Solution For Solar Energ-Solar Catalog
Solution For Solar Energ-Solar Catalog
Solution For Solar Energ-Solar Catalog
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Providing sustainable solutions
for renewables
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Solar
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Wind
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Energy Storage System
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EV charging
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Delivering sustainable
renewables
Power
generation
Monitoring Balance of
& Control System (BoS)
We understand the complexity of implementing solutions that are both sustainable and future-proof.
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Digitalization for renewables
through ABB Ability™
ABB Ability™ is our unified, cross-industry digital solution, giving
you the ability to know more, do more, do better, together. Automation and Service and asset
ABB Ability™ is built on a state of- the-art hardware and software digitalization management
architecture for data collection, processing and storage, which has been
developed together with Microsoft in order to enhance performance and
guarantee the highest reliability and security.
Our leading integrated and collaborative digital solutions build on our knowledge and
expertise in renewables, which contributes to:
• Maximized service continuity through smart • Reduction of more than 60% of installed
algorithms, even in an emergency components for the same function
• Savings of up to 30% on operational costs • Switchgear footprint reduction of up to 50%
DC AC Other Power Grid
through energy management system by embedding logics
products collection connection
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Benefits and advantages
for photovoltaic
Systems, products and solutions answering customers needs and market trends.
ABB portfolio for photovoltaic applications focus on delivering continuous operation,
higher reliability and return on investments, enabling customers to take full advantage
of savings by adopting 1500V DC and 800V AC technologies.
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Reduced costs and resources Energy efficiency Reliable in extreme conditions Continuous operation Global availability Speed up your projects
Challenge/trend Hidden costs are Challenge/trend The demand for lower Challenge/trend Solar plants are Challenge/trend Keeping priority loads Challenge/trend Having the ability to Challenge/trend An optimized
typically neglected, but they solar energy cost and higher efficiency commonly located in high temperature running during an utility outage is streamline operations and serve manufacturing operation can provide
significantly impact any business. have pushed higher voltages and more environments or at high altitudes, crucial for business continuity. multiple markets are survival factors in that extra advantage needed to secure
energy efficient equipment: requiring equipment that can work such a competitive market. projects.
ABB answer Simplified bidding and 800V AC: properly under harsh conditions: ABB answer ABB’s power manager
negotiation costs with one single 14% savings in transformer up to 70°C or 5000 m altitude. capabilities allow continuous operation ABB answer ABB’s multi-listed ABB answer ABB’s factory accessorized
supplier thanks to ABB’s complete copper windings of critical loads when an outage (eg.: IEC/UL/CCC and more) products products and easy-to-install
sun-to-socket offering can save up to 1500V DC: ABB answer ABB’s offering is designed happens in the utility side and and systems allow customers to export accessories save up to 15% in
50% in time. 35% savings on arrays in parallel taking into account the specific renewables are present. one single design virtually anywhere in installation and commissioning time.
33% savings on array components. application requirements to deliver the the world.
most reliable solution with high
ABB answer ABB’s complete offering performance without deratings
helps increase the “Electrical Balance of the main characteristics:
of System” efficiency related to power up to 55°C or 4000 m altitude.
losses by up to 35%, allowing more
power to be delivered to the consumer.
