Description

The GE Multilin 369-HI-R-0-0-0 is a robust and highly reliable motor management relay from General Electric, designed to provide essential protection and control for critical AC induction motors. This model represents a core, no-frills configuration within the versatile Multilin 369 series, engineered to deliver fundamental protective functions without the complexity of advanced communication modules. The primary role of the GE Multilin 369-HI-R-0-0-0 is to continuously monitor motor current and other operational parameters, safeguarding against costly damage from faults such as overload, jam, stall, underload, phase loss, and excessive starts. Its “HI” current input designation makes it ideally suited for larger motors commonly found in heavy industrial applications. Acting as an intelligent sentinel, this relay replaces multiple electromechanical devices, simplifying panel design, reducing wiring, and enhancing overall system reliability. The GE Multilin 369-HI-R-0-0-0 is a cornerstone of any motor control center (MCC), offering peace of mind by preventing motor failures, minimizing unplanned downtime, and protecting valuable industrial assets.

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Technical Specifications

Parameter Name	Parameter Value
Product Model	369-HI-R-0-0-0
Manufacturer	GE (General Electric)
Product Type	Motor Management Relay
Input Current Range (HI)	1A or 5A secondary; up to 1200A primary (configurable)
Trip Output Relay	1 x Form-C Latching Trip Relay (requires manual reset)
Communications	None (requires optional 369-HIM module for connectivity)
Display / HMI	Basic 2-line, 16-character LCD with keypad for local interface
Control Power Supply	85-265 VAC/VDC, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
Protective Functions	Thermal Overload (49), Starts Per Hour (66), Stall (14), Jam (48), Underload (37), Phase Unbalance (46)
Standards Compliance	UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 14, CE, cULus

Main Features and Advantages

The GE Multilin 369-HI-R-0-0-0 is defined by its simplicity, robustness, and a critical safety feature: its latching trip relay. The “R” designation indicates a latching (lockout) output mechanism. After a trip condition occurs, this relay must be manually reset on the device itself, ensuring that the cause of the fault is investigated and addressed before the motor is restarted. This is a vital safety function for protecting both personnel and equipment in high-risk environments. Despite its standard configuration lacking built-in communication ports, the 369-HI-R-0-0-0 is equipped with a local Human-Machine Interface (HMI), featuring a display and keypad for on-site configuration, real-time data monitoring, and detailed diagnostics. This allows operators to view motor current, temperature trends (with optional RTDs), and the cause of the last trip directly at the MCC. Its high immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and a wide operating temperature range ensure dependable performance in electrically noisy and harsh industrial environments.

Application Field

The GE Multilin 369-HI-R-0-0-0 is deployed in a vast array of industries where robust and simple motor protection is a necessity. Its latching relay feature makes it exceptionally well-suited for applications where automatic resetting after a fault could be dangerous or cause further equipment damage. This is critical in material handling, protecting large conveyor drives and crushers in mining and aggregate industries. It is a fundamental component in water and wastewater treatment facilities for protecting pump motors from dead-head or run-dry conditions. The 369-HI-R-0-0-0 is also widely used in discrete manufacturing for machine tools, injection molding machines, and large compressors, where its reliable protection scheme ensures production line continuity. Its design is ideal for standalone motors or systems where integration into a larger network is not required, or where connectivity can be added later via an optional handheld interface module (HIM) for occasional commissioning and diagnostics.

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Related Products

369-HI-0-0-0-0-0: A variant with a self-resetting (non-latching) trip relay for applications where automatic restart is desired after a fault clears.

369-LO-R-0-0-0: A version with a “LO” (Low) current input range for protecting motors with lower full-load amperes, but retaining the latching relay.

369-HIM Module: A Handheld Interface Module that can be temporarily connected to models without communications for easy configuration and data monitoring.

369-HI-R-0-M-*-*: Models that include a modular communications slot (e.g., for Modbus, DeviceNet, Profibus) for network integration.

GE Multilin 269: A more economical plus relay offering basic protection for smaller motors, often used alongside the more capable 369 series.

GE SR Relay: A traditional, simpler bimetal overload relay that the 369-HI-R-0-0-0 often replaces for upgraded protection.