CT/PT Analyzer CTP-120PA

User Manual
(V2.0.1)
 Preface
Dear users:
Thanks for choosing CT/PT Analyzer produced by HAOMAI Electric Power Automation Co., Ltd. In
order to operate this instrument correctly, please read user manual firstly, especially the part for safety
precautions.
If you have read the full contents of this manual, it is recommended that you keep this manual properly,
placed with instruments, or where you can find, so that you can look up the related information in
future.

Safety Precautions

1. In order to protect both instrument and users, please read the user manual firstly, and operate
strictly according to the instructions of user manual.
2. Do not place the instrument on unsteady platform or desk to prevent it from falling and being
damaged.
3. The fan and ventilation holes of instrument side is for ventilating and cooling, so do not plug to
ensure the instrument work normally.
4. CT/PT Analyzer is precision electronic instrument, so please do not place it under the strong
sunlight or high temperature environment in outdoor, and pay more attention to the environment to
prevent overheating to led to the decrease of the accuracy of instrument.
5. As a safety measure, the instrument is equipped with protective earthling terminal. Before testing,
the grounding terminal on the side of instrument must be reliable grounding.
6. The power supply of instrument is customized (AC 220V/230V/120V, 50Hz/60Hz optional),and the
user need to choose 10A or more power supply cable.
7. Do not let any foreign bodies fall into the case, so as to avoid short circuit.
8. Please bedding some buffering content such as sponge around the instrument when transport, to
avoid vibration to damage the instrument or reduce the accuracy of the instrument.
9. Do not arbitrarily delete the history test records in the host to avoid test data loss.

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 Content

Preface…………………………………………………………………..……………………………………….1
Safety Precautions………………………………………………………….…………………………………..1
Chapter 1 Instrument Features and Specifications…………………….……………………………………3
1.1 Main Features……………………………………………………………….……………………………...3
1.2 Panel Structure…………………………………………………………..………………………………….4
1.2.1 Front Panel of CTP-120PA……………………………………………..………………………………..4
1.2.2 Side Panel of CTP-120PA…………………………………………………..……………………………4
1.2.3 Front Panel of Switch Box……………………………………………..…………………………………5
1.2.4 Side Panel of Switch Box……………………………………………..………………………………….6
1.3 Technical Data..……………………...………………………………………..…………………………….7
Chapter 2 User Interface and Operation Method…………………….……………………………………...8
2.1 CT(Current Transformer) Test…………………………………….……………………………………….8
2.1.1 Test connection……………………………………………….…………………………………………..8
2.1.2 Parameter Settings……………………………………………..………………………………………...9
2.1.3 Test Results.……………………………………………………………………………………………..11
2.2 Multi-ratio CT Test……………………………………………..…………………………………………..16
2.2.1 General Introduction………………………………….………………………………………………...16
2.2.2 Wiring Connection…………………………………………..…………………………………………..16
2.2.3 Test Operation for Multi-ratio CT……………………………….……………………………………...17
2.3 PT(Voltage Transformer) Test………………………………..…………………………………………..22
2.3.1 Test Connection……………………………………………..…………………………………………..22
2.3.2 Parameter Settings…………………………………………..………………………………………….23
2.3.3 Test Results………………………………………………..…………………………………………….24
2.4 Self-check Page………………………………………..………………………………………………….25
2.4.1 Parameter Settings…………………………………..………………………………………………….25
2.4.2 Connection…………………………………………….………………………………………………...26
2.5 Button Function…………………………………………………..………………………………………..26
2.5.1 Button function for parameter interface………………………….……………………………………26
Chapter 3 PC Application Software Operation……………………………..……………………………….28
3.1 Interface of PC application software……………………….. ………………………………………28
3.2 Generate WORD Report……………………………………..…………………………………………...34
Appendix……………………………………………………..…........………………………………………...36
A. Principle of low-frequency test…………………………………..………………………………………...36
B. 10% error curve……………………………………………………..………………………………………37
C. Typical Connection Method…………………………………………..……………………………………38
D. Actual Connection Method………………………………………………..……………………………….39
E. Four-terminal method of measuring principle wiring………………………….………………………...42

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Chapter 1 Instrument Features and Specifications

The CT/PT Analyzer is the revolutionary testing system for various CTs and PTs according to IEC and
IEEE/ANSI standard. The Analyzer can automatically complete the test within seconds by one click of
the patented multifunctional rotary mouse. It allows to test the knee-point voltage up to 40kV CTs
on-site in power grids or in manufacturers' production facilities or test labs.

CT/PT Analyzer CTP-120PA is capable of testing multi-ratio CTs automatically without the need for
rewiring, up to 6 connections for the secondary side of CTs.

