Buyers Guide Outdoor Instrument Transformers Ed 6 en

Outdoor Instrument Transformers
Buyer’s Guide
Table of content
Page
Products Introduction 3
Explanations 4
Silicone Rubber (SIR) Insulators 7
Design features and Advantages
Currrent transformers IMB 8
Inductive voltage transformers EMF 10
Capacitor voltage transformers CPB 12
Coupling Capacitors CCA and CCB 14
Technical Technical catalogues:

information
CT IMB 17
VT EMF 31
CVT CPB 39
Coupling Capacitors CCA and CCB 51
Optional
PQSensor™ 58
Cable entry kits - Roxtec CF 16 62
Quality, control and testing 64
Inquiry and ordering data 66
2 Outdoor Instrument Transformers | Buyer’s Guide

Day after day, all year around—
with ABB Instrument Transformers
ABB has been producing instrument transformers for All instrument transformers supplied by ABB are tailor-
more than 60 years. Thousands of our products perform made to meet the needs of our customers.
vital functions in electric power networks around the An instrument transformer must be capable of
world – day after day, all year round. withstanding very high stresses in all climatic conditions.
Their main applications include revenue metering, control, We design and manufacture our products for a service life
indication and relay protection. of at least 30 years. Actually, most last even longer.
Product range Type Highest voltage for equipment (kV)

Current Transformer IMB
Hairpin/Tank type IMB 36 - 800 36 - 765
Paper, mineral oil insulation, quartz filling
Inductive Voltage Transformer EMF

Paper, mineral oil insulation, quartz filling EMF 52 - 170 52 - 170
Capacitor Voltage Transformer CP

CVD: Mixed dielectric polypropylene-film and synthetic oil. CPB 72 - 800 72.5 - 765
EMU: Paper, mineral oil
Coupling Capacitors CCA or CCB

Intended for power line carrier applications CCA (high capacitance) 72 - 550 72.5 - 550
CCB (extra high capacitance) 145 - 800 145 - 765
We are flexible and tailor each instrument transformer the needs of our customers. Sizes other than those mentioned above can be supplied upon request.
Buyer’s Guide | Outdoor Instrument Transformers 3

Explanations
Technical specifications - General Standard frequencies are 50 Hz and 60 Hz.

Standard/Customer specification
There are international and national standards, as well as cus- Other frequencies, such as 16 2/3 Hz and 25 Hz might be ap-
tomer specifications. ABB High Voltage Products can meet plicable for some railway applications.
most requirements, as long as we are aware of them. When in
doubt, please enclose a copy of your specifications with the Ambient temperature
inquiry. Average 24 hours ambient temperature above the standard-
ized +35 °C influences the thermal design of the transformers
Rated voltage and must therefore be specified.
The rated voltage is the maximum voltage (phase-phase),
expressed in kV rms, of the system for which the equipment is Installation altitude
intended. It is also known as maximum system voltage. If installed >1000 m above sea level, the external dielectric
strength is reduced due to the lower density of the air. Always
Rated insulation level specify the installation altitude and normal rated insulation
The combination of voltage values which characterize the levels. ABB will make the needed correction when an altitude
insulation of an instrument transformer with regard to its ca- higher than 1000 meters ASL is specified. Internal insulation is
pability to withstand dielectric stresses. not affected by installation altitude and dielectric routine tests
will be performed at the rated insulation levels.
The rated value given is valid for altitudes ≤1000 m above sea
level. A correction factor is introduced for higher altitudes. Creepage distance
The creepage distance is defined as the shortest distance
Lightning impulse test along the surface of an insulator between high voltage and
The lightning impulse test is performed with a standardized ground.
wave shape – 1.2/50 µs – for simulation of lightning overvoltage.
The required creepage distance is specified by the user in:
Rated Power Frequency Withstand Voltage − − mm (total creepage distance)
This test is to show that the apparatus can withstand the − − mm/kV (creepage distance in relation to the highest system
power frequency over-voltages that can occur. voltage).
The Rated Power Frequency Withstand voltage indicates the Pollution level
required withstand voltage. The value is expressed in kV rms. Environmental conditions, with respect to pollution, are some-
times categorized in pollution levels. Five pollution levels are
Rated SIWL described in IEC 60815-1.
For voltages ≥300 kV the power-frequency voltage test is
partly replaced by the switching impulse test. The wave shape There is a relation between each pollution level and a corre-
250/2500 µs simulates switching over-voltage. sponding minimum nominal specific creepage distance.
The rated Switching Impulse Withstand Level (SIWL) indi- Pollution level Creepage distance Creepage distance (Old)
cates the required withstand level phase-to-earth (phase- Phase - Ground voltage Phase - Phase voltage
to-ground), between phases and across open contacts. The mm/kV mm/kV
value is expressed in kV as a peak value. a - Very light 22 -
b - Light 28 16
Rated Chopped Wave Impulse Withstand voltage, c - Medium 35 20
Phase-to-earth d - Heavy 44 25
The rated chopped wave impulse withstand level at 2 μs e - Very Heavy 55 31
and 3 μs respectively, indicates the required withstand level
phase-to-earth (phase-to-ground).
Wind load
Rated frequency The specified wind loads for instrument transformers intended for
The rated (power) frequency is the nominal frequency of the outdoor normal conditions are based on a wind speed of 34 m/s.
system expressed in Hz, which the instrument transformer is
designed to operate in.
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Current transformers Secondary reconnection
Currents Extra secondary terminals (taps) are taken out from the sec-
The rated currents are the values of primary and secondary ondary winding. The load capacity drops as the ampere-turns
currents on which performance is based. decrease on the taps, but the short-circuit capacity remains
constant. Each core can be individually reconnected.
Rated primary current
The rated current (sometimes referred to as rated current, Burden and Accuracy Class (IEC)
nominal current or rated continuous current) is the maximum Burden
continuous current the equipment is allowed to carry. The external impedance in the secondary circuit in ohms at
The current is expressed in A rms. the specified power factor. It is usually expressed as the ap-
parent power – in VA -, which is taken up at rated secondary
The maximum continuous thermal current is based on average current. It is important to determine the power consumption
24 h ambient temperature of +35 °C. of connected meters and relays including the cables. Unnec-
essarily high burdens are often specified for modern equip-
It should be selected about 10 - 40% higher than the esti- ment. Note that the accuracy for the measuring core, accord-
mated operating current. Closest standardized value should ing to IEC, can be outside the class limit if the actual burden
be chosen. is below 25% of the rated burden.
Extended current ratings Accuracy

A factor that multiplied by the rated current gives the maxi- The accuracy class for measuring cores is according to the
mum continuous load current and the limit for accuracy. Stan- IEC standard given as 0.2, 0.2S, 0.5, 0.5S or 1.0 depending
dard values of extended primary current are 120, 150 and on the application. For protection cores the class is normally
200% of rated current. Unless otherwise specified, the rated 5P or 10P. Other classes are quoted on request, e.g. class
continuous thermal current shall be the rated primary current. PR, PX, TPS, TPX or TPY.
Rated secondary current Rct

The standard values are 1, 2 and 5 A. 1 A gives an overall The secondary winding resistance at 75 °C
lower burden requirement through lower cable burden.
Instrument Security Factor (FS)
Rated short-time thermal current (Ith) To protect meters and instruments from being damaged by
The rated short-time withstand current is the maximum cur- high currents, an FS factor of 5 or 10 is often specified for
rent (expressed in kA rms) which the equipment shall be able measuring cores. This means that the secondary current will
to carry for a specified time duration. increase maximum 5 or 10 times when the rated burden is
connected. FS10 is normally sufficient for modern meters.
Standard values for duration are 1 or 3 s. I th depends on the
short-circuit power of the grid and can be calculated from the Accuracy Limit Factor (ALF)
formula: I th = Pk (MW) / Um (kV) x √3 kA. The protection cores must be able to reproduce the fault cur-
rent without being saturated.
Rated dynamic current (I dyn) The overcurrent factor for protection cores is called ALF.
The dynamic short-time current is according to IEC, ALF = 10 or 20 is commonly used.
Idyn = 2.5 x Ith and according to IEEE, Idyn = 2.7 x Ith
Both FS and ALF are valid at rated burden only. If lower bur-
Reconnection den the FS and ALF will increase
The current transformer can be designed with either primary
or secondary reconnection or a combination of both to obtain Burden and Accuracy Class for other standards, such as
more current ratios. ANSI, IEEE, etc.
More detailed information about standards other than IEC
Primary reconnection can be found in our Application Guide, Outdoor Instrument
The ampere-turns always remain the same and thereby the Transformers, Catalog Publication 1HSM 9543 40-00en or in
load capacity (burden) remains the same. The short-circuit ca- the actual standard.
pacity however may be reduced for the lower ratios. Primary
reconnection is available for currents in relation 2:1 or 4:2:1.
Buyer’s Guide | Explanations 5

Explanations
Voltage transformers Thermal limit burden

Voltages Thermal limit burden is the total power the transformer can
The rated voltages are the values of primary and secondary supply without excessively high temperature rise. The trans-
voltages on which the performance is based. former is engineered so that it can be loaded with the imped-
ance corresponding to the load at rated voltage, multiplied by
Voltage factor (FV) the square of the voltage factor. This means that at a voltage
It is important that the voltage transformer, for thermal and factor of 1.9/8h, for example, the limit burden = total rated
protection reasons, can withstand and reproduce the continu- burden x 1.92.
ous fault overvoltages that can occur in the net. The over- The transformer cannot be subjected to a higher limit burden
voltage factor is abbreviated as F V. without being loaded higher than the rated burden. Conse-
quently, because of loading considerations, it is unnecessary
The IEC standard specifies a voltage factor of 1.2 continu- to specify a higher thermal limit burden.
ously and simultaneously 1.5/30 sec. for systems with effec-
tive grounding with automatic fault tripping, and 1.9/8 hrs for Voltage drop
systems with insulated neutral point without automatic ground The voltage drop in an external secondary circuit (cables and
fault systems. fuses) can have a significantly larger influence on the system
ratio error than incorrect burden.
Accuracy, according to IEC, for measuring windings is fulfilled
between 0.8 and 1.2 x rated voltage and for protection wind- Ferro-resonance
ings up to the voltage factor (1.5 or 1.9 x rated voltage). Ferroresonance is a potential source of transient overvoltage.
Three-phase, single-phase switching, blown fuses, and bro-
Reconnection ken conductors can result in overvoltage when ferroresonance
The voltage transformer can be designed with secondary occurs between the magnetizing impedance of a transformer
reconnection. and the system capacitance of the isolated phase or phases.
Secondary reconnection means that extra secondary termi- For example, the capacitance could be as simple as a length
nals (taps) are taken out from the of cable connected to the ungrounded winding of a trans-
secondary winding(s). former. Another example of ferroresonance occurring is when
an inductive voltage transformer is connected in parallel with
Burden and accuracy class a large grading capacitor across the gap of a circuit breaker.
Burden
The external impedance in the secondary circuit in ohms at Ferroresonance is usually known as a series resonance.
the specified power factor. It is usually expressed as the ap-
parent power – in VA -, which is taken up at the rated sec- Additional for Capacitor Voltage Transformers (CVT) and
ondary voltage. Capacitor Voltage Divider (CVD)
(See Current Transformers above). Capacitance phase - ground
Requirements for capacitance values can be applicable when
The accuracy class for measuring windings, according to IEC, using the CVT for communication over lines (for relay func-
is given as 0.2, 0.5 or 1.0 depending on the application. A tions or remote control).
rated burden of around 1.3-1.5 times the connected burden PLC = Power Line Carrier.
will give maximum accuracy at the connected burden. Higher capacitance => Smaller impedance for signal.
The ABB line matching unit can be adjusted to any capaci-
For protection purposes the class is normally 3P or 6P tance within frequency range 50-500 kHz.
Simultaneous burden (IEC) The lower applied frequency decide the minimum capacitance
Metering windings and protection windings not connected in of coupling capacitor.
open delta are considered as simultaneously loaded. A pro-
tection winding connected in open delta is not considered as More information regarding instrument transformers
a simultaneous load. More detailed information about instrument transformers can
be found in our Application Guide, Outdoor Instrument Trans-
formers. Catalog Publication 1HSM 9543 40-00en
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Silicone Rubber Insulators
Wide range of instrument transformers with silicone rubber ABB manufacturing technique
(SIR) insulators The patented helical extrusion moulded silicone rubber insula-
ABB can supply most of our instrument transformers with tors without joints (chemical bonds between spirals) mini-
patented helical extrusion-moulded silicone rubber insulation. mizes electrical field concentrations and reduces build-up of
contamination. The cross-laminated fiberglass tube inside the
CT IMB 36 - 800 kV insulator provides high mechanical strength.
VT EMF 52 - 170 kV
CVT CPB 72 - 800 kV Completed tests
CC CCA/CCB 72 - 800 kV The silicone material used for ABB Instrument Transformers is
approved according to IEC and ANSI/IEEE standards.
Why Silicone Rubber Insulators? Tests performed:

Ceramic (porcelain) insulators have performed well for several de- − − Accelerated ageing test (1 000 h)
cades, but one of the disadvantages with porcelain is its fragility. − − Lightning impulse test, wet power frequency test and wet
switching impulse test
Listed below are some of the advantages of silicone rubber − − Short circuit test
insulators compared to porcelain: − − Temperature rise test
−− Non-brittle Color
−− Minimum risk for handling and transport damages The (SIR) insulators for the instrument transformers are sup-
−− Minimum risk for vandalism plied in a light gray color.
−− Light-weight
−− Explosion safety Deliveries
−− Excellent pollution performance ABB in Ludvika has supplied instrument transformers with
−− Minimum maintenance in polluted areas (SIR) insulators for the most severe conditions, from marine
−− Hydrophobic climate to desert and/or polluted industrial areas.
A reference list can be provided on request.
There are several polymeric insulator materials available,
of which silicone has proven to be superior.
Comparison of polymeric insulators

Epoxy EP-rubber Silicone
Brittle Low Excellent Excellent
Insulation Fair Good Excellent
Weight Good Excellent Excellent
Mechanical strength Excellent Good Excellent
Safety Good Good Excellent
Earthquake Good Excellent Excellent
Handling Good Excellent Excellent
Maintenance Fair Fair Excellent
Ageing Fair Good Excellent
UV-resistance Good Good Excellent
Experience of material
ABB has used silicone rubber (SIR) insulators since 1985,
starting with surge arresters, and has gained considerable More Information
experience thereof. For additional information please refer to publication
1HSM 9543 01-06en.

