{"product_id":"ringkerntransformator-500va-120v-usa-version","title":"Toroidal transformer 500 VA – 120 V USA → 12 V AC, toroidal transformer Class B","description":"\u003ch2\u003e500 VA Toroidal Transformer 120 V to 12 V AC at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e500 VA toroidal transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for operation on 120 V power grids, making it particularly suitable for applications in the USA. It steps down the input voltage from \u003cstrong\u003e120 V AC to 12 V AC\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a high secondary current of 41.6 A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its toroidal design, the transformer offers a compact construction, low magnetic leakage, and quiet operation. It is suitable for high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e12 V low-voltage lighting, halogen systems, and suitable 12 V AC LED applications\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as for technical control and regulation applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e500 VA for high-performance low-voltage applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a rated power of \u003cstrong\u003e500 VA\u003c\/strong\u003e, the toroidal transformer is suitable for applications with a correspondingly high power demand. On the secondary side, 12 V AC is available at a current of 41.6 A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e120 V input for the US market\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe transformer is specifically intended for a \u003cstrong\u003eprimary voltage of 120 V AC at 60 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it particularly suitable for US projects, export lighting, and other applications operated on a corresponding 120 V power grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e12 V AC for halogen and suitable LED systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the output side, the transformer provides \u003cstrong\u003e12 V AC alternating voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is therefore suitable for compatible halogen lighting systems as well as LED components that are explicitly designed for operation with 12 V AC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact toroidal design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e160 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and a height of 66 mm, the transformer offers a compact design despite its high power. Toroidal technology also enables comparatively quiet operation and low magnetic leakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical areas of application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e12 V low-voltage lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eHalogen lighting systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable 12 V AC LED systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eControl and regulation technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial and workshop applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eExport and US projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toroidal transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toroidal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–120 V AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 V AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.6 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 VA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic (insulation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArea of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe toroidal transformer is intended \u003cstrong\u003eexclusively for a mains voltage of 120 V AC\u003c\/strong\u003e and must not be operated directly on a European 230 V power grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe output provides \u003cstrong\u003e12 V AC alternating voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e and is therefore not suitable for consumers that explicitly require 12 V DC direct voltage. The transformer must be professionally fused and installed and is intended for indoor use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat input voltage is the toroidal transformer designed for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toroidal transformer is designed for an input voltage of 120 V AC at 60 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat output voltage does the transformer provide?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transformer provides 12 V AC alternating voltage on the secondary side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the power rating of the toroidal transformer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toroidal transformer has a rated power of 500 VA and provides a secondary current of 41.6 A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the transformer be used for LED lighting?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transformer can be used for LED systems if they are explicitly suitable for operation with 12 V AC alternating voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the transformer be operated on a German 230 V grid?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the toroidal transformer is intended exclusively for 120 V grids and must not be operated directly on a 230 V power grid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sompex GmbH \u0026 Co. 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