1.1 Main Features

◆Meet IEC 61869-2(IEC 60044-1, IEC 60044-6), IEC 61869-3(IEC 60044-2), IEEE/C57.13 etc. test
standards, and choose the test standard automatically in accordance with the transformer types and
levels.
◆Based on advanced principle of variable-frequency method, it can meet the CT test on knee voltage
up to 40kV.
◆Adopt DSP, Linux operation system and 5.7 inches TFT LCD screen.
◆Adopt patented multifunctional rotary mouse to replace traditional keypad.
◆Full-featured, not only meet the test requirements of various CTs (include TP class), such as the
excitation characteristic (i.e., volt-ampere characteristic), ratio, polarity, secondary winding resistance,
secondary burden, ratio error and phase error, but also used for testing inductive PT, including
excitation characteristic, ratio, polarity, secondary winding resistance.
◆Automatically give CT and PT parameters, including knee point voltage / current, 10% error curve,
the accuracy limit factor (ALF), instrument security factor (FS), the second time constant (Ts),
remanence coefficient (Kr), saturated and unsaturated inductance etc.
◆Automatic demagnetization of the CT after test.
◆Can store 3000 groups of test data, no lose when power supply drop. After test ended, the data can
be copied to PC by USB disk for analyzing and creating WORD report.
◆Simple and convenient test: one-click can complete tests of CT secondary resistance, excitation,
ratio and polarity.
◆Small and light weight(9kg / 19.84 lbs) for easy carry.

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1.2 Panel Structure

1.2.1 Front Panel of CTP-120PA

The front panel layout of CTP-120PA is shown as below figure.

Fig.1.1 front panel layout of CTP-120PA

•Red S1, black S2 terminal: test power output.

•Yellow M1, black M2 terminal: measure output voltage.

•Green P1, black P2 terminal: measure inductive voltage

•Interface to connect Analyzer to PC

•USB interface for downloading test results and upgrading software.

•LCD screen

•Built-in thermal printer

•Multifunctional rotary mouse

1.2.2 Side Panel of CTP-120PA

The side panel layout of CTP-120PA is shown as below figure.

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Fig.1.2 side panel layout of CTP-120PA

•Fuse

•Interface for connecting to Switch Box

•Grounding terminal

•Power supply socket

•Power switch

1.2.3 Front Panel of Switch Box

The front panel layout of CTP-MR Switch Box is shown as below figure.

Fig.1.3 front panel layout of CTP-MR Switch Box

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•BD-S1 and BD-S2: connect output terminals S1 and S2 of CT/PT Analyzer.

•BD-M1 and BD-M2: connect output voltage measurement terminals M1 and M2 of CT/PT Analyzer.

•CT-P1 and CT-P2: connect terminals of primary side of tested CT.

•X1-X6: connect terminals of secondary side of tested CT.

•Indicator: if the corresponding terminal is on, the corresponding indicator will light up. For example,

the ratio of X3-X1 winding is being tested, then the corresponding indicators of X1, X3, CT-P1 and

CT-P2 will light up.

1.2.4 Side Panel of Switch Box

The side panel layout of Switch Box is shown as below figure.

Fig.1.4 side panel layout of CTP-MR Switch Box

•Interface for connecting CTP-120PA

•Grounding terminal

•Power supply socket

•Power switch

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1.3 Technical Data

CTP-120PA
Test Application Protection CT, Measuring CT, TP class CT, inductive PT
Output Voltage:0~180V(RMS); Current:12A(RMS), 36A（peak value）
Voltage measurement accuracy ±0.05%
Range 1~30000
CT Ratio
Accuracy ±0.05%
Range 1~10000
PT Ratio
Accuracy ±0.05%
Accuracy ±2min
Phase
Resolution 0.2min
Range 0~300Ω
Winding
Resistance Accuracy 0.1%±1mΩ

Range 0~300VA
Burden
Accuracy 0.1%±0.1VA
Power supply customized (AC 220V/230V/120V, 50Hz/60Hz optional)
Environmental Conditions Operating temperature :-10℃~50℃; Humidity: ≤90%
Dimensions and Weight Dimensions:340 mm×300 mm×150mm; Weight: <9kg

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 Chapter 2 User Interface and Operation Method

2.1 CT(Current Transformer) Test

In Parameter Settings interface, use Rotary Mouse to switch cursor in transformer type frame, then

choose CT(current transformer).

2.1.1 Test connection

Used for selecting one or more testing items, including four options(winding resistance, excitation,
ratio and burden). According to transformer type, four options are showed in below table 2.1.
Table 2.1 CT test item descriptions

testing item
Description Connection Diagram
resistance excitation ratio burden
measure CT‟s secondary Fig.2.1, no influence if
√
winding resistance disconnect primary side
measure CT‟s secondary
Fig.2.1, no influence if
√ √ winding resistance and
disconnect primary side
excitation characteristic
measure CT‟s secondary
winding resistance, check it‟s
√ √ Fig.2.1
ratio and polarity

measure CT‟s secondary

winding resistance and
√ √ √ excitation characteristic, Fig.2.1
check it‟s ratio and polarity

measure CT‟s secondary

√ Fig.2.2
burden
Note: „√‟ means valid, and the blank means invalid.

