Standard

Drawing Drafting Standard

Record Number: R2587284

Version: 2.0
Date: December 2023
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Authorisations
Action Name and title Date
Prepared by Greg Hall - Network Asset Data Specialist 13/11/2023
Reviewed by Heath Westbury - Asset Master Data Officer 17/11/2023
Authorised by Jennifer Roe - Leader Network Asset Data 8/12/2023
Review cycle 2 Years

Responsibilities
This document is the responsibility of the Network Asset Data Leader, Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd,
ABN 24 167 357 299 (hereafter referred to as ‘TasNetworks’).
Please contact the Network Asset Data Team (drawings@tasnetworks.com.au) with any queries or
suggestions.
 Implementation All TasNetworks staff and contractors.
 Compliance All group managers.
© Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd 2023

Minimum Requirements
The requirements set out in TasNetworks’ documents are minimum requirements that must be
complied with by all TasNetworks team members, contractors, and other consultants.
The end user is expected to implement any practices which may not be stated but which can be
reasonably regarded as good practices relevant to the objective of this document.

Record of Revisions
Version Description Date
1 Original Issue (R383981) 23/12/2015
2 Significant update to reflect changes in business requirements. 8/12/2023

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Table of Contents
1. General 5
1.1 Purpose 5
1.2 Scope 5
1.3 Drawing Software Platform 5
1.4 Definitions 5
1.5 Applicable Standards 7
1.6 Drawing Templates 8
2. General Requirements for all Drawings 9
3. Requirements for Specific Drawing Types 10
3.1 Electrical Schematics 10
3.1.1 Grids and Snaps 10
3.1.2 Symbols on Electrical Circuits 10
3.1.3 Identification of Equipment 10
3.2 Critical Electrical Schematics 10
3.2.1 Power Circuit One-Line Diagram (PCOLD) 11
3.2.2 Metering and Protection One-Line Diagram (MPOLD) 11
3.2.3 Operational Diagram (OD) 12
3.2.4 One Line Diagram (OLD) 12
3.2.5 Critical Drawing Content Definition 13
3.2.6 Provision for Private Installations 14
3.2.7 General Requirements for Electrical Schematics 14
3.2.8 Equipment State Shown 15
3.2.9 Routing Information 15
3.2.10 References between Drawings 15
3.3 Schedules 16
3.3.1 Device Schedule (P&C Assets) 16
3.3.2 Label Schedule 16
3.3.3 Instrument Schedule 16
3.3.4 Drawing Schedule 16
3.3.5 RTU Schedule 16
3.3.6 SCADA Schedule 16
3.3.7 Major/Material Equipment (Primary Electrical Assets) Schedule 16

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3.4 Layout Drawings .................................................................................................................. 17

3.5 Assembly drawings .............................................................................................................. 17
3.6 Maker’s drawings ................................................................................................................. 17
4. Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................... 18
5. Drawing Notes ................................................................................................................................ 19
5.1 Operational Notes on MPOLDs ............................................................................................ 19
5.2 Border Marks ....................................................................................................................... 19
6. New drawings ................................................................................................................................. 20
6.1 Border templates ................................................................................................................. 20
6.2 Drawing Title Block .............................................................................................................. 20
6.3 Drawing Content Orientation .............................................................................................. 21
7. Changes to Drawings ...................................................................................................................... 21
7.1 Revision of Drawings............................................................................................................ 21
7.2 Cancelled Drawings .............................................................................................................. 22
7.3 Superseded Drawings .......................................................................................................... 22
7.4 As Installed Drawings ........................................................................................................... 23
7.5 Drawing Sign-off Procedure ................................................................................................. 23
8. Formatting Information – AutoCAD (‘.dwg’) .................................................................................. 24
8.1 General Colour Usage .......................................................................................................... 24
8.2 Layer and Text Type Usage .................................................................................................. 24
8.3 Operational Drawing Requirements .................................................................................... 26
9. Formatting Information – MicroStation (‘.dgn’) ............................................................................ 27
9.1 General Colour Usage .......................................................................................................... 27
9.2 Layer and Line type Usage ................................................................................................... 27

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1. General
1.1 Purpose
This standard defines the drafting requirements for both the creation and revision of drawings
that will be used by TasNetworks for managing its electrical network and associated infrastructure.
All drawings, both new and revised drawings, shall be fully compliant with the requirements of this
standard.
This standard does not cover the management of these drawing records. The management of
drawings records is covered by the Drawing Management Standard.

1.2 Scope
This standard is applicable to all TasNetworks drawings types, including but not limited to:
 Assemblies
 Block Diagrams
 Equipment details
 General Arrangements and Layouts
 One Line Diagrams
 Templates
 Schedules
 Schematics.
Please refer to the Drawing Management Standard R393979 for drawing numbering.

1.3 Drawing Software Platform

All new drawings are to be created in the AutoCAD ‘.dwg’ drawing format. They shall be saved in
2018 format.
Existing drawings in MicroStation ‘.dgn’ format may remain in this format, although the preference
is for such drawings to be updated to AutoCAD ‘.dwg’ format.

1.4 Definitions
AC: Alternating current.
Approved: Authorisation of a drawing for release to the next project stage.
As Installed: The status of a drawing that depicts the arrangement or configuration of equipment
as currently installed. ‘As Built’ and ‘As Installed’ have the same meaning.
CAD: Computer Aided Design. Within this standard, CAD refers to an electronic drawing provided
in ‘.dwg’ or ‘.dgn’ format. Embedding ‘.gp4’ file is not TasNetworks preferred method of
developing drawings, however may be included with the approval of TasNetworks’ Asset Records
team.
Cancelled: The status of a drawing that is no longer required as a result of equipment being
removed from service or drawing consolidation.

