{"product_id":"ge-multilin-ur-6th-universal-relay-series-digital-i-o-module","title":"GE Multilin UR-6TH Universal Relay Series Digital I\/O Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUR-6TH\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eUR6TH)\u003c\/strong\u003e functions as a high-density \u003cstrong\u003eDigital Input\/Output Module\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for the GE Vernova Multilin Universal Relay (UR) platform series. This hardware expansion block integrates directly into standard modular UR chassis frameworks—such as the F60, L90, G60, and B30 protective relays—to execute rapid interlocking logic and telemetry distribution across electrical substations and heavy industrial energy systems. It features an onboard combination of \u003cstrong\u003e8 contact inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e4 Form-A outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e specifically optimized to drive high-speed control commands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Form-A digital outputs operate without internal contact monitoring, utilizing advanced mechanical design to achieve a response duration of less than 4 ms. This ultra-fast switching profile makes the hardware highly appropriate for deployment inside master circuit breaker trip circuits where immediate arc interruption and protection sequence execution are mandatory. Operating within the host relay's native firmware architecture, the localized input and output paths are managed dynamically over internal backplane links via \u003cstrong\u003eEnerVista UR Setup Software\u003c\/strong\u003e to automate sequence mapping and minimize physical auxiliary control panel wiring footprints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Form-A Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Equipped with 4 non-monitored Form-A contacts achieving an ultra-fast response speed of under 4 ms for direct breaker tripping applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense Contact Acquisition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features 8 independent contact inputs to capture discrete status changes from auxiliary power equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexLogic Programming Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully maps all 8 inputs and 4 outputs into the internal FlexLogic editor for tailored automation, automated overcurrent tripping, and external blocking schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardwired Reduction Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e: Significantly decreases complex secondary hardwiring infrastructures inside traditional substation panel bays through localized digital point concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Voltage Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Supports standard industrial DC control voltages spanning from 24V DC up to 250V DC depending on the definitive system configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed circuit breaker direct tripping (Trip) circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomated substation equipment interlocking and signaling networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital input\/output point expansions for \u003cstrong\u003eMultilin UR Series\u003c\/strong\u003e relays (F60, L90, G60, B30).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributed industrial power management systems requiring custom logic mapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification \u0026amp; Technical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Vernova (Grid Solutions \/ Multilin) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUR-6TH \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Input\/Output Module (Digital I\/O Module) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultilin Universal Relay (UR) Series \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Contact Inputs \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Form-A Outputs (No Monitoring) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Response Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 4 ms (Ultra-high-speed response) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Control Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V DC to 250V DC (Dependent on ordering code \u0026amp; configuration) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnerVista UR Setup Software \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2 lbs 9 oz (1.16 kg) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H x W x L)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1.5 in x 6 in x 7 in (3.8 x 15.2 x 17.8 cm) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Compatibility Verification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen replacing or upgrading modular cards within an active relay system, ensure the new I\/O module matching specifications align completely with the host relay's CPU generation and chassis type. Universal Relay I\/O cards vary severely in feature layouts, such as the inclusion or omission of contact monitoring. Always compare the full alphanumeric ordering code printed on the primary relay nameplate and verify the targeted physical card slot (typically slots G, H, M, N, P, U, or W) before seating the hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-Installation Power Isolation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely disconnect the main secondary AC\/DC auxiliary power supply feeding the Universal Relay host unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsolate or mechanically lock out all external current, voltage, and circuit breaker trip loops terminating at the external field terminal blocks to avoid accidental field breaker deployment during the swap procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurely attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap and connect it to a verified physical earth ground to protect internal microprocessors from static electricity degradation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtracting the Defunct Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect a PC to the relay and execute a full parameter backup via the EnerVista UR software, saving the current configuration as a .urs file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen the physical faceplate retaining fasteners situated at the top and bottom exterior corners of the target I\/O slot frame using an appropriate screwdriver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip the integrated black extraction handles firmly and pull the module outward along a straight, uniform path to disengage the board from the rear backplane bus assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInserting the New UR-6TH Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the vertical side edges of the new \u003cstrong\u003eUR-6TH\u003c\/strong\u003e circuit card inside the molded plastic guide tracks of the empty chassis slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the module into the empty slot cavity smoothly until the outer front faceplate fits flush against the adjacent structural modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply firm, centered horizontal pressure on the faceplate borders to make sure the multi-pin rear connector seats completely into the backplane plug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten both the upper and lower panel retention screws to provide mechanical stability and complete the mandatory chassis grounding loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePost-Installation Commissioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReapply the system auxiliary power distribution to the primary power module of the relay chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor the automated self-test routine via the liquid crystal faceplate screen; confirm that no HARDWARE MISMATCH alerts or critical slot fault flags become active.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect via the EnerVista software suite, navigate to Status -\u0026gt; Hardware Configuration, and verify that the system correctly enumerates the new \u003cstrong\u003eUR-6TH\u003c\/strong\u003e hardware block before restoring live operation to external I\/O trip loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat specific type of switching contacts are provided on the output channels?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module contains 4 Form-A outputs which are Single Pole-Single Throw Normally Open (SPST-NO) contacts. These outputs are engineered without internal current or voltage monitoring components to maximize switching speed and minimize response delays under 4 ms, rendering them excellent for raw breaker trip routing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this module be positioned in any slot within the Universal Relay frame?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this module must be positioned specifically in standard designated digital I\/O slot spaces. 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