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Autotransformer design Autotransformer design gives optional voltage boost
50/60 Hz Models 60 Hz and 50/60 Hz Models available
Bench or Panel Models Bench-Top and Panel-Mount Models
Motorized Models Motorized Models can be factory ordered
120 and 240 Volt 120 Volt and 240 Volt Models
120 and 240 Volt Contact us for other Voltage Models

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120 Volt Models
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Variable Transformers, often generically referred to as "Variacs", are widely used when adjustable voltages are required for quality control testing, electronic equipment burn-in, life-tests, low voltage performance evaluation, D.C. rectifier/regulator analysis or other industrial and engineering applications.

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Panel mount units are often incorporated into test equipment or permanent installation

Corporate and Government PO's Welcome for Variac equipment

Bench Top Variable Transformers, employing a AC power line cord and electrical outlet, can be conveniently moved within the engineering laboratory or equipment service area to provide adjustable voltage.

Bench Top Variacs are widely used in Service Shops, Industrial & Academic Laboratories, Engineering Design Facilities, Manufacturing Operations and Field Installation Teams.  Inherent portability makes these units valuable in instances where actual operational parameters need to be ascertained.

Bench Top Models - - 50/60 Hertz
STEEL CASE, CORD / PLUG, OUTLET RECEPTACLE
. . .  CONSULT TABLE FOR PLUG / SOCKET

ESP Bench Top Model Voltage
Input
Voltage
Output
Amps
Output
Width
inches / cm
Height
inches / cm
Depth
inches / cm
Weight
lbs / kg
Price
US $
120 Volt Bench Top Models                
VTB-240
NEMA 5-15
PLUG / SOCKET

120

0 - 140 2         375

VTB-700
NEMA 5-15
PLUG / SOCKET

120

0 - 140 5 6 / 15.2 5.5 / 14 4 / 10.2 8 / 3.7 433

VTB-1250
NEMA 5-15
PLUG / SOCKET
120 0 - 140 10 4.5 / 11.4 5.5 / 14 7 / 17.8 10 / 4.6 460

VTB-2100
NEMA 5-15
PLUG / SOCKET
120 0 - 140 15

6.5 / 16.5

6 / 15.2

9.5 / 24.1

20 / 9.2

877

VTB-2500
NEMA 5-20
PLUG / SOCKET
120 0 - 140 20         1,125

VTB-3100
NEMA L5-30
PLUG / SOCKET
120 0 - 140 22 8 / 20.3 6.5 / 16.5 11 / 27.9 25 / 11.4 1,212

VTB-3800
NEMA L5-30
PLUG / SOCKET
120 0 - 140 30 12 / 30.5 16 / 40.6 7.5 / 19 44 / 20.1 1,740

VTB-6000
TERMINAL BLOCKS
120 0 - 140 50         2,707

 VTB-7500
TERMINAL BLOCKS
120 0 - 140 60         2,880

240 Volt Bench Top Models
VTB-620/240
NEMA 6-15 PLUG
& SOCKET
  240 0 - 280 2         517

VTB-1000/240
NEMA 6-15 PLUG
& SOCKET
240 0 - 280 3.5

4.5 / 11.4

5.5 / 14

7 / 17.8

11 / 5 552

VTB-1000/120/240
NEMA 5-15 PLUG
NEMA 6-15 SOCKET
120 0 - 280 3.5 @ 120V
2.1 @ 200V
1.4 @ 275V

4.5 / 11.4

5.5 / 14

7 / 17.8

11 / 5 592

VTB-2500/240
NEMA 6-15 PLUG
& SOCKET
240 0 - 280 8         810

VTB-2600/240
NEMA 6-15 PLUG
& SOCKET
240 0 - 280 9.5 6.5 / 16.5 6 / 15.2 9.5 / 24.1 22/ 9.6 847

VTB-2600/120/240
NEMA 5-15 PLUG
NEMA 6-15 SOCKET
120 0 - 280 9.5 @ 120V
5.7 @ 200V
3.8 @ 275V
6.5 / 16.5 6 / 15.2 9.5 / 24.1 22/ 10.05 930

VTB-2700//240
NEMA 6-15 PLUG & SOCKET
240 0 - 280 11 6.5 / 16.5 6 / 15.2 9.5 / 24.1 22/ 10.05 1,212


VTB-2700/120/240
NEMA 5-15 PLUG
NEMA 6-15 SOCKET
120 0 - 280 11 @ 120V
6 @ 200V
4 @ 275V
6.5 / 16.5 6 / 15.2 9.5 / 24.1 22/ 10.05 1,275


