VGB-Standard

RDS-PP
Application specification
Part 32: Wind energy

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VGB-Standard-S-823-T32;2012-04-EN
(Formerly VGB-B 116 D2)
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Preamble
This application specification was prepared by the VGB Working Panel "Reference
Designation and Plant Documentation“, which is attended by power plant operators
and maintenance contractors as well as designers and suppliers of power plants.
The tasks of this working panel include the preparation and maintenance of disci-
pline-specific and power plant type-specific guidelines as well as the letter codes for
power plant systems (system key), basic functions and
Members of the working panel are the following companies:
― ABB
― ALSTOM Power
― AREVA NP

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― E.ON New Build & Technology
― EnBW Kraftwerke
― Endress+Hauser Messtechnik
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― Evonik Power Saar
GABO
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― iXIT Engineering Technology

― Kraftwerksschule
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― PASYS
― RWE Power
Siemens Energy Sector
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― Vattenfall Europe Generation

― VERBUND Hydro Power
― VGB-Geschäftsstelle

The VGB Working Panel "Reference Designation and Plant Documentation" is re-
sponsible for updating this application specification on an ongoing basis.

Essen, February, 2012

VGB PowerTech e.V.

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Authors
In the completion of the “RDS-PP Application specification Part 32: Wind energy”
were involved in the essentials:
- Heinz Müller IB Heinz Müller

- Jochen Hantschel E.ON New Build & Technology

- Jörg Seiffert E.ON New Build & Technology

- Jörg Fröhner ct.e

- Michael Brauksiepe Stork Technical Services

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The VGB thanks all companies and its employees, who participated in the creation of
this application specification.
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Table of contents

1 Scope 11
1.1 General......................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Application .................................................................................................... 12

2 Normative References................................................................................ 14

3 Terms, Definitions and Symbols ............................................................... 16

3.1 Terms and Definitions................................................................................... 16
3.2 Abbreviations and Symbols .......................................................................... 24

4 Identification system .................................................................................. 25

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4.1 Basics ........................................................................................................... 25
4.1.1 General......................................................................................................... 25
4.1.2 Objects ......................................................................................................... 26
4.1.3
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Aspects......................................................................................................... 27
4.1.4 Structuring .................................................................................................... 28
4.1.4.1 Partitive relation ............................................................................................ 28
4.1.4.2 Associative relation....................................................................................... 30
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4.1.5 Classification ................................................................................................ 31
4.1.6 Scope of identification................................................................................... 32
4.1.6.1 General......................................................................................................... 32
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4.1.6.2 System component ....................................................................................... 32

4.1.6.3 Equipment component.................................................................................. 33
4.1.6.4 Differentiating between a system component and an equipment
component .................................................................................................... 34
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4.2 Determining designations during a project.................................................... 36

4.2.1 General......................................................................................................... 36
4.2.2 Project development ..................................................................................... 37
4.2.3 Detailed design ............................................................................................. 38
4.3 Identifier structure ......................................................................................... 41

5 Designation tasks ....................................................................................... 44

5.1 General......................................................................................................... 44
5.2 Conjoint designation ..................................................................................... 45
5.3 Function aspect ............................................................................................ 46
5.3.1 Function structure ......................................................................................... 46
5.3.2 Functional allocation ..................................................................................... 47
5.3.3 Function........................................................................................................ 48

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5.4 Product aspect.............................................................................................. 49

5.5 Equipment .................................................................................................... 50
5.6 Location aspect............................................................................................. 51
5.6.1 General......................................................................................................... 51
5.6.2 Point of installation........................................................................................ 52
5.6.3 Location ........................................................................................................ 53
5.7 Signals.......................................................................................................... 54
5.8 Terminals ...................................................................................................... 55
5.9 Documents ................................................................................................... 56

6 Structure and content of designation blocks for application in the

field of wind energy .................................................................................... 57
6.1 Overview of designation roles....................................................................... 57

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6.2 Designation block „Conjoint Designation“ ..................................................... 59
6.2.1 General......................................................................................................... 59
6.2.2 Designation structure.................................................................................... 60
6.2.3 Content of breakdown level 1 ....................................................................... 61
6.2.3.1
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General......................................................................................................... 61
6.2.3.2 MGRS-System.............................................................................................. 62
6.2.3.3 WGS84-System ............................................................................................ 63
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6.2.4 Content of breakdown level 2 ....................................................................... 64
6.2.5 Examples of compound designations ........................................................... 65
6.3 Designation block „Functional allocation“ ..................................................... 66
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6.3.1 General......................................................................................................... 66
6.3.2 Designation structure „group level“ ............................................................... 67
6.3.3 Designation block „individual level“............................................................... 68
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6.3.4 Characteristic letters for the control function................................................. 69

6.3.5 Example – Individual control of transmission oil production.......................... 70
6.4 Designation block „function“ ......................................................................... 71
6.4.1 General......................................................................................................... 71
6.4.2 Designation structure.................................................................................... 72
6.4.3 Content of breakdown level 0 ....................................................................... 73
6.4.4 Content of breakdown level 1 ....................................................................... 75
6.4.4.1 General......................................................................................................... 75
6.4.4.2 Systems within the main system „Energy generation“ .................................. 76
6.4.4.2.1 Overview....................................................................................................... 76
6.4.4.2.2 Wind turbine system MD_............................................................................. 77
6.4.4.2.3 Generator system MK_................................................................................. 78
6.4.4.2.4 Transmission MS_ ........................................................................................ 79
6.4.4.2.5 Control and protection systems MY_ ............................................................ 80
6.4.4.2.6 Electrical auxiliary power supply system B_ ................................................. 80

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6.4.4.2.7 Process monitoring CK_ ............................................................................... 82

6.4.4.2.8 Structures and areas for systems inside of the power plant process U_ ...... 83
6.4.4.2.9 Systems for administrative or social purposes or tasks W__........................ 83
6.4.4.2.10 Ancillary systems X__................................................................................... 84
6.4.4.2.11 Communication and information systems Y__.............................................. 84
6.4.4.3 Systems within the main system „energy transmission“ ............................... 86
6.4.4.3.1 Overview....................................................................................................... 86
6.4.4.3.2 Energy transmission AH_ and AJ_ ............................................................... 87
6.4.4.4 Systems within the main system „energy distribution“ .................................. 88
6.4.4.4.1 Overview....................................................................................................... 88
6.4.4.4.2 Systems for higher-level management AA_.................................................. 90
6.4.4.4.3 Systems for 1 kV ≤ Un ≤ 420 kV AC_ to AM_............................................... 91
6.4.4.4.4 Systems for Un < 1 kV AN_ .......................................................................... 92
6.4.4.4.5 Equipotential bonding systems AP_ ............................................................. 94
6.4.4.4.6 Transformer / Converter stations AT_........................................................... 95
6.4.4.4.7 Systems for storage of material or goods AV_ ............................................. 95

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6.4.4.4.8 Systems for administrative or social purposes or tasks AW_ ....................... 95
6.4.4.4.9 Systems for fulfilling auxiliary purposes or tasks without the process AX_ ... 96
6.4.4.4.10 Systems for communication and information tasks AY_ ............................... 96
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6.4.4.4.11 Objects for housing technical systems or installations of power distribution
incl. ancillary systems AZ_ ........................................................................... 97
6.4.4.5 Systems within the main systems „general tasks“ ........................................ 98
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6.4.4.6 Installation systems for equipment in all main systems ................................ 98
6.4.5 Content of breakdown level 2 ..................................................................... 101
6.4.5.1 General....................................................................................................... 101
6.4.5.2 Main classes for basic functions ................................................................. 101
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6.4.5.3 Subclasses of basic functions..................................................................... 103

6.4.5.4 Count part for basic functions and technical installations ........................... 105
6.4.5.5 Further division for specific subclasses of basic functions.......................... 106
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6.5 Designation block „product class“ ............................................................... 108

6.5.1 General....................................................................................................... 108
6.5.2 Designation structure.................................................................................. 109
6.5.3 Nested product class designation ............................................................... 110
6.6 Designation block „Equipment“ ................................................................... 111
6.6.1 General....................................................................................................... 111
6.6.2 Designation structure.................................................................................. 112
6.6.3 Examples for equipment designation.......................................................... 113
6.6.4 Measuring installations ............................................................................... 114
6.7 Designation block „point of installation“ ...................................................... 116
6.7.1 General....................................................................................................... 116
6.7.2 Designation structure.................................................................................. 119
6.7.3 Breakdown level 3, installation place .......................................................... 120
6.8 Designation block „location“........................................................................ 121

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6.8.1 General....................................................................................................... 121

6.8.2 Designation structure.................................................................................. 122
6.8.3 Breakdown level 3, location place............................................................... 123
6.8.3.1 General....................................................................................................... 123
6.8.3.2 Application for rooms in buildings/structures .............................................. 123
6.8.3.3 Application for areas ................................................................................... 123
6.9 Designation block „Signal“ .......................................................................... 125
6.9.1 General....................................................................................................... 125
6.9.2 Designation structure.................................................................................. 126
6.10 Designation block „terminal“ ....................................................................... 128
6.10.1 General....................................................................................................... 128
6.10.2 Designation structure.................................................................................. 129
6.11 Designation block „Document“.................................................................... 132
6.11.1 General....................................................................................................... 132
6.11.2 Designation structure.................................................................................. 133

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6.11.3 Application example on a drawing title........................................................ 134
6.12 Designation block „Cable“........................................................................... 135
6.12.1 General....................................................................................................... 135
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Equipment designation ............................................................................... 136
6.12.3 Cable number ............................................................................................. 137
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7 Specific Determinations for Wind Energy .............................................. 138
7.1 General....................................................................................................... 138
7.2 Energy generation ...................................................................................... 139
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7.2.1 Allocation of main systems of energy generation ....................................... 139

7.2.2 Wind turbine system MD.............................................................................142
7.2.2.1 General....................................................................................................... 142
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7.2.2.2 Rotor system MDA...................................................................................... 143

7.2.2.3 Drive train MDK .......................................................................................... 147
7.2.2.3.1 Drive train with gear box: ............................................................................ 147
7.2.2.3.2 Drive train without gear box: ....................................................................... 150
7.2.2.4 Yaw control MDL ........................................................................................ 151
7.2.3 Generator system MK................................................................................. 156
7.2.3.1 Generator MKA........................................................................................... 157
7.2.3.2 Generator exciter set MKC ......................................................................... 159
7.2.3.3 Generator cooling MKF or MKJ .................................................................. 160
7.2.4 Transmission of electrical energy ............................................................... 163
7.2.4.1 Generator lead............................................................................................ 163
7.2.4.2 Generator circuit breaker ............................................................................ 164
7.2.4.3 Frequency control ....................................................................................... 164
7.2.4.4 Generator transformer ................................................................................ 167
7.2.5 Electrical auxiliary power supply systems................................................... 168
7.2.6 Control ........................................................................................................ 171

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7.2.7 Structure for wind turbine systems.............................................................. 174

7.2.8 Auxiliary systems ........................................................................................ 178
7.3 Energy transmission ................................................................................... 187
7.4 Energy distribution ...................................................................................... 189
7.4.1 General....................................................................................................... 189
7.4.2 HV and MV systems ................................................................................... 190
7.4.3 LV distribution ............................................................................................. 192
7.4.4 Control ........................................................................................................ 193
7.4.5 Structure for systems of power distribution................................................. 195
7.4.6 Auxiliary systems ........................................................................................ 198
7.5 Location / Topology .................................................................................... 209

Appendix ..................................................................................................... 210

Appendix 1: Checklist for the designation process regarding to Section 4.2 ............... 210

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Appendix 2: Application of designations ...................................................................... 211
Appdenix 3: Overview of applied function designations............................................... 214
Appendix 4: Overview of applied product designations ............................................... 215
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Appendix 5: Overview of applied point of installation designations.............................. 216
Appendix 6: Overview of applied location designations............................................... 217
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Appendix 7: Overview of applied document designations (DCC) ................................ 218
Appendix 8: List of figures ........................................................................................... 219
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Appendix 9: List of tables ............................................................................................ 224

Appendix 10: List of applied rules................................................................................ 226
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1 Scope

1.1 General
The international and national reference designation standards for power plants pro-
vide basic rules and code letters for the designation of technical objects and their
documentation.
In addition to these standards, the VGB Working Panel “Plant Designation and
Documentation” developed several Application Guidelines.
These application specifications intend to clarify the normative definitions by the in-
clusion of additional practical designation examples.
The application specifications are divided into:
― a general part for all fields of engineering

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― the parts with discipline specific scope and
― the parts for power plant type specific scope
The application specifications are also basically applicable for user trainings.
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Figure 1 details the relation between the basic standards and the application specifi-
cations.
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1.2 Application
Application specifications apply to the Reference Designation System for Power
Plants – RDS-PP – in relation to the basic and specific standards as well as the VGB
guidelines.
The application specifications are applicable for all planners, operators, manufactur-
ers and suppliers who are involved in the designation process of technical projects.
The general part of the application specifications applies to all fields of engineering. It
clarifies the definitions of the specific standard, explains the basics of designation
and describes common topics for all fields of engineering.
The engineering discipline specific parts of the application specifications apply to the
following disciplines:
― Mechanical engineering
― Civil engineering

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― Electrical and control engineering
― Process control
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The power plant type specific part describes the designation of different types of
power plants. Sections of the general part which are necessary for the common un-
derstanding will be summarized in chapters 4 and 5.
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The present application specifications VGB S-823-T32 provides the specific designa-
tion rules for wind energy in chapter 6. It further provides the basic representation of
these rules.
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Chapter 7 contains a structured list of solution examples with complete designations.

The annexes include a checklist for the designation procedure which needs to be
agreed at the beginning of a project execution.
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Furthermore, the relevant designations for wind energy and their denominations are
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The present part T32 provides binding rules for wind energy and has the status of a
guideline.

Grundnormen EN 81346 / IEC 81346 ISO/TS 16952-1

Basic Industrielle Systeme, Anlagen und Ausrüstungen und Technische Produkt-
standards Industrieprodukte dokumentation
Industrial systems, installations and equipment and indus- Kennzeichnungs-
trial products systematik
Grundlagen
EN 81346-1 EN 81346-2
IEC 81346-1 IEC 81346-2
Technical product
Strukturierungsprinzipien Klassifizierung von Ob- documentation
und Referenzkennzeichen jekten und Kennbuch-
Allgemeine Regeln staben für Klassen Reference designation
system
Structuring principles and Classification of objects Application rules
reference designations and codes for classes
Basic rules

Fachnorm ISO/TS 16952-10

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Sector specific Referenzkennzeichensystem Teil 10: Kraftwerke /
standard
Reference designation system Part 10: Power plants
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Richtlinien VGB-B 101d/e
Guidelines RDS-PP Kennbuchstaben für Kraftwerkssysteme /
RDS-PP Letter Code for Power Plant Systems
VGB B102d/e
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RDS-PP Kennbuchstaben für Grundfunktionen und Produktklassen /
RDS-PP Letter code for Basic Functions and Product Classes
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Anwendungs- VGB-S-823 VGB-S-823

richtlinien Part T01 Power plant type specific parts
Application übergeordnet / general
specification
- T31 Wasserkraftanlagen
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Engineering discipline specific parts (geplant) /

Hydro Power Plants
- T11 Maschinentechnik / (scheduled)
Mechanical engineering - T32 Windenergie /
- T12 Bautechnik / Wind energy
Civil engineering
- T13 Elektro- und Leittechnik /
Electrical and control engineering
- T14 Prozessleittechnik /
Process control

Figure 1.Relation between basic standards and application specifications

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2 Normative References
Standards and guidelines referred to the application specification are listed below.
DIN 1319-1
Fundamentals of metrology - Part 1: Basic terminology
DIN 1319-2
Fundamentals of metrology - Part 2: Terminology related to measuring equipment
EN 61355-1 / IEC 61355-1
Classification and designation of documents for plants, systems and equipment - Part
1: Rules and classification tables
EN 61400-1 / IEC 61400-1
Wind turbines - Part 1: Design requirements
EN 61400-3 / IEC 61400-3

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Wind turbines - Part 3: Design requirements for offshore wind turbines
EN 61400-24 /IEC 61400-24
Wind turbines - Part 24: Lightning protection
EN 62305-1 / IEC 62305-1
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Protection against lightning - Part 1: General principles
IEC 60050-351
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International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 351: Control Technology
IEC 60050-415
International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 415: Wind turbine generator systems
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IEC 60050-826
International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 826: Electrical installations
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EN 81346-1 / IEC 81346-1

Industrial systems, installations and equipment and industrial products - Structuring
principles and reference designations - Part 1: Basic rule
EN 81346-2 / IEC 81346-2
Industrial systems, installations and equipment and industrial products - Structuring
principles and reference designations - Part 2: Classification of objects and codes for
classes
EN ISO 9000
Quality management systems - Fundamentals and vocabulary
EN ISO 10628
Flow diagrams for process plants - General rules

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ISO/TS 16952-1
Technical product documentation - Reference designation system - Part 1: General
application rules
ISO/TS 16952-10
Technical product documentation - Reference designation system - Part 10: Power
plants
VGB B101
Reference designation system for power plants - Letter codes for power plant sys-
tems (system key)
VGB B102
Reference Designation System for Power Plants - Letter Codes for Basic Functions
and Product Classes
VGB B103
Guideline - Designation codes for document kind classification code (DCC key)

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VGB R171
Provision of Technical Documentation (Technical Plant Data, Documents) for Power
Plants
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3 Terms, Definitions and Symbols

3.1 Terms and Definitions

Apart from the terms listed here further definitions from ISO/TS 16952-1, ISO/TS
16952-10 and IEC 60050- 415 also apply
Air-termination system
Part of an external LPS using metallic elements such as rods, mesh conductors or
catenary wires intended to intercept lightning flashes
[EN 62305-1]
Basic function
Simple procedure for the conduct of proceedings.
[EN ISO 10628 mod.]

