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ReliaGear® LV SG
Low voltage switchgear
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Table of contents

04 Overview

06 – 09 Safe, smart and sustainable

10 – 11 More advantages

12 Switchgear details

13 Configurations

14 Air case circuit breakers

15 – 17 SACE® Emax® 2

18 ABB Ability™ Condition

Monitoring for electrical
systems (CMES)

19 ABB Ability™ LV Switchgear –

ReliaGear LV SG
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ReliaGear® LV SG
Overview
With technology rapidly evolving, it is nearly impossible to predict future
needs. ABB believes in creating reliable and safe solutions that meet
today’s needs with flexibility to scale for tomorrow.

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01 Ekip trip unit with easy
ReliaGear LV SG is now available to meet the This new generation LV switchgear platform
protection setting and ever-expanding needs of the marketplace. provides the latest technological innovations
information access that
saves time, labor, and
With the flexibility to scale for tomorrow, and reliability that customers expect from ABB.
cost while helping to while providing improved safety, more
ensure greater energy
efficiency and reliability
reliability and saving time and money. Target markets
• Data centers
The ReliaGear LV SG low voltage switchgear • Key industrial segments
platform incorporates the best of both worlds: (food and beverage, water/wastewater)
cutting edge SACE® Emax® 2 ACB technology • Oil and gas
integrated into the proven AKD low voltage • Hospitals
switchgear platform. • Education/institutional facilities
• Infrastructure (stadiums, etc.)

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Safe, smart and sustainable

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02 Enhanced protection
Because safety is a priority, all breakers can be
reduces the risk of arc racked in and out of the cubicle with the door
flash and minimizes
personnel exposure
closed and all breaker cradles have a safety
shutter mechanism as a standard offering.

SAFE As an enhanced safety measure, a remote racking

Enhanced protection device can be used to rack breakers in and out
• Closed door racking from up to 20 feet away. When the breaker is fully
• ZSI on instantaneous removed, shutters can be padlocked for tag out
• RELT ready operations. An optional Kirk key interlock system
• Full remote operation is available to further enhance safe tag out
• Padlocking operations.

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The trip unit can be upgraded to the Ekip Hi-Touch, SMART

ABB’s premium trip unit that includes more robust Easy to install
features like class one percent metering accuracy • Integrated auto transfer
in a smaller footprint, eliminating the need for • 1% metering option
additional equipment. • 8 different communication protocols
• Bluetooth connectivity
Touch and Hi-Touch trip units can be coupled with
modules that allow for internal transfer schemes
between breakers. In addition, all SACE® Emax® 2
breakers have the ability to choose between eight
different native communication protocols.

Data centers, hospitals, manufacturing plants, and

many other facilities rely on backup generators to
maintain continuity of electrical service when there
is an unexpected power outage. With the Ekip Hi-
Touch, continuity of service and selectivity can
be maintained using the integrated dual setting
feature. The dual setting feature can add an extra
level of protection against arc flash within a
system.

Accuracy: Current 0.5%, Low current detection,

Voltage 0.5%, Power 1%, Energy 1% starting from 0.4% of In

Perfectly suitable for Analysis of

SCADA integration energy demand
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03 SACE® Emax® 2
breaker with Ekip trip
unit technology provides
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functionality and
connectivity to
understand, analyze,
and predict the health
and status of breakers SUSTAINABLE
Outstanding reliability
• ABB Ability™ (PM data)
• Ekip connect for settings uploads
• Ekip connect commissioning reports
• User replaceable accessories (fast and simple)

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ReliaGear LV SG brings reliability
and innovation to the switchgear
platform with ratings that range
from 2000 A – 8000 A as main bus
and utilizing SACE® Emax® 2 ACB
covering 800 A–6000 A frames
served by four envelopes (E1.2,
E2.2, E4.2 and E6.2) and up to
600 V nominal equipment class
compliance.
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More advantages

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Functionality: From a reliability and up-time
standpoint, ABB has incorporated new
functionalities with advanced electronics in the
Ekip Touch trip units. Customers are now able to
add additional protections, measures, and
Easy and fast
functionalities to the breaker via ABB MarketPlace,
interaction
while the breaker is in the closed position, using

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Ekip Connect Software.

Watchdog: Ekip trip units ensure high reliability

thanks to an electronic circuit that periodically
checks the continuity of internal connections, such
as trip coil, rating plug and each current sensor
(ANSI 74). In case of an alarm, a message is shown
Watchdog
on the display (Ekip Touch) or through LED
signalization (Ekip Dip).

