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Air-insulated switchgear for primary distribution

NXAIR air‑insulated medium‑voltage switchgear delivers safety, reliability and sustainability for modern power distribution. Using natural air instead of SF6, it eliminates greenhouse gases and simplifies recycling. Certified with Siemens Ecotech for environmental responsibility, NXAIR meets IEC 62271‑200 standards and offers robust arc‑fault containment, interlocked operations and pressure relief for maximum protection. With digital monitoring, vacuum circuit breakers and long service intervals, it reduces lifecycle costs while ensuring high availability. Now enhanced with Low Power Instrument Transformers (LPITs) – tomorrow’s technology – integrating IEC 61869‑compliant sensors and SIPROTEC 5 relays for advanced digitalization and future‑ready performance.

Product portfolio:

  • NXAIR – up to 17.5 kV up to 40 kA
  • NXAIR – up to 17.5 kV 50 kA
  • NXAIR M – 24 kV up to 25 kA
  • NXAIR C – up to 24 kV up to 25 kA
  • NXAIR H – 36 kV up to 31.5 kA

Key benefits

Protect people and assets

Minimize risk with interlocked operations, pressure relief and IEC type‑tested arc‑fault containment for dependable personal and operational safety.

Reduce lifecycle costs

Cut maintenance with vacuum breakers and >10‑year service intervals, extend equipment life and lower total cost through factory‑finished reliability.

Advance sustainable design

Replace SF6 with air insulation and integrate LPIT sensors for reduced material use, improved recyclability and compliance with IEC standards.

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EcoTech

Sustainability built in – with EcoTech

Our NXAIR switchgear with LPITs features the Siemens EcoTech label, highlighting our commitment to energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and resource-conscious solutions. EcoTech reflects Siemens' dedication to embedding sustainability across the entire lifecycle of our electrification and automation products—helping our customers reduce emissions, save energy, and build a more sustainable future.

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