Test Connection Step

Step 1: According to the CT testing item description in table 2.1 to wiring (for all the CT structures,
please refer to the description of appendix D for the actual connection mode).
Step 2: Other windings of the same one CT should be open circuit, one end of CT‟s primary side need
to be grounded, the Analyzer also need to be grounded.
Step 3: Power ON and set up the test parameters.

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Fig.2.1 CT winding resistance, excitation, ratio test connection Fig.2.2 CT burden test connection

2.1.2 Parameter Settings

Fig.2.3 parameter settings interface

Switch cursor to where the parameter you want to set by turning Rotating Mouse.
1) SN: serial number of CT. You can input letters or numbers by Rotating Mouse according to CT
nameplate.
2) Winding: winding numbers of CT.
3) Temp: current temperature. When measuring the temperature of winding, generally input the
current room temperature for reference.
4) Isn: rated secondary current of CT. The current transformer‟s secondary rated current is 1A or 5A
generally.
5) Freq: rated frequency 50Hz or 60Hz.
6)Class: there‟re 8 winding class options for CT, which are P, M, TPY, PR, PX,TPS,TPX and TPZ etc.

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7) I-max: the maximum measured current. It can be set to rated secondary current value .For TPY
class , it can be generally set to 2 times rated secondary current value. For P class, assumed 5P40
and rated secondary current is 5A, so the maximum should be set to 10%*15*5A=7.5A
8) Ipn: the rated primary current of CT.
9)Sn/cos: rated burden of CT‟s nameplate and power factor.
10)Alf: rated accuracy limiting value factor.
11)Std: test standards selection.
If users want to measure the below items, all parameters must be set accurately:
a)Turns ratio error, ratio error and phase error.
b)Accurately calculate the limit electromotive force (e.m.f.)and their corresponding compound error.
c)Measured accuracy limit factor(ALF), Instrument security factor and symmetrical short-circuit current
multiples.
d)The measured transient dimensioning factor, peak transient error and second time constant.
For different CT, different parameters should be set. The details are showed as the below table 2.2.
Table 2.2 CT Parameter Descriptions

Parameters Description P TPY M PR PX TPS TPX TPZ

Used to calculate the ratio of actual

rated primary
current accurately √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
current

rated burden Rated load of nameplate, power √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

factor is 0.8 or 1
power factor √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

The provisions of the nameplate,

default 10,used to calculate the limit
Rated accuracy
e.m.f. and their corresponding √
limit factor Kalf
composite error

The provisions of the nameplate,

Rated symmetric
default 10,used to calculate the peak
short-circuit
and their corresponding limit e.m.f √ √ √ √
current coefficient
transient error
Kssc

Primary time
default :100ms √ √ √
constant
Second time
constant default :3000ms √ √

C-t1-O or C-t1-O-tfr-C-t2-O,
Duty cycle √ √
default:C-t1-O cycle
Current time limit for the first
t1 √ √
time,default:100ms
Time required to reach the specified
tal1 accuracy during the first
magnetization cycle,default:40ms

tfr Time required to reach the specified √ √

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 accuracy during the second
magnetization
cycle,default:500ms,Choose
C-t1-O-tfr-C-t2-O,Cycle will be
shown

Current time limit for the second

time,default:100ms.Choose
t2 √ √ √
C-t1-O-tfr-C-t2-O,Cycle will be
shown
Second the flow by maintaining
accurate limits of time,default:40ms
tal2 √ √
choose C-t1-O-tfr-C-t2-O,cycle will
be shown

Nameplate regulation,default:10
Rated instrument
Used for calculation of the limit of
security factor FS √
composite error and their
corresponding electromotive force

Rated calculating
factor √

Rated inflection
√
point potential(Ek)
Ie corresponding
√
with Ek
Dimensioning
√
factor
The rated equivalent quadratic limit
Rated Ual √
voltage
Ial corresponding
√
with Ual
Note: „√‟ means it‟s available to set up parameters, blank means invalid.

2.1.3 Test Results

The test result interface is shown as Fig.2.4.