IMB
Design features and advantages
ABB’s oil minimum current transformers type IMB is based The secondary winding consists of double enamelled cop-
on a hairpin design (shape of the primary conductor) also per wire, evenly distributed around the whole periphery of the
known as tank type. The basic design has been used by core. The leakage reactance in the winding and also between
ABB for more than 60 years, with more than 160 000 units extra tapping is therefore negligible.
delivered.
Impregnation
The design corresponds with the demands of both the IEC Heating in a vacuum dries the windings. After assembly all
and IEEE standards. Special design solutions to meet other free space in the transformer (app. 60%) is filled with clean
standards and/or specifications are also available. and dry quartz grain. The assembled transformer is vacuum-
treated and impregnated with degassed mineral oil. The trans-
The unique filling with quartz grains saturated in oil gives a former is always delivered oil-filled and hermetically sealed.
resistant insulation in a compact design where the quantity of
oil is kept to a minimum Tank and Insulator
The lower section of the transformer consists of an aluminum
The IMB transformer has a very flexible design that, for ex- tank in which the secondary windings and cores are mounted.
ample, allows large and/or many cores. The insulator, mounted above the transformer tank, consists
as standard of high-grade brown-glazed porcelain. Designs
Primary winding using light gray porcelain or silicon rubber can be quoted on
The primary winding consists of one or more parallel conduc- request.
tor of aluminum or copper designed as a U-shaped bushing
with voltage grading capacitor layers. The sealing system consists of O-ring gaskets.
The insulation technique is automated to give a simple and
controlled wrapping, which improves quality and minimizes Expansion system
variations. The IMB has an expansion vessel placed on top of the insula-
tor. A hermetically sealed expansion system, with a nitrogen
The conductor is insulated with a special paper with high cushion compressed by thermal expansion of the oil, is used
mechanical and dielectric strength, low dielectric losses and in the IMB as the standard design. An expansion system with
good resistance to ageing. stainless steel expansion bellows can be quoted on request.
This design is also very suitable for primary windings with On request – Capacitive voltage tap
many primary turns. This is used when the primary current is The capacitive layers in the high voltage insulation can be
low, for instance unbalance protection in capacitor banks. utilized as a capacitive voltage divider. A tap is brought out
(Ex. ratio 5/5 A) from the second to last capacitor layer through a bushing on
the transformer tank (in the terminal box or in a separate box,
Cores and secondary windings depending on the IMB tank design). An advantage of the ca-
The IMB type current transformers are flexible and can nor- pacitive terminal is that it can be used for checking the condi-
mally accommodate any core configuration required. tion of the insulation through dielectric loss angle (tan delta)
measurement without disconnecting the primary terminals.
Cores for metering purposes are usually made of nickel alloy, The tap can also be used for voltage indication, synchronizing
which features low losses (= high accuracy) and low satura- or similar purpose, but the output is limited by the low capaci-
tion levels. tance of the layers.
The protection cores are made of high-grade oriented steel The load connected must be less than 10 kohms and the tap
strip. Protection cores with air gaps can be supplied for spe- must be grounded when not in use.
cial applications.

Climate
1
The transformers are designed for, and are installed in, widely 8
shifting conditions, from polar to desert climates all over the
9
world. 2
Service life
The IMB transformer is hermetically sealed and the low and 10
even voltage stress in the primary insulation gives a reliable 3
product with expected service life of more than 30 years. The

IMB and its predecessors have since the 1930s been supplied
in more than 160 000 units.
Expansion system
The expansion system, with a nitrogen gas cushion, increases
operating reliability and minimizes the need of maintenance 4
and inspections. This type of expansion system can be used
in the IMB since the quartz filling reduces the oil volume and a
relatively large gas volume minimizes pressure variations.
For higher rated currents an expansion vessel with external

cooling fins is used to increase the cooling area and heat dis-
sipation to the surrounding air.
An expansion system with gas-filled stainless steel expansion

units surrounded by the oil and compressed by oil expansion
can be quoted on request.
Quartz filling
Minimizes the quantity of oil and provides a mechanical sup-
port for the cores and primary winding during transport and in
the event of a short-circuit.
5
Flexibility
The IMB covers a wide range of primary currents up to 4 000 A.
6
It can easily be adapted for large and/or many cores by in-
creasing the volume of the tank.
7
Resistance to corrosion
11
The selected aluminum alloys give a high degree of resistance
to corrosion, without the need of extra protection. Anodized
parts for IMB 36-170 kV can be offered on request, for use in
Current Transformer IMB
extreme environments.
IMB >170 kV can be delivered with a protective painting.
1 Gas cushion 7 Capacitive voltage tap
Seismic strength 2 Oil filling unit (hidden) (on request)
The IMB has a mechanically robust construction, designed to 3 Quartz filling 8 Expansion vessel
withstand high demands of seismic acceleration without the 4 Paper-insulated primary 9 Oil sight glass
need of dampers. conductor 10 Primary terminal
5 Cores/secondary windings 11 Ground terminal
6 Secondary terminal box

EMF
ABB’s inductive voltage transformers are intended for The insulator, in its standard design, consists of high quality,
connection between phase and ground in networks with brown glazed porcelain. The voltage transformers can also be
insulated or direct-grounded neutral points. supplied with silicone rubber insulators.
The design corresponds with the requirements in the IEC and Expansion system
IEEE standards. Special design solutions to meet other stan- The EMF has an expansion vessel placed on the top section
dards and customer requirements are also possible. of the porcelain. The EMF has a closed expansion system,
The transformers are designed with a low flux density in the without moving parts and with a nitrogen cushion, that is
core and can often be dimensioned for 190% of the rated compressed by the expansion of the oil. A prerequisite for this
voltage for more than 8 hours. is that the quartz sand filling reduces the oil volume, and the
use of a relatively large gas volume, which gives small pres-
Primary windings sure variations in the system.
The primary winding is designed as a multi-layer coil of double
enamelled wire with layer insulation of special paper. Ferro-resonance
Both ends of the windings are connected to metal shields. The design of the EMF notably counteracts the occurrence of
ferro-resonance phenomena:
Secondary and tertiary windings
In its standard design the transformer has a secondary − − The low flux in the core at the operating voltage gives a
measurement winding and a tertiary winding for ground fault large safety margin against saturation if ferro-resonance
protection, but other configurations are available as required. oscillations should occur.
(2 secondary windings in a design according to IEEE standard) − − The flat magnetization curve gives a smooth increase of
The windings are designed with double enamelled wire and core losses, which results in an effective attenuation of the
are insulated from the core and the primary winding with ferro-resonance.
pressboard (presspahn) and paper.
The windings can be equipped with additional terminals for If the EMF transformer will be installed in a network with
other ratios (taps). a high risk for ferro-resonance, it can, as a further safety
precaution, be equipped with an extra damping burden, on a
Core delta connected tertiary winding. See the figure below.
The transformer has a core of carefully selected material, to
give a flat magnetization curve. The core is over-dimensioned R
with a very low flux at operating voltage. S
T
Impregnation
Heating in a vacuum dries the windings. After assembly, all A N A N A N
free space in the transformer (approximately 60%) is filled with
clean and dry quartz grains. The assembled transformer is a n a n a n
vacuum-treated and impregnated with degassed mineral oil.
The transformer is always delivered oil-filled and hermetically
da dn da dn da dn
sealed.
Tank and insulator 60 ohm, 200 W

EMF 52-170: The lower section of the transformer consists of
an aluminum tank in which the winding and core are placed.
The tank consists of selected aluminum alloys that give a high
degree of resistance to corrosion, without the need of extra
protection. Anodized aluminum can be offered on request.
The sealing system consists of O-ring gaskets. Damping of ferro-resonance

Climate
These transformers are designed for, and are installed in a 1
wide range of shifting conditions, from polar to desert cli-
mates all over the world. 9
Service Life 2
3
The low and even voltage stresses in the primary winding give
a reliable product with a long service life. EMF and its prede-
cessors have been supplied in more than 55 000 units since
the 1940s.
Expansion system 4
The expansion system based on the nitrogen cushion gives
5
superior operating reliability and minimizes the need of main-
tenance and inspection of the transformer.
Quartz filling
Minimizes the quantity of oil and provides a mechanical sup-
port to the cores and primary winding.
Resistance to corrosion
EMF 52-170: The selected aluminum alloys give a high degree
of resistance to corrosion without the need of extra protection.
Anodized aluminum can be offered on request.
Seismic strength
EMF is designed to withstand the high demands of seismic
acceleration.
10
1 Primary terminal 9 Expansion system 6 11

2 Oil level sight glass 10 Paper insulation
3 Oil 11 Tank
12
4 Quartz filling 12 Primary winding 13
5 Insulator 13 Secondary windings
14
6 Lifting lug 14 Core 7
7 Secondary terminal box 15 Ground connection 15
8 Neutral end terminal 8
Voltage transformer EMF 145

CPB
ABB’s Capacitor Voltage Transformers (CVTs) are intended The design of the capacitive elements is consistent with
for connection between phase and ground in networks requirements of revenue metering, with the active component
with isolated or grounded neutral. of aluminum foils insulated with polypropylene film and paper
and impregnated with PCB free synthetic oil. The synthetic oil
ABB offers a world-class CVT with superior ferro-resonance has superior and consistent insulating properties when com-
suppression and transient response. pared to mineral oil.
The design corresponds to the requirements of IEC and ANSI The automated processing of the capacitor units further
and all national standards based upon them. Special designs contributes to the long term high reliability and performance
to meet other standards and customer unique specifications of the CPB.
are also available.
Electromagnetic Unit (EMU)
The high quality, state of the art, automated manufacture of The voltage divider and the electromagnetic unit are connect-
the capacitor elements provides consistent quality to ensure ed by internal bushings, which is necessary for applications
long term reliability and performance. Due to the optimized with high accuracy.
proportions of the mixed dielectric, the capacitor elements
are subject to low electrical stress with high stability under The EMU has double-enamelled copper windings and an iron
extreme temperature variations. core assembled with high quality magnetic core steel and is
oil impregnated and mounted in a hermetically sealed alumi-
CPB portfolio features num tank with mineral oil filling.
The portfolio consists of three versions of Capacitor Voltage
Dividers (CVDs), light, medium and heavy, combined with two The primary winding is divided into a main part, and a set of
sizes of Electromagnetic Units (EMU). The two sizes of EMU externally adjustable connected trimming windings. The nomi-
comprise a medium size optimized in respect to market re- nal intermediate voltage is approximately 22/√3 kV.
quirements for number of windings and performance. A lighter
EMU is available where customers have lower burden require- The EMU incorporates an inductive reactor, connected in
ments. The light capacitance CVD is manufactured up to 245 series between the voltage divider and the high voltage end
kV and can only be incorporated with the lightweight EMU. of the primary winding to compensate for the shift in phase
This special cost effective combination is in this document angle caused by the capacitive reactance of the CVD. This
designated CPB(L). inductive reactance is tuned individually on each transformer
to achieve the required accuracy.
Capacitor Voltage Divider
The capacitor voltage divider (CVD) consists of one or more For special applications, such as HVDC stations, measure-
capacitor units, assembled on top of each other, with each ment of harmonics, etc an alternative EMU is available without
unit containing the required number of series-connected, oil- a separate compensating reactor. For this special type of EMU
insulated capacitor elements. The units are completely filled the function of the compensating reactor and primary wind-
with synthetic oil, hermetically sealed with stainless steel bel- ing of the intermediate transformer are combined into one
lows and incorporate o-ring seals throughout the design. device. This arrangement gives additional advantages such as
a wider frequency operating range and further improvement in
the transient response. This special type of EMU is limited to
lower burden requirements.