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Blocking (wind turbines)
Use of a mechanical pin or other device (other than the ordinary mechanical brake)
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that cannot be released accidentally to prevent movement, for instance of the rotor
shaft or yaw mechanism
[EN 61400-1]
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Brake (wind turbines)
Device capable of reducing the rotor speed or stopping rotation
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NOTE: brake may operate on, for example, aerodynamic, mechanical or electrical
principles.
[EN 61400-1]
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Designation block
Structured compilation of related information units, consisting of a prefix, letters and
numbers, and optionally a breakdown mark
[DIN ISO/TS 16952-10]
Documentation
Collection of documents related to a given subject
NOTE This may include technical, commercial and/or other documents
[EN 82045-1]
Document kind
Type of document defined with respect to its specified content of information and
form of presentation
[EN 61355-1]

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Document kind class

Group of document kinds having similar characteristics concerning the content of in-
formation independent of the form of presentation
[EN 61355-1
Down-conductor System
Part of an external LPS intended to conduct lightning current from the air-termination
system to the earth-termination system
[EN 62305-1]
Drive train
The function of the drive train is to transfer the produced mechanical energy from the
rotor to the generator
The drive train consists of a rotor shaft with bearings, gears (not applicable for direct
drive systems), brake(s) and coupling.

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Earthing arrangement
All the electric connections and devices involved in the earthing of a system, an in-
stallation and equipment
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[IEC 60050-826]
Earth-termination system
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Part of an external LPS which is intended to conduct and disperse lightning current
into the earth
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[EN 62305-1]
Equipotential bonding system EBS (abbreviation)
Interconnection of conductive parts providing equipotential bonding between those
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parts
NOTE If an equipotential bonding system is earthed, it forms part of an earthing ar-
rangement.
[IEC 60050-826]
External lightning protection system
Part of the LPS consisting of an air-termination system, a down-conductor system
and an earth-termination system
NOTE: These parts are usually located outside of the building.
[EN 62305-1]
Functional area
Combination of groups and/or elements in a unit that can be used independently
[DIN ISO/TS 16952-10]

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Functional group
Combination of elements in a unit that can be used independently
[DIN ISO/TS 16952-10]
Functional unit
Item under consideration defined according to function or effect
NOTE 1 A functional unit produces the interactive effect between input variables and
output variables.
NOTE 2 A functional unit may be implemented by one or several physical units or
program modules.
NOTE 3 If compound terms are used to designate functional units, the following
should be used as the last word (in ascending order of rank):
… element;

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…equipment;
…system.
For the subject under consideration, it is understood that “…element” should desig-
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nate the smallest functional unit in each case.
[IEC 60050-351]
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Hub (wind turbines)
The fixture for attaching the blades or blade assembly to the rotor shaft
[EN 61400-1]
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Infrastructure
System of facilities, equipment and services required for the operation of an organi-
sation.
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[ISO 9000]
Internal lightning protection system
Part of the LPS consisting of lightning equipotential bonding and/or electrical insula-
tion of external LPS
[EN 62305-1]
Lightning equipotential bonding
Bonding to LPS of separated metallic parts, by direct conductive connections or via
surge protective devices, to reduce potential differences caused by lightning current.
[EN 62305-1]

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Lightning protection system (LPS)

Complete system used to reduce physical damage due to lightning flashes to a struc-
ture. It consists of both external and internal lightning protection systems.
[EN 62305-1]
Lightning protection zone (LPZ)
Zone where the lightning electromagnetic environment is defined
NOTE zone boundaries of an LPZ are not necessarily physical boundaries (e.g.
walls, floor and ceiling).
[IEC 60050-415]
Limits
The limits between systems are fixed in the VGB B101. The definitions are valid for
the limits between systems or subsystems according to picture 2.

Figure 2.Limits according to VGB B101

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Management system (wind turbines)
Component that based on information about the condition of the wind turbine and/or
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its environment, adjust the turbine in order to maintain it within its operating limits
[EN 61400-1]
Measuring chain
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A series of elements in a measuring instrument or system, constituting th path of the

measuring signal from the input to the output.
[DIN 1319-1]
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Measuring equipment
Measurement equipment, measurement systems,and reference material, for normal
use or for assistance that are necessary to carry out measurement.
NOTE 1. Measurement means include methods of; counting, calibration and testing.
NOTE 2. Means of assistance can also include associated documentation and soft-
ware programmes.
[DIN 1319-2]
Measuring instrument
A device used alone or together with other devices to perform a measurement
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Measuring system
Complete set of measuring instruments and any other equipment used to carry out a
measurement.
NOTE: A measuring system may include equipment that is not directly used for
measurement, conversion or output (e.g. auxiliary power equipment, magnifiers,
thermostats)
[DIN 1319-1]
Measuring transducer
Measurement Instruments which bear a constant relationship between the input
measurements and the converted output measurements.
NOTE 1. Measurement converters are also known as measurement transducers
when applied at the input and output stages prove to have the same physical size
and function without supplementary sources.

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NOTE 2. Measurement converters are also called measurement amplifiers when
applied at the input and output stages prove to have the same physical size and
function but using supplementary sources.
[DIN 1319-2]
F
Multi-level reference designation
A
Reference designation consisting of concatenated single-level reference designa-
tions
[DIN EN 81346-1]
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Nacelle
The housing which contains the drive-train and other elements on top of a horizontal
axis wind turbine tower
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[EN 61400-1]
Nearshore location
Facilities that are located in close proximity to the coast (usually within national terri-
torial waters, ≤ 12 miles)
Network connection point (wind turbines)
Cable terminals of a single wind turbine or, for a wind power station, the connection
point to the electrical bus of the site power collection system.
[EN 61400-1]
Object of measurement
The object being measured in order to determine the value of the measurand. Ob-
jects of measurement include physical bodies, phenomenea or physical states.
[DIN 1319-1]

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Offshore location
Plants in the open sea (usually outside national territorial waters > 12 miles)
Onshore location
Plants operate on the mainland.
Operating equipment
All products, which serve to implement technical tasks as a whole or in individual
parts
[DIN ISO/TS 16952-10]
Physical unit
Item under consideration, defined according to construction or configuration
NOTE 1 One or several functional units may be implemented in a single physical
unit. In some cases the corresponding functional unit(s) is/are not explicitly desig-

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nated.
NOTE 2 The various parts of a physical unit need not be functionally interrelated. For
example, a physical unit may be in the form of an integrated circuit with four inde-
pendent AND modules.
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NOTE 3 If compound terms are used to designate physical units, the following should
be used as the last word
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(in ascending order of rank):
… component;
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… assembly;
… device;
… plant.
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For the subject under consideration it is understood that “…component” should des-
ignate the smallest physical unit in each case.
NOTE 4 The designations of conceptually corresponding functional units and physi-
cal units are stated together in the following if they are commonly used but different
from each other.
[IEC 60050-351]
Plant
Complete set of technical equipment and facilities for solving a defined technical task
NOTE plant include apparatus, machines, instruments, devices, means of transporta-
tion, control equipment and other operating equipment.
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Potential equalisation
Preparation of electrical connections between conductive parts in order to achieve
potential equalisation.
[IEC 60050-826]
Power collection system (wind turbines)
The electric system that collects the power from one or more wind turbines. It in-
cludes all electrical equipment connected between the wind turbine terminals and the
network connection point
[EN 61400-1]
Protection system (for WTGS)
System that ensures that a wind turbine generator system remains within the design
limits
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[IEC 60050-415]
Reference designation
F
Identifier of a specific object formed with respect to the system of which the object is
a constituent, based on one or more aspects of that system
[DIN EN 81346-1]
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Reference designation set
Collection of two or more reference designations assigned to an object of which at
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[DIN EN 81346-1]
Sensor
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Element of a measuring instrument or system that is directly affected by the meas-

urand.
NOTE 1: The sensor is the first element in a measuring chain
[DIN 1319-1]
Support structure (wind turbines)
The part of a wind turbine comprising the tower and foundation
[EN 61400-1]
System
Set of interrelated objects considered in a defined context as a whole and separated
from their environment
NOTE 1 A system is generally defined with the view of achieving a given objective,
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NOTE 2 Elements of a system may be natural or man-made material objects, as well

as modes of thinking and the results thereof (e.g. forms of organisation, mathemati-
cal methods, programming languages).
NOTE 3 The system is considered to be separated from the environment and from
the other external systems by an imaginary surface, which cuts the links between
them and the system.
[EN 81346-1]
Technical facility
Constructive and/or functional grouping of resources to fulfil a technical task.
[ISO/TS 16952-1]
Wind power station
A group or groups of wind turbines, commonly called a wind farm
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Wind turbine electrical system
All electrical equipment internal to the wind turbine, up to and including the wind tur-
F
bine terminals, including equipment for earthing, bonding and communications. Con-
ductors local to the wind turbine, which are intended to provide an earth termination
network specifically for the wind turbine, are included
A
[EN 61400-1]
Wind turbine generator system (wind turbine)
System which converts kinetic energy in the wind into electrical energy
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[EN 61400-1]
Yawing
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The rotation of the rotor axis about a vertical axis (for horizontal axis wind turbines
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3.2 Abbreviations and Symbols

BL Breakdown level
IBL Information requirements list
IBS Startup
SUB Assembly (Subassembly)
WTG Wind turbine generator
_ The low line “_” is used in this application specification exclusively as
a place holder for not written data places. It may not be used in desig-
nations.

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4 Identification system

4.1 Basics

4.1.1 General
The reference identifier classifies and identifies a specific object, indicates the sys-
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4.1.2 Objects
Objects are physical things or virtual "things” which are handled throughout the life-
span of a power plant and must therefore be identified.
In the world of power plant technology, we differentiate between
― Infrastructural objects like technical machine systems, buildings, switchgear
― Technical facilities such as generator sets, reservoirs, switching units
― Equipment like valves, doors, circuit breakers
― Subprocesses, functional groups
The question of which technical objects must be identified and therefore have to re-
ceive a reference identifier cannot be answered in a general manner. For guidance
purposes, the following considerations should be borne in mind:
― Must the object be unambiguously addressed, for example as a "technical loca-

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tion" in work orders, unlocking instructions, damage reports?
― Will information and documents have to be appropriated to the object?
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4.1.3 Aspects
The technical objects can be viewed in terms of different main
aspects:
― Functional aspect: What should an object do or what does it actually do?
― Product aspect: By what means does the object do this?
― Locational aspect: What planned or actual space will/does the object occupy?
One individual object can be considered and identified based on several different
aspects.

Rule 1: Aspects
Each object can be considered from the point of view of one or more aspects. The
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always be included if its absence could lead to confusion.
[DIN ISO/TS 16952-10:2010-01, Section 4.4, Rule 1]
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4.1.4 Structuring

4.1.4.1 Partitive relation

In order to rationally plan, set up and operate a power plant system, it must be organ-
ised into systems, which are further subclassified into subsystems, facilities and
equipment. This structuring takes place based on the rules of partitive relation,
which means that a particular object may be the sole component of a system but can
itself consist of several parts, its so-called constituent objects.
Figure 3 illustrates this hierarchical relationship using the example of an electrotech-
nical system.
Transfor-
Fan Electrical
ming unit motor
system

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Figure 3. Structure of an electrotechnical system

Generally speaking, a structure tree is developed within a particular aspect.

Rule 2: Partitive relation
Structuring within an aspect must occur in accordance with the principle of partitive
relation as described in EN 81346-1. Each object has only one predecessor but may
have one or more successors.
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The basic standard allows for constituent objects that follow each other to be looked
at and identified based on different aspects. In power plant technology, this is limited
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Figure 4. Transition from the functional to the product aspect
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Rule 3: Transition between aspects
Only the transition from the function aspect to the product aspect is allowed.
A
[DIN ISO/TS 16952-10:2010-01, Section 4.4, Rule 3]
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4.1.4.2 Associative relation

With the help of associative relations, as illustrated in Figure 5, connections between
structures which satisfy different aspects can be depicted.

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Figure 5. Associative relations between different structures

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4.1.5 Classification
Classification refers to the grouping of objects with similar feature types into so-called
object categories.
Basic functions and product categories are set out in the code letters of the basic
standards and specified in more detail as they pertain to the needs of a power plant
in the VGB B102 guideline.
The code letters for power plant systems are established based on the methodology
set out in the basic standard in the VGB B101 guideline.

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4.1.6 Scope of identification

4.1.6.1 General
The RDS-PP allows the following to be identified:
― System parts and basic functions of mechanical engineering, civil engineering
and electrical and control engineering
― Process control technology functions (control functions)
― Points of installation in cabinets, desks, technical machine equipment, etc.
― Locations on sites, in buildings, etc.
RDS-PP forms the basis for identifying
― Signals
― Terminals

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― Documents
RDS-PP does not identify
― Equipment components
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― Product types
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― Work orders
― Cost centres
― Activities
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The necessary reference to the system component is created by way of a data link
through allocation (associative relation); see Figure 5 also.
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4.1.6.2 System component

Thanks to RDS-PP, system components can be unambiguously identified based on
function and location aspects.
System components are technical objects, e.g.:
― Systems (subsystems)
― Technical facilities
― Equipment
The relationship between system components and other structures is established
through allocation. Other structures include, for example:
― Points of installation
― Locations
― Equipment

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Using the RDS-PP, points of installation are identified based on the locational per-
spective.
These include, for instance:
― Control cabinets
― Control panels
― Racks

Using the RDS-PP, locations are also identified based on the locational perspective
and may include the following:
― Buildings
― Open-air sites
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― Signals
― Electrical and mechanical connections
― Documents
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4.1.6.3 Equipment component
A
Equipment components are the products of a specific manufacturer and, for the pur-
poses of identification, have a plant or factory number, inventory number or type
identifier. Equipment components do not receive any reference identifier. The con-
nection to the system component is established by way of allocation.
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4.1.6.4 Differentiating between a system component and an equipment component

The differentiation between a system component and an equipment component is
illustrated in Figure 6.

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Figure 6. Differentiating between a system component and an equipment component

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Figure 7 shows how data and documents are allocated to system components and
equipment components (components / component types) as well as showing a sam-
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4.2 Determining designations during a project

4.2.1 General
For the purposes of structuring a whole system and for determining reference desig-
nations, there are generally applicable rules contained within the basic and technical
standards, which are supplemented by so-called application explanations and – in
the case of water and wind energy – by VGB application guidelines.
At the beginning of the designation process however, it is necessary to specify the
freedoms of the standards, application explanations and guidelines (using a checklist
– see Appendix A.2) by way of project-specific determinations, document these and
provide all those involved in the project with a designation guide to act as a basis for
their work.
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The designation process occurs in the following steps:
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1. Structuring of the system into its constituent objects
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2. Classification of the constituent objects
3. Allocation of the reference designation to the constituent objects
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4.2.2 Project development

During the first planning stages, the subject of the project is first broken down into
manageable sections using overview documents, project descriptions, site plans, etc.
This means that a site containing different technical systems for example can be di-
vided into wind turbine generators, the wind farm cabling system, transformer substa-
tions, etc. This takes place at the higher levels of the structure and is referred to as
"conjoint designation".
Assuming that company-related specifications have been made, the client and the
project developer must then decide in what form the conjoint designation will be de-
ployed. In this context, each wind farm must be viewed as an independent unit. This
means, for example, that a site with different technical facilities can be broken down
into specific areas (e.g. wind power systems, infrastructure?). These objects must be
defined as the top nodes in the structure and serve as a starting point for further sub-
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In conjunction with the relevant permit authority, the project developer determines
how the basic structure of the designation for the individual wind turbine generators
should look. Preferably, this determination should be based on the structure of the
GS0 of the function designation.
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4.2.3 Detailed design

At the beginning of the detailed design stage, the client (C) and/or planner, with the
aid of site plans, flow diagrams and block diagrams, will determine with the contractor
how the entire wind farm should be subdivided into main systems such as wind en-
ergy plant rows and common facilities.
The main contractors must inform the subcontractors on all project specifications
relevant for the latter. The extent of the designation must be agreed between the cli-
ent and the contractor. The exchange of information necessary for the establishment
of designations should take place on the basis of VGB R171.
The task-related depiction of the objects must be transferred to a hierarchical func-
tion-based tree structure at the early planning stage. All system components will first
of all be structured into systems, subsystems and basic functions based on their
function aspects. For the time being, the product and location-based point of view is
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must be adhered to. This also applies to installation units such as cabinets, panels,
and locations such as buildings, areas. etc. These objects are the same elements of
a location-related structure.
F
The objects identified during this step are now classified and allocated code letters
and sequence numbers in accordance with the provisions of the VGB key guidelines
for power plant systems (B101) and for basic functions / product classes (B102) as
A
well as combined in a hierarchical fashion with multi-level reference designations. In
this context, the structure and rules of the designation blocks must be observed. The
results obtained through this are incorporated into the corresponding task-descriptive
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documents such as flow diagrams, block diagrams, system descriptions and permit
applications.
Furthermore, the code letter is used as an identifier in databases for computer-aided
engineering systems and serves as an address for the storage of design data for the
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respective system functions.