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 Fig.2.4 test result interface
For different classes of CT and measured items, the test result will be different. The details are showed
as below table 2.3.
Table 2.3 CT Test Results Descriptions
Result Description P TPY M PR PX TPS TPX TPZ

Actual load unit: VA, actual measured load

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
of CT secondary side

Burden Power factor Power factor of actual load √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

unit:Ω, actual measured

impedance impedance of CT secondary √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
side

unit:Ω, actual measured

resistance（25℃） √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
resistance of CT secondary side
Resistance

unit:Ω, convert to resistance

resistance（75℃） √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
under 75℃

unit: V and A, according to

knee voltage and standard definition, when knee
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
knee current voltage increases 10%,knee
current increases 50%.

unit :H, The average inductance

Unsaturated
of linear section for excitation √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
inductance Lu
Excitation curve

remanence ratio of magnetism and

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
coefficient Kr magnetic

Second time unit: s, the time constant of CT's

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
constant Ts second connect rated burden

limiting e.m.f Eal unit: V, calculation limit e.m.f. √ √ √ √ √ √

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 according to the CT nameplate
and resistance under 75℃
composite
limiting e.m.f or the composite
√ √ √ √
error  al error of rated knee potential

Peak transient
Peak transient error of limiting
error  √ √ √
e.m.f

ALF actual ALF √ √

Instrument
actual instrument security factor √
security factor

Symmetrical
short-circuit actual symmetrical short-circuit
√ √ √ √
current multiples current multiples
Kssc
transient
actual transient dimensioning
dimensioning √ √ √
factor
factor
calculated
actual calculated coefficient √
coefficient Kx
Rated knee
rated knee point potential √
potential Ek
the actual excitation current
Ie corresponding
corresponding with rated knee √
with Ek
potential

the rated equivalent second limit

Rated voltage Ual √
voltage

the actual excitation current

Ial corresponding
corresponding with the rated √
with Ual
equivalent second limit voltage

actual current ratio under rated

Ratio √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
burden

the ratio of actual secondary

Turns ratio √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
winding and primary winding

the current errors under rated

Ratio difference √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
load
Ratio
the D-value of phase under
Phase difference √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
rated load

there're two polarity relationship

Polarity for primary CT and secondary √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
CT: Positive and Negative

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 the relative error between
Turn ratio error measured turn ratio and rated √ √
turn ratio

Note: 1) "√" means available, blank means invalid.

2)Automatic demagnetization will be completed in Excitation test process.

1)Error data

Selecting the error data will show 5% and 10% error, the relationship of rated primary current multiple
and the maximum burden is showed as Fig.2.5. These data are calculated according to the actual
excitation. The calculation method is given in appendix B.

Fig.2.5 5% error data interface

2)Error curve

Selecting the error curve, the relationship curve of rated primary current multiple and maximum burden
will be showed as Fig.2.6 according to 5% or 10% error. The x axis is rated primary current multiple,
y axis is allowable maximum burden.

Fig.2.6 5% error curve interface

3)Excitation data

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Selecting the excitation data, excitation data interface will be showed Fig.2.7. In the figure, the knee
voltage and current are calculated automatically and displayed, and users can print out the data.
a)Measured Value: the actual measured data.
b)Round Number: the corresponding round numbers with the actual measured data.
c)Assigned Value: the values assigned by users.
d)Step: display the test data according to the step set by users.

Fig.2.7 excitation data interface

4)Excitation curve
Selecting excitation curve, the excitation curve interface will be shown as Fig.2.8, the knee voltage and
current will be given.

Fig.2.8 excitation curve interface

5)Ratio error and angle error page
The ratio error and angle error in % at % of rated current will be shown as Fig.2.9.

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 Fig.2.9 ratio error & angle error in % at % of rated current

2.2 Multi-ratio CT Test

2.2.1 General Introduction

CTP-MR Switch Box is standard accessory of CT/PT Analyzer CTP-120PA, which is used for rapid test
of multi-winding CTs or multi-tap CTs.
CTP-MR Switch Box can distribute the excitation from CT/PT Analyzer CTP-120PA to the winding to
be tested, and send the feedback from the tested CT back to the CT/PT Analyzer.

2.2.2 Wiring Connection

CTP-MR Switch Box can be connected to 6-tap CT or 3-winding CT. The wiring connection is shown in
Fig.2.10.

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 Fig.2.10 wiring connection

Wiring instructions
1)For CT with 6 taps or less than 6 taps, or CT with 3 windings or less than 3 windings, the
corresponding number of terminals can be selected from X1-X6 to complete the wiring. Please use
four-wire method to connect.
2)Please use four-wire method to connect for burden test.
3)The test cable connected to primary side of CT is shielded cable. Please connect to the
corresponding terminal.

2.2.3 Test Operation for Multi-ratio CT

On the “Paras” interface, please use the rotary mouse to switch the cursor to setting item "Type" and
select the CT type, then select single winding test or multiple windings test according to the winding
condition of CT to be tested.
2.2.3.1 Select Winding
On the “Paras” interface, please use the rotary mouse to switch the cursor to Winding, press the rotary

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mouse and select "Yes" to switch to multi-winding. The interface will be popped out as shown in
Fig.2.12.

