IEEE Std €37.2-1996 IEEE Sto Lw.2-1986 [Revision of IEEE Sts C37 2.1981) 3 Broebune tosis 2 pro Ropar Armee JEEE Standard Electrical Power System Device Function Numbers and Contact Designations IEEE Power Engineering Scciety Sponsored by the Substations Committee © ma EE 20 May 1957 SH ws485Sto C37.2-1996 a C37.2-1997) IEEE Standard Electrical Power Sysiem Device Function Numbers and Coniact Designations Seansor Substations Committee . of the IEEE Power Engineering Scciety Approved 10 December 1886 (EEE Standards Board ‘Abstract: The definition and application at function numbers for devices used in electrical substar tions anc generating plants anc in instalattons of power urilization and conversion apparstus are covered. The purpese of the numbers is discussed, and $4 numbers are assigned. The use of ore- fixes and suffixes to orovide a more scecfic Cefinition of the function is considered, Cevice contact designation is also covered Keywords: device funcicns, device function numbers, function nu swrengear rs, relay designations, ‘The Insts ct Secrncal ane Etecyonica Engmeer, 24g Sacra Sunes, New York NY 100T7 2264, US4 serial and Blecronies § Comyngnt 1997 by me Insente of wa ne Unies States Align reservae. Puisnec 1537. nay be repnscused in ary for, in an slacronic mieval system or chance, watt he errTEE Standards documents are developed within the JEEE Societies and the Standards Coordinat- ing Committees af te IEEE Standards Board. 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Definitions of some device functions have been ‘improved for present appiications, and additional suggested suffix letters have been indicated. Previous revisions wers approved and published as standards dated as 1991, 1987, 1979, 1962. 1956, 1945, and 1937, The original work on this subject was approved in 1928 and published by che American Instrure of Blecarcai Engineers (AIEE) as AIEE No. 26. Preparation of this standard was done by ¢ working group of the Data Acouisition. Processing. and Control Systems Subcommittee, Substations Commitee. Membership of the working group during the preparation of this revision was as fellows: Floyd W. Greenway, Chair WJ. Ackerman 3. W, Evans J.D. MeDonald J.G.J, Barak RI, Fargubarson 1S. Cows WLR, Bleck D.C. Gregory RR Sehoetker DL Car =. Holladay S.C Sctaces DM. Clark AP Jobnson_, J. Singlerary, Je KL Cooley DLL. Jonson! AR. Skopp RW. Cadlew RIL. Kreger - HLL Smuth Gl. Cras Th Kammmey BC. Sodergren TG. Cupp LW Kure J SR Syxes MJ. Dood CL basi 5.7 Tengdin RG Ber T Wasan ‘This standard was ceviewed and checked by the Data Acquistion, Processing, and Control Systems Subcom- rut, Suostations Committee. Membership of this suocommitiee at the sme this standard was submicted for approval was as follows: John D. McDonald, Crzir LW, Beans WB. Prysiaiecky RJ. Farounarson G Robinson EW, Greenway 3.C. Seiacea D.C. Gregory 4 Singletary, Je. KK Jackson AR Skopp D.L Jonesar HL Smit RL. Kreger B.C. Sodergren ‘TL Kruramey Stoll LW, Kure Je S.R. Sykes Captor LT. Tengdin JS. Oswald T Wasos P.Wong|A special thanks is exended :0 the following members of Working Group G-8 of the Power System Reiay- ing Commitee, wo provided input review, and comments on all drafts ofthis document: BR Angle CA Jacobson, M. J. MeDouald M, Beypai BA. Kates EP Plumpae WA. Eimore WG. Lowe AT Tengen Wo. Marsh . ‘The following persons were an the balloting commistes: Wiliam J Ackerman Michael Dood Abel M. Mousa S.LAmoe Gary R. Zeeman Phulip R. Nannery A.C. Baker James W. Evans RS. Nowell Michael H. Baker Ron J. Farauharson award V, Olavarta Nelson Babee ‘Lamar N, Feegusen 1. Ted Ore George J, Bare James 5. Oswald Busan 3ecer Shashi G. Put Michael J. Bio Raymand I. Perine Kenneth L. Blac Kjell Peuerson CChartes Blanner RJ. Hellwes, ‘Waiter Prystgecky Wayne R. Block Mike L. Holm 1 Quinaa Philip C. Belin Kenneth Jacsson Jako Sabath Suzven B. Brown Gerhard W. deere Samuel C. Sciacea James C. Burke Datko Kapetins Prank C. Shainauskas Dennis L. Car Richard P Ket Lee H. Smith ‘ariel Charbonnet D.F Koeug, Robert C. Sodermren rank ¥. Che ‘Alan © Kollar - Bodo Soiks DB. Mason Clare Ferry L. Kruramrey _ Robert P Stewart J.B. Clavton Bomald N. Laird W, Kent Swier Roget Cariew Lawrence Mi. Laskows Stanley R. Sykes Richard Coorel Alfred A. Leibate Joan 7. Tengdin Eugene F Course! CF Lindeners Remchand Thakar William Dasiy FE, Pater Lips Duane R. Torgerson Joon W, Desa Ruska Maric Mark Vainberg Fraak A. Denbrock John B. MeDonaic LE Vol W Bruce Diecman AP. Sakis Metiopoulos “Tony Warson Terry Doers RS. WeblingWhen the IEEE Standards Board approved this standard en 10 December 1996, it had the following membership: Donald C. Loughry, Chair ‘Richard J. Holleman, Vier Chair ‘Andrew G. Salem, Secresary Gites A. Bar E.G."AI" Kiever Jose R. Ramos Clyde R. Camp fosegh L Koeptinge* nmur K. Redly Joseph A. Cannatells Stephen R. Lambe Ronald H. Reimer Stephen L Diarcond [Eawrence V. McCall Gary 5. Robinson Hareid & Epstein TL Bruse MeCiusg, Ingo Rusch Donald C. Fieckeostein Maco W, Migiisrs deta 8. Ryan Jay Forster Mary Lou Padeer Chee Kiow Tan Donaid N. Herman Jona W. Pape Leonard L Trop Ben ¢. Johnson Howard L. Wolfman Member Emeritus ‘Also included are the following sonvoting IEEE Standards Board tiaisons: Sadah K. Aggarwal ‘Alan #. Cookson | Chester C. Tayler Rochelle L. Siem Slandanis Project EdicorContents cause PACE L Overview. LI Scope. 12 Purpos 2. References. 2 3, Standard device fmetion number descriptions 341 Standard devies funcuon aumbess.. ‘Addition of prefixes and suffixes. 3.3. Suggested prefixes 3.4 Suggested suffix testers 3.5. Suffix numbers 3.6 Devices performing mare than ont 4 Device contacts viens stein 16 4.1. Auxiliary, posiuon, and limit swiuch contacts . 16 4.2 Limit switches: svn 4.3. Torque Himat SHEDS an 4A Other SwitcteS em rnno 4.5 Representation of device contacts on electrical diagrams ANNEX Annex A (informative) Samples of device fenetion numbers Annex B . (informative) Bibliograpiny INDEX Device function names and aumbersIEEE Standard Electrical Power System Device Function Numbers And Contact Designations 1, Overview 4.1 Scope “This standard applies w te definiaon and application of fanesion numbers for devices used in clerical su>- _ seatons and generating plants and in installauions of power wilizaton ané conversion apparatus, NOTE-—Hn the pas, device function nursbers have typically sepescted individual or casspenent eves. Tse mune os may aise be used to represent Funcuoas in microprocessor-based devices or sofware programs, 1.2 Purpose ‘A device funetion number, with an appropriate prefix and appended suffix is used to identify the function(s) Gy each device instalied in cleerrical equipment, This includes manual, partal-automatic, and automa Switchgear These mumbers are 10 be ased in drawings, elementary and connection diagrams. instruction ooks, publications, and specifications. In addition, for amomatic switchgcat, the device number may be shysicaly placed on. or adjacent o, each deviss onthe assembled equipment. This wil enable a devies 0 be readily identified, NOTE—Tnese device funeion designations have bean developed #83 result of usage over many years. They may defipe a teual funcuon the dever performs equipment cr they aay reer to che electrical or oxher quancy to which che cree is esponsive. Heacs. in some insianess, there may be a choice of che funcrion mumber to be use! for 2 @ ven Seve. The preienbie choice to be mave snoud be the fancion name: that is recognized 19 have the narowe mee Sresion ins eases ‘Te coice should spectealy cenay& device io the mands of wl wviuals concerned with the ‘design and operation ofthe equipment,IEEE STANOARD ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM DEVICE Se Car 2-1008 2. References “Thic standard shal! be used in