Grid Solutions

Multilin G30
Protection for Small to Medium Generators Protection and Control
Combined Generators and Transformers • Generator differential protection including
transformer
The MultilinTM G30 generator protection system provides comprehensive protection for small to medium-
• Restricted ground fault, thermal overload
sized steam, hydraulic and combustion-turbine generators as well as applications that have both the protection, directional, time, instantaneous,
generator and transformer in the same zone of protection. phase, neutral, negative sequence and ground
The G30 is ideal for protecting single and multi-pole generators with single or split-phase winding overcurrent protection
configurations of generators. The G30 includes advanced automation and communication capabilities, • Advanced functionalities such as Loss of
extensive I/O options, and powerful fault recording features that can simplify fault and disturbance excitation, overexcitation, 3rd Harmonic
troubleshooting and minimize generator downtime. neutral undervoltage, Generator unbalance,
reverse and low forward power and accidental
energization
Key Benefits
• Protection and control functionality in one box,
• Advanced automation capabilities for providing customized protection and control solutions reducing the number of devices
• Combined generator and transformer protection solution extending asset life • High density inputs/outputs to support the
• An integrated large, full color display, provides real-time visualization and control of the protected bay, control of many switchyard assets – all from
via a bay mimic as well as annunciator functionality and graphical visualization of phasors one powerful device
• Advanced IEC 61850 Ed. 1 and Ed. 2 certified implementation, complete settings via SCL files and • Integrated large, full color display, for real-time
comprehensive process bus support (IEC 61850-9-2LE or IEC 61869 or IEC 61850-9-2 Hardfiber) ensures visualization and control of the protected bay
interoperability, device managing optimization and reduced cost of ownership
• Routable GOOSE (R-GOOSE) enables GOOSE messages going beyond the substation, which enables
wide area protection and control applications
Advanced Communications
• 3 independent Ethernet ports for
• Increased network availability via failover time reduced to zero through IEC® 62439-3 “PRP” support
simultaneous & dedicated network
• Supports latest edition of waveform capture (COMTRADE 2013) simplifying fault records management connections with IEEE 1588 support
• Embedded multi-range signal oscillation detection (MSOD) • IEC 61850-9-2LE/IEC 61869 networked or
IEC61850-9-2 Hardfiber process bus support
Applications
• Small to medium-sized generators typically driven by steam, gas or hydraulic turbines Cyber Security
• Pumped storage generators • CyberSentry™ provides high-end cyber security
• Combined generator and transformer in the zone of protection aligned to industry standards and services
(NERC® CIP, AAA, Radius, RBAC, Syslog)
• Distributed Generator (DG) interconnect protection as per IEEE® 1547

Monitoring & Metering

• Advanced recording capabilities with high-
capacity event recorder, configurable and
extended waveform capture and data logger
• Metering: current, voltage, power, energy,
frequency, and harmonics
• Embedded multi-range signal oscillation
detection (MSOD)
G30 Generator Protection System

