40.5 kV series · Indoor switchgear

ZN85-40.5Indoor vacuum circuit breaker

Withdrawable handcart shown. Match the primary contacts and carriage to the approved cabinet drawing.

Withdrawable, spring-operated breaker for 40.5 kV, 50 Hz indoor switchgear. Match the complete rating, primary contacts, handcart travel and control circuits to the cabinet interface.

Rated voltage
40.5 kV
Rated frequency
50 Hz
Common-model currents
630–2,000 A
Common-model breaking duties
25 / 31.5 kA
Arrangement shown
Withdrawable
Operating mechanism
Spring

Use the listed current / breaking-duty pairs. Other ratings and contact arrangements require the matching schedule and cabinet drawing.

ZN85-40.5 technical specifications.

Choose the complete current and breaking-duty pair, then match the handcart contacts, cabinet interface and operating supply.

Model configurations

Common model combinations
Model code Rated current (A) Breaking current (kA)
ZN85-40.5/630-25 630 25
ZN85-40.5/1250-25 1,250 25
ZN85-40.5/1250-31.5 1,250 31.5
ZN85-40.5/1600-31.5 1,600 31.5
ZN85-40.5/2000-31.5 2,000 31.5

These five combinations pair the rated current and breaking duty. Confirm a separate rating schedule for other assemblies.

Handcart contact dimensions

Contact options by handcart outline
Outline Rated current (A) Breaking current (kA) Contact diameter (mm)
Outline A 630 20–31.5 35
Outline A 1,250 20–31.5 49
Outline A 1,600 25–31.5 55
Outline A 2,000 25–31.5 79
Outline A 2,500 25–31.5 109
Outline B 3,150 31.5 109

Outline A covers 630–2,500 A; Outline B identifies 3,150 A / 31.5 kA. Match the complete handcart and contact set to the cabinet outline drawing.

Electrical ratings

Sealed-pole construction · 380 mm phase spacing
No. Item Unit Value
01 Rated voltage kV 40.5
02 One-minute power-frequency withstand voltage kV 95
03 Lightning impulse withstand voltage, peak kV 185
04 Rated frequency Hz 50
05 Rated-current values A 1,250 · 1,600 · 2,000 · 2,500 · 3,150
06 Four-second short-time withstand current kA 25 · 31.5 · 40
07 Rated peak withstand current kA 63 · 80 · 100
08 Rated short-circuit breaking current kA 25 · 31.5 · 40
09 Rated short-circuit making current kA 63 · 80 · 100
10 Rated operating sequence — O – 0.3 s – CO – 180 s – CO
11 Short-circuit breaking operations operations 20 / 30
12 Capacitor-bank breaking current A 630
13 Mechanical life operations 10,000

The performance schedule above applies to 380 mm phase spacing. Current and breaking-duty lists do not define every available combination. Outline A uses 300 mm phase spacing and 400 mm pole spacing; confirm the matched ratings and cabinet drawing.

Mechanical characteristics

Mechanical operating values
No. Item Unit Value
01 Contact gap mm 18 ± 1
02 Contact overtravel mm 5 ± 1
03 Average closing speed m/s 0.8 ± 0.2
04 Average opening speed m/s 1.8 ± 0.2
05 Opening time at rated voltage ms 20–50
06 Closing time at rated voltage ms ≤ 100
07 Contact bounce on closing ms ≤ 3
08 Three-phase closing / opening asynchronism ms ≤ 2
09 Permissible accumulated contact wear mm 3
10 Main-circuit resistance μΩ ≤ 60

Coil and motor supplies

Opening / closing coils and spring-charging motor
No. Item Unit Value
01 Closing coil rated voltage V AC/DC 110 / 220
02 Closing coil power W 303
03 Closing coil normal voltage range % of rated voltage 85–110
04 Tripping coil rated voltage V AC/DC 110 / 220
05 Tripping coil power W 303
06 Tripping coil normal voltage range % of rated voltage 65–120
07 Tripping coil non-operating limit % of rated voltage Must not trip below 30
08 Spring-charging motor type — ZYJ220
09 Spring-charging motor rated voltage V DC 220
10 Spring-charging motor rated power W 90
11 Motor normal voltage range % of rated voltage 85–110
12 Spring-charging time at rated voltage s ≤ 15

Specify the coil supply and DC 220 V charging-motor supply for the selected mechanism. Confirm the operating circuit and terminal schedule with the order.

