The Toroidal Advantage .....

2
Feature and benefits of toroidal transformer.

The PLITRON Process ..... 4

From RFQ through design and prototypes to production,
the flow of information and products at PLITRON.

Standard Power Toroidal Transformers ..... 6

A broad range of high quality, approved, toroidal transformers.
Designed for general purpose applications. Standard options, schematics and ratings.

Toroidal Isolation Transformers for Medical Equipment. .... 10

Three types. ixteen power level to 12,500VA. International medical approvals.

Printed Circuit Mount Toroidal Power Transformers ..... 13

For triple output rectifier circuits. Encapsulated. Five power levels.

PLITRON Capabilities ..... 16

Standard and custom magnetics including:
urrent transformers, Inductors, Power Transformer, Audio Transformers,
and Three Phase Transformers. Also, available options.

Application and Technical Notes ..... 18

De ign and implementation information on standard and cu tom tran formers.

Specifying a Custom Power Transformer ..... 22

Considerations for your requirements.

Power Transformer Inquiry Form ..... 23

An aid to specifying a custom toroidal transformer.

Research & Development. .... 24

Cutting edge toroidal technology.

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 Temperature Rise
Maximum 50 CAt maximum rated load, continuous.

Outputs
See ratings table for output voltage and current ratings. Dual
secondaries are bifilar wound where possible for optimum
coupling and theoretically perfect balancing.
Description
The Standard Output Tolerance
Power Transformer Line Better than 3% at full load.
of toroids is characterized by its
Load Regulation
tight regulation, for applications where off
See ratings table. Figures given are for 60 Hz operation; for
load voltages are a concern, and very low
50 Hz operation figures increase slightly.
temperature rise, which is useful for high ambient
operating conditions, or where instantaneous power -in excess Mounting
of rating - is required. Dual inputs (115/230 VAC)are standard, All units in this series are supplied Witll a potted center and an
as are potted centers and stranded leads. integral neoprene washer base. The potting compound is
UL-HB approved, or better. Alternate mOtmting:supplied with
Approvals
steel cup disk, 2 neoprene washers, a bolt, nut and flat washer.
All standard line products are UL recognized and CSA
See mechanical table for details.
approved, and carry respective labels. ULfile number E110277
for dass A (105 C) insulation systems. CSA file number LR- Leads
84566 to C22.2 #66-1988 - SpecialtyTransformers Standard. In Standard: Stranded tinned copper wire (CSATE\v,UL-1015,105
addition, 50 Hz transformers are constructed to the commercial C). Stripped 6 mm. Finished length: 350 mm. Optional: Magnet
requirements of European approval agencies, such as VDE and wire self lead, PVC sleeved .031" wall. Stripped 6mm. Finished
length: 200 mm.

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Optional: Normally dosed thermal switch in series with
primary, auto resetting , or a one shot tllermal fuse. In series
Transformers are intended for use in end-product equipment with primary for 60 Hz transformers. Separate lead-outs for 50
where the suitability of the combination is to be determined by Hz units, insulated stranded wire (yellow). BOtllopen at 120 C
the appropriate approval authority. core temperature. UL,CSAlisted components.

Inputs Electrostatic Screen

Three input configurations are offered. The standard input is Optional: To reduce capacitive coupling, and/or create a
dual 115 VACwindings (Type 7), parallel connected for 115 physical barrier, between primary and secondary. Copper foil
VAC,or series for 230 VACat 50 / 60 Hz.Optional input type A lanlinated between polyester tape. Wound over primary.
is a single 117 VACwinding at 60 Hz.Type 5 is an optional 6 Terminated at one end by insulated stranded wire
wire input, dual 0-100-120 VAC windings, series or parallel (green/yellow).
connected for 100, 120,220 or 240 VACat 50 / 60 Hz. See
schematics for more details. Magnetic Shielding
Optional: To attenuate stray magnetic fields. Multiple layers of
Insulation grain oriented silicon steel lanlinated between insulation.
Primary to secondary: Polyester tape, dass B (130 C). 50 Hz Wrapped around circumference of transformer. Increases OD
transformers, four layers minirmun. Meets the test requirement by approximately 1mm.
of >4 kV for one minute. 60 Hz transformers, three layers
minimum, >2.5 kV for one minute. Interwinding secondary Options
(where required) and outer insulation: Polyester tape, two Options (Type A and Type 5 primaries, screens, shields, solid
layers minimum. wire leads, and thermal protection) are subject to a minimum
order of ten units.

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 Standard Power Toroidal Transformers

Schematics

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Selection Chart
115/230 50/60 The selection chart is an aid
117 60 to building a PLITRON part
100/120/220/240 50/60 number. Part number listings
by power level are available
Screen / Shield
on page 8.
CODE Options The example part number,
o None
087026201, describes a
1* Electostatic Screen
500VA toroidal transformer
2* Magnetic Shield
3* Both Screen & Shield with a dual input (115/230
VAG), 2 x 40 VAC outputs (at
6.25 A each), a potted and
Wire Lead-out drilled center, and stranded
CODE leads.
(both stripped 6mm)
Stranded, 350mm 1
Magnet Wire, 200mm 0* • Options. Subject to
minimum order.

