Buck–Boost Transformers

SolaHD Buck-Boost Transformers are small, single phase,

dry type distribution transformers designed and shipped as
insulating/isolating transformers. They have a dual voltage
primary and a dual voltage secondary. These transformers
can be connected for a wide range of voltage combinations.
The most common use is to buck (lower) or boost (raise)
the supply voltage a small amount, usually 5 to 27%.
Buck-boost transformers are in compliance with NEC
Article 210.9, Exception 1 when field connected as
an autotransformer.

The major advantages of buck-boost transformers are their

low cost, compact size and light weight. They are also more
efficient and cost less than equivalent isolation transformers.
When connected as an autotransformer, they can handle
loads up to 20 times the nameplate rating. A buck-boost
transformer is the ideal solution for changing line voltage by
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small amounts.

When a buck-boost has the primary and secondary windings

connected, per recommended instructions, it becomes an Accessories
autotransformer. Now, only the secondary windings are • Surge Protective Devices
transforming voltage and current. The majority of the kVA • Active Tracking® Filters
load passes directly from the supply to the load. This is the
reason buck-boost transformers can supply a load with a
much larger kVA rating than the nameplate indicates. Selection Steps
1. Input Line Voltage
Low voltage lighting control applications
Measure the supply voltage with a voltmeter.
SolaHD Buck-Boost Transformers are designed to supply
power to low voltage lighting circuits, control panels or 2. Voltage Required for the Load
other systems requiring 12, 16, 24, 32, or 48 Volts. When Check the load equipment to determine the voltage
connected as an insulating transformer (by following the requirement.
wiring diagram located after the specification tables on the
inside of the transformer case), the transformer’s capacity 3. kVA or Ampere Rating of the Load
matches the nameplate kVA rating.
Find either the load kVA or the load amperage
requirements. This information is listed on the
SolaHD Buck-Boost Transformers are also suited for low
nameplate of the load equipment.
voltage landscape lighting. They are UL Listed for outdoor
service and their compact size makes them the perfect
4. Frequency
solution for providing power to accent lighting applications.
Electrical connection diagrams are shown at the end of Either 50 or 60 Hz. The frequency of the transformer
this section. must match the frequency of the load.

Use dimmers on the output of the transformer that are 5. Number of Phases
designed and rated for use with magnetic loads. We strongly Single or three phase line and load must match
recommend contacting the dimmer manufacturer for advice (a transformer cannot convert single to three phase.)
on your specific lighting application. A common application is to make a single phase
connection from a three phase supply by using one
Certifications and Compliances phase of the three phase supply circuit. Be careful not
to overload that phase of the three phase supply. For
• Listed buck-boost applications the supply must provide load
- UL 506 kVA – not just the nameplate rating of the buck-boost.
- CSA C22.2 No. 66 Refer to the Selection Tables on the following pages.

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Three phase, buck-boost applications require two or three Using the Selection Tables
transformers. Check the “Quantity Required” column of the
1. Determine if you are trying to Boost (raise) or Buck
Three Phase Selection Tables for the exact quantity.
(lower) your voltage. Select an input/output voltage
combination that comes closest to matching your
Fusing Buck-Boost Transformers application from the appropriate single or three phase
For determining the correct size of breaker or fuse for a given charts on the following pages.
range of input or output ampere ratings, refer to Section
450.4, of the National Electric Code (NEC). 2. Move across your selected input/output voltage row to
the amperage or kVA rating closest to, but greater than
Where an overcurrent protection device is required, the the rating required by your load.
electrical connections and selection tables will reference
appropriately. 3. Reading the top of the column will give you the
catalog number of the exact buck-boost transformer
you need. See the Specification Tables on the
next page.

4. Connect the transformers according to the diagram

indicated. See the Electrical Connections section at the
end of this section. Connection diagrams are packed
with each transformer.

Overcurrent devices OC-1a and OC-1b are shown correctly installed

in accordance with NEC 450.4. Locating an overcurrent device in series with
the shunt winding anywhere between A and B is not permitted. The shunt
winding is the winding common to both the input and the output circuits.

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Specification Tables

Group 1 – 120 x 240 Volt Primary, 12/24 Volt Secondary

Maximum Secondary Amperage Approx. Ship

Height Width Depth Design Elec
KVA Catalog Number Weight
12 V 24 V in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) Style Conn
lbs (kg)
Non-Encapsulated - 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
0.05 HS19B50 4.16 2.08 6.00 (152.4) 4.00 (101.6) 3.00 (76.2) 2.0 (0.91) 2 1
0.1 HS19B100 8.33 4.16 6.00 (152.4) 4.00 (101.6) 3.00 (76.2) 4.0 (1.82) 2 1
0.15 HS19B150 12.5 6.25 7.50 (190.5) 4.00 (101.6) 4.00 (101.6) 5.0 (2.27) 2 1
0.25 HS19B250 20.8 10.4 7.50 (190.5) 4.00 (101.6) 4.00 (101.6) 8.0 (3.64) 2 1
Encapsulated - 60 Hz, Single Phase
0.5 HS19F500B 41.6 20.8 10.00 (254.0) 6.00 (152.4) 5.00 (127.0) 22.0 (10.00) 3 1
0.75 HS19F750B 62.5 31.2 10.00 (254.0) 6.00 (152.4) 5.00 (127.0) 27.0 (12.27) 3 1
1 HS19F1B 83.3 41.6 10.00 (254.0) 6.00 (152.4) 5.00 (127.0) 28.0 (12.73) 3 1
1.5 HS19F1.5A 125 62.5 12.00 (304.8) 10.00 (254.0) 7.00 (177.8) 38.0 (17.27) 4 1
2 HS19F2A 166.6 83.3 12.00 (304.8) 10.00 (254.0) 7.00 (177.8) 45.0 (20.45) 4 1
3 HS19F3A 250 125 12.00 (304.8) 10.00 (254.0) 7.00 (177.8) 55.0 (25.00) 4 1
5 HS19F5A 416.5 208.3 17.00 (431.8) 14.00 (355.6) 9.00 (228.6) 100.0 (45.45) 4 1
7.5 HS19F7.5A 625 312.5 17.00 (431.8) 14.00 (355.6) 9.00 (228.6) 135.0 (61.36) 4 1

Group 2 – 120 x 240 Volt Primary, 16/32 Volt Secondary

Maximum Secondary Amperage Approx. Ship

Height Width Depth Design Elec
KVA Catalog Number Weight
16 V 32 V in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) Style Conn
lbs (kg)
Non-Encapsulated - 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
0.15 HS20B150 9.38 4.69 8.00 (203.2) 4.00 (101.6) 4.00 (101.6) 6.0 (2.73) 2 2
0.25 HS20B250 15.6 7.81 8.00 (203.2) 4.00 (101.6) 4.00 (101.6) 8.0 (3.64) 2 2

