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BROCHURE

Battery energy
storage solutions
for the equipment
manufacturer
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Higher DC voltages in utility-scale
applications allow increasing
battery rack capacity and system
efficiency by designing solutions
with maximum power density for
space optimization through the
flexibility of smaller footprint
components and embedded
protection features when needed.
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ABB is an industry leader in developing
higher-voltage components
Voltage levels up to 1500 V DC
A world leader in innovative solutions, ABB offers specialty products engineered
specifically for the demanding requirements of the energy storage market.

ESS component selection

CMS battery monitoring

BMS
battery
management
system Insulation monitor

DC breaker, contactor and/

or disconnect switch

PCS/inverter/converter

Main DC breaker, contactor and/or disconnect switch

AC contactor

AC main breaker
DC SPD

AC SPD

Power supplies monitoring relay

Diagram from white paper, "Battery energy storage moving to higher DC voltages for improved efficiency and avoided costs."
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Featured products
Specifically engineered for ESS applications

DC disconnect switch OTDC ESS

In energy storage system (ESS) applications, the ABB DC disconnect switch (OTDC) can be used
as the main switch to protect the DC side of energy storage power conversion (PCS), battery
section or prior to the battery rack.

The OTDC ESS applications range from 100 A to 1000 A. Specially designed for DC applications
and offering reliable switching for a wide range of ESS applications up to 1500 V DC, they
provide high kA ratings up to 40 kA in a 2-pole and 4-pole 1500 V DC.

• Tested according to IEC60947-3 and UL 98B • Optimized arc chamber with long opening
• IEC, UL, EAC and CCC approval angle with patented dual magnetic
• Ratings according to utilization category breaking (DMB)
DC-PV2 and mechanical endurance 10,000 • Inspection window for a direct view
operating cycles of the contact position
• Rated conditional short-circuit current • Symmetrical pole design enables
for the unique ESS types 40 kA independent polarity
• Grounded and ungrounded types available

AC disconnect switch 800/1000 V AC (OT)

Manual disconnect switches by ABB are suitable for a wide range of demanding applications
in power distribution or motor control centers. Their smart and modular design and adaptable
construction reduce installation time and make them perfect for even the most demanding
operating environments. ABB disconnect switches are designed for high performance, flexible
orientation installation, compact size and modular flexibility. They are also tested in
coordination with fuses and circuit breakers.

• Designed and tested for reliability • Modular design enables 2-, 3- and 4-pole
in extreme conditions installation with different position
• Designed for space savings, easy and cost- of the switching mechanism
efficient installation, maintenance and use • Full line of accessories
• 200 to 800 A

DC contactor up to 1500 V DC (GF)

The GF DC contactor is specifically designed for switching DC circuits up to 1500 V
with a range of coil options. Remotely switch on and off to isolate the DC side. Compact,
bi-directional, each pole is rated for 750 V DC.

Thanks to the efficient breaking of DC circuits, this product range is one of the most compact
on the market for applications such as PV solar, EV charging, UPS and energy storage systems.
ABBʼs standard AF contactor range can also be used for switching DC up to 850 V DC.

• Compact and modern design • 1500 V DC UL general use rated up to 210 A

• IEC and UL approved • Based on proven AF contactor technology
• Access global support and use the same • Wide control voltage range
products in all parts of the world (100–250 V AC/ V DC)
• Reliable in all networks • PLC interface, 24 V DC, 100 mA
• 1500 V DC thermal current rated up • Built-in surge suppression
to 1325 A
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Specifically engineered for ESS applications

Insulation monitoring relays (IMDs)

ABB’s CM-IWx insulation monitoring devices make battery storage systems more reliable and
efficient by preventing interruptions caused by severe secondary insulation faults. The devices
recognize insulation degradation and faults in real time, providing a warning output signal
followed by tripping of the relay if the set threshold is exceeded. CM-IWx relays provide
continuous and reliable monitoring of the insulation quality in battery storage systems, thus
minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency of your operation. Make your systems more
secure and your maintenance smarter with the CM-IWx insulation monitor.

