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FINGER/GUARD® Industrial Control Transformers

The Acme FINGER/GUARD® line of
Touch-Protected Industrial Control Durable molded plastic
Transformers offers the most advanced terminal is designed for
Easy access front opening in protection against contact
and versatile design concepts available terminal makes for fast wire with live components
connections with one screw
to the marketplace today.
They are designed to meet Acme’s rigid
standards for mechanical durability as
well as surpass Agency and Industry
electrical standards.The FINGER/GUARD®
line is designed for all control applications
and features integrally installed, durable
molded plastic terminations designed to Easy to read nameplate
clearly identifies
protect against contact with live compo- important data
nents. No slip-on plastic covers to be
broken, lost or misplaced.
All F INGER/GUARD® products use
copper windings, high- permeability
silicon steel cores and 130 degree C
(Class B) insulation. All FINGER/GUARD®
products meet or exceed ANSI, IEC and
NEMA standards. They are third party
Wide range of primary and
witness tested and are UL Listed (File secondary voltages
E79947), CSA Certified (File 7357) and
CE Marked (to EN60742)... ON ALL
SIZES. The product is suitable for both 50
and 60 Hertz applications and is available
CE Marking
in sizes ranging from 50 VA to 3000 VA.
(Conformité Européene)
The CE Marking, standing for Conformité Européene, is a European Mark of
FEATURES conformity indicating that a product or system to which it is applied, complies
■ Constructed with high quality silicon with European law (Directives) regulating a necessary level of protection in
steel lamination to minimize core Europe with respect to safety, health, environmental and consumer protection;
losses and increase efficiency. however, it is not intended as a guarantee of quality for the consumer. The CE
■ Designs incorporate precision wound Marking must be applied to products being placed on the European market.
coils for improved regulation. The CE Marking does allow a product to be moved freely within the internal
■ Copper windings on all groups. market of the European Union.

■ 50 VA through 3000 VA sizes, 50/60 Hz. The Directives that apply to Control or Power Distribution Transformers are:
Low Voltage Directive, 73/23/EEC effective January 1, 1997
■ 130°C (Class B) Insulation 80°C
temperature rise. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive, 89/336/EEC effective
January 1, 1996
■ Voltage regulation exceeds NEMA
requirements. The stringent testing required to obtain a third party certification mark in many
cases is significantly more rigid than domestic requirements. This ensures that
■ UL Listed, CSA Certified and
not only the Acme FINGER/GUARD® product, but all of our CE
CE Marked.
Marked products are designed to meet a higher level of safety
■ Attractive finish, nameplate, and design standards than non-CE Marked products.
features enhance the end product.
All Acme transformers are manufactured in a facility
■ Ten-year limited warranty. certified by Underwriters Laboratories to ISO-9001.
■ Smaller, lighter weight design.

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SELECTION CHARTS
FINGER/GUARD® INDUSTRIAL CONTROL TRANSFORMERS

GROUP A
120 X 240 PRIMARY VOLTS — 24 SECONDARY VOLTS — 50/60 Hz
APPROX. DIMENSIONS INCHES (CM.)
CATALOG VA EUROPEAN* APPROX.
NO. RATING RATING A B C D E F SHIP WEIGHT LBS. (Kg.)
FS-1-50
FS-1-75
FS-1-100
FS-1-150 Reference Group IC (CE01):
FS-1-250 CE Series Industrial Control Transformers
FS-1-350
50-750 VA
See Pg 84
FS-1-500
FS-1-750
FS-1-1000 1000 870 4.76 (12.1) 6.75 (17.1) 6.03 (15.3) 5.75 (14.6) 2.86 (7.3) .31 x .50 (0.8 x 1.3) 26 (11.8)

