CT Analyzer

User Manual
CT Analyzer User Manual

Manual Version: ENU 1039 05 03

This manual refers to version 5.00 of the CT Analyzer firmware and the CT Analyzer Suite software.
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Contents
About this manual 7
Safety symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Related documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1 Safety instructions 9
1.1 Operator qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 Safety standards and rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2.1 Safety standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2.2 Safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 Operating the measurement setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.4 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.5 Orderly measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.6 Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.7 Compliance statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.8 Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2 Introduction 13
2.1 Designated use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2 "Guessing" of parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3 Functional components of CT Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.3.2 Mains connection unit and grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.3.3 Compact Flash card slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.3.4 Remote control interface (PC connection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.3.5 Inputs and outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.3.6 I/0 key with status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.3.7 Display with soft keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.3.8 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.4 License-depending functional scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.5 Scope of delivery, accessories, available licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3 Setup and connection 23
3.1 General safety rules for connecting and operating CT Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.2 Setting up CT Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.3 Connecting CT Analyzer to a PC (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.4 Connection for usual applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.4.1 Wiring for a CT test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.4.2 Wiring for a burden test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.4.3 Wiring for primary resistance measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.5 Connection for special applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.5.1 Measurement on a gapped core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.5.2 Excitation curve measurement for an unwound iron core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.5.3 Measurement on a GIS (SF6) switch gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.5.4 Measurement on bushing-type CTs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.5.5 VT ratio measurement using Quick Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.5.6 Winding resistance measurement using Quick Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.5.7 Polarity check using Quick Test and the CPOL2 polarity checker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.6 Disconnection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.7 Improving the quality of measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.7.1 4-wire measurement vs. 2-wire measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.7.2 Noise reduction techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4 CT testing in CT Test mode ("New CT Test") 47
4.1 Short guide (CT Test mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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4.2 Running a test (CT Test mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

4.2.1 Setting up CT Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.2.2 Preparing, configuring and running the test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.2.3 After the test is finished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.2.4 Disconnection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5 CT testing in Advanced CT Test mode ("New Advanced CT Test") 52
5.1 Short guide (Advanced CT Test mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.2 Running a test (Advanced CT Test mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.2.1 Setting up CT Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.2.2 Preparing and configuring the test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.2.3 Running the automatic test and connecting CT Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.2.4 After the test is finished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.2.5 Disconnection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6 Operating and configuring CT Analyzer 62
6.1 Working in the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.1.1 Displaying a specific card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.1.2 Using the soft keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.1.3 Editing a card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.2 The main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.3 New CT-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.4 New MR-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.5 New Advanced CT-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.6 New Advanced MR-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.7 New Quick-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.8 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.8.1 Available options in the Setting Menu page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.8.2 Default test card selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.8.3 Miscellaneous settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.9 Tools (update functions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.9.1 Available options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.9.2 Update text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6.9.3 Update firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6.10 File handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6.10.1 Available functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6.10.2 Working in the file system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.11 CT Analyzer help system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.12 Operating CT Analyzer from a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7 Test cards for CT Test mode 80
7.1 Overview of test cards available in CT Test mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
7.2 CT-Object card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
7.2.1 Available soft keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
7.2.2 Information fields to be filled by the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
7.2.3 Parameters and settings used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
7.3 Test Results card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
7.3.1 Available soft keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
7.3.2 Test results displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
7.3.3 Secondary winding resistance measurement details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
7.3.4 Excitation graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7.4 Comment card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
8 Test cards for Advanced CT Test mode 89
8.1 Overview of test cards available in Advanced CT Test mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
8.2 CT-Object card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
8.2.1 Available soft keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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8.2.2 Information fields to be filled by the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

8.2.3 Parameters and settings used or determined by the test process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
8.3 Burden card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
8.3.1 Test settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
8.3.2 Test results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
8.3.3 Connecting the burden and running the burden test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
8.4 Residual Magnetism card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
8.4.1 Test settings and results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
8.4.2 Running a residual magnetism measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
8.5 Resistance card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
8.5.1 Primary winding resistance measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
8.5.2 Secondary winding resistance measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
8.5.3 Test settings and results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
8.6 Excitation card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
8.6.1 Available soft keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
8.6.2 Test settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
8.6.3 Test results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
8.6.4 Excitation graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
8.6.5 Accuracy limiting error graph* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
8.7 Ratio card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
8.7.1 Available soft keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
8.7.2 Test settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
8.7.3 Test results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
8.7.4 Ratio table and phase table for IEC 60044-1, IEC 60044-6 and IEC 61869-2. . . . . . . . 128
8.7.5 Ratio table and phase table for IEEE C57.13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
8.8 Assessment card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
8.8.1 Assessment details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
8.8.2 Assessed parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
8.9 Comment card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
9 Using the guesser function 138
9.1 About the guesser function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
9.2 Setting up and connecting CT Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
9.3 Preparing and configuring the test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
9.4 Running a test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
9.5 After the test is finished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
9.6 Disconnection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
10 Using the Quick Test feature 142
10.1 Safety notes and notes for using Quick Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
10.2 Introduction to Quick Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
10.3 Performing measurements with Quick Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
10.4 Advanced measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
10.5 Polarity check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
10.6 CT ratio measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
10.7 VT ratio measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
10.8 Resistance measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
10.9 Impedance measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
10.10 Reactance measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
11 CT Analyzer Suite 167
11.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
11.2 Installing CT Analyzer Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
11.3 The CT Analyzer Suite home view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
12 Technical data 169

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12.1 Mains power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

12.2 Generator output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
12.3 Measurement inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
12.4 Winding resistance measurement accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
12.5 Ratio and phase measurement accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
12.6 Compact Flash card interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
12.7 Remote control interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
12.7.1 RS232 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
12.7.2 USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
12.8 Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
12.9 Mechanical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
12.10 Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
13 User maintenance 174
13.1 Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
13.2 Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
13.3 Calibrating CT Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
14 Error and warning messages 175
Support 186

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 About this manual

About this manual

This User Manual provides information on how to use the CT Analyzer test set. The CT Analyzer User
Manual contains important safety instructions for working with CT Analyzer and gets you familiar with
operating the CT Analyzer test set. Read and observe the safety instructions described in chapter
1 "Safety instructions" on page 9 and all relevant installation and operation instructions. Following the
instructions in this User Manual will help you to prevent danger, repair costs, and avoid possible down
time due to incorrect operation.
The CT Analyzer User Manual always has to be available at the site where CT Analyzer is used. All
users of CT Analyzer must read this manual before operating the device and observe the safety,
installation, and operation instructions therein.
Reading the CT Analyzer User Manual alone does not release you from the duty to comply with all
relevant national and international safety regulations.

Safety symbols
In this manual, the following symbols indicate safety instructions for avoiding hazards.

DANGER
Death or severe injury will occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not observed.

WARNING
Death or severe injury can occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not observed.

CAUTION
Minor or moderate injury may occur if the appropriate safety instructions are not
observed.

NOTICE
Equipment damage or loss of data possible.

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Related documents
The following documents complete the information covered in the CT Analyzer User Manual:

Title Description
CT SB2 User Manual Contains information how to use and operate the optional CT SB2
switch box for multi-ratio CT measurement with CT Analyzer as well
as safety instructions for working with the CT SB2 switch box.
CT Analyzer Suite help Contains detailed information about the CT Analyzer Suite software.

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1 Safety instructions
1.1 Operator qualifications
Working on high-voltage power equipment can be extremely dangerous. Consequently, only personnel
qualified, skilled and authorized in electrical engineering and trained by OMICRON are allowed to
operate the CT Analyzer test set. Before starting to work, clearly establish the responsibilities.
Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on testing with CT Analyzer must be
under constant supervision of an experienced operator while working with the equipment. The
supervising operator must be familiar with the equipment and the regulations on site. The operator is
responsible for the safety requirements during the whole test.

1.2 Safety standards and rules

1.2.1 Safety standards
Testing with CT Analyzer must comply with the internal safety instructions and additional safety-relevant
documents.
In addition, observe the following safety standards, if applicable:
• EN 50191 (VDE 0104) "Erection and Operation of Electrical Test Equipment"
• EN 50110-1 (VDE 0105 Part 100) "Operation of Electrical Installations"
• IEEE 510 "IEEE Recommended Practices for Safety in High-Voltage and High-Power Testing"
Moreover, observe all applicable regulations for accident prevention in the country and at the site of
operation.
Before operating the CT Analyzer test set, read the safety instructions in this User Manual carefully.
Do not turn on the CT Analyzer test set and do not operate CT Analyzer without understanding the safety
information in this manual. If you do not understand some safety instructions, contact OMICRON before
proceeding.
Maintenance and repair of the CT Analyzer test set is only permitted by qualified experts at OMICRON
service centers (see "Support" on page 186).

1.2.2 Safety rules

Always observe the five safety rules:
► Disconnect completely
► Secure from reconnection
► Verify that the installation is dead
► Carry out grounding and short-circuiting
► Provide protection against adjacent live parts

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1.3 Operating the measurement setup

The safety instructions given here always apply when operating CT Analyzer. They are supplemented
by further notes and warnings applicable for specific actions only. Such specific notes and warnings are
given where necessary in this user manual.
In addition to the safety instructions given in this manual, always observe the applicable company-
internal safety instructions and safety documents.
In case of any problems or questions, or if you do not understand some safety instructions, contact the
OMICRON Technical Support (refer to chapter "Support" on page 186).
Before performing tests, observe the following instructions:
► Always be aware of the danger of the high voltages and currents associated with this equipment. Pay
attention to the information provided in this user manual.
► Always position the CT Analyzer test set on dry, solid ground.
► Position the CT Analyzer test set so that you can easily disconnect it from mains.
► Before putting CT Analyzer into operation, check the equipment for visible damages.
► Use the CT Analyzer test set and its accessories only in a technically sound condition. Make sure its
use is in accordance with the regulations on site and the designated use described in this document.
► The mains cable for the CT Analyzer test set must be rated for the nominal voltage and current
specified in chapter 12 on page 169. It is recommended to use the cable supplied with CT Analyzer.
► Only use original cables and accessories available from OMICRON.
► If CT Analyzer or any add-on device or accessory seems to be functioning improperly, please call the
OMICRON hotline (refer to chapter "Support" on page 186).
► Do not operate CT Analyzer when explosive gas or vapors are present.
► Do not operate CT Analyzer under ambient conditions that exceed the temperature and humidity
limits listed in chapter 12 "Technical data" on page 169.
► Do not open the CT Analyzer test set. Opening CT Analyzer invalidates all warranty claims. Do not
repair, modify, extend, or adapt CT Analyzer or any accessories.
► Do not insert objects (e.g. screwdrivers, etc.) into the ventilation slots or any input/output sockets.
► Never remove any cables from CT Analyzer or the test object during a running test.
► When disconnecting cables, always start at the device feeding the power.
► Do not stand right next to or directly underneath a connection point because the clamps may fall off
and touch you.
► Full compliance with the regulations also includes following the instructions provided in this User
Manual.
Observe the following when running tests:
► Prevent the presence of other persons in the potentially dangerous area around the test object.
► If necessary, perform appropriate additional safety precautions according to the relevant standard,
for example, by defining a high-voltage area around the test object and securing this area against
unauthorized access by using a barrier chain and warning sign.
► Start the test only if all safety precautions were taken and if you are absolutely sure that no other
person is present in the potentially dangerous area around the test object.

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1.4 Power supply

Supply the CT Analyzer test set only from a power outlet that is equipped with protective ground (PE).
Instead of supplying CT Analyzer from phase-neutral, it may also be supplied from phase-phase.
However, the voltage must not exceed 240V AC.

1.5 Orderly measures

The CT Analyzer User Manual or alternatively the e-book has always to be available on the site where
CT Analyzer is being used.
The users of CT Analyzer must read this manual before operating the device and observe the safety
instructions and all relevant instructions for connection and operation.
The CT Analyzer test set and its accessories may only be used in accordance with the user
documentation (including but not limited to user manuals, reference manuals, getting started manuals
and manufacturer manuals). The manufacturer and the distributor are not liable for damage resulting
from improper usage.
Opening the CT Analyzer device or its accessories without authorization invalidates all warranty claims.
Any kind of maintenance, calibration or repair on the device itself may only be carried out by persons
authorized by OMICRON.

1.6 Disclaimer
If the equipment is used in a manner not described in the user documentation, the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired. The manufacturer and the distributor are not liable if the safety
instructions given in this manual or any of the relevant international, national, company-internal or local
safety standards and rules are not observed.

1.7 Compliance statements

Declaration of conformity (EU)
The equipment adheres to the guidelines of the council of the European Community for meeting the
requirements of the member states regarding the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) directive, the low
voltage directive (LVD) and the RoHS directive.

FCC compliance (USA)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Declaration of compliance (Canada)

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

1.8 Recycling
This test set (including all accessories) is not intended for household use. At
the end of its service life, do not dispose of the test set with household waste!
For customers in EU countries (incl. European Economic Area)
OMICRON test sets are subject to the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE directive). As part of our legal obligations
under this legislation, OMICRON offers to take back the test set and ensure that it is
disposed of by authorized recycling agents.
For customers outside the European Economic Area
Please contact the authorities in charge for the relevant environmental regulations in
your country and dispose the OMICRON test set only in accordance with your local
legal requirements.

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2 Introduction
2.1 Designated use
CT Analyzer is intended to perform automatic testing and calibration of low leakage flux current
transformers (i.e., CTs with non-gapped cores) in laboratories as well as on-site in utilities. Testing of
CTs with gapped cores is also possible with restricted accuracy. The following tests can be performed
using CT Analyzer:
• Burden measurement
• Residual magnetism measurement of CTs
• CT winding resistance measurement
• CT excitation characteristic measurement according to IEC 61869-2, IEC 60044-1, IEC 60044-6
(TPS, TPX, TPY, TPZ) and IEEE C57.13.
• CT ratio measurement with consideration of a connected burden
• CT phase and polarity measurement
• Determination of accuracy limiting factor, instrument security factor, secondary time constant,
symmetrical short-circuit current factor, transient dimensioning factor, remanence factor, knee point
voltage/current, class, saturated inductance and non-saturated inductance.
• Guessing of unknown CT parameters and automatic assessment based on these values (see section
2.2 below).
Using the Quick Test feature it is also possible to use CT Analyzer as a versatile multimeter with included
power source, e.g. for:
• Quick and easy resistance measurement, e.g. for wiring checks on the secondary side of CTs.
• Quick voltage ratio checks for VTs.
• Measurement of burden values, e.g., to determine the new burden value after changes of the relay
equipment. This allows the re-calculation of the CT test results for the new burden value by
CT Analyzer and thus makes it unnecessary to run an additional CT test in order to determine the
behavior of the CT with the new burden.
• Quick wiring checks using the CPOL2 polarity checker from OMICRON. Using the CPOL2 in
combination with the specific test signal provided by the CT Analyzer’s Quick Test feature you can
check a series of test points (e.g., the burden wiring) for correct polarity.
CT Analyzer is intended exclusively for the applications described above. Any other use is deemed not
to be according to the regulations. The manufacturer and the distributor are not liable for damage
resulting from improper usage. The user alone assumes all responsibility and risk.

Ratio error and phase displacement measurements with direct (primary current
injection) and indirect test equipment (secondary voltage injection)
Alternative testing methods with indirect testing technology as applied by CT Analyzer provide similar
results to direct testing with high currents for CT designs having low leakage flux. Comparability is given
and both testing methods can be used without additional procedures. For CTs having a considerable
leakage flux (e.g., with large air gaps, low ratio or non-uniformly wound secondary windings), the ratio
error and/or phase displacement results may differ between the direct and the indirect testing method
due to the different testing methodologies requiring further procedures.

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If the CT design type is unknown, OMICRON recommends to reconfirm the CT characteristics

beforehand and/or to perform an initial calibration between direct and indirect method for the certain CT
type.
As an example, the so-called factor of construction mentioned in IEC 61869-2 indicates if the CT is of
low or high leakage flux. Below the specified limit, both test methods (direct and indirect) provide similar
results.
In all other cases, there might be differences between the direct and the indirect test method and an
initial calibration, documentation of results, and later consideration of the differences is recommended.
Following this procedure, the high reproducibility of CT Analyzer even allows to apply CT Analyzer for
traceable CT calibration.

2.2 "Guessing" of parameters

The Advanced CT Test mode of CT Analyzer provides a so-called guesser function which is intended as
an aid for the user to find out single unknown name plate data, for example if parts of the CT’s name
plate are unreadable. If sufficient other name plate data of the CT are available and specified by the user,
this function is often able to reliably determine single missing CT data, for example Iprim, Isec, class or
ratio.
Parameters that are guessed by CT Analyzer are marked by a question mark in the user interface of the
CT-Object card prior to the test. To have a parameter guessed by CT Analyzer, select the ? soft key
instead of specifying a value for this parameter. During the test, CT Analyzer replaces the question mark
by the value guessed.
When using this function, please be aware that assessments performed with one or more
guessed parameters may possibly differ from an assessment based on exact name plate data.
Absolutely reliable assessment is only guaranteed if all necessary CT data are specified prior to
the test.
For detailed information about the guesser function, please refer to chapter 9 on page 138.

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2.3 Functional components of CT Analyzer

2.3.1 Overview
Figure 2-1 provides an overview of the operating and display elements and the connectors of
CT Analyzer.

OUTPUT Display Remote control interface Grounding

Generator output with context-dependent RS232 interface and USB terminal
keys ("soft keys") interface for connecting
CT Analyzer to a PC

Keyboard Compact Flash card slot

with cursor keys and
card selection keys

SEC, PRIM I/0 key Mains connection unit

Measurement inputs with status LEDs Mains socket with fuse and
ON/OFF switch

Figure 2-1: CT Analyzer overview

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2.3.2 Mains connection unit and grounding

Mains socket (IEC320)

Mains fuse: 2 x T6.3A / 250V, high breaking capacity

ON/OFF switch

Grounding terminal
(4mm socket combined with knurled nut for clamp
connection)

Figure 2-2: Mains connection unit and grounding terminal

2.3.3 Compact Flash card slot

Compact Flash card

Storage medium for test data.

Eject button
Press to eject the Compact Flash card.

Figure 2-3: Compact Flash card slot

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2.3.4 Remote control interface (PC connection)

CT Analyzer devices as of serial number JHxxxx or newer are equipped with a USB interface and a
RS232 interface. You can use both interfaces alternatively to connect the CT Analyzer test set to a
computer.
OMICRON recommends to use the USB interface since communication via USB is considerably faster
than communication via RS232.

RS232 interface

USB interface
(type B connector)

Figure 2-4: Remote control interface (RS232 and USB)

Since in this case CT Analyzer provides two alternative interfaces, the user has to select the interface to
be used (or check the selection) in the CT Analyzer settings before connecting CT Analyzer. The factory
default setting for those devices is USB.
1. Open the Main Menu of CT Analyzer and select Settings.
2. In the Setting Menu page, select Remote Interface.
3. In the Select remote interface port page, select the interface actually used to connect CT Analyzer
to the computer: USB or RS232.
CT Analyzer will only communicate via the selected interface. It will not be recognized by the computer
if the CT Analyzer settings do not match the interface used for connection.
Note: Please refer to the following sections for more information:
► Section 3.3 on page 26 for information on how to connect CT Analyzer to a PC.
► Chapter 6 on page 62 for general information on how to operate CT Analyzer.
► Section 6.8 on page 66 for more detailed information about the Setting Menu page.

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2.3.5 Inputs and outputs

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage possible

As long as the red LED of the key is flashing, the output is active and lethal voltages
can occur due to the high energy stored in external inductors.
► Do not touch the test object or the measurement leads while the red LED is flashing.
► Wait until the red LED is off and the green LED is on before touching the measurement
setup.

OUTPUT
Generator output.
AC: 40Vrms, 5Arms
DC: 120V, 5A (15Apeak)

SEC
Measurement input for secondary side of CT, 300VAC max.

PRIM
Measurement input for primary side of CT, 30VAC max.

Figure 2-5: Inputs and outputs of CT Analyzer

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2.3.6 I/0 key with status LEDs

Red LED on the left, green LED on the right.
I/0 key to start the test.
During the boot process after switching CT Analyzer on, both LEDs are on. The red LED goes
off when the boot process is finished and CT Analyzer is ready for operation.
The green LED lights continuously to indicate that the equipment is operational and no voltage is
applied to the test setup.
The red LED flashes to indicate that a test is in progress and voltage is applied to the test setup. Do not
touch any part of the test setup while the red LED flashes.
Any other behavior of the status LEDs than described above indicates an error. In this case, switch off
CT Analyzer. Do not touch any part of the test setup until the red LED is off and contact the OMICRON
Technical Support (refer to chapter "Support" on page 29).

2.3.7 Display with soft keys

Card area with tab Soft key description Soft keys, labelled by the soft
fields key description fields

Status line

Edit fields Display field If 3 points are visible in the lowermost soft key
(underlined by dotted (not underlined) description field (see dashed arrow), this key can be
lines) used to open an additional set of soft keys

A scrollbar is displayed if the content of a card is too long to be displayed at a time.

Use the up/down cursor keys on the keyboard to scroll through the card.

Figure 2-6: Display with context-dependent soft keys

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The following icons may be displayed in the status line:

Table 2-1: Icons displayed in the status line

Icon Description
Remote control. The CT Analyzer Suite software established connection to CT Analyzer.

The keyboard on CT Analyzer is locked until the running test is finished.

Security key. The data measured with CT Analyzer can be stored in XML files. Stored files
are protected by a security checksum to prevent the data within these files from being
edited.
If CT Analyzer displays the data of a previously stored test, and the data in this file are
valid, a key is shown in the status line. If the data are invalid since someone tried to edit
them later, a broken key is displayed.
Note: When loading older files containing no security checksum, no security information is
shown.
Overload indication. CT Analyzer could not output the required test current or take all
necessary measurement points due to an overload.
Multi-ratio CT measurement. Indicates that a multi-ratio CT test using the optional CT SB2
switch box has been initialized on CT Analyzer (here: full tap combination X1-X4).

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2.3.8 Keyboard

Figure 2-7: Keyboard

Table 2-2: Keyboard elements

Key Description
Numeric / character keys for entering values and text.
After pressing a key, the status line displays the character set available for the key.
Press the key as often as required to scroll through the displayed character set.
After 1 second or after pressing another key, the character selected in the status
line is entered into the edit field in the display.
Note: To quickly change between letters and numerics, hold the button pressed for
a second.
Press this key to enter capital letters.

Press this key to display the context-sensitive help system (see section 6.11 on
page 79).
Press this key to delete the character left of the cursor position.

Press this key to leave an edit field without applying a change or to leave the edit
mode of a card or to go one level back in the user interface level.
The CT-Object card is the top user interface level. Pressing this key several times
will always bring you back to the CT-Object card.
Press this key to apply a change for an edit field.
When working in the CT Analyzer file system, use this key to open a selected
folder or to confirm to move back to the next higher level in the file structure.
Use the card selector keys to display a specific card.

Use the cursor keys to select an edit field in the user interface or to move the
cursor within an edit field.

Use the cursor key to enter the edit mode of a displayed card.

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2.4 License-depending functional scope

The functional scope provided by CT Analyzer depends on the licenses actually available on the device.
This User Manual describes the full functional scope provided when the complete set of licenses is
available on the CT Analyzer test set. A lack of licenses may primarily result in functional restrictions
regarding the selectable standards, classes, core types and frequencies as well as the availability of
individual measurement functions and/or test cards.
For up-to-date information about the licenses and packages available for CT Analyzer please refer to the
OMICRON website.

2.5 Scope of delivery, accessories, available licenses

For up-to-date information about the scope of delivery and available accessories and licenses for
CT Analyzer please refer to the OMICRON website or the OMICRON office nearest you.

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3 Setup and connection

3.1 General safety rules for connecting and operating
CT Analyzer
Observe the following general safety rules and the safety instructions given in chapter 1 "Safety
instructions" on page 9 when connecting and operating CT Analyzer. The safety rules given here are
supplemented by further notes and warnings applicable for specific actions only. Such specific notes and
warnings are given where necessary in this user manual.
► Before putting CT Analyzer into operation, check the test set for visible damages.
► When taking CT Analyzer into operation, make sure that the air slots, the power switch and the power
supply plug at the test set are not obstructed and that the test set can be easily disconnected from
mains.
► Only use wires with 4mm safety "banana" connectors and plastic housing for connection to the front
panel input/output sockets.
► During the test always connect one terminal of the transformer’s primary side to protective earth.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
► Make sure that the terminals of the test object to be connected to CT Analyzer do not
carry any voltage potential.
► During a test, CT Analyzer is the only permitted power source for the test object.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
As long as the red LED on the CT Analyzer test set is flashing, the output is active and
lethal voltages can occur due to the high energy stored in external inductors.
► Do not touch the equipment under test or the measurement leads while the red LED
on CT Analyzer is flashing.
► Never connect or disconnect measurement leads while the red LED on CT Analyzer is
flashing.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Accidentally mixing up primary and secondary windings can cause life-threatening
voltages and/or destroy the connected CT or the CT Analyzer test set.
► Always make sure that the CT Analyzer output is connected to the correct side of the
current transformer according to the wiring instructions given in sections 3.4 to 3.5
below.

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WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Feeding test voltage to a CT can cause life-threatening voltages on other taps and/or
cores of the CT.
► Do not touch other taps or windings of the CT during the test.
► When testing multi-core CTs, make sure that no other windings of the CT are open.
Leave the secondary windings of the other (non-measured) cores connected, or short-
circuit them if the windings are open.
► If possible, use the optional CT SB2 switch box for testing multi-ratio CTs. CT Analyzer
then automatically reduces the test voltage in a way that the maximum possible voltage
within the measurement setup (i.e., the voltage occurring at the tap combination with
the highest ratio) is limited to 200V.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Observe the following when running tests:
► Prevent the presence of other persons in the potentially dangerous area around the
test object.
► If necessary, perform appropriate additional safety precautions according to the
relevant standard, for example, by defining a high-voltage area around the test object
and securing this area against unauthorized access by using a barrier chain and
warning sign.
► Start the test only if all safety precautions were taken and if you are absolutely sure
that no other person is present in the potentially dangerous area around the test object.

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3.2 Setting up CT Analyzer

Proceed as follows to set up CT Analyzer:
1. Make sure to position the CT Analyzer test set on dry, solid ground.
2. Connect the grounding terminal on the CT Analyzer’s side panel (see section 2.3 on page 15) to
protective ground (PE). Use the original cable supplied by OMICRON or alternatively a solid
connection of at least 6mm2. Use a ground point as close as possible to the test object.
3. Connect CT Analyzer to mains using the supplied power cord. Supply CT Analyzer only from a
power outlet that is equipped with protective ground (PE).
An error message (901) appears if the PE connection is defective or if the power supply has no
galvanic connection to ground. This can be the case in very special grid applications or if
CT Analyzer is supplied by a generator or an isolating transformer. The error message 901 is a
safety relevant message!
WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
► Always make sure that protective ground and equipotential ground are connected
properly to ensure safe operation.

4. Connect the equipment under test according to the instructions given in this manual. Refer to
sections 3.4 and 3.5 for detailed descriptions how to connect CT Analyzer for a specific
measurement and/or application.

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3.3 Connecting CT Analyzer to a PC (optional)

CT Analyzer devices as of serial number JHxxxx or newer are equipped with a USB interface and a
RS232 interface. You can use both interfaces alternatively to connect CT Analyzer to a computer.
Proceed as follows to connect the CT Analyzer test set to a PC:
1. Select the interface to be used (or check the selection) in the CT Analyzer settings:
► Open the Main Menu of CT Analyzer and select Settings.
► In the Setting Menu page, select Remote Interface.
► In the Select remote interface port page, select the interface actually used to connect
CT Analyzer to the computer: USB or RS232.
2. Connect CT Analyzer to the PC using a RS232 cable or a USB cable as shown in the following figure.

CT Analyzer connected via USB

CT Analyzer settings:
Main Menu -> Settings -> Remote Interface -> USB to PC
USB A/B

CT Analyzer connected via RS232 interface and a RS232/USB adapter on the PC side

RS232/USB
CT Analyzer settings: adapter

Main Menu -> Settings -> Remote Interface -> RS232 to PC

RS232
(crossover)

CT Analyzer connected via RS232 interface

CT Analyzer settings:
to PC
Main Menu -> Settings -> Remote Interface -> RS232 RS232
(crossover)

Figure 3-1: Connecting CT Analyzer to a PC

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3.4 Connection for usual applications

3.4.1 Wiring for a CT test
Applicable for CT Test mode and Advanced CT Test mode.
This section shows the basic wiring of CT Analyzer for a CT test.
Observe the general safety rules in section 3.1 on page 23 and the safety instructions given in chapter
1 "Safety instructions" on page 9. Observe the hints and instructions for improving the quality of the
measurement results given in section 3.7 on page 45.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Feeding test voltage to a CT can cause life-threatening voltages on other taps and/or
cores of the CT.
► Do not touch other taps or windings of the CT during the test.
► Make sure that no other windings of the CT are open.

NOTICE
Falsification of measurement results possible
► Always connect the grounded terminal on the secondary side of the CT to the black sockets of input
SEC and the OUTPUT of CT Analyzer. Connecting the red sockets of CT Analyzer to PE can result
in incorrect measurement and/or cause an automatic abortion of the measurement with an error
message.
► If it is necessary to use clamps for the connection of the measurement leads to the secondary side
of the test object, always use the 4-wire connection technique as described in section 3.7.1 on page
45 in order to avoid measurement errors.

For a CT test, connect CT Analyzer as shown in Figure 3-2:

1. Make sure that the primary side of the CT is connected to PE on one side and open on the other side.
NOTICE
Falsification of measurement results possible
It is absolutely important to avoid coupling of interferences into the primary circuit during
measurement.
► Connect the side of the primary circuit that is able to receive more interferences to PE (e.g. the
side with the longer line length). The ungrounded side should be the side that receives less
interferences (refer to Figure 3-2).

2. Disconnect all secondary windings of the CT core under test in order to remove any load from this
core. Every kind of load remaining on the secondary side of a CT core during measurement will lead
to incorrect measurement results or error messages.
If the CT under test is a multi-core CT, leave the secondary windings of the other (non-measured)
cores connected, or short-circuit them if the windings are open.
3. Connect the black socket of CT Analyzer input PRIM to the grounded side of the CT’s primary circuit
and the red socket of this input to the open (ungrounded) side.

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4. Connect the black OUTPUT socket and the black socket of input SEC of CT Analyzer to that terminal
on the secondary side of the CT that is connected to PE.
5. Connect the red OUTPUT socket and the red socket of input SEC of CT Analyzer to the other
(ungrounded) terminal on the secondary side of the CT.

Utility line Prevent coupling of interferences into the primary circuit (e.g. by disconnecting the utility line,
switching off the breaker, etc). Coupling of interferences into the ungrounded connection influences
the measurement results.

The side that is able

to receive more
interferences has to
be connected to PE.

Figure 3-2: Basic wiring for a CT test

Note: The CT may make humming or buzzing noises of varying frequency during the CT test. This is
normal behavior and does not indicate a defective CT.