Protection and Control algorithms maintain immunity to high current element in these cases. Therefore a fifth
AC and low current DC saturation conditions harmonic inhibit is integrated into a percent
As part of the UR family of Protection & Control
that may occur due to external disturbances, differential function to protect for overexcitation
devices, the Multilin G30 offers a high degree
such as transformer inrush or near generator conditions resulting from an increased
of modularity in its design and functionality,
faults, without sacrificing speed or sensitivity. V/Hz ratio. The overexcitation inhibit works on a
providing superior performance while meeting
per-phase basis and is user-definable.
the toughest requirements of the marketplace. 2nd Harmonic Inrush Inhibit
Advanced protection and control features of this Harmonic/Inrush detection
The G30 utilizes a 2nd harmonic inrush inhibit
relay includes:
function to block the G30 from tripping under The Harmonic detection element monitors the
Generator/Transformer Differential transformer inrush conditions that can otherwise selected 2nd to 5th harmonic or Total Harmonics
cause the differential element to maloperate. This Distortion (THD), which is present in the phase
High-speed percent differential protection
element can be configured to include the energization currents. The relay provides six identical
is provided for detecting and clearing both
of different types of transformers by using either Harmonic Detection elements.
generator stator and transformer winding
a traditional or adaptive mode of 2nd harmonic
faults that occur in the zone of protection of During transformer energization or motor starts,
restraint. The adaptive 2nd harmonic restraint
a single generator. The differential protection the inrush current present in phase currents
maintains protection dependability and speed on
element has built-in phase compensation and can impact some sensitive elements, such as
internal faults while ensuring security during inrush
magnitude compensation characteristics that negative sequence overcurrent. Therefore, the
conditions even with weak second harmonics.
allow for dealing with the inherent offset that ratio of the second harmonic to the fundamental
occurs with CTs located on different windings magnitude per phase is monitored, while
Overexcitation Inhibit
of the transformer. These compensation exceeding the settable pickup level, an operand
An increase in transformer voltage or decrease is asserted, which can be used to block such
characteristics eliminate the need for installing
in system frequency may result in overexcitation sensitive elements.
additional interposing CTs to account for the
of the transformer. It is often desirable to
difference in parameters measured by the relay.
prevent operation of the percent differential
Advanced CT saturation and failure detection

Functional Block Diagram

Close
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Trip 25

24 27P 59P 59_2 59N 81O 81U 81R

32 40 50/27 49 50P 50N 51PV 51N 46 67P 67_2 67N

87RGF

Metering
87GT

50G 51G
27TN 27X 59X

G30 Generator Protection System

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ANSI® Device Numbers & Functions

DEVICE DEVICE DEVICE
FUNCTION FUNCTION FUNCTION
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER
24 Volts per hertz 50N Neutral instantaneous overcurrent 59_2 Negative-sequence overvoltage
25 Synchrocheck 50P Phase instantaneous overcurrent 67_2 Negative-sequence directional overcurrent
27P Phase undervoltage 50SP Split phase protection 67N Neutral directional overcurrent
27TN Third harmonic neutral undervoltage 50/27 Accidental energization 67P Phase directional overcurrent
27X Auxiliary undervoltage 51G Ground time overcurrent 81O Overfrequency
32 Sensitive directional power 51N Neutral time overcurrent 81R Rate of change of frequency
40 Loss of excitation 51PV Phase time overcurrent with voltage restraint 81U Underfrequency
46 Generator unbalance 59N Neutral overvoltage 87RGF Restricted ground fault
49 Thermal overload protection 59P Phase overvoltage 87GT Generator/transformer differential
50G Ground instantaneous overcurrent 59X Auxiliary overvoltage Harmonic/Inrush detection

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2nd Harmonic Blocking Characteristic Loss of Excitation

Generator loss of excitation protection
is provided via two negative offset mho
characteristics as per IEEE C37.102. Independent
pickup time delay settings and blocking input
provide security for blown VT fuses and power
swing conditions.

