8DA, NXPlus X ZX1.2

For internal use only PTD M2 PM
Manufacturer ABB
Type ZX1.2 Siemens Type:
8DA10, 8DB10
Insulation: SF6 NXPLUS
Extendable: X
Non-extendable: NXPLUS C
Illustration:
Place of manufacture: Ratingen, Deutschland

Technical data: Rated voltage (kV) 12 24 36/40.5
(maximum)
Rated current for busbar (A) 2500 2500 2500
Rated current for feeders (A) 2500 2500 2500
Rated short-time withstand current (kA) 31.5 31.5 31.5
Product range, Block/panel typicals
dimensions:
Block/panel width in mm 400/600/ 800*)
Market introduction: 1995
Approvals,
delivery stops,
particularities:
Problems on the
market:
Others: *): 400mm only as feeder – double panel up to 24kV and 630A
800mm for rated current > 1250A and rated short-circuit breaking
current >25kA (except 12 kV)
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Competitor Comparison for „Medium-Voltage Switchgear“ – Gas-Insulated Page 1 of 33
PTD M 2 PM Issue: 10 / 2005
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Technical Data Source: Catalogue, Internet 04/2004
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Classification Source: No specification in ABB’s documentation,

acc. to IEC 62271-200 classified by PTD M 2 PM
Compartments Accessibility - Busbar:

tool-based
- Circuit-breaker :
not accessible
- Cable connection:
tool-based
Loss of service continuity LSC 2B
Partition class PM (metal-clad)

Internal arc classification (IAC) Resistance to internal arc faults: Not specified
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Product range Source: Catalogue, Internet 04/2004
Typicals Feeder Cable Bus Bus riser Busbar

connection sectionaliser metering
Typicals
(Source:
Brochure, Internet
February 2004)
Dimensions 400/600/800 1) x 1300-1800 2) x 2100 mm

Weights
Special features 1) *): 400mm only as feeder – double panel up to 24kV and 630A
800mm for rated current > 1250A and
rated short-circuit breaking current >25kA (except 12 kV)
2) Depending on number of cables per phase
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Other Illustrations, Source: Catalogue, Internet 04/2004

Sectional Views
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Other Illustrations, Source: Catalogue, Internet 04/2004

Sectional Views
Dummy plug Voltage transformer
Test plug
Cable plug
Surge arrestor
BB plug-in system
Connection of individual vessels
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Other Illustrations, Source: Presentation slides, 04/2004

Sectional Views
Circuit-breaker and operating mechanism with sensors
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Other Illustrations, Source: Catalogue, 04/2004

Sectional Views
Small panel / double panel:
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Arguments The most important 5 arguments for / against the competitor switchgear:
In ZX1.2, gas sensors are used together with SCU for instantaneous
- shutdown in case of arc fault (≤100ms)
Switch position indications only with sensor systems, i.e. auxiliary voltage
- required
Features 8DA10, 8DB10 ZX1.2 +/-

Maintenance- - Low-maintenance - Maintenance every 10 years -
free design - Gas check recommended after - Stainless-steel enclosure
20 years - Difficult leakage detection
- Climate-independent - Max. 4 cables plug size 3
- 30 years service life possible
- Single-phase insulated
- Aluminium housings
- Gas-insulated busbar system
Availability - Low-maintenance - Gas work required for panel -
- Climate-independent replacement
- Extension / panel replacement - When the switchgear is erected,
with gas work, short a small floor tolerance must be
interruptions of operation considered
- DSS: During extensions, one - Busbar must be switched off for
busbar can remain in operation extension
Security of - Low-maintenance - Three-position switch only -
operation - Three-position switch possible with motor operating
- Vacuum switching technology mechanism
- Logical mechanical interlocks - Switch position indication only
- Degree of protection IP65 for with REF542 or with electrical
live parts sensors
- Gas pressure monitoring only
possible with auxiliary voltage
for the sensors
- Manual operation only possible
in case of emergency after
removing the switchgear front.
Reliability - Type-tested, low-maintenance - Type-tested -
- More than 38,000 panels in
operation since 1982
- Vacuum switching technology
Personal safety - Arc-fault tested - ? -
up to 40kA, 1s
- Logical mechanical interlocks
- Three-position switch
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Features NXPLUS ZX1.2 +/-

