Utility Relay AC-PRO

Compare Utility Relay’s “AC-PRO” to etc-12

For generations the Satin American Corporation has worked hard to provide its customers with products and services to keep their power system operating safely and reliably. In 1988 it introduced its etc line of solid state retrofit kits. The latest addition to this product line is the etc-12 which is a low-cost, high quality device that provides the latest in arc-flash safety and is fully reverse compatible with older generation etc trip units.

Not only does Satin American beat out the competition, but its main concern has always been ensuring the safety of its customers. Here at Satin American we want our customers to be well informed so that they can make the best decision possible when purchasing a product. The table below highlights the features and benefits of our etc-12 solid state retrofit kits and compares it against Utility Relay AC-Pro units. Our word is our guarantee, but proof never hurts.

	etc-12	Utility Relay AC Pro
Versatility	Multi-Tapped CT’s are standard.	Yes
	All programmers come equipped with full LSIG functions which can be defeated if not needed.	Yes
	Numerous auxiliary devices are available and can be added at any time to a breaker equipped with an etc-12. Most of these accessories are available at low cost and only require the addition of an auxiliary cable and a small control module. Examples of available accessories include: Selective Zone interlocks for ground fault and short-time bands. MODBUS communications. Remote Trip device. Latching trip relay. Remote flashSAFE activation.	Some options available through special order.
Display	Audible feedback to indicate keystroke.	No audible keystroke indication.
	Simultaneous display of all three phases of current plus ground fault current.	Displays only one phase at a time.
Safety	All kits supplied with mechanical auto-reset actuators for no extra charge.	Mechanical auto-reset actuators are available on some kits for an additional charge.
	Standard flashSAFE arc-flash maintenance mode.	Quick Trip is available as an option
	Remote flashSAFE activation module with lockable toggle is available as an option.	Supplied only with the optional Quick-Trip system.
	Standard – remote mountable display that leaves no redundant controls inside breaker cubicle, eliminating any need to open the door on an energized breaker.	Door mount display available at an extra charge but redundant controls are still located inside the cubicle, this leaves the possibility that the door may be opened on an energized breaker.
Setup	Intuitive setup routine with prompts in plain English shown on a 4-line display. All current values shown in setup are displayed both as a percentage and in actual amps.	Setup routine shows current in amps but does not indicate percentages. Single line LCD makes setup more difficult.
Trip Logging	Records and retains trip records for the eight most recent trips. The current on each phase, plus ground fault (if activated) at time of trip is displayed.	Only displays information on most recent trip.
Testing	Removable display can be placed near the controls of a primary injection test set, allowing one technician to verify pickups and metering accuracy.	A second person is needed to verify display values when primary injection testing.
	Test Mode which Precludes the logging of test trips. Allows test technicians to quickly defeat functions that interfere with their test. Eliminates the potential for human error by automatically restoring as-found settings.	This feature is unavailable.
Communications	Industry-standard MODBUS capability that can be addressed by any building management system or PLC that is capable of addressing a MODBUS device. Satin Provides a complete list of all MODBUS registers so it can be easily integrated into any compatible system.	MODBUS communications available on special order.