Pole Mounted Switch Disconnector NPS

630 A, up to 36 kV
NPS
Pole Mounted Switch Disconnectors
In operation everywhere in Medium Voltage Networks with or without
automation systems. With references around the world from the Artic Circle
to the most tropical of jungles.
ABB is a global market leader in power technology products. We offer efficiency,
quality and competitiveness.
We believe that flexible solutions and competent support are key elements
for your continued success. We also believe that your distribution system is
cost-effective when it matches the requirements of the customers operation and
process – no more and no less. That is why ABB develops and supplies solutions
perfectly tuned to user requirements and standards.
Through ABB’s worldwide presence, we can offer local support and service
globally. As your partner; we believe that these are key elements that enable
you to continuously improve the performance in your networks.
Our NPS Switch Disconnector has been carefully designed and developed in
co-operation with utilities providers to meet the most diverse of customer
requirements and to maintain maximum flexibility. Highly reliable, our
NPS can be the key element of your rural distribution applications.

Index
3 Reliable air break technology
for your distribution network

4-5 NPS as a Line Switch Disconnector

6-7 NPS for Transformer Switch Disconnector/

NPF fuse holder

8-9 Components for substation switch disconnectors

10 Feeder Automation

11 Feeder Automation solutions for

air insulated switch disconnectors

12-13 DTU Operating Device for

pole mounted switch disconnectors
type NPS or other types

14 Breaking devices on NPS24B for max. Ith/Idyn 16/40 kA

15 Breaking devices on NPS24A for max. Ith/Idyn 20/50 kA

15 Breaking devices on NPS36A for max. Ith/Idyn 21/52 kA

16 Unique design

17 Manual operating mechanisms

19 Technical data

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Reliable air break technology
for your distribution network
The NPS offers a complete range from off-load
disconnectors to switch disconnectors with different
breaking devices, all designed according to IEC
standard for limited purpose and general purpose
switch disconnectors. The design is made for all
climate conditions in different installations and building
standards and can be either manually or remotely
operated. The NPS also offer a modular construction
which can easily be expanded or upgraded in the
future.
The extensive range of accessories makes the NPS
suitable for every customer, pole and building
standard.
Easy and smart integrations

Adaptable to all customer/
country building standards

Modular concept

Suitable for live working
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Flexible concept

From the simplest of manually operated units to
motorized and automated remotely controlled units

Wide range of accessories

Upgradeable in switching performances
Enhanced performance and improved reliability

Only insulators with the best materials are used
- cycloaliphatic epoxy with over 30 years of field
experience in more than 50 countries
- high quality silicone or porcelain insulators are
also available

Lightweight design with a limited number of
parts guarantees a long lifetime and trouble-free
operation
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NPS as a Line Switch Disconnector

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 Crossarm installation
One of the most common building standards where the line switch
disconnector is integrated on the same crossarm as the lines.

Wooden poles are most often used for this type of installation.

Installation below live line

Some building styles and standards require a separate crossarm
below the line crossarm.

Sufficient clearances to the pole and between phases can be

arranged by the flexible arrangement of phase elements.

Installation above live line

A typical installation example above the live line
on a steel structure pole.

Vertical installation
Used for branching lines down to cables.
The vertically installed switch disconnector is also used
as a transformer switch disconnector.

Two pole mounting

All above examples are also available for two-pole mounting.

Pole fitting accessories for various pole types are also available
- wooden poles
- concrete poles
- steel poles and structures

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NPS for Transformer Switch Disconnector/
NPF fuse holder

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 The NPS switch disconnector can be equipped with several types of
fuse holders. The vertically mounted NPS can be used as transformer
switch disconnector. The breaking capacity of the whip (25/50 A) is
enough for disconnecting a fully loaded distribution transformer up to
800/1600 kVA.

NPS24B1-J2
and NPAC5

If the pole element is horizontally mounted the fuse holder for HRC fuses
(6.3, 16, 25 A) or (SMIA-KR_) melting fuses can be easily integrated
(up to 63 A) to the switch disconnector.

The fuses are replaced using isolated rods from ground level.
NPS24B1-J2,
NPAC9-J2 and
NPAF7-J2

NPS can be equipped with integrated earthing contact for open

and earthed position.

The separate fuse holder for HRC and SMIA-KR_ can also be equipped
with surge arresters for one-,two-, or three-phase installation.