comfuncsion with tke following publications. When the following standards are superseded by an approved revision, the revision shall apply. (ASME ¥1.1-1989, Abbreviations for Use on Drawings and in Text! ~ IEEE Std 315-1975 (Real? 1993), IEEE Standard Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronics Diserams (ans? IESE Sud C37.20.1-1993, IEEE Standard for Metal-Eaclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switeh- gear (ANSD. 1995, [EEE Standard foc Metal-Clad and Station- Type Cubicle Switchgear (ANSD) IEEE Std €37.2 3. Standard device function number descriptions 4.1 Standard device funstion numbers ‘Each number, with its comesponding function name and a geacral description of the function, is fisted below: ‘An index of device fonction names consisting of the coresponding device numbers and page numbers is provided on page 33. NOTE—ihen altemate names and deseripaons are included under the fupezon, oniy the mame and deseription that fpplies fo eace specific case should be used, Jn geeral only one name for eaca device, such as ceiny, contacter, creat breaker swnieh, of moniter, is meluced st each function designation, However. when te funetien 19 not fherendly reamed t© any specie type of dovies, and where the ype of device itself is thas merely incidental. any one of the foove Lsied altematve names, a5 applicable, may be substituted. For example, if for deviee fanezion 6 = cantarsor is sea forthe purpose in pace of ciruit breaker, the function name should be specie as ‘sarung contactor.” For every application of device funesion numbers, the originator should provide a brief definition for all device function numbers used in that application, including all combinations of prefixes, function numbers. and suffixes, Typical definicions are (lustrated in Figures 3 and 4, These definitions shouid be included in the drawing where the device function number is used, or ina separate drawing ot list 10 which the other draw- ings refer. All instruction books and other documents shall also include the device function number deftni- sions. [Nambers from 95 through 99 should be assigned only for those functions in specif cases where nane ofthe assigned standard device function numbers are applicable, Numbers that are “reserved for furure applica- tion” should not be used. 2.1.1 Device number 1—master element ‘A.cevice, such as a control switch, et, that serves, either éirectiy or through suct lective and time-delay relays, to place equipment in or out of operation, permissive devices as pro- NOTE—Tiss nummer is normally used for a hanc-opersisd devies,althowgh it may also be used for an elecxical or mechanical devies for whict no cther function number i suitable, "ASME publicazons ae avniabie from the Amancon Society 9f Mechanical Engine. 72 Law Drive, Frid NJ, 07007, USA. IEEE pobiicanons ae wabie fom he lncwtee of Eeczia and Elewromes Engineers, Service Cente. $15 Hoes Lane. 20. Box Pacaany, NI GIES ISL USA.INCTION NUMBERS AND CONTACT DESIGNATIONS ‘sui C37 2.1996 2.12 Device number 2—time-deiay starting or closing relay ‘A device that functions to ive # desired amount of time delay before or aftr any point of operation in = siting sequence or protective celay system, except as specifically provided by cevics functions +8, 62 79, and 82. 43.1.3 Device number 3—~checking or interlocking relay [A device that operates in response ‘0 the position of one or mere otter deviess or predetermined conditions ih piece of equipment or cial o alow an operting sequence to procead, Or co sop, oF 10 provide = check of the position of these devices or conditions for any purpose. 4.1.4 Devices aumber 4—master contactor ‘A device, generally controlled by device function 1 ar the equivalent and the required germssive and proves dive devices, that serves to make and break the necessary coneol circults to plaee eqeipmeat into operation ‘onder the desired conditions and to take it out of operation under abacrmel condivons 2.4.5 Device number 5—stepping device ‘A comrol device used primarily io shut down equipment and hod it out of operation. (This device may be Sranually oc eleecically acmated, but excludes the function of elecmrcal lockout [see devies unczion 86] on abnormal conditions.) 3.1.6 Ds number 6—starting circuit breaker [A device whose principal functin is to connect a machine wo its source of suaring wok 244.7 Device number 7—rate-of-change relay ‘A deviee that operates when the rate-of-chenge of the measured quantity exceeds a threshold value, except 1s defined by device 63 (see 3.1.63). 3.1.8 Device number §—control power disconnecting device - ‘A device, such as a knife switch, circuit breaker, or pull-out fuse block. used for the purpose of connecting and disconnecting the source of conmrl power to and from the contol bus or equipment. NOTE Control power s considered to inetude auxiliary power that supplies sueh apparatus as smal! motors and Kesters, 3.1.9 Device number ¢—reversing device “Advice that is used for the purpose of reversing a machine fieid or for perdorming any othe: reversing function, 3.1.10 Device number 10—unit sequence switch ‘A device that is used to change the sequeace in which enits may be placed in and out of service in multiple unit equipment. 3.1.11 Device number 11—multifunction device A device that performs three or more comparatively important functions that could only be designated by combining several device function numbers. All of the Functions performed by devies i shall be defined inSe Gor.21098 IEEE STANDARO ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM DEVICE the drawing legend. devies function deiniven list or relay setiog ecard. See Annes 8 for further discussion aad examples NOTEAI only two relacvely importnt fancies are performed by the device, iis preieced that both function aum- bers be used, as described in 3.6. 3.1.12 Device number 12—overspeed device ‘A device, usually direct connected, that operates on machine overspeed. 3.1.13 Device number 13—synchroncus-speed device ‘A cevice such 25 a cenmufugal-speed switch, slip-requency relay. a voltage relay, an undercurrent relay. of any other ype of device that operates at approximstely the synearoncus speed of a machine 3.1.14 Device number 14—underspeed device [A device that finotions when the speed of a machine falls below a predetermined value, 2.4.18 Device number 15—speed or frequency matching device A device that functions to match and hold the speed or frequency of a machine or a system equal to, or approximately equal to, that of anothes machine, Souree, or system, 2.1.16 Device number 16—not used Reserved for fururs application. 3.3.17 Device number 17—shunting or discharge switch of apparatus (except a-resistor), A device that serves 10 open or close a shunting circuit around any pi such as a machine Geld, 2 machine armature, a capacitor, or a reactor. NOTE—This excludes devices that gerfarm such shuncng operations as may be aecswary in the process of tering a machine by device? 6 or 42 (or ext equivalent) and 2iso excludes device funcuon 73 chat serves for the switching of sistors, - 3.1.18 Device number 18—accelerating or decelerating device A.device that is used to close or cause the clesing of cireuits that are used to increase or decrease the speed of 3 machine. 3.1.18 Device number 1$—starting-to-running transition contactor A deviee that operates to initiate or cause the suiomatic transfer of 2 machine from the starting o the cunning power connection, 3.1.20 Device number 20—slectrically operated valve ‘An electrically operated, controlled, or monitored device used in 9 uid, ar, gus. or vacuum line NOTE—The function ofthe valve may be mere completely incicsted by the use of suffixes as discussed in 3.2,‘FUNCTION NUMBERS AND CONTACT DESIGNATIONS Ste 097.2:1996 3.1.21 Device number 21—distance relay |A device that functions when the circuit admitance, impedance, or reactance increases or decreases beyond a predetermined vais, 3.1.22 Device number 22—equalizer circuit breaker ‘A device that serves to coatrol or make and break the equalizer or the current-balarcing conacctions for & ‘machine field, or for regulating equipment. in a muluple-unit installation. 