Encapsulated - 60 Hz, Single Phase

0.5 HS20F500B 31.2 15.6 10.00 (254.0) 6.00 (152.4) 5.00 (127.0) 22.0 (10.00) 3 2
0.75 HS20F750B 46.8 23.4 10.00 (254.0) 6.00 (152.4) 5.00 (127.0) 27.0 (12.27) 3 2
1 HS20F1B 62.5 31.2 10.00 (254.0) 6.00 (152.4) 5.00 (127.0) 28.0 (12.73) 3 2
1.5 HS20F1.5A 93.7 46.8 12.00 (304.8) 10.00 (254.0) 7.00 (177.8) 38.0 (17.27) 4 2
2 HS20F2A 125 62.5 12.00 (304.8) 10.00 (254.0) 7.00 (177.8) 45.0 (20.45) 4 2
3 HS20F3A 187.5 93.7 12.00 (304.8) 10.00 (254.0) 7.00 (177.8) 55.0 (25.00) 4 2
5 HS20F5A 312 156 17.00 (431.8) 14.00 (355.6) 9.00 (228.6) 100.0 (45.45) 4 2
7.5 HS20F7.5A 468 234 17.00 (431.8) 14.00 (355.6) 9.00 (228.6) 135.0 (61.36) 4 2

Note: Weights and dimensions may change and should not be used for construction purposes.

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Specification Tables – continued

Group 3 – 240 x 480 Volt Primary, 24/48 Volt Secondary

Maximum Secondary Amperage Approx. Ship

Catalog Height Width Depth Design Elec
KVA Weight
Number in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) Style Conn
24 V 48 V lbs (kg)
Non-Encapsulated - 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
0.15 HS22B150 6.25 3.13 8.00 (203.2) 4.00 (101.6) 3.00 (76.2) 5.0 (2.27) 2 3
0.25 HS22B250 10.4 5.2 8.00 (203.2) 4.00 (101.6) 3.00 (76.2) 8.0 (3.64) 2 3
Encapsulated - 60 Hz, Single Phase
0.5 HS22F500B 20.8 10.4 8.00 (203.2) 6.00 (152.4) 5.00 (127.0) 22.0 (10.00) 3 3
0.75 HS22F750B 31.2 15.6 10.00 (254.0) 6.00 (152.4) 5.00 (127.0) 27.0 (12.27) 3 3
1 HS22F1B 41.6 20.8 10.00 (254.0) 6.00 (152.4) 5.00 (127.0) 28.0 (12.73) 3 3
1.5 HS22F1.5A 62.5 31.2 12.00 (304.8) 10.00 (254.0) 7.00 (177.8) 38.0 (17.27) 4 3
2 HS22F2A 83.3 41.6 12.00 (304.8) 10.00 (254.0) 7.00 (177.8) 45.0 (20.45) 4 3
3 HS22F3A 125 62.5 12.00 (304.8) 10.00 (254.0) 7.00 (177.8) 55.0 (25.00) 4 3
5 HS22F5A 208 104 17.00 (431.8) 14.00 (355.6) 9.00 (228.6) 100.0 (45.45) 4 3
7.5 HS22F7.5A 312 156 17.00 (431.8) 14.00 (355.6) 9.00 (228.6) 135.0 (61.36) 4 3

Note: Weights and dimensions may change and should not be used for construction purposes.

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Electrical Connections for Low Voltage Applications = Earth Ground

120 X 240 Volt Primary, 120 X 240 Volt Primary, 240 X 480 Volt Primary,
12/24 Volt Secondary
Taps: None
1 16/32 Volt Secondary
Taps: None
2 24/48 Volt Secondary
Taps: None
3
H1 H3 H2 H4 H1 H3 H2 H4 H1 H3 H2 H4

X1 X3 X2 X4 X1 X3 X2 X4 X1 X3 X2 X4

Primary Connect Primary Connect Primary Connect

Interconnect Interconnect Interconnect
Voltage Lines To Voltage Lines To Voltage Lines To
240 H2 to H3 H1 & H4 240 H2 to H3 H1 & H4 480 H2 to H3 H1 & H4
H1 to H3 H1 to H3 H1 to H3
120 H1 & H4 120 H1 & H4 240 H1 & H4
H2 to H4 H2 to H4 H2 to H4
Secondary Connect Secondary Connect Secondary Connect
Interconnect Interconnect Interconnect
Voltage Lines To Voltage Lines To Voltage Lines To
24 X2 to X3 X1 & X4 32 X2 to X3 X1 & X4 48 X2 to X3 X1 & X4

X2 to X3 X2 to X3 X2 to X3
12-0-12 X1-X2-X4 16-0-16 X1-X2-X4 24-0-24 X1-X2-X4
X2 to X2 to X2 to
X1 to X3 X1 to X3 X1 to X3
12 X1 & X4 16 X1 & X4 24 X1 & X4
X2 to X4 X2 to X4 X2 to X4

HS19 and S19 Series HS20 and S20 Series HS22 and S22 Series

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Design Styles

Style 2 - Non-Encapsulated Style 3 - Encapsulated

Style 4 - Encapsulated

Custom Design Styles

Style 5 - Encapsulated
Available for all encapsulated kVA sizes (For Type 4, 12 and 4X)

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Selection Tables: Single Phase

Table 1: Using Group 1 (120 x 240 V Primary, 12/24 V Secondary) Transformers

Input Output Quantity Connection Application Catalog Number

Voltage Voltage Req’d Diagram * Data HS19B50 HS19B100 HS19B150 HS19B250 HS19F500B HS19F750B HS19F1B
BOOSTING
kVA 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.25 2.5 3.75 5.0
100 120 1 B1 Load amps 2.08 4.16 6.25 10.4 20.8 31.2 41.6
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 25.0 35.0 50.0 70.0
kVA 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0
109 120 1 A1 Load amps 4.16 8.33 12.5 20.8 41.6 62.5 83.3
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 60.0 90.0 125.0
kVA 0.43 0.87 1.3 2.16 4.33 6.49 8.65
189 208 1 D1 Load amps 2.08 4.16 6.25 10.4 20.8 31.2 41.6
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 15.0 30.0 45.0 60.0
kVA 0.87 1.73 2.6 4.33 8.65 13.0 17.3
197 208 1 C1 Load amps 4.16 8.33 12.5 20.8 41.6 62.5 83.3
Fuse Size 6.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 60.0 90.0 110.0
kVA 0.48 0.95 1.43 2.38 4.77 7.15 9.54
208 229 1 D1 Load amps 2.08 4.16 6.25 10.4 20.8 31.2 41.6
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 15.0 30.0 45.0 60.0
kVA 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0
218 ** 240 1 D1 Load amps 2.08 4.16 6.25 10.4 20.8 31.2 41.6
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 15.0 30.0 45.0 60.0
kVA 1.0 2.0 3.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0
229 240 1 C1 Load amps 4.16 8.33 12.5 20.8 41.6 62.5 83.3
Fuse Size 6.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 60.0 90.0 110.0
BUCKING
kVA 0.55 1.1 1.65 2.75 5.5 8.25 11.0
132 ** 120 1 A2 Load amps 4.58 9.16 13.75 22.9 45.8 68.7 91.6
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 60.0 80 110
kVA 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.5 3.0 4.5 6.0
144 ** 120 1 B2 Load amps 2.5 5.0 7.5 12.5 25 37.5 50.0
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 15.0 30.0 40.0 60.0
kVA 0.48 0.95 1.43 2.38 4.77 7.15 9.54
229 208 1 D2 Load amps 2.29 4.58 6.88 11.4 22.9 34.4 45.8
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 15.0 30.0 40.0 60.0
kVA 1.04 2.1 3.15 5.25 10.5 15.7 21.0
252 ** 240 1 C2 Load amps 4.34 8.75 13.13 21.8 43.7 65.6 87.5
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 15.0 30.0 60.0 80.0 110.0
kVA 0.55 1.1 1.65 2.75 5.5 8.25 11.0
264 ** 240 1 D2 Load amps 2.29 4.58 6.88 11.4 22.9 34.3 45.8
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 15.0 30.0 40.0 60.0

* For alternate electrical connection diagrams, refer to the section immediately following the selection tables.
** Shaded items are 60 Hz only (All other ratings shown are 50/60 Hz).

