MEDIUM-VOLTAGE MEASURING CURRENT

TRANSFORMERS USER MANUAL

MEDIUM-VOLTAGE
MEASURING CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
USER MANUAL

F.T.M. S. r. l. Fabbrica trasformatori di misura

Via Po, 3
20090 Opera MI - Italy
Tel : +39 (0)2 576814
Fax : +39 (0)2 57605296
E-mail: info@ftmsrl.it
Website: www.ftmsrl.it

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CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

2 CHOICE OF DEVICES

2.1 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
2.3 SAFETY DISTANCES

3 TRASPORT

4 STORAGE

5 INSTALLATION

5.1 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY

5.2 CONDENSATION PHENOMENA
5.3 CONNECTIONS TO THE MAIN CIRCUITS
5.4 GROUND CONNECTIONS
5.5 SEALING THE SECONDARY TERMINALS

6 COMMISSIONING

7 MAINTENANCE

8 STAFF TRAINING

9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual provides all the information needed to safely operate measuring current transformers
(CTs) suitable for installation and use in medium voltage systems (from 7.2 kV to 36 kV), and IEC
60044-1 compliant.

2. CHOICE OF DEVICES
Devices must be chosen so as to meet all the electrical parameters of the system in which they will
be installed, paying particular attention to the following:

2.1 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Power grids operating voltage

SERIES Operating voltage

AOC/ETO From 0.72 kV to 24 kV
MTA 7 Up to 7.2 kV
MTA15/CTF17 From 7.2 kV to 17.5 kV
MTA 24/CTA 24/CTP24/CTF24/STA/ETA/RTA24/DTA 24 From 7.2 kV to 24 kV
RTA36 From 7.2 kV to 36 kV

Rated primary current

Limits as reported on the products technical datasheet
Rated secondary current
All transformer series: 5A or 1A
Special modifications on request
Short circuit thermal current and time
All transformer series are guaranteed to bear 100 times the rated primary current for
1 second.
Special modifications on request
Short circuit dynamic current
All transformer series guarantee 2.5 times the short circuit thermal current.
Special modifications on request
Frequency
50 60 Hz
Type of use
Measure or protection
All transformer series comply with the products standards.

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2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Transformers may be subjected to the following environmental conditions, which need to be
carefully taken into account:
Temperature
All transformer series: from -5 C to +40 C
Insulation class E
Special modifications on request
Altitude
All transformer series: up to 1000 m a.s.l.
Special modifications on request
Humidity
All transformer series:
o The mean relative humidity, measured over 24h, must not exceed 95%.
o The mean steam pressure, measured over 24h, must not exceed 2.2 kPa.
o The mean relative humidity per month must not exceed 90%.
o The mean steam pressure per month must not exceed 1.8 kPa.
Special modifications on request
Installation
All transformer series: indoor installation
Pollution levels
All transformer series: installation is possible even in tropical climates
Corrosive agents
To be reported if present
Dust and deposits
To be reported if present

2.3 SAFETY DISTANCES

Safety distances to be complied with in CT installation are as provided by the standards on
medium tension insulated power systems.

3. TRASPORT
Transformers will be suitably packaged for transport according to the type of product and transport,
or to the modality agreed on with the customer.
On reception of the device, users are kindly asked to inspect it carefully to ensure the product is
undamaged.

4. STORAGE
Devices must be stored in clean and dry areas, between -20C and +70C (except as otherwise
specified).
Packaged units may be stacked one on top of another if allowed by and in conformity with the
packagings technical specifications.

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5. INSTALLATION
All installation operations must be carried out in compliance with all existing accident prevention
measures and the following instructions:

5.1 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY

Before tightening, please ensure that the surfaces connecting the conductors and the
transformers primary and secondary terminals are clean and in good conditions. Also
ensure that the connections do not cause abnormal mechanical stress to the devices
terminals.
The maximum and minimum tightening torques of the screw threads to be used for
connection to the primary and secondary terminals are as follows:

Maximum torque Minimum torque

Terminals Screw thread
Nm Nm
M12 35 15
Primary
M10 25 10
Secondary M6 5 3

Finally, check that no electrical insulation distance was altered during the connecting
operation.

