1. Its strengths, your benefits
GSec
Its strengths, your benefits
EPMV – Indoor Apparatus Product Management

2. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Three-position SF6 gas-insulated switch-disconnector and earthing switch
Designed for use in Medium Voltage switchgears for secondary distribution
Up to 24 kV, 800 A, 25 kA
August 5, 2019

3. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Marine applications and ports
Wind farms
Solar power plants
Hydro power
Industry
Distribution
Data centers
Smart Grid
Green Power
Buildings and infrastructurres
August 5, 2019

4. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Three-positions switch-disconnector
Upper part in epoxy resin and filled with SF6:
For Compact design and long-term protection against external environment
Lower part in stainless steel
For metallic partition (PM)
Lower bushings with integrated capacitive dividers:
For direct cable connection
Upper terminal Busbar connection
SF6 switch-disconnector Breaks and makes the load
Insulate busbar from cables
SF6 earthing switch Grounds cable side
Lower terminal
Cables connection
August 5, 2019

5. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Characteristics
Actuator
Single spring
Double spring
Rated Voltage [kV] 12
17.5 24
Rated Current [A]
800
630
STC [kA]
25 (2s) – 21 (3s)
Mechanical life
Line: 5,000 CO Earth: 2,000 CO
Line: 1,000 CO Earth: 1,000 CO
Electrical class
Line: E3 Earth: E2
August 5, 2019

6. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Typical units
GSec/T1
GSec/T2
GSec/IB
GSec/T2F
Single spring mechanism
Double spring mechanism
Single spring mechanism
For panels with circuit breakers
Downstream earthing switch (interlocked)
Double spring mechanism
Fuse tripping system
Fuse base
Fuse blown indicator
Downstream earthing switch (interlocked)
August 5, 2019

7. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Speed up your projects
Enhance your Reliability
Increase your Productivity
Improve your Efficiency
Safety and protection
Continuous operation
Reliable in extreme conditions
Services and training
Affordable range
August 5, 2019

8. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Speed up your projects
Continuous operation
Services and training
Increase your Productivity
Speed up your projects
Reduce number of components to be assembled, connected and interlocked
Connection between the switch external earthing contact and earth of panel not needed thanks to metallic partition
Maximize your output !
August 5, 2019

9. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Speed up your projects
Continuous operation
Services and training
Increase your Productivity
Speed up your projects
Reduce number of components to be assembled, connected and interlocked
Connection between the switch external earthing contact and earth of panel not needed thanks to metallic partition
Capacitive sockets for voltage indicator (VPIS) already integrated in lower bushings
Maximize your output !
August 5, 2019

10. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Speed up your projects
Continuous operation
Services and training
Increase your Productivity
Speed up your projects
Reduce number of components to be assembled, connected and interlocked
Connection between the switch external earthing contact and earth of panel not needed thanks to metallic partition
Capacitive sockets for voltage indicator (VPIS) already integrated in lower bushings
Interlock with the door provided together with the apparatus
Maximize your output !
August 5, 2019

11. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Speed up your projects
Continuous operation
Services and training
Increase your Productivity
Speed up your projects
Reduce number of components to be assembled, connected and interlocked
Connection between the switch external earthing contact and earth of panel not needed thanks to metallic partition
Capacitive sockets for voltage indicator (VPIS) already integrated in lower bushings
Interlock with the door provided together with the apparatus
Maximize your output !
August 5, 2019

12. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Speed up your projects
Continuous operation
Services and training
Increase your Productivity
Speed up your projects
Reduce number of components to be assembled, connected and interlocked
Connection between the switch external earthing contact and earth of panel not needed thanks to metallic partition
Capacitive sockets for voltage indicator (VPIS) already integrated in lower bushings
Interlock with the door provided together with the apparatus
High mechanical and electrical endurance
Continuous operation
Reduce spares and maintenance
Up to 5,000 close-open operations (M2) for line contact
E3 class for line contact
Maximize your output !
August 5, 2019

13. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Speed up your projects
Continuous operation
Services and training
Increase your Productivity
Speed up your projects
Reduce number of components to be assembled, connected and interlocked
Connection between the switch external earthing contact and earth of panel not needed thanks to metallic partition
Capacitive sockets for voltage indicator (VPIS) already integrated in lower bushings
Interlock with the door provided together with the apparatus
High mechanical and electrical endurance
Continuous operation
Reduce spares and maintenance
Up to 5,000 close-open operations (M2) for line contact
E3 class for line contact
Gas tightness guaranteed as “Sealed for life” for over 30 years
NO gas refilling required during operating lifer
Maximize your output !
August 5, 2019

14. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Speed up your projects
Continuous operation
Services and training
Increase your Productivity
Speed up your projects
Reduce number of components to be assembled, connected and interlocked
Connection between the switch external earthing contact and earth of panel not needed thanks to metallic partition
Capacitive sockets for voltage indicator (VPIS) already integrated in lower bushings
Interlock with the door provided together with the apparatus
High mechanical and electrical endurance
Continuous operation
Reduce spares and maintenance
Up to 5,000 close-open operations (M2) for line contact
E3 class for line contact
Gas tightness guaranteed as “Sealed for life” for over 30 years
NO gas refilling required during operating lifer
Long life cycle and lower maintenance costs !
Maximize your output !
August 5, 2019

15. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Speed up your projects
Continuous operation
Services and training
Increase your Productivity
Technical Cooperation
Agreement
Speed up your projects
Reduce number of components to be assembled, connected and interlocked
Connection between the switch external earthing contact and earth of panel not needed thanks to metallic partition
Capacitive sockets for voltage indicator (VPIS) already integrated in lower bushings
Interlock with the door provided together with the apparatus
ABB
UniSec Know How
Technical support
Noble parts UniSec
GSec,VD4, HD4
ITs, sensors, relays
OEM
Testing
Manufacturing
Assembling
Wiring
Continuous operation
Reduce spares and maintenance
Up to 5,000 close-open operations (M2) for line contact
E3 class for line contact
Gas tightness guaranteed as “Sealed for life” for over 30 years
Services and training
Rely on programs enabling to produce your own solution taking advantage of ABB products and know how
Technical cooperation / license based on a modular concept of support allowing the OEM to choose in a flexible way the level of added value which better fits its individual needs
TCA
Maximize your output !
August 5, 2019

16. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Speed up your projects
Continuous operation
Services and training
Increase your Productivity
Technical Cooperation
Agreement
Licence Cooperation
Agreement
Speed up your projects
Reduce number of components to be assembled, connected and interlocked
Connection between the switch external earthing contact and earth of panel not needed thanks to metallic partition
Capacitive sockets for voltage indicator (VPIS) already integrated in lower bushings
Interlock with the door provided together with the apparatus
ABB
UniSec Know How
Technical support
Noble parts UniSec
GSec,VD4, HD4
ITs, sensors, relays
OEM
Testing
Manufacturing
Assembling
Wiring
ABB
UniSec Know How
UniSec Type Test
UniSec Name
Technical support
Noble parts UniSec
GSec,VD4, HD4
ITs, sensors, relays
OEM
Manufacturing
Assembling
Wiring
Continuous operation
Reduce spares and maintenance
Up to 5,000 close-open operations (M2) for line contact
E3 class for line contact
Gas tightness guaranteed as “Sealed for life” for over 30 years
Services and training
Rely on programs enabling to produce your own solution taking advantage of ABB products and know how
Technical cooperation / license based on a modular concept of support allowing the OEM to choose in a flexible way the level of added value which better fits its individual needs
TCA
LCA
Maximize your output !
August 5, 2019

17. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Increase your Productivity
Speed up your projects
Reduce number of components to be assembled, connected and interlocked
Connection between the switch external earthing contact and earth of panel not needed thanks to metallic partition
Capacitive sockets for voltage indicator (VPIS) already integrated in lower bushings
Interlock with the door provided together with the apparatus
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Speed up your projects
Continuous operation
Services and training
Continuous operation
Reduce spares and maintenance
Up to 5,000 close-open operations (M2) for line contact
E3 class for line contact
Gas tightness guaranteed as “Sealed for life” for over 30 years
Services and training
Rely on programs enabling to produce your own solution taking advantage of ABB products and know how
Technical cooperation / license based on a modular concept of support allowing the OEM to choose in a flexible way the level of added value which better fits its individual needs
Maximize your output !
August 5, 2019

18. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Efficiency
Reliability
Productivity
Improve your Efficiency
Affordable Range
Panel material and time saving
Lower part of enclosure in stainless steel providing metallic segregation, thus eliminating earthing bar need
Affordable Range
Optimize your investment !
August 5, 2019

19. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Efficiency
Reliability
Productivity
Improve your Efficiency
Affordable Range
Panel material and time saving
Lower part of enclosure in stainless steel providing metallic segregation, thus eliminating earthing bar need
Additional capacitive post insulators not required thanks to capacitive dividers built into lower insulators
Affordable Range
Optimize your investment !
August 5, 2019

20. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Efficiency
Reliability
Productivity
Improve your Efficiency
Affordable Range
Panel material and time saving
Lower part of enclosure in stainless steel providing metallic segregation, thus eliminating earthing bar need
Additional capacitive post insulators not required thanks to capacitive dividers built into lower insulators
Complete product, with front cover protecting the actuator and providing visual indications and synoptic
Affordable Range
Optimize your investment !
August 5, 2019

21. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Efficiency
Reliability
Productivity
Improve your Efficiency
Affordable Range
Panel material and time saving
Lower part of enclosure in stainless steel providing metallic segregation, thus eliminating earthing bar need
Additional capacitive post insulators not required thanks to capacitive dividers built into lower insulators
Complete product, with front cover protecting the actuator and providing visual indications and synoptic
Phase distance 230mm: no need to add insulating dividers between phases
Affordable Range
Optimize your investment !
August 5, 2019

22. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Efficiency
Reliability
Productivity
Improve your Efficiency
Affordable Range
Panel material and time saving
Lower part of enclosure in stainless steel providing metallic segregation, thus eliminating earthing bar need
Additional capacitive post insulators not required thanks to capacitive dividers built into lower insulators
Complete product, with front cover protecting the actuator and providing visual indications and synoptic
Phase distance 230mm: no need to add insulating dividers between phases
Affordable Range
Optimize your investment !
August 5, 2019

23. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Safety and protection
Reliable in extreme conditions
GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Enhance your RELIABILITY
Safety and protection
Safeguard of personnel
Lower part of enclosure in stainless steel providing metallic segregation between cable and busbar compartments
Maximum level of safety for operators
Cable compartment fully and uniformly earthed
Protect your assets !
August 5, 2019

24. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Safety and protection
Reliable in extreme conditions
GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Enhance your RELIABILITY
Safety and protection
Safeguard of personnel
Lower part of enclosure in stainless steel providing metallic segregation between cable and busbar compartments
Actuator operating speed independent on the operator
Maximum level of safety for operators
Cable compartment fully and uniformly earthed
Contact movement taking place only once dead center is reached
Protect your assets !
August 5, 2019

25. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Safety and protection
Reliable in extreme conditions
GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Enhance your RELIABILITY
Safety and protection
Safeguard of personnel
Lower part of enclosure in stainless steel providing metallic segregation between cable and busbar compartments
Actuator operating speed independent on the operator
Mechanical signaling of the state of apparatus connected straight to the operating shaft
Maximum level of safety for operators
Cable compartment fully and uniformly earthed
Contact movement taking place only once dead center is reached
Reliable indication of the status of apparatus
Protect your assets !
August 5, 2019

26. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Safety and protection
Reliable in extreme conditions
GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Enhance your RELIABILITY
Safety and protection
Safeguard of personnel
Lower part of enclosure in stainless steel providing metallic segregation between cable and busbar compartments
Actuator operating speed independent on the operator
Mechanical signaling of the state of apparatus connected straight to the operating shaft
Interlocks between line and earthing operations (separate lever seats) and with panel door
Maximum level of safety for operators
Cable compartment fully and uniformly earthed
Contact movement taking place only once dead center is reached
Reliable indication of the status of apparatus
Hazardous operations prevented
Protect your assets !
August 5, 2019

27. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Safety and protection
Reliable in extreme conditions
GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Enhance your RELIABILITY
Safety and protection
Safeguard of personnel
Lower part of enclosure in stainless steel providing metallic segregation between cable and busbar compartments
Actuator operating speed independent on the operator
Mechanical signaling of the state of apparatus connected straight to the operating shaft
Interlocks between line and earthing operations (separate lever seats) and with panel door
Maximum level of safety for operators
Cable compartment fully and uniformly earthed
Contact movement taking place only once dead center is reached
Reliable indication of the status of apparatus
Hazardous operations prevented
Protect your assets !
August 5, 2019

28. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Safety and protection
Reliable in extreme conditions
GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Enhance your RELIABILITY
Safety and protection
Maximum level of safety for operators
Lower part of enclosure in stainless steel providing metallic segregation between cable and busbar compartments (cable compartment fully earthed)
Actuator operating speed independent on the operator
Mechanical signaling of the state of apparatus connected straight to the operating shaft
Hazardous operations prevented
Interlock between the line and earthing operations (separate lever seats)
Interlock between earthing switch and door of cable compartment
Reliable in extreme conditions
Good performance in harsh environment
Long-lasting protection against external factors thanks to upper part in resin, filled with SF6
Protect your assets !
August 5, 2019

29. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Safety and protection
Reliable in extreme conditions
GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Enhance your RELIABILITY
Productivity
Safety and protection
Maximum level of safety for operators
Lower part of enclosure in stainless steel providing metallic segregation between cable and busbar compartments (cable compartment fully earthed)
Actuator operating speed independent on the operator
Mechanical signaling of the state of apparatus connected straight to the operating shaft
Hazardous operations prevented
Interlock between the line and earthing operations (separate lever seats)
Interlock between earthing switch and door of cable compartment
Reliable in extreme conditions
Good performance in harsh environment
Long-lasting protection against external factors thanks to upper part in resin, filled with SF6
Version tested for low temperature applications available
Up to - 25°C operating temperature
Up to - 40°C storage temperature
Ask ABB for dedicated version !
Protect your assets !
August 5, 2019

30. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Reliability
Efficiency
Safety and protection
Reliable in extreme conditions
GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Enhance your RELIABILITY
Productivity
Safety and protection
Maximum level of safety for operators
Lower part of enclosure in stainless steel providing metallic segregation between cable and busbar compartments (cable compartment fully earthed)
Actuator operating speed independent on the operator
Mechanical signaling of the state of apparatus connected straight to the operating shaft
Hazardous operations prevented
Interlock between the line and earthing operations (separate lever seats)
Interlock between earthing switch and door of cable compartment
Reliable in extreme conditions
Good performance in harsh environment
Long-lasting protection against external factors thanks to upper part in resin, filled with SF6
Version tested for low temperature applications available
Up to - 25°C operating temperature
Up to - 40°C storage temperature
Ask ABB for dedicated version !
Protect your assets !
August 5, 2019

31. GSec: its strengths, your benefits
Enhance your RELIABILITY
Safety and protection
Maximum level of safety for operators
Lower part of enclosure in stainless steel providing metallic segregation between cable and busbar compartments (cable compartment fully earthed)
Actuator operating speed independent on the operator
Mechanical signaling of the state of apparatus connected straight to the operating shaft
Reliability
Efficiency
Productivity
Safety and protection
Reliable in extreme conditions
Hazardous operations prevented
Interlock between the line and earthing operations (separate lever seats)
Interlock between earthing switch and door of cable compartment
Reliable in extreme conditions
Good performance in harsh environment
Long-lasting protection against external factors thanks to upper part in resin, filled with SF6
Version tested for low temperature applications available
Protect your assets !
August 5, 2019

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