1.

1 Class 10P
The prefix 10P used in the designation for this range of CTs indicates that they are general
purpose protection CTs having not more than 10% composite error at accuracy limit primary
current.

To illustrate the designation system, two typical examples are shown below:-

10 P 60 10 P 60 F10
10% Composite Error 10% Composite Error
Class P Class P
Secondary Reference Voltage 60 Secondary Reference Voltage 60
Accuracy Limit Factor 20 Accuracy Limit Factor 10

As shown, if the preferred accuracy limit factor of 20 is adopted, it need not appear as F20 in the
designation. In the 10P60 example shown above, the fact that there is no suffix implies an
accuracy limit factor of 20 If any accuracy limit factor other than 20 is required, however, it must
be shown as a suffix, as in the 10P60F10 example.

If we assume that the CTs in the examples given have 5 amp secondaries and are connected to
derived burden, the approximate output of the 10P60 with 20 times rated current in the primary
will be 100 amps at not less than 60 volts; that is 6000 VA. The approximate output of the
10P6OF10 with 10 times rated current in the primary will be 50 amps at not less than 60 volts.
This gives an indication of the capability of the CTs in terms of power output, during an over-
current condition equivalent to accuracy limit primary current in each case.
1.2 Class 2.5P
These CTs are generally similar to the 10P series, with the exception that composite error at
accuracy limit primary current is limited to 2.5%. The designation system follows the pattern
described under "Class 10P" but the prefix is of course altered to 2.5P.
1.3 Class PL
Class PL CTs are required for most precision applications Exciting current, knee-point voltage
and secondary winding resistance are clearly stated in the designation and performance can
therefore be predicted with a high degree of accuracy.

Class PL CT are specified for high accuracy protection schemes in which either accuracy or
setting and operating times or through fault stability, or both are important. They are essential for
application such as high impedance bus zone protection, where a large number of CTs may
operate in idle shunt and low exiting current is of importance
Once again the designation system is best illustrated by an example:--

0.05PL 150 R2

0.05 = Secondary exciting current in amps at knee point voltage

PL = Class PL protection CT
150 = Knee Point Voltage
R2 = Maximum resistance of secondary winding in ohms at 75C

The maximum permissible exciting current is frequently specified at half the knee point voltage,
but the exciting current shown in the designation is always the value at knee point voltage.