In the later detailed planning stages, the transition from the function aspect to the
product aspect is made by allocating the product categories to the required function.
Here, it must be borne in mind that the product category chosen only serves to fulfil
one function. Structuring in the product aspect can take place on several levels and
is complete when the smallest part for a specified purpose (production, operation,
maintenance, etc.) is reached. The combination of identifiers thus formed is termed
an "equipment designation". The equipment designation is unambiguous and serves
as an identifier for, amongst other things, engineering systems during order proc-
esses, system and product documentation and the like as well as in maintenance
systems where it may be used to address work orders, unlocking instructions, etc.
The decoupling of basic planning and detailed planning when it comes to technical
identification creates the necessity for independent designation for task-oriented con-
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The equipment designation thereby created is independent of the equipment compo-

nent from certain manufacturers that may be incorporated into the system. However,
with its requirements data, it forms the basis for the selection of equipment compo-
nents with corresponding properties and, as a reference designation, functions as a
relational element for the allocation of type identifiers, inventory numbers, part num-
bers, etc. Equipment components do not receive any reference designation as they
can be used at different locations within the system throughout their lifetime (e.g. a
function location in the case of computer-aided maintenance tools), may be lying in a
warehouse, might be gone for repairs or ultimately scrapped (see Figures 6 and 7).
In order to locate errors and carry out the subsequent maintenance work necessary,
knowledge of the location of the equipment components installed or set-up is indis-
pensable. Here, a differentiation is made between installation units like switching
cells, control cabinets, desks and panels and set-up units like surfaces and buildings.
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to different aspects is applied. Within the meaning of the location aspect, the "Control
cabinet 15" item of equipment provides space for the installation of other equipment.
The functional unit "Room 01" provides space for the setting up of other equipment,
e.g. control cabinets.
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The allocation of equipment to their site of installation or set-up is illustrated in Figure
5.
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If the design data of equipment, its allocated equipment component and their loca-
tions are stored and maintained with their product information and documentation in
operations management systems, task-related information can quickly be generated,
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which ultimately increases the availability of the system. If, for example, there is a
disturbance to a process step, it can be ascertained quickly which equipment may be
involved and which equipment types are installed or set up and where, making the
maintenance documentation, for instance, immediately available.
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(The letters are chosen arbitrarily; they do not correspond to any standardised
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Figure 8. Determining designations during a project

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The reference designations establish by combining with other standardized coding
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systems the basis for an unambiguous identification of current instrumentation and
control signals, electrical and mechanical connections and documents.
Both the agreements on designation as well as the designation themselves must be
A
documented. It must be borne in mind that the designation must also be readily ap-
plicable in the materials management system and other similar databases (see VGB
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4.3 Identifier structure

The RDS-PP designation consists of a maximum of three parts:

Conjoint Designation Reference designation Specific designation

Functional allocation Signal designation

Function designation Terminal designation
Product designation Document designation
Point of installation
Location designation

Figure 9. Designation parts

Each designation consists of a prefix symbol and letters/digits, in accordance with the

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following scheme:

Character
F Letters. Digits
A
Figure 10. Designationblock

The character is part of the designation and identifies its role or the aspect in ques-
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Table 1. Characters for identifier roles

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Prefix Origins of the characters,

Description Identifier role / aspect principles specified in:
1 2
# Number Conjoint designation EN 81346-1 / IEC 81346-1
= Equals Function designation EN 81346-1 / IEC 81346-1
= = Equals - Equals Functional allocation ISO/TS 16952-1
+ Plus Point of installation EN 81346-1 / IEC 81346-1
+ + Plus-Plus Location designation ISO/TS 16952-1
- Minus Product designation EN 81346-1 / IEC 81346-1
: Colon Terminal designation EN 61666 / IEC 61666
; Semicolon Signal designation EN 61175 / IEC 61175
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Rule 4: Combinations of identifier blocks

When designation blocks are combined, it is the character of the block located far-
thest right (the smallest unit of consideration) that determines the aspect of the entire
designation.
[DIN ISO/TS 16952-10:2010-01, Section 4.4, Rule 5]

Letters and digits are broken down into breakdown levels of classification and seg-
ment constituting the smallest unit of information.
Rule 5: Segments
Each designation segment consists of a maximum of three data positions, which, de-
pending on the application in question, do not all have to be written down. The seg-
ments are alternately structured alphabetically (A) and numerically (N).
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Figure 11 shows the basic structure. The details of the individual designation blocks
are specified in Section 6.
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Breakdown level BL 0 1 2
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Designation section 0 1 2 3 4
Number / type of data positions A N N A A A N N A A N N N
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A = letter
N = digit
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Figure 11. Basic structure of the letter/digit component of a designation block (example function)

Rule 6: Alphabetical data positions (classification)

In order to identify the objects, the identifying letters as per VGB Guidelines B101
and B102 must be used. Here, only Latin capital letters fro A to Z but excluding I and
O are allowed; letters peculiar to a particular country as well as mnemonic allocations
must be avoided.
[DIN ISO/TS 16952-10:2010-01, Section 4.4, Rule 10, modified]

Exceptions are only valid for the designation block "Conjoint designation # ". Special
characters may also be used here. Consideration must be given to the usual stan-
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The digits are used in order to differentiate between objects with the same designa-
tion letters, where these are part of the same object.
Rule 7: Numerical data positions
For numerical data positions, the Arabic digits "1 to 9" and "0" (zero) must be used,
with numbers having to be written with leading zeros.
[DIN ISO ATS 16952-10:2010-01, Section 4.4, Rule 11]

Rule 8: System and direction of counting

The following principles apply to the system and direction of counting used:
― - Counting starts from scratch once again if one of the preceding designation
parts changes.
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― - The counting can be incomplete.
― - Once specified, counts cannot be changed – even if amendments are made
through ongoing planning.
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― - Leading zeros must be written down; exceptions are set out below.
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Details on the structure and content of the conjoint designation, the reference desig-
nations as well as the specific designations for signals, terminals and documents are
described in Section 6.
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5 Designation tasks

5.1 General
The RDS-PP has several designation types for the identification of the various tech-
nical objects and their associated documents:
― The so-called "conjoint designation", with which locations, plant complexes, power
plant blocks and so on can be identified
― Identification based on the function aspect with differentiation based on "Func-
tional allocation" and "Function"
― Identification based on the product aspect
― Identification of equipment based on the function aspect together with the product
aspect

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― Identification based on the location aspect with differentiation based on "point on
installation" and "location".
― Identification of signals, terminals and documents
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5.2 Conjoint designation

The conjoint designation is the same for the designation types of the three main as-
pects across all technical fields. By applying the conjoint designation, different loca-
tions or different location complexes within one location can be differentiated from
one another. If the conjoint designation is part of the designation, the systems, tech-
nical objects and equipment which carry out the same tasks in different locations or
location complexes can have the same reference designation. The designation
uniqueness is achieved by corresponding modification of the conjoint designation.
This incorporates a significant ergonomic and economical advantage for planning,
set-up, operation and maintenance tasks.
Conjoint designation must be applied as a basic principle. If there is only one location
and only one location complex, its application is optional. In certain cases however,
there may be an obligation to apply the principle, e.g. for building permit and techni-
cal planning requirements (subsequent site extensions).

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5.3 Function aspect

5.3.1 Function structure

The function-based structure is based on the purpose of the system, without consid-
ering the products that realise the functions or the location.
The designation based on the function aspect is applied at the early planning stage
of a project and is used unaltered throughout the entire lifespan of a whole system.
In the world of power plant technology, we differentiate between
― Functional units with a static role and
― Functional units with a dynamic effect
The interrelationships here are depicted by way of allocations or so-called role rela-
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Figure 12. Functional structures based on task (subtask = TA) and turn (subprocesses = TP)
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5.3.2 Functional allocation

For rational planning, design and operation of large, complex systems, it is wise and
indeed necessary to divide the overall process into several parts (largely closed in
nature), which in turn are connected with each other logically via a small number of
interfaces. In order to identify the subprocesses formed here, so-called "functional
allocation" is applied.
The basics of functional allocation are dealt with in detail in Part A.
Its application in the field of wind energy is only required in special instances; such
cases are dealt with in Sections 6 and 7 that follow.

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5.3.3 Function
Function refers to the static role of an object. Depending on the extent of the desig-
nation, this can refer to a complete system, for example
― Energy conversion
― Energy dissipation and
― Ancillary systems like fire protection, material storage, etc.
or to basic functions like
― Conveying
― Blocking
― Storage and
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5.4 Product aspect

The product-based structure is based on the way in which a system is realised, put
together or delivered, without giving consideration to its functions and/or locations.
Designation based on the product aspect is performed at the production stage with-
out consideration for the application or the installation site. In power plant technology,
the product aspect is not used on its own for the unambiguous Designation of indi-
vidual technical objects. It is therefore combined with the functional aspect in the
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5.5 Equipment
The equipment designation makes use of the possibility of viewing the objects that
succeed each other in a hierarchical structure based on different aspects.
The only condition is that the object must only be a component of the preceding unit.
In power plant technology, only the transition from the function aspect to the product
aspect applies.
The product-based designation is added to the function designation and, through this
combination, forms a unique designation for the equipment.

Function aspect Product aspect

Equipment

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Figure 13. Equipment designation, scheme
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Rule 9: Equipment designation
Unambiguous designation of equipment is achieved solely through the transition from
the function aspect to the product aspect. The location-based designation only car-
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[DIN ISO/TS 16952-10:2010-01, Section 4.4, Rule 4]
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5.6 Location aspect

5.6.1 General
The location aspect of an object identifies the space provided by this object, without
considering products and/or functions.
This type of designation is used for the allocation of objects to the location where
they are positioned (point of installation, location).

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5.6.2 Point of installation

Designation of installation units within electrical and control engineering systems as
well as designation of locations in mechanical engineering facilities as points of in-
stallation for equipment (point of installation aspect).

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5.6.3 Location
Designation of buildings and sites as locations for technical objects (location aspect).

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5.7 Signals
Signals are information carriers and require clear designation to meet the needs of
the projects and systems in question. The basic rules are set out in EN 61175/ IEC
61175.
The application of signal designation in the field of wind energy is explained in Sec-
tion 6.9.

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5.8 Terminals
Electrical and mechanical terminals require an unambiguous designation to meet the
needs of the projects and systems in question. The basic rules are set out in EN
61666/ EC 61666.
The application of the terminal designation in the field of wind energy is explained in
Section 6.10.

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5.9 Documents
Documents must be clearly designated. For documents relating to power plant tech-
nology, a uniform, object-based designation system that is neutral with regard to the
manufacturer in accordance with VGB B103 is required.
The application of document designation in the field of wind energy is explained in
Section 6.11.

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6 Structure and content of designation blocks for application in

the field of wind energy

6.1 Overview of designation roles

Picking up from the designation roles described in Section 5, in this section the struc-
ture and content of the designation blocks as they pertain to the specific require-
ments of the wind energy sector will be addressed.
The following designation blocks are available to meet the various designation roles.

Table 2. Overview of designation roles

Role PC Structure Application Section

Conjoint de-

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# A...N . A...N Location, wind farm 6.2
signation
Functional
== ANN AAANN . AANN Fire areas 6.3
allocation GL
Functional
allocation IL
== ANN AAANN AANNN . AANN
F Subprocesses at the con-
trol level
6.3

Function = ANN AAANN AANNN Systems, basic functions 6.4

Product - AA(N)NN Product classes 6.5
A
System, technical installa-
Equipment = ANN AAANN AANNN –AA(N)NN 6.6
tion, Product class
Point of instal- Cabinets, panels
+ ANN AAANN . A...N 6.7
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lation Opt. 1
Point of instal- Technical facilities
+ ANN AAANN AANNN . A...N 6.7
lation Opt. 2
Location ++ ANN AAANN . A...N Buildings, areas 6.8
D

Process parameters, com-

Signal ; AA(N)NN 6.9
mands
Terminal : A...N Electrical and mechanical 6.10
Document & AAANNN Document designation 6.11

PC = Preceeding character

A = alphabetical data position (capital Latin letters, excluding I and 0)

N = numerical data position (digits 1 to 9 and 0)
(N) = optional application of the data position
GL = group level
IL = individual level

Opt. 1 and Opt. 2 are described in Section 6.7.

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Rule 10: Written form of designations

Segments at the beginning and/or end of a designation block may be left out.
[DIN ISO/TS 16952-10:2010-01, Section 4.4, Rule 2]
Addendum:
This rule only applies to written forms of the designation. At breakdown level 1, the
final or the two final alphabetical places may also be omitted. Numerical segments
may not be abbreviated. This rule may only be applied where misinterpretation can
be ruled out.

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6.2 Designation block „Conjoint Designation“

6.2.1 General
This designation block serves to identify the uppermost structural level without apply-
ing any particular aspect.
It may only contain locational data (e.g. from coordinate systems) and site designa-
tions. Any entries that go beyond this (e.g. technical information) should not be en-
tered into this designation block. They should instead be stored in accompanying
database systems.

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6.2.2 Designation structure

The general structure is shown in Figure 14.

Breakdown Level 1 • 2

Location Site designati-

Denomination # •
Position on

Number / type of data position # A / N • A / N

Abbreviation of data position # C1…C12 • U1---U12

Prefix

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Designation of locations (Countries, regions)

Separator

Designation of sites
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Figure 14 Designation block „Conjoint designation“
A
The designation block “conjoint designation” must be applied as a matter of principle
(see Section 5). Any generally applicable determination of the contents is not possi-
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6.2.3 Content of breakdown level 1

6.2.3.1 General
At breakdown level 1, the encryption of the geographical position of locations occurs,
preferably with the aid of coordinate systems. Location zero point should always be
chosen as the reference point. Some preferred options are offered below.

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Figure 15. Site zero point

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6.2.3.2 MGRS-System

Breakdown Level 1

Denomination # Location - Position

Sections # 1 2 3 4

Number / type of data position # NNA AA NNN NNN

Example # 32ULV815742

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Figure 16. Encryption according to the MGRS systemF
with:
32U is in Central Europe and includes Germany, parts of the Netherlands and the
A
North Sea
LV = region in 32U
815 = X-coordinate
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742 = Y-coordinate
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Features:
― Valid worldwide
― No confusion
― The allocation remains in place even if the site is extended (by using site zero
point as a reference)
― Exact 100 m grid

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6.2.3.3 WGS84-System
Preferred option 2 is encryption according to the WGS84 system.

Breakdown Level 1

Denomination # Location - Position

Sections # 1 2 3 4

Number / type of data position # NNNNN A NNNNN A

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Example # 05131N00849E

Figure 17. Encryption according to the WGS84system

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A
with:
05131 = horizontal division (hhmm arc hours / arc minutes)
N / S = North / South
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00849 = vertical division (hhhmm arc hours / arc minutes)

E / W = East/ West
D

Features:
― Valid worldwide
― No confusion
― The allocation remains in place even if the site is extended (by using site zero
point as a reference)
― Accuracy of around 1.852 km

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6.2.4 Content of breakdown level 2

The breakdown level 2 is intended for the allocation of project and/or company-
specific site identifiers. The information contained within the first breakdown level
may not be repeated at the second breakdown level.

Examples:
WBW02 for "Offshore Wind Farm Borkum West 2"
ROSCOE for "Onshore Roscoe Wind Farm" (USA)

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6.2.5 Examples of compound designations

„Offshore Windkraftwerk Borkum West 2“: #32ULE341916.WBW02

#05402N00628E.WBW02

„Onshore Roscoe Windfarm” (USA): #14SLA733705.ROSCOE

#03215N10020W. ROSCOE

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6.3 Designation block „Functional allocation“

6.3.1 General
This designation block is used where functional interrelationships between proc-
esses, systems, technical facilities and equipment need to be identified and the con-
trol functions, for instance, addressed.
In the sections that follow, the potential applications both at the group level and the
individual level will be described.

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6.3.2 Designation structure „group level“

Breakdown level 0 1 3

Denomination ==
Functional
area
Functional
group . Leit-
funktion

Number / type of data position == A NN AAA NN

. AA NN

Abbreviation of data position == B1 B2B3 G1G2G3 G4G5

. L1L2 L3L4

Predix

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Designation of functional areas according to
project-specific definitions
Designation of functional groups according to
B101, G1 = defined with „D“
Subdivision of functional groups
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Separator
Control task according to table 3
A
Subdivision of control task

Figure 18. Designation block „control task group level“

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Designation at the group level is currently not being applied in the field of wind en-
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6.3.3 Designation block „individual level“

Breakdown level 0 1 2 3

Denomination ==
Main System
Basic function
. Control
system Subsystem task

Number / type of data position == A N N AAA NN AA NNN . AA NN

Abbreviation of data position == H1 H2H3 S1S2S3 S4 S5 T1T2 T3 T4T5 . L1L2 L3L4

Prefix
Taking over breakdown levels 0 – 2 of

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designation block „function“
Separator
Control task according to table 3
Subdivision of control task
F
Figure 19. Designation block „control task individual level“
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6.3.4 Characteristic letters for the control function

For control tasks, only the code letters according to table 3 are allowed to be used.
Table 3. Control tasks for the "Functional allocation" (Table 2 from ISO/TS 16952-10)

Code letter Denomination

AA Alarms, monitoring

CA Closed-loop feedback control

CB Reference loop control

HA Operation and monitoring

MA Direct measurement

MB Measurand calculation

SA Individual control

SB Group control

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ZA Equipment protection

ZB Plant protection
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6.3.5 Example – Individual control of transmission oil production

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Figure 20. Example „control task individual level “
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6.4 Designation block „function“

6.4.1 General
This designation block is used to identify systems and basic functions. This designa-
tion is oriented towards the role of the object in question. Neither the location aspect
nor the product aspect is taken into account here.
A system is a set of interrelated objects considered in a defined context as a whole
and separated from their environment. Links to other systems are limited to the
minimum. A system in general is defined to perform a specific task.