Climate 8
These transformers are designed for, and are installed in
widely varying conditions, from arctic to desert climates, on
every continent.
1
Ferro-resonance
The low induction, combined with an efficient damping circuit,
gives a safe and stable damping of ferro-resonance at all
frequencies and voltages up to the rated voltage factor; see
page 40.
Life time 2
The low voltage stress within the capacitor elements ensures
a safe product with an expected service life of more than 30
years. The long term reliability and performance is further
ensured by the state of the art, automated manufacture and
processing of the capacitor elements and units.
Transient properties
The high intermediate voltage and high capacitance result in
good transient properties.
Adjustment
The adjustment windings for ratio adjustment are accessible
in the terminal box, under a sealed cover.
Power Line Carrier (PLC)

The CPB is designed with the compensating reactor connect-
ed on the high voltage side of the primary winding, providing
the option of using higher frequencies (> 400 kHz) for power 10 9
line carrier transmission.
Stray capacitance 4 3
The design with the compensating reactor on the high voltage
side of the main winding ensures less than 200 pF stray ca- 6 5
pacitance, which is the most stringent requirement in the IEC
standard for carrier properties.
11
Stability
7
The CPB has a high Quality Factor as a result of the compara- 12
tively high capacitance combined with the high intermediate
voltage. The Quality Factor = Cequivalent x U2intermediate is a mea-
sure of the accuracy stability and the transient response. The
higher this factor, the better the accuracy, and the better the
transient response. Electromagnetic unit
4 Oil level glass
Capacitor Voltage Divider 5 Compensating reactor
1 Expansion system 6 Ferro-resonance damping circuit
2 Capacitor elements 7 Primary and secondary windings
3 Intermediate voltage bushing 9 Gas cushion
8 Primary terminal, flat 4-hole Al-pad 11 Terminal box
10 Low voltage terminal (for carrier frequency use) 12 Core

CCA and CCB
ABB’s coupling capacitors are intended for connection Capacitor design

between phase and ground in networks with isolated or The coupling capacitor consists of one or two capacitor units,
grounded neutral. assembled on top of each other. Each unit contains a large
number of series-connected, oil-insulated capacitor elements.
Application The units are completely filled with synthetic oil, which is kept
ABB offers a world-class coupling capacitor with superior under a slight overpressure by the design of the expansion
properties for PLC application as well as filtering and other system. O-ring seals are used throughout the design.
general capacitor applications. ABB’s coupling capacitors
(designated CCA and CCB) are intended for connection The capacitor insulators and elements are designed with
between phase and ground in high voltage networks with respect to the same demands as for the capacitor part of
isolated or grounded neutral. The design corresponds to the revenue metering CVT and thus also share the same conser-
requirements of IEC 60358 and all national standards based vative design philosophy. This conservative philosophy results
on this standard. Special designs to meet other standards in a design with low voltage stress that makes the coupling
and customer specifications are also available. Due to the capacitors capable of handling a voltage factor up to 1.9/8hrs
design of the capacitor units, described below, the coupling although this is not required by the IEC coupling capacitor
capacitor elements are combining both low voltage stress and standard. Their active component consists of aluminium foil,
high stability to temperature variations. insulated with paper/polypropylene film, impregnated by a
PCB-free synthetic oil which has better insulating properties
Difference of CCA and CCB than normal mineral oil and is required for the mixed dielectric.
The design of the CCA and CCB is basically identical however Due to its unique proportions between paper and polypropyl-
the CCB has a larger diameter with space for larger capacitor ene film this dielectric has proven itself virtually insensitive to
element windings making it capable of extra high capacitance. temperature changes.
Thus the coupling capacitor with standard capacitance is
called CCA and the coupling capacitor with extra high capaci-
tance is called CCB.

Climate
These coupling capacitors are designed for being installed in 1
widely varying conditions, from arctic to desert climates, on
every continent.
2
Life time
The low voltage stress within the capacitor elements ensures
a safe product with an expected service life of more than 30
years.
Power Line Carrier (PLC) 3

The CCA and CCB are designed for use within the entire
power line carrier transmission frequency range from 30 kHz
to 500 kHz.
Capacitor Voltage Divider CCA or CCB

1 Primary terminal, flat 4-hole Al-pad
2 Expansion system
3 Capacitor elements
4 Rating plate
5 L- (low voltage) terminal / Ground clamp
6 Support Insulators (mainly for PLC use)
5
6

IMB 36-800 kV
Tank type current transformer
For revenue metering and protection in high voltage Brief performance data
networks, the oil-paper insulated current transformer IMB
is the most sold transformer in the world. Installation Outdoor
− − Designed for widely shifting conditions, from polar to Design Tank (Hairpin) type
desert climate
− − Flexible tank type design allows large and/or many Insulation Oil-paper-quartz
cores
Highest voltage for equipment 36-765 kV
The unique quartz filling minimizes the quantity of oil and
provides a mechanical support to the cores and primary Max primary current Up to 4 000 A
winding.
Due to the low center of gravity the IMB is very suitable Short-circuit current Up to 63 kA/1 sec
for areas with high seismic activity.
From international studies we can see that the IMB design Insulators Porcelain
is a reliable product (failure rate more than 4 times lower On request silicon rubber (SIR)
than average) with no need for regular maintenance.
Creepage distance ≥ 25 mm/kV
(Longer on request)
Service conditions
Ambient temperature -40 °C to +40 °C
(Others on request)
Design altitude Maximum 1000 m

(Others on request)

IMB 36-800 kV
Material Maintenance
All external metal surfaces are made of an aluminum alloy, The maintenance requirements are small, as IMB is hermeti-
resistant to most known environment factors. Bolts, nuts, cally sealed and designed for a service life of more than 30
etc. are made of acid-proof steel. The aluminum surfaces do years. Normally it is sufficient to check the oil level and that no
not normally need painting. We can, however, offer anodized oil leakage has occurred. Tightening of the primary connec-
aluminum or a protective paint. tions should be checked occasionally to avoid overheating.
Creepage distance A more detailed check is recommended after 20-25 years of

As standard, IMB is offered with creepage distance ≥ 25 mm/kV. service. A manual for conditional monitoring can be sup-
Longer creepage distance can be provided on request. plied on request. This gives further guarantees for continued
problem-free operation.
Mechanical stability
The mechanical stability gives sufficient safety margins for The methods and the scope of the checks depend greatly on
normal wind loads and terminal forces. Static force on primary the local conditions. Measurements of the dielectric losses of
terminal may be up to 6 000 N in any direction. The IMB will the insulation (tan delta-measurement) and/or oil sampling for
also withstand most cases of seismic stress. dissolved gas analysis are recommended check methods.
Rating plates Maintenance instructions are supplied with each delivery.

Rating plates of stainless steel with engraved text and the wir-
ing diagram are mounted on the cover of the terminal box. Oil sampling
This is normally done through the oil-filling terminal. If re-
Transport - storage quired, we (ABB, HV Components) can offer other solutions
The IMB 36 - 145 is normally transported (3-pack) and stored and equipment for oil sampling.
vertically. If horizontal transport is required this must be stated
on the order. Impregnation agent
The IMB 170 - 800 is packed for horizontal transport (1-pack). Oil of type Nynäs Nytro 10 XN (according to IEC 60296 grade 2)
is free of PCB and other heavily toxic substances and has a
Long-term storage of more than six months should preferably low impact on the environment.
be made vertically. If this is not practical please contact ABB.
Disposal
Arrival inspection - assembly After separating the oil and quartz the oil can be burned in an
Please check the packaging and contents with regard to appropriate installation. Oil residue in the quartz can be burnt,
transport damage on arrival. In the event of damage to the whereafter the quartz can be deposited.
goods, contact ABB for advice before further handling of the
goods. Any damage should be documented (photographed). The disposal should be carried out in accordance with local
regulatory requirements.
The transformer must be assembled on a flat surface. An un- The porcelain can, after it has been crushed, be used as
even surface can cause misalignment of the transformer, with landfill.
the risk of oil leakage. The metals used in the transformer can be recycled. To recy-
cle the aluminum and copper in the windings, the oil-soaked
Assembly instructions are provided with each delivery. paper insulation should be burnt.

Primary terminals 40 20
14
IMB 36 – 800 is as standard equipped with aluminum bar
terminals, suitable for IEC and NEMA specifications. Other
customer specific solutions can be quoted on request.
50
40
135
Maximum static and dynamic force on the terminal is up to
6 000 and 8 400 N respectively, depending on type of IMB.
Maximum torsional moment is 1 000 Nm.
100 75
Secondary terminal box and secondary terminals

The transformer is equipped with a secondary terminal box,
protection class IP 55, according to IEC 60529. This box is
equipped with a detachable, undrilled gland plate, which on
installation can be drilled for cable bushings.
The terminal box is provided with a drain.

The standard terminal box can accommodate up to 30 termi-
nals of the type Phoenix UK10N for cross section <10 mm2.
Other types of terminals can be quoted on request.
Standard for IMB 36-245
A larger terminal box with space for more secondary terminals

or other equipment, such as heater or protective spark gaps,
is supplied when needed.
Standard for IMB 245-800
Ground (earth) terminal

The transformer is normally equipped with a ground clamp
with a cap of nickel-plated brass, for conductors 8-16 mm
(area: 50-200 mm 2), which can be moved to either mounting
foot.
A stainless steel bar, 80 x 145 x 8 mm, can be quoted on

request. The bar can be supplied drilled according to IEC or IMB 36-245 IMB 245-420
NEMA standards.
The ground terminal for the secondary windings is located

inside the terminal box.
IMB 420-550 IMB 420-800

IMB 36-800 kV
Maximum continuous primary current and short-time current

Type Normal current Cooling flanges Cooler Maximum short-time Maximum short-time Maximum dynamic
current 1 sec current 3 sec current
A A A kA kA kA peak value
IMB 36-170 2400 - 3150 63 40 170
1200 - 1500 40 40 108
400 - - 31.5 18 85
150 - - 16 9 43
IMB 245 1600 - 2000 40 40 108
IMB 245 2000 2400 3150 63 63 170
1000 1200 1500 40 40 108
300 - - 31.5 18 85
150 - - 16 9 45
IMB 300-420 2500 - 3150 63 63 170
1200 - 1500 40 40 108
IMB 420-550 2500 - 4000 63 40 170
1200 - 2000 40 40 108
IMB 800 - - 4000 63 40 170
Other types of primary conductors can be supplied on request

Maximum continuous primary current = load factor x primary rated current related to a daily mean temperature that does not exceed 35 oC
Primary winding can be designed with reconnection alternative between two or three primary rated currents with a ratio of 2:1 or 4:2:1
Test Voltages IEC 60044-1

Type Highest voltage for AC voltage test, Lightning impulse Switching impulse RIV test Max RIV
equipment (Um) 1 minute, wet/dry 1.2/50 μs 250/2500 μs voltage level
kV kV kV kV kV Max. µV
IMB 72 72,5 140/140 325 - - -
IMB 123 123 230/230 550 - 78 2500
IMB 145 145 275/275 650 - 92 2500
IMB 170 170 325/325 750 - 108 2500
IMB 245 245 460/460 1050 - 156 2500
IMB 300 300 -/460 1050 850 191 2500
IMB 362 362 -/510 1175 950 230 2500
IMB 420 420 -/630 1425 1050 267 2500
IMB 550 550 -/680 1550 1175 334 2500
IMB 800 765 -/975 2100 1550 486 2500
Test voltages above applies at ≤1000 meters above sea level
Test Voltages IEEE C 57.13

Type Highest system Power frequency AC-test Wet, Lightning impulse Chopped RIV test Max RIV
voltage applied voltage test 10 sec (BIL) 1.2/50 µs impulse voltage level 1)
kV kV kV kV Max. kV kV µV
IMB 36 36.5 70 70 200 230 21 125
IMB 72 72.5 140 140 350 400 42 125
IMB 123 123 230 230 550 630 78 250
IMB 145 145 275 275 650 750 92 250
IMB 170 170 325 315 750 865 108 250
IMB 245 245 460 445 1050 1210 156 250
IMB 362 362 575 - 1300 1500 230 250
IMB 550 550 800 - 1800 2070 334 500
1)
Test procedure according to IEC. Test voltages above applies at ≤1000 meters above sea level

Nominal flashover and creepage distance (Porcelain)
Normal creepage distance 25 mm/kV Long creepage distance 31 mm/kV
(Min. values) (Min. values)
Type Flashover Total creepage Protected creepage Flashover Total creepage Protected creepage
distance distance distance distance distance distance
mm mm mm mm mm mm
IMB 36 - - - 630 2248 1020
IMB 72 - - - 630 2248 1020
IMB 123 1120 3625 1400 1120 4495 1860
IMB 145 1120 3625 1400 1120 4495 1860
IMB 170 - - - 1330 5270 2200
IMB 1701) - - - 1600 6525 2740
IMB 245 1915 6740 2850 2265 8490 3685
IMB 300 2265 8250 3495 2715 10430 4645
IMB 362 2715 10430 4645 3115 12480 5630
IMB 420 3115 12480 5630 3635 14325 6465
IMB 420 3220 11550 4800 3820 15280 6870
IMB 550 3820 15280 6870 4715 18944 8340
IMB 800 5220 18624 7950 - - -
Note: Long creepage distance effects dimensions A, B, D (see dimensions)
1)
38 mm/kV for 170 kV system voltage and 45 mm/kV for 145 kV system voltage is available.
Standard accuracy Classes.

Current transformers of the type IMB are designed to comply with the following accuracy classes.
Other classes can be quoted on request.
IEC 60044 – 1 IEEE C57.13 / IEEE C57.13.6

Class Application Class Application
0.2 Precision revenue metering 0.15 Precision revenue metering
0.2S Precision revenue metering 0.3 Standard revenue metering
0.5 Standard revenue metering 0.6 Metering
0.5S Precision revenue metering 1.2 Metering
1.0 Industrial grade meters C100 Protection
3.0 Instruments C200 Protection
5.0 Instruments C400 Protection
5P Protection C800 Protection
5PR Protection
10P Protection
10PR Protection
PX Protection
TPS Protection
TPX Protection
TPY Protection

IMB 36-800 kV
Burdens If a high frequency current or voltage wave passes through

Our current transformer IMB has a very flexible design allow- the primary winding can, due to the winding inductance,
ing large burdens. However, it is important to determine the high voltage drops occur. This is not dangerous for a current
real power consumption of connected meters and relays in- transformer with a single-turn primary winding, but for multi-
cluding the cables. Unnecessary high burdens are often speci- turn primaries may it lead to dielectric puncture between the
fied for modern equipment. Note that the accuracy for the primary turns.
measuring core, according to IEC, can be outside the class
limit if the actual burden is below 25% of the rated burden. It is therefore ABB’s practice to protect the primary winding in
multi-turn designs with a surge arrester connected in parallel
Over-voltage protection across primary winding with the primary.
The voltage drop across the primary winding of a current
transformer is normally very low. At rated primary current it Standard design of IMB current transformer is without surge
is only a couple of volts and at short-circuit current a few arrester. Surge arrester of type POLIM – C 1.8 will however
hundred volts. be included when needed.

