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The document outlines guidelines for selecting the secondary current of current transformers, recommending 5A for distances under 10m and 1A for distances over 10m due to wire resistance losses. It also specifies accuracy classes for various applications, such as Class 0.1 for standards and Class 5P for protection. A critical warning is included about the dangers of leaving the secondary circuit open, which can lead to high voltage surges and potential hazards.

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The document outlines guidelines for selecting the secondary current of current transformers, recommending 5A for distances under 10m and 1A for distances over 10m due to wire resistance losses. It also specifies accuracy classes for various applications, such as Class 0.1 for standards and Class 5P for protection. A critical warning is included about the dangers of leaving the secondary circuit open, which can lead to high voltage surges and potential hazards.

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For the secondary current, choose 1 A or 5 A depending on the instrument or relay, and on the distance

between the transformer and the instrument it is feeding:


- 5A secondary is used when instruments or relays are close to the transformer, ie less than 10m (30ft).
- 1A secondary is preferably selected when the distance between the current transformer and the instrument
transformer or the relay is above 10m (30ft). Joule losses by wire resistance are 25 times higher with 5A
than with 1A.

Defining the accuracy class as per the application


Standards = Class 0.1 or 0.2
Tariff metering= Class 0.5 - 0.5S - 0.2 - 0.2S
Industrial division metering = Class 1
Measure display = Class 1 or 3
Protection = Class 5P or 10P

Important Warning for CT's


Never leave open the secondary circuit of a current transformer when fed on primary. High
voltage may surge at the secondary circuit terminals, and might be dangerous for people, and
lead to the destruction of the current transformer.

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