Maintenance- - Maintenance-free - Maintenance every 10 years -
free design - Climate-independent - Stainless-steel enclosure
- 30 years service life - Difficult leakage detection
- Hermetically welded - Max. 4 cables plug size 3
- No seals possible
- Stainless-steel vessel
- Solid-insulated busbar system
outside the switchgear vessel
Availability - Maintenance-free - Gas work required for panel -
- Integral leakage detection - When the switchgear is erected,
during routine tests at the a small floor tolerance must be
factory considered
- Extension / panel replacement - Busbar must be switched off for
without gas work, short extension
interruptions of operation
Security of - Maintenance-free - Three-position switch only -
operation - Climate-independent by possible with motor operating
hermetically welded vessels mechanism
- Three-position switch - Switch position indication only
- Vacuum switching technology with REF542 or with electrical
- Logical mechanical interlocks sensors
- Degree of protection IP65 for - Gas pressure monitoring only
live parts possible with auxiliary voltage
for the sensors
Reliability - Type-tested, maintenance-free - Type-tested -
operation
up to 31.5kA, 1s
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Features NXPLUS C ZX1.2 +/-

Maintenance- - Maintenance-free - Maintenance every 10 years -
free design - Climate-independent - Stainless-steel enclosure
- 30 years service life - Difficult leakage detection
- Hermetically welded - Max. 4 cables plug size 3
- No seals possible
- Stainless-steel vessel
- Solid-insulated busbar system
Availability - Maintenance-free - Gas work required for panel -
- Integral leakage detection - When the switchgear is erected,
during routine tests at the a small floor tolerance must be
factory considered
- Extension / panel replacement - Busbar must be switched off for
without gas work, short extension
interruptions of operation
Security of - Maintenance-free - Three-position switch only -
operation - Climate-independent by possible with motor operating
hermetically welded vessels mechanism
- Three-position switch - Switch position indication only
- Vacuum switching technology with REF542 or with electrical
- Logical mechanical interlocks sensors
- Degree of protection IP65 for - Gas pressure monitoring only
live parts possible with auxiliary voltage
for the sensors
Reliability - Type-tested, maintenance-free - Type-tested -
operation
- Experience with identical
switching device types used in
more than 430,000 panels
up to 31,5kA, 1s
Table of contents of detailed comparisons:

1 Vergleich zu 8DA10, 8DB10.................................................................................................... 12
2 Vergleich zu NXPLUS ............................................................................................................. 19
3 Vergleich zu NXPLUS C.......................................................................................................... 27
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1 Comparison with 8DA10, 8DB10

Points of Features 8DA10, 8DB10 Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2
discussion ZX1.2
Classification
acc. to IEC
62271-200
Compartments:
Accessibility - Busbar: - Busbar:
tool-based tool-based 0
- Circuit-breaker: - Circuit-breaker:
tool-based not accessible
- Disconnector: - Cable connection:
tool-based tool-based
- Cable connection:
tool-based
Loss of service - LSC 2B - LSC 2B
continuity
Partition class - PM (metal-clad) - PM (metal-clad)
0
Internal arc - A FL up to 40kA, 1s Resistance to internal arc faults:
classification Not specified ?
(IAC)
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Competitor Comparison for “Medium-Voltage Switchgear” – Gas-Insulated Page 12 of 33

