UniGear type ZS1

Medium voltage, arc-proof, air-insulated,

metal-clad switchboard

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UNIGEAR TYPE ZS1

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UNIGEAR TYPE ZS1 - DOUBLE LEVEL

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UNIGEAR TYPES ZS1/ ZVC - COMBINATION

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TECHNICAL DATA

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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 application, 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 competence 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

BT

Bus tie

Riser

RM

Riser with measurement

Measurement unit

IFD

Direct incoming feeder

Designed to offer
Flexible applications
Complete range of units and apparatus
Service continuity
Personnel safety
Simple maintenance
Efficient use of space
Easily built-up modular solutions
Full access from the front.

IFDM Direct incoming feeder with measurement

IF

BT

RM

IFD

IFDM

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 voltage

kV 1min

20

28

38

50

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage

kV

60

75

95

125

Rated frequency

Hz

50-60

50-60

50-60

50-60

Rated short-time withstand current

kA 3s

Peak current

kA

Internal arc withstand current

50

50

40

25

125

125

100

63

kA 1s

40

40

40

25

kA 0.5s

50

50

4000

4000

4000

2500

Main busbar rated current

Branch connection rated current 1)

Branch connection rated current

with forced ventilation

630

630

630

630

1250

1250

1250

1250

1600

1600

1600

1600

2000

2000

2000

2000

2500

2500

2500

2300

3150

3150

3150

3600

3600

3600

2500

4000

4000

4000

1) All ratings are given for 40 C and 50 Hz.

Apparatus range
Vacuum circuit breakers
Spring actuator

Circuit-breakers for all fields of

power distribution applications
Vacuum interrupter with axial magnetic flow breaking system
Even distribution of the melting
points over the whole surface of the
contacts means the best performances can be obtained at all current values
The epoxy resin poles protect the
interrupters from any physical and
electrical damage.

VD4
Vacuum circuit breakers
Magnetic actuator

VM1

SF6 circuit breakers

Circuit-breakers for all fields of

power distribution applications
Pole in SF6 with autopuffer breaking system
The combination of compression
and self-blast techniques means the
best performances can be obtained
at all current values
Withstanding of the insulation voltage 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.

HD4
The vacuum circuit breakers can
also be equipped with the magnetic actuator operating mechanism
The switching, latching and release functions are integrated in the
magnetic actuator
All the functions (release, operating motion, energy storage and incorporating in built watchdog functionality) are operated by the integrated 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 singlephase voltage transformer to supply the control circuits
Availability of operating mechanism
with electrical or mechanical latching
Equipped with multi-voltage powersupply a.c. and d.c.

V-Contact
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UNIGEAR TYPE ZS1 - 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 consists of two superimposed units which are completely independent of each other.
Each unit can be fitted with either circuit-breakers
or contactors, as well as all the accessories available 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 possibility of extension on both ends of the switchboard.
The switchboard requires access from the rear for
installation and maintenance procedures,
whereas all the service operations are carried out
from the front.

Designed to offer
Numerous alternative combinations of typical
units, to adapt the switchboard suitably to the
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
Rated insulation voltage

kV

7.2

12

17.5

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

...50

...40

Rated short time withstand current

kA 3 s

...50

kA

125

125

100

kA 1 s

...40

...40

...40

kA 0.5 s

50

50

Main busbar rated currents

1250...1600

1250...1600

1250...1600

Branch connector rated currents

630...1600

630...1600

630...1600

Peak current
Internal arc withstand current

Typical units

IF

Incoming/outgoing feeder

BT

Bus tie

Rise

IF

BT

RM

JM

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

RM Rise with measurement

J

Joint unit

JM

Joint unit with measurement

2nd level

1st level

UNIGEAR TYPES ZS1/ZVC - COMBINATION

UniGear type ZVC has evolved from the innovative ZVC design and has been fully harmonised into the UniGear platform.
Each unit is equipped with a fused withdrawable 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 switchboard.
Thanks to the compact dimensions of the
units and to the possibility of installing the
switchboard against the room walls, the footprint is notably reduced, even when using
more than one contactor for complex motor
starters.
The use of medium voltage protection fuses greatly
limits the fault let-through energy, making it possible to reduce the cross-section of the connection
cables to the motor. This characteristic helps to
safeguard the insulation levels and increase the
electrical life of the cables themselves and of the
machine they are connected to.
UniGear type ZVC is now a part of the ABB UNIque
air-insulated switchboard family.

