Current and Voltage Sensors

Sensors New detectors

in medium voltage system
General
Conventional instrument transformers have been widely
used in medium voltage networks for transforming high
currents and voltages to a level suitable for measuring
and protection. The instrument transformers have been
dimensioned according to the requirements of the measuring equipment and protection relays.

The level of the input signal to the new measuring and

protection system has been significantly reduced compared to the level for conventional systems. Due to this
ABB has introduced a range of sensors. The sensors
fulfil in an optimal way the requirements of the different
functions in the new digital secondary equipment.

The introduction of new digital technology for measuring and protection in medium voltage system has
changed the demands of the detectors.

Technical benefits
Extensive dynamic range

High degree of accuracy

In medium voltage systems upto 24 kV, it is possible,

with only a few types to cover the whole scope of
current and voltage sensors for measuring and protection.

The sensors are designed for the smaller power requirements of digital secondary equipment. Instead of
a typical burden of a conventional transformer, 15 VA
and more, the sensor delivers the signal with a burden
of only a fraction of a VA.

No ferromagnetic cores are used in the sensors. This

means that the sensors are immune to any risk of
saturation and are linear over the whole measuring
range.

Relative output voltage

Non-saturable

Primary current / In

Economical benefits
Simplified engineering and logistics

The sensors are much smaller in volume and weight

compared to conventional instrument transformers.
These benefits are used to full advantage in new constructions of medium voltage switchgear.

As mentioned above the sensors have an extensive dynamic range compared to conventional instrument transformers. Due to this only a few different current and
voltage sensors are needed. This means that we can
offer very simple engineering and logistics.

93-1051

93-1050

Small in volume and weight

Current transformer and sensor

Voltage transformer and sensor

Environmentaly friendly
technology
The construction of the sensors means that much less
raw material is needed. This means that the sensors
are a step into more environmentaly friendly technology.

Current Sensor
Description

Technical Data

The current sensor is based on the principle of the

Rogowski-coil. The sensor consists of an air-core winding, immune to any risk of saturation as it has no
ferromagnetic core. It is linear over the whole measuring range. The output signal is a voltage, which is proportional to the derivative of the current. A digital integration of this voltage is carried out and gives the measured
current.

Rated current
80 300 800 A
Primary current
10....1600 A
Rated output voltage
150 mV (50 Hz)
Rated frequency
50, 60 Hz
Temperature range 40....+70 C
Accuracy
Class 1
Short circuit
Withstand current
31,5 / 80 kA
Weight
1,0 kg

The sensors are for both measuring and protection. Three

different types cover the range 10....1600 A.

Type
Current Sensor, type KECA_*A1
* Rated current
BR2 R 605 006 020
( RADIALL )
S2
S1

(Standard)

P1

P2

1,5

120
149

Length of cable 4.0 m

93-1047

Primary Current

Current Sensor, type KECA_ A1

80 A
>80 A

A = 54 mm
A = 34 mm

Dimension drawing, 135 KECA 1

O134

O8

O12

177

120

S2/n (Female plug)

S1/a (Male plug)

4000

Twin-BNC

Signal cable

Voltage Sensor
Description

Technical Data

The voltage sensor is based on the resistive voltage

divider. Also this sensor is non-saturable and linear
over the whole measuring range. The output signal is a
voltage, which is directly pro-portional to the primary
voltage. The shape of the enclosure is specially
designed to minimize and control parasitic effects
(capacity and inductance).

Rated voltage
Insulation level
Division ratio
Rated frequency
Temperature range
Accuracy
Weight

The sensors are for both measuring and protection.

The voltage sensors are available for both SF6- and
air-insulated switchboards.

upto 24 kV
50 / 125 kV
10.000 / 1
50, 60 Hz
40....+70 C
Class 1 / 3P
4.0 kg

A coupling capacitor is included in voltage sensor.

Type
Sensor,
Sensor,
Sensor,
Sensor,

type
type
type
type

KEVI
KEVA
KEVA
KEVA

24
24
24
24

A1,
A1,
A2,
A3,

for SF6 -isolated switchgear

SF6 insulated for air-insulated switchgear
nitrogen-insulated for air-insulated switchgear (AX1)
nitrogen-insulated for air-insulated switchgear

93-1045

96-1016

Voltage
Voltage
Voltage
Voltage

Voltage Sensor (GIS), type KEVI 24 A1

Voltage Sensor (AIS), type KEVA 24 A3

BR2 605 006 020

( RADIAL)

Length 4000 mm

148

120

a
n
1,5

39

15

12

30

12

107

M 10

M6

ck

15

41

11

123

198

185

..Hahlo R 14,5
Oppning R 14,5
Slot R 14,5 ( or PK 21 )

Length 5000 mm

Twin-BNC
31-224 Goldflash
( Melart Elektroniikka )

n / Female plug

109

a / Male plug

148

120

M10

88

12

15 10 25

20

67

15

130

Weight 4,2 kg

74

Length of cable 4.0 m

Length of cable 5.0 m

Dimension drawing, 135 KEVI 1

Dimension drawing, 135 KEVA 3

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