CT BURDEN TESTER

UTEC 585

The UTEC 585 is a handheld burden‑tester designed for evaluating Current Transformer (CT) secondary circuits. Rated up to 20 A, this unit supports testing across standard and custom burden values — from ANSI burdens of 0.1 Ω to 8.0 Ω, and extendable to as high as 15.8 Ω.

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Product Highlights

The UTEC 585 features an LED display that shows CT secondary current before and after the application of the selected burden.

A user‑activated “Push to Add Burden” button ensures the test burden is applied for a controlled duration, preventing burden element burnout. The system also performs an automatic continuity check each time a burden is applied, enhancing safety and reliability.

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Features

Designed for Accurate CT Burden Testing
  • Hand‑held unit rated for up to 20 A secondary current.
  • Seven toggle switches select standard ANSI burdens (0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 Ω); combination of switches yields up to 115 additional burden values (maximum ~15.8 Ω) for flexible testing.
  • Time‑controlled burden application: keeps burden applied only for a safe duration regardless of how long the button is held.
  • Thermally protected burden elements to prevent overheating during use.
  • Automatic system continuity check at each test application, alerting users to open circuits or interruptions in the CT secondary loop.
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Time-Controlled CT Burden Testing

Accessories

The A0585811R00 585-02 is a Current Lead Set, Superior Test with Safety Probe. 7.5 feet long, Wide Blade compatible to most Test Switches.

A0585811R00 585-02

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The A0585812R00 585-03 is a Current Lead Set, Westinghouse Test Switch Safety Probe, 7.5 feet long, narrow, thin blade dedicated the Westinghouse Test Switch.

A0585812R00 585-03

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