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Checked: The verification of technical adequacy and completeness of a drawing or the part of a
drawing which has been altered.
Checked-in: The status of a current drawing when it is stored in the EDMS.
Checked-out: The status of a drawing when it checked out of the EDMS for the purpose of
alteration.
Cloud: A defined area on a drawing in the shape of a cloud. The cloud indicates a change has
occurred to the drawing within the extremities of the cloud.
Communication System: Defined as assets for network telecommunication purposes.
Concept Drawing: A drawing which is part of a concept definition.
Construction: The status of a drawing that depicts the arrangement or configuration of equipment
as designed for construction.
Critical Drawings: A risk-based list of drawing types which are required to safely operate the
TasNetworks’ electrical reticulation. The list comprises of the Power Circuit One-Line Diagram
(PCOLD), the Metering and Protection One-Line Diagram (MPOLD), Operational Diagram (OD), One
Line Diagram (OLD), General Arrangement (GA), Wire Position Diagram (WPD), Standard Drawing
(SD) and System Diagrams.
CT: Current transformer.
Design: The status of a drawing that depicts a potential arrangement or configuration of
equipment during the conceptual design phase of a project.
Distribution System: Defined as assets inclusive from all network substation distribution
connections to the final consumer connection point.
Drawing: Pictorial, tabular or graphical representation of technical design. Drawings may also
contain a map or a representation of geographical features.
Drawing Type: Indicates the differing drawing characteristics including General Arrangement,
Layout, Details, Assembly, Diagram, Schematic and Schedules.
Drawing Team: TasNetworks representatives with the responsibility for managing the
TasNetworks EDMS.
DWG: Electronic CAD format files with a ‘.dwg’ or ‘.dgn’ file extension to create or modify
drawings.
EDMS: Electronic drawing management system.
GA: General Arrangement drawing showing physical relationship between multiple equipment
within a site boundary, transmission line or system.
GP4: A scanned amendable drawing image with a file extension of ‘.gp4’, which may be used in
conjunction with, or embedded into, a CAD file after approval from TasNetworks’ Network Asset
Data team.
Issue: The transmission of drawings to personnel or organisations which includes electronic and
hard copy formats.
Layout: Layout drawing of a single piece of equipment which may be within a General
Arrangement.

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Maker’s drawings: Drawings provided by equipment manufacturers for equipment being used by
TasNetworks.
Metadata: Data registered against a drawing in the EDMS.
NTS: Not to scale.
Original: The status of a drawing representing the first registration of a drawing in the EDMS by
TasNetworks.
P & C: Protection and control.
Project Manager: Any representative who has been assigned the responsibility to manage a
project and perform the role of Principal’s Representative and/or Purchaser’s Representative.
Redline Mark-ups: A hard copy drawing which is marked in red ink to indicate changes to
‘Construction’ drawings, which does not constitute a formal revision to the approved
‘Construction’ drawing. These changes are subject to the check and approval process.
RTU: Remote Terminal Unit.
SCADA: Supervisory, control and data acquisition.
Standard Drawing: A TasNetworks approved drawing used in any project when required for the
purposes of identifying TasNetworks’ minimum requirements and not subject to alteration
without the approval of TasNetworks’ relevant document owner.
Superseded: The status of a drawing that has been replaced by a new drawing.
TIF: (Tagged Image Format). An electronic image file with a file extension ‘.tif’ used as a published
version of the CAD drawing.
Transmission System: Defined as assets inclusive of all network substations and transmission
above 33kV to the power generator connection point.
VT: Voltage transformer.

1.5 Applicable Standards

R2613716 Drawing Management Standard
R280697 General Substation Requirements Standard
R2466381 Asset Nomenclature Standard
D-806-0001-SD-001 General Electrical Symbols Drawing
AS1100 Technical Drawing (all parts)

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1.6 Drawing Templates

AutoCAD Format
D16/3251 AutoCAD A4 Portrait Border Template
D16/3250 AutoCAD A4 Landscape Border Template
D16/3252 AutoCAD A3 Portrait Border Template
D16/3253 AutoCAD A3 Landscape Border Template
D16/3254 AutoCAD A2 Portrait Border Template
D16/3255 AutoCAD A2 Landscape Border Template
D16/3256 AutoCAD A1 Portrait Border Template
D16/3257 AutoCAD A1 Landscape Border Template
D16/3258 AutoCAD A0 Landscape Border Template

MicroStation Format
D16/3902 MicroStation A4 Portrait Border Template
D16/3901 MicroStation A4 Landscape Border Template
D16/3900 MicroStation A3 Portrait Border Template
D16/3899 MicroStation A3 Landscape Border Template
D16/3898 MicroStation A2 Portrait Border Template
D16/3897 MicroStation A2 Landscape Border Template
D16/3896 MicroStation A1 Portrait Border Template
D16/3895 MicroStation A1 Landscape Border Template

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2. General Requirements for all Drawings

