UniGear type ZS1

Medium voltage, arc-proof, air-insulated,

metal-clad switchboard
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UNIGEAR TYPE ZS1 4

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UNIGEAR DOUBLE LEVEL 6

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UNIGEAR TYPE ZVC 8

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TECHNICAL DATA 10

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 UNIGEAR TYPE ZS1

UniGear is the new name for the well-established

ZS1 family of switchboards.
Apart from still covering the previous fields of ap-
plication, this new version of the product offers an
unequalled range of new units and functions.
Since its introduction in 1986, more than 50,000
units have been put into service worldwide and
today, thanks to its continual development, we are
pleased to present the latest result of ABBs com-
petence in the field of medium voltage metal-clad
switchboard technology.
UniGear type ZS1 is now part of the ABB UNIque
air-insulated switchboard family.

Typical units

IF Incoming/outgoing feeder
Designed to offer
BT Bus tie
Flexible applications
R Riser
Complete range of units and apparatus
RM Riser with measurement Service continuity
Personnel safety
M Measurement unit
Simple maintenance
IFD Direct incoming feeder Efficient use of space
Easily built-up modular solutions
IFDM Direct incoming feeder with measurement
Full access from the front.

IF BT R RM M IFD IFDM

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Electrical characteristics

Rated voltage kV 7.2 12 17.5 24

Rated insulation voltage kV 7.2 12 17.5 24
Rated power frequency withstand volatge kV 1 min 20 28 38 50
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 60 75 95 125
Rated short time withstand current kA 3 s ...50 ...50 ...40 ...25
Peak current kA 125 125 100 63
Internal arc withstand current kA 1 s ...40 ...40 ...40 ...25
kA 0.5 s 50 50
Main busbar rated currents A 1250...4000 1250...4000 1250...4000 1250...2500
Branch connector rated currents A 630...3150 630...3150 630...3150 630...2000
Branch connector rated currents with forced cooling A 3600...4000 3600...4000 3600...4000 2500

Apparatus range

Vacuum circuit breakers
Spring actuator
Circuit-breakers for all fields of
power distribution applications
Vacuum interrupter with axial mag-
netic flow breaking system
Even distribution of the melting
points over the whole surface of the
contacts means the best perform-
ances can be obtained at all cur-
rent values
The epoxy resin poles protect the
interrupters from any physical and
electrical damage.
SF6 circuit breakers Circuit-breakers for all fields of
power distribution applications
Pole in SF6 with autopuffer break-
ing system
The combination of compression
and self-blast techniques means the
best performances can be obtained
at all current values
Withstanding of the insulation volt-
age and breaking capacity up to
30% of the rated breaking capacity
even at zero relative pressure
The poles can be fitted with gas
pressure control device.

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Vacuum circuit breakers
Magnetic actuator
The vacuum circuit breakers can
also be equipped with the mag-
netic actuator operating mecha-
nism
The switching, latching and re-
lease functions are integrated in the
magnetic actuator
All the functions (release, operat-
ing motion, energy storage and in-
corporating in built watchdog func-
tionality) are operated by the inte-
grated electronic controller
Equipped with multi-voltage
power-supply a.c. and d.c.
Vacuum contactors Optimal solution for motor starters,
power-factor correction capacitor
banks and transformer feeders up
to 12 kV
Fitted with medium voltage fuses
according to DIN and BS Standards
Possibility of integrating a single-
phase voltage transformer to sup-
ply the control circuits
Availability of operating mechanism
with electrical or mechanical latch-
ing
Equipped with multi-voltage power-
supply a.c. and d.c.

VM1 V-Contact

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 UNIGEAR DOUBLE LEVEL

From ABBs experience in the use of double-level

switchboards, UniGear is now enriched with this
solution too.
UniGear is a single busbar system switchboard in
the double-level configuration. Each panel con-
sists of two superimposed units which are com-
pletely independent of each other.
Each unit can be fitted with either circuit-breakers
or contactors, as well as all the accessories avail-
able for the traditional switchboard units. All the
significant components are identical to those used
for the single-level units.
In its middle part, the panel is provided with a
compartment to take the auxiliary instruments of
both the units. A compartment for housing other
instruments is available in the top part of the
panel.
The double-level units can be coupled directly
with the single-level units, and there is the possi-
bility of extension on both ends of the switchboard.
Designed to offer
The switchboard requires access from the rear for
installation and maintenance procedures, Numerous alternative combinations of typical
whereas all the service operations are carried out units, to adapt the switchboard suitably to the
from the front. installation characteristics
Efficient use of space for switchboards with
numerous feeders
Strong reduction in the width of the switchboard
(3040% in typical configurations)
Same service and maintenance procedures as
the single-level switchboard.

