{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"metering-winding-vt-secondary-circuit","name":"Metering-winding VT secondary circuit","kind":"symbol","abbreviation":"MVSC","aliases":["Voltage-transformer secondary arrangements","substations Voltage-transformer secondary arrangements","substations","Substations","Metering VT winding","Metering voltage circuit"],"category":"measurement-protection","drawingTypes":["Schematic"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"Separates the assigned metering voltage path from other voltage-transformer secondary circuits.","description":["Separates the assigned metering voltage path from other voltage-transformer secondary circuits. A voltage-transformer secondary arrangement connects a defined primary voltage measurement to protection, metering or control inputs. Winding identity, fuse protection and the voltage reference must remain visible across the drawing.","In a substation bay, one voltage circuit can feed protection while a separately identified winding supplies metering. A voltage-selection circuit must make clear which bus or line measurement is being used. For this reference, the drawing identifies “Metering VT winding” at the input and “Metering voltage circuit” at the output. Metering allocation does not establish accuracy by itself.","Show the primary measurement point, secondary connection, protective devices and relay reference. A missing measurement can resemble a real system disturbance unless the voltage-circuit health is supervised appropriately. The functional block is an independent explanation of this named application. Equipment-specific ratings, terminal connections and operating conditions must be established in the project documentation."],"readingNotes":["Start at the named input: Metering VT winding. Identify its source device or document and the state represented on the drawing.","Follow the named output: Metering voltage circuit. Cross-reference its destination and separate the command from confirmation that the equipment responded.","Metering allocation does not establish accuracy by itself.","Show the primary measurement point, secondary connection, protective devices and relay reference. A missing measurement can resemble a real system disturbance unless the voltage-circuit health is supervised appropriately."],"drawingChecklist":["Label the source and connection reference for metering vt winding.","Identify the destination and defined state of metering voltage circuit.","Record the equipment or control-document revision supporting this functional block.","Check this application limit in the project design: Metering allocation does not establish accuracy by itself."],"distinction":"Metering allocation does not establish accuracy by itself. This reference describes the named application; it does not establish a new IEC graphical symbol, an ANSI device-function number or an exact manufacturer connection diagram.","facts":[{"label":"Representation","value":"Functional block"},{"label":"Installation focus","value":"Substations"},{"label":"Input / boundary","value":"Metering VT winding"},{"label":"Output / connection","value":"Metering voltage circuit"},{"label":"Lookup label","value":"MVSC is a library lookup label, not a standard device designation."}],"references":[{"sourceId":"instrument-transformers","relevance":"Public technical context for voltage-transformer secondary arrangements. Current and voltage measurement transformers and their secondary interfaces. The application text and educational graphic are independently authored; the publisher does not certify this representation."}],"related":["voltage-transformer","potential-test-switch","residual-voltage-winding-connection-reference"],"artwork":"pi26-metering-winding-vt-secondary-circuit","publishedOn":"2026-11-03","updatedOn":"2026-11-03","provenance":"independent-public-research","representation":{"type":"functional-block","focus":"substations","family":"vt-secondary","input":"Metering VT winding","output":"Metering voltage circuit"},"plainEnglish":{"title":"What this block does","introduction":"Separates the assigned metering voltage path from other voltage-transformer secondary circuits.","example":"In a substation bay, one voltage circuit can feed protection while a separately identified winding supplies metering. A voltage-selection circuit must make clear which bus or line measurement is being used. For this reference, the drawing identifies “Metering VT winding” at the input and “Metering voltage circuit” at the output. Metering allocation does not establish accuracy by itself.","drawings":"Start at the named input: Metering VT winding. Identify its source device or document and the state represented on the drawing. Follow the named output: Metering voltage circuit. Cross-reference its destination and separate the command from confirmation that the equipment responded.","terms":[{"name":"Input","meaning":"Metering VT winding"},{"name":"Output","meaning":"Metering voltage circuit"},{"name":"Application reference","meaning":"An explanation of a named drawing function or circuit relationship; the project documents define the equipment and its connections."}],"diagram":"flow","steps":["Metering VT winding","MVSC","Metering voltage circuit"],"caption":"A reading guide. The entry's original illustration and input/output facts describe this application.","sources":[{"label":"Indoor current and voltage transformers","url":"https://www.abb.com/gb/en/areas/electrification/medium-voltage/grid-components/core-components/indoor-instrument-transformers"}],"profileId":"power-installation-vt-secondary"},"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/metering-winding-vt-secondary-circuit","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/tools/electrical-library/illustrations/metering-winding-vt-secondary-circuit.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"instrument-transformers","title":"Indoor current and voltage transformers","publisher":"ABB","url":"https://www.abb.com/gb/en/areas/electrification/medium-voltage/grid-components/core-components/indoor-instrument-transformers","type":"manufacturer","scope":"Public current- and voltage-transformer product families. Ratings, terminals and dimensions depend on the model.","checkedOn":"2026-10-13","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Public technical context for voltage-transformer secondary arrangements. Current and voltage measurement transformers and their secondary interfaces. The application text and educational graphic are independently authored; the publisher does not certify this representation."}]}