Output (VAC RMS) Thermal Protection

CODE Sec1 Sec2 Availability Options
Input 2 x 100/120 VAG, SO/60Hz
10 6 6 15 to 50VA None
11 9 9 15 to 120VA Reselting Switch
12 12 12 15 to 225VA One Shot Fuse
13 15 15 15 to 300VA
14 18 18
27
15
60
20
22
24
20
22
24
15 to 400VA

15 to 750VA
CODE
2
1*
Mounting
Polted Center, drilled
None
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16 25 25 15 to 1000VA 0* Metal Disk, 2 Neo washers
17 30 30 Bolt, Nut & Flat washer
41 31 31
One output 19 33 33 Selection Chart
Input 117 VAG, 60Hz 18 35 35

Single secondary
35 38 38 All models
26 40 40
25 45 45
33 50 50
42 55 55
52 60 60
28 110
50 117
29 220
30
53
240
175 175 50 to 1500VA
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117028201
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047030201
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Mechanical

Potting compound

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 the transformer (i.e.: fuses, circuit
Output Tolerance breakers and thermal cutouts).
Better than 3% at full load. rekctionmbkandswematicr
Description
This series of Mounting Protective Earth Conductor
isolation transformers All units in this series are supplied with Type 1 transformers in this series
is optimized for medical a potted center and an integral include a conductive copper foil (5 mil)
equipment applications. Three neoprene washer base. The potting screen between primary and secondary
types are offered, based on the 601 compound is UL-HBapproved, or better. windings. This is a safety requirement
class of equipment and the specific A single mounting hole with a recessed for IEC601 Class I equipment. It also
requirements for electrical shock and base is provided on units from 100VAto provides significant attenuation of high
thermal protection. As well as meeting 3000VA. 4000VA to 12500VA frequency noise.
stringent medical safety standards, this transformers have a flat base with two
series addresses requirements for low mounting holes. See mechanical table Type 2 and 3 transformers in this series
RFI and EM!, all in the high power for details. do not include a protective earth
densities of toroidal construction. conductor, and are intended for use in
Available in 16 power levels from Leads IEC601 Class II equipment.
100VAto 12500VA. All leads in this series are stranded See selection table.
tinned copper with irradiated
Standards crosslinked polyethylene insulation. Magnetic Shielding
Construction verified by Canadian Rated UL-3173,CSA CL1251, 600V;125 All transformers in this series include a
Standards Association to: CE, EN-60065, C. Passes ULVWl, FRI flame resistance. shield to attenuate stray magnetic fields.
VDE750;UL 544,UL 2601;CSA22.2 No. Insulation thickness: 0.031", except Multiple layers of high permeability
601.1:1988; IEC 65, IEC 950, and IEC 8AWG:0.047". See mechanical table silicon steel are laminated with
1010-1:1990. CSA me No. LR-854566-9. for lengths andAWG sizes. insulation and mounted around the
Transformers are intended for use in circumference of the transformer. As
end-product equipment where the Thermal Protection toroids are already about 1/10 the
suitability of the combination is to be Mains transformers used in medical radiated field of conventional
determined by the appropriate approval applications require a protective device transformers, this additional shielding
authority. to ensure insulation does not overheat makes them magnetically silent.
in the event of a short circuit. It is
Inputs possible to either include one-shot Leakage Current
Dual 0-100-120VACwindings, series or thermal fuses or thermal switches into Special design and winding techniques
parallel connected for 100,120,200,220 the transformer, or protective devices unique to Plitron allow this series to
or 240VACat 50 / 60 Hz. external to the transformer. have leakage currents well below
international medical safety
Insulation Type 1 and 2 transformers in this series requirements. This allows margin for
UL approved class F (155 C) system to include internal thermal switches. line cords and other peripheral
CSA C22.2 No. o-M91, appendix B. UL These switches are normally closed and components. Measurements are made
me No. E181839. Complies to standard auto resetting. They are internationally between the primary windings and all
UL 1446. approved and listed devices. other leads (secondary windings and
Transformers from 100 VA to 2000 VA ground screen, where used) normal
Class F insulation systems allow a have a thermal device in series with polarity, neutral closed. See ratings
maximum single fault temperature of each primary winding. 3000 VA to table for nominal values.
170 C, 190 C for abnormal overload 12500 VA transformers have a single
tests. low current device, with separate Iead- Capacitance
outs, for connection to a relay,or sintilar Low interwinding capacitance provides
Primary to secondary includes both disconnect circuit. good high frequency common mode
basic and double reinforced insulation, noise rejection. Measurements are made
per IECmedical publications, Section 57 Type 3 transformers in this series do not using the same method as for leakage.
(formerly Appendix J). Minimum include internal thermal protection See ratings table for nominal values.
creepage 8 mm and clearance 5 mm. devices. These transformers are
Tested to 4 kV primary to secondary for intended for use in medical applications
mininlum one minute. where protective devices are external to