discussion ZX1.2
Switchgear − Sealed − Sealed −
housings − Single-pole enclosed − Stainless steel 0
− Aluminium
− Modular design of switchgear
housings: busbar compartment,
circuit-breaker compartment,
cable feeder
Pressure relief − Rupture diaphragm − Rupture diaphragm, sealed −
device installation
Switching − Busbar − Busbar −
device − Three-position disconnector − Three-position disconnector
arrangement in − Circuit-breaker − Circuit-breaker
circuit-breaker − Cable connection − Cable connection
panel − Switching devices arranged in − Switching devices arranged in
different gas compartments the same gas compartment
Circuit-breaker − Vacuum circuit-breaker − Vacuum circuit-breaker −
− Sealed installation − Sealed installation 0
− Each interrupter in a separate − All interrupters in one common
housing, but in one gas gas compartment (circuit-
compartment breaker compartment)
− Vacuum interrupters solid-
insulated
Three-position − Three-position disconnector − Three-position switch − Switch position indication with sensors, i.e. no
switch 'closed-open-earthed' 'closed-disconnected-earthed' - positive position indication
− Switching medium SF6 − Less wiring due to sensors and omission of
auxiliary switches
Disconnecting − Not available − Not available
circuit-breaker
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discussion ZX1.2
Circuit-breaker − Maintenance-free − Sealed − Motor operating mechanism as standard
operating − Sealed − Manual/motor operating - − Mechanical operation only possible after
mechanism − Motor operating mechanism, mechanism opening the door
option: manual operating
mechanism
− Option: electrical positive
sequence for earthing
Operating − Maintenance-free − Sealed − Only electrical, mechanical as emergency
mechanism of − Sealed − Spindle operating mechanism operation
three-position − Manual operating mechanism, made of plastic -- − VDEW recommendation not fulfilled (separate
switch option: motor operating − ”EARTHED” position inquired actuating openings for 'earthing-
mechanism via REED contacts in the fixed disconnecting’ functions
− Option: electrical positive earthing switch contact − Motor operating mechanism as standard
Operating − Not available − Not available
mechanism of
three-position
circuit-breaker
Interlocks − Circuit-breaker with three- − Electrical, only via SCU − Interlocks ONLY via SCU
position switch: mechanical − Electrical positive sequence only - − Manual emergency operation of the three-
− General switchgear interlocks: possible via SCU position switch, then mechanical latching in
electrical the final positions
− Option: De-earthing lock-out,
mechanical
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discussion ZX1.2
Busbar − Single-pole enclosed − Busbar in separate gas − During first assembly, the switchgear is
− One gas compartment per compartment (three-phase) 0 plugged in panel by panel in the busbar run
phase − Plugged in on both sides via (without gas work)
− Gas work required at site inside-cone plug system − Extension possible without gas work
− Silicone-insulated in the − When a panel is replaced, gas work is
screwed plug system required on the panel to be replaced; no gas
− Can only be undone from inside work required on adjacent panels
(gas work) − Exact alignment required
Cable − Inside cone from bottom − Inside-cone connection from − When only 3 cables are connected per phase,
connection − Various versions with size 2, 3 bottom - the third socket can be used either to connect
and 4 possible − max. 4 cables per phase a surge arrester or as a test socket
− In ZX1.2 fewer versions are possible
Cable testing − 1 socket size 2 required − Separate test socket, accessible − Rear aisle required
− Cable testing via separate plug- from the rear - − No loss of cable connection sockets
in socket from bottom − Possible with connected cable
− Disconnectable voltage
transformer
Voltage − Metal-enclosed, plugged in at − Metal-enclosed, plugged in at − Extra panel for busbar metering
transformer cable connection or cable- the cable connection - − Applies to resistor divider: Ratings and output
connected (disconnectable) (disconnectable) data only for special evaluation electronics
− Safe-to-touch − Resistor divider possible (no standard protection devices); transformer
− Resistor divider possible − Busbar voltage transformer: data adjusted to SCU, not exchangeable
− Busbar voltage transformer: separate panel required. Or without opening the gas compartment,
disconnectable, in separate SF6 integrated in bus sectionaliser. certification not possible
housing
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discussion ZX1.2
Current − Ring-core current transformer − Block-type current transformer − Resistor divider + Rogowsky reactor:
transformer − Outside the SF6-enclosure possible, inside gas - Ratings only for special evaluation
− Possible upstream and compartment electronics, transformer data adjusted to
downstream of circuit-breaker, − Rogowsky reactor possible, SCU, not exchangeable without opening the
also possible in cable inside gas compartment gas compartment, certification not possible
connection compartment − Ring-core current transformer − When ring-core current transformers are
− Low-power transformer possible optionally possible on the cable used, the cable plug is not in the protection
− Common cast-resin enclosure zone of the transformer
with resistor divider − Partial discharge problems with combined
transformer in gas compartment
Procedure for − Busbar can remain in operation − Open gas compartment in panel − Gas work required on panel to be replaced,
panel − Isolate feeder to be replaced 0 not on adjacent panels
replacement − Panel can be taken out from − Undo busbar plug-in connection
below from inside and remove busbar
− Gas work required
Replacement of − Isolate feeder − Isolate feeder − An assembly aisle may be required behind
switching − Busbar needs not be isolated − Busbar needs not be isolated 0 the switchgear to access the rear assembly
devices − Gas work required − Gas work required opening in the circuit-breaker module
− Replacement of CB housing − Replacement of circuit-breaker
module
Switchgear − Isolate the busbar − No gas work − Precision required while lining up the panel
extension − Line up the panel − Isolate the busbar 0
− Mount busbar − Line up the panel
− Gas work required on the − Mount busbar
busbar
− With DSS, one busbar system
can remain in operation
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discussion ZX1.2
Use of insulating − Bushings (cast resin) − Insulation-enclosed bushings − Extensive use of insulating material in the gas
material in − Pole support for circuit-breaker and vacuum interrupters - compartment
switchgear − Current and voltage transformer
housings block inside gas compartment
Maintenance − Maintenance-free, − Maintenance-free
maintenance recommendation
after 20 years: gas check
Gas monitoring − With manometer − Temperature-compensated − Auxiliary voltage required.
pressure sensor -/+ − In ZX1.2, gas sensors are used together with
the SCU for instantaneous shutdown in case
of arc fault(≤100ms)
Leakage − Required during installation − Very complicated as operating −
detection mechanisms and pressure relief 0
devices are sealed
Protection, − SIPROTEC devices − Only multifunctional protection − Limited possibilities of application
metering and − No restrictions regarding use of and control unit REF542 plus -
control secondary devices possible
equipment
LV compartment − 850 mm high (standard) − ? −

