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Applications
• Primary protection and control for feeders on solidly, • High-speed fault detection for arc flash mitigation
impedance or resonant (Peterson Coil) grounded systems • Throw over schemes (bus transfer scheme applications)
• Bus blocking/Interlocking schemes • Back-up protection for transmission lines, feeders and
• Distribution load shedding schemes based on voltage and transformers
frequency elements • Distributed Generation (DG) interconnect protection, including
active and passive anti-islanding
Features
Protection and Control IEC 61850 Process Bus Interface
• High impedance fault detection (Downed Conductor Detection) • Robust communications with up to 8 HardFiber Bricks
• Directional time, instantaneous phase & ground overcurrent • Seamless integration with existing F60 functions
protection • Redundant architecture for dependability and security
• Load encroachment supervision
• Wattmetric ground fault detection
• Incipient cable fault detection Monitoring and Metering
• Four-shot autorecloser with synchronism check • Metering - current, voltage, power, energy, frequency and
harmonics
• Breaker control and breaker failure
• Oscillography – analog and digital parameters at
• Abnormal frequency protection (Rate of change, under and 64 samples/cycle
over frequency)
• Event Recorder - 1024 time tagged events with 0.5ms scan of
Communications digital inputs
• Networking interfaces – 100Mbit Fiber Optic Ethernet, RS485, • Data Logger - 16 channels with sampling rate up to
RS232, RS422, G.703, IEEE C37.94 1 sample / cycle
• Multiple Protocols - IEC61850, DNP 3.0 Level 2, Modbus • Setting Security Audit Trail for tracking changes to F60
TCP/IP, IEC60870-5-104 configuration
• Direct I/O – secure, high-speed data exchange between URs,
for DG, distribution automation applications EnerVista™ Software
• Embedded Managed Ethernet Switch with 4 - 100 Mbit Fiber • Graphical Logic Designer and Logic Monitor to simplify
optic ports and 2 copper ports designing and testing procedures
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• Document and software archiving toolset to ensure
reference material and device utilities are up-to-date
Multilin • EnerVista™ Integrator providing easy integration of data in
the F60 into new or existing monitoring and control systems
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F60 Feeder Protection System
Flexible Load Encroachment characteristic in F60 can be set by adjusting the load angle and the reach.
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Flexlogic™ allows for customizing the F60 to operate and control the breakers and other auxiliary devices
Advanced Automation
needed to fit most feeder protection schemes and applications. The F60 incorporates advanced automation
features including powerful FlexLogic™
Cold Load Pickup Autorecloser programmable logic, communication, and
A cold load condition can be caused by a Two built-in autoreclosers are provided SCADA capabilities that far surpass what is
prolonged outage of the load, by opening for use with distribution lines in three-pole found in the average feeder relay. The F60
of the circuit breaker, or by a loss of supply tripping schemes with up to two breakers. integrates seamlessly with other UR relays
even if the breaker remains closed (cyclic Up to four selectable recloser “shots” are for complete system protection, including
loads like HVAC, refrigeration systems). possible prior to locking out. the unit and auxiliary transformers, and
F60 can automatically detect conditions Balance of Plant protection.
that would lead to cold load pickup and Breaker Failure and Control
selectively block protection elements for The F60 provides the required elements to FlexLogic™
security during feeder energization. perform two independent breaker failure FlexLogic™ is the powerful UR-platform
functions. Use the F60 to carry out full programming logic engine that provides
Wattmetric Ground Fault Protection independent breaker failure protection the ability of creating customized
A sensitive wattmetric zero-sequence over the breakers associated to the protection and control schemes thereby
directional function can be used on isolated feeder when connected to a substation minimizing the need, and the associated
or resonant (Petersen coil) grounded, low- with a breaker-and-a-half or ring bus costs, of auxiliary components and wiring.
resistance grounded and solidly grounded arrangement. Using FlexLogic™, the F60 can be
systems to detect ground faults. programmed to provide required tripping
This function determines the presence and The relay also provides for control of one or logic along with custom scheme logic for
direction of ground faults by measuring two breakers from faceplate pushbuttons, auto transfer schemes (Main-Tie-Main),
the value and direction of zero-sequence remote communications or contact inputs. loadshedding based on frequency, voltage
power. This flexible element responds to A breaker position can be indicated by and communication, loop restoration
power derived from zero-sequence voltage LEDs on the faceplate. schemes, other remedial action schemes
and current in a direction specified by and dynamic setting group changes.
the element characteristic angle. Power
can be selected as active, reactive, or
IEC 61850 Process Bus Scalable Hardware
apparent. Therefore, the element may be The IEC 61850 Process Bus module is The F60 is available with a multitude of I/O
used to sense either forward or reverse designed to interface with the GE Multilin configurations to suit the most demanding
ground faults HardFiber System, allowing bi-directional application needs. The expandable modular
IEC 61850 fiber optic communications. design allows for easy configuration and
The HardFiber System is designed to future upgrades.
