I bought this transformer that was rated 700VA by the seller. The info I have is not much. It has a label as follows:
Input 0 — 115v — 230V
Output 0V — 720V, 0V — 6.3V, 0V — 5V
No amp ratings for any, but I’m more interested in feedback on how to use this beast.
If I use this with my US voltage at around 120 VAC connected to the 230V transformer inputs I expect to get around 375 Vac out (disregarding loaded vs. unloaded conditions). Correct? I realize that the low voltage output would be halved in voltage
Now my question: What would be the VA output under these conditions?
Input 0 — 115v — 230V
Output 0V — 720V, 0V — 6.3V, 0V — 5V
No amp ratings for any, but I’m more interested in feedback on how to use this beast.
If I use this with my US voltage at around 120 VAC connected to the 230V transformer inputs I expect to get around 375 Vac out (disregarding loaded vs. unloaded conditions). Correct? I realize that the low voltage output would be halved in voltage
Now my question: What would be the VA output under these conditions?
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As primary voltage decreases, decreases flux in the core and then, secondary(ies) voltage(s), power looses will also decreases, but the current may be slightly increased as the IR drop in the secondary winding is not altered. Also I²R in the winding maintains, so heating as a consequence of loading is the same.
As primary voltage decreases, decreases flux in the core and then, secondary(ies) voltage(s), power looses will also decreases, but the current may be slightly increased as the IR drop in the secondary winding is not altered. Also I²R in the winding maintains, so heating as a consequence of loading is the same.
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So, what does that explicitly mean in my case? Am I getting a 350 VA transformer with around 375Vac out?
Yes, it's correct. Rated current will be the same, so VA output will be proportionally decreased.If I use this with my US voltage at around 120 VAC connected to the 230V transformer inputs I expect to get around 375 Vac out (disregarding loaded vs. unloaded conditions). Correct? I realize that the low voltage output would be halved in voltage
Now my question: What would be the VA output under these conditions?
To a first approximation: you are only using half the volts you bought, so VA is half: 375VA.
Total heat will be lower at half voltage (less core loss). But core loss is small in modern iron. I'd provisionally allow almost 10% up-rounding: 410VA.
It is probably not important 375VA or 410VA in most audio uses.
It is important to know (as Osvaldo says) that taking half the voltage (both in and out) will not let you double the current.
Total heat will be lower at half voltage (less core loss). But core loss is small in modern iron. I'd provisionally allow almost 10% up-rounding: 410VA.
It is probably not important 375VA or 410VA in most audio uses.
It is important to know (as Osvaldo says) that taking half the voltage (both in and out) will not let you double the current.
Yes, at a halved voltage inrush current will be several times lower, may be even on order lower, or more.Doubtful that you will need a slow start circuit on the primary since it is operating far from full flux swing.
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