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Selection Tables: Single Phase

Table 1: Using Group 1 (120 x 240 V Primary, 12/24 V Secondary) Transformers

Input Output Quantity Connection Application Catalog Number

Voltage Voltage Req’d Diagram * Data HS19F1.5A HS19F2A HS19F3A HS19F5A HS19F7.5A
BOOSTING
kVA 7.5 10.0 15.0 25.0 37.5
100 120 1 B1 Load amps 62.5 83.3 125.0 208.0 312.0
Fuse Size 100.0 125.0 200.0 350.0 500.0
kVA 15.0 20.0 30.0 49.9 75.0
109 120 1 A1 Load amps 125.0 167.0 250.0 416.0 625.0
Fuse Size 175.0 250.0 350.0 600.0 1000.0
kVA 13.0 17.3 26.0 43.3 64.9
189 208 1 D1 Load amps 62.5 83.3 125.0 208.0 312.0
Fuse Size 90.0 125.0 175.0 300.0 450.0
kVA 26.0 34.7 52.0 86.5 130.0
197 208 1 C1 Load amps 125.0 167.0 250.0 416.0 625.0
Fuse Size 175.0 225.0 350.0 600.0 1000.0
kVA 14.3 19.1 28.6 47.6 71.4
208 229 1 D1 Load amps 62.5 83.3 125.0 208.0 312.0
Fuse Size 90.0 125.0 175.0 300.0 450.0
kVA 15.0 20.0 30.0 49.9 74.9
218 ** 240 1 D1 Load amps 62.5 83.3 125.0 208.0 312.0
Fuse Size 90.0 125.0 175.0 300.0 450.0
kVA 30.0 40.1 60.0 99.8 150.0
229 240 1 C1 Load amps 125.0 167.0 250.0 416.0 625.0
Fuse Size 175.0 225.0 350.0 600.0 1000.0
BUCKING
kVA 16.5 22.0 33.0 54.9 82.5
132 ** 120 1 A2 Load amps 137.5 183.3 275.0 457.6 687.5
Fuse Size 175.0 225.0 350.0 600.0 800.0
kVA 9.0 12.0 18.0 30.0 44.9
144 ** 120 1 B2 Load amps 75.0 100.0 150.0 249.6 374.4
Fuse Size 80.0 110.0 175.0 300.0 400.0
kVA 14.3 19.1 28.6 47.6 71.4
229 208 1 D2 Load amps 68.8 91.6 137.5 228.8 343.2
Fuse Size 80.0 110.0 175.0 300.0 400.0
kVA 31.5 42.0 63.0 104.8 157.5
252 ** 240 1 C2 Load amps 131.3 174.9 262.5 436.8 656.3
Fuse Size 175.0 225.0 350.0 600.0 800.0
kVA 16.5 22.0 33.0 54.9 78.6
264 ** 240 1 D2 Load amps 68.8 91.6 137.5 228.8 343.2
Fuse Size 80.0 110.0 175.0 300.0 400.0

* For alternate electrical connection diagrams, refer to the section immediately following the selection tables.
** Shaded items are 60 Hz only (All other ratings shown are 50/60 Hz).

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Selection Tables: Single Phase

Table 2: Using Group 2 (120 x 240 V Primary, 16/32 V Secondary) Transformers

Input Output Quantity Connection Application Catalog Number

Voltage Voltage Req’d Diagram * Data HS20B150 HS20B250 HS20F500B HS20F750B HS20F1B
BOOSTING
kVA 0.6 0.9 1.9 2.8 3.8
95 120 1 B1 Load amps 4.7 7.8 15.6 23.4 31.2
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 25.0 40.0 50.0
kVA 1.1 1.9 3.7 5.6 7.5
106 120 1 A1 Load amps 9.4 15.6 31.2 46.8 62.5
Fuse Size 15.0 25.0 45.0 70.0 90.0
kVA 1.0 1.6 3.2 4.9 6.5
183 208 1 D1 Load amps 4.7 7.8 15.6 23.4 31.2
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 25.0 35.0 45.0
kVA 2.0 3.2 6.5 9.7 13.0
195 208 1 C1 Load amps 9.4 15.6 31.2 46.8 62.5
Fuse Size 15.0 25.0 45.0 70.0 90.0
kVA 1.1 1.8 3.7 5.5 7.4
208 236 1 D1 Load amps 4.7 7.8 15.6 23.4 31.2
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 25.0 40.0 50.0
kVA 2.3 3.7 7.5 11.2 15.0
225 240 1 C1 Load amps 9.4 15.6 31.2 46.8 62.5
Fuse Size 15.0 25.0 45.0 70.0 90.0
kVA 1.3 2.1 4.2 6.4 8.5
240 ** 272 1 D1 Load amps 4.7 7.8 15.6 23.4 31.2
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 25.0 35.0 45.0
BUCKING
kVA 1.3 2.1 4.2 6.4 8.5
136 ** 120 1 A2 Load amps 10.6 17.7 35.4 53.2 70.8
Fuse Size 15.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0
kVA 0.7 1.2 2.4 3.6 4.7
152 ** 120 1 B2 Load amps 6.0 9.9 19.8 29.6 39.5
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 40.0
kVA 1.1 1.8 3.7 5.5 7.4
236 208 1 D2 Load amps 5.3 8.9 17.7 26.5 35.4
Fuse Size 6.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 40.0
kVA 2.4 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0
256 ** 240 1 C2 Load amps 10.0 16.6 33.3 50.0 66.7
Fuse Size 15.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0
kVA 1.3 2.1 4.2 6.4 8.5
272 ** 240 1 D2 Load amps 5.3 8.8 17.7 26.5 35.4
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 40.0

* For alternate electrical connection diagrams, refer to the section immediately following the selection tables.
** Shaded items are 60 Hz only (All other ratings shown are 50/60 Hz).

