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Federal Pacific Industrial Control Transformers
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50 through 750 VA
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Transformers We Recommend TEMCo
Ph:
1-800-613-2290
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• Epoxy Encapsulated Coils
• Copper Wound
• Optional Primary Fusing
• Single Phase
• 50/60 Hz.
• UL® 506 Listed
• CSA Certified
Regulation
Selecting a transformer for industrial control
circuit applications requires knowledge of the following
items:
INRUSH VA is the product of load voltage (V)
multiplied by the current (A) that is required during
circuit start up. It is calculated by adding the inrush
VA requirements of all devices (contactors, timers,
relays, pilot lights, solenoids, etc.), which will be
energized together. Inrush VA requirements are best
obtained from the component manufacturer.
SEALED VA is the product of load voltage (V)
multiplied by the current (A) that is required to
operate the circuit after initial start-up or under
normal operating conditions. It is calculated by adding
the sealed VA requirements of all electrical components
of the circuit that will be energized at any given time.
SEALED VA requirements are best obtained from the
component manufacturer. SEALED VA is also referred to as
steady state VA.
PRIMARY VOLTAGE is the voltage available from the
electrical distribution systems and its operational
frequency, which is connected to the transformer supply
voltage terminals.
SECONDARY VOLTAGE is the voltage required for the
load operation which is connected to the transformer
load voltage terminals.
Once the circuit variables have been determined,
transformer selection is a simple 5-step process as
follows:
Determine the Application Inrush VA by using the
following industry accepted formula:
Application Inrush VA = (INRUSH VA) + (SEALED VA)
If the primary voltage is basically stable and does not vary by more that
5% from nominal, the 90% secondary voltage column should
be used. If the primary voltage varies between 5 and 10%
of nominal, the 95% secondary voltage column should be
used.
After determining the proper secondary voltage column,
read down until a value equal to or greater than the
Application Inrush VA is found. In no case should a
figure less than the Application Inrush VA be used.
Read left to the Transformer VA Rating column to
determine the proper transformer for this application.
As a final check, make sure that the Transformer VA
rating is equal to or greater than the total sealed
requirement. If not, select a transformer with a VA
rating equal to or greater than the total sealed VA.
To comply with NEMA standards, which require all
magnetic devices to operate successfully at 85% of rated
voltage, the 90% secondary voltage column is most often
used in selecting a transformer.
Regulation Data Chart
Transformer
VA Rating |
955 Sec.
Voltage |
90% Sec.
Voltage |
85% Sec.
Voltage
. |
| 25 |
100 |
130 |
150 |
| 50 |
170 |
200 |
240 |
| 75 |
310 |
410 |
540 |
| 100 |
370 |
540 |
730 |
| 150 |
780 |
930 |
1150 |
| 200 |
810 |
1150 |
1450 |
| 250 |
1400 |
1900 |
2300 |
| 300 |
1900 |
2700 |
3850 |
| 350 |
3100 |
3650 |
4800 |
| 500 |
4000 |
5300 |
7000 |
| 750 |
8300 |
11000 |
14000 |
Type FEC Epoxy Encapsulated Copper-Wound Industrial
Control Transformers
- Lamination of the finest silicon steel minimize core losses and
increase performance and efficiency.
- Copper magnet wire assures efficient operation.
- UL 500 Listed
- CSA Certified
- Insulation materials of the highest rating available for the
temperature class.
- Mounting brackets are heavy gauge steel to add strength to core
construction and provide stable mounting. Slotted mounting feet
permit east installation.
- Attractive black finish; easy-to-read nameplate with complete rating
data and wiring diagram.
Features:
- Epoxy encapsulated coils
- Secondary fuse clips where applicable
- Optional Primary Fusing
- Molded terminal barriers
- 10-32 screw terminals
- Molded-in terminals
- Phil-slot screws
Instruction Manual
Ventilated Dry-Type Transformers
600 Volts & Below
1. General
The successful and safe operation of dry-type transformers is dependent
upon proper handling, installation, and maintenance. Neglecting certain
fundamental installation and maintenance requirements may lead to
personal injury and the failure and lost of the transformer as well as
damage to other property.
WARNING: DANGER! There is a hazard of electric shock or burn whenever
working in or around electrical equipment. Power must be off before
working inside a transformer.
Each transformer is assembled and given complete tests at the factory,
after which it is inspected and packed for shipment. Units designed are
NEMA Type 2 construction and are converted to NEMA Type 3R with a
weathershield conversion kit.
