ZX2

Gas-insulated medium voltage switchgear

 Power engineering from ABB.

Solutions for the future.

As a technology group with global operations, ABB supplies the solutions of the future for
the core areas of our economy: public and industrial electricity, heat, gas and water sup-
ply. In that context, our clients benefit from a comprehensive product, system and service
range in power engineering. With a combination of experience and innovative power, we
offer them turnkey implementation of projects of all sizes, from planning to commissio-
A strong family for all
ning, from low voltage to high voltage and from process control to corporate manage-
seasons. ment.
Equipped to master
all requirements, the
members of the ZX family
Our innovative and holistic concepts for mo- Gas-insulated switchgear
dular structure systems enable you to make
provide solutions to from ABB.
every challenge. Clients optimum, economical use of the equipment
in over 70 countries
deployed and thus ensure the necessary Flexible combination, reliability, availability
rely on gas-insulated
switchgear from ABB. security of investment in today’s markets. and economy are the attributes that make it
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speak for themselves… easy for our clients in industry and the public
sector to decide in favor of this product
series. The modular structure ensures that
even unusual configurations can be economic-
ally implemented.
The use of digital protection and control
technology, sensor systems and plug-in
connections makes the products in the
ZX family unrestrictedly fit for the future,
and the primary function of reliable power
distribution is fulfilled with no ifs and buts.
This is ensured by ABB’s uncompromising
approach to quality, which leaves no
customer’s wishes unfulfilled.

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 Safe for a lifetime. ZX2

Plug-in technology at all ends.

Every enclosure is hermetically sealed.

The factory-assembled, routine tested gas-
insulated switchgear accommodates all the
live components in a gas-tight stainless steel
enclosure containing SF6 gas. SF6 stands for
sulfur hexafluoride, an artificially manufactu-
red gas molecule in which six fluorine atoms
are arranged around one sulfur atom.
With its good chemical and physical proper-
SF6 is an inert, non-
ties (excellent insulating capacity) SF6 pro- flammable, non-toxic
vides optimum conditions for the handling and non-ozone
depleting insulating
of voltages over 1000V.
medium.
Not only power cables, but also busbars and
voltage transformers are connected to the
panels using our tried and tested plug-in
technology.
The result is a hermetically sealed panel
which requires no work with SF6 at site.

SF6 has three times the

dielectric strength of air
at atmospheric pressure.
This can be further
increased by increasing
the pressure.

SF6 consists of very

large molecules and can
be enclosed without
notable losses for the
complete service life of
a switchgear installation
(approx. 40 years).

The advantages at a glance.

� Dielectrically safe, even at atmospheric
pressure
� Sealed for life
� Space-saving
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Design Metal-partitioned and

�
gas-tight
Single and double busbar versions
� Laser welded stainless steel enclosures � SF6 gas-insulated
� Modular design � Busbar compartment as hermetically sealed
pressure system
Plug-in components in � Panels coupled by plug-in busbar connec-
the course of the busbar tors without SF6 gas work � Circuit-breaker compartment as hermetically
connect, insulate and sealed pressure system
conduct the current. � Pressure relief by pressure relief duct
� 12 to 36 kV (40.5 kV)
� Inner cone cable plug system with sizes
2 and 3 � Up to 2500 A and 40 kA
� Bus duct connection solidly insulated

Advantages
Maximum safety
� Partitioning of functional compartments
� Encapsulation completely protected
against access to hazardous parts
� High voltage parts totally independent
Functional of environmental influences
compartments are
� No effect of site altitude on dielectric
partitioned off from each
other. The high voltage strength
compartments are
designed as hermetically
sealed pressure systems
Minimum space required
in accordance with � Minimum switchgear dimensions due to
IEC 60694 resp.
SF6 insulation
IEC 62271-1.
These are volumes which � Savings in building space
require no further gas or
vacuum treatment during
the expected service life. Economy
� Maximum availability for the operator
� Maximum system service life as
independent of the environment
� Minimum maintenance requirement means
significant savings in operating costs

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� generated,
� distributed and
� utilized.

