multi-tap transformer

French translation: transformateur à gradins (tapped transformer)

11:09 Feb 14, 2020
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English term or phrase: multi-tap transformer
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I am looking for the translation of "multi-tap transformer".


Here is the definition of the term:
"A Multi Tap Transformer is a step up or down transformer that has multiple taps on either the primary winding or the secondary winding. A Multi Tap Transformer provides flexibility in your input and output voltage requirements." (https://www.lcmagnetics.com/transformers/multi-tap-transform...


Thanks a lot in advance for your help!
Best regards/Cordialement,

Nicolas
Nicolas Montagne
France
Local time: 19:23
French translation:transformateur à gradins (tapped transformer)
Explanation:
Littéralement "transformateur multiprises" (ce qui est exact, mais il y a un terme consacré)
http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/display?openform&iev...
transformateur à gradins
transformateur comportant, sur l'enroulement primaire ou secondaire, des prises permettant d'obtenir une tension secondaire variable
Tapped transformer
transformer comprising a tapped primary or secondary winding to obtain a variable secondary voltage

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D'après Termium, https://www.btb.termiumplus.gc.ca/tpv2alpha/alpha-fra.html?l...
Transformateur à prises
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Patrick Arbaut
Argentina
Local time: 15:23
Grading comment
Merci Patrick :)
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1transformateur à prises/sorties multiples
Marcombes (X)
3 +1transformateur à gradins (tapped transformer)
Patrick Arbaut


  

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transformateur à gradins (tapped transformer)


Explanation:
Littéralement "transformateur multiprises" (ce qui est exact, mais il y a un terme consacré)
http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/display?openform&iev...
transformateur à gradins
transformateur comportant, sur l'enroulement primaire ou secondaire, des prises permettant d'obtenir une tension secondaire variable
Tapped transformer
transformer comprising a tapped primary or secondary winding to obtain a variable secondary voltage

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Note added at 3 hrs (2020-02-14 14:31:31 GMT)
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D'après Termium, https://www.btb.termiumplus.gc.ca/tpv2alpha/alpha-fra.html?l...
Transformateur à prises

Patrick Arbaut
Argentina
Local time: 15:23
Works in field
Native speaker of: French
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Merci Patrick :)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Tony M
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
transformateur à prises/sorties multiples


Explanation:
Partie alimentation: contient un transformateur à prises multiples, un commutateur à 6 positions pour compenser le vieillissement des éléments chauffants

Marcombes (X)
France
Local time: 19:23
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Tony M: Right meaning, though as Patrick says, probably not the most usual term in the field. But def. 'prises' and not 'sorties', since these can also be 'input' taps on the primary
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