100W Slim Line Low Voltage Transformer

Description

VOLT® 100 Watt Slim Line LED Transformer for Low VoltageLandscape Lighting

This low-profile transformer breaks ground in the simplicity ofinstallation and control. The clamp-connect terminal blocks are impressively easy and safeto use – taking seconds to connect compared to standard terminalblocks. Just insert the pre-stripped wire and close the clamp!

Additionally available (sold separately) is the VOLT®newly designed timer/photocell combination. When installed, it isvisible through the housing window and can be set for simpledusk-to-dawn operation, or set to turn off after a certain numberof hours. Photocell sensitivity may limit transformer placement.This timer is a removable module – easily replaced.

The Slim Line Transformers have an easily removable, tool-lessgrommet that replaces the difficult to remove metal knock-outs oftraditional transformers. The grommets on the new Slim LineTransformers are removed and replaced easily if necessary.

To make this transformer slimmer, lighter, andsimpler-to-install, we eliminated unnecessary voltage taps. Insteadof having to choose among 12V, 13V, 14V, you use the single 15Vtap. That’s all you need for any small to medium-sized (up to 100W)VOLT LED system. With the new Slim Line Transformer, there is noneed to worry about voltage loss.

Features & Benefits:

• Heavy-duty stainless steel construction with lockable hingedlid.
• Listed for both indoor and outdoor use.
• Toroidal core for more reliable, efficient, cooler and quieteroperation.
• Low-profile housing for easier mounting and concealment.
• Clamp-connects for easy, fast, and secure connections. Acceptsup to 10-gauge wire.
• 60″ 18 AWG SJTW water resistant cord and plug set.
• Designed for VOLT® LED fixtures and systems.
• ETL listed
• Lifetime Warranty
• Patent Pending

For Your Information: TransformerTechnology

Magnetic Transformers. There are two types.These vary by the type of core:

1. Laminated/stacked cores (also known as EItype). Laminated or stacked windings have sheets wrappedin copper wire that are then stacked or laminated together to makea core. This is the more common, less expensive method formanufacturing a core. These are less efficient, run hotter and arenoisier than toroidal cores.
2. Toroidal cores. These are one solid unitshaped like a donut and have the windings wrapped around the donut,in and out of the donut hole. Toroidal cores are more efficient,experience less buzz, and run cooler but are more expensive tomake.

What are Electronic Transformers?

This transformer type converts the 120-volt current to 12 voltsby first increasing the frequency of the current (from 60 Hz to ashigh as 20,000 Hz). The increased frequency allows the use of aminiature core enabling the transformer to be very small, light,and inexpensive. The biggest downside is that their high-frequencycurrent may not be compatible with LED circuits. These currentsalso suffer from extensive voltage loss compared to magnetic types.A 12-volt electronic transformer must be positioned within about 10ft. of the fixture. Electronic transformers are also subject tooverheating and premature failure.

Learn more: How to Install a Low Voltage Transformer

Still have questions about transformer types? Call ourlighting specialists at 813-978-3700.