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Current Transformer

Voltactive Power Technologies offers Current Transformer. The Current Transformer ( C.T. ), is a type of “instrument transformer” that is designed to produce an alternating current in its secondary winding which is proportional to the current being measured in its primary. The basic principle of the current transformer is the same as that of the power transformer. Like the power transformer, the current transformer also contains a primary and a secondary winding. Whenever an alternating current flows through the primary winding, alternating magnetic flux is produced, which then induces alternating current in the secondary winding. In the case of current transformers, the load impedance or “burden” is very small. Therefore the current transformer operates under short circuit conditions. Also the current in the secondary winding does not depend on load impedance but instead depends on the current flowing in the primary winding.