• Continuous operation: Early pre-warnings • Monitoring range up to 1500 V DC

and fault detection with monitoring of • Versatile system monitoring for 2-wire,
voltage-free networks 3-wire, 4-wire and battery systems
• Safety and protection: Tested reliability, fast • Easy-to-configure interrupted wire
earth fault detection, and self-diagnosis and detection
interrupted wire detection • Easy-to-configure non-volatile fault storage
• Easy installation: Clear visualization of
device status via LEDs, easy adjustments
with rotary wheels push-in terminals

Molded case circuit breakers (Tmax® T PV)

Ideal for energy storage systems with a rating up to 1500 V DC and 800 V AC, the SACE®Tmax
PV range of molded case circuit breakers and disconnect switches for photovoltaic applications
offers an increasingly comprehensive, leading-edge solution that anticipates market trends. As
a global leader in this area, ABB continues to update its range by proposing a series of products
to UL and IEC standards for protecting and isolating systems up to 1500 V DC and 800 V AC.

• Molded case disconnect switches up to • Molded case circuit breakers up to 800 V AC

1500 V DC in compliance with UL 489B in compliance with UL 489B
• Molded case circuit breakers up to 1000 V • An entire range of electrical and mechanical
DC in compliance with UL 489B accessories

Insulated case circuit breakers (Emax 2 MS/DC)

The SACE® Emax 2 MS/DC-E air circuit breakers further expand the broad SACE offering of
low-voltage devices, providing solutions for customer applications. Meeting both IEC and
UL standards, this range was designed with internationalization in mind. It offers design
engineers, panel builders and OEMs the ability to rely on a single provider and meet the
specific requirements of a wide range of DC applications installed in any part of the world.

• 1500 V DC with short-time current rating • UL 489B for photovoltaic systems and UL
up to 100 kA 489F for use with battery power supplies
• Frame size from 1600 to 3200 A
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Complementary products
DC and AC side components

DC side components AC side components

Used in: Used in:
• Battery management systems (BMS) • AC side of the inverter/converter
• DC side of inverter/converter • AC side of the power conditioning systems (PCS)
• DC side of power conditioning system (PCS) • AC side of energy management system (EMS)
• DC side of energy management systems (EMS)
Click to learn more about specific AC side components:
Click to learn more about specific DC side components: • Disconnect switches, fusible (OS)
• OTDC disconnect switch • Disconnect switches, non-fusible (OT)
• Tmax T PV circuit breaker • Molded case circuit breakers, SACE Tmax XT
• SACE Emax 2 insulated circuit breakers • Insulated case circuit breakers, Emax 2
• OVR PV surge protection devices • Contactors and overloads
• S804U-PV55 GFDI miniature circuit breaker • Miniature circuit breakers
• CMS-660 current monitoring system • Fuse holders, E90
• DC switching contactors • Power supplies
• P90 PV fuse holders • Power buffer
• CM series Insulation monitor relays • Current monitoring system (CMS)
• Surge protection devise (OVR SPD)
• Pilot devices
• Residual current device, RCD
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Current monitoring system (CMS)

The CMS is a compact system used for measuring performance of diverse AC and DC load
currents to reduce downtime and detect potential issues before they occur. It is easy to use
and has intuitive installation and configuration via integrated touch screen (CMS-600) or web
client (CMS-700) in original installations or field retrofits.

• Open and closed core sensors up to 160 A • Measured data can be accessed via Ethernet
true RMS with up to 0.5% accuracy or polled via Ethernet or Modbus RTU
• Up to 96 sensors can be monitored protocol interface
by one control unit
DC side

Fuse holders
ABB offers a wide range of DIN-rail mountable, UL approved IP20 fuse holders. They offer
venting grooves and cooling chambers to improve heat dissipation, increasing durability
and reliability. Ergonomic flip hinge makes fuse replacement easier in small spaces even
while wearing gloves. All models offer blown fuse indication.

• Class J — up to 60 A at 600 V AC/DC • Photovoltaic PV — up to 30 A at 1 150 V DC

• Class CC — up to 30 A at 600 V AC/DC
• Midget 10 x 38 mm — up to 30 A
at 600 V AC/DC
DC side AC side

SACE® Emax 2 air circuit breakers (ACBs)

Emax 2 ACBs provide the latest protection technology with ease of installation and use. They
function as circuit breakers for general protection of plants, end-user complexes and electric
lines and as protection circuit breakers for generators, motors, transformers and capacitors,
making them the ideal solution for designers, installers, OEMs and end users.

