Instrument Power and Grounding Clause Samples

Instrument Power and Grounding. Contractor shall design an instrument power system and a grounding system to provide an accurate voltage point measurement, protect personnel, and prevent digital bit signal mixing, RF and electrical interference. Contractor shall develop the grounding design in accordance with the Specifications and Applicable Standards and Codes (for instance, the National Electrical Code) and vendor recommendations. All plant automation systems and critical instruments shall be provided with back-up power from the UPS system. Electrical power distribution system for control panel boards and UPS systems shall be designed and procured by Contractor. Contractor shall also design and procure instrumentation power feeders including fuses and/or breakers distributed from the main power supplies.