A system must have a certain minimum level of complexity in order to be classed as

a system. Otherwise, it is deemed to be equipment or technical installation. The limits
of systems are defined by specific tasks and are a component of VGB B101.
Boundaries within systems are defined below and are not part of B101.

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Basic functions are very simple operations within a technical process. Conveying,
switching, storage etc. are parts of every system. Common basic functions in the field
of power plant technology including the letter codes are part of B102 and further de-
scribed in section 6.4.5.
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6.4.2 Designation structure

The designation block “function” consists of three breakdown levels, which, when
read from left to right, always represent smaller and smaller observation units.

Breakdown level 0 1 2

Main System,
Denomination = Basic function
system Subsystem

Number / type of data position = A N N AAANN AANNN

Abbreviation of data position = H1 H2H3 S1S2S3 S4S5 T1T2 T3T4T5

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Prefix
Designation of main systems
according to table 4
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Designation of systems according to VGB B101 (system key)
Counting or structuring of systems
A
Basic function according to VGB B102
Counting of basic function

Bild 21. Designation block „function“

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6.4.3 Content of breakdown level 0

In breakdown level 0 (BL0), different systems (or several systems of the same type)
can be combined to form main systems based on specific aspects.
The application of GS0 is optional. If it is used, it must be ensured that it is applied in
the same way for all systems.
For the wind energy sector, the specifications set out in Table 4 apply. Generally
speaking, further subdivision of the main systems must be done on a project-specific
basis.

Table 4. Breakdown level 0

H1H2H3 Denomination Examples

A01 bis V99 Main systems for energy generation WTG

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W01 bis W99 Main systems for energy transmission Internal farm cabling
Y01 bis Y99 Main systems for energy distribution Grid distribution, substation
Z01 bis Z99 Main systems for general tasks Meteorology, infrastructure
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Rule 11: Counting of BL0
A
The digit component of the GS0 serves to count the main systems.
The count therefore begins with "01".
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Exception for main energy generation systems: The counting of this GS0 should be
specified on a project-specific basis with the aid of the preferred options set out in
7.1.1.
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Figure 22. Main systems (example)
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6.4.4 Content of breakdown level 1

6.4.4.1 General
In BL1 of the designation block “function”, systems are identified using code letters
and counted with digits.
The code letters are defined in VGB B101. For the counting, Rule 12 applies and ad-
ditionally the specific stipulations in the further subsections.
Rule 12: Use of the BL1 digits in the function designation block
The digit component of BL1 serves to count or to subdivide/structure the systems.
Counting therefore begins with "01".
It is recommended to use a decimal counting for subdivisions.
Examples:

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___10 System 1, overall
___11 System 1, Subsystem 1
___12 System 1, Subsystem 2
___23 System 2, Subsystem 3
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The systems, sorted by main systems BL0, are described below.
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6.4.4.2 Systems within the main system „Energy generation“

6.4.4.2.1 Overview
The main system „energy generation“ (A01 to V99 set out in BL0) include the sys-
tems of Table 5 which are displayed in Picture 23.
Table 5. Systems within the main system „Energy generation“

Code letter Denomination Section

MD_ Wind turbine system 6.4.4.2.2

MK_ Generator system 6.4.4.2.3
MS_ Transmission 6.4.4.2.4
MY_ Control and protection systems 6.4.4.2.5
B__ Electrical auxiliary power supply system 6.4.4.2.6

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CK_ Process monitoring 6.4.4.2.7
Structures and areas for systems inside of the
U__ 6.4.4.2.8
power plant process

W__
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Systems for administrative or social purposes or
6.4.4.2.9
tasks
X__ Ancillary systems 6.4.4.2.10
A
Y__ Communication and information systems 6.4.4.2.11
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Figure 23. Systems of main system for energy generation, overview

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6.4.4.2.2 Wind turbine system MD_

S3 code letters for the wind turbine system are specified in VGB Guideline B101.
D

If required, the decimal counting according to Rule 12 applies for further subdivision.
The corresponding systems are listed in Table 6.

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Table 6. Wind turbine system MD_

Code letter Denomination

Rotor system
MDA Limits: from incl.: tip of the blade
to excl.: connection drive train
Drive train
Limits (with gearbox): from excl. drive train
MDK Limits (without gearbox): from excl. rotor connection

to incl. generator lead connection

Yaw control
MDL Grenzen: from incl.: bedframe connection
to incl.: Yaw ring
MDV Lubricant system

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MDX Hydraulic system
MDY Control and protection system

6.4.4.2.3 Generator system MK_

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S3 code letters for the generator system are specified in VGB Guideline B101.
A
The digit component serves to count the generator systems, beginning with “01” ac-
cording to Rule 12 without any further subdivision.
The corresponding systems are listed in Table 7.
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Table 7. Generator system MK_

Code letter Denomination

Generator casing, including stator, rotor and all integral cooling sys-
D

MKA tems
Limits: to incl. generator bushing
MKC Generator exciter set, including set with electrical braking system
MKD Bearing
Stator/rotor primary cooling with water as a coolant
MKF Limits: from excl. stator/rotor outlet
to excl. stator/rotor inlet
Stator/rotor primary cooling with air as a coolant
MKJ Limits: from excl. stator/rotor outlet
to excl. stator/rotor inlet
MKY Control and protection system

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6.4.4.2.4 Transmission MS_

S3 code letters for the transmission of electrical energy are specified in VGB Guide-
line B101.
The digit component serves to count the systems within the transmission, beginning
with “01” according to Rule 12 without any further subdivision.
The corresponding systems are listed in Table 8.
Tabelle 8. Ableitung elektrischer Energie MS_

Code letter Denomination

Generator lead including earthing, measurement and air ventilation
Limits: from excl. generator bushing
to excl. low-voltage bushing of generator transformers excl.
MSA generator circuit breaker and reversing switch or
to excl. high-voltage bushing of auxiliary power transformers excl.
generator circuit breaker and reversing switch or

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MSC Generator circuit breaker, including cooling
MSE Inverter system
MSS Compensation
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MST Generator transformer, including cooling
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Figure 24. Transmission (example)

6.4.4.2.5 Control and protection systems MY_

S3 code letters for control and protection systems are specified in VGB Guideline B101.
D

The digit component serves to count the systems, beginning with “01” according to
Rule 12.
Table 9. Control and protection systems MY_

Code letter Denomination

MYA Control and protection systems

6.4.4.2.6 Electrical auxiliary power supply system B_

S3 code letters for electrical auxiliary power supply are specified in VGB Guideline
B101. The tasks of the subsystems in the different voltage levels have been taken
into account as classification scheme.

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The digit component serves to count the systems, beginning with “01” according to
Rule 12 without any further subdivision for auxiliary power distributions. For structur-
ing auxiliary power transformers, Rule 13 has to be applied.
The corresponding systems are listed in Table 10.
Table 10. Electrical auxiliary power supply system B_

Code letter Denomination

BFA Low voltage electrical main supply system 1, voltage level 1

BFB Low voltage electrical main supply system 1, voltage level 2
BFC Low voltage electrical main supply system 1, voltage level 3
Installation system for higher-level tasks of low voltage electrical main supply
BFS
system 1
BFT Low voltage auxiliary power transformer
BGA Low voltage electrical main supply system 2, voltage level 1

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BGB Low voltage electrical main supply system 2, voltage level 2
BGC Low voltage electrical main supply system 2, voltage level 3
Installation system for higher-level tasks of low voltage electrical main supply
BGS
system 2
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BGT Low voltage auxiliary power transformer
BPA Low voltage DC electrical main supply system, voltage level 1
A
BPB Low voltage DC electrical main supply system, voltage level 2
BPC Low voltage DC electrical main supply system, voltage level 3
Installation system for higher-level tasks of low voltage DC electrical main
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BPS
supply system
BPU Converter system
BPV Battery system
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Rule 13: Designation of auxiliary power transformer

Auxiliary power transformers are to be structured.
― The first digit corresponds to the number of the voltage level for the low voltage
side.
― In case of several windings, the low voltage side with the highest voltage deter-
mines the designation.
― The second digit is used for counting the transformers, beginning with “01”.

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Figure 25. Electrical AC auxiliary power supply system (example)

6.4.4.2.7 Process monitoring CK_

S3 code letters for process monitoring systems are specified in VGB Guideline B101.
The digit component serves to count the systems, beginning with “01” according to
Rule 12 without any further subdivision

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The corresponding systems are listed in Table 11.

Table 11. process monitoring CK_

Code letter Denomination

CKA Fire alarm system

CKD Alarm system (acoustic/optical)
CKJ Metereological reporting system

=CKA
Fire alarm system
=CKD
Alarm system

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Extinguishing
F system

Fire brigade
A
BMZ
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Figure 26. process monitoring (example)

6.4.4.2.8 Structures and areas for systems inside of the power plant process U_
D

S2 and S3 code letters for structures and areas for systems inside of the power plant
process are specified in VGB Guideline B101.
If required, the decimal counting according to Rule 12 applies for further subdivision.
The corresponding systems are listed in Table 12.
Table 12. Structures and areas for systems inside of the power plant process U_

Code letter Denomination

UMD Structure for wind turbine system

6.4.4.2.9 Systems for administrative or social purposes or tasks W__

Systems for administrative or social purposes or tasks include all systems which are
not directly involved in the process of power generation.

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S2 and S3 code letters for these systems are specified in VGB Guideline B101.
The digit component serves to count the systems for administrative or social pur-
poses or tasks, beginning with “01” according to Rule 12 without any further subdivi-
sion.
The corresponding systems are listed in Table 13.
Table 13. Systems for administrative or social purposes or tasks W__

Code letter Denomination

WBA System for rescue und safety of persons

6.4.4.2.10 Ancillary systems X__

Ancillary systems include all systems which are not directly involved in the process of
power generation.

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The digit component serves to count the ancillary systems, beginning with “01” ac-
cording to Rule 12 without any further subdivision.
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The corresponding systems are listed in Table 14
Table 14. Ancillary systems X__
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Code letter Denomination

Ventilation and air-conditioning system in structures for systems for transfor-

XAM
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mation in and transmission of electrical energy

Space heating system in structures for systems for transformation in and
XBM
transmission of electrical energy
XFB Equipotential bonding system
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XFC External lightning protection

XFD Internal lightning protection
XGC Spray deluge system
Crane assembly, stationary hoists and inspection equipment in structures for
XMM
systems for transformation in and transmission of electrical energy
Elevator system in structures for systems for generation and transmission of
XNM
electrical energy
XSD Barrier warning device

6.4.4.2.11 Communication and information systems Y__

S2 and S3 code letters for the communication and information systems are specified
in VGB Guideline B101.

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The digit component serves to count the communication and information systems,
beginning with “01” according to Rule 12 without any further subdivision.
The corresponding systems are listed in Table 15.
Table 15. Communication and information systems Y__

Code letter Denomination

YAA Telephone system

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6.4.4.3 Systems within the main system „energy transmission“

6.4.4.3.1 Overview
The function of the main system „energy transmission“ is the transport of electrical
energy, which is provided by the main process “energy generation” in each WTG, to
the electrical substation of the main system “energy distribution“. The limits are
shown in Figure 27.
In a wind farm, several main systems are formed, which depend on the structure of
the cable connections (linear or ring structure). The limits are shown in Figure 29.
The main systems „energy transmission“ W01 to W99 each include
― MV switchgears, which are generally arranged within the WTG
― Connection cables between the switchgears within the WTG and the switchgears
within the energy distribution

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Figure 27. Systems of energy transmission (linear structure – examples)

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6.4.4.3.2 Energy transmission AH_ and AJ_

The corresponding code letters need to be selected from B101 depending on the
voltage level of the energy transmission. Normally 20 kV or 33 kV applies to the field
of wind energy.
Table16. Energy transmission AH_ und AJ_

Code letter Denomination

AHA Distribution for 30 kV ≤ Un < 45 kV

AHS Installation system for higher-level tasks of systems for 30 kV ≤ Un < 45 kV
AJA Distribution for 20 kV ≤ Un < 30 kV
AJS Installation system for higher-level tasks of systems for 20 kV ≤ Un < 30 kV

Rule 14: Use of the BL1 digit block for energy transmission
- The individual distributions are counted from "01".

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― - The couplings of the switchgear and/or busbars are combined under subsystem
"00". This facilitates unambiguous designation and allocation of the coupling.
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6.4.4.4 Systems within the main system „energy distribution“

6.4.4.4.1 Overview
The function of the main system "energy distribution" is to transform and to distribute
the electrical energy from the main system "energy transmission" to the public grid.
The main system "energy distribution" mainly include
― MV and HV distributions
― Grid transformers
― Electrical auxiliary supply with emergency diesel generators
― Ancillary systems (HVAC, fire protection systems etc.)
The main system „energy distribution“ (Y01 to Y99 set out in BL0) include the sys-
tems of Table 18 which are displayed in Picture 27.

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Table 18. Systems within the main system „energy distribution“

Code letter Denomination Section

AA_
F
Systems for higher-level management 6.4.4.4.2
AC_ to AM_ Systems for 1 kV ≤ Un ≤ 420 kV 6.4.4.4.3
AN_ Systems for Un < 1 kV 6.4.4.4.4
A
Equipotential bonding systems (e.g.
AP_ 6.4.4.4.5
earthing/grounding, lightning protection)
Installation systems for several systems of the
AS_ 6.4.4.4.6
R

electrical grid and distribution system

AT_ Transformer / Converter stations 6.4.4.4.6
AV_ Systems for storage of material or goods 6.4.4.4.7
D

Systems for administrative or social purposes or

AW_ 6.4.4.4.8
tasks
Systems for fulfilling auxiliary purposes or tasks
AX_ 6.4.4.4.9
without the process
AY_ Systems for communication and information tasks 6.4.4.4.10
Objects for housing technical systems or installa-
AZ_ 6.4.4.4.11
tions of power distribution incl. ancillary systems

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=AEC01 =AEC02

155 kV

=ATA01 =ATA02
Transfor- Transfor-
mer 1 mer 2

33 kV

=AHA01 =AH02 =AHA03 =AHA04

T
F
Main Main Main Main
system system system system
=W04 =W07 =W01 =W18
A
=A01 =B01
=AHG03
=A01 =…
R

=ANH01 LV- =ANH02 LV-

Trafo
DG Trafo

=ANE03
=AHG01
DG
=AHG02 DG 0,4 kV
D

=ANE01 =ANE02

DG : Diesel generator
Figure 28. Systems within the main system „energy distribution“ (example)

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Rule 15: Use of the BL1 digit block for energy distribution
The following stipulations apply for HV and MV distributions:
― The individual distributions are counted from "01".
― The couplings of the switchgear and/or busbars are combined under subsystem
"00". This facilitates unambiguous designation and allocation of the coupling.
The following stipulations apply for LV distributions:
― All distributions of one voltage level correspond to one single system, counted
from "01".

6.4.4.4.2 Systems for higher-level management AA_

The systems for higher-level management include the systems of Table 18 which are
displayed in Picture 29.

Table 18. Systems for higher-level management AA_

T
F
Code letter Denomination

AAA Systems for general control tasks

A
AAB Systems for operation and monitoring
AAC Systems for automation
AAF Systems for data transfer and remote control
R

AAG Systems to provide electrical energy

AAK Systems for leading of electrical energy
AAL System for Measuring
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AAM System for Metering

AAN Protecting system
AAS Installation system for higher-level tasks

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=AAB01 HMI

=AAF01 Coupling to
further net-
works

=AAC01 =AAC02

Control 1 Control 2

T
Control equipment for systems
within the main system energy
distribution
F
A
Control equipment for systems
within the main system energy
generation
R

Figure 29. Control systems (example)

D

6.4.4.4.3 Systems for 1 kV ≤ Un ≤ 420 kV AC_ to AM_

The commonly used HV and MV systems within the main system „energy distribu-
tion” in the field of wind energy are listed in Table 19.