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3.4.2 Wiring for a burden test

Applicable for Advanced CT Test mode only.
For a burden test, connect CT Analyzer as shown in Figure 3-3. Observe the general safety rules in
section 3.1 on page 23 and the safety instructions given in chapter 1 "Safety instructions" on page 9.
1. Open the connection line to the ungrounded side of the CT (refer to Figure 3-3).
NOTICE
Falsification of measurement results possible
It is important to disconnect the CT under test prior to the burden test.
► If you do not disconnect the CT for the burden test, CT Analyzer measures the parallel
impedance of the burden and the CT winding instead of the burden itself. Although in many
cases the impedance of the CT is many times higher than the burden impedance, this will cause
a measuring error.
► CT Analyzer does not perform demagnetization after burden measurement. Therefore, CT
saturation could occur if you do not disconnect the CT prior to the burden test.

2. Connect the black OUTPUT socket and the black socket of CT Analyzer input SEC to that side of
the burden that is connected to PE.
3. Connect the red OUTPUT socket and the red socket of CT Analyzer input SEC of to the other
(ungrounded) side of the burden.

CT Burden

Figure 3-3: Basic wiring for a burden test

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3.4.3 Wiring for primary resistance measurement

Applicable for Advanced CT Test mode only.
For the primary winding resistance measurement, connect CT Analyzer as shown in Figure 3-4.
Observe the general safety rules in section 3.1 on page 23 and the safety instructions given in chapter
1 "Safety instructions" on page 9.
1. Make sure that the primary side of the CT is connected to PE on one side and open on the other side.
2. Disconnect the burden from the winding/core under test in order to remove any load from the CT.
Every kind of load remaining on the secondary side of the core under test during measurement leads
to incorrect measurement results or error messages.
3. Connect the black socket of CT Analyzer input PRIM to the grounded side of the CT’s primary
winding and the red socket of this input to the open (ungrounded) side.
4. Connect the black OUTPUT socket of CT Analyzer to the grounded side of the CT’s primary winding
and the red OUTPUT socket to the ungrounded side of the primary winding.

Utility line

Figure 3-4: Basic wiring for primary winding resistance measurement

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
The primary winding resistance measurement is performed with DC current.
► Do not open the measurement circuit while current is flowing.
► Stop the measurement by pressing the key on the CT Analyzer test set and wait
until the red LED is off before opening the measurement circuit.

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3.5 Connection for special applications

3.5.1 Measurement on a gapped core
Applicable for CT Test mode and Advanced CT Test mode.
For gapped cores, the position of the primary wire inside the core has a large influence on the ratio
measurement results.
Therefore, in order to obtain correct measurement results, it is very important to arrange the primary wire
during measurement to the same position inside the core as it is during real operation. Depending on the
position of the primary wire inside the core, the measured ratio can differ by up to 20%.
The figure below shows how the ratio error can differ depending on the position of the primary wire inside
the core.
Position 1
Ratio error measured: +0.5%

Position 2 Position 3
Ratio error measured: +5% Ratio error measured: -15%

Primary wire Air gap

Figure 3-5: Ratio error depending on the position of the primary wire inside the gapped core

As shown in Figure 3-5, the measured ratio error may differ considerably depending on the position of
the primary wire. Best measurement results are obtained if the primary wire is positioned exactly to the
center of the core. As an alternative, a copper foil formed to a ring and placed to the inner side of the
core can be used as shown in Figure 3-6.

Copper foil

Figure 3-6: Using a copper foil formed to a ring as primary wire

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Note: Exact measurement results are only possible if the primary wire is positioned exactly in the center
of the core.
CT Analyzer does not consider leakage inductances. The leakage inductances are neglected instead.
This way, CT Analyzer is able to reach a measurement error of approx. 0.1% for class PR and class TPY
CTs and approx. 0.8% for class TPZ CTs.

3.5.2 Excitation curve measurement for an unwound iron core

Applicable for Advanced CT Test mode only.
Using CT Analyzer it is possible to measure the magnetic properties of an empty, unwound iron core.
For this purpose, it is necessary to apply an "auxiliary winding" of at least 20 turns to the core.
For this purpose, OMICRON offers a special cable with 23 turns (VEHK0658) and a special Microsoft
Excel template for the required calculations. Please note that this measurement cannot be performed
from the CT Analyzer Suite software.
Proceed as follows to perform the measurement (refer to Figure 3-7 and Figure 3-8). Observe the
general safety rules in section 3.1 on page 23 and the safety instructions given in chapter 1 "Safety
instructions" on page 9.
1. Apply the "auxiliary winding" cable to the unwound core.
2. Connect the CT Analyzer OUTPUT sockets and input SEC to the cable as shown in Figure 3-7. For
cores that require high currents to reach the knee point, several cables can be cascaded to increase
the number of turns, see Figure 3-8.
3. Connect CT Analyzer to a computer as described in section 3.3 on page 26.
4. On the computer, browse for the Excel template "EXL-0007 Measurement of Iron Core ENU.xlt".
This template is installed together with CT Analyzer Suite to the \RemoteEFL\Templates\ folder of
the CT Analyzer Suite installation path. For the default installation path on a 64 bit operating system,
the full path is C:\Program Files\OMICRON\CT Analyzer\RemoteEFL\Templates\, for example.
5. Open the template "EXL-0007 Measurement of Iron Core ENU.xlt" with Microsoft Excel, for example,
by double-clicking the template.
6. Enter the iron parameters to the corresponding worksheet of the template.
7. Start the measurement by clicking the Start Test button in the worksheet

23 turns auxiliary
winding
Iron core without winding

Figure 3-7: Excitation curve measurement using one "auxiliary winding" cable

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Figure 3-8: Excitation curve measurement using several cascaded "auxiliary winding" cables

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3.5.3 Measurement on a GIS (SF6) switch gear

Applicable for CT Test mode and Advanced CT Test mode.
Proceed as follows to perform measurements on a GIS (SF6) switch gear (refer to Figure 3-9). Observe
the general safety rules in section 3.1 on page 23 and the safety instructions given in chapter 1 "Safety
instructions" on page 9.
1. Disconnect all utility lines.
2. Open all circuit breakers to the bus bars.
3. Close the earthing switch.
4. Connect one secondary side terminal of the CT to protective earth.
5. Connect the secondary side of the CT to the CT Analyzer OUTPUT sockets and input SEC:
► Connect that side of the CT that is connected to PE to the black sockets of CT Analyzer.
► Connect that side of the CT that is open to the red sockets of CT Analyzer.
6. Connect the primary side of the CT to CT Analyzer input PRIM. Make sure that the polarity is correct
(same colors on same polarity).

Gas insulated busbar Earthing switch

Utility line
disconnected

Circuit breaker

Burden

3m max.

Coax measurement cables

100m max.

Figure 3-9: Measurement on a GIS (SF6) switch gear

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3.5.4 Measurement on bushing-type CTs

Applicable for CT Test mode and Advanced CT Test mode.

Measurement on a bushing-type CT
Proceed as follows to perform measurements on a bushing-type CT (refer to Figure 3-10). Observe the
general safety rules in section 3.1 on page 23 and the safety instructions given in chapter 1 "Safety
instructions" on page 9.
1. Disconnect all utility lines from the transformer (i.e., isolate the transformer from the energized power
system).
2. Connect all transformer terminals that are not used for measurement (in this example H2 and H3) to
protective earth (PE) in order to minimize the external disturbances. External disturbances can
influence the measurement results because the bushings are acting as an antenna.
3. Connect terminal H0 to protective earth.
4. Connect one secondary side terminal of the CT to protective earth.
5. Connect the secondary side of the CT to the OUTPUT sockets and the SEC sockets of CT Analyzer:
► Connect that side of the CT that is connected to PE to the black sockets of CT Analyzer.
► Connect that side of the CT that is open to the red sockets of CT Analyzer.
6. Connect the primary side of the CT to CT Analyzer input PRIM. Make sure that the polarity is correct
(same colors on same polarity).
7. Short-circuit and ground the free winding on the measured transformer leg to reduce the impedance
of the winding that is connected in series to the primary side of the CT. The input impedance of
CT Analyzer may influence the measurement results, if no winding of that leg is short-circuited.
8. If the transformer has a tap changer installed, the position of the tap changer should be changed to
a position where the regulation winding is completely bridged in order to ensure that the regulation
winding cannot act as a voltage divider together with the main winding of the transformer.

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H3 H2 H1
(C) (B) (A)
(W) (V) (U)

CT
H0
(Mp)
(N)

Coax measurement cables

Figure 3-10: Measurement on a bushing-type CT

Note: Primary terminal H1 must be open. Otherwise the primary side is shorted and CT Analyzer cannot
obtain proper results.

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Measurement on a Y (wye) winding transformer

For measurements on current transformers in Y-connected transformer windings it has to be assured
that the main impedance of the transformer does not influence the measurement results.
The input impedance of CT Analyzer may also influence the measurement results. In order to prevent
any influence of the CT Analyzer's input impedance to the measurement results, the transformer winding
at the same leg should be short-circuited. Short-circuiting the windings on all legs of the transformer is
even better.
Furthermore, all bushing terminals that are not connected to CT Analyzer should be connected to
protective earth in order to prevent influence of external disturbances (see Figure 3-11).

Figure 3-11: Measurement on a Y winding transformer

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Measurement on a Δ (delta) winding transformer

CTs outside the delta winding
For CTs that are located in the bushing outside of the delta winding (Figure 3-12), no delta compensation
is needed.
In this case, only two parallel transformer windings are connected in series to the CT. This connection
method provides least possible influence to the measurement result for the winding resistance of the CT.
The Y winding and the remaining windings of the power transformer's delta winding are short-circuited
to avoid influence of the induced flux of the power transformer's core to the measurement.

Figure 3-12: Bushing-type CT outside the delta winding power transformer

CTs inside the delta winding

For CTs that are integrated in the delta winding of the transformer, it is not possible to read the CT ratio
directly since the delta winding acts as a voltage divider. In order to obtain the correct CT ratio, the ratio
value determined by CT Analyzer has to be corrected.

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For this purpose, CT Analyzer provides a "Delta Compensation" field on the CT-Object card where you
can select the delta compensation factor depending on the bushing terminals that are used for primary
signal measurement.

Figure 3-13: Setting the delta compensation on the CT-Object card

If it is possible to short-circuit the transformer winding at the same leg as the primary measurement is
done (see Figure 3-15), the measurement should be performed with the winding short-circuited. In this
case, no delta compensation is required since the voltage induced on the transformer’s secondary
winding is zero and thus the voltage induced on the primary side of the transformer is also zero.
For the measurement setup shown in Figure 3-14, the delta compensation factor on the CT-Object card
has to be set to "Ratio 2/3" (see Figure 3-13).
If input PRIM is connected between L1 and L2, the delta compensation has to be set to "Ratio 1/3".

L1

L2 L3

Figure 3-14: Measurement setup for delta compensation "Ratio 2/3"

In the configuration shown in Figure 3-15, no delta compensation is required since the main winding of
the power transformer is short-circuited on the other side. This avoids the induction of flux in the main
winding of the power transformer that could influence the measurement results.

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L1

L2 L3

Figure 3-15: Measurement setup for delta compensation "Ratio 1"

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3.5.5 VT ratio measurement using Quick Test

Applicable for Quick Test mode only.
To measure the ratio of VTs using CT Analyzer, you can either use the Quick Test function of
CT Analyzer (see chapter 10 on page 142) or the CT Analyzer Quick Test function of the
CT Analyzer Suite software.
Observe the general safety rules in section 3.1 on page 23 and the safety instructions given in chapter
1 "Safety instructions" on page 9.
For VT ratio measurements using Quick Test, connect CT Analyzer as shown in Figure 3-16. For a
detailed description on how to perform such measurements, please refer to section 10.7 on page 157.
1. Connect the CT Analyzer OUTPUT sockets and input SEC to the primary side of the VT.
2. Connect CT Analyzer input PRIM to the secondary winding of the VT.

A a

N n

Figure 3-16: Connecting the VT for ratio measurement using CT Analyzer

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
For VT ratio measurement, the CT Analyzer output has to be connected to the primary
side of the VT. Connecting the CT Analyzer output to the secondary side of the VT by
mistake will cause hazardous voltages on the primary side.
► For VT ratio measurements using Quick Test, always make sure to connect the
CT Analyzer output to the primary side of the VT.

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3.5.6 Winding resistance measurement using Quick Test

Applicable for Quick Test mode only.
To measure the winding resistance of VTs or CTs using CT Analyzer, you can either use the Quick Test
function of CT Analyzer (see chapter 10 on page 142) or the CT Analyzer Quick Test function of the
CT Analyzer Suite software.
Observe the general safety rules in section 3.1 on page 23 and the safety instructions given in chapter
1 "Safety instructions" on page 9.
For winding resistance measurements using Quick Test, connect CT Analyzer as shown in Figure 3-17.
For a detailed description on how to perform such measurements, please refer to section 10.8 on page
160.
Connect the CT Analyzer OUTPUT sockets and input SEC to the winding to be measured.

A a

N n

Figure 3-17: Connecting CT Analyzer for winding resistance measurement

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Resistance measurement is performed with DC current. Feeding an inductance with DC
current will charge the inductance. CT Analyzer does not perform automatic discharge of
the inductance.
► Wait until the inductance has discharged completely before touching any connections
or disconnecting the measurement leads of CT Analyzer.

NOTICE
Equipment damage possible
Too high currents could destroy the winding.
► Use only low currents of e.g. 100 mA when measuring the primary side of VTs.

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3.5.7 Polarity check using Quick Test and the CPOL2 polarity
checker
Applicable for Quick Test mode only.
Observe the general safety rules in section 3.1 on page 23 and the safety instructions given in chapter
1 "Safety instructions" on page 9.
For the polarity check using Quick Test, connect CT Analyzer as shown in Figure 3-18. For a detailed
description on how to perform the polarity check, please refer to section 10.5 on page 151.
1. Ensure that the ungrounded side of the CT winding is not connected to the wiring to be checked.
2. Connect the black OUTPUT socket and the black socket of input SEC of CT Analyzer to that side of
the burden that is connected to PE.
3. Connect the red OUTPUT socket and the red socket of input SEC of CT Analyzer to the other
(ungrounded) side of the burden.

S1 S1

CT S2 S2

Burden
 
CPOL2 CPOL2

Figure 3-18: Wiring for a polarity check of the burden wiring using Quick Test and the CPOL2 polarity
checker

Note: CT Analyzer measures the voltage of the injected signal using input SEC. Therefore, you should
always connect this input when using the Polarity Check measurement type. The higher the resistance
of the wiring checked (i.e., the burden wiring) or the current amplitude set on CT Analyzer, the higher the
terminal voltage generated by this current!

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3.6 Disconnection
WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
As long as the red LED on CT Analyzer is flashing, the output is active and lethal
voltages can occur due to the high energy stored in external inductors.
► Do not disconnect measurement leads while the red LED on CT Analyzer is flashing.
► Always wait until the red LED is off before disconnecting measurement leads.

Proceed as follows to disconnect CT Analyzer:

1. Wait until the red LED on CT Analyzer is off.
2. Disconnect the measurement leads starting at CT Analyzer.

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3.7 Improving the quality of measurement results

3.7.1 4-wire measurement vs. 2-wire measurement
If the secondary side of the test object does not provide screw terminals for connecting the delivered
terminal adapters or banana sockets to insert the measurement leads directly, and it is therefore
necessary to use clamps (e.g. crocodile clamps or Kelvin clamps) for the connection of the measurement
leads, always use the 4-wire connection technique as described below.
Otherwise, the possibly existing contact resistance of the clamps could affect the measurement
results, i.e., CT Analyzer possibly delivers incorrect measurement results.
Both connection techniques are shown in the following figure.

OK Do not use!
4-wire connection 2-wire connection

The measurement leads from the OUTPUT Separate measurement leads are used for
sockets and input SEC of CT Analyzer are the OUTPUT sockets and input SEC of
connected to the test object via separate CT Analyzer, but the measurement leads
clamps. are connected to the test object via one
common clamp.
One clamp is used for each measurement
lead! Correct! Two measurement leads use one single
clamp! Do not use!

Figure 3-19: Demonstration of 2-wire and 4-wire connection technique

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3.7.2 Noise reduction techniques

For proper test results it is important to consider the following:
► If possible, disconnect both primary terminals of the CT from the utility lines.
► If possible, always use the original coax measurement cables delivered by OMICRON. If it is
necessary to use loose single-wire measurement cables, twist the wires to a twisted-pair line. Avoid
open loops consisting of individual single-wire measurement cables in order to prevent interference
voltages caused by magnetic fields.
► Connect one terminal of the CT’s primary side to protective earth. If it is not possible to disconnect
the utility lines from both primary terminals, connect that side of the primary circuit that is able to
receive more interferences to PE (the primary side that is still connected to the utility lines or the side
with the longer line length, respectively). The ungrounded side should be the side that receives less
interferences.
► When testing a CT in a utility, take care that one side of the CT is connected to PE and at least the
ungrounded terminal is disconnected from all utility lines.
Refer to Figure 3-20.

NOTICE
Falsification of measurement results possible
► Do not connect both primary terminals to PE. This would cause incorrect measurement results.
Connecting both primary terminals to PE has the same effect as a short-circuit in the CT.

Utility line Utility line

Connection required if secondary

side terminal cannot be disconnected

Use coax measurement cables!

Burden

Figure 3-20: Noise reduction for CT measurement

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4 CT testing in CT Test mode

("New CT Test")
When working with CT Analyzer, always observe the safety rules given in section 3.1 on page 23 and
the safety instructions given in chapter 1 "Safety instructions" on page 9.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
As long as the red LED on the CT Analyzer test set is flashing, the output is active and
lethal voltages can occur due to the high energy stored in external inductors.
► Do not touch the equipment under test or the measurement leads while the red LED
on CT Analyzer is flashing.
► Never connect or disconnect measurement leads while the red LED on CT Analyzer is
flashing.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Accidentally mixing up primary and secondary windings can cause life-threatening
voltages and/or destroy the connected CT or the CT Analyzer test set.
► Always make sure that the CT Analyzer output is connected to the correct side of the
current transformer according to the wiring instructions given in sections 3.4 to 3.5.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Feeding test voltage to a CT can cause life-threatening voltages on other taps and/or
cores of the CT.
► Do not touch other taps or windings of the CT during the test.
► Make sure that no other windings of the CT are open.
► If possible, use the optional CT SB2 switch box for testing multi-ratio CTs. CT Analyzer
then automatically reduces the test voltage in a way that the maximum possible voltage
within the measurement setup (i.e., the voltage occurring at the tap combination with
the highest ratio) is limited to 200V.

Note: The CT may make humming or buzzing noises of varying frequency during the CT test. This is
normal behavior and does not indicate a defective CT.

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4.1 Short guide (CT Test mode)

Set up CT Analyzer
-> 3.2 on page 25

Switch CT Analyzer on.

Select New CT Test from
main menu
-> 4.2.2, step 1. on page 49

Enter the CT name plate data

-> 4.2.2, step 3. on page 49

Start the test

-> 4.2.2, step 4. on page 50

Automatic test execution

Test finished message

-> 4.2.2, step 7. on page 50

View the results

-> 4.2.3 on page 51

Disconnect or perform new test

-> 4.2.4 on page 51

Figure 4-1: Short guide for testing in CT Test mode

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4.2 Running a test (CT Test mode)

This section provides a detailed description how to run a CT test in the CT Test mode of CT Analyzer.
Follow the sections 4.2.1 to 4.2.4 in the given order.

4.2.1 Setting up CT Analyzer

1. Set up the CT Analyzer test set as described in section 3.2 on page 25.

4.2.2 Preparing, configuring and running the test

1. Proceed as follows to display the CT-Object card for a new CT test.
► If necessary, switch CT Analyzer on and wait until the boot process is finished.
► Press the Main soft key to display the main menu.
► In the main menu, select "New CT Test" and press the OK soft key to initialize a new CT test.
► The display shows the CT-Object card, ready to start a test.
2. Connect the CT to CT Analyzer as described in chapter 3.
► Make sure that the red LED on CT Analyzer is off.
► Refer to section 3.4.1 on page 27 for detailed information on how to connect CT Analyzer for the
CT test.
► Be sure that the polarity of all wires is correct.
► You can display the connection diagram by pressing the ? key while the focus is set to the
CT-Object card’s tab.

Press

Figure 4-2: Displaying the wiring diagram (CT Test mode)

3. Enter the name plate data of the CT to the CT-Object card (see Figure 4-3). Refer to the table below.

Figure 4-3: CT-Object card with name plate data entered

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Table 4-1: Name plate data in the CT-Object card

Parameter Description
I-pn Rated primary current.
I-sn Rated secondary current.
Standard Standard according to which the test has to be performed.
f Rated frequency of the CT.
P/M CT type. Set "P" for a protection CT or "M" for a metering CT.
Class Rated accuracy class of the CT.

Refer to table 7-4 on page 83 for detailed information on the parameters.

The parameters I-pn and I-sn are mandatory parameters. Test execution is not possible if no data
are specified for such parameters. All other parameters are assigned with default values and have
to be adapted accordingly.
4. Start the test by pressing the key. The red LED flashes to indicate that the CT test is running.
5. CT Analyzer performs a wiring check. A corresponding message is displayed if the wiring is not
correct. If necessary, correct your wiring and press the Cont. Test soft key to execute the CT test.

Figure 4-4: Reverse polarity message

6. CT Analyzer executes the CT test and measures the winding resistance, the excitation curve and
the ratio.
7. "Test finished" message
When the test is over, the red LED stops flashing and the green LED is on. CT Analyzer displays a
"Test finished" message showing the status of the test execution (see Figure 4-5). Press any key on
the keyboard to close this message.

Figure 4-5: Test finished message when the test is over

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4.2.3 After the test is finished

1. Display the Test Results card to view the test results (refer to Figure 4-6).
Press Wdg. Res. Test to display the details of the winding resistance test and/or press Excit. Graph
to display the excitation graph (see also 7.3.3 on page 85 and 7.3.4 on page 86).

Figure 4-6: Test Results card after the test is finished

2. Display the CT-Object card and enter the "Location" and "Object" details. Then press Save to save
your test.

Figure 4-7: CT-Object card after the test, ready to enter location details (left) and after saving the
test (right)

4.2.4 Disconnection
After the CT test is finished, disconnect the CT under test from CT Analyzer.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
As long as the red LED on the CT Analyzer test set is flashing, the output is active and
lethal voltages can occur due to the high energy stored in external inductors.
► Do not disconnect measurement leads while the red LED on CT Analyzer is flashing.
► Always wait until the red LED is off before disconnecting measurement leads.

1. Wait until the red LED on CT Analyzer is off.

2. Disconnect the measurement leads starting at CT Analyzer.

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5 CT testing in Advanced CT Test mode

("New Advanced CT Test")
When working with CT Analyzer, always observe the safety rules given in section 3.1 on page 23 and
the safety instructions given in chapter 1 "Safety instructions" on page 9.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
As long as the red LED on the CT Analyzer test set is flashing, the output is active and
lethal voltages can occur due to the high energy stored in external inductors.
► Do not touch the equipment under test or the measurement leads while the red LED
on CT Analyzer is flashing.
► Never connect or disconnect measurement leads while the red LED on CT Analyzer is
flashing.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Accidentally mixing up primary and secondary windings can cause life-threatening
voltages and/or destroy the connected CT or the CT Analyzer test set.
► Always make sure that the CT Analyzer output is connected to the correct side of the
current transformer according to the wiring instructions given in sections 3.4 to 3.5.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Feeding test voltage to a CT can cause life-threatening voltages on other taps and/or
cores of the CT.
► Do not touch other taps or windings of the CT during the test.
► Make sure that no other windings of the CT are open.
► If possible, use the optional CT SB2 switch box for testing multi-ratio CTs. CT Analyzer
then automatically reduces the test voltage in a way that the maximum possible voltage
within the measurement setup (i.e., the voltage occurring at the tap combination with
the highest ratio) is limited to 200V.

Note: The CT may make humming or buzzing noises of varying frequency during the CT test. This is
normal behavior and does not indicate a defective CT.

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5.1 Short guide (Advanced CT Test mode)

This short guide does not consider residual magnetism measurement (see section 8.4 on page 109).

Set up CT Analyzer
-> 3.2 on page 25

Switch CT Analyzer on.

Select New Advanced CT Test
from main menu
-> 5.2.2, step 1. on page 55

Select test cards

-> 5.2.2, step 2. on page 55

Enter CT name plate data

-> 5.2.2, step 3. on page 55

Burden test card

enabled? Yes

No Select test current for

burden test
-> 5.2.2, step 4. on page 57

Start test
-> 5.2.3, step 1. on page 57

see next page

Figure 5-1: Short guide for testing in Advanced CT Test mode (1)

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from previous page

Connect CT Analyzer
for burden test
-> 3.4.2 on page 29

Burden test card

enabled? Yes

No Start Test Skip Test Cancel Test

soft key soft key soft key

Test execution:
Burden test

Residual Magnetism
measurement if enabled
-> 8.4 on page 109
Connect CT Analyzer for
primary winding resistance
measurement
Prim. -> 3.4.3 on page 30
Winding Resistance
measurement
Yes
enabled?
Start Test Skip Test Cancel Test
No soft key soft key soft key

Test execution:
Prim. winding resistance
measurement

Connect CT Analyzer
for CT test
-> 3.4.1 on page 27

Start Test Skip Test Cancel Test

soft key soft key soft key

Test execution:
CT test

Test finished message

-> 5.2.3, step 11. on page 59

View results Disconnect or perform new test

-> 5.2.4 on page 60 -> 5.2.5 on page 61

Figure 5-2: Short guide for testing in Advanced CT Test mode (2)

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5.2 Running a test (Advanced CT Test mode)

This section provides a detailed description how to run a CT test in the Advanced CT Test mode of
CT Analyzer. Follow the sections 5.2.1 to 5.2.5 in the given order.
The example CT test described below does not use the guesser function, which is an aid for the user to
find out single unknown name plate data of a CT, for example if parts of the CT’s name plate are
unreadable. For detailed information about the guesser function, please refer to chapter 9 on page 138.

5.2.1 Setting up CT Analyzer

1. Set up the CT Analyzer test set as described in section 3.2 on page 25.

5.2.2 Preparing and configuring the test

1. Proceed as follows to display the CT-Object card for a new Advanced CT test.
► If necessary, switch CT Analyzer on and wait until the boot process is finished.
► Press the Main soft key to display the main menu.
► In the main menu, select "New Advanced CT Test" and press the OK soft key to initialize a new
Advanced CT test.
► The display shows the CT-Object card, ready to start a test.
2. For reasons of simplicity, we do not want to perform a residual magnetism measurement in our
example CT test described here. Press the Select Cards soft key in the CT-Object card to open the
Select Cards page. Check, and if necessary make the following test card selection (see Figure 5-3):
We are using the following test cards in this example: CT-Object, Burden, Primary Winding
Resistance, Secondary Winding Resistance, Excitation, Ratio and Assessment.
The Residual Magnetism test card is not used in this example. Deselect it if necessary.

Figure 5-3: Select Cards page

When finished, press the Back soft key to return to the CT-Object card.
3. Enter the CT data listed in the tables below to the CT-Object card (see Figure 5-4).

Figure 5-4: CT-Object card with name plate data entered

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Table 5-1: Name plate data in the CT-Object card

Parameter Description
I-pn Rated primary current of the CT.
I-sn Rated secondary current of the CT.
Standard Standard to be used for the CT test and the test assessment.
P/M CT type. Set "P" for a protection CT or "M" for a metering CT.
Class Rated accuracy class of the CT. This field becomes available after selecting the
CT type (protection CT or metering CT).
VA Rated power of the CT.
Note: For protection CTs of the IEEE C57.13 classes C, K and T, the VA
parameter is not accessible. Enter the rated secondary terminal voltage Vb instead
(see also "Specific parameters and settings displayed for IEEE C57.13 protection
CTs" on page 105).

Refer to table 8-4 on page 92 for detailed information on the parameters.

Note: Depending on the selected standard and CT type, other or further CT data may be necessary
for a correct assessment. If the "Check "*" settings before start" option is enabled in the default test
settings (see section 6.8.3 on page 71), all parameters that are required for assessment are marked
by a star "*" in the CT-Object card. In this case, no automatic assessment will be available if you do
not enter data for one or more parameters marked by a star "*" (see section 8.2.3 on page 92).

Table 5-2: Further information to be specified data in the CT-Object card

Parameter Description
Burden / cos ϕ Burden value and cos ϕ of the operating burden.
f Rated frequency of the CT.
Rprim Specified primary winding resistance (only available if primary winding resistance
measurement is enabled for the test).
Class mult. Class multiplying factor. (Can be used to increase the assessment level for the
factor ratio test. Example: Class multiplier 0.5 -> maximum accepted tolerance for the
ratio error is only half the standard tolerance).
Delta Correction factor for ratio measurement if a CT is installed inside a delta winding
compensation transformer (see also "Measurement on a Δ (delta) winding transformer" on
page 38).
"Ratio 1": No correction is required.
"Ratio 2/3": If input PRIM is connected to the two terminals of that transformer
winding, the CT is in series with.
"Ratio 1/3": If input PRIM is connected to the terminals of a transformer winding,
the CT is not in series with.

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Table 5-2: Further information to be specified data in the CT-Object card

Parameter Description
LV CT Test Can be used to change the measuring mode for testing very small CTs with very
Mode low knee point voltages.
"Toggle Mode": Normal measuring mode of CT Analyzer.
"Sinus Mode": Applies sinusoidal test signals with rated frequency to the CT. This
is only applicable for CTs with low knee-point voltages.
Refer to table 8-4 on page 92 for detailed information on the parameters.
4. If you enabled the Burden test card in step 2., display the Burden card and specify the test current
for the burden measurement. Use the default test current derived from the Isn previously entered in
the CT-Object card or enter a test current of your choice to the "I-test" parameter.

Figure 5-5: Defining the test current in the Burden card

5.2.3 Running the automatic test and connecting CT Analyzer

1. Start the test by pressing the key. The red LED flashes to indicate that the CT test is running.
2. If you enabled the Burden test card in section 5.2.2, step 2. on page 55 a message is displayed,
asking you to change the wiring for the burden test. Connect the burden as described in chapter 3.
► Make sure that the red LED on CT Analyzer is off.
► Refer to section 3.4.2 on page 29 for detailed information on how to connect CT Analyzer for the
burden test.
► You can display the connection diagram by pressing the ? key while the wiring check
message is displayed.

Press

Figure 5-6: Burden test: Wiring check message (left) and wiring diagram (right)
3. Press the Start Test soft key to execute the automatic burden test.
Note: If you do not want to perform the burden test, press Skip Test to skip the burden test and
continue with the next test step or Cancel Test to abort the complete test.
Note: If the "Continuous burden measurement" option is enabled in the Settings (see section
6.8.3 on page 71), the burden test has to be stopped manually by pressing the key.

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4. If you enabled the Primary Winding Resistance test card in section 5.2.2, step 2. on page 55, a
message is displayed, asking you to change the wiring for the primary winding resistance
measurement. Connect the primary winding of the CT as described in chapter 3.
► Make sure that the red LED on CT Analyzer is off.
► Refer to section 3.4.3 on page 30 for detailed information on how to connect CT Analyzer for the
primary resistance measurement.
► You can display the connection diagram by pressing the ? key while the wiring check
message is displayed.

