TRANSFORMER TEST EQUIPMENT

Parts-Per-Million accuracy

CT and PT testing

Automatic balancing oper-

ation

Large easy-to-read back-

lit numeric displays

Colour TFT graphic display

Extended low current exci-

tation operation to less
than 1%

Measures true test circuit

burden

PMT20010 Instrument Transformer Comparator

during subsequent operating ses-
DESCRIPTION sions.
Transformer excitation can be dis-
The PMT20010 ITC (Instrument
played as secondary or primary
Transformer Comparator) is an
values or displayed as a percent-
auto-balancing bridge designed to
age of a user-defined value.
determine the accuracy of instru-
mentation current and potential The DUT (Device-Under-Test) ratio
transformers. error can be displayed as a per-
centage or displayed as Ratio Cor-
Measurements of transformer exci- The instrument also measures the
rection Factor. The phase defect
tation, ratio error, phase defect and true test circuit burden as seen by
can be displayed in centiradians or
accuracy class are displayed on the transformer-under-test. Know-
minutes, DUT accuracy class can
large, easy-to-read, backlit numeric ing the true burden can facilitate a
be calculated based upon ANSI or
displays. resolution to commonly encoun-
IEC specifications.
tered measurement anomalies and
The instrument also incorporates a
As a result of industry interest in also ensure that the transformer is
graphical colour LCD to render
the accuracy of metering current being tested at the appropriate bur-
several views of the data which
transformers operating at very light den operating point. The burden is
include measurement status, polar-
load, the instrument dynamic range displayed as VA (volt-amperes)
ity, test circuit burden and accuracy
has been extended to include exci- and PF (power factor).
class parallelograms. Additional
tation values approaching 0.1%.
information related to instrument The instrument provides several
configuration, test parameters and A further current transformer test- peripheral ports comprised of one
test transformer nameplate infor- ing enhancement relates to the parallel port, two serial ports and
mation are.also displayed. connection of two-stage reference one USB port. The parallel and
CTs while maintaining separation serial ports are isolated to prevent
Operation of the instrument is sim-
of the secondary and tertiary wind- currents circulating between the
ple and intuitive requiring only the
ings. This connection eliminates instrument measurement circuits
membrane keypad selection of CT
the common burden presented by and the connected peripheral.
or PT testing. Instrument configura-
the Comparator therefore extract-
tion settings are retained in non- Test results can be transferred to
ing the maximum available accu-
volatile memory which are restored an externally connected parallel or
racy of the reference CT.

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serial printer. Instrument data can Displays ANSI or IEC Accuracy

also be uploaded to a host com- Class.
puter over the serial or USB ports. Displays % Ratio Error or Ratio Ratio-Phase Measurements
The instrument also features Correction Factor.
remote operation by a hosting com- Measurement Ranges:
puter in conjunction with the Displays Phase Error in CentiRa- 20%, 2%, 0.2%, AutoRange
optional ITC Assist application. dians or Minutes.
Ratio Error Measurement
Excitation displayed as Second-
ary, Primary or Percent values.
Resolution:

A P P L I C AT I O N Backlit Colour TFT Display sup- Range % Ratio RCF

porting extended functions. Error
(%)
The PMT20010 Instrument Trans- Large, easy-to-read, backlit LCD
former Comparator measures the numeric displays. 20% 19.99 0.8334
accuracy of potential and current to
Isolated Serial Ports (2) and Par-
instrumentation transformers. Mea- 1.2498
allel Port.
surement of these errors facilitate
the classification of the instrumen- USB V2.0 Full Speed Port. 2% 1.999 0.98040
tation transformer in accordance to
Local or Remote operation.
with industry standards. 1.02040
Date results can be uploaded to
Accuracy measurements are PC hosted Excel spreadsheet. 0.2% 0.1999 0.99801
expressed in terms of ratio and to
phase defect and are acquired at Field installable instrument firm- 1.00200
specified levels of transformer exci- ware upgrades.
tation and burden. Available in rack-mount or desk- Phase Error Measurement
top versions. Resolution:
In addition to the Comparator, a
source of excitation, reference
standard and burdens are required. Range Phase Phase
Error Error
Refer to the accessories section of S P E C I F I C AT I O N S (CR) (min)
this brochure for additional infor-
mation. 20% 19.99 687.2