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 The Toroidal Advantage
The key to all toroidal transformer advantages is its efficiency.And the key to its efficiency is the core. The
core is a continuous strip of grain oriented silicon steel, wound like a clock spring, under tension. It i
annealed to relax the molecular structure which ensures that all grains are in the magnetic direction (unlike
the old standard EI,with about 40% in the wrong direction).There is no air gap, resulting in a stacking factor
of 97.5% of its weight. Since all the windings are symmetrically spread over the entire round, gapless core,
a higher flux density is possible (toroidal transformers operate at flux densities of 16 to 18 kilogauss,while
traditional EI transformers operate at 12 to 14 kilogauss). The magnetic flux is in the same direction as
the grain oriented silicon steel core, thus achieving very high electrical efficiencies. Typical efficiency
figures for toroidal transformers are 95% (e.g. 18kVAat 98% efficiency).

This efficiency yields the most easily identifiable feature of the toroid, its size benefit.
Toroidal transformers are about half the size and weight of standard transformers.

Toroidal transformers are also acoustically quieter than EI transformers. The

absence of an air gap typically provides an 8: 1 reduction of acoustic noise. In
addition the windings tightly envelope the entire core, effectively reducing
magnetostriction - the main source of the familiar mechanical hum found in
standard vertically laminated EI transformers. Compared to EI
transformers, toroids are silent.

Another type of noise is magnetic. Toroidal transformers radiate about

1/10 the magnetic field of EI transformers; this is, again, because of th
inherent efficiency and unique construction. The windings which cover
the core act as a shield. The magnetic field is contained doing what it
should, transforming energy from primary to secondary. This may
eliminate the need for special shielding and makes toroidal transformers
especially suitable for applications in sensitive electronic equipment,
such as:low level amplifiers, medical equipment, and near CRTs.

It takes a lot less energy to maintain the magnetic field in a toroidal core.
This is known as excitation or quiescent power. Toroids require about 1/16
the excitation power of conventional transformers. That's 1/16 the electricity
required by EI transformers in standby mode.This can translate into big savingsin
large transformer applications such as industrial controls.

Toroidal transformers are easy to mount.A single center bolt is all it generally takes to mount
a toroid. Quicker, easier mounting means reduced assembly time by the equipment manufacturers
who select toroidal transformers.

Another mechanical benefit of toroidal transformers is their flexible dimensions. With

the cross section held constant, the height and diameter can be varied to accommodate
the application. This means that 300VA toroids can be used in single rack height
equipment, where EI transformers never can.

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 The Toroidal Advantage

100%

90%

80%

70%

Efficiency
Load 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

KWh

Rating (VA)

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 The PLITRON Process

New transformer designs are developed in our engineering

department using a sophisticated, proprietary, computer
aided software program. This program presents our
designers with several alternative solutions for physical and
electrical parameters.
Efforts are made to fit the
design into our standard
manufacturing processes Customers are encouraged to test the transformer prototype
and materials, but when both on the bench, and most importantly, in the end product.
required, engineering, Once the customer is satisfied with the prototype, an
quality, materials, and acceptance form (sent with the prototype) is completed and
production cooperate to transmitted back to PLITRON.The prototype acceptance
find new ways to address unique problems. The goal is an form allows our engineering
optinmm design, offering the best value to the customer. Full department to formalize the
CAD specifications are supplied with the quotation. product documentation
Once we have reached general approval on the required for full production.
specifications and quotation, prototypes are produced.
Orders are entered and
'. )',• 1" )"1 "
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assistance of a full MRP II
system, under the control of Customer Service. All materials
requirements, capacity loading, planning and invoicing are
done with this system. And because Customer Service
controls scheduling, customer changes and expedites are
handled in the quickest manner possible.

PLITRON is a certified manufacturer of recognized

transformers both by ill
and CSA.Our familiarity with safety
agency procedures and
their personnel allows us
to speed new designs
These are prepared by our sample department, under through testing and
engineering supervision, subject to production's standard approval. In most cases a
process control and inspection. After extensive testing for new product is covered
conformity to specifications and safety agency by our "FamilyApproval",
requirements, the design is reviewed, and the prototypes and prototypes can be
are shipped, usually in less than 2 weeks. sent with full ill
and CSA
recognition and listings.
50Hz transformers are
labeled with the CEmark.
In cases where a new
design is not covered, or a
special standard is
required, we can work
directly with the agency
to expedite the approval.
PLITRON also routinely
designs products for
international safety
agency approvals such as
VDE,

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 The PLITRON Process

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lEC, SEMCO, DEMCO, and
others where required.

Our Production facility

uses the most up-to-date
winding equipment
available. PLITRON works
closely with the
manufacturer of our
winding equipment to
modify machinery to suit
our processes.