Press

Figure 5-7: Primary winding resistance measurement: Wiring check message (left) and wiring
diagram (right)
5. Press the Start Test soft key to execute the automatic primary winding resistance measurement.
Note: If you do not want to perform the primary winding resistance measurement, press Skip Test
to skip the primary winding resistance measurement and continue with the CT test or Cancel Test
to abort the complete test.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
The primary winding resistance measurement is performed with DC current.
► Do not open the measurement circuit while current is flowing.
► Stop the measurement by pressing the key on CT Analyzer and wait until the red
LED is off before opening the measurement circuit.
6. A message is displayed asking you to change the wiring for the Advanced CT test. Connect the CT
to CT Analyzer as described in chapter 3.
► Make sure that the red LED on CT Analyzer is off.
► Refer to section 3.4.1 on page 27 for detailed information on how to connect CT Analyzer for the
CT test.
► Be sure that the polarity of all wires is correct.
► You can display the connection diagram by pressing the ? key while the wiring check
message is displayed.
Note: If you do not want to execute the CT test, press the Skip Test soft key instead of changing
the wiring. This will skip the CT test and immediately perform the demagnetization cycle to finish the
test.

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Press

Figure 5-8: CT test: Wiring check message (left) and wiring diagram (right)
7. Press the Start Test soft key to execute the automatic CT test.
Note: If you do not want to perform the CT test, press Skip Test to skip the CT test or Cancel Test
to abort the complete test.
8. Automatic test step 1: CT resistance measurement
CT Analyzer measures the secondary winding resistance of the CT.
9. Automatic test step 2: Determination of the excitation characteristic
CT Analyzer measures the excitation curve and determines the knee point and other important CT
data.
10. Automatic test step 3: Ratio measurement
CT Analyzer then measures the current ratio error, the phase error, the composite error and the
polarity. CT Analyzer calculates the ratio error for the operating burden and the nominal burden.
11. "Test finished" message
When the test is over, the red LED stops flashing and the green LED is on.
CT Analyzer displays a "Test finished" message showing the status of the test execution and the
overall test assessment (see Figure 5-9).
Press any key on the keyboard to close this message.

Figure 5-9: Test finished message when the test is over

Note: The test results and settings of each test started on CT Analyzer and finished with the "Test
ok" status are automatically stored to the file OMICRON\AutoSave\CTAnalyzer.xml on the
Compact Flash card. The existing CTAnalyzer.xml file is overwritten with each successful test. Tests
that could not be finished successfully or that were aborted by the user are not stored and thus do
not overwrite the existing CTAnalyzer.xml file. Tests executed from the CT Analyzer Suite software
are not saved automatically on CT Analyzer and therefore do not overwrite the CTAnalyzer.xml file.

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5.2.4 After the test is finished

After the test is finished, the CT-Object card displays the CT data determined during the test (refer to
Figure 5-10).

Figure 5-10: CT-Object card after the test is finished

Now, you can enter the "Location" and "Object" details and save the test (use the cursor keys to scroll
within the card and select edit fields).

Figure 5-11: CT-Object card after the test, ready to enter location details (left) and after saving the test
(right)

The assessment of the individual parameters can be viewed on the Assessment card (Figure 5-12).

Figure 5-12: Assessment card after the test is finished

If desired, you can view the individual measurement results acquired during the test by viewing the
Burden, Resistance, Excitation and Ratio cards, as shown in the following figures 5-13 to 5-16.

Figure 5-13: Burden card with measurement results after the test is finished

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Figure 5-14: Resistance card with measurement results after the test is finished

Figure 5-15: Excitation card with measurement results after the test is finished

Figure 5-16: Ratio error and phase displacement at operating burden after the test is finished

5.2.5 Disconnection
After the Advanced CT test is finished, disconnect the CT under test from CT Analyzer.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
As long as the red LED on the CT Analyzer test set is flashing, the output is active and
lethal voltages can occur due to the high energy stored in external inductors.
► Do not disconnect measurement leads while the red LED on CT Analyzer is flashing.
► Always wait until the red LED is off before disconnecting measurement leads.

1. Wait until the red LED on CT Analyzer is off.

2. Disconnect the measurement leads starting at CT Analyzer.

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6 Operating and configuring CT Analyzer

6.1 Working in the user interface
6.1.1 Displaying a specific card
To display a specific card, select the card by pressing the card selection keys .
The card’s tab showing the name of the selected card is then highlighted (see Figure 6-1).

Figure 6-1: CT-Object card selected

6.1.2 Using the soft keys

Using the soft keys you can operate CT Analyzer and change the user interface level of the software.
The functionality of the soft keys is context-dependent, i.e., the software offers different functions or
selectable sets of parameters depending on the focus (i.e., depending on which card or field is
highlighted or selected in the user interface).
If the lowermost soft key description field contains 3 points (see Save As in Figure 6-1), additional soft
key functions are available. Then you can switch the set of displayed soft keys using the ... key
located below the soft keys (see Figure 6-2).
1st set of soft keys 2nd set of soft keys

Press

Figure 6-2: Switching the set of soft keys in the CT-Object card

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6.1.3 Editing a card

To open the edit mode for a displayed card, press the cursor key. The card’s tab is then no longer
highlighted (see Figure 6-3). Use the cursor keys to move the cursor and to select the desired edit field.
Some edit fields have soft keys assigned. The soft keys available for an edit field are displayed if the field
is selected.

Edit field Display field

Edit field selected (selection not possible)

Figure 6-3: Edit field selected in the CT-Object card

Proceed as follows to edit a card:

1. Select the edit field using the cursor keys.
2. Enter or edit the value or text:
► Select an entry offered by the soft keys (if available)
► or enter the value or text using the keyboard and then press the key to confirm your input
or use the ESC key to leave an edit field without applying and saving the entry.
3. Leave the edit mode either by moving the cursor to the card’s tab using the cursor key or by
pressing the ESC key. The focus is then set to the card’s tab again (tab highlighted).

6.2 The main menu

The main menu can be opened from any test card by pressing the Main soft key. How to get there:
The items in the list can be selected using the cursor keys. When an item Press the Main soft key in
is selected (highlighted), the soft keys are labeled with the functions available for any test card
this specific item. -> Main Menu

Figure 6-4: Main Menu page

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6.3 New CT-Test

By selecting "New CT-Test" in the main menu and then pressing the OK soft key, How to get there:
a new CT test is displayed in the CT-Object card. Press the Main soft key in
any test card
Main Menu:
- New CT-Test
OK soft key
-> CT-Object card

Figure 6-5: CT-Object card with default test settings after initializing a new CT test

For more detailed information about the parameters and fields in the CT-Object card of the CT Test
mode, please refer to section 7.2 on page 81.

6.4 New MR-Test

Using the "New MR-Test" option in the main menu you can initialize a new multi- How to get there:
ratio CT test using the optional CT SB2 switch box. Press the Main soft key in
any test card
This option is only available if you have purchased a corresponding license. For Main Menu:
more detailed information about multi-ratio CT testing using the CT SB2 switch - New MR-Test
box, please refer to the CT SB2 User Manual. OK soft key
-> CT-Object card

6.5 New Advanced CT-Test

By selecting "New Advanced CT-Test" in the main menu and then pressing the OK How to get there:
soft key, a new Advanced CT test with the default parameter settings is loaded and Press the Main soft key in
displayed in the CT-Object card. Some of the default values can be defined in the any test card
default test settings (see section 6.8 on page 66). Main Menu:
- New Advanced
CT-Test
OK soft key
-> CT-Object card

Figure 6-6: CT-Object card with default test settings after initializing a new Advanced CT test

This option is only available if you have purchased a corresponding license. For more detailed
information about the parameters and fields in the CT-Object card of the Advanced CT Test mode,
please refer to section 8.2 on page 90.

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6.6 New Advanced MR-Test

Using the "New Advanced MR-Test" option in the main menu you can initialize a How to get there:
new advanced multi-ratio CT test using the optional CT SB2 switch box. Press the Main soft key in
any test card
This option is only available if you have purchased a corresponding license. For Main Menu:
more detailed information about advanced multi-ratio CT tests using the CT SB2 - New Advanced
switch box, please refer to the CT SB2 User Manual. MR-Test
OK soft key
-> CT-Object card

6.7 New Quick-Test

Using the "New Quick-Test" option in the main menu you can open the optional How to get there:
Quick Test feature. With this feature you can use CT Analyzer as a multimeter or Press the Main soft key in
perform polarity checks using the CPOL2 polarity checker. any test card
Main Menu:
This option is only available if you have purchased a corresponding license. For - New Quick-Test
more detailed information about Quick Test, please refer to chapter 10 on OK soft key
page 142. -> CT-Quick card

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6.8 Settings
In the Setting Menu page you can access the device settings and the default How to get there:
settings for new CT tests. Select an entry using the cursor keys and then Press the Main soft key in
press the Select soft key to open the corresponding settings page. any test card
Main Menu:
- Settings
Select soft key
-> Setting Menu page

Figure 6-7: Setting Menu page

6.8.1 Available options in the Setting Menu page

Table 6-1: Setting Menu options

Option Description
Select Language Selection of the user interface language.
One user language can be installed on CT Analyzer. The English user
interface is part of the firmware and therefore always available. The
second language can be installed by the user as required (refer to section
6.9 on page 73).
Select Startup Mode Using this option you can select the default test mode CT Analyzer comes
up each time when it is switched on.
Test at Startup: Select the default test mode using the soft keys CT Test,
Adv. CT Test or Quick.
Mode at Startup: Select the default test mode using the soft keys
Single Ratio or Multi-Ratio.
More detailed information:
→ CT Test mode, see chapter 7 on page 80.
→ Advanced CT Test mode, see chapter 8 on page 89.
→ Quick Test measurement function, see chapter 10 on page 142
→ Multi-ratio testing with CT SB2 switch box, see CT SB2 User Manual.
Default Test Card Select the test cards a new Advanced CT test should contain by default.
Selection Please refer to section 6.8.2 on page 70.

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Table 6-1: Setting Menu options (continued)

Option Description
Default Standard Select the default Isn, standard, class and CT type (P/M) setting to be
used for a new CT test using the soft keys.
"Isn": Select the default secondary current (1A or 5A, or ? if you want to
use the guesser function by default).
"Standard": Select IEC 61869-2, IEC 60044-1, IEC 60044-6 or
IEEE C57.13, or CUSTOM to load a customized assessment rule file
(see "Select Customized Assessment" on page 68; the guesser function
is not available if you use a customized assessment configuration instead
of a standard).
"P/M": Select Prot. CT or Meter. CT (protection or metering CT), or ? if
you want to use the guesser function by default.
"Class": The classes available for selection depend on the selected
standard and CT type (P/M). Select a class or ? if you want to use the
guesser function by default.
"Ktd" (IEC 60044-6 only):
If IEC 60044-6 is selected for the standard, it is furthermore possible to
select the calculation method for the Ktd (transient dimensioning factor):
acc. to IEC 60044-6: Ktd is calculated exactly according to the standard.
acc. to OMICRON: Ktd calculation considers the CT remanence.
acc. to GB 16847: Ktd is calculated acc. to the Chinese standard
GB16847.
"TPX/Y/Z Spec. Mtd." (IEC 61869-2 protection CTs only):
For IEC 61869-2 protection CTs of the classes TPX, TPY and TPY it is
possible to select the default method for specifying the protection
requirements used for the accuracy class assessment (refer to page 101
for more information).
by Duty: Protection requirements specification by duty cycle and the
necessary time constants (standard specification according to
IEC 61869-2; CT Analyzer then calculates the Ktd automatically from the
entered values).
by Ktd: Protection requirements specification by the rated transient
dimensioning factor Ktd stated on the CT’s name plate (alternative
specification according to IEC 61869-2).
Default Nominal Nominal frequency to be used for a new Advanced CT test: 16.7Hz,
Frequency 50Hz, 60Hz or 400Hz.

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Table 6-1: Setting Menu options (continued)

Option Description
Select Customized CT Analyzer offers the possibility to customize the automatic test
Assessment assessment of the Advanced CT Test mode according to your needs by
applying your own assessment rules (so-called customized assessment
configurations) instead of the predefined assessment rules based on the
class definitions stated in the IEC and IEEE standards.
You can create such customized assessment rules in CT Analyzer Suite
and then send them to your CT Analyzer test set (Save as -> Send to
CT Analyzer). CT Analyzer Suite by default stores such customized
assessment rules (*.car files) to the OMICRON/CAR folder on the
Compact Flash card of CT Analyzer.
Press the Select File soft key to select a customized assessment rule file
stored on the Compact Flash card of your CT Analyzer. The customized
assessment rule selected is offered for selection in the Standard field of
the CT-Object card.
Use the Disable soft key to clear your selection.
Note: The guesser function is not available if you use a customized
assessment configuration instead of a standard.
Temperature Select the temperature unit (°C or °F) and the default values for the
ambient temperature and the reference temperature (for winding
resistance measurement and calculation).
Date/Time Clock settings for the device-internal clock. Select a field using the cursor
keys, enter the value, and press Set to apply your changes.
Display Contrast Display contrast adjustment.
Accur. Limiting Error Enable or disable the accuracy limiting error graph.
Graph This graph is primarily required for Chinese standards. It shows the
maximum possible primary current (K * Ipn) that can flow over a specific
burden without exceeding the accuracy limit (5% or 10%).
Start Delay Allows the definition of a delay time of up to 10s for the actual test start
after pressing the start button.
You can apply the defined delay for the burden test, the residual
magnetism measurement, the primary winding resistance measurement
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Table 6-1: Setting Menu options (continued)

Option Description
Rated Burden Constraints Two options are available:
"Enable rated burdens < 1VA":
Enable or disable the use of nominal burdens smaller than 1VA. If
enabled, it is possible to select a nominal burden smaller than 1VA in the
CT-Object card ("VA" parameter) of the Advanced CT Test mode. If
disabled, the nominal burden is automatically set to 1VA if you try to enter
a smaller burden value.
"Min. VA at M cores Isn 5A":
Applies to IEC 60044-1 metering CTs with Isn = 5A only!
Here you can set the minimum VA value used for the CT assessment to
3.75VA. This means, selecting the 3.75VA soft key will cause
CT Analyzer to assess the CT only up to a lower nominal burden limit of
3.75VA instead of 1VA. When 3.75VA is active, it is not possible to enter
VA values lower than 3.75VA in the CT-Object card of the
Advanced CT Test mode.
Selecting 0VA deactivates this option. Assessment is then performed up
to a lower burden value of 1VA. This is the factory default which is suitable
for most cases. You should not change it without important reason.
Remote interface1 If your CT Analyzer is equipped with a USB interface and a RS232
interface, use this option to display the Select remote interface port
page. On this page you can select the interface used to connect
CT Analyzer to a PC: USB or RS232.
If equipped with both interfaces, CT Analyzer will only communicate via
the selected interface. It will not be recognized by the computer if
CT Analyzer settings do not match the interface used for connection.
Misc. Settings Use the Miscellaneous Settings page to
► enable or disable automatic test assessment if a parameter marked with
a star "*" in the CT-Object card was not entered by the user prior to the
test. Parameters marked with a star are mandatory parameters that are
required for assessment (and possibly for the calculation of further
parameters).
► enable or disable continuous burden measurement.
► define the default value of the class multiplication factor.
► select the default measuring mode used by CT Analyzer (Toggle mode
or Sinus mode; Sinus mode may be indicated for testing very small CTs
with very low knee point voltages).
► define the thresholds for the decision algorithms of the guesser function
(1 A/5 A, P/M decision).
These settings are only relevant for the Advanced CT Test mode. Please
refer to section 6.8.3 on page 71 for more information.
1. Only available for CT Analyzer devices that are equipped with a USB interface (serial number JHxxxx or newer).

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6.8.2 Default test card selection

Enabling or disabling test cards for the default Advanced CT test is done using How to get there:
the Default Test Card Selection option from the Setting Menu. In this case, the Press the Main soft key in
test card selection made in this page becomes effective when starting a new any test card
Advanced CT test. Main Menu:
- Settings
If you want to enable or disable test cards for your currently active test only, Select soft key
press the Select Cards soft key in the CT-Object card. In this case, the test card Setting Menu:
selection made in this page is immediately effective after pressing the Back soft - Default Test Card
Selection
key. Select soft key
-> Select Cards page
To enable or disable a test card, select its entry using the cursor keys and
then press the Add or Remove soft key. Enabled cards are marked with a check
mark, see Figure 6-8.

Figure 6-8: Select Cards page for selecting the default test cards
Some cards require the existence of other cards. This means that if you are adding such a card, the
required other cards are automatically added, too. On the other hand, if you remove a card which is
required by another card, the other card is removed, too. Figure 6-9 shows these dependencies.

CT-Object

Sec. Winding Resistance

requires

Excitation
requires

Ratio
requires

Residual Magnetism
requires

Prim. Winding Resistance

requires

Burden
requires

Assessment
requires

Comment
requires

Figure 6-9: Dependencies of test cards

Press the Back soft key to save your selection and to return to the setting menu. Press the ESC key to
return to the setting menu without saving the selection.

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6.8.3 Miscellaneous settings

How to get there:
Press the Main soft key in
any test card
Main Menu:
- Settings
Select soft key
Setting Menu:
- Misc. Settings
Select soft key
Figure 6-10: Miscellaneous Settings page
-> Miscellaneous
Settings page
The following values can be defined in the Miscellaneous Settings page. These
settings are only relevant for the Advanced CT Test mode.

Table 6-2: Miscellaneous Settings options

Option Description
Assessments Depending on the selected standard and CT type, some parameters and
data (for example, the nominal burden) are required to obtain reliable
Check "*" settings assessment of the CT. If the user does not specify these data prior to the
before start test, the automatic assessment function of CT Analyzer possibly performs
Display warning the assessment based on the actual values determined for the CT during
before start the test and not based on the CT’s nominal data stated on the name plate.
"Check "*" settings before start"
If this option is enabled, CT Analyzer checks whether the user has
entered all necessary values and data relevant for an automatic
assessment prior to the test start. The respective parameters are then
marked by a star ("*") in the CT-Object card. If the user did not enter data
for one or more of these mandatory parameters, no automatic
assessment is performed and CT Analyzer displays an "Assessment not
available" message after the test is finished.
This option can be used to avoid an automatic assessment if the user did
not enter all required parameters and CT data prior to the test.
"Display warning before start"
This option is only relevant if the "Check "*" settings before start" option is
enabled. It is enabled automatically when enabling the "Check "*" settings
before start" option but can be disabled manually.
Enabling the "Display warning before start" option displays a
corresponding warning message prior to the test start if the user did not
enter data for one or more of the mandatory parameters that are required
for assessment.
Continuous burden CT Analyzer normally stops the burden test automatically as soon as it
measurement obtains stable measurement values for the connected burden.
If this option is enabled, the burden measurement is not stopped
automatically but instead performed continuously until the user stops it
manually by pressing the key.

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Table 6-2: Miscellaneous Settings options (continued)

Option Description
Class multiplication factor The default value for the class multiplying factor can be set. This default is
used when CT Analyzer is switched on or if a new CT test is selected in
the main menu.
The class multiplying factor increases the assessment level for the ratio
test. For example, a class multiplier of 0.5 means that the maximum
accepted tolerance for the ratio error is only half the standard tolerance.
Possible values: 0.25 to 1.00. Default: 1.00
LV CT Test Mode Use the soft keys to define the default measuring mode of CT Analyzer:
Toggle Mode: Normal measuring mode of CT Analyzer. Applies test
signals of different magnitudes and frequencies to the CT in order to
measure the excitation characteristic.
Sinus Mode: Applies sinusoidal test signals with rated frequency to the
CT in order to measure the excitation characteristic. The Sinus measuring
mode may be indicated for testing very small CTs with very low knee point
voltages.
Decision 1A/5A CT If the guesser function is active, the device uses the measured winding
resistance to decide whether the CT is a 1A or 5A CT. This value specifies
the decision threshold.
Possible values: 0.5 to 2 Ω. Default: 1 Ω.
If the measured winding resistance is higher than the defined value, the
guesser function decides that the CT’s nominal secondary current is 1A.
Otherwise the secondary current is 5A.
Decision P/M CT If the guesser function is active, the device uses the measured knee point
voltage to decide whether the measured CT is a protection CT or a
metering CT. This value specifies the decision threshold.
If the knee point voltage is higher than the defined value, the guesser
function decides that the measured CT is a protection CT. Otherwise it is a
metering CT.
• "1A: Prot. CT, if V-kn >"
Possible values: 50 to 300V. Default: 100V.
• "5A: Prot. CT, if V-kn >"
Possible values: 15 to 60V. Default: 20V.

The Reset Values soft key resets all values to their default values.

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6.9 Tools (update functions)

From the Tools Menu page you can access the update functions of CT Analyzer. How to get there:
Press the Main soft key in
any test card
Main Menu:
- Tools
Select soft key
-> Tools Menu page

Figure 6-11: Tools Menu page

6.9.1 Available options

Table 6-3: Tools Menu options

Option Description
Update Text Using this item you can install a new user interface language file.
The file system page opened after selecting Update Text only displays files
named CTUser_*.bin.
Please refer to section 6.9.2 on page 74.
Update Firmware Using this item you can update the firmware of your CT Analyzer.
The file system page opened after selecting Update Firmware only displays
files named CTAnalyzer.bin.
Please refer to section 6.9.3 on page 75.
Update Licenses This function allows to add additional licenses to your CT Analyzer.

Using the Update License soft key you can read a license file from the
Compact Flash card.
Using the New License soft key you can add new licenses manually.
For information on how to receive new licenses or a new license key for
additional functions, please contact your local OMICRON distributor or the
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6.9.2 Update text

Note: Instead of using the Update Text function of CT Analyzer you can also use How to get there:
the Device Update function of the CT Analyzer Suite software. For detailed Press the Main soft key in
information, please refer to the CT Analyzer Suite help. any test card
Main Menu:
Using this function you can install a new user interface language file. The new - Tools
language installed is then available for selection in the Language page. Select soft key
Tools Menu:
- Update Text
-> File system card

Figure 6-12: File system card for selecting a new language file

To install a new language, select the corresponding file CTUser_xxx.bin in the A:\OMICRON\ directory
on the Compact Flash card using the cursor keys and press the Select soft key.
English is contained in the firmware and does not require a user language file.

NOTICE
Equipment damage or loss of data possible
► Do not install a language file that does not belong to the same package as the installed firmware
version. The user interface may become unreadable.
► Only install language files that are included in the package of the installed firmware version.

Refer to the OMICRON website for available languages or ask your distributor for a special language file.
If the text update process is interrupted or fails, the device displays an error message and automatically
resets the user interface to English when it is switched on the next time.
Press Abort to return to the Tools Menu page without installing a new language.

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6.9.3 Update firmware

Note: Instead of using the Update Firmware function of the CT Analyzer you can How to get there:
also use the Device Update function of the CT Analyzer Suite software. For Press the Main soft key in
detailed information, please refer to the CT Analyzer Suite help. any test card
Main Menu:
Using this function you can install new device firmware. - Tools
Select soft key
Tools Menu:
- Update Firmware
-> File system card

Figure 6-13: File system card for selecting a new firmware file

To perform a firmware update, a corresponding firmware file CTAnalyzer.bin has to be available in the
A:\OMICRON\ directory on the Compact Flash card.

To update the firmware, select the desired firmware file CTAnalyzer.bin using the cursor keys
and press the Update Firmw. soft key.
Note: The firmware update process may take some minutes. If the update process is interrupted or fails,
switch the CT Analyzer test set off and on again. The device then tries to perform the firmware update
again automatically.

Note:
It is also possible to install older firmware. In this case, the user interface text is deleted and the device
automatically changes to the English user interface. After you have downgraded the firmware, you also
have to install the user interface language file of this (older) firmware package.
After the installation of new firmware, the user interface language automatically changes to English if
the installed user interface text is no longer compatible. If you are using a user interface language other
than English, install the corresponding new user interface language file delivered with the new firmware.

Press Abort to return to the Tools Menu page without updating the firmware.

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6.10 File handling

In the File Menu page you can access all available file operation functions by How to get there:
selecting the entry using the cursor keys and then pressing the Select soft Press the Main soft key in
key. any test card
Main Menu:
- File Handling
Select soft key
-> File Menu page

Figure 6-14: File Menu page

6.10.1 Available functions

Table 6-4: File handling functions

Function Description
Load Report Loading an existing report or settings file from the Compact Flash card.
You can also load a file by pressing the Load soft key in the CT-Object
card.
Save As Saving the current file to the Compact Flash card.
Saving a file is described in detail on page 78.
Delete File Deleting a selected file or folder from the Compact Flash card.
Only empty folders can be deleted. If you try to delete a folder still
containing files or subfolders, an error message is displayed.
To select several neighboring files at a time, keep the key pressed
while selecting the files or folders using the cursor keys.
Rename File Renaming a selected file on the Compact Flash card.
Only files can be renamed. Renaming of folders is not possible on the
CT Analyzer.
Copy / Cut / Paste File(s) Copying or cutting a file on the Compact Flash card and pasting it at
another location on the Compact Flash card.
Copying/cutting and pasting a file is described in detail on page 78.
Format CF card Formatting the Compact Flash card. All data on the Compact Flash card
will be lost!

Note: In the CT Analyzer file system, the root directory can contain a maximum of 240 files and the file
name length (incl. the path) is limited to 240 characters.

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6.10.2 Working in the file system

After selecting one of the available file operation functions in the File Menu, the file How to get there:
system card is displayed showing the current path in its title bar and the file system Press the Main soft key in
elements in the card area (refer to Figure 6-15). any test card
Main Menu:
- File Handling
Navigating in the file system Select soft key
► To open a folder, select its entry (see Figure 6-15, left) using the cursor File Menu:
- Load Report or
keys and then press the key. - Save As or
- Delete File or
► To go one level higher in the directory structure, select the "one level higher" - Rename File or
entry and then press the key. - Copy File(s) or
- Cut File(s) or
- Paste File(s)

Figure 6-15: File system card for loading a report

Creating a new folder

Creating a new folder is only possible for the functions Save As and Paste File(s) How to get there:
of the File Menu. Press the Main soft key in
any test card
To create a new folder in the file system, select Save As or Paste Files(s) in the Main Menu:
file menu and then navigate to the desired location in the file system where you - File Handling
want to create the new folder. Then press the New Dir soft key. A new folder with Select soft key
an empty name is created. Enter a name for the folder and press the key. File Menu:
- Save As or
- Paste File(s)

Figure 6-16: File system card after creating a new folder

Note: In the CT Analyzer file system, a directory can contain a maximum of 240 files and the maximum
file name length is 240 characters. Renaming of folders is not supported by CT Analyzer.

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Saving a file
1. Open the file menu and select Save As. How to get there:
Note: You can also save a file by pressing the Save or the Save As soft key Press the Main soft key in
any test card
in the CT-Object card. Main Menu:
- File Handling
2. Navigate to the desired folder in the file system where you want to save the file:
Select soft key
► If you like to save the file with the same name, press the Save soft key. A File Menu:
warning will pop up asking whether the existing file should be overwritten or - Save As

not.
► If you want to use a similar file name as an existing one in the selected folder, select this file using
the cursor keys and press the Save As soft key or the key. A new *.xml file entry
with the selected file name is added. Edit this file name and then press again Save, Save As or
the key.
Note: The test results and settings of each test started on CT Analyzer and finished with the "Test ok"
status are automatically stored to the file OMICRON\AutoSave\CTAnalyzer.xml on the Compact Flash
card. The existing CTAnalyzer.xml file is overwritten with each successful test. Tests that could not be
finished successfully or that were aborted by the user are not stored and thus do not overwrite the
existing CTAnalyzer.xml file. Tests executed from the CT Analyzer Suite software are not saved
automatically on CT Analyzer and therefore do not overwrite the CTAnalyzer.xml file.

Copying / cutting and pasting a file on the Compact Flash card

Note: Copying / cutting and pasting folders is not possible on CT Analyzer. How to get there:
1. Open the file menu and select Copy File(s) or Cut File(s). Press the Main soft key in
any test card
2. The file system card appears. Navigate to the desired file you want to copy or Main Menu:
cut. - File Handling
Select soft key
3. Highlight the file and then press the Copy (or Cut) soft key. File Menu:
To go back to the main menu without copying or cutting a file, press Abort. - Copy File(s) or
- Cut File(s)
Note: To select several neighboring files at a time, keep the key pressed
while selecting the files using the cursor keys.
4. The file system card is closed and the file menu is displayed. Select Paste File(s).
5. The file system card appears again. Navigate to the desired location in the file system where you
want to paste the file.
6. Press the Paste soft key to paste the file.
In case of a cut/paste action, the file is not deleted from its old location until it has been pasted at its
new location.

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6.11 CT Analyzer help system

CT Analyzer provides a context-sensitive help system. Pressing the ? key displays a help page, the
content of which depends on where the focus was set before the ? key was pressed.
For example:
► If the focus is set to the CT-Object card’s tab, pressing the ? key displays a help page showing
the wiring for a CT test.
► If the focus is set to the Burden card’s tab, pressing the ? key displays a help page showing the
wiring for a burden test.
► If a parameter field in the CT-Object card or the Assessment card is selected with the cursor,
pressing the ? key displays a help page with explanatory texts for this specific parameter.

Figure 6-17: Help system showing the wiring diagram for a CT test (left) and explanatory text for a
parameter (right)

When the help system is displayed, you can use the Next Page and Prev. Page soft keys to scroll
through the available help pages. Pressing the About soft key opens a page with information about the
CT Analyzer hardware, the installed firmware version, the serial number, etc.

6.12 Operating CT Analyzer from a computer

It is also possible to operate CT Analyzer remote controlled from a computer using the
CT Analyzer Suite software.
For more detailed information, please refer to chapter 11 on page 167 and the CT Analyzer Suite help.

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7 Test cards for CT Test mode

7.1 Overview of test cards available in CT Test mode
The following table provides an overview of the test cards available in the CT Test mode of CT Analyzer.

Table 7-1: Overview of the test cards available in CT Test mode

Test card Description

CT-Object This card contains the CT data. Refer to page 81.
Test Results This card displays the results of the CT test. Refer to page 84.
Comment In this card you can enter any text, e.g. additional notes regarding the test. Refer
to page 88.

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7.2 CT-Object card

The CT-Object card of the CT Test mode holds all necessary settings for the test.

Press to open the main menu

Figure 7-1: CT-Object card with default settings after initializing a new test

7.2.1 Available soft keys

Table 7-2: Soft keys available in the CT-Object card

Soft key Description

Clears the results of the previous test and enables to start a new test. Text entries for
"Location" and "Object" remain unchanged.

Saves the test results and test settings to the currently loaded CT Analyzer report file. If
the test results have not been saved yet, the Save As dialog is opened. Saving a file is
described on page 78.
Saves the test results and test settings to a new .xml file. Saving a file is described on
page 78.

Allows to load a test previously performed in the CT Test mode and stored on the
Compact Flash card in order to check its results or to use its settings for a new test.
When loading a test stored in the Advanced CT Test mode, CT Analyzer will
automatically switch to the Advanced CT Test mode.

7.2.2 Information fields to be filled by the user

Figure 7-2: Editing the location settings in the CT-Object card

The "Location" and "Object" text fields are only used for reporting and documentation purposes. They
can be filled by the user after the test is finished. These fields provide information about the location of
the CT and the CT itself. The content of these fields is defined in the Location settings page and the
Object settings page, respectively.

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To open these settings pages, position the cursor on the "Location" or the "Object" field and then press
the Details soft key or the key.