Fig.2.11 S/M winding selection Fig.2.12 selected winding confirmation

2.2.3.2 Multi-winding Interface

If multi-winding test is selected, there will be an additional "multi-winding" tab in the software interface.
The interface is shown in Fig.2.13, showing the number of selected windings and the current winding
class. The test winding combination and winding information can be set in this page. Only the windings
selected in this page can be tested in turn and affect the winding switching sequence in the "Paras"
and "Result" pages.
The windings to be tested can be combined in any combination between X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6.
Switch to the "Winding" item via rotary mouse and select the underlined number to modify the winding
combination. CT information can be set and displayed in this page.
Ipn:Isn: input the primary current and secondary current of the corresponding winding.
Sn: input the burden(rated burden on nameplate or actual burden).
cosΦ: input power factor(0.8 or 1.0).

Fig.2.13 multi-winding tab

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2.2.3.3 Multi-winding Parameter Setting
The interface for test parameters setting of multi-winding is shown in Fig.2.14.

Fig.2.14 test parameters settings

Corresponding test parameters should be set for each tested winding or tap. After setting, click “Run”
button on the right via rotary mouse to perform the test. The parameter setting steps are as follows.
Please switch the cursor to the parameter position to be set via rotary mouse.
1)No, Winding: can input letters and numbers.
2)Ipn: input the primary current of tested winding or tap.
3)Isn: input the secondary current of tested winding or tap.
4)Temp.: winding temperature when testing.
5)Freq: rated frequency 50Hz or 60Hz.
6)I-max: the maximum measured current.
7)Fs: instrument security factor for metering winding or accuracy limit factor for protection winding.
8)Sn/cosΦ: burden / power factor.

2.2.3.4 Function Button on Result Page

1)Display excitation test results

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 Fig.2.15 excitation result interface Fig.2.16 excitation details of current winding
2)Display excitation analysis results (excitation curve, excitation data, error curve, error data).
In Fig.2.16, click the button “Next Winding” to switch to other windings in the test sequence.
Click the button “Error Curve” or “Exci Curve” to display the error curve or excitation curve.
Click the button “Error Curve” to display 5% or 10% error curve shown as Fig.2.17.
Click the button “Exci. Curve” to display excitation curve shown as Fig.2.18.

Fig.2.17 error curve interface Fig.2.18 excitation curve interface

The error curve is obtained from the analysis of the set load and excitation characteristics. By default,
the 5% error curve is preferred, and the 10% error curve can be switched to by the 10% error curve
button. It represents the relationship between the rated primary current multiple and the maximum
burden. The x-coordinate in the interface is the impedance Z corresponding to the burden, and the
y-coordinate is the rated primary current multiple M. The actual burden, rated burden and the
maximum overcurrent multiple specified on the nameplate must fall below the curve (specifically select
the 5% curve or 10% curve according to the regulations and the precision requirements of current
transformer).
Excitation curve is the relation curve between terminal voltage and terminal current of current
transformer, including knee point, limiting electromotive force and other information.
The error data button and excitation data button in the curve can observe the detailed data points on

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the curve, and carry out the operation of rounding, interpolation and extraction on the data. Error data
and excitation data are shown in Fig.2.19 and 2.20 respectively.
Users can choose which data to print.
a)Measured value: data from actual test.
b)Round number: displays some data corresponding to default integer point tests.
c)Assigned value: user can enter the required data.
d)Step: display the corresponding test data according to the step specified by the user.

Fig.2.19 error data interface Fig.2.20 excitation data interface

3)Show Ratio
On the result page, as shown in Fig.2.15, select “Show Ratio” button to display the ratio interface as
shown in Fig.2.21, which shows the actual ratio(Ipn: Isn) of all windings, turns ratio(N), ratio
error(Rat%) and angle error under specified burden. Select the “Details” button, the ratio error and
angle error table as shown in Fig.2.22 will be displayed, which lists the ratio error and angle error
information under multiple burden percentage and rated current percentages. Similarly, if the “Show
Exci.” button is selected, the excitation information interface will be switch back shown in Fig.2.15.

Fig.2.21 ratio result interface Fig.2.22 ratio error & angle error in % at % of rated current

2.2.3.5 Switch Winding

On the result page, use rotary mouse to switch the cursor to the detailed result option, then enter the

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detailed test result of the current winding. Press the button to enter the switch winding interface, and
press the switch winding option to display the selected test winding‟s test results in turn. For example,
independent 3-winding CT, switch X1-X2, X3-X4, X5-X6 in turn to be current windings shown in
Fig.2.23, 2.24 and 2.25.
1)Detailed Result Page

Fig.2.23 detailed results page of current winding

2)Detailed Result Page of Other Windings

Fig.2.24 results page of winding X3-X4 Fig.2.25 results page of winding X5-X6

2.3 PT(Voltage Transformer) Test

2.3.1 Test Connection

The test connection steps are as following.