3.1.22 Device number 23—temperature control device ‘A cevice that funcsions te control the iemperarur= of a machine of other apparatus. o of any’ medium. when ies temperature falls below or rises above a predetermined value. NOTE-—Am example is 2 thermostat that sunuches 9a spece heater in 3 switchgear assembly when he erapesarue falls oa cesied value This should be distnguishes from 3 cevies tat 's used to provide sitomauc temperctue requlaton between close Limits and would be designated as device furcuon SOT, . 2.1.24 Device number 24—volts per hertz relay |A device that operates when the ratio of voltage to frequency is above 2 preset vaiue or is below a different ‘preset value. The relay may have any combination of instantaneous or time deiayed characteristics, 3.1.25 Device number 25—synchronizing or synehrenism-check relay ‘A synchronising device produess an ouput that causes closure at zero-phase angie dtference berween two circuits. It may or may not include veliage and speed contol. A synchronism-check relay permits the paral leling of pwo circuits thas are within prescribed limits of voltage magnitude, phase angie, and frequency. 9.1.26 Device number 25—apparatus thermai device |A device that functions whes the temperature of the protected apparanus (other than the load-carrying wind- ings of machines and transformers as covered by device function number 49) ar of aliquid or other medium exceeds 2 predetermined value; or when the tempercture of the protected apparams or of any medium decreases below a predetermined value. 3.1.27 Device number 27—undervoltage relay A device that operates when its inpur voltage is less than a predetermined value. 3.1.28 Device number 28—flame dete: that monitors the presence of the piloc or mnain flame in such apparatus as ¢ gas turbine or steam 2.1.29 Device number 29—isolating contactor or switch A device that is used exoressly for disconnecting one circait from another for the purposes of emergency ‘operation, maintenance, or testa Go7.2-1906 8.9.20 Device number 30—annunciator relay ‘A nonautomadcally reset device that gives @ number of separate visual indications upon the functioning of protective devices and that may also be arranged to perform a lockout function, 9.1.31 Device number 31—separate excitation device =~ ‘A device that connects a circuit, such as the shunt field of a synchronous converter, to a source of separate excitation during the stating sequence. 3.1.32 Device number 22—directional power relay ‘A device that operstes on a predetermined value of power Gow in a given cirecion such as reverse power iow resulting from the motoring of 2 generator upon less ofits pame mover. 3.1.33 Device number 33—pesition switch A device that makes or breaks contac: when the main device or piece of apparatus that has ne deviee func- ‘uon aumber reaches a given position. 3.1.34 Davies number 24—master sequence des A device such as a motor-operated mull-contact switch. or the equivalent. or a programmable device, that establishes or determunes the operating sequence of the major devices in eguipment during starting and siop- ping or dusing sequential switching aperabens. 3.1.36 Device number 35—brush-operating of slip-ring shert-cireuiting device |A cevice for rising, lowering or shifting the brushes of a machine; short-ciruiting is lip rings: or engag- ing or disensaging the contac of a mechanical ecuiier 3.1.36 Device number 36—polarity or polarizing voltage device A device that operates, or permits the operation of, another device on a predetermined polarity only or that verifies the prasence of a polarizing voltage in equipment 3.1.37 Device number 37—undercurrent or underpower relay ‘A device that functions when the current or power flow decreases below a predeterrtined value, 2.1.38 Device number 38—bearing protective device ‘A device that funedions on excessive bearing temperature or on other abnormal mechanical conditions asso- ciated with the bearing, such as undue wear, which may eventually result in excessive bearing temperature or failure, 3.1.28 Device number 33—mechanical condition monitor urteact of an abnormal mechanical conditior (except cat associated sncity, expansion, A device that functions upon the 0 with bearings as covered under device function 38), such as excessive vibration, eccen shock tilting, or seat faitureFUNCTION NUMBERS AND CONTACT DESIGNATIONS se COT 2188 3.1.40 Device number 40—field relay ‘A device that fanctions ona given or abaormely high or low value or fafure of machine feld curren, oF on ae cessive valve of the reactive component of armature current in an ac machine indicating abnormally igh or low field excitation, 3.1.41 Device number 41—field circuit breaker field exckanion of a machine. ‘Acdevice thst functions to apply or remove the 9.1.42 Deviee number 42—running circuit breaker A device whose finction is co connect 8 machine to is soures of running or operat thay aiso be used for a device, such as a contactor. that is used ir series with a circuit breaker or other fault+ protecting means, priatarily for fequent opening and closing of the circ, 3.1.43 Device number 42—manual transier or selector device _A manually operated device that transfers contol ar potential circuits in order to modify the plan of opera. tion ofthe associatad equipment or of some of the associated devices. . 3.1.44 Deviee number 44—unit sequence starting relay [A device that functions to start the nest available unit in multiple-unit equipment upon the failure or ncn availabiliry of tie normally preceding unit . 3.1.45 Device number 45—atmospheric condition monitor 'A devies that functions upon the oecurence of an abnormai amespherie condition, such a5 damaging fumes, explosive mixnures, smoke, or fire. 3.1.46 Device number 46—reverse-phase or phase-balance current relay [A éevice in a polyphase circuit that operates winen the polyphase currents are of reverse-phase sequescs ot when the poiypnase curents are unbalanced or when the negative phase-sequence eurrent exceeds a preset value 3.1.47 Device number 47—phase-sequence or phase-alance voltage relay 'A device in a polyphase circuit that functions upen a predetermined value of polyphase voltage in the desired phase sequence, when the polyphase voltages are unbalanced, or wien the regative phase-sequence voltage exceeds a preset value. 9.1.48 Device number 48—incomplete sequence relay A devies that generally returns the equipment to the normal or off position and locks it out if the normal staring, opersting, or stopping sequencs is act properly completed within a predetermined time, 9.1.49 Deviee number 49—machine or transtormer thermal relay ‘hat fonctions when the temperature of a machine armature winding or other load-carrying winding ofa machine or power transformer sxceeds 4 predetermined value,Se esr2-1996 IEEE STANDARD ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM DEVICE 3.1.50 Device number S0—instantanecus avercurrent relay ‘A device that ogerates with no intentional time delay when the current exceeds a preset value. 