Because the quality and

performance of a toroidal transformer depends so much on the Alltransformers are 100% tested using calibrated equipment and
machine/operator interface, our production staff undergo an trained test technicians. Electrical test equipment indudes: turns
extensive training program. The program focuses on both the counters, DVMs,oscilloscopes and dielectric strength (hi-pot)
testers, and fully automated test stations.
operation of the mad1ine and in-process inspection techniques.

Our QA department, and production personnel all perform in-

process inspections. Results of these inspections are used to
refine our processes. Data collected is posted as graphs and
charts for all to see. Our focus is continual quality improvement.
Allshipments are final checked and signed-offby QAinspectors.
These final checks include: visual and dimensional
requirements, electrical test result review; as well as contract
fulfillment.

Our buyers, engineering and

quality personnel all work
together with our vendors
to develop a consistent base
of quality raw materials used
to produce the fmished
product. We select materials
that are listed by the
applicable safety agencies.
All incoming material is
inspected. Complete vendor
histories are maintained by
the quality assurance
department for analysis of
supplier performance.
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86.96
70
43.48
60
13.04
10.87
8.70
45
6.52
4.35
48
2.61
40
25
0.87
85
108.70
65.22
26.09
65
34.78
17.39
50
115VAC
Rise
3.48
1.74
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238
240
242
244
246
250
Series
VAC
54.35
8.70
6.52
5.43
4.35
230VAC
0.87
43.48
32.61
120
21.74
119
3.26
Parallel
2.17
122
123
VAC
0.43
118
13.04
17.39
121
1.30
1.74
125
A6155-V1
2.26
2.34
6154-V1
2.20
6153-V1
2.93
6150-V1
6151-V1
4000
6152-V1
6149-V2
6148-V2
6147-V2
6146-V2
6145-V2
6143-V2
400
6144-V2
0.78
0.86
VA
6142-V2
0.71
6141-V2
0.65
6140-V2
6175-XO
6174-XO
7500
6173-XO
3000
6170-XO
6171-XO
5000
6172-XO
1.01
1.42
2000
6169-XO
1.88
6168-XO
1.00
6167-XO
1.51
6166-XO
1.50
6165-XO
1.12
6163-XO
500
6164-XO
300
6162-XO
200
6161-XO
6160-XO
12500
10000
1.30
1500
1250
1000
100
750
(OC)
Type
(nF) Current
55
34
20
7
8
5
11
19
16
15
133
Leakage
Capacitance
(rms)
(rms) 2 Temperature
(IJA) Power
Off Load Voltage
Ratings Table
Secondary Ratings

Se Iection Tab Ie Choosing a PLiTRON Transformer Type for 601 Requirements

PLiTRON Transformers
601 Reference Type 1 Type 2 Type 3
Class I II II
Protection from Electrical Shock Basic Insulation plus Protective Earth Conductor Basic plus Double Reinforced Insulation Basic plus Double Reinforced Insulation
Thermal Protection Yes Yes No

YEL
Switch
Schematics oo BRNBLU
YEL Switch
GRNIYEL
Thermal
RED
BLU Thermal
BLKRED 00 - 1200RN
120 WHT GRY
100 VIO

o BLK
C'15
C115
100~
C115

Type 1 100 VA to 2000 VA Type 1 3000 VA to 12500 VA Type 2 100 VA to 2000 VA

o BLK o BLK

Note
Both primary windings must be used. Windings
should be connected in either series or parallel,
using the appropriate taps for the input voltage.

100~
120~ 100~
120~
o BRN o BRN

100:-1
120~ 100:-1
120~
YEL
Thermal
Switch
YEL

Type 2 3000 VA to 12500 VA Type 3 100 VA to 12500 VA

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Mechanical

Potting compound Potting compound

Recessed base
Magnetic shield Magnetic shield

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300
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400
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19
12
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65
12.70
95
80
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90
105
120
140
60
500 4.8
115
100 Leads
18
2.4
2.8
25
3.5
26.9
38.5
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45
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238
330
255
245
170
140
297
15
15
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26
Weight
Nominal Dimensions (mm) Rubber washer
kg 4000 VA to 12500 VA

100 VAunits.
WG on 3000 to 12500VA to 3000 VA

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 Description
This series of PC Mount Toroidal Power Transformers is
optimally designed for triple output power applications.
Coupled with user supplied rectifiers, filter capacitors, and
series voltage regulators, they provide 5VDC and either
±12 or ±15VDC

The units are fully encapsulated and sealed with pinned

bases for circuit board mow1t and flow soldering. This
provides quick assembly with a very clean appearance.
Each case has five mounting holes for sturdy and flexible
mechanical assembly.
120VAC A
Multi-tapped inputs allow system compatibility
with any international line voltage.