If a protection function intervenes, the unit always

checks that the circuit breaker has been opened
through auxiliary contacts that indicate the
position of the main contacts. Otherwise, the unit
creates an alarm (ANSI BF code - Breaker Failure)
that can be used to command the opening of the
upstream circuit breaker. Ekip trip units are also
provided with self-protection against abnormal Safer

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temperature (OT) to ensure correct operations. interaction

Safety: An energy reducing maintenance switch

makes it possible to keep operators outside the arc
flash boundary, reducing the risk of arc flash
incidents. The Ekip Com Actuator module can be
installed in the front of the device to remotely
control the circuit breaker.

Reduced Energy Let Through (RELT) is now

available in SACE® Emax® 2 Ekip with a dedicated
modul 2i protection that can clear in as little as
1.5 cycles at 60 Hz. Lower incident energy with
dynamic zone selective interlocking and RELT 2i
significantly reduce the risk of arc flash incidents.
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Communication: There are a vast variety of Getaway free Maximum reliability

communication protocols which the customer can

use to remotely supervise and control the breakers
via BMS. Communication and Connectivity Ekip
Zero space Multi protocols
Touch and Hi-Touch trip units can be easily
integrated into the most modern supervision
systems through several communication protocols:
• IEC 61850
Universal interface External relay free
• Modbus TCP
• Modbus RS-485
• Profibus
• Profinet
• DeviceNet™
• EtherNet/IP™

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Redundancy: Repetition of communication allows
for greater system reliability. The circuit breaker
can be equipped with two communication modules
at the same time, allowing the information on
two buses to be exchanged simultaneously.
Measurements, status and alarms can be easily
programmed and viewed by remote function, with
no need of external interface devices. Several
communication modules with different protocols
can be used simultaneously.
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Switchgear details

Ratings range from 2000 A – 8000 A as main bus Key differentiators and value proposition
and utilizing SACE® Emax® 2 Ekip technology
covering 800 A – 6000 A frames served by four • Footprint: E1.2 envelope integration provides a
envelopes (E1.2, E2.2, E4.2 and E6.2) and up to 600 15-inch minimum four-high stack width.
VAC nominal equipment class compliance, while
still maintaining UL1558 and IEEE/ANSI standards. • Enhancement: E2.2 provides a higher withstand
without changing “envelope” size; (i.e. up to 85
kA). The E4.2 can go all the way to 100 kA
withstand and still fit in a 22-inch section.

• New Ekip trip unit: with high accuracy

measurement, optional integral 1% metering;
no external CTs, PTs or meters required.

• Functionality: M-T-M or Utility-Gen auto transfer

built in to the Ekip Trip Unit. No external relays,
PLCs or devices required. With optional sync
check module on breaker for closed transitions.
- Accuracy: current 0.5%, voltage 0.5%, power
1%, energy 1%
- Low current detection, starting from 0.4% of In
- Perfectly suitable for SCADA integration
- Analysis of energy demand

• 3P3W & 3P4W - 600/347Vac, 480/277Vac

• Fully rated 100KAIC at 480/277Vac,
100KAIC at 635Vac
• Main circuit breakers: up to 6000 A
• Main lugs: up to 8000 A
• Feeder air circuit breakers: 200-4000 A
• Non-arc resistant
• UL1558
• Enclosures: NEMA Type 1 and 3R
• Seismic ratings: CBC-2019 / IBC-2018 and OSHPD
levels 2.5g SDS (z/h:0) and 2.0g (z/h:1)
• Depths: 57-74"
• Widths: 15-49"
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Configurations

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04 ReliaGear LV SG side
59.50 • Bolted construction -
view showing a NEMA 1
HOIST
No welding
standard and optional
depths of fully tested
• Seismic qualified -
9.06
UL 1558, CSA C22.2 and 5.00 meets CBC/IBC 2018,
Seismic certified gear
Ip=1.5, z/h = 0-1 and
— IEEE 693-2018 Moderate
05 ReliaGear LV SG
can accommodate 29.37 17 37, 43, 50, 57 and High Seismic Loading
four vertical section
BREAKER BUS &
• Standard depth is 54"
stacks - 49, 38, 30, 22,
and 15-inch widths –
COMPT CABLE (24" deep front
COMPT 1
meeting a variety of compartment plus 30"
power density and
FRONT
deep rear compartment)

NON-REMOVEABLE PART
footprint requirements
that can result in cost • Rear compartmentr depth
and space savings
can be extended 6, 13 or

