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Electrical Component Parameter Reference

An open technical reference for electrical component types, their applications, and selection parameters.

This material is also available in PL and RU.

Device description

Current Transformer

Instrument transformer for proportional conversion of a high primary current into a standardized secondary current for measurement or protection.

A current transformer converts primary-circuit current proportionally into a lower secondary current suitable for meters, energy meters, protection devices, and automation systems.

Principal parameters include primary and secondary current, transformation ratio, rated burden, accuracy class, and transformer function.

For protection applications, accuracy limit factor (ALF), instrument security factor (FS), and saturation characteristics may be important. The construction may use a closed or split core and may be intended for cable or busbar installation.

Mechanical selection considers the shape and dimensions of the measuring aperture and the maximum dimensions of the primary conductor or busbar.

Selection criteria include primary and secondary current, accuracy class, burden, measuring or protection function, core construction, window dimensions, and compliance with the relevant parts of IEC 61869.

Components in this subcategory

Measuring and protection current transformers, closed-core and split-core transformers, and cable- and busbar-type designs.

Available parameters

Current Transformer

114 parameters
General7
Product Series

Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.

Application

Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.

Intended Use

Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.

Installation Location

Permissible installation location of the product: indoors, outdoors, in a technical area, or as part of equipment.

Installation Environment

Environmental conditions under which installation and operation of the product are permitted.

Orientation

Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.

Current Transformer Construction

Mechanical and electromagnetic construction of the current transformer.

Dimensions10
Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.

Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.

Depthmm

External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.

Measuring Aperture Shape

Shape of the clear measuring aperture through which the primary conductor or busbar passes.

Measuring Aperture Widthmm

Clear internal width of the measuring aperture.

Measuring Aperture Heightmm

Clear internal height of the measuring aperture.

Measuring Aperture Diametermm

Clear internal diameter of a circular measuring aperture.

Maximum Primary Conductor Diametermm

Maximum conductor diameter that can physically pass through the measuring aperture.

Maximum Primary Busbar Widthmm

Maximum busbar width accepted by the measuring aperture.

Maximum Primary Busbar Thicknessmm

Maximum busbar thickness accepted by the measuring aperture.

Capacity and Layout3
Terminal Block Count

Number of terminal blocks included in the product's standard equipment or provided for the specific version.

Secondary Winding Count

Number of electrically distinguishable secondary windings provided by the transformer or transformer-based device.

Core Count

Number of independent magnetic cores within the product.

Materials and Finish4
Material

Primary material from which the product is manufactured.

Material Grade

Grade, alloy, class, or technical designation of the product's primary material.

Color

Primary visually perceived colour of the product's external surface.

RAL Color

Designation of the product's primary surface colour according to the RAL colour system.

Mounting and Installation10
Mounting Type

Installation arrangement permitted by the product design, such as wall-mounted, flush-mounted, floor-mounted, or another specified mounting type.

Mounting Method

Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.

Conductor Connection Type

Conductor connection methods supported by the specified terminals or connection elements.

Terminal Tightening TorqueNm

Tightening torque specified by the manufacturer for a screw or bolted terminal connection.

Split Core

Indicates that the magnetic or sensing core can be opened for installation around an existing conductor.

Split-Core Opening Type

Mechanical method used to open and close a split measuring core.

Terminal Marking Present

Indicates that electrical connection terminals are individually identified by manufacturer-applied markings.

Terminal Access Direction

Physical directions from which conductors or tools access the electrical connection terminals.

Minimum Terminal Conductor Cross-Sectionmm²

Minimum conductor cross-section accepted by the relevant general device terminal connection.

Maximum Terminal Conductor Cross-Sectionmm²

Maximum conductor cross-section accepted by the relevant general device terminal connection.

Electrical Parameters23
Rated FrequencyHz

AC frequency assigned to the product for normal operating conditions.

Rated Insulation VoltageV

Voltage with reference to which the product's insulation clearances and dielectric properties are specified.

Rated Impulse Withstand VoltagekV

Peak value of an impulse voltage of specified waveform that the product insulation must withstand without breakdown.

Dielectric Test VoltageV

Test voltage applied to verify the dielectric strength of the product insulation.

Minimum Insulation ResistanceMΩ

Minimum permissible insulation resistance between the specified electrically separated parts.

Overvoltage Category

Category characterizing the expected level of impulse overvoltages at the product's point of use.

Pollution Degree

Degree of pollution of the surrounding microenvironment considered when selecting insulation distances and product characteristics.

Insulation Type

Type of electrical insulation used, considered in terms of its protective function and construction.

Rated Primary CurrentA

Rated electrical current of the primary winding or primary side under manufacturer-declared conditions.

Rated Secondary CurrentA

Rated electrical current of the secondary winding or secondary side under manufacturer-declared conditions.

Transformation Ratio

Manufacturer-declared transformation ratio between the relevant primary and secondary electrical quantities.

Rated BurdenVA

Rated secondary burden for which the declared instrument-transformer accuracy is specified.

Instrument Transformer Accuracy Classes

Manufacturer-declared metering or protection accuracy classes of the instrument transformer.

Instrument Transformer Function

Primary intended function of the instrument transformer: metering, protection or combined use.

Polarity Marking Present

Indicates that primary and secondary polarity or orientation is explicitly marked on the product.

Accuracy Limit Factor

Accuracy limit factor ALF of a protection current transformer.

Instrument Security Factor

Instrument security factor FS of a measuring current transformer.