Cores are toroidal grain oriented silicon steel, the

most efficient magnetic element. This yields
maximum electrical efficiency, low temperature
E E E E
rise, dead quiet operation and an extremely low
external magnetic field. o F o F o F o F

Applications include instrun1entation and digital

equipment.
Insulation
Primary to secondary: Polyester tape. Class B 130
z
Series 5VDC
Regulator C.), four layers minirnUll1. Meets high potential
voltage test requirement of >4 kV for 1 minute.
o
Temperature Rise
or-12VDC +15VDC
or+12VDC MaximUll140 CAt maximUll1rated load, continuous.
-15VDC
Series+
30V
Regulator Regulator ~
K
Application
J
Series 0
The voltage rating for the rectifiers, capacitors an
regulators must be greater than the values shown .
the Secondary Application Schematic. Also the
r
H rectifiers and regulators must be selected for the

G
actual DC currents in the application (refer to Rated .J
DC Current in the chart on page 14).

Case
•
The case material is black Polyarnid 6, UL certified
94HB,class B.
Approvals
The series is recognized by Underwriters Laboratories to
UL506,UL1411,and CSA22.2#66-1988. File # E156800.

Inputs
Dual0-100-120VACwindings to be series or parallel connected
for 100, 120, 220 or 240VAC operation at 50 or 60Hz. See
Primary Wiring Schematic.
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 Printed Circuit Mount Toroidal Power Transformers

Ratings Table
5VDC ±15 or ±12VDC Part Number
pc. Connection Layout (from component side)

Rated DC Current 0.96A 2 x 0.19A 5063-XO

Off-Load AC 11.76VAC 2 x 21.72VAC
Loaded AC 9.34VAC 2 x 17.95VAC
Max. AC Current 1.19A 2 x 0.21A
Total VA 20VA
Efficiency 78% at 32' C temperature rise

0 0
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B
A D

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xH 0.38A
L11.59VAC
21.40VAC
17.90VAC
9.38VAC
80% 0.42A1.85A
162.30A
at43' CC temperature Grise
C
t O~ K

Rated DC Current
Off-Load AC
Loaded AC
Max. AC Current
Total VA
Efficiency
5VDC
2.56A
11.41VAC
9.45VAC 12 C
3.22A
F
B2 10
±15 or ±12VDC
2 x 0.65A
D2 x 20.50VAC
ED
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C
B
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83% at 45' C temperature rise

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5VDC ±15 or ±12VDC

Rated DC Current 5.12A 2 x 1.30A 5065-XO
Off-Load AC 10.91VAC 2 x 19.71VAC
Loaded AC 9.51VAC 2 x 17.70VAC
Max. AC Current 6.44A 2 x 1.40A
Total VA 120VA
Efficiency 87% at 46' C temperature rise

tJo
5VDC ±15 or ±12VDC
Rated DC Current 6.28A 2 x 1.73A
o
5066-XO 0 0 0 J
K
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Off-Load AC 10.59VAC
A 0
2 x 19.59VAC
B
C

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Loaded AC 9.51VAC 2 x 17.70VAC E
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F
Max. AC Current 8.58A 2 x 1.87A
Total VA 160VA
Efficiency 88% at 50' C temperature rise

Notes
1. Minimum 8VDC into 5V regulator at ripple valley with 90% nominal input at full rated DC
current output.
2. Minimum 18VDC into 12 or 15V regulators at ripple valley with 90% nominal input at full
rated DC current output.
3. Maximum 12.75VDC into 5V regulator with 110% nominal input at no-load output.
4. Maximum 26.20VDC into 12 or 15V regulators with 110% nominal input at no-load output.
5. Test conditions: 32000uF 40Von 5Voutput; 6800uF 40Von each 15Voutput;1.1V diode
drop loaded, 0.6 unloaded. Tested at 25' C ambient temperature.

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 PLITRON Capabilities

Computer aided design solutions

From 8VA to 18 kVA

Various mechanic;. I

To 150 mH
High accuracy To 300 A
Single or multiple core versions 1.75" to 18" diameter
Various terminations Gapped cores
Saddle bracket or encapsulated
High isolation

Balanced output
Common mode noise rejection
Screens and shielding options
Transient voltage surge suppression
o

o o o o

Vertical mountiru
To 54 kVA Saddle brackets
Discrete phases or packaged assemblies Flange mount
Packaged options include flange mount (shown) PC mount
Low quiescent current draw Potting cylinders
High efficiency Wired enclosures

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 Designed by Menno
For sound distribution systems Ultra wide bandwidth / Low dis onion
25 or 70 volt output Push-pull and single-ended
4 to 16 ohm Super high quality factor (to 2,440,000)
Transformer or autoformer Encapsulated in attractive black cases
Wide bandwidth Power to over 400 watts output
Compact Publications available

Ultra low buzz and hum designs

Perfectly balanced secondaries
High power density
High B core material

Low leakage current

Ground screens
Thermal protection (fuses or switches)
8 VA to 18 kVA
International medical safety approvals
Certificates of compliance
Low radiated and acoustic noise

Voltage step-up or step-down without isolation

30 VA to 30 kVA (per phase)
Single or three phase
% size of toroidal isolation transformer

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 Application and Technical Notes

