Technical Parameters
Specification Typical Value / Function
Product Type Medium-voltage motor-operated earthing switch system
Core Mechanism EK6 earthing switch
Actuator / Drive ST‑E motorized actuator
Motor / Accessory Module MT585
Rated Voltage 12 kV – 40.5 kV (depending on EK6 variant)
Rated Short-Circuit Making Current Up to ~80 kA (depending on configuration)
Mounting Indoor switchgear compartment
Operation Type Remote / motorized earthing switch actuation
Control Interfaces Motor drive control, limit switches for position feedback
Mechanical Endurance High cycle mechanical lifetime typical for MV active parts
Applicable Standards IEC 62271 series for MV earthing switches
Typical Uses Grounding busbars or circuits for maintenance or safety locking
Drive Supply Auxiliary low-voltage AC/DC for ST‑E/MT585 module
Feedback Signals Limit switches or auxiliary contacts for status monitoring
Environmental Suitability Typical indoor switchgear conditions
The ABB EK6/ST‑E MT585 assembly is a motor‑operated medium‑voltage earthing switch system designed for integration into indoor electrical switchgear panels. It combines the EK6 earthing switch mechanism with an ST‑E electric drive actuator and the MT585 motor module to allow remote or automatic closing and opening of the earthing switch. This system is used to safely connect high‑voltage circuits to earth for maintenance, testing, or system protection, and is suitable for high‑current earthing duties with reliable mechanical and electrical performance.