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Superior Electric Powerstat variable transformer 1296DU

jmurray32168
jmurray32168 21 days ago

Is there an aftermarket device that can be added to a Superior Electric Powerstat variable transformer 1296DU that can digitally adjust the voltage wheel effectively making it an autotransformer?

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  • michaelkellett
    michaelkellett 21 days ago +3
    The most common use of the term "autotransformer" is for a transformer where the primary and secondary are both just taps on the same winding. The 1296DU is a variable transformer (often a Variac in…
  • beacon_dave
    beacon_dave 21 days ago +2
    There appear to be versions of the 1296DU that already have motors attached for digital control.
  • anniel747
    anniel747 21 days ago +1
    1296DU is an autotransformer.
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    0 anniel747 21 days ago

    1296DU is an autotransformer.

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    0 kmikemoo 21 days ago

    jmurray32168 In almost 40 years of working with electrical devices, I have not personally seen anything like what you are looking for.  It could be made, but I haven't seen a commercial product.  Good luck in your search. Thumbsup

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    0 abhishek2018 21 days ago

    You can make single phase 280/240 or series single phase 400/480/600.

    You can be connected as three phase Y/D in 400/480/600 or 3P 208/240

    Voltage hand Wheel has to be removed for non manual operation, but care have to be taken for radiator; I think it can be easily removed.

    For automatic like digital, synchronous motor drive with speeds 5 to 60 or  VFD.

    You can connect  any

    • Generator,
    • Numerical based MCCB
    • UPS
    • PFC
    • Capacitor Banks
    • PCU
    • Stepup
    • synchronous motor drive
    • VFD

    In all these, it would be digital and automatic voltage control as it is variable autotransformer.

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    0 jmurray32168 21 days ago in reply to anniel747

    no. I mean one that can digitally maintain a given input commanded voltage. If for any reason the input supply drift we have to manually adjust the wheel. I want to take us to the next level. I thought i had seen a mechanical device that can be added to these can automatically adjust the wheel based on any input drift/variation

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    0 michaelkellett 21 days ago

    The most common use of the term "autotransformer" is for a transformer where the primary and secondary are both just taps on the same winding.

    The 1296DU is a variable transformer (often a Variac in the UK).

    From your question I suspect that you want to adjust it automatically. This is possible but has problems and is much less common now than it might have been 50 years ago.

    Mostly people use electronics to achieve the same result - you can buy adjustable AC regulators capable of handling power from a few watts to mega-watts.

    The problems with a motorised variable transformer are its slow response and short life (due to wear on the brushes)

    Can you explain what you want it for - it may be that there is a better solution.

    They are obtainable ready made but you could fairly easily modify a manually operated variable transformer for a one-off.

    https://www.ravistat.com/variable-auto-transformer-motorized-variac.php

    MK

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    0 jmurray32168 21 days ago in reply to michaelkellett

    Thank you very much. This is very helpful

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    0 anniel747 21 days ago in reply to kmikemoo

    Lots are available on the surplus market as they have been replaced by inverters for some time.

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    0 jmurray32168 21 days ago in reply to jmurray32168

    we use them for product development and certification testing in a laboratory environment and have voltage regulation requirements. We make commercial refrigerated display cases and heated display cases. We also have an accredited lab.

    must maintain individual measurements +- 4% of rated voltage for DUT average over the test period and +- 2% of the rated voltage

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    0 beacon_dave 21 days ago

    There appear to be versions of the 1296DU that already have motors attached for digital  control.

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    0 anniel747 21 days ago in reply to jmurray32168

    You did not look at the datasheet? FRX501B.

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