Step 1: According to PT test item description in Table 2.4, please refer to Fig.2.26 or Fig.2.27 to wiring.
Table 2.4. PT test item descriptions

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 Testing Item
Description Connection Diagram
resistance excitation ratio
Measure PT‟s secondary winding Fig.2.26, must disconnect the
√
resistance primary side.
Measure PT‟s secondary winding
Fig.2.26, must disconnect the
√ √ resistance and excitation
primary side.
characteristic
√ Check it‟s ratio and polarity Fig.2.27
Step 2: Other windings of the same one PT should be open circuit.
Step 3: Power ON and set up the test parameters.

Fig.2.26 PT winding resistance and excitation test connection Fig.2.27 PT ratio & polarity test connection

2.3.2 Parameter Settings

Fig 2.28 PT parameter settings interface

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Switch cursor to where the parameter you want to set by Rotating Mouse.
1)SN: serial number of PT. You can input letters or numbers directly by Rotating Mouse according to
nameplate of PT.
2)Winding: winding number of PT.
3)Temp: current temperature. When measuring the temperature of winding, generally input the current
room temperature for reference.
4)Vpn: rated primary voltage of PT.
5)Freq: rated frequency 50Hz or 60Hz
6)Class: winding class of PT.
7)V-max: the maximum power frequency equivalent voltage output by Analyzer when doing test.
After setting up the above test parameters, click the “Run” button by Rotating Mouse to begin the test.

2.3.3 Test Results

PT test results interface is showed in Fig.2.29.

Fig 2.29 PT test results interface

According to different voltage transformer type and testing item, the test results also will be different.
The details are showed in Table 2.5.
Table 2.5 PT test results descriptions

Result Description P

resistance
Unit:Ω, resistance value under current temperature √
（25℃）meas.
Resistance
resistance Unit:Ω,Resistance value under reference temperature(the
√
（75℃）Ref. temperature is variable)

knee voltage
unit: V and A，according to standard definition，when knee
Excitation and knee √
voltage increases 10%,knee current increases 50%.
current

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 Ratio Actual current ratio under rated or actual burden √

The actual turns ratio of tested secondary winding and primary

Turns ratio √
winding

Ratio error The current errors under rated or actual load √

Ratio

Phase error The phase error under rated or actual load √

There're two polarity relationship for primary and secondary:

Polarity √
Positive and Negative

2.4 Self-check Page

Fig 2.30 Self-check interface

2.4.1 Parameter Settings

The required self-check parameters are showed in the table 2.7.

Table 2.7 Self-check parameters
Parameter Description

Test current The need for device output current, valid value range: 1mA ~ 12A

Test voltage The need for device output voltage, valid value range: 0.1 ~ 180V
Test frequency The output voltage or current frequency range: 0 ~ 60Hz

After test current or test voltage is set up, then set the test frequency, the device will output the
corresponding current or voltage to detect and display the actual current or voltage. If choose voltage
mode, and the burden is too small(resulting in the actual current value greater than 12A), which will
show overburden information. If choose current mode, and the burden too much (resulting in the actual

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test voltage RMS is greater than 180V), which will show overburden information.

2.4.2 Connection

1)When choosing voltage test, S1 short-circuit M1, S2 short-circuit M2 on the front panel of
CTP-120PA.. Use multi-meter to test the voltage between S1 and S2, if the value is the same with
actual voltage, it shows the instrument can output voltage normally.
2)When choosing current test, S1 and S2 short-circuit on the front panel of CTP-120PA, and do not
connect terminal M1 and M2. Use multi-meter to test the current between S1 and S2, if the value is the
same with actual current, it shows the instrument can output current normally.

2.5 Button Function

2.5.1 Button function for parameter interface

1)Open (open report)

Switch cursor to Report in parameter page by turning Rotating Mouse, the interface is showed in
Fig.2.31. By turning Rotary Mouse, you can switch cursor to the pane before the serial number, and
click the mouse to mark „√‟ in the pane, to choose the report which you want to open. If mark ”√”before
NO., it means you‟ve chosen all of the reports. After choosing the report, you can click the optional
buttons at the right of the interface. The smallest number corresponding the latest saved report.

Fig.2.31 open report interface

2)Save (save report)

Save a report means save the current test report.
3)Imp (import report)
Automatically read the document in the file named “REPORT” of USB flash Disk, then it will display the
interface showed as Fig.2.32.Choosing the report you want to import by marking „√‟ in the pane before

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the number corresponding the report, then click Imp. to enter tester. If mark „√‟ in the pane before NO,
it means you‟ve chosen all of the reports, but remember it can only import 200 reports at most one time.
Please refer to Fig.2.33.

Fig.2.32 Import report interface Fig.2.33 Import multiple reports interface

4)Exp(export report)
You can also export the report to the USB flash disk, then read on PC.
5)Del(delete report)
3000 test reports can be saved in Analyzer, you can delete some reports by marking „√‟and click Del.
to save memory capacity.
6)Prt(print)
Users can print the current report, and this report can be used as original records of field test.
7)Help
The interface of help is showed in Fig.2.35.
8)System Tools
The interface of system tools is showed in Fig.2.34. In this interface, some operations can be
performed, such as time adjustment and system update etc. Debug is used to debug in factory only.
Update is used to update the software.

