What does Split Core Current Transformer mean?

A Split Core Current Transformer is a specific type of electrical metering device that is specifically designed to be installed around primary current-carrying conductors without the need to disconnect any wires or interrupt the monitoring circuit. These transformers are ideal for energy measurement and management applications. They are particularly suitable for easy installation in portable metering applications.

The split core current transformer is intended for use in electrical metering applications, specifically designed to be installed around primary current-carrying conductors without the need to disconnect wires or disrupt the monitoring circuit. These current transformers are the ideal solution for energy measurement and management applications.

Split core current transformers are manufactured for convenient installation in applications such as portable metering.

Split core current transformers are designed for semi-permanent installation systems. They consist of a transformer with one of the cores that can be opened or moved to position it around the conductor, and then locked with a latch or another type of flange. These can be mounted in electrical control panels to remotely monitor devices that are occasionally inaccessible or exposed to harsh conditions, while avoiding the need for complicated wiring. The operating principle of the split core current transformer is the same as that of regular current transformers, where the flow of AC current in the primary winding generates an alternating magnetic field in the magnetic core, which in turn induces an alternating current in the secondary winding.