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Author Topic: Is this a safe way to test an isolation transformer?  (Read 2364 times)

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Is this a safe way to test an isolation transformer?
« on: August 11, 2010, 07:28:34 pm »
Plug it in and put a voltmeter on the other side?

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Re: Is this a safe way to test an isolation transformer?
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2010, 07:50:40 pm »
Sure, depending on the rating of your voltmeter.  What are you using the isolation transformer for?

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Re: Is this a safe way to test an isolation transformer?
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2010, 08:02:18 pm »
For a WG monitor, but the label is worn and I wasn't sure what voltage it's supposed to produce, or if it even works at all.

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Re: Is this a safe way to test an isolation transformer?
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2010, 09:44:37 pm »
an ideal isolation xformer produces the same voltage on the secondary as is applied to the primary
due to a 1:1 turn ratio

due to various losses , its not quite 100% in reality . but, close enough  ;)

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Re: Is this a safe way to test an isolation transformer?
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2010, 10:05:41 pm »
While you're at it, you should also check that the transformer is, in fact, isolating.  This can be done without power applied.  Using the continuity or resistance setting, check each output terminal to each input terminal.  Should read high resistance (no continuity).  The two output or two input terminals will read low ohms between each other, but you don't need to check for that if you're verifying operation by checking in/out voltage with power applied.

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Re: Is this a safe way to test an isolation transformer?
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2010, 04:33:14 pm »
just don't hang on to either set of windings and drop the meter leads .
the collapsing field will induce a voltage that CAN tickle a bit - i.e surprise !!