EEE Std C37.2-1996

(Revision of C37.2-1991)

IEEE Standard Electrical Power System Device Function Numbers and Contact Designations

Sponsor

Substations Committee of the IEEE Power Engineering Society

Approved 10 December 1996

IEEE Standards Board

Abstract: The definition and application of function numbers for devices used in electrical substations and generating plants and in installations of power utilization and conversion apparatus are covered. The purpose of the numbers is discussed, and 94 numbers are assigned. The use of prefixes and suffixes to provide a more specific definition of the function is considered. Device contact designation is also covered. Keywords: device functions, device function numbers, function numbers, relay, designations, switchgear

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