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Electrical characteristics

Rated voltage kV 7.2 12 17.5

Rated insulation voltage kV 7.2 12 17.5
Rated power frequency withstand volatge kV 1 min 20 28 38
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 60 75 95
Rated short time withstand current kA 3 s ...50 ...50 ...40
Peak current kA 125 125 100
Internal arc withstand current kA 1 s ...40 ...40 ...40
kA 0.5 s 50 50
Main busbar rated currents A 1250...1600 1250...1600 1250...1600
Branch connector rated currents A 630...1600 630...1600 630...1600

Typical units

IF Incoming/outgoing feeder
BT Bus tie IF BT R RM J JM
R Rise
RM Rise with measurement
J Joint unit
JM Joint unit with measurement

2nd level
IF IF IF IF IF IF

1st level

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UniGear type ZVC has evolved from the in-

novative ZVC design and has been fully har-
monised into the UniGear platform.
Each unit is equipped with a fused withdraw-
able vacuum contactor. For feeders with
high current, it is possible to fit the contactor
with two fuses in parallel for each of the
phases.
The extreme compactness of the switchgear
(each unit is only 325 mm wide) is one of its
main feature.
The units can be coupled directly with the
main switchboard and there is the possibility
of extension on both ends of the switch-
board.
Thanks to the compact dimensions of the
units and to the possibility of installing the
switchboard against the room walls, the foot-
print is notably reduced, even when using
more than one contactor for complex motor
starters.
The use of medium voltage protection fuses greatly Designed to offer
limits the fault let-through energy, making it possi- Wide range of combinations for every type of
ble to reduce the cross-section of the connection motor starter
cables to the motor. This characteristic helps to Efficient use of space for switchboards with
safeguard the insulation levels and increase the numerous contactor outgoing feeders
electrical life of the cables themselves and of the Drastic reduction in the width of the switchboard
machine they are connected to. and of the overall footprint
UniGear type ZVC is now a part of the ABB UNIque Same service and maintenance procedures as
air-insulated switchboard family. the UniGear type ZS1 switchboard
Full access from the front.

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Electrical characteristics

Rated voltage kV 3.6 7.2

Rated insulation voltage kV 3.6 7.2
Rated power frequency withstand volatge kV 1 min 16 20
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 40 60
Rated short time withstand current kA 3 s ...50 ...50
Peak current kA 125 125
Internal arc withstand current kA 1 s ...40 ...40
kA 0.5 s 50 50
Main busbar rated currents A 1250...4000 1250...4000
Branch connector rated currents A 400 400

Vacuum contactor Direct on line starter

Optimal solution for motor starters, power-factor correction

capacitor banks and transformer feeders up to 7.2 kV
Multi function circuit configuration: direct on line, star-delta,
auto-transformer, reversing, with reactor Contactor with
Fitted with medium voltage fuses according to BS Standards electrical latching
Designed to be equipped with two medium voltage fuses in
Contactor with
parallel for each phase to supply feeders with high rated
mechanical latching
currents
Possibility of integrating a single-phase voltage transformer Single-phase control
to supply the control circuits supply voltage
Availability of operating mechanism controls with electrical transformer
or mechanical latching.

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TECHNICAL DATA

UniGear type ZS1

Rated voltage kV ...12
Rated short time withstand current kA ...31.5 ...50 ...50 ...50
Branch connector rated currents A ...1250 1250...2000 2500 3150...4000
Height mm 2200 2200 2200 2200
Height with gas duct mm 2650 2675 2675 2675
Depth mm 1340 1340 1340 1390
Width mm 650 800 1000 1000

Rated voltage kV 17.5

Rated short time withstand current kA ...31.5 ...40 ...40 ...40
Branch connector rated currents A ...1250 1250...2000 2500 3150...4000
Height mm 2200 2200 2200 2200
Height with gas duct mm 2675 2675 2675 2675
Depth mm 1340 1340 1340 1390
Width mm 650 800 1000 1000

Rated voltage kV 24
Rated short time withstand current kA ...25 ...25
Branch connector rated currents A ...1250 1600...2500
Height mm 2325 2325
Height with gas duct mm 2775 2775
Depth mm 1560 1560
Width mm 800 1000

UniGear
Rated voltage kV ...12
double level
Rated short time withstand current kA ...31.5 ...50
Branch connector rated currents A ...1000 1250...1600
Height with gas duct (*) mm 2698 2698
Depth mm 1976 1976
Width mm 750 900

Rated voltage kV 17.5

Rated short time withstand current kA ...31.5 ...40
Branch connector rated currents A ...1000 1250...1600
Height with gas duct (*) mm 2698 2698
(*) The double level units are
Depth mm 1976 1976
always equipped with gas
Width mm 750 900 duct.

UniGear type ZVC

Rated voltage kV ...7.2
Rated short time withstand current kA ...50
Branch connector rated currents A ...400
Height mm 2200
Height with gas duct mm 2675
Depth mm 1125
Width mm 325

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I-24044 Dalmine
Tel: +39 035 395111
Fax: +39 035 395874
E-mail: sacetms.tipm@it.abb.com
Internet://www.abb.com
(649424/012 UniGear type ZS1)
The data and illustrations are not binding. We reserve the right to make changes
in the course of technical development of the product.
I1VCP000070 Rev.A, en Brochure - 2002.11
ABB s.r.o.
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