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31 December 2019
For the primary current Ip you can select the first value that follows the highest
continuous current from the range:
1 – 1.25 – 1.5 – 2 – 2.5 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7.5 A
Accuracy
The accuracy of a current transformer depends among others of :
– burden
– class/saturation
– load
– frequency
– temperature
Application Class
Sometimes the factor of security (FS) is also specified to protect metering devices against high
short circuit currents. If FS = 5, the composite error at 5 x Ip ≥ 10%. Standard values are:
FS 5 – FS 10
For current transformers for protection there is a C-range, that is given in the tabel with
the IEC equivalent.
Notes:
– C400 and C800 can be very large CTs
– Divide burden (VA) by 5 for 1 A CTs
See also
Wikipedia – Current transformer
RS Isolsec – Selecting a Current Transformer
References
IEC 61869-1 – Instrument transformers – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61869-2 – Instrument transformers – Part 2: Additional requirements for current
transformers
IEC 60044-1 and IEC 185 are withdrawn current transformer standards
IEEE Std C57.13-2008 – IEEE Standard Requirements for Instrument Transformers
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