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Table 19. Systems for 1 kV ≤ Un ≤ 420 kV AC_ to AM_

Code letter Denomination

ACA Distribution for 380 kV ≤ Un ≤ 420 kV

ACS Installation system for higher-level tasks of systems for 380 kV ≤ Un ≤ 420 kV
ADA Distribution for 300 kV ≤ Un < 380 kV
ADC Distribution for 250 kV ≤ Un < 300 kV
ADE Distribution for 220 kV ≤ Un < 250 kV
ADS Installation system for higher-level tasks of systems for 220 kV ≤ Un < 380 kV
AEA Distribution for 180 kV ≤ Un < 220 kV
AEC Distribution for 150 kV ≤ Un < 180 kV (Standard voltage 150 (154) kV)
AEE Distribution for 132 kV ≤ Un < 150 kV (Standard voltage 132 (138) kV)
AEG Distribution for 110 kV ≤ Un < 132 kV (Standard voltage 110 (115) kV)
AES Installation system for higher-level tasks of systems for 110 kV ≤ Un < 220 kV

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AFA Distribution for 60 kV ≤ Un < 110 kV
AFS Installation system for higher-level tasks of systems for 60 kV ≤ Un < 110 kV
F
AGA Distribution for 45 kV ≤ Un < 60 kV
AGS Installation system for higher-level tasks of systems for 45 kV ≤ Un < 60 kV
AHA Distribution for 30 kV ≤ Un < 45 kV
A
AHS Installation system for higher-level tasks of systems for 30 kV ≤ Un < 45 kV
AJA Distribution for 20 kV ≤ Un < 30 kV
AJS Installation system for higher-level tasks of systems for 20 kV ≤ Un < 30 kV
R

AKA Distribution for 10 kV ≤ Un < 20 kV

AKS Installation system for higher-level tasks of systems for 10 kV ≤ Un < 20 kV
ALA Distribution for 6 kV ≤ Un < 10 kV
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ALS Installation system for higher-level tasks of systems for 6 kV ≤ Un < 10 kV

AMA Distribution for 1 kV ≤ Un < 6 kV
AMS Installation system for higher-level tasks of systems for 1 kV ≤ Un < 6 kV

6.4.4.4.4 Systems for Un < 1 kV AN_

The commonly used LV systems within the main system „energy distribution” in the
field of wind energy are listed in Table 19.

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Table 20. Systems for Un < 1 kV AN_

Code letter Denomination

ANA AC distribution for Un > 400 V

AND Transformer for Un > 400 V
ANE AC distribution for Un ≤ 400 V
ANG Back-up power supply
ANH Transformer for Un ≤ 400 V
ANJ UPS system for Un ≤ 400 V
ANK DC distribution for Un ≥ 110 V
ANP UPS system for Un ≥ 110 V
ANQ DC distribution for 24 V < Un < 110 V
ANS Installation system for higher-level tasks of systems for Un < 1 kV
ANT UPS system for 24 V < Un < 110 V

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ANU DC distribution for Un ≤ 24 V
ANX UPS system for Un ≤ 24 V
F
A
R
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=ANH01 NS- =ANH02 NS-

=ANG01 =ANG02 =ANG03
Trafo Trafo
DG DG DG

=ANE01 =ANE02 =ANE03 400 V AC

400 V AC 400 V AC

=ANE04 UPS UPS

=ANJ02
=ANJ01
400 V AC

230 V AC

=ANK01 =ANK02 =ANK04

220 V DC

T 220 V DC 220 V DC
=ANK03
F
A
=ANQ01 =ANQ02
R

48 V DC 48 V DC
=ANQ03
D

Figure 30. LV distribution (example)

6.4.4.4.5 Equipotential bonding systems AP_

The commonly used equipotential bonding systems within the main system „energy
distribution” in the field of wind energy are listed in Table 21.

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Table 21. Equipotential bonding systems AP_

Code letter Denomination

APB Equipotential bonding system

APC External lightning protection
APD Internal lightning protection
APS Installation system for equipotential bonding system

6.4.4.4.6 Transformer / Converter stations AT_

The commonly used transformer / converter stations within the main system „energy
distribution” in the field of wind energy are listed in Table 22.
Table 22. Transformer / converter stations AT_

T
Code letter Denomination

ATA Transformer station (grid transformer)

ATD Converter station (HVDC)
ATG Current limiting system
F
A
6.4.4.4.7 Systems for storage of material or goods AV_
The commonly used systems for storage of material or goods within the main system
„energy distribution” in the field of wind energy are listed in Table 23.
R

Table 23. Systems for storage of material or goods AV_

Code letter Denomination

D

AVA Spare part storage

6.4.4.4.8 Systems for administrative or social purposes or tasks AW_

The commonly used systems for administrative or social purposes or tasks within the
main system „energy distribution” in the field of wind energy are listed in Table 24.
Table 24. Systems for administrative or social purposes or tasks AW_

Code letter Denomination

AWA Sanitary system

AWB System for rescue und safety of persons

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6.4.4.4.9 Systems for fulfilling auxiliary purposes or tasks without the process AX_
The commonly used auxiliary systems for administrative or social purposes or tasks
within the main system „energy distribution” in the field of wind energy are listed in
Table 25.
Table 25. Systems for fulfilling auxiliary purposes or tasks without the process AX_

Code letter Denomination

AXA Air conditioning system

AXB Fire protection system
AXC Electrical installation (Lighting and power)
AXD Water supply
AXE Waste water system
AXF Ventilation system, smoke extraction system
AXG Oil reception system, Rainwater collecting system

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AXH Crane system
AXJ Mobile system for transporting persons and material
F
AXK System for charging and discharging of operating supplies
AXP Railway equipment
AXQ Street
A
AXR Ducting structure
AXS Barrier warning device
AXT System for garages and equipment for refuelling
R

AXX Medium supply system

D

6.4.4.4.10 Systems for communication and information tasks AY_

The commonly used systems for communication and information tasks within the
main system „energy distribution” in the field of wind energy are listed in Table 26.
Table 26. Systems for communication and information tasks AY

Code letter Denomination

AYA Telephone system

AYB Loudspeaker system
AYC IT-System
AYD System for object surveillance
AYE System for data transfer

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6.4.4.4.11 Objects for housing technical systems or installations of power distribu-

tion incl. ancillary systems AZ_
The commonly used systems for objects for housing technical systems or installa-
tions of power distribution incl. ancillary systems within the main system „energy dis-
tribution” in the field of wind energy are listed in Table 27.
Table 27. Objects for housing technical systems or installations of power distribution incl. ancillary systems AZ_

Code letter Denomination

AZA Structure, building for systems of power distribution incl. ancillary systems
AZC Area (if not *AZF* or *AZG*)
AZF Area for street system
AZG Area for rail system (tracks, points, turntables, barriers, signals etc.)

T
F
A
R
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6.4.4.5 Systems within the main systems „general tasks“

The main systems „general tasks“ Z01 to Z99 include all superordinate infrastructure
systems, e.g. central storage of material and spare parts or access roads.

6.4.4.6 Installation systems for equipment in all main systems

Cabinets, racks, shelves, desks and tables have primarily the task to carry other
equipment, to protect them from environmental influences and to avoid disturbing the
environment.
These object types are thus characterized in terms of "function" and receive the "="
as a prefix. This provides the basis for further functional structuring into basic func-
tions such as cabinet cooling, signal connection, temperature monitoring, etc. and for
the formation of unique equipment designations.

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With their property to provide places for other equipment, they can also be
considered as points of installation and receive the same designation, but with the
prefix "+".
F
Most equipment are housed in one installation unit that are assigned to several
different systems, or the equipment assigned to one system is housed by several
installation units. The local aspect does not coincide with the function aspect.
A
Examples:
― Switching unit and cable connection are in two different cabinets
R

― Charger and distribution are in one control cabinet

― Automation equipment and network components are in one control cabinet
To fulfill these designation tasks, code letters for the data positions S1 and S2 have
D

been established (see Table 28). Figure 31 shows an example of a control cabinet.

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Table 28. Installation systems for equipment in all main systems

Code letter Denomination

AS Installation systems for several systems of the electrical grid and distri-
bution system
ASA Installation system for systems for higher-level management
ASB Installation system for several systems for measuring and metering
ASF Installation system for several protecting systems
ASK Installation system for several control systems
ASP Installation system for several alarm systems
ASW Installation system for panels and desks
BS Installation systems for several systems of the electrical auxiliary power
supply system
BSA Installation system for systems for higher-level management
BSB Installation system for several systems for measuring and metering

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BSF Installation system for several protecting systems
BSK Installation system for several control systems
BSP
F
Installation system for several alarm systems
BSW Installation system for panels and desks
CS Installation systems for several control and management systems
A
CSA Installation system for several control systems in case of centralised ar-
rangement
CSE Installation system for several control systems in case of decentralised ar-
R

rangement
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+ASK01

=ASK01

=AAC03 AG001 -KF01

=ASK01 UH001 -UH01

=AAC03 AG101 -KF01

=AAF01 TA001 -TA01

=AAF02 TA001 -TA01 =ASK01 WC001 -FC01

Equipment…

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…is installed in
=AAC03 AG001-KF01
F +ASK01
=AAC03 AG101_KF01 +ASK01
=AAF01 TA001-TA01 +ASK01
A
=AAF02 TA001-TA01 +ASK01
=ASE01 UH001-UH01 +ASK01
=ASE01 WC001-FC01 +ASK01
R

Code letters of BL2 see Section 6.4.5

Point of installation designation see Section 6.7
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Figure 31. Example of a control cabinet

System-related installation units are described in Section 6.6 designation block

“equipment” and 6.7 designation block “point of installation”

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6.4.5 Content of breakdown level 2

6.4.5.1 General
In BL2 of the designation block “function”, the basic functions of the system men-
tioned in GS1 is described. The basic functions are classified by letters and counted
by digits.
The classes of basic functions are set out in a binding manner for all technical spe-
cialist fields in international standard IEC 81346-2 and adapted to meet the particular
needs of power plant technology in VGB Guideline B102.
Note: This letter code also applies to technical installations and product classes in
connection with the equipment designation (see 6.6).

There are two levels to the classifying part of the basic function, which is divided into

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classes and subclasses. Subclasses do not constitute a new level within a constitu-
ent structure; i.e. they do not describe any subdivision of the object within the mean-
ing of "consists of". Both class and subclass refer to the same object.
F
The different subclasses are arranged according to a relationship to a technical sec-
tor. The grouping is as follows:
― Subclass A – E for objects related to electrical energy
A
― Subclass F – K, excluding I, for objects related to information and signals
― Subclass L – Y, excluding O, for objects related to process, mechanical and civil
engineering
R

― Subclass Z for objects related to combined tasks

Diese grundsätzliche Gruppierung ist für alle Klassen festgelegt, mit Ausnahme der
Klasse B. Die für die Unterklassen der Klasse B festgelegten Kennbuchstaben basie-
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ren auf den Festlegungen von ISO 14617-6.

This basic grouping is fixed for all classes except for the class B. The letter codes
specified for the subclass B are based on ISO 14617-6.

Examples of subclasses are listed in the following Table 30. For their project-specific
application, VGB Guideline B102 must be applied.

6.4.5.2 Main classes for basic functions

For application in the area of wind energy, the main classes used are listed below to
provide an overview.

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Table 29. Main classes for basic functions in the area of wind energy

Intended purpose or task of object according to Basic function in the

Class
EN 81346-2, Tab. 1 area of wind energy

B Converting an input´variable (physical property, condition or measure,

event) into a signal for further processing capture of process
variables
C Storing of energy, information or material store,
record
E Providing radiant or thermal energy cool,
heat,
illuminate
F Direct protection (selfacting) of a flow of energy, signals, per- protect,
sonnel or equipment from dangerous or unwanted conditions prevent
G Initiating a flow of energy or material Generating signals used generate,
as information carriers or reference source convey,
condense
K Processing (receiving, treating and providing) signals or infor- process, delay, link,

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mation enable control circuits
M Providing mechanical energy (rotational or linear mechanical drive,
motion) for driving purposes operate
P Presenting information
F display,
print,
write
Q Controlled switching or varying a flow of energy, of signals *) or switch energy and
A
of material material flows;
provide
R Restricting or stabilizing motion or a flow of energy, information limit,
or material block,
R

slow down,
stabilize
S Converting a manual operation into a signal for further process- manual switching of
ing signals
D

T Conversion of energy maintaining the kind of energy Conver- convert,

sion of an established signal maintaining the content of infor- strengthen,
mation Conversion of the form or shape of a material transfer,
modulate,
U Keeping objects in a defined position wear,
enclose,
support,
W Guiding or transporting energy, signals, material or products direct,
from one place to another distribute,
transport
X Connecting objects connect,
couple

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6.4.5.3 Subclasses of basic functions

For application in the area of wind energy, the subclasses used are listed below to
provide an overview.
Examples of main classes are listed in Table 29. For their project-specific application,
VGB Guideline B102 must be applied.

Table 30. Subclasses of basic functions in the area of wind energy

Code letter Definition of subclass according to VGB-Richtlinie B102

BA Electrical potential
BC Electrical current
BF Flow
BG Gauge, position, length
BL Level

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BP Pressure, vacuum
BS Speed, frequency
BT Temperature
BX Other quantities
F
BZ Measurement of number of events
CC Chemical storage of electric energy
A
CF Storage of information
CM Closed storage of material at fixed location
Generation of electromagnetic radiation for lighting purposes using electrical
EA
R

energy
EB Generation of heat by conversion of electrical energy
EC Generation of cooling energy by conversion of electrical energy
EP Generation of heat by convection
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EQ Generation of cooling energy by convection

FA Protection against overvoltage
FC Protection against overcurrent
FL Protection against hazardous pressure condition
FM Protection against effects of fire
FQ
GA Initiation of an electrical energy flow by use of mechanical energy
GB Initiation of an electrical energy flow by chemical conversion
GM Initiation of a discontinuous flow of solid matter
GP Initiation of a flow of liquid or flowable substances driven by an energy supply
GQ Initiation of a flow of gaseous substances by a mechanical driver
HN Separation of mixtures of substances by mechanical processes
KF Processing of electrical and electronic signals
MA Driving by electromagnetic force

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Code letter Definition of subclass according to VGB-Richtlinie B102

MQ Driving by wind force
PF Visible presentation of discrete states
PG Visible presentation of values of discrete variables
PJ Audible presentation of information
QA Switching and variation of electrical energy circuits
QB Isolation of electrical energy circuits
QC Earthing of electrical energy circuits
QL Braking
QM Switching of flow of flowable substances in closed enclosures
QN Varying of flow of flowable substances in closed enclosures
QZ Isolation and Earthing of electrical energy circuits
RA Limiting a flow of electrical energy
RL Restricting an unauthorized operation and/or movement (mechanical)
RM Restricting a return flow of gaseous, liquid and flowable substances

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SF Providing an electrical signal
TA Converting electrical energy while retaining the energy type and energy form

TB
energy form
F
Converting electrical energy while retaining the energy type and changing the

TF Converting signals (retention of information content)

UC Enclosing and supporting electrical energy equipment
A
Enclosing and supporting instrumentation, control and communication equip-
UH
ment
UR Fastening and anchoring machinery
R

VQ Cleaning material, product or facility

WB Transporting high voltage electrical energy (> 1 000 V a.c. or > 1 500 V d.c.)
WC Distributing low voltage electrical energy (≤ 1 000 V a.c. or ≤ 1 500 V d.c.)
WG Transporting electrical or electronic signal
D

WP Conducting or guiding flow of substance in rigid, closed enclosure

WQ Transporting mechanical energy
XD Connecting low voltage objects (≤ 1 000 V a.c. or ≤ 1 500 V d.c.)
XG Connecting electrical signal carriers
XL Connecting rigid enclosures for flows of substances
XN Connecting objects for transport of mechanical energy, nondetachable

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6.4.5.4 Count part for basic functions and technical installations

Rule 16 applies for the count part in addition to the specific stipulations in the subsec-
tions.
Rule 16: Use of the BL2 digits in the designation block “function”
The numerical section of the BL2 serves to count the same basic functions or to
classify technical installations.
Counting begins with "01".
Counting of a specific subclass begins at “001”, if the entry in GS1 changes.
It is recommended to use a grouping of counting if a classification in this section is
necessary.
The first digit of a grouping count number represents a further subclass while digits 2
and 3 are solely used for counting.

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Examples:
QA001 to QA099
F
Switching without further division
QA101 to QA199 Switching Feed-in circuits
QA201 to QA299 Switching Consumer circuits
A
QA301 to QA399 Switching Coupling
R
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6.4.5.5 Further division for specific subclasses of basic functions

Table 31. Further division for specific subclasses of basic functions in the area of wind energy

Code letter

QA Switching and variation of electrical energy circuits

QA001 - 099 Without further division
QA101 - 199 Switching Feed-in circuits
QA201 - 299 Switching Consumer circuits (outgoing feeder)
QA301 - 399 Switching Coupling
QB Isolation of electrical energy circuits
QB001 - 099 Without further division
QB101 - 499 Isolation of busbar connections
QB901 - 999 Isolation of consumer circuits

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QC Earthing of electrical energy circuits
QC101 - 499 Earthing of busbar connections
QC901 - 999 Earthing of consumer circuits
F
QM Switching of flow of flowable substances in closed enclosures
QM001 -299 Without further division
A
QM301 - 399 Shut-off for measuring
QM401 - 499 Shut-off for drains and vents
R

QM601 - 699 Shut-off for sampling

WC Distributing low voltage electrical energy (≤ 1 000 V a.c. or ≤ 1 500 V d.c.)
WC001 – 099 Without further division
D

WC101 - 199 LV general distribution

WC201 - 299 LV safety distribution

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Rule 17: Use of the BL2 digit block for energy distribution
The following stipulations apply for HV and MV distributions:
Each branch (feeder, coupling) within a distribution is assigned a basic function,
which is mainly fulfilled by this (principle of majority). This also includes all necessary
equipment to fulfil this basic function but also the associated measuring and protec-
tive components at the field level, without which a reliable fulfillment of the basic
function can not be guaranteed.
The following stipulations apply for LV distributions:
Each distribution within a LV distribution system is assigned a basic function “distrib-
uting…”. This also includes all necessary equipment to fulfil this basic function but
also the associated measuring and protective components at the distribution level,
without which a reliable fulfillment of the basic function can not be guaranteed.