Frequency Rate of Change

The four available frequency rate of change
(df/dt) elements can be used to provide
protection against system disturbances through
load shedding and to provide anti-islanding
protection. These elements monitor the speed
by which the frequency changes in any direction,
The adaptive 2nd harmonic inhibit function will stop blocking the differential element as soon as the 2nd through voltage, current, and frequency
harmonic level drops below the pickup level if the angle of the 2nd harmonic to fundamental ratio is close
supervision.
to 0° or 180° (Point A). If the angle of the 2nd harmonic to fundamental ratio is close to 90°or 270°, this
is an indication that the transformer is an inrush condition, even if the magnitude drops below the pickup
level. The adaptive 2nd harmonic inhibit function will continue to block the differential element for an Pump Storage Generator
extended period of time (Point B).
The G30 provides six elements to monitor
differences in voltage magnitudes, phase angles,
and frequencies taking the CB closing time into
Split-Phase Protection pickup of the main stator differential element.
account to perform synchronism checks across
The low-impedance RGF protection provided by
Split-phase protection is provided for sensitive breakers. The G30 can be used in conjunction
the G30 uses an optimized adaptive restraint
detection for inter-turn faults and can be run in with an external synchronizer as an independent
signal that provides security for external fault
conjunction with the primary stator differential check of the synchronizer prior to closing the
conditions that may cause CT saturation while
protection. Independent settings are provided generator breaker.
still maintaining sensitivity for internal faults.
on a per-phase basis and a single-slope bias
characteristic is used to allow operation on Synchronism Check
Sensitive Directional Power
machines with a section of winding bypassed.
The G30 provides four elements to monitor
Two separate directional power elements are pro-
differences in voltage magnitudes, phase angles,
Restricted Ground Fault (RGF) vided to detect reverse and low forward power
and frequencies to perform synchronism checks
conditions that are often needed for ensuring
Restricted ground fault protection (also known as across breakers (up to four). The G30 can be used
power only flows in one direction through the
zero-sequence differential) extends protection in conjunction with an external synchronizer as
breaker. Each element responds to either reverse
coverage to the neutral point of the stator an independent check of the synchronizer prior
or low forward power flow and can be used to
winding, where fault currents may be below the to closing the generator breaker.
provide independent alarm and trip settings.

IEC 61869 and 61850-9-2LE Process Bus

Three UR process bus modules enable
communicating to Merging Units “MU” that
comply to either IEC 61869 standard or
IEC 61850-9-2LE technical report. MUs connect
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Close to the primary asset and translate analog signals
Trip 25
and digital status/commands to standard sample
24 27P 59P 59_2 59N 81O 81U 81R
values “SV” data and GOOSE messages.

Flexibility for connecting to different network size

32 40 50/27 49 50P 50N 51P 51N 46 67P 67_2 67N and topology is granted through 100Mbps and/or
1Gbps Ethernet port support, plus IEC 62439 PRP
or HSR standard redundancy, plus Star, Ring and
Point-to-point network support.
G
For time synchronization purposes, this Process
Metering
87S bus module can become an IEEE 1588 slave
clock (61850-9-3 profile) or a 1588 Grand Master
clock which removes the need of external time
87RGF 50G 51G
27TN 27X 59X
sources connected to the process bus network.

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Customers who may not be using GE MU Topologies:

devices, could use MU from other vendors. PRP Start Station Bus
Interoperability with MU from other vendors is Hot-Stanby
expected when they comply to the mentioned
standards.

IEC 61850-9-2 HardFiber Process Bus Integrated Station and

Process bus (available)
The IEC 61850 Process Bus module is designed
to interface with the Multilin HardFiber System,
allowing bi-directional IEC 61850 fiber optic
communications. The HardFiber System is Topologies: Process Bus:
designed to integrate seamlessly with existing HSR ring IEC 61850-9-2LE or 61869* SV
UR applications, including protection functions, PRP start IEEE 1588 Grand Master or
P-2-P Process Bus slave 61850-9-1 GOOSE
FlexLogic™, metering and communications.

The Multilin HardFiber System offers the

following benefits:

• Communicates using open standard Merging units

IEC 61850 messaging
• Drastically reduces P&C design, installation
and testing labor by eliminating individual Conventional or
copper terminations Optical CT/VTs

