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Instrument Transformers: Instructions
Instrument Transformers: Instructions
GEH-230AF
Supersedes GEH-230AE
INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS
MOLDED AND OTHER DRY TYPES
INTRODUCTION
BEFORE INSTALLATION
INSPECTION
DRYING OUT
Demagnetizing
Tests should be made in accordance with C57.131978, Section 8. Note that 8. 8. 2 states, in part:
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation,
operation or maintenance. The equipment covered by these operating instructions should be operated and serviced only by competent technicians familiar with good safety
practices, and these instructions are written for such personnel and are not intended as a substitute for adequate training and experience in safe procedures for this type of
equipment. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser's purposes, the matter should be
referred to the General Electric Company.
WARNING:
A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
RESISTANCE MUST BE USED TO AVOID
OPENING THE HIGH-TURN WINDING CIRCUIT
WHEN RESISTANCE VALUES ARE CHANGED.
AS THE RESISTANCE IS INCREASED, THE
VOLTAGE ACROSS THE RESISTANCE WILL
APPROACH OPEN-CIRCUIT VALUE.
INSTALLATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Key to Fig. 2:
Id = ammeter for reading demagnetizing current.
MOUNTING
CONNECTIONS
SECONDARY CONNECTIONS
SECONDARY PROTECTORS
POLARITY
MAINTENANCE
After instrument transformers for indoor use have been
installed, they should need no care other than keeping
them clean and dry. Transformers for outdoor installations
should receive the same care in operation as power
transformers of similar design and of similar voltage
rating.
CLEANING