OVER HIGHEST
102.75
92
20 inches (applies to all
DOOR
LATCH sections in line-up)
97.83
• Intermix sections allow
22 inch wide breakers
to be mounted in 30
3 inch wide section
MAX. EXT. OF
INSTRUMENTATION
• Both frame options provide
ON FRONT additional conduit space
OF SECTION

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1 54, 60, 67, 74 2

Emax E1.2 Emax Е2.2 Emax E4.2 Emax E6.2 Emax E6.2
1200A 2000A 3200A 5000A 6000A

381...762 mm 559...965 mm 559...965 mm 965 mm 1245 mm

15...30in 22...38in 22...38in 38in 49in

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Air case circuit breakers
SACE® Emax® 2 UL 1066

Satisfying all major

1. Performance requirements at the right size

Optimization of power flow

2. Control even in emerging microgrid

Integration into any

3. Connectivity digital systems

Simplified user experience;

4. Ease of use at all customer interactions
during the product's lifestyle

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Table 1: High performance for Main or Feeders

kAIC
Ratings
(508V) Version 250A 800A 1200A 1600A 2000A 3200A 4000A 5000A 6000A
100 V-A
E6.2
85 H-A E4.2
65 S-A
E2.2
50 N-A
E1.2
42 B-A

Rating overlap
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SACE® Emax® 2
Trip unit

The SACE® Emax® 2 trip units are designed to be The range is available for three levels of
used in a wide range of applications. This complete, performances, to meet any requirement,
flexible protection trip unit can be adapted to the from simple to advanced applications.
actual level of protection required, independently
of the complexity of the system.

Ekip Dip: the standard trip unit

Current protection for basic distribution

• Thermal memory, separate settings for neutral
• LED with trip cause signalisation

Ekip Touch: the smart trip unit

Ready to be upgraded and customized

• ABB Ability Marketplace™ Ready
• Advanced protection sets included:
- Modified Differential Gorund Fault
- 2I...Reduced Energy Let Through Ready
• Embeded Bluetooth antenna
• Internal voltage sensing pre-installed¹

Ekip Hi-Touch: the ultimatetrip unit

Ekip Touch Plus a lot more preloaded:

• Class 1% accuracy
• Directional protection for complex grids
• Dual setting for smart grids and arc-flash
• Enabled Internal voltage sensing and self-power
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Table 2: Protection functions

ABB ANSI
code code Function Threshold Threshold step Tripping time Time step
Ulive = 0.5...1.1 Un 0.001 Un Stability voltage time for
ΔU = 0.02...0.12 Un 0.001 Un live state = 100...30000ms
Synchrocheck Δf = 0.1...1 Hz 0.1 Hz Minimum matching 0.001s
(Live busbars) Δφ = 5...50̊ elt 5̊ elt time = 100...3000ms 0.01s
Tolerance ± 10%
Synchrocheck 0.001 Un
(Live, dead busbars) Ulive = 0.5...1.1 Un 0.001 Un tref = 0.1...30s 0.1s
Frequency check off Udead = 0.02...0.2 Un
Phase check off
Dead bar configuration Reverse/standard
100, 115, 120, 190, 208 220,
230, 240, 277, 347, 380, 400,
415, 440, 480, 500, 550, 600,
Primary voltage 100...1150 660, 690, 910, 950,1000, 1150

Synchro- Secondary voltage 100...120 100, 110, 115, 120

check SC 25 Tolerance ± 10%

¹ W ith vaux all threshold are available. Without Vaux minimum threshold is limited to: 0.3in (with In = 100A), 0.25in (eith In = 400A)
or 0.2In (for all other ratings). The tolerances above apply to trip units already powered by the main circuit with current slowing
in at least two-phases or an auxhilary power supply. In all other cases the follwoing tollerance values apply.

