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51RCalculated residual time-overcurrent: original educational illustration
Protection functions

Calculated residual time-overcurrent

Applies time-overcurrent protection to the calculated residual-current input in the cited Eaton family.

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

A distinction that matters

Eaton's 51R uses a calculated quantity; 51X uses a separately measured ground or neutral input.

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51Time overcurrent: original educational illustration
Protection functions

Time overcurrent

A time overcurrent function detects an overcurrent condition using the configured time characteristic. Depending on the device and application, the implementation can include inverse-time or definite-time behaviour. Its number does not specify a curve, pickup or delay.

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

A distinction that matters

Functions 50 and 51 describe different time behaviour. One multifunction relay can implement both without becoming two separate physical devices.

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