2. Inspection Upon Receipt Immediately upon receipt of the
shipment, identify all units and check them against the shipping list.
Make a visual examination to detect any damage, which may have been
incurred during
transit.
If any damage is discovered, file a claim immediately with the carrier
and send notice of the extent of damage to the local sales office,
giving complete identification, carrier’s name and railroad car number
if the shipment was made by rail. The information will enable the
company to supply necessary data in support of claim.
3. Handling All transformers are bolted to a wooden skid for
shipment. All units can be handled with a forklift truck. Transformers
are provided with lifting eyes at the top of the enclosure for two point
life or at the base for four point lift or by taking off the cover and
using the lifting means on the transformer. The use of a spreader is
generally recommended. Units are not designed for laying on their ends
or sides. If it is necessary to handle ventilated Dry-Type Transformers
outdoors during inclement weather, they should be thoroughly protected
against the entrance of moisture. CAUTION: Never attempt to lift a
transformer from points other than the lifting eyes provided.
4. Storage Any transformer which, is not installed and energized
immediately, should be stored in a clean dry space having a uniform
temperature to prevent condensation. Preferably, it should be stored in
a heated building having adequate air circulation and protected from
cement, plaster, paint, dirt and water. The protective plastic wrapping
should be left in place during storage.
5. Application Insulation systems are classified by
industry standards in accordance with the following rating system. These
transformers are designed using a 220 degree C insulation system,
regardless of the requested temperature rise of the
transformer. Transformers with a standard 150 degree C winding
temperature rise operate at full load with a maximum 50 degree C / 122
degree F temperature rise on the surface areas of the enclosure. As an
example, with a 40 degree C ambient, the maximum measure enclosure
surface temperature would be 90 degree C / 194 degree F.
6. Installation Dry-Type Transformers are for indoor use
unless the enclosure is specifically designed for outdoor weatherproof
service. They are cooled by means of free circulation of air, the
maximum ambient temperature of which should not exceed 40 degree C (104
degree F). Damage may result if the airflow is restricted, or if the
transformer is loaded beyond its rated capacity. Due to various building
and room constructions, it is recommended that applicable codes be
followed. Factors which, should be kept in mind when locating Dry-Type
Transformers, are: personnel safety, accessibility, ventilation,
locations affecting sound level, and environmental conditions.
Installations should be made in an area reasonably free from dust,
moisture, chemical and corrosive vapors or fumes. Dry-Type Transformers
must be install in an upright position.
CAUTION: Installation and maintenance should be performed only by,
experienced and qualified personnel. No attempt should ever be made to
change the taps, or make cable connections while the transformer is
energized. To maintain safe operating conditions, do not remove the
panels or cover while the transformer is in operation.
6.1 Accessibility Dry-Type Transformers should be located in an
area where the transformer can be inspected at any time. The wiring
compartment should be easily accessible at all times. It is a
requirement of the National Electrical Code that sufficient access and
working space shall be provided and maintained about all electrical
equipment to permit the ready and safe operation and maintenance of such
equipment. Refer to the requirements of the NEC for the particular
installation involved. The working space required by this standard
should not be used as a passageway or for storage. When normally
enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working
space, if adjacent to a passageway or general open space where other
work is carried on, should be guarded.
6.2 Ventilation Adequate ventilation is essential for the proper
cooling of Dry-Type Transformers and clean air is desirable. Filtered
air may reduce maintenance if a location presents a particular problem.
The ventilating screens and openings in the transformers are designed to
provide adequate ventilation for the transformer and should not be
restricted in any way. Transformers rated through 51 KVA should be
located at least 4 inches away from walls or other obstructions to allow
free circulation of air through the ventilation openings. For units
above 51 KVA, spacing should be a minimum of 6 inches. If the
transformer is located in a small room, ventilation should be provided
to maintain an average of 30 degrees C (86 degrees F) ambient not to
exceed 40 degrees C (104 degrees F) in any 24-hour period.
6.3 Sound Audible sound may be a factor, and consideration should
be given to the specific location and method of installation of the
transformer keeping in mind the following suggestions:
Mount the transformer away from corners of walls or ceilings
Provide flexible conduit to make the connection to the transformer.
Use sound absorbing material on the walls and ceiling.
Locate the transformer as far as practical from areas where high sound
levels are undesirable.