• Integrates with existing G30’s by replacing

traditional CT/VT inputs with the IEC 61850
Process Bus module • Multiple CT/VT configurations allow for • Oscillography
• Does not introduce new cyber security concerns the implementation of many differential - Supports IEEE C37.111-1999/2013,
schemes, including concurrent split-phase and IEC 60255-24 Ed 2.0 COMTRADE standard
Visit the HardFiber System product page on the
differential protection - 128 digital & up to 56 analog channels
GE Grid Solutions web site for more details.
• Flexible, modular high density I/O covering - Events up to 45s in length
a broad range of input signals and tripping • Data Logger and Disturbance Recording
Advanced Automation schemes -1
 6 channels up to 1 sample/cycle/channel
The G30 incorporates advanced automation • Up to 120 digital inputs and up to 72 digital • Fault Reports
features including powerful FlexLogic outputs are available -P
 owerful summary report of pre-fault and
programmable logic, communication, and SCADA • Types of digital outputs include trip-rated Form-A fault values
capabilities that far surpass what is found in and Solid State Relay (SSR) mechanically The very high sampling rates and large amounts
the average generator relay. The G30 integrates latching, and Form-C outputs of storage space available for data recording in
seamlessly with other UR relays for complete
• RTDs and DCmA inputs are available to monitor the G30 can eliminate the need for installing
system protection, including the unit and auxiliary
equipment parameters such as temperature costly stand-alone recording equipment.
transformers, and balance of plant protection.
and pressure
Advanced Device Health Diagnostics
FlexLogic
FlexLogic is the powerful UR-platform
Monitoring and Metering The G30 performs comprehensive device health
diagnostic tests at startup and continuously
programming logic engine that provides the The G30 includes high accuracy metering and during run-time to test its own major functions
ability to create customized protection and recording for all AC signals. Voltage, current, and critical hardware. These diagnostic tests
control schemes, minimizing the need and and power metering are built into the relay as a monitor for conditions that could impact security
associated costs of auxiliary components and standard feature. Current and voltage parameters and availability of protection, and present device
wiring. With 1024 lines of FlexLogic, the G30 are available as total RMS magnitude, and as status via SCADA communications and front
can be programmed to provide the required fundamental frequency magnitude and angle. panel display. Providing continuous monitoring
tripping logic along with custom scheme logic for and early detection of possible issues help
generator breaker control (including interlocking Fault and Disturbance Recording improve system uptime.
with external synchronizers), transfer tripping The advanced disturbance and event recording • Comprehensive device health diagnostic
schemes for remote breakers and dynamic features within the G30 can significantly reduce performed at startup
setting group changes. the time needed for postmortem analysis
• Monitors the CT/VT input circuitry to validate
of power system events and the creation of
Scalable Hardware the integrity of all signals
regulatory reports. Recording functions include:
The G30 is available with a multitude of I/O • Input, outputs, trip circuits and analog
• Sequence of Event (SOE) channels are continuously monitored for
configurations to suit the most demanding
- 1024 time stamped events accuracy and performance
application needs. The expandable modular design
allows for easy configuration and future upgrades.

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Multi-range Signal Oscillation Detection functions allow users to configure up to five • IEC 61850 Ed. 1 and Ed. 2 Station Bus,
(MSOD) roles for up to eight configurable users with IEC 61850-2-2LE / IEC 61869 networked or
independent passwords. The standard “Remote IEC 61850-9-2 HardFiber Process Bus, and
A general purpose multi-range signal oscillation
Authentication Dial In User Service” (Radius) is IEC 61850-90-5 PMU over GOOSE support
detector (MSOD) meets a broad-range of
used for authentication. • DNP 3.0 (serial & TCP/IP)
application needs for detecting power system
oscillation. Oscillations are always present in • Ethernet Global Data (EGD)
Event Recorder (Syslog for SEM)
power systems due to the electromechanical • IEC 60870-5-103 and IEC 60870-5-104
nature of the electric grid. However, some Capture all cyber security related events within
a SOE element (login, logout, invalid password • Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP
oscillations may become poorly or negatively
damped, and could lead to system instabilities, attempts, remote/local access, user in session, • HTTP, TFTP, SFTP and MMS file transfer
equipment damages or system blackout if such settings change, FW update, etc), and then • IEEE1588 and redundant SNTP for time
oscillations are not detected and proper remedy serve and classify data by security level using synchronization
actions are not taken in time. standard Syslog data format. This will enable
• PRP as per IEC 62439-3
integration with established SEM (Security Event
Management) systems. • IEC61850 GOOSE, Routable GOOSE and
Cyber Security - CyberSentry UR legacy UCA fixed GOOSE
CyberSentryTM is a software option that delivers
wide range of cyber security features that help
Communications
customers to comply with NERC CIP, NIST® IR The G30 provides advanced commun-ications
7628, IEC 62351 and IEC 62443 cyber security technologies for remote data and engineering
requirements and standards. Additionally secure access, making it the easiest and most flexible
generator protection relay to use and integrate
FW upgrade is granted through UR Setup’s digital
into new and existing infrastructures. Direct
signature validation capabilities. This software
support for fiber optic Ethernet provides
option delivers the following core features:
high-bandwidth communications allowing
for low-latency controls and high-speed
AAA Server Support (Radius/LDAP)
file transfers of relay fault and event record
Enables integration with centrally managed information. The available three independent
authentication and accounting of all user Ethernet ports, redundant Ethernet option
activities and uses modern industry best and the embedded managed Ethernet switch
practices and standards that meet and exceed provide the means to create fault tolerant
NERC CIP requirements for authentication and communication architectures in an easy,
password management. cost-effective manner without the need for
intermediary communication hardware.
Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
The G30 supports the most popular industry
Efficiently administrate users and roles within
standard protocols enabling easy, direct
UR devices. The new and advanced access
integration into DCS and SCADA systems.

