Outdoor distribution · boundary switching

ZW20-12Outdoor vacuum boundary circuit breaker

Check the selected breaker, sensing package and mounting arrangement against the approved order drawing.

A 12 kV outdoor vacuum boundary circuit breaker for overhead distribution networks. Select the operating mechanism, integral disconnector, controller and CT/PT package to suit the required switching and protection duties.

Rated voltage
12 kV
Current options
630 / 1,250 A
Breaking-current options
16 / 20 / 25 kA
Installation
Outdoor
Operation
Manual / motor
Integral disconnector
Optional

Confirm the current and breaking-duty combination for the assembly ordered. Common configurations below are 630 A / 20 kA; the available insulation-test report covers a separate 630 A / 25 kA sample.

ZW20-12 technical specifications.

Select a complete current and breaking-duty pair with the required mechanism. The common configurations below are 630 A / 20 kA; confirm a separate rating schedule for other assemblies.

Model configurations

Common 630 A / 20 kA configurations
Model code Rated voltage Current / breaking duty Operation Integral disconnector
ZW20-12/630-20 12 kV 630 A / 20 kA Manual Without
ZW20-12G/630-20 12 kV 630 A / 20 kA Manual With
ZW20-12/630-20 12 kV 630 A / 20 kA Electric Without
ZW20-12G/630-20 12 kV 630 A / 20 kA Electric With

G identifies the integral-disconnector configuration. Specify the controller, sensing and protection package with the complete model code.

Electrical ratings

Breaker ratings and insulation
No. Item Unit Value
01 Rated voltage kV 12
02 Interrupting medium — Vacuum
03 Insulating medium — SF₆ / N₂ mixed gas
04 Open-gap power-frequency withstand voltage kV 48 · dry and wet
05 Open-gap lightning impulse withstand voltage, peak kV 85
06 Phase-to-earth / phase-to-phase power-frequency withstand kV 42 dry · 34 wet
07 Phase-to-earth / phase-to-phase lightning impulse withstand, peak kV 75
08 Rated current values A 630 · 1,250
09 Rated short-circuit breaking current values kA 16 · 20 · 25
10 Breaking operations at rated short-circuit current operations 30
11 Four-second rated short-time withstand current kA 16 · 20 · 25
12 Rated short-circuit making current, peak kA 40 · 50 · 63
13 Rated peak withstand current kA 40 · 50 · 63
14 Mechanical life operations ≥ 10,000
15 Breaking operations at rated current operations 10,000
16 Net weight kg 180

Current and breaking-duty values are separate options. Confirm their matched combination, insulation duty and complete assembly before procurement.

Mechanism and supply

Mechanical and operating characteristics
No. Item Unit Value
01 Contact opening distance mm 9 +1 / −0.5
02 Contact overtravel mm 3 +1 / −0.5
03 Opening velocity m/s 1.2 ± 0.2
04 Closing velocity m/s 0.6 ± 0.2
05 Contact closing bounce time ms ≤ 2
06 Phase-to-phase center distance mm 275 ± 1
07 External live-part air clearance mm 235 ± 2
08 External creepage distance ratio cm/kV 3.8
09 Three-phase opening asynchronism ms ≤ 2
10 Conductive circuit resistance per phase μΩ ≤ 150
11 Closing time ms 20–60
12 Opening time ms 18–45
13 Energy-storage motor rated power W > 40
14 Energy-storage motor rated voltage V AC 220
15 Rated closing operation voltage V AC 220
16 Maximum / minimum closing operation voltage V AC 264 / 143
17 Rated opening operation voltage V AC 220
18 Maximum / minimum opening operation voltage V AC 264 / 143
19 Maximum / minimum motor voltage V AC 242 / 187
20 SF₆ gas pressure, gauge MPa 0

The mechanism values above use AC 220 V. Match the actual motor, opening/closing circuits and controller supply to the order schematic. Confirm the enclosure gas specification and pressure before servicing.

