[R-390] Isolation Transformer update

Scott, Barry (Clyde B) [email protected]
Thu, 6 Nov 2003 13:19:45 -0600


Hello, Heinz,

It is 9A with the windings connected in parallel (1kVA) (4.5A per winding).
It is a very nice unit and I think it is okay, I was just a bit surprised
that it drew that much current at "idle".

Thanks,

Barry(III) - N4BUQ


> Hi Barry, 
> 
> didn't you mention before that the transformer is rated 9A or was this
> per winding and doubles if used in parallel? Anyhow you have either a
> 1kVA or even a 2kVA transformer and for something like this 
> about 30W to
> 50W iron loss is quite good. You will get some cooper loss too at
> maximum current but this is well within specs. 
> 
> 73
> Heinz DH2FA, KM5VT
>