Circuit-breaker VD4 X
� Horizontal arrangement of circuit-breaker
poles
� Operating mechanism outside the gas
compartment
� Poles and mechanism connected via
gas-tight thrust bushing
� Additional earthing function in combination
with 3-position switch
Earthing by the
circuit-breaker
Advantages With lifelong freedom
from maintenance and
3-position switch � Circuit-breaker of higher quality than an
stationary mounting
of the circuit-breaker,
earthing switch the opportunity arises
� Motor-operated rod-type switch with three to perform the most
� Higher number of switching cycles onto
functions sensitive safety function
faults in a panel with the
• Connecting, isolating and earthing highest quality device.
� Causes no pollution of the SF6 during
• Disconnected position at center switching operations
• Limit positions: Disconnector ON or
earthing switch ON
� Currentless preparation of any connection:
Switching is performed exclusively by the
circuit-breaker
� Only a few live switch components in the
gas compartment
� Operating mechanism outside the gas
compartment
• Motor operated insulating spindle drives
the moveable contact
• Emergency manual operation optional
with mechanical interlocking
• Position detection by sensors or
auxiliary switches
• Mechanical position indicators
By merging 2 devices in a 3-position switch,
mutual interlocking of the functions is inte-
grated as part of the system and requires no
further work.

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 The peripherals.

Control and operation via

� Multifunctional protection and
control unit REF542plus
� Conventional control solution
optionally with
– electromechanical bar
position indicator
– illuminated LED bar
position indicator
� Customized multifunctional device

Protection
� REF542plus covers everything from
overcurrent protection to distance protection
Conventional current
transformers � Independent protection devices
such as REF610

Current/voltage detection by
� Current sensors (Rogowski coils)
in the gas compartment or on cable
Current sensors � Voltage sensors (ohmic voltage devider)
function on the Rogowski in the gas compartment or plugged-in
coil principle. This is in air
a coil consisting of a
uniform winding on a � Current transformers in the
closed, non-magnetic
core of constant cross-
gas compartment or on cable
section. � Voltage transformers
The voltage induced in
the secondary circuit • Plugged-in in air
is proportional to the
change of the primary • Save-to-touch
current in time. As there
is no ferrous core, no
hysteresis or saturation
phenomena occur.

Connection to
automation systems
Connection to a higher level automation sys-
tem is possible, depending on the type of the
protection and control device. Interfaces from
SPA-Bus to IEC61850 are available.

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Delivery Installation
Complete panels � Easy and fast installation
� Factory tested � Suitable for room heights over 2.5 meters
� Individual panels as transport units � Erection on foundation frame or raised false
�
floor
With SF6 at rated filling pressure
� Simple connection of panels via plug-in
� Suitable for handling by crane or fork lift
connectors
truck
� Cable termination compartments with
plug-in technology

Commissioning Inspection and maintenance

� By trained skilled personnel � No refill required under normal conditions
due to sealed pressure system
� Direct access to the conductors through
a test socket is available for current and � Gas compartments are maintenance-free
voltage tests on site under normal conditions
• without removing the cable connection � Inspection predominantly comprises visual
inspection and functional testing
• without gas work
� Test socket can be used for cable tests or
maintenance earthing

In 40 years, ABB has acquired outstanding

expertise in the design and construction of
gas-insulated switchgear. ZX panels have
been positioned successfully and reliably
on the world market since 1995.

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 Technical Data.

Rated voltage Ur kV 12/17.5
Maximum operating voltage kV 17.5
Rated power frequency withstand voltage Ud kV 28/381)
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up kV 75/95
Rated frequency fr Hz 50/60
Rated busbars current Ir A ...25002)
Rated feeder current Ir A 630 1250 ...2500
Rated peak withstand current Ip kA 62.5 …100 ...100
Rated short-time current, 3s Ik kA 25 …40 ...40
Rated short-circuit breaking current
of circuit-breaker ISC kA 25 …40 ...40
Rated short-circuit making current
of circuit-breaker IMC kA 62.5 …100 ...100
Rated operating sequence O - 0.3 s - CO - 3 min - CO3)
Total break-time ms approx. 60
Make-time ms approx. 80
Insulating gas SF64)
Rated filling level for insulation5)
Pre kPa 130 130 130
Alarm level for insulation5) Pae kPa 120 120 120
Minimum functional level for insulation
5)
Pme kPa 100 100 100
Rated data:
Charging motor VA(W) 240
Closing coil VA(W) 250
Opening coil VA(W) 250
Auxiliary voltage V 60, 110, 220 DC6)
Degree of protection
High voltage live parts IP 65
Low voltage compartment IP 4X 7)
Ambient temperature:
Maximum value °C 40
Maximum value of 24 hour mean °C 35
Minimum value °C - 5
Altitude for erection above sea level 8) m ...1000
Dimensions:
Height mm 23009)
Depth mm 1760
Width mm 2 x 40010) 600 800