IMB 36-800 kV
Design and shipping data
Dimensions
A B C D E F G H J K
Type Total Height to Ground Flashover Length across Dimension of Height to Spacing for
height primary level distance primary terminal bottom tank terminal box mounting holes
terminal height bushing
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
IMB 36 1) 2000 1635 840 630 475 270 410 460 60 410
IMB 72 1)
2000 1635 840 630 475 270 410 460 60 410
IMB 123 1) 2490 2125 840 1120 475 270 410 460 60 410
IMB 145 1) 2490 2125 840 1120 475 270 410 460 60 410
IMB 170 1) 2700 2335 840 1330 475 270 410 460 60 410
IMB 245 1) 3320 2950 860 1915 439 270 410 460 60 410
IMB 245 2) 3640 3050 965 1915 439 270 395 885 485 450
IMB 300 2) 4150 3405 965 2265 491 270 395 885 485 450
IMB 362 2) 4600 3855 965 2715 491 270 395 885 485 450
IMB 420 2)
5000 4255 965 3115 491 270 395 885 485 450
IMB 420 3) 5505 4760 1365 3220 491 320 380 1040 783 500
IMB 420 4) 5580 4790 1390 3220 526 360 410 1105 805 600
IMB 550 3) 6105 5360 1365 3820 491 320 380 1040 783 500
IMB 550 4) 6180 5390 1390 3820 526 360 410 1105 805 600
IMB 800 4) 8540 6790 1390 5220 526 360 410 1105 805 600
1)
Standard tank, 2)
Hexagonal tank, 3)
Octagon tank, 4)
HV tank
IMB 36 - 170
D
B
C
25
J
G F K
K H

IMB 36-800 kV
IMB 245 1)
E A
D
IMB 245 2)
E
C
25
J
K K
G F
D
K H
A
B
K
C
J
25
G K
H
K
F
G

IMB 300 - 420 2)
IMB 420 - 550 3)
E
D
A
B
C
J
25
B
A
K K
H
K
F
G
C
J
30
K K
K
F G

IMB 36-800 kV
IMB 420 - 550 4)
A
B
C
J
30
K K
K
F G

IMB 800 4)
E
A
D
B
C
J
30
K K
K
F G

IMB 36-800 kV
Changes, special design of dimensions

A, B, C A A A
Tank-type Increased tank height Cooling flange Cooler Three primary ratios
mm mm mm mm
Standard tank 210 - 255 0
Hexagon tank 210 or 420 210 35 / 240 * ) -
Octagon tank 150 - 440 -
HV tank 200 or 400 - 400 ** ) -
*) 35 mm for IMB 245, 240 mm for IMB 300 - 420
**) 400 mm for IMB 420 - 550, IMB 800 is always equipped with cooler
Shipping data for standard IMB

Type Net weight Incl. oil Oil Shipping weight Shipping dimensions Shipping volume
1-pack/3-pack 1-pack/3-pack 1-pack/3-pack
kg kg kg LxWxH m m3
IMB 36 1)
420 45 550 / 1630 2.26x0.6x0.94 / 1.67x0.8x2.21 1.3 / 3
IMB 72 1) 420 45 550 / 1630 2.26x0.6x0.94 / 1.67x0.8x2.21 1.3 / 3
IMB 123 1) 490 50 650 / 1850 2.75x0.6x0.94 / 1.67x0.8x2.7 1.5 / 3.6
IMB 145 1) 490 50 650 / 1850 2.75x0.6x0.94 / 1.67x0.8x2.7 1.5 / 3.6
IMB 170 1) 550 55 700 / - 2.96x0.6x0.94 / - 1.7 / -
IMB 245 1) 750 80 970 / - 3.48x0.6x0.94 / - 2.0 / -
IMB 245 2) 1100 110 1390 / - 3.82x1.06x1.02 / - 4.2 / -
IMB 300 2) 1400 170 1815 / - 4.76x1.08x1.10 / - 5.7 / -
IMB 362 2)
1500 180 1915 / - 4.76x1.08x1.10 / - 5.7 / -
IMB 420 2) 1600 190 2050 / - 5.21x1.08x1.10 / - 6.2 / -
IMB 420 3) 2500 300 3120 / - 5.82x1.23x1.22 / - 8.8 / -
IMB 420 4) 2600 290 3220 / - 5.74x1.06x1.47 / - 9.0 / -
IMB 550 3) 2800 330 3480 / - 6.42x1.23x1.22 / - 9.7 / -
IMB 550 4) 3500 510 4180 / - 6.34x1.06x1.47 / - 9.9 / -
IMB 800 4) 4200 670 6400 / - 8.71x1.06x1.47 / - 13.5 / -
1)
Standard tank
2)
Hexagonal tank
3)
Octagon tank
4)
HV tank
IMB 36 - 145 is normally packed for vertical transport in a 3-pack.

Vertical transport in a 1-pack can be quoted on request.
IMB 170 - 800 is always packed for horizontal transport in 1-pack.
Additional weights
Weight indicated in table above is for standard IMB.
Additional weights may occur depending on requirements and configuration.

IMB 36-800 kV
Reconnection
General
The current transformer can be reconnected to adapt for vary- The advantage of primary reconnection is that the ampere-
ing currents. The IMB type can be delivered in a configuration turns remains the same and thereby the output (VA). The dis-
that permits reconnecttion either on primary or secondary advantage is that the short-circuit capability may be reduced
side, or a combination of the two. for the lower ratio(s).
Primary reconnection
Two primary ratios for two turns Two primary ratios, connected for one turn
C1
C2 C1
C2
Connection above is for the lower current Connection above is for the higher current
Secondary Reconnection
P1 P2
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5
The unused taps on the reconnectable secondary winding Caution!

must be left open. Never leave an unused secondary winding open.
If windings/cores are not used in a current transformer they Very high-induced voltages are generated across the
must be short-circuited between the highest ratio taps (e.g. terminals and both the user and the transformer are
S1 - S5) and shall be grounded. subjected to danger.

EMF 52-170 kV
Inductive voltage transformer
For revenue metering and protection in high voltage Brief performance data
networks, the oil-paper insulated voltage transformer
EMF is the most sold inductive voltage transformer in the Installation Outdoor
world.
Design Inductive type
− − Designed for widely shifting conditions, from polar to
desert climate. Insulation Oil-paper-quartz
− − Low flux in the core at operating voltage gives a wide
safety margin against saturation and ferro-resonance. Highest voltage for equipment 52-170 kV
The unique quartz filling minimizes the quantity of oil and Voltage factor (Vf) Up to 1.9/8 hrs
allows a simple and reliable expansion system.
Insulators Porcelain
On request silicon rubber (SIR)

(Longer on request)
Service conditions
(Others on request)

(Others on request)

EMF 52-170 kV
Inductive voltage transformer
Material Normally it is only necessary to check that the oil level is cor-
EMF 52-170: All external metal surfaces are made of an rect, and that no oil leakage has occurred. The transformers are
aluminum alloy, resistant to most known environment factors. hermetically sealed and therefore require no other inspection.
Bolts, nuts, etc. are made of acid-proof steel. The aluminum
surfaces do not normally need painting. We can, however, of- A comprehensive inspection is recommended after 30 years.
fer a protective paint or anodized aluminum. This provides increased safety and continued problem-free
operation. The inspection methods and scope very significant-
Creepage distance ly depending on the local conditions. As the primary winding
EMF is available as standard with normal or long creepage is not capacitive graded, the measurement of tan-delta gives
distances according to the table on page 34. Longer creep- no significant result. Therefore oil sampling for dissolved gas
age distances can be quoted on request. analysis is recommended for checking the insulation.
Mechanical stability Maintenance instructions are supplied with each delivery.

The mechanical stability gives a sufficient safety margin for
normal wind loads and stress from conductors. EMF can also ABB, High Voltage Products is at your disposal for discus-
withstand high seismic forces. sions and advice.
Rating plates Impregnation agent

Rating plates of stainless steel, with engraved text and wiring Oil of type Nynäs Nytro 10 XN (according to IEC 296 grade 2)
diagrams are mounted on the transformer enclosure. is free of PCB and other heavily toxic substances and has a
low impact on the environment.
Arrival inspection - assembly
Please check the packaging and contents with regard to Disposal
transport damage on arrival. In the event of damage to the After separating the oil and quartz the oil can be burned in an
goods, contact ABB for advice, before further handling of the appropriate installation. Oil residue in the quartz can be burnt,
goods. Any damage should be documented (photographed). whereafter the quartz can be deposited.
The transformer must be assembled on a flat surface. An un- The disposal should be carried out in accordance with local
even surface can cause misalignment of the transformer, with regulatory requirements.
the risk of oil leakage.
The porcelain can, after it has been crushed, be used as
Assembly instructions are provided with each delivery. landfill.
Maintenance The metals used in the transformer can be recycled. To recy-

Maintenance requirements are insignificant as EMF is de- cle the copper in the windings, the oil-soaked paper insulation
signed for a service life of more than 30 years. should be burnt.

Primary terminals
EMF 52-170 is as standard equipped with an aluminum bar
terminal, suitable for IEC and NEMA specifications.
The primary terminal is a voltage terminal and should therefore,

according to standards, withstand static force of 1 000 N for Um
(system voltage) 123 – 170 kV and 500 N for lower voltages.
Withstand dynamic force is 1 400 and 700 N respectively.
EMF 52-170
Secondary terminal box and

Secondary terminals
The terminal box for the secondary winding terminal is mounted
on the transformer enclosure. As standard the terminal box is
manufactured of corrosion resistant, cast aluminum.
This box is equipped with a detachable, undrilled gland plate,

which on installation can be drilled for cable bushings. It can, on
request, be quoted with cable glands according to the custom-
er’s specification.
The terminal box is provided with a drain. EMF 52-84
EMF 52-170: Secondary terminals accept wires with cross-

sections up to 10 mm 2.
Protection class for the terminal box is IP 55.
EMF 123-170
Ground (Earth) connections

The transformer is normally equipped with a ground terminal
with a clamp of nickel-plated brass.
For conductors Ø=5-16 mm (area 20-200 mm 2), see the figure.
A stainless steel bar, 80 x 145 x 8 mm, can be quoted on

request. The bar can be supplied drilled according to IEC or
NEMA standards.
Grounding of the secondary circuits is made inside the terminal

box. EMF 52-84 EMF 123-170

EMF 52-170 kV
Design data
Nominal flash-over and creepage distance

Normal porcelain (min. nom. values) Porcelain with long creepage distance (min. nom. values)
Type Flash-over Creepage Protected creepage Flash-over Creepage Protected creepage
distance distance distance distance distance distance
mm mm mm mm mm mm
EMF 52 630 2248 1020
EMF 72 630 2248 1020
EMF 84 630 2248 1020 Others on request.
EMF 123 1200 3625 1400 Normally insulator for the nearest higher voltage.
EMF 145 1200 3625 1400
EMF 170 1330 5270 2200
Test voltages IEC 60044-2, (SS-EN 60044-2)

Type Highest voltage for 1min LIWL RIV test RIV level
equipment wet/dry 1.2/50 µs voltage
(Um)
kV kV kV kV Max. µV
EMF 52 52 95 250 30 125
EMF 72 72.5 140 325 46 125
EMF 84 84 150 380 54 125
EMF 123 123 230 550 78 2500
EMF 145 145 275 650 92 2500
EMF 170 170 325 750 108 2500
Test voltages above are valid for altitudes ≤1000 meters above sea level.
Test voltages IEEE C 57.13 (CAN 3 – C 131 – M83)

Type Highest voltage for equipment AC test AC test BIL
(Um) dry, 1 min wet, 10 sec 1.2/50 µs
kV kV kV kV Max.
EMF 52 52 95 95 250
EMF 72 72.5 140 175 350
EMF 123 121 (123) 230 230 550
EMF 145 145 275 275 650
EMF 170 169 (170) 325 315 (325) 750
Values within brackets refer to CAN 3-C13.1-M79. Test voltages above are valid for altitudes ≤ 1000 meters above sea level.

Secondary voltages and burdens according to IEC
Standards Standard accuracy classes and burdens

International IEC 60044-2 According to IEC
Swedish Standard SS-EN 60044-2 50 VA class 0.2 100 VA class 3P
All national standards based on IEC 100 VA class 0.5 100 VA class 3P
150 VA class 1.0 100 VA class 3P
Rated data at 50 or 60 Hz, Voltage factor 1.5 or 1.9 For lower or higher burdens please contact us.
The transformer normally has one or two windings for continu-

The standards state as standard values for rated voltage factor 1.5/30 sec.
ous load and one residual voltage winding. for effectively earthed systems, 1.9/30 sec. for systems without effective
Other configurations can be quoted according to require- earthing with automatic earth fault tripping and 1.9/8 hrs for systems with
ments. insulated neutral point without automatic earth fault tripping.
Since the residual voltage winding is not loaded except dur-

ing a fault, the effect of its load on the accuracy of the other
windings is disregarded in accordance with IEC.
Please note that modern meters and protection

require much lower burdens than those above, and
to achieve best accuracy you should avoid specifying
burdens higher than necessary; see page 6.
Secondary voltages and burdens according to IEEE and

CAN3
Standards Standard accuracy classes and burdens

American IEEE C57.13-1993 According to IEEE and CAN3
Canadian CAN3-C13-M83 0.3 WXY 0.6 WXYZ 1.2/3P WXYZ
For lower or higher burdens please contact us.
Rated data at 60 Hz, Voltage factor 1.4
The transformer normally has one or two secondary windings
for continuous load (Y-connected). Rated burdens:
W = 12.5 VA power factor 0.1
Example of turns ratios: X = 25 VA power factor 0.7
350-600:1 means one secondary winding with the ratio 350:1 Y = 75 VA power factor 0.85
and one tertiary winding ratio 600:1 YY = 150 VA power factor 0.85
350/600:1:1 means one secondary winding and one tertiary Z = 200 VA power factor 0.85
winding both with taps for ratios 350:1 and 600:1 ZZ = 400 VA power factor 0.85
Protective classes according to CAN (1P, 2P, 3P) can be

quoted on request.
Voltage factor 1.9 according to CAN can be quoted on

request.