Power System Troubleshooting

The G30 contains many tools and reports that simplify and reduce the amount of time required for troubleshooting power system events.

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Interoperability with Embedded relays via direct back-to-back connections or specified by PRP-IEC 62439-3, which eliminates
IEC 61850 Ed. 1 and Ed. 2 multiplexed through a standard DS0 multiplexer the dependency on LAN reconfiguration and the
channel bank. Regardless of the connection associated switchover time. The UR becomes a
The new IEC 61850 implementation in the UR
method, direct I/O provides continuous real-time dual attached node that transmits data packets
Family positions GE as an industry leader in this
channel monitoring that supplies diagnostics over both main and redundant networks
standard.
information on channel health. simultaneously, so in case of failure, one of the
• Implements, user selectable, Ed. 1 and Ed. 2 of data packets will reach the receiving device with
the standard across the entire UR Family Direct I/O provides superior relay-to-relay
no time delay.
communications that can be used in advanced
• Provides full relay setting management via
interlocking, generation rejection and other
standard SCL files (ICD, CID and IID) Multi-Language
special protection schemes.
• Enables automated relay setting UR devices support multiple languages: English,
management using 3rd party tools through • Communication with up to 16 UR relays French, Russian, Chinese, Turkish, German,
standard file transfer services (MMS and in single or redundant rings rather than Polish and Japanese. These language options
SFTP) simplistic point-to-point configurations
are available on the front panel, in the EnerVista
• Increases the number of Logical Devices and • Connect to standard DS0 channel banks setup software, and in the product manuals.
data mapped to them, GOOSE messages through standard RS422, G.703 or IEEE Easily switch between English and an additional
from up to 64 remote devices, and reports C37.94 interfaces or via direct fiber optic language on the local displays without uploading
to support different organizational needs connections new firmware.
for data transfer and reduce dependency on • Built-in continuous loop and channel
generic logical nodes monitoring provides real-time diagnostics
of your communication channels with no
EnerVista Software
• Configures GE Systems based on IEC 61850
external or handheld tester required The EnerVista suite is an industry-leading set
using universal 3rd party tools
of software programs that simplifies every
• R-GOOSE enable customer to send GOOSE LAN Redundancy aspect of using the G30 relay. The EnerVista
messages beyond the substation, which
Substation LAN redundancy has been suite provides all the tools to monitor the status
enables WAPC and more cost effective
traditionally accomplished by reconfiguring of your generator, maintain your relay, and
communication architectures for wide area
the active network topology in case of failure. integrate information measured by the G30 into
applications
Regardless of the type of LAN architecture (tree, DCS or SCADA monitoring systems. Convenient
Direct I/O Messaging mesh, etc), reconfiguring the active LAN requires COMTRADE and SOE viewers are an integral part
time to switchover, during which the LAN is of the UR setup software included with every UR
Direct I/O allows for the sharing of high-speed
unavailable. UR devices deliver redundancy as relay, to carry out postmortem event analysis to
digital information between multiple UR

Providing Traceability and Regulatory

Audit Tracking
The G30 tracks and records information about
configuration changes that have been made to
the relay, providing a method to audit system
security and engineering processes.

