IEC 61869-2

Influences of the new standard on

testing with the CT Analyzer
IEC 61869-2
The new standard for current transformer testing

The IEC 61869-2 standard (Instrument transformers – Part 2:

Additional requirements for current transformers) combines
two former standards:

> IEC 60044-1

Instrument transformers – Part 1: Current transformers

> IEC 60044-6

Instrument transformers – Part 6: Requirements for
protective current transformers for transient performance

This revision was initiated to reflect the technological advances and

improvements in and around current transformers and their field of
application.

The CT Analyzer incorporates this standard in the new

software version 4.30.

“This over view includ

es the most importa
new features with nt
respect to the use of
CT Analyzer to test the
to the IEC 61869-2
standard.”
Markus Jäger, CT An
aly zer Product Ma
nager

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An overview of the changes
Method for calculating the transient dimensioning factor
A revised method for calculating the
transient dimensioning factor (Ktd) now
also takes into account the latest protec-
tive devices, which can detect and react
to faults more quickly.
For automatic reclosure (AR), special
attention was focused on the trans-
former‘s saturation behavior and to
remanence decay.
A more precise calculation of the current
transformer‘s transient response in the
overall system can contribute to significant
optimization of the dimensioning. The size
advantage resulting from this not only
offers direct cost advantages for the trans-
former itself, it also simplifies deployments
at locations where space is at a premium, for
example, in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS).

IEC 61869-2 Ktd curve

K
9
Ktfp,Max
8

5
Ktf,Max
4

1
KtfMax Ktfp Ktd
ttf,Max ttfp,Max
0s 0.05 s 0.1 s 0.15 s 0.2 s
t

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Extended load range for IEC 60044-1 IEC 61869-2
all measurement classes standard standard

The optional extendable load range up to Class 0.1 ■ ■

1 VA can be applied to all measurement Class 0.2 ■ ■
classes with the new standard.
Class 0.2S ■ ■
This results in greater consideration of
the digital systems used, which present Class 0.5 – ■
lower loads when compared with analog Class 0.5S – ■
systems.
Class 1 – ■

Class 3 – ■

Class 5 – ■

Uniform measurement definitions

When recording the magnetization curve, IEC 60044-1 IEC 60044-6 IEC 61869-2
RMS or peak values were measured, Axis standard standard standard
depending on the standard used. The x RMS (Ie) Peak (Ie) RMS (Ie)
new IEC 61869-2 standard combines
Avg. cal. in Avg. cal. in
these measurement definitions. y RMS (Uct)
RMS (E.M.F.) RMS (E.M.F.)
As such, measurements are now easier
to perform and the risk of faults due to
confusion has been reduced.

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New definition of the
maximum saturation flow
In the previous definition, the maximum Ψ
saturation flow Ψsat was defined by the
Ψsat
transition from the unsaturated to the
saturated area of the magnetization
characteristic curve.
Ie
The new IEC 61869-2 standard now rede-
fines this value shifting the reference into
the saturated area. The saturation flow
value, which was previously defined as too
low, has therefore been corrected.

P1 Ip Np:Ns S1 Is

Ie RCT
P1 Ip Np:Ns S1 Is
IXm IRm Rb
Ie RCT
Alternative measurement method Xm
IXm
R
IRm m
E.M.F.
E0
Us
Rb
Xb
The new standard defines an alternative Xm Rm E.M.F. Us
E0
method for measuring the ratio error in Xb

compliance with the measuring principle P2 S2

employed by the CT Analyzer.

P2 S2
In contrast to the direct method, this Np
Ip • = Is + Ie
Ns
reduces the measurement time and the Re
Is • RCT
Np
measuring technology required. As a Ip •
Ns
= IsIe+ Ie
Re
result, it greatly simplifies routine mea- Is • RCT
Us E.M.F. Is Ie
surements performed during production
φs θ
and maintenance work in the field. Us E.M.F. Is Ip

Ie θ
φs
Ip
Im IRm
IXm Ie

Im IRm
IXm

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Working with the new standard
New software version 1

You can download the new software ver-

sion for the CT Analyzer free-of-charge in
the Customer Area at www.omicron.at.
A detailed description of the installation
process and further details on taking
measurements with the CT Analyzer in
line with the new standard can be found
in the CT Analyzer user manual.
OMICRON Customer Area

CT Analyzer user manual

Activating the standard 3

on the CT Analyzer
Once the latest version of the CT Analyzer
software has been downloaded, you can
activate the new IEC 61869-2 standard in
the menu.

Activating the standard

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