Service conditions

Normal service conditions
No. Item Unit Value
01 Installation altitude m ≤ 2,000
02 Outdoor ambient temperature °C −30 to +55
03 Highest annual mean temperature °C 20
04 Highest daily mean temperature °C 30
05 Relative humidity % 95 at 25 °C
06 Ground acceleration, horizontal g 0.3
07 Ground acceleration, vertical g 0.15
08 Simultaneous seismic input — Three simultaneous sinusoidal waves
09 Seismic safety factor — 1.67
10 Seismic intensity — 7
11 Maximum daily temperature difference °C 25
12 Solar radiation intensity (at 0.5 m/s wind) W/cm² 0.1
13 Maximum wind speed m/s 34
14 Maximum icing thickness mm 10
15 Installation setting — Outdoor · 10 kV overhead-line customer supply boundary
16 Grounding systems — Neutral ungrounded · resonant grounding coil · low-resistance grounding

Check altitude, climate, grounding and mounting conditions against the site specification. Conditions outside this envelope require an agreed equipment specification.

Named test sample

ZW20-12/630-25 sample — SL2023/0793-01
No. Item Unit Value
01 Rated frequency — ZW20-12/630-25 sample Hz 50

The 50 Hz value identifies the named 630 A / 25 kA sample. Confirm frequency for the assembly ordered. The report covers insulation-performance tests; see the report scope and product files.

Mounting and control options.

Choose the mounting layout, mechanism, sensing and control package. Specify the complete assembly and wiring requirements for the equipment ordered.

Installation interfaces

Arrangement Choices Order check
Pole support No mounting bracket is standard. Choose a single-pole or double-pole support if required; single-pole is usual when a support is fitted. Specify pole spacing, support hardware and operating access on the installation drawing.
Integral disconnector Standard: without. Specify the isolator-equipped G arrangement when required. Confirm the complete model code, switching sequence and interlocks against the assembly schematic.
Outlet and insulating covers Bushing outlets are standard. Inlet/outlet covers and isolator covers are optional; no covers is the standard selection. Match cable landings, cover set and electrical clearances to the approved installation drawing.

Mechanism and control

Breaker housing
Spray-painted steel is standard; stainless steel is an option.
Operation and supply
Manual, manual closing/electric opening, electric or intelligent operation. Intelligent is the standard selection. Specify 220 V operation; the technical schedule uses AC 220 V. Confirm the selected mechanism, motor and controller supply.
Operating PT
None, one single-phase PT or one three-phase five-column PT. Standard: one single-phase PT, 10 kV / 220 V. Match its supply and connections to the selected controller.
Controller and support
Standard: stainless-steel box. An insulating bell-type enclosure is an option. A controller mounting bracket is optional and omitted as standard.
Communications and battery
Standard: no communications or backup battery. Options include GSM/SMS, GPRS remote access, or remote access with software; a backup battery is optional. Confirm network and controller compatibility.

Sensing and protection

Current sensing
Select two or three phase CTs and specify any independent zero-sequence CT. Two CTs omit B-phase measurement and synthesized zero-sequence current; 3 CTs enable synthesis for intelligent models.
CT ratio and accuracy
Select 200/5, 400/5 or 600/5. Factory connection: 600/5; default accuracy: 10P10. Specify the actual connected ratio and accuracy class.
Zero-sequence protection
None, independent sensing or synthesis from three CTs. Synthesized zero-sequence protection is the standard intelligent selection.
Optional functions
Metering, prepayment and CT secondary open-circuit protection are optional and omitted if not selected. Specify the required functions and confirm the controller and terminal behavior.

ZW20Z-12/630-20 identifies an intelligent configuration. Specify the complete designation and controller, protection functions, CT connections and approved terminal schedule. Confirm installation guidance and software commissioning requirements with the order. Default choices apply to the selected control package.

Outline and pole mounting.

Compare the breaker outline and suspended double-pole arrangement. Check the complete assembly against the project layout before specifying supports, electrical clearances and control connections.

Choose a drawing reference

Outline and mounting dimensions

Open full-size drawing

ZW20-12 front, plan, side and mounting-base dimensional views.