6.4 Environmental Conditions Ventilated Dry-Type Transformers are
normally designed for installation in indoor applications only. They may
be installed outdoors if they are of outdoor construction. Outdoor
construction may consist of specifically designed NEMA Type 3R
enclosures or weathershield conversion kits to convert indoor NEMA Type
2 enclosures to NEMA Type 3R enclosures suitable for protected outdoor
installation. The transformer nameplate specifies the proper
weathershield kit to be used on the specific transformer. When this kit
is properly installed, the enclosure is listed by UL for NEMA Type 3R
protected outdoor installation.
Transformers should be installed in locations where the ambient
atmosphere is free from unusual chemical fumes or dust.
6.5 Outdoor Installation The same care must be taken when
selecting a location for outdoor Dry-Type Transformers. Walls may be
built around the transformer if proper care is taken to allow sufficient
airflow. It is recommended that a suitable concrete pad with adequate
drainage be used for the outdoor location. Pad should be approximately
4” about ground level. The hole plugs supplied with some outdoor units
must be in place in each end of the unit to prevent moisture from
entering the enclosure.
CAUTION: Outdoor transformers are not tamper proof. The location of the
transformer must be away from children and all unauthorized personnel.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
7. Connections All cable entrances should be into the terminal
compartment located in the lower transformer enclosure. When making
cable connections or changing taps, always use two wrenches when
tightening or loosening bolted connections to prevent distortion or
damage. The terminal connections are either bare aluminum, tin plated
aluminum or copper. The aluminum surfaces are furnished with a
protective coating to prevent oxidation. The unused tap connections are
also furnished with a protective coating. This coating should remain
intact until these connection points are needed.
CAUTION: Make only those connections shown on the nameplate or
connection diagram. Before energizing, check all tap jumpers for proper
locations, and all bolted connections for tightness.
If it is necessary to change taps or assemble a lug to a connection
point, gently scrape coating from new connection surface using a sharp
knife. Apply a light coating of grease from the tap jumper pad to the
scraped surface and tighten connection using two wrenches as described
above. Care must be taken to place all leads to the same load, or from
the supply source through one knockout so that no part of the
transformer case is positioned between such leads.
NOTE: After installation of connectors and cabling, a minimum of 1”
clearance must be maintained from energized parts to all case parts.
7.1 Lighting Tap Applications Most transformers with 240 volt
delta secondaries have a 120 volt single-phase lighting tap. The maximum
single-phase 120 volt load should not exceed 10% of the three-phase KVA
rating. The load should also be balanced at 5% maximum between terminals
X1 to X4 and 5% between terminals X2 to X4. The three-phase KVA must
also be reduced by 30% of the nameplate rating.
7.2 Grounding All core and coil structures have a flexible ground
connection to the enclosure, which ensures that all dead metal parts
have the same potential. The transformer enclosure should be solidly
grounded so that no danger will exist for operating or maintenance
personnel. A transformer ground stud or ground bus is provided for the
customer’s ground connections. The grounding conductor for a transformer
should have a current-carrying capacity in accordance with the National
Electrical Code.
8. Before Energizing Before energizing the transformer, loosen or
remove all shipping hardware, and store for future use. If it is desired
to change location of the transformer at a future date, reinstall all
shipping hardware. If shipping hardware is left in place, excessive
enclosure vibration will increase the sound level. Check all tap jumpers
for proper locations, and all bolted connections for tightness, using
two wrenches. After installation is completed, remove any debris from
the bottom of the wiring compartment. Securely tighten all screws, which
hold the panels and covers in place to eliminate possible vibration of
these parts.
9. Operation To maintain safe operating conditions do not remove
panels or covers over openings in the enclosure while the transformer is
energized.
CAUTION: Never attempt to change taps or connections unless the
transformer is de-energized and all windings grounded.
For all relatively clean and dry indoor installations, the transformer
will operate satisfactorily under normal conditions or energization and
load. There is no concern over the transformer’s ability to retain its
electrical strength during reasonable periods of shut down. Under severe
conditions and extended shutdown periods condensation may form and
ultimately be absorbed into the insulation. If such a situation occurs,
the transformer should be inspected for visible signs of moisture before
re-energizing. The transformer should be dried as specified in Section
11, “Drying” if moisture is visible. Transformers should not be
overloaded for long periods of time. The resulting temperatures can
cause insulation deterioration and transformer failure. If at any time
evidence of overheating is noticed, external fans (fans blowing on the
outside of the enclosure or louvers) must not be directed toward the
transformer. This practice can result in misdirected airflow, which, can
retard or stop normal convection through the transformer coil. As a
result the transformer will further overhead and failure may result in a
short period of time.
