UniGear type ZS1

Medium voltage, arc proof, air insulated switchgear

for primary distribution

UniGear
The Refinement
in MV Switchgear
 UniGear: an innovative solution for all installation requirements
ABB UniGear is medium voltage metal-clad,
arc proof, air insulated switchgear.
It is the result of ABB global know-how
integrated in a single technological solution
and is ABB’s answer to the range of
solutions requested on the global market.
UniGear is ‘Made in ABB’ in the 5 continents
with the same design and quality standards
and offers the best solutions for compact
MCC, double level, duplex and special unit
switchgear.
It is primary distribution switchgear for all
applications. Thanks to the REF542plus
multi-function units, it offers the most
intelligent solutions for satisfying all
installation requirements.
The pre-assembled module construction
system allows each unit to be produced
efficiently, rapidly and with high quality.
Modern calculation instruments make
configuration and customisation of the
switchgear simple and rapid.
UniGear switchgear is safe because it is
built as arc proof and is free of any operating
errors thanks to being fitted with safety
interlocks.
UniGear switchgear is tested in accordance
with the IEC Standards. Further tests are
carried out according to the prescriptions of
Shipping Registers and to particular
installation requirements.
Vacuum circuit-breakers and contactors, gas
insulated circuit-breakers and switch-
disconnectors can be installed in UniGear
switchgear.
The earthing switch, with full making
capacity, is operated from the front and is
provided with safe and reliable position
indicators.
UniGear switchgear is certified Industrial IT,
and is therefore ready for integration in the
powerful open software architecture, based
on Aspect Object technology.
Conformity with the Industrial IT standard
means easy intelligent Unigear ‘Plug &
Produce’ integration in all software systems,
with access to the right information in real
time.
UniGear has limited dimensions, especially
in the double level version.
All compartments are accessible from the
front.
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Apparatus which can be installed in UniGear switchgear
Vacuum circuit-breaker
Circuit-breaker for all fields of application
Vacuum interrupters with interruption
system with axial magnetic flow with even
distribution of the arc over the whole
surface of the contacts to obtain the best
performances at all the current values
Epoxy resin poles for greater protection of
the interrupters
Gas circuit-breaker
Circuit-breaker for all fields of application
Suitable for plant retrofitting and revamping
Autopuffer breaking system to obtain the
best performances at all the current values
Insulation withstand and breaking capacity
voltage up to 30% of the rated value with
zero relative pressure
Vacuum circuit-breaker with magnetic drive
The magnetic actuator integrates the
switching, closing and opening functions
All the functions (trip, switching, power
loading and reliability check) are operated
from the integrated electronic controller
Equipped with multivoltage feeder in direct
and alternating current
Note: circuit-breakers type eVM1 are also
available with magnetic actuator and
protections and measurements on board
Vacuum contactors
Optimal solution for motor start-ups,
changeover of power correction banks and
transformer users
Fitted with medium voltage fuses according
Contactor for UniGear type
to DIN and BS Standards (*)
ZS1 switchgear up to 12
Availability of operating mechanisms with
kV.
electric or mechanical latching functions
Equipped with multivoltage feeder in direct
and alternating current
(*) The contactor for UniGear type ZVC
switchgear can only mount one or two
fuses per phase of the type according to
BS Standards.
Contactor for UniGear type ZVC
switchgear up to 7.2 kV.
Switch-disconnector
Fitted with automatic trip mechanism for
fuse intervention
Use of fuses according to DIN 43625
Standards for transformer protection
Control from the front of the switchgear
with manual operation
 Double level UniGear switchgear. Each panel
consists of two independent stacked units which
can be equipped with circuit-breaker or contactor.

UniGear switchgear with simple busbar system. Each panel

consists of a single unit which can be equipped with circuit-
breaker, contactors or switch-disconnector.

UniGear switchgear with double busbar system. The double busbar

system switchgear is based on two different schemes.

UniGear switchgear with simple busbar system coupled to UniGear type ZVC
contactor units. Each type ZVC unit is equipped with a withdrawable vacuum
contactor with fuses.

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UniGear switchgear with simple busbar system

Each panel consists of a single unit which can be Studied to offer

equipped with circuit-breaker, contactors or switch- Flexible applications
disconnector, as well as with all the accessories Complete range of units and apparatus
available for the conventional units of the switchgear. Service continuity
Each panel is provided with a cubicle to take the Personnel safety
auxiliary instrumentation, placed in the upper part. Simple maintenance
The units can be coupled together directly with ZVC Effective use of space
units and with double-level units, with the possibility of Built-up modular solutions
extension on both ends of the switchgear. Full access from the front
The switchgear does not require access from the rear for
the installation and maintenance procedures.
All the service operations are carried out from the front.