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Solar power
1 DC
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3 Power collection
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Application overview
Residential system ≤20kW LV
5 UTF-certified
measurement group
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Energy meter at
connection point
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Low-voltage products:
1. String boxes 5. Energy meters: EQmeters and current transformers
Switchboards: Gemini 6. Grid feeding monitoring relays: CM-UFD.MxxM
Consumer units: MISTRAL65H Contactors AC-3: AF Series
Circuit-Breakers: S200 M UC Z, S800 PV-SP Power supplies and buffers: CP-C.1 e CP-B
Fuse disconnectors: E 90 PV 7. Fuse disconnectors: E 90
Fuses: E 9F PV 8. Surge protective devices: OVR T1 / T1-T2 / T2 QS
2. Switch-disconnectors: OTDC, S800 PV-SD 9. Residual Current Circuit-Breakers: DS202C
3. Surge protection devices: OVR PV 10. Arc fault detection device (AFDD) with integrated
4. Residual current devices: F202, F204 residual current Circuit-Breaker with overcurrent protection (RCBO): DS-ARC1
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Protection and safety
MISTRAL65H E90 PV Fuse Holders and fuses OVR PV High-performance string protection
Strong, resistant and with a modern The E90 PV fuse holders have been Surge Protective Devices are now well MCB S800PV-SP
look, MISTRAL65H is the most specifically designed for photovoltaic integrated in the solar system to The High-Performance MCB S800PV-SP,
innovative series of IP65 rated applications. Thanks to their rated protect DC and AC sides with the aim specially developed for photovoltaic
consumer units, designed to reduce voltage up to 1500V DC, they are to provide continuity of service and systems, offers reliable protection for
cabling times as well as allow total perfect for protection of strings in PV reduce risk of fire, protecting from PV modules and lines against reverse
integration between modular DIN-rail applications. Their compact size is overvoltages due to lightning strikes or currents from defective strings and AC
and front panel devices. Thanks to the perfect for installation in a string network disturbances. We designed the regenerative feedback due to defective
elegant design, MISTRAL65H can be combiner box or in an inverter. OVR PV to improve performance and inverters. The high demands of PV
installed in residential environments E90 PV can be used in combination protect any photovoltaic system systems have been considered a
where high level of IP protection is with E9F PV cylindrical fuses for 1000 according to IEC 61643-31 Standard. priority in the development of the
required. or 1500V DC. For more information visit: link S800PV-SP.
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Switch and disconnection
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Metering, monitoring and installation
CMS-660 - Solar string monitoring Insulation monitoring relays Conduit & fittings Metal framing & support systems
How can you detect impairments such The insulation monitoring relays An electrical system is as reliable as its ABB saves time and labor with its
as leaves and dirt or even broken cables CM-IWM-10 and CM-IWM.11 guarantee a conductors and conduit systems & comprehensive lines of metal framing
without great effort? continuous insulation monitoring of an fittings, which provide unsurpassed and cable tray, including the industry’s
CMS-660 is a solar monitoring system IT system. The devices recognize protection and insulation for wires and only 100% plated products, our 1 1/2"
that remotely checks the DC current insulation faults as they develop and cables in any demanding applications: modular system and hundreds of
produced by each string, allowing to trip immediately if the value falls below power generation and solar panels. accessories to complete any job.
compare it not only with its previous the minimum set threshold. For more information visit: link For more information visit: link
performance but also with the This ensures a reliable operation of the
performance of other strings. system and prevents operational
CMS allows detection of over-voltages, interruption caused by a second, more
breaker trips or high temperatures. severe, insulation fault which may lead
For more information visit: link to a short-circuit trip of the main
circuit-breaker.
For more information visit: link
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Protection and safety
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Protection and safety
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Switch and disconnection
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Metering, monitoring and installation
Energy Meters Circuit Measurement Systems Grid feeding monitoring relays System pro E comfort MISTRAL
Energy consumption awareness is key With the rise of digitalization and the CM-UFD ABB's series of consumer units combine
to reduce energy costs and improve Internet of Things (IoT), data collection ABB’s CM-UFD range are multi- versatility and performance with an
energy efficiency on your machines from the entire network for analysis functional grid feeding monitoring elegant design, reducing installation
and electrical assets. Energy meters becomes easier, enabling optimization relays, installed between the renewable time while integrating several kinds of
allow to identify areas for of energy usage and assets. energy system and the public grid. devices for DIN-rail and devices to be
improvement and to generate From monitoring energy consumption They detect unusual events in the installed on mounting plate or on blind
benefits for owners, facility managers to control of operations and costs, public power grid and automatically front panels. With the wide range of sizes
and users. They enable to run smarter connectivity-based solutions can disconnect and reconnect the and versions, ABB’s consumer units are
buildings in a more energy and cost improve energy efficiency while renewable power plant. one of the most complete ranges on the
efficient way. reducing costs. For more information visit: link market, providing a smarter space for all
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Ty-Rap high performance cable ties Wire termination & connectors External Lightning Protection - OPR Kindorf Hold Down Clamps and
Innovative design and engineered ABB is a recognized leader in providing To provide effective protection, the Ty-rap cable edge solar clips
materials make Ty-Rap® cable ties the electrical connectors suitable for the Solar system must be protected Easy and durable corrosive resistant
perfect fastening solution where majority of all electrical applications. against direct lightning strikes and solution for solar panel installation
performance really matters. For more information visit: link have a proper grounding system in and wires and cables management.