Fig.2.34 System tool interface Fig.2.35 Help interface

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 Chapter 3 PC Application Software Operation

The test report of CT/PT Analyzer can be analyzed and converted to WORD format by PC application
software.

3.1 Interface of PC application software

3.1.1 Interface of PC application software

Fig.3.1 Interface of PC application software

Toolbar and icons

New Test：When click this icon, the following window as Fig 3.2 will be displayed. You can
choose the transformer type and test item.

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 Fig.3.2 Interface of create a new test

Open .ctp Report: When click this icon, the following window as Fig 3.3 will be displayed. Then
click the document , all repots of this document will be showed. Then mark “√”in pane before the report
you want to open, and click “OK”.

Fig.3.3 Interface of open .ctp report

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 Save a report: If you want to save the present report, click this icon, you can choose CTP report
format to save. If you choose Word File, you can save the report in Word format. The interface of save
a report is showed in Fig 3.4

Fig.3.4 Interface of save a CTP report

Save All in Word Format: When click this icon, it will save all reports in Word format.

Open a Word report

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 Start Test: When click this icon or press “F9” of keyboard to start test, the window below will be
displayed.

Stop Test: In process of experiment, you can stop it by clicking this icon or pressing “Esc” button
on PC. Then the following window will be displayed to remind whether need to save the report. If you
want to save, click “save” button; if not, click “cancel” button.

System tool: serial port setting

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 Help

Version of software

3.1.2 Main Interface instruction of software

Fig.3.5 New Test Interface on PC

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 Fig.3.6 Interface of open .ctp report on PC
Creating a new test is showed in Fig.3.5,and open a .ctp report is showed in fig 3.6.There‟re 3 parts in
the main interface, please refer to the following Fig.3.6, Zone2 is the basic parameter interface, Zone 3
is the test result interface, Zone4 is the excitation test result data and its graph interface.

3.1.3 Extended function instruction of software

Fig.3.7 Interface of open .ctp report on PC

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 Open a .ctp report: When choose measure in “class” project of basic parameter zone, Test result zone
turn up 3 tabs: new ratio difference, phase difference and readable data. Coordinate choose in
excitation test result graph zone, you can choose average coordinate and logarithm coordinate, curve
choose can choose excitation curve,10% error or 5% error, to choose graph or result data.
Zone 5 could help to quickly position voltage values and current value According to the corresponding
data. When choose error data, it will quickly position mulriple, secondary impedance and load.

3.2 Generate WORD Report

Before the conversion, please pay attention to.

1)Require the installation of Office 2003, as well as the above.
2)Software conversion, close the other corresponding Word document, so as to avoid the
consequences of unnecessary and damaged. Do not delete the software to generate dynamic test
reports folder.
3)Software conversion process, please do not cover the drawing area. Otherwise, result in incomplete
curve graphics.

Word format

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Generate report instruction
Different test will generate different results in Word format report. There are excitation curve and error
curve in the excitation test.

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 Appendix

A. Principle of low-frequency test

IEC 61869-2 standard claims, CT test can be done in lower frequency than the rated, and avoid
secondary windings the risk of failing to allow the terminal voltage. The only requirement is that the
core has the same size on the magnetic flux.
IEC 61869-2 standard formula for calculating the magnetic flux given by:
t
 (t )   [U CT (t )  RCT I CT (t )]dt  0 （A.1）
0

Where,

RCT : Secondary winding resistance

U CT : Secondary winding terminal voltage

I CT ：Secondary current

0 ：The initial flux Alternation

 (t ) ： T the magnetic moment of the cross-linking

The definition of Core Voltage:

U C (t )  U CT (t )  RCT I CT (t ) （A.2）

When the core voltage U C (t ) for the sinusoidal signal are: （A.3）

Core voltage RMS to meet:

m 2fm
U Crm s    4.44 fm （A.4）
2 2
where：

f ： for the sinusoidal signal frequency

As can be seen, the largest settlement in the same chain of magnetic flux m , the core is proportional

to voltage and frequency. Therefore, as long as the core has the same size on the magnetic flux, then
the test CT can be lower than the rated frequency of the conduct, when the core voltage amplitude
required to reduce the requirements, test requirements of the secondary winding of the client voltage
also be reduced accordingly. On the frequency of low-frequency test results can be rated after the
conversion frequency of CT test results.

