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SMART GRID
Smart Grid Interface

Protection System

Next level solutions

Ekip UP Tmax XT Emax 2

— Embedding microgrid protection
01 Such disconnection is usually carried out by an
Tmax XT Interface Device that trips after receiving an
in a single device with Emax 2,
02 opening command sent by an external Interface
Emax 2 Tmax XT & Ekip UP Interface Protection System.
03 Protection System (IPS).
Ekip UP With Emax 2 and Tmax XT, ABB designed a unique
integrated solution which embeds both functions
The connection of active users to Utility network of Interface Protection System (IPS) and
is subject to local standards requirements. Interface Device (ID).
In particular, A unit of power generation such as
solar or wind generation that is installed in user’s Moreover, with Ekip UP you can take advantage of
plant shall be disconnected from the grid the same functionalities even if various circuit
whenever the voltage and frequency values of the breakers - either by ABB or by other
grid itself are out of range specified by standard.
manufacturers - are installed in your system.

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02 This advanced feature is possible thanks to the
implementation of several interface protections
into Ekip G Hi-Touch trip unit installed on board
— of low-voltage circuit breakers and built-in inside
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Ekip UP Protect+ or Ekip UP Control+ digital units.
Today, the embedded IPS is suitable for the
— connection of active users as specified by main
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Standards.