ANSI / IEEE C37.

2 Device Numbers
Protective relays are commonly referred to by standard device numbers. For example,
a time overcurrent relay is designated a 51 device, while an instantaneous overcurrent
is a 50 device. Multifunction relays have combinations of device numbers. A 27/59
device, for example, is a combination under/over voltage relay. Letters can be added to
clarify application (87T for transformer differential, 59G for ground overvoltage).

Figure 1. Device numbers from 1 to 12

Figure 2. Device numbers from 13 to 31

Figure 3. Device numbers from 32 to 51

Figure 4. Device numbers from 52 to 73

Figure 5. Device numbers from 74 to 99