IEC 61869-5:2011
Instrument transformers - Part 5: Additional requirements for capacitor voltage transformers
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IEC 61869-5:2011 defines requirements for instrument transformers with a focus on additional requirements for capacitor voltage transformers. For engineering teams, test laboratories, and procurement specialists, it serves as a technical reference when evaluating capacitor-based voltage measurement devices for use in electrical systems. The document supports technical review, conformity assessment, and documented evaluation by clarifying the expectations associated with this transformer category, helping organizations align product selection and verification activities with recognized practice.
What is IEC 61869-5:2011?
This publication is part of the IEC 61869 series and addresses capacitor voltage transformers, which are used where accurate voltage transformation is needed for measurement, protection, and related control functions. IEC 61869-5:2011 is the primary reference for understanding the additional requirements that apply to this equipment type, making it relevant for design review, product evaluation, and compliance workflows. It is commonly consulted alongside broader instrument transformer documentation during technical validation and procurement analysis.
Applications of IEC 61869-5:2011
The document is typically used in high-voltage electrical environments where capacitor voltage transformers are selected for metering or protection duties. It may support specification work, acceptance testing, and laboratory evaluation for utilities, equipment manufacturers, testing organizations, and system integrators. IEC 61869-5:2011 is also useful in engineering documentation when comparing transformer performance expectations, reviewing supplier data, or preparing technical files for operational consistency and regulatory preparation.
Why is IEC 61869-5:2011 important?
For organizations working with instrument transformers, the value of IEC 61869-5:2011 lies in helping standardize technical assessment and reduce ambiguity during selection and verification. It supports safer and more consistent application of capacitor voltage transformers, especially where conformity assessment, quality assurance, and testing workflows depend on a clear compliance reference. Using the document in procurement and engineering review can improve traceability, support risk management, and strengthen the basis for validated equipment decisions.
- Additional requirements focused on capacitor voltage transformers
- Relevant for engineering review, testing, and conformity assessment
- Supports procurement checks and technical documentation review
- Useful in high-voltage measurement and protection workflows
- Helps align verification activities with recognized compliance expectations
- Publication Date: 2011-07-13
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- New Version Available: IEC 61869-5:2011 (2015-08-28)
- This Version: IEC 61869-5:2011 (2011-07-13)
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