Single Phase Transformer Primary Secondary

+ 480V

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+ +

X1 X0 X2 120/240V

X1 to X0 = 120V X1 to X2 = 240V X0 to X2 = 120V

X0 = Neutral X1 = L1 X2 = L2

An instantaneous snapshot of voltage polarity of a center tapped transformer. The polarity changes as the sine wave input changes.

Single Phase Transformer Primary Secondary 120/240V

0A X1 480V X0 X2 1.2A

120V 1.2A

100 Load

X1 to X0 = 120V X1 to X2 = 240V X0 to X2 = 120V

X0 = Neutral X1 = L1 X2 = L2

1.2A of Current at 120VAC Using Neutral Conductor. There is 1.2A of current flowing in the neutral conductor to complete the circuit.

Single Phase Transformer Primary Secondary 120/240V 100 Load

2.4A X1 480V X0 X2 240V 2.4A

X1 to X0 = 120V X1 to X2 = 240V X0 to X2 = 120V

X0 = Neutral X1 = L1 X2 = L2

2.4A of Current at 240VAC. There is 0A of current flowing in the neutral conductor to complete the circuit.

480V Primary H1

Three Phase Transformer

208/120V Secondary X1 X0

H3

H2

X3

X2

X1 to X0 = 120V X2 to X0 = 120V X3 to X0 = 120V X1 to X2 = 208V X1 to X3 = 208V X2 to X3 = 208V

X0 = Neutral X1 = L1 X2 = L2 X3 = L3