5.2 CONDENSATION PHENOMENA

In order for the transformer to withstand the effects of high humidity and condensation, it is
advisable to ventilate and heat the installation switchboard, or to apply dehumidifying
devices to it.

5.3 CONNECTIONS TO THE MAIN CIRCUITS

The primary and secondary connections must be checked to ensure they are compatible with
the wiring diagram and the symbols present on the transformers.
The graphics printed on the transformers, showing how to connect them correctly, is as
follows:

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Single primary ratio CT Single primary ratio CT

with a secondary winding with two secondary windings

Primary Primary

Secondary Secondary

Double primary ratio CT Double primary ratio CT with the ratio change
with the ratio change occurring on the occurring on the primary winding and with a
secondary winding and with a secondary secondary winding
winding

Primary Primary

Secondary

The correct connections to obtain the different
primary burdens are as follows:
example: CT 100-200/5 A-A/A
Lowest primary ratio: 100/5 A/A,connect to the
secondary terminals: S1 and S2
Highest primary ratio: 200/5 A/A
connect to the secondary terminals: S1 and S3
Secondary
The correct connection to obtain the different
primary burdens, to be made using the copper
plates provided, is as follows:
example: CT 100-200/5 A-A/A
Lowest primary ratio: 100/5 A/A,connect the
primary terminals: C1 and C2
Highest primary ratio: 200/5 A/A
connect the primary terminals: P1 / C1
and the primary terminals: P2 / C2

Please pay maximum attention to the conditions of the CTs secondary

circuits, which must be connected to the burden or shorted at all times.

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5.4 GROUND CONNECTIONS

The support plates and one terminal per secondary winding must be connected to the
ground.

5.5 SEALING THE SECONDARY TERMINALS

All transformers are provided with a thermoplastic cap and fixing screws to protect and seal
the secondary clamps.

6. COMMISSIONING
To guarantee staff and device safety, please make sure, by checking the specifications on the label,
that the systems electrical parameters do not exceed the transformers nominal parameters.
The data reported on the identification label are as follows:

1 Series / Type
2 Code
This is an 8-figure code, in which the first two figures represent the manufacturing year.
3 Insulation reference voltage / Power frequency withstand voltage / Impulse withstand
voltage, expressed in kV
0.72/3/- 1.2/6/- 7.2/20/60 - 12/28/75 17.5/38/95 24/50/125 36/70/170
(IEC standard-compliant values)
4 Short circuit thermal current and time
Expressed in kA and seconds
5 Short circuit dynamic current
Expressed in peak kA
6 Frequency
Expressed in Hz
7 Products reference standards.
8 Rated transformation ratio.
Rated primary current, A / Rated secondary current, A
9 Burden applied to the secondary terminals to which the accuracy class refers.
Expressed in VA
10 Accuracy class
11 Safety factor (if required)
12 Continuous thermal withstand value
Percentage referring to rated currents
13 Secondary terminals symbols

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7. MAINTENANCE
Before carrying out any operation, make sure that the CTs are not connected to the power grid or
powered in any way.
Check the tightening of the primary and secondary connections.
Ensure that the insulating resin surface shows no signs of deterioration such as carbonisation or
cracks.
Periodically remove any dust or other deposits that may accumulate on the transformers surfaces.
Avoid using solvents.

8. STAFF TRAINING
All installation, commissioning and maintenance operations must be carried out by trained staff.
Staff need to be trained in order for them to operate competently within the field.

9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
For further information on the field of application and technical definitions, please refer to the
products standard:

IEC 60044-1

The products technical datasheets are available online at:

www.ftmsrl.it

In accordance with the existing law, F.T.M. S.r.l. expressly prohibits any reproduction, retransmission, republication,
or other use of all or part of this document without prior authorisation.

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