ABB Seccionadores de Potencia HV

Caracteristicas Tecnicas y Aplicaciones Especiales.

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Vertical operation Horizontal operation Independent earthing

Pantograph  Semi Pantograph  Horizontal Knee  Earthing Switch 

Type Central Break  Double Break 
GW54 DSSP GW57 JW11
Volt. 123‐550kV 123‐245kV 245‐550kV 40.5‐300kV 72.5‐300kV 72.5‐550kV
S.S.C 40‐63kA/3(4)s 40‐50kA/3(4)s 50‐63kA/3s 31.5‐50kA/3(4)s 40‐50kA/3s 40‐63kA/3(4)s

Current 3150‐5000A 2000‐4000A 4000A 2000‐4000A 2000‐4000A ‐‐

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Why ABB? High performance
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High breaking and thermal capability: upto 63kA/3s, 5000A
Temperature rising test: 1.1 * rated current
Mechanical endurance: M2, 10,000 times.
Dielectric level higher than IEC std.
Bus transfer current capability higher than IEC std.
DSSP// upto 1600A, 300V, 100 times
GW54/GW57 upto 1600A, 400V, 100 times

Earthing switches features
Induced current switching capability higher than IEC std. 
Electromagnetic coupling 
Varies environment application ‐‐Rated induced current 400A (IEC Class B 160A)
Environment temperature from ‐50Ԩ to +50Ԩ ‐‐Rated induced voltage 35kV (IEC Class B 20kV)
Electrostatic coupling
Seismic capability: IEC/IEEE 0.5g ‐‐Rated induced current 50A (IEC Class B 25A)
Operation under severe ice condition: 20mm ‐‐Rated induced voltage 50kV (IEC Class B 25kV)

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Horizontal central break 
Structure
Main blade (Two rotating arms)
Two rotating insulators
Earthing switch – both left and right side available 
Base
Drive mechanism – manual or motor operated

Technical data
Vol.  kV 40.5 72.5 126 145 170 252 300
Current A ≤3150 ≤3150 ≤3150 ≤3150 ≤4000 ≤4000 ≤4000
S.C.C kA 31.5 40 40 40 50 50 50
PFWL kV 95 140 230 275 325 460 460
LIWL kV 185 325 550 650 750 1050 1050

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Horizontal central break 
Main contacts
Electrolytic copper plated with 20μm silver layer
‐ higher conductivity than normal copper
‐ preventing oxidation
“Surface” contact ‐ large contact area
‐ higher conductivity than “point” or “line” design
Insulated & stainless springs 
‐ ensure contact pressure in long service life

Main arms
U‐shape square tube made of AL/MG/SI alloy
‐ high strength and light weight
‐ large conductive pathway and good cooling effect
‐ anti‐corrosion

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Horizontal central break 
Connection
Flexible braids with good mechanical and electrical 
performance
‐ M2, 10000 times
‐ E2, 5000 times, upto 3150/4000A

Reliable driving ‐ ball bearing design
Double ball bearing rotary design
Fully sealed. Anti‐dust and corrosion

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Horizontal central break 

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Horizontal central break 
Arrangement
3P: 0/45/135 degree, air switch, line, L, gantry; 2P; 1P

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Horizontal double break 
Structure
Main blade (One rotating arm)
One rotating insulator. Two supporting insulators
Earthing switch – both left and right side available 
Base
Drive mechanism – manual or motor operated

Technical data
Vol.  kV 72.5 126 145 170 252 300
Current A ≤3150 ≤3150 ≤3150 ≤3150 ≤4000 ≤4000
S.C.C kA 40 40 40 40 50 50
PFWL kV 160 230 275 325 460 460
LIWL kV 350 550 650 750 1050 1050

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Horizontal double break 
Main contacts
Electrolytic copper plated with 20μm silver layer
‐ higher conductivity than normal copper
‐ preventing oxidation
“Surface” contact ‐ large contact area
‐ higher conductivity than “point” or “line” design
Insulated & stainless springs 
‐ ensure contact pressure in long service life

Main arms
U‐shape square tube made of AL/MG/SI alloy
‐ high strength and light weight
‐ large conductive pathway and good cooling effect
‐ anti‐corrosion