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Table 3: Measurement functions

Instantaneous measurements Parameters

Currents (RMS) [A] L1, L2, L3, Ne
Earth fault current (RMS) [A] Ig
Phase-phase voltage (RMS) [V] U12, U23, U31
Phase-neutral voltage (RMS) [V] U1, U2, U3
Phase sequence
Frequency [Hz] f
Active power [kW] P1, P2, P3, Ptot
Reactive power [kVAR] Q1, Q2, Q3, Qtot
Apparent power [kVA] S1, S2, S3, Stot
Power factor total
Peak factor L1, L2, L3, Ne
Countries recorded from installation
or from the last reset Parameters
Active energy [kWh] Ep total, Ep positive, Ep negative
Reactive energy [kVARh] Eq total, Eq positive, Eq negative
Apparent energy [kVAh] Es total
Network analyzer Parameters
Umin = 0.75...0.95 x Un
[V] Umax = 1.05...1.25 x Un
Hourly average voltage value [no] Events counter (nr. of events day by day in the last year plus the total events in the breaker's life)
Umin = 0.75...0.95 x Un
Short voltage interruptions [no] Events counter (nr. of events day by day in the last year plus the total events in the breaker's life)
Umax = 1.05...1.25 x Un
Short voltage spikes [no] Events counter (nr. of events day by day in the last year plus the total events in the breaker's life)
Umin1 = 0.75...0.95 x Un; Umin2 = 0.75...0.95 x Un ; Umin3 = 0.75...0.95 x Un
Umax1 = 1.05...1.25 x Un; Umax2 = 1.05...1.25 x Un
Slow voltage sags and swells [no] Events counter (nr. of events day by day in the last year plus the total events in the breaker's life)
[V] Uneg.seq. = 0.02...0.10 x Un
Voltage unbalance [no] Events counter (nr. of events day by day in the last year plus the total events in the breaker's life)
Current and voltage: Up to 50̊ ; Alarm THD: 5...20%
Harmonic analysis Single harminic alarm: 3-10% plus a count of minutes the harmonic has been exceeded
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Table 3: Measurement functions (continued)

Precision (Class 1) Ekip Touch * Ekip Hi-Touch Ekip G Touch* Ekip G Hi-Touch
0.5% • • • •
2% • • • •
0.5% ∘ • • •
0.5% ∘ • • •
∘ • • •
0.1% ∘ • • •
1% ∘ • • •
2% ∘ • • •
1% ∘ • • •
2% ∘ • • •
∘ • • •
Precision (Class 1)
1% ∘ • ∘ •
2& ∘ • ∘ •
1% ∘ • ∘ •
Intervals
t = 5...120min ∘ • ∘ •
t ≤ 40ms ∘ • ∘ •
t ≤ 40ms ∘ • ∘ •
t = 0.02s...60s ∘ • ∘ •
t = 5...120min ∘ • ∘ •
∘ • ∘ •

* Precision (Class 1) available with dedicated extracode. With no Class 1, please refer to the following precision values.

Current (RMS) 1% Frequency 0.2% Power factor 2%

Eart fault current (RMS) 2% Active power 2% Active energy 2%
Phase-phase voltage (RMS) 0.5% Reactive power 2% Reactive energy 2%
Phase-neutral voltage (RMS) 0.5% Apparent power 2% Apparent energy 2%
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ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring
for electrical systems (CMES)
The ability to identify and manage
problems in the electrical system
before they occur

Monitor the condition of ABB's low voltage Installed as integral part of the switchgear
switchgear and motor control and its connected assembly at the time of manufacturing the solution
loads, analyze past and current events to prevent, monitors the complete lifetime of a switchgear
predict conditions and monitor and manage energy from FAT in the manufacturers’ assembly location,
consumption - anytime from anywhere, with ABB through commissioning including start-up phase
Ability™ Condition Monitoring for electrical and operational life.
systems (CMES).
Cloud connectivity options complete the solution
The ABB Ability™ CMES is the innovative on offering. Thus, the condition monitoring solution
premise-based monitoring platform that enables enables predictive capabilities that reduces
switchgear operators and plant maintenance downtime needed for maintenance and enables
managers to monitor and manage electrical users to reduce operational costs.
distribution systems and motor control center
via smartphone, tablet or computer in real time Availability. Reliability. Maintainability.
to optimize maintenance and operational costs ABB Ability™ CMES.
and energy consumption.
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ABB Ability™ LV Switchgear –
ReliaGear LV SG
Providing a complete real-time
solution, with integrated data
connectivity and optimized reporting

ReliaGear LV SG ABB Ability Condition Monitoring ABB Ability Predictive Maintenance

Ready to connect

ABB Ability™

• Switchgear with intelligent devices and • Data available in cloud • Determining future conditions
data interface • Real time data display • Data gathering from additional sources
• SACE® Emax® 2 device family, provides the • Condition monitoring • Includes data beyond electrical values
backbone to collect data and make them • Alarm and event display • Condition becomes predictive
available • Condition reporting
• ReliaGear LV SG is ready to connect
to the ABB Ability cloud platform
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