Schneider Electric Easergy MiCOM P242 Numerical Motor Management Protection Relay
Schneider Electric Easergy MiCOM P242 Numerical Motor Management Protection Relay is designed to provide reliable protection, control and monitoring for induction and synchronous motors used in industrial and utility applications. It combines advanced motor protection with extended digital inputs and outputs, making it suitable for installations that require additional control and monitoring capabilities.
The MiCOM P242 continuously monitors motor operating conditions and responds quickly to abnormal electrical and thermal conditions that could affect motor performance. Its comprehensive protection package, measurement functions and event recording help operators identify faults early and reduce unplanned downtime. The relay also supports user-programmable protection curves, allowing protection settings to be adapted to different motor characteristics and operating requirements.
Designed for modern automation systems, the MiCOM P242 supports IEC 61850 communication, Ethernet redundancy and enhanced cybersecurity features. With its flexible hardware configuration, multi-language HMI and extended I/O, the relay can be integrated into new motor control centres as well as existing industrial power systems.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
- Product Family: Easergy MiCOM
- Model: MiCOM P242
- Relay Type: Numerical Motor Management Protection Relay
- Protection Application: Motor protection and management
- Suitable For: Induction motors and synchronous motors
- Motor Protection: Yes
- Motor Monitoring: Yes
- Motor Control: Yes
- Extended Digital Inputs and Outputs: Yes
- Thermal Image Monitoring: Supported
- Measurement Functions: Comprehensive electrical measurements
- Event Recording: Supported
- User Programmable Curves: Supported
- Communication Interfaces: Serial and Ethernet
- Communication Protocols: IEC 61850 Edition 1 and Edition 2
- Ethernet Redundancy: PRP and HSR
- Dual IP Address: Supported
- IRIG-B Time Synchronization: Supported
- Cybersecurity: IEC 62351 compliant
- Role-Based Access Control: Supported
- Human Machine Interface: Multi-language HMI
- Mounting Options: Standard 4U case in 40TE, 60TE or 80TE widths
Features
- Numerical motor management relay with extended digital I/O.
- Provides protection, monitoring and control for induction and synchronous motors.
- Extended digital inputs and outputs simplify integration with motor control systems.
- Thermal image monitoring improves motor protection.
- User programmable protection curves support different motor applications.
- Comprehensive measurements and event recording assist fault analysis.
- Supports IEC 61850 communication for substation automation.
- Ethernet redundancy improves communication reliability.
- IEC 62351 cybersecurity features help secure network communication.
- Easy integration with SCADA and industrial automation systems.
Applications
- Motor protection
- Motor control centres
- Pump motor protection
- Compressor motor protection
- Fan motor protection
- Conveyor systems
- Industrial power distribution systems
- Utility substations
Schneider Electric Easergy MiCOM P242 Numerical Motor Management Protection Relay combines advanced motor protection, extended I/O, communication and monitoring features, making it suitable for industrial and utility applications that require dependable motor management and flexible system integration.