− 1200mm possible as an option
− Arranged at the top (service
height over 1500mm)
− No swing frame
Panel design − Modular construction − 2 panels required for bus
− 1 panel required for bus sectionaliser -
sectionaliser
Fuse assembly − Not available − Not available
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discussion ZX1.2
Double busbar − Yes − No
− Transverse partition, longitudinal
partition as standard
− Three-position disconnector in
separate compartment
Dimensions 8DA10: SBB: − Smaller, sometimes wider
Width: 600mm Width: 400/600/800mm +/-
Height: 2350mm Height: 2100mm
Depth: 1625mm Depth: 1300 – 1800 mm
8DB10:
Width: 600mm
Height: 2350mm
Depth: 2660mm
Installation − Gas work at site −
Documentation −
Others −
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2 Comparison with NXPLUS

Points of Features NXPLUS Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2
discussion ZX1.2
Classification
acc. to IEC
62271-200
Compartments:
- Circuit-breaker: - Circuit-breaker:
not accessible not accessible
- Cable connection: - Cable connection:
tool-based tool-based
Loss of service - LSC 2B - LSC 2B
continuity
0
Internal arc - A FLR Resistance to internal arc faults:
classification Not specified ?
(IAC)
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discussion ZX1.2
Switchgear − Hermetically welded − Sealed −
vessel − Three-pole enclosed − Stainless steel 0
− Technology without seals
− Stainless steel
− Pressure relief upwards via
pressure relief duct
− Modular design of switchgear
vessel: busbar compartment,
circuit-breaker compartment,
cable feeder
Pressure relief − Rupture diaphragm, welded in − Rupture diaphragm, sealed −
device without seals installation
device − Three-position disconnector − Three-position disconnector
arrangement in − Circuit-breaker − Circuit-breaker
circuit-breaker − Cable connection − Cable connection
panel − Switching devices arranged in − Switching devices arranged in
different gas compartments the same gas compartment
− Welded in switchgear vessel − Sealed installation 0
− All interrupters in one common − All interrupters in one common
gas compartment gas compartment (circuit-
breaker compartment)
insulated
Three-position − Three-position disconnector − Three-position switch − Switch position indication with sensors, i.e. no
switch 'closed-open-earthed' 'closed-disconnected-earthed' - positive position indication
− Switching medium SF6 − Less wiring due to sensors and omission of
auxiliary switches
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discussion ZX1.2
circuit-breaker
Circuit-breaker − Operating rocker welded in − Sealed − Motor operating mechanism as standard
operating without seals − Manual/motor operating - − Mechanical operation only possible after
mechanism
Operating − Operating rocker welded in − Sealed − Only electrical, mechanical as emergency
mechanism of without seals − Spindle operating mechanism operation
three-position − Motor operating mechanism, made of plastic -- − VDEW recommendation not fulfilled (separate
switch option: manual operating − ”EARTHED” position inquired actuating openings for 'earthing-
mechanism via REED contacts in the fixed disconnecting’ functions
− Option: electrical positive earthing switch contact − Motor operating mechanism as standard
mechanism of
three-position
circuit-breaker
Interlocks − Circuit-breaker with three- − Electrical, only via SCU − Interlocks ONLY via SCU
position switch: mechanical − Electrical positive sequence only - − Manual emergency operation of the three-
− Option: De-earthing lock-out, possible via SCU position switch, then mechanical latching in
mechanical the final positions
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discussion ZX1.2
Busbar − Silicone-insulated (1-pole) − Busbar in separate gas − During first assembly, the switchgear is
− Screened compartment (three-phase) 0 plugged in panel by panel in the busbar run
− Outside the switchgear vessel − Plugged in on both sides via (without gas work)
− Plug-in system inside-cone plug system − Extension possible without gas work
− No gas work at site − Silicone-insulated in the − When a panel is replaced, gas work is
Cable − Bushings welded in without − Inside-cone connection from − When only 3 cables are connected per phase,
connection seals bottom - the third socket can be used either to connect
− Outside cone from front − max. 4 cables per phase a surge arrester or as a test socket