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Table 2: Using Group 2 (120 x 240 V Primary, 16/32 V Secondary) Transformers

Input Output Quantity Connection Application Catalog Number

Voltage Voltage Req’d Diagram * Data HS20F1.5A HS20F2A HS20F3A HS20F5A HS20F7.5A
BOOSTING
kVA 5.6 7.5 11.2 18.7 28.0
95 120 1 B1 Load amps 46.8 62.5 93.7 156.0 234.0
Fuse Size 80.0 100.0 150.0 250.0 400.0
kVA 11.2 15.0 22.5 37.4 56.2
106 120 1 A1 Load amps 93.7 125.0 187.5 312.0 468.0
Fuse Size 150.0 200.0 300.0 450.0 700.0
kVA 9.7 13.0 19.5 32.4 48.6
183 208 1 D1 Load amps 46.8 62.5 93.7 156.0 234.0
Fuse Size 70.0 90.0 150.0 225.0 350.0
kVA 19.5 26.0 39.0 64.9 97.3
195 208 1 C1 Load amps 93.7 125.0 187.5 312.0 468.0
Fuse Size 125.0 175.0 250.0 450.0 700.0
kVA 11.0 14.7 22.0 36.8 55.2
208 236 1 D1 Load amps 46.8 62.5 93.7 156.0 234.0
Fuse Size 70.0 90.0 150.0 225.0 350.0
kVA 22.5 30.0 45.0 74.8 112.3
225 240 1 C1 Load amps 93.7 125.0 187.5 312.0 468.0
Fuse Size 125.0 175.0 250.0 450.0 700.0
kVA 12.7 17.0 25.5 42.4 63.6
240 ** 272 1 D1 Load amps 46.8 62.5 93.7 156.0 234.0
Fuse Size 70.0 90.0 150.0 225.0 350.0
BUCKING
kVA 12.7 17.0 25.5 42.4 63.6
136 ** 120 1 A2 Load amps 106.2 141.7 212.5 353.6 530.4
Fuse Size 125.0 175.0 250.0 400.0 600.0
kVA 7.1 9.5 14.3 23.7 35.6
152 ** 120 1 B2 Load amps 59.4 79.2 118.8 197.6 296.4
Fuse Size 60.0 80.0 125.0 200.0 300.0
kVA 11.1 14.8 22.1 36.8 55.2
236 208 1 D2 Load amps 53.2 70.9 106.4 177.0 265.5
Fuse Size 60.0 80.0 125.0 200.0 300.0
kVA 24.0 32.0 48.0 79.9 119.8
256 ** 240 1 C2 Load amps 99.9 133.3 200.0 332.8 499.2
Fuse Size 125.0 175.0 250.0 400.0 600.0
kVA 12.8 17.0 25.5 42.4 63.6
272 ** 240 1 D2 Load amps 53.2 70.8 106.3 176.8 265.2
Fuse Size 60.0 80.0 125.0 200.0 300.0

* For alternate electrical connection diagrams, refer to the section immediately following the selection tables.
** Shaded items are 60 Hz only (All other ratings shown are 50/60 Hz).

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Table 3: Using Group 3 (240 x 480 V Primary, 24/48 V Secondary) Transformers

Input Output Quantity Connection Application Catalog Number

Voltage Voltage Req’d Diagram * Data HS22B150 HS22B250 HS22F500B HS22F750B HS22F1B
BOOSTING
kVA 0.75 1.25 2.50 3.74 4.99
200 240 1 B1 Load amps 3.10 5.20 10.40 15.60 20.80
Fuse Size 6.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 30.00
kVA 0.87 1.44 2.88 4.22 5.76
230 ** 277 1 B1 Load amps 3.10 5.20 10.40 15.60 20.80
Fuse Size 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 35.00
kVA 1.20 1.98 3.95 5.93 7.90
346 380 1 D1 Load amps 3.10 5.20 10.40 15.60 20.80
Fuse Size 6.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 30.00
kVA 2.40 3.95 7.90 11.86 15.81
362 380 1 C1 Load amps 6.30 10.40 20.80 31.20 41.60
Fuse Size 10.00 15.00 30.00 40.00 60.00
kVA 1.30 2.16 4.33 6.49 8.65
378 416 1 D1 Load amps 3.10 5.20 10.40 15.60 20.80
Fuse Size 6.00 10.00 15.00 25.00 30.00
kVA 1.50 2.50 4.99 7.49 9.98
436 480 1 D1 Load amps 3.10 5.20 10.40 15.60 20.80
Fuse Size 6.00 10.00 15.00 25.00 30.00
kVA 3.00 4.99 9.98 14.98 19.97
458 ** 480 1 C1 Load amps 6.30 10.40 20.80 31.20 41.60
Fuse Size 15.00 15.00 30.00 45.00 60.00
BUCKING
kVA 0.86 1.44 2.88 4.33 5.76
277 ** 230 1 B2 Load amps 3.80 6.26 12.53 18.79 25.05
Fuse Size 6.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 30.00
kVA 2.50 4.14 8.28 12.40 16.60
398 380 1 C2 Load amps 6.50 10.89 21.79 32.70 43.60
Fuse Size 10.00 15.00 30.00 40.00 60.00
kVA 1.30 2.18 4.35 6.52 8.69
418 ** 380 1 D2 Load amps 3.40 5.72 11.40 17.20 22.90
Fuse Size 6.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 30.00
kVA 3.10 5.24 10.50 15.70 21.00
504 ** 480 1 C2 Load amps 6.60 10.40 21.80 32.80 43.70
Fuse Size 15.00 15.00 30.00 45.00 60.00
kVA 1.65 2.75 5.49 8.24 11.00
528 ** 480 1 D2 Load amps 3.40 5.72 11.44 17.16 22.88
Fuse Size 6.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 30.00

* For alternate electrical connection diagrams, refer to the section immediately following the selection tables.
** Shaded items are 60 Hz only (All other ratings shown are 50/60 Hz).

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Table 3: Using Group 3 (240 x 480 V Primary, 24/48 V Secondary) Transformers