VTB-6200/240
NEMA L6-30 PLUG
& SOCKET
240 0 - 280 28       88/40.2 2,175

VTB-6200/120/240
NEMA L5-30 PLUG
& L6-30 SOCKET
240 0 - 280 28       88/40.2 2,235

VTB-8500/240
Terminal Board
240 0 - 280 35         2,580

VTB-8500/120/240
Terminal Board
120 0 - 280 35 @ 120
21 @ 200
12.5 @ 275V
        $2,722
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Bench Top Models - - 60 Hertz only
STEEL CASE, CORD / PLUG, OUTLET RECEPTACLE
- - - 120 Volt Models - - NEMA 5-15 Plug & Socket
- - - 240 Volt Models - - Consult Table for Plug / Socket

ESP Model Voltage
Input
Voltage
Output
Amps Width
inches / cm
Height
inches / cm
Depth
inches / cm
Weight
lbs / kg
Price
US $
120 Volt Bench Top Models 60 HZ only
VTB-330X 120 0 - 130 2.5 6 / 15.2 5.5 / 14 4 / 10.2 3 / 1.4 402

VTB-1100X 120 0-120 7.1         502

VTB-1400X 120 0 - 120 11.5 4.5 / 11.4 5.5 / 14 7 / 17.8 11 / 5 534

240 Volt Bench Top Models 60 HZ only
VTB-1200X/240
NEMA 6-15 PLUG
& SOCKET
240
NEMA 6-15
0 - 240 5.0 4.5 / 11.4 5.5 / 14 7 / 17.8 11 / 5 633

VTB-1200X/120/240
NEMA 5-15 PLUG
NEMA 6-15 SOCKET
120 0 - 240 5.0 @ 120V
3.5 @ 200V
2.0 @ 275V
4.5 / 11.4 5.5 / 14 7 / 17.8 11 / 5 667

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Panel Mount Variacs are utilized in permanent installations and equipment when operational or performance points need to be varied.  Panel Mount variacs are mounted both on external panels for operational accessibility and internally for system setup adjustments. 

Panel Mount Models - - 50/60 Hertz
For hardwired, permanent installation
Higher Frequency Applications? ?
Link to Multi-Frequency Variable Transformers to check out operating limits for these units

ESP Model Voltage
Input
Voltage
Output
Amps Width
inches / cm
Height
inches / cm
Depth
inches / cm
Weight
lbs / kg
Price
US $
120 Volt Models
Panel Mount
VTP-210 120 0 - 132
60 Hz only
0 - 120 @
50 Hz
1.75 2.9 / 7.5 3.3 / 8.4 1.9 / 4.8 2 / 0.9 135
VTP-250 120 0 - 132
60 Hz only
0 - 120 @
50 Hz
2 3.5 / 8.9 3.6 / 9.1 2.9 / 7.4 2.5 / 1.1 136
VTP-300 120 0 - 140 2.5 3.5 / 8.9 3.5 / 8.9 2.25 / 5.7 2.5 / 1.1 141
VTP-360 120 0 - 140 3 3.5 / 8.9 3.5 / 8.9 2.25 / 5.7 2.5 / 1.1 201
VTP-600 120 0 - 140 5 4 / 10.2 3.5 / 8.9 3 / 7.6 6 / 2.8 241
VTP-1175 120 0 - 140 8.5 4.5 / 11.4 4.9 / 12.4 4.4 / 11.2 8 / 3.6 270
VTP-1200 120 0 - 140 10 5.5 / 14 4.5 / 11.4 4.25 / 10.8 11 / 5 297
VTP-1800 120 0 - 140 15 7 / 17.8 6 / 15.2 4.25 / 10.8 16 / 7.3 564
VTP-2000 120 0 - 140 17 4.5 / 11.4 4.9 / 12.4 9.3 / 23.6 16 / 7.3 696
VTP-3000 120 0 - 140 25 8.5 / 21.6 8 / 20.4 4.5 / 11.4 21 / 9.6 828
VTP-3750 120 0 - 140 30         1,485
VTP-7000 120 0 - 140 50 16 / 40.6 14 / 35.6 5.5 / 14 57 / 26 1,854
VTP-7200 120 0 - 140 60 17 / 43 16.5 / 42 6.5 / 16.5 67 / 30.5 2,323
240 Volt Models
Panel Mount
               
