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Disconnecting and Earthing Device ZH 1500

Disconnecting and Earthing Device ZH 1500

Disconnecting and Earthing Device ZH 1500

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document is a technical catalogue for the Series ZH1500 Disconnecting and Earthing Device by Schaltbau GmbH, designed for high voltage applications in railway and industrial settings. It outlines specifications, features, applications, and compliance with industry standards.
Specifications: The ZH1500 device is capable of disconnecting high voltage equipment and earthing it to ensure safety. It has a maximum breaking capacity of 250 kW and supports various configurations with different earthing contacts (D2, D4, D6). The nominal voltage is according to UIC 550, with a conventional thermal current of 150 A. The device is designed to withstand mechanical endurance of approximately 1,000 cycles and operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Features: The device includes a forced and visible disconnecting mechanism coupled to the door, protection against unintended connection with padlocks, and modular technology for compact dimensions. It is suitable for single and multisystem rail vehicles and can be mounted horizontally or vertically.
Applications: The ZH1500 is used in railway coaches, industrial automation, and power plants where high voltage safety is critical. It is mounted on switch gear cabinets and ensures safe disconnection and earthing during maintenance.
Standards and Compliance: The device complies with several railway application standards, including EN 50124, EN 50153, IEC 61373, and VDE 0115. It is also RoHS compliant and manufactured in facilities certified to DIN EN ISO 14001 and DIN EN ISO 9001.
Ordering and Customization: The catalogue provides ordering codes for different configurations and mentions the availability of special variants upon request, subject to minimum order quantities.
Contact Information: Schaltbau GmbH is based in Munich, Germany, and provides detailed product information and support through their website and contact channels.
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Disconnecting and Earthing Device ZH 1500-1

Connect - Contact - Control 4 more information here: schaltbau-gmbh.com Electrics for rolling stock Series ZH1500 Disconnecting and Earthing Device Catalogue F186.en

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Disconnecting and Earthing Device ZH 1500-2

ZH1500 Disconnecting and Earthing Device Safety at work on high voltage devices Disconnecting and Earthing Devices provide easy disconnecting high voltage equipment from a high voltage bus bar and connect these parts to ground potential to take away all electric energy, which might rest in capacitors and other components. Our modular Disconnecting and Earthing Devices guarantee working safely on disconnected and grounded high voltage installations. • Switching coupled to the door: Forced and visible disconnecting of a high voltage installation from a supplying bus bar while opening the door or...

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Disconnecting and Earthing Device ZH 1500-3

Mounting instructions, Circuit diagram Mounting instructions: May be mounted to left or right wall as well as in bottom of cabinet. Four elongated holes are provided in both walls and bottom of cabinet. For a detailed list of all safety, installation and maintenance instructions, download our manual F186-M.en! HK Disconnecting contact K1 Earthing contact K2, K3 Additional earthing contacts* EN 50124: Railway applications - Insulations coordination Part 1:  Clearances and creepage distances for all electrical and electronic equipment EN 50153: Railway applications. Rolling stock. Protective...

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Disconnecting and Earthing Device ZH 1500-4

Schaltbau GmbH with compliments: For detailed information on our products and services visit our website – or give us a call! Schaltbau GmbH Hollerithstrasse 5 81829 Munich Germany Schaltbau GmbH manufactures in compliance with RoHS. The production facilities of Schaltbau GmbH have been IRIS certified since 2008. Certified to DIN EN ISO 14001 since 2002. For the most recent certificate visit our website. Certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 since 1994. For the most recent certificate visit our website. Electrical Components and Systems for Railway Engineering and Industrial Applications Connectors Charging...

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