PROTECTION & MONITORING DEVICES

Protecting people and equipment while keeping electrical systems running is critical to any modern installation.

COMPLETE PROTECTION AND REAL-TIME MONITORING FOR LOW-VOLTAGE INSTALLATIONS

ABB's protection and monitoring devices address the full range of risks in electrical installations — from intelligent energy monitoring and digital protection to life-critical arc flash mitigation. Ekip UP+, the all-in-one low-voltage digital unit, combines metering, protection, control, and cloud connectivity in a single device, compatible with any low-voltage switching equipment. Arc Guard System™ TVOC-2 adds a critical safety layer, detecting arc flash events in under 1 ms and clearing faults in as little as 30 ms, protecting both people and equipment. Together, these solutions help facilities operate safer, leaner, and smarter. 

ARC GUARD

Arc guard is an advanced arc flash protection system designed to detect and mitigate electrical arc faults in milliseconds. It enhances personal safety, minimizes equipment damage, reduce downtime and improves the reliability of low and medium-voltage electrical installations.

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  • Increased safety to personnel and equipment
  • Can easily be expanded with up to 30 sensors to increase cabinet coverage from a single TVOC-2
  • No calibration needed, ensures reliable function and quick installation

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  • Buildings, data centers and commercial infrastructure
  • Power generation (conventional and renewable)
  • Industrial plants and process industries

EKIP UP+

Ekip up+ delivers intelligent monitoing, diagonostics and energy management to support reliable power distribution.

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  • UP- date: Upgrade existing facilities with the latest innovations quickly
  • UP-grade:Add new functionalities as business needs evolve.
  • UP-load:Enable advanced energy management through data collection

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  • Commercial Buildings, data centers critical infrastructure
  • Power distribution systems
  • Industrial plants and process industries

PROTECTION & MONITORING DEVICES PORTFOLIO AT A GLANCE

 

 

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Application

 

 

 

 

Main Function 

 

 

 

 

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Standards Compliance 

 

 

 

 

Ekip UP+

 

 

 

 

Digital monitoring and protection unit 

 

 

 

 

Low-voltage electrical distribution

 

 

 

 

Monitoring, protection and power management 

 

 

 

 

LV switchboards, circuit breakers and electrical systems

 

 

 

 

Switchboard / panel mounted 

 

 

 

 

Advanced electrical measurements, power quality monitoring, asset monitoring, predictive maintenance, connectivity and remote supervision

 

 

 

 

IEC 60255 / IEC 60947 

 

 

 

 

Arc Guard System™ TVOC-2

 

 

 

 

Arc flash protection system 

 

 

 

 

Low-voltage switchboards

 

 

 

 

Detects arc flash and sends a trip signal to the circuit breaker 

 

 

 

 

ABB circuit breakers and compatible switching devices

 

 

 

 

Switchboard mounted 

 

 

 

 

Ultra-fast arc flash detection, optical sensors, reduced arc energy, modular system, self-monitoring

 

 

 

 

IEC 61439 / IEC 60947 

 

 
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SUCCESS STORIES

UAE utility authority chooses ABB’s Ekip UP to upgrade competitor's circuit breakers

A plant on the Arabian Gulf has replaced outmoded trip units with a digital retrofit from ABB that reduced costs by 50 percent while dramatically improving capabilities

ABB upgrades landmark buildings in Zaragoza’s Smart City project with energy monitoring system

Ekip UP enables Spanish city to take first steps towards ISO standards for energy management

Arc protection is an insurance policy

Borealis Polymers, one of Finland’s largest plastics production facilities, chooses ABB's cutting-edge safety technology to protect its people and processes

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Protection and monitoring devices are relevant across a wide range of industries and settings. Typical applications include commercial buildings such as offices, hospitals, shopping malls, and stadiums; industrial plants including food and beverage, textile, manufacturing, oil and gas, and water treatment; marine vessels and offshore platforms; renewable energy plants such as solar parks, wind farms, and cogeneration systems; microgrids and data centers; and multi-site facilities such as campuses, universities, and utility substations. Both Ekip UP+ and Arc Guard System™ TVOC-2 are designed to operate in low- and medium-voltage environments across all these sectors. 

Yes. Both Ekip UP+ and Arc Guard System™ TVOC-2 are designed for retrofit installation on existing switchgear, regardless of brand or age. Ekip UP+ connects to existing low-voltage circuit breakers as an external digital unit and does not require breaker replacement — a typical upgrade takes less than one day. Arc Guard System™ TVOC-2 uses pre-calibrated optical sensors that can be installed on existing low- and medium-voltage switchgear with minimal disruption. This makes ABB's protection and monitoring solutions particularly well suited to brownfield and modernization projects. 

The right level of protection and monitoring depends on the specific risks, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities of your installation. For facilities where energy efficiency and power quality are the primary concern, a monitoring-focused solution such as Ekip UP+ Monitor may be sufficient. For installations with generation assets, complex distribution, or safety-critical loads, adding protection functions — such as Ekip UP+ Protect or Protect+ — provides the necessary safeguards. For any installation where personnel may be exposed to live switchgear, dedicated arc flash mitigation with Arc Guard System™ TVOC-2 is strongly recommended. ABB's team of specialists can help identify the right combination of products for your specific application and site conditions.