Midwest Electric Buck-Boost
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 comply with NEC Article 210-9, Exception 1, when field connected as an autotransformer.
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 comply with NEC Article 210-9, Exception 1, when field connected as an autotransformer.
Features and Benefits
- Efficient insulating materials permit compact size and light weight
- Dual voltage primary and dual voltage secondary for maximum versatility
- Large, front-accessible wiring compartment permits fast, easy wiring
- Convenient conduit knockouts located on side, bottom and back of wiring compartment
- Many Midwest buck-boost transformers fit competitor mounting footprints
- Indoor or outdoor service
- Convenient method of matching line voltage with equipment voltage
- Ability to handle loads up to 20 times nameplate rating when connected as an autotransformer
- Ideal for changing line voltages by small amounts
- Primary voltages include 120V, 240V and 480V
- Secondary voltages include 12V, 16V, 24V, 32V, 48V
- UL and cUL Listed
- Qualified to the seismic requirements of IEEE-693-1997 and IBC-2003
Applications
- International voltage adaptation
- Commercial and industrial air conditioning
- Heating systems
- Induction motors
- Voltage line drop correction
- Landscape lighting
- Low-voltage lighting