The L60 provides fast and secure sub-cycle phase comparison protection, for both two-terminal and three-
terminal lines, lines with series compensation and for single-pole and three-pole tripping applications. The L60
can operate using existing power line carrier or fiber optic communications, and compensates for channel
asymmetry and charging currents. The L60 can provide complete support of dual-breaker line terminals by
using multiple current inputs.
Extremely fast and secure phase comparison protection with a typical tripping time of ¾ power cycle
End-to-end communication over power line carrier provides cost-effective solution
Advanced algorithms for channel noise immunity, accurate per-channel signal asymmetry, charging current compensation and channel delay compensation
Robust network security enabling Critical Infrastructure Protection through user command logging, and dual permission access control
Three-zone high-speed backup phase and ground distance function
Advanced fault and disturbance recording, including internal relay operating signals, eliminating the need for external recording devices
Application flexibility - multiple I/O options, programmable logic (FlexLogic™), modularity, customizable to specific requirements
Embedded IEC61850 protocol
Ambient temperature monitoring with alarms when outside temperature exceeds upper thresholds
Supports English, French, Russian, Chinese and Turkish languages on the front panel
Short and long overhead lines and cables of different voltage levels
Suitable for two- and three-terminal lines
Circuits with tapped transformer feeders
Implicit direct transfer trip for breaker failure applications
Single or dual-phase comparison
Multiple instantaneously and timed directional overcurrent elements
3-zone phase and ground distance elements
Phase, neutral and negative sequence overcurrent
Overvoltage and undervoltage
Single-pole, dual-breaker autoreclose with synchronism check
CT failure, VT fuse failure
Wattmetric zero-sequence directional function
The L60 is an advanced sub-cycle phase comparison relay intended for application on overhead transmission lines, including series-compensated lines, and underground cables of different voltage levels. Two and three-terminal lines can be protected easily by interfacing to new or existing power line carrier equipment. The L60 also has built-in interfaces to support communication channels of various types between line terminals. Part of the Universal Relay family, the L60 comes with a variety of versatile features, truly integrating protection, monitoring, metering, communication and control in one easy-to-use device. The Universal Relay family offers a high degree of modularity in its design and functionality, providing superior performance in protection and control, while meeting the toughest requirements of the marketplace.
Breaker condition monitoring including breaker arcing current (I2t) and trip counter
Metering - current, voltage, power, energy and frequency
Oscillography - 64 samples/cycle, up to 64 records
Event Recorder - 1024 time tagged events, with 0.5ms scan of digital inputs
Data Logger- Up to 16 channels with user-selectable sampling rate
Fault Locator
The L60 is the single point for protection, control, metering, and monitoring in one integrated device that can easily be connected directly into DCS or SCADA monitoring and control systems.
The L60 incorporates advanced automation features including powerful FlexLogic™ programmable logic, communication, and SCADA capabilities that far surpass what is found in the average line differential relay. The L60 integrates seamlessly with other UR relays for complete system protection.
FlexLogic™ allows for the customization of the L60 for custom protection, control and automation, allowing users to build line protection schemes and applications for their requirements.
Complete IEC 61850 Process Bus solution providing resource optimization and minimizing total P & C life cycle costs
Three independent 100Mbps Ethernet ports enable purpose specific LAN support that eliminates latency effect of heavy traffic protocols on mission critical communication services
Embedded IEEE 1588 time synch protocol support eliminates dedicated IRIG-B wiring requirements for IEDs
Direct I/O secures high-speed exchange of binary data between URs
Increase network availability by reducing failover time to zero through IEC62439-3 “PRP” support
The L60 provides for secure remote data and engineering access, making it easy and flexible to use and integrate into new and existing infrastructures. Fiber optic Ethernet provides high-bandwidth communications allowing for low-latency controls and high-speed file transfers of relay fault and event record information. The available three independent and redundant Ethernet options provide the means to create fault tolerant communication architectures in an easy, cost-effective manner.
The L60 supports the most popular industry standard protocols enabling easy, direct integration into monitoring and SCADA systems.