EMF 52-170 kV
Design data
Voltage transformers EMF

A B C D E F
Type Total Flash-over Height to Fixing hole Ground level Expansion
height distance terminal box dimensions height vessel diameter
mm mm mm mm mm mm
EMF 52 1464 630 114 335 x 335 540 324
EMF 72 1464 630 114 335 x 335 540 324
EMF 84 1464 630 114 335 x 335 540 324
EMF 123 2360 1200 65 410 x 410 760 416
EMF 145 2360 1200 65 410 x 410 760 416
EMF 170 2490 1330 65 410 x 410 760 416
135
B
A
B
E
E
C
C
20 mm 20 mm
D D
D D
EMF 52-84 EMF 123-170

Note: Primary terminal will be mounted at site Note: Primary terminal will be mounted at site

EMF 52-170 kV
Shipping data
Voltage transformers EMF

Type Net weight incl. oil Oil Shipping weight Shipping dimensions Shipping volume
Porcelain insulator 3-pack 3-pack, L x W x H 3-pack
kg kg kg m m3
EMF 52 300 40 1040 1.6 x 0.9 x 1.7 2.5
EMF 72 300 40 1040 1.6 x 0.9 x 1.7 2.5
EMF 84 300 40 1040 1.6 x 0.9 x 1.7 2.5
EMF 123 570 80 1975 2.0 x 1.0 x 2.6 5.2
EMF 145 570 80 1975 2.0 x 1.0 x 2.6 5.2
EMF 170 610 83 2130 2.0 x 1.0 x 2.7 5.4
EMF 52 - 84 must not be tilted more than 60° during transport and storage.
Warning notes are placed on the transformer’s rating plate.
EMF 123 - 170 is normally packed for vertical transport (3-pack). However, it can be transported in a horizontal position and is
available on request for horizontal transport (1-pack).

CPB 72-800 kV
Capacitor voltage transformer
The CPB is designed for revenue metering and protection Brief performance data
in high voltage networks.
The high quality, state of the art, automated manufacture Installation Outdoor
of the capacitor elements provides consistent quality
to ensure long term reliability and performance. Due to Design Capacitor type, complies with IEC
the optimized proportions of the mixed dielectric the and ANSI standards
capacitor elements are subject to low electrical stress
with high stability under extreme temperature variations. Insulation
The CPB is designed for a wide range of shifting CVD Aluminum-foil / paper /
conditions including polar and desert climates. polypropylene-film, synthetic oil
EMU Paper - mineral oil
Highest voltage for equipment 72 - 765 kV
Voltage factor (Vf) Up to 1.9/8 hrs
Insulators Porcelain / Silicon rubber (SIR)
Creepage distance ≥ 25 mm/kV (Longer on request)
Service conditions
Ambient temperature -40 °C to +40 °C (Other on request)
Design altitude Maximum 1 000 m

(Other altitude on request)

CPB 72-800 kV
Material The damping circuit has two bridged terminals; d1- d2, be-
All external metal surfaces are made of an aluminum alloy, hind a sealed covering hood in the terminal box. In particular
resistant to most known environment factors. Bolts, nuts, etc. cases, and after agreement, this bridge can be opened, to
are made of acid-proof stainless steel. The aluminum surfaces check that the circuit is intact, by resistance measurement.
do not normally need painting. We can however offer anodiza-
tion or protective paint, (normally light gray). Ratio adjustment
The transformer of the electromagnetic unit has five adjust-
Creepage distance ment windings on the earth side of the primary winding. The
As standard the CPB is offered with creepage distance numbers of turns of these windings have been chosen so that
25 mm/kV. Longer creepage distances can be offered on the ratio can be adjusted ±6.05% in steps of 0.05%. These
request. windings are externally accessible, behind a sealed cover-
ing hood in the secondary terminal box. The CVT is delivered
Silicone Rubber Insulators adjusted for a specified burden and class, and normally no
The complete CPB range is available with silicone rubber further adjustment is necessary.
insulators. Our SIR insulators are produced with a patented
helical extrusion molding technique, which gives completely If needed, the adjustment windings enable exchange of the
joint-free insulators with outstanding performance. All CVTs voltage divider on site, and readjustment of the transformer
with this type of insulators have the same high creepage dis- for the new combination of voltage divider/electromagnetic
tance, 25 mm/kV phase-phase, as porcelain. unit.
Mechanical stability Rating plates

The mechanical stability gives sufficient safety margin for Corrosion resistant rating plates with text and wiring diagrams
normal wind loads and conductor forces. For all combinations are used. General data can be found on the door of the termi-
except CPB(L), it is possible to mount line traps on top of the nal box, connection diagrams and secondary winding data on
capacitor divider. The CPB will also withstand most cases of the inside.
seismic stress.
Each capacitor unit is marked with measured capacitance at
Ferroresonance damping circuit the top.
All CVTs need to incorporate some kind of ferro-resonance
damping, since the capacitance in the voltage divider, in Potential Grounding Switch
series with the inductance of the transformer and the series A potential grounding switch can be included in the EMU.
reactor, constitutes a tuned resonance circuit.
Power Line Carrier (PLC)
This circuit can be brought into resonance, that may saturate As an option all CVTs can be equipped with Carrier Acces-
the iron core of the transformer by various disturbances in sories. Modern PLC equipment are adapted for a wide range
the network. This phenomenon can also overheat the electro- of coupling capacitors. No specific capacitance is required.
magnetic unit, or lead to insulation breakdown. Only minimum capacitance must be specified due to choice of
frequency.
The CPB use a damping circuit, connected in parallel with
one of the secondary windings (see diagram on page 49). The
damping circuit consists of a reactor with an iron core, and
an oil-cooled resistor in series. Under normal use, the iron
core of the damping reactor is not saturated, yielding a high
impedance, so that practically no current is flowing through
this circuit.

Primary terminal
40 20
14
The CPB is normally delivered with a flat 4-hole aluminum pad,
suitable for bolts with C-C from 40 to 50 mm and for connecting
normal aluminum cable clamps.
Other primary terminals can be offered on request, such as a
50
round aluminum studs, Ø=30 mm.
40
135
Test forces at the primary terminal as per IEC 60044-5 clause 7.6
Highest voltage for Static withstand test load FR (N)

equipment Um (kV) CPB(L) CPB
100 75
72.5 to 100 500 2500
123 to 170 1000 3000
245 1250 2500
300 to 362 - 1250
≥ 420 - 1500
Secondary terminal box and secondary terminals

The transformer is equipped with a secondary terminal box,
protection class IP 55. This box is equipped with a detachable,
undrilled gland plate, which on installation can be drilled for cable
bushings. It is also provided with a drain. The terminal box can
also be equipped with fuses or micro circuit breakers.
The secondary terminals normally consist of Phoenix UK10N

standard terminal blocks for wire cross-section 10 mm².
In the terminal box are also terminals (d1-d2) for damping circuit,
terminals for the adjustment windings (B1 to B11) and the capac- Standard terminal box
itor low voltage terminal ”L” (for power line carrier equipment). The transformer can also be equipped with larger
terminal box with space for power line carrier equipment.
Terminals d1 - d2 and B1 - B11 are intended for factory settings

and thus located behind a sealed covering hood to prevent inad-
vertent reconnection.
The ”L” terminal must always be grounded if no

carrier equipment is connected.
Ground terminals
The transformer is normally equipped with a ground clamp with a
cap of nickel-plated brass for IEC conductors 8 – 16 mm
(area 50 – 200mm2) and for ANSI conductors # 2 SOL to 500
MCM, which can be moved to either mounting foot.
A stainless steel bar, 80 x 145 x 8 mm, can be quoted on request.

The bar can be supplied drilled according to IEC or NEMA standards.
Grounding terminals for the secondary circuits are placed inside

the terminal box.

CPB 72-800 kV
Installation and maintenance
Unpacking • Control measurements of the EMU

Please check the crates and their contents for damage during An easily performed test is to measure the insulation resistance
transportation upon receipt. Should there be any damage, in mega-ohms (max. test voltage 1 000 VDC) of the secondary
please contact ABB for advice before the goods are handled windings.
further. Any damage should be documented (photographed).
Since the high voltage winding of the transformer is not ca-
Assembly pacitively graded, a measurement of the loss angle (tan delta)
The electromagnetic unit and the capacitor voltage divider are will give no significant result.
delivered as one unit for all CVTs for which only one capacitor
unit is used. What is possible, however, is to take an oil sample, for gas
chromatography analysis from the electromagnetic unit to as-
CVTs with higher system voltages, having more than one CVD sess its condition.
part, are delivered with the bottom unit of the CVD assembled
onto the EMU. The tank of the electromagnetic unit can, on request, be
equipped with a sampling valve, and we can deliver suit-
The EMU, with the bottom CVD unit should be installed first, able sampling equipment. An easier method is to take the oil
before the top part(s) of the CVD is (are) mounted in place. sample from the oil-filling hole. Sampling intervals will vary,
Lifting instructions are included in each package. depending on service conditions; generally, no oil analysis
should be necessary during the first 20 years of service.
Check that the capacitor units have the same serial number
(for CVDs with more than one capacitor unit).
Environmental Aspects
Maintenance Impregnant
The CPB is designed for a service life of more than 30 years, Both Faradol 810 (the synthetic oil in the voltage dividers),
and are practically maintenance-free. We recommend how- and Nynäs NYTRO 10 XN (the standard transformer oil in the
ever the following checks and measurements. electromagnetic unit) are free from PCB and other strongly
harmful substances, and pose a low impact to the environment.
• Visual check
We recommend a periodic inspection, to check for oil leak- Destruction
ages and also to inspect the insulator for collection of dirt. After draining the oils, these can be burnt in an appropriate
plant. In this respect, Faradol has similar combustion proper-
• Control measurements of the CVD ties as normal mineral oil.
Since the voltage dividers are permanently sealed it is not
possible to take oil samples from them. The disposal should be carried out in accordance with local
legal provisions, laws and regulations.
Under normal service conditions, no noticeable ageing will
occur within the capacitors (verified by ageing tests). How- The porcelain can be deposited after it has been crushed.
ever discrepancies between the secondary voltages in parallel
phases can be an indication of a fault in a capacitor part of The metals in the electromagnetic unit and the housings
one of the CVT, which is why such a comparison is recom- of the voltage divider can be recycled. Aluminum parts are
mended. In such a case a further measurement of the capaci- labeled with material specifications. In order to recycle the
tance value is recommended. Readings can be taken between copper in the windings, the oil-saturated paper insulation
the top and the ”L” terminal in the secondary terminal box. should be burnt.
The aluminum in the capacitor elements, with their combina-

tion of foil, paper and polypropylene film, can be recycled
after the insulation has been burnt; the plastic film will not
emit any harmful substances during this process.

CPB 72-800 kV
Secondary voltage and burdens

Standards IEC 60044-5
Rated data at 50 or 60 Hz, Voltage factor 1.5 or 1.9
The transformer normally has one or two windings for continuous load and one earth-fault winding.
Other configurations and/or designs according to other standards (ANSI, CAN, etc) can be offered according to requirements.
Approximate maximum total burdens in VA

Measuring winding
Highest class Voltage factor 1.5* ) Voltage factor 1.9*)
CPB(L) CPB CPB(L) CPB
0.2 50 100 40 80
0.5 100 200 80 200
1.0/3P T1 200 400 120 400
Earth-fault winding, irrespective of the voltage factor
3P T1/6P T1 100 100 100 100
*) The IEC standards state as standard values for effectively earthed systems 1.5/30 sec. For systems without effective earthing with automatic earth fault tripping, a rated voltage
factor 1.9/30 sec. is stated. For systems with insulated neutral point without automatic earth fault tripping 1.9/8 hrs is stated.
The above values are total maximum values for the secondary Since the residual voltage winding is not loaded except dur-
winding(s), voltage 100/√3 or 110/√3 V and one or no residual ing a fault, the effect of its load on the accuracy of the other
voltage winding, class 3P, intended for connection in open windings is disregarded in accordance with IEC.
delta, voltage 100 or 110 (100/3 or 110/3) V.
For other configurations please consult ABB. Stated values should only be considered as maximum values.
Please note that modern meters and protection require much
If the transformer has more than one continuously loaded lower burdens than those above and to achieve best accuracy
winding, possibly with different classes, the table above must burdens should not be specified higher than necessary.
be applied to the sum of these burdens and the highest ac-
curacy class.
Other standards
Quoted on request.

CPB 72-800 kV
Test voltages
Test voltages: IEC 60044-5

Type Highest voltage 1min LIWL Switching impulse PD test Max. RIV test RIV level
for equipment wet/dry 1.2/50 µs 250/2500 µs voltage PD level voltage
(Um)
kV kV kV kV kV pC*) kV Max. µV
CPB 72 72.5 140/140 325 - 1.2 x Um 10 - -
CPB 123 123 230/230 550 - 1.2 x U m 10 78 ≤ 2500
CPB 145 145 275/275 650 - 1.2 x Um 10 92 ≤ 2500
CPB 170 170 325/325 750 - 1.2 x Um 10 108 ≤ 2500
CPB 245 245 460/460 1050 - 1.2 x Um 10 156 ≤ 2500
CPB 300 300 460/460 1050 850 1.2 x Um 10 190 ≤ 2500
CPB 362 362 510/510 1175 950 1.2 x Um 10 230 ≤ 2500
CPB 420 420 630/630 1425 1050 1.2 x Um 10 267 ≤ 2500
CPB 550 525 680/680 1550 1175 1.2 x Um 10 333 ≤ 2500
CPB 800 765 975/975 2100 1550 1.2 x Um 10 486 ≤ 2500
Test voltages above are valid for altitudes ≤1000 meters above sea level.
*) 5 pC at test voltage 1.2 x Um/√3
Other standards
Quoted on request.