The following shall apply to all types of TasNetworks drawings:
(a) All drawings shall be clear, legible and free from errors or omissions
(b) All drawings shall be in the English language only
(c) Units of measure shall use the SI system. Units shall of measure shall be stated for all values.
(d) Drawings shall be A0, A1, A2, A3 or A4 size. Preference shall be given to A3 and A1 sized
drawings.
(e) All drawing, with the exception of Maker’s drawings, shall use one of TasNetworks approved
templates. Refer Section 0 for template details.
(f) All drawings shall be prepared utilising CAD software. They shall be in a format compatible
with AutoCAD 2018, i.e. ‘.dwg’, unless the drawing is a revision of an existing drawing done in
MicroStation format, i.e. ‘.dgn’, where it may remain in this format.
(g) Files in ‘.gp4’ format, where used, shall be embedded within the associated ‘.dwg’ or ‘dgn’ file.
(h) All drawing objects, with the exception of dimensions, notes and border templates shall reside
on the ‘Model space’ drawing layer.
(i) All drawing text, dimensions and border templates shall be on the ‘Paper space’ drawing
layer.
(j) All equipment abbreviations shall comply with the requirements of TasNetworks standards
Asset Nomenclature Standard.
(k) All drawings that are prepared to scale shall have a relevant scale block(s) included. The
preferred scale for General Arrangement Drawings is 1:200 and section sheets 1:100.
Drawings with objects that are not drawn to scale ‘NTS’ (Not to scale) in the scale box.
(l) Once the drawing scale has been determined, all viewports shall be ‘locked’ to prevent the
scale of object sin the viewport being accidently altered.
(m) All entities that do not form part of the eventual ‘As Installed’ drawing shall be deleted.
(n) Drawings with multiple sheets to be published from one model shall be set to individual paper
space layouts with the full drawing number as the layout name. Drawings subsequent to the
first sheet shall be published in PDF with full name and metadata
(o) ‘Raster images’ and external references will not be accepted in drawing unless prior approval
has been obtained by the leader of the Network Asset Data team.
(p) By default, the colours, line types and weights used for all objects on the drawing shall be set
by the layer properties, with the ‘by layer’ attribute set for all objects.
(q) Units of measure used on drawings shall be those defined by the SI system (International
System of Units). e.g. mm, m, kg, kV, kPA etc.
(r) ‘Calibri’ true type text shall be used as the font for all text and dimensions in drawings. This
includes drawing borders.
(s) All text on drawings shall be capitalised, with the exception of units of measure which shall
use their SI format.

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(t) Abbreviations shall be avoided where possible. Where required, only the abbreviations listed
in the Asset Nomenclature Standard and the Power System Safety Rules (Attachment F) may
be used.
(u) Where projections are required on a drawing, third angle projection is to be used for the plan,
and any external views such as end views. All sections should be orientated in the third angle
where possible but may be placed at the most convenient location on the sheet. The plan and
direction of these sections will be depicted by section arrows.

3. Requirements for Specific Drawing Types

3.1 Electrical Schematics
3.1.1 Grids and Snaps
(a) The use of grids and snaps are critical in the production of electrical drawings. In particular, it
creates a method of simple and efficient drafting and provides accuracy, ease of maintenance
and a quality presentation. Under no circumstances shall electrical drawings be produced
without the continuous use of grids and snaps.
(b) For circuitry drawings, a minimum snap setting of 1.25 mm and multiples thereof must be
utilised e.g. 2.5, 5.0 etc.

3.1.2 Symbols on Electrical Circuits

(a) All electrical drawings shall comply with symbols listed on TasNetworks’ General Electrical
Symbols drawing D-806-0001-SD-001. If any other symbol is required, its approval for use shall
be first requested from TasNetworks.

3.1.3 Identification of Equipment

(a) A unique identification number termed as ‘device number’ shall identify each device and shall
follow TasNetworks standard which is based on their point of installation and specific function.
(b) Refer to TasNetworks Asset Nomenclature Standard (R2466381) for the identification of
equipment on Transmission Sites.

3.2 Critical Electrical Schematics

The critical drawings for describing electrical systems within TasNetworks sites (collectively the
Operational Information) are the:
(a) Power Circuit One-Line Diagram (PCOLD)
(b) The Metering and Protection One-Line Diagram (MPOLD)
(c) Operational Diagram (OD)
(d) One Line Diagram (OLD) (Reserved for distribution class drawings only).

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3.2.1 Power Circuit One-Line Diagram (PCOLD)

A PCOLD shall show the following information:
(a) Detail all primary plant (e.g. busbar, transformers, CTs, VTs) and their device numbers
(b) If more than one PCOLD is required for a site, equipment shown on each drawing shall be
grouped by operating voltage. Transformers shall be grouped according to the higher of their
operating voltages
(c) One PCOLD per voltage per site is to be produced.

3.2.2 Metering and Protection One-Line Diagram (MPOLD)

An MPOLD shall show the following information:
(a) Detail of primary plant (e.g. busbar, transformers, CTs, VTs) and their device numbers.
(b) all Metering and Protection equipment and their device numbers.
(c) Notes on the protection relay operation describing breakers tripped, any time delayed
operations, initiation of other devices, sending of inter-trips, and initiation requirements from
other devices. Reference numbers (in brackets) against each associated device should
correspond with the notes listed.
(d) A legend of the device numbers shown on the drawing including the type of associated relay.
(e) A table of the VTs shown on the drawing detailing the voltage and class of each winding to
TasNetworks standards.
(f) A table of the CTs shown on the drawing detailing the voltage, ratios, class, and function of
each CT. Reference letters (in brackets) against each associated device should correspond to
TasNetworks standards.
(g) A list of relevant notes to provide any additional information on the drawing.
(h) All busbar protection equipment that is not directly connected to current transformer circuits
should be drawn in a central location to the busbars with an appropriate device number.
Peripheral equipment for busbar protection that is connected to the current transformer
circuits should be shown with a corresponding protection operation reference number and
appropriate device number.
(i) All secondary wiring between instrument transformers and devices should be drawn where
appropriate. If secondary wiring creates congestion on the drawing, reference can be made
between the instrument transformer and the device. Similarly, reference of secondary wiring
between devices can be made to decrease drawing congestion.
(j) All mechanically connected transformer protection and monitoring devices should be drawn
next to the transformer with appropriate device number and corresponding protection
operation reference number.
(k) All device boxes should be drawn the same size
(l) For each site, a separate MPOLD for each MV/EHV voltage is to be produced.