Table 7-3: Location and Object settings page

Page Description
Location settings page The Location settings page provides the following text fields. Each field
can contain a maximum of 40 numbers or letters.
Company, Country, Station, Feeder:
Information where the CT is installed.
Phase: Phase to which the CT is connected.
IEC-ID: IEC-ID of the CT or freely definable information.
Object settings page The Object settings page provides the following text fields. Each field
can contain a maximum of 40 numbers or letters.
Manufact.: Manufacturer of the CT under test.
Type: Type number or description of the CT under test.
Serial No.: Serial number of the CT under test.
Core: Number of the tested core.
Tap: Description of the tap (e.g. 1S1-1S3, X1-X4, ...).
Optional 1: Optional field for free use.

7.2.3 Parameters and settings used

The fields described in this section are used by the test process.

Figure 7-3: Editing the CT-Object card

Note: Parameters marked by a star "*" in the CT Analyzer user interface are mandatory parameters.
Test execution is not possible if no data are specified for such parameters. All other parameters can be
assigned with default values defined in the default test settings and have to be adapted accordingly.

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Table 7-4: Parameters and settings in the CT Object card for the CT Test mode

Parameter Description
I-pn Rated primary current.
Possible values: 1 to 99000A or soft keys 200A, 400A, 600A, 800A, or 1000A.
I-sn Rated secondary current.
Possible values: 0.05 to 25A or soft keys 1.0A, 2.0A, 5.0A, 1.0A/√3, 2.0A/√3,
5.0A/√3.
Default: As defined in the default test settings.
Standard Standard according to which the test has to be performed.
Possible values: Soft keys IEC 60044-1, IEC 60044-6, IEEE C57.13 or IEC 61869-2
Default: Standard defined in the default test settings.
Note: Using the IEEE C57.13 standard for transformers with gapped cores may
possibly deliver incorrect results.
f Rated frequency of the CT.
Possible values: Integer value between 16 and 400 Hz or soft keys 16.7Hz, 50Hz,
60Hz or 400Hz.
Default: Frequency defined in the default test settings.
P/M Definition of CT type: Protection or metering CT.
Possible values: Soft keys Prot. CT, Meter. CT or ?.
Default: As defined in the default test settings.
Class Accuracy class of the CT.
Possible values: Depending on the selected standard.
Default: As defined in the default test settings.

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7.3 Test Results card

The Test Results card of the CT Test mode displays the results of the CT test loaded or performed
previously.

Press to open the main menu

Figure 7-4: Test Results card of the CT Test mode

7.3.1 Available soft keys

Table 7-5: Soft keys available in the Test Results card

Soft key Description

Displays the results of the secondary winding resistance test. See section 7.3.3 below.

Displays the excitation graph calculated from the measurement results. See section 7.3.4
below.

7.3.2 Test results displayed

The following test results are displayed directly in the Test Results card.

Table 7-6: Test results displayed in the Test Results card

Parameter Description
Sec. winding resist. Measured secondary winding resistance of the CT.
Knee-point voltage Measured knee point voltage.
CT-Ratio@Ipn(0VA) Current ratio of the CT at nominal primary current and 0 VA burden.
ε Available for IEC standards only. Error in % at nominal primary current and
0 VA burden.
RCF Available for IEEE C57.13 only. Ratio correction factor.
Phase Phase displacement at nominal primary current and 0 VA burden.
Pol. OK: Polarity OK, phase angle is in the range of 0° ± 45°.
Failed: Wrong polarity of the CT or wrong polarity of the measurement leads.
F Two additional parameters are available for IEC 60044-1 and IEC 61869-2
protection CTs to allow the display of the composite error for different
and
multiples of the nominal secondary current Isn.
εc@Ipn*F
Use the "F" parameter to specify the factor (for example, 1 x, 5 x, or 10 x Isn)
and read the resulting composite error from the "εc@Ipn*F" field.

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7.3.3 Secondary winding resistance measurement details

Press the Wdg. Res. Test soft key in the Test Results card to display the secondary winding resistance
measurement details.

Figure 7-5: Winding resistance measurement details

Table 7-7: Test results for secondary winding resistance measurement

Parameter Description
I-DC Current used for measurement. Selected automatically, cannot be changed by the
user.
If Isn is 0.2 A or higher, IDC is automatically set to Isn.
If Isn is lower than 0.2 A, IDC is automatically set to 0.2 A.
Maximum value: 5 A.
V-DC Measured voltage.
R-meas Measured resistance at ambient temperature.
R-ref Reference resistance (temperature-compensated resistance, compensated to Tref).
T-meas Winding temperature of the CT at the time of measurement.
Value used:
Ambient Temperature defined in the Settings (main menu).
If this temperature is not set correctly, the reference resistance value (Rref) at
reference temperature will not be calculated correctly.
T-ref Reference temperature, i.e, temperature the CT is specified for.
Value used:
Reference temperature defined in the Settings (main menu).
The winding resistance at reference temperature is calculated from the winding
resistance measured at ambient temperature (Tmeas) and the specified reference
temperature.

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7.3.4 Excitation graph

Press the Excit. Graph soft key in the Test Results card to display the excitation graph calculated from
the test results. The graph shows the r.m.s. terminal/core voltage over the r.m.s./peak current depending
on the selected standard.
On the bottom right of the diagram the voltage, current and inductance values for the selected point in
the graph are displayed. The currently selected point in the graph is marked by a horizontal and a vertical
dashed line.

Figure 7-6: Excitation graph

Definition of axes in the excitation graph for different standards

Table 7-8: Definition of axes in the excitation graph

Standard Vertical axis Horizontal axis

IEC 60044-1 r.m.s. terminal voltage r.m.s. excitation current
IEC 60044-6 r.m.s. e.m.f. voltage peak excitation current
IEC 61869-2 average rectified1 terminal voltage r.m.s. excitation current
IEEE C57.13 r.m.s. e.m.f. voltage r.m.s. excitation current
1. Calibrated to r.m.s.

Available soft keys

Table 7-9: Soft keys available for the excitation graph

Soft key Description

Moves the cursor upwards on the excitation graph.

Moves the cursor downwards on the excitation graph.

Switches off the display of values on the bottom right of the diagram. If you have
switched off the values, this soft key changes to Text On to switch the values display on
again.
Closes the excitation graph and brings you back to the Excitation card.

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Table 7-9: Soft keys available for the excitation graph (continued)

Soft key Description

By pressing one of these soft keys you can display the measured excitation graph and
knee point as defined in the respective standard.
IEEE C57.13 displays the knee point for the 45° tangent. After pressing this soft key, its
labeling changes to IEEE C57.13 (30°) to enable the display of the knee point for the
30° tangent. 30° is recommended for gapped cores in IEEE C37.110, chapter 4.3.
Note: The test report only contains the graph for the standard selected in the CT-Object
card.

Viewing the measured values for different points on the graph

By default, the knee point values are displayed after opening the excitation graph page. However, you
can also view the corresponding voltage, current and inductance values for any point on the graph. To
select a specific point on the graph,
► either use the soft keys (Cursor Up, Cursor Down)
► or enter a specific voltage or current value using the keyboard:
► Select the desired edit field using the cursor keys.
► Enter the desired voltage or current value using the keyboard.
► Press the key to apply the entered value and read the corresponding values in the
respective fields (e.g. "V-meas" and "L-meas" if you have entered a current "I-meas").

Figure 7-7: Entering a current value to display its corresponding voltage and inductance values on the
excitation graph

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7.4 Comment card

Use the Comment card of the CT Test mode to enter additional notes regarding your test.

Press to open the main menu

Figure 7-8: Comment card

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8 Test cards for Advanced CT Test mode

8.1 Overview of test cards available in
Advanced CT Test mode
The following table provides an overview of all test cards available in the Advanced CT Test mode of
CT Analyzer. The set of test cards actually available on your CT Analyzer depends on your
purchased license(s).
Note: For up-to-date information about available licenses for CT Analyzer please refer to the OMICRON
website or contact your OMICRON sales contact.

Table 8-1: Overview of the test cards available in Advanced CT Test mode

Test card Description

CT-Object This card contains the basic CT data and is always required to perform a CT test.
Refer to page 90.
Burden This card is used to measure a current transformer’s secondary burden with AC
current. Refer to page 107.
Res. Magnetism This card is used to measure the residual magnetism of CTs. Refer to page 109.
Resistance This card is used to measure the secondary winding resistance and the primary
winding resistance of the CT. Refer to page 112.
Excitation This card is used to trace the excitation curve of the current transformer and to
determine further CT-specific parameters. Refer to page 115.
Ratio This card is used to measure the current ratio of the CT considering the external
load or the nominal burden and to determine the current ratio error and the phase
displacement. Refer to page 125.
Assessment This card shows the automatic assessment of the tested parameters according
to the selected standard. In this card you can also perform a manual
assessment. Refer to page 130.
Comment In this card you can enter any text, e.g. additional notes regarding the test. Refer
to page 137.

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8.2 CT-Object card

The CT-Object card of the Advanced CT Test mode is the most important card and always required for
all types of tests. In this card all necessary settings for a test are done. Some of the settings contained
in the CT-Object card are also shown in other cards for information.
Note: The CT-Object card is the top user interface level. Pressing the ESC key several times will
always bring you back to the CT-Object card.

Press to open the main menu

Figure 8-1: CT-Object card with default settings after initializing a new Advanced CT test

8.2.1 Available soft keys

Table 8-2: Soft keys available in the CT-Object card

Soft key Description

Clears the results of the previous test and enables to start a new test. All measurement
results as well as all the parameters previously determined using the "guesser function"
are cleared. Text entries for "Location" and "Object" remain unchanged.
Saves the test results and test settings to the currently loaded CT Analyzer report file. If
the test results have not been saved yet, the Save As dialog is opened. Saving a file is
described on page 78.
Saves the test results and test settings to a new .xml file. Saving a file is described on
page 78.

Allows to load a test previously performed in the Advanced CT Test mode and stored on
the Compact Flash card in order to check its results, to recalculate the results with
different settings or to use its settings for a new test.
When loading a test stored in the CT Test mode, CT Analyzer will automatically switch to
the CT Test mode.
Note: Recalculation of the existing CT test results in order to verify the behavior of the CT
at different burdens or primary currents can be performed by changing the burden value
on the CT-Object card or the primary current on the Ratio card. The recalculated results
can then be stored again like for a regular test.
Opens the Select Cards page where you can select the test cards for the current test.
The Select Cards page is described on page 70.
Note: When loading a new CT test from the main menu (using the "New Advanced
CT Test" entry), the test card selection defined in the default test settings is used for this
new test. The card selection performed in the CT-Object card will then be discarded.

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8.2.2 Information fields to be filled by the user

Figure 8-2: Editing the location settings in the CT-Object card

The "Location" and "Object" text fields are only used for reporting and documentation purposes. They
can be filled by the user after the test is finished. These fields provide information about the location of
the CT and the CT itself. The content of these fields is defined in the Location settings page and the
Object settings page, respectively.
To open these settings pages, position the cursor on the "Location" or the "Object" field and then press
the Details soft key or the key.

Table 8-3: Location and Object settings page

Page Description
Location settings page The Location settings page provides the following text fields. Each field
can contain a maximum of 40 numbers or letters.
• Company, Country, Station, Feeder:
Information where the CT is installed.
• Phase: Phase to which the CT is connected.
• IEC-ID: IEC-ID of the CT or freely definable information.
Object settings page The Object settings page provides the following text fields. Each field
can contain a maximum of 40 numbers or letters.
• Manufact.: Manufacturer of the CT under test.
• Type: Type number or description of the CT under test.
• Serial No.: Serial number of the CT under test.
• Core: Number of the tested core.
• Tap: Description of the tap (e.g. 1S1-1S3, X1-X4, ...).
• Optional 1: Optional field for free use.

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8.2.3 Parameters and settings used or determined by the test

process
The fields described in this section are used and/or determined by the test process.

Figure 8-3: Editing the CT-Object card

Note: If the "Check "*" settings before start" option is enabled in the default test settings (see section
6.8.3 "Miscellaneous settings" on page 71), no automatic assessment will be available if you do not enter
data for a parameter that is relevant for assessment. Such parameters are marked by a star "*" in the
CT Analyzer user interface and in the following tables.

Common parameters and settings displayed for all standards, CT types and
classes
The table below lists the parameters and settings that are displayed for all standards, CT types and
classes.
In addition to these common parameters, specific additional parameters are displayed in the CT-Object
card depending on the selected standard, CT type (protection or metering CT) and class. For these
specific parameters, please refer to the tables on pages 96 to 106.

Table 8-4: Parameters and settings common for all standards, CT types and classes

Parameter Description
I-pn Rated primary current.
Possible values: 1 to 99000A or ?1 soft key. Default: ?.
I-sn Rated secondary current.
Possible values: 0.05 to 25A or soft keys 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 1.0A/√3, 2.0A/√3, 5.0A/√3 or ?1.
Default: ?.
Standard Standard according to which the test has to be performed.
Possible values: Soft keys IEC 60044-1, IEC 60044-6, IEEE C57.13 or IEC 61869-2
If a customized assessment configuration is selected in the settings (Main Menu ->
Settings -> Select Customized Assessment (see page 68)), an additional Custom soft key
is available to allow selection of this customized assessment rule.
Default: Standard defined in the default test settings.
Note: Using the IEEE C57.13 standard for transformers with gapped cores may possibly
deliver incorrect results.

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Table 8-4: Parameters and settings common for all standards, CT types and classes (continued)

Parameter Description
P/M * Definition of CT type: Protection or metering CT.
Possible values: Soft keys Prot. CT, Meter. CT or ?1.
Default: As defined in the default test settings.
* This parameter is relevant for assessment. No automatic assessment is available if the
user did not enter data for this parameter prior to the test.
Class * Accuracy class of the CT.
Possible values: Depending on the selected standard or ?1.
Default: As defined in the default test settings.
This parameter is only displayed, after the parameters "Standard" and "P/M" have been
defined or determined by CT Analyzer. Depending on these parameters, the parameters
for the CT class can be selected using the soft keys.
The class can be selected by soft keys or is determined by CT Analyzer during the test.
Automatic determination during the test only works for IEC 61869-2 or IEC 60044-1
metering CTs and IEEE C57.13 metering CTs. If the question mark has been entered for
the "P/M" parameter, the "Class" cannot be defined by the user but is automatically
determined by CT Analyzer instead.
* This parameter is relevant for assessment. No automatic assessment is available if the
user did not enter data for this parameter prior to the test.
For IEEE C57.13 metering CTs only:
An additional soft key Assess @ VA and an additional "Burden designation" field are
available for metering CTs according to IEEE C57.13. Use the Assess @ VA option if the
accuracy class of the CT only applies to one specific burden or burden range.
CT assessment is normally performed for the maximum burden specified and all lower
burdens defined in the standard. Example: If the burden specified is B-0.9, the assessment
is performed for the burdens B-0.9, B-0.5, B-0.2 and B-0.1, and the electronic burdens
E-0.2 and E-0.04.
Selecting the Assess @ VA option in addition to the class setting will cause CT Analyzer to
perform assessment only for the burden value or burden range specified in the "Burden
designation" field. The ratio table and the phase table in the Ratio card then only show the
error for this specific burden or burden range (see section 8.7.5 on page 129).
When Assess @ VA is selected, the soft key changes to Assess all VA to enable
deactivation of this option.
Refer to section "Specific parameters and settings displayed for IEEE C57.13 metering
CTs" on page 106 for information on the "Burden designation" field and detailed
instructions how to use the Assess @ VA option.

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Table 8-4: Parameters and settings common for all standards, CT types and classes (continued)

Parameter Description
VA * Nominal burden of the CT, used to calculate the behavior of the CT with the nominal
Cos ϕ burden.
Possible values: 0 to 400VA or soft keys 1.0VA to 30VA or ?1.
Depending on the burden and the selected test standard, the corresponding cos ϕ is used
(cos ϕ not editable by the user).
* This parameter is relevant for assessment. No automatic assessment is available if the
user did not enter data for this parameter prior to the test.
If the IEEE C57.13 standard is selected with the type "protection CT" (class C, K or T), the
VA and Cos ϕ parameters are not accessible to the user. In this case, the user has to enter
the terminal voltage Vb instead. See "Specific parameters and settings displayed for
IEEE C57.13 protection CTs" on page 105.
Burden "Burden" and "Cos ϕ" are used to define the operating burden connected to the CT. These
Cos ϕ parameters are used to calculate the behavior of the CT at the operating burden
(connected burden) and the corresponding cos ϕ.
Possible values for "Burden": 0 to 400VA or soft keys 1.0VA to 30VA or ?1.
Possible values for "Cos ϕ": 0 to 1.
These parameters can also be changed after the test or in a loaded test report in order to
check the CT behavior at different burden values.
If the IEEE C57.13 standard is selected with the type "metering CT", CT Analyzer offers
soft keys with standard loads for the power (for example, E-0.1, B-0.1, B-0.2, etc.). If these
soft keys are used, the power is calculated according to table 9 of IEEE C57.13. If the rated
current is not 5A, the resistance and inductance of the table is multiplied by the factor

5 2
α =  ------------
 I rated
f Rated frequency of the CT.
Possible values: Integer value between 16 and 400 Hz or soft keys 16.7Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz or
400Hz.
Default: Frequency defined in the default test settings.
Rprim Specified primary winding resistance (only available if primary winding resistance
measurement is enabled for the test).
Possible values: 0 to 3000 ohms or soft key ?1.
Default: ?.
Class mult. Class multiplying factor.
factor This factor increases the assessment level for the ratio test. E.g. a class multiplier of 0.5
means that the maximum accepted tolerance for the ratio error is only half the standard
tolerance.
Possible values: 0.25 to 1.00 or soft key 1.0.
Default: As defined in the default test settings (Main menu -> Settings -> Misc. Settings).

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Table 8-4: Parameters and settings common for all standards, CT types and classes (continued)

Parameter Description
Delta Correction factor for the ratio measurement. This factor enables the ratio measurement for
compensation CTs that are installed inside a delta winding transformer.
Possible values: Soft keys Ratio 1, Ratio 2/3 or Ratio 1/3.
Default: Ratio 1.
Choose "Ratio 1" if no correction is required.
Choose "Ratio 2/3" if input PRIM is connected to the two terminals of that transformer
winding, the CT is in series with.
Choose "Ratio 1/3" if input PRIM is connected to the terminals of a transformer winding,
the CT is not in series with.
LV CT Test Use this parameter to change the measuring mode for testing very small CTs with very low
Mode knee point voltages.
"Toggle Mode": Normal measuring mode of CT Analyzer. Applies test signals of different
magnitudes and frequencies to the current transformer in order to measure the excitation
characteristic.
"Sinus Mode": Applies sinusoidal test signals with rated frequency to the CT in order to
measure the excitation characteristics. The Sinus measuring mode may be indicated for
testing very small CTs with very low knee point voltages.
Possible values: Soft key Toggle Mode or Sinus Mode.
Default: As defined in the default test settings (Main menu -> Settings -> Misc. Settings).
1. If the question mark is entered for this parameter and a new test is started, CT Analyzer automatically tries to determine the
value using its integrated guesser function (see chapter 9 on page 138).

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Specific parameters and settings displayed for IEC 60044-1 protection CTs
The following parameters are only displayed in the CT-Object card if the standard IEC 60044-1 is
selected with the type "Protection CT".

Table 8-5: Parameters and settings for IEC 60044-1 protection CTs

Param. Description Available for IEC 60044-1

protection CTs, class
2P, 3P, 2PR, 3PR, PX
4P, 5P, 4PR, 5PR,
6P, 10P 6PR, 10PR
ALF Accuracy limiting factor acc. to IEC 60044-1.
Possible values: Integer value from 1 to 300 or soft keys ?1, x x
5, 10, 15, 20 or 30.
Default: ?.
Rct Specified secondary winding resistance.
Possible values: 0 to 3000 ohms or soft key ?1. x x
Default: ?
Ts Specified secondary time constant.
Possible values: 0.000 to 100.0s or soft key ?1. x
Default: 100s.
Kx Dimensioning factor acc. to IEC 60044-1, PX.
Possible values: 1 to 300 or soft key ?1. x
Default: ?.
Ek Rated knee point e.m.f.
Possible values: 0 to 40000V or soft key ? 1. x
Default: ?.
Ie Accuracy limiting current acc. to IEC 60044-1, PX.
Possible values: 0.03mA to 30000mA or soft key ? 1. x
Default: ?.
E1 User-defined e.m.f. to verify the excitation current at this
specific e.m.f.
x
Possible values: 0.1 to 40000V or soft key ?2.
Default: ?.
Ie1 Maximum allowed excitation current at E1.
Possible values: 0.03mA to 30000mA or soft key ?3. x
Default: ?.
1. If the question mark is entered for this parameter and a new test is started, CT Analyzer automatically tries to determine the
value using its integrated guesser function (see chapter 9 on page 138).
2. If the question mark is entered, half the voltage entered or measured for Ek is used.
3. If the question mark is entered, CT Analyzer uses the excitation current measured at the voltage value defined at E1. In this
case, the assessment for this parameter is OK.

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Specific parameters and settings displayed for IEC 60044-1 metering CTs
The following parameters are only displayed in the CT-Object card if the standard IEC 60044-1 is
selected with the type "Metering CT".

Table 8-6: Parameters and settings for IEC 60044-1 metering CTs

Param. Description Available for IEC 60044-1

metering CTs, class
0.1, 0.2, 0.2s 0.5, 0.5s, 1,
3, 5
FS Instrument security factor acc. to IEC 60044-1.
Possible values: Integer value from 1 to 30 or soft keys n/a, ?1,
FS1, FS1.5, FS2, FS5, FS10, FS20 or FS30.
Default: n/a. x x
According to the standard, it is optional to consider this
parameter for assessment. Therefore, use the default setting
"n/a" for "do not assess", or specify a factor to have the
parameter assessed.
ext. Ipn Extended current rating.
Possible values: 100 to 400% or soft keys 120%, 150%, 200%,
x x
300%, 400%.
Default: 120%.
ext. VA Extended burden range for ratio error and phase displacement
assessment according to IEC 61869-2.
The assessment of the ratio error and the phase displacement
is usually performed down to a burden of 12.5% of the nominal
burden. If the "ext. VA" parameter is set to "on", the
assessment is performed for an extended range down to a x
burden of 1VA if the limit of 12.5% results in a burden higher
than 1VA.
Possible values: Soft keys On or Off.
Default: On.
1. If the question mark is entered for this parameter and a new test is started, CT Analyzer automatically tries to determine the
value using its integrated guesser function (see chapter 9 on page 138).

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Specific parameters and settings displayed for IEC 60044-6

The following parameters are only displayed in the CT-Object card if the standard IEC 60044-6 is
selected.

Table 8-7: Parameters and settings for IEC 60044-6

Param. Description Available for

IEC 60044-6, class
TPS TPX TPY TPZ
Rct Specified secondary winding resistance.
Possible values: 0 to 3000 ohms or soft key ?1. x x x x
Default: ?
Kssc Rated symmetrical short-circuit current factor.
Possible values: 1 to 300 or soft keys ?1, 3, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, x x x x
17.5, 20, 25, 30, 40 or 50.
Default: ?.
Tp Primary time constant.
Possible values: 0.000 to 5.000s or soft keys 20ms, 40ms, 60ms,
80ms, 100ms or 120ms. x x x x
K–1
Tp depends on K as follows: T p = -------------
ω
K Dimensioning factor.
Possible values: 1 to 1572. x
K depends on Tp as described above for Tp.
V-al Rated equivalent excitation limiting secondary voltage.
Possible values: 0 to 9999V or soft key ?1. x
Default: ?.
I-al Accuracy limiting secondary excitation current.
Possible values: 0.03mA to 30000mA or soft key ?1. x
Default: ?.
Ktd Rated transient dimensioning factor.
Possible values: 1.0 to 2043 or soft key ?1. x x x
Default: ?.
Ts Specified secondary time constant.
Possible values: 0.000 to 100.0s or soft key ?1. x x
Default: ?.
Duty Specified duty cycle.
Using the soft keys, two different energizing cycles can be selected:
x x
C-O or C-O-C-O
Default: C-O.

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Table 8-7: Parameters and settings for IEC 60044-6 (continued)

Param. Description Available for

IEC 60044-6, class
TPS TPX TPY TPZ
t-al1 Permissible time to accuracy limit for first energizing period of the
duty cycle.
x x
Possible values: 0.000 to 5.000s and max. t1 or soft key 40ms.
Default: 0.04s.
t-al2 Permissible time to accuracy limit for second energizing period of
the duty cycle.
Only displayed if "Duty" is C-O-C-O. x x
Possible values: 0.000 to 5.000s and max. t2 or soft key 40ms.
Default: 0.04s.
tfr Dead time between first opening and reclosure.
Only displayed if "Duty" is C-O-C-O.
x x
Possible values: 0.00 to 5.00s or soft key 300ms.
Default: 0.3s.
Ktd Calculation method for transient dimensioning factor Ktd.
calculation
Select a calculation method using the soft keys:
acc. to IEC 60044-6 (calculation exactly acc. to standard),
acc. to OMICRON (calculation considers CT remanence) or x x
acc. to GB 16847 (acc. to Chinese standard GB 16847).
Default: As defined in the default test settings (see "Default
Standard" parameter in section 6.8.1 on page 66).
1. If the question mark is entered for this parameter and a new test is started, CT Analyzer automatically tries to determine the
value using its integrated guesser function (see chapter 9 on page 138).

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Specific parameters and settings displayed for IEC 61869-2 protection CTs
The following parameters are only displayed in the CT-Object card if the standard IEC 61869-2 is
selected with the type "Protection CT".

Table 8-8: Parameters and settings for IEC 61869-2 protection CTs

Param. Description Available for IEC 61869-2 protection

CTs, class
protection transient
protection
...P ...PR PX PXR TPX TPY TPZ
ALF Accuracy limiting factor acc. to IEC 61869-2.
Possible values: Integer value from 1 to 300 or soft
x x
keys ?1, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30.
Default: ?.
Rct Specified secondary winding resistance.
Possible values: 0 to 3000 ohms or soft key ?1. x x x x x x
Default: ?
Ts Specified secondary time constant.
Possible values: 0.000 to 100.0s or soft key ?1. x x
Default: 100s.
Kx Dimensioning factor acc. to IEC 61869-2.
Possible values: 1 to 300 or soft key ?1. x x
Default: ?.
Ek Rated knee point e.m.f.
Possible values: 0 to 40000V or soft key ? 1. x x
Default: ?.
E1 User-defined e.m.f. to verify the excitation current
at this specific e.m.f.
x x
Possible values: 0.1 to 40000V or soft key ?2.
Default: ?.
Ie Accuracy limiting current acc. to IEC 61869-2.
Possible values: 0.03mA to 30000mA or
x x
soft key ? 1.
Default: ?.
Ie1 Maximum allowed excitation current at E1.
Possible values: 0.03mA to 30000mA or soft key
x x
?3.
Default: ?.

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Table 8-8: Parameters and settings for IEC 61869-2 protection CTs (continued)

Param. Description Available for IEC 61869-2 protection

CTs, class
protection transient
protection
...P ...PR PX PXR TPX TPY TPZ
Kssc Rated symmetrical short-circuit current factor.
Possible values: 1 to 300 or soft keys ?1, 3, 5, 7.5, x x x
10, 12.5, 15, 17.5, 20, 25, 30, 40 or 50.
Default: ?.
Spec. The accuracy class assessment has to be
performed for the specific protection requirements
the CT is built for. According to the standard, these
requirements are normally stated by the duty cycle
and the time constants.
However, in some cases the choice of one specific
duty cycle/time constant cannot describe all
protection requirements. Therefore, CT Analyzer
offers the possibility to specify "more general
requirements" (which cover the requirements of
different duty cycles and time constants) by
entering the Ktd instead.
Use the soft keys to choose if you want to specify
the protection requirements used for the accuracy
class assessment x x x
► by specifying the duty cycle and the necessary
time constants (by Duty, standard specification
according to IEC 61869-2; CT Analyzer then
calculates the Ktd automatically from the
entered values)
► or alternatively by specifying the rated transient
dimensioning factor Ktd stated on the CT’s
name plate (by Ktd, alternative specification
according to IEC 61869-2).
The setting of this parameter displays or hides the
parameters Ktd, and Tp, Duty and tal1 (see
parameter descriptions below).
Possible values: Soft keys by Duty or by Ktd.
Default: As defined in the default test settings.

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Table 8-8: Parameters and settings for IEC 61869-2 protection CTs (continued)

Param. Description Available for IEC 61869-2 protection

CTs, class
protection transient
protection
...P ...PR PX PXR TPX TPY TPZ
Ktd * Rated transient dimensioning factor according to
the name plate.
Only displayed if parameter "Spec." is "by Ktd".
Possible values: 1.0 to 2043 or soft key ?1.
Default: ? or ?*. x x x
* If displayed, this parameter is relevant for
assessment. No automatic assessment is
available if the user did not enter data for this
parameter prior to the test (see page 92).
Tp * Primary time constant.
Only displayed if parameter "Spec." is "by Duty".
Possible values: 0.000 to 5.000s or soft keys
20ms, 40ms, 60ms, 80ms, 100ms or 120ms.
K–1
Tp depends on K as follows: T p = ------------- x x x
ω
Default: ? or ?*.
* If displayed, this parameter is relevant for
assessment. No automatic assessment is
available if the user did not enter data for this
parameter prior to the test.
Duty Specified duty cycle.
Only displayed if parameter "Spec." is "by Duty".
Using the soft keys, two different energizing cycles x x x
can be selected: C-O or C-O-C-O
Default: C-O.
t-al1 * Permissible time to accuracy limit for first
energizing period of the duty cycle.
Only displayed if parameter "Spec." is "by Duty".
Possible values: 0.000 to 5.000s and max. t1 or
soft key 40ms.
x x x
Default: ? or ?*.
* If displayed, this parameter is relevant for
assessment. No automatic assessment is
available if the user did not enter data for this
parameter prior to the test.

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Table 8-8: Parameters and settings for IEC 61869-2 protection CTs (continued)

Param. Description Available for IEC 61869-2 protection

CTs, class
protection transient
protection
...P ...PR PX PXR TPX TPY TPZ
t1 * Duration of first current flow. The specified
accuracy limit must not be reached within time tal1.
Only displayed if parameter "Spec." is "by Duty"
and "Duty" is "C-O-C-O".
Possible values: 0.000 to 5.000s or soft key
100ms. x x x
Default: ? or ?*.
* If displayed, this parameter is relevant for
assessment. No automatic assessment is
available if the user did not enter data for this
parameter prior to the test.
tfr * Dead time between first opening and reclosure.
Only displayed if parameter "Spec." is "by Duty"
and "Duty" is "C-O-C-O".
Possible values: 0.00 to 5.00s or soft key 300ms.
Default: ? or ?*. x x x
* If displayed, this parameter is relevant for
assessment. No automatic assessment is
available if the user did not enter data for this
parameter prior to the test.
t-al2 * Permissible time to accuracy limit for second
energizing period of the duty cycle.
Only displayed if parameter "Spec." is "by Duty"
and "Duty" is "C-O-C-O".
Possible values: 0.000 to 5.000s or soft key 40ms.
x x x
Default: ? or ?*.
* If displayed, this parameter is relevant for
assessment. No automatic assessment is
available if the user did not enter data for this
parameter prior to the test.
1. If the question mark is entered for this parameter and a new test is started, CT Analyzer automatically tries to determine the
value using its integrated guesser function (see chapter 9 on page 138).
2. If the question mark is entered, half the voltage entered or measured for Ek is used.
3. If the question mark is entered, CT Analyzer uses the excitation current measured at the voltage value defined at E1. In this
case, the assessment for this parameter is OK.

