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VARIABLE TRANSFORMERS

Single-phase Built-in Variable Transformers

Three-phase Built-in Variable Transformers
Motor driven Variable Transformers
Desk top Variable Transformers
Power Supplies

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 General Technical regulation
Variable Transformers

Three general regulations serve as a base for function, quality

and safety of METREL variable transformers: European Low
METREL is well known producer of variable transformers voltage directive 2006/95/EC (2014/35), International standard
and power supplies which are widely accepted in laborato- IEC 61558-1:2005+A1:2009 and IEC 61558-2-14:2012.
ries, industry, schools.
Applications
The competitiveness of these products is based on a good
METREL variable transformers are applied to various products
price/performance ratio. They are robust in construction, they
or applications including the following:
have low magnetizing current, low operating torque and no
• Power supplies
distortion or harmonics added. Copper winding is precision
• Laboratory and test equipment
wound on a toroidal core.
• Speed control devices
Tradition with 50 years of experience in continuous production, • Computer peripheral equipment
product control, testing, safety, permanent improvements and, • Welding controls
customer service are fil rouge in the production of METREL • Variable speed devices for large machinery
variable transformers. • Electroplating and anodising
• High-voltage electronic tube circuits
Complete information on variable transformers and complete • Spare supply regulators in broadcast transmitters
instrument product groups of METREL can be found on www. • Voltage stabilizers
metrel.si. • High voltage test set
• Meter test bench
METREL variable transformers are available as: • Hydro generation plants
• Single or poly phase types • Battery chargers
• Autotransformer or insulated variable transformer • DC motor controls
• Manual or motor driven variable transformer • Plastic blow moulding machines
• Open / panel mount or enclosed construction • Control of furnace transformers
• Air-cooled, optional oil-cooled variable transformer • Lightening regulation
• Laboratory stirrers
METREL variable transformers provide continuously adjustable • AC, DC brush motors
voltage from zero to 100% or 113% of the line voltage. Their • High current motorized voltage regulators
operation is simple and efficient.
• High current plastic plating operations
Cooper wire is wound on a toroidal core by using high preci-
sion winding machines.

Sliding trace of the winding is properly smoothed to provide

Technical performances
low resistance and long wearing track for the carbon brush.
Some models are silver plated, providing lower output imped- High reliability
ance. The core is made of strip-wound oriented silicon steel for METREL variable transformers are practically maintenance free.
low electrical losses and high magnetic densities. The coil is in- Long-life operation is assured with:
sulated from the core by means of a special insulation support • Precision winding
that also prevents movement of coil turns. Variable transform- • Surface forming of winding
ers are wound in a manner to ensure that voltage between the • Tight tolerances in preparing sliding track
two turns is small enough to avoid harmful sparking or exces- • Deep varnishing and baking also for fixing winding structure
sive heating of shorted turns. • A spring-loaded solid carbon brush

Power factor
Power factor of load has very little effect on the operation of a
METREL variable transformer in the range from 0.5 lagging to
0.5 leading. Like any transformer, the METREL variable trans-
Short duration loading
In (%) 600 former reflects the load power factor to the line with very little
change.
500 Only for very light loads, possibly under 10%, will the lagging
Standard track
400
Silvered track power factor of the METREL variable transformer become sig-
nificant due to magnetizing current.
300
High efficiency
200
METREL variable transformers have low electrical losses un-
100 der all load conditions.
0.1 1 10 100 1000 t (min) Efficiency is 98.5 percent at maximum output voltage select-
ed. This efficiency remains high, even at greatly reduced load
voltage.

Ambient temperature
METREL variable transformers provide an output voltage METREL variable transformers are designed for continuous
waveform that is a precise reproduction of the applied input operation in ambient of 0 °C to 40 °C, at full rated load. When
voltage waveform. Slider is mounted on shaft but electrically operated above 40 °C, the output power must be derated in ac-
insulated from it. With a brush holder, it serves also as a heat cordance with diagram 1. For example, when operating model
sink. Only standard METREL variable transformers are listed in HSH 230/4 in a 60 °C ambient, rated output current would be:
this catalogue. 70 % x 4 A = 2.8 A.