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3.2.3 Operational Diagram (OD)

All assets at each site shall be represented on a single OD. The OD shall show the following
information:
(a) All primary plant (e.g. busbar, transformers, switchgear) and their device numbers
(b) Operational notes (as required)
(c) Regardless of drafted size, ODs shall be suitable for printing on A3 paper.

3.2.4 One Line Diagram (OLD)

One Line Diagrams shall show the following information:
(a) Primary plant (transformers, circuit breakers, earth switches CTs, VTs etc)
(b) All metering and protection equipment and their device numbers
(c) Notes on the protection relay operation describing breakers tripped, any time delayed
operations, initiation of other devices, sending of inter-trips, and initiation requirements from
other devices. Reference numbers (in brackets) against each associated device should
correspond with the notes listed.
(d) A legend of the device numbers shown on the drawing including the type of associated relay.
(e) A table of the VTs shown on the drawing detailing the voltage and class of each winding to
TasNetworks standards where appropriate.
(f) A table of the CTs shown on the drawing detailing the voltage, ratios, class, and function of
each CT. Reference letters (in brackets) against each associated device should correspond to
TasNetworks standards.
(g) A list of relevant notes to provide any additional information in the drawing.
(h) All secondary wiring between instrument transformers and devices should be drawn where
appropriate. If secondary wiring creates congestion on the drawing, reference can be made
between the instrument transformer and the device. Similarly, reference of secondary wiring
between devices can be made to decrease drawing congestion.
(i) All mechanically connected transformer protection and monitoring devices should be drawn
next to the transformer with appropriate device number and corresponding protection
operation reference number.
(j) A table detailing all the major equipment.

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3.2.5 Critical Drawing Content Definition

The detail required for all critical drawing types is listed Table 1. The content marked with a tick
must be included in the indicated drawing.

Table 1: Critical drawing content definition

Element OD PCOLD MPOLD OLD
Circuit Breaker    
- functionality   

Disconnector    
Fault-throwing switch   
Earth-switch    
Current Transformer    
- polarity    
- number of taps   
- individual cores   
- phase designation   
- ratio specification  
- class  
Voltage Transformer (including winding    
detail)
Power or Distribution Transformer    
- winding detail    
- number of taps    
- tap changer   
- tap changer duty (on/off-load)   
- VT ratio table  
Reactor   
Regulating Transformer   
Relay (including specification)  
AC Motor   
AC Generator   
Link    
Resistor   
Fuse    
Surge Diverter    
Line Trap   
Capacitor   
Earth    
Isolating Facility – (Rack-out)    
Capacitive voltage indicator   
Cable Connection   

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Element OD PCOLD MPOLD OLD

Rack-out specification (including   
integrated earth)
Asset Ownership Boundary    
Phase specification (other than 3-   
phase)
Transmission Circuit Names   
Circuit Designations 
Drawing Continuation Reference    
Bus designation (including voltage)    
Operational Notes  
Protection Operation Notes  

3.2.6 Provision for Private Installations

Operational drawings shall show the ownership boundary between TasNetworks assets and those
privately owned, in one of the following ways:
(a) The inclusion of privately owned assets on the drawing.
(b) By reference to continuation.
Inclusion of Privately Owned Assets
Operational information, which is required to contain data pertaining to assets that are privately
owned is determined on a case-by-case basis, as agreed with TasNetworks. This decision is
influenced by operational and practical requirements.
Private Asset Continuation Reference
Where it is not necessary to show private assets on operational drawings, reference to a
continuation shall be made using at least one of the following text notes:
(a) By reference to private asset operational information (for example, “for continuation see Hydro
drawing A-12345”)
(b) By reference to the nearest asset in the circuit on the private side of the boundary (e.g. “to
A29A”).
Reference to Customer Connection Agreement(s)
Diagrams that are defined within a connection agreement, shall include a note stating, “Note: This
is a controlled document under a connection agreement”. Changes to these diagrams shall be
communicated and discussed with the relevant customer.

3.2.7 General Requirements for Electrical Schematics

All electrical schematics shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) New equipment shall be shown on the schematic diagram (schematic) once only.
(b) All existing schematics shall be marked up and new schematics created to show the new
equipment and the interface between the new equipment and the existing site.
(c) All schematics are required to provide the following information:
- Devices, device numbers and device terminal numbers

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- Device functionality
- Wire numbers
- All terminals and links with each item labelled
- All contacts of the devices and relevant cross references
- Panel cabinet location references
- All DC and AC voltage levels
- Protection trip links and references to trip circuits are required to be clearly shown
- Other related electrical components as required
- All notes and legends as required.
(d) AC schematics shall preferably be laid out so that red, white and blue phases are shown with
either:
- red phase on the left hand side for vertical lines followed by white then blue
- red phase on the top of drawing for horizontal lines followed by white then blue.
(e) Equipment that is physically removed from service shall be erased from existing schematics.