• For applications in accordance with UL 1066 • Up to 100 kA of short circuit protection

standards 600 V AC • Accessories include motor operators,
• Available in fixed and draw-out styles auxiliary and signal contacts, shunt trip,
• Up to 6000 A under-voltage release, bell alarms and more
DC side AC side

Emax 2 all-in-one innovation embeds into an Emax 2 air circuit breaker to provide full power
control. The embedded features of all-in-one innovation extraordinarily simplify the
installation, programming and testing of these functions:

• Embedded ATS • Integrated IPS

• Load shedding • Predictive maintenance
• Synchronized reclosing

With ready-to-go programming and simplified connections all in a compact, reliable system.

Emax 2/E up to 1000 V AC applications in accordance with IEC 60947 standards

SACE Emax 2/E is the complete range of ACBs for voltage higher than 690 V AC. The range
of circuit breakers covers up to 6300 A with breaking capacity up to 90 kA at 900 V, and
disconnect switch is available up to 4000 A. Additionally, a dedicated 2500 A frame up to
50 kA at 1000 V AC.
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Miniature circuit breakers (MCBs)

ABB, the inventor of miniature circuit breaker technology, offers the largest selection of
current-limiting, compact, DIN-rail mounted MCBs for AC and DC applications. Thermal
and magnetic trips are provided to cover both over-current and short-circuit faults.

• UL 489, UL 1077 and IEC • Accessories: bus bars, auxiliary and signal
• 0.2 to 100 A, up to 600 V DC contacts, shunt trip, under-voltage release
and lock out/tag out

DC side AC side

S804U-PVS5 high performance MCB

The S804U-PVS5 is a 4-pole high performance circuit breaker with cage terminal and a rated
current of 5 A. This device is developed to meet the requirements as GFDI (ground fault
detection interrupteur) in photovoltaic systems.

• Two different tripping mechanisms, a • Rated voltage is 1000 V DC

thermal tripping mechanism for overload • Complies with UL 489B
protection and an electromechanic tripping
mechanism for short circuit protection

DC side
Surge protective devices (SPDs)
SPDs are designed for long service life, protecting equipment from surges due to lightning
strikes, upstream equipment and utility load switching. They are suitable for use in hospitals,
data centers, renewable energy, water/wastewater treatment and other power applications.

• UL 1449 • OVRH series includes SPDs for all

• OVR DIN rail SPD for equipment protection; applications that can help protect
15 and 40 kA equipment from over-current and
• Replaceable MOV cartridges and modules over-voltage events

DC side AC side

OVR PV Type 2 surge protective devices

OVR PV Type 2 SPDs for photovoltaic applications help divert the lightning currents within
an electrical system resulting from indirect lightning events. Effective voltage protection
ratings keep damaging voltage peaks from exceeding the withstand voltages of the
protected equipment.

• Protection mode: DC+ to DC- / DC+ to G / • Technology: Thermally protected varistor

DC- to G • Bi-color end of life indicator: green =
• Protected lines: 2 functional / red = replace

DC side
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Disconnect switches
ABB has a wide portfolio of low voltage switches that includes fusible, non-fusible, change-over
and enclosed switches with ratings between 16 and 2000 A for AC and 10 and 1000 A for DC
applications. These disconnects are suitable for machinery, power distribution, switchboards,
motor control centers and photovoltaic applications.

• UL 508 and UL 98 listed • Safe to use and easy to install

• Compact size • The most complete offering of disconnects
• High performance on the market

DC side AC side

Contactors and overloads

ABB’s AF contactors signify a major advancement in motor control and power switching. They
come standard with electronic coils and built-in surge suppression. The AF contactors, along
with ABB’s short circuit and overload protective devices, provide the user with fully tested, UL-
listed short circuit current rating (SCCR) motor combinations.

