A Division of Eltime Ltd.

CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

The Eltime range of Current Transformers SPECIFICATION

offer reliability and accuracy and are Reference Standard: BS7626-1993, BS3938
suitable for all electronic and electrical Primary: 5A to 2500A (see table)
installations. Secondary: 1A or 5A
Enclosure: Flame retardant ABS
They are available in two styles of Enclosure code: IP40
protective ABS enclosure, both at an Insulation: Class E
economical price. Mounting: Surface mounted
The FCT ring transformers have fixing or bus bar mounted
feet as standard and can be used with the Accuracy: Class 1
Operating Voltage: 600Vac Maximum
optional bus bar mount clamp kit. An Overload: to BS3938 - IEC 185
optional terminal cover is also available. Test Voltage: 2kV for 1 minute
The MFO range have fixing feet, bus bar Frequency: 50/60 Hz
mount clamps and terminal covers as Burden: See table
standard. Terminals: M4 screw terminals
Weight: 515 - 1350 grams
All current transformers are to accuracy Operating Temperature: -20 to +70 ° C
Class 1 and have rated burdens as given Markings: CE Marked
in the tables overleaf.
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FCT RANGE CURRENT

A
CURRENT
A
BURDEN
VA
TURNS DIAMETER
mm
FCT29 5,10 5 3 10 29
FCT29 15 5 3 4 29
FCT29 20 5 3 5 29
FCT29 25,30,40 5 3 2 29

FCT29 50,60,75, 5 3 1 29
80,100,120
FCT29 150,200, 5 3 1 29
250,300
FCT39 400,500 5 5 1 39
FCT61 600,800 5 10 1 61
FCT85 1000 5 10 1 85
FCT105 1200,1500, 5 10 1 105
2000,2500

FCT29 10,20 1 3 5 29
FCT29 25 1 3 4 29
FCT29 30,40 1 3 2 29
FCT29 50,60,80, 1 3 1 29
100,150
FCT61 200,300 1 5 1 61
400

DIMENSIONS

MODEL A B C D E F G H
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
FCT29 74 55 29 93 84 98 6 42
FCT39 81 55 39 105 84 98 6 42
FCT61 103 55 61 129 105 120 6 42
FCT85 122 55 85 144 125 141 6 42
FCT105 141 55 105 160 133 156 10 50

OPTIONS
A busbar mount clamp kit (part no. BBCK) is available
which enables standard ring type FCT current transformers
to be safely clamped to a busbar.

Also available for the FCT series of current transformers is

a terminal cover (part no. FCTC) to insulate the secondary
terminals.
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MFO RANGE CURRENT

A
CURRENT
A
BURDEN
VA
TURNS DIAMETER
mm
MFO30 5,10 5 3 10 21
MFO30 15 5 3 4 21
MFO30 30,40 5 3 2 21
MFO30 50,60,80 5 3 1 21
100,120,150
MFO40 200,250 5 3 1 31
300,400
MFO60 500,600,800 5 5 1 45
MFO100 1000,1500 5 10 1 60
1600,2000
2400,2500

DIMENSIONS

Optional DIN Rail Optional DIN Rail

Mounting Clip Mounting Clip
DRMC1 DRMC1

All Dimensions in mm

Optional DIN Rail

Mounting Clip Optional DIN Rail
DRMC2 Mounting Clip
DRMC3
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When selecting a current transformer, it is important to consider the power absorbed by the cables
connecting the CT secondary terminals and the measuring instrument. The Overall burden of the
cable and measuring equipment should not exceed the available VA of the CT. Where the current
transformer is to be mounted remotely a 1A secondary is recommended. Where there is a very large
distance between the instrument and current transformer the use of a current transducer to convert
the AC current into a DC signal is recommended.
VA VA
5A SECONDARY 1A SECONDARY
25 1
²
m

²
m
0m

0m
20 0.8
1.

1.
² ²
m m
5m 5m
1. 1.
15 0.6
²
mm m²
2.5 2.5
m
10 0.4
²
4mm 4mm
²

5 6mm² 0.2 6mm²

10mm² 10mm²

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Metres (CT to instrument) Metres (CT to instrument)

NOTES
1. It is essential with certain instrumentation that the CT is physically orientated correctly on the
conductor. K must face the supply and L must face the load. It is also important to ensure that
secondary connections are made in accordance with instrument connection diagrams.
2. The secondary terminals of the CT must NOT make open circuit on load as dangerously high
voltages may occur under these conditions It is recommended that one side of the secondary
winding is earthed.

ORDERING INFORMATION
MODEL RATIO OPTIONS
eg: FCT29 100 / 5A BBCK Busbar clamp kit

FCT29 5,10,15,20,25 BBCK Busbar Clamp kit (FCT only)

or 30,40,50,60,75 FCTC Terminal cover (FCT only)
MFO30 80,100,120,150 1A
FCT29 or MFO40 200,250,300 (upto 400/1A in
FCT39 or MFO40 400 FCT series only)
FCT39 or MFO60 500
FCT61 or MFO60 600,800
FCT85 or MFO100 1000 5A
FCT105 or 1200,1500
MFO100 2000,2500

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