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 ed performances can be applied. Power lines must have high
enough cross-section, be fixed and secured with good contact to
Loading versus ambient temperature prevent overheating and additional voltage drops. Primary over-
In (%) 120
current breaking device must be properly selected and use of
100 load protection fuses is recommended. Fuses / residual circuit
breakers (RCD) prevent excessive heating due to overload and
80 prevent fire generation as a result of overheating.
Regardless if the variable transformers are designed for harsh
60 environment, it is best for reliable operation and long lifetime to
keep them in non-aggressive environment. The axis is on one
40 side connected to metal base. If the other side of axis is elec-
Standard track
Silvered track trically connected to the same base (through the housing), this
20 will present a short circuit coil of the transformer with increas-
ing power consumption, overheating, and even generating high
leakage currents and stray magnetic fields.
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Ta ( ˚C)
It is important that the brushes are not leaving in one spot for
extended periods to avoid gradually increase contact resistance
and eventual overheating and damage of the variable transform-
er unit.
Frequency
All METREL variable transformers are designed for operation at
50/400 Hz. They may be operated at higher frequencies, without
derating, however regulation becomes poorer. Units listed for Options
230 V operations may be applied on 115 V at 25 Hz, however
rated currents remain the same. Parallel connections
METREL has a solution for paralleling two single-phase trans-
Linear output voltage formers. Output current can be doubled by using the balancing
METREL variable transformers have the advantage of provid- choke and mechanical paralleling of sliders on common shaft.
ing output voltage that varies linearly in proportion to the angle
of rotation of the output voltage selector. Because of the large Serial connections
number of increments of output voltage selection with the slider, Serial connection is intended for application of variable trans-
the output voltage is practically steeples. formers in installations with higher input voltage than rated. Two
variable transformers of the same type are connected in series
and enable operation with double voltage of rated for one.

Dual voltage tap slides

Normalized voltage drop U o This possibility enables generating variable differential voltage
Udn (%) 120 with the same or opposite phase related to input voltage. Typical
applications are boosting regulators.
100
Shaft modifications
80
The shaft provided with each model accommodates the MET-
REL transformer’s voltage selector knob when mounted on pan-
60
els not exceeding the thickness shown in dimension data. Modi-
40 fication to the shaft, either in length or end diameter, is available
for both manual and motor-operated units.
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20 40 60 80 100 120 Uo/Uin (%) Product groups

a) Open variable transformer types (subassemblies for panel
mount or other built-in equipment) HSG; HST; HTG; HSM;
HTM with Accessories (Buttons, Scales, Motor drives)
∆Uo/∆Uo max for autotransformer / Uo max = Uin b) Desk top variable transformer types (HSN, HTN)
∆Uo/∆Uo max for autotransformer / Uo max > Uin c) Power supplies (MA 4804, MA 4852, MA 4853)
∆Uo/∆Uo (at Uo = Uin) for separate secondary
∆Uo/Uo for separate secondary
∆Uo/Uo for autotransformer / Uo max = Uin
∆Uo/Uo for autotransformer / Uo max > Uin

Installation guidelines General technical data

For safety and reliable operation of METREL variable transform- Frequency range: 50 Hz - 400 Hz
ers the following requirements need to be fulfilled: Mechanical angle: 340 , core size up to M200
320 , other core sizes
• good venting
Protection class: I
• appropriate wiring Pollution degree: 2
• over current protection Protection degree: IP 20
• avoiding corrosive, high humidity and dust places or protec- Altitude (operation): 2000 m
Test voltage (input to metallic accessible parts): 2500 V a.c. rms, 50 Hz, 2 s
tion against these environmental conditions, Test voltage (input/output, HST): 4000 V a.c. rms, 50 Hz, 2 s
• preventing short circuits on axis, Operating temperature range: -5 °C to 40°C
• appropriate design and construction of equipment with built-in Operating humidity range: 90 % RH (40 °C), non-condensing
Storage temperature range: -15 °C to 70 °C
variable transformers.
Venting of power devices reduces their heating and thus rat-

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Variable Transformers

One-phase Built-in Variable Transformers

M15

HSG - Autotransformers
The HSG series voltage transformers are often built in test L
equipment or permanent installations.
u
Output voltage is controlled with a large, slip-protected knob. Input
Output voltage is increased linearly as the knob is turned clock- Output
N n
wise. The user is required to add adequate external over-cur-
rent protection device like fuse or circuit breaker. M30/C

All models are suitable for 50 Hz/60 Hz frequency range. Sin-

gle- and 3-phase models are available with various current rat-
ings. Output voltage is precisely controlled. Autotransformer
design allows optional voltage boost.

