GOST 1983-2015 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 1983-2015 — "Voltage transformers. General specifications" (Russian: "ГОСТ 1983-2015. Трансформаторы напряжения. Общие технические условия"). The standard establishes general technical requirements, testing and acceptance rules, marking, storage and transportation for electromagnetic and capacitive voltage transformers used in AC circuits for measurement, protection, automation, signalling and control.

Abstract

GOST 1983-2015 defines the scope, constructional and metrological requirements, routine and type test procedures, safety and environmental conditions, and documentation required for voltage (potential) transformers with rated voltages from low to extra-high voltage levels. The standard aligns with international practice by taking into account IEC 61869 series requirements.

General information

• Status: Effective / In force (introduced as a national standard of the Russian Federation from 1 March 2017).
• Publication date: Approved 23 June 2016 (order No. 673‑ст); date of introduction 1 March 2017.
• Publisher: Approved by the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart); published editions available from national standards publishers (e.g., Standartinform).
• ICS / categories: ICS 17.220.20 (Electricity. Magnetism. Electrical and magnetic measurements); classification group E64.
• Edition / version: Designation year 2015 (GOST 1983-2015); implemented by Rosstandart in 2016 and effective 2017.
• Number of pages: Approximately 46 pages (published text and commercial copies list 46 pages).

Scope

The standard applies to electromagnetic (inductive) and capacitive voltage transformers intended for use in alternating-current circuits at 50 or 60 Hz with rated primary voltages from 0.23 kV up to 750 kV inclusive. It covers transformers designed to provide measurement and protection signals for instruments, relays, automation and control systems, and specifies requirements for units developed after the transitional date indicated in the standard. The document incorporates key provisions of IEC 61869 parts referenced in the text.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification and designation of voltage transformers (electromagnetic and capacitive).
• Rated voltages and insulation coordination (primary voltage range 0.23–750 kV).
• Metrological and accuracy classes, requirements for measurement and protection outputs.
• Constructional, electrical and mechanical requirements including dielectric, thermal and environmental performance.
• Type, routine and acceptance test procedures (dielectric tests, accuracy tests, temperature rise, short‑time and mechanical tests).
• Marking, documentation, packaging, storage and transportation rules.
• Requirements for conformity assessment, sampling and procedures for repeat/conditional testing.
• Cross‑references and alignment with IEC 61869‑1, IEC 61869‑3 and IEC 61869‑5 where applicable.

Typical use and users

Primary users include electrical equipment manufacturers, power utilities, testing and calibration laboratories, design engineers for substations and relay protection systems, certification bodies and procurement/specification teams. The standard is used for design specification, type approval, factory testing, acceptance testing and in-service verification of voltage transformers.

Related standards

GOST 1983-2015 replaces GOST 1983-2001 and references a number of national and international standards relevant to instrument transformers and electrical testing (examples include GOST 18685, GOST 15150 and relevant parts of the IEC 61869 series). It is cross-referenced by later GOST/GOST R documents dealing with transformers, switchgear and metrology procedures.

Keywords

voltage transformer; potential transformer; instrument transformer; capacitive voltage transformer; electromagnetic transformer; measurement transformers; accuracy class; dielectric test; IEC 61869; metrology; transformer testing; relay protection; Rosstandart.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 1983-2015 is the interstate (GOST) standard titled "Voltage transformers. General specifications" that sets general technical requirements and test methods for voltage (potential) transformers used for measurement and protection purposes.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers electromagnetic (inductive) and capacitive voltage transformers for AC systems at 50/60 Hz, rated primary voltages from 0.23 kV to 750 kV, including requirements for design, performance, testing, marking, storage and documentation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of instrument transformers, power utilities, substation designers, test laboratories, certification bodies and procurement/specification engineers use it for design, testing, acceptance and conformity assessment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As introduced by Rosstandart, GOST 1983-2015 replaced GOST 1983-2001 and was made effective from 1 March 2017; it is the current GOST designation unless superseded by a later amendment or revision published after the effective date. For the most recent status or amendments consult the national standards registry.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: The standard is a general / omnibus specification for voltage transformers and is aligned with the IEC 61869 series (notably parts 1, 3 and 5). It also sits within related GOST/GOST R documents governing instrument transformers, testing methods and metrology.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords include voltage transformer, potential transformer, capacitive voltage transformer, electromagnetic transformer, accuracy class, measurement, dielectric test, IEC 61869, metrology, testing and Rosstandart.