I am getting ready to start a project to build a test bench.
I have gotten ahold of two Nintendo 100VAC isolation transformers. Both are in unknown condition. Each one has had wires cut and spliced, so I need to compare them to a working one I have to make sure they are not mis-wired.
I am curious how to test an isolation transformer before I use it.
Before I test the voltage output, does an ISO require a load?
If so, what would be a good suggestion to use? I have a Sanyo monitor and a Nintendo power supply... but my point is I do not want to put these in harms way before I know the ISO is ok.
I was thinking about plugging in a simple 120v incandescent light bulb, I figure it would be dimmer than usual, but would provide a small load, if that is even necessary.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
I have gotten ahold of two Nintendo 100VAC isolation transformers. Both are in unknown condition. Each one has had wires cut and spliced, so I need to compare them to a working one I have to make sure they are not mis-wired.
I am curious how to test an isolation transformer before I use it.
Before I test the voltage output, does an ISO require a load?
If so, what would be a good suggestion to use? I have a Sanyo monitor and a Nintendo power supply... but my point is I do not want to put these in harms way before I know the ISO is ok.
I was thinking about plugging in a simple 120v incandescent light bulb, I figure it would be dimmer than usual, but would provide a small load, if that is even necessary.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks