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TRANSFORMERS & ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Circuit Breakers

ZW32-12F · Outdoor vacuum circuit breaker

Outdoor vacuum boundary circuit breaker for overhead distribution branches.

Voltage designation
12 kV
Selection
Rated current and breaking capacity
Rated current options
630 / 1,250 A
Frequency
50 Hz
Breaking current options
20 / 25 kA
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Price on enquiry · Configuration, quantity & destination

Supply scope, manufacturer information, applicable documents and warranty arrangements are confirmed in the quotation and order.

APPLICATION & DUTY

Where ZW32-12F fits

ZW32 is an outdoor vacuum circuit-breaker arrangement for overhead distribution and customer-boundary applications. With the selected controller, it can provide monitoring and coordinated fault-protection functions. Network grounding, fault-detection requirements and upstream protection must be considered together.

Illustrative industrial infrastructure setting
Application illustration
APPLICATION / 01

Overhead distribution branches

For selected branch and customer-boundary switching duties.

Illustrative industrial infrastructure setting
Application illustration
APPLICATION / 02

Automated feeder protection

For installations requiring configured fault detection, status monitoring and communication functions.

PRODUCT ENGINEERING

Construction & operating functions

ZW32-12F product illustration
ZW32-12FProduct illustration · Configuration varies by specification
DETAIL / 01

Outdoor vacuum switching

The breaker provides the selected outdoor switching duty using vacuum interruption. Rated duties and environmental suitability must be matched to the installation.

DETAIL / 02

Controller-dependent functions

Overcurrent, short-circuit and ground-fault functions depend on the selected controller and network conditions. The protection-function list should be agreed explicitly.

DETAIL / 03

Isolation option

An isolator option is identified within the model arrangement. Required visible isolation and operating interlocks should be specified with the complete assembly.

DETAIL / 04

Coordination with the network

Fault isolation and any automation sequence require coordination with upstream and downstream devices. Grounding method affects the protection design.

DEFINE THE SELECTED ASSEMBLY

Configuration & installation interfaces

SPECIFICATION & INTEGRATIONReview equipment installation

Match the installation drawing, cable routes, clearances and electrical duty for the selected equipment.

Illustrative working scene
Network duty
Provide operating voltage, load current, fault duty and grounding arrangement.
Protection
State required detection, trip and automation functions.
Control
Specify auxiliary power, controller and communications.

Installation & connection checklist

  • Provide pole-mounting and conductor-connection requirements.
  • Identify measurement inputs and protection coordination information.
  • State the required isolator and interlock arrangement.
  • For replacement, include breaker and controller identification.
Operating conditions for the listed configuration
  • Altitude up to 2,000 m; ambient −40 to +40 °C.
  • At +25 °C: daily average relative humidity up to 95%, monthly up to 90%.
  • Catalogue wind-pressure limit: 700 Pa.

State any different ambient temperature, altitude, humidity, dust, salt or corrosive exposure when requesting the installation-specific configuration.

RATING DATA

Technical parameters

10Parameter / configuration entries
Units shownCompare values with their units
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ParameterCatalogue value
Rated voltage12 kV
Rated current options630 / 1,250 A
Rated frequency50 Hz
Dry 1 min withstand, phase/earth and open gap42 / 48 kV
Wet 1 min withstand, external insulation34 kV
Short-circuit breaking current options20 / 25 kA
Peak withstand/making current options50 / 63 kA
Short-time withstand (4 s) options20 / 25 kA
Mechanical life stated in catalogue10,000 operations
Secondary-circuit 1 min withstand2 kV

Checked against original distribution catalogue PDF page 51. 20 and 25 kA variants correspond to 50 and 63 kA peak ratings. The impulse entry with conflicting units is excluded. Ratings describe catalogue options, not every possible combination; select the complete configuration in the technical schedule.

Drawings & configuration documents

Send your selected rating and installation requirements to request the matching dimensional drawing, connection details and technical schedule.

DOCUMENTS · DELIVERY · SUPPORT

Technical coordination & after-sales enquiries

ZW32-12F product illustration
ZW32-12F · Product illustration

Confirm the order documents

Agree the selected specifications, applicable drawings, inspection records and identification requirements in the quotation and order.

Coordinate delivery

Include quantity, destination, packing requirements and preferred trade terms. Confirm transport scope and the requested delivery schedule with the quotation.

Request technical support

For an existing unit, provide its model, nameplate or order reference and a description of the issue. Include relevant photos or records already available. Warranty and service scope follow the agreed order terms.

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START WITH WHAT YOU HAVE

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Price on enquiry

Quotations are prepared for the selected configuration, quantity and destination. Currency, validity, delivery terms, freight and any applicable duties or taxes are specified in the quotation.

Project procurement

New installations & project tenders

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What to prepare

Specify electrical duty, installation arrangement and the required protection coordination.

Distributor procurement

Model lists & repeat orders

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What to prepare

List complete breaker variants, pole counts, control voltages and accessory combinations.

Panel & equipment builders

Equipment integration & matching

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What to prepare

Provide mounting, terminals, operating mechanism and secondary wiring interfaces.

Repair & replacement

Identify an existing unit or part

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What to prepare

Start with the complete nameplate and photos of terminals, mounting, secondary plug and accessories.

Illustrative enquiry scenarios.

Selection checklist for ZW32-12F
  • Nameplate and exact existing variant when replacing equipment
  • Voltage, current, short-circuit duty and protection settings
  • Pole spacing, mounting dimensions and terminal arrangement
  • Operating/control voltage, trip functions and auxiliary contacts
  • Provide pole-mounting and conductor-connection requirements.
  • Identify measurement inputs and protection coordination information.
  • State the required isolator and interlock arrangement.
  • For replacement, include breaker and controller identification.

From enquiry to an agreed supply

  1. Share the requirementModel, duty, quantity and destination.
  2. Review the configurationResolve ratings, interfaces and site conditions.
  3. Agree the technical scheduleScope, drawings, tests, price and delivery terms.
  4. Confirm delivery documentsAgree packing, identification and the applicable inspection records.

Testing, warranty terms and after-sales scope are to be agreed in the quotation and order documents for the selected configuration.

Product catalogue

Mingkong High & Low Voltage Switchgear Selection Guide · Updated 24 October 2026 · Chinese / English

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