 5 impacts distributed uniformly along the side of the enclosure on every side
of the enclosure
Acceptance criteria: After the test, there is not a detectable deformation of the enclosure.
ii) Test for protection against access to hazardous parts (link box open)
Requirements: IEC 60529 clause 12 for protection class IP2X.
Test method: IEC 60529 clause 12.
iii) Test for protection against access to hazardous parts (link box closed)
Requirements: IEC 60529 clause 12 for protection class IP5X or IP6X according link to box type
Test method: IEC 60529 clause 12.
iv) Dust test
Requirements: IEC 60529 clause 13 for protection class IP5X or IP6X according to link box type
Test method: IEC 60529 clause 13.4
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Acceptance criteria: After the test, there is not water presence inside the box. This
condition could be verified after the CD withstand voltage test in point vi)
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Technical specification code: MAT-E&C-NC-2021-0073-GIN
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8. ANNEX
The following chart indicates the minimum technical information that suppliers shall provide in technical offer
during tenders and as part of the TCA Type A documentation:
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