Hi guys,
The lab I work in has an equipment called a Differential Scannning Calorimetry. It essentially measures the enthalpy change as a function of temperature.
Anyways, the equipment is made up of several devices and PCBs that have different cuntions. The main fuse connected to the transformer blew and I m trying to figure out why. These fuses go for $50 dollars each and we bought a few. I m going to unplug everything and connect each device until I find what device causes the fuse to blow and go from there.
Here is what I don't understand. The main transformer has an inputs 120v and outputs 230v. It is rated at 2.5 amps and 600VA. Here is a picture of the label.
Two devices (and some small PCBs) are connected to the transformer. One is labelled "input: 230v 6 amps", the other "input: 230v 2 amps". Thats a total of 1840W just for these 2 devices. How could the transformer supply that if it's rated at 600VA?
Thank you!
The lab I work in has an equipment called a Differential Scannning Calorimetry. It essentially measures the enthalpy change as a function of temperature.
Anyways, the equipment is made up of several devices and PCBs that have different cuntions. The main fuse connected to the transformer blew and I m trying to figure out why. These fuses go for $50 dollars each and we bought a few. I m going to unplug everything and connect each device until I find what device causes the fuse to blow and go from there.
Here is what I don't understand. The main transformer has an inputs 120v and outputs 230v. It is rated at 2.5 amps and 600VA. Here is a picture of the label.
Two devices (and some small PCBs) are connected to the transformer. One is labelled "input: 230v 6 amps", the other "input: 230v 2 amps". Thats a total of 1840W just for these 2 devices. How could the transformer supply that if it's rated at 600VA?
Thank you!
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