2.1.51 Device number §1—ac time overcurrent relay ‘A device that functions when the ac input current exceeds a predetermined value, and in which the input cu rent and operating time are inversely related through a substantial portion of the performance ran 2.1.52 Devies number 2—ac circuit breaker A device that is used (9 close and interrupt an ac power circurt under normal conditions or to imternupt this circuit ander fault or emergency conditions, 3.1.53 Device number So—exciter or de generator relay A device that forces the de machine feld excitation to build ap during starting or that functions when the machine volage has built up co a given value, 3.1.54 Devics number 54—turning gear engaging device A device either electrically operated. conmolled. or monitored that funcsions to cause the turning gear (0 ‘engage (or disengage} the macaine shafi. 3.1.55 Device number £5—power factor relay |A device that operates when the power factor in an ac cireuit rises above ot f value. 2.1.86 Devies number 56-—field application relay A device that automatically controls the application of the field excitation to an ae motor at some pr ‘mined poine in the slip cycle, 2.1.57 Device number 57—shert-circuiting or grounding device A device that functions to shor-citeuit or ground a circuit in response to automatic or manual means. 3.1.58 Device number 58—-rectification failure relay ‘A device that Functions if a power recciier fails to conduct or block properly 9.1.59 Device number 53—overvoltage relay ‘A device that operates when its inpet voltage exceeds a predetermined value. 3.1.60 Device number 60—voitage or current baianes relay ‘A device that operates on a given difference in voltage, or cureat input of output, of two circuits. 9.1.61 Device number $1—density switch or sensor A deviee chat operates ata given density value or aca given cate of change of density.FUNCTION NUMBERS AND CONTACT DESIGNATIONS ‘Sta CO7.2-1595 4.1.82 Device number 62—time-delay stapping or opening relay ‘A device that imposes a time delay in conjuction with the device that initiates the shuutown, stopping, or ‘penibg operation in an aucomatic sequence or protective relay system. 3.1.83 Device number 63-—pressure switch . A device that operates at a given pressure value or at given rate of change of pressure 3.1.84 Device number 84—ground detector relay a device that operates upon failure of macnine or other spparanss insulation to ground. [NOTE ~This funciton is 20t applied! to 4 device comected inthe secondary circuit of cureat vansformers in a normal ‘rounded power system where other aversement cevie= murabers with tne sutix G of N shoslé be used: for example, {HIN for an ac time overcurrent reiay connected n the secondary neutral of the curent transformers, 3.1.85 Device number 65—governor |A device consisting of an assembly of uid, eleccical, or mechanical control equipment used for regulating the dow of water, steam, or other media te the prime mover for such purposes as starts, holding speed ar foad, or stopeing, 3.1.86 Device number 6&—netching or jeging device [A device that functions to allow only 2 specified number of operations of a given device or piece of equip- tent, oF a specified number of successive operations within 2 given time of each other. Its also 2 device chat functions to energize a cireuit periodically or for fractions of specified ume imtervais, or that is used 10 per- ‘it incermittent acceleration ar jogging of a machine at low speeds for mechanical pesitioning. 3.4.67 Device number 67—ae directional overcurrent relay [A device that functions a a desired value of ac overcurrent flowing ina predotermined direction. 1.1.68 Device number 68—blecking or “out-of-step” relay [A device shat initiates a pict signal for blocking of mipping on external felts in a ransmission fine or in ‘ther apparatus under predetermined conditens, or operates with cther devices to bock tigping or teclos- ing on an cuvef-step condition or on power swings. 3.1.88 Device number 69—permissive control device ‘A device with (wo-positions that in one postion permits the closing of a circuit breaker. or the piacing of piece of equioment isto operation, and in the other position, prevents the cizeit breaker or the equipment from being operated 3.1.70 Device number 70—rheastat A device used to vary the resiseance in an electric circuit when the device is electrically operated or has other electrical accessories, such as auxiliary, position, or limat switches, 5.1.71 Device number 71—Jevel switeh A device that opersies at a giver level value, of on a gives rate of change of level.St 0072-1996 IEEE STANEAHD ELECIHICAL POWER SYS!-eM KEYS “A device that is used to close and interrupt 2 da power ireuit under normal conditions or to imtermupt this cir- ‘cuit under fauit or emergency conditions. : 3.1.73 Device number 72—icac-resistor contactor . ‘A device that is used to shunt or insert a step of load fimiting, shifting, or indicating resistance in 2 power Secu switch a space beater in eeu or to switch a ight or regenerative load resistor of a power recifies or other machine in and out of eirexit, 3.1.74 Device number 74—alarm relay [A device other thas an annunciator. as covered under devies function 30, cha is used to onerate, or hat oper ction with, @ visual or audible slam. as in comne: 9:1.78 Devies number 75—position changing mechanism a device shat is used fer moving 2 main device from one position co ancther in equipment, for example, Shifting a removable circuit breaker unto and from se connected, disconnected, and test positions. 241.78 Device number 76-—de overcurrent relay ‘A-cevice that functions when the cumeat in a de circuit exceeds 2 given value 2.1.77 Device number 77—telemetering devi |A transmitting device used to generate and mansmit to a remote location an electrical signal representing & measured quantity, or a receiver used to recive ihe electrical signal frees a remcte mancmitier and convert the signal to represent che criginal nteasured quantity. 9.1.78 Device number 78—phase-angle measuring reiay [A cevice that functions at 2 predetermined phase angle berween two voltages, berween two currents, or between voltage and cument,—- 3.1.78 Device number 7S—reciesing relay ‘A device that controls the automatic reclosing and locking out of an ac circuit interrater 3.1.80 Device number 80—flow switch ‘A.device that operates ata given How value, or ata givea mate of change of flow. 3.1.81 Device number 81—Mrequency relay [A device that responds to the frequency of an electrical quandity, operating when the frequency or rae of change of freevency excoeds or is less than 2 predetermined valve. 3.1.82 Device number 82—de load-measuring reciosing relay A device chat consis load circuit conditions. 1 automatic closing and reclosing of a de circuit inverrupter, generally in response 9FUNCTION NUMBERS AND CONTACT DESIGNATIONS ‘sxe C37 2.1898 3.1.83 Device number 83—automatic selective control or transfer relay [A device that operates to select automaticaly berween ceniain sources or conditions in equipment or tha performs a transfer operation autownatically. 3.1.84 Device number 84—operating mechanism - ‘A device consisting of the complete elecmical mechanism ot servomechanism, including the operating rotor, solenoids, posinon switches, et., for ¢ tap changer, induction regulatcr, ot any similar piece of appa- rats that otherwise has no device function number. 3.1.85 Device number 85—carrier or pilct-wire relay al transmitted or received via any communications media A device that is operated or restrained by a sis used for relaying. 3.1.86 Device number 86—iockcut relay [A device that tips and muintains the associated squipment or devices inoperative ntl itis resevhy an oper: ator, either locally or remotely. 3.1.87 Devies number 87—ditterential protective relay ‘A device that opermes on s percencage, phase angle, or other quanticative difference of n¥o or more currents or other eleeirical quantities. 