Because of demanding applications all Metrel variacs are de- L

signed to exhibit superior resistance to high temperature, hu- u
midity and mechanical shocks/vibrations. Input
Output
N n M100 - M300
Used in hardwired, permanent installations wherever opera-
tional or performance points need to be varied.

Distance part for Only M30/C

d1
3-point fixing
M10 x 0.75

d1 d2
M4 8.5
d2 M4 7.5
∅10
∅6

a
∅6

35
35

120°
M6
h I 120° h I
120° h I
d2 a
a
d1 Drawing 1 Drawing 2 Drawing 3

Technical Specification
HSG type (Input voltage 230 V) Dimensions
Output voltage 0 ÷ 230 V Output voltage 0 ÷ 260 V Model a d1
Type Is (A) P (VA) Type Is (A) P (VA) Mass (kg) Model M15 52 85
HSG 230/1 1.0 230 HSG 260/0.8 0.8 208 1.4 M15 M30 74 100
HSG 230/2 2.0 460 HSG 260/1.4 1.4 364 2.4 M30 or M30/C M30/C 74 100
HSG 230/3 3.0 690 HSG 260/2.5 2.5 650 3.5 M50 M50 83 119
HSG 230/4.5 4.5 1035 HSG 260/3.5 3.5 910 4.6 M100 M100 86 125
HSG 230/6 6.0 1380 HSG 260/4.5 4.5 1170 4.6 M100 M200 100 153
HSG 230/8 8.0 1840 HSG 260/6.3 6.3 1638 7.0 M200 M250 110 174
HSG 230/10 10.0 2300 HSG 260/8 8.0 2080 7.0 M200 M300 149 226
HSG 230/12 12.0 2760 HSG 260/10 10.0 2600 9.2 M250 M400 155 300
HSG 230/18 18.0 4140 HSG 260/15 15.0 3900 13.3 M300 M500 175 340
HSG 230/23 23.0 5290 HSG 260/20 20.0 5200 14.0 M400
HSG 230/32 32.0 7360 HSG 260/30 30.0 7800 20.5 M500

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 M15

HST - Separating transformers HST type

Variable, coupled with insulation trans- L
formers are utilized for personnel safety
in addition to provide variable voltages u
for testing purposes. In general they are Input
Output
equally suitable for any of the testing,
N v
engineering or control function like ordi-
M30, M50 nary variacs based on autotransformer
design. Additionally they can isolate
sensitive equipment from interference
and ground noise.

Optional Accessories
Buttons
Type 45 Type 80

M400, M500

Type For model Dimension (∅ x h) Code No.

45 M15 45 x 22 mm 90 280 107
45 M30 45 x 22 mm 90 280 107
45 M50 45 x 22 mm 90 280 107
80 M100 80 x 23,5 mm 90 280 108
80 M200 80 x 23,5 mm 90 280 108
d2 d1
80 M205 80 x 23,5 mm 90 280 108
d2 h I
80 M300 80 x 23,5 mm 90 280 108
80 M400 80 x 23,5 mm 90 280 108
∅10

d1
80 M500 80 x 23,5 mm 90 280 108
∅8
40

d1 d2 80 HST 80 x 23,5 mm 90 280 096

M6 120°
25 h I Scales
a ∅8.2 Type 84 Type 120
Drawing 4 a
Drawing 5

HST type
d2 h l Drawing Type Up (V) Us (V) Is (A) P (VA) Mass (kg)
26 70 20 1 HST 0102 230 0 ÷ 245 (230)* 3.1 713 7.8
26 100 20 2 * at rated output current
- 100 27.5 2 Type U output (V) Dimension (∅) Code No.
26 100 20 2 84 0 - 48 84 mm 17 285 684
80, 95, 100 121 30 3 84 0 - 230 84 mm 18 285 023
80, 95, 100 121 30 3 Type a d1 d2 h I Drawing 84 0 - 260 84 mm 18 285 024
80, 95, 100 121 30 3 HST 0102 98 155 127 134 30 5 84 0 - 400 84 mm 18 285 029
100 117 52 3 84 0 - 450 84 mm 18 285 030
160 120 52 4 84 0 - 100 % 84 mm 18 285 027
160 135 52 4 120 0 - 230 120 mm 18 285 025
120 0 - 260 120 mm 18 285 026
120 0 - 400 120 mm 18 285 031
120 0 - 450 120 mm 18 285 032
120 0 - 100 % 120 mm 18 285 028
120 0 - 100 % 120 mm 18 285 048**
** for HST type 5
Variable Transformers

