Gas-Insulated MV SwitchgearGIS ZX0.2 & ZX2 Switchgear
Gas-insulated medium-voltage switchgear built on ABB’s ZX0.2 and ZX2 primary cores — manufactured under license from ABB Germany, with custom PPE Technologies low-voltage compartments.
A metal-enclosed, gas-insulated switchboard with a sealed-for-life primary compartment, a fixed-mounted ABB VD4X vacuum circuit breaker and a three-position disconnector (Connect / Disconnect / Earth). The dry, plug-in busbar system needs no on-site gas handling or bolting of bare copper. Single or double busbar, rated up to 40.5 kV and 3150 A. Manufactured under license from ABB Germany by PPE Technologies, an ABB Value Provider.
Built for primary distribution substationsMetal-enclosed, gas-insulated switchgear that stays sealed
The GIS ZX0.2 & ZX2 Switchgear range is engineered for reliable primary power distribution across demanding industrial and utility applications. Designed for efficient integration into modern electrical networks, it delivers a compact, dependable and adaptable switchgear solution suited to environments where performance, safety and long-term operational reliability are essential.
Sealed for life
The hermetically sealed, gas-insulated primary compartment (SF6 or AirPlus™) is maintenance-free for life, with IP65 gas tanks that shrug off humidity, dust and high altitude.
Dry plug-in busbars
A cast-resin plug-in busbar system couples panels without on-site gas handling or torque-wrenching bare copper; the floating contact tube absorbs thermal expansion natively.
ABB cores, PPE-engineered
ABB ZX0.2 / ZX2 primary modules with VD4X vacuum breakers, manufactured under license, paired with custom PPE low-voltage compartments and Relion® protection.
Complete primary substation lineupPanel types in the GIS range
Specialized panel variants cover full primary distribution substation configurations. Suitable for indoor installation, and — thanks to the IP65 sealed gas tanks — for high-altitude sites and areas with extreme humidity or dust.
Feeder panels
Incoming & outgoing feeders with VD4X breakers and 3-position disconnectors; 600/800/840 mm widths up to 3150 A, plus ultra-compact double-feeder panels for space-critical 24 kV networks.
Cable termination & metering
Direct cable-to-busbar termination panels with a 3-position disconnector, and dedicated or integrated (top-mounted) VT/sensor metering.
Bus-tie & coupler panels
Busbar sectionaliser (single- or two-panel) and bus-coupler panels for seamless load transfer in double-busbar lineups.
Bus riser panels
Elevate conductors across busbar levels, working alongside sectionaliser or coupler panels.
Technical overviewEnough detail to qualify interest
Core ratings for the ZX0.2 and ZX2 modules are shown here. Secondary wiring is 1.5 mm² control / 2.5 mm² current circuits, with custom PLC and Relion® protection configurations engineered by PPE Technologies.
Parameter
ZX0.2 core
ZX2 core
Circuit-breaker
VD4X vacuum interrupter
VD4X vacuum interrupter
Rated voltage
Up to 36 kV
Up to 40.5 kV
Withstand voltage (1 min)
Up to 70 kV
Up to 85 kV
Impulse withstand voltage
Up to 170 kV
Up to 200 kV
Rated frequency
50 / 60 Hz
50 / 60 Hz
Rated normal current
Up to 2500 A
Up to 3150 A
Rated short-time withstand current (3s)
Up to 31.5 kA
Up to 40 kA
Internal arc classification (IAC)
AFLR 31.5 kA, 1s
AFLR 40 kA, 1s
Busbar configuration
Single busbar
Single & double busbar
Insulating gas
SF6 / AirPlus™
SF6 / AirPlus™
Cable connection system
Outer-cone / inner-cone
Outer-cone / inner-cone
Protection degree (gas compartments)
IP65
IP65
Protection degree (LV compartment)
IP4X
IP4X
Panel dimensions (typical)
W 600/800 mm, H ~2300 mm
W 600/840 mm, H ~2300 mm
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GIS ZX0.2 & ZX2 Flyer
A quick overview of GIS ZX0.2 & ZX2, key benefits and applications.
GIS ZX0.2 & ZX2 Brochure
Technical specifications, cable termination systems, panel types and installation guidance.
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