Often imitated but never equaled, addition to protection against To be used with all brands of panels,
Ty-Rap® cable ties provide superior overvoltage on both sides of the different strut materials and all types
performance in any application. inverter. OPR, ESE lightning rod is an of solar wires.
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direct lightning.
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Application overview
Commercial system 20-1000 kW LV/MV
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Loads
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6 Low-voltage products:
1. String combiners 1000V DC 15. Contactors: AF Contactor Series
Switchboards: Gemini; Consumer units: MISTRAL65H, Gemini Grid-feeding monitoring relays: CM-UFD.MxxM
2. Fuse disconnectors: E 90 PV; Fuses: E 9F PV Power supplies: CP-x
kWh
3. Switch-disconnectors: OTDC; S800 PV-SD 16. Energy meters: EQ meters and current transformers ID ID+GPD
4. Current measurement system: CMS; Power supplies: CP-x 17. Surge protective devices: OVR T1 / T1-T2 / T2 QS
5. Surge protection devices: OVR PV 18. Fuse disconnector: E 90
6. String monitoring controller 19. Interface protection CEI 0-16 on LV side: Ekip UP
7. Recombiner 20. Temperature monitoring relay: CM-TCN.012
8. Miniature Circuit-Breakers: S200 M UC Z, S800 PV-SP Loads
4 5 9. Switch-disconnectors: Tmax PV, OTDC series Medium-voltage products: 19 20 D
10. Contactors: GAF Series A. Modular Systems: Compact Secondary Substation,
11. Insulation monitoring devices: CM-IWx Secondary Skid Unit, Secondary Enclosed Unit
12. GFDI Application: S804U-PVS5 B. Transformers: Dry-type transformers,
13. Residual current devices: F202, F204 oil-immersed transformers
14. Residual current blocks: DDA200 C. Gas-insulated secondary switchgear: SafeRing / Safeplus
Residual current Circuit-Breakers: F200 Air-insulated secondary switchgear: UniSec
Miniature Circuit-Breakers: S 200 Air-insulated switch-disconnector: NALF
Moulded Case Circuit-Breakers: Tmax XT, Tmax T, Recloser: Gridshield®
Tmax XT RCD Circuit-Breaker: VD4
D. Interface protection system: ABB Relion® Family
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Protection and safety
String combiner boxes GEMINI E90 PV Fuse Holders and fuses OVR PV High-performance string protection
In a photovoltaic system, the modules The E90 PV fuse holders have been Surge Protective Devices are now well MCB S800PV-SP
are arranged in strings and arrays specifically designed for photovoltaic integrated in the solar system to The High-Performance MCB S800PV-SP,
depending on the type of inverter used, applications. Thanks to their rated protect DC and AC sides with the aim specially developed for photovoltaic
the total power and the technical voltage up to 1500V DC, they are to provide continuity of service and systems, offers reliable protection for
characteristics of the modules. ABB perfect for protection of strings in PV reduce risk of fire, protecting from PV modules and lines against reverse
offers a complete range of all-in-one applications. Their compact size is overvoltages due to lightning strikes or currents from defective strings and AC
combiner boxes hosting string optimal for installation in a string network disturbances. We designed the regenerative feedback due to defective
protection devices, disconnectors and combiner box or in an inverter. OVR PV to improve performance and inverters. The high demands of PV
surge protective devices (SPDs). E90 PV can be used in combination protect any photovoltaic system systems have been considered a
It is possible to add also monitoring with E9F PV cylindrical fuses for 1000 according to IEC 61643-31 Standard. priority in the development of the
devices. or 1500V DC. For more information visit: link S800PV-SP.
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Metering, monitoring and installation
CMS-660 - Solar string monitoring Insulation monitoring relays Conduit & fittings Metal framing & support systems
How can you detect impairments such The insulation monitoring relays An electrical system is as reliable as its ABB saves time and labor with its
as leaves and dirt or even broken cables CM-IWM-10 and CM-IWM.11 guarantee a conductors and conduit systems & comprehensive lines of metal framing
without great effort? continuous insulation monitoring of an fittings, which provide unsurpassed and cable tray, including the industry’s
CMS-660 is a solar monitoring system IT system. The devices recognize protection and insulation for wires and only 100% plated products, our 1 1/2"
that remotely checks the DC current insulation faults as they develop and cables in any demanding applications: modular system and hundreds of
produced by each string, allowing to trip immediately if the value falls below power generation and solar panels. accessories to complete any job.
compare it not only with its previous the minimum set threshold. For more information visit: link For more information visit: link
performance but also with the This ensures a reliable operation of the
performance of other strings. system and prevents operational
CMS allows detection of over-voltages, interruption caused by a second, more
breaker trips or high temperatures. severe, insulation fault which may lead
For more information visit: link to a short-circuit trip of the main
circuit-breaker.