F E AT U R E S Excitation Measurements
2% 1.999 68.72

0.2% 0.1999 6.872

Combined current and potential
transformer testing in one instru- Operating Range:
Normal Measurement Accu-
ment.
Mode Min. Max. racy:
Up to 1 ppm resolution and 10
ppm accuracy. PT 2.4 V 270 V Range Accuracy

Automatic self-balancing opera- CT - 1A Tap 0.002 A 2.0 A 20% 0.5% RDG 0.1% FS
tion and fast balancing time.
CT - 5A Tap 0.01 A 10.0 A 2% 0.5% RDG 0.1% FS
Three current ranges 1 Amp, 5
Amp, 10 Amp (2A, 10A, 20A CT - 10A Tap 0.02 A 20.0 A 0.2% 0.5% RDG 0.2% FS
Max.).
Wide dynamic current operation Normal Operating Range: Extended Measurement
(0.1% to 200%). Voltage: 10% to 200% excitation Accuracy:
Connection to two-stage Refer- Current: 1% to 200% excitation
Range Accuracy
ence CT's. Extended Operating Range:
Measures true test circuit burden 20% 0.5% RDG 0.3% FS
Voltage: 1% to <10% excitation
(VA and Power Factor). Current: 0.1% to <1% excitation 2% 0.5% RDG 0.3% FS
Reverse polarity detection. Measurement Accuracy: 0.2% 0.5% RDG 0.5% FS
0.5% RDG 0.1% FS

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Measurement Frequency:
45 Hz to 65 Hz
Power Factor Accuracy
Time to Balance: Input Supply
0.02 0.02sin(True Phase)
Range:
Operating Range Time (sec)
Power Factor Range Min: 90 VAC Max: 264 VAC
Normal 3 0 - 1.00 Lead and Lag Power:
Extended 6 22VA nominal
Frequency:
48Hz-62Hz
Input Characteristics
Burden Measurements Burden: Mechanical
Voltage: 0.1VA at 120 volts Dimensions:
Volt-Ampere Current - 1A: 0.1VA at 1 amp 432L x 330W x 178H mm
Accuracy 0.5% Reading Current - 5A: 0.2VA at 5 amps
Current - 10A:0.4VA at 10 amps 17L x 13W x 7H inches
0.5% FS
Weight:
Resolution 0.01
11 Kg, 24 lbs
Range (CT) 1000 VA

Range (PT) 1200 VA

O R D E R I N G I N F O R M AT I O N
Item Catalog No. Related Test Equipment
Model ITC, Rack Mount ...............PMT20010-000-00 Multi-Ratio 6KA Reference CT....... PMT25000-001-00
Model ITC, Desktop ......................PMT20010-000-01 Electronic Potential Standard ......... PMT25010-001-00
HV Standard Capacitors................. PMT10000 Series
Included Accessories CT Burden, Metering, B0.1 to B1.8 PMT25140-000-00
Line Cord, 115VAC .......................000496 CT Burden, IEC, 2.5-77.5VA .......... PMT25110-000-00
Operating Manual .........................PMT20010-001-00 PT Burden, W to ZZ ....................... PMT25071-000-00
PT Burden, IEC, 2.5-157.5VA ........ PMT25130-000-00
CT Demagnetizer ........................... PMT20060-000-00
Optional Accessories
ITC Assist Application ...................PMT20010-002-00
Shipping Case...............................PMT20010-003-00

C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
Power Measurement Technologies Inc.
43 Riviera Drive Unit #7
Markham, Ontario
Canada
L3R 5J6

Tel: 905-944-1551
Fax: 905-944-1551
E-mail: [email protected]

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