IEC 61850
DNP 3.0
Ethernet Global Data (EGD)
IEC 60870-5-104
Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP
IEEE 1588, SNTP for time synch
PRP as per IEC 62439-3
In addition to providing high-speed connectivity directly to your Universal Relay, the UR Switch Module provides an additional 4 fiber Ethernet ports, for connection to other relays in the system as well as upstream connectivity. It also provides 2 RJ45 copper Ethernet ports which can be used to connect local devices such as PCs, meters, or virtually anything else in the system.
The UR Switch Module provides a simple way to add fully-managed Ethernet networking to your relays and devices without the need for additional hardware or a dedicated communications cabinet.
The UR Switch Module includes all of the management and features that come with all MultiLink managed switches, and can be easily integrated into a network that has other Ethernet switches.
When used in a ring topology with other UR Switch Modules or MultiLink Switches, the UR Switch Module can be configured to use MultiLink’s Smart RSTP feature to provide industry-leading network recovery for ring topologies, at a speed of less than 5ms per switch. Learn More
Use the L60 with integrated IEC 61850 to lower costs associated with generator protection, control and automation. GE’s leadership in
IEC 61850 comes from thousands of installed devices and follows on years of development experience with UCA 2.0.
The L60’s 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 designed to integrate seamlessly with existing Universal Relay applications, including protection functions, FlexLogic, metering and communications. Learn More
CyberSentry enables UR devices to
deliver full cyber security features that help customers to comply with NERC CIP and NITIR 7628 cyber security requirements through supporting the following core features:
Password Complexity
Supporting up to 20 alpha- numeric or special characters, UR passwords exceed NERC CIP requirements for password complexity. Individual passwords per role are available.
AAA Server Support (Radius)
Enables integration with centrally managed
authentication and accounting of all user
activities and uses modern industry best practices and standards that meet and exceed NERC CIP requirements for authentication and password management.
Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
Efficiently administrate users and roles within UR devices. The new and advanced access functions allow users to configure up to five roles for up to eight configurable users with independent passwords. The standard “Remote Authentication Dial In User Service” (Radius) is used for authentication.
Event Recorder (Syslog for SEM)
Capture all cyber security related events
within a SOE element (login, logout, invalid
password attempts, remote/local access, user in session, settings change, FW update, etc), and then serve and classify data by security level using standard Syslog data format. This enables UR devices integration with established SEM (Security Event Management) systems.
The EnerVista™ suite is an industry-leading set of software programs that simplifies every aspect of using the L60 relay. The EnerVista™ suite provides all the tools to monitor the status of the protected asset, maintain the relay, and integrate information measured by the L60 into DCS or SCADA monitoring systems. Convenient COMTRADE and Sequence of Events viewers are an integral part of the UR setup software included with every UR relay, to carry out postmortem event analysis and ensure proper protection system operation. Learn More
Cyber Security - CyberSentry UR (FW v7.xx)
CyberSentry enables UR devices to
deliver full cyber security features that help
customers to comply with NERC CIP and NITIR 7628 cyber security requirements through supporting the following core features:
- Password Complexity
- AAA Server Support (Radius)
- Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Event Recorder (Syslog for SEM)
Fully Compatible with GE's Multlilin HardFiber System
- Provides support for GE's
IEC 61850 HardFiber Process Bus Solution:
- Complete IEC 61850 Process Bus Solution providing resource optimization and minimizing total P&C life cycle costs Learn More
New and Enhanced Communication Capabilities (FW v7.xx)
- Three independent Ethernet ports
- Time synchronization via IEEE 1588
- PRP as per IEC 62439-3 (FW 7.10)
Extended Oscillography Records (FW v7.xx)
- Configurable events allow for records of up to 45s at 64 samples per cycle
Tripping without Logic
- Allows for direct tripping from protection elements without the need for configuring FlexLogic equations
Double Point Breaker/Switch Status
- Breaker and isolator switch status using two inputs to determine status is available in DNP3.0 and IEC61850 protocols
- New thermal overload element (FW version 5.90)
Protection & Control 