Three-phase Built-in Variable Transformers

HTG - Autotransformers L1
3-phase connections u
METREL three-phase transformers are suitable for connection
to either delta or star connected incoming power sources or L2
loads. They are always star connected and have a neutral con- v
nection accessible. A common shaft rotates all output voltage Input
400 V Output 3/M15
sliders in parallel. 0 ÷ 450 V
L3
w
3-phase METREL transformers with 3-wire connection to
3-phase supply system can be used to feed 3-wire, 3-phase N n
balanced loads. In this case the common connection (or “vir-
tual neutral”) of the METREL unit should not be used. Less
than 10% of rated current of variable transformers flowing into
virtual neutral would keep unbalance of three-phase output in
reasonable limits.
L1

15
∅6

6.5
With a three phase, 4-wire system input, the system neutral u h
should be solidly connected to the common or “neutral” point
of the METREL unit. This will prevent neutral shift and possible L2
damage or failure of the unit. Full-range voltage control can- Input v
not be obtained from a three-phase METREL unit consisting 400 V
c

Output
of three single-phase units connected in closed delta. Outside L3 0 ÷ 400 V
the factory, it is not practical to convert multiple single-phase w
models to balanced three-phase applications because of as-
sociated mechanical problems. N n

15 56
18
e

f
6

Drawing 1

Technical Specification
HTG type (Input voltage 400 V)
Output voltage 0 ÷ 400 V Output voltage 0 ÷ 450 V
Type Is (A) P (VA) Type Is (A) P (VA) Mass (kg) Model
HTG 400/1 1.0 690 HTG 450/0.8 0.8 624 4.85 3/M15
HTG 400/1.6 1.6 1104 HTG 450/1.4 1.4 1092 8.1 3/M30
HTG 400/2 2.0 1380 HTG 450/1.6 1.6 1248 8.1 3/M30
HTG 400/3 3.0 2070 HTG 450/2.5 2.5 1950 11.9 3/M50
HTG 400/4.5 4.5 3105 HTG 450/3.5 3.5 2730 15.1 3/M100
HTG 400/6 6.0 4140 HTG 450/4.5 4.5 3510 15.1 3/M100
HTG 400/8 8.0 5520 HTG 450/6.3 6.3 4914 23.6 3/M200
HTG 400/10 10.0 6900 HTG 450/8 8.0 6240 23.6 3/M200
HTG 400/12 12.0 8280 HTG 450/10 10.0 7800 29.8 3/M250
HTG 400/18 18.0 12420 HTG 450/15 15.0 11700 51.2 3/M300
HTG 400/23 23.0 15870 HTG 450/20 20.0 15600 56 3/M400
HTG 400/32 32.0 22080 HTG 450/30 30.0 23400 70 3/M500

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 3/M30, 3/M50 3/M100, 3/M200, 3/M250 3/M300, 3/M400, 3/M500 Special version

Optional Accessories
Buttons
Type 45 Type 80
∅10
30
15

∅6
8.5

∅10
h

90

M10
40
c

b
c

Type For model Dimension (∅ x h) Code No.

45 M15 45 x 22 mm 90 280 107
∅7 (∅9)
∅7 45 M30 45 x 22 mm 90 280 107
45 M50 45 x 22 mm 90 280 107
80 M100 80 x 23,5 mm 90 280 108
g g 80 M200 80 x 23,5 mm 90 280 108
80 M205 80 x 23,5 mm 90 280 108
9 (M200, 250)

d d
80 M300 80 x 23,5 mm 90 280 108
f
7 (M100)

80 M400 80 x 23,5 mm 90 280 108

g
d

80 M500 80 x 23,5 mm 90 280 108

80 HST 80 x 23,5 mm 90 280 096
e

d
18

d Scales
e
Type 84 Type 120
7

f f f

Drawing 2 Drawing 3 Drawing 4

Dimensions
Model a b c d e f g h Drawing
3/M15 154 - 246 80 100 48 105 15 1
3/M30 234 - 323 80 100 55 110 15 2
3/M50 243 - 323 110 124 64 149 18 3 Type U output (V) Dimension (∅) Code No.
3/M100 243 284 370 110 130 67 153 21 3 84 0 - 48 84 mm 17 285 684
3/M200 243 284 370 160 178 90 200 21 3 84 0 - 230 84 mm 18 285 023
3/M250 243 284 370 160 178 90 200 21 3 84 0 - 260 84 mm 18 285 024
3/M300 - - 402 178 275 138 275 - 4 84 0 - 400 84 mm 18 285 029
3/M400 - - 402 249 310 155 310 - 4 84 0 - 450 84 mm 18 285 030
3/M500 - - 466 249 350 175 350 - 4 84 0 - 100 % 84 mm 18 285 027
120 0 - 230 120 mm 18 285 025
120 0 - 260 120 mm 18 285 026
120 0 - 400 120 mm 18 285 031
120 0 - 450 120 mm 18 285 032
120 0 - 100 % 120 mm 18 285 028
120 0 - 100 % 120 mm 18 285 048**
** for HST type 7
Variable Transformers

Motor driven Variable Transformers

HSM - single phase, HTM - three phase Variable transformer with motor drive
METREL motor-operated units differ from manual types prima- Down
rily in the means used to rotate the shaft to vary output volt- Com
age. A synchronous motor is used to position the slider. The Up
M
motor is reversible by means of a SPDT switch (not supplied)
and operates on 230 V, 50 / 60 Hz. Integrated limit switches
prevent overriding the winding edges. L
u
Input Output
Typical methods for controlling METREL motor-operated units
include: N n
• Manual increase/decrease switch consists of either momen- Wiring schematic
tary-contact push-button or lever-type toggle switch.
• Relays and contactors control the increase/decrease power
to the motor as a result of low-level signals from external
Up Down
circuitry. Example: photoelectric cells or thermostat signals - Com
can provide the input. + Up
• Process control instrumentation can be used for closed-loop, M
precise control, and more sophisticated circuitry to provide Down N
the raise-fall switching for the motor. c L
230 V u
Motor operating time refers to the number of seconds for the Conector marking Input Output
motor to traverse its full range in one direction. METREL trans- on motor unit N n
formers have standard 23 s motor operating time. Other motor
operating times are optional. Remote control application princible (230 V motor)

Technical Specification
HSM type (Input voltage 230 V) HTM type (Input voltage 400 V)
Output voltage 0 ÷ 230 V Output voltage 0 ÷ 260 V Output voltage 0 ÷ 400 V
Type Is (A) P (VA) Type Is (A) P (VA) Mass (kg) Model Type Is (A) P (VA)
HSM 230/3 3.0 690 HSM 260/2.5 2.5 650 4.5 M50 HTM 400/3 3.0 2070
HSM 230/4.5 4.5 1035 HSM 260/3.5 3.5 910 5.6 M100 HTM 400/4.5 4.5 3105
HSM 230/6 6.0 1380 HSM 260/4.5 4.5 1170 5.6 M100 HTM 400/6 6.0 4140
HSM 230/8 8.0 1840 HSM 260/6.3 6.3 1638 8.0 M200 HTM 400/8 8.0 5520
HSM 230/10 10.0 2300 HSM 260/8 8.0 2080 8.0 M200 HTM 400/10 10.0 6900
HSM 230/12 12.0 2760 HSM 260/10 10.0 2600 10.2 M250 HTM 400/12 12.0 8280
HSM 230/18 18.0 4140 HSM 260/15 15.0 3600 14.3 M300 HTM 400/18 18.0 12420
HSM 230/23 23.0 5290 HSM 260/20 20.0 5200 15.0 M400 HTM 400/23 23.0 15870
HSM 230/32 32.0 7360 HSM 260/30 30.0 7800 21.5 M500 HTM 400/32 32.0 22080

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 3/M50, 3/M100, 3/M200, 3/M250,
3/M300, 3/M400, 3/M500

