FA103732 - Ver. 5.0 - What does the Relay Accuracy Class mean for CT`s?

What does the Relay Accuracy Class mean for CT`s?

A relaying accuracy class is designated by two symbols which effectively describe the capability of
the transformer as follows:
C means the transformer ratio can be calculated, i.e. a window type current transformer with
uniformly distributed windings. The C rating refers to a low-reactance design. The secondary terminal
voltage rating is the voltage which the transformer will deliver to a standard burden at 20 times normal
secondary current without exceeding 10% ratio error. Furthermore, the ratio error must be limited to
10% at any current from 1 to 20 times rated current at any lesser burden. For example, relay
accuracy class C100 means that the ratio can be calculated and that the ratio error will not exceed
10% at any current if the burden does not exceed 1.0 ohms (1 ohm x 5 amperes X 20 times normal
current = 100 volts). Note: Previous standards used the term 10L in place of C, such as 10L100,
10L400, etc. CSA Standard C13 used the term 10L in place of C. For more information on instrument
transformers, see the Instrument Transformer Catalog, document # 4210CT9701R6/01.

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FA103732 | 5.0 | Published date: 18-Jun-2012