T
Example 1:
A 33 kV WTG feeder including the objects circuit breaker, earthing switch, disconnec-
tor and protection device at the field level is assigned the basic function “switching”
F
(QA) and also receives a technical installation designation in case of a complete
equipment designation.
Example 2:
A
A 400 V AC distribution system in an electrical substation (ANE01) includes 2 distri-
butions for safety purpose (WC201 and WC202). All circuit-related objects are as-
signed to the corresponding distributions for safety purpose as equipment.
R
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6.5 Designation block „product class“

6.5.1 General
In this block, objects are given a product class designation, irrespective of what
product of a particular manufacturer they are implemented with.
This means that different manufacturers can document and label their products,
which fulfil the same purpose, with the same coding. In this way, production and
product documentation is possible for different manufacturers and suppliers, even
without precise knowledge of what systems or subsystems their delivered parts will
be used in.

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F
A
R
D

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6.5.2 Designation structure.

The designation block “product class” consists of at least one breakdown level. Fur-
ther breakdown levels may be attached if a further subdivision according to the rule
“consists of…” becomes necessary. This, when read from left to right, always repre-
sent smaller and smaller observation units.
The code letters must comply with the rules of the international standard IEC 81346-
2. Preferred stipulations for power plant technology are included in VGB B102 con-
tained in the VGB-Directive B102, more specific definitions can be found in section
6.6
The numeric part consists of maximum three digits to count similar product classes.
Another classification is not provided. Only 2 digits should be used in the numeric
part to avoid confusion with the contents of BL2 in the designation block “function”.

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Breakdown level 1 2 n

Denomination - Product class Product class Product class

F
Number / type of data position - A A (N) N N A A (N) N N A A (N) N N
A
Abbreviation of data position - P1P2 (P3)P4P5 P1P2 (P3)P4P5 P1P2 (P3)P4P5
R

Prefix
Product class according to VGB B102
numeric part
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Figure 32.. Designation block „product class“

Regel 18: Use of the numeric part in the designation block „product class“
The numeric part of the designation block „product class“ serves to count.
Counting should begin with „(0)01“ and continue without interruption.
It is allowed to use a grouping of counting, a further classification is to be avoided.
Counting in any breakdown level begins at “001” without interruption, if the entry in
any previous breakdown level changes.

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6.5.3 Nested product class designation

Figure 33 shows one way to structure the product class designation on two levels.
The in-built motor temperature sensor assigned the product class designation -
MA01BT01, the terminal mounted on the motor is -MA01XF01.

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F
Figure 33. Example for a nested product class designation
A
R
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6.6 Designation block „Equipment“

6.6.1 General
In order to be able to administer and, in particular, address objects in databases, un-
ambiguous designations must be assigned. To this end, the equipment designation is
used, which classifies an object into two associated designation blocks based on
function and product aspects (see Section 4.1.4.1, Figure 4). This transition allows
the function-related basic function to be simultaneously looked at as a product-
related technical installation. This technical installation consists of one or more as-
semblies, which in turn may be made up of one or more subassemblies. In this way,
the rules of partitive relation are adhered to.
Example: The basic function “switching of electrical energy circuits”, looked at from a
product point of view, also corresponds to the technical installation “switchgear as-
sembly”. This in turn consists of components such as "circuit breaker" and "current

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monitor". The circuit breaker itself can consist of other assemblies, e.g. housing, but-
tons and terminals. Further examples are shown in Table 32.
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Table 32. Exemplary comparison of basic function – technical installation

Code letter Basic function Technical installation

A
BF Measuring of flow Flow meter installation
CM Closed storage of material at fixed location Tank installation
EP Generation of heat by convection Heat exchanger
R

FA Protection against overvoltage Lightning protection terminals

Initiation of an electrical energy flow by
GB Dry cell, battery
chemical conversion
Initiation of a discontinuous flow of solid
GM Lifting installation
matter
D

Initiation of a flow of liquid or flowable sub-

GP Pump unit (Pump with motor)
stances driven by an energy supply
Visible presentation of information in draw-
PH Video screen
ing, pictorial and/or textual form
Switching and variation of electrical energy
QA
circuits
Switch truck
Switching of flow of flowable substances in
QM Actuator unit (actuator with drive)
closed enclosures
RP Restricting a sound propagation Noise protection
Converting electrical energy while retaining
TA
the energy type and energy form
Frequency converter
Connecting low voltage objects
XD Terminal of cubicle
(≤ 1 000 V a.c. or ≤ 1 500 V d.c.)

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6.6.2 Designation structure

Aspect Function Product

Breakdown level 0 1 2 1 2

Main System, Technical

Denomination =
system Subsystem installation
- assembly sub

Number / type of data position = A N N AAA NN AA NNN - A A (N) N N

Abbreviation of data position = H1 H2H3 S1S2S3 S4 S5 T1T2 T3 T4T5 - P1P2(P3)P4P5

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Prefix
Taking over breakdown levels 0 – 2 of
designation block „function“
Prefix
Taking over breakdown levels 1 – n of
F
designation block „product class“
A
Figure 34. Designation block „equipment“, data positions
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6.6.3 Examples for equipment designation

Figures 32 show examples for equipment designation from the technical fields of
electrical and mechanical engineering.

=BFA01 QA204

400 V AC

-FC01 .. 03

-QA01

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=MDK13 GP001

-MA01 -GP01
F
M
~
A
=MDK13 BP001 =MDY01 AG001

-BP01 -KF01
-QM01
P A
R

I D

Figure 35. Example for equipment designation

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6.6.4 Measuring installations

Rule 19: Assignment of measuring installations
For measuring installations, the following stipulations apply:
If a measuring installation is an integral part of a standard product, it is assigned this
as a subassembly and so obtains no own basic function within its superior system.
Otherwise, a measuring installation is assigned an own basic function or technical
installation within its superior system. The corresponding measuring equipment are
assigned to these as sub-products.

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F
A
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Figure 36.Mmeasuring installation (example 1)

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=LAB15 BF001 =LAB15 QM001

-TA01
-MA01

-WP02

-WP01 -WP03
-RN01 =LAB15 WP001 -QM01

Figure 37.Mmeasuring installation (example 2)

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A
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6.7 Designation block „point of installation“

6.7.1 General
The designation block „point of installation“ is used for designating objects of the type
“installation unit” according to their location aspect.
The point of installation designation indicates the point of installation of one or sev-
eral equipment as a separate designation. This information is assigned to the equip-
ment designation which does not contain any location information by itself (see Fig-
ure 38).

Is installed in…
Equipment contains Point of
installation

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Figure 38. Assignment of equipment to installation unit

The designation block „point of installation consists of maximum two parts, separated
F
by the breakdown mark “.” (dot). The installation place serves as a further subdivision
of the installation unit. If this is not required, the designation part with the breakdown
mark “.” can be omitted.
A
Installation unit . Installation place
R

Figure 39. Designation block „point of installation“, scheme

To designate the point of installation two designation blocks exist.

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Option 1:
Installation units with built-in equipment which are part of several systems. These
installation units are defined as separate installation systems (only applicable for BL1
letter codes AS-, BS_, CS_).
Example:
Control cabinet with controller =AAC and network components =AAF.

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+ASK01 =ASK01

=ASK01 UH001-UH01
=AAC03 AG001-KF01
.AA +ASK01.AA
=AAC03 AG101_KF01
+ASK01.BA
.BA

=AAF01 TA001-TA01
+ASK01:DA
.DA

=AAF02 TA001-TA01 +ASK01.WA

.WA

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=ASK01 WC001-FC01

Equipment…
F … is installed in
=AAC03 AG001-KF01 +ASK01.AA001
=AAC03 AG101-KF01 +ASK01.BA001
A
=AAF01 TA001-TA01 +ASK01.DA001
=AAF02 TA001-TA01 +ASK01.DA002
=ASK01 UH001-UH01 +ASK01
R

=ASK01 WC001-FC01 +ASK01.WA001

Figure 40. Example for designation block „point of installation opt.1“

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Option 2:
Installation units with built-in equipment which are part of one system.
Example:
Equipment with the same system designation =MSC01 are installed in an installation
unit =MSC01 UH001 with +MSC01 UH001 as location aspect (applicable for BL2 let-
ter codes UC and UH).

Generator circuit Generator circuit breaker, housing 1

breaker cubicle =MSC01 UH001
+MSC01 UH001

Generator circuit breaker

control, relais OFF Cubicle 1,
=MSC01 KF001 Level A
.A
–KF12 +MSC01 UH001.A

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Cubicle 1,
Level W
F .W +MSC01 UH001.W

Generator circuit breaker, housing 1

Terminal strip 1
=MSC01 UH001
A
–XF01
R

Equipment… …is installed in

=MSC01 KF001 –KF12 +MSC01 UH001.A2
=MSC01 UH001 –XF01 +MSC01 UH001.W
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Figure 41. Example for designation block „point of installation opt. 2“

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6.7.2 Designation structure

Breakdown level 0 1 3

Denomination +
Main
system
Installation unit
. Installation
place

Number / type of data position + A NN AAA NN

. A…N

Abbreviation of data position + H1 B2B3 G1G2G3 G4G5

. P1 … Pn

Prefix

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Taking over installation system designation
from designation block „function“
Separator
Installation place
F
Figure 41. Designation block „Point of installation opt. 1“
A
Breakdown level 0 1 2 3
R

Denomination +
Main System Technical . Installation
system Subsystem installation place

.
D

Number / type of data position + A NN AAA NN AA NNN A…N

Abbreviation of data position + H1 H2H3 S1S2S3 S4 S5 T1T2 T3 T4T5 . P1 … Pn

Prefix
Taking over installation unit designation
from designation block „function“

Separator
Installation place

Figure 42. Designation block „Point of installation opt. 2“

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6.7.3 Breakdown level 3, installation place

For identification of the installation place no universal stipulations can be made be-
cause there are too various design characteristics existing.
However, the following recommendations apply, if timely arrangements can be made:

ƒ The designation of the installation place should preferably consist of two code
letters and three following numbers.
ƒ The letters serve as the vertical subdivision of an installation unit in rows and the
numbers of horizontal division of the installation places in columns. This principle
is applicable for grid installation, units without grid and mixed construction.
ƒ Counting is done from the operator side viewed from top to bottom and from left
to right, each ascending
In exceptional cases, the labeling delivered by the manufacturer needs to be

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adopted. A digit number which is greater than 6 is to avoid.
Figure 44 shows an example of a control cabinet for the designation on installation
places.
Fnumbers NNN
A
letters AA
R
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Bild 43. Kennzeichnung von Einbauplätzen im Einbausystem Steuerschrank

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6.8 Designation block „location“

6.8.1 General
The designation block „location“ is used for designating objects of the type “location
unit” according to their location aspect.
The location designation indicates the location of one or several equipment as a
separate designation. This information is assigned to the equipment designation
which does not contain any location information by itself (see Figure 45).

Is located in…
Equipment contains Location

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Figure 45. Designation block „location“, scheme

Both buildings/structures and areas serve as locations. The same designation

scheme is to be applied for both object types.
F
A
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6.8.2 Designation structure

Breakdown level 0 1 3

Buil-
Denomination ++
Main sys-
tem
dung/structure
area
. Room,
section

Number / type of data position ++ A NN AAA NN

. A…/…N

Abbreviation of data position ++ H1 H2H3 G1G2G3 G4G5

. R1../..Rn

Prefix

T
Taking over breakdown levels 0 and 1 of

designation block „function“

Separator
F
Further subdivision in levels, floors, rooms, sections (see 6.6.4)
A
Figure 46. Designation block „location“, data positions
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6.8.3 Breakdown level 3, location place

6.8.3.1 General
Breakdown level 3 of the designation block „location” serves as designation of rooms
in buildings/structures and sections of areas.
For both applications, no universal code letters can be defined.
The following sections provide solutions according to international standards.

6.8.3.2 Application for rooms in buildings/structures

Buildings/structures are used for holding and protecting people and property. They
usually have a foundation, walls, roof and several floors usually with several rooms
included. Tower, platform, switchgear building, administration building or information
centre also belong to buildings/structures.

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Für die Raum-Kennzeichnung schreibt die EN ISO 4157-3 vor, Räume geometrisch
zu definieren durch ihre physikalischen Grenzen oder auch mit imaginären Flächen
wie Gebäudeteilen, Stockwerkebenen usw.
F
EN ISO 4157-3 provides stipulations for the designation of rooms which are to be
defined geometrically by their physical limits or even with imaginary areas like
building parts, floor levels, etc.
A
Designations of rooms must consist of a counting of floor levels and a three digit
number for a real or imaginary room.
R

Structure of BL3
NNNNN
counting number of floor levels
D

counting number of room

Each floor level is to be named by full integer numbers in ascending order, starting
with 01 in the lowest level that can be used universally (according to ISO 4157-1)

6.8.3.3 Application for areas

Areas for the purpose of this guideline shall apply to the placing of objects without the
protection of any enclosure. Areas are open spaces within a wind farm.
E. g. parking areas, access ways, areas for outdoor switchgear, transformers, solar
panels, buildings belong to the field of areas.
To designate the different sections of these areas, a coordinate system with a high-
and a right value is used.

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The figure below illustrates the principle.

The counting direction is determined by planned and possible expansions (see also
Figure 47).

.CA

.BA

.AB .AB030
High value

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.AA

010 020
F 030 040

Right value
A
Figure 47. Example designation principle, area
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6.9 Designation block „Signal“

6.9.1 General
The unambigious designation of signals is done with a combination of “functional al-
location” and the signal name as shown in Figure 48.

Functional allocation ; Signal name

Figure 48. Signal designation

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A
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6.9.2 Designation structure

This designation block is used for designating and counting signal classes within the
same functional allocation.
It consists of a prefix symbol “ ; “ (Semicolon) with maximum two breakdown levels.
The use of BL1 is mandatory, BL3 can be used for additional designation on the
basis of the informative annex A of EN 61175t.
BL3 is not applied in the area of wind energy.

Breakdown level 1 3

Denomination ; Class
. Basis name

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Number / type of data position ; A A (N) N N
. (A / N)

; .
Abbreviation of data position
F X1X2 (X3)X4X5 (Z1…..Zn)

Prefix
A
Signal classes according to
tables 33 und 34
Subdivision of signal classes according
R

to table 5 of ISO/TS 16952-10

Gliederungszeichen
Additional designation according to
EN 61175
D

Figure 49. Designation block „Signal name“

Table 33. Code letters for main classes of signal names

Code letter according

Main class of signal name
to DIN EN 61175

X Source of signal
Y Use of signal

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Table 34. Code letters for classes of signal names

Code letter according

Main class of signal name
to DIN EN 61175

A Group control
B Individual control
C Individual regulation
G Binary process signals
H Cross signals from analog process signals
J not defined
K Component protection
L Control rooms
M Individual fault signals
P Process computer

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Q Analog process signals
R Control regulations
S Step control
U
F
Collective fault signals
V Connections
W Alarm system
A
R
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6.10 Designation block „terminal“

6.10.1 General
Terminals are the interface of equipment in order to connect them with other
equpiment in a network.
Electrical networks can be for example electrical energy grids or data networks.
The unique terminal designation in a system consists of the equipment designation
and the terminal designation of the equipment. The basic structure of the terminal
designation is shown in Figure 50.

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F
A
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6.10.2 Designation structure

Terminal designation in a aystem

Equipment designation : Terminal designation

Breakdown level 1 2
Number / type of data posi- : (A … / …N) . A … / …N
tion

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Symbol to separate equipment
from terminal designation
Designation of constructive combination of several connecting elements

Separator
F
Designation of terminals
A
Bild 46. Designation block „Terminal designation“

In BL1, multiple terminals of equipment can be distinguished if necessary. An

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example is shown in Figure 51.

In graphical representations, for example in a circuit diagram, the prefix “:” can be
omitted if confusion is excluded.
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The corresponding symbols for terminal designation (numbers, letters, graphics,

color recognition) should be used, which are mounted on the component or
determined in applicable standards (EN 60445, EN 50005, EN 60034-8, etc.).

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Figure 51. Terminal designation for a relay

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F
TP-connection FOC- connection
Port 1
A
Port 5, Input
:P1 :P5.IN

FOC- connection
R

Port 5, Output
:P5.OUT
SV- connection
D

Plug connector S, pin 1

Signal connection
:S.1
Plug connector F, Pin 1
:F.1

Figure 52. Terminal designation for an Ethernet switch

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-QM01:2

Valve-
QM01

Valve
-QM02

-CM01

Piping -WP01:C
-WP01
Pump -GP01

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-GP01:FL2
F
Figure 53. Terminal designation for mechanical equipment
A
R
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6.11 Designation block „Document“

6.11.1 General
Documents are designated with the document designation in accordance with the
rules and code letters set out in VGB Guideline B103 (based on EN 61355-1 / IEC
61355-1).

Object designation & Document kind classification code DCC

Figure 54. Document designation

Both parts of the document designation include:

y what needs to be documented? (Object designation)
y what contents are displayed ?(Document kind classification code DCC)

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For object designation, there are three possibilities:
1. Facilities, designated with a plant identifier
F
2. Equipment, designated with a type or inventory identifier
3. General objects (technical or administrative)
An example of an object key to designate general objects can be found in Appendix
A
B of the guideline VGB B103.
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6.11.2 Designation structure

Breakdown level 1 2 3

Number of
Denomination Object & DCC / page

Number / type of data position depending on object & AAA NNN / A N

Abbreviation of data position depending on object & D1D2D 3D4D5D6 / Z1….Z6

Object designation according to

VGB B103

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Separator “&”
Document kind classification code DCC
according to VGB B103
Count part of DCC
according to VGB B103
F
Separator „ / “
Number of page (optional, maximum 6 digits)
A
Figure 55. Designation block „document designation“; data positions
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6.11.3 Application example on a drawing title

Standort:
#32ULE341916.WBW02
Benennung Objekt
=Y01 AZA01 Complete document designation
Plattform 1 DCC:
&CLH010 #32ULE341916.WBW02
Dokumentenart Seitennummer:
=Y01AZA01 &CLH010/01
Anordnungsplan /01
Dokumentennummer
ABC-123.456

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Bild 56.Document designation of a drawing title (example)
F
A
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6.12 Designation block „Cable“

6.12.1 General
Cable connections must be clearly designated by using two different methods
― Equipment designation
― Cable number
Both possibilities are described below. Additional application examples can be found
in Section 7.