Electrical characteristics Typical unit cross-section

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

Height with gas exhaust duct

Rated short time withstand current kA 3s …50 …50 …40 …31.5
Peak current kA …125 …125 …100 …80
Internal arc withstand current kA 1s …40 …40 …40 …31.5
kA 0.5s …50 …50 – –
Main busbar rated current A …4000 …4000 …4000 …3150

Height
Branch connection rated current A 630 630 630 630
1250 1250 1250 1250
1600 1600 1600 1600
2000 2000 2000 2000
2500 2500 2500 2300
3150 3150 3150 –
Branch connection rated current A 3600 3600 3600 2500
with forced ventilation 4000 4000 4000 – Width Depth
Unit width mm 550-650 550-650 550-650 –
800-1000 800-1000 800-1000 800-1000 A Apparatus D Instruments
1000 1000 1000 1000 B Main busbar E Gas exhaust duct
Unit height mm 2200 2200 2200 2325 C Feeder
Unit height with gas duct mm 2595 2595 2595 2720
Unit depth (1) mm 1340/1390 1340/1390 1340/1390 1700
(1) 1390 mm from 3150 to 4000 A

Single-line diagram of the main typical units

IF BT R RM M IFD IFDM
Incoming/Outgoing Bus-tie Bus-riser Bus-riser Measurements Direct incoming/ Direct incoming/
feeder with measurements Outgoing feeder Outgoing feeder
with measurements
Standard components Accessories Alternative solutions

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Double level UniGear switchgear

Each panel consists of two independent stacked units Studied to offer

which can be equipped with circuit-breaker or contactor.
Numerous alternative combinations of typical units, to
A compartment for the auxiliary instrumentation of both
adapt the switchgear suitably to the plant characteri-
the units is provided in the middle part. An additional
stics
cubicle is available in the top part of the panel to house
Efficient use of space for switchgear with numerous
other instruments.
users
The double level units can be coupled directly with
Great reduction in the width of the switchgear
single level units, on both ends of the switchgear.
(30...40% in typical configurations)
The switchgear requires access from the rear for the
The same service and maintenance procedures as
installation and maintenance procedures. The service
the single level switchgear
operations are carried out from the front.
Duplex version available.

Electrical characteristics Typical unit cross-section

Rated voltage kV 7.2 12 17.5
Rated insulation voltage kV 7.2 12 17.5 d d
B2 E
Rated power frequency withstand voltage kV 1min 20 28 38
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 60 75 95
Rated frequency Hz 50-60 50-60 50-60 A2
C2 A2
Rated short time withstand current kA 3s …50 …50 …40

Height
Peak current kA …125 …125 …100
Internal arc withstand current kA 1s …40 …40 …40
kA 0.5s …50 …50 – D e B1 D

Main busbar rated current A …1600 …1600 …1600

Branch connection rated current A 630 630 630
A1 C1 A1
1000 1000 1000
1250 1250 1250
1600 1600 1600
Unit width mm 750 750 750 Width Depth
900 900 900
Unit height mm 2698 2698 2698 A Apparatus D Instruments
Unit height with gas duct mm 2698 2698 2698 B Main busbar E Gas exhaust duct
Unit depth mm 1976 1976 1976 C Feeder

Single-line diagram of the main typical units

IF BT R RM J JM
Incoming/Outgoing Bus-tie Bus-riser Bus-riser with meas. Connection Connection with meas.
2 nd Level
1 st Level

Standard components
IF IF IF IF IF IF Accessories
Incoming/Outgoing Incoming/Outgoing Incoming/Outgoing Incoming/Outgoing Incoming/Outgoing Incoming/Outgoing Alternative solutions

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 UniGear switchgear with double busbar system

The double busbar system switchgear is based on two
different schemes:
– two busbar systems, two line-side isolators and a
circuit-breaker (up to 2500 A)
– two busbar systems, two circuit-breaker units with one
or two circuit-breakers.
The schemes offer redundancy of the busbar system
with physical isolation between the systems. The use of
this switchgear may be necessary in the case of:
– switching incoming units with unsynchronised circuit-
breakers
– disconnection of loads with different levels of impor-
tance under emergency conditions
– isolation of particular outgoing units from the normal
network
– balance of the outgoing units under normal service
conditions
– flexibility during the inspection and maintenance
procedures without interruption of the load
– possibility of extension without turning the switchgear
off.
The switchgear requires access from the rear for the
installation and maintenance procedures. The service
operations are carried out from the front.
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Line with double isolation up to 2500 A
3150 A and 4000 A duplex line
Segregated busbar and isolation compartments
Earthing switch with making capacity
Operations can be carried out from the front
Reliable and uninterrupted service conditions

