Hammond 171E 500VA Plug-In 115VAC Isolation Transformer, NEMA 5-15

The 171E is a 500VA plug-in isolation transformer that takes a 115VAC, 50/60 Hz input and delivers 115VAC on the secondary, providing complete circuit isolation for equipment users, test technicians and integrators. The part drawing describes isolation transformers as essential for laboratory test benches where line voltage is used, protecting sensitive electronics from surges and noise caused by power problems on the same circuit or by supply disruptions from utilities.

An electrostatic shield between primary and secondary greatly attenuates surges and noise; typical surge/noise suppression is -37 dB, with typical capacitance between windings of 20 pF at 1 kHz. Every unit is hi-pot tested to 2 KV RMS, and the primary is protected by a 5 amp circuit breaker. Typical full-load efficiency is 93% and typical full-load total harmonic distortion is 0.18%, with leakage current under 100 µA (typical).

Installation is plug-and-play: the input (primary) connects through a 5 foot cord with a standard North American NEMA 5-15P plug, and the output (secondary) is a 1 foot "pig tail" cord ending in a 3-wire grounded NEMA 5-15R receptacle with North American pins. The 298G adaptor series provides international pinout adaptor plugs. The unit is for indoor use only and does not convert line frequency.

Overall dimensions are A 3.80 in (97 mm), B 7.06 in (179 mm), C 4.68 in (119 mm), D 3.00 in (76 mm) and E 5.38 in (137 mm). The 500VA 171E has a 5 amp primary breaker and a typical full-load THD of 0.18%. The unit weight is 14 lbs (6.35 kg); the part page lists a shipping weight of 16.05 lbs (7.28 kg). The 171E carries the North American mark of safety, C UL and UL listed (File #E211544), and is RoHS and REACH compliant.