URC

TM

Distribution Feeder Protection

UNIVERSAL RECLOSER
CONTROL
Reliable reclosing for
distribution system
Key Benefits
• Rugged weatherproof enclosure (NEMA4) recording
• Unique and secure downed conductor detection • Advanced automation capabilities for providing customized
• Reliable and secure performance protection and control solutions
• High-end fault and disturbance recording, including internal • Simplified system integration with communications
relay operating signals provided without requiring external supporting serial and Ethernet interfaces and multiple
recording devices protocols
• Voltage and frequency based load shedding and transfer • Single & multiple recloser control applications available
schemes to increase system uptime and improve system
stability
• High-accuracy metering, oscillography and digital fault

Applications
• Three phase autorecloser applications • Dynamic network restoration
• Primary protection and control for feeders on solidly • Bus blocking/Interlocking schemes
grounded, impedance grounded or resonant (Peterson Coil) • Distribution load shedding schemes based on voltage and
grounded systems frequency elements

Features
Protection and Control Monitoring & Metering
• Three phase autorecloser with synchronism check • Metering - current, voltage, power, energy, frequency and
• Directional time, instantaneous phase & ground overcurrent harmonics
protection • Oscillography - analog and digital parameters at 64 samples/
• Load encroachment supervision cycle
• Wattmetric ground fault detection • Event Recorder - 1024 time tagged events with 0.5ms scan of
• High impedance fault detection (Downed Conductor digital inputs
Detection) • Data Logger - 16 channels with sampling rate up to 1 sample
• Breaker control and breaker failure / cycle
• Abnormal frequency protection (Rate of change, under and • Breaker monitoring: contact wear, continuous trip coil
over frequency) monitoring
• Advanced relay health diagnostics
Communications • Setting Security Audit Trail for tracking changes to relay
• Networking interfaces - 100Mbit Fiber Optic Ethernet, RS485, configuration
• RS232, RS422, G.703, IEEE C37.94 EnerVista™ Software
• Multiple Protocols - IEC61850, DNP 3.0 Level 2, Modbus TCP/ • State of the art software for configuration and
IP, IEC60870-5-104 commissioning GE Multilin products
• Direct I/O - secure, high-speed data exchange between URs, • Graphical Logic Designer and Logic Monitor to simplify
for DG, distribution automation applications designing and testing procedures

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• Document and software archiving toolset to ensure
reference material and device utilities are up-to-date
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Protection and Control and insulation fault in underground • Choice of 17 curve shapes (including
cables. This unique, field proven algorithm FlexCurves™) and curve multipliers
The URC is designed to provide distribution incorporates artificial intelligence ensures
feeder protection, control, monitoring • Instantaneous or linear reset time
performances. Key benefits of Hi-Z detection
and metering in one integrated package. characteristic to coordinate with
in F60:
Protection features include: upstream transformer damage curves
and downstream reclosers and fuses.
• Reliable detection of faults caused by
Three Phase Autoreclosing • Voltage restraint to increase sensitivity
downed conductors
The majority of faults in the distribution applications
Distribution Feeder Protection

• Faster response to hazardous situations

system are temporary in nature. These
faults may be caused by lighting, wind, • Dependable and secure operation using The majority of distribution systems are
animals or tree limb contacts to the artificial intelligence either solidly grounded or grounded
energized line. Automatic reclosers can be • Easy integration by adding a module to through a low impedance. Fast fault
used to clear such faults and then restore the F60 clearance is required due to the ground
the system. fault impact. The following functions are
A four-shot three-pole autoreclosing This protection feature can also be used to incorporated in F60 and F35 to provide
scheme is provided with programmable detect arcing faults. Based on testing and secure ground protection:
sequence coordination using FlexLogic™. field data, the F60 has shown a high degree
Coordination can also be accomplished of security. • Neutral IOC and TOC
with substation feeders using IEC61850 or
• Ground IOC and TOC
hi-speed Direct I/O messaging. Directional Overcurrent Protection
The F60 & F35 also have Built-in standard The F60 allows directional elements to be
Downed Conductor (HI-Z) Detection
IEEE, IEC, IAC and FlexCurves™ overcurrent used to supervise the ground overcurrent
Fires, injuries, and even fatalities may curves (TOC), most commonly used for protection elements to provide sensitive
be caused by a live downed conductor. primary and back-up protection in various tripping for faults in one direction. Typical
Unfortunately, these high risk incidences protective zones. They have phase IOC application for directional overcurrent
often go undetected by conventional elements with level detectors for each includes:
protective relays. The Hi-Z element in F60, phase. Each TOC element has the following
unique to GE Multilin, provides reliable programmable characteristics:
detection of faults caused by downed • Isolate faulted feeders in ring bus or
conductors. Sophisticated algorithms parallel feeder arrangement
• Pickup current level for trip, alarm, or
developed over the past 20 years, detect • Detection of back feed of fault current
control
downed conductors, tree branch contacts, from feeders with motors or generators

