High Precision FK Series Current Transformer (CT) - Reliable Power Solutions from China Suppliers and Factory
Unlike direct current measurement methods, which risk damaging sensitive devices or endangering personnel when exposed to high primary currents, the FK series CT provides galvanic isolation between primary and secondary circuits. This isolation eliminates direct electrical connectivity, mitigating overload risks and ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards for both equipment and operators.
The FK series CT operates on the mutual induction principle, leveraging a closed magnetic core (typically constructed from silicon steel or amorphous alloy for low magnetic loss) with two concentric winding sets:
- Primary Winding Consists of a small number of turns (or a single pass-through conductor for bar-type CTs) connected in series with the high-current primary circuit. The primary current (Iₚ) flowing through this winding generates a magnetic flux in the core.
- Secondary Winding Features a large number of precisely wound turns, connected to measuring instruments or protective relays. The magnetic flux induced by the primary winding generates a proportional secondary current (Iₛ) in this winding.
The CT adheres to the ampere-turn balance relationship:
- Nₚ = Number of primary winding turns
- Nₛ = Number of secondary winding turns
This relationship ensures the secondary current is a fixed, scaled fraction of the primary current. The FK series CT is standardized to common secondary output ratings of 1 A or 5 A AC—values compatible with virtually all industrial ammeters, power meters, and protective relays.
The FK series CT is indispensable in the following electrical system applications:
Paired with digital ammeters, power meters, and energy meters to measure primary currents ranging from tens to thousands of amps (e.g., generator output current, distribution feeder current, industrial motor load current).
Integrated with overcurrent, short-circuit, and earth-fault relays to trigger fast, selective tripping of circuit breakers during fault conditions, preventing equipment damage and system downtime.
Used in motor control centers, switchgear, and automation systems to provide current feedback for load regulation, overload protection, and process optimization.
Deployed in utility-grade metering systems to ensure accurate, traceable current measurement for energy billing purposes.
- High Measurement Accuracy Classified by accuracy grade (e.g., Class 0.2, Class 0.5, Class 1.0) to meet diverse application requirements—from precision revenue metering to general-purpose monitoring.
- Low Magnetic Saturation The core material is selected to resist magnetic saturation under normal and moderate overload conditions, ensuring linear current transformation and preventing secondary current distortion.
- Robust Isolation Rating Designed to withstand high dielectric voltage between primary and secondary windings, complying with international safety standards (e.g., IEC 61869) for reliable operation in high-voltage environments.
- Versatile Installation Design Available in multiple configurations (e.g., wound-type, bar-type, bushing-type) to suit different cabinet layouts, busbar sizes, and installation space constraints.
| Type | Main Loop Current | (mm) Outline Size | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | D | E | F | M | ||
| FK-1025 | < 100A | 162 | — | 28 | 155 | 100 | 25 | c5*7 |
| FK-1435 | < 250A | 202 | — | 28 | 195 | 140 | 35 | c5*7 |
| FK-1835 | < 400A | 242 | 82 | 28 | 235 | 180 | 35 | c5*7 |
| FK-2245 | < 630A | 282 | 92 | 28 | 275 | 220 | 45 | c5*7 |
| FK-3045 | < 1,250A | 363 | 92 | 28 | 355 | 300 | 45 | c5*7 |
| Rated Primary Current: IA | Rated Secondary Current: 0.5mA | |||||||