1)
Higher values as per international standards on 6)
Other auxiliary voltages on request
request 7)
Higher values on request
2)
Single busbar arrangements up to 4000 A on request 8)
Higher altitude on request
3)
Other sequences on request 9)
Depending on panel features
4)
Insulating gas: sulphur hexafluoride 10)
Double feeder panel
5)
All pressures stated are absolute pressures at 11)
600 mm panel width until 31.5 kA
20°C; 100kPa = 1 bar rated short-circuit breaking current

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IEC Standard ratings Special ratings

24 36
24 36 40.5
50
1)
70 85
125 170 1851)
50/60 50/60 50/60
...2500 ...2500 ...25002)
2) 2)

630 1250 ...2500 1250 ...2500 1250 ...2500

62.5 ...100 …100 ...100 ...100 ...100
25 …40 ...40 ...40 ...40

25 …40 ...40 ...40 ...40

62.5 …100 ...100 ...100 ...100

O - 0.3 s - CO - 3 min - CO3) O - 0.3 s - CO - 3 min - CO3) O - 0.3 s - CO - 3 min - CO3)
approx. 60 approx. 60 approx. 60
approx. 80 approx. 80 approx. 80
SF64) SF64) SF64)
130 130 130 130 130
120 120 120 120 120
110 100 100 100 120

240 240 240

250 250 250
250 250 250
60, 110, 220 DC6) 60, 110, 220 DC6) 60, 110, 220 DC6)

IP 65 IP 65 IP 65
IP 4X7) IP 4X7) IP 4X7)

40 40 40
35 35 35
- 5 - 5 -5
...1000 ...1000 ...1000

23009) 23009) 23009)

2 x 40010) 60011) 800 60011) 800 60011) 800

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 Feeder

10

11

14
12

17

Feeder with 2 cable 16 2

sockets as single or
3
double busbar panel
4
15 2300 mm
14
13
5
12

11 6

10 7
8
9

000 A feeder with 4 cable sockets,

2
voltage metering at cable and busbar
as single or double busbar panel

Optional integrated 1 HMI control unit 10 Voltage transformer

busbar metering at 2 Three position switch operating 11 Multifunctional socket
800 mm wide panels mechanism 12 Pressure relief disk
3 Three position switch 13 Current transformer
4 Pressure sensor 14 Pressure relief duct
(temperature-compensated) 15 Circuit-breaker
5 Circuit-breaker operating mechanism 16 Measuring sockets for capacitive
6 Secondary terminals of current voltage indicator system
trransformer 17 Busbars
7 Cable socket
8 Cable plug
9 Multifunctional protection and
switchgear control unit Insulating gas

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 Even more compact feeder variants. ZX2

Up to 24 kV and 25 kA, this variant features a feeder panel width of 400 mm –

supplied as a double panel with a total width of 800 mm.
Double panels also leave the works as completely tested units, and are connected
directly to the other ZX2 panels using our tried and tested plug-in technology without
any additional gas work at site.

Properties
� Two 630 A feeders in one
double panel
� Common busbar compartment
for both feeders
� Separate circuit-breaker
2300 mm compartments
� Separate low voltage
compartments
� Separate cable termination
compartments
� Delivery unit: 2 feeders

1760 mm

Double panel with 2 feeders, 630 A each,

up to 25 kA, 24 kV
Width of double panel 2 x 400 mm = 800 mm

Options
� 1 cable plus surge arrester per phase
� 2 cables per phase
� Mechanical interlocking of the switching
devices for the feeder

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 Bus coupler 1250 A
Bus sectionalizer of single busbar

10
8

11

3
4
10
2300 mm
Combination sensor or
current transformer 9
The standard block unit 8 5
can be equipped with a
complete combination 7
sensor consisting of a
Rogowski coil and ohmic
voltage devider, with
current transformer cores
or with a combination 6
of Rogowski coil and
current transformer
cores.