Example: Distribution Automation

URC Controller
Residential Distribution
Load Substation

Recloser

URC
Recloser Control
Wireless up to 4 miles

Residential
Load

Industrial 1 Fault occurs on the line

Load
3
1 2 Local URC Recloser
System detects the fault,
and isolates the faulted
section from the grid
Distribution 2
Substation 3 URCs provide fast
Industrial system re-configuration
Load to restore power
to effected area,
via wireless
communications

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For neutral directional sensing, the residual Multiple Recloser Support in One FlexLogic™
current of the phase CTs is used as the Box: FlexLogic™ is the powerful UR-platform
operating current. For current polarization,
Using the F35R models, 2 or 3feeders programming logic engine that provides
a residual CT is used to measure zero-
can be protected using one F35R control the ability of creating customized
sequence current. For voltage polarization,
cabinet. Multiple three phase currents and protection and control schemes thereby
the calculated or measured zero sequence
voltages can be wired to the URC. Multiple minimizing the need, and the associated
voltage can be used. The maximum torque
(up to 6) phase, ground and neutral time costs, of auxiliary components and wiring.
angle is programmable.
overcurrent elements are included to Using FlexLogic™, the F60 can be

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perform "fast" and "slow" tripping functions programmed to provide required tripping
Load Encroachment
for each connected recloser. logic, loadshedding based on frequency,
The Load Encroachment function in the
voltage and communication, loop
F60 provides the capability to manage load
restoration schemes, other remedial
growth in feeders. The load encroachment Advanced Automation action schemes and dynamic setting
element can be set for the feeder’s expected
The F60 incorporates advanced automation group changes.
maximum load, reducing the likelihood
features including powerful FlexLogic™
of false tripping for load conditions while
programmable logic, communication, and Scalable Hardware
maintaining dependability to trip for
SCADA capabilities that far surpass what is The F60 is available with a multitude of I/O
legitimate faults. The load encroachment
found in the average feeder relay. The F60 configurations to suit the most demanding
supervision in the F60 based on positive-
integrates seamlessly with other UR relays application needs. The expandable modular
sequence voltage and current and applies
for complete system protection, including design allows for easy configuration and
a characteristic shown in the figure. It
the unit and auxiliary transformers, and future upgrades.
allows the phase
Balance of Plant protection.
overcurrent elements to be set to see
end-of-line phase faults in heavily loaded
feeder applications.

- REACH REACH CLOSE TRIP

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LOAD LOAD 81U
ENCROACHMENT ENCROACHMENT 6
OPERATE OPERATE Monitoring
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Recloser 50P 50_2 51_2 50BF 51P/V 67P 67_2 32 50N 51N 67N/G 50NBF 4
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
27P
Flexible Load Encroachment characteristic in F60 2
can be set by adjusting the load angle and the 59P
Transducer
METERING
reach. FlexElement Inputs
1

50G 51G 59N

1
2 2
Over/Under Voltage Protection 27X 59X 59_2
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The F60 includes the following voltage 25
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• Up to 2 phase undervoltage and 1

overvoltage elements
R1 5 R2 5 R3 5
• 1 auxiliary undervoltage/overvoltage
element
• 1 neutral overvoltage element CLOSE TRIP
79
Monitoring Same Functions as Breaker 1

The following are some of the key

Recloser 50P 51P 50N 51N For Breaker 1
applications where voltage elements can 2 1 2 1
27X 27P 81U 59N 59X
be used: 2 6
50G 51G METERING
2 1
• Load shedding schemes FlexElementª
Transducer
Inputs

• Back up capacitor bank protection and

F35
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control Feeder Protection System