3.2.8 Equipment State Shown

All equipment and devices are to be shown in the open, de-energised, reset or shutdown
condition, with pneumatic and hydraulic pressure systems at atmospheric pressure and drained.
All limit switches are to be shown in their de-activated position.
All schematics are to include a general note stating that “All equipment and devices are shown in
the open, de-energised, reset or shutdown conditions with pneumatic and hydraulic systems at
atmospheric pressure and drained.”

3.2.9 Routing Information

All modifications to existing and all new schematics shall show routing information. This will at a
minimum include every terminal and test link that the wires pass through. Each terminal shall be
labelled with its location e.g. panel number and terminal number.

3.2.10 References between Drawings

All the electrical schematic diagrams for the site shall be arranged in a logical sequence and cross
referenced so that all circuits can be easily followed across the drawings or sheets within the suite
of related drawings.
There shall be a master index sheet of all equipment arranged in device number order so that the
primary location in the drawing system of any device can be readily located. From this drawing or
sheet, all components and connections to that device shall be referenced to where they appear on
other drawings or sheets, and conversely, the components and connections shall be referenced
back. Curly brackets are preferred for reference indication.
The reference will be TasNetworks’ drawing or sheet number and these drawing references shall
also appear in the reference block in the template.

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3.3 Schedules
Schedules, when existing for a particular site, shall be updated as defined below.
When a schedule does not exist, a new schedule shall be developed at the direction of
TasNetworks.

3.3.1 Device Schedule (P&C Assets)

Site device schedules are being phased out in favour of device entries into the drawings relating to
that device. The existing site device schedule entries will be deleted (with a strike through line) as
part of the project and any new or reused devices added into the new drawings. As the schedule is
still a functioning document the standard check and approval process applies.
The new device entry will typically require the relay device number, make and type.
Refer to TasNetworks General Substation Requirements Standard (R280697) for specific
information about device numbering for Transmission Sites.

3.3.2 Label Schedule

Site label schedules are being phased out in favour of label entries into the related suite of
drawings. The existing site label schedule entries will be deleted as part of the project. As the
schedule is still a functioning document the standard check and approval process applies.

3.3.3 Instrument Schedule

Site instrument schedules are being phased out in favour of instrument entries into the drawings
relating to that instrument. The existing site instrument schedule entries will be deleted (with a
strike through line) as part of the project and any new or reused instruments added into the new
drawings. As the schedule is still a functioning document the standard check and approval process
applies.

3.3.4 Drawing Schedule

If a drawing schedule (typically Transmission or Zone Substations) exists for a site, all new
drawings shall be added to it. Any equipment removed from service shall be deleted from the
schedule either by modifying quantities or placing a line through the entry if all items of that type
are removed.

3.3.5 RTU Schedule

If an RTU schedule exists for the site then it shall be modified as the project requires.
Any equipment removed from service shall be deleted from the schedule either by modifying
quantities or placing a line through the entry if all items of that type are removed.

3.3.6 SCADA Schedule

If a SCADA schedule exists for the site then it shall be modified as the project requires.
Any equipment removed from service shall be deleted from the schedule either by modifying
quantities or placing a line through the entry if all items of that type are removed.

3.3.7 Major/Material Equipment (Primary Electrical Assets) Schedule

Major equipment schedule and rating sheets must include:
(a) the ratings/specification details and the connected ratio for CTs and VTs

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(b) the summary of ratings/specification details

(c) specific options on synchronising, sensitive earth fault, auto closing etc
To avoid duplication, a site, transmission line or system, shall have only one such schedule.

3.4 Layout Drawings

Layout drawings include general arrangements and sections, and shall contain all information,
including without limitation, the following:
(a) Clearly defined datum points of reference, to which all dimensions, levels or calculations are
based, as provided by or agreed with TasNetworks
(b) All equipment and structures
(c) Dimensions of equipment and structures
(d) Clearances between equipment live parts and from live parts to earth
(e) Spacing between equipment and between equipment and wall or structure
(f) Equipment, structure, roads and building centre line positions reference to switchyard datum
(g) Device numbers for all equipment, labelling and correct position of equipment as mounted
throughout the site
(h) Sectional lines relating the layout drawing with detailed sectional drawings
(i) Buried cable or services routes with GPS coordinates or survey points where required

3.5 Assembly drawings

The designer must prepare assembly drawings for all new components to be mounted in
enclosures.
Assembly drawings must show for each assembly in the enclosure:
(a) The layout of the assembled components showing correct dimensions of components,
clearances between components and the component identification number
(b) The material schedule showing the component identification number, quantity, textual
description, manufacturer/supplier, type/part number and any remarks
(c) A label schedule showing the wording, location and label size
Where equipment is being removed or mounted on existing panels the designer must mark up the
existing layouts with the above information.

3.6 Maker’s drawings

Maker’s drawings shall are received from equipment manufacturers, suppliers in their own
standard format. The preference is for these drawings to be provided as a CAD file. Drawings
provided in pdf format are acceptable.
As a minimum, the drawings shall be given a TasNetworks drawing number in accordance with the
requirements of the Drawing Management Standard. The number shall be placed as near to the
lower right hand corner of the drawing as possible.

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In addition, for schematics and structural drawings, reference to the site where the equipment is
to be located shall be made on the drawings.
Where equipment is installed at a specific location, a site specific drawing detailing the equipment
shall be created. The drawing shall have a unique drawing identification number.

