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Transformer turns ratio test sets come in a variety of maintenance & testing of
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styles and test connections, however all turns ratio
industry standards.
testers have at least two high leads and two low leads.
Basic setup procedures are explained below, consult the Tech Quiz
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Make certain that all terminals of the transformer are

disconnected from line or load at the transformer.
Connections to ground may be left in place if desired.
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Transformer ratio test diagram, using a Single phase TTR test set. Photo:
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Single-Phase Models: Connect the exciting leads (X1
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terminal. Where both windings are grounded on one

side, connect X1 and H1 to the grounded sides. Always
excite the entire low-voltage winding. For polyphase

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transformers, repeat procedure on each set of windings

to be measured.

Three-phase TTR testing connection diagram. Photo: EEP.

Three-Phase Models: Connect the H0, H1, H2, and H3

test cables to the corresponding high-voltage winding
terminals of the transformer under test. With delta
connected windings, H0 is not used. Connect the X0, X1,
X2, and X3 test cables to the corresponding low-voltage
winding of the transformer under test. With delta
connected windings, X0 is not used. It is possible to test
single phase two-winding transformers with a three-
phase TTR test set by only utilizing the H1, H2 and X1,
X2 leads.

Transformer Turns Ratio Test

Values
Turns ratio test results should not deviate by more than
one-half percent from either the adjacent coils or the
calculated ratio. Test values outside of this tolerance
may indicate a shorted or open transformer winding.
Check all test set connections and perform a self test on
the TTR and retest if necessary.

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References

Transformers: Basic, Maintenance and Diagnostics

– U.S. Department of the Interior

NFPA 70B: Recommended Practice for Electrical

Equipment Maintenance, 2016 Edition

Megger 550005 Series TTR Instruction Manual

Megger TTR320 series TTR Instruction Manual

Megger TTR300 series TTR Product Sheet

ANSI/NETA Standard for Acceptance Testing

Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and
Systems 2013

ANSI/NETA 2015 Standard for Maintenance

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