Service conditions

Indoor service and storage conditions
No. Item Unit Value
01 Ambient temperature in operation °C −10 to +40
02 Storage / transport temperature °C −30
03 Relative humidity, daily mean % ≤ 95
04 Relative humidity, monthly mean % ≤ 90
05 Water-vapour pressure, daily mean kPa ≤ 2.2
06 Water-vapour pressure, monthly mean kPa ≤ 1.8
07 Seismic intensity — ≤ 8
08 Site suitability — Not suitable where there is a fire or explosion hazard, severe contamination, chemical corrosion or violent vibration.

Check the climate and installation environment against the site specification. Conditions outside this envelope require an agreed equipment specification.

Installation and control options.

Select the carriage, primary contacts, pole construction and control circuits together. Product views and outline drawings show the withdrawable handcart; request the matching drawing for a fixed assembly.

Installation arrangements

Arrangement Mechanical and primary fit Control and interlocks
Withdrawable handcart Match carriage guides, cabinet width, phase and pole spacing, primary-contact diameter and insertion travel to the selected outline. Specify operating supplies, auxiliary contacts, connector position and racking / grounding interlocks.
Fixed assembly Specify fixed mounting points, primary connections and operating access on the assembly-specific outline. Confirm the matching circuit schedule and interlocks before cabinet integration.

Cabinet and primary interfaces

Phase spacing
Choose 280, 300, 380 or 440 mm, or specify another spacing. Usual selection: 300 mm.
Cabinet width
Choose 1200, 1400, 1600 or 1680 mm, or specify another width. Usual selection: 1400 mm.
Handcart travel
Usual selection: 610 mm. Specify another travel if required and state the pole spacing.
Primary-contact diameter
Listed contact sets: 630 A / Ø35 mm, 1250 A / Ø49 mm and 1600 A / Ø55 mm. Match higher-current assemblies to their contact and outline schedule.
Pole construction
Conventional insulating cylinders are usual; sealed poles are an option. Match the selected construction and phase spacing to the rating schedule.
Contact-arm material
Choose aluminium, copper or copper/aluminium. Aluminium arms are usual for 1250 A and below.

Control and interlocks

Operating supply
Choose AC/DC 110 V or 220 V, or specify another supply. Usual selection: 220 V. Match the coil circuits and DC 220 V charging motor to the selected mechanism.
Anti-pumping and locking
Anti-pumping is standard; closing and racking solenoid interlocks are optional. Confirm the required locking functions.
Overcurrent coils
Omitted as standard. Specify the quantity and current rating when required.
Auxiliary-contact reserves
Typical reserves: auxiliary 5K5B and spring-charge 2K1B. Specify the required open/closed contact counts and final terminals.
Secondary connector
Choose front, left or right position for the aviation connector. Usual selection: front.
Racking grounding interlock
Specify with or without a grounding interlock and confirm the operating sequence.
Bottom grounding contact
Choose 150 mm left or right of the front centreline for the sliding grounding contact.

Specify the full model, quantity, current / breaking-duty pair and cabinet interfaces. Agree responsibility for the outline and wiring schedule, then confirm the terminal assignments. Usual selections depend on the ordered assembly.

Handcart dimensions and fit.

Compare the sealed-pole handcart arrangements before specifying cabinet interfaces. Confirm the current, breaking duty, contact diameter and clearances on the approved order drawing.

Choose a handcart drawing

630–2500 A handcart outline

Open full-size drawing

ZN85-40.5 sealed-pole handcart side and front outline for 630–2500 A assemblies.

Dimensions are in mm. This 630–2500 A arrangement uses 300 mm phase spacing and 400 mm pole spacing, 610 ± 3 mm racking travel, a 58-pin connector, 1500 mm flexible conduit and AC/DC 220 V operation. Confirm the selected current, duty and contact diameter in the specifications. Use the original manual for operating markings and instructions.