Wider Regulation Narrower Regulation

Duty Cycle
Efficiency

Temperature Rise

Size

Weight

Cost

In some applications, it may be more economical to specify

a wider regulation transformer, and consider the use of
Significant reductions in transformer size and weight may
higher voltage rating filter capacitors, and other
be realized in most cases where the transformer is loaded
components.
intermittently. In these cases, the load is on (A) for a small The regulation factors shown as standard in this catalog are
portion of the total period (B); see Figure I. The period is optimum values, and provide a convenient, proven,
much shorter than the overall thermal time constant of the
equilibrium of efficiency, size and temperature rise, with
transformer. To calculate the nominal power rating (yA) of manufacturability and repeatability. Deviations from
the transformer use the following equation: standard regulation figures printed in this catalog will have
PNOM = PLOAD~(A/ B)
the effects listed in Figure 3 in varying proportions.
Regulation

25
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CD
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"3c:
20
15
10 100

5
~
10

1,000 10,000

Volt Amps (VA)

Standard values for regulation are given for power

transformers in the Selection chart on page 7, and Ratings
Flexible Size
Table on page 8. Regulation may be expressed as a percentage
with the following equation:
% Regulation:
(y"'L-VFl)/VFLX 100
VNL = No load volts.VFl= full load volts.

Load regulation can be adjusted to conform to most

requirements. Regulation factor is inversely proportional to
efficiency and physical size, and proportional to temperature
rise. All of these factors must be taken into consideration
when the final regulation specification is determined.

Low Profile Toroidal Transformer

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 Application and Technical Notes

As long as the cross sectional

area of the toroidal core is
held constant, the height and
diameter may be varied to 100
meet the customer's 95 000 VA

requirement. 300 VA
90
The functional optimum
diameter to height ratio is 2:1. 85
For low profile equipment 80 30 VA
requirements, a 3:1 ratio may
be used. In cases where a 75

minimum footprint is 70

required, a 1.5:1 ratio could be

65
considered. Aspect ratios of
between 1:1.5 to 1:4 can be 60
achieved without
55
performance degradation.
50
Examples include: 1) The
customer wanted to replace a
laminated transformer in the
same physical space. AI: 1
diameter to height ratio toroid
was designed, at twice the 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 90 100
output power, and with vastly
% of rated load
improved noise specifications.
2) A custom 500 VA toroid
engineered to fit into a single
rack height package. The transformer is less than 38mm high, Toroidal Efficiency
but still exhibits good electrical and magnetic efficiency. The Efficiency is a measure of the transformer's ability
only physical restrictions are the limitations of winding to deliver the input power to the load.
machinery.A minimum center hole must be maintained in order Efficiency is expressed by:
to permit the insertion of the winding shuttle, for application of %n = (POUT I PIN) X 100
wire and insulation. Where POUT is output power, PIN is input power,
n is efficiency.
Toroids are far more efficient than conventional
Autoformers laminated types. Figure 5 shows typical curves for
For applications reqUlf1ng either a Vhi efficiency as a function of output power in
simple step-up or •
relation to output power for various nominal rated
step-down of VIow
transformers.
voltage, and Toroidal transformers can offer extremely high
where there is no
efficiency, and figures of 96% and better are
need for electrical
achievable.
isolation between COm
windings, an
autoformer can Autotransformer Figure 4
be used.
Significant size
and weight reductions can result over
isolated transformers.The power rating of
an autotformer is given by the
expression:
VArated = POUT x (V V HI - IV
LOW) HI

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 l
Rectifier Circuits Full Wave Center Tap
Most applications for power toroidal transformers are in
power supplies, which generally incorporate rectifier
circuits. Listed and illustrated here are typical circuits, and
simple formulae for relating the AC and DC data. This + VDC
Load
information is for reference only; consult design handbooks
IDC
or PLITRONdirectly for further assistance.

Dual Complimentary Rectifier

•
Load
+
Load VDC

+
Full Wave Center Tap . ;.:
VDC
IDC
While more efficient than the half wave rectifier circuit, the
full wave does not make full use of secondaries, but is good
for high current, low voltage applications as there is only
one diode drop per positive half cycle.
VAC= 1.7 x (VDC + 1)
IAC = 1.2 x IDC

Half Wave Rectifier

Dual Complimentary Rectifier Figure 6

Very efficient. Best choice for two balanced outputs with a

common return. The output windings are bifilar wound for
precisely matched series resistance, coupling and Half Wave Rectifier . :-
capacitance.
VAC= 0.8 x (VDC + 2) Half wave rectifier circuits should be avoided, as they are
IAC = 1.8 x IDC inefficient use of toroidal technology. They cause the core to
become polarized and to saturate in one direction.

