ANSI Device Codes

Device numbers frequently used are listed below. A complete list and definitions are given in Standard IEEE C37.2.
Codes in bold with shading are most commonly used in protective relaying.

ANSI ANSI
Code Device Code Device
1 Master element: Normally used for hand- 45 Atmospheric condition monitor
operated devices. A common use is the spring- 46 Reverse-phase or phase-balance relay
return-to-center control switch for circuit 47 Phase-sequence voltage relay
breakers, where the switch contacts are 101T
(trip), 101C (close), 101SC (closed when 48 Incomplete-sequence relay
turned to close and remains closed when 49 Machine or transformer thermal relay
released, opens when turned to trip and remains 50 Instantaneous overcurrent
open when released). 51 AC time overcurrent relay
2 Time-delay starting or closing relay: except 52 AC circuit breaker
device functions 48, 62, and 79 53 Exciter or DC generator relay
3 Checking or interlocking relay 55 Power factor relay
4 Master contactor 56 Field application relay
5 Stopping device 57 Short-circuiting or grounding device
6 Starting circuit breaker 58 Rectification failure relay
7 Rate-of-rise relay 59 Overvoltage relay
8 Control power-disconnecting device 60 Voltage or current balance relay
9 Reversing device 62 Time-delay stopping or opening relay
10 Unit sequence switch 63 Pressure switch
11 Multifunction device 64 Ground detector relay
12 Overspeed device 65 Governor
13 Synchronous-speed device 66 Notching or jogging device
14 Underspeed device 67 AC directional overcurrent relay
15 Speed- or frequency-matching device 68 Blocking relay
17 Shunting or discharge switch 69 Permissive control device
18 Accelerating or decelerating device 70 Rheostat
19 Starting-to-running transition contactor 71 Level switch
20 Electrically operated valve 72 DC circuit breaker
21 Distance relay 73 Load-resistor contactor
22 Equalizer circuit breaker 74 Alarm relay
23 Temperature control device 76 DC overcurrent relay
24 Volts/hertz relay 77 Telemetering device
25 Synchronizing or synchronism-check device 78 Phase-angle measuring or out-of-step
26 Apparatus thermal device protective relay
27 Undervoltage relay 79 AC-reclosing relay
28 Flame detector 80 Flow switch
29 Isolating contactor 81 Frequency relay
30 Annunciator relay 82 DC-reclosing relay
31 Separate excitation device 83 Automatic selective control or transfer relay
32 Directional power relay 84 Operating mechanism
33 Position switch 85 Carrier or pilot-wire receiver relay
34 Master sequence device 86 Lockout relay
36 Polarity or polarizing voltage device 87 Differential protective relay
37 Undercurrent or underpower relay 88 Auxiliary motor or motor generator
38 Bearing protective device 89 Line switch
39 Mechanical conduction monitor 90 Regulating device
40 Field relay 91 Voltage directional relay
41 Field circuit breaker 92 Voltage and power directional relay
42 Running circuit breaker 93 Field-changing contactor
43 Manual transfer or selector device 94 Tripping or trip-free relay
44 Unit/sequence starting relay

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