Open manual at PDF page 3

3150 A side view and details

Open full-size drawing

ZN85-40.5 3150 A sealed-pole handcart side view and details I and A.

Side view and details I and A for the 3150 A / 31.5 kA, Ø109 mm contact arrangement. Racking travel is 610 ± 1.0 mm, with a 58-pin connector and 1500 mm conduit. The complete arrangement has no grounding interlock and includes test/service-position auxiliary switches. Open the original manual for the full front view and grounding warnings.

Open manual at PDF page 4

Match these handcart references to the ordered cabinet; request a separate outline for a fixed assembly. The 380 mm phase-spacing ratings and these outlines have different scopes. The 3150 A / 31.5 kA outline is separate from the 3150 A / 40 kA sample report in Documents.

Manual, selection form and test report.

Use the manual and form to specify the complete assembly. The report applies only to its named sample and listed tests.

Available · PDF · 13 pages

ZN85-40.5 installation and operation manual

Service conditions, electrical and mechanical ratings, handcart dimensions, operation and maintenance. Match the selected pole construction and cabinet arrangement.

Available · DOC · 58 KB

ZN85-40.5 selection form

Specify the complete model, cabinet width, phase spacing, handcart travel, contacts, pole construction, control supply and interlocks.

On request · PDF · 24 pages · 2023

ZN85-40.5/3150-40 test report

Report SL2023/0280-01, dated 30 May 2023, covers eight listed categories for one ZN85-40.5/3150-40 sample: appearance, circuit resistance, auxiliary-circuit insulation, mechanical characteristics, power-frequency withstand, lightning impulse, temperature rise and 2000-operation mechanical endurance. Short-circuit interruption is not among the listed tests. Copies require a company or organization introduction letter.

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 · ZN85-40.5/1250-31.5

ZN85-40.5/1250-31.5 floor-type vacuum circuit breaker

Price reference for the specified ZN85-40.5/1250-31.5 configuration. Floor-type handcart assembly; cabinet and installation are excluded.

Model class
40.5 kV
Rated current
1250 A
Short-circuit breaking current
31.5 kA
Arrangement
Floor-type handcart

Price range

USD 3750–3800 / set

USD per complete three-phase set. Minimum order: 1 set. USD 3800 per set for 1–9 sets; USD 3750 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 3800
10+ USD 3750

ZN85 selection questions.

Answers on cabinet fit, coil and motor supplies, and the available test report.

01How do I specify a model outside the common selections?

State the complete ZN85-40.5 designation, rated current, short-circuit duty, pole construction and required cabinet interfaces. Confirm that these ratings form an approved combination before ordering; the common model list is not a complete current-duty matrix. See the model and rating schedules.

02What needs confirming for a fixed assembly?

The displayed photographs and dimensional views are handcart references. For a fixed assembly, confirm mounting points, primary connections, operating access and interlocks against its own approved outline and wiring schedule. See the installation and interface choices.

03Can the same cabinet layout be used for both handcart outlines?

Confirm each assembly separately. The 630–2500 A outline uses 300 mm phase spacing and 400 mm pole spacing; the 3150 A / 31.5 kA arrangement has its own outline and travel tolerance. Match cabinet width, guides, contacts and clearances to the selected handcart drawing.

04Can one 220 V supply serve every operating circuit?

Confirm each circuit and the approved wiring schedule. Closing and tripping coils are listed for AC/DC 110 V or 220 V; the charging motor is DC 220 V. Match the actual mechanism, coil voltages, motor supply, auxiliary contacts and connector terminals. See the coil and motor ratings and control options.

05How do I select the insulation level for a 40.5 kV breaker?

Compare the project requirements with both the rated power-frequency withstand voltage and the lightning-impulse withstand voltage in the ZN85-40.5 specifications. Include altitude, ambient conditions and the cabinet insulation design in the selection. These checks complement the continuous-current and short-circuit-duty requirements.

06What should a ZN85-40.5 maintenance plan include?

Base the plan on the applicable operating instructions, service conditions, operation history and fault-interruption history. Include inspections of the mechanism, insulation surfaces, primary connections, auxiliary circuits and cabinet interlocks. Have qualified personnel set the inspection and servicing schedule for the installed equipment; consult the product manual when preparing it.

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