Manual Type Dimmers / Variac

Simple and Precise Manual Voltage Control

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.

Key Features:

  • Simple and rugged construction.
  • Coils made from high-grade CRGO silicon steel and 99.9% pure copper.
  • Smooth, continuous, breakless, and linear voltage variation proportional to angular rotation.
  • High operating efficiency with reliable performance
  • Negligible waveform and power factor distortion.
  • Excellent short-term overload handling capability
  • Motorized operation available for remote control applications
  • Wide range of voltage and current ratings available
Parameter Manual Type Dimmers / Variac
Models Available Flush Open Manual (Air Cooled) – F
Portable Enclosed Manual (Air Cooled) – P
In Tank Manual (Oil Cooled) – T
Operating Voltage Single Phase: 240V AC, 50–60 Hz
Three Phase: 415V AC, 50–60 Hz, 3Φ, 4-Wire
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
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

Ordering Information

(as per code specified below)
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)
e.g.
75D3TM15

75 A Dimmerstat with 3 coils (Three phase) in oil-cooled tank construction with motor drive having 15s sweep.

e.g.
8D1P

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.

Mechanical Construction

Single-phase Variable Voltage Dimmers are available in three types:

  • Portable Type (P): Sheet steel enclosure suitable for floor or table mounting.
  • Flush Type (F): Open-type construction suitable for panel mounting.
  • Tank Type (T): Oil-immersed design housed in a sheet steel tank with roller mounting.

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.

Our Applications

  • Auditoriums, Hotels, and Conference Halls
  • Exhibitions and Laboratories
  • AC Voltage Stabilizers and Rectifiers
  • Battery Chargers
  • Temperature Control of Ovens and Furnaces
  • Testing of Instruments, Relays, and Circuit Breakers
  • Welding, Electroplating, and Anodizing Processes
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Industrial Testing and Research Applications
Manual Type Dimmers / Variac
1 PHASE FLUSH MANUAL (AIR COOLED) 1F
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
Manual Type Dimmers / Variac
1 PHASE PORTABLE MANUAL (AIR COOLED) 1P
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
Manual Type Dimmers / Variac
3 PHASE FLUSH MANUAL (AIR COOLED) 3 F
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
Manual Type Dimmers / Variac
3 PHASE PORTABLE MANUAL (AIR COOLED) -3P
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.

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