Issue

The SEPAM 20 and SEPAM 40 relay series have reached End of Commercialization, and customers request guidance on selecting the appropriate modern replacement.

Product

SEPAM Series 20 (e.g., S20, T20, M20...)
SEPAM Series 40 (e.g. S40, T40, M40...)
Replacement Options:

PowerLogic P5 (demanding applications)
PowerLogic P3 (standard/light applications)

Environment

Industrial and utility medium‑voltage protection systems where legacy SEPAM units are installed for feeder, transformer, motor, or busbar protection.

Cause

Schneider Electric has officially discontinued the SEPAM 20/40 series through an End of Commercialization Notification, released on August 1, 2024.
A modernization path to PowerLogic P-series relays is recommended.

Resolution

1. Recommended Replacement Options

PowerLogic P5 – For demanding and complex applications

Use the P5 when the application requires:

advanced protection functions
extensive memory and event/oscillography capacity
cybersecurity features
complex automation schemes
IEC 61850, redundant Ethernet, differential protection, arc‑flash protection

Important ordering note:
The P5 base unit does not include communication modules.
Required communication ports (IEC 61850, Modbus TCP, redundant Ethernet, etc.) must be added as selectable modules depending on the application needs.

P5 catalog/web link:

P5 Product Range: https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/NRJED313567EN/
P5 Web page: https://www.se.com/us/en/product-range/62400-powerlogic-p5-protection-relays/?parent-subcategory-id=168228328

PowerLogic P3 – For basic or standard applications

Choose the P3 when the original SEPAM 20/40 application is relatively simple, such as:

basic feeder protection
overcurrent/earth‑fault protection
standard motor or transformer protection
simpler automation logic

P3 catalog/web link:

P3 Range Reference: https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/NRJCAT17764EN/
P3 Web page: https://www.se.com/us/en/product-range/64884-powerlogic-p3-protection-relays/?parent-subcategory-id=168228328

2. Guidance for choosing between P3 and P5

Scenario / Need	Recommended Replacement
High‑complexity automation, advanced comms, arc flash detection, large memory, IEC 61850	PowerLogic P5
Basic feeder/motor protection, simpler logic needs, standard settings migration	PowerLogic P3

3. Additional Support to Identify the Correct Replacement

To help select the exact model and configuration, please provide (if available):

Specific SEPAM 20/40 model (e.g., S20, T20, M41, etc.)
Settings backup file (SFT2841)
Single-line diagram of the installation
Auxiliary components (CT/VT specs, communication modules, trip coils)
Any specific application constraints

Provide this information, so the Authorized Distributors and/or the sales team can map the SEPAM features to the appropriate P3 or P5 model and required modules.

Publié pour: Schneider Electric Belgium