integrate seamlessly with the existing
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F60 Feeder Protection System
• Flexible, modular I/O covering a broad • Fault Reports existing infrastructures. Direct support
range of input signals and tripping - Powerful summary report of pre-fault for fiber optic Ethernet provides high-
schemes and fault values bandwidth communications allowing for
low-latency controls and high-speed file
• Types of digital outputs include trip- • Extensive breaker info (continuous
transfers of relay fault and event record
rated Form-A and Solid State Relay coil monitor, arcing current, operating
information. The available redundant
(SSR) mechanically latching, and time, operation counter for asset
Ethernet option and the embedded
Form-C outputs management)
managed Ethernet switch provide
• RTDs and DCmA inputs are available to
The very high sampling rates and large the means of creating fault tolerant
monitor equipment parameters such as
amount of storage space available for communication architectures in an easy,
temperature & pressure
data recording in the F60 can eliminate cost-effective manner without the need for
the need for installing costly standalone intermediary communication hardware.
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Analyze feeder faults and disturbances using both analog and digital power
system quantities that are measured and recorded up to a rate of 64 samples
per cycle.
Record the operation of the internal F60 elements and external connected
devices with 1ms time-stamped accuracy to identify the Sequence of Operation
of station devices during faults and disturbances.
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F60 Feeder Protection System
Typical Wiring
Viewpoint Engineer
Viewpoint Engineer is a set of powerful A B C
F 5a
F 6a
F 7a
F 5a
F 6a
F 7a
F 8a
F 1a
F 1b
F 2a
F 2b
F 3a
F 3b
F 4a
F 4b
F 5c
F 6c
F 7c
F 5c
F 6c
F 7c
F 8c
F 1c
F 2c
F 3c
F 4c
• Graphical Logic Designer
VX
VB
VC
VB
VC
VA
VA
VX
VB
VC
VB
VC
IG5
IG1
IG
VA
VA
IA5
IA1
IB
IC
IA
IC5
IC1
IB5
IB1
• Graphical System Designer
H7a 6B I H1a TC 1
Viewpoint Maintenance
H4 H4b
Multilin H4c
H5a
F60
H5 H5b
6C
P1 P1b
Maintenance include:
U1a
6D
U1c P1c
U2a P2a
P2 P2b
U2c
U1b P2c
P3a
U3a P3 P3b
6K
B1a (front)
FAILURE M1 M1b
B2b M1c
DC B3a M2a
allows seamless integration of GE Multilin B3b
B5b HI
OUTPUT
CONTROL
M2 M2b
M2c
B6b LO M3a
devices into new or existing automation
POWER
B6a M3 M3b
B8a SURGE M3c
B8b FILTER M4a
systems. Included in EnerVista™ Integrator M4 M4b
M4c
M5a
is: * Optic
Fibre Tx1 10BaseFL
Rx1
NORMAL M5 M5b
M5c
Tx2 10BaseFL COM
Rx2
ALTERNATE
1
M6a
M6 M6b
Shielded 10BaseT M6c
Remote M7a
IRIG-B
832769A5.CDR
• Automatic Waveform Retrieval
Minimum
X W V U T S R P N M L K J H G F D B
6 6 6 6 6 8 9 1
Inputs/ Inputs/ Inputs/ Inputs/
outputs outputs outputs outputs Inputs/ CT/VT CPU Power
PROVIDED
* * * * outputs Supply
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Ordering
F60 - * ** - H * * - F ** - H ** - M ** - P ** - U ** - W ** For Full Sized Horizontal Mount
Base Unit F60 Base Unit
CPU E RS485 + RS485 (IEC61850 option not available)
G RS485 + Multi-mode ST 10BaseF
H RS485 + Mutli-mode ST Redundant 10BaseF
J RS485 + Multi-mode ST 100BaseFX
K RS485 + Multi-mode ST Redundant 100BaseFX
N RS485 + 10/100 BaseT
S RS485 + 6 port, 100 Mbps, Managed Ethernet Switch
Software Options 00 No Software Options
03 IEC61850
Mount / Coating H Horizontal (19" rack) - Standard
A Horizontal (19" rack) - Harsh Chemical Environment Option
V Vertical (3/4 size) - Standard
B Vertical (3/4 size) - Harsh Chemical Environment Option
User Interface K Enhanced English Front Panel
L Enhanced English Front Panel with User-Programmable Pushbuttons
Distribution Feeder Protection
Ordering Note: To view the latest options available for the F60, or to order the UR Classic Front Panel, please visit our online store for more details.
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