Product Overview
The JN15-12 indoor HV earthing switch is a product of advanced domestic standard. Its performance complies with GB1985-2004 “AC High-Voltage Disconnectors and Earthing Switches” and IEC 129; it is used in 50 Hz AC power systems of 12 kV and below, can be combined with various types of high-voltage switchgear, and also serves as earthing protection during maintenance of high-voltage equipment. This switch can be used together with a live-display device.
Type Designation
JN15-12/31.5-80: J - earthing switch; N - indoor; 15 - design serial number; 12 - rated voltage (kV); 31.5 - rated short-time withstand current (kA); 80 - rated short-circuit closing current (kA).

Main Technical Parameters
| No. | Item | Unit | Data (12 kV class) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Rated voltage | kV | 12 |
| 02 | Rated short-time withstand current (4 s) | kA | 31.5 |
| 03 | Rated duration of short circuit | s | 4 |
| 04 | Rated short-circuit closing current (peak) | kA | 80 |
| 05 | Rated peak withstand current | kA | 80 |
| 06 | Phase centring distance | mm | 210、230、250、275 |
| 07 | Rated insulation level (1-min power-frequency withstand) | kV | 42 |
| - | Rated insulation level (lightning impulse voltage, peak) | kV | 75 |
| No. | Item | Unit | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Rated voltage | kV | 10 / 15 |
| 09 | Maximum operating voltage | kV | 12 / 17.5 |
| 10 | Rated frequency | Hz | 50 |
| 11 | 4 s thermal short-time current (r.m.s.) | kA | 6.3 / 12.5 / 20 / 31.5 |
| 12 | Dynamic current (peak) | kA | 16 / 31.5 / 50 / 80 |
| 13 | Creepage distance | mm | 300 / 380 |
| 14 | Mechanical life | operations | 2000 |
The JN15-12/31.5 indoor HV earthing switch offers phase centring distances of 210, 230, 250 and 275 mm, a rated 1-min power-frequency withstand voltage of 42 kV, a lightning impulse withstand voltage of 75 kV, and a mechanical life of 2000 operations.
Outline & Installation Dimensions

Figure: outline and installation dimensions of JN15-12/31.5-210/-230/-250/-275 (L: 655/710/760/810, E: 210/230/250/275, C: 516/556/596/646 respectively)
Service Conditions
- Altitude not exceeding 1000 m;
- Ambient air temperature: maximum +40℃, minimum -10℃;
- Storage and transport permitted at -30℃;
- Seismic intensity not exceeding 8 degrees;
- Free from flammable or explosive substances, severe dust, chemical corrosion and violent vibration.
Related Products
Earthing switches of the same series and other types available:
- JN2-40.5/25 indoor HV earthing switch
- JN15-12/31.5 indoor HV earthing switch
- JN22-40.5/31.5 indoor HV earthing switch
Other high-voltage switchgear:









