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VARIACS <> VARIABLE TRANSFORMERS
Multi-Frequency Operation Reference

Industrial Adjustable Variable Voltage Autotransformers

Extended Range Frequency Operation Capabilities

 

Bench Top Variac / Adjustable Transformer

Precise Control Precise, continuous voltage control
50/60 Hz Models 60 Hz and 50/60 Hz Models showing
Extended Frequency Usage Characteristics

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
3-phase available Three-Phase Models can be Special Ordered
Autotransformer design Autotransformer design gives voltage boost

Now Available ! 
400 Hz Variacs ... See 'em Here

Smaller ! Lighter ! for Aircraft & Shipboard Applications

Typical Bench Top Model
120 Volt Models <> 240 Volt Models

Some Models in
Rectangular Boxes
Panel Mount Model
VTP-600
120 Volt Models
240 Volt Models

Variable Transformers, 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. Although generally used for 50 or 60 Hz applications, many situations arise where dual-usage to 400 Hz and beyond is required from the standard 50/60 Hz variable transformer. Information provided in the tables below will assist in determining suitability of a particular model for higher frequency applications

Check out our Variac / Variable Transformer Application Notes

Bench Top units, 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 models are normally shipped with Plug / Socket configuration as shown in the Tables.  Should special socket configurations or switched Input / Output be required CONTACT us for feasibility evaluation and quote

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

Multiple frequency Test and Laboratory units have been constructed.  CONTACT us with you requirements

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Bench Top Variacs are widely used in Service Shops, Industrial & Academic Laboratories, Engineering Design Facilities, Manufacturing Operations and Field Installation.  Portability makes these units valuable where actual operational parameters need to be ascertained. NOTE: This is a list of Extended Frequency Capable Bench Top Variable Transformers.

Click for Complete List of available Bench Top Units

Bench Top Models - - 50/60 Hertz Design Operation <> Extended Frequency Operation Data
STEEL CASE, CORD / PLUG, OUTLET RECEPTACLE; SEE TABLE FOR PLUG / SOCKET
<>
CONTACT
factory for Special Plug / Socket
ESP Bench Top Model Voltage
Input
Voltage
Output
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Weight
lbs / kg
Price
US $
120 V Bench Top Models     50 / 60 Hz 400 Hz 1.500 Hz 2,000 Hz    
VTB-700
NEMA 5-15
PLUG / SOCKET

120

0 - 140 5 5 5 5 8 / 3.7 334
VTB-1250
NEMA 5-15
PLUG / SOCKET
120 0 - 140 10 10 9 9 10 / 4.6 354
VTB-2100
NEMA 5-15
PLUG / SOCKET
120 0 - 140 15 12.5 5 5

20 / 9.2

657
VTB-6000
TERMINAL BLOCKS
120 0 - 140 50  22.5 Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use
  2,032
 VTB-7500
TERMINAL BLOCKS
120 0 - 140 60  25 Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use
  2,130

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Protection Doesn't Cost ... It Pays !
. . . Ancient Proverb

Bench Top Models - - 50/60 Hertz Design Operation <> Extended Frequency Operation Data

ESP Bench Top Model Voltage
Input
Voltage
Output
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Weight
lbs / kg
Price
US $
240 V Bench Top Models     50 / 60 Hz 400 Hz 1.500 Hz 2,000 Hz    
VTB-1000/240
NEMA 6-15 PLUG
& SOCKET
240 0 - 280 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 11 / 5 424
VTB-1000/120/240
NEMA 5-15 PLUG
NEMA 6-15 SOCKET
120 0 - 280 3.5 @ 120V
2.1 @ 200V
1.4 @ 275V
3.5 @ 120V
2.1 @ 200V
1.4 @ 275V
3.5 @ 120V
2.1 @ 200V
1.4 @ 275V
3.5 @ 120V
2.1 @ 200V
1.4 @ 275V
11 / 5 472
VTB-2600/240
NEMA 6-15 PLUG
& SOCKET
240 0 - 280 9.5 7.5 3.5 3.5 22/ 9.6 657
VTB-2600/120/240
NEMA 5-15 PLUG
NEMA 6-15 SOCKET
120 0 - 280 9.5 @ 120V
5.7 @ 200V
3.8 @ 275V
7.5 @ 120V
4.5 @ 200V
3.0 @ 275V
3.5 @ 120V
2.1 @ 200V
1.4 @ 275V
3..5 @ 120V
2.1 @ 200V
1.4 @ 275V
22/ 10.05 697
VTB-6200/240
NEMA L6-30 PLUG
& SOCKET
240 0 - 280 28  14 Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use
  1,642
VTB-8500/240
Terminal Board
240 0 - 280 35  17 Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use
  1,942
VTB-8500/120/240
Terminal Board
120 0 - 280 35 @ 120
21 @ 200
12.5 @ 275V
17 @ 120
10 @ 200
6.5 @ 275V
Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use
  2,160

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  ........  variac_400xref60.pdf ...........  Page 3 of 9

 


Protection Doesn't Cost ... It Pays !
. . . Ancient Proverb
Since 1972

Bench Top Models - - 60 Hertz MINIMUM Operation <> Extended Frequency Operation Data

STEEL CASE, CORD / PLUG, OUTLET RECEPTACLE
- - - 120 VOLT MODELS - - NEMA 5-15 PLUG & SOCKET
- - - 240 VOLT MODELS - - CONSULT TABLE FOR PLUG / SOCKET

 <> CONTACT factory if Special Plug & / or Socket desired

ESP Model Voltage
Input
Voltage
Output
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Weight
lbs / kg
Price
US $
120 Volt Bench Top Models 60 HZ only 60 Hz
Minimum
400 Hz 1.500 Hz 2,000 Hz
VTB-330X 120 0 - 130 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 3 / 1.4 309
VTB-1400X 120 0 - 120 11.5 11.5 3.2 3.2 11 / 5 411
240 Volt Bench Top Models 60 HZ only
VTB-1200X/240
NEMA 6-15 PLUG
& SOCKET
240 0 - 240 5.0 5.0 4.5 4.5 11 / 5 489
VTB-1200X/120/240
NEMA 5-15 PLUG
NEMA 6-15 SOCKET
120 0 - 240 5.0 @ 120V
3.5 @ 200V
2.0 @ 275V
5.0 @ 120V
3.5 @ 200V
2.0 @ 275V
4.5 @ 120V
2.7 @ 200V
1.8 @ 275V
4.5 @ 120V
2.7 @ 200V
1.8 @ 275V
11 / 5 540

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variac_400xref60.pdf 
Page 4 of 9

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. 
NOTE: This is only a list of Extended Frequency Panel Mount Variable Transformers. 
Click for Complete List of available Panel Mount Units

Panel Mount Models
- - 50/60 Hertz nominal; Extended Frequency operation capability  For hardwired, permanent installation

ESP Model Voltage
Input
Voltage
Output
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Weight
lbs / kg
Price
US $
120 Volt Models
Panel Mount
50 / 60 Hz 400 Hz 1.500 Hz 2,000 Hz
VTP-210 120 0 - 140 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 2 / 0.9 100
VTP-250 120 0 - 140 2 2 2 2 2.5 / 1.1 102
VTP-300 120 0 - 140 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 / 1.1 105
VTP-360 120 0 - 140 3 3 3 3 2.5 / 1.1 121
VTP-600 120 0 - 140 5 5 5 5 6 / 2.8 186

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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. 
NOTE: This is only a list of Extended Frequency Panel Mount Variable Transformers. 
Click for Complete List of available Panel Mount Units
Panel Mount Models - - 50/60 Hertz nominal; Extended Frequency operation capability  For hardwired, permanent installation

ESP Model Voltage
Input
Voltage
Output
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Weight
lbs / kg
Price
US $
120 Volt Models
Panel Mount
50 / 60 Hz 400 Hz 1.500 Hz 2,000 Hz
VTP-1200 120 0 - 140 10 10 9 9 11 / 5 229
VTP-1800 120 0 - 140 15 12.5 5 5 16 / 7.3 436
VTP-3000 120 0 - 140 25 18.5 9 9 21 / 9.6 640
VTP-7000 120 0 - 140 50 22.5 Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use
57 / 26 1,440
VTP-7200 120 0 - 140 60 25 Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use
67 / 30.5 1,800

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variac_400xref60.pdf 
Page 6 of 9

 


Protection Doesn't Cost ... It Pays ! . . . Ancient Proverb
Since 1972

Panel Mount Models - - 50/60 Hertz nominal; Extended Frequency operation capability 
For hardwired, permanent installation

ESP Model Voltage
Input
Voltage
Output
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Weight
lbs / kg
Price
US $
240 Volt Models
Panel Mount
50 / 60 Hz 400 Hz 1.500 Hz 2,000 Hz
VTP-190/240 240 0 - 280 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 3 / 1.4 151
VTP-840/240 240 0 - 280 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 11 / 5 307
VTP-840/120/240 120 0 - 280 3.5 @ 120V
2.5 @ 200V
1.6 @ 275V
3.5 @ 120V
2.5 @ 200V
1.6 @ 275V
3.5 @ 120V
2.5 @ 200V
1.6 @ 275V
3.5 @ 120V
2.5 @ 200V
1.6 @ 275V
11 / 5 307
VTP-2280/240 240 0 - 280 9.5       20/9.2 436
VTP-2280/120/240 120 0 - 280 9.5 @ 120V
6.0 @ 200V
3.8 @ 275V
      20/9.2 436

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Panel Mount Models - - 50/60 Hertz nominal; Extended Frequency operation capability 
For hardwired, permanent installation

ESP Model Voltage
Input
Voltage
Output
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Weight
lbs / kg
Price
US $
240 Volt Models
Panel Mount
50 / 60 Hz 400 Hz 1.500 Hz 2,000 Hz
VTP-2400/240 240 0 - 280 10 9.3 3.3 3.3 21/ 9.6 637
VTP- 2400/120/240 120 0 - 280 10 @ 120V
6.2 @ 200V
4 @ 270V
9.3 @ 120V
5.5 @ 200V
3.7 @ 270V
3.3 @ 120V
2 @ 200V
1.3 @ 270V
3.3 @ 120V
2 @ 200V
1.3 @ 270V
21/ 9.6 637
VTP-6700/240 240 0 - 280 28 14 Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use

57 / 26

1,440
VTP-6700/120/240 120 0 - 280 28 @ 120V
17 @ 200V
11 @ 270V
14 @ 120V
8.5 @ 200V
5.5 @ 270V
Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use

57 / 26

1,440
VTP-8400/240 240 0 - 280 35 17 Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use

63 / 28

1,800
VTP-8400/120/240 120 0 - 280 35 @ 120V
21 @ 200V
14 @ 270V
17 @ 120V
10 @ 200V
7 @ 270V
Do Not
Use
Do Not
Use

63 / 28

1,800

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Panel Mount Models -60 Hertz MINIMUM Operation <> Extended Frequency Operation Data <> For hardwired, permanent installation

ESP Model Voltage
Input
Voltage
Output
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Amps
Output @
Weight
lbs / kg
Price
US $
120 V Panel Mount Models 60 HZ only 60 Hz
Minimum
400 Hz 1.500 Hz 2,000 Hz
VTP-1440X 120 0 - 120 12 12 3.2 3.2 11 / 5 255
240 V Panel Mount Model 60 HZ only                
VTP-1680X/240 240 0 - 240 5 5 4.5 4.5 11 / 5 315

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