Volt Control System's Dimmer is a continuously variable auto-transformer designed for smooth, stepless AC voltage control. It provides precise voltage regulation for testing, industrial, laboratory, and power control applications.
The unit operates on 240V AC input and delivers adjustable output up to 240V AC or 270V AC. For three-phase applications, three units can be connected in star configuration to operate on 415V AC, providing output up to 415V or 470V AC.
| Parameter | Manual Type Dimmers / Variac | ||
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| Models Available |
Flush Open Manual (Air Cooled) – F Portable Enclosed Manual (Air Cooled) – P In Tank Manual (Oil Cooled) – T |
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| Operating Voltage |
Single Phase: 240V AC, 50–60 Hz Three Phase: 415V AC, 50–60 Hz, 3Φ, 4-Wire |
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| Current Ratings (Air Cooled) |
Maximum Current: 0.7A, 2A, 4A, 8A, 10A, 15A, 20A, 28A Continuous Current: 0.6A, 1.8A, 3.8A, 6.5A, 9A, 11.5A, 16A, 22A |
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| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C | ||
| Insulation Resistance | Minimum 5 MΩ at 500V DC | ||
| Dielectric Test | 2.5 kV RMS for 1 Minute | ||
| Storage Temperature | -9°C to 70°C | ||
| Humidity | Up to 95% RH | ||
| Conforms To | IS 5142 | ||
| Cooling Type | Air Cooled / Oil Cooled | ||
| 1st block | Output current rating amps | 0.7, 2, 4, 8, 10, 15, 20, 28, 40, 50, 60, 75, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600A |
| 2nd block | Dimmerstat (D) | Continuously variable voltage auto transformer. |
| 3rd block | No. of coils | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 30, 45 |
| 4th block | Type of construction |
F, P, T F = Flush, back of panel, open. P = Portable, floor, table mounting, air cooled with enclosure. T = In tank, immersed in oil. |
| 5th block | Provided with motor drive (M) | "Step-syn" 230V 1Ph AC 50Hz. 60rpm motor having instantaneous start-stop-reverse characteristics. |
| 6th block | Approx. time in secs. for full rotation sweep time | 8, 15, 30, 45, 60, 120 (As per standard gear ratios available) |
75 A Dimmerstat with 3 coils (Three phase) in oil-cooled tank construction with motor drive having 15s sweep.
8A Dimmerstat with 1 coil (single phase). Portable type and suitable for manual operation (no motorisation).
Similarly, other Dimmerstats can be configured and ordered.
| Standards Followed | ||||||
| IS5921/1249 | Copper cladbase material in electrical/electronic equipment's | |||||
| IS6297/2026 | Transformers and inductors. | |||||
| IS 6553 | Environmental requirements for semiconductors and Integrated circuits. | |||||
| IS4064 | Airbreak switches | |||||
| IS8828 | MCBs | |||||
| IS 9224 | HRC fuses | |||||
| IS1248 | Indicating instruments | |||||
| IS 6619 | Semiconductor Rectifier equipment safety | |||||
| IS613 | Copper busbars | |||||
| IS2959 | Contactors. | |||||
| IS3231 | Electrical relays | |||||
| IS13703 | Low voltage fuses | |||||
| IS4540 | Mono Crystal line Semi conductor rectifier assembly | |||||
| IS4237 | General requirements for switchgear and control switches | |||||
| IEC62040-2 | Electro magnetic conduction and interference. | |||||
Single-phase Variable Voltage Dimmers are available in three types:
Three-phase units are generally supplied as three coils and are available in all three configurations: P, F, and T.
For higher current ratings (above 200 Amps), the units utilize 2/3 or more coils connected in parallel to achieve the required current-carrying capacity.
Motorized models use a 240V AC Step-Synchronous Motor operating at 60 RPM (50Hz). With appropriate gearing, higher torque and lower operating speeds can be achieved.
Standard sweep time options: 8, 15, 30, 45, 60, and 120 seconds.
| 1 PHASE FLUSH MANUAL (AIR COOLED) 1F | ||||||||||
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| Current Rating | 0.7 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 28 | ||
| L (mm) | 84 | 109 | 175 | 175 | 192 | 220 | 250 | 295 | ||
| W (mm) | 98 | 120 | 190 | 190 | 210 | 240 | 290 | 345 | ||
| H (mm) | 87 | 127 | 130 | 153 | 153 | 180 | 205 | 205 | ||
| M (mm) | 28 | 92 | 146 | 146 | 154 | 178 | 204 | 238 | ||
| D (mm) | 5.0 | 6.5 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | ||
| Wt (kg) | 1.1 | 3.0 | 5.8 | 7.5 | 9.8 | 13.8 | 17.3 | 23.3 | ||
| 1 PHASE PORTABLE MANUAL (AIR COOLED) 1P | ||||||||||
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| Current Rating | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 28 | |||
| L (mm) | 134 | 178 | 178 | 195 | 227 | 285 | 356 | |||
| W (mm) | 186 | 220 | 220 | 235 | 265 | 305 | 356 | |||
| H (mm) | 140 | 140 | 155 | 160 | 185 | 200 | 215 | |||
| M (mm) | - | 146 | 146 | 154 | 176 | 204 | 238 | |||
| D (mm) | - | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | |||
| Wt (kg) | 3.8 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 10 | 24.8 | 19 | 25.8 | |||
| 3 PHASE FLUSH MANUAL (AIR COOLED) 3 F | ||||||||||
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| Current Rating | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 28 | |||
| L (mm) | 109 | 175 | 175 | 192 | 220 | 250 | 295 | |||
| W (mm) | 120 | 190 | 190 | 210 | 140 | 190 | 345 | |||
| H (mm) | 390 | 485 | 485 | 485 | 530 | 585 | 600 | |||
| M (mm) | 92 | 146 | 146 | 154 | 176 | 204 | 238 | |||
| D (mm) | 6.0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | |||
| Wt (kg) | 9.6 | 18.4 | 24.5 | 29 | 42.6 | 55 | 71.2 | |||
| 3 PHASE PORTABLE MANUAL (AIR COOLED) -3P | ||||||||||
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| Current Rating | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 28 | |||
| L (mm) | 150 | 190 | 190 | 210 | 240 | 305 | 360 | |||
| W (mm) | 160 | 240 | 240 | 265 | 305 | 375 | 435 | |||
| H (mm) | 390 | 500 | 500 | 525 | 560 | 660 | 680 | |||
| Wt (kg) | 13 | 24 | 30.6 | 36 | 51.2 | 67.4 | 82.2 | |||
* Due to VCS Policy of continuous improvement in product quality, some feature and Size of items may change.
Note: We also offer customized solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.