10. Maintenance Under normal environments and operating
conditions, Dry-Type Transformers are virtually maintenance free.
However, they do require occasional external cleaning, repainting,
internal cleaning, painting, and periodic care and inspection. Where
periodic inspection of any kind cannot be made, it should be recognized
that the life of the transformer may, be affected. The frequency of
inspection will depend on the atmospheric and/or environmental
conditions at a given transformer installation or location. A
transformer may operate satisfactorily for many years without attention
but, under unusual service conditions, maintenance may be required in a
matter of months.
A continuously energized transformer needs periodic maintenance only
to remove accumulations of dust and dirt from cooling ducts and other
surfaces. Large accumulations may reduce cooling efficiency and lead to
over heating. The frequency of cleaning will depend on the environment
in which the transformer is located. Cleaning is recommended at least
once a year in relatively clean installations and at more frequent
intervals in more heavily contaminated atmospheres. Transformers, which
are de-energized for periods of time, generally require more frequent
maintenance to insure removal of contamination. Accumulation of dirt on
insulating surfaces becomes a hazard when a considerable amount of
moisture is absorbed. It is always advisable to clean any transformer
suspected of having been contaminated with dirt and moisture. Vacuuming
is the recommended method for cleaning. Special attention should be
given to cooling ducts with the windings. Low pressure, dry air can be
used if care is taken to avoid driving the contamination deeper into
insulations. When it is known that a transformer has been exposed to
severe conditions of moisture, it should be cleaned and dried before energization.
Maintenance must be done with the transformer in a de-energized
condition. This would include such things as tap changing, internal
inspection and cleaning, locating causes of faulty performance,
replacing parts, etc. Corrective maintenance should be performed by a
person who is familiar with the construction and operation of the
apparatus and the hazards involved. In conducting corrective
maintenance, such a person should:
Be sure that the transformer is disconnected from all electric power
sources before servicing.
After power has been disconnected from the transformer, attach ground
leads or their equivalent to the input and output terminations of the
transformer. Such grounding may be unnecessary in the case of
transformers that can be visibly isolated from energized conductors by
other disconnecting means.
Inspect terminals for alignment, tightness, pressure, burns, or
corrosion. Consult factory to replace pitted or badly burned lugs.
Inspect air ducts for the accumulation of dust and foreign substances;
vacuum any accumulation.
See that bolts, nuts, washers, pins, terminal connectors, including
ground connection, are in place and in good condition.
11. Drying Moisture is detrimental to most insulation systems. It
is advisable to dry out any transformer, which has been exposed for long
periods of high humidity. Whenever moisture is visible on insulation
surfaces, the unit must be dried before being energized. Drying may be
accomplished by application of hot air, radiant heat or internal heat.
Heated air should rise through the windings. Heaters should be located
beneath the windings and elements should not be allowed to come in
contact with the transformers. Heat should be applied on both front and
rear of the transformer. The capacity of strip or space heaters required
can generally be taken to be one-half watt for each pound of transformer
nameplate weight. The application of heat should be maintained for a
minimum of twenty-four hours after moisture is no longer visible.
Transformers may be subjected to flooding, direct rain, or similar
applications of water. In such cases, normal drying techniques may not
be adequate and the factory should be consulted. Unfortunately,
insulation resistance tests of the type used on liquid filled
transformers are of little value on Dry-Type Transformer. The nature of
insulation used in Dry-Type Transformers is such that the megger and
power factor readings are not reliable and may be misleading.