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Horizontal double break 
ABB patents – “Rolling contact” smart design
 Applied for high current ≥3150A
 Avoid complicated traditional design “turn‐twist”
 No undue wear 
‐ Fixed & moving contact don’t contact during process
 Reduce operating force 
‐ Rolling friction on ball‐bearing instead of contact
 M2

Start close operation Ball‐bearing contact, D=37

Ball‐bearing separated with Guide No friction on moving & fixed contact
❶Terminal  ❷Ball‐bearing  ❸Guide plate 
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❹Moving contact  ❺Fixed contact Moving & fixed contact close, D=37 D=40
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Horizontal double break 
Interlock hooks
Equipped with interlock hooks on both ends
‐ short circuit protection

Reliable driving ‐ ball bearing design
Double ball bearing rotary design
Fully sealed. Anti‐dust and corrosion

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Horizontal double break 

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Horizontal double break 
Arrangement
3P: 0/45/135 degree, gantry; 1P
3/2 break design: 2xDouble Break DS (save 40‐70㎡ area)

2 DS + 3 ES

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Horizontal knee GW57 Structure
Main blade (Two hinged arms)
One rotating insulator. Two supporting insulators.
Earthing switch – both left and right side available 
Base
Drive mechanism – manual or motor operated

Technical data
Vol.  kV 252 300 550
Current A ≤4000 ≤4000 ≤4000
S.C.C kA 50 50 63
PFWL kV 460 460 620
LIWL kV 1050 1050 1550

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Horizontal knee GW57 Main contacts
Electrolytic copper plated with 20μm silver layer
“Multiple‐surface” contact – large contact area
“Reverse‐loop” design – high short circuit currents
Insulated stainless springs keep pressure in service life

Main arms
Two hinged arms. 
Fixed– Stainless steel / Aluminum + Graphite U‐shape open structure conductor 
AL/MG/SI alloy with high strength, light weight, anti‐corrosion

Bus transfer current capability
1600A, 300V, 100 times
Moving– Graphite plate
Extra graphite materials used for moving/fixed arcing contact

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Horizontal knee GW57
Connection
Flexible braids with good mechanical and electrical performance
‐ M2, 10000 times
‐ E2, 5000 times, upto 4000A

Reliable driving – Spring, rack & pinion design
Precise folded motion control
Balance spring inside lower arm.

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Horizontal knee GW57‐252

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Horizontal knee GW57‐550

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Horizontal knee GW57
Arrangement
3P, 1P
3/2 break design: 2GW57 (save 40‐70㎡ area)

2 DS + 3 ES

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Vertical pantograph GW54
Structure
Main blade (Two arms)
One rotating insulator. One supporting insulator.
Earthing switch 
Drive mechanism – manual or motor operated

Technical data
Vol.  kV 126 145 170 252 300 420 550
Current A ≤3150 ≤3150 ≤3150 ≤4000 ≤4000 ≤5000 ≤5000
S.C.C kA 40 40 40 50 50 63 63
PFWL kV 230 275 325 460 460 560 620
LIWL kV 550 650 750 1050 1050 1425 1550

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Vertical pantograph GW54
Main contacts
“Bow‐shaped” moving contact fingers
‐ self‐elastic force to ensure reliable connection between 
arms and contact fingers.  
Electrolytic copper plated with 20μm silver layer
“Multiple‐points” contact
‐ reliable and large electrical contact area

Main arms
Stable double solid square tubes
AL/MG/SI alloy with high strength, light weight, anti‐
corrosion

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Vertical pantograph GW54
Connection
Flexible braids with good mechanical and electrical 
performance
‐ M2, 10000 times
‐ E2, 5000 times, upto 5000A

Reliable driving – Spring design
Stainless steel balance springs & rod‐end ball bearing 
‐ compensate operation torque to reduce energy
‐ guarantee time curve requirement of open/close
Mechanical interlock system integrated in the base
‐ simple and reliable

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Vertical pantograph GW54

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Vertical pantograph GW54
Arrangement
3P: 0, 45, 135 degree; 1P
Vertical instead of horizontal to busbar: GW54 (save 50‐180㎡ area)

DS CT CB DS

Fitting

DS CT CB DS

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Vertical semi‐pantograph DSSP
Structure
Main blade (Two folded arms)
One rotating insulator. One supporting insulator.
Earthing switch
Base
Drive mechanism – manual or motor operated