Input Output Quantity Connection Application Catalog Number

Voltage Voltage Req’d Diagram * Data HS22F1.5A HS22F2A HS22F3A HS22F5A HS22F7.5A
BOOSTING
kVA 7.49 9.98 15.0 24.96 37.44
200 240 1 B1 Load amps 31.2 41.6 62.5 104.0 156.0
Fuse Size 50.0 70.0 90.0 150.0 225.0
kVA 8.64 11.52 17.31 28.81 43.21
230 ** 277 1 B1 Load amps 31.2 41.6 62.5 104.0 156.0
Fuse Size 50.0 70.0 100.0 175.0 250.0
kVA 11.86 15.81 23.75 39.52 59.28
346 380 1 D1 Load amps 31.2 41.6 62.5 104.0 156.0
Fuse Size 45.0 60.0 90.0 150.0 225.0
kVA 23.75 31.65 47.5 79.04 118.56
362 380 1 C1 Load amps 62.5 83.3 125 208 312.0
Fuse Size 90.0 110.0 175.0 300.0 450.0
kVA 12.98 17.31 26.0 43.26 64.9
378 416 1 D1 Load amps 31.2 41.6 62.5 104.0 156.0
Fuse Size 50.0 60.0 90.0 150.0 225.0
kVA 14.98 19.97 30.0 49.92 74.88
436 480 1 D1 Load amps 31.2 41.6 62.5 104.0 156.0
Fuse Size 45.0 60.0 90.0 150.0 225.0
kVA 30.0 39.98 60.0 99.84 149.76
458 ** 480 1 C1 Load amps 62.5 83.3 125.0 208.0 312.0
Fuse Size 90.0 110.0 175.0 300.0 450.0
BUCKING
kVA 8.64 11.5 17.3 28.8 43.2
277 ** 230 1 B2 Load amps 37.6 50.1 75.3 125.3 187.9
Fuse Size 40.0 60.0 80.0 150.0 200.0
kVA 24.8 33.1 49.8 82.8 124.2
398 380 1 C2 Load amps 65.4 87.1 130.9 217.9 326.8
Fuse Size 80.0 110.0 175.0 300.0 400.0
kVA 13.0 17.4 26.1 43.5 65.2
418 * 380 1 D2 Load amps 34.3 45.8 68.8 114.4 171.6
Fuse Size 40.0 60.0 80.0 150.0 200.0
kVA 31.4 41.9 63.0 104.8 157.2
504 ** 480 1 C2 Load amps 65.5 87.4 131.3 218.4 327.6
Fuse Size 90.0 110.0 175.0 300.0 450.0
kVA 16.5 22.0 33.0 54.9 82.4
528 ** 480 1 D2 Load amps 34.3 45.8 68.8 114.4 171.6
Fuse Size 40.0 60.0 80.0 150.0 200.0

* For alternate electrical connection diagrams, refer to the section immediately following the selection tables.
** Shaded items are 60 Hz only (All other ratings shown are 50/60 Hz).

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Table 4: Using Group 1 (120 x 240 V Primary, 12/24 V Secondary) Transformers

Input Output Quantity Connection Application Catalog Number

Voltage Voltage Req’d Diagram * Data HS19B50 HS19B100 HS19B150 HS19B250 HS19F500B HS19F750B HS19F1B
BOOSTING
kVA 0.749 1.5 2.25 3.75 7.51 11.3 15.0
188 208 2 F1 Load amps 2.08 4.16 6.25 10.4 20.8 31.25 41.6
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 15.0 30.0 45.0 60.0
kVA 1.5 3.0 4.5 7.51 15.0 22.5 30.0
198 208 2 E1 Load amps 4.16 8.32 12.5 20.8 41.6 62.5 83.3
Fuse Size 6.0 15.0 25.0 30.0 60.0 90.0 110.0
kVA 0.825 1.65 2.48 4.13 8.26 12.4 16.5
208 229 2 F1 Load amps 2.08 4.16 6.25 10.4 20.8 31.25 41.6
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 15.0 30.0 45.0 60.0
kVA 1.65 3.3 4.96 8.26 16.5 24.8 33.1
208 229 3 J1 Load amps 4.16 8.32 12.5 20.8 41.6 62.5 83.3
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 60.0 90.0 125.0
kVA 1.73 3.46 5.2 8.68 17.3 26 34.6
228 ** 240 2 E1 Load amps 4.16 8.32 12.5 20.8 41.6 62.5 83.3
Fuse Size 6.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 60.0 90.0 110.0
kVA 3.15 6.29 9.44 15.8 31.5 47.2 62.9
416 436 3 L1 Load amps 4.16 8.32 12.5 20.8 41.6 62.5 83.3
Fuse Size 6.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 60.0 90.0 110.0
kVA 1.65 3.31 4.96 8.27 16.5 24.8 33
416 458 3 M1 Load amps 2.08 4.16 6.25 10.4 20.8 31.25 41.6
Fuse Size 3.0 6.0 10.0 15.0 30.0 45.0 60.0
BUCKING
kVA 1.57 3.14 4.73 7.85 15.7 23.6 31.4
218 208 2 E2 Load amps 4.36 8.72 13.1 21.8 43.6 65.5 87.2
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 60.0 80.0 110.0
kVA 0.824 1.65 2.48 4.12 8.25 12.4 16.5
229 208 2 F2 Load amps 2.29 4.58 6.88 11.4 22.9 34.4 45.8
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 15.0 30.0 40.0 60.0
kVA 1.82 3.63 5.46 9.08 18.2 27.3 36.3
252 ** 240 2 E2 Load amps 4.37 8.74 13.1 21.8 43.7 65.6 87.4
Fuse Size 6.00 10.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 80.00 110.00
kVA 0.951 1.9 2.86 4.76 9.51 14.3 19.00
264 ** 240 2 F2 Load amps 2.29 4.58 6.88 11.44 22.9 34.4 45.8
Fuse Size 6.0 6.0 10.0 15.0 30.0 40.0 60.0
kVA 1.5 3.0 4.5 7.49 15.0 22.5 30.0
418 378 3 M2 Load amps 2.29 4.58 6.88 11.44 22.9 34.4 45.8
Fuse Size 6.0 6.0 10.0 15.0 30.0 40.0 60.0

* For alternate electrical connection diagrams, refer to the section immediately following the selection tables.
** Shaded items are 60 Hz only (All other ratings shown are 50/60 Hz).

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Table 4: Using Group 1 (120 x 240 V Primary, 12/24 V Secondary) Transformers

Input Output Quantity Connection Application Catalog Number

Voltage Voltage Req'd Diagram * Data HS19F1.5A HS19F2A HS19F3A HS19F5A HS19F7.5A

BOOSTING
kVA 22.5 30.0 45.0 75.1 112.5
188 208 2 F1 Load amps 62.5 83.3 125.0 208.3 312.5
Fuse Size 90.0 125.0 175.0 300.0 450.0
kVA 45.0 60.0 90.1 150.1 225.2
198 208 2 E1 Load amps 125.0 166.6 250.0 416.6 625.0
Fuse Size 175.0 225.0 350.0 600.0 1000.0
kVA 24.8 33.1 49.6 82.6 123.9
208 229 2 F1 Load amps 62.5 83.3 125.0 208.3 312.5
Fuse Size 90.0 125.0 175.0 300.0 450.0
kVA 49.6 66.1 99.2 165.3 247.9
208 229 3 J1 Load amps 125.0 166.6 250.0 416.6 625.0
Fuse Size 175.0 250.0 350.0 600.0 1000.0
kVA 52.0 69.3 103.9 173.2 259.8
228 ** 240 2 E1 Load amps 125.0 166.6 250.0 416.6 625.0
Fuse Size 175.0 250.0 350.0 600.0 1000.0
kVA 94.4 125.8 188.79 314.6 472.0
416 436 3 L1 Load amps 125.0 166.6 250.0 416.6 625.0
Fuse Size 175.0 250.0 350.0 600.0 1000.0
kVA 49.6 66.1 99.2 165.3 247.9
416 458 3 M1 Load amps 62.5 83.3 125.0 208.3 312.5
Fuse Size 90.0 125.0 175.0 300.0 450.0
BUCKING
kVA 47.2 62.7 94.4 157.3 236.0
218 208 2 E2 Load amps 131.0 174.0 262.0 436.6 655.0
Fuse Size 175.0 225.0 350.0 600.0 800.0
kVA 24.8 33.0 49.6 82.5 123.9
229 208 2 F2 Load amps 68.8 91.6 137.6 229.0 344.1
Fuse Size 80.0 110.0 175.0 300.0 400.0
kVA 54.6 72.5 109.1 181.8 272.8
252 ** 240 2 E2 Load amps 131.3 174.3 262.5 437.4 656.3
Fuse Size 175.0 225.0 350.0 600.0 800.0
kVA 28.6 38.0 57.2 95.1 142.9
264 ** 240 2 F2 Load amps 68.8 91.5 137.5 228.8 343.8
Fuse Size 80.0 110.0 175.0 300.0 400.0
kVA 45.0 59.9 90.1 149.9 225.2
418 378 3 M2 Load amps 68.8 91.6 137.6 228.9 343.9
Fuse Size 80.0 110.0 175.0 300.0 400.0