CPB 72-800 kV
Design data and dimensions
Number of capacitor units, capacitance and distances

Normal creepage distance 25 mm/kV Extra long
(min. nominal values phase - phase) creepage distance
Type Number of Standard Flashover distance Creepage distance Protected
capacitor units capacitance creepage distance
For IEC test voltages Polymer/Porcelain
pF (+10; - 5%) mm mm mm mm
CPB 72 1)
1 18200 680/660 1813 800
CPB 72 1)
1 24900 635 1813 762
CPB 72 2)
1 24900 635 1813 762
CPB 123 1)
1 11200 1025/1005 3075 1300
CPB 123 1)
1 15400 980 3160 1307
CPB 123 2)
1 15400 980 3160 1307
CPB 145 1)
1 9100 1235/1215 3625 1600
CPB 145 1)
1 12900 1190 3880 1634
CPB 145 2)
1 12900 1190 3880 1634
CPB 145 2)
1 20200 1400 4650 1960
CPB 170 1)
1 7800 1445/1425 4250 1786
CPB 170 1)
1 10800 1400 4650 1960
CPB 170 2)
1 10800 1400 4650 1960
CPB 170 2)
1 17000 1400 4650 1960
CPB 245 1)
1 5600 2005/1985 6125 2619 Others on request.
CPB 245 1)
1 7700 1960 6510 2723 Normally porcelain
CPB 245 2)
1 7700 1960 6510 2723 for the nearest
CPB 245 2)
2 12100 1960 6320 2560 higher voltage.
CPB 300 1)
2 6400 2380 7760 3268
CPB 300 2)
2 6400 2380 7760 3268
CPB 300 2)
2 10100 2800 9300 3920
CPB 362 1)
2 5400 2800 9300 3920
CPB 362 2)
2 5400 2800 9300 3920
CPB 362 2)
2 8500 2800 9300 3920
CPB 420 1)
2 4800 3220 10630 4356
CPB 420 2)
2 4800 3220 10630 4356
CPB 420 2)
3 8800 4200 13950 5505
CPB 550 1)
2 3700 4200 13980 5882
CPB 550 2)
2 3700 4200 13980 5882
CPB 550 2)
3 5800 4200 13950 5505
CPB 800 2)
4 4400 6060 21080 8500
1)
Lightweight oil tank, 2)
Medium oil tank, 3)
Primary teminal excluded, 4)
Valid for standard terminal box only

CPB 72-800 kV
Dimensions
CPB 245 - 800
CPB 72 - 245
B
F
A
B
B
A
E
C
C
D D D D
Note! The number of capacitor divider units can, for some voltages, be higher than in the drawings above.
Please check in the table on the next page

Number of capacitor divider units and distances
A B C D E F
Type Number of Standard Total Flashover distance Height to Mounting hole Ground level height Diameter
capacitor capacitance height 3)
flange 4)
distance expansion
divider units For IEC test Polymer/Porcelain Polymer/Porcelain tank
voltages
pF (+10; - 5%) mm mm mm mm mm mm
CPB 72 1)
1 18200 1580 680/660 225 335 640/650 335
CPB 72 1)
1 24900 1615 635 225 335 675 355
CPB 72 2)
1 24900 1690 635 305 335 750 355
CPB 123 1)
1 11200 1925 1025/1005 225 335 640/650 335
CPB 123 1)
1 15400 1960 980 225 335 675 355
CPB 123 2)
1 15400 2035 980 305 335 750 355
CPB 145 1)
1 9100 2135 1235/1215 225 335 640/650 335
CPB 145 1)
1 12900 2170 1190 225 335 675 355
CPB 145 2)
1 12900 2245 1190 305 335 750 355
CPB 145 2)
1 20200 2455 1400 305 335 750 355
CPB 170 1)
1 7800 2345 1445/1425 225 335 640/650 335
CPB 170 1)
1 10800 2380 1400 225 335 675 355
CPB 170 2)
1 10800 2455 1400 305 335 750 355
CPB 170 2)
1 17000 2455 1400 305 335 750 355
CPB 245 1)
1 5600 2905 2005/1985 225 335 640/650 335
CPB 245 1)
1 7700 2940 1960 225 335 675 355
CPB 245 2)
1 7700 3015 1960 305 335 750 355
CPB 245 2)
2 12100 3405 1960 305 335 750 355
CPB 300 1)
2 6400 3750 2380 225 335 675 355
CPB 300 2)
2 6400 3825 2380 305 335 750 355
CPB 300 2)
2 10100 4245 2800 305 335 750 355
CPB 362 1)
2 5400 4170 2800 225 335 675 355
CPB 362 2)
2 5400 4245 2800 305 335 750 355
CPB 362 2)
2 8500 4245 2800 305 335 750 355
CPB 420 1)
2 4800 4590 3220 225 335 675 355
CPB 420 2)
2 4800 4665 3220 305 335 750 355
CPB 420 2)
3 8800 6035 4200 305 335 750 355
CPB 550 1)
2 3700 5570 4200 225 335 675 355
CPB 550 2)
2 3700 5645 4200 305 335 750 355
CPB 550 2)
3 5800 6035 4200 305 335 750 355
CPB 800 2)
4 4400 7825 6060 305 335 750 355
1)
Lightweight oil tank, 2)
Medium oil tank, 3)
Primary teminal excluded, 4)
Valid for standard terminal box only

CPB 72-800 kV
Shipping data
Capacitor voltage transformer CPB

Type Standard Net weight incl. Oil Shipping weight Shipping weight Shipping dimensions Shipping
capacitance oil 3-pack 3-pack 3-pack volume
For IEC Polymer/
test volltage Porcelain Polymer Porcelain LxWxH Total
pF (+10; - 5%) kg kg kg kg m m3
CPB 72 1)
18200 190/200 38 710 740 0.94x1.67x1.98 3)
3.1 3)
CPB 72 1)
24900 210/240 44 770 860 0.94x1.67x1.98 3)
3.1 3)
CPB 72 2)
24900 280/310 62 980 1070 0.94x1.67x1.98 3)
3.1 3)
CPB 123 1)
11200 200/220 40 750 810 0.94x1.67x2.33 3)
3.6 3)
CPB 123 1)
15400 230/280 45 840 990 0.94x1.67x2.33 3)
3.6 3)
CPB 123 2)
15400 300/350 63 1050 1200 0.94x1.67x2.33 3)
3.6 3)
CPB 145 1)
9100 210/280 41 785 995 0.94x1.67x2.54 3)
4.0 3)
CPB 145 1)
12900 230/300 47 845 1055 0.94x1.67x2.54 3)
4.0 3)
CPB 145 2)
12900 300/370 65 1055 1265 0.94x1.67x2.54 3)
4.0 3)
CPB 145 2)
20200 350/440 78 3x520 3x610 3x(2.73x0.65x1.08) 4)
3x1.9 4)
CPB 170 1)
7800 220/250 43 3x385 3x415 3x(2.73x0.65x1.08) 4)
3x1.9 4)
CPB 170 1)
10800 240/320 48 3x410 3x490 3x(2.73x0.65x1.08) 4)
3x1.9 4)
CPB 170 2)
10800 320/400 66 3x490 3x570 3x(2.73x0.65x1.08) 4)
3x1.9 4)
CPB 170 2)
17000 350/440 76 3x520 3x610 3x(2.73x0.65x1.08) 4)
3x1.9 4)
CPB 245 1)
5600 240/280 47 3x435 3x475 3x(3.29x0.65x1.08) 4)
3x2.3 4)
CPB 245 1)
7700 280/390 53 3x475 3x585 3x(3.29x0.65x1.08) 4)
3x2.3 4)
CPB 245 2)
7700 350/460 71 3x545 3x655 3x(3.29x0.65x1.08) 4)
3x2.3 4)
CPB 245 2)
12100 410/540 92 1080+475 1300+670 0.94x1.67x2.33 + 1.76x1.54x0.72 5)
4.0 + 1.9 5)
CPB 300 1)
6400 330/470 63 845+485 1085+695 0.94x1.67x2.54 + 1.97x1.54x0.72 5)
4.0 + 2.2 5)
CPB 300 2)
6400 400/540 81 1070+470 1310+680 0.94x1.67x2.54 + 1.97x1.54x0.72 5)
4.0 + 2.2 5)
CPB 300 2)
10100 460/650 108 3x505 + 1x570 3x600 + 1x855 3x(2.73x0.65x1.08) + 2.18x1.54x0.72 6)
3x1.9 + 2.4 6)
CPB 362 1)
5400 360/520 67 3x415 + 1x540 3x495 + 1x780 3x(2.73x0.65x1.08) + 2.18x1.54x0.72 6)
3x1.9 + 2.4 6)
CPB 362 2)
5400 430/590 85 3x490 + 1x525 3x570 + 1x765 3x(2.73x0.65x1.08) + 2.18x1.54x0.72 6)
3x1.9 + 2.4 6)
CPB 362 2)
8500 460/650 104 3x505 + 1x570 3x600 + 1x855 3x(2.73x0.65x1.08) + 2.18x1.54x0.72 6)
3x1.9 + 2.4 6)
CPB 420 1)
4800 380/560 71 3x440 + 1x600 3x530 + 1x870 3x(2.94x0.65x1.08) + 2.39x1.54x0.72 6)
3x2.1 + 2.6 6)
CPB 420 2)
4800 450/630 89 3x515 + 1x 585 3x605 + 1x855 3x(2.94x0.65x1.08) + 2.39x1.54x0.72 6)
3x2.1 + 2.6 6)
CPB 420 2)
8800 570/860 138 3x500 + 2x555 3x600 + 2x845 3x(2.73x0.65x1.08) + 2x(2.18x1.54x0.72) 6)
3x1.9 + 2x2.4 6)
CPB 550 1)
3700 430/670 75 3x480 + 1x700 3x600 + 1x1060 3x(3.43x0.65x1.08) + 2.88x1.54x0.72 6)
3x2.4 + 3.2 6)
CPB 550 2)
3700 500/740 93 3x555 + 1x685 3x675 + 1x1045 3x(3.43x0.65x1.08) + 2.88x1.54x0.72 6)
3x2.4 + 3.2 6)
CPB 550 2)
5800 690/1070 160 3x540 + 2x675 3x670 + 2x1055 3x(2.73x0.65x1.08) + 2x(2.18x1.54x0.72) 6)
3x1.9 + 2x2.4 6)
CPB 800 2)
4400 720/1170 164 3x525 + 3x610 3x635 + 3x945 3x(2.94x0.65x1.08) + 3x(2.39x1.54x0.72) 6)
3x2.1 + 3x2.6 6)
1) Lightweight oil tank

2) Medium oil tank
3) Vertical 3-pack
4) Horisontal 1-pack (normally, due to transport heigt)
5) Bottom part vertical 3-pack; top part horizontal 3-pack
6) Bottom part horizontal 1-pack; top part horizontal 3-pack (normally, due to transport heigt)

CPB 72-800 kV
Schematic diagram
Schematic diagram of Capacitor Voltage Transformer
BN
Ground
1. Electromagnetic unit (EMU): Intermediate voltage transformer with compensating reactor

2. Primary winding of the intermediate voltage transformer
3. Compensating reactor
4. Adjustment windings
5. Secondary windings
6. Ferro-resonance damping circuit
For ANSI a potential grounding switch can be added in the EMU.
Option – Carrier Accessories
Drain coil available for

12, 24 or 48 mH.

CCA and CCB 72-800 kV
Coupling capacitors
Coupling capacitors types CCA (standard capacitance) Brief performance data

and CCB (extra high capacitance) are intended for
power line carrier, filtering and other general capacitor Installation Outdoor
applications with connection between phase and ground
in high voltage networks with isolated or grounded Design Column type
neutral. The CCA and CCB are designed for widely
shifting conditions from polar to dessert climates. The Insulation Aluminum-foil / paper /
mixed dielectric in the capacitor element is subject to low polypropylene-film, synthetic oil
stress and has proven to be insensitive to temperature
changes. With regard to PLC application the CCA and Highest voltage for equipment 72-800 kV
CCB are suitable for use within the entire power line carrier
transmission frequency range from 30 kHz to 500 kHz. Voltage factor Fv (Vf) Up to 1.9/8 hrs
Insulators Porcelain
On request silicon rubber (SIR)

(Longer on request)
Service conditions
(Others on request)

(Others on request)

Coupling capacitors
Material Maximum static test force on the primary terminal in all direc-
All external metal surfaces are made of aluminium alloy resis- tions is:
tant to most known environment factors.
Bolts, nuts, etc. are made of acid-proof stainless steel. −− 72 kV: 500 N
The aluminium surfaces do not normally need painting. −− 123 - 170 kV: 1000 N
−− 245 - 362 kV: 1250 N
Creepage distance −− 420 - 550 kV: 1500 N
As standard, CCA and CCB are offered with creepage distance −− 800 kV: 1300 N
25 mm/kV phase-phase (IEC pollution class Heavy).
Longer creepage distances can be offered on request. Higher can be quoted on request.
Silicone Rubber Insulators (SIR) Low voltage terminal/Ground clamp and support insulators
The complete CCA/CCB range is available with silicone rub- The coupling capacitor is normally equipped with an
ber insulators. Our SIR insulators are produced with a patent- L-terminal/Ground clamp with a cap of nickel-plated brass for
ed helical extrusion moulding technique that gives completely conductors 8-16 mm (area 50-200 mm2) which can be moved
joint-free insulators with outstanding performance. to either mounting side, front or rear.
All CCA/CCB with this type of insulators have the same high
creepage distance, 25 mm/kV phase-phase, as porcelain. A stainless steel bar terminal, 80 x 145 x 8 mm, can be quot-
ed on request. The bar can be supplied undrilled or drilled
Mechanical stability according to IEC or NEMA standards.
The mechanical stability gives sufficient safety margin for nor-
mal wind loads and conductor forces. Support insulators, for mounting the CCA/CCB insulated from
the support structure (mainly for PLC application) are part of
Rating plates the delivery.
Corrosion resistant rating plates with laser engraved text are
used. General data is to be found on the lowest capacitor unit PLC and Line trap
whilst measured capacitance is marked on each capacitor unit. Modern PLC equipment is adaptable for a wide range of
coupling capacitors. Any specific capacitance is then not
Primary terminal required. Only a minimum capacitance is usually specified
CCA/CCB is normally delivered with a flat 4-hole aluminium due to choice of frequency. A line trap can in most cases be
pad suitable for bolts C-C from 40 to 50 mm for connecting mounted directly on top of the coupling capacitor for system
regular aluminium cable clamps. voltage 245 kV and below.
Other primary terminals can be offered on request such as a
round aluminium studs, Ø=30 mm. Special capacitances
Other capacitance values than those listed below are available
on request.

