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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

24-06-2012, 13:14

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Isolation Transformer Problem

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Posted By s/v Jedi

Oh.... the windings were in parallel instead of...

Oh.... the windings were in parallel instead of series?

cheers,
Nick.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

19-06-2012, 19:36

Replies: 39

Isolation Transformer Problem

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Posted By s/v Jedi

This is why you need multiple relays. The...

This is why you need multiple relays. The transformer output mst be disconnected until the magnetic field is build up and stable. Only then the transformer output should be connected to the load.
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

19-06-2012, 13:52

Replies: 39

Isolation Transformer Problem

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Posted By s/v Jedi

Re: Isolation transformer problem

Disconnect the secondary connection (output) from the transformer and try again. A load on the secondary might make a difference.

That said, my Victron uses 3 relays: first one energizes...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

19-06-2012, 09:10

Replies: 39

Isolation Transformer Problem

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Posted By s/v Jedi

Re: Isolation transformer problem

Unless this is a relay with built-in delay mechanism, I don't believe the delay is enough for building up the magnetic field on the Charles transformer. I used to have an old one and the sound of the...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

19-06-2012, 06:27

Replies: 39

Isolation Transformer Problem

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Posted By s/v Jedi

Re: Isolation transformer problem

Ahem...

I pulled the manual for the softstart which lists the diagram. It is crazy, just a resistor and relay. The only delay I see is the relay.

According to the schematic, you should measure...

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