1 HMI control unit

2 Three-position switch operating mechanism
3 Three position switch
4 Pressure sensor
(temperature-compensated)
5 Circuit-breaker operating mechanism
6 Multifunctional protection and
switchgear control unit
7 Block type transformer / block type sensor
8 Pressure relief disk
9 Circuit-breaker
10 Pressure relief duct
11 Busbars
Insulating gas

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 2000 A bus riser and bus sectionalizer ZX2
for one busbar system

Optional bushing-type
current transformers
can be placed in
front of and behind
the circuit-breaker.

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 Implementing customers’ wishes.

With the ZX2, all the variants of single and double busbar systems can be implemented.
ZX2 reflects the wishes of customers worldwide, no matter whether sensor
systems or conventional instrument-transformers are installed. ZX2 always
provides the right solution.

ZX2, successful in service Feeder panels

with our customers:
· ADWEA
· Barklays Bank
· BASF
· Bayer AG Insulating cable Current transformer
· Burbank Water & Power blanking plug
· Celanese Chemicals
· Ceylon Electricity Board
· Columbus Steel
· Deutsche Steinkohle
· DOW Chemical Voltage transformer Current sensor
· Edelstahlwerke Buderus
· Electricidate Mosambique
· Eneco
· Fina Refinery
· Fortune Electric
· GE Industrial Systems Voltage sensor Inner cone socket 2nd coupling Current transformer
· Howaldtswerke- 1..3 x size 2 or electrode for Current sensor
Deutsche Werft 1..4 x size 3 capacitive voltage
· Hyundai Engineering indicator
· InfraLeuna in the door
· International Airport Athens
· Kodela
Surge arrestor Current sensor
· ThyssenKrupp Nirosta
Voltage sensor
· Larsen & Toubro
up to 1250 A
· London Underground
· Meralco
· Nan Ya Plastics
· NEC
· New Bangkok Int. Airport
· Norsk Hydro Current sensor
Voltage sensor
· PEMEX Panel width 600 mm: Ur: ... 36 kV
Current transformer
· Petronas Ir: ... 1250 A up to 1250 A
· PREPA
Ip: … 31.5 kA (Ur = 36 kV)
· Ruhrkohle AG
· RWE … 40 kA (Ur = 17.5 kV)
· Shell Nederland Chemie B.V.
Ur: ... 36 kV
· Shell
· StoraEnso Panel width 800 mm: Ir: … 2500 A
· SÜC Ip: ... 40 kA
· SÜWAG
· Toronto Hydro ... 800 A 1 socket per phase
· Toshiba Corporation Ir: ...1250 A 2 or 3 sockets per phase
...2500 A 3 or 4 sockets per phase

Overview of variants of feeder panels

with inner cone termination system
Further panel variants see Technical catalogue TK502 E

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 Versatile and adaptable. ZX2
� Compact
� Flexible
� Universally usable
� Expandable
� Economical

Bus coupler /
Bus sectionalizer SSB

Bushing-type CT
only in panel width
800 mm

Block-type CT
or sensor

Ur: ... 36 kV 2 variants:

Panel width 600 mm: Ir: ... 1250 A • without transformers
Ip: … 40 kA (Ur = 17.5 kV) • Block-type CT or sensor

4 variants:
Ur: ... 36 kV • without transformers
Panel width 800 mm: Ir: … 1250 A oder …2500 A • Block-type CT or sensor
Ip: ... 40 kA • Bushing-type CT
• Block-type CT or sensor + bushing-type CT

Bus riser /
Bus sectionalizer

Bushing-type CT
only in panel width
800 mm
Block-type CT
or sensor

Ur: ... 36 kV
Bus sectionalizer without transformers
Panel width 600 mm: Ir: ... 1250 A
Bus riser with block-type CT or sensor
Ip: … 40 kA (Ur = 17.5 kV)

Bus sectionalizer without transformers

Ur: ... 36 kV
or with bushing-type CT
Panel width 800 mm: Ir: … 1250 A, 2000 A or …2500 A
Bus riser with block-type CT or sensor
Ip: ... 40 kA
or block-type CT or sensor + bushing-type CT

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