Designed to offer
Wide range of combinations for every type of
motor starter
Efficient use of space for switchboards with
numerous contactor outgoing feeders
Drastic reduction in the width of the switchboard
and of the overall footprint
Same service and maintenance procedures as
the UniGear type ZS1 switchboard
Full access from the front.

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Electrical characteristics
Rated voltage
Rated insulation voltage

kV

3.6

7.2

kV

3.6

7.2

Rated power frequency withstand volatge

kV 1 min

16

20

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage

kV

40

60

kA 3 s

...50

...50

kA

125

125

kA 1 s

...40

...40

kA 0.5 s

50

50

Main busbar rated currents

1250...4000

1250...4000

Branch connector rated currents

400

400

Rated short time withstand current

Peak current
Internal arc withstand current

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
Fitted with medium voltage fuses according to BS Standards
Designed to be equipped with two medium voltage fuses in
parallel for each phase to supply feeders with high rated
currents
Possibility of integrating a single-phase voltage transformer
to supply the control circuits
Availability of operating mechanism controls with electrical
or mechanical latching.

Contactor with
electrical latching
Contactor with
mechanical latching
Single-phase control
supply voltage
transformer

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TECHNICAL DATA

UniGear type ZS1

Rated voltage

kV

Rated short time withstand current

kA

Branch connector rated currents

...50

2500

3150...4000

mm

2200

2200

2200

2200

mm

2650

2675

2675

2675

Depth

mm

1400

1400

1400/1780

1400/1780

Width

mm

650

800

1000

1000

Rated voltage

kV

Rated short time withstand current

kA
A

17.5
...31.5

...40

...40

...40

...1250 1250...2000

2500

3150...4000

Height

mm

2200

2200

2200

2200

Height with gas duct

mm

2675

2675

2675

2675

Depth

mm

1400

1400

1400/1780

1400/1780

Width

mm

650

800

1000

1000

Rated voltage

kV

Rated short time withstand current

kA
A

24
...25

...25

...1250 1600...2500

Height

mm

2325

2325

Height with gas duct

mm

2775

2775

Depth

mm 1615/1665

1615/1665

Width

mm

800

1000

Rated voltage

kV

Rated short time withstand current

kA

...31.5

...50

...1000

1250...1600

Height with gas duct (*)

mm

2698

2698

Depth

mm

1976

1976

Width

mm

750

900

Branch connector rated currents

...12

17.5

Rated voltage

kV

Rated short time withstand current

kA

...31.5

...40

...1000

1250...1600

Height with gas duct (*)

mm

2698

2698

Depth

mm

1976

1976

Width

mm

750

900

Rated voltage

kV

...7.2

Rated short time withstand current

kA

...50

Branch connector rated currents

...400

Height

mm

2200

Height with gas duct

mm

2675

Depth

mm

1125

Width

mm

325

Branch connector rated currents

10

...50

...1250 1250...2000

Height with gas duct

Branch connector rated currents

UniGear type ZVC

...50

Height

Branch connector rated currents

UniGear type ZS1

double level

...12
...31.5

(*) The double level units are

always equipped with gas
duct.

LV COMPARTMENT

2100

2200

CT

CB COMPARTMENT

BUSBAR COMPARTMENT

Basic Structure of Incoming or Outgoing Feeder Panel up to 2500A

CB
ES

CT

CABLE COMPARTMENT

650/800/1000

1400

FRONT VIEW

SECTIONAL SIDE VIEW

LV COMPARTMENT

2100

2200

CT

CB COMPARTMENT

BUSBAR COMPARTMENT

Basic Structure of Incoming Feeder Panel for 3150A - 4000A1)

CB
ES
CT

FUSE

VT

CABLE COMPARTMENT
E

1000

1780

FRONT VIEW

SECTIONAL SIDE VIEW

1) I>3150A is with forced cooling.

* The optional upper CTs may reduce the standard RATED CURRENTS indicated in page 5.

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ABB Electrical Industries Co. Ltd.

P.O. Box 251 Riyadh 11383
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel.: +966 (1) 265 3030
Fax: +966 (1) 265 1211
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1YAB010001 - en - Technical Catalogue - 2005.02 (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.

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