3.1.88 Device number 8¢—auxiliary metor or moter generator ‘A device used for operating auriliary equipment, such as pumps, blowers, excites, etating magnetic ampli- fers, ee. 2.1.89 Device number 88—tine switch A device used as a disconnecting, ioad-interrupter, or isolating switch in an ac or é power circuit. (This devies function number is normally not aecessary unless the switch is elecurically operated or has electrical accessories, such as an auiliary switch, a magnetic lock, et.) 3.1.90 Device number 30—reguiating device ‘A device that functions to regulate a quantity or quantces, such as voitage. curremt, power, speed, Frequency, temperature, and lead, ata cerain value or berween certain (generally close} limits for machines. de ines. or ther apparatus. 3.1.91 Devies number 91—voltage directional relay ‘A device that operates whea the voltage across an open cirenit breaker or contactor exceeds a given value in a given direction. 2.1.82 Device number $2—veltage and power directional relay A device that permits or causes the connection of two circuits when the volage difference between them exceeds a given vaiue in a predetermined direction and causes these cwo circuits to be disconnected from sch other when the power Sowing between them exceeds a given value in the opposite direction utee St COT 2.1996 STANDARO ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM OEVICE 3.1.99 Device number 93—field-changing contactor ‘A device that functions to increase or decrease, in one sep. the value of field exe:tation on a machine, 3.1.94 Device number 94—tripping of trip-free relay 1, device tat fincon to rip a cra Hake, concn, regu: t peri mmedins wising bY A Sevce tat fc 2 ccna of noxeutmeriper sno open somal. rea ceepa ts aaang eae is mantained ssod 3.1.95 Device numbers 95-85—used only for specific applications ‘Thete device aumbers are used in individual specific installations if none of the functions assigned «othe nombers from: | through 94 are suitable, 3.2 Addition of prefixes and suffixes Leners and numbeds may be useci as prefixes or suffixes to device function suntbers to provide a more spe- cil dedniion of the funesion, as discussed below. They permit a manifeld muiuplicaton of avaiiabie func Son designations for he large aumber and variety o7 devices wed in the many types of enuipment covered bp tis standard. Taey cay also serve 10 denoce incividusl or speci pars or auxiliary contacts of chest Geviees or certain disdngushing feavures, characterises, of conditions that describe the use of the device or its comtacs inthe equipment. Prefixes and suffixes should, however, be used only when they accomplish useful purpose. For example, when all of the deviees in a piece of equioment are associated with only one kind of apparamss. such as @ feeder, motor, or generator, it is common practice, in order to retain maximum simplicity in device function identification, aot ¢o add the respective suffix leners F, M. or G to any of the device function numbers, In order to prevent any possible confi or confusion, each lester sufix should preferably have only one meaning in individual pieces of equipment. To accomglish this, shor. distinctive abbreviations, such as those contained in ASME Y! 1s1989, ar any appropmate combination of letters may also be used as leer suffixes where necessary HowEver, each suitx showid not consist of more thax thres (and preferably not more than (wo) leters in order to keep the complete function designation as shor and simple as possibie, ‘The meaning of exch suffix shouid be designated on che drawings or in zhe publications with which they are used, similar to TC-tip coll, V-voltage, X-auriliary relay. in cases wheve the same suffix (consisting of ane letter or a combination of letters) has different meanings in the same equipment depending upon the device function number with which itis used, then the complete device function number with its Sufix letter or Jeters and its comesponding fumction definition should b= listed in the legend in each case, ie, 63V-vacwurn relay, 70R-raising relay for device 70, 90V-voltage regular 3.3 Suggested prefixes [A similar series of numbers, prefixed by the lensrs RE (for remote) may be used for the interposing relays performing functoas that are controled cirectly from the supervisory system. Typical examples of such faneuions are RE, RES. and RES. In mullple-unic installations, i may be desirable to use a prefix number to distinguish between device func~ tions asscciated with individual units, For example, in pipeline pump stations, the numbers {99 are applied, to device functions that are associated with the overall sciuon operation. A similar series of numbers. staring ‘with 101 instead of |. are used fer those device functions that are associated with unc |: a similar sertes start- ing with 201 for device Functions that are associated with unit 7; ard so on, for each unit in these inscallacons.FUNCTION NUMBERS AND CONTACT DESIGNATIONS sid CaT.2-1996 3.4 Suggested suffix letters Subclanses 3.4.1 through 3.4.6 desoribe fewers that are commonly used ané are recommended for use when required and ss appropriate 3.4.1 Auxiliary devices - ‘These loners denote separate auxiliary devices. such as the following: Closing relay/contactor CL Auriliary relay, closed {energized when main deviee is in cfosed position) CS Concel switch D “Down” position switch relay L Lowering relay © Opening relayitentactor OP Auxiliary relay, open (energized when mazn device is in open position) PS Push buaon R Raising relay , UU —“UP* position switch relay X Auxiliary relay Y Auxiliary relay Z —Auriliary relay NOTE—In the contr! of a circuit breaker with a socalled X-Y relay conwal scheme, the X relay is the device whose train contacts are used io energize the closing eail or te device that in some other manner. such es by the release of SHored energy, causes the breaea? (9 close. The canistis ofthe ¥ relay provice the anupump feanre of che rear breaks 3.4.2 Actuating quantities These lecers indicate te condition oc electrical quanuty 10 which the device responds. o the mediuun in wwaich is located. suc asthe following: A Altfarnperes/atemating C Current D — Direeudischarge E Blecrolyte F Frequency/fow/fauit GP Gas pressure H —_Explosiverharmonies 1 Zero sequencs current 12 Negative sequence current 14,11 Posttve sequence current J Differential Lo LevelAiquia PB Poweripressure PF Power factor Qo S _Speedsuetion/smoke T Temperature V Voltage/voltsivacnemSecor aa06 (E25 STANDARD ELECTRICAL REWER SYSTEM DEVICE VAR Reactive power VB Vibration Wo Waterfovans 3.4.3 Main device “The following Jeners denote the main devics 10 which the numbered devies is applied or is elated: A Alarmauxiliery power AC Abemating careat AN B Anode Baneryiblower BK Brake BL Block (valve) BP Bypass BT Buse CC Capacitoricondensericompensaroricaries curreatleasecomgressor CA Cathede CH Check (valve) D Discharge (valve) DC Direct current Exciter Feeder/fclé/flamenvfilterifan Generator/groupd? Bemerthousing Lineflogic “Motentmetering ‘Mechanism operated contact * Network/newaalé Pump/phase conpariscn Reactoritectiferoom Synchronizing/secondary/stainew/sump/suction (valve) ‘Transformerithyraren. Transformer (high-voltage side) “Transformer (low-voltage side) Telemeter ‘Truck-operated contacts® ‘Transformer (tertary-voltage side) nit gages x gecwo cag Sufix Nis pofenm whea he cevie is connected the rsa of polyphase reat is connects a broke det is iter sally deved fom te polyetase cament or vage quanss, Tic slix Gs prefered where che measured quantity i te path (owed oie cise of ground fault seeeore. te saest owing 10 frou. See A? ip Aces A ior exes *MOC denote a creat beaker mechanism-opered ancilary sch that ¢ mounted onthe manor housing of & movable cet eae, See Foomaee 3 TOC dewwins acco rake uck-opersed minay sant hat i mound 9 be setonary heusg of a removabie