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• Flexible, modular I/O covering a broad The very high sampling rates and large creating fault tolerant communication
range of input signals and tripping amount of storage space available for data architectures in an easy, cost-effective
schemes recording in the F60 can eliminate the need manner without the need for intermediary
for installing costly standalone recording communication hardware.
• Types of digital outputs include trip-
equipment.
rated Form-A and Solid State Relay (SSR)
mechanically latching, and The F60 supports the most popular industry
Advanced Device Health Diagnostics standard protocols enabling easy, direct
Form-C outputs
The F60 performs comprehensive device integration into DCS and SCADA systems.
• Form-A and SSR outputs available with
health diagnostic tests during startup and
Distribution Feeder Protection

optional circuit continuity monitoring

continuously at runtime to test its own • Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP
and current detection to verify
major functions and critical hardware. These
continuity and health of the associated • IEC61850
diagnostic tests monitor for conditions that
circuitry • DNP3.0
could impact security and availability of
• RTDs and DCmA inputs are available to protection, and present device status via • Ethernet Global Data (EGD)
monitor equipment parameters such as SCADA communications and front panel • IEC60870-5-104
temperature & pressure display. Providing continuous monitoring
and early detection of possible issues helps Interoperability with Embedded
improve system uptime. IEC61850
Monitoring and Metering
Use the F60 with integrated IEC61850
The F60 includes high accuracy metering • Comprehensive device health diagnostic to lower costs associated with feeders
and recording for all AC signals. Voltage, performed during startup protection, control and automation. GE
current, and power metering are built into • Monitors the CT/VT input circuitry to Multilin’s leadership in IEC61850 comes
the relay as a standard feature. Current validate the integrity of all signals from thousands of installed devices and
and voltage parameters are available
follows on seven years of development
as total RMS magnitude, and as
experience with UCA 2.0.
fundamental frequency magnitude and Communications
angle. Also, harmonic measurements for
The F60 provides advanced commun- • Replace expensive copper wiring
voltage and current up to 25th for power
ications technologies for remote data and between devices with direct transfer
quality applications.
engineering access, making it easy and of data using GOOSE messaging for
Fault and Disturbance Recording flexible to use and integrate into new and transfer tripping, interlocking schemes,
existing infrastructures. Direct support loop restoration, and loadshedding
The advanced disturbance and event
for fiber optic Ethernet provides high- schemes.
recording features within the F60 can
bandwidth communications allowing for • Configure systems based on IEC61850
significantly reduce the time needed for
low-latency controls and high-speed file and also monitor and troubleshoot
postmortem analysis of power system
transfers of relay fault and event record them in real-time with EnerVista™
events and creation of regulatory reports.
information. The available redundant Viewpoint Engineer
Recording functions include:
Ethernet option provides the means of

• Sequence of Event (SOE)

- 1024 time stamped events Fiber LAN, single
or redundant, for
• Oscillography, Source
added security
• - 64 digital & up to 40 Analog channels
CB1
• Data Logger, disturbance recording –
16 channels up to 1 sample / cycle /
channel Fault 1
CB2
• Fault Reports
- Powerful summary report of pre-fault
and fault values
CB3
• Extensive breaker info (continuous
coil monitor, arcing current, operating
time, operation counter for asset Fault 2
management)

Reverse zone interlocking protection - By using the IEC61850/GOOSE or hi-speed Direct I/O capability
blocking signals can be transferred upstream, allowing minimal coordination delays. Fast clearance can be
provided for Fault 1 and still maintain coordination for Fault 2.

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• Integrate GE Multilin IEDs and generic Multi-Language Launchpad allows configuring devices in
IEC61850-compliant devices seamlessly The F60 supports English, French, Russian, real-time by communicating using serial,
in EnerVista™ Viewpoint Monitoring and Chinese languages on the front panel, Ethernet, or modem connections, or offline
EnerVista™ setup software, and product by creating setting files to be sent to
Direct I/O Messaging manual. Easily switch between English devices at a later time.
Direct I/O allows for sharing of high-speed and an additional language on the local Included in Launchpad is a document
digital information between multiple UR displays without uploading new firmware. archiving and management system
relays via direct back-to-back connections that ensures critical documentation is
up-to-date and available when needed.