For more information visit: link
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OVR QuickSafe® E90 50A/125A Miniature circuit-breakers - MCBs Residual current devices - RCDs
QuickSafe is our new generation of Fuse switch-disconnectors Miniature circuit-breakers ensure Residual current devices protect people
Surge Protective Devices (SPD) with The E 90 50A/125A fuse switch- electrical safety in multiple from life-threatening indirect contacts
improved performance. Thanks to disconnectors range for cylindrical applications. They have two different according to IEC/EN 61008 or
innovative technology this new range fuses 14x51mm and 22x58mm, is tripping mechanisms, the delayed IEC/EN 61009 Standards. ABB offers a
of SPDs covers residential and specifically designed to provide thermal tripping mechanism for comprehensive range of devices like
industrial applications with an protection against short-circuits and overload protection and the magnetic RCCBs, RCBOs, RCD-blocks, Earth
extremely good protection level, simple overloads. It is available in a complete tripping mechanism for short-circuit Leakage Relays DIN-Rail and front
installation and preventive range from 1 to 4 poles and provides protection. panels in order to cope with all the
maintenance. All according to disconnection properties according For more information visit: link applications in residential, commercial
IEC/EN 61643-11 Standard. to IEC 60947-3 Standard. and industrial segments.
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Protection and safety
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Protection and switch
Switches InLine II - Fuse switch-disconnectors SACE Tmax T4V-HA, T5V-HA and T5X-HA
The switch family consists of a complete range InLine II is a technically reliable and proven solution SACE Tmax PV can be used in plants with voltage
of switch-disconnectors, switch fuses, change- for demanding conditions. A wide range of devices up to 800V AC and do not require derating in
over switches, automatic transfer switches, with 800-1000V AC ratings up to 120kA is available voltages and breaking capacity up to 4000m.
bypass switches, cam switches and fuses. to support the higher voltage architectures in solar SACE Tmax PV T4V-HA, T5X-HA and T5V-HA
ABB’s switches are designed for flexibility and power plants. With a wide range of accessories and circuit-breakers for AC applications are available
reliable performance in a wide variety of cable terminal connections, InLine II guarantees the in UL, IEC 60947-2 and GB14048.2 versions. The
applications: power distribution for residential highest amount of safety and stability. T4V-HA bearing the three UL, IEC and CCC marks
and industrial buildings, HVAC, water pumping For voltages up to 880V AC, an Electronic Fuse and T5V-HA bearing both the IEC and UL marks,
stations, data centers and photovoltaic Monitoring is available as accessory. while T5X-HA fulfils the UL 489 requirements.
installations. For more information visit: link For more information visit: link
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Grid connection (Low Voltage)
Temperature monitoring relays Grid feeding monitoring Ekip UP CEI 0-16 UPS PowerValue 11T G2 CEI - 016
The temperature monitoring relay CM-TCN relays CM-UFD (Interface Protection System) UPS PowerValue 11T G2 CEI - 016 is a
measures temperatures of solids, liquids ABB’s CM-UFD range are multi- Ekip UP performs the functions of SPI relay single-phase, double conversion
and gaseous media within up to three functional grid feeding monitoring for the active systems connected to the MV uninterruptible power supply (VFI) which
sensor circuits using different types of relays, installed between the distribution network. Complying to CEI guarantees up to 3 kW for applications
sensors, such as PT100, PT1000, PTC or NTC renewable energy system and the 0-16 Standard aligned with the European in MV / LV transformer substations com-
at the same time. The device allows different public grid. Standards EU 2016/631, EU 2016/1388 and pliant with CEI-016. The UPS guarantees
thresholds and has three output relays. Easy They detect unusual events in the EU 2016/1447. Among its 35 protections, continuity for a period of 60 minutes
to configure thanks to predefined settings public power grid and automatically the one for restricted ground fault REF maintaining a power reserve, starting
for key applications and Epic mobile App. disconnect and reconnect the (ANSI 87) can command circuit-breakers from the battery, useful for resetting the
Thanks to Modbus RTU can easily renewable power plant. both by wired signal and with advanced interface protection system (SPI) and
communicate with supervisors. For more information visit: link native communication protocols such as subsequent closing of the main switch.