cee brake iFUNCTICN NUMBERS AND CONTACT QESiGNATIONS std caT.2-18¢6 9.4.4 Main device parts These letters denote pars of the main device, except auxiliary contacts, posicen switches, mie switches and torque limit switches, which ae covered in Clause. Brake - Coilvcondenserfeapacitor Closing cailelosing contactoe Holding cotl Cperating motor Fiy-ball motor ‘Load-limit motor Speed adjusting or synchronizing mator Opening comaccor Soiencid 1 Sealein Target TC Tp coil Vaive “REARS AROR 4 < 3.4.5 Other suffix letters The following leners cover all other distinguishing feamures, characteristics, or conditions not speciiically Geseribed in 3.4.1 through 3.4.4, which serve to describe the use of the device in che equipment, such as A Accelerating/astomatic B Blocking/backup BF Breaker failure CS Clsefeold D ——_Decelersting/datonateldownidisengaged E Emergeney/engaged F Fadlure/forward GP General purpose H Hovkigh HIZ High impedance fault HR Hand reser AS High speed L _Leftfocalfowower/leading M Manual O — Openiover OFF of ON Ov P Polarizing Rightaiselrectosing/reccivingiremoteireverse S Sendingiswing SHS Semihigh speed T — Tesuirip/trailing TDC Timedelay closing contactieee Sei C57 2.1995 EES STANDARD ELECTRICAL PCWER SYSTEM OSVICE TODO Time delayed relay coil drop-out FDO Time-delay opening contact TTDPU Time delayed relay coil pickup TED Total harmonic distortion UU Uptunder . 3.4.6 Use of suffix letters .cieally all instances on elecsrcal diagrams for the auxiliary, posivon, Lowercase (small) jeters are used inp rpercase (capital) lewars are generally used forall suffix letters in 3.4 and limit switches. as shown in 4.1 “The levers in 3.4.1 dough 3.43, since they should generally form part of the device function designasin, are usually weiten drecdy after the device functon amber, for example, 52CS, T1W. or 49D. When isis pecessary to use to Types Of suffix letersi connection with one function number itis often desirable for arity o separate them by a sianted bine or é0sh, 2s, for nample, 20D/CS or 20D-€S. The suffix leness in 3.4.4, which denote pars of the main device, and those in 3.4.5 which cannct or need not form part of the device function designation, are generally wrinen Girecly below he device function number on the drawings, for example 32 ee or © (see Figure) 3.5 Suffix numbers If two or more devices with the same funesion number and suffiz lerer (if used) are present in the same piese cof equipment, they may he distinguished by numbered suffixes, as, for example, 4X-1, 4X-2. and 4-3, “whem necessary. 2.5 Devices performing more than one function if one device performs two important functions in a piecs of equipment so that its desirable to identify both of these functions. a double function number and name, such as SO/S] instantaneous and time overcurrent cvlay may-be used. 4, Device contacts: 4.1 Auxiliary, position, and limit switch contacts “The letters a and b shall be used far all auriliary, position, and limit switch comtacts for such devices and equipment as circuit breakers, contactors, valves and rheastats, sud contacts of relays as follows: ¢ Contact that is open whem the main device is in the standard reference position, commonly referred to as the nonoperated o de-energized position, and that closes when the device assumes the oppo- site position b Contact that is closed when the main device is in the standard reference position, commonly refered to as the nonoperated or de-en the opposite position position, and thar opens when the device assumes ‘The simple designation ¢ or 8 is used in all cases where there is no ceed to adjust the contact to change position at any particular point in the wavel ofthe main device or where the part ofthe wavel where the con-FUNCTION NUMBERS ANO CONTACT DESIGNATICNS Ste C37 21996 ‘acts change position is of no significance in the conmol or operating scheme, Hence, the a and designa- dons usually are sufficient for circuit breaker auxiliary switches. Standant reference positions of some typical devices are gives ia Table 1, ‘Table 1~Standard reference pesitions of devices Devie [Standard termes pnition ‘Adjosng cs (is TY Tw or down poston ‘Cutch | Disengared postaon Comatir ic ne 2) | Be-aertad posioon (Contactor (Istcned-in oype) [Main contacts open Bensiy switch Sedan refoace Disecenesng eich Main cones open Fw decir (xe not 3) | Lawes fow Gaz sed postion Le seer ace no 3 Lowen ive Toatbak srs Main cons open Power cra beaker 7] Main conse open Power cleerages ‘Maximum gap posizon Presre swath (oo an | Rowen presse Recloane Main comacior open Relay ee ne | Bese poston Rely farce ype) seas Rises | Stine snsance poison ‘Speed switch (see nace 3) Lowest speed “Tap changer | emer tap “Tenpecare lay ce act 3) Lowes upecire Tag per | Dieengage poston Vacuum switch (sex note 3) Lowest pressure that is highest vacuum abe | Case posaca Vibration detector (see note 3] | Misionem vierasom| NOTES thee may sped, Hoge can 86 or nla casing devies camping eer 5, spmag leecher copa ore ese Teeth scicly opened teste fe noche ope, whose cant oso is Spe ot oh dng of supine peri seg goo ots that mayor may not Be sual ar onsnuaueeerpanion, Toe deoscps pon the device is that with all coils de-energized. * resent Soh reepg furan forbs eves considered be, epee eng emge sue ang level nersaig ow ig ipo nema von te neeog ee aSTANDARD ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM OEVICE eee Ses Car 21986 1: 4.1.1 Auxillary switches with defined operating position ‘hen itis desired 10 have the auxiliary, positon, or limit swizch designacion. it should be indicated a what vrint of wave the connects change positon, 2s is ometines necessary in the cue of valves abd fer other Been ceviews, Toon an adeinonal letier {ora percentage figure, if required) is added (asa sufix tothe @ ob designation) for this purpose. - For a valve, the method of designating sucn position switehes is shown in tht diagram and legend in Figure 1, There are thas ove poin's to consider in visualizing or describing the operation ofthese position witches. The fist is whether the contact isa arb a8 indicated by the ist Jener. The second is where che con- tact changes positon, either at or near: a) The closed position of the valve «, 1b) The ogen position of the valve 9, oF c) A spectfied percentage such 2s 25% of the full open position, for example. 325, ‘when applied to devices cther than valves, gales, sreuit breakers. and switches for which the letters @ and « are ued for open and closed, respectively it will be nevessary to use other applicable fers. For exammpic, for such devices a8 aclvich, curming gear, rheostat, electrode, and adjusting device, the lewers a. « dL meaning disengaged engoged, igh tow ap, and dawn, respectively ae applicable. Also, cher apsropn~ tie sufi leners may be used for special a or b position switches, when these are considered mors appropri- ee and if the:r meaning is clearly indicated. For example, in the case of an early-opeaing auxilfary switch on a power cireut breaker, edjusted to open Wass the breaker is oped before the main contacts par, jt may be thus desorized and then designated a5 aa ae auxiliary swich, Example: 20BL designates an auxiliary switch, on a bleek vale, that is open only when the valve is fully closed designates an auxiliary switch, on a discharge valve, shat is open except when the valve is 10% or more open| FUNCTION NUMBERS AND CONTACT DESIGNATIONS DALUE POSITION PasiTION swITcH crosea OPEN ac + 2 i be z bo a5 as 25 brs tL OUERTRAUE:, J LEGEND: SOLID LINE INDICATES SWITCH CONTACT CLOSED Each ofthe eight valve positions can be detested 25 follows: bes 0,4 ssa base vIse ‘contact that changes postion at of nex the closed positon ofthe valve, tats, open only when the valve is fully closed ‘conte that changes