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Metrosil CTPUs PDF
Metrosil CTPUs PDF
Choosing the Correct Metrosil Parameters for choosing the correct Metrosil CTPU Type
CTPU
There are 6 standard Metrosil CTPU Table 1 – Metrosil CTPU Types for Metering CT Applications
types which can accommodate a wide
range of burdens and operating CT Rated Secondary CT Burden (VA)
conditions. These are referenced by Current (Amps) 5 10 15 30
either a letter or a number. 5 A A A A
1 A B B C
For simplicity the procedure for 0.5 B C C 3166
selecting the correct Metrosil CTPU
has been broken down into the Note - It is assumed that the CT and the Metrosil CTPU will not be expected to maintain the
following 5 steps:- metering accuracy above twice full load current
Using Table 3, refer to the Metrosil In this case the current must be able Step 4 - Check the peak voltage
CTPU derived from steps 1 and 2 to flow for a period of time greater which the CTPU limits the open
above. Identify the secondary voltage than the maximum fault duration. circuited system to
that appears across the CT under
normal operation and cross check that Table 3 is for selection purposes only Use Table 4 to check that the chosen
the leakage current will not affect the and is not representative of the Metrosil CTPU will limit the voltage to
measurement accuracy. In addition, specification of the CTPU type. a level that will not damage the CT.
check that this current can flow for an
infinite time. If the values and times are acceptable Step 5 - Confirm if a second
proceed to step 4. If they are outside thermostatic switch is required
Next refer to the secondary voltage of the requirements please contact the
that appears across the CT under fault Metrosil team. Specify whether a second
conditions and cross check that the thermostatic switch is required for
higher level of leakage current will still remote monitoring/signalling
not affect the measurement accuracy. purposes.
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Table 3 – Simulated Leakage Current through Metrosil CTPU types with the CT Burden Connected
Values contained in the table are for selection purposes only
Table 4 – Typical Peak Voltage across the Open Circuited CT with the CTPU
Connected