TESCO, a renowned provider of utility testing solutions, is proud to introduce its newest innovation: the KCTS-8000X Current Transformer Testing System. This advanced system sets a new standard for transformer testing, offering unmatched accuracy and efficiency.
Addressing the Critical Need for Accurate Transformer Testing
Utility companies heavily rely on precise transformer testing to ensure accurate metering, which directly impacts billing and grid stability. Current transformers (CTs) play a vital role in this process, scaling down high currents for accurate measurement. However, even minor inaccuracies in CTs can lead to incorrect billing, affecting both utility companies and their customers.
The KCTS-8000X is engineered to address these challenges by offering enhanced testing accuracy for a wide range of current transformers. This ensures that utilities can confidently test transformers and minimize errors, promoting reliable billing and grid stability.
The KCTS-8000X: Revolutionizing Transformer Testing
The KCTS-8000X boasts a suite of innovative features designed to elevate transformer testing to new heights:
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Traceable Accuracy Down to 1% Rating Factor:
The system can test CTs with primaries up to 8000 amps, delivering traceable accuracy down to a 1% rating factor. This unparalleled precision makes the KCTS-8000X ideal for utilities needing to test a wide range of transformers with high accuracy, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accurate billing.*
Electronically Compensated Burdens:
The KCTS-8000X automatically adjusts for impedance and power factor, providing reliable results even at low current levels. These real-time adjustments eliminate the need for manual intervention, making the testing process smoother and more efficient.*
Real-Time Burden Measurement and Recording:
The system displays and records live burden measurements, ensuring comprehensive test validation. This real-time data capture allows utilities to maintain detailed records, essential for audits and compliance reporting.*
Seamless Integration with TESCO Device Manager:
The KCTS-8000X integrates seamlessly with TESCO Device Manager (TDM), streamlining the collection, storage, and analysis of test data. This feature optimizes workflow and reduces time spent on data management, enhancing operational efficiency in utility labs.*
Safety and Error Prevention Features:
The KCTS-8000X prioritizes safety with built-in features such as protective circuitry and a zero-start safety function, preventing accidental test errors. These features safeguard both the testing system and the transformers being tested, minimizing downtime and costly repairs.*
Motorized Test Current Control with Automatic Rundown:
The KCTS-8000X automates the test current rundown process, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort. This automation allows technicians to focus on the accuracy of the results without being burdened by time-consuming adjustments.*
Demagnetization of Transformers Prior to Testing:
The system includes a transformer demagnetization function, ensuring transformers are fully demagnetized before testing begins, reducing erroneous results. This feature enhances the reliability of the testing process and minimizes the likelihood of incorrect readings.Empowering Utilities for Enhanced Billing Accuracy and Grid Reliability
With its unparalleled accuracy and comprehensive data integration, the KCTS-8000X is poised to significantly improve billing accuracy and grid reliability for utility companies. The system’s ability to test CTs with traceable accuracy down to a 1% rating factor ensures that even the smallest discrepancies in metering can be detected and corrected. This is crucial in today’s utility industry, where errors in energy measurement can lead to financial losses and customer dissatisfaction.
The KCTS-8000X provides utilities with the confidence to test transformers with greater accuracy, reducing billing errors and improving the overall efficiency of their operations. By offering such precise testing capabilities, this system helps utilities ensure the long-term reliability of their grid infrastructure.
About TESCO
For over 121 years, TESCO has been a leading provider of cutting-edge electrical testing and metering solutions to utilities worldwide. Specializing in transformer testing, metering accuracy, and grid reliability, TESCO is dedicated to delivering innovative products that empower power companies to optimize their operations and maintain compliance with industry standards. The KCTS-8000X is the latest addition to TESCO’s lineup of reliable, high-performance testing equipment.
For more information about the KCTS-8000X or to schedule a demonstration, please visit [KCTS | TESCO – The Eastern Specialty Company](https://tescometering.com).
