ZX Portfolio
The main product family of ABB’s medium voltage gas-insulated (GIS) indoor switchgear for primary distribution.
ZX Portfolio
PrimeGear ZX0 is part of ABB’s gas-insulated indoor switchgear for primary distribution. PrimeGear ZX0 is a cost-effective switchgear that distributes medium voltage electric power safely and reliably. It is ideal for standard primary applications where space is limited. It is fully compliant with the IEC and GB standards. ABB offers PrimeGear ZX0 SF6-free, complying with the EU F-gas regulation (EU) 2024/573, up to 12 kV.
ZX is the main product family of ABB’s medium voltage gas-insulated (GIS) indoor switchgear for primary distribution. ZX distributes medium voltage electric power safely and reliably in a variety of high demanding and standard applications such as utilities, industries, rail, buildings, etc.
ABB’s complete transition to SF6-free switchgear will be phased in line with our ambitious sustainability targets, evolving regulatory deadlines, market demand, and production capacity.
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<p>The ZX family is fully compliant with most of the international standards.</p>
ZX2
ZX2, up to 40.5 kV (SF6), is a modular medium voltage switchgear for high demanding and harsh applications in primary distribution. ZX2 is built with highly technical parameters and ratings.
ZX2 consists of hermetically sealed and segregated gas compartments for circuit breaker and busbar. It is a compact design, especially in case of double busbar application. With no gas works at site for the majority of the variants and unique busbar connections with plug-in technology, ZX2 helps to minimize installation times and risks of failures during installation. The design is suitable for free standing installation. It complies with IEC, GB/DL, GOST standards, CSA, IEEE standards with UL certification available on request.
Benefits:
- High level of operator safety
- Loss of service continuity type LSC2A
- Faster Installation
- Very low maintenance
Typical Applications:
- Critical processes
- Industries
- Utilities
- Infrastructure
- Data centers
Technical Features:
- Rated voltage up to 40.5 kV
- Rated normal current up to 3150 A (with the use of parallel bus systems up to 5000 A)
- Rated short-time withstand current up to 40 kA
ZX0.2
ZX0.2, up to 36 kV (SF6), is a compact and cost-effective gas-insulated medium voltage switchgear for mid-demanding applications in primary distribution.
ZX0.2 switchgear consists of touch proof solid-insulated busbars and a hermetically sealed gas-compartment which includes circuit breaker and three-position disconnector. The design allows space saving wall-mounted or free-standing installation. Thanks to its very compact 36 kV design, it helps you to optimize your substation layout and re-duce infrastructure cost. It is fully compliant with the IEC standards – a customized product variant for ENA is available.
If you would like to learn more about ZX0.2 please contact us here. You can also learn about our next generation of ZX0.2: PrimeGear ZX0 gas-insulated switchgear.
Benefits:
- Small footprint
- Intuitive operator guidance
- Reliable operation and high availability
Typical Applications:
- Renewables
- Industries
- Wind farms
Technical Features:
- Rated voltage up to 36 kV
- Rated normal current up to 2500 A
- Rated short-time withstand current up to 31.5 kA
PrimeGear ZX0
PrimeGear ZX0, up to 12 kV SF6-free and 24 kV with SF6, is a very compact and cost-effective gas-insulated medium voltage switchgear for mid- to low- demanding applications in primary distribution.
PrimeGear ZX0 panel consists of touch proof solid-insulated single busbar and a hermetically sealed gas compartment which includes circuit breaker and three-position disconnector. The design allows space saving wall-mounted or free-standing installation. It is fully compliant with the IEC and GB standards. ABB also offers PrimeGear ZX0 based on dry air (SF6-free) up to 12 kV, complying with the EU F-gas regulation (EU) 2024/573.
Benefits:
- Compact and modular design
- Quick and easy installation
- Very low maintenance
- Loss of service continuity type LSC2
Typical Applications:
- Power stations
- Food & Beverage Industry
- Airports
- Data Centers
Technical Features:
- Rated voltage up to 24 kV
- Rated normal current up to 2500 A
- Rated short-time withstand current up to 25 kA
Product scope
| ZX2 | ZX0.2 | PrimeGear ZX0 | |
| Max. Rated voltage | 40.5 kV | 36 kV |
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| Max. rated continuous current (busbar) | 5000 A SBB, 3150 A DBB1 | 2500 A | 2500 A |
| Max. rated short-time withstand current | 40 kA | 31.5 kA | 25 kA |
| Insulation medium | SF6 | SF6 |
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| Busbar | Single- & Double busbar gas-insulated | Single busbar solid insulated |
Single busbar solid insulated |
| Standards | IEC, GB/DL, CSA, IEEE with UL certification available on request | IEC, ENA | IEC, GB |
| Industries | Applications with high demanding requirements, harsh environment and sensitive and business critical processes. Industries, Utilities, Transport and Infrastructure, Data Center. | Applications with mid-demanding requirements. renewables, industries.
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Applications with low- to mid-demanding requirements. Utilities, food & beverage, building. |
- SBB=Single Busbar, DBB=Double Busbar.
- For more information on ZX0 and ZX1.2. Please reach out to our sales colleagues here.
Frequently Asked Questions
ABB‘s primary medium voltage switchgear products are designed to connect and protect the evolving grid. They feature robust construction, advanced safety mechanisms, high reliability, and ease of maintenance. They are designed to handle high electrical loads and provide efficient power distribution with minimal losses.
Our medium voltage switchgear products comply with international standards such as IEC and GB/DL. They are also certified by leading industry bodies to ensure the highest levels of safety and performance. ABB also offers medium voltage switchgear products for ANSI standards.
ABB provides comprehensive support services including installation, commissioning, and after-sales maintenance. Our team of experts ensures smooth deployment and ongoing support to maximize the performance and longevity of our switchgear products.
ABB offers two main insulation mediums in our gas-insulated switchgear portfolio:
- SF6-free suitable for most 6kV to 24kV switching applications, with dry air as the insulation medium and a global warming potential (GWP) = 0. It is fully compliant with the IEC standards and the EU F-gas regulation (EU) 2024/573. Our SF6-free solutions are designed with similar interface, footprint, and operations as the original SF6 versions.
- SF6 gas (Sulfur hexafluoride) as insulation medium.
ABB’s complete transition to SF6-free switchgear will be phased in line with our ambitious sustainability targets, evolving regulatory deadlines, market demand, and production capacity. However, this is a long-term strategy, and in the mid-term, we will continue offering both SF6 and SF6-free switchgear as required by our customer needs and market regulations.
ABB’s switchgear smart solutions are designed to help our customers make data-driven decisions. Our customers can benefit from a wide range monitoring, diagnostic, automation and control features for their ABB’s gas-insulated medium voltage switchgear. Contact our sales team to learn more about ABB’s smart solutions for each of our switchgear.
In air-insulated switchgear the circuit breaker is typically withdrawable.
In gas-insulated switchgear it is fixed mounted. The function of withdraw is provided by a separate disconnecting switch. Typically, a three-position switch with connected, disconnected, and ready-to-earth position. Both circuit breakers are typically based on proven vacuum technology.
Gas-insulated switchgear requires very low maintenance as all high voltage parts are permanently protected in a gas tank from soiling, humidity, entry of foreign bodies and other environmental influences. Primary, the drives located outside gas compartment require inspection and maintenance. On the other hand, gas-insulated switchgear repair requires additional training (e.g. for gas works) and the replacement of parts may not be as easily. In the air-insulated switchgear visual inspection is recommended in regular intervals, maintenance of power parts is given in installation, operation and maintenance manual (Click here for the manual 1VLM000363)