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#127421 07/02/01 03:12 AM
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This Schematic demonstrates how to find relative polarities of two individual and separate 1 phase 2 wire transformers.

The series connection between the Secondary Windings is a "Test Jumper", which is used only during the test procedures.
Test equipment consists of a common DVM [Digital Voltage Meter] - which is represented by the "E" in the circle.

**NOTE** Both Transformers need to be identical for Pri/Sec voltage, KVA and Z.

Any Comments???

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#127422 07/03/01 03:54 PM
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This is a great pair of diagrams!

It shows how when voltages are of the same polarity, they subtract; but of opposite polarity, they add.

#127423 07/07/01 05:02 PM
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Dspark,

Thanks for the reply!!! Glad the schematics are of use to the members of this forum.

As you said, the schematic demonstrates how relative polarity can either add voltages ["in phase" connections], or subtract voltages ["out of phase" connections].

It's all according to the direction of current flow on the secondary coil[s] - Vs - the magnetic flow in the core.

These polarity test schematics are really aimed more at the "How-To" or the "FYI" angle of things, rather than at anything that is trade applicable [except that anyone performing "in the field transformer connections" would benifit from this info.].

This particular schematic would be helpful if someone was planning to connect two separate transformers for a common output [Parallel Primary connections, Parallel, Series, or even "Multiwire" Secondary connections].

Transformers need to be exactly the same - even as much as being "Cloned" from the other - in order to function properly.
This meaning that not just the input/output voltage being the same, but the core material, winding density, KVA, %Z, reflected Z and all that jazz. Otherwise one winding will circulate a large level of current.

*** NOTE ***
The NEC does not allow the permanent usage of Paralleled Transformers!!! I can understand the reason[s] why!!!
so much for the disclaimer!

Once again, thank you!!! Glad these schematics are of interest.

P.S. Do you have any drawings, or similar tech. data that you could post here???
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