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Here is the "human-written" style English product detail page for the 800kVA American-type Box Substation.
The ZGS series American-type substation (also known as a Pad-mounted Transformer) is a highly integrated power distribution unit. Unlike the larger European-style stations, the American-type integrates the transformer's active parts, high-voltage load switches, and fuses directly inside the sealed oil tank.
This design results in an incredibly compact, low-profile unit that is perfect for urban aesthetics and high-safety public areas. It is the gold standard for underground-fed electrical distribution in residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and public parks where a traditional "big box" substation would be intrusive.
Ultra-Compact Footprint: By merging the switchgear and transformer into a single tank, the physical volume is reduced by nearly 40-50% compared to European-style substations.
Dead-Front Safety Construction: All high-voltage bushings and cables are fully shielded and insulated. This "dead-front" design eliminates the risk of accidental electrical shock, making it safe for installation in high-traffic public areas.
Cost-Efficient Installation: Since it is fully integrated and tested at the factory, the on-site installation is limited to connecting the incoming and outgoing cables. No complex internal wiring is required.
Superior Environmental Sealing: The fully sealed oil tank prevents moisture, dust, and corrosive air from entering, which significantly extends the service life and reduces maintenance costs in humid or coastal regions.
Aesthetic Integration: Its low height and clean exterior design allow it to be easily hidden behind landscaping or placed in narrow utility corridors.
| Feature | Detailed Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ZGS Series (American Style) |
| Rated Capacity | 800kVA (Available from 100kVA to 2500kVA) |
| Primary Voltage (HV) | 10kV / 11kV / 12kV / 15kV |
| Secondary Voltage (LV) | 0.4kV / 400V / 415V / 440V |
| Insulating Medium | High-Quality Mineral Oil |
| Cooling Method | ONAN (Oil Natural Air Natural) |
| HV Protection | Full-range Current Limiting Fuses + Bay-O-Net Fuses |
| LV Protection | MCCB / ACB with Smart Metering Options |
| Enclosure Material | Stainless Steel or Cold-Rolled Steel with C5 Coating |
| Compliance | ANSI / IEEE / IEC 60076 |
Residential Developments: Providing a quiet, safe, and discreet power source for villas and high-end apartments.
Commercial Parks & Malls: Perfect for sites where parking or walking space is more valuable than utility space.
Public Infrastructure: Widely used in street lighting systems, public squares, and recreational parks.
Underground Grid Upgrades: The preferred unit for transitioning from overhead lines to underground power distribution.
Integrated Protection: We use a dual-fuse system (Bay-O-Net fuse for overload and current-limiting fuse for short-circuit) to ensure the transformer core is protected under any fault condition.
Corrosion Resistance: Our tanks undergo a multi-stage phosphate and powder-coating process, providing an finish that withstands harsh salt spray and UV exposure for over 30 years.
Precision Engineering: We utilize high-permeability silicon steel sheets for the core, ensuring our 800kVA units have extremely low no-load losses and high efficiency.
Customization Ready: While the exterior is standard, we can customize the low-voltage cabinet with specific breakers (Schneider, ABB) or smart grid monitoring modules.
Q: Is the 800kVA unit suitable for outdoor use in hot climates?
A: Yes. The ZGS design utilizes the oil tank surface for heat dissipation. For high-temperature regions, we can increase the radiator fin surface area to ensure optimal cooling.
Q: How do you handle oil leaks?
A: Our tanks are vacuum-leak tested and utilize high-quality gaskets. Furthermore, the unit can be equipped with an oil-collection base to prevent any environmental contamination in the unlikely event of a leak.
Q: Can this substation be installed indoors?
A: While primarily an outdoor "Pad-mounted" unit, it can be installed in well-ventilated indoor utility rooms.

This intelligent integrated substation is a domestic American box transformer introduced by Zhonglu Electric Group. As AN important power supply UNIT IN CABLE-based distribution network, the product is a complete set of preassembled products integrating high-voltage control, protection, transformation and distribution equipment, which is widely used in urban and rural distribution networks. The high voltage load switch and high voltage fuse are placed in transformer oil. It has two structure forms: co-box or separate box with transformer body. The oil tank is fully sealed, equipped with oil temperature gauge, oil level gauge, pressure gauge, pressure relief valve, oil discharge valve and other components to monitor the operation of the transformer. The product is divided into ring network type, terminal type and power supply mode. In order to make this kind of product more suitable for the actual requirements of Chinese power grid, Zhonglu companies have introduced the plug and draw type dry fuses, the fuse of the fuse does not affect the performance of transformer oil. According to the complexity of low pressure feed out requirements, this product is divided into STANDARD type, enhanced type and integrated type three shell forms, users and design units in the selection of more flexible, more economic.

1.Ambient temperature: maximum +40℃ , minimum-30°C;
2.Altitude:≤1000m
3.Wind speed: About 34m/s ( ≤70OPa);
4.Humidity:Average daily relative humidity ≤95%,Average monthly relative humidity ≤90%
5.Shake-roof: Level acceleration ≤0.4m/s² ; vertical acceleration≤ 0.15m/s²;
6.Gradient of installation position:≤ 3°;
7.Installing environment: ambient air has not been obviously polluted by corrosive or flammable gas, andthere is no strong feeling of shock.
8.Please negotiate with the company when the purchased product is beyond above stipulated conditions.








| Product rated parameters | |
|---|---|
| Rated voltage | 10kV/0.4kV |
| Rated voltage of high-voltage side | 10kV |
| Max.voltage of high-voltage side | 12kV |
| Rated voltage of low-voltage side | 0.4kV |
| Rated frequency | 50Hz |
| Thermal stability capacity of high-voltage switchgear | 20kA/2S |
| Rated short-circuit breaking capacity of low-voltage main circuit switch | 35kA |
| Rated short-circuit breaking capacity of low-voltage branch circuit switch | 35kA |
| Transferred current of high-voltage load switch | >1500A |
| Noise leve | <50dB |
| Protective class of case | Not lower than IP3X Not less than IP3X |
| Insulation level | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated voltage(kV) | 10 | 0.4 | ||
| Transformer | Switch to earth and interphase | Switch isolating inter-fracture | ||
| Power frequency withstand voltage(kV) | 35 | 42 | 48 | -2.5 |
| Peak impulse withstand value(kV) | 75 | 75 | 85 | |







