# Voltage or current balance relay

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Publisher: Elora Grid
Updated: 2026-10-13
Lookup label: 60
Drawing use: SLD, Schematic
Reference families: IEEE / ANSI

Compares related measured circuits or quantities to detect an abnormal imbalance.

## What it represents

Compares related measured circuits or quantities to detect an abnormal imbalance.
In a drafting package, connect this reference to the compared voltage or current circuits. The associated drawing should trace the balance alarm and any blocked protection functions; the number identifies the role and does not specify the terminal arrangement, ratings or operating settings.

## How to read it

- Identify the compared voltage or current circuits.
- Trace the balance alarm and any blocked protection functions.

## Information to show or reference

- Label the compared voltage or current circuits.
- Cross-reference the balance alarm and any blocked protection functions.
- Identify the device tag, manual revision and logic drawing that define this implementation.

## Important distinction

A 60 label may denote loss-of-potential supervision in a modern relay; it is not universally a complete VT fuse-failure scheme.

## Facts

- ANSI / IEEE function number: 60
- Drawing context: The compared voltage or current circuits
- Application scope: Protection or apparatus-control role; exact implementation is defined by the equipment documentation.

## Public references

- [SecoGear medium-voltage switchgear application and technical guide, DET-882](https://library.e.abb.com/public/a06cf4cf38b34800b27bb337ab12f74f/DET-882%20SecoGear%205kV-15kV%20IEEE%20Metal%20Clad%20Switchgear_Application%20and%20installation%20guide.pdf) — ABB. Public manufacturer number/name association. Drafting explanations are independently written.
- [IEEE C37.2-2022: power-system device function numbers](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9984140) — IEEE. Normative device-number publication; exact edition wording and compliance require the licensed standard.

## Graphic scope

Independent original educational concept illustration by Elora Grid. Not a certified standards graphic or manufacturer footprint. Unitless; not to scale. Original artwork licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Publisher material is linked only.