Technical data
Vol.  kV 126 145 252 300
Current A ≤3150 ≤3150 ≤4000 ≤4000
S.C.C kA 40 40 50 50
PFWL kV 230 275 460 460
LIWL kV 550 650 1050 1050

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Vertical semi‐pantograph DSSP
Main contacts
Electrolytic copper plated with 20μm silver layer
Catching motion. Guiding and preventing dropout structure
“Multiple‐points” contact – reliable and large electrical contact
Insulated stainless springs keep pressure in service life

Main arms
Two folded single arms. 
U‐shape open structure conductor 
AL/MG/SI alloy with high strength, light weight, anti‐corrosion

Bus transfer current capability
Moving arcing contact 1600A, 300V, 100 times
Graphite materials used for moving/fixed arcing contact

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Vertical semi‐pantograph DSSP
Connection
Flexible braids with good mechanical and electrical 
performance
‐ M2, 10000 times
‐ E2, 5000 times, upto 4000A

Reliable driving – Spring, rack & pinion design
Precise folded motion control
Balance spring inside lower arm.

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Vertical semi‐pantograph DSSP

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Vertical semi‐pantograph DSSP
Arrangement
3P: 0, 45, 135 degree; 1P
Vertical instead of horizontal DS to busbar: DSSP (save 50㎡ area)

DS CT CB DS

Fitting

DS CT CB DS

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Horizontal central break DDH 40.5kV
Main blades
Main contacts: Electrolytic copper plated with 20μm silver layer
“Surface” contact ‐ large contact area
U‐shape open structure conductor 
AL alloy arms with high strength, light weight, anti‐corrosion

Connection & Reliable driving 
Flexible braids with good mechanical and electrical performance
Ball bearing rotary design
Fully sealed. Anti‐dust and corrosion

Technical data
Vol Current S.C.C PFWL LIWL M.E
40.5kV ≤2500A ≤31.5kA 95kV 185kV M2

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Horizontal central break DDH 40.5kV
Arrangement
1P, 2P, 3P. Varies installation

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Vertical break DDV 40.5kV
Main blades
Main contacts: Electrolytic copper plated with 20μm silver layer
“Surface” contact ‐ large contact area
Insulated stainless springs keep pressure in service life
AL alloy arms with high strength, light weight, anti‐corrosion

Connection & Reliable driving 
Stainless steel bearing with good mechanical and electrical 
performance

Technical data
Vol Current S.C.C PFWL LIWL M.E
40.5kV ≤2500A ≤31.5kA 95kV 185kV M2

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Vertical break DDV 40.5kV
Arrangement
1P, 2P, 3P. Varies installation

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Earthing switch JW11
Structure
Earthing switch
One supporting insulator.
Base
Drive mechanism – manual or motor operated

Technical data
Vol.  kV 72.5 126 145 170 25 300 420 550
S.C.C kA 40 40 40 40 50 50 63 63
PFWL kV 140 230 275 325 460 460 560 620
LIWL kV 325 550 650 750 1050 1050 1425 1550

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Earthing switch JW11
Main contact
Moving contact – Copper chromium zirconium alloy
Fixed contact – T2 hard copper

Main blade
Solid spare tube.
AL/MG/SI alloy with high strength, light weight, anti‐corrosion

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Earthing switch JW11
Driving base
Flexible and reliable
Mechanical performance
‐ M1: 3000 times
‐ M2: 10000 times (optional)

Induced current switching capability upto:
Electromagnetic coupling 
‐‐Rated induced current 400A (IEC Class B 160A)
‐‐Rated induced voltage 35kV (IEC Class B 20kV)
Electrostatic coupling
‐‐Rated induced current 50A (IEC Class B 25A)
‐‐Rated induced voltage 50kV (IEC Class B 25kV)

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Earthing switch JW11

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Earthing switch JW11
Arrangement
3P; 1P

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Motor or manual mechanism
Motor or manual drive 
Mechanical interlock between DS and ES
Local and remote control
Double door design for easy wiring and maintenance
Upto 32 auxiliary contacts
Reliable motor gears
M2, 10000 times
IP55
Cabinet material: aluminum alloy or stainless steel