VTP-190/240 240 0 - 280 0.8 3 / 7.6 3.25 / 8.3 2.25 / 5.7 3 / 1.4 241
VTP-840/240 240 0 - 280 3.5 4.5 / 11.4 5.5 / 14 5.5 / 14 11 / 5 400
VTP-840/120/240 120 0 - 280 3.5 @ 120V
2.5 @ 200V
1.6 @ 275V
4.5 / 11.4 5.5 / 14 5.5 / 14 11 / 5 400
VTP-960/240 240 0 - 280 4.2 5 / 12.7 4 / 10.2 4.7 / 11.9 12 / 5.6 435
VTP-1920/240 240 0 - 280 8 7.5 / 19 8 / 20.2 4.7 / 11.9 22 / 10 395

VTP-2280/240 240 0 - 280 9.5 7 / 17.8 6.25 / 15.9 4.75 / 12.1 20 / 9.2 564
VTP-2280/120/240 120 0 - 280 9.5 @ 120V
6.0 @ 200V
3.8 @ 275V
7 / 17.8 6.25 / 15.9 4.75 / 12.1 20 / 9.2 564
VTP-2400/240 240 0 - 280 10 7.75 / 19.6 6.5 / 16.5 5.5 / 14 21/ 9.6 828
VTP- 2400/120/240 120 0 - 280 10 @ 120V
6.2 @ 200V
4 @ 270V
7.75 / 19.6 6.5 / 16.5 5.5 / 14 21/ 9.6 828
VTP-3250/240 240 0 - 280 13 10 / 25.4 12 / 30.8 6.5 / 16.5 31/ 14.2 1,132

VTP-6700/240 240 0 - 280 28 14 / 35.6 15.75 / 40 6 / 15.2

57 / 26

1,854
VTP-6700/120/240 120 0 - 280 28 @ 120V
17 @ 200V
11 @ 270V
14 / 35.6 15.75 / 40 6 / 15.2

57 / 26

1,854
VTP-8400/240 240 0 - 280 35 15 / 38 16.5 / 42 7 / 17.8

63 / 28

2,323
VTP-8400/120/240 120 0 - 280 35 @ 120V
21 @ 200V
14 @ 270V
15 / 38 16.5 / 42 7 / 17.8

63 / 28

2,323
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Panel Mount Models - - 60 Hertz only
For hardwired, permanent installation

ESP Model Voltage
Input
Voltage
Output
Amps Width
inches / cm
Height
inches / cm
Depth
inches / cm
Weight
lbs / kg
Price
US $
120 Volt Panel Mount Models
60 HZ only
VTP-1440X 120 0 - 120 12 5.5 / 14 4.5 / 11.4 5 / 12.7 11 / 5 333
240 Volt Panel Mount Model
60 HZ only
               
VTP-1680X/240 240 0 - 240 5 5.5 / 14 4.5 / 11.4 5 / 12.7 11 / 5 409
.

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Meter Options

A Convenient front panel meter serves
as a constant check on equipment operation

5% Analog Meter .. Add $85

2% Analog Meter .. Add $140

3-1/2 digit DVM .. Add $240

4-1/2 digit DVM .. Add $270

5% Analog AmpMeter .. Add $85

2% Analog AmpMeter .. Add $140

30 Amp Digital Meter .. Add $240

1,000 Amp Digital Mtr .. Add $270

0 - 200 Volt
Digital Meter

3-1/2 digit display

0 - 10 Amp
Analog Meter

400 Hz Variacs - -
contact Electronic Specialists to discuss requirements and availability
delivery time is usually 3 to 6 weeks After Receipt of Order
View details on available 400 Hz Variac models

Three-Phase Models - -
We have cataloged the most popular of our 3-Phase Variable Transformers . . See them Here
contact Electronic Specialists to discuss requirements and availability
delivery time is usually 4 to 6 weeks After Receipt of Order and Payment
Payment in full required at time of order, as these are Specially Constructed

Motorized Models - -
contact Electronic Specialists to discuss requirements and availability
delivery time is usually 4 to 6 weeks After Receipt of Order and Payment
Payment in full required at time of order, as these are Specially Constructed

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Some Engineering, Test and Maintenance facilities require Variable Transformers capable of handling 50, 60 and 400 Hz power.  Link to Multi-Frequency Variable Transformers to check out available units.

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