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or multiplexed through a standard DS0
multiplexer channel bank. Regardless of EnerVistaTM Software Documents made available include:
the connection method, Direct I/O provides The EnerVista™ Suite is an industry-leading
continuous real-time channel monitoring set of software programs that simplifies • Manuals
that supplies diagnostics information on every aspect of using the F60 relay. The • Application Notes
channel health. EnerVista™ suite provides all the tools to • Guideform Specifications
Direct I/O provides superior relay-to-relay monitor the status of your the protected
• Brochures
communications that can be used in asset, maintain the relay, and integrate
advanced interlocking, generation rejection information measured by the F60 into • Wiring Diagrams
and other special protection schemes. DCS or SCADA monitoring systems. • FAQ’s
Convenient COMTRADE and Sequence of • Service Bulletins
• Communication with up to 16 UR relays Events viewers are an integral part of the
in single or redundant rings rather UR Setup software included with every Viewpoint Monitoring
than strictly limited to simplistic point- UR relay, to carry out postmortem event
Viewpoint Monitoring is a simple-to-use
to-point configurations between two analysis to ensure proper protection
and full-featured monitoring and data
devices system operation.
recording software package for small
• Connect to standard DS0 channel banks systems. Viewpoint Monitoring provides a
EnerVista™ Launchpad
through standard RS422, G.703 or IEEE complete HMI package with the following
C37.94 interfaces or via direct fiber optic EnerVista™ Launchpad is a powerful
functionality:
connections software package that provides users with
all of the setup and support tools needed
• No external or handheld tester • Plug-&-Play Device Monitoring
for configuring and maintaining GE Multilin
required to provide channel diagnostic
products. The setup software within • System Single-Line Monitoring & Control
information
• Annunciator Alarm Screens

URC Major components

Universal
Relay

Ethernet

AC Power Battery Wireless Radio

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• Trending Reports • Device Health Report Options include test switches, wired
• Single Click Fault Data Retreival voltage, HiZ detection, heating/cooling,
• Automatic Event Retrieval
Ethernet communications (10BaseT/
• Automatic Waveform Retrieval
EnerVista™ Integrator 10BaseF), aluminum or stainless steel
enclosure, user specified cable lengths and
Viewpoint Engineer EnerVista™ Integrator is a toolkit that allows
connectors, or other user requirements. GE
Viewpoint Engineer is a set of powerful seamless integration of GE Multilin devices
Multilin will also customize the URC to meet
tools that will allow the configuration into new or existing automation systems.
your requirements.
and testing of UR relays at a system level Included in EnerVista™ Integrator is:
Distribution Feeder Protection

in an easy-to-use graphical drag-and- Specifications:

drop environment . Viewpoint Engineer • OPC/DDE Server
• Dimensions: H=600mm (23.6") x
provides the following configuration and • GE Multilin Drivers
W=600mm (23.6") x D=350mm (13.8")
commissioning utilities:
• Automatic Event Retrieval
• Weight: 28.4kg (62.6lbs) w/batteries
• Automatic Waveform Retrieval approx. 36kg (80 lbs)
• Graphical Logic Designer
• Graphical System Designer • NEMA 4 Enclosure

• Graphical Logic Monitor Physical Features • Relay Operating Temperature: -40 to

+85 C (For 16 hours)
• Graphical System Monitor Rugged Enclosure:
• Relay Approvals: UL & CSA Certified, CE
The URC is packaged in a rugged steel
Viewpoint Maintenance Compliant
NEMA4 weatherproof enclosure, which
Viewpoint Maintenance provides tools that includes as standard:
Accessories:
will create reports on the operating status
of the relay, simplify the steps to download • (2) 12 VDC lead acid batteries with 24 • Pole Mounting Kit - provides reliable,
fault and event data, and reduce the work VDC charger convenient fastening to round or square
required for cyber-security compliance poles
• 110 VAC receptacle
audits. Tools available in Viewpoint • Rital Standard off the shelf
• Terminal blocks & wiring trays
Maintenance include:
• Custom Welded solution
• Nameplates & wiring diagram
• Settings Security Audit Report • Receptacle

Ordering
N N N R N N N 1 B
* * * * * * * * *
F60R Single recloser control with F60
F35R1 Single recloser control with F35

F35R2 Double recloser control with F35
F35R3 Triple recloser control with F35
N


No voltage function
V
Voltage functions
N
No test switches
T
Test switch GE 515
N
No climate control
H
Heater with thermostat
R
Steel enclosure
N No ethernet port
1
Ethernet port
2
Redundant Ethernet port
N No Hi-Z
Z Hi-Z (F60 only)
N
No Amphenol Plug
A
Amphenol Plug
1 1A Current Input
5 5A Current Input
L 24-48 Vdc OC Input (no internal battery or charger)
M 125-250 Vdc Input (no internal battery or charger)
B 24 VDC Battery and charger

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