VDC Thermal Considerations

The textbook approach to transformer design indicates that
power losses should be evenly distributed between core
+ Load losses and copper losses.However,with the advent of low loss
grain oriented silicon steels, and their extremely high
utilization in modern toroidal construction, this is seldom the
case. Core losses in toroids are typically 10 - 20% of total
IDC
power losses.The balance of losses are related to copper. The
; : theory is to balance copper losses equitably throughout the
transformer. The ideal design would allocate copper losses
Full Wave Bridge evenly between primary and secondary windings.
Most efficient use of toroid technology and secondaries. Temperature rise calculations are based on a number of
Best for high voltage outputs. variables, which include:
VAC= 0.8 x (VDC + 2)
IAC = 1.8 x IDC Variable Description Expressed Unit
PI Power losses Pto + Pw Watts
Pfe Core losses Watts! Kg Watts
Pcu Copper losses I'R , , Wat1s
Se Surface area 1tI2 [00 - 101 + (1t X HT) (00 + 10) mm
Oa 'C

•
Ambient Temperature
Thermal Variables

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 Application and Technical Notes

Material considerations should include thermal resistance air gaps, and the excellent magnetic properties of toroidal
specifications. A properly designed thermal circuit should transformers can cause a high magnetizing current on turn
allow for a thermally conductive construction, with on, limited only by the low impedance of the primary
windings placed such that heat can reach the outer winding. However, the duration of the inrush current is
surface, for further dissipation. rarely longer than a half a cycle.
Copper has a positive temperature coefficient, so its The effect of this inrush becomes greater with an increase in
resistance increases with temperature. As the temperature toroidal power. 8 VA to 300 VA transformers should not
of the coil rises, the DC resistance of the windings will also require any protection. For transformers 300 VA and up a
increase, and a self heating cycle is introduced. slow-blow fuse, delayed action circuit breaker, or some form
It is incumbent of the transformer designer to precalculate of soft start circuitry should be considered.
the temperature rise per winding into the final
calculations, and adjust the output to compensate for this The PLiTRON Design Philosophy
effect. Transformer design is an interactive process and depends
heavily on the input of the circuit designer. Small variations

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in transformer or circuit design may have
major implications on the other. Once we
20 have a complete understanding of the
application, we will design the optimum
transformer for your product.
The proper design and implementation of a
PLITRON transformer will yield all of the
benefits of the Toroidal Advantage.

Temperature Rise
Figure 11 illustrates the rise in temperature of a Standard
Power toroidal transformer in relation to output loading.
PLITRON'sStandard Power Transformer Line is designed to
40EC temperature rise above ambient. Temperature rise
•
drops drastically with load: at 50% load, temperature rise
will be about 25% of the rise at full load.

Precautions
Shorted Turn Condition
A completed path by any conductor passing through the
center of toroidal transformer, around the outside is a
shorted turn (eg: the top of the mounting bolt shorted to
the chassis). As with any short circuit, this condition will
give rise to high circulating currents, and high heat. The
transformer may be damaged beyond repair.

Inrush Current
The high remanence of grain oriented silicon steel, lack of
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 Specifications Line Frequency and type may be specified (Teflon, PVC,
Use the Power Transformer Inquiry Standard transformers are designed to single,double, etc.). Lengths as required.
Form included (facing page), or call one operate at 50 or 60 Hz. Grain oriented
ofPUlRON's application engineers.The steel cores can be used at frequencies Thermal Protection
specifications of the Standard Power, up to 2 kHz. For higher frequencies Customer specified temperature and
Medical and PC mount lines may be PUlRON uses such materials as ferrite, type: self resetting switch or fuse.
useful as a guideline, as well as the items powdered metal and other composites. PUlRON uses specially packaged (for
included below, and the Technical and high mechanical stress) internationally
Application Notes section. Power approved devices.
PLITRON can quote on power
Approvals requirements to 18 kVAper phase (54 Electrostatic Screen
Most custom transformers -including kVAfor three phase sets). Customer specified. To reduce
fast turn arolmd prototypes - can be capacitive coupling, and/or create a
supplied with UL, CSA (or cULus) and Outputs physical barrier insert (safety screen),
CE labels, to the approvals listed in the The output loading may be specified in between primary and secondary or
Standard line section (pg. 6). PUlRON either of two ways: between specified secondaries. Copper
can do this because we have a "family I.AC (RMS)voltage and current (lAC) or foil laminated between insulation
approval" which allows a wide variance power (VA) and duty cycle for each provides 100% coverage.
of modifications to approved standards. secondary output.
2. DC load parameters. PLIlRON can Magnetic Shield
Custom products can also be designed engineer the optimum transformer from Toroidal transformers radiate about
to the applicable sections of other your specific DC load data. This data 1/10 the magnetic field of standard EI
standards, such as: UL544, UL813, should include: DC voltage, current, transformers, but to further attenuate
UL1236, UL506, IEC601,VDE 0750, VDE rectifier type (full wave, full wave stray magnetic fields in very sensitive
0551, VDE 0550, CSA C22.2 #125, and bridge, ete.) and specification, capacitor applications, such as in close proximity
many more. type and value, regulator type and to a CRT,an additional magnetic shield
specifications, and special load may be called for. Magnetic shields
Insulation characteristics, including duty cycle. consist of multiple layers of grain
Our standard is Class B (130 C). Please supply a simple schematic, if oriented silicon steel, or a high nickel
However, we use four UL approved possible. With this information, we will content alloy, such as MU-Metal,
insulation classes, which may be determine the optimum secondary AC Magnifier 79, etc .., lanlinated between
specified as required, up to class H specifications for each output. insulation. Wrapped around
(180EC).Approvals: UlI411, Ul506 and circumference of transformer. Disks are
CSA22.2 #66.These are listed lmder UL Mounting also available for use within potted
file # E156800. In addition to the standard potted assemblies.
center, and mOlmting disk with washers,
Temperature Rise PUlRON can supply custom toroids Mechanical
May be specified as required in with threaded inserts, bushings, or studs Typical size and weights listed in the
operating anlbient. The basic design pressed into a potted center; special mechanical diagranls in the Standard,
guideline is 60 C.With a Class B (130 C) molded bases; complete molded Medical, and PC mOlmt sections of this
insulation system, this would allow enclosures; printed circuit mount cases brochure may be used as a basic
operation in a maximum 70 C ambient. or custom sheet metal brackets and guideline to determine size and weight,
enclosures. based on power (VA)rating. Height and
Inputs diameter may be varied to suit,as long as
Choose from the inputs listed in the Leads the core cross section is held constant
Standard Line, or specify your custom Leads may be specified as solid (see Technical Notes). Specify maximum
input - by line frequency and voltage (stripped and/or tirmed) or stranded diameter and height available.
across each winding. (with special stranding ratios, stripped
and/or terminated). Insulation layers

