Protection functions · 59Q

Negative-sequence overvoltage

Supervises the negative-sequence component derived from three-phase voltage measurements.

SLD / Schematic · 59QNegative-sequence overvoltage: original educational illustration
Original educational illustrationNot to scale · See source and graphic notes

What it represents

Supervises the negative-sequence component derived from three-phase voltage measurements.

The drafting record should connect this function to the three phase voltage inputs and sequence calculation reference, then trace the voltage-unbalance-sensitive element and selected output. Keep the complete designation and equipment tag together so that the SLD, relay logic and terminal schedule describe the same implementation.

The cited mapping is a public manufacturer example (SEL public device-number table). Suffixes are not universal equivalences across products, and this reference supplies neither a protection setting nor certification of the selected scheme.

How to read it

  • Identify the three phase voltage inputs and sequence calculation reference.
  • Trace the voltage-unbalance-sensitive element and selected output.

Information to show or reference

  • Label the three phase voltage inputs and sequence calculation reference.
  • Cross-reference the voltage-unbalance-sensitive element and selected output.
  • Retain the complete suffix, selected device tag and manufacturer manual revision.

A distinction that matters

Negative-sequence overvoltage indicates an unbalanced voltage component; it differs from a high positive-sequence or phase-voltage threshold.

Sources you can follow

These public references support the explanation and provide further detail. Their graphics and downloadable files remain with their publishers.

ANSI device-number and suffix reference table

Public primary-source function or application mapping used to identify this designation; wording and drafting notes are original.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Public reference checked 13 October 2026 · Link only

IEEE C37.2-2022: power-system device function numbers

Device-number and suffix convention. This page is not a reproduction of the full licensed standard.

IEEE · Public reference checked 13 October 2026 · Link only

About this graphic

This illustration was authored independently by Elora Grid to explain the concept. It is not reproduced from a customer drawing, an official standard graphic or a manufacturer CAD file. Its correspondence to an exact IEC or IEEE symbol identifier has not been certified.

SVG and DXF downloads contain this original artwork. DXF uses unscaled drawing units; a GA envelope supplies no product dimensions, clearances or fabrication information. Original artwork is available under CC BY 4.0. Third-party references retain their own terms.

Entry JSON · Entry Markdown · Last editorial update: 13 October 2026

Put the reference into a drawing workflow.

Elora Grid helps electrical teams work with drawings, specifications and equipment information. Explore the drafting workflow or join the early-access waitlist.

Explore drafting