GRID COMPONENTS
ABB offers grid components for connection, protection and control — from vacuum circuit breakers, high-voltage switches, and reclosers to protection relays and sensors — for both indoor and outdoor applications. Our grid components are designed to connect and protect an evolving grid. ABB supports customers and partners in staying ahead of increasing electrification needs, technology, and regulatory changes, providing the power to adapt to a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
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IEC / GB standards
Primary Distribution
Primary distribution responsible for distributing electrical energy from high-voltage transmission to medium voltage networks. Medium voltage levels can then directly feed electricity to industries (ie. steel, mining, chemicals, etc.) or to a secondary distribution network for end user consumption. ABB offers medium voltage components for connection, protection and control from vacuum circuit breakers to protection relays and sensors. ABB’s grid components are available for original equipment manufacturers (OEM), panel builders and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPCs) partners to incorporate in their own installations or for use in repair, retrofit and upgrade projects.
Secondary Distribution
Secondary distribution connects the primary distribution network operating in medium voltage with end users operating in low voltage. Secondary distribution substations are usually placed within urban areas, where space is limited. ABB’s offers medium voltage components for connection, protection and control from vacuum circuit breakers to protection relays and sensors. ABB’s grid components are available for original equipment manufacturers (OEM), panel builders and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPCs) partners to incorporate in their own installations or for use in repair, retrofit and upgrade projects.
Outdoor
ABB offers a robust and versatile portfolio of grid components engineered for the most demanding outdoor environments, ranging from vacuum reclosers, Live-Tank circuit breakers, and sectionalizers ready to support the different needs of an evolving grid. ABB outdoor grid components are available for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPCs) partners and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) as well as end customers in the utility, renewable and industry segments. ABB’s grid components can be incorporated in new infrastructure or for upgrading existing networks.
Core components
ABB offers a wide portfolio of medium voltage core components from vacuum interrupters and embedded poles, to arc fault protection and fault current limiter solutions to instrument transformers and sensors - all supporting the different needs of an evolving grid. ABB’s medium voltage core components are available for original equipment manufacturers (OEM), panel builders and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPCs) partners to incorporate in their own installations or for use in repair, retrofit and upgrade projects.
- IEC / GB standards
- ANSI / IEEE standards
- ANSI / IEEE / IEC standards
EXPLORE DIGITAL TOOLS & PRODUCT CONFIGURATORS
Partner Hub
Learning
A digital platform that provides training materials, tutorials, and courses to help you build expertise in ABB products and solutions. Accessible resources support continuous learning, professional development, staying current with the latest innovations, and advancing your professional skills.
DOCweb
The ABB online tool for designing electrical MV-LV networks faster and smarter, with real-time calculations, intelligent product selection, automated compliance checks, and instant generation of complete technical documentation, all in just a few clicks.
Product configurators
The online tools that make selecting and customizing ABB Medium Voltage products easier, helping you quickly find the best-fit solution for your technical and application needs, while reducing errors and saving time.
QR Code
Instantly access product details, documentation, and support by scanning a QR code on your delivered good or searching for it on our web portal, making it faster and easier to get the information you need, right when you need it.
- Partner Hub
- Virtual Training Center
- Tools filter
The ABB web portal that connects end users, customers, and partners to product information, configuration tools, training, and expert support, all in one place to simplify collaboration and accelerate projects. It provides a complete end-to-end self-service journey, from design to order placement.
EXPORE OUR TOOLS
| Assignment | Application | Description |
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| Product information | 3D eCatalogue | A visual tool that allows you to explore ABB medium-voltage switchgear in immersive 3D, configure solutions visually, and make informed decisions with instant access to technical details and application insights. |
| Product information | Learning | A digital platform that provides training materials, tutorials, and courses to help you build expertise in ABB products and solutions. Accessible resources support continuous learning, professional development, staying current with the latest innovations, and advancing your professional skills. |
| Configure a product | MV switchgear configurator | The product tool that enables you to create your single-line diagram (SLD), define switchgear configuration details, and instantly access comprehensive technical documentation, making project design and completion faster and more reliable. |
| Configure a product | MV devices configurator | The user-friendly online tool for selecting and configuring ABB Medium Voltage devices (circuit breakers, contactors, ...) with ease and accuracy, helping you customize solutions to fit your specific technical needs. |
| Configure a product | Relays Online | The digital platform that offers quick access to ABB protection relay tools, product data, technical documentation, and configuration services, streamlining selection, ordering, and support for Medium Voltage solutions. |
| Design network/BIM | DOCweb | The ABB online tool for designing electrical MV-LV networks faster and smarter, with real-time calculations, intelligent product selection, automated compliance checks, and instant generation of complete technical documentation, all in just a few clicks. |
| Design network/BIM | BIMagic | The design tool that simplifies the creation and management of Building Information Modeling (BIM) objects for ABB medium-voltage switchgear, streamlining project planning, integration, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Grid components refer to devices used to connect, protect, and control electrical power networks. They act as the building blocks of electrical grids, managing the safe and reliable distribution of electricity from power plants to end users. ABB’s portfolio includes circuit breakers, switches, reclosers, protection relays, instrument transformers and sensors for both indoor and outdoor applications.
These components are used across utility, industrial, commercial, and infrastructure applications, supporting primary and secondary power distribution.
Grid components help ensure reliable, safe, and efficient power distribution by detecting faults, protecting equipment, and maintaining continuous power flow across the network.