Installation and maintenance
Unpacking Environmental aspects

Please check the crates and their contents for damage during
transportation upon receipt. Should there be any damage, Impregnant
please contact ABB for advice before the goods are handled Faradol 810 (the synthetic oil in the capacitor units) is free
further. Any damage should be documented (photographed). from PCB and other strongly harmful substance and poses
low impact to the environment.
Assembly
The capacitor units, whenever the coupling capacitor consists Destruction
of more than one unit, are always delivered as separate units After draining the oil, it can be burnt in an appropriate plant.
and assembled at installation. In this respect Faradol has similar combustion properties as
normal mineral oil. The disposal should be carried out in ac-
Maintenance cordance with local legal requirements and regulations.
The CCA/CCB is designed for a service life of more than 30 The porcelain can be deposited after it has been crushed.
years, and is practically maintenance-free. We recommend
however, the following checks and measures. Aluminium parts are labelled with material specifications. The
metals in the housings of the capacitor units can be recycled.
Visual check Regarding the aluminium in the capacitor elements, with their
We recommend a periodic inspection, to check for oil leak- combination of foil, paper and polypropylene film, it can be
ages and also to inspect the insulator for possible damage recycled after the insulation has been burnt; the plastic film
and collection of dirt. will not emit any harmful substances during this process.
Measurements of the capacitor units

Since the capacitor units are permanently sealed under slight
over pressure it is not possible to take oil samples from them.
Under normal service conditions, no noticeable ageing will oc-
cur within the capacitors (verified by ageing tests). However,
periodic measurement of the capacitance value and dissipa-
tion factor may still be carried out in order to verify stable con-
ditions of the capacitor units. Readings are taken between the
top and L-terminal/Ground clamp.

Technical data
CCA: Number of capacitor units, capacitance, total height, flashover and creepage distance
Minimum nominal values
Type Number of Standard A Flashover distance Creepage Protected Poreclain with
capacitor units capacitance Total height Polymer/porcelain distance creepage distance extra long creepage
CCA CCA CCA CCA CCA distance
pF (+10; -5%) mm mm mm mm
CCA 72 1 23500 1140 675/700 2200 890
CCA 123 1 14500 1420 955/980 3160 1282
CCA 145 1 12600 1630 1165/1190 3880 1545 Offered on request.
CCA 170 1 10500 1840 1375/1400 4600 1835 Normally insulator as
CCA 245 1 7500 2400 1935/1960 6510 2610 for the nearest higher
CCA 300 2 6300 3170 2330/2380 7760 3090 voltage
CCA 362 2 5200 3590 2750/2800 9200 3670
CCA 420 2 4700 4010 3170/3220 10630 4250
CCA 550 2 3500 4990 4150/4200 13980 5610
CCB: Number of capacitor units, capacitance, total height, flashover and creepage distance
Minimum nominal values
Type Number of Extra high A Flashover distance Creepage Protected Poreclain with
capacitor units capacitance Total height Polymer/porcelain distance creepage distance extra long creepage
CCB CCB CCB CCB CCB distance
pF (+10; -5%) mm mm mm mm
CCB 145 1 18900 1840 1375/1400 4600 1835
CCB 170 1 15700 1840 1375/1400 4600 1835 Offered on request.
CCB 245 1 11300 2540 2075/2100 6990 2805 Normally insulator as
CCB 300 2 9400 3590 2750/2800 9200 3670 for the nearest higher
CCB 362 2 7900 3590 2750/2800 9200 3670 voltage
CCB 420 2 7100 4010 3170/3220 10630 4250
CCB 550 2 5200 4990 4150/4200 13980 5610
CCB 800 3 3500 7440 6225/6300 20970 8415
Test voltages: IEC 60358

Type Highest voltage 1min LIWL Switching impulse PD test Max. RIV test RIV level
for equipment wet/dry 1.2/50 µs 250/2500 µs voltage PD level voltage
(Um)
kV kV kV kV kV pC kV Max. µV
CCA 72 72.5 140/140 325 - 1.1 x Um/√3 10 - -
CCA 123 123 230/230 550 - 1.1 x Um/√3 10 78 ≤ 2500
CCA/CCB 145 145 275/275 650 - 1.1 x Um/√3 10 92 ≤ 2500
CCA/CCB 170 170 325/325 750 - 1.1 x Um/√3 10 108 ≤ 2500
CCA/CCB 245 245 460/460 1050 - 1.1 x Um/√3 10 156 ≤ 2500
CCA/CCB 300 300 - /460 1050 850 1.1 x Um/√3 10 191 ≤ 2500
CCA/CCB 362 362 - /510 1175 950 1.1 x Um/√3 10 230 ≤ 2500
CCA/CCB 420 420 - /630 1425 1050 1.1 x Um/√3 10 267 ≤ 2500
CCA/CCB 550 550 - /680 1550 1175 1.1 x Um/√3 10 349 ≤ 2500
CCB 800 765 - /975 2100 1550 1.1 x Um/√3 10 486 ≤ 2500
Test voltages above are valid for altitudes ≤ 1000 meters above sea level.

Dimensions
CCA / CCB 72 - 245 CCA / CCB 300 - 800
D=366
D=366
A
A
410
410
215
L-terminal/Ground clamp with a cap of nickel-plated

brass for conductors 8-16 mm (area 50-200 mm2)
Note! The number of capacitor units can, for some voltages, be higher than in the drawings above.
Please check in the table on page 54.

Shipping data
Coupling Capacitors CCA
3-pack 3-pack 3-pack/Total
kg kg kg LxWxH m3
CCA 72 140 17 565 1.33 x 1.55 x 0.80 1.6 1)
CCA 123 170 18 675 1.61 x 1.55 x 0.80 2.0 1)
CCA 145 190 21 735 1.82 x 1.55 x 0.80 2.3 1)
CCA 170 220 22 825 2.03 x 1.55 x 0.80 2.5 1)
CCA 245 280 27 1060 2.59 x 1.55 x 0.80 3.2 1)
CCA 300 370 41 730 + 670 2 x (1.8 2 x 1.55 x 0.80) 2.3 + 2.32)
CCA 362 410 44 810 + 750 2 x (2.03 x 1.55 x 0.80) 2.5 + 2.52)
CCA 420 460 49 895 + 835 2 x( 2.24 x 1.55 x 0.80) 2.8 + 2.82)
CCA 550 560 55 1095 + 1035 2 x (2.79 x 1.55 x 0.80) 3.5 + 3.52)
Coupling Capacitors CCB
3-pack 3-pack 3-pack/Total
kg kg kg LxWxH m3
CCB 145 250 23 930 2.03 x 1.55 x 0.80 2.5 1)
CCB 170 250 18 930 2.03 x 1.55 x 0.80 2.5 1)
CCB 245 340 25 1220 2.79 x 1.55 x 0.80 3.5 1)
CCB 300 480 46 925 + 865 2 x (2.03 x 1.55 x 0.80) 2.5 + 2.52)
CCB 362 480 37 925 + 865 2 x (2.03 x 1.55 x 0.80) 2.5 + 2.52)
CCB 420 540 41 1015 + 955 2 x (2.24 x 1.55 x 0.80) 2.8 + 2.82)
CCB 550 660 43 1260 + 1200 2 x (2.79 x 1.55 x 0.80) 3.5 + 3.52)
CCB 800 990 65 1260 + 1200 + 1200 3 x (2.79 x 1.55 x 0.80) 3.5 + 3.5 + 3.53)
1) Normally, coupling capacitors are packed in horizontal 3-pack

2) Top and bottom parts are packed in separate cases, both of which horizontal 3-pack
3) Top, middle and bottom parts are packed in separate cases, all of which horizontal 3-pack

PQSensor™
The PQSensor™ offers a unique, convenient and cost a substation environment and does not meet safety require-
effective method of faithfully reproducing harmonic ments for isolation between high voltage and low voltage
content using Capacitive Voltage Transformers (CVT) parts.
without the need for Resistive-Capacitor Dividers (RCD)
Most power quality monitors are currently receiving their
− − The PQSensor™ offers a practical and economical solution inputs from wound or inductive type voltage transformers
for wide bandwidth measurements using CVTs. (VTs). The advantage with VTs is that they can also provide
− − Eliminates the need for special high voltage instrument inputs into conventional revenue meters and relays and
transformers or wide bandwidth voltage dividers. therefore may already be present if harmonic measurement is
− − Can be retrofitted to in-service CVTs or installed in new being considered as an add-on. What is not well understood
units. is that wound VT’s have a limited frequency range. Graph
− − CVTs can continue to be used in normal ways to feed re- 1 shows the performance of typical wound VT (Reference:
lays and other standard devices and at the same time to be CIGRE Working Group 36). It can be seen that the frequency
used for power quality monitoring. response becomes unacceptable around 500 Hz, well below
− − It can be used to detect CVT internal ferroresonance. the frequency limit established in the major standards. The
upper limit increases for lower voltage class units but worsens
General description for higher voltage class units.
A power quality sensor is available to very accurately measure
power quality parameters such as harmonics and flicker over Capacitor voltage transformers have become the dominant
a wide bandwidth from sub synchronous to high frequencies. technology for voltage measurement at transmission voltage
The PQSensor™ current probes are installed in capacitor levels because they provide reliable and accurate perfor-
voltage transformers (CVTs) at the ground connection points mance at reasonable cost. CVTs, because they are essentially
in the secondary terminal box. The PQSensor™ signal-con- tuned to the system frequency, are not in themselves capable
ditioning unit can be mounted on the CVT support structure of harmonic measurement. Because of the prevalence and
making the retrofit installation simple. reasonable cost of this technology, much effort has been ex-
pended to add the functionality of harmonic measurement.
Background
Power quality assessment has become an increasingly impor- There is a solution for employing CVTs for harmonic measure-
tant requirement in the management of electric supply sys- ment. A power quality sensor, to be used in conjunction with
tems. This recognition has led to the introduction of several CVTs, has been developed and patented which overcomes
standards for power quality measurement and monitoring. All the aforementioned objections. One of the important advan-
standards such as IEEE 519, IEC 61000-4-30 and 61000-4-7 tages of the technology, in addition to its cost effectiveness, is
and UK Engineering Recommendation G5/4 require measure- the speed of installation in in-service CVTs.
ments up to the 50th harmonic. Flicker standard IEC 61000-
4-15 require measurement of modulating frequency between
0.5 Hz to 33 Hz. Relative transformation ratio
Options for measuring harmonics 3.0

If utilities and users are to monitor ferroresonance oscillations, UN = 400 kV
power quality and other wideband transients in high volt- UN = 220 kV
UN = 20 kV
age systems, there is a need for cost effective and accurate
means to do so. Sophisticated power quality monitors are 2.0
now available from various manufacturers. The challenge,
however, is to provide inputs to these monitors which ac-
curately reflect the phenomena occurring on the monitored
system in a cost effective and safe way. 1.0
The best performance from a conventional device in terms

of a wide bandwidth frequency response is offered by a
0.0
resistive-capacitor divider (RCD), which is very expensive, has 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000
a very limited output and would not normally be present in Frequency

PQSensor™
CVT Input
Capacitive voltage transformer cannot faithfully reproduce
harmonic content on their output. Addition of PQSensor™
100
allows CVTs to be used in power quality and high frequency
50 measurements.
0
It is as simple as Kirchoff’s law. Easy and quick to retrofit to
-50 in service CVTs.
-100
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 t (ms)
CVT Output PQSensor™ Output

100
100
50
50
0
PQSensorTM 0
-50 -50
-100 -100
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 t (ms) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 t (ms)
C1
Vc
C2 EMU Vo
Vi Vc
Current
probe 2 Signal
Wide bandwith
conditioning
output 0-20 mA
Current modul
probe 1

PQSensor™
Technical data
Absolute gain error 0.5% at operating frequency, measured at either outputs into 75 Ω terminations.
Gain stability over operating temperature range,
at operating frequency, (measured at “Diff Output” 0.3% of full-scale output.
with 75 Ω termination)
Gain stability over operating temperature range,
at operating frequency, (measured at the integral 0.4% of full scale output. This does not include any effects of the CVT.
output with 75 Ω termination)
Frequency response 5 Hz up to 20 kHz
Frequency response measured of “Diff Output” − 0.17 dB max at 5 kHz with respect to gain at operating frequency.
Frequency response of “Output” − 0.25 dB max. It will not have DC response.
Phase error Less than 1.5 degrees at 3 kHz and less than 3 degrees at 5 kHz. Improved phase response is
offered on request for special applications
Maximum burden 150 Ω pure resistive. This corresponds to a maximum voltage at the measurement device (e.g.
power quality monitor) of 3 V rms at a current of 20 mA. The burden may be selected to be any
value up to the maximum to suit the measurement device (the monitor). All figures related to
accuracy and error mentioned in this document would also apply for burdens up the maximum
values.
Output current levels Differential current output of 20 mA rms, driving 75 Ω through 300 meters of cable.
Cable capacitance is typically 100 pF/m.
Operating temperature range -40 to +55 °C
Power supply input voltage 48 V dc ±10% or 85-260 V dc/ac ±10%.
The unit can be supplied from the CVT nominal output of 69 V ac. Power consumption 200 mW.
Size Signal conditioning module: 10.2 x 6.3 x 3.6 inches (260 x 160 x 92 mm).
Current transformers: outer and inside diameters of 2 inches (50 mm) and .8 inches (20 mm), a
depth of .8 inches (20 mm).
Outdoor specification Conform to IP 65.
European Patent Number: EP 1295133. US Patent Number: US 6,919,717.