NPS24B1-J2
NPAE5

NPF24B2

NPS can be equipped with a separate fuse holder for DIN-type fuses
(CEF outdoor HRC fuses).

IEC 282 ANSI

7.2 kV up to 160 A 15.5 kV 160 A
12.0 kV up to 100 A 25.8 kV 100 A
17.5 kV up to 100 A 38.0 kV 40 A
24.0 kV up to 100 A
NPF24E5 36.0 kV up to 40 A

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Components for substation switch disconnectors

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 A wide range of accessories are available for different substation solutions.
The modular construction of NPS enables the most demanding customer
requirements to be fulfilled.

NPS24B1-J2 NPS24B1-J2, NPS24B1-J2

NPAC7 NPAC9-J2 and KOHU24A2
NPAF7-J2 MWK

Flexible droppers and additional Third insulator with flexible bars. CT’s and Surge arresters.
insulators for lowering the cable
connections.

Basic disconnector module.

NPS24B1-WWJ2

NPS24B1-J2 25 A 50 A
KOHU24A2
MWK

NPS24B1-J2

NPS24B1-K1J2

250 A

630 A

Automatic earthing Earthing on one or both sides.

in open position. NPS24B1-J2
NPS24B1-J2 NPS-ZM1
NPAE5 NPS24B-K4J2

NPS24B1-K5J2

Fuse base with support

for surge arrester.
NPF24B2

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Feeder Automation

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Feeder Automation solutions for
air insulated switch disconnectors

Our disconnector terminal units [DTU’s] are designed for remote control
and local automation applications of NPS switch disconnectors and other
similar types with up/down operating movement.

Together with REC 501 or REC 523 monitoring and control units both simple
UEMC50 applications such as remote open/close operations and more sophisticated
auto sectionalizing schemes and measurements can be realized.

Standard communication protocols available for

ANSI X3.28 HD only with REC 501

RP570 only with REC 501

IEC 60870-101, unbalanced

MODBUS ASCII & RTU format
DTU115
DNP 3.0

Analog inputs available for standard CT’s and VT’s.

DTU135

DTU’s can also be used without integrated motor mechanism.

These can be used in applications such as master terminal for monitoring
and controlling existing motor devices for indoor and outdoor switch
disconnectors and other motor operated apparatus.
It is also applicable for switching devices with an integrated
actuator.

DTU131
UEMC-A

One terminal with REC 523 can control up to 4 slave units

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UEMC50L1-24VDC UEMC50H1-24VDC

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DTU Operating Device for
pole mounted switch disconnectors
type NPS or other types

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 UEMC50L1
UEMC50H1

DTU111
UEMC-A2

DTU131
UEMC-A3

The product range includes master and slave units

Can be equipped with third party electronics/IED

Two different cabinet sizes

Complete with batteries and chargers

Up/down tube operation of disconnectors

Stainless steel cabinet and mechanism

Dust tight (IP55) to secure long lifetime of critical electrical components

High torque, alternative 1.2 sec or 3 sec operating time

Best possible materials used

Over 30 years experience

Operating voltages: 24, 48, 110, 220 VDC 110, 230 VAC

Terminals for installing different IED’s.

Cabinets available with different options for batteries, battery chargers etc.

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Breaking devices on NPS24B for max. Ith/Idyn 16/40 kA
Due to the flexible design of the basic phase element, the NPS can be equipped with a range of breaking devices.

NPS Basic pole element Data Usage

Disconnector No breaking capacity For disconnecting

(IEC) functions only.
Provides a safe
isolating distance.

NPS24B1-WWJ2

NPS with 25 A breaking whip

Limited purpose Breaking 25 A/24 kV For disconnecting

switch 40 A/12 kV functions only.
disconnector Provides a safe
(IEC) isolating distance.

NPS24B1-J2
NPS24B1-J3

NPS with 50 A breaking whip

Limited purpose Breaking 50 A/24 kV With extended

switch 80 A/12 kV breaking capacity in
disconnector rural areas and
(IEC) transformer loads.

NPS24B1-K1J2

NPS with 250 A breaking chamber

Limited purpose Breaking 250 A/24 kV For main lines and

switch substations where
disconnector larger breaking
(IEC) capacity is needed.

NPS24B1-K4J2

NPS with K5 air making and breaking chamber

General purpose Maximum 630 A/24 kV For main lines and

switch - breaking substations where
disconnector - independent both breaking and
(IEC) spring assisted 8 kA/24 kV making capacity is
making capacity 12.5 kA/12 kV needed. This
solution is excellent
for remote and auto
sectionalizers.