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B. 10% error curve

Current transformer error was mainly due to the existence of exciting current I 0 , which allows the

secondary current I 2 and secondary lateral I1' is not only not the same, but different phase, which

resulted in the error of current transformer. The ratio of differential current transformer is defined as:

I 1'  I 2 I
 '
 100  0'  100 （B.1）
I1 I1
Protection requires primary current I1 of CT is equal to the maximum short-circuit current, the ratio
difference is less than or equal to 10%. In the ratio difference equal to 10%, the secondary current I 2 ,

converted to primary current value I1' and the exciting current I 0 meet the following relationship:

I1'  10I 0 （B.2）

I 2  9I 0 （B.3）

Definite M as a multiple of the maximum short-circuit current in primary side, K for the current
transformer ratio, there are

I 1M K  I 1' 10 I 0
M   （B.4）
I 1N K  I 2 N I 2N
Where

I1M The maximum short-circuit current in primary side

I 1N Rated current in primary side

I 2 N Rated current in secondary side

In ration error is 10%, the maximum allowable burden impedance Z B is calculated as:

E0 E
ZB   Z2  0  Z2 （B.5）
I2 9I 0
Where

Z 2 For secondary winding impedance of current transformer

E 0 Is induction electromotive force of secondary winding of Current transformer, and the relationship

between E 0 and I 0 is expressed by excitation characteristic curves.

Based on the above formula, you can get 10% error curve expressed by multiple( M )of maximum

short-circuit current in primary side and allowable maximum burden impedance ( Z B ) of CT secondary

side.
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C. Typical Connection Method

Fig.C.1 CT resistance, excitation, ratio test connection Fig.C.2 CT burden test connection

Fig.C.3 PT winding resistance, excitation test connection Fig.C.4 PT ratio test connection

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D. Actual Connection Method

When using CTP-120PA, the basic connection steps (as Fig.D.1) for testing CT are as following.
1)The grounding terminal of CTP-120PA is connected to the earth reliably.
2)Connect one terminal of CT primary side and one terminal of CT secondary side to the earth.
3)Make sure other terminals of CT disconnect from transmission lines, and the other windings are all
open.
4)Use 2.5mm2 red line and black line to connect CT secondary side to AC Output terminals S1 and S2
of CTP-120PA, use 1.2mm2 yellow line and black line to connect CT secondary side to M1 and M2
terminals of CTP-120PA.
Please note that two black lines are connected to the same terminal on the protected ground of
secondary side of CT.
5)Use 1.2mm2 green line and black line to connect CT primary side to P1 and P2 terminal of
CTP-120PA. Please use black line to connect P2 to grounding terminal of CT primary side.
6)After checking the wiring and making sure the connection 100% correct, then start the test.

Fig.D.1 typical connection

1. The wiring connection for CT testing on transformer based on delta connection is showed in Fig.D.2.

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 Fig.D.2 Wiring connection for CT testing on transformer based on delta connection

2. The wiring connection for bushing CT testing on transformer is showed in Fig.D.3.

Attention: Primary side terminal H1 can NOT be grounded. If the primary side terminal H1 is
grounded, CTP-120PA will not get the correct test result.

Fig.D.3 Wiring connection for bushing CT testing on transformer

3. The wiring connection for CT testing on GIS(SF6) is showed in Fig.D.4.

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NOTE: Disconnect all switches connected with busbar, then close the grounding knife-switch.

Fig.D.4 Wiring connection for CT testing on GIS (SF6)

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E. Four-terminal method of measuring principle wiring

Impose a voltage output signal Vs to a source impedance R, will produce a current I, in Fig. E.1

Fig.E.1 Fig.E.2 Fig.E.3

For measurement of the impedance value, the impedance measurement of the voltage U is needed :

R V /I
From the measured impedance voltage source to some wires, wires have resistance r, resulting in V =

Vs, so if the accurate measurement of impedance R, can not simply replace the Vs with V.

Impedance R of measuring circuit should be used Fig.E.2 connection method, measuring the voltage

meter voltage must be separate from the R at both ends with wire connection to the accurate

measurement of R value of the voltage V. R is used at both ends by four wire cables, it is known as

4-terminal wiring method. Fig.E.3 of the wiring is wrong.

Using CTP-120PA to measure the resistance, variable ratio, excitation, the principle of transformers is
required to use 4-terminal wiring method in Fig.E.4.

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Fig. E.4 Four-terminal wiring method (pay attention to wiring terminal connection of tested winding)

Fig.E.5 Fig.E.6 Fig.E.7

The connection shown as Fig.E.5 is correct.
The connections shown as Fig.E.6 and E.7 are wrong.

Accessories List
Item No. Name Quantity
1 Transport case 1 pc
2 Portable bag 1 pc
3 User Manual 1 pc
4 5*20mm Fuse 5 pcs
5 Power cable 1 pc
6 Grounding cable(6 m) 1 pc
7 Shielded test leads (green, black) 23 m
8 Two core cable sheath testing(yellow, 5m
black）
9 Two core cable sheath testing(red, 5m
black）
10 10mm Alligator clip （red×1 ,yellow×1, 4 pcs
black×2）
11 20mm Alligator clip （ green×1, 3 pcs
black×2）
12 Test report 1 pc
13 PC application software CD 1 pc

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