{"product_id":"ge-d60-line-distance-protection-system","title":"GE D60 Line Distance Protection System","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE D60\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eD60\u003c\/strong\u003e Line Distance Protection System, operates as a dedicated hardware component for high-speed transmission line protection, series-compensated line monitoring, and single\/three-pole tripping execution within substation automation platforms. The digital relay processes multi-phase voltage and current signals to execute five- or six-zone phase and ground distance protection schemes, streaming synchrophasor measurements per IEEE C37.118 and routing GOOSE messages over IEC 61850 process bus networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.3 cm x 17.8 cm x 24.1 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to +70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax 45 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultilin Universal Relay (UR) Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistance Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 or 6 zones (Quad or Mho, phase and ground)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 61850 Ed. 1 \u0026amp; Ed. 2, R-GOOSE, Modbus TCP\/IP, DNP3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynchrophasor Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEEE C37.118 (2014) \/ IEC 61850-90-5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcess Bus Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 61850-9-2LE, IEC 61869, IEC 61850-9-2 Hardfiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge full-color graphical display with bay mimic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication \u0026amp; Deterministic Network Integrity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relay utilizes a high-speed backplane bus architecture to transfer digitized current and voltage samples between input CT\/VT transformer cards, processing modules, and high-density digital output contact cards. Supporting IEC 61850 process bus interfaces and Routable GOOSE (R-GOOSE), the internal communication hardware enables sub-cycle distance protection execution and wide-area teleprotection signaling across substation subnets without causing backplane communication latencies or data frame collisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What distance protection characteristics are supported by the D60 relay?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The D60 supports 5 selectable zones (expandable to 6 zones) with either Quad (Quadrilateral) or Mho characteristics for phase and ground distance protection, achieving sub-cycle operating speeds on transmission lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the D60 support wide-area teleprotection beyond local substation boundaries?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The unit implements Routable GOOSE (R-GOOSE) messaging per IEC 61850-90-5, allowing protection signals and trip interlocks to traverse routed IP networks between remote substations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the relay in a standard 19-inch instrument rack cutout, torquing front panel mounting screws to 1.2 Nm for flush seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire secondary current transformer (CT) leads to shorting-type terminal blocks to ensure safety prior to applying load current.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the main frame ground stud directly to the substation earth busbar using a low-impedance copper strap (minimum 4 mm sq).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute direct fiber optic teleprotection cables through dedicated conduits, keeping bend radii greater than 30 mm to prevent signal attenuation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45371420606579,"sku":"D60","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/G603_728fd6ff-a787-450e-b8bc-3ac68340d467.jpg?v=1787043993","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/ge-d60-line-distance-protection-system","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}