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ensure proper protection system operation. UR communicating using serial, Ethernet, or modem Viewpoint Monitoring
Setup also provides an export/import setting file connections, or offline by creating setting files to
Viewpoint Monitoring is a simple-to-use and
tool which allows customer to transfer specific be sent to devices at a later time.
full-featured monitoring and data recording
settings from one file to another. This tool also
Included in Launchpad is a document archiving software package for small systems. Viewpoint
provides comprehensive setting file comparison.
and management system that ensures critical Monitoring provides a complete HMI package
These features, together with UR single setting
documentation is up-to-date and available when with the following functionality:
file, help users to simplify their setting file
needed. Documents made available include: • Plug & Play Device Monitoring
management experience.
• Manuals • System Single-Line Monitoring & Control
EnerVista Launchpad
• Application Notes • Annunciator Alarm Screens
EnerVista Launchpad is a powerful software
• Guideform Specifications • Trending Reports
package that provides users with all of the
setup and support tools needed for configuring • Brochures • Automatic Event Retrieval
and maintaining Multilin products. The setup • Wiring Diagrams • Automatic Waveform Retrieval
software within Launchpad allows for the • FAQs
configuration of devices in real-time by
• Service Bulletins

User Interface
The N60 front panel provides extensive local LED indicators 7” large color graphic HMI
HMI capabilities. The local display is used for
monitoring, status messaging, fault diagnosis, 8 user
and device configuration. User-configurable programmable
pushbuttons
messages that combine text with live data can be
displayed when user-defined conditions are met.

A 7” color, graphic HMI is optionally available that

allows users to have customizable bay diagrams
with local monitoring of status, values and control
functionality. The alarm annunciator panel
provides the configuration of up to 96 signals Up to 40 side-screen
pushbuttons
(alarms and status) with full text description.

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Typical Wiring
TYPICAL CONFIGURATION
THE AC SIGNAL PATH IS CONFIGURABLE
ALTERNATE
POSITIVE WATTS
OPEN DELTA
VT CONNECTION (ABC)
A
52 B
C

R
IA5 M1a

IB5 M2a

IC5 M3a

IG5 M4a
IA M1b

IB M2b

IC M3b

IG M4b
IA1 M1c

IB1 M2c

IC1 M3c

IG1 M4c

F4a
F1a
F1b

F2a
F2b

F3a
F3b

F4b

F7a

F8a

VC F7a
F5a

VB F6a
F1c

F2c

F3c

IG1 F4c

VB F6a
VX F8c
VA F5a
VC F7c
VA F5c

VB F6c

VA F5c

VB F6c

VC F7c

CURRENT SUPERVISION
VOLTAGE AND
IC1
IA1

IB1

IG5
IC5
IA5

IG
IB5

VC
VA
IC
IA

IB

VX
CURRENT INPUTS CURRENT INPUTS VOLTAGE INPUTS VOLTAGE INPUTS
8A / 8B / 8F / 8G 8A / 8B / 8F / 8G

H5a CONTACT INPUT H5a DIGITAL INPUTS/OUTPUTS 6G I H1a TC1

H5c CONTACT INPUT H5c H1 V
H1b
H6a CONTACT INPUT H6a H1c
H6c CONTACT INPUT H6c I H2a

VOLTAGE SUPERVISION
H5b COMMON H5b H2 V H2b
H7a CONTACT INPUT H7a
H2c
H7c CONTACT INPUT H7c
I H3a
H3 H3b TC2
H8a CONTACT INPUT H8a V
H8c CONTACT INPUT H8c
H3c
H7b COMMON H7b
I H4a
H4 V H4b
H8b SURGE H4c
( DC ONLY )

B1b CRITICAL
1

B1a
FAILURE
B2b
B3a 48 V DC G30 GENERATOR MANAGEMENT RELAY
B3b OUTPUT
POWER SUPPLY

DC B5b HI CONTROL
AC or DC B6b LO
B6a POWER
RS-232
B8a SURGE (front)
B8b FILTER DB-9