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A
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6.12.2 Equipment designation

For cable connections, which are treated as maintenance objects such as high volt-
age connections with cables, couplers, terminations or electric connections with pre-
fabricated cables (cable with plug connectors), the designation according to Section
6.6 applies.
This designation method is also applicable for all other connection types.
Designation structure:

Aspect Funktion Produkt

Breakdown level 0 1 2 1

Main System Technical

Denomination =
system Subsystem installation
- Assembly

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Number / type of data position = A N N
FAAA NN AA NNN - A A (N) N N

Prefix
Designation of the system which
assigned the cable connection
A
Designation of basic function
Prefix
Designation of product class
R

Figure 57. Structure of a cable designation

In the function aspect of BL2 the following installations are designated:

D

WB HV / MV cable connections
WD LV cable connections
WG Control cables

In the product aspect of BL1 the following classes are designated:

WB HV / MV cable
WD LV cable
WG Control cables
XB Joint > 1000 V
XD Joint <= 1000 V
XG Plug connector

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6.12.3 Cable number

By this method, electrical cable connections between installations in different
systems are not considered as equipment. A cable number is used for an
unambiguous designation. The numbering scheme is shown in Figure 58.
This designation method is also applicable for all other connection types.
Structure of the cable number:

ANN AAA NNNN(AN)

Breakdown level 0 and 1 of the equipment

which comes first in the alphabet

Running number; when required,

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grouped according to project-specific stipulations

Figure 58. Structure of cable number

F
A
R
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7 Specific Determinations for Wind Energy

7.1 General
This chapter contains a structured list of solution examples with complete designa-
tions.
The definitions listed in this chapter represent extracts from standard cases. Prior
and in case of deviations, the corresponding rules in chapter 6 are to apply.

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7.2 Energy generation

7.2.1 Allocation of main systems of energy generation

The allocation of main systems of energy generation in wind farms is based on the
application of BL0.
A universal definition of this allocation is not possible due to project specific require-
ments. The following examples provide preferred options.
Preferred option 1:
Counting of WTG according to grid systems
― independent from site expansions
― unique identification of WTG according to location

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F
A
R
D

Figure 59. Application of BL0 in wind farms option 1

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Preferred option 2:
Consecutively counting of WTG, site expansions continue to count the S1 code.
― independent from locations / arrangements
― unique identification of site expansions

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F
A
R
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Figure 60. Application of BL0 in wind farms option 2

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Preferred option 3:
Consecutively counting of WTG, continued counting of site expansions.
― independent from locations / arrangements
― largest possible stock of numbers

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F
A
R
D

Figure 61. Application of BL0 in wind farms option 3

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7.2.2 Wind turbine system MD

7.2.2.1 General
The wind turbine system consists of the rotor system, the drive train incl. an eventual
gear system, the yaw system as well as the corresponding medium supplies and
controls. The following pictures describe these systems including their limits.

T
F
A

Figure 62. Overview wind turbine system

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7.2.2.2 Rotor system MDA

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Figure 63. MDA Rotor system
F
=MDA10
This designation serves, inter alia, as an object designation, e.g. an assembly draw-
A
ing for rotor hub and blades.
Example:
R

= MDA10 &MTC050

Subsystem Rotor system, Rotor blades

D

= MDA11
Limits: from incl.: Tip of blade
to excl.: Support of blade
to incl.: Blade adjustment

Subsystem Rotor system, Rotor hub

= MDA12
Limits: from incl.: Support of blade
from excl.: Blade adjustment
to excl.: Connection to drive train

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Special case MDA with 2 rotors:

MDA10 Subsystem rotor system 1, overall
MDA11 Subsystem rotor system 1, rotor blades
MDA12 Subsystem rotor system 1, rotor hub
MDA20 Subsystem rotor system 2, overall
MDA21 Subsystem rotor system 2, rotor blades
MDA22 Subsystem rotor system 2, rotor hub

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F
A
R
D

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F
A
R
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Figure 64. MDA11 Rotor blades

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A
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Figure 65. MDA12 Rotor hub

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7.2.2.3 Drive train MDK

7.2.2.3.1 Drive train with gear box:

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F
A
Figure 66. MDK Drive train
R

= MDK10 Drive train, overall

This designation serves, inter alia, as an object designation, e.g. an assembly draw-
ing for rotor shaft and gear box.
D

Example:
= MDK10 &MTC050

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F
A
R
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Figure 67. MDK11 Rotor shaft system

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F
A
Figure 68. MDK12 Gear system
R
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F
A
R
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Figure 69. MDK13 Gear oil system

7.2.2.3.2 Drive train without gear box:

=MDK01 Rotor shaft system

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7.2.2.4 Yaw control MDL

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Bild 70. MDL Yaw control
F
A
R
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F
A
R
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Figure 71. MDL10 Yaw control, overall

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F
A
R
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Figure 72. MDL11 Yaw drive system

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F
A
Figure 73. MDL12 Azimuth brake system
R
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In case of a common hydraulic supply for the yaw and drive train brakes, an addi-
tional hydraulic system MDX exists.

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F
Figure 74. MDX01 Hydraulic system
A
R
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7.2.3 Generator system MK

Limits (with gearbox): from excl. drive train
to incl. generator lead connection

Limits (without gearbox): from excl. rotor connection

to incl. generator lead connection

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Figure 75. Synchronous generator
F
A
R
D

Figure 76. Double- fed asynchronous generator

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7.2.3.1 Generator MKA

=MKA01
Generator casing, including stator, rotor and all integral cooling systems
Limits: to incl. generator bushing

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F
A
R
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Figure 77. MKA01 Generator

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Several generators in a WTG will be numbered consecutively, starting with MKA01.

In this case, mechanical energy is also transferred by several shafts which will be
allocated as products to the gearbox.
Example:
=MDK12 TL001 –WQ01 Fast shaft 1 (to generator 1, =MKA01)
=MDK12 TL001 –WQ02 Fast shaft 2 (to generator 2, =MKA02)

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F
A

Figure 78. Example Gearbox with two generators

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7.2.3.2 Generator exciter set MKC

The Generator exciter set is a necessary part of synchronous generators with vari-
able excitation as well as double-fed asynchronous generators for power generation
synchronous to the grid.

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F
Figure 79. MKC01 Generator exciter set
A
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7.2.3.3 Generator cooling MKF or MKJ

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F
A

Figure 80. MKF01 Generator cooling (water)

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Figure 81. Combined oil/water-cooling for generator and gearbox

Gearbox oil cooling with a plate heat exchanger, which has a mixture of water and
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Figure 82. Combined oil/water-cooling for generator and gearbox

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7.2.4 Transmission of electrical energy

7.2.4.1 Generator lead

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Figure 83. MSA01 Generator lead

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7.2.4.2 Generator circuit breaker

The Generator circuit breaker designation requires an own system which is inde-
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Figure 84. MSC01 Generator circuit breaker F
7.2.4.3 Frequency control
In case of the double-fed asynchronous generator, the frequency control is effected
by MKC. The frequency control is effected by MSE in all other cases.
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Figure 85. MSE Frequency control

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Figure 86. MSE01 Converter system
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Figure 87. MSE02 Converter cooling
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Figure 88. MST01 Generator transformer

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7.2.5 Electrical auxiliary power supply systems

The purpose of the auxiliary power supply is the provision of electrical energy for all
drives and installations which are necessary for the main and the auxiliary processes.
These include for example:
― Controls (e.g. for operation control unit and converter)
― Yaw system
― Pitch systems
― Hydraulic supply
― Circulation pumps of the cooling systems
― Heating and fans

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― Auxiliary systems (access systems, obstruction lights, cranes etc.)

For this purpose, the following systems have been defined:

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=BFA01 (highest voltage level (AC), e.g. 690 V)
=BFB01 (2nd highest voltage level (AC), e.g. 400 V)
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=BFC01 (3rd highest voltage level (AC), e.g. 230 V)
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If further voltage levels are required, these have to be designated in accordance with
VGB B101.
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All auxiliary power transformers are defined as systems and to be counted according
to rule…
If further auxiliary power transformers are required, these have to be designated in
accordance with VGB B101.
Rectifiers for DC supply have to be designated under BFU.
UPS systems (battery, converter) to maintain power supply in case of interruptions
have to be designated under BMU.

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Figure 89. auxiliary power supply example 1
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Figure 90. auxiliary power supply example 2
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7.2.6 Control
The control of a WTG is normally performed with an operation control unit. This control con-
tinuously gather all relevant state data from the connected sensors, evaluates the data and
provides the WTG with all control parameters.
The required sensors and actors are normally constructive or functional elements of the cor-
responding systems / installation units and their designations are allocated to them.

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Figure 91. MYA01 Overall control system

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Figure 92. MYA01 Overall control system

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7.2.7 Structure for wind turbine systems

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Figure 93. UMD Structure for wind turbine system
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Figure 94. Structure for wind turbine system

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Figure 95. UMD11 Nacelle

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Figure 96. UMD12 Tower

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7.2.8 Auxiliary systems

Grounding / lightning protection

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Figure 97. XF Equipotential bonding systems

The grounding is necessary for the equipotential bonding between the electrical parts
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All rotor blades are equipped with a lightning protection system with several lightning
receptors or a tip of aluminium to conduct the lightning to the rotor hub.

Crane

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Figure 98. XMM Kran
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but also the structure.
The installations and equipment contained herein require special attention and need
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Figure 99.WBA System for rescue und safety of persons

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Fire protection

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Figure 100. CK und XGE Fire protection system

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Corrosion protection
The active corrosion protection is allocated to the structure as equipment. The elec-
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Figure 101. UMD10 Corrosion protection
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Obstruction warning systems

Obstruction warning systems send out signals for WTG detection to other traffic par-
ticipants. There are various forms of signals.
The electrical supply is part of the auxiliary power system.

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Figure 102. XSD Obstruction warning system

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Electrical installation (lighting and power)

The function designations of the lighting and power sub-distributions are allocated to
the structures but not the electrical auxiliary power system.

Normal supply

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Figure 103. UMD10 Normal supply

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Safety supply

Figure 104. Safety supply

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Emergency lighting
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Meteorology

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Figure 105. CKJ Meteorologie

Communication
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Figure 106. YAA Communication

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7.3 Energy transmission

Energy transmission includes the distributions of the electrical grid and distribution
system which are normally installed inside the WTG, as well as the cable connec-
tions between the separate WTG and the electrical substation. This also includes the
feeds to the distributions of the energy transmission, beginning from the high-voltage
terminal connection of the main transformer (MST) in each WTG.

These distributions are assigned to the main systems W01 to W99 on BL0.
Main systems are distinguished between the cabling structures in rings or stings.

Limits: from high-voltage terminal connection of the main transformer (MST) in each
WTG
to terminal end of transmission cable in the electrical substation
The following picture shows an example.

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Figure 107. Inner park cabling examplel 1

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Figure 108. Inner park cabling example 2

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7.4 Energy distribution

7.4.1 General
The main system “energy distribution” Y01 includes all systems of the wind farm’s
central electrical substation to fulfil the distribution tasks, e.g. HV, MV and LV switch-
gears, transformers, control systems, emergency power supplies but also building
and auxiliary systems.
Several electrical substations need to be counted consecutively.

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Figure 109. Substations with Grid station
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7.4.2 HV and MV systems

Switchgear

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Figure 110. HV and MV switchgear

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Detail designation 155 kV-branch

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Figure 111. Detail designation 155 kV-branch

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7.4.3 LV distribution

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Figure 112. LV distribution

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7.4.4 Control

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Figure 113. Onshore control

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Figure 114. Offshore control
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7.4.5 Structure for systems of power distribution

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Figure 115. AZA Structure, building for systems of power distribution incl. ancillary systems

Figure 116. Structure, building for systems of power distribution incl. ancillary systems

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Figure 117. AZA11 Switchgear grid distribution

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Figure 118. AZA12 Supporting structure
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7.4.6 Auxiliary systems

Grounding / lightning protection

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Figure 119. AP Equipotential bonding systems

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Crane

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Figure 120. AXH Crane
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HSE includes important systems to protect humans and the environment primarily,
but also the structure.
The installations and equipment contained herein require special attention and need
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Figure 121. AWB System for rescue und safety of persons

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Fire protection

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Figure 122. AXB Fire protection system

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Corrosion protection
The active corrosion protection is allocated to the structure as equipment. The elec-
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Figure 123. AZA10 Corrosion protection
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Obstruction warning systems

Obstruction warning systems send out signals for WTG detection to other traffic par-
ticipants. There are various forms of signals.
The electrical supply is part of the auxiliary power system.

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Figure 124. AXS Obstruction warning systems

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Electrical installation (lighting and power)

The function designations of the lighting and power sub-distributions are allocated to
the structures but not the electrical distribution system.

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Figure 125. AZA Structure lighting
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Sockets and power distributions are part of the corresponding electrical energy distri-
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Emergency lighting
Stipulated in section HSE

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Communication

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Sanitary facilities

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Waste water system

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7.5 Location / Topology

Figure 102 shows an example of a wind farm with several structures for wind turbine
systems and structures for systems of power distribution.

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Appendix

Appendix 1: Checklist for the designation process regarding to Section 4.2

General stipulations
Adaptions of denominations for systems, (VGB B 101), basic functions, technical
equipment and product classes (VGB B102), which are only possible as long as
contents remain the same
Rules on numbering systems and direction of numbering for all designation
sections entailing numbering
Rules on breakdown level 0 regarding content, scope, type and number of
data positions

Rules on spacing for designation notation

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Allocation of “free for use” available classifying code elements

Rules on depth of designation according to Section 4.1.2

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Establishing a central contact for all designation issues and enhancements

Stipulations on conjoint designation

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Rules on “conjoint designation” regarding content, scope, type and number of
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Stipulations on function designation

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Rules on numerical designation sections

Rules on designation for system-interfacing signal processing

Rules on designation for “signals and signal application” as well as allocation

of subgroups in the main groups.

Stipulations on location designation

Rules on numbering the structure/building designation

Rules on room designation

Rules on priority-based designation of structures/buildings containing several

systems

Rules on designation for bridging and ducting structures as connecting structures

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Appendix 2: Application of designations

Combination of designation blocks
Depending on the task and designation complexity, designation blocks may be used
alone or in combination for identification and localization of the technical objects. A
distinction shall be made between the following:
― Linking and
― Allocation
Linking
The linking of two or more designation blocks creates a new unambiguous designa-
tion
Example:
#W1.KW2 ++UMA01

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Factory 1, Power plant 2 Machine hall 1
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The permitted links between various designation blocks are specified in Table 36.
Table 36. Permitted links between various designation blocks
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Designation blocks
# Conjoint designation & Document kind class
# Conjoint designation =Function
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# Conjoint designation =Function - Product class

# Conjoint designation =Function - Product class & Document kind class
# Conjoint designation =Function - Product class : Terminal
# Conjoint designation == Functional allocation
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# Conjoint designation == Functional allocation & Document kind class

# Conjoint designation == Functional allocation ; Signal name
# Conjoint designation + Point of installation
# Conjoint designation + Point of installation & Document kind class
# Conjoint designation ++ Location
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Allocation
The link between structures of different aspects is organized through allocation, so-
called " associative relation” (see also Figure…).
Example:
=BFA01 QA203 -QA01

+BFA01 UC004.C3

400-V distribution 1, feeder 3 circuit breaker 1

is installed in (associative relation)
400-V distribution 1, installation unit 4, place C3

Designation notation in documents

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The notation of designations in documents in the area of electrical and mechanical
engineering is generally stipulated in EN 61082 and ISO 15519-1.
Extract from EN 61082:
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For objects having a reference designation or a reference designation set in accor-
dance with IEC 61346-1, at least one unambiguous reference designation shall be
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shown at every representation of the object.
The reference designation shall be readable from the bottom edge of the page and
should be located above or to the left of the object representation, see IEC 81714-2
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for further details.

A reference designation shall be presented on a single line.

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For the presentation of a reference designation set the following applies:

― the reference designation set may be presented on a single line or on successive
lines;
― designation shall start on a separate line;
― if more than one reference designation is presented on the same line, and if not
clearly separated for example as in a table, the character SOLIDUS ( / ) shall be
used as separator sign between the different reference designations;
― the order of the presented reference designations in a reference designation set
has no significant meaning.

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The following example is applied in the are of power plant technology::

Unique equipment designation

=BFA01 QA007 –SF01 13

+BFA01 UC008.B 14

Assigned point of installation designation,

where the equipment is installed in

Assigned location designation, where the

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equipment is installed in
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Appdenix 3: Overview of applied function designations

BL1 Sect. BL1 Sect. BL1 Sect.

