GE C60TG3ALH Breaker Protection and Control Relay
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: C60TG3ALH
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: Breaker Protection Relays
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
The GE C60TG3ALH, also cataloged as the C60 Breaker Protection and Control Relay, operates as a dedicated hardware component for high-voltage circuit breaker management and substation automation within the Universal Relay (UR) platform.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | C60TG3ALH |
| Brand | GE Multilin |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 5.0 kg |
| Operating Temp | -40 deg C to +70 deg C |
| Protection Functions | Breaker failure, trip logic, reclosing, busbar protection |
| CT Inputs | Up to 4 sets (Conventional or IEC 61850) |
| Communication Protocols | IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, RS485, Ethernet |
| Mounting | Panel-mounted, withdrawable chassis |
Profinet / EtherNet/IP deterministic networks
The C60TG3ALH integrates high-speed communication interfaces designed to maintain deterministic performance across substation networks. Utilizing standard industrial protocols such as IEC 61850 and Ethernet, the device ensures minimal latency for time-critical trip signals and protection logic. The onboard processor supports firmware flash compatibility, allowing for protocol updates and integration with existing network architectures without hardware replacement. Data throughput is optimized to support the high-speed exchange required for breaker-and-a-half and ring bus configurations, ensuring synchronized response across distributed protection schemes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the C60TG3ALH be hot-swapped while the substation bus is energized?
A: While the chassis is withdrawable, specific safety procedures regarding CT shorting must be followed before removal to prevent open-circuiting current transformers, which causes hazardous voltage spikes.
Q: How does the relay handle firmware updates in a redundant network?
A: Firmware flash updates should be performed via the dedicated maintenance port. Ensure the relay is isolated from the protection logic scan cycle before initiating the transfer to maintain deterministic network stability.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Panel Preparation: Ensure the mounting cutout dimensions strictly adhere to the UR platform chassis requirements. Secure the withdrawable unit using the provided locking mechanism to guarantee electrical contact stability on the backplane.
- Shielding and Grounding: All communication cables, particularly RS485 loops, must utilize shielded twisted-pair wiring. Terminate the shield at a single point to a verified substation earth ground to mitigate electromagnetic interference (EMI).
- Wiring: Tighten all CT and PT terminal connections to manufacturer-specified torque limits. Verify that all secondary current circuits are wired in series and never left open during operation.
- Environment: Maintain the device within the specified operating temperature range. Ensure adequate ventilation gaps are maintained around the chassis to facilitate heat dissipation from the internal power supply and processor modules.