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Ekip G: The generator trip unit

Ekip G Touch LSIG
Ekip G Hi-Touch LSIG

• Designed for installations with generators such
as Genset, cogeneration and marine applica-
tions
• Dedicated set of generator protections

Ekip LCD: The hardened trip unit
Ekip LCD LI
Ekip LCD LSI
Ekip LCD LSIG
Ekip Hi-LCD LSI
Ekip Hi-LCD LSIG
Ekip G LCD LSIG
Ekip G Hi-LCD LSIG
• Suitable for installation in aggressive environ-
ments and secure applications
• Available for both distribution and generator
protection functions

Protection Watchdog
SACE Emax 2 trip units offer a great variety of The Ekip trip units ensure high reliability thanks
overcurrent protection functions, with thresholds to an electronic circuit that periodically checks
and timing that can be easily set through dip the continuity of internal connections, such as
switches or few simple steps directly from the trip coil, rating plug and each current sensor
touchscreen display. These units are available in (ANSI 74).
different versions: LI, LSI, LSIG. In case of an alarm, a message is shown on the
All the Ekip trip units also include a thermal mem- display (Ekip Touch) or through LEDs signaliza-
ory function. The protection unit is able to record tion (Ekip Dip). If a protection function inter-
the trips which have occurred in the last few min- venes, the unit always checks that the circuit
utes. Since the trip causes overheating, in order breaker has been opened through auxiliary con-
to protect the cables and let them cool down, the tacts that indicate the position of the main con-
trip unit imposes a shorter delay tripping time in tacts. Otherwise, the unit creates an alarm (ANSI
case of a fault. In this way, the system is pro- BF code - Breaker Failure) that can be used to
tected against damages due to cumulative over- command the opening of the upstream circuit
heating. breaker. Ekip trip units are also provided with
self-protection against abnormal temperature
(OT) to ensure correct operations.