AAB01 7.5 ATA01 6.4.2 MKF01 7.1.3.3
AAC42 7.5 ATA01 7.2 MKJ01 7.1.3.3
AAC43 7.5 BFA01 7.1.5 MSA 7.1.3.1
AAF03 7.5 BFB01 7.1.5 MSA01 7.1.4.1
AHA01 6.4.2 BFC01 7.1.5 MSC 7.1.3.1
AHA01 7.2 BFT11 7.1.5 MSC01 7.1.4.2
AHA02 7.2 BFT21 7.1.5 MSE 7.1.3.1
AHA03 7.2 BFT31 7.1.5 MSE01 7.1.4.3
AHA04 7.2 BFU 7.1.5 MSE12 7.1.4.3
AHA05 7.2 CKA01 7.1.8 MST 7.1.3.1
AKA01 7.3.2 CKD01 7.1.8 MST01 7.1.4.4

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AKA02 7.3.2 LAC 10 6.5.1 MTC 7.1.2.1
AKA03 7.3.2 MDA 6.4.3.2 MYA01 7.1.6
ANE01 7.3.2 MDA 7.1.2.1 UBA01 6.8.3.3
ANE02
ANE03
7.3.2
7.3.2
MDA11
MDA12
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7.1.2.1
UHA01
UMA01
6.8.3.3
6.8.3.3
ANF01 7.3.2 MDA20 6.4.3.2 UMD02 7.1.8
ANG01 7.3.2 MDC 6.4.3.2 UMD10 7.1.7
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ANH01 7.3.2 MDK01 7.1.2.2.2 UMD11 7.1.7
ANH02 7.3.2 MDK10 6.4.3.2 UMD12 7.1.7
ANJ01 7.3.2 MDK10 7.1.2.2.1 UMD13 7.1.7
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ANJ02 7.3.2 MDK11 7.1.2.2.1 UMD14 7.1.7

ANK01 7.3.2 MDK12 7.1.2.2.1 WBA 7.1.8
ANK02 7.3.2 MDK20 6.4.3.2 XAM 7.1.8
ANK03 7.3.2 MDL 6.4.3.2 XFB01 7.1.8
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ANP01 7.3.2 MDL10 7.1.2.3 XFC01 7.1.8

ANP02 7.3.2 MDL11 7.1.2.3 XFD 7.1.8
ANQ01 7.3.2 MKA 7.1.3.1 XMM 7.1.8
ANQ02 7.3.2 MKA01 6.4.2 XSD01 7.1.8
ANQ03 7.3.2 MKA01 7.2 XSD02 7.1.8
ANS01 7.3.2 MKC 7.1.3.1
ANS02 7.3.2 MKC01 7.1.3.1.2

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Appendix 4: Overview of applied product designations

BL1 Sect. BL1 Sect. BL1 Sect.
‐BR01 7.1.8 ‐GU01 7.1.8 ‐TL02 7.1.2.3
‐BR02 7.1.8 ‐KF01 7.1.8 ‐UL01 7.1.2.1
‐BS01 7.1.8 ‐MA01 6.3.4 ‐UP01 7.1.2.1
‐BS02 7.1.8 ‐MA01 7.1.2.3 ‐UP01 7.1.2.2.1
‐BT01 7.1.2.2.1 ‐MA01 7.1.8 ‐UP01 7.1.2.3
‐BT01 6.5.1 ‐MQ01 7.1.2.1 ‐UP01 7.1.2.2.1
‐BT01 7.1.2.2.1 ‐PF01 7.1.8 ‐UR01 7.1.2.2.1
‐CN01 7.1.8 ‐PF02 7.1.8 ‐UR01 7.1.2.2.1
‐EA01 7.1.8 ‐PH01 7.1.8 ‐WB01 7.2
‐EA02 7.1.8 ‐PJ11 7.1.8 ‐WB11 7.2
‐FC01 7.1.8 ‐PJ21 7.1.8 ‐WD01 7.1.8
‐FM11 7.1.8 ‐QA01 6.3.4 ‐WE01 7.1.8
‐FM12 7.1.8 ‐QA01 7.1.8 ‐WN01 7.1.2.1

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‐FM21 7.1.8 ‐QL01 7.1.2.2.1 ‐WN01 7.1.2.2.1
‐FR01 7.1.2.1 ‐QL01 7.1.2.3 ‐WN02 7.1.2.2.1
‐FR01 7.1.8 ‐RL01 7.1.2.3 ‐WQ01 7.1.2.2.1
‐FR01 7.1.7 ‐SF01
F 6.3.4 ‐XB01 7.2
‐FS01 7.1.2.1 ‐SF01 7.1.8 ‐XD01 7.1.8
‐GM01 7.1.2.1 ‐TA01 6.5.1 ‐XD02 7.1.8
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‐GM01 7.1.8 ‐TF11 7.1.8 ‐XE01 7.1.8
‐GP01 6.3.4 ‐TF21 7.1.8 ‐XF01 6.5.1
‐GP01 7.1.2.2.1 ‐TL 7.1.2.3 ‐XN01 7.1.2.2.1
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Appendix 5: Overview of applied point of installation designations

To be followed

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Appendix 6: Overview of applied location designations

Location Sect.
++U02.CB14 6.8.3.3
++U02
UBA01.02004 6.8.3.3

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Appendix 7: Overview of applied document designations (DCC)

DCC Sect.
MTC050 7.1.2.2.1
CLH010 6.1.1.3

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Appendix 8: List of figures

Figure 1.Relation between basic standards and application specifications .............. 13
Figure 2.Limits according to VGB B101.................................................................... 19
Figure 3. Structure of an electrotechnical system..................................................... 28
Figure 4. Transition from the functional to the product aspect .................................. 29
Figure 5. Associative relations between different structures..................................... 30
Figure 6. Differentiating between a system component and an equipment component
................................................................................................................................. 34
Figure 7. Allocation of data and documents to system components and equipment
components .............................................................................................................. 35
Figure 8. Determining designations during a project ................................................ 40
Figure 9. Designation parts....................................................................................... 41

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Figure 10. Designationblock .................................................................................... 41
Figure 11. Basic structure of the letter/digit component of a designation block
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Figure 12. Functional structures based on task (subtask = TA) and turn
(subprocesses = TP) ................................................................................................ 46
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Figure 13. Equipment designation, scheme.............................................................. 50
Figure 14 Designation block „Conjoint designation“ ................................................. 60
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Figure 15. Site zero point.......................................................................................... 61

Figure 16. Encryption according to the MGRS system ............................................. 62
Figure 17. Encryption according to the WGS84system ............................................ 63
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Figure 18. Designation block „control task group level“ ............................................ 67

Figure 19. Designation block „control task individual level“ ...................................... 68
Figure 20. Example „control task individual level “.................................................... 70
Bild 21. Designation block „function“ ........................................................................ 72
Figure 22. Main systems (example).......................................................................... 74
Figure 23. Systems of main system for energy generation, overview....................... 77
Figure 24. Transmission (example) .......................................................................... 80
Figure 25. Electrical AC auxiliary power supply system (example)........................... 82
Figure 26. process monitoring (example) ................................................................. 83
Figure 27. Systems of energy transmission (linear structure – examples) ............... 86
Figure 28. Systems within the main system „energy distribution“ (example) ............ 89

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Figure 29. Control systems (example) ...................................................................... 91

Figure 30. LV distribution (example)......................................................................... 94
Figure 31. Example of a control cabinet ................................................................. 100
Figure 32.. Designation block „product class“......................................................... 109
Figure 33. Example for a nested product class designation ................................... 110
Figure 34. Designation block „equipment“, data positions ...................................... 112
Figure 35. Example for equipment designation ...................................................... 113
Figure 36.Mmeasuring installation (example 1) ...................................................... 114
Figure 37.Mmeasuring installation (example 2) ...................................................... 115
Figure 38. Assignment of equipment to installation unit ......................................... 116
Figure 39. Designation block „point of installation“, scheme................................... 116
Figure 40. Example for designation block „point of installation opt.1“..................... 117

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Figure 41. Example for designation block „point of installation opt. 2“.................... 118
Figure 41. Designation block „Point of installation opt. 1“ ....................................... 119
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Figure 42. Designation block „Point of installation opt. 2“ ....................................... 119
Bild 43. Kennzeichnung von Einbauplätzen im Einbausystem Steuerschrank ....... 120
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Figure 45. Designation block „location“, scheme .................................................... 121
Figure 46. Designation block „location“, data positions .......................................... 122
Figure 47. Example designation principle, area...................................................... 124
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Figure 48. Signal designation ................................................................................. 125

Figure 49. Designation block „Signal name“ ........................................................... 126
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Bild 46. Designation block „Terminal designation“.................................................. 129

Figure 51. Terminal designation for a relay ............................................................ 130
Figure 52. Terminal designation for an Ethernet switch.......................................... 130
Figure 53. Terminal designation for mechanical equipment ................................... 131
Figure 54. Document designation........................................................................... 132
Figure 55. Designation block „document designation“; data positions.................... 133
Bild 56.Document designation of a drawing title (example) ................................... 134
Figure 57. Structure of a cable designation ............................................................ 136
Figure 58. Structure of cable number ..................................................................... 137
Figure 59. Application of BL0 in wind farms option 1.............................................. 139
Figure 60. Application of BL0 in wind farms option 2.............................................. 140

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Figure 61. Application of BL0 in wind farms option 3.............................................. 141

Figure 62. Overview wind turbine system ............................................................... 142
Figure 63. MDA Rotor system ............................................................................... 143
Figure 64. MDA11 Rotor blades ............................................................................. 145
Figure 65. MDA12 Rotor hub.................................................................................. 146
Figure 66. MDK Drive train ..................................................................................... 147
Figure 67. MDK11 Rotor shaft system.................................................................... 148
Figure 68. MDK12 Gear system ............................................................................. 149
Figure 69. MDK13 Gear oil system......................................................................... 150
Bild 70. MDL Yaw control ....................................................................................... 151
Figure 71. MDL10 Yaw control, overall................................................................... 152
Figure 72. MDL11 Yaw drive system...................................................................... 153

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Figure 73. MDL12 Azimuth brake system............................................................... 154
Figure 74. MDX01 Hydraulic system ...................................................................... 155
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Figure 75. Synchronous generator ......................................................................... 156
Figure 76. Double- fed asynchronous generator .................................................... 156
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Figure 77. MKA01 Generator.................................................................................. 157
Figure 78. Example Gearbox with two generators.................................................. 158
Figure 79. MKC01 Generator exciter set ................................................................ 159
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Figure 80. MKF01 Generator cooling (water) ........................................................ 160

Figure 81. Combined oil/water-cooling for generator and gearbox ......................... 161
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Figure 82. Combined oil/water-cooling for generator and gearbox ......................... 162
Figure 83. MSA01 Generator lead.......................................................................... 163
Figure 84. MSC01 Generator circuit breaker .......................................................... 164
Figure 85. MSE Frequency control ......................................................................... 164
Figure 86. MSE01 Converter system...................................................................... 165
Figure 87. MSE02 Converter cooling...................................................................... 166
Figure 88. MST01 Generator transformer .............................................................. 167
Figure 89. auxiliary power supply example 1......................................................... 169
Figure 90. auxiliary power supply example 2.......................................................... 170
Figure 91. MYA01 Overall control system .............................................................. 172
Figure 92. MYA01 Overall control system .............................................................. 173

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Figure 93. UMD Structure for wind turbine system ................................................. 174
Figure 94. Structure for wind turbine system .......................................................... 175
Figure 95. UMD11 Nacelle ..................................................................................... 176
Figure 96. UMD12 Tower ....................................................................................... 177
Figure 97. XF Equipotential bonding systems ........................................................ 178
Figure 98. XMM Kran ............................................................................................. 179
Figure 99.WBA System for rescue und safety of persons ...................................... 180
Figure 100. CK und XGE Fire protection system.................................................... 181
Figure 101. UMD10 Corrosion protection ............................................................... 182
Figure 102. XSD Obstruction warning system ........................................................ 183
Figure 103. UMD10 Normal supply ........................................................................ 184
Figure 104. Safety supply ....................................................................................... 185

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Figure 105. CKJ Meteorologie ................................................................................ 186
Figure 106. YAA Communication ........................................................................... 186
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Figure 107. Inner park cabling examplel 1.............................................................. 187
Figure 108. Inner park cabling example 2 .............................................................. 188
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Figure 109. Substations with Grid station ............................................................... 189
Figure 110. HV and MV switchgear ........................................................................ 190
Figure 111. Detail designation 155 kV-branch........................................................ 191
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Figure 112. LV distribution...................................................................................... 192

Figure 113. Onshore control ................................................................................... 193
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Figure 114. Offshore control ................................................................................... 194

Figure 115. AZA Structure, building for systems of power distribution incl. ancillary
systems .................................................................................................................. 195
Figure 116. Structure, building for systems of power distribution incl. ancillary
systems .................................................................................................................. 195
Figure 117. AZA11 Switchgear grid distribution...................................................... 196
Figure 118. AZA12 Supporting structure ................................................................ 197
Figure 119. AP Equipotential bonding systems ...................................................... 198
Figure 120. AXH Crane .......................................................................................... 199
Figure 121. AWB System for rescue und safety of persons ................................... 200
Figure 122. AXB Fire protection system ................................................................. 201
Figure 123. AZA10 Corrosion protection ................................................................ 202

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Figure 124. AXS Obstruction warning systems ...................................................... 203

Figure 125. AZA Structure lighting.......................................................................... 204
Figure126. AYA Communication ............................................................................ 205
Bild 127. AWA Sanitary facilities............................................................................. 206
Bild 128. AXE01 Waste water system .................................................................... 207
Bild 129. AVQ Diesel/fuel storage system .............................................................. 208
Bild 130. Wind farm area ........................................................................................ 209

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Appendix 9: List of tables

Table 1. Characters for identifier roles...................................................................... 41
Table 2. Overview of designation roles..................................................................... 57
Table 3. Control tasks for the "Functional allocation" (Table 2 from ISO/TS 16952-10)
................................................................................................................................. 69
Table 4. Breakdown level 0 ...................................................................................... 73
Table 5. Systems within the main system „Energy generation“ ................................ 76
Table 6. Wind turbine system MD_........................................................................... 78
Table 7. Generator system MK_............................................................................... 78
Tabelle 8. Ableitung elektrischer Energie MS_ ......................................................... 79
Table 9. Control and protection systems MY_ .......................................................... 80
Table 10. Electrical auxiliary power supply system B_ ............................................. 81

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Table 11. process monitoring CK_ ........................................................................... 83
Table 12. Structures and areas for systems inside of the power plant process U_ .. 83
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Table 13. Systems for administrative or social purposes or tasks W__.................... 84
Table 14. Ancillary systems X__............................................................................... 84
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Table 15. Communication and information systems Y__.......................................... 85
Table16. Energy transmission AH_ und AJ_ ............................................................ 87
Table 18. Systems within the main system „energy distribution“ .............................. 88
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Table 18. Systems for higher-level management AA_.............................................. 90

Table 19. Systems for 1 kV ≤ Un ≤ 420 kV AC_ to AM_........................................... 92
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Table 20. Systems for Un < 1 kV AN_ ...................................................................... 93

Table 21. Equipotential bonding systems AP_ ......................................................... 95
Table 22. Transformer / converter stations AT_ ....................................................... 95
Table 23. Systems for storage of material or goods AV_ ......................................... 95
Table 24. Systems for administrative or social purposes or tasks AW_ ................... 95
Table 25. Systems for fulfilling auxiliary purposes or tasks without the process AX_ 96
Table 26. Systems for communication and information tasks AY ............................. 96
Table 27. Objects for housing technical systems or installations of power distribution
incl. ancillary systems AZ_ ....................................................................................... 97
Table 28. Installation systems for equipment in all main systems ............................ 99
Table 29. Main classes for basic functions in the area of wind energy ................... 102
Table 30. Subclasses of basic functions in the area of wind energy....................... 103

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Table 31. Further division for specific subclasses of basic functions in the area of
wind energy ............................................................................................................ 106
Table 32. Exemplary comparison of basic function – technical installation ............ 111
Table 33. Code letters for main classes of signal names ....................................... 126
Table 34. Code letters for classes of signal names ................................................ 127
Table 36. Permitted links between various designation blocks............................... 211

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Appendix 10: List of applied rules

Rule 1: Aspects ........................................................................................................ 27
Rule 2: Partitive relation............................................................................................ 28
Rule 3: Transition between aspects.......................................................................... 29
Rule 4: Combinations of identifier blocks.................................................................. 42
Rule 5: Segments ..................................................................................................... 42
Rule 6: Alphabetical data positions (classification) ................................................... 42
Rule 7: Numerical data positions .............................................................................. 43
Rule 8: System and direction of counting ................................................................. 43
Rule 9: Equipment designation................................................................................. 50
Rule 10: Written form of designations....................................................................... 58

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Rule 11: Counting of BL0 ......................................................................................... 73
Rule 12: Use of the BL1 digits in the function designation block .............................. 75
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Rule 13: Designation of auxiliary power transformer ................................................ 81
Rule 14: Use of the BL1 digit block for energy transmission..................................... 87
Rule 15: Use of the BL1 digit block for energy distribution ....................................... 90
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Rule 16: Use of the BL2 digits in the designation block “function” .......................... 105
Rule 17: Use of the BL2 digit block for energy distribution ..................................... 107
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Regel 18: Use of the numeric part in the designation block „product class“ ........... 109
Rule 19: Assignment of measuring installations ..................................................... 114
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