4. Dimensions
Dimension shall be provided on drawings where required to provide complete definition of a
particular drawing object.
The dimensions style is defined in the drawing templates. The dimension styles used must not vary
from the predefined styles.
Dimensions shall be either in millimetres, or metres for larger distances. The level of precision
shall be as required to cover the needs of the end user.
All dimensions shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) No dimension relating to an object shall need be deduced from other dimensions
(b) All dimensions necessary to construct a drawing object shall be shown on the drawing so that
there is no need to scale off the drawing to determine a dimension.
(c) Dimensions shown on drawings shall be in millimetres and they shall be placed parallel and
above its dimension line. They shall be arranged to be read either from the bottom or the
right hand side of the drawing.
(d) A chain of dimensions shall be covered by an overall dimension except where dimensional
tolerances are of critical importance
(e) Where practical, dimensions shall be placed centrally between the arrows denoting the limit
for the dimension.

Dimension, projection and leader lines shall comply with the following requirements:
(f) Dimension lines shall not be shown as centrelines or as part of an elements outline. Projection
lines for dimensions shall extend from a point not less than 2 mm (A1 drawing) from the
surface of the object to a point not less than 2 mm (A1 drawing) beyond the dimension line
(g) Leader lines, projection lines, centre lines and the like, are to be kept clear of dimension text,
if possible, otherwise the clashing line is to be broken to provide an uninterrupted view of the
dimension text.
(h) Leader lines shall commence from either the beginning or end of a note with a short
horizontal line before and angled line to the point of reference. The termination of the leader
line shall be with an arrow touching the reference object, or with a fully shaded dot within the
area being noted.

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5. Drawing Notes
Where possible and practicable, notes, legends and drawing scales shall be located in the lower
right hand corner of the drawing above the original issue title block. Notes shall be sequentially
numbered commencing at the number 1.

5.1 Operational Notes on MPOLDs

Notes which relate specifically to protection operation shall be sequentially numbered within
brackets, thus (1), (2) etc. and be located, where possible and practicable, in the top right hand
corner of the drawing, but in any case a different location to the notes referred to in this section.
The bracketed number reference shall be placed within the model space of the drawing against
the specific device to which the note relates.

5.2 Border Marks

All drawing templates provided, contain pre-set border mark place holders. These are accessible
for amendment via the border mark layer and include information outside the drawing border as
follows, “CAUTION: Printed document is uncontrolled.” and the purpose or status of the revision:
(a) ‘Design’
(b) ‘Construction’
(c) ‘As Installed’
(d) ‘Cancelled’
(e) ‘Superseded’
(f) ‘Information or Standard’.
Border marks shall be edited by the organisation responsible for the creation or alteration of the
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6. New drawings
6.1 Border templates
All new drawings shall be produced using one of TasNetworks’ standard drawing templates. The
drawing shall be prepared so that all technical information is within the drawing border.
TasNetworks’ approved templates borders for are listed in Section 0 and shown in Appendices A to
D.
Electronic templates of these borders are available on request through TasNetworks’ Network
Asset Data team. The format and content of the templates shall not be modified.
Each template contains a standard title block. Title blocks must not be scaled and CAD ref point 0,
0 used for all templates.

6.2 Drawing Title Block

For new drawings, the title block provided in the electronic template shall be completed as shown
in Table 2.
Within TasNetworks’ title and alteration blocks, the following text restriction shall apply:
(a) The use of “the”, “of”, “and” and “for” in drawing titles shall be kept to an absolute minimum.
Non-alpha-numeric characters shall not be used in any circumstances. The use of plurals, unless
specifically required in a title, should be avoided.
(b) Numbered items shall be avoided whenever possible. However, when required the format of
“No. 1” series shall be used. e.g. “No. 1 Circuit”, “Road No. 2”.
(c) All names must use the following format ‘Initial first name’.’Last name’.

Table 2 - Guidelines for use of Original Issue drawing title block

Drawing Title Block
Title Line 1 Subject site name, system or standard drawing.
Line 2 Bay, Circuit, Asset or location.
Line 3 Description (optional line).
Line 4 Drawing type as derived from the drawing number.
Identification below title From the drawing identification tables in the Drawing Management
(Drawing Number) Standard (R393979).
Scale The scale to which the drawing is drawn or NTS (Not To Scale) as
applicable.
Box below scale Reserved for the size of the original printable file, i.e. A0, A1, A2, A3 or
A4.
Revision From the drawing revision notation in the Drawing Management
Standard (R393979).
References Reference (drawing numbers and titles) of associated drawings.
Signoff boxes To be completed by the relevant authorised internal or external
resource. The ‘Checked By’ and ‘Approved By’ boxes shall be completed
by TasNetworks’ employees only.

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6.3 Drawing Content Orientation

Where possible, all drawings larger than A4 shall use a landscape orientation. Drawings for use in
standards shall be in portrait orientation.
Pictorial, tabular or graphical drawings.
Landscape templates—the longest edge of the content ‘foot print’ of the drawing shall be parallel
with the bottom edge of the template.
Portrait templates (generally A4)—the shortest edge of the content ‘foot print’ of the drawing
shall be parallel with the bottom edge of the template.
Maps or geographical representation.
The north point shall be parallel with the right edge of the template, pointing to the top.
Any required deviation from these requirements shall be the subject to agreement by
TasNetworks.

7. Changes to Drawings
All changes to existing drawings shall be generally in accordance with all the requirements
previously defined within this standard, in terms of format, content and authorisation.