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PLITRON
PLiTRONManufacturing Inc. 8 - 601 Magnetic Dr. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 3J2 htlp://www.plitron.com 1-800-PLITRON (1-800-754-8766) Tel. 416-667-9914 FAX 416-667-~
 Research & Development

PLITRON has a research team Lower Inrush Currents frequency bandwidth of most power
Toroidal transformers have a large transformers is always far too broad (it
dedicated to improving and
number of advantages over the can exceed 200 kHz). The inability of
expanding toroidal technology.
traditional E-I transformers using most power transformers to exclude
We engage III fundamental stacked laminations. Toroids are more frequencies beyond their operational
research and have developed efficient, smaller, silent, emit reduced frequency allows high frequency
new methods to quantify stray fields, etc. Their sole technical signals to enter or leave the device.
disadvantage is that they produce Floating Power is a transformer-based
transformer performance. Here
larger inrush currents due to the solution that effectively reduces the
are some of the projects we have
absence of air gaps. The negative electromagnetic noise transferred to
introduced for use in standard and from a sensitive load.
effects of large inrush currents are felt
and custom toroidal by nuisance interruptions in the service
Floating Power transformers are built
applications. due to fuses blowing constantly.
in toroidal shape, thus offering all the
A number of solutions exist such as advantages of toroidal technology:
Noise Reduction
pre-insertion resistors, shunt more efficient, lighter, gapless, less
LONO™ technology offers significant
capacitors, electronic switches, and audible hum and lower stray fields
improvements in the acoustic
core gapping. However, all of them are than the standard designs. Floating
performance of toroidal transformers.
external to the transformer and cause Power transformers are the only
Over the past 25 years, toroidal
other problems, at the very least they electromagnetic noise reduction
transformers have replaced
reduce the system's reliability. The transformers designed in toroidal
conventional transformers in many
gapping solution produces cores.
applications because, among many
considerable increase in the noise and
other benefits, they are quieter under
normal conditions. But, because of the
stray fields. At PLITRON, we have Reduction in the Emission
found solutions to the inrush current
their highly efficient nature, standard of Stray Fields
problem that are internal to the
toroidal transformers become noisy Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
transformer.
under adverse line conditions, such as has become an everyday problem in
over-voltage and DC offset. With the electric/electronics industry. There
Narrow Frequency Band
are currently in use plenty of highly
Transformers (Floating sensitive components located near of
Power) sources of electromagnetic noise (for
Floating Power transformer example, transformers). Plitron
:. ]'M technology is a revolutionary patented Manufacturing Inc. has researched the
Low NOISE TECHNOLOGY (U.S. Patent #6,087,822) transformer sources of the emission of stray fields
development, with many potential in toroidal transformers and we are
increasingly deteriorating power lines applications in power supply and now capable to offer toroidal
over the years, these adverse power conditioning products. Floating transformers with much reduced field
conditions are becoming more Power transformer technology solves emIssiOns.
prevalent. the problem of electromagnetic noise
The toroidal geometry already offers
present in the power supply, while
PLITRON LONO ™ toroidal stray field reduction with respect to
eliminating the need for other external
transformers suit a variety of devices. other transformer geometries. We
applications, but the features of these have reduced even more the fields
products are probably best utilized in Floating Power transformer emitted from our transformers.
the demanding Hi-End Audio industry, technology offers significant
where growling transformers can improvements in bandwidth reduction
represent a huge bear of a problem. for power transformers. The

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