Knee-Point VoltageV

Knee-point voltage of the current-transformer excitation characteristic where declared.

Excitation CurrentA

Excitation or magnetising current declared for the instrument-transformer core at the specified condition.

Secondary Winding ResistanceΩ

Manufacturer-declared DC resistance of the secondary winding under the stated reference conditions.

Rated Short-Time Withstand CurrentkA

RMS value of short-time withstand current Icw that the product can withstand for the declared duration without unacceptable damage.

Rated Peak Withstand CurrentkA

Peak current value Ipk that the product can withstand under the declared short-circuit conditions.

Continuous Thermal Current Factor

Continuous thermal current factor relative to the rated primary current.

Protection and Safety7
IP Rating

Degree of enclosure protection against access to hazardous parts and ingress of solid objects and water, designated by the IP code.

IK Rating

Class of enclosure resistance to external mechanical impacts designated by the IK code.

Protection Against Direct Contact

Method or level of protection of the user against direct contact with hazardous live parts.

Finger-Safe

Indicates whether the design prevents finger access to hazardous live parts in the intended condition.

Flammability Class

Classification of a material according to its ability to ignite, sustain combustion, and cease burning under a specified test.

Glow-Wire Test Temperature°C

Temperature of the heated wire used when testing the material or product against an ignition source.

Halogen-Free

Indicates whether the product material is classified as halogen-free according to the characteristics declared by the manufacturer.

Environmental Conditions14
Minimum Operating Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Maximum Operating Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Maximum 24-Hour Average Temperature°C

Maximum permissible average ambient temperature over a consecutive 24-hour period.

Minimum Storage Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Maximum Storage Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Minimum Relative Humidity%

Minimum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.

Maximum Relative Humidity%

Maximum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.

Relative Humidity Reference Temperature°C

Temperature at which the corresponding relative humidity value is specified or standardized.

Non-Condensing Humidity

Indicates whether the permissible humidity value applies only to non-condensing conditions.

Maximum Installation Altitudem

Maximum altitude above sea level at which the product may be installed without exceeding the declared conditions.

Altitude Derating Required

Indicates whether the permissible product load must be reduced as installation altitude increases.

Altitude Derating Startm

Altitude above sea level above which the permissible product load must be reduced.

Vibration Resistant

Indicates whether the product's resistance to vibration has been verified under the declared conditions.

Mechanical Shock Resistant

Indicates whether the product's resistance to short-duration mechanical shocks has been verified.

Included Equipment2
Documentation Included

Indicates whether documentation is included in the product's standard supply.

Installation Manual Included

Indicates whether an installation manual is included with the product.

Standards and Compliance25
Conformity Regions

Regions or markets for which the manufacturer declares regulatory or certification compliance of the product.

Certification and Conformity Marks

Certification, market-approval, or conformity marks applicable to the product.

Primary Product Standard

Primary normative document or standard according to which the manufacturer classifies or assesses the product.

Additional Standards

Additional normative documents and standards declared by the manufacturer as applicable to the product.

Declaration of Conformity Available

Indicates whether an official declaration of conformity is available for the product.

Certificate Available

Indicates whether a certificate relating to the declared certification or conformity of the product is available.

Certificate Number

Identification number of the certificate relating to the product or its certified version.

Certification Body

Name of the organization that issued the certificate or performed the relevant conformity assessment.

CE Marked

Indicates whether the CE marking is applied to the product where applicable.

EAC Marked

Indicates whether the EAC marking is applied to the product where applicable.

cULus Marked

Indicates whether the cULus mark is applied to the product where applicable.

CSA Certified

Indicates whether the product has a declared CSA certification or recognition status.

RoHS Compliant

Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.

REACH Compliant

Indicates whether the manufacturer declares compliance of the product with applicable REACH Regulation requirements.

Calibration Supported

Indicates that the measuring function can be calibrated using a manufacturer-defined procedure.

Factory Calibrated

Indicates that the product is calibrated by the manufacturer before delivery.

Calibration Certificate Available

Indicates that a calibration certificate can be supplied for the product.

Recommended Calibration Intervalmonths

Manufacturer-recommended interval between periodic calibrations, where such an interval is specified.

Measurement Accuracy Verification Supported

Indicates that the manufacturer provides a defined procedure or test facility for verifying measurement accuracy.

IEC 61869-1 Compliant

Compliance with IEC 61869-1 general requirements for instrument transformers.

EN IEC 61869-1 Compliant

Compliance with the European adoption of IEC 61869-1.

IEC 61869-2 Compliant

Compliance with IEC 61869-2 additional requirements for current transformers.

EN IEC 61869-2 Compliant

Compliance with the European adoption of IEC 61869-2 for current transformers.

IEC 61869-6 Compliant

Compliance with IEC 61869-6 requirements for low-power instrument transformers where this edition is declared by the manufacturer.

IEC 61869-10 Compliant

Compliance with IEC 61869-10 additional requirements for low-power passive current transformers.

Logistics9
Gross Weightkg

Mass of the product together with its individual packaging and the accessories included in it.

Package Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product's individual package.

Package Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product's individual package.

Package Depthmm

External depth dimension of the product's individual package.

Packaging Type

Design type of the product's individual or transport packaging.

Net Weightkg

Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.

Country of Origin

Country of origin of the goods declared for customs or commercial purposes.

HS Code

Commodity code under the international Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.

Combined Nomenclature Code

Commodity code under the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union.