Selecting ANSI Class Metering Current Transformers

Selecting ANSI Class Metering Current Transformers

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CURRENT

One of the most common uses of current transformers are in metering and power usage, where a 5 Amp secondOne
of the
most common
uses
current
are in
powerorusage,
where
ary
current
transformer
is applied
to aofpanel
metertransformers
or a power meter
formetering
displayingand
amperage
recording
power.a 5
Amp secondary current transformer is applied to a panel meter or a power meter for displaying
When
extremely accurate measurement is required, or when revenue is generated from a power meter, ANSI class
amperage or recording power. When extremely accurate measurement is required, or when revenue
current
transformers
generally
selected.
Theclass
following
tabletransformers
describes the characteristics
of selected.
the ANSI class
is generated
fromare
a power
meter,
ANSI
current
are generally
The
following
table
describes
the
characteristics
of
the
ANSI
class
transformer.
transformer.

50:5

ANSI METERING CLASS @ 60 Hz

BURDEN IN
OHMS

B0.1

B0.2

B0.5

B0.9

B1.8

0.3

0.6

0.9

1.2

2.4

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PERCENT
ACCURACY

The primary selection criteria is the burden placed on the secondary of the transformer. This is the impedance

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of the instrument that is connected to the transformer. This value is generally given in ohms or VA (volt-amps).

The primary selection criteria is the burden placed on the secondary of the transformer. This is the
impedance
the instrument
that is at
connected
to the
value is the
generally

For
ANSI class of
transformers,
the headings
the top of the
tabletransformer.
B0.1 through This
B1.8 organize
accuracygiven
of in
ohms
or VA (volt-amps).
For
ANSIplaced
classon
transformers,
at the
top aofburden
the table
the
transformer
according to the
burden
the secondary.the
Forheadings
example B0.1
means
of 0.lB0.1
through B1.8 organize the accuracy of the transformer according to the burden placed on the
ohms.
secondary. For example B0.1 means a burden of 0.l ohms.
The accuracies listed under the burden values are given in percent. These values are for a full

The
accuracies
listedPercent
under the
burden values
arethat
given
percent. received
These values
arethe
for transformer
a full scale reading.
scale
reading.
accuracy
means
thein reading
from
at the
Percent
means
thethe
reading
received from
theoftransformer
at theaburden
willratio
be within
the
burdenaccuracy
listed will
be that
within
percentage
given
ideal. Hence,
50 to listed
5 turns
transformer
with
50
Amps
through
the
window
will
output
5
amps
+/0.3%
in
the
secondary
into
a
0.1
ohm
percentage given of ideal. Hence, a 50 to 5 turns ratio transformer with 50 Amps through the window will
burden. The current in the secondary will be somewhere between 4.985 and 5.015 amps.
output
5 amps +/- 0.3% in the secondary into a 0.1 ohm burden. The current in the secondary will be some
When the instrument connected gives the burden to the transformer in VA (volt-amps) the table
where
between
and 5.015
amps. Since the transformer has a 5 amp secondary, using Ohms
can be
used 4.985
to determine
accuracy.
Law, the impedance can be determined. A burden of 5 VA must be equal to the current squared

When
connected
givesThus,
the burden
the transformer
in VA (volt-amps)
table canofbethis
used to
timesthe
theinstrument
impedance
in ohms.
5VAto/ (5X5)
= 0.2 Ohms.
Thus, thethe
accuracy
transformer-meter
system
would be 0.6%.
determine
accuracy. Since
the transformer
has a 5 amp secondary, using Ohms Law, the impedance can be
If the impedance
or be
chosen
headings,
interpolation
to determine
determined.
A burdencalculated
of 5 VA must
equal falls
to thebetween
current squared
times use
the impedance
in ohms.
Thus, 5VA /
accuracy.
(5X5)
= 0.2 Ohms. Thus, the accuracy of this transformer-meter system would be 0.6%.
In general, the lower the burden, the higher the accuracy.
is critical
to understand
that the
accuracy
a full scale
This accuracy will

IfIt the
impedance
calculated or chosen
falls
between ratings
headings,are
usefor
interpolation
to reading.
determine accuracy.
only be maintained from 20% full scale and up. Below this, and the accuracy worsens greatly.
to select
transformers
the majority of readings will be within the 20 to 100%

InAlways
general,strive
the lower
the burden,
the highersothethat
accuracy.
full scale range.

It is critical to understand that the accuracy ratings are for a full scale reading. This accuracy will only be

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