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VARIACS <>
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| 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
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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.
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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 |
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VTB-6000 TERMINAL BLOCKS |
120 | 0 - 140 | 50 | 22.5 | Do Not Use |
Do Not Use |
2,032 | |
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VTB-7500 TERMINAL BLOCKS |
120 | 0 - 140 | 60 | 25 | Do Not Use |
Do Not Use |
2,130 |
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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 | |
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VTB-8500/240 Terminal Board |
240 | 0 - 280 | 35 | 17 | Do Not Use |
Do Not Use |
1,942 | |
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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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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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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.
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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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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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