DENT INSTRUMENTS CT-SRS-005-U Revenue Grade Hinged Split Core CT User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- DENT INSTRUMENTS
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CT-SRS-005-U Revenue Grade Hinged Split Core CT
Product Information
Revenue Grade Hinged Split Core CTs are devices used to measure the current flowing through a conductor. They are used for monitoring purposes and are designed to be installed around the load conductor to be measured. These CTs are rated for a maximum current and should not be used to measure currents that exceed their rating. The CTs are oriented towards the load as indicated by the label on the CT. They come with a white wire and a black wire that need to be connected to the positive and negative terminals on the measuring device, respectively.
Product Usage Instructions
Note: All work should be performed by a qualified electrician using proper safety equipment.
- Open the CT. One side has a small clasp and the other side is hinged. (Refer to Photo 1 in the user manual)
- Connect the CT around the load conductor to be measured. Make sure the maximum current of the conductor does not exceed CTs rating and the CT is oriented towards the load as indicated by the label on the CT.
- Re-connect the CT. You will hear it click. The conductor should be in inside of the CT window. (Refer to Photo 2 in the user manual)
- If you are using more than one CT, repeat Steps 1-3 for each CT.
- Connect the white wire on the CT to the positive terminal on the measuring device. (Refer to Photo 3 in the user manual)
- Connect the black wire on the CT to the negative terminal on the measuring device. (Refer to Photo 3 in the user manual)
- You are now ready to begin your monitoring session.
Important: Always ensure that the work is performed by a qualified electrician using proper safety equipment.
If you have any questions or concerns about the installation or usage of the
Revenue Grade Hinged Split Core CTs, please contact
DENT Instruments, Inc. at the following: 925 SW Emkay Drive | Bend, Oregon
97702 Phone 541.388.4774 | fax 541.385.9333 |
www.DENTinstruments.com
ALL WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN USING PROPER
INSTRUCTION STEPS
- Open the CT. One side has a small clasp and the other side is hinged. (Photo 1)
- Connect CT around the load conductor to be measured. Make sure the maximum current of the conductor does not exceed CTs rating and the CT is oriented towards the load as indicated by the label on the CT.
- Re-connect the CT. You will hear it click. The conductor should be in the inside of the CT window. (Photo 2)
- Repeat Steps 1-3 if you are using more than one CT.
- Connect the white wire on the CT to the positive terminal on the measuring device. (Photo 3
- Connect the black wire on the CT to the negative terminal on the measuring device. (Photo 3)
- You are now ready to begin your monitoring session. Photo 1: Open CT. Photo 2: Install CT Around the Conductor. Photo 3:
DENT Instruments, Inc.
925 SW Emkay Drive
Bend, Oregon 97702
Phone 541.388.4774
fax 541.385.9333
www.DENTinstruments.com