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Specific parameters and settings displayed for IEC 61869-2 metering CTs
The following parameters are only displayed in the CT-Object card if the standard IEC 61869-2 is
selected with the type "Metering CT".

Table 8-9: Parameters and settings for IEC 61869-2 metering CTs

Param. Description Available for

IEC 61869-2
metering CTs,
class
0.1, 0.2, 0.2s, 0.5,
0.5s, 1, 3, 5
FS Instrument security factor acc. to IEC 61869-2.
Possible values: Integer value from 1 to 30 or soft keys ?1, FS1, FS1.5, x
FS2, FS5, FS10, FS20 or FS30.
Default: ?.
ext. Ipn Extended current rating.
Possible values: 100 to 400% or soft keys 120%, 150%, 200%, 300%,
x
400%.
Default: 120%.
ext. VA Extended burden range for ratio error and phase displacement
assessment according to IEC 61869-2.
The assessment of the ratio error and the phase displacement is usually
performed down to a burden of 12.5% of the nominal burden. If the
"ext. VA" parameter is set to "on", the assessment is performed for an x
extended range down to a burden of 1VA if the limit of 12.5% results in a
burden higher than 1VA.
Possible values: Soft keys On or Off.
Default: On.
1. If the question mark is entered for this parameter and a new test is started, CT Analyzer automatically tries to determine the
value using its integrated guesser function (see chapter 9 on page 138).

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Specific parameters and settings displayed for IEEE C57.13 protection CTs
The following parameters are only displayed in the CT-Object card if the IEEE C57.13 standard is
selected with the type "Prot. CT".

Table 8-10: Parameters and settings for IEEE C57.13 protection CTs

Param. Description Available for

IEEE C57.13, class
C T X K1
Vb * Rated secondary terminal voltage.
If the IEEE C57.13 standard is selected with the type "protection CT"
(class C, K or T), the VA and Cos ϕ parameters are not accessible to
the user. In this case, the user has to enter the terminal voltage Vb
instead.
Possible values: Integer values from 10 to 2000V or soft keys ?2, x x x
10V, 20V, 50V, 100V, 200V, 400V, 800V or 1600V
Default: ? or ?*.
* This parameter is relevant for assessment. No automatic
assessment is available if the user did not enter data for this
parameter prior to the test.
Burden After selecting the terminal voltage Vb (see above) using one of the
designation available soft keys, this field displays the corresponding standard
burden designation, for example, B-1.0. The burden designation is
x x x x
calculated automatically by CT Analyzer. If you enter a Vb value not
offered by the soft keys, CUSTOM is displayed in this field to indicate
that the burden selected is not defined in the standard.
RE(20*Isn) Ratio error at 20 * Isn.
Possible values: Integer values from 1% to 20%. x
Default: 10%.
Vk User-defined measuring point.
Vk1 User-defined measuring point 1.
x x
Possible values: Integer values from 0.1V to 20.000V or soft key ?2.
Default: ?.
Ik User-defined measuring point.
Ik1 User-defined measuring point 1.
Possible values: Integer values from 0.03mA to 30.000mA or soft x x
key ?2.
Default: ?.
Rct Specified secondary winding resistance.
Possible values: 0 to 3000 ohms or soft key ?2. x
Default: ?
1. Acc. to IEEE C57.13 (2008)
2. If the question mark is entered for this parameter and a new test is started, CT Analyzer automatically tries to determine the
value using its integrated guesser function (see chapter 9 on page 138).

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Specific parameters and settings displayed for IEEE C57.13 metering CTs
The following parameters are only displayed in the CT-Object card if the IEEE C57.13 standard is
selected with the type "Metering CT".

Table 8-11: Parameters and settings for IEEE C57.13 metering CTs

Param. Description Available for

IEEE C57.13
metering CTs,
class
0.15, 0.15S, 0.15N,
0.3, 0.3S, 0.6, 1.2,
2.4, 4.8
RF Continuous current rating factor.
Possible values: Value from 1.0 to 4.0 or soft keys RF1.5, RF2, RF3 or
x
RF4.
Default: 2.
Burden Use this field to specify the operating burden of IEEE C57.13 metering
designation CTs by selecting a burden designation defined in the standard using
the soft keys (instead of using the "VA" parameter).
If you use the "VA" parameter to specify the operating burden, the
"Burden designation" field displays the standard burden designation
(for example, B-0.1) corresponding to this burden value (if the burden
value specified is a standard burden) or CUSTOM, if the burden value
specified in the "VA" field is not defined in the standard.
Possible values: Soft keys ?, E-0.04, E-0.2, B-0.1, B-0.2, B-0.5, B-0.9
or B-1.8.
Using the Assess @ VA option for the "Class" parameter, it is possible
to perform assessment only for one specific burden or a burden range
instead of the maximum burden specified and all lower burdens
defined in the standard (see also the explanations regarding
IEEE C57.13 metering CTs given for the "Class" parameter on page
93). x
Proceed as follows to perform assessment only for a specific burden
value or burden range using the Assess @ VA option:
► Select the "Class" field.
► Press the Assess @ VA soft key and then select the class using the
soft keys (for example, Class 0.15).
► Select the "Burden designation" field and select a standard burden
using the soft keys (for example, B-0.9) to specify the burden value
or the lower limit of the burden range.
► To specify a burden range, press the Range - soft key and select the
upper limit of the range using the available soft keys.
► The "Burden designation" field displays the standard burden or the
burden range selected for assessment (for example, B-0.9 - B1.8).
The ratio table and the phase table in the Ratio card will now only
show the error for this specific burden or burden range.

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8.3 Burden card

The Burden card of the Advanced CT Test mode is only available if it is enabled on the Select Cards
page (Default Test Card Selection or Select Cards soft key in the CT-Object card).
Using the Burden card, a current transformer’s secondary burden impedance can be measured with the
selected secondary current (Isn) at nominal frequency. If a current other than Isn should be used to test
the burden, the desired test current can be entered in the "I-test" parameter field.
No soft keys are available in the Burden card.

Press to open the main menu

Figure 8-4: Burden card

If CT Analyzer cannot reach the desired test current Itest, an overload message is displayed in the right-
hand corner of the status line.

8.3.1 Test settings

The following settings can be done in the Burden card.

Table 8-12: Test settings in the Burden card

Parameter Description
I-test Test current used to measure the external burden.
After clearing the test results or when starting a new CT test, the test current is automatically
chosen as follows:

Value for I-sn Value for I-test Test current used for
in CT-Object card in Burden card burden test
"?" none 1A
e.g. "?" e.g. 5A 5A (value of I-test)
e.g. 5A none 5A (value of I-sn)
e.g. 5A e.g. 1A 1A (value of I-test)

It is possible to overwrite the default test current using the keyboard (0.1 to 5A). Always
verify the test current settings prior to starting the test in order to avoid damaging of
the CT or other equipment.

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8.3.2 Test results

The lower part of the Burden card shows the results of the burden test after the test is finished.

Table 8-13: Test results in the Burden card

Parameter Description
I-meas Current measured during the test.
V-meas Voltage measured at the load during the test.
Burden / Cos ϕ Burden and cos ϕ calculated from the measured quantities.
If the rated secondary current is not known, the result field will only show "n/a" as long
as Isn is not defined.
Z Impedance of the burden calculated from the measured quantities.

8.3.3 Connecting the burden and running the burden test

1. Press the Select Cards key soft in the CT-Object card to open the Select Cards page. Enable the
Burden test card in the Select Cards page. Press the Back soft key to apply your test card selection
and to return to the CT-Object card.

Figure 8-5: Select Cards page with Burden test card enabled
2. In the Burden card, use the default test current or enter the desired test current to parameter "I-test".
3. Execute the burden test as described in section 5.2.3 on page 57.

Possible test steps following the burden test:

► Residual magnetism measurement, see section 8.4.2 on page 110.
► Primary resistance measurement, see section 5.2.3, steps 4. & 5. on page 58.
► CT test, see section 5.2.3, steps 7. to 11. on page 59, and sections 5.2.4 on page 60 and 5.2.5 on
page 61.

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8.4 Residual Magnetism card

Note: Residual magnetism is an optional feature. The functionality described below is only available if
you have purchased a corresponding license. For further information, please contact your OMICRON
sales contact or the OMICRON office nearest you.
The Residual Magnetism card of the Advanced CT Test mode is only available if it is enabled on the
Select Cards page (Default Test Card Selection or Select Cards soft key in the CT-Object card).
High transient currents or DC currents applied to the primary side of a CT can cause saturation effects
inside the CT with a possible subsequent displacement of the operating point on the CT’s excitation
curve. The CT then has a residual magnetic flux in its core even if no current is applied on the primary
side. The CT has residual magnetism.
Residual magnetism in CTs may cause erroneous tripping or prevent tripping of the connected
protection relay since the behavior of the CT is no longer as specified and expected.
Using the Residual Magnetism card it is possible to measure the residual magnetism of CTs.
CT Analyzer performs demagnetization of the CT after the test is finished. Please note that the
residual magnetism the CT had prior to testing gets lost through the test.

Press to open the main menu

Figure 8-6: Residual Magnetism card

Note: The wiring for residual magnetism measurement is identical to the wiring for a normal CT test (see
section 3.4.1 on page 27).
Note: Gapped cores normally have very low residual magnetism. CT Analyzer is possibly not able to
determine the knee point of gapped cores.

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8.4.1 Test settings and results

The following settings and test results are displayed in the Residual Magnetism card.

Table 8-14: Test settings and results in the Residual Magnetism card

Parameter Description
I-sn Nominal secondary current of the CT as entered in the CT-Object card.
The Isn of the CT has to be specified prior to the execution of the residual
magnetism measurement. Otherwise, a corresponding message is displayed.
Residual Flux Absolute value [in Vs] of the residual magnetic flux in the CT determined by
CT Analyzer.
The residual flux is always displayed after measurement, even if CT Analyzer
could not determine the residual magnetism.
Residual Magnetism Residual magnetism [in %] of the CT, calculated from the residual flux and the
maximum flux of the CT.
No value is displayed if CT Analyzer was not able to reach the knee point of the
excitation curve.

8.4.2 Running a residual magnetism measurement

1. Press the Select Cards soft key in the CT-Object card to open the Select Cards page. Enable the
Residual Magnetism test card in the Select Cards page. Press the Back soft key to apply your test
card selection and return to the CT-Object card.

Figure 8-7: Select Cards page with Residual Magnetism test card enabled
2. If not already specified, enter the Isn of the CT on the CT-Object card.

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3. Connect the CT to CT Analyzer as described in chapter 3.

► Make sure that the red LED on CT Analyzer is off.
► Refer to section 3.4.1 on page 27 for detailed information on how to connect CT Analyzer. The
wiring for the residual magnetism measurement is identical to the wiring for the CT test.
► Be sure that the polarity of all wires is correct.
► You can display the connection diagram by pressing the ? key while the wiring check
message is displayed.

Figure 8-8: Wiring diagram for residual magnetism measurement and CT testing
4. Start the test by pressing the key.
WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
As long as the red LED on the CT Analyzer test set is flashing, the output is active
and lethal voltages can occur due to the high energy stored in external inductors.
► Do not touch the equipment under test or the measurement leads while the red
LED on CT Analyzer is flashing.
► Never connect or disconnect measurement leads while the red LED on
CT Analyzer is flashing.

5. If the burden test is enabled, the test halts and CT Analyzer displays a corresponding message,
asking you to check the wiring for the burden test. Connect the burden and run the burden test as
described in section 5.2.3, steps 2. & 3. on page 57.
6. After the burden measurement is finished, the test halts to allow rewiring for the residual magnetism
measurement. Make sure that the red LED on CT Analyzer is off and reconnect the CT as described
in step 3 above.
7. Continue testing by pressing the Start Test soft key.
8. CT Analyzer runs the residual magnetism measurement.
9. If the primary resistance measurement is enabled, the test halts and CT Analyzer displays a
corresponding message, asking you to check the wiring for the test. Connect CT Analyzer and run
the primary winding resistance measurement as described in section 5.2.3, steps 4. & 5. on page 58.
10. After the primary resistance measurement is finished, the test halts to allow rewiring for the CT test.
Connect CT Analyzer and run the CT test as described in section 5.2.3, steps 6. to 11. on page 59.

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8.5 Resistance card

The Resistance card of the Advanced CT Test mode is only available if winding resistance
measurement is enabled in the Select Cards page (Default Test Card Selection or Select Cards soft
key in the CT-Object card).
The Select Cards page offers two different types of winding resistance measurements for selection:
► Primary winding resistance measurement (only required in case of a perceptible primary winding
resistance, i.e., if the primary winding actually consists of multiple turns). See section 8.5.1 on page
113 for more information.
► Secondary winding resistance measurement (always required for CT testing for particular
calculations in the excitation and ratio test). See section 8.5.2 on page 113 for more information.
Depending on your selection on the Select Cards page, the Resistance card shows the parameters
and results for the primary winding resistance measurement or the secondary winding resistance
measurement only, or for both measurements.

Press to open the main menu

Figure 8-9: Resistance card showing parameters and results for primary and secondary winding
resistance measurement

Figure 8-10: Resistance card for secondary winding resistance measurement only (left) and for primary
winding resistance measurement only (right)

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8.5.1 Primary winding resistance measurement

Measuring the primary winding resistance is only required in case of a perceptible primary winding
resistance, i.e., if the primary winding actually consists of multiple turns.
Primary winding resistance measurement is performed prior to the CT test and requires special wiring.
Note: If no CT test is performed following the primary winding resistance test, a demagnetizing cycle is
performed after the test to guarantee complete demagnetization of the CT.

Running the primary winding resistance measurement

1. Press the Select Cards soft key in the CT-Object card to open the Select Cards page. Enable the
Primary winding resistance measurement in the Select Cards page. Press the Back soft key to
apply your selection and return to the CT-Object card.

Figure 8-11: Select Cards page with Primary winding resistance measurement enabled

2. Execute the test as described in section 5.2.3 on page 57.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
This measurement is performed with DC current.
► Do not open the measurement circuit while current is flowing.
► Stop the measurement by pressing the key on CT Analyzer and wait until the red
LED is off before opening the measurement circuit.

8.5.2 Secondary winding resistance measurement

During the CT test, secondary winding resistance measurement is necessary since the CT winding
resistance is needed for particular calculations in the excitation and ratio test. This measurement is
performed completely automatically.
Note: If only the secondary winding resistance test is selected, a demagnetizing cycle is performed after
the test to guarantee complete demagnetization of the CT.

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8.5.3 Test settings and results

The following settings are required to perform a winding resistance test.

Table 8-15: Test settings for secondary winding resistance measurement

Parameter Description
T-meas Winding temperature of the CT at the time of measurement.
Value used:
Ambient Temperature defined in the Settings (main menu).
If this temperature is not set correctly, the reference resistance value (Rref) at reference
temperature will not be calculated correctly.
T-ref Reference temperature, i.e, temperature the CT is specified for.
Value used:
Reference temperature defined in the Settings (main menu).
The winding resistance at reference temperature is calculated from the winding
resistance measured at ambient temperature (Tmeas) and the specified reference
temperature.

The following parameters show the results of the winding resistance test after the test is finished.

Table 8-16: Test results for secondary winding resistance measurement

Parameter Description
I-DC Current used for measurement. Selected automatically, cannot be changed by the user.
Secondary winding resistance measurement only:
If Isn is 0.2 A or higher, IDC is automatically set to Isn.
If Isn is lower than 0.2 A, IDC is automatically set to 0.2 A.
Maximum value: 5 A.
Primary winding resistance measurement only:
Maximum value: 10 A.
V-DC Measured voltage.
R-meas Measured resistance at ambient temperature.
R-ref Reference resistance (temperature-compensated resistance, compensated to Tref).

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8.6 Excitation card

The Excitation card of the Advanced CT Test mode is only available if it is enabled in the Select Cards
page (Default Test Card Selection or Select Cards soft key in the CT-Object card).
The excitation test is used to trace the excitation curve of the current transformer and to determine many
CT-specific parameters (see test results below). The test is done completely automatically up to a
maximum current of 5Arms.
CTs with closed cores can be tested up to a knee point voltage of 30kV. For CTs with gapped cores the
maximum test voltage and current are limited depending on the maximum output power of the device.
The settings for the excitation test are specified in the CT-Object card. For a better understanding of the
test results, the most important settings from the CT-Object card are shown in the upper part of the
Excitation card.
The test results displayed in the lower part of the Excitation card depend on the standard selected in
the CT-Object card. Using the soft keys, the user can choose between different sets of results. If the
Results with Nom. Burden soft key is pressed, the page shows the results related to the nominal
burden ("VA" parameter in CT-Object card). If the Results with Op. Burden soft key is pressed, the
page shows the results related to the operating burden ("Burden" parameter in CT-Object card).
Pressing the Excit. Graph soft key opens a page with the excitation graph (see page 121).
Pressing the AL Error Graph soft key opens a page with a graph showing the maximum possible
primary current (K * Ipn) that can flow over a specific burden without exceeding the accuracy limit (5%
or 10%).

Press to open the main menu

Figure 8-12: Excitation card with values related to nominal burden

If CT Analyzer displays an overload in the Excitation card, either the desired knee point could not be
reached or not all necessary measurement points could be taken (e.g. in the knee point area, not enough
points for a proper calculation of the knee point could be measured).

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8.6.1 Available soft keys

Table 8-17: Soft keys available in the Excitation card

Soft key Description

Displays the results related to the nominal burden of the CT.

or
Displays the results related to the operating burden of the CT.

Opens the excitation graph page (refer to section 8.6.4 on page 121).

Opens the AL error graph page (refer to section 8.6.5 on page 124).
This graph is part of Chinese standards and shows the maximum possible primary current
(K * Ipn) that can flow over a specific burden without exceeding the accuracy limit.

8.6.2 Test settings

The upper part of the Excitation card shows the test settings adjusted in the CT-Object card.

8.6.3 Test results

The test results are displayed in the lower part of the Excitation card. The display of test results depends
on the following:
• The standard defined in the CT-Object card, the class and the type of CT (metering or protection CT).
The following tables provide an overview of which test results (parameters) are displayed for which
standard.
• The burden selected with the soft key (Results with Nom. Burden or Results with Op. Burden).
Depending on the selected burden, the Excitation card shows the results either calculated with the
nominal burden (Results with Nom. Burden) or calculated with the operating burden (Results with
Op. Burden).
The displayed pages are identical to a large extend, except the labeling of the burden parameter field
("VA" in case of nominal burden and "Burden" in case of operating burden) and the result values.

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Test results displayed in the Excitation card for IEC 60044-1

Table 8-18: Test results for IEC 60044-1

Param. Description Results displayed for

IEC 60044-1
protection CTs metering
CTs
...P ...PR PX
V-kn Knee point voltage (acc. to standard) of the topmost knee
x x x x
point found.
I-kn Knee point current (acc. to standard) of the topmost knee
x x x x
point found.
Ls Saturated inductance. x x x x
Lm Non-saturated inductance. x x x x
Ts Secondary time constant. x x x x
Kr Remanence factor. x x x x
εi Indirect error (acc. to standard). x x x
ALF Accuracy limiting factor according to IEC 60044-1 direct
measurement method, calculated for nominal and operating x x
burden.1
ALFi Accuracy limiting factor according to IEC 60044-1 indirect
measurement method, calculated for nominal and operating x x
burden.1
FS Instrument security factor according to IEC 60044-1 direct
measurement method, calculated for nominal and operating x
burden.1
FSi Instrument security factor according to IEC 60044-1 indirect
measurement method, calculated for nominal and operating x
burden.1
Kx Dimensioning factor (acc. to IEC 60044-1 class PX) at
x
accuracy limit with the selected load.
Ek Accuracy limiting voltage according to IEC 60044-1 for
class PX (that point on the excitation graph where an
x
increase of the e.m.f. r.m.s. voltage (core flux) by 10%
causes an increase of the r.m.s. current by 50%).
Ie Accuracy limiting current according to IEC 60044-1 class
x
PX (at Ek).
E1 User-defined e.m.f. to verify the excitation current at this
x
e.m.f.
Ie1 Max. allowed excitation current at E1. x
1. If CT Analyzer is not able to measure up to the actual value, the prefix ">" is displayed to indicate that the measurement value
is larger than the displayed value.

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Test results displayed in the Excitation card for IEC 60044-6

Table 8-19: Test results for IEC 60044-6

Param. Description Results displayed for

IEC 60044-6, class
TPS TPX TPY TPZ
V-kn Knee point voltage according to standard. x x x x
I-kn Knee point current according to standard. x x x x
Ls Saturated inductance. x x x x
Lm Non-saturated inductance. x x x x
Ts Secondary time constant. x x x x
Kr Remanence factor. x x x x
Kssc Rated symmetrical short-circuit current factor at accuracy limit with
x x x x
the selected load.1
Ktd Theoretical transient dimensioning factor. x x x
V-al Accuracy limiting voltage according to IEC 60044-6 for class TPS
(that point on the excitation graph where an increase of the e.m.f.
x
r.m.s. voltage (core flux) by 10% causes an increase of the peak
current by 100%).
I-al Accuracy limiting current according to IEC 60044-6 class TPS (at
x
Val).
E1 User-defined e.m.f. to verify the excitation current at this e.m.f. x
Ie1 Max. allowed excitation current at E1. x
E-max Maximum e.m.f. voltage.
This parameter allows the determination of the working point on x x x
the excitation curve that would be reached with the entered
settings.
^
ε Peak instantaneous error at voltage Emax. x x
^
εac Peak instantaneous alternating current component error according
x
to the standard.
1. If CT Analyzer is not able to measure up to the actual value, the prefix ">" is displayed to indicate that the measurement value
is larger than the displayed value.

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Test results displayed in the Excitation card for IEC 61869-2

Table 8-20: Test results for IEC 61869-2

Param. Description Results displayed for

IEC 61869-2
protection CTs, class

metering
...PR

PXR
TPX
TPY

CTs
TPZ
...P

PX
V-kn Knee point voltage according to standard. x x x x x x x x
I-kn Knee point current according to standard. x x x x x x x x
Ls Saturated inductance. x x x x x x x x
Lm Non-saturated inductance. x x x x x x x x
Ts Secondary time constant. x x x x x x x x
Kr Remanence factor. x x x x x x x x
εi Indirect error (acc. to standard). x x x
FS Instrument security factor according to IEC 61869-2 direct
measurement method, calculated for nominal and operating x
burden.1
FSi Instrument security factor according to IEC 61869-2 indirect
measurement method, calculated for nominal and operating x
burden.1
ALF Accuracy limiting factor according to IEC 61869-2 direct
measurement method, calculated for nominal and operating x x
burden.1
ALFi Accuracy limiting factor according to IEC 61869-2 indirect
measurement method, calculated for nominal and operating x x
burden.1
Kx Dimensioning factor (acc. to IEC 61869-2) at accuracy limit
x x
with the selected load.
Ek Accuracy limiting voltage according to IEC 61869-2 (that
point on the excitation graph where an increase of the e.m.f.
x x
r.m.s. voltage (core flux) by 10% causes an increase of the
r.m.s. current by 50%).
Ie Accuracy limiting current according to IEC 61869-2 (at Ek). x x
E1 User-defined e.m.f. to verify the excitation current at this
x x
e.m.f.
Ie1 Max. allowed excitation current at E1. x x
Kssc Rated symmetrical short-circuit current factor at accuracy
x x x
limit with the selected load.1, 2
Ktd Theoretical transient dimensioning factor.3 x x x

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Table 8-20: Test results for IEC 61869-2 (continued)

Param. Description Results displayed for

IEC 61869-2
protection CTs, class

metering
...PR

PXR
TPX
TPY
TPZ

CTs
...P

PX
E-max Maximum e.m.f. voltage.
This parameter allows the determination of the working x x
point on the excitation curve that would be reached with the
entered settings.
^ε Peak instantaneous error at voltage Emax. x x
^εac Peak alternating error component acc. to the standard. x
1. If CT Analyzer is not able to measure up to the actual value, the prefix ">" is displayed to indicate that the measurement value
is larger than the displayed value.
2. If parameter "Spec." is set to "by Duty" in the CT-Object card (see page 101), no calculation is performed for this parameter if
the user did not specify values for Tp and tal1 in the CT-Object card prior to the test.
3. This parameter is only displayed if parameter "Spec." is set to "by Duty" in the CT-Object card (see page 101). No calculation
is performed for this parameter if the user did not specify values for Tp and tal1 in the CT-Object card prior to the test.

Test results displayed in the Excitation card for IEEE C57.13

Table 8-21: Test results for IEEE C57.13

Param. Description Results displayed for

IEEE C57.13
protection metering
CTs CTs
V-kn Knee point voltage according to standard. x x
I-kn Knee point current according to standard. x x
Ls Saturated inductance. x x
Lm Non-saturated inductance. x x
Ts Secondary time constant. x x
Kr Remanence factor. x x
Vs (10% RE) 1 Terminal voltage at 10 % ratio error. x 1

Vs (User def. % RE)2 Terminal voltage at the user-defined percentage of the

ratio error specified for the RE(20*Isn) parameter in the x2
CT-Object card.
FS Instrument security factor (direct measurement method),
x
calculated for nominal and operating burden.3
FSi Instrument security factor (indirect measurement
x
method), calculated for nominal and operating burden.1
1. For IEEE C57.13 classes C, T and K.
2. For IEEE C57.13 class X only.
3. If CT Analyzer is not able to measure up to the actual value, the prefix ">" is displayed to indicate that the measurement value
is larger than the displayed value.

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8.6.4 Excitation graph

The excitation graph page shows the graph calculated from the test results. To display the excitation
graph, press the Excit. Graph soft key in the Excitation card. The graph shows the r.m.s. terminal/core
voltage over the r.m.s./peak current depending on the selected standard.
On the bottom right of the diagram the voltage, current and inductance values for the selected point in
the graph are displayed. The currently selected point in the graph is marked by a horizontal and a vertical
dashed line.
In this page it is possible to load the excitation graph of an already saved test from the Compact Flash
card in order to compare this graph with the one of the current test.

Figure 8-13: Excitation graph

Definition of axes in the excitation graph for different standards

Table 8-22: Definition of axes in the excitation graph

Standard Vertical axis Horizontal axis

IEC 60044-1 r.m.s. terminal voltage r.m.s. excitation current
IEC 60044-6 r.m.s. e.m.f. voltage peak excitation current
IEC 61869-2 average rectified1 terminal voltage r.m.s. excitation current

IEEE C57.13 r.m.s. e.m.f. voltage r.m.s. excitation current

1. Calibrated to r.m.s.

Available soft keys

Table 8-23: Soft keys available for the excitation graph

Soft key Description

Moves the cursor upwards on the excitation graph.

Moves the cursor downwards on the excitation graph.

Switches off the display of values on the bottom right of the diagram. If you have
switched off the values, this soft key changes to Text On to switch the values display on
again.

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Table 8-23: Soft keys available for the excitation graph (continued)

Soft key Description

Closes the excitation graph and brings you back to the Excitation card.

Moves the cursor to the knee point on the graph according to the selected standard.
If two or more knee points could be found on the graph, this soft key is alternately
labeled Knee Point 1 or Knee Point 2, depending on which knee point the cursor is
actually positioned to. By pressing the soft key you can switch between knee point 1
and knee point 2.
After opening the excitation graph, the cursor shows the topmost knee point (knee point
1) and the soft key is labeled Knee Point 2.
Moves the cursor to the knee point on the reference graph. This soft key is only
available if a reference graph is loaded.
If the reference graph loaded has two or more knee points, this soft key is alternately
labeled Ref. Knee Point 1 or Ref. Knee Point 2, depending on which knee point the
cursor is actually positioned to. By pressing the soft key you can switch between knee
point 1 and knee point 2.
After loading the reference graph, the cursor shows the topmost knee point (knee point
1) and the soft key is labeled Ref. Knee Point 2.
Opens the file system card to select a previous test in order to load the excitation curve
of this test as a reference curve and compare it with the current one.
The reference curve is displayed as a dotted line in addition to the excitation curve of
the actual test. If a reference curve is loaded, the values Vref, Iref and Lref are displayed
in addition to the measured values.
Switches off the reference curve from the display. If you have switched off the reference
curve, the soft key changes to Ref. On to switch the reference curve on again.
This soft key is only available if a reference curve has been loaded.
By pressing one of these soft keys you can display the measured excitation graph and
knee point as defined in the respective standard.
IEEE C57.13 displays the knee point for the 45° tangent. After pressing this soft key, its
labeling changes to IEEE C57.13 (30°) to enable the display of the knee point for the
30° tangent. 30° is recommended for gapped cores in IEEE C37.110, chapter 4.3.
Note: The test report only contains the graph for the standard selected in the CT-Object
card.

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Viewing the measured values for different points on the graph

By default, the knee point values are displayed after opening the excitation graph page. However, you
can also view the corresponding voltage, current and inductance values for any point on the graph. To
select a specific point on the graph,
► either use the soft keys (Cursor Up, Cursor Down, Knee Point)
► or enter a specific voltage or current value using the keyboard:
► Select the desired edit field using the cursor keys.
► Enter the desired voltage or current value using the keyboard.
► Press the key to apply the entered value and read the corresponding values in the
respective fields (e.g. "V-meas" and "L-meas" if you have entered a current "I-meas").

Figure 8-14: Entering a current value to display its corresponding voltage and inductance values on the
excitation graph

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8.6.5 Accuracy limiting error graph*

* According to the "China Electric Regulations for protection CTs".
To display the AL error graph, press the AL Error Graph soft key in the Excitation card.
Note: The "AL Error Graph" function can be switched on or off in the device settings (Main Menu ->
Settings -> Accur. Limiting Error Graph). If switched off, the AL error graph is not included in the test
report.
All standards are supported, except IEC 60044-6 class TPZ.

Figure 8-15: AL error graph

Available soft keys

Table 8-24: Soft keys available for the accuracy limiting error graph

Soft key Description

Moves the cursor upwards on the error graph.

Moves the cursor downwards on the error graph.

Switches off the display of values on the top right of the diagram. If you have switched
off the values, this soft key changes to Text On to switch the values display on again.

Closes the AL error graph and brings you back to the Excitation card.

Moves the cursor to that point on the error graph that corresponds to the nominal
burden value defined in the "VA" field of the CT-Object card (value entered by the user
or determined by CT Analyzer).
Moves the cursor to that point on the error graph that corresponds to the operating
burden value defined in the "Burden" field of the CT-Object card (value entered by the
user or determined by CT Analyzer).

Viewing the measured values for different points on the graph

By default, the cursor is positioned to the nominal burden values after opening this page.
To select a specific point on the graph:
► Select the desired edit field "K-Value" or "Burden" using the cursor keys and enter the
desired value using the keyboard.
► Press the key to apply the entered value and read the corresponding value in the respective
field.

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8.7 Ratio card

The Ratio card of the Advanced CT Test mode is only available if it is enabled in the Select Cards page
(Default Test Settings or Select Cards soft key in the CT-Object card).
The ratio test measures the current ratio of the CT considering the operating burden (parameter
"Burden" in CT-Object card) or the nominal burden (parameter "VA" in CT-Object card).
The results of the ratio test can be found in 3 pages:
• The Ratio card (refer to Figure 8-16) shows the polarity, the ratio error and the phase displacement
for the primary current and the burden defined in the CT-Object card.
If the Results with Nom. Burden soft key is pressed, the page shows the results related to the
nominal burden ("VA" parameter in the CT-Object card). If the Results with Op. Burden soft key is
pressed, the page shows the results related to the operating burden ("Burden" parameter in the
CT-Object card).
• The ratio table shows the current ratio error for different currents (200% down to 1% of the rated
current) at different burden values (depending on the selected standard, see section 8.7.4 on page
128 and 8.7.5 on page 129).
• The phase table shows the phase displacement for different currents at different burden values
(depending on the selected standard, see section 8.7.4 on page 128 and 8.7.5 on page 129).
For a better understanding of the test results, the most important settings from the CT-Object card are
shown once again in the upper part of the Ratio card.
Note: Although the test is not performed with the real current, the test results reflect the current ratio and
not the voltage ratio.

