For a control panel that requires 208 volts and an input voltage of 240 volts, what voltage will be applied using a 120/240V-12/24V transformer?

To determine the voltage that will be applied to the control panel requiring 208 volts with an input voltage of 240 volts when using a 120/240V-12/24V transformer, we consider the transformer ratio and how it steps down voltage.

The transformer is designed to convert 240 volts to a lower secondary voltage. The specification of 120/240V indicates that the primary side can handle up to 240 volts, which is then transformed to a lower voltage on the secondary side.

In this case, with a 12/24V designation, it’s essential to understand how the ratios work. If the transformer reduces the primary voltage of 240 volts to achieve a specific secondary voltage, you can calculate the expected output. The transformer effectively steps down the voltage in a proportional manner based on the turns ratio.

Given that the control panel is designed for 208 volts, a common target with transformers is to achieve voltages close to the requirement. The output voltage provided by a 120/240 volt transformer setup, when supplying a 240 volt input, will be close to the specified voltage when calculated using the relationship of the turns ratio and the load on the transformer.

By understanding the step-down function of the transformer and how it mod