− Max. 3 cables per phase − In ZX1.2 fewer versions are possible
− Inside cone from bottom
max. 4 plugs size 2 or size 3
− Plugs size 3 per phase
Cable testing − Possible with connected cable − Separate test socket, accessible − Rear aisle required
− Voltage transformers must be from the rear - − No loss of cable connection sockets
removed − Possible with connected cable
− With outside cone, plug test − Disconnectable voltage
adapter in cable plug transformer
− With inside cone, detach voltage
transformer connection if
required to release test socket
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discussion ZX1.2
Voltage − Plugged in − Metal-enclosed, plugged in at − Extra panel for busbar metering
transformer − Metal-coated, metal-enclosed the cable connection - − Applies to resistor divider: Ratings and output
− Safe-to-touch (disconnectable) data only for special evaluation electronics
− At cable connection with outside − Resistor divider possible (no standard protection devices); transformer
cone, disconnectable − Busbar voltage transformer: data adjusted to SCU, not exchangeable
separate panel required. Or without opening the gas compartment,
integrated in bus sectionaliser. certification not possible
transformer − Outside the switchgear vessel possible, inside gas - Ratings only for special evaluation
− Easy to replace compartment electronics, transformer data adjusted to
− Possible upstream and − Rogowsky reactor possible, SCU, not exchangeable without opening the
downstream of circuit-breaker inside gas compartment gas compartment, certification not possible
− Ring-core current transformer − When ring-core current transformers are
optionally possible on the cable used, the cable plug is not in the protection
Procedure for − No gas work − Open gas compartment in panel − Gas work required on panel to be replaced,
panel − Isolate busbar to be replaced 0 not on adjacent panels
replacement − Undo busbar connections − Undo busbar plug-in connection
− Replace panel from inside and remove busbar
Replacement of − No gas work − Isolate feeder − An assembly aisle may be required behind
switching − Isolate feeder − Busbar needs not be isolated 0 the switchgear to access the rear assembly
devices − Undo module couplings to − Gas work required opening in the circuit-breaker module
busbar / three-position switch − Replacement of circuit-breaker
vessel, detach cables module
− Replace circuit-breaker vessel
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discussion ZX1.2
Switchgear − No gas work − No gas work − Precision required while lining up the panel
extension − Isolate busbar − Isolate the busbar 0
− Line up the panel − Line up the panel
− Mount busbar − Mount busbar
− With DSS, the last panel needs
not be isolated
material in − Arcing chamber and vacuum interrupters - compartment
switchgear − Pole support for circuit-breaker − Current and voltage transformer
vessel − Silicone rubber and cast resin block inside gas compartment
for the busbar
Maintenance − Maintenance-free − Maintenance-free
Gas monitoring − Temperature-compensated gas − Temperature-compensated − Auxiliary voltage required.
density measurement pressure sensor -/+ − In ZX1.2, gas sensors are used together with
− Independent of site altitude the SCU for instantaneous shutdown in case
− Measuring box welded gas tight of arc fault(≤100ms)
− Self-monitoring
− No bushing in switchgear
vessel, transmission with
coupling magnet
− Potential-free signalling contact
Leakage − Vessel welded gas-tight, sealed − Very complicated as operating −
detection for life mechanisms and pressure relief 0
− Integral leakage detection at the devices are sealed
factory during routine tests
− Leakage detection not
necessary at site
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discussion ZX1.2
equipment
− 1100mm possible as an option
height over 1500mm)
− No swing frame
− 1 panel required for bus sectionaliser -
sectionaliser
Fuse assembly − Not available − Not available
Double busbar − Yes − No
− Transverse partition, longitudinal
partition as standard
− Disconnector in gas
compartment of busbar
Dimensions SBB: SBB: − Smaller, sometimes wider
Width: 600mm Width: 400/600/800mm +/-
DBB:
Width: 600mm
Height: 2600mm
Depth: 1840mm
Installation − No gas work at site −
Documentation −
Others −
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3 Comparison with NXPLUS C