• UL general use and motor switching • Accessories include connection sets,

• Rated for 12 to 2850 A general use at 600 V auxiliary contact blocks, interlocking
• 3-phase, 480 V motor rating from units, timers and electronic and thermal
3 to 900 HP overload relays
• DC ratings up to 1500 V DC • Available with push-in spring termination
• 3-pole and 4-pole versions for faster, easier assembly
DC side AC side

SACE® Tmax® XT molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs)

Flexible solutions to meet exact requirements with trip units allowing “future-ready”
installations or cost-effective breakers for common applications, making them the ideal
solution for designers, installers, OEMs and end users. For applications in accordance with
UL 489 standards 600 V AC

The embedded features of all-in-one innovation extraordinarily streamline the installation,

programming and testing of advanced functions with ready-to-go programming and simplified
connections all in a compact, reliable system.
AC side

FASTER installation, EASIER commissioning and SAFER operation with the EPiC app across
Tmax XT MCCB and Emax 2 air circuit breakers.

• Thermal magnetic and electronic versions • Fixed, plug-in or draw-out

• Up to 1200 A with up to 200 kA of short • Accessories include: motor operators,
circuit protection auxiliary and signal contacts, shunt trip,
• 240, 480 and 600 V optimized solutions under-voltage release and bell alarms
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Power supplies
ABB’s CP range of power supplies offers the latest technology in a more compact package.
Modern power supply units are a vital component in most areas of energy management and
battery storage systems. The CP range of primary switch-mode power supplies provides a
compact construction, easy DIN rail mounting, high efficiency, reliability and safety. ABB’s
range of complementary accessories, such as buffering units and redundancy modules,
provides an additional level of reliability in critical applications.

• Rated output voltages 5, 12, 24 or 48 V DC • Open-circuit, overload and short-circuit

DC side AC side
• Rated output currents 5 A, 10 A, 20 A proof input fuse
• Rated output powers 120 W, 240 W, 480 W • Coated (PCBA) and ATEX certification
• Wide range of AC or DC supply voltages available for hazardous locations
• High efficiency, up to 94%

Ultracapacitor-based buffering units, CP-B power supplies

ABB's ultracapacitor-based CP-B buffer modules serve to ensure a short-term uninterrupted
power supply system with a voltage of 24 V DC by buffering the load in case of power loss.
The buffer modules feature a new technology of storing energy by using ultracapacitors,
which entirely obviate the need for maintenance and exempt deep discharge in comparison
to batteries.

The energy storage can be expanded with additional extension modules for longer buffering
times and is therefore highly adaptable.

• Maintenance-free • Rated currents: 3 A DC, 10 A DC, 20 A DC

DC side AC side
• Latest ultracapacitor technology • Expandable with CP-B EXT.2 module
• No deep discharge • LEDs for status indication
• Temperature resistant • High efficiency of more than 90%
• Rated input voltage: 24 V DC

Residual current devices/ground fault protective devices (RCDs)

When it comes to electrical hazards, prevention depends on reliability and safety of the electric
power distribution. An accurate protection of people and electrical equipment against leakage
currents can be achieved by installing RCDs, which detect an imbalance of the electrical flow
and trip, ensuring protection against ground fault, reducing the risk of death or serious injury
and helping prevent the risk of fire caused by faulty wiring.

AC side
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Pilot devices
ABB offers a versatile assortment of pilot devices for both 22 mm and 30 mm diameter holes.
The 22 mm range is available in a modular plastic and metal (chrome/ satin) or a compact
monolithic variant. The modular range includes a wide selection of operators, contact and light
blocks, while the compact range offers all functions built into a single unit. The 30 mm heavy-
duty metal range is aimed for use in extreme conditions where oil-tight and watertight devices
are required. Also included is a complementary range of accessories, such as lockout kits,
guards and shrouds, as well as plastic, steel and aluminum enclosures.

• Large selection of operators, bezels, • Provides extreme reliable with IP66, IP67
AC side contacts and accessories in a choice and IP69K and NEMA 1, 3S, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 13
of metal or plasic construction • Long lifetime thanks to self-cleaning
• Wide range of LEDs covering all needs contacts
• High mechanical durability up to 10 million
operations
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