IEC 61850. For more information visit: link
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Metering, monitoring and installation
Energy Meters Circuit Monitoring Systems M4M ABB Ability™ Energy and Asset
Energy consumption awareness is key With the rise of digitalization and the M4M is a stand-alone network analyzer Manager (EAM)
to reduce energy costs and improve Internet of Things (IoT), data collection that responds to all the monitoring EAM is the innovative cloud
energy efficiency on your machines from the entire network for analysis needs of the energy distribution management platform developed to
and electrical assets. becomes easier, enabling optimization system: from the high-precision monitor, optimize and manage
Energy meters allow to identify areas of energy usage and assets. monitoring of the electrical parameters electrical systems. Among the main
for improvement and to generate From monitoring energy consumption of energy efficiency to the complete features, multisite management,
benefits for owners, facility managers to control of operations and costs, analysis of the energy quality using real-time alerts via email and sms,
and users. They enable to run smarter connectivity-based solutions can advanced KPIs. Thanks to the report of the stored values, digital twin
buildings in a more energy and cost improve energy efficiency while connectivity features, M4M can take of the system, predictive maintenance
efficient way. reducing costs. advantage of the integration of functions, support to ISO 50001.
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in ABB solutions to monitor, optimize
and control the entire electrical system.
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Consumer units, enclosures and low voltage switchboards
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Air-insulated secondary switchgear Gas-insulated secondary switchgear ecoGIS SF6 free Gas-insulated switchgear
UniSec SafeRing/SafePlus ABB has been developing and deploying alternatives to the greenhouse gas sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)
UniSec is suitable for up to 24 kV, Compact metal enclosed switchgear on the path towards greater eco-efficiency and lower environmental impact. ABB can offer medium-
1250A, 25kA. It offers a broad portfolio for up to 40.5 kV. Unique flexibility voltage switchgear Dry Air insulation up to 12Kv and above 12kV with AirPlus™ a groundbreaking
of functional units and technical thanks to extendibility and the eco-efficient gas mixture with 99.99% lower global warming potential (GWP). ecoGIS AirPlus™ with a
features. It’s suitable for a wide range combination of fully modular and global warming potential (GWP) < 1, it is the world’s first MV SF6 free GIS up to 40,5kV which keeps
of applications including solar, semi-modular configurations. compact switchgear dimensions and all GIS advantages. AirPlus technology is introduced stepwise to
industry, substations, data centers and High level of reliability, safety and a the ZX and SafeRing/SafePlus product families – ABB’s primary and secondary distribution GIS.
smart grids. Also available as ABB virtually maintenance-free system. Benefits of AirPlus switchgear:
Ability™ UniSec Digital. Also available with AirPlus™ or Dry Air • Eco-efficient with a GWP < 1
For more information visit: link insulation gases. • ABB has the most complete SF6-free portfolio on the market, with ratings from 12 to 40.5 kV.
For more information visit: link • Same compactness as equivalent SF6 GIS portfolio
• Low pressure design assure safety and service availability in case of loss of pressure
• Retains advantages of established GIS technology
• Avoids SF6 regulations
• Used in reliable and proven switchgear products
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Metal framing & support systems Cable protection and insulation External Lightning Protection - OPR Blackburn grounding systems
ABB saves time and labor with its ABB offers a wide range of products to To provide effective protection, the Blackburn compression, mechanical
comprehensive lines of metal framing guide, protect and insultate your wires Solar system must be protected and exothermic connectors and
and cable tray, including the industry’s and cables in your control panels and against direct lightning strikes and accessories represent the most
only 100% plated products, our 1 1/2" equipment. Our range includes braided have a proper grounding system in comprehensive set of products in the
modular system and hundreds of sleeving, extruded grommeting, addition to protection against industry for the creation of a safe, code
accessories to complete any job. heatshrink and spiral wrap. overvoltage on both sides of the compliant and reliable grounding
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active system that protects against
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direct lightning.