* For alternate electrical connection diagrams, refer to the section immediately following the selection tables.
** Shaded items are 60 Hz only (All other ratings shown are 50/60 Hz).

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Table 5: Using Group 2 (120 x 240 V Primary, 16/32 V Secondary) Transformers

Input Output Quantity Connection Application Catalog Number

Voltage Voltage Req'd Diagram * Data
HS20B150 HS20B250 HS20F500B HS20F750B HS20F1B

BOOSTING
kVA 1.69 2.81 5.63 8.44 11.3
184 208 2 F1 Load amps 4.69 7.8 15.6 23.4 31.2
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 25.0 35.0 45.0
kVA 3.38 5.63 11.3 16.9 22.5
195 208 2 E1 Load amps 9.38 15.6 31.2 46.9 62.5
Fuse Size 15.0 25.0 45.0 70.0 90.0
kVA 1.92 3.19 6.39 9.58 12.8
208 236 2 F1 Load amps 4.69 7.8 15.6 23.4 31.2
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 25.0 35.0 45.0
kVA 3.83 6.38 12.8 19.2 25.6
208 236 3 J1 Load amps 9.38 15.6 31.2 46.9 62.5
Fuse Size 15.0 25.0 45.0 70.0 90.0
kVA 3.9 6.5 13.0 19.5 26.0
225 240 2 E1 Load amps 9.38 15.6 31.2 46.9 62.5
Fuse Size 15.0 25.0 45.0 70.0 90.0
kVA 7.2 12.0 24.0 36.0 48.0
416 443 3 L1 Load amps 9.38 15.6 31.2 46.9 62.5
Fuse Size 15.0 25.0 45.0 70.0 90.0
kVA 3.83 6.37 12.8 19.1 25.5
416 471 3 M1 Load amps 4.69 7.8 15.6 23.4 31.2
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 25.0 35.0 45.0
BUCKING
kVA 3.61 6.0 12.0 18.0 24.0
222 208 2 E2 Load amps 10.0 16.6 33.3 50.1 66.7
Fuse Size 15.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0
kVA 1.92 3.19 6.38 9.56 12.8
236 208 2 F2 Load amps 5.32 8.85 17.7 26.5 35.4
Fuse Size 10.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0
kVA 4.16 6.92 13.8 20.8 27.7
256 ** 240 2 E2 Load amps 10.1 16.6 33.3 50.0 66.7
Fuse Size 15.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0
kVA 2.21 3.67 7.35 11.0 14.7
272 ** 240 2 F2 Load amps 5.32 8.84 17.7 26.5 35.4
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 40.0
kVA 3.51 5.84 11.7 17.5 23.3
432 380 3 M2 Load amps 5.33 8.87 17.7 26.6 35.5
Fuse Size 10.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0

* For alternate electrical connection diagrams, refer to the section immediately following the selection tables.
** Shaded items are 60 Hz only (All other ratings shown are 50/60 Hz).

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Table 5: Using Group 2 (120 x 240 V Primary, 16/32 V Secondary) Transformers

Input Output Quantity Connection Application Catalog Number

Voltage Voltage Req'd Diagram * Data HS20F1.5A HS20F2A HS20F3A HS20F5A HS20F7.5A

BOOSTING
kVA 16.9 22.5 33.8 56.3 84.4
184 208 2 F1 Load amps 46.9 62.5 93.8 156.0 234.0
Fuse Size 60.0 90.0 150.0 225.0 350.0
kVA 33.8 45.0 67.6 112.6 168.9
195 208 2 E1 Load amps 93.7 125.0 187.5 312.0 468.0
Fuse Size 125.0 175.0 250.0 450.0 700.0
kVA 19.2 25.6 38.2 63.9 95.8
208 236 2 F1 Load amps 46.9 62.5 93.7 156.0 234.0
Fuse Size 70.0 90.0 150.0 225.0 350.0
kVA 38.2 51.1 76.6 127.7 191.6
208 236 3 J1 Load amps 93.7 125.0 187.5 312.0 468.0
Fuse Size 150.0 200.0 300.0 450.0 700.0
kVA 71.9 52.0 77.9 129.9 194.0
225 240 2 E1 Load amps 93.7 125.0 187.5 312.0 468.0
Fuse Size 125.0 175.0 250.0 450.0 700.0
kVA 71.9 95.9 143.9 239.8 359.7
416 443 3 L1 Load amps 93.7 125 187.5 312.0 468.0
Fuse Size 125.0 175.0 250.0 450.0 700.0
kVA 38.2 51.0 76.5 127.5 191.2
416 471 3 M1 Load amps 46.9 62.5 93.8 156.0 234.0
Fuse Size 70.0 90.0 150.0 225.0 350.0
BUCKING
kVA 36.0 48.1 72.1 120.0 179.9
222 208 2 E2 Load amps 100.0 133.4 200.1 333.0 499.5
Fuse Size 125.0 175.0 250.0 400.0 600.0
kVA 19.2 25.5 38.8 63.8 95.6
236 208 2 F2 Load amps 53.2 70.9 106.4 177.0 265.5
Fuse Size 60.0 80.0 125.0 200.0 300.0
kVA 41.5 55.4 83.1 138.3 207.5
256 **
240 2 E2 Load amps 99.9 133.3 200.0 332.8 499.2
Fuse Size 125.0 175.0 250.0 400.0 600.0
kVA 22.1 29.4 44.2 73.5 110.2
272 ** 240 2 F2 Load amps 53.2 70.8 106.3 176.8 265.2
Fuse Size 60.0 80.0 125.0 200.0 300.0
kVA 35.1 46.8 70.2 116.7 175.1
432 380 3 M2 Load amps 53.3 71.1 106.6 177.3 266.0
Fuse Size 60.0 80.0 125.0 200.0 300.0

*F or alternate electrical connection diagrams, refer to the section immediately following the selection tables.
** Shaded items are 60 Hz only (All other ratings shown are 50/60 Hz).