M300, M400, M500

M 50, M100, M200, M250

I
f

d*
d
e

g
10.5

d*
a

d
b
e f
b
k
c

g
d

Drawing 1 Drawing 2 Drawing 3

Dimensions
Output voltage 0 ÷ 450 V Model a b c d e f g h i k Drawing
Type Is (A) P (VA) Mass (kg) Model M30 147 198 110 100 100 25 ∅4.5 - - - 1
HTM 450/2.5 2.5 1950 12.9 3/M50 M50 147 198 110 100 100 25 ∅4.5 - - - 1
HTM 450/3.5 3.5 2730 16.1 3/M100 M100 180 240 180 150 90 20 ∅9 - - - 1
HTM 450/4.5 4.5 3510 16.1 3/M100 M200 180 240 180 150 90 20 ∅9 - - - 1
HTM 450/6.3 6.3 4914 24.6 3/M200 M250 180 240 180 150 90 20 ∅9 - - - 1
HTM 450/8 8.0 6240 24.6 3/M200 M300 238 375 170 178 - - ∅10.5 - - - 2
HTM 450/10 10.0 7800 30.8 3/M250 M400 238 310 170 216 - - ∅10.5 - - - 2
HTM 450/15 15.0 11700 46.5 3/M300 M500 248 340 180 249 - - ∅10.5 - - - 2
HTM 450/20 20.0 15600 49.0 3/M400 Model a b c d (d*) e f g h i k Drawing
HTM 450/30 30.0 23400 71.5 3/M500 3/M50 114 284 323 110 124 64 ∅7 18 149 460 3
3/M100 343 284 370 110 130 67 ∅7 21 153 510 3
3/M200 343 284 370 160 178 90 ∅9 21 200 510 3
3/M250 343 284 370 160 178 90 ∅9 21 200 510 3
3/M300 - - 402 178* 275 138 - - 275 605 3
3/M400 - - 402 216* 310 155 - - 310 600 3
3/M500 - - 466 249* 350 175 - - 350 660 3 9
Variable Transformers

Desk top Variable Transformers

HSN - single phase, HTN - three phase L1 L

The HSN and HTN series voltage transformers are fully housed, u u
thus providing protection from physical accidents, and other Input
hazards. Generally they are used wherever adjustable a.c. volt- Output
L2 N n
age is required. Output voltage is precisely controlled. v
Output voltage is controlled with a large, slip-protected knob. Input
400 V Output
Output voltage is increased linearly as the knob is turned clock-
L3 0 ÷ 460 V
wise. All models are equipped with power cord, illuminated w
on/off switch and external PE terminal and optional with ap-
propriate plug connector. They are marked with output voltage N n
in volts (corresponding to nominal input voltage).
They can be conveniently moved around laboratory, production
or equipment service area to provide adjustable voltage.
All models are suitable for 50 Hz/60 Hz frequency range. Sin-
gle- and 3-phase models are available with various current rat-
ings.
3/M200, 3/M250 3/M300, 3/M400, 3/M500

M100, M200, M250 M300, M400, M500

Technical Specification
HSN type
Type Up (V) Us (V) Is (A) P (VA) Mass (Kg) Model Dimension (x x h x I)
HSN 260/4.5 230 0 ÷ 260 4.5 1170 5.4 M100 170 x 155 x 220 mm
HSN 260/8 230 0 ÷ 260 8.0 2080 7.9 M200 203 x 155 x 253 mm
HSN 260/10 230 0 ÷ 260 10.0 2600 10.1 M250 270 x 155 x 320 mm
HSN 260/15 230 0 ÷ 260 15.0 3900 18.6 M300 285 x 228 x 315 mm
HSN 260/20 230 0 ÷ 260 20.0 5200 20.1 M400 318 x 228 x 348 mm
HSN 260/30 230 0 ÷ 260 30.0 7800 28.2 M500 357 x 228 x 387 mm

HTN type
Type Up (V) Us (V) Is (A) P (VA) Mass (Kg) Model Dimension (x x h x I)
HTN 450/8 400 0 ÷ 450 8.0 6240 28.7 3/M200 240 x 420 x 285 mm
HTN 450/10 400 0 ÷ 450 10.0 7800 34.7 3/M250 240 x 420 x 285 mm
HTN 450/15 400 0 ÷ 450 15.0 11700 52.5 3/M300 285 x 520 x 315 mm
HTN 450/20 400 0 ÷ 450 20.0 15600 56.0 3/M400 318 x 520 x 348 mm
HTN 450/30 400 0 ÷ 450 30.0 23400 79.4 3/M500 357 x 590 x 405 mm
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Power Supplies