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Application overview
Utility scale system > 1 MV MV/HV - CENTRAL INVERTERS - Low-voltage products
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Low-voltage products:
1. Fuse disconnectors: E 90 PV; Fuses: E 9F PV 10. Insulation monitoring devices: CM-IWx
2. Current measurement system: CMS 11. Contactors: GF and GAF series
5 3 3. Switch-disconnectors: OTDC 12. GFDI Application: S804U-PVS5
4. String combiners: 1000V DC/1500V DC 13. Fuse disconnectors: E 90
Switchboards: Gemini, Aria and Polysafe 14. Surge protection devices: OVR T1 / T1-T2 / T2 QS
5. Surge Protection Devices: OVR PV 15. Contactors: AF Series
6. String Monitoring Controller 16. Moulded Case Circuit-Breakers: Tmax XT, Tmax T
7. Recombiner Air Circuit-Breakers: Emax 2
8. Moulded Case Circuit-Breakers: Tmax PV 17. Temperature monitoring relay: CM-TCN.012
9. DC switchboards: System pro E power
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Utility scale system > 1 MV MV/HV - CENTRAL INVERTERS - Medium-voltage products
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Medium-voltage products: C
A. eHouse E. EcoFlex, eHouse, skid-mounted substation
B. Gas-insulated secondary switchgear: SafeRing / Safeplus F. Gas-insulated primary switchgear: ZX product family ID+GPD
Air-insulated secondary switchgear: UniSec Air-insulated primary switchgear: UniGear product family
Air-insulated switch-disconnector: NALF Air-insulated secondary switchgear: UniSec
Recloser: Gridshield Outdoor breakers: R-MAG® (dead tank), OVB-VBF (life tank)
Circuit-Breaker: VD4 Recloser: Gridshield
C Interface protection system: ABB Relion® Family, REG615
D. Modular Systems: Compact Secondary Substation,
Secondary Skid Unit, EcoFlex eHouse
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Application overview
Utility scale system > 1 MV MV/HV - STRING INVERTERS - Low-voltage products
Low-voltage products:
1 1. String Combiner 10. Moulded Case Circuit-Breakers: Tmax XT
2. Molded Case Circuit-Breakers Tmax PV (e.g. T4N/PV-E) 11. Insulation monitoring devices: CM-IWx
3. Recombiner 12. Switch Fuse (up to 690V AC): OS
4 4. Fuse Switch-disconnectors: InLine II ZLBM and EasyLine XLP 13. Contactors: AF series
5. Molded Case Circuit-Breakers for AC applications 14. GFDI Application: S804U-PVS5
(e.g. T4V-HA) 15. Switch-disconnectors: OT
3 6. Switchboard 16. Fuse disconnectors: E 90
7. Molded Case Circuit-Breakers for AC applications 17. Surge protection devices: OVR T1 / T1-T2 / T2 QS
(e.g. T5V-HA) 18. Moulded Case Circuit-Breakers: Tmax XT, Tmax T
8. Switch-disconnectors Fuse: SlimLine XRG Air Circuit-Breakers: Emax 2
9. Switchboards: System pro E power 19. Temperature monitoring relay CM-TCN.012
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Utility scale system > 1 MV MV/HV - STRING INVERTERS - Medium-voltage products
Medium-voltage products:
A. Modular Systems: Compact Secondary Substation, E. Gas-insulated primary switchgear: ZX product family
Secondary Skid Unit, EcoFlex eHouse Air-insulated primary switchgear: UniGear product family
B. Gas-insulated secondary switchgear: SafeRing / Safeplus Air-insulated secondary switchgear: UniSec
Air-insulated secondary switchgear: UniSec Outdoor breakers: R-MAG® (dead tank), OVB-VBF (life tank)
Air-insulated switch-disconnector: NALF Recloser: Gridshield
Recloser: Gridshield
Circuit-Breaker: VD4
C Interface protection system: ABB Relion® Family, REG615
D. EcoFlex, eHouse, skid-mounted substation
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Protection and safety
String combiner boxes GEMINI E90 PV Fuse Holders and fuses OVR PV S800PV Ground Fault Detector
In a photovoltaic system, the modules The E90 PV fuse holders have been Surge Protective Devices are now well Interrupter
are arranged in strings and arrays specifically designed for photovoltaic integrated in the solar system to S800PV is used for GFDI application
depending on the type of inverter used, applications. Thanks to their rated protect DC and AC sides with the aim (Ground-Fault Detector Interrupter) in
the total power and the technical voltage up to 1500V DC, they are to provide continuity of service and photovoltaic systems. The S804PV-SP5,
characteristics of the modules. ABB perfect for protection of strings in PV reduce risk of fire, protecting from S804U-PVS5 and S804U-PVSP5 provide
offers a complete range of all-in-one applications. Their compact size is overvoltages due to lightning strikes or ground fault protection according to
combiner boxes hosting string optimal for installation in a string network disturbances. We designed the IEC60947-2 for 1500 VDC, UL489B for
protection devices, disconnectors and combiner box or in an inverter. OVR PV to improve performance and 1000 VDC and UL489B (recognized) for
surge protective devices (SPDs). E90 PV can be used in combination protect any photovoltaic system 1500 VDC. In case of a ground fault, the
It is possible to add also monitoring with E9F PV cylindrical fuses for 1000 according to IEC 61643-31 Standard. breaker will trip, so that the PV
devices. or 1500V DC. For more information visit: link generator will not be damaged.
