Trine Technical Support

How to specify a Transformer

Check List.

 
Do I need a hardwire or plug in style transformer? Will it be mounted to an electrical box 1/2" knock out, or plugged into wall recepticale?
 
What voltage is the device rated, for operation?
 
What current AC or DC is the device on your circuit (i.e. electric strike, door bell)?
 
What is the current amperage draw for the device load, (i.e. 1. amp or .1 ma, one hundred thousandths of an amp) ma = miliamps = 1/1000 = one thousand miliamps, .001
 
If you do not know the amperage drawa, do you know the VA rating of existing transformer
 
Do I require an internally fused transformer? Only available in plug-in types.

1. Voltage X Amperage = VA

2. VA / Voltage = Amperage

3. VA / Amperage = Volts

4. Voltage / (ohms) = Amperage