Dimensions are in mm. Use the illustrated front, plan, side and mounting-base views to check the selected assembly. Confirm the complete model, isolator arrangement, mounting points and clearances on the approved order drawing.

Use the original manual for operating markings and instructions.

Open manual at PDF page 8

Suspended double-pole mounting

Open full-size drawing

ZW20-12 double-pole support arrangement with breaker, WPZD-112 controller, clamps, crossarm and clearances.

Illustrated suspended double-pole layout. Confirm pole spacing, support hardware, clearances and controller position on the approved project drawing. WPZD-112 identifies the illustrated controller; confirm the actual controller and terminal schedule with the order.

Use the original manual for operating markings and instructions.

Open manual at PDF page 14

Manual, selection form and test report.

Use the manual and selection form to specify the complete assembly. The report identifies the tested sample and test category.

PDF · 20 pages

ZW20-12 installation and operation manual

Ratings, service conditions, operation, outline dimensions and pole installation. Match the selected assembly and controller before installation.

DOC · 63 KB

ZW20-12 selection form

Specify the model, mechanism, housing, mounting, CT/PT arrangement and control package. Confirm optional functions and commissioning scope with the order.

PDF · 24 pages · 2023

ZW20-12/630-25 insulation test report

Report SL2023/0793-01, dated 26 September 2023, records the insulation test category for one ZW20-12/630-25 sample, with auxiliary-circuit insulation, power-frequency withstand, lightning impulse, sealing and circuit-resistance results listed. Match this 630 A / 25 kA sample separately from a 20 kA configuration; it does not establish 25 kA interruption 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 · ZW20-12/630-20

ZW20-12/630-20 outdoor boundary circuit breaker

Liqiang reference quotation for a 12 kV, 630 A, 20 kA motor-operated breaker with a basic controller and single-phase operating PT. Selected PT/CT details and control functions must be confirmed.

Rated voltage
12 kV
Rated current
630 A
Quoted scope
Breaker, basic controller and operating PT

Liqiang reference price

USD 1600–2400 / set

USD per complete three-phase set. Final pricing is subject to the actual configuration, order quantity and written quotation from Liqiang. Shipping, taxes, installation, communications, battery, mounting brackets and optional disconnector are excluded.

This reference price range is provided by Liqiang for initial project enquiries. Request a written quotation to confirm the selected configuration and supply scope.

Quotation details

Request a written quotation from Liqiang

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ZW20-12 selection questions.

Answers about model selection, insulation, controls, pole mounting and the available test report.

01How do I specify the complete model?

State the full designation, rated current, short-circuit duty, operating method and isolator requirement. Common 630 A / 20 kA assemblies are available in manual and electric arrangements, with or without an isolator. Confirm the complete control package with the order. See the model codes and ratings.

02How are vacuum interruption and gas insulation used?

Vacuum interrupters switch the current. An SF6/N2 mixed gas provides insulation inside the sealed tank. These functions are separate; specify the complete breaker assembly and its operating conditions. See the electrical ratings and service conditions.

03Which control and sensing details should I specify?

Specify the operating mechanism and controller supply, CT quantity and connected ratio, PT arrangement, zero-sequence sensing, communications and backup battery. Match the selected package to its approved schematic and terminal schedule. See the configuration requirements.

04Can I use the outline and pole layout for my project?

Use the illustrated assembly to compare the envelope and mounting arrangement. Confirm brackets, pole spacing, clearances, cable routing and controller position against the approved drawing for the selected assembly before installation. See the outline and pole installation drawings.

05How do motor operation and a feeder-protection package differ?

Motor operation provides powered actuation of the breaker mechanism. A feeder-protection package also combines sensing, a controller, trip logic and the associated control wiring; automatic reclosing and communications depend on the selected package. Describe the required functions when specifying the ZW20 control and sensing arrangement.

06Which site conditions should I include in a ZW20 enquiry?

State the system frequency, altitude, ambient-temperature range and outdoor exposure, including pollution or corrosive conditions. Add the pole or support layout, connection directions and available operating supply. Compare these inputs with the service conditions to select the complete breaker, controller and mounting arrangement.

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