GE Multilin™ C30 Substation Hardened Programmable Logic Controller

Multilin™ C30

Substation Hardened Programmable

Logic Controller

The Multilin C30 controller system is a substation hardened device designed to perform substation

control logic that can also expand the I/O capability of protection devices and replace existing SOE

recorders. The C30 provides fast and deterministic execution of programmable logic with I/O capabilities

far above an average protection relay.

Graphical programming tools, supported by a library of logic operators, make the C30 simple to use

and configure. Using high-speed peer-to-peer communications for inter-device messaging, the C30 can

also accept signals and commands from other protection and control devices at a fraction of the cost

of hard-wiring these signals.

Key Benefits

• Powerful and deterministic programmable logic suitable for creating most customized automated

substation control solutions

• Modular hardware architecture allowing for flexibility in the I/O configuration to support most bay

management applications

• Reduced bay or station wiring through the use of high-speed peer-to-peer communication for sending

and accepting control commands from other relays

• Simplified system integration and access to information through the use of multiple communication

options and protocols not found in industrial grade PLCs

• Advanced IEC 61850 Ed. 2 implementation, complete settings via SCL files and IEC 61850-9-2 process

bus solution enable resource and platform managing optimization and reduce cost of ownership

• Increased network availability via failover time reduced to zero through IEC® 62439-3 “PRP” support

• CyberSentry™ provides high-end cyber security aligned to industry standards and services (NERC® CIP,

AAA, Radius, RBAC, Syslog)

• Advanced fault and disturbance recording, including internal relay operating signals, eliminating the

need for external recording devices