Points of Features NXPLUS C Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2
discussion ZX1.2
Classification
acc. to IEC
62271-200
Compartments:
- Circuit-breaker / three-position - Circuit-breaker:
switch: not accessible
not accessible - Cable connection:
- Switch-disconnector: tool-based
not accessible
- Cable connection:
interlock-based
Loss of service - LSC 2B: All panel types except - LSC 2B
continuity panels with HV HRC fuses
- LSC 2A: Panels with HV HRC
fuses
0
Internal arc - A FL Resistance to internal arc faults:
classification - Option: A FLR Not specified ?
(IAC)
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discussion ZX1.2
Switchgear − Hermetically welded − Sealed −
vessel − Technology without seals − Stainless steel 0
− Stainless steel
− Pressure relief to the rear,
optionally pressure relief
upwards via pressure relief duct
Pressure relief − Rupture diaphragm, welded in − Rupture diaphragm, sealed −
device without seals installation
device − Three-position disconnector or − Three-position disconnector
arrangement in three-position switch- − Circuit-breaker
circuit-breaker disconnector − Cable connection
panel − Circuit-breaker − Switching devices arranged in
− Cable connection the same gas compartment
− Switching devices arranged in a
vessel
− Welded in switchgear vessel − Sealed installation 0
− All interrupters in one common − All interrupters in one common
gas compartment gas compartment (circuit-
breaker compartment)
insulated
Three-position − Three-position disconnector or − Three-position switch − Switch position indication with sensors, i.e. no
switch three-position switch- 'closed-disconnected-earthed' - positive position indication
disconnector − Less wiring due to sensors and omission of
'closed-open-earthed' auxiliary switches
− Switching medium SF6
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discussion ZX1.2
circuit-breaker
Circuit-breaker − Operating rocker welded in − Sealed − Motor operating mechanism as standard
operating without seals − Manual/motor operating - − Mechanical operation only possible after
mechanism
Operating − Operating rocker welded in − Sealed − Only electrical, mechanical as emergency
mechanism of without seals − Spindle operating mechanism operation
three-position − Spring-oper. mech. for RK, LS made of plastic -- − VDEW recommendation not fulfilled (separate
switch − Spring-operated/stored-energy − ”EARTHED” position inquired actuating openings for 'earthing-
mechanism for TR via REED contacts in the fixed disconnecting’ functions
− Manual operating mechanism, earthing switch contact − Motor operating mechanism as standard
option: motor-op. mechanism
mechanism of
three-position
circuit-breaker
Interlocks − Cable compartment cover with − Electrical, only via SCU − Interlocks ONLY via SCU
3-position switch: mechanical − Electrical positive sequence only - − Manual emergency operation of the three-
− Circuit-breaker with three- possible via SCU position switch, then mechanical latching in
position switch: mechanical the final positions
− De-earthing lock-out:
mechanical
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discussion ZX1.2
Busbar − Silicone-insulated (1-pole) − Busbar in separate gas − During first assembly, the switchgear is
− Screened compartment (three-phase) 0 plugged in panel by panel in the busbar run
− Outside the switchgear vessel − Plugged in on both sides via (without gas work)
− Plug-in system, outside cone inside-cone plug system − Extension possible without gas work
− No gas work at site − Silicone-insulated in the − When a panel is replaced, gas work is
Cable − Bushings welded in without − Inside-cone connection from − When only 3 cables are connected per phase,
connection seals bottom - the third socket can be used either to connect
− Outside cone from front − max. 4 cables per phase a surge arrester or as a test socket