Press to open the main menu

Figure 8-16: Ratio card

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8.7.1 Available soft keys

Table 8-25: Soft keys available in the Ratio card

Soft key Description

Displays the results related to the operating burden of the CT.

or
Displays the results related to the nominal burden of the CT.

Displays the ratio table (refer to section 8.7.4 on page 128 and 8.7.5 on page 129). In
the ratio table it is also possible to display the values related to the nominal burden or
the operating burden of the CT.
Displays the phase table (refer to section 8.7.4 on page 128 and 8.7.5 on page 129). In
the phase table it is also possible to display the values related to the nominal burden or
the operating burden of the CT.

8.7.2 Test settings

The following settings can be done in the Ratio test card.

Table 8-26: Test settings in the Ratio card

Parameter Description
I-p Primary current for calculation of the ratio error and phase displacement with the
burden (operating burden) defined in the CT-Object card.
After the test is finished, it is possible to change the value for the primary current. The
ratio error and/or the phase error are then recalculated and displayed again. When
storing the test results, the currently displayed measurement results are stored.
Changing this value only influences the results displayed in the Ratio card (operating
burden related values). It does not affect the values displayed in the separate pages for
the ratio and phase tables (values related to nominal burden).
Default: Value of Ipn

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8.7.3 Test results

The following test results are displayed in the lower part of the Ratio card. In addition to the results
displayed in the Ratio card you can view the ratio and phase table pages described in section 8.7.4 on
page 128 and 8.7.5 on page 129.

Table 8-27: Test results in the Ratio card

Parameter Description
Ratio Current ratio error (in %) at the specified primary current (Ip) and burden.
Pol. OK: Polarity OK, phase angle is in the range of 0° ± 45°.
Failed: Wrong polarity of the CT or wrong polarity of the measurement leads.
εC Composite error in % at the specified primary current (Ip) and operating burden.
This parameter is only displayed if the IEC 60044-1 standard is selected in the
CT-Object card.
Phase Phase displacement (in minutes) at the specified primary current (Ip) and burden.
N Winding turns ratio.
εt Turns ratio error acc. to IEC 60044-6 class TPS or IEC 60044-1 class PX.
RCF Ratio correction factor.
This parameter is only displayed if the IEEE C57.13 standard is selected in the
CT-Object card.
TCF Transformer correction factor.
This parameter is only displayed if the IEEE C57.13 standard is selected in the
CT-Object card.
RE@(20*Isn) Ratio error at 20 * Isn.
This parameter is only displayed if the IEEE C57.13 standard with class C, T or X is
selected in the CT-Object card.

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8.7.4 Ratio table and phase table for IEC 60044-1, IEC 60044-6 and
IEC 61869-2
To display the ratio table or the phase table, press the Ratio Table or Phase Table soft key in the Ratio
card.
If the selected standard is IEC 60044-1, IEC 60044-6 or IEC 61869-2, these tables show the ratio error
and the phase displacement
• for different current values between 1% and 200% of the rated current, and
• at 100%, 50%, 25% and 12.5% of the operating burden defined in the CT-Object card ("Burden"
parameter), and
• at 100%, 50%, 25% and 12.5% of the nominal burden defined in the CT-Object card ("VA"
parameter) or at 1VA if one of these percentages results in a nominal burden smaller than 1VA.
Use the Results with Op. Burden or Results with Nom. Burden soft key to display the results related
to the operating burden ("Burden" parameter in the CT-Object card) or related to the nominal burden
("VA" parameter in the CT-Object card).
The ratio table and the phase table contain all measurement points defined in the standards
IEC 60044-1, IEC 60044-6 and IEC 61869-2.

Use the cursor keys to scroll through the table columns (1% of rated current to 200% of rated
current).

Figure 8-17: Displaying the ratio table and the phase table in the Ratio card (for IEC 60044-1,
IEC 60044-6 and IEC 61869-2)

Note: Values that caused a failed assessment are highlighted by black background in the tables. Values
without the prefix "!" have guaranteed accuracy. The accuracy of values marked with a "!" in the tables
is reduced by factor 2.
Note: For IEC 60044-1 metering CTs with Isn = 5A, it is possible to increase the minimum nominal
burden used for the assessment to 3.75VA in the device settings (Main menu -> Settings -> Rated
Burden Constraints -> "Min. VA at M cores Isn 5A" parameter). In this case, the lowest nominal burden
value displayed in the ratio table and the phase table is 3.75VA instead of 1VA. Please note that this
only applies if the results are displayed with the nominal burden. It has no effect if the results in the ratio
table and the phase table are displayed with the operating burden.

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8.7.5 Ratio table and phase table for IEEE C57.13

To display the ratio table or the phase table, press the Ratio Table or Phase Table soft key in the Ratio
card.
If the selected standard is IEEE C57.13, these tables show the ratio error and the phase displacement
• for different current values between 1% and 200% of the rated current.
• at the burden specified in the CT-Object card and all burden values defined in the IEEE C57.13
standard that are smaller than the specified burden.
If the Assess @ VA option has been selected for the "Class" parameter of an IEEE C57.13 metering
CT in the CT-Object card, the tables only show the ratio error and the phase displacement for the
burden value or burden range specified in the CT-Object card.
Use the Results with Op. Burden or Results with Nom. Burden soft key to display the results related
to the operating burden or related to the nominal burden.
Note: If a high accuracy license is available for IEEE C57.13, metering burdens also include the
electronic burdens.
The ratio table and the phase table contain all measurement points defined in the IEEE C57.13
standard.

Use the and cursor keys to scroll through the table columns (1% of rated current to
200% of rated current) and table lines (burden values).
Note: Values that caused a failed assessment are highlighted by black background in the tables.
Values without the prefix "!" have guaranteed accuracy. The accuracy of values marked with a "!" in the
tables is reduced by factor 2.

Figure 8-18: Displaying the ratio table and the phase table in the Ratio card (for IEEE C57.13)

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8.8 Assessment card

The Assessment card of the Advanced CT Test mode is only available if it is enabled in the Select
Cards page (Default Test Card Selection or Select Cards soft key in the CT-Object card).
Depending on the standard and the type of CT (protection or metering CT), the according parameters
are listed.
The automatic assessment column ("Auto") is automatically filled after the test is finished. The following
assessments are possible:
• OK assessment:
The result measured for the parameter complies with the requirements defined by the selected
standard and the parameters in the CT-Object card.
The overall test assessment OK is assigned if all required parameters could be measured and are
within the tolerances.
• Failed assessment:
The result measured for the parameter does not comply with the requirements.
The overall test assessment Failed is assigned if at least one parameter was assessed Failed.
• n/a assessment:
No assessment possible for the parameter due to one of the following reasons:
• Comparison with input parameter is not possible.
• Assessment does not make sense due to incorrect polarity or invalid measurement value.
• The parameter could not be determined due to an output limitation of CT Analyzer
(example: CT Analyzer was not able to deliver enough current).
The overall test assessment n/a is assigned if at least one parameter was assessed n/a (even if all
other parameters were assessed OK).
It is also possible to perform manual assessment for the individual parameters. To do this, select the
parameter to be assessed using the cursor keys and apply your assessment using the OK,
Failed or ? soft key.
Use the Show failed & n/a only soft key to apply an according display filter. The Assessment card
then only displays the parameters with this assessment. Press Show all to display all parameters
again.

Press to open the main menu

Figure 8-19: Assessment card (example)

Note: Correct and reliable assessment according to the standard is only guaranteed if you specify all
necessary CT data (nameplate data) prior to the test. If you enter the ? for one or more parameters to
have them determined by the guesser function of CT Analyzer, the automatic assessment may possibly
be incorrect if the values measured/determined for this parameters differ from the rated values the CT
should have according to the nameplate. In other words: If a parameter is guessed by CT Analyzer, the
automatic CT assessment is partly based on its actual values instead of its rated values and therefore
possibly incorrect.

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Note: Automatic assessment is only performed for the CT behavior at nominal burden. For the CT
behavior at operating burden, no automatic assessment is performed.

Customizing the automatic assessment

The automatic assessment uses predefined assessment rules based on the class definitions stated in
the IEC and IEEE standards by default. CT Analyzer offers the possibility to use customized assessment
rules defined in CT Analyzer Suite instead of the predefined assessment rules. See the
CT Analyzer Suite help for information on how to create customized assessment rule sets. See the
Setting Menu option Select Customized Assessment on page 68 for information on how to select and
apply customized assessment rules in CT Analyzer.

8.8.1 Assessment details

It is also possible to display details regarding the automatic assessment for a parameter in the
Assessment card:
► Select the Auto assessment of a parameter using the cursor keys and then press the ? key to
display general assessment information for this parameter.
► Or select the Auto assessment of a parameter using the cursor keys and press the Details soft key
to display details regarding the assessment for this parameter. The details view of the Assessment
card depends on the standard and the specific parameter selected. It displays for example the
measured value determined by CT Analyzer, the rated value to be met for an "OK" assessment and,
if applicable, the reason for a "Failed" or "n/a" assessment of the parameter.

8.8.2 Assessed parameters

Parameters assessed for IEC 60044-1

Table 8-28: Parameters assessed for IEC 60044-1 protection CTs

Param. Description Parameter assessed for IEC 60044-1

protection CTs
standard classes OMICRON
extension
5P 10P 5PR 10PR PX 2P, 3P, 2PR, 3PR,
4P, 6P 4PR, 6PR
Class Accuracy class according to standard. x x x x x x x
Δϕ Phase deviation. x x x x
ε Current ratio error. x x x x x x
εc Composite error. x x x x x x
εt Turns ratio error (incl. in class). x
Kr Remanence factor x x x
Ts Secondary time constant. x x x
ALFi Accuracy limiting factor (indirect
x x x x x x
measurement method).
Ek Rated knee point e.m.f. x

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Table 8-28: Parameters assessed for IEC 60044-1 protection CTs (continued)

Param. Description Parameter assessed for IEC 60044-1

protection CTs
standard classes OMICRON
extension
5P 10P 5PR 10PR PX 2P, 3P, 2PR, 3PR,
4P, 6P 4PR, 6PR
Kx Dimensioning factor (according to
x
IEC 60044-1 class PX).
Ie Accuracy limiting secondary excitation
x
current.
Ie1 Max. allowed secondary excitation current
x
at E1.
Rct Secondary winding resistance. x x x x
Rprim Primary winding resistance. x x x x x x x

Table 8-29: Parameters assessed for IEC 60044-1 metering CTs

Param. Description Parameter assessed

for IEC 60044-1
metering CTs
0.1, 0.2, 0.2s, 3, 5
0.5, 0.5s, 1
Class Accuracy class according to standard. x x
Δϕ Phase deviation. x
ε Current ratio error. x x
FSi Instrument security factor (indirect meas. method). x x
Rprim Primary winding resistance. x x

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Parameters assessed for IEC 60044-6

Table 8-30: Parameters assessed for IEC 60044-6

Param. Description Parameter assessed

for IEC 60044-6
TPS TPX TPY TPZ
Class Accuracy class according to standard. x x x x
Δϕ Phase deviation. x x x
ε Current ratio error. x x x
εt Turns ratio error (included in class). x
^
ε Peak instantaneous error at voltage Emax. x x
^
εac Peak instantaneous alternating current component error
x
according to the standard.
Ts Secondary time constant. x x
Kr Remanence factor. x x
Ktd * Kssc Transient dimensioning factor (Ktd) multiplied by the rated
x x x
symmetrical short-circuit current factor (Kssc).
K * Kssc Dimensioning factor (K) multiplied by the rated symmetrical
x
short-circuit current factor (Kssc).
V-al Rated equivalent excitation limiting secondary voltage. x
I-al Accuracy limiting secondary excitation current. x
Rct Secondary winding resistance. x x x x
Rprim Primary winding resistance. x x x x

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Parameters assessed for IEC 61869-2

Table 8-31: Parameters assessed for IEC 61869-2 protection CTs

Param. Description Parameter assessed for IEC 61869-2

protection CTs
standard classes OMICRON
extension
5P 10P 5PR 10PR PX PXR 2P, 3P, 2PR, 3PR,
4P, 6P 4PR, 6PR
Class Accuracy class according to standard. x x x x x x x x
Δϕ Phase deviation. x x x x
ε Current ratio error. x x x x x x
εc Composite error. x x x x x x
εt Turns ratio error (incl. in class). x x
Kr Remanence factor x x x x
Ts Secondary time constant. x x x
ALFi Accuracy limiting factor (indirect
x x x x x x
measurement method).
Ek Rated knee point e.m.f. x x
Kx Dimensioning factor (according to
x x
IEC 61869-2).
Ie Accuracy limiting secondary
x x
excitation current.
Ie1 Max. allowed secondary excitation
x x
current at E1.
Rct Secondary winding resistance. x x x x x
Rprim Primary winding resistance. x x x x x x x x

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Table 8-32: Parameters assessed for IEC 61869-2 transient protection CTs

Param. Description Parameter assessed for

IEC 61869-2
transient protection CTs
TPX TPY TPZ
Class Accuracy class according to standard. x x x
Δϕ Phase deviation. x x x
ε Current ratio error. x x x
Ktd * Kssc Transient dimensioning factor (Ktd) multiplied by the rated
x x x
symmetrical short-circuit current factor (Kssc).
^
ε Peak instantaneous error at voltage Emax. x x
^
εac Peak alternating error component according to the standard. x
Ts Secondary time constant. x
Kr Remanence factor x x
Rct Secondary winding resistance. x x x
Rprim Primary winding resistance. x x x

Table 8-33: Parameters assessed for IEC 61869-2 metering CTs

Param. Description Parameter assessed

for IEC 61869-2
metering CTs
0.1, 0.2, 0.2s, 3, 5
0.5, 0.5s, 1
Class Accuracy class according to standard. x x
Δϕ Phase deviation. x
ε Current ratio error. x x
FSi Instrument security factor (indirect meas. method). x x
Rprim Primary winding resistance. x x

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Parameters assessed for IEEE C57.13

Table 8-34: Parameters assessed for IEEE C57.13

Parameter Description Parameter assessed for

IEEE C57.13 IEEE
C57.13.6
protection meter. high
CTs CTs accuracy
metering
CTs
0.3, 0.3S,
0.6, 1.2, 0.15, 0.15S
C T X K1 2.4, 4.8 0.15N
Class Accuracy class according to standard. x x x x x x
Δϕ Phase deviation. x x
RCF Ratio correction factor. x x
RE @ Isn Current ratio error at secondary current Isn. x x x x
RE @ Current ratio error at 20 times the secondary
x x x x
20 * Isn current Isn.
Vknee Knee point voltage. x
Vk / Ik User-defined measuring point. x x
Vk1 / Ik1 User-defined measuring point 1. x x
Rct Secondary winding resistance. x
Rprim Primary winding resistance x x x x x x
1. Acc. to IEEE C57.13 (2008)

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8.9 Comment card

The Comment card of the Advanced CT Test mode is only available if it is enabled in the Select Cards
page (Default Test Card Selection or Select Cards soft key in the CT-Object card).
Use the Comment card to enter additional notes regarding your test.

Press to open the main menu

Figure 8-20: Comment card

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9 Using the guesser function

Applicable for Advanced CT Test (and Advanced MR Test) mode only.
This chapter provides a detailed description how to run a CT test using the guesser function of
CT Analyzer. Follow the sections 9.2 to 9.5 in the given order.
For reasons of simplicity, the following example only considers a straight forward Advanced CT test
without performing a burden test, a primary winding resistance measurement or a residual
magnetism measurement.
When working with CT Analyzer, always observe the safety rules given in section 3.1 on page 23 and
the safety instructions given in chapter 1 "Safety instructions" on page 9.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
As long as the red LED on the CT Analyzer test set is flashing, the output is active and
lethal voltages can occur due to the high energy stored in external inductors.
► Do not touch the equipment under test or the measurement leads while the red LED
on CT Analyzer is flashing.
► Never connect or disconnect measurement leads while the red LED on CT Analyzer is
flashing.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Accidentally mixing up primary and secondary windings can cause life-threatening
voltages and/or destroy the connected CT or CT Analyzer.
► Always make sure that the CT Analyzer output is connected to the correct side of the
current transformer according to the wiring instructions given in sections 3.4 to 3.5.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Feeding test voltage to a CT can cause life-threatening voltages on other taps and/or
cores of the CT.
► Do not touch other taps or windings of the CT during the test.
► Make sure that no other windings of the CT are open.
► If possible, use the optional CT SB2 switch box for testing multi-ratio CTs. CT Analyzer
then automatically reduces the test voltage in a way that the maximum possible voltage
within the measurement setup (i.e., the voltage occurring at the tap combination with
the highest ratio) is limited to 200V.

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9.1 About the guesser function

The guesser function of CT Analyzer is intended as an aid for the user to find out single unknown name
plate data of a CT, for example, if parts of the CT’s name plate are unreadable. If sufficient other name
plate data of the CT are available and specified by the user, this function is often able to reliably
determine single missing CT data, for example Iprim, Isec, class or ratio.
Parameters that are guessed by CT Analyzer are marked by a question mark in the user interface of the
CT-Object card prior to the test. To have a parameter guessed by CT Analyzer, select the ? soft key
instead of specifying a value for this parameter. During the test, CT Analyzer replaces the question mark
by the value guessed.
When using this function, please be aware that assessments performed with one or more
guessed parameters may possibly differ from an assessment based on exact name plate data.
Absolutely reliable assessment is only guaranteed if all necessary CT data are specified prior to
the test.
The guesser function cannot release the user from specifying the CT’s name plate data prior to testing.
Always specify as many CT data as possible to increase the reliability of the values guessed by
CT Analyzer.
Note:
The data and values determined by CT Analyzer using the guesser function are not guaranteed and
have to be verified by the user.

It is possible to configure the guesser function of CT Analyzer in a way that it checks whether the user
has entered all necessary values and data relevant for an automatic assessment prior to the test start.
The respective parameters are then marked by a star ("*") in the CT-Object card. If the user did not enter
data for one or more of these parameters, no automatic assessment is performed and CT Analyzer
displays an "Assessment not available" message after the test is finished.
This option can be used to avoid an automatic assessment if important parameters were guessed by
CT Analyzer and not entered by the user. This behavior can be selected using the "Check "*" settings
before start" option in the default test settings (see section 6.8.3 "Miscellaneous settings" on page 71).
This settings page also provides an option to enable the display of a corresponding message prior to the
test start.
Note: The guesser function is not available if you use a customized assessment configuration instead
of a standard (see "Select Customized Assessment" on page 68).

9.2 Setting up and connecting CT Analyzer

1. Set up CT Analyzer as described in section 3.2 on page 25.
2. Connect the CT to CT Analyzer as described in chapter 3.
► Refer to section 3.4.1 on page 27 for detailed information on how to connect CT Analyzer for the
CT test.
► Be sure that the polarity of all wires is correct.

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9.3 Preparing and configuring the test

1. Proceed as follows to display the CT-Object card for a new Advanced CT test.
► If necessary, switch CT Analyzer on and wait until the boot process is finished.
► Press the Main soft key to display the main menu.
► In the main menu, select "New Advanced CT Test" and press the OK soft key to initialize a new
Advanced CT test.
► The display shows the CT-Object card, ready to start a test.

9.4 Running a test

1. After switching CT Analyzer on or after initializing a new test from the main menu, the default
CT-Object card is displayed.

Figure 9-1: Empty CT-Object card after initializing a new test

2. Enter as many name plate data as available. The full set of CT data includes:
Ipn, Isn, standard, CT type (P/M), class and rated power of the CT (VA).
Note: If the "Check "*" settings before start" option is enabled in the default test settings (see section
6.8.3 "Miscellaneous settings" on page 71), no automatic assessment will be available if you do not
enter data for a parameter that is relevant for assessment. Such parameters are marked by a star "*".
3. Execute the CT test as described in section 5.2.3 on page 57.
If the "Display warning before start" option is enabled in the default test settings (see section
6.8.3 "Miscellaneous settings" on page 71), a warning is displayed if you did not enter data for a
parameter marked by a star "*".

Figure 9-2: "No assessment" warning displayed if you did not enter data for a parameter relevant for
assessment
Press Cont. Test to continue testing without an automatic assessment. Or press Cancel Test and
enter data for all parameters marked with a star "*" in the CT-Object card and start the test again.

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9.5 After the test is finished

After the test is finished, the CT-Object card displays the CT data determined during the test. Refer to
section 5.2.4 on page 60 for more information.

9.6 Disconnection
After the CT test is finished, disconnect the CT under test from CT Analyzer.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
As long as the red LED on the CT Analyzer test set is flashing, the output is active and
lethal voltages can occur due to the high energy stored in external inductors.
► Do not disconnect measurement leads while the red LED on CT Analyzer is flashing.
► Always wait until the red LED is off before disconnecting measurement leads.

1. Wait until the red LED on CT Analyzer is off.

2. Disconnect the measurement leads starting at CT Analyzer.

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Quick Test is an optional feature. The functionality described in this chapter is only available if you have
purchased a corresponding license. For further information, please contact your OMICRON sales
contact or the OMICRON office nearest you.
The Quick Test feature cannot be used when a CT SB2 switch box is connected to the remote
control interface of CT Analyzer.
Measurements using Quick Test are not automatically stopped by CT Analyzer. Such
measurements have to be stopped manually.
CT Analyzer possibly switches off its output automatically after a long period (> 15 min) of continuous
operation at its maximum output power to prevent thermal overload of the device.

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10.1 Safety notes and notes for using Quick Test

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
For VT ratio measurement, the CT Analyzer output has to be connected to the primary
side of the VT. Connecting the CT Analyzer output to the secondary side of the VT by
mistake will cause hazardous voltages on the primary side.
► For VT ratio measurements using Quick Test, always make sure to connect the
CT Analyzer output to the primary side of the VT.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Using the DC current mode of the Advanced measurement type may be very
dangerous. In this mode, it is not possible to interrupt the circuit using a standard relay or
a standard circuit breaker. Due to the arc, contact clearances of up to 10 mm are
required to switch off the current.
► Do not use a standard relay or a standard circuit breaker to interrupt the current in this
mode.
► Always use a switching device with a sufficient contact clearance of > 10 mm to
interrupt the current or stop the current output on CT Analyzer.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Feeding an inductance with DC current will charge the inductance. CT Analyzer does not
perform automatic discharge of the inductance after measurements with Quick Test.
► Wait until the inductance has discharged completely before touching any connections
or disconnecting the measurement leads of CT Analyzer.

NOTICE
Equipment damage possible
When using Quick Test, the input SEC of CT Analyzer is able to measure voltages up to 150 VRMS.
► Do not connect voltages above 150 V or even mains voltage to the CT Analyzer inputs! This will
damage CT Analyzer.

NOTICE
CT saturation possible
When performing measurements on CTs using Quick Test, consider that CT Analyzer does not
perform automatic demagnetization of the CT.
► If necessary, run a normal CT test with its automatic demagnetizing cycle following Quick Test
measurements for a CT.

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10.2 Introduction to Quick Test

Using Quick Test it is possible to use CT Analyzer as a versatile multimeter with included power source
or to perform polarity checks using the CPOL2 polarity checker from OMICRON.
Possible fields of application for Quick Test are:
• Quick and easy resistance measurement, e.g. for wiring checks on the secondary side of CTs.
• Quick voltage ratio checks for VTs.
• Measurement of burden values, e.g. to determine the new burden value after changes of the relay
equipment. This allows the re-calculation of the CT test results for the new burden value by
CT Analyzer and thus makes it unnecessary to run an additional CT test in order to determine the
behavior of the CT with the new burden.
• Quick wiring checks using the CPOL2 polarity checker from OMICRON. Using the CPOL2 in
combination with the specific test signal provided by the Quick Test feature of CT Analyzer you can
check a series of test points (e.g., the connecting terminals of the burden wiring) for correct polarity.
The user interface of Quick Test consists of two test cards, the CT-Quick card containing the
measurement parameters and the Results card showing the results of the measurement. Figure 10-1
shows the test cards for a resistance measurement as an example.

Figure 10-1: CT-Quick test card (left) and Results test card (right) for resistance measurement

Note: For a general description of the CT Analyzer user interface and basic procedures how to operate
CT Analyzer and Quick Test, please refer to chapter 6 on page 62.

To select a measurement type, use the cursor key to move the cursor to the Measurement Type
field in the CT-Quick card and then press the corresponding soft key of the measurement type.
The following measurement types are available in Quick Test.

Table 10-1: Measurements available in Quick Test

Meas. type Usage

Advanced Provides complete multimeter measurement functionality and free adjustment of all
measurement quantities, such as AC or DC signal output, voltage or current output,
output frequency, measurement mode for the input (DC, RMS or frequency-
selective), etc.
For details, please refer to section 10.4 on page 146.
Polarity Check Predefined type, especially intended for polarity checks. The only adjustable
measurement quantity is the output current.
Requires the CPOL2 polarity checker from OMICRON.
For details, please refer to section 10.5 on page 151.

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Table 10-1: Measurements available in Quick Test (continued)

Meas. type Usage

CT Ratio Predefined type, especially intended for quick measurement of CT ratios. Adjustable
measurement quantities are the voltage and the frequency of the output signal and
the resistance and inductance of the CT to be measured.
For details, please refer to section 10.6 on page 155.
VT Ratio Predefined type, especially intended for quick measurement of VT ratios. Adjustable
measurement quantities are the voltage and the frequency of the output signal.
For details, please refer to section 10.7 on page 157.

Resistance Predefined type, especially intended for quick measurement of resistances. The only
adjustable measurement quantity is the value of the output current.
For details, please refer to section 10.8 on page 160.

Impedance Predefined type, especially intended for quick measurement of impedances.

Adjustable measurement quantities are the amplitude and the frequency of the
current output signal.
For details, please refer to section 10.9 on page 163.
Reactance Predefined type, especially intended for quick measurement of reactances.
Adjustable measurement quantities are the voltage and the frequency of the output
signal.
For details, please refer to section 10.10 on page 165.

10.3 Performing measurements with Quick Test

Measurements using Quick Test are not automatically stopped by How to get there:
CT Analyzer. Such measurements have to be stopped manually by the user. Press the Main soft key in
any test card
Proceed as follows to perform measurements using the Quick Test feature: Main Menu:
1. Select New Quick-Test from the main menu and press the OK soft key to - New Quick-Test
OK soft key
open Quick Test. The display then shows the CT-Quick card.
-> CT-Quick card

Figure 10-2: CT-Quick card

2. Select the measurement type and connect your test object to CT Analyzer correspondingly (see
sections 10.4 to 10.10 below).
3. Define your measurement quantities.
4. Start and stop your measurement by pressing the key.
5. After starting a measurement, the Results card is displayed automatically, showing the
measurement results.

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10.4 Advanced measurement

The Advanced measurement type offers complete multimeter measurement How to get there:
functionality and free adjustment of all measurement quantities, such as AC or DC Press the Main soft key in
signal output, voltage or current output, output frequency, measurement mode for any test card
the input (DC, RMS or frequency-selective), etc. Main Menu:
- New Quick-Test
Using the Advanced measurement type it is also possible to use input SEC of OK soft key
CT Analyzer as a voltmeter for measuring external voltages up to 150VRMS with CT-Quick card:
Measurement Type:
frequencies up to 4kHz. Advanced

NOTICE
Equipment damage possible
When using Quick Test, the input SEC of the CT Analyzer test set is able to measure voltages up to
150 VRMS.
► Do not connect voltages above 150 V or even mains voltage to the CT Analyzer inputs! This will
damage CT Analyzer.

Figure 10-3: CT-Quick card and Results card for Advanced measurement type

For the Advanced measurement type, all measurement quantities available in the CT-Quick card can
be adjusted by the user.
Observe the following when using the DC output mode:

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
When using the DC output mode:
► Do not open the measurement circuit while DC current is flowing.
► Stop the measurement by pressing the key on CT Analyzer and wait until the red
LED is off before opening the measurement circuit.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Feeding an inductance with DC current will charge the inductance. CT Analyzer does
not perform automatic discharge of the inductance.
► Wait until the inductance has discharged completely before touching any connections
or disconnecting the measurement leads of CT Analyzer.

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WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Using the DC current mode may be very dangerous. In this mode, it is not possible
to interrupt the circuit using a standard relay or a standard circuit breaker. Due to the
arc, contact clearances of up to 10 mm are required to switch off the current.
► Do not use a standard relay or a standard circuit breaker to interrupt the current in this
mode.
► Always use a switching device with a sufficient contact clearance of > 10 mm to
switch off the current or stop the current output on CT Analyzer.

For this measurement type, the CT-Quick card holds the following measurement quantities:

Table 10-2: Parameters for Advanced measurement type

Parameter Description
Output Output signal type AC or DC or output signal switched off.
Possible values: AC or DC or Off. Default: AC.
U/I Operating mode of the internal signal generator: voltage or current source.
Possible values: U (voltage) or I (current). Default: Voltage
Amplitude RMS voltage or current value of the output signal.
Possible values:
Mode "AC" and "Voltage": 0 to 40V
Mode "DC" and "Voltage": 0 to 120V
Mode "AC" and "Current": 0 to 5A
Mode "DC" and "Current": 0 to 10A
Default: 1.00V or 1.00A.
f Frequency of the output signal. Only available for AC voltage or current output.
Possible values: Any value between 5.0 and 400.0Hz or soft keys 16.7Hz, 50Hz,
60Hz or 400Hz.
Default: 50Hz
Measurement Measurement mode.
Mode Possible values: DC, RMS or f-sel. filter. Default: RMS
DC measurement:
Measures the DC part of the signal only.
RMS measurement:
Performs a standard true RMS measurement of the signal.
Frequency selective measurement:
Allows high precision measurement of the fundamental wave of an applied signal. All
frequencies below and above the output frequency plus/minus the filter bandwidth are
suppressed by at least 110 dB. This measurement mode is deactivated for output
signal type DC.
See also "B-width" below.

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Table 10-2: Parameters for Advanced measurement type (continued)

Parameter Description
B-width Filter bandwidth for frequency selective measurement. Only available for
measurement mode Freq. sel. filter.
Possible values: 3Hz to 20Hz. Default: 6Hz
Depending on the filter bandwidth selected, the measurement time can differ
considerably. The typical time needed for a frequency selective measurement
depends on the filter bandwidth as follows:
Filter bandwidth Measurement time
3Hz approx. 5 seconds
6Hz approx. 4 seconds
Load Only available for AC signal output.
Setting the Load parameter to "on" and specifying the winding resistance and the
unsaturated inductance in the fields R and L will prevent saturation of the connected
CT.
The output generator of CT Analyzer then keeps the DC part of the output current at
zero using a current regulator.
Possible values: On or Off. Default: Off
R, L Only available if Load is set to "on".
Winding resistance (R) and unsaturated inductance (L) of the CT, used by the internal
output regulator to prevent saturation of the connected CT (see "Load" above).
Possible values: 0 to 1000 Ω or 0 to 1000H.
Default: 1.00 Ω for R and 50.00H for L
If these values are not set correctly for the connected CT, the CT will saturate sooner
or later, depending on the inaccuracy of the values used.