posidon ator near the open pesition of che valve, thats, clased only when the valve is fully open sone a changes poion at or aa coed poston ofthe valve, tis sloed ony when ie valve is fully cio contact that changes positien a or nex the open position of the valve, that is. apen only whoa the valve 5s fally open contact that changes position when he valve is 25% open. chat is elosed only when the valve is agen 28% or noe osu tha hangs pouton waste valve i 75% ope tats, cise ony when she valves ope 3 or more conuacr tha changes positon when the valve is 25% open, that is, closed only when the valve is open less than 25% ‘contact that changes position when the valve is 755 open, that is closed anly when the valve ts open Jess than 75% Figure 1—Valve w=e Sm ca7.2-1996 1E2E STANDARD ELECTRICAL POWER GySTEM DEVICE thes for devices withaut a standard reference position 4.1.2 Auxiliary In designating position switches for such a special device as. for example, a fuel vansfer device, which has no standard reference or aonoperated position and may be placed in either exsreme or any intermediate posi- tion for normal operation, a and b dasigmasicns are sal applicable, However, a percentage figure ofthe “full open or “on” position should always be used, and, for the sake of consiswency, this percentage shouid always be in terns of the position that is $0% or more of the “full open” or “on” position, as shown tn Figure 2 UALUE POSITION POSITION 19a PERCENT ea PERCENT suite iuro Gas antos 100s 2786 arse ai90L BL0OL tL ovenraave,. ——t LEGEND: SOLIG LINE INDICATES SWITCH CONTACT CLOSED Each of the eight positions can be desenbed as follows a1OUG closed only when 100% of che fuel being supplied is gas DIOOG closed onty when less than LOOS of ze fuet beng supalied is gas aTSG closed only when 75% or mere of the fe! being supped is gas ‘B75G closed only when iss then 75% of the fue being supplied is gas SICOL closed only whea 100% of che fue! being supolie is tiguid bI00L closed only when less than 160% ofthe fuel beng supolied is liquid B75. closed only when 759% oF more ofthe fuel being supplied is liquid DISL closed anly when lec shan 759 oF the fuel bets epi is Fcwid Figure 2—Fuel transfer deviceFUNCTION NUMBERS AND CONTACT QESIGNATIONS sid CT 2-806 4.2 Limit switches 1LS designates a limit switch. This is a position switch thar is acuated by a main devies, such as a cheostat or valve, at of near its exteme ond of travel. ls usual function is o open the circuit of tie operating device, but it may also serve to give an indication that che main devies has reached an extreme position of travel. The designations ac, ao, be, and bo, given in Figure 1, are actually mere descriptive for valve limit switches than such designations as LSC or 1SO. Also. in te ease of 2 fuel wansfer device as covered in 4.1.2. designations sch as a1G0G, b100G, a100L, and bLOOL are mere descriptive than LS designations. In both cases they indicate whether the specific contact is an a contact or a contact 4.2.1 Auxiliary switches fer circuit breaker operating mechanisms For the mechanically vip-free mechanism of a circuit breaker: Contact that is open when the operating mechanism of the main deviee is in the nonoperated posi- tion and that closes when the operating mechanism assumes the apposite position be Contact that is closed when the operating mechanism of the iain device isin the nonoperated posi- tion and that opens when the operating caechanism assumes the oppesite position “The pan of she sroke at whieh the auxiliary switch changes position should if necessary, be specified in the desenption. LC is used to designate the latch-checking switch of such a mechanism, which is closed when the mechanism linkage is relatcied after an opening operation of the circuit breaker 4.3 Torque limit switches ‘This is ¢ switch that is uced to open an operating motor circuit ata desired torque limit at the extreme ead of cravel of a main device, such as 3 valve, It should be designated as follows: tge Torque limit switch, opened by a vorque-responsive mecitanism, that siops valve closing igo Tergue limi switch, opened by a torque-responsive mechanism, that stops vaive opening. 4.4 Other switches If several similar auxiliary, position, and limit switches are present on the same device, they should be desig- ated with such supplementary aumencal suffixes as 1, 2,3, ete, when necessary. 4. Representation of device contacts on electrical diagrams 4.5.1 Contacts with defined reference position On electrical diagrams the b contacts ofall devices as deseribed in 4.] to 4.1.3. including those of relays and those with suffix leters or percentage figures. should be showa as closed contaess and all a contacts should bbe shown as open comacts, The use of the single leners a and b with the contact representation is generally superfluous on the diagrams, However, these leaers are a convenient means of reference in the text of insruction books. articles, and other publications (see Figure 3, Figure 4, and {EEE Sd 315-1975 for repre- sentation of closed and open contacts on electrical diagrams).Sg err 2 008 [ESE STANDARD BL ECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM DEVICE 4.5.2 Comtact opening and cicsing settings “The opening and closing semings of the contacts and auxiliary), positon, end limit switches. covered in 4 threogh £3 should, when necessary for he redy understanding ofthe operadon ofthe device in he Ca” nent bo inciened on the clementicy diagram for ack sch contact In the case of relay conte, his indies on would consis ofthe puerical setings: im ke case of he swiss, this indieaion would consist of chart similar to those shown in Figures | and 2, respectively. 4.5.3 Devices without a standard reference positicn or those devices that have ne de-energied cr nonoperated position, such as manuallyoperte ranser OF coamol swiches(inluding chose ofthe sping-retar type or suxiiary position indicaing conaets on he tounge or enclosures ofa removable czcit breaker uni the preferred method of represents these con nees ip nommaly open. Bach consact cheuld, however, be dened onthe elementary diagrem a5 10 when i closes,” For example, the contacts of che manual-sutomatic runsfer switca, device 45, which are closed in she enomarie poston, would Se identied with the lemer A. and toss that are closed inthe manual position~ ‘would be identified with zhe lecer M: and the ausliary position switehes on the housing 52 TOC of aremov- vise cit breaker uni, which are open ston the unit i ac in the connected positon, may be identified Py and those that ae closed when the anit isnot in the connected position may be identified by grace o ‘as shown in [EEE Std €37.20.1-1993 and IEEE Sud C37.20.2-1993. Ia the case ofltched-in or hsad-reset relays, which operate from protective devices o perform the shutdown afta piece of equipment ard ld it ou of servis, the conte should preferably be shown in the normal, nonlockout postion, In general any devices, suchas eleeuteally operate latchodin relays, thr have ao de> cnergized or nonoperated posion and have aot bees specifielly covered in the above paragraphs or under “LL, should have their contacts showin in te position most suitable forthe proper understanding of the oper lau of the devices in the equipment, Sufficient description should be present as ecessary, on the elemea- tary diagram to indicate the comtact operation + 4.5.4 Recommended representation of deviee functions and contacts an drawings ‘The typical elementary diagrams in Figures 3 and illusate the recommended method of representing the comacts of typical devices on an elementary diagram. All other representations ond feaures, excspt those specifically covered in other standards, ar ilustrative only and are not necessarily generally accepted practice, “hur informanion shit be inkides on that par of ie chementary diagram ether withthe dev seb or with he anaes i oe Ce NGC I and une sost snweniea 0 the proper uidersading of he operation of devs and epepmaae See Foomote 7FUNCTICN NUMBERS AND CONTACT DESIGNATIONS ‘ste C7 2-7885 I oT df Bee EE Seems | ‘oud Lae | Goma | | ore) ' Se eee = [enor Tr =o | Mgt polcos Se) Se my aah f a = | [ea teloos zie) BRT |) a — i! Far = a dt wp 8 At | Se ions a a. Oo Gen Device RACTON MIME acme aro a © puzaamer aie eat wou seeese 5 teneney 2 See ee 2 Re. % me Be Skit fe EESeare Seems E RoReeroe Sr Sxoess.. 