7.1 Revision of Drawings

Drawing revisions shall be done in accordance with the drawing revision process defined in the
Drawing Management Standard.
A new ‘alteration block’ shall be added for each revision made, including superseded or cancelled
drawings. The ‘alteration block’ shall be selected based on the drawing size selected, i.e. A0, A1,
A3 or A4 respectively. There are also two version of the alteration block, one for drawing
alterations undertaken by TasNetworks, and one for updates undertaken by parties external to
TasNetworks.
The correct alteration block used must be and its format maintained. The drawing alteration block
TasNetworks can supply this block upon request.
The alteration block shall contain the following information:
(a) Succinct and meaningful descriptions of the alterations.
(b) Initials (first and surname) of the personnel responsible for the drafting, design, checking and
approval.
(c) For alteration undertaken by an external party, a TasNetworks approval signature.
(d) Revision date.
(e) TasNetworks’ project or job number (Where applicable).
(f) Where the work has been completed by an external party, the company name and their ABN.
The ‘alteration block’ shall be positioned 90o anticlockwise to the orientation of the original title
block and as near to the lower left hand corner of the drawing as space will allow.
A new ‘alteration block’ shall be added for each revision of the drawing. The ‘alteration block’ for
the latest revision of the drawing shall be to the right of the alteration block for the previous
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The title block revision in the original issue (located in the bottom right hand corner of the
drawing) shall be updated to correspond to the revision shown on the latest alteration block.
Where existing drawings are marked up due to an alteration being required on the drawing, a
‘cloud’ may be placed on the drawing to highlight the area where the change has occurred. All
‘clouds’ must be removed from drawings when the drawing’s status is changed to ‘As installed’.

7.2 Cancelled Drawings

The following will apply for cancelled drawings:
(a) All drawings that are redundant as a result of changes shall be identified and the cancellation
agreed by TasNetworks.
On the latest drawing revision, a superimposed note with the word “CANCELLED AS PER
P’project number’ + W/O’work order number’ ” shall be placed across the drawing in suitable
large and predominant font size relative to the size of the drawing.
The font shall be red in colour and set to ‘bold’. Refer Section 4.
(b) The description field for the alterations section shall contain the word “CANCELLED”, with a
brief description as to why the drawings has been cancelled.
(c) Cancelled drawing number(s) shall not be re-used under any circumstance
(d) Old drawings which are manually drafted, shall not be altered in any respect prior to
cancellation.

7.3 Superseded Drawings

Changes to a drawing, which in its current format is non-compliant with any or all of the
requirements of this standard, may result in the drawing being superseded and re-drawn.
The following will apply to all superseded drawings:
(a) All drawings that are to be superseded shall be identified and agreed by TasNetworks.
(b) The new revision shall have the words “SUPERSEDED BY”, followed by the identifier of the
successor drawing, placed across the drawing in suitably large and predominant font size
relative to the size of the drawing. Refer to Section 8.2.
The font shall be red in colour and set to ‘bold’.
(c) The description field for the revision block shall contain the words “SUPERSEDED BY” as well
as the identifier of the successor drawing and a brief description for why it was superseded.
(d) Reference shall be made to the superseded drawing in reference section of the title block of
the successor drawing.
(e) Old drawings which are manually drafted, shall not be altered in any respect prior to
superseding.

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7.4 As Installed Drawings

The following shall apply for ‘As Installed’ drawings:
(a) On completion of the drawing as built additions, a final version showing ‘As Installed’
information shall be sent to the TasNetworks drawing team at
Drawings@Tasnetworks.com.au.
(b) The version shall be taken to the next revision letter, e.g. issue Rev B shall be updated to Rev
C, irrespective of other revisions the drawing may have been given
(c) The final version shall be marked ‘As Installed’ in the alteration block. TasNetworks will
control the document at this version. References to all revisions used in the construction
process shall be removed from the drawing
(d) All construction process clouding shall be removed from the final version and the construction
sign off block shall be removed.

7.5 Drawing Sign-off Procedure

All the signature fields shall be completed during the life cycle of any drawing. This process is
described in the Drawing Management Standard.
Where a drawing will be issued for construction work, a construction sign-off block shall be
inserted into the drawing. This sign-off will be used for the signing off the components covered by
the drawing.
This sign-off ensures any ‘redline mark-up’ information on the drawing, is correct, complete and
the drawing is ready for drafting to an ‘As-built’ status.
The sign-off box shall be as per the format shown in Table 3.

Table 3: Drawing sign-off box

Construction Responsibility Name Signature Company Date

Civil Representative (Internal or External)
Electrical Representative (Internal or External)
Commissioning Manager (If applicable)
TasNetworks Technical Representative
Work Order/Project No.
Drawing records attached to WO in SAP

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8. Formatting Information – AutoCAD (‘.dwg’)

New drawings created in AutoCAD shall comply with the formatting requirements defined in this
section. Drawings in MicroStation ‘.dgn’ format shall comply with the requirements of Section 0.
Existing drawings in AutoCAD format issued for modification shall retain its formatting for ease of
modification.
Where formatting information is absent on any drawing, then the formatting defined in this
section shall be applied.
All text shall use the ‘MTEXT’ format. The ‘TEXT’ format shall not be used.

8.1 General Colour Usage

All lines on the drawing shall have a predetermined weighting based upon their colour assignment.
The line weighting shall be as per Table 4.

Table 4: Mapping of AutoCAD screen colour to pen thickness

Screen Colour Screen Colour Pen Thickness
Number (mm)
Blue 5 0.00
Cyan 4 0.00
Green 3 0.00
Light grey 9 0.00
Mid grey 8 0.00
Magenta 6 0.00
Red 1 0.00
White 7 0.00
Yellow 2 0.00

8.2 Layer and Text Type Usage

Texts for drawing objects shall be as per the weightings and colour assignments defined in Table 5.