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Table 6: Using Group 3 (240 x 480 V Primary, 24/48 V Secondary) Transformers

Input Output Quantity Connection Application Catalog Number

Voltage Voltage Req'd Diagram * Data HS22B150 HS22B250 HS22F500B HS22F750B HS22F1B
BOOSTING
kVA 1.12 1.88 3.75 5.63 7.5
173 208 2 G1 Load amps 3.12 5.2 10.4 15.6 20.8
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 20.0 25.0 35.0
kVA 1.3 2.16 4.33 6.5 8.66
200 240 2 G1 Load amps 3.12 5.2 10.4 15.6 20.8
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 20.0 25.0 35.0
kVA 3.91 6.52 13 19.6 26.1
362 380 2 E1 Load amps 6.24 10.4 20.8 31.2 41.6
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 30.0 45.0 60.0
kVA 2.25 3.75 7.5 11.3 15.0
346 416 3 K1 Load amps 3.12 5.2 10.4 15.6 20.8
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 20.0 25.0 35.0
kVA 2.59 4.33 8.65 13.0 17.3
400 480 3 K1 Load amps 3.12 5.2 10.4 15.6 20.8
Fuse Size 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 35.0
kVA 2.59 4.33 8.65 13 17.3
436 480 2 F1 Load amps 3.12 5.2 10.4 15.6 20.8
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 25.0 30.0
kVA 5.2 8.66 17.3 26.0 34.6
468 492 2 E1 Load amps 6.24 10.4 20.8 31.2 41.6
Fuse Size 15.0 15.0 30.0 45.0 60.0
BUCKING
kVA 1.35 2.25 4.5 6.75 9.01
250 208 2 G2 Load amps 3.75 6.25 12.5 18.7 25.0
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 30.0
kVA 2.47 4.12 8.23 12.3 16.5
457 380 3 K2 Load amps 3.75 6.25 12.5 18.8 25.0
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 30.0
kVA 2.7 4.49 8.99 13.5 18.0
499 416 3 K2 Load amps 3.74 6.24 12.5 18.7 24.9
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 30.0
kVA 5.45 9.08 18.2 27.2 36.3
504 ** 480 2 E2 Load amps 6.56 10.9 21.8 32.8 43.7
Fuse Size 15.0 15.0 30.0 40.0 60.0
kVA 2.85 4.76 9.51 14.3 19.0
528 ** 480 2 F2 Load amps 3.43 5.72 11.4 17.2 22.9
Fuse Size 6.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 30.0

* For alternate electrical connection diagrams, refer to the section immediately following the selection tables.
** Shaded items are 60 Hz only (All other ratings shown are 50/60 Hz).

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Table 6: Using Group 3 (240 x 480 V Primary, 24/48 V Secondary) Transformers

Input Output Quantity Connection Application Catalog Number

Voltage Voltage Req'd Diagram * Data HS22F1.5A HS22F2A HS22F3A HS22F5A HS22F7.5A
BOOSTING
kVA 11.3 15 22.5 37.5 56.3
173 208 2 G1 Load amps 31.2 41.6 62.5 104.0 156.0
Fuse Size 50.0 70.0 100.0 175.0 250.0
kVA 13.0 17.3 26.0 43.3 65.0
200 240 2 G1 Load amps 31.2 41.6 62.5 104.0 156.0
Fuse Size 50.0 70.0 100.0 175.0 250.0
kVA 39.1 52.2 78.4 130.4 195.6
362 380 2 E1 Load amps 62.4 83.2 125 208.0 312.0
Fuse Size 90.0 125.0 175.0 300.0 450.0
kVA 22.5 30.0 45.0 75.1 112.6
346 416 3 K1 Load amps 31.2 41.6 62.5 104.0 156.0
Fuse Size 50.0 70.0 100.0 175.0 250.0
kVA 26.0 34.6 52.0 86.6 129.9
400 480 3 K1 Load amps 31.2 41.6 62.5 104.0 156.0
Fuse Size 50.0 70.0 100.0 175.0 250.0
kVA 26.0 34.6 52.0 86.6 129.9
436 480 2 F1 Load amps 31.2 41.6 62.5 104.0 156.0
Fuse Size 45.0 60.0 90.0 150.0 225.0
kVA 52.0 69.3 103.9 173.2 259.8
468 492 2 E1 Load amps 62.4 83.2 125.0 208.0 312.0
Fuse Size 90.0 110.0 175.0 300.0 450.0
BUCKING
kVA 13.5 18.0 27.1 45.0 67.5
250 208 2 G2 Load amps 37.5 50.0 75.1 125.0 187.5
Fuse Size 40.0 60.0 80.0 150.0 200.0
kVA 24.7 32.9 49.5 82.3 123.5
457 380 3 K2 Load amps 37.5 50.0 75.2 125.1 187.6
Fuse Size 40.0 60.0 80.0 150.0 200.0
kVA 27.0 36.0 54.0 89.9 134.8
499 416 3 K2 Load amps 37.4 49.9 75.0 124.7 187.1
Fuse Size 40.0 60.0 80.0 150.0 200.0
kVA 54.5 72.6 109.1 181.6 272.4
504 ** 480 2 E2 Load amps 65.5 87.4 131.3 218.4 327.6
Fuse Size 80.0 110.0 175.0 300.0 400.0
kVA 28.5 38.0 57.2 95.1 142.7
528 **
480 2 F2 Load amps 34.3 45.8 68.8 114.4 171.6
Fuse Size 40.0 60.0 80.0 150.0 200.0

* For alternate electrical connection diagrams, refer to the section immediately following the selection tables.
** Shaded items are 60 Hz only (All other ratings shown are 50/60 Hz).

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Alternate Electrical Connections for Buck-Boost Applications

X4 X2 X4
X2 X4
X3 X1 X3
X2 H4
X1 X3
H2 H4 X1
Output
Output
H2 H4 H3
Input Output Input
H2
Input

H1 H3 H1
H1 H3

Diagram A1 – Boosting Diagram B1 – Boosting Diagram C1 – Boosting

X4 X2 X4
X2 X4
X3 X1 X3
Input
X2 H4
X1 X3
Input X1
H2 H4
Output
Output
H2 H4 H3
Input
H2
Output

H1 H3 H1
H1 H3

Diagram A2 – Bucking Diagram B2 – Bucking Diagram C2 – Bucking

The O symbol shown on these connection diagrams indicates where fuses or breakers should be field installed for line to
neutral applications. For line to line applications, fuses or breakers should be installed on both lines.

Application Note: On all auto-wye connections, the source neutral must be present and connected to the transformer bank.
If source neutral is not present, do not use an auto-wye connection.

