Schneider Electric PowerLogic™ P5 Protection Relays

The Schneider Electric PowerLogic™ P5 Protection Relays are designed to provide dependable protection, control and monitoring for medium-voltage electrical systems used across industrial plants, utilities, infrastructure projects and commercial facilities. The P5 platform combines multiple protection functions, advanced communication capabilities and real-time system monitoring in a compact and easy-to-configure relay.

Developed to support modern electrical networks, PowerLogic P5 relays help protect feeders, motors, transformers, generators, voltage circuits and other critical assets against electrical faults. Fast fault detection and selective tripping help minimize equipment damage, improve system reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.

The PowerLogic P5 series also supports digital communication through IEC 61850 and other industry-standard protocols, making integration with SCADA, DCS and energy management systems straightforward. Whether used in new installations or retrofit projects, the P5 platform offers a practical solution for improving protection, automation and operational efficiency.

The PowerLogic™ P5 family includes application-specific models for feeder, motor, transformer, generator, voltage and universal protection requirements.

PowerLogic™ P5 Relay Models

The PowerLogic™ P5 platform includes the following relay series:

Feeder Protection

• PowerLogic P5F10
• PowerLogic P5F20
• PowerLogic P5F30

Motor Protection

• PowerLogic P5M10
• PowerLogic P5M20
• PowerLogic P5M30

Transformer Protection

• PowerLogic P5T30

Universal Protection

• PowerLogic P5U10
• PowerLogic P5U20
• PowerLogic P5U30

Voltage Protection

• PowerLogic P5V20

Generator Protection

• PowerLogic P5G30

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• Product Family: PowerLogic™ P5
• Relay Type: Numerical Protection Relays
• Applications: Feeder, Motor, Transformer, Generator, Universal and Voltage Protection
• Protection Functions: Overcurrent, Earth Fault, Directional Protection, Differential Protection (selected models), Thermal Protection, Voltage Protection, Frequency Protection, Breaker Failure Protection and Generator Protection
• Communication Protocols: IEC 61850 Edition 2, Modbus TCP, DNP3 and IEC 60870-5-103
• Ethernet Communication: Supported
• Time Synchronization: IEEE 1588 PTP and IRIG-B
• Event Recording: Supported
• Disturbance Recording: Supported
• Fault Recording: Supported
• Programmable Logic: Supported
• Cybersecurity: Role-based access control and secure communication
• HMI: High-resolution colour display with programmable function keys
• Mounting: Panel mounting

Features

• Complete range of protection relays for different power system applications.
• Fast and accurate fault detection for improved equipment protection.
• Supports feeder, motor, transformer, generator and voltage protection.
• Advanced monitoring and real-time measurement functions.
• IEC 61850 communication for digital substations.
• Easy integration with SCADA, DCS and energy management systems.
• Event, fault and disturbance recording for faster troubleshooting.
• Flexible programmable logic for customised protection and automation.
• Built-in cybersecurity features help secure critical infrastructure.
• User-friendly graphical interface for simple operation and configuration.
• Compact design suitable for new installations and retrofit projects.

Applications

• Utility substations
• Industrial power distribution systems
• Manufacturing plants
• Oil and gas facilities
• Mining and metal industries
• Renewable energy plants
• Water and wastewater treatment plants
• Cement and chemical industries
• Commercial infrastructure
• Digital substations

The Schneider Electric PowerLogic™ P5 Protection Relays provide dependable protection, advanced communication and intelligent monitoring for modern electrical networks. With dedicated models for different applications, the P5 platform helps improve system reliability, reduce maintenance requirements and support efficient operation across a wide range of industries.