− Max. 3 cables per phase or 2 − In ZX1.2 fewer versions are possible
cables per phase + 1 surge
arrestor
Cable testing − Possible with connected cable − Separate test socket, accessible − Rear aisle required
− Voltage transformers must be from the rear - − No loss of cable connection sockets
removed − Possible with connected cable
− With outside cone, plug test − Disconnectable voltage
adapter in cable plug transformer
Voltage − Plugged in − Metal-enclosed, plugged in at − Extra panel for busbar metering
transformer − Metal-coated the cable connection - − Applies to resistor divider: Ratings and output
− Safe-to-touch (disconnectable) data only for special evaluation electronics
− Disconnectable at cable − Resistor divider possible (no standard protection devices); transformer
connection − Busbar voltage transformer: data adjusted to SCU, not exchangeable
separate panel required. Or without opening the gas compartment,
integrated in bus sectionaliser. certification not possible
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discussion ZX1.2
transformer − Outside the switchgear vessel possible, inside gas - Ratings only for special evaluation
− Easy to replace compartment electronics, transformer data adjusted to
− Rogowsky reactor possible, SCU, not exchangeable without opening the
inside gas compartment gas compartment, certification not possible
− Ring-core current transformer − When ring-core current transformers are
optionally possible on the cable used, the cable plug is not in the protection
Procedure for − No gas work − Open gas compartment in panel − Gas work required on panel to be replaced,
panel − Isolate busbar to be replaced 0 not on adjacent panels
replacement − Undo busbar connections − Undo busbar plug-in connection
− Replace panel from inside and remove busbar
Replacement of − No gas work − Isolate feeder − An assembly aisle may be required behind
switching − Isolate busbar − Busbar needs not be isolated 0 the switchgear to access the rear assembly
devices − Isolate feeder − Gas work required opening in the circuit-breaker module
− Undo busbar connections − Replacement of circuit-breaker
− Replace panel module
Switchgear − No gas work − No gas work − Precision required while lining up the panel
extension − Isolate busbar − Isolate the busbar 0
− Line up the panel − Line up the panel
− Mount busbar − Mount busbar
material in − Arcing chamber and vacuum interrupters - compartment
switchgear − Pole support for circuit-breaker − Current and voltage transformer
vessel − Silicone rubber and cast resin block inside gas compartment
for the busbar
Maintenance − Maintenance-free − Maintenance-free
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discussion ZX1.2
Gas monitoring − Temperature-compensated gas − Temperature-compensated − Auxiliary voltage required.
density measurement pressure sensor -/+ − In ZX1.2, gas sensors are used together with
− Independent of site altitude the SCU for instantaneous shutdown in case
− Measuring box welded gas tight of arc fault(≤100ms)
− Self-monitoring
− No bushing in switchgear
vessel, transmission with
coupling magnet
− Mechanical indication
− Potential-free signalling contact
Leakage − Vessel welded gas-tight, sealed − Very complicated as operating −
detection for life mechanisms and pressure relief 0
− Integral leakage detection at the devices are sealed
factory during routine tests
− Leakage detection not
necessary at site
equipment
− 1200 mm possible as an option
height over 1400mm)
− No swing frame
sectionaliser -
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discussion ZX1.2
Fuse assembly − Air-insulated fuse assembly − Not available
− Cast-resin insulated
− Fuse replacement without tools
Double busbar − Back-to-back arrangement − No
possible
Dimensions SBB: SBB: − Smaller, sometimes wider