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The upper part of the Results Advanced card (Figure 10-4) displays the measured values:

Table 10-3: Measured values for Advanced measurement type

Value Description
OUTPUT Internally measured current value and phase of the output signal.1
SEC Voltage measured at input SEC.1
Max. input voltage: 150VRMS
Measurement is performed according to the measurement mode selected on the
CT-Quick card.
This input is considered as the phase reference, therefore the phase is always 0.
PRIM Value and phase of the voltage measured at input PRIM.1
Max. input voltage: 30VRMS
Measurement is performed according to the measurement mode selected on the
CT-Quick card.
1. Select the display mode for the current or voltage value using the soft keys: RMS, DC, Peak+ (highest positive peak value) or
Peak- (highest negative peak value).

The lower part of the Results Advanced card (Figure 10-4) displays the measurement results
calculated from the measured values. In this area, you can freely define which result each single field
should display.
Figure 10-4 shows the Results Advanced card with the default selection for the results fields.

Figure 10-4: Results Advanced card with default selection for the displayed results

The following table lists the calculated results available for the Advanced measurement type. Use the
cursor keys to move the cursor to a field and then select the result to be displayed in this field using the
available soft keys.

Table 10-4: Results for Advanced measurement type

Result Description
N Ratio calculated from the values measured at inputs SEC and PRIM.
Z Impedance, calculated from the amplitude and phase angle of the output signal and the
voltage measured at input SEC.
Rp, Rs Use the Rp/Rs soft key to switch between Rp and Rs.
Parallel or serial resistance, calculated from the output signal and the voltage measured
at input SEC.

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Table 10-4: Results for Advanced measurement type (continued)

Result Description
Xp, Xs Use the Xp/Xs soft key to switch between Xp and Xs.
Parallel or serial reactance, calculated from the output signal and the voltage measured
at input SEC.
cos ϕ Power factor of the measured impedance.
Lp, Ls or Use the Lp/Ls (or Cp/Cs) soft key to switch between Lp (Cp) and Ls (Cs).
Cp, Cs
Parallel or serial inductance or capacitance of the test object, calculated from the output
signal and the voltage measured at input SEC.
CT Analyzer automatically detects whether the test object is an inductance or a
capacitance based on the phase angle.
f Frequency measured at input SEC.
Crest Out, Crest factor of the output signal or the signal measured at input SEC or input PRIM.
Crest Sec,
The crest factor is the peak/rms ratio of a waveform. For a sinusoidal waveform the
Crest Prim
crest factor is 1.414 (√2). The crest factor may indicate possible signal distortion.
More detailed information can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crest_factor.

Note: The results for Rp, Xp and Lp (Cp) are calculated using the parallel equivalent circuit diagram, the
results for Rs, Xs and Ls (Cs) are calculated using the serial equivalent circuit diagram.
Use the following wiring (examples):

Figure 10-5: Wiring examples for Advanced measurement type

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10.5 Polarity check

This measurement type is exclusively intended for polarity checks using the How to get there:
CPOL2 polarity checker as described below. Do not use this mode for any Press the Main soft key in
other measurements! any test card
Main Menu:
Note: The Polarity Check measurement type requires the CPOL2 polarity checker - New Quick-Test
from OMICRON. OK soft key
CT-Quick card:
Polarity Check is a predefined measurement type, intended especially for checking Measurement Type:
a series of test points (e.g., the connecting terminals of the burden wiring) for Polarity Check

correct polarity. For this purpose, CT Analyzer injects a signal with a special
waveform similar to a saw-tooth signal with a different steepness for the rising and
the falling slope. The CPOL2 polarity checker from OMICRON checks the polarity of the injected signal
and provides a clear indication whether the polarity is OK or not.
Checking the polarity using the Polarity Check measurement type is much faster than conventional
methods and can easily be performed by a single person.

To select the Polarity Check measurement type, use the cursor key to move the cursor to the
Measurement Type field in the CT-Quick card and then press the Polarity Check soft key.

Figure 10-6: CT-Quick card and Results card for the Polarity Check measurement type

For the Polarity Check measurement type, the CT-Quick card holds the following measurement
quantities:

Table 10-5: Parameters for Polarity Check measurement type

Parameter Description
Output The output signal type is fixed to "AC".
U/I Operating mode of the internal signal generator: voltage or current source. Fixed to
"Current".
Amplitude Current value of the polarity check signal. Adjustable by the user.
Possible values: 0 to 7A. Default: 1.00A.

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The upper part of the Results Polarity Check card (Figure 10-7) displays the following values:

Table 10-6: Values displayed for Polarity Check measurement type

Value Description
OUTPUT Internally measured current value and phase of the output signal.1
SEC Voltage measured at input SEC.1
The higher the resistance of the wiring checked or the current amplitude set on
CT Analyzer, the higher the terminal voltage generated by the injected current signal.
This input is considered as the phase reference, therefore the phase is always 0.
PRIM Value and phase of the voltage measured at input PRIM.1
Input PRIM is not used for the Polarity Check measurement type.
1. Select the display mode for the current or voltage value using the soft keys: RMS, DC, Peak+ (highest positive peak value) or
Peak- (highest negative peak value).

The lower part of the Results Polarity Check card (Figure 10-7) displays some quantities of the
injected polarity check signal. In this area, you can freely define which quantity each single field should
display.
Figure 10-7 shows the Results Polarity Check card with the default selection for the fields.

Figure 10-7: Results Polarity Check card with default selection for the displayed quantities

Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to a field and then select the quantity to be displayed in this field
using the available soft keys. Please refer to page 149 (Advanced Measurement type) for a detailed
description of the available quantities (soft keys).

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Use the following wiring for the polarity check (example):

S1 S1

CT S2 S2

Burden
 
CPOL2 CPOL2

Figure 10-8: Wiring example for polarity check

Note: CT Analyzer measures the voltage of the injected signal using input SEC. Therefore, you should
always connect this input when using the Polarity Check measurement type. The higher the resistance
of the wiring checked (i.e., the burden wiring) or the current amplitude set on CT Analyzer, the higher the
terminal voltage generated by this current!

Proceed as follows to perform a polarity check

1. Make sure that the wiring to be checked is disconnected from the ungrounded side of the CT (see
Figure 10-8).
2. Connect the OUTPUT sockets and input SEC of CT Analyzer to the wiring to be checked (see Figure
10-8).
3. Open the Quick Test measurement function of CT Analyzer.
4. Select the Polarity Check measurement type and set the amplitude of the polarity check signal
appropriately.
5. Start the polarity check by pressing the key on CT Analyzer.
6. The Results Polarity Check card displays the measured values as long as the measurement is
active.

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7. Use the CPOL2 polarity checker to check the polarity of the wiring (see Figure 10-8).
► If CPOL2 detects the same signal characteristic at a test point, it considers the polarity OK. The
green LED lights up.
► If the signal characteristic is inverted, CPOL2 considers the polarity not OK. The red LED lights
up.
WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
If you detect wrong polarity in the signal path:
► Do not disconnect the terminals as long as CT Analyzer injects the polarity
check signal.
► Stop the measurement (see step 8) and turn off CT Analyzer first. Only then
disconnect the terminals.
► If CPOL2 does not detect any signal (for example, due to a too small signal magnitude), both
LEDs light up at the same time.
► If the wiring to be tested is open (disconnected or interrupted), CT Analyzer indicates by an
intermittent beep sound that no output current is flowing.
If you are in doubt whether your measurement is correct, you can confirm it by reversing the probes
of CPOL2. In that case, the other LED should light up.
8. Stop the measurement by pressing the key on CT Analyzer again.
Note: Please refer to the CPOL2 User Manual for detailed information about the CPOL2 polarity
checker.

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10.6 CT ratio measurement

CT ratio measurement is a predefined measurement type, intended especially for How to get there:
the quick measurement of CT ratios. Press the Main soft key in
any test card
Note: This is not a complete CT test. It only determines the current ratio of CTs. Main Menu:
- New Quick-Test
To select the CT Ratio measurement type, use the cursor key to move the OK soft key
cursor to the Measurement Type field in the CT-Quick card and then press the CT-Quick card:
CT Ratio soft key. Measurement Type:
CT Ratio

Figure 10-9: CT-Quick card and Results card for CT ratio measurement

For the CT Ratio measurement type, the CT-Quick card holds the following measurement quantities:

Table 10-7: Parameters for CT Ratio measurement type

Parameter Description
Output The output signal type is fixed to "AC".
U/I Operating mode of the internal signal generator: voltage or current source. Fixed to
"Voltage".
Amplitude RMS voltage of the output signal. Adjustable by the user.
Possible values: 0 to 40V.
Default: 1.00V.
f Frequency of the output signal. Adjustable by the user.
Possible values: 5.0 to 400.0Hz or soft keys 16.7Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz or 400Hz.
Default: 50Hz
Load Fixed to "On".
Setting the Load parameter to "on" and specifying the winding resistance and the
unsaturated inductance in the fields R and L will prevent saturation of the connected
CT.
The output generator of CT Analyzer then keeps the DC part of the output current at
zero using a current regulator.
R, L Winding resistance (R) and unsaturated inductance (L) of the CT, used by the internal
output regulator to prevent saturation of the connected CT (see Load above).
Possible values: 0 to 1000 Ω or 0 to 1000H.
Default: 1.00 Ω for R and 50.00H for L
If these values are not set correctly for the connected CT, the CT will saturate sooner or
later, depending on the inaccuracy of the values used.

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The following values are displayed in the Results CT Ratio card:

Table 10-8: Values displayed for CT Ratio measurement type

Value Description
OUTPUT Internally measured RMS current value and phase of the output signal.
SEC RMS value of the voltage measured at input SEC.
This input is considered as the phase reference, therefore the phase is always 0.
PRIM RMS value and phase of the voltage measured at input PRIM.
N Current ratio of the CT calculated from the voltages measured at inputs SEC and PRIM.
f Frequency measured at input SEC.

Use the following wiring for CT ratio measurement (example):

Figure 10-10: Wiring example for CT ratio measurement

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10.7 VT ratio measurement

This is a predefined measurement type, intended especially for the quick How to get there:
measurement of VT ratios. Press the Main soft key in
any test card
Note: This is not a complete VT test. This measurement only determines the Main Menu:
voltage ratio of VTs. - New Quick-Test
OK soft key
To select the VT Ratio measurement type, use the cursor key to move the CT-Quick card:
cursor to the Measurement Type field in the CT-Quick card and then press the Measurement Type:
VT Ratio
VT Ratio soft key.

Figure 10-11: CT-Quick card and Results card for VT ratio measurement

For the VT Ratio measurement type, the CT-Quick card holds the following measurement quantities:

Table 10-9: Parameters for VT Ratio measurement type

Parameter Description
Output The output signal type is fixed to "AC".
U/I Operating mode of the internal signal generator: voltage or current source. Fixed to
"Voltage".
Amplitude RMS voltage of the output signal. Adjustable by the user.
Possible values: 0 to 40V.
Default: 1.00V.
f Frequency of the output signal. Adjustable by the user.
Possible values: 5.0 to 400.0Hz or soft keys 16.7Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz or 400Hz.
Default: 50Hz

The following values are displayed in the Results VT Ratio card:

Table 10-10: Values displayed for VT Ratio measurement type

Value Description
OUTPUT Internally measured RMS current value and phase of the output signal.
SEC RMS value of the voltage measured at input SEC.
This input is considered as the phase reference, therefore the phase is always 0.
PRIM RMS value and phase of the voltage measured at input PRIM.
N Voltage ratio of the VT calculated from the voltages measured at inputs SEC and PRIM.
f Frequency measured at input SEC.

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Proceed as follows to perform a VT ratio measurement:

1. Connect the OUTPUT sockets and input SEC of CT Analyzer to the primary side of the VT, and
CT Analyzer input PRIM to the secondary winding of the VT (see Figure 10-12).

Figure 10-12: Wiring example for VT ratio measurement

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
Connecting the CT Analyzer output to the secondary side of the VT by mistake will
cause hazardous voltages on the primary side.
► Make sure to connect the CT Analyzer output to the primary side of the VT.

2. Open the Quick Test measurement function of CT Analyzer or start the CT Analyzer Quick Test tool
of the CT Analyzer Suite software.
3. Select the VT Ratio measurement type. Set the amplitude to the maximum output voltage of 40V
and the frequency to the mains frequency. Refer to Figure 10-13.
Note: If it is necessary to suppress mains frequency interferences, use the Advanced measurement
type with a frequency of e.g. 3Hz above the mains frequency (e.g. 53Hz) and choose the frequency-
selective measurement mode with a filter bandwidth of 6Hz. Mains frequency interferences are then
suppressed by 120 dB.

Measurement settings

Figure 10-13: CT-Quick test card with settings for VT ratio measurement

4. Start the measurement by pressing the key on CT Analyzer or clicking the ON button on the
VT Ratio tab of the CT Analyzer Quick Test software tool. The measured values are displayed and
permanently updated as long as the measurement is active. Refer to Figure 10-14.

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5. Stop the measurement by pressing the key on CT Analyzer again or clicking the OFF button on
the VT Ratio tab of the CT Analyzer Quick Test software tool.

Live display of measured

values

Live display of VT ratio

Figure 10-14: Results test card for VT ratio measurement

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10.8 Resistance measurement

This is a predefined measurement type, intended especially for the quick How to get there:
measurement of resistances. Press the Main soft key in
any test card
To select the Resistance measurement type, use the cursor key to move the Main Menu:
cursor to the Measurement Type field in the CT-Quick card and then press the - New Quick-Test
OK soft key
Resist. soft key.
CT-Quick card:
Measurement Type:
Resistance

Figure 10-15: CT-Quick card and Results card for resistance measurement

For the Resistance measurement type, the CT-Quick card holds the following measurement quantities:

Table 10-11: Parameters for Resistance measurement type

Parameter Description
Output The output signal type is fixed to "DC".
U/I Operating mode of the internal signal generator: voltage or current source. Fixed to
"Current".
Amplitude Amplitude of the output current. Adjustable by the user.
Possible values: 0 to 10A. Default: 1.00A.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
This measurement is performed with DC current.
► Do not open the measurement circuit while current is flowing.
► Stop the measurement by pressing the key on CT Analyzer and wait until the red
LED is off before opening the measurement circuit.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage or current possible
This measurement is performed with DC current. Feeding an inductance with DC current
will charge the inductance. CT Analyzer does not perform automatic discharge of the
inductance.
► Wait until the inductance has discharged completely before touching any connections
or disconnecting the measurement leads of CT Analyzer.

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The following values are displayed in the Results Resistance card:

Table 10-12: Values displayed for Resistance measurement type

Value Description
OUTPUT Internally measured output current.
SEC Voltage measured at input SEC.
PRIM Not used for resistance measurement.
Rs Serial resistance, calculated from the output current and the voltage measured at input
SEC.

Note: The resistance measurement uses the serial equivalent circuit diagram for results calculation.
Use the following wiring for resistance measurement (example):

Figure 10-16: Wiring example for resistance measurement

Proceed as follows to perform a winding resistance measurement:

1. Connect the OUTPUT sockets and input SEC of CT Analyzer to the winding to be measured (see
Figure 10-16).
2. Open the Quick Test measurement function of CT Analyzer or start the CT Analyzer Quick Test tool
of the CT Analyzer Suite software.
3. Select the Resistance measurement type and set the amplitude of the DC output current
appropriately. Refer to Figure 10-17.

NOTICE
Equipment damage possible
Too high currents could destroy the winding.
► Use only low currents of e.g. 100 mA when measuring the primary side of VTs.

Measurement settings

Figure 10-17: CT-Quick test card with settings for resistance measurement

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4. Start the measurement by pressing the key on CT Analyzer or clicking the ON button on the
Resistance tab of the CT Analyzer Quick Test software tool. The measured values are displayed
and permanently updated as long as the measurement is active. Refer to Figure 10-18.
5. Stop the measurement by pressing the key on CT Analyzer again or clicking the OFF button on
the Resistance tab of the CT Analyzer Quick Test software tool.

Live display of winding

resistance

Figure 10-18: Results test card for resistance measurement

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10.9 Impedance measurement

This is a predefined measurement type, intended especially for the quick How to get there:
measurement of impedances. Press the Main soft key in
any test card
To select the Impedance measurement type, use the cursor key to move Main Menu:
the cursor to the Measurement Type field in the CT-Quick card and then press - New Quick-Test
OK soft key
the Imped. soft key.
CT-Quick card:
Measurement Type:
Impedance

Figure 10-19: CT-Quick card and Results card for impedance measurement

For the Impedance measurement type, the CT-Quick card holds the following measurement quantities:

Table 10-13: Parameters for Impedance measurement type

Parameter Description
Output The output signal type is fixed to "AC".
V/I Operating mode of the internal signal generator: voltage or current source. Fixed to
"Current".
Amplitude RMS value of the output current. Adjustable by the user.
Possible values: 0 to 5A.
Default: 1.00A.
f Frequency of the output signal. Adjustable by the user.
Possible values: 5.0 to 400.0Hz or soft keys 16.7Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz or 400Hz.
Default: 50Hz

The following values are displayed in the Results Impedance card:

Table 10-14: Values displayed for Impedance measurement type

Value Description
OUTPUT Internally measured RMS value and phase of the output current.
SEC RMS value of the voltage measured at input SEC.
This input is considered as the phase reference, therefore the phase is always 0.
PRIM Not used for impedance measurement.
Z Measured impedance, calculated from the magnitude and phase angle of the output
signal and the voltage measured at input SEC.
cos ϕ Power factor of the measured impedance.

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Use the following wiring for impedance measurement (example):

Figure 10-20: Wiring example for impedance measurement

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10.10 Reactance measurement

This is a predefined measurement type, intended especially for the quick How to get there:
measurement of reactances. Press the Main soft key in
any test card
To select the Reactance measurement type, use the cursor key to move the Main Menu:
cursor to the Measurement Type field in the CT-Quick card and then press the - New Quick-Test
OK soft key
React. soft key.
CT-Quick card:
Measurement Type:
Reactance

Figure 10-21: CT-Quick card and Results card for reactance measurement

For the Reactance measurement type, the CT-Quick card holds the following measurement quantities:

Table 10-15: Parameters for Reactance measurement type

Parameter Description
Output The output signal type is fixed to "AC".
U/I Operating mode of the internal signal generator: voltage or current source. Fixed to
"Voltage".
Amplitude RMS voltage of the output signal. Adjustable by the user.
Possible values: 0 to 40V.
Default: 1.00V.
f Frequency of the output signal. Adjustable by the user.
Possible values: 5.0 to 400.0Hz or soft keys 16.7Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz or 400Hz.
Default: 400Hz

The following values are displayed in the Results Reactance card:

Table 10-16: Values displayed for Reactance measurement type

Value Description
OUTPUT Internally measured RMS current value and phase of the output signal.
SEC RMS value of the voltage measured at input SEC.
This input is considered as the phase reference, therefore the phase is always 0.
PRIM Not used for reactance measurement.
Rs Serial resistance, calculated from the output signal and the voltage measured at input
SEC.
Xs Serial reactance, calculated from the magnitude and phase angle of the output signal
and the voltage measured at input SEC.

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Table 10-16: Values displayed for Reactance measurement type (continued)

Value Description
f Frequency measured at input SEC.
Ls or Cs Serial inductance or capacitance of the test object, calculated from the measured
values.
CT Analyzer automatically detects whether the test object is an inductance or a
capacitance based on the phase angle.

Note: The reactance measurement uses the serial equivalent circuit diagram for results calculation.
Use the following wiring for reactance measurement (example):

Figure 10-22: Wiring example for reactance measurement

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11 CT Analyzer Suite
The CT Analyzer Suite software enables complete remote control of CT Analyzer test sets from a
computer. For detailed information about the CT Analyzer Suite software, please refer to the
CT Analyzer Suite help.

11.1 System requirements

CT Analyzer Suite is exclusively intended for operation with CT Analyzer test sets equipped with
firmware version 5.00 or later.
CT Analyzer Suite requires one of the following operating systems installed on your computer:
Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit, Windows 8 64 bit, Windows 8.1 64 bit, Windows 10 32 bit or 64 bit.

11.2 Installing CT Analyzer Suite

The CT Analyzer Suite software and its installation program Setup Wizard are included on the
CT Analyzer Suite CD ROM accompanying CT Analyzer. Proceed as follows to install
CT Analyzer Suite:
1. Exit all other major programs running on your computer.
2. Insert the CT Analyzer Suite CD ROM into your computer’s CD ROM drive. The Setup Wizard starts
automatically.
Note: Should the Setup Wizard not start automatically a few seconds after the CD has been inserted
into the CD ROM drive, change to the Windows Explorer and double-click setup.exe on the
CT Analyzer Suite CD ROM.
3. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to install the software.

11.3 The CT Analyzer Suite home view

Launching CT Analyzer Suite opens the CT Analyzer Suite home view. The home view provides an
overview of all available features and functions. Clicking a button in the home view displays the
corresponding view or executes the specific function.

Press the F1 key on your keyboard or click the help button and select Help to display the help system
providing detailed information about CT Analyzer Suite.
The figure below shows the CT Analyzer Suite home view.

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Figure 11-1: CT Analyzer Suite home view

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12 Technical data
Guaranteed data are specified for an ambient temperature of 23°C ± 5° (73°F ± 9°), a power supply of
115/230VAC, and after a warm-up time longer than 15 minutes.
Guaranteed data are valid for the period of one year after factory adjustment.

12.1 Mains power supply

Table 12-1: Mains power supply

Characteristic Rating
Connection Connector according to IEC 60320
Mains voltage 100 - 240VAC / 50/60Hz / 6A
Instead of supplying CT Analyzer from phase-neutral (L1-N, A-N), it may
also be supplied from phase-phase (e.g. L1-L2, A-B). However, the
nominal voltage must not exceed 240VAC.
Mains fuses 2 x T6AH 250V (high-breaking capacity wire fuse 5 x 20mm)

12.2 Generator output

Table 12-2: Generator output data

Characteristic Rating
Output voltage / current AC: 40Vrms / 5Arms max.
DC: 120V / 5A (15Apeak)
Output power 400VArms max.

12.3 Measurement inputs

Table 12-3: Measurement input SEC

Characteristic Rating
Voltage ranges 0 - 0.3 / 3 / 30 / 300VAC (auto ranging)
Accuracy 0.1% (guaranteed)
Insulation Reinforced insulation (R) to all other circuits

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Table 12-4: Measurement input PRIM

Characteristic Rating
Voltage ranges 0 - 0.03 / 0.3 / 3 / 30VAC (auto ranging)
Accuracy 0.1% (guaranteed)
Insulation Reinforced insulation (R) to all other circuits

12.4 Winding resistance measurement accuracy

Table 12-5: Winding resistance measurement accuracy

Characteristic Rating
Resolution 1mΩ
Accuracy 0.05% (typical)
0.1% + 1mΩ (guaranteed)

12.5 Ratio and phase measurement accuracy

The values given in the following table are only valid under the following conditions:
• All utility lines to the primary side of the CT are disconnected.
• One terminal of the primary side of the CT is connected to PE.
• The original measurement cables delivered by OMICRON for CT Analyzer are used.
• The CT under test is a CT with a non-gapped core.
• The knee point voltage according to IEEE C57.13 is > 3V.
Under interfering conditions the device has reduced accuracy.
Values without the prefix "!" in the ratio table of the Ratio card have guaranteed accuracy. The accuracy
of values marked with a "!" in the table is reduced by factor 2 since these values are not directly
measured but calculated from the measured values instead.

Table 12-6: Ratio measurement accuracy for 1 A CTs at rated current

CT ratio Isn Rated power1 Typical accuracy Guaranteed
accuracy
0.2 - 1 1 1.0 - 30VA 0.05% 0.1%
> 1 - 2000 1 0 - 30VA 0.02% 0.05%
> 2000 - 5000 1 0 - 30VA 0.03% 0.1%
> 5000 - 10000 1 0 - 30VA 0.05% 0.2%
1. Nominal burden of the CT.

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Table 12-7: Ratio measurement accuracy for 5 A CTs at rated current

CT ratio Isn Rated power1 Typical accuracy Guaranteed
accuracy
0.2 - 1 5 1.0 - 75VA 0.05% 0.1%
> 1 - 2000 5 0 - 75VA 0.02% 0.05%
> 2000 - 5000 5 0 - 75VA 0.03% 0.1%
> 5000 - 10000 5 0 - 75VA 0.05% 0.2%
1. Nominal burden of the CT.

Table 12-8: Phase measurement accuracy at rated current

Characteristic Rating
Resolution 0.01min
Accuracy (cos ϕ 0.8 - 1) 1min (typical)
3min (guaranteed)

Table 12-9: Turns ratio measurement accuracy

Characteristic Rating
Resolution 0.01 turns
Accuracy 0.05% (typical)
0.1% (guaranteed)

12.6 Compact Flash card interface

Table 12-10: Compact Flash card interface

Characteristic Rating
Card type CF type 1
Allowed memory size 16MB - 2GB

12.7 Remote control interface

The remote control interface of CT Analyzer is exclusively intended to connect CT Analyzer to a
computer (e.g. running the CT Analyzer Suite software) or to the optional CT SB2 switch box (for multi-
ratio CT measurement).
As of serial number JHxxxx or newer, CT Analyzer is equipped with a USB interface and a RS232
interface.
Note: The user has to select the interface to be used in the CT Analyzer settings before connecting
CT Analyzer to a computer (refer to section 3.3 on page 26). CT Analyzer will only communicate via the
selected interface. It will not be recognized by the computer if CT Analyzer settings do not match the
interface used for connection.

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12.7.1 RS232 interface

The RS232 interface can be used to connect CT Analyzer to a computer or to the optional CT SB2 switch
box.

9-pole SUB-D connector, male

Figure shows outside view
onto the pins at CT Analyzer!

1 nc
6 nc
2 RxD (data in / receive)
7 RTS (out)
3 TxD (data out / transmit)
8 CTS (in)
4 nc
9 + 5V
5 GND (signal ground)
Do not connect!
For internal use only!

Housing: Shield (ground)

Figure 12-1: Pin assignment for RS232 remote control interface

9-pole (DB9) null modem or

crossover cable, 2 x female

Connections required:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 shield

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 shield

Figure 12-2: Connection cable for RS232 remote control interface

12.7.2 USB interface

The USB interface can be used to connect CT Analyzer to a computer. Communication via USB is
considerably faster than communication via RS232.

USB interface
(type B connector)

Figure 12-3: USB remote control interface (standard type B connector)

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12.8 Environmental conditions

Table 12-11: Environmental conditions

Characteristic Rating
Operating temperature –10 … +50°C (14 … 122°F)
Storage and transportation –25 … +70°C (–13 … 158°F)
Max. altitude for operation 2000m

12.9 Mechanical data

Table 12-12: Mechanical data

Characteristic Rating
Weight < 8kg (17.6lbs) without accessories
Dimensions W x H x D 360 x 285 x 145mm (14.2 x 11.2 x 5.7")

12.10 Standards

Table 12-13: Standards

EMC, safety
IEC/EN 61326-1 (industrial electromagnetic environment)
EMC
FCC subpart B of part 15, class A

Safety IEC/EN/UL 61010-1

Other
Shock IEC/EN 60068-2-27 (15 g/11 ms, half-sinusoid, 3 shocks in each axis)
IEC/EN 60068-2-6 (frequency range 10 Hz…150 Hz, acceleration 2 g
Vibration
continuous (20 m/s2/65 ft/s2), 20 cycles per axis)
IEC/EN 60068-2-78 (5%…95% relative humidity, no condensation),
Humidity
tested at 40 ºC/104 ºF for 48 hours
Protection class IP20 according to EN 60529

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13 User maintenance
13.1 Care and cleaning
CT Analyzer does not require any special maintenance or care. Clean the device from time to time or as
necessary using a cloth dampened with water or isopropanol alcohol. Always disconnect CT Analyzer
prior to cleaning!

13.2 Replacing fuses

1. Turn off CT Analyzer and unplug the power cord.
2. Ground the test object, and disconnect it from CT Analyzer. By disconnecting it you prevent a
possibly faulty test object from feeding power back into CT Analyzer.
3. Locate the blown fuse on the side panel of CT Analyzer and replace it by an identical fuse type:
T6.3H 250 V (6.3 Amps slow-acting high breaking capacity wire fuse 5 x 20mm). CT Analyzer has
two fuses of the same type. Proceed as follows:
► Use a small screwdriver to unlock the two locking tongues one after the other as shown in
Figure 13-1.
► Pull out the fuse holder and locate the blown fuse.
► Replace the blown fuse by an identical fuse type.
► Insert the fuse holder and press it into the base until the two locking tongues engage audibly.

Figure 13-1: Unlocking the locking tongues of the fuse holder

13.3 Calibrating CT Analyzer

OMICRON offers a reference CT (calibration CT VEHZ0649) to verify the calibration of CT Analyzer.
This reference CT is delivered together with a calibration certificate of a national test laboratory.
The calibration CT has a ratio of 2000:1 and 2000:5. Its class is 0.02.
To verify the calibration of CT Analyzer, it is necessary to measure both ratios (2000:1 and 2000:5).
CT Analyzer is within the specifications, if all measurement results are within class 0.02.
If the measurement results are not within class 0.02, we recommend to send CT Analyzer back to
OMICRON for calibration in order to guarantee proper operation in accordance with the regulations.

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14 Error and warning messages

001.xxx Error [001] No valid CT software!
Reason: No valid software in the device Flash memory or incorrect checksum.
Solution: Insert a Compact Flash card with valid software (CTAnalyzer.bin) in the Omicron
directory and switch the CT Analyzer off and on again.
002.xxx Error [002] Can't open file!
Reason: The firmware cannot read the file CTAnalyzer.bin from the Compact Flash card since the
CF card or the file is missing.
Solution: Insert a Compact Flash card with valid software (CTAnalyzer.bin) in the Omicron
directory and switch the CT Analyzer off and on again.
003.xxx Error [003] Download error!
Reason: The downloaded software is corrupt.
Solution: Insert a Compact Flash card with valid software (CTAnalyzer.bin) in the Omicron
directory and switch the CT Analyzer off and on again.
100.xxx Warning [100.xxx] CT resistance > 3000 Ohms.
Reason: The resistance measured during primary or secondary winding resistance measurement is
> 3000Ω.
Solution: The test cannot be continued. Check the connections to the CT. If the connections are ok,
the CT resistance is > 3000Ω. Such CTs cannot be tested using the CT Analyzer.
101.xxx Warning [101.xxx] Timeout during measurement. No constant winding resistance can be
determined within 10 sec.
Reason: The CT Analyzer cannot determine a constant winding resistance within 10sec. during
primary or secondary winding resistance measurement.
Solution: The test cannot be continued. Check the connections to the CT.
110.xxx Warning [110.xxx] The impedance of the CT is too high.
Reason: The impedance of the CT or the load is too high to reach the minimum toggle frequency of
0.2Hz / 0.8Hz.
Solution: The test cannot be continued. Check the connections to the CT. If the connections are ok,
it is not possible to test this CT due to its too high inductance.
111.xxx Warning [111.xxx] Inductance of load too low.
Reason: Measurement frequency is too high and cannot be decreased because of too low CT
inductance.
Solution: The test cannot be continued. Check the connections to the CT. If the connections are ok,
it is not possible to test this CT due to its too low inductance.
112.xxx Warning [112.xxx] Measurement error, reduce noise level.
Reason: It is not possible to obtain stable measurement results due to incorrect wiring, wiring short-
circuit, connected load or external interferences.
Solution: Check the wiring. The primary side of the CT must not be short-circuited. Disconnect the
primary side of the CT from the transmission lines, connect one primary side terminal to
PE and open the other one. Use the delivered original coax cables for measurement (see
section 3.7.2 "Noise reduction techniques" on page 46). Make sure that no burden is
connected to the secondary side of the CT. This error may also indicate a winding short
circuit of the CT.
113.xxx Warning [113.xxx] Test not successful. Kneepoint not found.
Reason: Knee point for specified standard not found.
Solution: The current required to reach the knee point for the specified standard cannot be delivered.
The CT cannot be tested up to the knee point voltage.
114.xxx Warning [114.xxx] Low inductance detected during excitation measurement.
Reason: Low inductance was measured during the excitation test.
Solution: Verify that the primary side of the CT is not short-circuited.
This warning can also occur for CTs with very low excitation loss and high parasitic
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115.xxx Warning [115.xxx] Invalid eddy loss measurement.

