The variable autotransformer (Variac is the trade name of a popular brand) is one of the most useful and efficient devices ever invented for the control of AC votage and of voltage-dependent parameters such as current, power, temperature, light intensity, motor speed etc. It enables the AC input to a mains powered appliance to be easily varied from 0 to full line voltage (or greater). Encased in heavy-duty steel housing it also features on/off switch, output-voltage meter, mains-supply lead and standard 3-pin power output. A must for testing appliance performance under real (simulated) mains fluctuations.
Now supplied with slow blow fuses for extra reliability.
Specifications:
- AC Output Voltage: 0~260V @ 50Hz
- AC Frequency: 50Hz
- Dimensions: 120 x 160 x 165 mm
- Mains Voltage Range: 240V
- Frequency: 50Hz
- Rated for AU Mains: true
- Rated for US Mains: false
- Mains Max Power: 500VA (fused)
- Mains Item connection: Hard Wired
- Mains lead included: true
- Type of Power Supply: Laboratory
- Voltage Display: true
- Current Display: false
- Output Connection: Mains AU/NZ 3 Pin
- Number of Outputs: 1pc