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DC switch-disconnectors 16...1600 A GF contactor
SACE Tmax T - PV
The OTDC range of switch-disconnectors Dedicated contactor for PV solar appliactions. First ever
The SACE Tmax PV range of molded-case circuit-
from 16 to 1600A is specially designed for contactor for new IEC utilization category DC-PV3.
breakers and switch-disconnectors for IEC and UL
DC applications. Thanks to compact Gf contactors range enables automatic, remote and effcient
applications on both the DC and AC sides of a
design, efficiency and reliability, they bring DC switching for 1500V DC solar appliations. Bringing energy
photovoltaic plant, expands the widely appreciated
PV installations to the next level. The efficiency, continuous operation and reduced project time to
ability of the SACE Tmax T range to provide the most
versatile OTDC portfolio includes solutions central PV inverter manufacturers.
adaptable and versatile solution for every type of
for installations with the most special Standards: IEC/UL
application. The aim is to enhance energy efficiency
requirements: 1500 V DC voltages, Rated operational voltage Ue max: 1500V DC
and limit the rated currents involved, thereby reducing
multi-circuit switching and combined load Rated current 1500V DC-PV3: 875...1050A
switchgear size, installation time and costs.
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CMS-660 - Solar string monitoring Insulation monitoring relays Conduit & fittings Metal framing & support systems
How can you detect impairments such The insulation monitoring relays An electrical system is as reliable as its ABB saves time and labor with its
as leaves and dirt or even broken cables CM-IWM-10 and CM-IWM.11 guarantee a conductors and conduit systems & comprehensive lines of metal framing
without great effort? continuous insulation monitoring of an fittings, which provide unsurpassed and cable tray, including the industry’s
CMS-660 is a solar monitoring system IT system. The devices recognize protection and insulation for wires and only 100% plated products, our 1 1/2"
that remotely checks the DC current insulation faults as they develop and cables in any demanding applications: modular system and hundreds of
produced by each string, allowing to trip immediately if the value falls below power generation and solar panels. accessories to complete any job.
compare it not only with its previous the minimum set threshold. For more information visit: link For more information visit: link
performance but also with the This ensures a reliable operation of the
performance of other strings. system and prevents operational
CMS allows detection of over-voltages, interruption caused by a second, more
breaker trips or high temperatures. severe, insulation fault which may lead
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circuit-breaker.
