SIPROTEC-7UM85
Generator protection – SIPROTEC 7UM85
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- Call for availability
- Manufacturer:
- Siemens
- Product code:
- SIPROTEC-7UM85
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| Hardware | |
| transformers | 4 current transformers |
| voltage | 0 / 3 voltage transformers |
| Product family | mv digital protection relays power analyzersOther |
| binary inputs | 3 / 7 binary inputs (thresholds configurable using software) |
| Product | |
| binary outputs | 5 / 8 binary outputs (2 changeover) |
| life contact | 1 life contact |
| Pluggable | Pluggable current and voltage terminals. |
| time-overcurrent | Directional time-overcurrent protection, ground (67N) |
| Trip-circuit | Trip-circuit supervision (74TC) |
| Additional Product Information | |
| Forward-power | Forward-power, reverse-power protection (32) |
| Rate-of-voltage | Rate-of-voltage-change protection (27R/59R) |
| Rate-of-frequency | Rate-of-frequency-change protection (81R) |
| programmable | 9 programmable function keys |
| Secondary current transformer values | Secondary current transformer values (1 A / 5 A) settable using DIGSI |
| Binary input | Binary input thresholds settable using DIGSI (3 stages) |
| Pluggable | Pluggable current and voltage terminals |
| frequency | Rate-of-frequency-change protection (81R) |
| voltage | Rate-of-voltage-change protection (27R/59R) |
| reclosing | Automatic reclosing (79) |
| Voltage dependent | Voltage dependent inverse-time overcurrent protection (51V) |
| Directional | Directional intermittent ground fault protection (67Ns) |
Product Description
SIPROTEC-7UM85
The SIPROTEC-7UM85 is a highly modular and versatile generator protection relay designed for comprehensive protection and monitoring of generators and power plant units. It combines advanced technology with a wide range of functionalities to ensure reliable and efficient operation of power systems, even in challenging environments.

Key Features and Specifications
- Comprehensive Generator Protection: The SIPROTEC 7UM85 provides all essential protection functions for generators, including reverse power protection, underexcitation protection, and directional stator ground-fault protection. It supports a variety of generator connection types, such as busbar and unit connections.
Advanced Certification for Safety:
- Certified for Explosive Environments: The device is certified under EN 60079-14 and ATEX standards, making it suitable for use in explosive environments.
- SIL2 Certification: The hardware and software are SIL2 certified (EN 61508) for reverse power protection, ensuring high levels of safety and reliability.
Flexible Hardware Configuration:
- Supports up to 16 current transformers and 8 voltage transformers, along with 7 to 15 binary inputs and 9 to 20 binary outputs
- Includes 4 fast measuring transducer inputs (10 V or 20 mA) for accurate and rapid data collection
- The modular design allows for flexible I/O adjustment and expansion using 1/6 expansion modules, enabling customization for various application needs. It is available with large or small displays, or without a display.
- Compact Housing Options: The device is designed to fit housing widths ranging from 1/3 × 19 inches to 2 × 19 inches, making it suitable for different installation environments.
Applications:
1. Protection of Generators in Busbar Connection:
- Provides directional stator ground-fault protection for generators of various power levels.
2. Unit Connection for Larger Generators:
- Includes 100% stator ground fault protection (20 Hz) for enhanced safety and reliability in larger generators.
3. Power Plant Unit Protection:
- Capable of protecting both generators and transformers within a single protection group. It also integrates with other SIPROTEC 5 devices (such as 7UT8x, 7SJ82, 7SJ85, 7SA, SD, SL86) for more complex power plant configurations, including unit connections with generator circuit breakers and auxiliary transformers.
4. Protection of Synchronous Motors:
- Offers motor and generator protection functions, such as underexcitation protection, to safeguard synchronous motors.
5. Power Quality Monitoring:
- Supports the acquisition and recording of power quality data in medium voltage and low voltage networks, ensuring a comprehensive overview of system performance and stability.

Benefits:
- Powerful and Reliable Protection: With its advanced protection functions, the SIPROTEC 7UM85 ensures the **safe and reliable operation** of generators and power plant units across all voltage levels.
- Future-Ready Engineering: The device is compatible with the DIGSI 5 engineering tool, offering future-oriented solutions for protection, control, automation, and monitoring.
- Adaptability and Scalability: Its modular design and flexible I/O structure allow for seamless customization and scalability, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
- Cybersecurity and Safety Compliance: Equipped with robust cybersecurity measures and safety certifications, ensuring protection against unauthorized access and compliance with industry standards.
Summary
The SIPROTEC-7UM85 stands out as a robust, flexible, and future-proof solution for generator protection, providing comprehensive features and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of power plants and industrial applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siemens Siprotec?
✅ Siemens SIPROTEC is a comprehensive series of digital protection relays and automation devices designed for use in electrical substations and industrial power systems, providing advanced protection against faults, short circuits, and abnormal operating conditions.
The SIPROTEC family supports seamless integration with SCADA and energy management systems, offering flexible configuration, remote control, and precise fault diagnostics. With decades of proven reliability, SIPROTEC devices are engineered to ensure grid stability, minimize downtime, and support the transition to smart grid infrastructure. These intelligent relays are suitable for a wide range of applications, including transmission and distribution networks, renewable energy systems, and industrial automation.
What is SIPROTEC used for?
✅ SIPROTEC devices, including SIPROTEC 5, are designed for advanced protection, control, monitoring, and measurement in electrical energy systems. With modular hardware, flexible software, and the powerful DIGSI 5 engineering tool, they provide unmatched reliability and efficiency in industrial automation and energy applications.
What is SIPROTEC 4?
✅ SIPROTEC 4 represents Siemens' benchmark in digital protection technology, offering reliable solutions for diverse industrial and energy applications. It remains a trusted choice for safeguarding electrical systems with precision and efficiency.
What is SIPROTEC 5?
✅SIPROTEC 5 is a state-of-the-art protection, automation, and monitoring system developed by Siemens for use in electrical power systems. Designed with modular hardware and software architecture, SIPROTEC 5 devices provide advanced solutions for protection, control, measurement, and system monitoring in medium- and high-voltage networks.
What is Reyrolle?
✅ Reyrolle, originally a British engineering company, revolutionized the power industry by manufacturing innovative switchgear for power stations worldwide. Today, Siemens continues its legacy through the Reyrolle product range, which provides robust and reliable protection relays for modern energy systems.
What is the function of a digital relay?
✅ A digital relay, like Siemens SIPROTEC models, uses advanced microprocessors to analyze power system voltages, currents, and other parameters. These relays detect faults in electrical systems or industrial processes, ensuring efficient protection and control.
What are the disadvantages of a digital relay?
✅ Digital relays, despite their precision and versatility, have some drawbacks. These include susceptibility to electromagnetic interference, higher power consumption, and the need for regular maintenance to avoid contact wear. However, SIPROTEC relays are engineered to mitigate many of these issues, ensuring superior performance and reliability.


















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