Selection Charts
Group A
Primary Volts 240x 480, 230 x 460, 220 x440 Secondary Volts 120,115,110
50/60 Hz
|
Kva |
Catalog Number
|
| 25 |
FA025JK |
| 50 |
FA050JK |
| 75 |
FA075JK |
| 100 |
FA100JK |
| 150 |
FA150JK |
| 200 |
FA200JK |
| 250 |
FA250JK |
| 300 |
FA300JK |
| 350 |
FA350JK |
| 500 |
FA500JK |
| 750 |
FA750JK |
| 1000 |
FA1000JK |
| 1000 |
FA1000E |
| 1500 |
FA1500E |
| 2000 |
FA2000E |
| 3000 |
FA3000E |
| 5000 |
FA5000E |
Group B
Primary Volts 240x 480, Secondary Volts 24
50/60 Hz
|
Kva |
Catalog Number
|
| 50 |
FB050JK |
| 75 |
FB075JK |
| 100 |
FB100JK |
| 150 |
FB150JK |
| 200 |
FB200JK |
| 250 |
FB250JK |
| 300 |
FB300JK |
| 350 |
FB350JK |
| 500 |
FB500JK |
| 750 |
FB750JK |
Group C
Primary Volts 120 x 240, Secondary Volts 24
50/60 Hz
|
Kva |
Catalog Number
|
| 50 |
FC050JK |
| 75 |
FC075JK |
| 100 |
FC100JK |
| 150 |
FC150JK |
| 200 |
FC200JK |
| 250 |
FC250JK |
| 300 |
FC300JK |
| 350 |
FC350JK |
| 500 |
FC500JK |
Group D
Primary Volts 115 x 230, Secondary Volts 24
50/60 Hz
|
Kva |
Catalog Number
|
| 50 |
FD050JK |
| 75 |
FD075JK |
| 100 |
FD100JK |
| 150 |
FD150JK |
| 200 |
FD200JK |
| 250 |
FD250JK |
| 300 |
FD300JK |
| 350 |
FD350JK |
| 500 |
FD500JK |
Group E
Primary Volts 550/575/600, Secondary Volts 110,115,120
50/60 Hz
|
Kva |
Catalog Number
|
| 50 |
FE050XK |
| 75 |
FE075XK |
| 100 |
FE100XK |
| 150 |
FE150XK |
| 200 |
FE200XK |
| 250 |
FE250XK |
| 300 |
FE300XK |
| 350 |
FE350XK |
| 500 |
FE500XK |
| 750 |
FE750XK |
Group F
Primary Volts 208/277 Secondary Volts 120
50/60 Hz
|
Kva |
Catalog Number
|
| 50 |
FF050XK |
| 75 |
FF075XK |
| 100 |
FF100XK |
| 150 |
FF150XK |
| 200 |
FF200XK |
| 250 |
FF250XK |
| 300 |
FF300XK |
| 350 |
FF350XK |
| 500 |
FF500XK |
| 750 |
FF750XK |
Group G
Primary Volts 208/277 Secondary Volts 120
50/60 Hz
|
Kva |
Catalog Number
|
| 50 |
FG050XK |
| 75 |
FG075XK |
| 100 |
FG100XK |
| 150 |
FG150XK |
| 200 |
FG200XK |
| 250 |
FG250XK |
| 300 |
FG300XK |
| 350 |
FG350XK |
| 500 |
FG500XK |
| 750 |
FG750XK |
| 1000 |
FG1000E |
| 1500 |
FG1500E |
| 2000 |
FG2000E |
| 3000 |
FG3000E |
| 5000 |
FG5000E |
Group H
Primary Volts 230/460/575 Secondary Volts 95,115
50/60 Hz
|
Kva |
Catalog Number
|
| 50 |
FH050XX |
| 75 |
FH075XX |
| 100 |
FH100XX |
| 150 |
FH150XX |
| 200 |
FH200XX |
| 250 |
FH250XX |
| 300 |
FH300XX |
| 350 |
FH350XX |
| 500 |
FH500XX |
| 750 |
FH750XX |
| 1000 |
FH1000E |
| 1500 |
FH1500E |
| 2000 |
FH2000E |
| 3000 |
FH3000E |
| 5000 |
FH5000E |
Group I
Primary Volts 380/400/415 Secondary Volts 110 X 120
50/60 Hz
|
Kva |
Catalog Number
|
| 50 |
FI050XJ |
| 75 |
FI075XJ |
| 100 |
FI100XJ |
| 150 |
FI150XJ |
| 200 |
FI200XJ |
| 250 |
FI250X |
| 300 |
FI300XJ |
| 350 |
FI350XJ |
| 500 |
FI500XJ |
| 750 |
FI750XJ |
Group J
Primary Volts 200/220/440, 208/230/460,240/480 Secondary Volts 23/110,
24/115, 25/120
50/60 Hz
|
Kva |
Catalog Number
|
| 50 |
FJ050XK |
| 75 |
FJ075XK |
| 100 |
FJ100XK |
| 150 |
FJ150XK |
| 200 |
FJ200XK |
| 250 |
FJ250XK |
| 300 |
FJ300XK |
| 350 |
FJ350XK |
| 500 |
FJ500XK |
Group K
Primary Volts 240 X 480 Secondary Volts 120 X 240
50/60 Hz
|
Kva |
Catalog Number
|
| 50 |
FK050JJ |
| 75 |
FK075JJ |
| 100 |
FK100J |
| 150 |
FK150JJ |
| 200 |
FK200JJ |
| 250 |
FK250JJ |
| 300 |
FK300JJ |
| 350 |
FK350JJ |
| 500 |
FK500JJ |
| 750 |
FK750JJ |
Group L
Primary Volts 240/416/480/600, 230/400/460/575, 220/380/440/550,208/500
Secondary Volts 99/120/130, 95/115/125, 91/110/120, 85/100/110
50/60 Hz
|
Kva |
Catalog Number
|
| 50 |
FL050JL |
| 100 |
FL100JL |
| 150 |
FL150JL |
| 200 |
FL200JL |
| 250 |
FL250JL |
| 300 |
FL300JL |
| 350 |
FL350JL |
| 500 |
FL500JL |
| 750 |
FL750JL |
Group M
Primary Volts 240 X 480 230X 460 220 X 440
Secondary Volts 120 X 240, 115 X 230, 110 X 220
50/60 Hz
|
Kva |
Catalog Number
|
| 1000 |
FM1OOE |
| 1500 |
FM1500E |
| 2000 |
FM2000E |
| 3000 |
FM3000E |
| 5000 |
FM5000E |
Group N
Primary Volts 240/347/380 Secondary Volts 120 X 240
50/60 Hz
|
Kva |
Catalog Number
|
| 1000 |
FN1000E |
| 1500 |
FN1500E |
| 2000 |
FN2000E |
| 3000 |
FN3000E |
| 5000 |
FN5000E |
Power Transformer Information:
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Power Transformer Types
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Step Up and Step Down Transformers