MA - Power Supplies technical or safety reasons the power supply source has to
The MA 4804, MA 4852 and MA 4853 are power supply units be galvanically insulated from the mains. Test voltage of 4 kV
with the built-in variable transformers permiting a continuous a.c. rms between input and output enables using the units in
voltage adjustment within the limits of declared specifications. CAT III 300 V environment.
The transformers have separate primary and secondary wind-
ings resulting in galvanic isolation of the mains circuit from out- Characteristics
put circuit. This is frequent requirement for energizing specific MA 4804 is a source of adjustable a.c. voltage from 0 to 245
electrical devices.The power supply units are equipped with V, with permissible permanent load of 3.1 A. The unit contains
V-meter and A-meter, which allow a permanent control over special circuit to prevent high inrush current.
output voltage and current. They are overload-protected with a MA 4852 is a low-voltage source of a.c. and d.c. voltage. The
circuit-breaker which disconnects the secondary circuits when d.c. voltage can be adjusted in the range of 0 to 46 V and a.c.
a short-circuit condition occurs at the output. voltage from 0 to 33 V. The permissible total current load is
6 A. The power supply unit has a built-in C filter for filtering out
Field Application d.c. voltage.
The MA 4804, MA 4852 and MA 4853 power supply units MA 4853 is a power supply unit with improved characteristic
are used in electronic industry (electrical and control labs), in of MA 4852. A CLC filter is incorporated for d.c. output voltage
service workshops, in technical education, etc., briefly eve- smoothing.
rywhere adjustable supply voltage is needed, or where for

MA 4804 MA 4852 MA 4853

Technical Specification
MA 4804 MA 4852 MA 4853 Load/overload characteristics
Power supply: 230 V, 50-60 Hz 230 V, 50-60 Hz 230 V, 50-60 Hz
Output voltage: Iout % MA 4804
a.c. voltage 0 ÷ 245 V (230 V)* 0 ÷ 33 V (30 V)* 0 ÷ 33 V (30 V)* 300
d.c. voltage - 0 ÷ 46 V (32 V)* 0 ÷ 46 V (32 V)*
Maximum continuous permanent currents: 3.1 A 6 A (d.c. + a.c.ef) 6 A (d.c. + a.c.ef) 200

Ripple of the d.c. output: - <15 Vpp (I=6 A) <200 mVpp (I= 6 A) 3.1 A
IN 100
- <3.5 Vpp (I=1 A) <30 mVpp (I= 1 A) t (min)
0
Operating temperature range: -5 ÷ +40 °C -5 ÷ +40 °C -5 ÷ +40 °C 0.1 1 10 100 1000
Dimensions (w x h x l): 228 x 216 x 210 mm 228 x 216 x 210 mm 228 x 216 x 210 mm
Weight: 11 kg 8.2 kg 9.1 kg
Iout % MA 4852, MA 4853
* at rated output current 300

200
6A
IN 100
t (min)
0
0.01 0.1 1 10 100
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 Short Glossary

Transformer - is a static piece of apparatus which, by electro-magnetic induction, transforms alternating voltage
and current between two or more windings at the same frequency and usually at different values of voltage and cur-
rent.
Variable transformer - denotes a transformer where the transformation ratio can be altered almost infinitely under
load, by means of a current wihich is moved along a path in contact with successive locally turns along the winding
and in a direction parallel to the axis.
Separating transformer - denotes a transformer with one or more imput winding(s) separated from the output
winding(s) by least basic insulation.
Autotransformer - An autotransformer has only a single winding which is tapped at some point along the winding. AC
or pulsed voltage is applied across a portion of the winding, and a higher (or lower) voltage is prroduced acros another
portion af the same winding.
Power factor - The power factor of an AC electric power system is defined as the ratio of the real power to the appar-
ent power, and is a number between 0 to 1 inclusive. Real power is the capacity of the preforming work in a particular
time. Apparent power is the product of the current and voltage of the circuit.
Brush (electric) - In electrical engineering, brushes conduct current between stationary wires and moving parts, most
commonly in a rotating shaft.

Note! Photographs in this catalogue may slightly differ from the instruments at the time of delivery.
Subject to technical change without notice.

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