12 kV series · Indoor earthing

JN15-12Indoor earthing switch

JN15-12 assembly shown. Match the phase spacing, sensors, operating direction and shaft interfaces to the approved order drawing.

Three-pole, spring-operated earthing switch for indoor 12 kV, 50 Hz systems. Select the paired thermal withstand, dynamic withstand and short-circuit making values, then match the phase spacing and operating interfaces to the panel.

Rated voltage
12 kV
Rated frequency
50 Hz
4 s thermal withstand
31.5 / 40 kA
Dynamic withstand
80 / 100 kA
Short-circuit making
80 / 100 kA
Phase spacing
210 / 230 / 250 / 275 mm

The selection form specifies JN15-12/31.5. Confirm the /40 variant, exact phase spacing and approved assembly before ordering.

JN15-12 technical specifications.

Select the withstand and making combination, then match the phase spacing, operating shaft and indoor site conditions.

Common electrical ratings

Common JN15-12 electrical ratings
No. Item Unit Value
01 Rated voltage kV 12
02 Rated frequency Hz 50
03 1 min power-frequency withstand kV 42
04 Rated lightning impulse withstand kV 75
05 Phase spacing mm 210 / 230 / 250 / 275

Withstand and making combinations

Withstand and making combinations
Model option 4 s thermal withstand (kA) Dynamic withstand (kA) Short-circuit making (kA)
JN15-12/31.5 31.5 80 80
JN15-12/40 — confirm order 40 100 100

The selection form specifies JN15-12/31.5. Confirm availability of the /40 variant and its complete withstand and making combination on the approved order drawing. Making current is distinct from interruption capability.

Service conditions

Indoor installation conditions
No. Item Unit Value
01 Altitude m ≤ 1,000
02 Ambient air temperature °C −30 to +40
03 Daily temperature difference °C ≤ 15
04 Relative humidity % ≤ 90
05 Seismic intensity — ≤ 8
06 Installation atmosphere — No fire or explosion hazards, heavy dust or chemical corrosion
07 Vibration — No severe vibration
08 Storage temperature °C −30 permitted

Agree site conditions outside this envelope before ordering.

Mounting and operating options.

Match the phase spacing and mounting pattern to the panel. Specify operating direction, shaft projection, sensors and auxiliary contacts together.

Operating arrangements

Arrangement Mechanical and primary fit Operating interfaces and accessories
Left operation Face the spring assembly; a shaft on the left identifies left operation. Confirm the contact and blade positions in this reference view. Match the crank, sleeve and cabinet linkage to the left-side shaft.
Right operation Use the right-operation assembly and confirm the shaft side against the spring-facing reference view. Match the shaft, crank and access space to the right-side cabinet linkage.
Specified cabinet interface Confirm phase spacing, mounting holes, flexible earthing connections and the complete blade travel. Agree any nonstandard shaft projection or linkage dimensions on the approved order drawing.

Model and cabinet fit

Complete model and duty
The standard selection form specifies JN15-12/31.5. Confirm any /40 variant and its complete thermal withstand, dynamic withstand and making combination before ordering.
Operating-direction reference
Face the spring assembly: the shaft on the left defines left operation. Specify left or right operation and confirm the assembly view.
Phase spacing
210 mm is the normal selection; 275 mm and other spacing can be specified. The dedicated manual also lists 230 and 250 mm. Confirm the exact selected assembly.
Mounting reference
The usual 210 mm phase-spacing arrangement uses a 516 × 240 mounting reference. Confirm the unit, hole pattern and cabinet clearances on the approved order drawing.

Operating shaft and accessories

Shaft projection
The normal shaft extends 111 mm beyond the frame. Shaft-end references are 125 to the mounting hole and 383 to the B-phase centre; confirm these dimensions and their units on the approved order drawing.
Voltage-presence sensors
Sensors are the normal option. Choose ordinary insulators when no voltage-presence indicator is connected; specify the complete sensor and indicator arrangement.
Auxiliary contacts
The normal auxiliary switch has two open and two closed contacts with six terminals. Specify any different required contact count and circuit connections.
Crank and spring interfaces
The normal operating-crank sleeve is 100 mm long. Confirm the shaft fit, spring assembly, blade movement and cabinet linkage on the complete order drawing.

Provide quantity, complete model, phase spacing and operating direction. Confirm shaft projection, sensors, auxiliary contacts and the crank sleeve against the complete order drawing.

Outline and installation drawings.

Match the phase spacing, operating direction and terminal pattern to the cabinet. Use the exact ordered outline, mounting-hole pattern and shaft interfaces together.

Choose an installation drawing

JN15-12/31.5 outline

Open full-size drawing

JN15-12/31.5 outline installation drawing with original dimensions and geometry.

JN15-12/31.5 outline with numbered assembly components. Confirm the operating direction, shaft projection, blade travel and cabinet clearances on the approved order drawing.

