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Through The CBCT. But U-Turn Back Through The CBCT" and Then Earth It at The Earthing Bar

1) Core-balance current transformers (CBCTs) are ring-shaped and pass cable through the center to form the primary winding. An earth fault relay connected to the secondary winding detects earth faults in the primary system. 2) For CBCTs, the cable armor should pass through the CBCT window and then loop back through and earth at the earthing bar to avoid false operations from sheath currents. 3) Diagrams show the correct connection where the armor loops through the CBCT and then earths, versus incorrect connections where the armor either does not loop through or earths before looping through the CBCT.

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Through The CBCT. But U-Turn Back Through The CBCT" and Then Earth It at The Earthing Bar

1) Core-balance current transformers (CBCTs) are ring-shaped and pass cable through the center to form the primary winding. An earth fault relay connected to the secondary winding detects earth faults in the primary system. 2) For CBCTs, the cable armor should pass through the CBCT window and then loop back through and earth at the earthing bar to avoid false operations from sheath currents. 3) Diagrams show the correct connection where the armor loops through the CBCT and then earths, versus incorrect connections where the armor either does not loop through or earths before looping through the CBCT.

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CORRECT POSITION OF ARMOUR EARTHING FOR CBCT

Abstract
The core-balance current transformer (or CBCT) is normally of the ring type, through the centre
of which is passed cable that forms the primary winding. An earth fault relay connected to the
secondary winding, is energised only when there is earth fault/Leakage current in the primary
system. Core-balance transformers are normally mounted over a cable at a point close up to
the cable gland of switchgear or other apparatus.

Recommended Cable armour earthing Connection


When using core balane CTs it is important that the cable sheath (armor) conductor passes
backward through the CT window to its ground bus connection or armoured cable goes
through the CBCT. But U-turn back through the CBCT” and then earth it at the earthing bar. .
This to avoid sheath currents from causing a false operation of the protection.

Correct & Wrong Connection as Shown below

1
M1 M1 M1

A2

50N 50N 50N

A2 i=0 i=0 i=0


A2

L1 L1 L1
A1 A1 A1
I.M EARTH I.M EARTH I.M EARTH
FAULT FAULT FAULT

APPLICATION OF CBCT

KR CORRECT POSITION OF ARMOUR EARTHING

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