GE Multilin F60 Feeder Protection System

The GE Multilin F60 is a Feeder Protection System designed for advanced protection, control, monitoring, and metering of distribution feeders. As part of GE’s Multilin series, the F60 offers a reliable and flexible solution for industrial and utility applications. It integrates high-performance features such as unique high-impedance fault detection, enabling fast and reliable downed conductor detection. This system provides protection, control, and monitoring in a compact, economical package.

Technical Specifications

• Communication Protocols:

  • IEC 61850 Ed. 1 and Ed. 2 certified implementation

  • Supports complete settings via SCL files

  • Flexible process bus options (IEC 61850-9-2LE, IEC 61869, IEC 61850-9-2 Hardfiber)

• Fault Detection:

  • High-impedance fault detection

  • Downed conductor detection

  • Transient Ground Fault Detection (TGFD)

• Security & Communication:

  • Robust network security for critical infrastructure

  • High-speed inter-relay communications, reducing wiring and costs

  • Routable GOOSE (R-GOOSE) enables wide-area protection and control

• Synchrophasor Support:

  • Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) support per IEEE® C37.118 (2011) and IEC® 61850-90-5

• Display:

  • Integrated large, full-color display for real-time visualization of bay status and alarms

• I/O & Flexibility:

  • Multiple I/O options, including high-density I/O

  • Programmable logic for application-specific customization

• Operating Conditions:

  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C

  • Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

  • Nominal Frequency: 25 to 60 Hz