Width: 600mm Width: 400/600/800mm +/-
DSS:
Width: 600mm
Height: 2250mm
Depth: 2370mm
Installation − No gas work at site −
Documentation −
Others −
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For internal use only PTD M2 PM

Place of manufacture: Ratingen, Deutschland

Technical Data Source: Catalogue, Internet 04/2004

Classification Source: No specification in ABB’s documentation,

Compartments Accessibility - Busbar:

Partition class PM (metal-clad)

Product range Source: Catalogue, Internet 04/2004

Typicals Feeder Cable Bus Bus riser Busbar

Dimensions 400/600/800 1) x 1300-1800 2) x 2100 mm

Other Illustrations, Source: Catalogue, Internet 04/2004

Other Illustrations, Source: Catalogue, Internet 04/2004

Dummy plug Voltage transformer

Connection of individual vessels

Other Illustrations, Source: Presentation slides, 04/2004

Circuit-breaker and operating mechanism with sensors

Other Illustrations, Source: Catalogue, 04/2004

Small panel / double panel:

Features 8DA10, 8DB10 ZX1.2 +/-

Features NXPLUS ZX1.2 +/-

Features NXPLUS C ZX1.2 +/-

Table of contents of detailed comparisons:

1 Comparison with 8DA10, 8DB10

Points of Features 8DA10, 8DB10 Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Points of Features 8DA10, 8DB10 Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Points of Features 8DA10, 8DB10 Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Points of Features 8DA10, 8DB10 Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Points of Features 8DA10, 8DB10 Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

LV compartment − 850 mm high (standard) − ? −

Points of Features 8DA10, 8DB10 Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

2 Comparison with NXPLUS

Points of Features NXPLUS Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Points of Features NXPLUS Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Points of Features NXPLUS Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Points of Features NXPLUS Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Points of Features NXPLUS Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Points of Features NXPLUS Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

3 Comparison with NXPLUS C

Points of Features NXPLUS C Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Points of Features NXPLUS C Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Points of Features NXPLUS C Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Points of Features NXPLUS C Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Points of Features NXPLUS C Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Points of Features NXPLUS C Features ZX1.2 Evaluation Explanations to ZX1.2

Dimensions SBB: SBB: − Smaller, sometimes wider

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