NPS24B1-K5J2, NPS24B1-K5J3 and NPAC9-J3

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Breaking devices on NPS24A for max. Ith/Idyn 20/50 kA

For overhead networks with BIL up to 150 kV.

Silicone insulator J3

NPS24A2-J3 NPS24A2-K5J3 NPS24A2-K5J3

NPAC1-J3

Breaking devices on NPS36A for max. Ith/Idyn 21/52 kA

For overhead networks with BIL, up to 200 kV NPS36 can be used.

Whip (16 A) or breaking chamber K3 (400 A) can be used as breaking elements.
Two alternative silicone insulators (J2 or J3)

NPS36A2-J2 NPS36A2-K3J2 NPS36A2-K3J2

NPAC11-J2

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Unique design

The unique design on breaking whips and dry type breaking

chambers eliminates the risk of oil leakage.

Risk of oil eliminated

Pollution risk for soil waters

Safety risk in case of failed interruption

No need to check oil level or compensate for possible leakages

Risk of conventional air breaking chambers eliminated by

protected breaking contacts

Malfunctions due to dust, sand, ice and small animals

Risk of terrain fires due to arcing

The exceptionally high number of making operations

[>50 times 8 kA] enables use to locate faulty line sections by
operating against the fault.

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Manual operating mechanisms

UEKE 5A1
Hook stick lever
Hook stick operation mechanism for NPS24B_ models.
Also available for mounting on lower level.

UEKO 1A1
One hand grip operating mechanism
for low end disconnectors

UEKE 3A1
Standard two hand grip operating
mechanism for all NPS_ models.

UEKE 3B1
Standard two hand grip operating mechanism
for all NPS_ models with additional quick
adjustment rod.

UEKE 2/1 UEKE 6A1

With auxiliary contacts and heating Wire operation
element IP55.

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 NPS Easy is factory assembled
for 80 x 80 or 100 x 100 mm
RHS-beam.

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Technical data

Type NPS24B1-J2 NPS24B1-J3 NPS24A2-J3 NPS36A2-J2 NPS36A2-J3

Insulator Epoxy Silicone Silicone Silicone Silicone
- creepage mm 740 715 760 1205 1365
- arcing distance (insulator) mm 272 300 305 450 465
- arcing distance (min to earth) mm 200 255 260 380 385
- cantilever strength kN 2 9 9 6.2 6.2
- salt fog test, IEC 507, (1 h) salt solution g/l 160 - - - -
Rated voltage, max. kV 24 24 24 36 36
Rated current A 630 630 630 630 630
Rated frequency Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Rated lighting impulse withstand voltage
1) 1)
- across the isolating distance kV 145 145 165 220 220
1) 1)
- to earth and between phases kV 125 125 150 200 200
Rated power frequency withstand
voltage in wet conditions
1) 1)
- across the isolating distance kV 75 75 75 88 88
1) 1)
- to earth and between phases kV 55 55 55 80 80
2)
Min. distance between phases mm 260 260 350 430 430
Min. isolating distance mm 200 200 230 350 350
1) 1)
Rated short-time withstand current 1 s kA 16 16 20 21 21
1) 1)
3 s kA 12.5 12.5 16 16 16
1) 1)
Rated peak withstand current kA 40 40 50 52 52
Rated short-circuit making current
3) 3) 3) 4) 4)
kA 5 5 5 7.5 7.5
5)
Rated breaking current
- mainly active load with 100 closing
and opening operations 12 kVA 40 40 40 - -
15 kVA 32 32 32 - -
24 kVA 25 25 25 16 16
36 kVA - - - 16 16
- cable- and line-charging with 20
closing and opening operations A 15 15 15 10 10
6)
Mechanical endurance Operat. 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
Permissible ice thickness mm -
Ambient temperature limits °C -50…+40 -40…+40 - -40…+40 -40…+40

1) Type NPS36A204 with earthing contact have lower ratings

- lightning impulse withstand voltage 170 kV
- power frequency wet withstand voltage 80 kV
- short-time withstand current 16 kA 1 s
- peak withstand current 40 kA
2) With breaking chambers
3) 7 closing operations, manual or motor
4) fast manual operation
5) When standard breaking whips are used special whips 24 kV 50 A available
6) With breaking chambers

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