to Power transformers to step-up ( raise) or step-down (lower) the
electrical voltage.
|
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Isolation Transformers
allows signal or power to be taken from one device and fed into
another without electrically connecting the two.
|
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Toroidal Transformers
are devices that transfer electrical energy from one electric
circuit to another, without changing the frequency, by
electromagnetic induction.
|

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Custom
Transformers
are designed to meet certain performance specifications and size
requirement that you require. There is a wide range of custom
transformer types.
|

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Buck Boost Transformers
is a ideal solution for changing line voltage by small amounts.
Often used to buck (lower), or boost (raise) the voltage from 208v
to 240v for lighting applications.
|

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Pole Mounted Transformers
are mounted to poles for overhead electrical lines. Used in various applications.
Are available in single phase or three phase transformers.
|

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Medium Voltage Transformers
are used with a medium range of voltages. They come in a full
range from liquid-filled, convention dry type as well as cast coil.
|
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Pad Mounted Transformers
are a excellent choice for commercial and industrial such as
manufacturing facilities, refineries, office buildings, schools,
hospitals, restaurants, and retail stores. They come in various
sizes and can be used underground as well.
|
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High
Voltage Transformers
typically these voltage transformers are used in power transmission
applications. High voltage transformers are also used in microwave.
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- ACME Transformers
- With Acme Electric being in business
over 80 years, they have always believed in offering there customers superior service, quality and technical expertise in the
transformer market.
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AMVECO Transformers -
AMVECO designs and manufactures toroids
transformers, current transformers, and auto transformers. Most
AMVECO products are custom designed utilizing their state-of-art proprietary
CAD programs. The AMVECO engineers can quickly generate designs in a
matter of hours, if needed.
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Federal Pacific Transformers -
Federal Pacific is a division of Electro- Mechanical Corporation, a
privately held, American owned company founded in 1958. Federal
pacific offers dry-type transformers from .050 KVA through 10,000
KVA single and three phase, up to 34.5 KV, 150 KV BIL with UL
approval through 15 KV.
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Marcus Transformer - Ever since they opened their doors for business a half a century ago,
they have been a leader in innovative transformer design. As a
family-owned company they are proud of the reputation they have
earned for making quality-built transformers that deliver
exceptional performance and savings.
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Hammond Transformers - Hammond Manufacturing was founded in 1917 in Guelph, Ontario,
Canada. In the last 3 decades it has expanded to the US and the
international markets offering many types of power transformers.
- TEMCo Transformers
- TEMCo Transformer, a family-owned business which has been
manufacturing and distributing electrical products since
1968. They focus on transformers that significantly
reduce power consumption over 30 percent compared to competitive
makes.
- GE Transformers - GE has been a key player in the energy industry for
more than a century. Since the installation of
their first steam turbine in 1901. They have become
number one provider of high-technology power generation
and distribution equipment.
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Jefferson Electric Transformers - Jefferson Electric has
been a pioneer and innovator of magnetic products since 1915.