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2GW design for 3/2 breaker configuration 
2GW57/56 design 2GW57 or 2 + DSSP or GW54
550kV Space saving
‐‐ 1 unit GW54/DSSP can save 180㎡ area
‐‐ 1 unit 2GW57/56 can save 70 ㎡ area
252kV Space saving
‐‐ 1 unit GW54/DSSP can save 50㎡ area
‐‐ 1 unit 2GW57/56 can save 40 ㎡ area

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Routine test Routine test standard
GB, IEC and IEEE latest standard

Routine test content
Design and visual checks
Dielectric test on the main circuit (insulators dimension check)
Auxiliary and control circuits tests
Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit
Measurement of grip pressure for contact system
………. Special test upon request

*10% of order is entirely assembled and tested incl. the base, main blade, 
drive mechanism. All the coupling rods, insulators and structures are 
using standard tools.

Routine test lab
All test equipment will be calibrated, verified and certificated by CNAS, 
Ilac‐MRA qualified lab/institute by periodical inspection. 
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 Central break application – 245kV SEC Ethiopia project

Customer needs ABB response
Economic cost Supply ‐245
High altitude (2000m‐3500m) Good performance in high altitude and tropic area.
Tropic area

Export to Columbia, Congo, Ethiopia, Georgia, Indonesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar,  
Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Vietnam, Zambia 636 units upto ‐252!
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Railway application – disconnecting switches

Customer needs ABB response
2‐pole or 1‐pole operation Vertical break or Horizontal central break
High pollution 2*27.5kV or 1*27.5kV products
Creepage distance 1400 or 1600mm.

Export to Turkey, Malaysia, Kyrgyzstan 171 units. And domestic varies applications!
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 Double break application

Export to Cambodia, Columbia, Congo, Kazakhstan, Mauritius, Myanmar, South Africa, Thailand 95 units upto ‐252!
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 double break application – 252kV Diaodong S/S, CN 

Customer needs ABB response
Economical land utilization Supply GW54‐252+‐252
High pollution requirement near sea Spacing saving
High pollution level
Export to Cambodia, Columbia, Congo, Kazakhstan, Mauritius, Myanmar, South Africa, Thailand 95 units upto ‐252!
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GW57 horizontal knee application
Customer needs
Economical land utilization

ABB response
Supply GW57‐550
Spacing saving

Export to Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iraq, 
Pakistan, Vietnam 101 units upto GW57‐550!

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2GW57 horizontal knee application – Inner Mongolia 550kV Qixiaying S/S, CN
Customer needs
Economical land utilization
Cost saving
Low temperature (min ‐50Ԩ)
Ice breaking capability

ABB response
Supply GW54‐550+2GW57‐550+GW57‐550+JW11‐550
Spacing saving
Good performance in low temperature.
Operation in severe ice condition. Type test under 20 mm.

Export to Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iraq, 
Pakistan, Vietnam 101 units upto GW57‐550!

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GW54 pantograph application – 252kV Mudanjiang Lianhua HPP, CN

Customer needs ABB response
Limited space Supply GW54‐252+‐252
Low temperature (min ‐50Ԩ) Spacing saving
Ice breaking capability Good performance in low temperature.
Operation in severe ice condition. Type test under 20 mm.
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upto GW54‐550!
DSSP semi‐pantograph application – CSG 252kV Maiwang S/S, CN

Customer needs ABB response
Economical land utilization Supply DSSP245+‐252 and DSSP145+‐145
High temperature (max +50Ԩ) and humidity (100%) Spacing saving
High pollution requirement near sea Good performance in tropic area.
High pollution level.
Export to Congo. And domestic varies applications!
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JW11 Earthing switch application – Inner Mongolia 550kV Qixiaying S/S, CN
Customer needs
Economical land utilization
Cost saving
Low temperature (min ‐50Ԩ)
Ice breaking capability

ABB response
Supply GW54‐550+2GW57‐550+GW57‐550+JW11‐550
Spacing saving
Good performance in low temperature.
Operation in severe ice condition. Type test under 20 mm.

Export to Brazil, Ethiopia, Iraq, Malaysisa, Mongolia, Morocco, 
Philippine, South Africa, Zambia 53 units upto JW11‐550!

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