In transformers Output Voltage can be controlled either by
Off Circuit Tap Changer (Manual tap changing)or By On Load Tap Changer-OLTC (Automatic Changing). In the transformer with OLTC, it is a closed loop system, with follwing components: #1. AVR (Automatic Volatge Regulator- an electronic programable device). With this AVR we can set the Output Voltage of the transformers. The Output Voltage of the transformer is fed into the AVR through the LT Panel. The AVR Compares the SET voltage & the Output Voltage and gives the error signal, if any, to the OLTC through the RTCC Panel for tap changing. This AVR is mounted in the RTCC. #2. RTCC (Remote Tap Changing Cubicle):This is a panel consisting of the AVR, Dispaly for Tap Position, Voltage, LEDs for Raise & Lower of Taps relays, Selector Switches for Auto Manual Selection... In AUTO MODE the voltage is contrlled by the AVR. I manual Mode the operator can Increase / decrease the voltage by changing the Taps maually through the Push Button in the RTCC. #3. OLTC is mounted on the transfomer. It consits of a motor, controlled by the RTCC, which changes the Taps in the transformers.