BRISTOL, PA — TESCO has announced the release of its KCTS-8000X Current Transformer Testing System, a cutting-edge solution designed to provide unmatched accuracy for transformer testing in the utility sector. This system sets a new benchmark for precision, delivering traceable accuracy down to a 1% rating factor for transformers with primaries up to 8000 amperes.
Utility companies depend on precise transformer testing to ensure accurate billing and maintain grid reliability. The KCTS-8000X addresses these critical needs by enhancing the accuracy of current transformer (CT) testing, thereby minimizing billing errors and improving overall operational efficiency.
Tom Lawton, President & CEO of TESCO, highlighted the importance of this innovation, stating, “We developed the KCTS-8000X in response to the growing demand for more accurate transformer testing in the utility sector. This system provides the confidence utility companies need to ensure billing accuracy while reducing operational inefficiencies and test errors.”
The KCTS-8000X is packed with features that enhance its functionality and reliability. It offers electronically compensated burdens, allowing for automatic adjustments in impedance and power factor to ensure consistent results even at low currents. Additionally, the system provides real-time burden measurement and recording, aiding utilities in maintaining thorough and compliant records.
Integration with TESCO Device Manager (TDM) further enhances the system’s capabilities by streamlining the collection, storage, and analysis of test data, significantly boosting operational efficiency.
Safety is a top priority with the KCTS-8000X, which includes protective circuitry and a zero-start safety function to prevent accidental errors. The system also automates the test current rundown process and offers a transformer demagnetization feature to ensure accurate results.
This innovative testing system promises to enhance billing accuracy and grid reliability for utility companies, enabling them to detect and correct even the slightest discrepancies in metering. By providing detailed and precise testing capabilities, the KCTS-8000X helps utilities maintain the long-term reliability of their infrastructure, fostering both financial stability and customer satisfaction.
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