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32V

Protection functions

Directional reactive-power protection

Supervises forward or reverse reactive power using the selected relay's power-direction convention.

Drawing use: SLD / Schematic
Application: Metering & protection
Reference family: IEEE / ANSI / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

In the cited Eaton devices 32V denotes VAR protection; V is not a universal indication of a voltage-only function.

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Protection functions

Directional power

Directional power protection uses the direction and magnitude of power according to the implementation and configured purpose. Reverse-power applications are one use encountered in generating systems; the generic device number does not specify the complete application.

Drawing use: SLD / Schematic
Application: Metering & protection
Reference family: IEEE / ANSI

A distinction that matters

Directional power and directional overcurrent measure different operating quantities. The numbers 32 and 67 are not interchangeable.

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