Open installation drawing page

  1. 01 Frame
  2. 02 Flexible connection
  3. 03 Adjustment ring
  4. 04 Support sensor
  5. 05 Fixed contact
  6. 06 Contact spring
  7. 07 Busbar
  8. 08 Earthing blade
  9. 09 Main shaft
  10. 10 Crank
  11. 11 Helical energy-storage spring

Mounting and terminal patterns

Open full-size drawing

Mounting and terminal patterns installation drawing with original dimensions and geometry.

Mounting-hole and terminal patterns for the selected phase spacing. Confirm the terminal hole pattern, dimension units and mounting tolerances for the ordered assembly.

Open installation drawing page

Outline dimension schedule

Model reference L E C
JN15-12/31.5(40)-210 655 210 516
JN15-12/31.5(40)-230 695 230 556
JN15-12/31.5(40)-250 735 250 596
JN15-12/31.5(40)-275 810 275 646

Confirm the /31.5 or /40 ordered variant, dimension units, tolerances and cabinet fit on the approved order drawing. Use the matching 12 kV geometry when consulting the series drawing.

Open JN15 /31.5 series drawing

Manuals, selection form and insulation report.

Find installation dimensions, operating instructions, order options and insulation test results below. Use the dedicated manual and selection form for the ordered assembly; the insulation report covers its named sample.

Available · PDF · 4 pages

JN15-12 installation and operation manual

Dedicated ratings, service conditions, spring mechanism, outline and terminal patterns. Match the selected phase spacing, operating direction and ordered variant.

Available · PDF · 12 pages

JN15, JN17 and JN22B series manual

English series ratings, operating principles and installation appendices. Use the JN15 /31.5 model entries and matching 12 kV geometry for JN15 selection.

Available · DOC

JN15-12 configuration selection form

Specify complete model, quantity, left/right operation, phase spacing, shaft projection, sensor or insulator arrangement, auxiliary contacts and operating-crank sleeve.

Available · PDF · 17 pages

JN15-12(D)/31.5 insulation test report

Report JC202505DL318, dated 12 May 2025, records power-frequency, lightning-impulse and auxiliary/control-circuit insulation tests for the named JN15-12(D)/31.5 sample. This insulation scope does not establish earthing short-circuit making performance.

See Liqiang manufacturing and inspection activities. Model reports and factory inspection records serve different purposes; match the required documents to the proposed equipment.

Price & quotation.

Configuration · JN15-12/31.5-210

JN15-12/31.5-210 indoor earthing switch

Price reference for the specified JN15-12/31.5-210 configuration. 31.5 kA / 210 mm configuration; other phase spacings and the 40 kA version require a separate quotation.

Rated voltage
12 kV
Short-time withstand current
31.5 kA
Phase spacing
210 mm

Price range

USD 90–100 / set

USD per complete three-phase set. Minimum order: 1 set. USD 100 per set for 1–9 sets; USD 90 per set for 10+ sets. Shipping and taxes are excluded. Other configurations and accessories require a separate quotation. Confirm the specification and final quotation before ordering.

The range reflects order-quantity tiers for this configuration; it does not cover every option in the series.

Quantity pricing
Published quantity tiers for this configuration
Quantity (sets) Price per set
1–9 USD 100
10+ USD 90

JN15-12 selection questions.

Answers about earthing duty, operating direction, cabinet dimensions and ordering requirements.

01Which frequency and short-circuit duty should I specify?

JN15-12 is specified at 12 kV and 50 Hz. The /31.5 option pairs 31.5 kA for 4 s with 80 kA dynamic withstand and 80 kA short-circuit making. The /40 option pairs 40 kA for 4 s with 100 kA dynamic withstand and 100 kA making; confirm its availability and complete ordered designation. For a 60 Hz system, obtain product-specific confirmation. See the rating schedule.

02Can JN15-12 interrupt load or short-circuit current?

JN15-12 is an indoor earthing switch with a spring-operated closing mechanism. Its short-circuit making rating concerns closing duty; it is not a load-breaking or short-circuit interruption rating. Coordinate earthing operation and interlocking with the approved switchgear operating procedure.

03How are left and right operation defined?

Face the spring mechanism: a shaft extending to the left is left operation; a shaft extending to the right is right operation. Confirm shaft projection, operating-crank sleeve and external linkage on the approved order drawing. Use the operating-interface choices.

04Which spacing and cabinet dimensions should I confirm?

Select the required 210, 230, 250 or 275 mm phase spacing. The standard selection-form arrangement uses 210 mm spacing and a 516 × 240 mounting reference. Confirm the matching L/E/C outline, mounting holes, terminal pattern, dimension units and tolerances, shaft projection and blade clearances on the installation drawing.

05Can I choose sensors, ordinary insulators and auxiliary contacts?

Specify sensors for the intended voltage-presence indication arrangement. Choose ordinary insulators when no voltage-presence indicator is connected. The normal auxiliary arrangement is two open and two closed contacts with six terminals. Confirm the required contact functions and cabinet interfaces in the configuration choices.

06What should accompany a JN15-12 quotation request?

Provide quantity, the complete model and current duties, system frequency, phase spacing, operating direction and mounting drawing. Include shaft projection, linkage requirements, sensors or ordinary insulators, and auxiliary contacts. The manuals and selection form help organize the required arrangement.

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