Optional
Accessories for cable installation
Easy installations for cables Simple maintenance

A Roxtec CF 16 cable entry kit combines reliable sealing of A Roxtec CF 16 can be opened and closed repeatedly for
cables in junction boxes with easy installations. Each CF 16 easy installations and simple maintenance. Another benefit is
can handle several cables through the same opening. a built in spare capacity for possible new cables in the future.
Multidiameter Benefit summary

The CF 16 uses adaptable Multidiameter technology. This en- − − Seals several cables and diameters
ables cables of a wide range of diameters to be sealed with a − − Quick and easy installation
perfect fit, even when tolerances and deviations from nominal − − Cable retention
dimensions are considered. The modules are delivered with a − − Rodent proof
center core as a substitute for a cable. This means the entry − − IP 66/67
kit is adaptable to different cable sizes, and to different num- − − Halogen-free
bers of penetrations. − − UL/NEMA 4, 4X, 12, 13
− − Fire retardant material UL 94-V0
Kit supplied
The Roxtec CF 16 kits are available in two versions: Each one
with a customized set of sealing modules to suit the most
common cables sizes and numbers in the junction boxes (as
shown below).
For other dimensions, please contact:
ABB, High Voltage Products, Ludvika, Sweden.
ABB CF 16 junction box kit 1 ABB CF 16 junction box kit 2

Part No. Part No.
Roxtec CF 16 Kit 1: Handles maximum one 9.5-32.5 mm Roxtec CF 16 Kit 2: Handles maximum one 9.5-32.5 mm
cable, two 10-25 mm cables and six 3.5-16.5 mm cables. cable and four 10-25 mm cables.

Quality control and testing
ABB AB, High Voltage Products has been certified by Type tests
Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI) to fulfill the The type tests reports for tests performed on transformers
requirements of Quality management system ISO 9001, types similar to customer specifications are available.
Environmental management systems ISO 14001 and
Occupational health and safety management system Routine tests
OHSAS 18001. The following tests are performed on each transformer as
standard before delivery in accordance with applicable stan-
dards:
Routine tests for current transformers IMB Routine tests for inductive voltage transformers EMF
IEC 60044-1 clause 6.2 IEC 60044-2

a. Verification of terminal marking and polarity a. Verification of terminal marking and polarity
b. Power-frequency withstand test on primary winding b. Power-frequency withstand test on primary winding
(applied test, 75 Hz for one minute)
c. Partial discharge measurement
c. Partial discharge measurement
d. Power-frequency withstand test on secondary windings
d. Power-frequency withstand test on secondary windings
e. Power-frequency withstand test between winding sections (applied test 4 kV, 50 Hz for one minute)
f. Inter-turn overvoltage test on secondary windings e. Determination of errors
g. Determination of errors
(One transformer in each batch is type-tested for accuracy. ABB specific tests
Remaining units at a reduced number of burdens. Complete a. Sealing test
error curves on all transformers must be ordered separately.)
b. Measurement of no load current I0 at √3 x rated voltage
IEC 60044-1 clause 6.3
Measurement of capacitance and tan delta Other standards
The tests described above also fully satisfy other standards,
ABB specific tests such as IEEE.
a. Sealing test
b. Measurement of secondary resistance (sample)
c. Complete excitation curve for each type of core in a

transformer. For the remaining transformers all cores are
checked at one or two points on the excitation curve.

Test capabilities in Ludvika The membership and supervision of SATS ensures the inde-
Our high resource laboratories (high power/ high voltage/en- pendency of the laboratory.
vironmental) in Ludvika are members of SATS (Scandinavian We are, with these testing resources, able to claim that we
Association for Testing of Electric Power Equipment). are at the forefront in developing new and safe products for
SATS is a member of STL (Short Circuit Testing Liaison). the 21st century.
STL provides a forum for international collaboration between
testing organizations.
Routine tests for capacitor voltage transformers CPB Routine tests for capacitor voltage transformers CPB and
Electromagnetic unit
IEC 60044-5, § 8.2 ANSI C93.1-1999, § 6.3
Electromagnetic unit: e, f, g, h, j
Capacitor Voltage Divider/Coupling Capacitor: a, b, c, d, g
Capacitor Voltage Transformer: i, j
a. Tightness of capacitor voltage divider (10.1) * Sealing test
b. Capacitance and tan delta measurement at 2.2.1 Dielectric test of primary winding, four times perfor-
power-frequency (9.2) mance reference voltage (1 min.)
c. Power-frequency withstand test (10.2) * Partial discharge measurement
d. Measurement of partial discharge (10.2.3) 2.2.3 Dielectric test on secondary windings and adjustment
windings, 4 kV (1 min.)
e. Verification of terminal markings (10.3)
* Dielectric test of low voltage terminal, 10 kV (1 min.)
f. Power-frequency withstand tests on the electromagnetic
unit (10.4) * Inspection and measurement of the damping circuit
g. Power-frequency withstand test on low voltage terminal 6. Verification of terminal marking and polarity.
(10.2.4)
5. Accuracy test
h. Power-frequency withstand tests on secondary windings
(10.4.2) Capacitor Voltage Divider/Coupling Capacitor
ANSI C93.1-1999, § 6.3
i. Ferro-resonance check (10.5) * Sealing test
j. Accuracy check (determinations of errors) (10.6) 1.1 Measurement of capacitance and dissipation factor for
each capacitor unit before dielectric test
ABB specific tests: Electromagnetic unit
− − Sealing test 2.1 Dielectric test, voltage according to table above
− − Inspection of damping circuit.
* Partial discharge test of each capacitor porcelain
1.2 Capacitance and dissipation factor measurement after

dielectric test
* Dielectric test of low voltage terminal (1 min.)
*) ABB-special quality check

Ordering data
Current transformer IMB Voltage transformer EMF
The following information is required with your order: The following information is required with your order:
− − Quantity − − Quantity
− − Standard/Customer specification − − Standard/Customer specification
− − Frequency − − Frequency
− − Highest voltage for equipment − − Highest voltage for equipment
−− Rated insulation level − − Rated insulation level
Test voltages Test voltages

−− Lightning impulse 1.2/50 µs − − Lightning impulse 1.2/50 µs
− − Power frequency dry/wet − − Power frequency dry/wet
− − Switching surge 250/2500 µs (For Um ≥ 300 kV, wet)
Voltages
Currents − − Ratio (primary and secondary voltages)
− − Ratio (primary and secondary currents) − − Reconnection (secondary)
− − Reconnection (primary or/and secondary) − − Voltage factor (Vf) and time
− − Rated continuous thermal current (Rf)
− − Short time current, Ith 1 sec (3 sec) Burden and accuracy
− − Dynamic current, Idyn − − Number of secondary winding(s)
− − For each winding please state:
Burden and accuracy Connection: Star or broken delta
− − Number of cores Burden/class
− − For each core please state:
− − Burden/class/overcurrent factor − − Thermal limit burden (if requested)
Special requirements Special requirements

− − Silicone rubber insulator (gray) − − Silicone rubber insulator (gray)
− − Creepage distance (ABB standard: 25 mm/kV) − − Creepage distance (ABB standard: 25 mm/kV)
− − Light gray porcelain (ABB standard: brown) − − Light gray porcelain (ABB standard: brown)
− − Special primary terminals − − Special primary terminal
− − Special secondary terminals − − Special secondary terminals
− − Heater − − Secondary fuses
− − Secondary overvoltage protection: − − Heater
(spark gaps, protection gaps) − − Anodized tank, terminal box and expansion system
− − Anodized tank, terminal box and expansion system − − 1-pack vertical transport (EMF 52-84)
(IMB 36-170) − − 1-pack, horizontal transport (EMF 123-170)
− − 1-pack, vertical transport (IMB 36-145) − − Other requirements?
−− Horizontal transport (IMB 36-145)
− − Other? Additional requirements
− − Ambient temperature
Additional requirements − − Height above sea level if >1000 m
− − Capacitive voltage tap Please state “normal” system and test voltages according
− − Adapter (for replacing old type IMB) to actual standard when ≤1 000 m a.s.l.
− − Ambient temperature − − Other requirements?
− − Height above sea level if >1000 m
Please state “normal” system and test voltages
according to actual standard when ≤1 000 m a.s.l.
−− Other requirements?

Capacitor Voltage Transformer CPB Coupling Capacitor CCA and CCB
The following information is required with your order: The following information is required with your order:
− − Quantity − − Quantity
− − Standard/Customer specification − − Standard/Customer specification
− − Frequency − − Frequency
− − Highest voltage for equipment − − Highest voltage for equipment
− − Rated insulation level − − Rated insulation level
Test voltages Test voltages

− − Lightning impulse 1.2/50 µs − − Lightning impulse 1.2/50 µs
− − Power frequency dry/wet − − Power frequency dry/wet
− − Switching surge 250/2500 µs (For Um ≥ 300 kV, wet) − − Switching surge 250/2500 µs (For Um ≥ 300 kV, wet)
Voltages Special requirements

− − Ratio (primary and secondary voltages) − − Silicone rubber insulator (gray)
− − Reconnection (secondary) − − Creepage distance (ABB standard: 25 mm/kV)
− − Voltage factor FV (Vf) and time − − Light gray porcelain (ABB standard: brown)
− − Special primary terminal
Burden and accuracy
− − Number of secondary winding (s) Additional requirements
− − For each winding please state: − − Capacitance - high or extra high
Connection: Star or broken delta − − Ambient temperature
Burden/class − − Height above sea level if >1 000 m
Please state “normal” system and test voltages according
− − Thermal limit burden (if requested) to actual standard when ≤1 000 m a.s.l.
− − Other requirements?
Special requirements
− − Silicone rubber insulator (gray)
− − Creepage distance (ABB standard: 25 mm/kV)
− − Light gray porcelain (ABB standard: brown)
− − Special primary terminal
− − Special secondary terminals
− − Secondary fuses
− − Heater
− − Protection for PLC equipment
− − Horizontal transport
Additional requirements
− − Capacitance - high or extra high
− − Ambient temperature
− − Height above sea level if >1000 m
Please state “normal” system and test voltages according
to actual standard when ≤1 000 m a.s.l.

Contact us
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Silicone Rubber (SIR) Insulators 7

Design features and Advantages

Currrent transformers IMB 8

Inductive voltage transformers EMF 10

Capacitor voltage transformers CPB 12

Coupling Capacitors CCA and CCB 14

Technical Technical catalogues:

Coupling Capacitors CCA and CCB 51

Cable entry kits - Roxtec CF 16 62

Quality, control and testing 64

Inquiry and ordering data 66

2 Outdoor Instrument Transformers | Buyer’s Guide

Product range Type Highest voltage for equipment (kV)

Inductive Voltage Transformer EMF

Capacitor Voltage Transformer CP

Coupling Capacitors CCA or CCB

Buyer’s Guide | Outdoor Instrument Transformers 3

Technical specifications - General Standard frequencies are 50 Hz and 60 Hz.

4 Explanations | Buyer’s Guide

Extended current ratings Accuracy

Rated secondary current Rct

Buyer’s Guide | Explanations 5

Voltage transformers Thermal limit burden

6 Explanations | Buyer’s Guide

Why Silicone Rubber Insulators? Tests performed:

Comparison of polymeric insulators

Buyer’s Guide | Outdoor Instrument Transformers 7

8 Outdoor Instrument Transformers | Buyer’s Guide

product with expected service life of more than 30 years. The

For higher rated currents an expansion vessel with external

An expansion system with gas-filled stainless steel expansion

Buyer’s Guide | Outdoor Instrument Transformers 9

Tank and insulator 60 ohm, 200 W

10 Outdoor Instrument Transformers | Buyer’s Guide

1 Primary terminal 9 Expansion system 6 11

Voltage transformer EMF 145

Buyer’s Guide | Outdoor Instrument Transformers 11

12 Outdoor Instrument Transformers | Buyer’s Guide

Power Line Carrier (PLC)

Buyer’s Guide | Outdoor Instrument Transformers 13

ABB’s coupling capacitors are intended for connection Capacitor design

14 Outdoor Instrument Transformers | Buyer’s Guide

Power Line Carrier (PLC) 3

Capacitor Voltage Divider CCA or CCB

Buyer’s Guide | Outdoor Instrument Transformers 15

Design altitude Maximum 1000 m

Buyer’s Guide | Outdoor Instrument Transformers 17

Creepage distance A more detailed check is recommended after 20-25 years of

Rating plates Maintenance instructions are supplied with each delivery.

18 Outdoor Instrument Transformers | Buyer’s Guide

Secondary terminal box and secondary terminals

The terminal box is provided with a drain.

A larger terminal box with space for more secondary terminals

Standard for IMB 245-800

Ground (earth) terminal

A stainless steel bar, 80 x 145 x 8 mm, can be quoted on

The ground terminal for the secondary windings is located

IMB 420-550 IMB 420-800