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Protection and safety
Residual current devices - RCDs OVR QuickSafe® SACE Emax 2/E9 SACE Tmax T4V-HA, T5V-HA and T5X-HA
Residual current devices protect people QuickSafe is our new generation of • Smart, plug-and-play architecture, SACE Tmax PV can be used in plants with
from life-threatening indirect contacts Surge Protective Devices (SPD) with easy to use voltage up to 800V AC and do not require
according to IEC/EN 61008 or improved performance. Thanks to • The best performance up to 900V of derating in voltages and breaking
IEC/EN 61009 Standards. ABB offers a innovative technology this new range any device on the market capacity up to 4000m. SACE Tmax PV
comprehensive range of devices like of SPDs covers residential and • The first smart circuit-breaker that T4V-HA, T5X-HA and T5V-HA circuit-
RCCBs, RCBOs, RCD-blocks, Earth industrial applications with an enables direct communication with breakers for AC applications are available
Leakage Relays DIN-Rail and front extremely good protection level, simple ABB Ability™ Energy and Asset in UL, IEC 60947-2 and GB14048.2
panels in order to cope with all the installation and preventive Manager versions. The T4V-HA bearing the three
applications in residential, commercial maintenance. All according to • Emax 2/E9 all-in-one is the most UL, IEC and CCC marks and T5V-HA
and industrial segments. IEC/EN 61643-11 Standard. compact circuit-breaker on the market bearing both the IEC and UL marks, while
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Temperature monitoring relays Grid feeding monitoring Ekip UP CEI 0-16 UPS PowerValue 11T G2 CEI - 016
The temperature monitoring relay CM-TCN relays CM-UFD (Interface Protection System) UPS PowerValue 11T G2 CEI - 016 is a
measures temperatures of solids, liquids ABB’s CM-UFD range are multi- Ekip UP performs the functions of SPI relay single-phase, double conversion
and gaseous media within up to three functional grid feeding monitoring for the active systems connected to the MV uninterruptible power supply (VFI) which
sensor circuits using different types of relays, installed between the distribution network. Complying to CEI guarantees up to 3 kW for applications
sensors, such as PT100, PT1000, PTC or NTC renewable energy system and the 0-16 Standard aligned with the European in MV / LV transformer substations com-
at the same time. The device allows different public grid. Standards EU 2016/631, EU 2016/1388 and pliant with CEI-016. The UPS guarantees
thresholds and has three output relays. Easy They detect unusual events in the EU 2016/1447. Among its 35 protections, continuity for a period of 60 minutes
to configure thanks to predefined settings public power grid and automatically the one for restricted ground fault REF maintaining a power reserve, starting
for key applications and Epic mobile App. disconnect and reconnect the (ANSI 87) can command circuit-breakers from the battery, useful for resetting the
Thanks to Modbus RTU can easily renewable power plant. both by wired signal and with advanced interface protection system (SPI) and
communicate with supervisors. For more information visit: link native communication protocols such as subsequent closing of the main switch.
IEC 61850. For more information visit: link
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Energy Meters Circuit Monitoring Systems M4M ABB Ability™ Energy and Asset
Energy consumption awareness is key With the rise of digitalization and the M4M is a stand-alone network analyzer Manager (EAM)
to reduce energy costs and improve Internet of Things (IoT), data collection that responds to all the monitoring EAM is the innovative cloud
energy efficiency on your machines from the entire network for analysis needs of the energy distribution management platform developed to
and electrical assets. becomes easier, enabling optimization system: from the high-precision monitor, optimize and manage
Energy meters allow to identify areas of energy usage and assets. monitoring of the electrical parameters electrical systems. Among the main
for improvement and to generate From monitoring energy consumption of energy efficiency to the complete features, multisite management,
benefits for owners, facility managers to control of operations and costs, analysis of the energy quality using real-time alerts via email and sms,
and users. They enable to run smarter connectivity-based solutions can advanced KPIs. Thanks to the report of the stored values, digital twin
buildings in a more energy and cost improve energy efficiency while connectivity features, M4M can take of the system, predictive maintenance
efficient way. reducing costs. advantage of the integration of functions, support to ISO 50001.
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in ABB solutions to monitor, optimize
and control the entire electrical system.
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Low voltage switchgear External Lightning Protection - OPR Scalable Electrical Monitoring
At the core of ABB low-voltage To provide effective protection, the and Control Systems
solutions is the MNS solution platform Solar system must be protected This solution leverages and maximizes
which, in the age of Industry 4.0, has against direct lightning strikes and ABB portfolio across medium- and
integrated capabilities to sense, collect have a proper grounding system in low-voltage segments.
and analyze the current and upcoming addition to protection against The deployed products are diverse in
condition of the electrical assembly overvoltage on both sides of the nature and include EkipUp units, ABB
through ABB Ability™ inverter. OPR, ESE lightning rod is an AbilityTM Energy and Asset Manager,
For more information visit: link active system that protects against COM600, ABB zenon Energy Edition,
direct lightning. AC500, AC800M together with ABB
For more information visit: link Relion/legacy relays, 3rd party devices,
MV, LV switchgear and associated
systems, using communication protocols
and Standards such as IEC 61850, Modbus,
IEC 60870-5, Profibus and OPC.
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