SECTION 16215 - ELECTRICAL POWER MONITORING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.
1.2
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
SUMMARY
A.
This Section includes monitoring of electrical power and lighting circuits through electronic
communication links between devices in distribution system components and power monitoring
and control units.
1.
Distribution system components include the following:
a.
2.
Power monitoring include the following:
a.
1.3
Switchboard or distributions panel required for Leeds certification and as shown
on plans.
Local display panels.
DEFINITIONS
A.
1.4
Monitoring: Acquisition, processing, and display of equipment status data, metered electrical
parameter values.
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: List of components for power monitoring and control, including dimensions and
manufacturers' technical data on features, performance, electrical characteristics, ratings, and
finishes. Attach copies of Submittals for effected products (such as switchboards) that describe
power monitoring and control features to coordinate Product Data related to power monitoring
and control.
B.
Shop Drawings: Detail assemblies of standard components, custom assembled for specific
application on this Project.
1.
2.
C.
Outline Drawings: Indicate dimensions, weights, arrangement of components, and
clearance and access requirements.
Wiring Diagrams: Detail specific wiring to suit Project. Coordinate nomenclature and
presentation with a block diagram, and differentiate between manufacturer-installed and
field-installed wiring.
Qualification Data: For firms and persons specified in "Quality Assurance" Article.
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D.
Field Test Reports:
requirements.
E.
Maintenance Data: For power monitoring and control equipment components to include in
maintenance manuals specified in Division 1.
F.
Warranties: Special warranties specified in this Section.
1.5
Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Startup Personnel Qualifications: Engage specially trained personnel who are directly
employed by a manufacturer of distribution system protective devices.
B.
Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who is an authorized representative of the
power monitoring and control equipment manufacturer for both installation and maintenance of
units required for this Project.
C.
Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing power monitoring equipment
similar to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.
D.
Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for
indicated use and installation conditions.
E.
Comply with UL 916.
1.6
COORDINATION
A.
Coordinate features of distribution equipment and power monitoring and control components to
form an integrated interconnection of compatible components.
1.
B.
1.7
Match components and interconnections for optimum performance of specified functions.
Coordinate Work of this Section with that in Sections specifying distribution components that are
monitored or controlled by power monitoring and control equipment.
WARRANTY
A.
General Warranty: Special warranty specified in this Article shall not deprive Owner of other
rights Owner may have under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in
addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties made by Contractor under requirements of
the Contract Documents.
B.
Special Warranty: Written warranty, executed by manufacturer agreeing to repair or replace
power monitoring and control components that fail in materials or workmanship within specified
warranty period.
C.
Special Warranty Period for Power Monitoring and Control Components: Two years from date
of Substantial Completion.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
MANUFACTURERS
A.
Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering
products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
B.
Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
2.2
ABB Power T&D Company Inc.; Distribution Systems Division.
Cutler-Hammer Products; Eaton Corporation.
GE Electrical Distribution and Control.
Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
Square D Co.; Power Management Organization.
LOCAL DISPLAY PANEL
A.
Description: Microprocessor-based, self-contained device mounted in the door of switchboard
and arranged to display values of parameters metered..
1.
2.
B.
Display Screen: Light-emitting diode or illuminated liquid-crystal display, or approved
equivalent.
Product shall be capable of providing KVA demand input data to HVAC controls.
Multifunction Digital Meter: Microprocessor-based device, flush or semiflush mounted in the
door of switchboard or switchgear.
1.
Provide the following display items:
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.3
Peak demand
Voltage per phase
Amperage per phase
KW and KVAR
ADDITIONAL POWER MONITORING AND CONTROL COMPONENTS
A.
Current Transformers: For multifunction digital meter and other current-monitoring equipment
furnished under this Section, without integral current transformers, provide factory-mounted
current-transformer units.
1.
B.
Primary Rating: Equal to or more than that of associated circuit-breaker trip rating.
Equip with shorting switches.
Potential Transformers: If those required for indicated monitoring functions are not integral to
basic switchgear, circuit breakers, or circuit-breaker trip units, provide factory-mounted units.
1.
2.
Rating: Same as distribution system phase-to-neutral voltage.
Protection: Current-limiting fuses.
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2.4
LOW-VOLTAGE WIRING
A.
Data Line Cable: Shielded, twisted-pair cable or other media recommended by manufacturer
and as specified in Division 16 Section "Communication and Data-Processing Equipment."
B.
Low-Voltage Control Cable: Multiple conductor, color-coded, No. 20 AWG copper, minimum.
1.
2.
3.
Sheath: PVC; except in plenum-type spaces, use sheath listed for plenums.
Ordinary Switching Circuits: Three conductors, unless otherwise indicated.
Switching Circuits with Pilot Lights or Locator Feature: Five conductors, unless otherwise
indicated.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
INSTALLATION
A.
Install equipment level and plumb. Anchor to building structural elements and support
according to requirements in Division 16 Section "Basic Electrical Materials and Methods."
B.
Mounting heights indicated are to bottom of unit for suspended items and to center of unit for
wall-mounting items.
3.2
WIRING INSTALLATION
A.
Install wiring between control devices as specified in Division 16 Section "Conductors and
Cables" for low-voltage analog connections and in Division 16 Section "Communication and
Data-Processing Equipment" for network and data line circuits.
B.
Bundle, train, and support wiring in enclosures.
C.
Ground equipment.
1.
3.3
Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published
torque-tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those
specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.
IDENTIFICATION
A.
3.4
Label each power monitoring and control module with a unique designation.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.
Manufacturer's Field Services: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect,
test, adjust, and program power monitoring and control equipment.
B.
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3.5
CLEANING
A.
3.6
Cleaning: Clean equipment and devices internally and externally using methods and materials
recommended by manufacturers, and repair damaged finishes.
DEMONSTRATION
A.
Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to
adjust, operate, and maintain systems.
1.
2.
3.7
Train Owner's management and maintenance personnel in interpreting and using
monitoring displays and in configuring and using software and reports.
Schedule training with Owner, through Architect, with at least seven days' advance
notice.
ON-SITE ASSISTANCE
A.
Occupancy Adjustments: Within one year of date of Substantial Completion, provide up to three
Project site visits, when requested by Owner, to adjust and calibrate components and to assist
Owner's personnel in making program changes and in adjusting sensors and controls to suit
actual conditions.
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