Electrical characteristics Typical unit cross-section

Rated voltage kV 12 17.5 24
Rated insulation voltage kV 12 17.5 24
Rated power frequency withstand voltage kV 1min. 28 38 50

Height with gas exhaust duct

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 75 95 125
Rated frequency Hz 50-60 50-60 50-60
Rated short time withstand current kA 3s ...31,5 ...31,5 ...25
Peak current kA ...80 ...80 ...63

Height
Internal arc withstand current kA 1s …31.5 …31.5 …25
Main busbar rated current A 1250...4000 1250...4000 1250...2500
Branch connection rated current A 630...3150 630...3150 630...2000
Branch connection rated current A 3600...4000 3600...4000 –
with forced ventilation
Unit width mm 650-800 650-800 800
1000 1000 1000 Depth
Unit height mm 2200 2200 2200 Width

Unit height with gas duct mm 2595 2595 2720 A Apparatus C Feeder
Unit depth (1) mm 2070/2120 2070/2120 2570 B1 Busbar 1 D Instruments
(1) 2120 mm from 3150 to 4000 A B2 Busbar 2 E Gas exhaust duct

Single-line diagram of the main typical units

IF IF - IFM BTT M BTL RL

Incoming/Outgoing Busbar duplex (ex. A) Transverse Measurements Longitudinal Longitudinal
bus-tie Bus-tie bus riser

Standard components Accessories Alternative solutions

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 UniGear type ZVC switchgear for motor switching and control

Each unit is equipped with a withdrawable vacuum Studied to offer

contactor with fuses.
Configurable for all types of motor starting
The use of medium voltage protection fuses strongly
Drastic reduction in the width of the switchgear and of
limits the let-through fault energy, making it possible to
the surface area occupied (the typical unit is 325 mm
reduce the cross-section of the connection cables to the
wide), also using more than one contactor for
motor. This characteristic contributes to safeguarding
complex motor start-ups
the insulation levels and increasing the electrical life of
The same service and maintenance procedures as
the cables and of the machine connected.
the UniGear type ZS1 switchgear
For users with high consumption levels, it is possible to
Full access from the front
fit the contactor with two fuses in parallel for each of the
Typical motor start-ups: direct, reversal of direction,
phases.
reactor, autotransformer, star delta
The units can be coupled directly with the main switch-
gear, with the possibility of extension on both ends.

Electrical characteristics Typical unit cross-section

Rated voltage kV 3.6 7.2
Rated insulation voltage kV 3.6 7.2
Rated power frequency withstand voltage kV 1min 16 20
E E
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 40 60
Rated frequency Hz 50-60 50-60
Rated short time withstand current kA (3s) …50 …50
Peak current kA …125 …125
Internal arc withstand current kA 1s …40 …40

Height with gas exhaust duct

D B D
kA 0.5s …50 …50
Main busbar rated current A …4000 …4000
Branch connection rated current A 400 400
Unit width mm 325 325

Height
Unit height mm 2200/2595 2200/2595 A A
Unit height with gas duct mm 2675 2675
Unit depth mm 1125 1125

Single-line diagram of the main typical units

C C

1 2 Depth

Width

A Apparatus D Instruments
B Main busbar E Gas exhaust duct
C Feeder
3 Off

1 Contactor with electrical latching

2 Contactor with mechanical latching
3 Two pole transformer for supply of
operating circuits

Standard components
Accessories
Alternative solutions

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ABB Power Technologies S.p.A.
Unità Operativa Sace
Via Friuli, 4
I-24044 Dalmine
Tel: +39 035 395111
Fax: +39 035 395874
E-mail: sacetms.tipm@it.abb.com
Internet://www.abb.com
We reserve the right to make changes in the course of technical development of the product.
1VCP000070 – Rev. D, en – Brochure – 2006.07
The data and illustrations are not binding.
ABB AG
Calor Emag Medium Voltage Products
Oberhausener Strasse 33 Petzower Strasse 8
D-40472 Ratingen D-14542 Glindow
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