Jefferson broad line of dry-type transformers are backed by quality
assurance systems so stringent that each and every unit gets
thoroughly tested before it goes out there door.
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Power Transformer Types
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Distribution Transformers - Distribution
transformers are generally used in electrical power
distribution and transmission power. This class of transformer has
the highest power, or volt-ampere ratings. and the highest
continuous voltage rating.
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Substation Transformers -
Substation Transformers are large
devices which usually weigh tens of thousands of pounds. They are
filled with tens of thousands of gallons of heat transfer fluid.
Although they are typically 99.8% efficient in the transforming of
electricity from one voltage to another, processing hundreds of Mega
Volts-Amps of electricity force the liberation of hundreds of BTUs
per second.
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Medical Grade Isolation
Transformer -
Medical Grade Transformers generally refer to the transformers
used in medical devices as well as hospital, biomedical and patient
care equipment. There are a number of strict safety rules,
guidelines and laws governing the design, construction and the test
of these transformers.
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Drive Isolation Transformer -
They are used to isolate a drive from a main power line to
prevent the transmission of harmonics that the drives produce back
into the power line. They stop drive harmonics from disrupting
computers and other sensitive equipment.
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Toroidal Transformers -
Toroidal Transformers are more efficient than the cheaper laminated EI types of similar power level. Some of the advantages are smaller
size, lower weight, less mechanical hum, (making them superior in
audio amplifier), low-off-load loss.
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Step-Up Transformers - A Step-Up Transformer is one whose
secondary voltage is greater than its primary voltage.
This kind of transformer "steps up" the voltage applied
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Step-Down Transformers
- A Step-Down Transformer is designed to reduce voltage from primary to
secondary.
They can range from sizes from .05 KVA to 500 KVA
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Isolation Transformers -
An Isolation Transformer is a device that transfers energy from
the alternating current (AC) supply to an electrical or electronic
load. It isolates the windings to prevent transmitting certain
types of harmonics.
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Buck Boost Transformers - Buck Boost
Transformers make small adjustments to the incoming voltage. They
are often used to change voltage from 208v to 240v for lighting
applications. Major advantages of Buck boost transformers
include; low cost, compact size and light weight.
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High Voltage Transformer - There are many different types of
voltage transformers. A High Voltage Transformer operates with high
voltages. Typically, these voltage transformers are used in power
transmission applications, where voltages are high enough to present
a safety hazard.
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Medium Voltage Transformers -
A Medium Voltage Transformer can be connected directly to a primary
distribution circuit and generally has the most load diversity.
These voltage transformers have installation practices that are
generally in accordance with application recommendations from the
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
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Low Voltage Transformers
- A Low Voltage Transformer is an electrical device that transforms
120 volts (line voltage) into 12 volts or 24 volts (low voltage).
Some uses for low voltage transformer are in landscaping lighting.
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Single Phase Transformers - In electrical engineering, single-phase electric power refers to the
distribution of electric power using a system in which all the
voltages of the supply vary in unison. Single-phase distribution is
used when loads are mostly lighting and heating, with few large
electric motors.
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Three Phase Transformers - Three
Phase Transformers must have 3 coils or windings connected in
the proper sequence in order to match the incoming power and
therefore transform the power company voltage to the level of
voltage needed while maintaining the proper phasing or polarity.
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Custom Transformers -
Custom Transformers are designed for a certain performance
specifications and size requirements. The company works with
your engineering specification.
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Industrial Control Transformers -
Industrial Control Transformers are used to convert the
available supply voltage to the required voltage to supply
industrial control circuits and motor control loads.
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Pad Mounted Transformers - Pad
Mounted Transformers are usually single phase, or three phase, and
used where safety is a main concern. Typical applications;
restaurant, commercial building, shopping mall, institutional.
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Pole Mounted Transformers -
Pole Mounted Transformers are used for distribution in areas
with overhead primary lines. Outside a typical house one can see one
of these devices mounted on the top of an electrical pole.
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Oil Filled Transformers -
Oil Filled Transformers are transformers that use insulating oil as
insulating materials. The oil helps cool the transformer.
Because it also provides part of the electrical insulation between
internal live parts, transformer oil must remain stable at high
temperatures over an extended period.
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Dry Type Transformers - Dry-Type
Transformers are available for voltages up through 34.5 kV
(although the most common upper limit is 15) and KVA ratings up
through 10,000 (with 5000 as the usual limit). Dry-type use air as a
coolant, lowering health and environmentally concerns.