GROUP B
240 X 480, 230 X 460, 220 X 440 PRIMARY VOLTS — 120/115/110 SECONDARY VOLTS — 50/60 Hz
APPROX. DIMENSIONS INCHES (CM.)
CATALOG VA EUROPEAN* APPROX.
NO. RATING RATING A B C D E F SHIP WEIGHT LBS. (Kg.)
FS-2-50
FS-2-75
FS-2-100
FS-2-150 Reference Group VIC (CE06):
FS-2-250 CE Series Industrial Control Transformers
FS-2-300 50-750 VA
FS-2-350 See Pg 85
FS-2-500
FS-2-750
FS-2-1000 1000 870 4.76 (12.1) 6.75 (17.1) 6.03 (15.3) 5.75 (14.6) 2.86 (7.3) .31 x .50 (0.8 x 1.3) 26 (11.8)
FS-2-1500 1500 1290 6.01 (15.3) 6.75 (17.1) 6.03 (15.3) 5.75 (14.6) 4.13 (10.5) .31 x .50 (0.8 x 1.3) 38 (17.2)
FS-2-2000 2000 1680 6.51 (16.5) 6.75 (17.1) 6.03 (15.3) 5.75 (14.6) 4.63 (11.8) .31 x .50 (0.8 x 1.3) 44 (20.0)
FS-2-3000 3000 2465 7.44 (18.9) 7.50 (19.1) 6.68 (17.0) 6.50 (16.5) 6.47 (16.4) .41 x .81 (1.0 x 2.1) 60 (27.2)

GROUP C
240/416/480/600; 230/400/460/575; 220/380/440/550; 208/500 PRIMARY VOLTS
99/120/130; 95/115/125; 91/110/120; 85/100/110 SECONDARY VOLTS — 50/60 Hz
APPROX. DIMENSIONS INCHES (CM.)
CATALOG VA EUROPEAN* APPROX.
NO. RATING RATING A B C D E F SHIP WEIGHT LBS. (Kg.)
FS-3-50 50 50 2.59 (6.6) 3.75 (9.5) 3.64 (9.2) 3.13 (8.0) 1.70 (4.3) .22 x .50 (0.6 x 1.3) 5 (2.3)
FS-3-150 150 150 3.31 (8.4) 4.50 (11.4) 4.15 (10.5) 3.75 (9.5) 2.18 (5.5) .22 x .50 (0.6 x 1.3) 8 (3.6)
FS-3-250 250 250 3.61 (9.2) 4.88 (12.4) 4.46 (11.3) 4.06 (10.3) 2.33 (5.9) .22 x .50 (0.6 x 1.3) 11 (5.0)
FS-3-350 350 345 4.69 (11.9) 4.88 (12.4) 4.46 (11.3) 4.06 (10.3) 3.48 (8.8) .22 x .50 (0.6 x 1.3) 17 (7.7)
FS-3-500 500 490 4.39 (11.2) 6.75 (17.1) 6.03 (15.3) 5.75 (14.6) 2.48 (6.3) .31 x .50 (0.8 x 1.3) 22 (10.0)
FS-3-750 750 720 5.18 (13.2) 6.75 (17.1) 6.03 (15.3) 5.75 (14.6) 3.31 (8.4) .31 x .50 (0.8 x 1.3) 30 (13.6)
FS-3-1000 1000 870 6.18 (15.7) 6.75 (17.1) 6.03 (15.3) 5.75 (14.6) 4.30 (10.9) .31 x .50 (0.8 x 1.3) 39 (17.7)
FS-3-1500 1500 1290 6.26 (15.9) 7.50 (19.1) 6.68 (17.0) 6.50 (16.5) 5.26 (13.4) .41 x .81 (1.0 x 2.1) 51 (23.1)
FS-3-2000 2000 1680 7.76 (19.7) 7.50 (19.1) 7.70 (19.6) 6.50 (16.5) 6.75 (17.1) .41 x .81 (1.0 x 2.1) 66 (29.9)
FS-3-3000 3000 2465 8.88 (22.6) 11.92 (30.3) 8.83 (22.4) 6.75 (17.1) 5.75 (14.6) .41 x .81 (1.0 x 2.1) 70 (31.8)

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FUSE KITS–FOR FINGER/GUARD INDUSTRIAL CONTROL TRANSFORMERS
CATALOG NO. DESCRIPTION
PL-79905 PRIMARY FUSE KIT FOR CLASS CC FUSES
PL-79906 PRIMARY & SECONDARY FUSE KIT FOR CLASS CC PRIMARY FUSES & MIDGET SECONDARY FUSE
PL-79907 PRIMARY FUSE KIT FOR MIDGET FUSES
PL-79908 PRIMARY & SECONDARY FUSE KIT FOR MIDGET FUSES
* EN60742 requires transformers to pass the temperature rise limits of a 130° C (Class B) insulation system at 6% above the rated supply voltage.

