Why Choose the Lovato CTRS15VA Modular Safety Transformer?
The Lovato CTRS15VA is a compact modular safety transformer designed to provide an extra-low-voltage AC supply for control, signalling and auxiliary electrical circuits. Part of the Lovato CTRS modular safety transformer range, it operates from a 230 V AC supply and provides selectable 12–24 V AC output with a rated output power of 15 VA.
Designed in accordance with IEC/EN 61558-2-8, the CTRS15VA provides a practical solution where mains voltage must be transformed to a lower AC voltage for compatible electrical loads. Its modular construction allows convenient integration into distribution boards and control panels alongside other DIN rail equipment.
The transformer occupies 3 DIN modules and accepts power conductors from 0.5 to 10 mm². With robust screw terminals and a compact modular format, the CTRS15VA is well suited to building services, industrial controls and low-voltage auxiliary circuits requiring a dependable 12 V AC or 24 V AC supply.
Key Advantages
- Dedicated modular safety transformer for low-voltage AC circuits.
- 15 VA output power for compatible control and auxiliary loads.
- 230 V AC primary supply for standard mains-powered installations.
- 12–24 V AC rated output provides flexibility for low-voltage equipment.
- Compact 3-module design for electrical distribution boards.
- Accommodates conductors from 0.5 to 10 mm².
- Complies with IEC/EN 61558-2-8 requirements for bell and chime transformers.
Key Features
- Lovato CTRS modular safety transformer series.
- 15 VA rated output power.
- 230 V AC supply voltage.
- 12–24 V AC rated output voltage.
- AC input and AC output operation.
- 3 DIN modules wide.
- Power-terminal conductor capacity of 0.5–10 mm².
- Maximum terminal tightening torque of 1 Nm.
- Operating temperature range of −10 to +25 °C.
- Designed for modular electrical distribution and control installations.
Safety transformers provide a practical means of transforming mains voltage to an extra-low AC voltage for compatible circuits and equipment. The Lovato CTRS15VA converts a 230 V AC supply into a 12 V AC or 24 V AC output, providing up to 15 VA for low-power electrical applications.
Its modular construction allows the transformer to be installed alongside other DIN rail devices within electrical panels and distribution boards. The CTRS range is designed for dependable operation in fixed electrical installations where compact dimensions and a dedicated low-voltage AC supply are required.
Typical Applications
- Low-voltage control and auxiliary circuits.
- Bell and chime circuits.
- Low-voltage signalling equipment.
- Building electrical distribution boards.
- Industrial control panels.
- Electrical installations requiring a 12 V AC or 24 V AC supply from 230 V AC mains.