Reason: Reliable determination of the eddy losses is not possible.
Solution: Verify the wiring and repeat the test. If the error message is displayed repeatedly, it is
currently not possible to test this CT using the CT Analyzer.
116.xxx Warning [116.xxx] Knee point too low! CTs with a knee point below 1 volt are not supported.
Reason: The knee point voltage is smaller than 1 V.
Solution: Currently it is not possible to test CTs with such a low knee point using the CT Analyzer.
121.xxx Warning [121.xxx] Test not successful! Reverse polarity. Check wiring and repeat the
measurement.
Reason: Measured polarity is wrong.
Solution: Reverse the polarity of the measurement cables on the primary or secondary side of the
CT.
130.xxx Warning [130.xxx] Burden impedance > 1kOhm.
Reason: Burden impedance > 1kΩ.
Solution: The test cannot be continued. Check the connections to the Burden.
131.xxx Warning [131.xxx] Overload during Burden measurement.
Reason: The required test current cannot be reached, even at the maximum output voltage.
Solution: The CT Analyzer cannot deliver enough current. Reduce the test current or the impedance
of the burden. Check the wiring for proper contacts; one connection possibly has a bad
connection.
140.xxx Warning [140.xxx] Timeout during remanence test. Measured magnetic flux is unstable. Reduce
noise level.
Reason: The magnetic flux during remanence measurement is not stable.
Solution: The test cannot be continued. Check the connections to the CT. Try to reduce the noise
level for the measurement.
200.xxx Warning [200.xxx] Check connection. Make sure burden is properly wired.
Reason: The measured input voltage differs by more than 5V from the input voltage expected during
burden test.
Solution: Check whether the output generator ("Output") and measurement input "Sec" are
connected correctly.
200.xxx Warning [200.xxx] Check CT SB2 switch box wiring: CTA OUTPUT and/or BURDEN terminal may
be disconnected.
Reason: The measured input voltage differs by more than 5V from the input voltage expected during
the burden test using the CT SB2 switch box.
Solution: Check whether the BURDEN OUT and the BURDEN IN sockets on the CT SB2 are
connected correctly.
201.xxx Warning [201.xxx] Check connection. Measured ratio > 50000:1.
Reason: Measurement input "Prim" is possibly not connected properly.
Solution: Check whether the primary side measurement input "Prim" is connected properly.
202.xxx Warning [202.xxx] Check connection. Polarity of input SEC and power output are not the same.
Reason: Polarity of input "Sec" and "Output" are not the same.
Solution: Check whether the output generator ("Output") and measurement input "Sec" are
connected properly and with correct polarity.
203.xxx Warning [203.xxx] Check connection. Input SEC may be disconnected.
Reason: Input signal at input "Sec" differs from the expected one.
Solution: Check whether the output generator ("Output") and measurement input "Sec" are
connected properly.
204.xxx Warning [204.xxx] Check connection. Polarity of input PRIM and power output are not the same.
Reason: Input signal at input "Prim" differs from the expected one: Reverse polarity at input "Prim".
Solution: Check whether the output generator ("Output") and measurement input "Prim" are
connected properly and with correct polarity.

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204.xxx Warning [204.xxx] Check CT SB2 switch box wiring: Wrong polarity at PRIM terminal.
Reason: Input signal at input "PRIM" differs from the expected one: Reverse polarity at CT SB2
input "PRIM".
Solution: Check whether the PRIM IN sockets on the CT SB2 are connected properly and with
correct polarity. If necessary, connect with changed polarity.
205.xxx Warning [205.xxx] Check connection. Input PRIM may be disconnected.
Reason: Input signal at input "Prim" differs from the expected one.
Solution: Check whether the output generator ("Output") and measurement input "Prim" are
connected properly.
205.xxx Warning [205.xxx] Check CT SB2 switch box wiring: PRIM IN terminal may be disconnected.
Reason: Input signal at input "Prim" differs from the expected one.
Solution: Check whether the PRIM IN sockets on the CT SB2 are connected properly.
206.xxx Warning [206.xxx] Check connection. Ensure that the output is connected to the primary side of
the CT.
Reason: Input signal at input "Prim" differs from the expected one.
Solution: Check that the output generator ("Output") is connected to the CT and that the primary side
of the CT is connected to input "Prim".
206.xxx Warning [206.xxx] Check CT SB2 switch box wiring: CTA OUTPUT and/or PRIM OUT terminal may
be disconnected.
Reason: Input signal at input "Prim" differs from the expected one.
Solution: Check whether the PRIM OUT and the PRIM IN sockets on the CT SB2 are connected
correctly to the primary side of the CT.
207.xxx Warning [207.xxx] Check connection! OUTPUT may be disconnected.
Reason: The current signal differs from the expected one.
Solution: Check whether the output generator ("Output") and measurement input "SEC" are
connected properly to the secondary side of the CT.
210.xxx Warning [210.xxx] Permanent data overflow.
Reason: Internal data buffer overflow. The data could not be fetched fast enough from the internal
data buffer.
Solution: Try to repeat the measurement. If this error occurs more frequently, you should contact
your next OMICRON service center.
211.xxx Warning [211.xxx] Sinus mode measurement timeout.
Reason: Measurement timeout due to frequent range switching or invalid data from the
measurement inputs.
Solution: Check the wiring and repeat the measurement. Try to reduce noise for the measurement.
220.xxx Warning [220.xxx] Test aborted!
Reason: The test sequence has been interrupted by the user.
Solution: Repeat the test without interrupting it.
308.xxx Note [308.xxx] I-sn value has to be specified in CT-Object Card prior to Residual Magnetism test!
Reason: For the remanence test the Isn value should be defined.
Solution: Enter valid Isn value before starting the remanence test.
310.xxx Note [310.xxx] License: <Guesser functionality> is missing! Values for: Ipn, Isn, P/M, Class,
FS/ALF should be provided.
Reason: The license required for class guessing is not available.
Solution: Specify the values for Ipn, Isn, Class, P/M and FS/ALF before starting the test.
311.xxx Warning [311.xxx] License: <Simulation after test> is missing!
Reason: The license required for simulation is not available.
Solution: Simulation of the results for changed test settings (e.g. different burden values) after the
test is not possible. Purchase a corresponding license.
312.xxx Warning [312.xxx] License: <...> is missing!
Reason: The license specified in the message is not available.
Solution: The functionality included in the license is not available. Purchase a corresponding license.

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313.xxx Warning [313.xxx] License: <All languages> is missing! Test can be performed only if the Chinese
user interface is set.
Reason: The license required to use all languages is not available.
Solution: Perform the test with the Chinese user interface or purchase a corresponding license.
318.xxx Warning [318.xxx] License: <Burden guesser> is missing! Values for VA, Burden, Cosϕ should be
provided.
Reason: The license required for the burden guesser functionality is not available.
Solution: Specify the values for nominal and operating burden (VA, Burden and cosϕ) or purchase
a corresponding license.
319.xxx Warning [319.xxx] License: <Quick test> is missing!
Reason: The license required for the Quick Test functionality is not available.
Solution: Purchase a corresponding license if you want to perform measurements using Quick Test.
331.xxx Note [331.xxx] Ipn is invalid! The value must be between the Ipn values of the neighboring taps.
Reason: An invalid Ipn value has been entered to the MR-Config. card.
Solution: Enter a valid Ipn value.
332.xxx Note [332.xxx] I-sn has to be specified. Vb and VA are calculated dependent on I-sn.
Reason: You tried to enter values for Vb or VA without specifying the Isn value first.
Solution: Enter a valid Isn value before specifying values for Vb and VA.
333.xxx Note [333.xxx] First define I-pn for this tap.
Reason: You tried to enter a nominal burden (VA) value for a tap without specifying the Ipn for this
tap first.
Solution: Enter a valid Ipn value for the tap before specifying the nominal burden (VA).
334.xxx Note [334.xxx] Test cannot be started. Nominal burden (VA) should be >= 3.75VA.
Reason: The nominal burden (VA) entered is lower than the limit specified in the device settings
(parameter "Min. VA at M cores Isn 5A").
Solution: Enter a nominal burden (VA) higher than or equal to 3.75VA.
356.xxx Warning [356.xxx] License: <All frequencies support> is missing! Only 60 Hz nominal frequency
is supported.
Reason: The license required to use all frequencies is not available.
Solution: Measurements are only possible for 60 Hz. Purchase a corresponding license if you want
to perform testing with other frequencies.
357.xxx Note [357.xxx] License: <P cores support> is missing! Only metering CTs can be measured.
Reason: The license required to perform testing of protection cores is not available.
Solution: Testing is only possible for metering cores. Purchase a corresponding license if you want
to perform testing of protection cores.
358.xxx Warning [358.xxx] License: <M cores support> is missing! Only protection CTs can be measured.
Reason: The license required to perform testing of metering cores is not available.
Solution: Testing is only possible for protection cores. Purchase a corresponding license if you want
to perform testing of metering cores.
360.xxx Note [360.xxx] No class assessments will be made, because one or more of the settings marked
by a star ('?*' or '*') "are not defined.
Reason: Some of the assessment-relevant settings are not defined.
Solution: Make sure that all settings that are relevant for assessment (marked by '?*' or '*') are
defined.
400.xxx Warning [400.xxx] You cannot make a multi-ratio measurement without a CT SB2 switch box!
Reason: No CT SB2 is connected when starting a multi-ratio measurement.
Solution: Connect the CT SB2 to the CT Analyzer before starting a multi-ratio test.
401.xxx Warning [401.xxx] CT SB2 switch box is disconnected!
Reason: The CT SB2 is not properly connected to the CT Analyzer.
Solution: Restore proper connection between the CT SB2 and the CT Analyzer and restart your test.
402.xxx Warning [402.xxx] CT SB2 switch box communication error.
Reason: Communication between the CT SB2 and the CT Analyzer failed.
Solution: Restore proper connection between the CT SB2 and the CT Analyzer and restart your test.

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403.xxx Warning [403.xxx] Check CT SB2 switch box wiring: CTA OUTPUT, TAPS XN and/or X1 may be
disconnected.
Reason: The CTA OUTPUT sockets of the CT SB2 are not properly connected to the CT Analyzer
output.
Solution: Make sure that the CTA OUTPUT sockets on the CT SB2 are properly connected to the
CT Analyzer and restart your test.
404.xxx Warning [404.xxx] Check CT SB2 switch box wiring: CTA PRIM and/or PRIM IN terminal may be
disconnected.
Reason: The CTA PRIM sockets of the CT SB2 are not properly connected to CT Analyzer input
PRIM.
Solution: Make sure that the CTA PRIM sockets on the CT SB2 are properly connected to
CT Analyzer input PRIM and restart your test.
405.xxx Warning [405.xxx] Check CT SB2 switch box wiring: CTA SEC terminal, TAPS XN IN and/or X1 IN
may be disconnected.
Reason: The CTA SEC sockets of the CT SB2 are not properly connected to CT Analyzer input
SEC.
Solution: Make sure that the CTA SEC sockets on the CT SB2 are properly connected to
CT Analyzer input SEC and restart your test.
406.xxx Warning [406.xxx] Check CT SB2 switch box wiring: <text depending on connection actually
detected>
Reason: The CTA SEC sockets of the CT SB2 are not properly connected to CT Analyzer input
SEC.
Solution: Make sure that the CTA SEC sockets on the CT SB2 are properly connected to
CT Analyzer input SEC and restart your test.
407.xxx Warning [407.xxx] Check CT SB2 switch box wiring: Wrong polarity at CTA SEC or CTA OUTPUT
terminal
Reason: Reverse polarity at the CTA SEC sockets or the CTA OUTPUT sockets of the CT SB2.
Solution: Make sure that the CTA SEC sockets and the CTA OUTPUT sockets on the CT SB2 are
properly connected to CT Analyzer and restart your test.
408.xxx Warning [408.xxx] Check CT SB2 switch box wiring: <text depending on missing connection
actually detected>
Reason: At least one of the CT taps enabled for multi-ratio testing is not connected to the CT SB2
correctly.
Solution: Make sure that all CT taps are connected correctly to the TAPS terminals on the CT SB2
and restart your test.
409.xxx Warning [409.xxx] Check CT SB2 switch box wiring: <text depending on incorrect connection
actually detected>
Reason: Wiring of at least two CT taps is mixed, e.g. CT tap X2 is connected to TAPS X3 on the
CT SB2 and vice versa.
Solution: Make sure that all CT taps are connected to the correct TAPS terminals on the CT SB2
and restart your test.
411.xxx Warning [411.xxx] Firmware download to switch box failed! Error: SBErrNo
Reason: CT SB2 firmware download failed.
Solution: Ensure that the CT SB2 is connected to the CT Analyzer and repeat the firmware
download to the CT SB2.
415.xxx Warning [415.xxx] Quick measurement cannot be started. Please disconnect the CT SB2 switch
box.
Reason: You are trying to initiate a Quick measurement with the CT SB2 switch box still connected
to the CT Analyzer.
Solution: Measurements using Quick Test are not possible when the CT SB2 is connected to the
CT Analyzer. Remove all connections to the CT SB2 and restart your Quick measurement
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501.xxx No message displayed on the CT Analyzer. Message only displayed on remote PC connected to the
CT Analyzer.
Reason: The remote interface handler couldn't decipher the command.
Solution: Remote interface error. Check the connection between CT Analyzer and PC.
504.xxx No message displayed on the CT Analyzer. Message only displayed on remote PC connected to the
CT Analyzer.
Reason: Data transmission error.
Solution: Check the connection between CT Analyzer and PC.
505.xxx No message displayed on the CT Analyzer. Message only displayed on remote PC connected to the
CT Analyzer.
Reason: Data transmission error.
Solution: Check the connection between CT Analyzer and PC.
510.xxx No message displayed on the CT Analyzer. Message only displayed on remote PC connected to the
CT Analyzer.
Reason: Remote interface error: Failed to get the required measurement data because the
measurement is still running.
Solution: Check the connection between CT Analyzer and PC.
511.xxx No message displayed on the CT Analyzer. Message only displayed on remote PC connected to the
CT Analyzer.
Reason: Remote interface error: Failed to unzip the transmitted data block.
Solution: Check the connection between CT Analyzer and PC.
513.xxx No message displayed on the CT Analyzer. Message only displayed on remote PC connected to the
CT Analyzer.
Reason: The current remote interface command is not allowed.
Solution: Make sure that the current CT Analyzer state allows the execution of the command.
514.xxx No message displayed on the CT Analyzer. Message only displayed on remote PC connected to the
CT Analyzer.
Reason: Remote interface error: Remote command was submitted with an invalid parameter.
Solution: Verify the parameter (index) submitted with the remote interface command.
800.xxx Warning [800.xxx] Flash card access error. Internal file system error.
Reason: The file system sent an error message.
Solution: Compact Flash card is possibly corrupt. Use a new Compact Flash card.
801.xxx Warning [801.xxx] Flash card access error. Invalid file name or path.
Reason: The file system sent an error message.
Solution: The Compact Flash card is possibly corrupt. Try to save the data to a PC and format the
CF card.
802.xxx Warning [802.xxx] Flash card access error. Access denied.
Reason: The file system sent an error message. You tried to open a "read only" file or a special
directory.
Solution: Access the Compact Flash card on a PC and remove the "read-only" file attribute. File
attributes cannot be modified with the CT Analyzer.
803.xxx Warning [803.xxx] Flash card access error. File or folder already exists.
Reason: The file system sent an error message.
Solution: Enter a different file or folder name.
804.xxx Warning [804.xxx] Flash card access error. Disk full.
Reason: The file system sent an error message.
Solution: Delete some files on the Compact Flash card or insert a new CF card.
805.xxx Warning [805.xxx] Flash card access error. No or corrupt flash card.
Reason: No or no valid CF card can be found.
Solution: Insert a valid Compact Flash card.

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806.xxx Warning [806.xxx] Flash card access error. Corrupt directory structure.
Reason: The file system sent an error message.
Solution: Try to backup the data on the Compact Flash card to a PC and perform formatting of the
Compact Flash card.
807.xxx Warning [807.xxx] Nothing to paste.
Reason: No file(s) selected to paste.
Solution: Select one or more files using the Copy or Cut function and try again.
808.xxx Warning [808.xxx] Renaming of folders not supported.
Reason: This action is not supported.
Solution: Renaming of folders is not supported by the CT Analyzer.
809.xxx Warning [809.xxx] Are you sure you want to format the CF card? All data will be lost!
Reason: This warning always appears before formatting of a Compact Flash card is executed, since
all data stored on the Compact Flash card will be erased during formatting.
Solution: Press Format to start formatting or Abort to cancel the operation without formatting the
Compact Flash card.
810.xxx Warning [810.xxx] File exists. Do you want to overwrite it?
Reason: The file name used to save the data already exists. This warning always appears before
overwriting files on the Compact Flash card.
Solution: Enter another file name, if desired.
811.xxx Warning [811.xxx] Are you sure you want to delete <File Name>?
Reason: This warning always appears prior to the deletion of a file on the Compact Flash card.
Solution: Press Yes to delete the file or No to return to the file system card without deleting the file.
812.xxx Warning [812.xxx] Are you sure you want to delete all selected files?
Reason: This warning always appears prior to the deletion of files on the Compact Flash card.
Solution: Press Yes to delete the files or No to return to the file system card without deleting the files.
813.xxx Warning [813.xxx] One or more parameters could not be found. Some calculations may not work.
Reason: The .xml report file read from the Compact Flash card is of a newer format than the device
can generate.
Solution: The loaded file is incompatible or the software version on your CT Analyzer is older than
the software version that has generated the report. To enable your CT Analyzer to read this
report, it is necessary to update the CT Analyzer software.
814.xxx Warning [814.xxx] You tried to load an old report. One or more parameters could not be found.
Some calculations may not work.
Reason: One or more entries could not be found in the .xml report file.
Solution: The software version on the CT Analyzer is newer than the software version used to
generate the report. The report probably does not contain all parameters supported by the
new CT Analyzer software.
815.xxx Error [815.xxx] Folder must be empty. Can't remove folder <Folder Name>.
Reason: The folder selected for deletion is not empty. Only empty folders can be deleted.
Solution: Navigate to the folder you want to delete. Open the folder and delete all contained files and
subfolders. Then you can delete the empty folder.
816.xxx Error [816.xxx] You tried to load a report built with a <Device>.
Reason: The .xml file seems to be not a CT Analyzer report.
Solution: The report cannot be loaded by the CT Analyzer.
817.xxx Error [817.xxx] The xml file has no valid OMICRON report style.
Reason: The .xml file has no valid OMICRON report style.
Solution: The report cannot be loaded by the CT Analyzer.
818.xxx Warning [818.xxx] Moving of folders not supported.
Reason: Moving of folders is not supported by the CT Analyzer.
Solution: Select only files to move, not folders. Using the shift key and the up/down cursor keys it is
possible to select any number of files within a folder.

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819.xxx Warning [819.xxx] File name contains an invalid character.

Reason: An invalid character was used to specify the file name.
Invalid characters: \ / : * ? \ < > |
Solution: Only use valid characters for the file name.
820.xxx Error [820.xxx] Memory management error. Contact the next OMICRON service center.
Reason: Memory management error.
Solution: Switch the CT Analyzer off, wait a second then switch it on again. If this error occurs more
frequently, you should contact your next OMICRON service center.
821.xxx Error [821.xxx] Could not update firmware.
Reason: An error has occurred in the boot loader software.
Solution: Insert a Compact Flash card with valid software (CTAnalyzer.bin) in the directory
A:\Omicron\ and switch the CT Analyzer off and on again.
823.xxx Error [823.xxx] Could not update user text!
Reason: An error has occurred in the user text loader software.
Solution: Insert a Compact Flash card with valid software (CTUser_xxx.bin) in the directory
A:\Omicron\ and try again.
824.xxx Error [824.xxx] An internal software error has occurred at address xxxxxxxH. To log this error,
make sure that a CF card is inserted and then press OK. Please send the file \OMICRON\
ErrorLog.xml on the CF card to the next OMICRON service center.
Reason: Invalid result in a floating point operation (NaN).
Solution: Contact your next OMICRON service center.
825.xxx Warning [825.xxx] Size of file [FileName] >= 1Mbyte.
Reason: The size of the file copied to the CT Analyzer Compact Flash card or virtual disc is > 1 MB.
Solution: Avoid transfer of large files > 1 MB to the CT Analyzer.
826.xxx Error [826.xxx] The CT standard of the loaded report is not supported by the current firmware
version. Please check for a CT Analyzer firmware update.
Reason: You are trying to load a report that makes use of a CT standard your current firmware
version of CT Analyzer does not support.
Solution: Perform a firmware update to the latest version for your CT Analyzer.
830.xxx License < ... > is invalid.
Reason: An invalid license entry was found in the license file Omicron.lic on the CF Card.
Solution: Specify a valid license key.
831.xxx Setting value for < ... > is invalid. The default value of < ... > is used.
Reason: Invalid item in file Settings.inf.
Solution: The file Settings.inf in the Omicron directory on the CF card of the CT Analyzer has a
formatting error in one of the parameters. Delete this file and check the settings in the menu
Main Menu -> Settings -> Misc. Settings. If necessary, change the settings and store the
file again.
832.xxx Lifetime of relays near end. Contact the next OMICRON service center soon to arrange a hardware
service.
Reason: The relays inside the CT Analyzer near the end of their lifetime (more than 1,000,000
measurements performed).
Solution: Arrange a hardware service in order to replace the relays.
833.xxx You are about to load a report with an invalid hash code. Some measurement values may not be
authentic.
Reason: The file checksum is not valid.
Solution: Check the authenticity of the report file loaded.
834.xxx No valid license was found in this file!
Reason: No valid license found.
Solution: Check the license file. The license possibly does not correspond to the serial number of
the CT Analyzer.

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835.xxx Downgrade a firmware below version 3.53 is not supported.

Reason: Attempt for a downgrade to a version number < 3.53.
Solution: Make sure that die FW version number for the upgrade/downgrade is not below 3.53.
900.xxx Error [900.xxx] Power supply error. Switch off the device and wait 1 minute to restart.
Reason: The output power was larger than 350VA or the power supply is defective.
Solution: Switch the CT Analyzer off, wait 1 minute and then switch it on again. If this error occurs
more frequently, you should contact your next OMICRON service center.
901.xxx Warning [901.xxx] Protective earth (PE) connection in power supply cord missing. Connect PE
to equipotential terminal. Lethal voltage may occur on housing and all terminals.
Reason: Earth wire break, no earth wire connected or device is supplied via an isolation
transformer.
Solution: The mains supply does not have reference to protective earth or protective earth is not
connected. The mains supply must have galvanic connection to PE. If you are using an
isolation transformer, connect one supply line of the CT Analyzer to PE.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage possible
► Make sure that the grounding terminal of the device is connected to protective earth
potential. Lethal voltages may occur at the housing otherwise.

NOTICE
Equipment damage possible
The device may become damaged if mains supply is galvanically isolated from earth potential.

Comment: If a galvanically isolated mains supply is used, voltage stress may occur for the insulation
system, the device is not constructed for. Safety is no longer guaranteed! Therefore,
always use a mains power cord with a protective earthing conductor connected to PE of
the mains supply. Connect the grounding terminal of the device to protective earth in
order to prevent electric shock caused by lethal voltages possibly present at the housing.
If this error is ignored, the device will probably work but safety is no longer guaranteed.
903.xxx Warning [903.xxx] Excessive reverse power, don't disconnect any wires, don't switch off mains,
wait until power is dissipated. ATTENTION: Lethal voltages on output terminals!
Reason: The device receives excessive reverse power so that the power output had to be
shortened to prevent overload of the internal output stage.
Solution: This error is displayed if an excess amount of energy is fed back into the CT Analyzer.
The CT Analyzer discharges the connected inductor with approximately 20Ws, but
depending on the connected inductance the discharge process may take some time.
Safety action: All measurements are stopped until reverse power is dissipated.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by high voltage possible
Lethal voltages up to many kV may occur.

► Do not disconnect any wires and do not switch off the CT Analyzer.
► Wait until the power is dissipated.

904.xxx Error [904.xxx] Power supply error. Contact next Omicron service center.
Reason: Temperature limit of secondary power supply exceeded.
Solution: It is not possible to acknowledge this error until the temperature is back in safe limits. If
this error occurs, please contact your next OMICRON service center.
Safety action: All measurements are stopped.

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905.xxx Error [905.xxx] Over-temperature of power supply, wait until device has cooled down.
Reason: Secondary side power supply has reached the warning temperature limit and entered save
mode to cool down.
Solution: When this error is acknowledged as long it is active, the popup window is closed and only
the message in the status line remains active until the overtemperature disappears. If the
error is not acknowledged, the popup window remains active.
Comment: The status line displays the flashing message "905.xxx Overtemp.".
Safety action: All measurements are stopped and the error message is displayed in the status line and a
popup window. After acknowledgement, the software waits at least 1 minute before the test
can be started again.
906.xxx Error [906.xxx] Excess temperature of power supply, wait until device has cooled down.
Reason: The primary side power supply has reached its warning temperature limit and entered save
mode to cool down.
Solution: When this error is acknowledged as long it is active, the popup window is closed and only
the message in the status line remains active until the overtemperature disappears. If the
error is not acknowledged, the popup window remains active.
Comment: The status line displays the flashing message "906.xxx Overtemp.".
Safety action: All measurements are stopped and the error message is displayed in the status line and a
popup window. After acknowledgement, the software waits at least 1 minute before the test
can be started again.
908.xxx Error [908.xxx] Device shut down.
Reason: Internal power failure on the measurement interface module.
Solution: The message is active as long as the internal power for the measurement interface fails.
Contact the next OMICRON service center if the error does not disappear.
911.xxx Error [911.xxx] Power supply error, contact next Omicron service center. Desired voltage xxxx,
measured voltage yyyy.
Reason: One supply voltage on the measurement interface boards is out of tolerance.
Solution: Contact your next OMICRON service center.
Comment: It is no longer possible to work with the device.
912.xxx Error [912.xxx] Excess internal temperature, wait until device has cooled down.
Reason: Device-internal temperature at measurement interface > 75°C.
Solution: Excessive heating of the device. Prevent the device from direct sunlight and wait until it has
cooled down. If the error occurs without previous exposure to direct sunlight, the error is
probably caused by a hardware error. Please contact your next OMICRON service center.
Comment: The status line displays the flashing message "912.xxx Overtemp.".
Safety action: All measurements are stopped and the error is displayed in the status line and in a popup
window. The error is active until the temperature falls below 60°C.
929.xxx Error [929.xxx] Hardware failure, contact next Omicron service center.
Reason: The circuit for reverse power dissipation does not work properly.
Solution: Contact your next OMICRON service center.
Safety action: All measurements are stopped and the power supply is switched off.
930.xxx Error [930.xxx] Measurement input Vsec defective, contact next Omicron service center.
Reason: Power supply for analog input "Sec" is defective.
Solution: Contact your next OMICRON service center.
931.xxx Error [931.xxx] Measurement input Vprim defective, contact next Omicron service center.
Reason: Power supply for analog input "Prim" is defective.
Solution: Contact your next OMICRON service center.
932.xxx Error [932.xxx] Data error.
Reason: The sequence of reading of the analog input channels is not correct.
Solution: If this error occurs more frequently, contact your next OMICRON service center.
933.xxx Error [933.xxx] Hardware failure, contact next Omicron service center.
Reason: Temperature detection circuit on secondary side is defective.
Solution: Send the device to your next OMICRON service center.
Safety action: Power supply is switched off and all measurements are disabled.

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934.xxx Warning [934.xxx] Reverse power, don't disconnect any wires, don't switch off mains, wait until
power is dissipated. I = xxxxA.
Reason: The device receives reverse power of > 20mA.
Solution: Wait until the power is dissipated within the device and the error message disappears.
Safety action: All measurements are stopped until reverse power is dissipated.
935.xxx Error [935.xxx] No valid CT Analyzer software. Insert a CF-Card with valid Software and press
"Update Firmw.".
Reason: Cannot find valid CT Analyzer software.
Solution: Insert a Compact Flash card with valid software (CTAnalyzer.bin) in the directory
A:\Omicron.
936.xxx Warning [936.xxx] Corrupt Calibration Data for voltage inputs. Change to tools menu and try to
reset factory calibration. Until update of calibration data the device will be not calibrated.
Reason: The calibration data checksum for the analog inputs is not correct.
Solution: Try to update the factory calibration using the tools menu. If this does not solve the
problem, contact your next OMICRON service center.
937.xxx Warning [937.xxx] Corrupt Calibration Data for power output. Change to tools menu and try to
update factory calibration. Until update of calibration data the device will be not calibrated.
Reason: The calibration data checksum for the power output is not correct.
Solution: Try to update the factory calibration using the tools menu. If this does not solve the
problem, contact your next OMICRON service center.
938.xxx Warning [938.xxx] MIF data block 1 corrupt.
Reason: The checksum of the factory settings data is faulty.
Solution: Licensing or device settings data are possibly corrupt. Contact your next OMICRON
service center.
939.xxx Warning [939.xxx] MIF data block 2 corrupt.
Reason: The checksum of the factory settings data is faulty.
Solution: Licensing or device settings data are possibly corrupt. Contact your next OMICRON
service center.
940.xxx Warning [940.xxx] CMOS data block corrupt. Check all device settings. Press Clear Values to
work with default values. Press OK to work with corrupt device settings.
Reason: Device settings data block corrupt.
Solution: Check all device settings.
941.xxx Error [941.xxx] Corrupt factory calibration data for voltage inputs. Contact next Omicron service
center.
Reason: Factory calibration data block for voltage inputs corrupt.
Solution: Contact your next OMICRON service center.
942.xxx Error [942.xxx] Corrupt factory calibration data for power unit. Contact next Omicron service
center.
Reason: Factory calibration data corrupt.
Solution: Contact your next OMICRON service center.
943.xxx Error [943.xxx] Error overwriting calibration data.
Reason: Factory calibration data cannot be restored.
Solution: Contact your next OMICRON service center.
944.xxx Warning [944.xxx] Corrupt user text! Change to tools menu and try to update text. Until update of
user text, the device will use default text.
Reason: Checksum for user language support data invalid.
Solution: Copy a user text file (CTUser_xxx.bin) to the directory A:\Omicron\ on the Compact Flash
card and try to update the user language support data using the "Update Text" function in
the tools menu.
945.xxx Error [945.xxx] Corrupt or missing phase calibration data for power unit. Contact the next
OMICRON service center.
Reason: The phase calibration data are corrupt or missing.
Solution: Contact the next OMICRON service center

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