2 pre qo = SEs See Baoan roms oo = Saree 2 x SS 5 Satmescr & ES Figure S—Typical elementary diagram2e=2 STANDARD @LECTRICAL PoweR SYSTEM DEVICE = 4160} PHASE? WIRE. SEME SUS PHASE SECLERCE 2-5 Derry Oot te Be i : in 225 Std 21561975 (2) may bee fer acre, orcas may be Si for cows cols, " Figure 4—Typical elementary diagramFUNCTION NUMBERS AND CONTACT DESIGNATIONS sie ca7 2.7886 Annex A (informative) Samples of device function numbers - A.1 Device 11—Multi-function relay representations ‘Two commonly used representations of multi-function reiays are shown for use on one-line meter and relay diagrams, The user must determine which is best for the application. Recommended nomenclature for te smuli-function relays in the examples as follows: 1L-xxex where 11 denotes multi-function relay, Lis the zone of protection: Fine (generator, bus, et) xxxx is the model abbreviation (i.e, DLP, MDAR. 321, OPTI, etc.) Firs: represensation methad—Empay box ‘The “empty box” method minimizes space requirements while showing ail inputs ard curputs from the relay, 1k does not require crafting changes wien an element is removed or placed in-service or when a software upgrade adds additional capabilities. It does act give the user a visual indication of funewens in use, but pro- vides the relay model, which indicates function availability for those familiar with the relay mode. +1, REMOTE COMMUNICATION U1a MODEM + 2. SEE LOGIC DIRGARM. ‘+3, FAULT DATA PLACED BN ATU eae ees qmere Figure A.1—zmpty box. ‘oes 535 O07 2.1996 EGE STANDARD ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM DEVICE, Second representation metnod—Filled box i “The “tilled box” method provides visual indication ofthe functions being used. Contiguous space require: eae ans become very large depending on functions in use: Disabling or cnablingfunctons and software ‘upgrades may require crafig changes. 21-21 through Z4 isthe phase distance relay for zone f trough 4 ZIN-Z] through Z+ is the ground disance relay for zoue 1 through 4 508 is the high insantaneous overcarreat relay 50 is the instansnecus overoumrent relay a is de time delay for tipping oN is the direedonal overcurrent relay in neural ERR” is the event recorder! fault locator Figure A.2—Filled box + A.2 Device 64—Ground detector relay applications Figures A.! through A$ are samples showing the preferred use ofthe suffixes N and G. Figure A2-—Groken delta connection in VT secondary circuit* FUNCTION NUMBERS AND CONTAGT DESIGNATIONS su C372-1986 Ps of + While °G' is preferred, past practice makes °N’ accepsable, Figure A.¢-—Delta-wye transformer ’ Figure A.5—Generator high-impedance ground1 SHOW 21896 IEEE STANDARD ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTER pevics ® © © @ Figure A.S—Residuai connection in ct secondary circuit (cr internally derived by device) Figure A.7—Tank grounds (breaker, C7, et.) Figure A.8—Delta tertiary winding of auto transformerFUNCTION NUMBERS AND CONTACT DESIGNATIONS Feéder Figure A$—Window (donut) current transformer Annex 5 {informative} Bibliography Only those standards that ae indicated as a mandatory publication to be used in conjunction with this sean- dard can be listed as references in Clause 2 in this standard. There are ather pubfiestions that provide addi- tional information, sid these are listed below. IEEE Std C37.1-1994, IEEE Standard Definition, Speciication. and Analysis of Systems Used for Supervi- sory Control, Data Acquisition, and Automatic Control (ANSI). 29Device name ae circuit breaker ac directional overcurrent relay accslecating device alarm relay annoncistor eley amespheric condition moniter automatic selecave conurl or wansier relay suxillary motor or motor genersiot balance ipbase-balance current relay voltage or curent celay balance bearing protective device blocking relay ‘orush-operating device carrier or piic-wire relay checking ralay trent bresker ac circuit beaker e create bresier ‘equalizer ivi breaker field cine renee sunning crouit breaker starting circuit breaker contaccar fietd-changing contactor ‘isolating contactor or switch Joad-esisor comacrar curment balance relay rectional overcurrent relay (ae) Jnstantaneoes overcurrent relay overcurrent relay (de) hage-balance current relay reverse-piase current rlsy time overen lay fact Index Device number 4 a ‘The following index lists che device functton names and numbers and corresponding page numbers. Page number 5 uress ‘Se COT 21996 Device name undercurrent isy de create bree de yenerator say de load-measunng retosing rely de overcurrent lay seeslersing device density swech or sensor diferent petectve relay relay (a) ifecional overeurren directional power clay Gresional voluge relay ircononal voltage and power zisy discharge sinc Gisconneesng device contol power dscannect sistance ey ‘cualizer circuit breaker “ay sepante excitation device fie applica clay eidchanpsng contactor field cenit renter field slsy tame deteeror flow suites requency mutening device eequency say mex ceming gear engaging dence governor pound deescor lay grounding device here (also cee Stequency) vols per bert relay incomplete sequence relay ‘stantanegus overcurrent olay 8 ° 3INDEX Device name inuetocking relay ‘isolating contactor or swnteh vogging device devel swich tine switch load-measuing veciesing ey toad-esztr comastor fockouteeay ‘machine thermal sy master conta maser element rmechasical condition mentor operating mestanism sositon changing mestanism monior sumospherie contin monitor density site or sensor stow mune lev witch ‘pechancal cenditen monitor pressure switch rmuldfuncoon devs notching deviee opening ‘unecelay opening lay perating mechanism utoi-step relay de overcurent relay Grectional overcurrent relay {a0} instantaneous aversorrentrlsy Device number 2 68 7 16 so cy Page pumber 3 10 10 u 10 sro C37. 2.1866| 4 ste G27 21906 Device name same overcurrent riay as} venta relay permissive conol device pnaseangle eesurng sy piace balance erent sy phase balance elage ay phase recuenc: voltage relay piiotoniee tay olane or planing vollage cence gevinon changing mechanism pasion sich power paver and voltage dresonal ay power fcr relay reste switch rutzof-change secslecaang or decelerating de cennty te-of change senser fiow steof-change switch frequency rata of-change relay ove mue-of- change switch preamarerce-f-change switch siecofichange relay edlosing leat-neasuing closing lay reclosing rsy ‘ecofeation failure may repoinang device reser loaderesistercontacor NoeDevice name selector manual selecor or ransfer device sauiomtic selective consul or wanster riay incomplete sequence relay lumi sequence switch master sequence devies cunt sequence starting relay shor-cieuing device shunting sete dlip-ring shert-ciresinng device sped accsleruting or decelerating device overspeed device speed matching device _syehrenous-speed device synchronizing satay synehronism-cteck lay underspend device searing samting circuit breaker ssartng-to-running transition contacior unit sequence maring relay storping stopping device ‘ume-delay stopping or opening rey switch discharge switch ow swies Jsolasing switen level swrtca line swteeh Devies umber Ste C57.2-1986 Page umber