*Fibre Tx1 100BaseFX

PORT 1
T

Optic Rx1
UR COMPUTER
Tx2 100BaseFX
Rx2 PORT 2 1 1 8
Shielded Tx3 100BaseFX
TXD 2 2 3 RXD
Ground at twisted pairs Rx3 PORT 3 RXD 3 3 2 TXD
UR D1a 4 4 20
Device RS485 SGND 5 5 7 SGND
D2a
D3a com COM 1 6 6 6
D4b CONTACTS SHOWN 7 7 4
D4a IRIG-B WITH NO 8 8 5
Input CONTROL POWER 9 9 22
Co-axial BNC
CPU

9 PIN 25 PIN
CONNECTOR CONNECTOR

No. 10AWG 830762A3.CDR

minimum MODULES MUST BE MODULE ARRANGEMENT
GROUNDED IF
X W V U T S R P N M L K J H G F D B
GROUND TERMINAL IS
8 6 8 9 1
PROVIDED
BUS
CT Inputs/ VT/CT CPU Power
outputs Supply

(Rear View)
This diagram is based on the following order code:
G30-T00-HCH-F8F-H6G-M8H-PXX-UXX-WXX
This diagram provides an example of how the device
is wired, not specifically how to wire the device. Please
refer to the Instruction Manual for additional details on
wiring based on various configurations.
Copyright GE Multilin Inc. All rights reserved.