- Auto Transformers -
An Autotransformer is an electrical transformer with only one
winding. The winding has at least three electrical connection points
called taps. Autotransformers are frequently used in power
applications to interconnect systems operating at different voltage
classes, for example 138 kV to 66 kV for transmission. Another
application is in industry to adapt machinery built for 480 V
supplies to operate on the local 600 V supply.
- More power transformer types - Read further about additional
transformer types and their uses.
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Electrical
Transformers -
Electrical Transformers are devices used to raise or lower the
voltage of alternating current. For instance, power is transported
over long distance in high voltage power lines and then transformers
lower the voltage so that the power can be used by a business or household.
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Isolating
Transformers -
An Isolating Transformer is a transformer, often with
symmetrical windings, which is used to decouple two circuits.
An Isolation transformer allows an AC signal or power to be taken
from one device and fed into another without electrically connecting
the two circuits. Isolation transformers block transmission of DC
signals from one circuit to the other, but allow AC signals to pass.
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Transmission
Power Lines - A Transmission Line is the material medium or structure that forms
all or part of a path from one place to another for directing the
transmission of energy, such as electromagnetic
or acoustic waves as well as electric power
transmission. Components of transmission lines include wires, coaxial
cables, dielectric slabs, option fibers,
electric power lines, and waveguides.
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Transformer Voltage - The measure of the amount of force on a
unit charge because of the surrounding charge.
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Transformer Phase - Most transformer are either single phase
or three phase.
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Transformer Frequency -
The transformer cannot change the frequency of the supply. If the
supply is 60 hertz, the output will also be 60 hertz.
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Transformer K Factor - Some transformers are now being offered
with a k-factor rating. This measure the transformer's ability to
withstand the heating effects of non-sinusoidal harmonic currents
produced by much of today's electronic equipment and certain
electrical equipment.
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Primary Voltage - The coil winding that is directly connected
to the input power.
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Secondary Voltage - The coil winding supplying the output
voltage.
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Harmonic Cancellation -
Harmonic cancellation is performed with harmonic canceling
transformers also known as phase-shifting transformers. A harmonic
canceling transformer is a relatively new power quality product for
mitigating harmonic problems in electrical distribution systems.
This type of transformer has patented built-in electromagnetic
technology designed to remove high neutral current and the most
harmful harmonics from the 3rd through 21st.
- Weatherproof -
Enclosed transformers come with a weatherproof standard set by
NEMA.
- Epoxy Encapsulated -
A process in which a transformer or one of its components is
completely sealed with epoxy or a similar material. This process is
normally preferred when a unit might encounter harsh environmental
conditions.
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More power transformer terms - Such as inductor, ground fault,
core saturation, current transformer, faraday shield, etc.
Related Transformer Products
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Voltage Regulators - A
Voltage Regulator is an electrical regulator designed to
automatically maintain a constant voltage level.
It may use an electromechanical mechanism, or passive or active
electronic components. Depending on the design, it may be used to
regulate one or more AC or DC voltages.
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AC Line Reactor -
AC Line Reactors is a three phase transformer used in
conjunction with AC variable frequency and DC motor drive.
They are a bi-directional protective filtering device.
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Line Power Conditioners -
Power or Line Conditioners regulate, filter, and suppress noise in
AC power for sensitive computer and other solid state equipment.
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DC Power Supplies -
Conversion of one form of electrical power to another desired
form and voltage. This typically involves converting 120 or 240 volt
AC supplied by a utility company to a well-regulated
lower voltage DC for electronic devices.
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Rotary Phase Converters -
Rotary Phase Converters are commonly used in home or small
commercial or industrial settings. Rotary phase converters convert
single-phase power into three-phase power. This is a very
cost-effective way to power three-phase electric motors and other
three phase equipment.
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Frequency Converters -
A Frequency Changer or Frequency Converter is an
electronic device that converts alternating current (AC) of one
frequency to alternating current of another frequency.
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Voltage Converters -
A Voltage Converter changes the voltage of an electrical power
source and is usually combined with other components to create a
power supply.
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Magnetic Motor Starters - Magnetic Motor Starters are
essentially heavy duty relays mounted in boxes, often equipped with
heater/thermal overloads matched to the motor they start.
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Motor Starting Auto Transformers - An Auto
Transformer starter uses an auto transformer to reduce
the voltage applied to a motor during start. The auto transformer
may have a number of output taps and be set-up to provide a single
stage starter, or a multistage starter.
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