The advantage and disadvantage of Open core CT

Open core current transformers also named split core current transformer,  and they are very practical. Today I would like to introduce their advantages and disadvantages. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Open core current transformers?

IVY brand current transformer adopts ferrite of high quality as magnetic material, which can be divided, with small magnetic circuit loss and high magnetic flux density. Small size, stable performance, suitable for all kinds of complex installation environment for measurement or monitoring; The open core or clamp design structure can be loaded and unloaded quickly under the condition of constant electricity, which greatly improves the construction efficiency.

The advantage of “Easy to install without puncture, stable performance and high precision, cost effective...” sounds quite attractive, but everything is not perfect. Open core current transformer is not exceptional.Let's say a well-formed open core current transformer faults open core of current transformer is because the iron core is separated. Therefore its accuracy can't be too high, generally the highest accuracy just is the accuracy of 0.5. But this precision is often sufficient.

Nowadays the open core current transformer become more and more professional. Combining with various of communication like Mbus, RS485,Loramesh, it has became the choice of new generation.For example open core ct plus Mbus, it can measure up to 100A, and transfer and alarming as setting. Smart sensor with RS485 which equipped with RS485 chip, it support to read current, voltage, power etc and then sensing through RS485. In a word, they keep the advantages of current transformer but also make you device smarter.

IVY Metering Co., LTD has a history of 25 years in the field of industrial control. It is undoubtedly the best choice for everyone who has the demand of current transformer. To learn 100A 200A 400A or 500A current transformers and free technical support, please do not hesitate to click here www.ivy-metering.com