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G30 - * 00 - H * * - F ** - H ** - M ** - P ** - U **-W/X ** For Full Sized Horizontal Mount
Base Unit G30 Base Unit
CPU T RS485 + three multimode SFP LC 100BaseFX
U RS485 + two multimode SFP LC 100BaseFX + one SFP RJ45 100BaseT
V RS485 + three SFP RJ45 100BaseT
W RS485 + two 100BaseFx Eth, Multimode ST + one 10/100BaseT Eth, RJ-453
Software Options1 00 No Software Options
01 Ethernet Global Data (EGD)
03 IEC 61850
04 Ethernet Global Data (EGD) + IEC 61850
A0 CyberSentry UR Lvl 1
B0 IEEE 1588
C0 PRP
D0 IEEE 1588 + CyberSentry
SA IEC60870-5-103 + IEEE1588 + PRP + IEC61850 + CyberSentry UR Lvl 1 + MSOD
Mount / Coating H Horizontal (19" rack) - Standard
A Horizontal (19" rack) - Harsh Environment Coating
V Vertical (3/4 size) - Standard
B Vertical (3/4 size) - Harsh Environment Coating
User Interface E 7” Graphical display, USB front port & programmable pushbuttons - Multi-Language (FW 7.6x or higher)
F Vertical Front Panel with English Display
I Enhanced German Front Panel
J Enhanced German Front Panel with User-Programmable Pushbuttons
K Enhanced English Front Panel
L Enhanced English Front Panel with User-Programmable Pushbuttons
M Enhanced French Front Panel
N Enhanced French Front Panel with User-Programmable Pushbuttons
Q Enhanced Russian Front Panel
T Enhanced Russian Front Panel with User-Programmable Pushbuttons
U Enhanced Chinese Front Panel
V Enhanced Chinese Front Panel with User-Programmable Pushbuttons
W Enhanced Turkish Front Panel
Y Enhanced Turkish Front Panel with User-Programmable Pushbuttons
H Enhanced Polish Front Panel3
O Enhanced Polish Front Panel with User-Programmable Pushbuttons3
Z Enhanced Japanese Front Panel3
X Enhanced Japanese Front Panel with User-Programmable Pushbuttons3
Power Supply2 H 125 / 250 V AC/DC
H RH 125/250 V AC/DC with redundant 125/250 V AC/DC
L 24 - 48 V (DC only)
CT/VT DSP 8L 8L Standard 4CT/4VT w/ enhanced diagnostics
8M 8M Sensitive Ground 4CT/4VT w/ enhanced diagnostics
8N 8N Standard 8CT w/ enhanced diagnostics
8R 8R Sensitive ground 8CT w/ enhanced diagnostic
IEC 61850 Process Bus4, 5 81 8 Port IEC 61850 Process Bus Module
85 -9-2LE & 61869 Process Bus, 2 x 1000BaseF
86 -9-2LE & 61869 Process Bus, 4 x 1000BaseF + 4 x 100BaseFx
87 -9-2LE & 61869 Process Bus, 4 x 100BaseFx
Digital I/O XX XX XX XX XX XX No Module
4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4A 4 Solid State (No Monitoring) MOSFET Outputs
4C 4C 4C 4C 4C 4C 4 Solid State (Current w/opt Voltage) MOSFET Outputs
4D 4D 4D 4D 4D 4D 16 Digital Inputs with Auto-Burnish
4L 4L 4L 4L 4L 4L 14 Form-A (No Monitoring) Latchable Outputs
67 67 67 67 67 67 8 Form-A (No Monitoring) Outputs
6C 6C 6C 6C 6C 6C 8 Form-C Outputs
6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 6D 16 Digital Inputs
6E 6E 6E 6E 6E 6E 4 Form-C Outputs, 8 Digital Inputs
6F 6F 6F 6F 6F 6F 8 Fast Form-C Outputs
6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 4 Form-C & 4 Fast Form-C Outputs
6L 6L 6L 6L 6L 6L 2 Form-A (Current w/ opt Voltage) & 2 Form-C Outputs, 8 Digital Inputs
6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 2 Form-A (Current w/ opt Voltage) & 4 Form-C Outputs, 4 Digital Inputs
6N 6N 6N 6N 6N 6N 4 Form-A (Current w/ opt Voltage) Outputs, 8 Digital Inputs
6P 6P 6P 6P 6P 6P 6 Form-A (Current w/ opt Voltage) Outputs, 4 Digital Inputs
6R 6R 6R 6R 6R 6R 2 Form-A (No Monitoring) & 2 Form-C Outputs, 8 Digital Inputs
6S 6S 6S 6S 6S 6S 2 Form-A (No Monitoring) & 4 Form-C Outputs, 4 Digital Inputs
6T 6T 6T 6T 6T 6T 4 Form-A (No Monitoring) Outputs, 8 Digital Inputs
6U 6U 6U 6U 6U 6U 6 Form-A (No Monitoring) Outputs, 4 Digital Inputs
6V 6V 6V 6V 6V 6V 2 Form-A (Cur w/ opt Volt) 1 Form-C Output, 2 Latching Outputs, 8 Digital Inputs
6W 6W 6W 6W 6W 6W 30 Contact Inputs - Pin Terminals3
6X 6X 6X 6X 6X 6X 18 Form-A (No Monitoring) Outputs - Pin Terminals3
Transducer I/O 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 8 RTD Inputs
5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 4 dcmA Inputs, 4 RTD Inputs
5F 5F 5F 5F 5F 5F 8 dcmA Inputs
Inter-Relay Communications 7B 1300 nm, multimode, LED, 1 Channel
7C 1300 nm, singlemode, ELED, 1 Channel
7H 820 nm, multimode, LED, 2 Channels
7I 1300 nm, multimode, LED, 2 Channels
7J 1300 nm, singlemode, ELED, 2 Channels
7S G.703, 2 Channels
7W RS422, 2 Channels
76 IEEE C37.94, 820 nm, multimode, LED, 1 Channel
77 IEEE C37.94, 820 nm, multimode, LED, 2 Channel
2A C37.94SM, 1300nm singlemode, ELED, 1 Channel singlemode
2B C37.94SM, 1300nm singlemode, ELED, 2 Channel singlemode

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2. Redundant power supply only available in horizontal unit. If redundant is chosen, must be same
type. Maximum 2 per chassis
3. Option available soon
4. Process bus module requires empty slots next to it.
5. Conventional DSP and Process Bus modules cannot run simultaneously
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