Inductive load units, Chokes for switch and relay testing
Description
Electrical switches must pass many different tests during the approval phase. Some of these tests concern the switching behavior under various load conditions. The switch is tested at nominal load, overload, and several cosϕ values. In addition to continuous load, switch-on and switch-off processes are also examined. During this process, it is crucial not to change the set parameters during the entire test. In the past, air core chokes were used as inductive loads because they hardly saturate. However, air core chokes are larger and have a stronger stray field than comparable iron core chokes with corresponding magnetic energy. To set the respective cosϕ value, adapted Resistors must also be connected. To meet all required test points, many different inductive and resistive loads must be available.
Advantages
- Optimized linearity, thus no saturation in the respective operating range
- multiple taps, only a few Chokes are needed instead of many
- Optimized winding resistance, thereby reducing ohmic loads
- Designed for continuous and short-term load
- Cost reduction through optimization of weight and dimensions
- High nominal voltage, standard up to 1000 V
Technical data*
| Tap | Inductance L | Nominal current Irms | Linear up to Ilin | Nominal voltage Ur | Degree of protection |
| L2 | 115 mH | 2 A | 8 A | 1000 V | IP 00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3 | 190 mH | 8 A | |||
| L4 | 240 mH | 6 A | |||
| L5 | 300 mH | 6 A | |||
| L6 | 370 mH | 5 A | |||
| L7 | 410 mH | 4 A | |||
| L8 | 440 mH | 4 A | |||
| Lr | 450 mH | 4 A |
All data and configurations can be found in our product datasheet.
