Variable AC Power Sources

Superior Electric designs, manufacturers, and markets variable AC power sources using our wide range of POWERSTAT® and Volt- Pac® Variable Auto-Transformers. Our experts design special units and "value-add" assemblies to meet specific customer requirements with ease.

CUSTOMIZABLE ASSEMBLIES

Our variable AC power supplies make it easy to build a stable AC power test bed for testing product reactions to simulated harmonics conducted on the AC power line. Superior Electric provides all the options and expertise to customize a variable AC power solution for your unique applications, specifically simulation of AC anomalies such as circuit breaker test sytems, watt-hour meter test systems, lighting ballast test systems and appliance tests and burn-in.

Variable AC Power Source

Variable AC Power Source Features

Electrical Parameters

Standard 120, 208, 240, 277, 380, 480, 575 and 600 VAC types
Additional autotransformers, multi-tapped transformers, and isolation transformers
Custom output boosts of 20%, 25%, and 30%
DELTA- DELTA, WYW- WYE, and DELTA- WYE connection configurations
An input circuit breaker to serve as an undervoltage trip release or shunt trip
Output contactor to serve as a REPO switch
Line, boost, and step- up connection options
Overload capacity, temperature, regulation
50, 60, 400 Hz types

Load Ranges

Capacities to 1000 amps
Custom low- voltage/ high current
Custom high voltage/ low current

Enclosures

NEMA 1 with multi- knockout panels for ease of wiring
Heavy Duty Caster Kit options with locking swivel and push/pull handles
Fan assemblies

Control Options

Manual Handwheel
Synchronous Motor
Digital Step Motor
Single or Individual Phase Control
Extra Limit Switches for high/low positions
Full-Range Controllers (0-10V, 4-20mA, microprocessor)
Control Panel types for auto/manual and raise-lower switches

Environmental Options

Fan assemblies
Tropicalization

Monitoring Options

Analog Voltmeter(s)/ Ammeter(s)
Digital Voltmeters(s)/ Ammeter(s)
Digital Power Meter (Volts, Amps, Hz, PF, and more)
LEDs, Alarm Contacts

Variable AC Power Source Features

We Make It Easy To Build Custom Variable AC Power Sources

Specifying a variable transformer and matching components to build your test set can be complicated. Contact our experts to learn how we can build a customized assembly for your unique voltage test requirements.

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What is a variable AC power supply?

A variable AC power source is a controlled, yet variable, voltage solution. Variable AC power sources are commonly used in conjunction with test equipment to simulate extreme variations of voltage condition. Event conditions such as sags, sustained low voltages, surges, over-voltages, sustained over-voltage conditions, and high/ low nominals beyond commercially available power sources could cause a device to malfunction.

What are the types of variable AC power supplies?

A variable AC power source comes in three types, including simple manual, motorized, and sophisticated interface with automatic control schemes. The environmental and monitoring parameters along with the voltage and load amperage requirements of the application will help determine the best type of variable AC power source.

How do you make an adjustable voltage power supply?

Variable AC power sources are engineered assemblies made up of standard or special variable transformers, zig-zag neutral generating transformers, and multi-tapped buck-boost or special ratio auto-transformers. Additionally, electrical components such as SUPERCON® specialty connectors, circuit breakers, contactors, bypass switches, emergency power-off devices and meters are commonly included in variable AC power source assemblies. Experts position and wire each all required components together to make an effective and cohesive assembly.