Concept On Device Numbering System - With IEC61850
Concept On Device Numbering System - With IEC61850
Differential Relay
21 – Distance Relay
24 – Volts Per Hertz Relay
25 – Synchronizing Device
27 – Under-voltage Relay
30 – Annunciation Relay
49 – Machine or Transformer Thermal Overload Relay
50 – Instantaneous Over-current Relay
51 – AC Time Delayed Over-current Relay
52 – AC Circuit Breaker
Knowledge on Electrical Device Nomenclature
59 – Overvoltage Relay
63 – Pressure Switch
67 – AC Directional Over-current Relay
79 – AC Reclosing Relay
81 – Frequency Relay
86 – Lockout Relay
87 – Differential Protective Relay
89 –Off Load Disconnecting Switch
94 – Tripping or Trip-Free Relay
96 – Busbar Trip Lockout relay
Suffixes:
•A suffix letter or number may be used with the device number; for example-
•Suffix “N” is used if the device is connected to a Neutral wire (example: 59N in a relay is
used for protection against Neutral Displacement)
•Suffixes “X”, “Y”, “Z” are used for auxiliary devices
•Suffix “G” can denote a "ground", hence a "51G" is a time over-current ground relay or earth-
fault relay.
•Suffix “G” can also mean generator, hence an "87G" is a generator differential protective
relay
•Suffix “87T” is a transformer differential protective relay.
IEC 61850 Device Designation System