CONNECTION DETAILS FOR GROUP C

CONNECT TO LINE FOR RESPECTIVE VOLTAGE OUTPUT VOLTS
H1-H2 H1-H3 H1-H4 H1-H5 X1-X2 X1-X3 X1-X4
208 – – 500 85 100 110
220 380 440 550 91 110 120
230 400 460 575 95 115 125
240 416 480 600 99 120 130

PRIMARY FUSE SIZING CHARTS

RECOMMENDED RATING FOR CURRENT LIMITING CLASS CC FUSES
120 V 208 V 220 V 230 V 240 V 380 V 400 V 416 V 440 V 460 V 480 V 500 V 550 V 575 V 600 V
50 VA 1.25 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.25 0.25 0.25
75 VA 1.80 1.00 1.00 0.80 0.80 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.30 0.30
100 VA 2.50 1.40 1.25 1.25 1.25 0.75 0.75 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.50 0.50 0.50
150 VA 3.50 2.00 2.00 1.80 1.80 1.13 1.13 1.00 1.00 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.75 0.75
250 VA 3.20 3.50 3.20 3.20 3.00 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.60 1.60 1.50 1.50 1.25 1.25 1.25
300 VA 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.50 3.50 2.25 2.25 2.00 2.00 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.60 1.50 1.50
350 VA 4.50 5.00 4.50 4.50 4.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.25 2.25 2.00 2.00 1.80 1.80 1.60
500 VA 6.25 4.00 3.50 3.50 3.20 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.20 3.20 3.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50
750 VA 10.00 6.00 5.60 5.00 5.00 5.60 5.60 5.00 5.00 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.50
1000 VA 12.00 8.00 7.50 7.00 6.25 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.50 3.50 3.20 3.20 5.00 5.00 5.00
1500 VA 20.00 12.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 6.25 6.25 6.00 5.60 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.50 4.00 4.00
2000 VA 25.00 15.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 7.50 7.00 6.25 6.25 6.00 5.60 5.00
3000 VA 30.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 9.00 8.00 8.00
NOTE: Bold lines indicate changes in the percent of rated current used to calculate fuse sizes in accordance with article 450 of the NEC.

RECOMMENDED RATING FOR CARTRIDGE FUSES WITH FERRULE CONTACTS

120 V 208 V 220 V 230 V 240 V 380 V 400 V 416 V 440 V 460 V 480 V 500 V 550 V 575 V 600 V
50 VA 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
75 VA 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
100 VA 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
150 VA 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
250 VA 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
300 VA 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
350 VA 4.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
500 VA 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
750 VA 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
1000 VA 12.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
1500 VA 16.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
2000 VA 25.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
3000 VA 32.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 16.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00

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FINGER/GUARD® Wiring Diagrams
FINGER/GUARD® INDUSTRIAL CONTROL TRANSFORMERS

GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C

H1 H2 H3 H4 H5
480V 240V 600V
575
460 230 480V 550
240V 120V 440 220 460 500
416V 440
H1 H3 H2 H4 H1 H3 H2 H4 H1 H3 H2 H4 H1 H3 H2 H4 400
240V 380
H1 H3 H2 H4 H1 H3 H2 H4 230
220
208

99V
95
120V 91
120V 115 85
24V 115
110 130V 110
X2 X1 125 100
X2 X1 120
110
X4 X3 X2 X1

FINGER/GUARD® Dimensional Drawings

50 VA Thru 2 KVA
A
E
F

B C
D

3 KVA

A
C
F

D
B
E

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