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OPEN DELTA OPEN DELTA

X4 INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT
3 2 1 1 2 3 3 2 1 1 2 3
X3
X2
X2 X4
X1 X4
X1 X3
X X3
H4 H4 F
X
Output R
X2 F
M R
R X1 M
H3
H3 H4 R
Input H2 A
H2 H3 A
H2
H1
H1
H1 H1
H1
H2
Diagram D1 – Boosting
H2 X
F H3 X
H3 R F
M H4 R
R X1 M
R
H4 B X2
X1 X3 B
X3
X2 X4
X4

Diagram E1 – Boosting Diagram F1 – Boosting

OPEN DELTA OPEN DELTA

X4 INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT
3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1
X3
X2 X2 X4
X4
X1 X1 X3 X3
X
H4 H4 X X2 F
Output F R
R X1 M
H3 M R
R H4
H3 H2
H3 A
Input A
H2 H2
H1 H1

H1 H1
H1
H2
X H3
Diagram D2 – Bucking H2 F
X
R F
H4 R
H3 M
R X1 M
R
H4 B X2
B
X3
X1 X3
X4
X2 X4

Diagram E2 – Bucking Diagram F2 – Bucking

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OPEN DELTA OPEN DELTA

INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT AUTO-WYE
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 INPUT CONNECTION OUTPUT
1 2 3 N 1 2 3 N

X2 X4 X2 X4
X4 X
X1 X3 F
X X
X3 F R
F X1 X3
X2 R R H2 H4 M
M M R
X1 R R
H2 H4 H1 H3 A
H2 H4 A
A X2 X4
H1 H3 X1 X3 X
H1 H3 F
R
H1 H3 H2 H4 M
H1 H3
R
H1 H3
H2 H4 X B
X H2 H4 F X2 X4
F
X1 R
R M X1 X3
M X
X2 X1 X3 R F
R
X3 H2 H4 R
B M
B
X4 R
X2 X4 H1 H3
C

Diagram G1 – Boosting Diagram H1 – Boosting Diagram J1 – Boosting

OPEN DELTA OPEN DELTA

AUTO-WYE
INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT
CONNECTION
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
1 2 3 N 1 2 3 N

X2 X4 X2 X4
X4
X
X1 X3 F
X X R
X3 F
F X1 X3 H2 H4 M
X2 R R
R
M M
X1 R R H1 H3
H2 H4 A
H2 H4 A X2 X4
A
X1 X3 X
H1 H3
H1 H3 F
R
H2 H4 M
H1 H3 H1 H3 R
H1 H3 B
H2 H4 X X
H2 H4 F X2 X4
F
X1 R R X1 X3
M X
M F
X2 R X1 X3 R
H2 H4 R
X3
B M
B
X4 R
X2 X4 H1 H3
C

Diagram G2 – Bucking Diagram H2 – Bucking Diagram J2 – Bucking

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AUTO-WYE AUTO-WYE
AUTO-WYE
CONNECTION CONNECTION
CONNECTION
INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
1 2 3 N 1 2 3 N 1 2 3 N 1 2 3 N
1 2 3 N 1 2 3 N
X4 X
X X2 X4 X X3
X4 F
F F X2
X3 X1 X3 R
X2 R R X1
M H4 M
M H4 R
X1 R
R H3 H3
H2 H4 H2
H2 A
A A
H1 H3 H1 H1
X4 X
X4 X X X3
X2 X4 X2 F
X3 F F
X2 R X1 X3 R X1 R
M M H4 M
X1 H4 R
R R H3
H2 H4 H3 H2
B H2 B B
H1 H3 H1
H1 X4
X X X3 X
X4 X2 X4 X2
X3 F F F
X2 R X1 X3 R X1 R
M H4 M
X1 M
R H4 H3 R
H2 H4 R
H3 H2
C H2 C C
H1 H3 H1
H1

Diagram K1 – Boosting Diagram L1 – Boosting Diagram M1 – Boosting

AUTO-WYE AUTO-WYE AUTO-WYE

CONNECTION CONNECTION CONNECTION
INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT
1 2 3 N 1 2 3 N 1 2 3 N 1 2 3 N 1 2 3 N 1 2 3 N
X4 X X2 X4 X X4 X
F F X3 F
X3 X1 X3 X2
X2 R R R
X1
X1 M H4 M M
H4
R R R
H2 H4 H3 H3
A H2 H2 A
A
H1 H3 H1
H1
X4 X X4 X
X2 X4 X X3
X3 F F X2 F
X2 R R R
X1
X1 M M H4 M
R R R
H2 H4 H3
B H2
H1 H3 B B
H1
X4 X X4
X X3 X
F X2 X4 X2 F
X3 F
X2 R X1 X3 X1 R
R
X1 M H4 M
M
R H4
H2 H4 R H3 R
H3 H2
C H2 C
H1 H3 C H1
H1

Diagram K2 – Bucking Diagram L2 – Bucking Diagram M2 – Bucking

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Application Note

Application limitations with buck-boost transformers What is a buck-boost transformer and why is it used?
1. A Buck-boost transformer cannot be used to develop a three Isolation transformers have separate primary and secondary
phase, four wire wye circuit from a three phase, three wire windings, electrically insulated and isolated from one another.
delta circuit. With a relatively high voltage primary (typically 120, 240 or
480 Volts) and a relatively low voltage secondary (typically
A delta to wye connection does not supply enough 12, 16, 24, 32 or 48 Volts), buck-boost transformers are
current carrying capability to provide for unbalanced designed to be field connected as autotransformers. These
currents flowing in the neutral wire of the four wire are transformers with one continuous winding, a portion of
circuit. The neutral created is not stable and under which is jointly shared between the input and the output. No
load will not deliver desired line to neutral voltages. electrical isolation is present in an autotransformer.
This connection would also be in violation of the
National Electric Code, Article 210.9. Buck-boost transformers have two major uses:
2. Buck-boost transformers cannot be used in a closed delta 1. When field connected as an autotransformer, they
connection. can be used to Buck (lower) or Boost (raise)
A closed delta requires more kVA capacity than a wye or available line voltage in the range of 5 to 27% and
an open delta connection, plus phase shifting comes into at a kVA rating many times that listed on the
play on the output side. transformer nameplate.

3. Buck-boost transformers should not be used to correct for 2. When left as an isolation transformer, they can be
voltage drop on a long circuit run where the load fluctuates. used to supply power to low voltage circuits at the
nameplate rating listed.
Voltage drop varies with the load and buck-boost
transformers are connected for a specific voltage change. The importance of altering available line voltage.
If a buck-boost transformer was used to correct voltage Electrical equipment is designed to operate at maximum
drop during peak loading conditions, high voltages may efficiency at a specific standard supply voltage. Your voltage
result under light load conditions. This could be equally may not be at the standard supply voltage level. Causes can
detrimental to the load and possibly pose safety hazards. be proximity to a large utility transformer, losses in the line
voltage due to loads on that circuit, or a difference between
4. Buck-boost transformers cannot be used to create a the standard supply voltage available and the standard
240/120 Volt, single phase service from a 208Y/120 Volt supply voltage needed to run the equipment.
three phase supply.

Two problems that would occur: Normally the problem is having low voltage available. Low
voltage on a circuit, even as little as 5% lower can cause a
A. Two neutrals would exist on the same circuit. Since decrease in incandescent light output, and a decrease in
neutrals must be grounded according to the National resistive heat output. With motors low voltage can cause a
Electric Code, a short circuit would be created. decrease in motor torque, an increase in motor amperage
requirements, an increase in motor temperature and
B. Unbalanced line to output neutral voltages would be decrease in motor life expectancy.
created; one line would read 120 Volts, the other
130+ Volts.

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