What is the PSM of a relay having a pick up current of 5 A, when used with a 400/5 current transformer if the fault current in the circuit is 4000 A?

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Option 3 : 10
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Concept

The Plug Setting Multiplier is calculated as:

Fault current on secondary = 

Calculation

Given, Ipick-up = 5 A

Current Transformer (CT) ratio: 400/5. This means that when 400 A flows in the primary circuit, 5 A flows in the secondary.

Fault Current in the Primary Circuit: 4000 A

Fault current on secondary =  

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