Table 5: Pen sizes for text (Device ID)

Equipment Pen Thickness Text Colour Text Size
(mm) (mm)
Transformers (Excluding 0.00 Red 5.0
Instrument Transformers)
Busbar Identification, 0.30 Yellow 3.5
Transmission Line Header
Disconnectors, Circuit 0.00 White 2.5 for A4 and A3
Breakers, Instrument 3.5 for A2
Transformers
3.5 for A1
All Other Equipment 0.00 White 2.5

A list of standard layers is provided in Table 6. If required, additional layers made be used.

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Table 6: Standard layers

Layer Colour Line Type
0 White Continuous
BORDER White Continuous
BORDER_HEADINGS Yellow Continuous
BORDER_NOTES White Continuous
BORDERMARK White Continuous
BUSBAR Cyan Continuous
CENTER LINES & BASE LINES Cyan Center
CONDUCTOR Blue Continuous
DEFPOINTS White Continuous
DETAILS & SECTIONS Green Continuous
EARTHING DETAILS Cyan Continuous
EARTHWORK DETAILS &
9 Continuous
SECTIONS
EQUIPMENT -11kV Green Continuous
EQUIPMENT -22kV Dark blue Continuous
EQUIPMENT -33kV Orange Continuous
EQUIPMENT -110kV Red Continuous
EQUIPMENT -220kV Magenta Continuous
FITTINGS White Continuous
FOUNTATIONS White Continuous
HATCH Magenta Continuous
HIDDEN LINES Mid grey (8) Hidden
NOTES & DIMENSIONS White Continuous
PROTECTION Yellow Continuous
REV CLOUD 20 Continuous
WATERMARK 249 Continuous

Table 7: Text sizes and orientations for ‘Superseded’ and ‘Cancelled’ drawings
Drawing Size Orientation Angle Font Size
(degrees) (mm)
Portrait Landscape
A0 30 60 60
A1 30 60 40
A2 30 60 30
A3 30 60 20
A4 30 60 14

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8.3 Operational Drawing Requirements

All operational drawings e.g. OLDs, MPOLD etc., shall use the following pen colours and associated
line thickness for equipment shown in Table 8.

Table 8: Line colours, weights and types for electrical equipment.

Equipment Line Colour Line Thickness Line Type
(mm)
Busbars Cyan 0.30 Continuous
Transmission Lines, Feeder Lines, Transformers, Red 0.00 Continuous
Capacitor Banks (excluding CT & VT)
Isolators/Disconnectors, Circuit Breakers, Yellow 0.00 Continuous
Instrument Transformers, (CT & VT) and all other
auxiliary equipment

Future Bays or Equipment White (Dashed) 0.00 Dashed

Transformer Winding/Tapping Pole ID White 0.00 Continuous

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9. Formatting Information – MicroStation (‘.dgn’)

Existing drawings in MicroStation ‘.dgn’ format shall comply with the requirements defined in this
section.
When exiting drawings are being revised, the new version shall be a ‘.dwg’ export of the original
MicroStation ‘.dgn’ drawing, with the original formatting retained. Where formatting information
is absent on any drawing, the formatting requirements defined in this section shall prevail.

9.1 General Colour Usage

All lines on the drawing shall have a predetermined thickness based upon a colour assigned in
accordance with the requirements as listed in Table 9.

Table 9: Mapping of Screen Colour to Line Weight

Colour Number Colour Line Weight Pen Thickness (mm)
1 Blue 8 1.00
7 Cyan 6 0.70
2 Green 3 0.35
14 Light Grey 0 0.10
5 Magenta 1 0.18
3 Red 4 0.50
0 White 2 0.25
4 Yellow 3 0.35
15 to 255 Not Used 10-15 Not Used Not Used

9.2 Layer and Line type Usage

The layers to be used for MicroStation format drawings are listed in Table 10.The layers have been
categorised based on their purpose.

Table 10: Levels, description and working space

Levels Description Working
Space
0 Default – create symbols and block Model Space
Civil Civil foundation details including footings, plinths, Model Space
retaining walls and batters
Site Survey contours/gridlines, Finished Surface Levels, Model Space
easements, subdivision lots, private easements
HV Cable and conductor layout Model Space
cables/conductors
LV Conductor and cable layout Model Space
cables/conductors
Earthing Earthing rods, grid and interconnection Model Space
arrangement
Equipment assembly All equipment Critical Design Information (CDI) Model Space
Text Notes, description of components Sheet Space
Dimensions Dimensions of components Sheet Space

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Levels Description Working

Space
Borders Template border, heading, revisions, sign offs and Sheet Space
company logos
Clouds ‘Construction’ modifications are to be clouded for Sheet Space
identification
OLD Single line diagram and general schematics Model Space
Hatching Patterns and hatching for all equipment and layout Model Space
types

Table 11: MicroStation Line Types for One Line Diagrams

Design Drawing Line types
Description Level Colour Style Weight
HV Cable >1kV 6 1 0 4
LV Cables 400V 6 1 0 4
HV Underground Cable >1kV 6 1 3 4
LV Underground Cables 400V 6 1 3 4
HV/LV protection equipment 8 5 4 0
LV Cable 230V 6 1 0 2
HV earthing equipment 8 4 0 0
HV/LV equipment enclosures 7 0 2 0

Table 12: Text Heights

As a guide the following text heights and justifications are used:
Sheet size Justification A3 A1
(mm) (mm)
Labels & View Names Middle centre 3.5 5.0
Notes & Legend Titles Middle left 3.5 5.0
Notes & Legend Text Middle left 2.5 3.5
Wire & Terminal Middle centre 2.5 3.5
numbers
Device terminal Middle centre 1.8 2.5
numbers

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