API Delevan Inc. 6497-230 Power Transformer Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The API Delevan Inc. 6497-230 is a 130VA laminated core power transformer designed for dual primary and dual secondary winding configurations. This transformer supports input voltages of 115V and 230V with corresponding output configurations in parallel (115V, 1.14A) and series (230V, 570mA) modes. The unit features chassis mount installation with solder and quick connect termination options, providing 4000Vrms isolation voltage.

The 6497-230 is classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of active equivalent components for ongoing procurement and system integration. Substitute parts must maintain electrical performance specifications and mechanical compatibility while offering current product status and improved compliance certifications.

Substiute Parts

6497-230

API Delevan Inc.In Stock: 8286497-230 Datasheet

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6497R-230

API Delevan Inc.In Stock: 10396497R-230 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the obsolete 6497-230 is based on strict equivalence of the following critical parameters:

Mechanical Compatibility:

• Identical chassis mount configuration
• Matching physical dimensions: 73.03mm L × 71.44mm W × 85.73mm height
• Identical termination style: Solder and Quick Connect

Electrical Equivalence:

• Dual primary and dual secondary winding architecture
• 4000Vrms isolation voltage specification
• No center tap configuration

Functional Equivalence:

• 130VA power rating
• Support for 115V and 230V primary voltage inputs
• Parallel and series secondary output configurations

The substitute part 6497R-230 maintains all mechanical and functional parameters while offering active product status and improved regulatory compliance. The 6497R series represents the current production equivalent within the API Delevan Inc. transformer portfolio.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitute: 6497R-230

The 6497R-230 is the direct equivalent replacement for the obsolete 6497-230. This substitute part is manufactured by the same supplier (API Delevan Inc.) and maintains complete mechanical and electrical compatibility through identical physical dimensions, mounting configuration, termination style, and core specifications.

The 6497R-230 offers the following advantages for component selection:

Product Status: Active production status ensures ongoing availability and supply chain continuity, eliminating procurement risk associated with obsolete components.

Regulatory Compliance: RoHS3 compliance certification meets current environmental and material restriction requirements for industrial and commercial applications. The main part's non-compliant status may restrict use in regulated markets and applications with compliance mandates.

Electrical Performance: All critical electrical parameters remain unchanged, including 4000Vrms isolation voltage, dual winding configurations, and 130VA power rating. No circuit redesign or performance degradation occurs with this substitution.

Mechanical Integration: Identical physical dimensions and chassis mount configuration enable direct mechanical replacement without enclosure or mounting structure modifications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 6497R-230 be used as a direct replacement for the 6497-230 in existing designs?

A: Yes. The 6497R-230 maintains identical mechanical dimensions (73.03mm L × 71.44mm W × 85.73mm height), mounting type (chassis mount), and termination style (solder and quick connect). No circuit board modifications or enclosure changes are required.

Q: What are the electrical differences between the 6497-230 and 6497R-230?

A: No electrical differences exist. Both parts feature identical dual primary and dual secondary winding configurations, 4000Vrms isolation voltage, and 130VA power rating. The 6497R-230 is the current production equivalent.

Q: Why is the 6497-230 classified as obsolete?

A: The 6497-230 has been superseded by the 6497R-230 in the API Delevan Inc. product line. The 6497R series represents the current generation of this transformer family with improved compliance certifications.

Q: Does the 6497R-230 meet RoHS compliance requirements?

A: Yes. The 6497R-230 is RoHS3 compliant, meeting current environmental and material restriction standards. The original 6497-230 is non-compliant and may not be suitable for applications with regulatory compliance mandates.

Q: Are the termination options identical between both parts?

A: Yes. Both the 6497-230 and 6497R-230 feature solder and quick connect termination styles, enabling equivalent integration into existing circuit designs and assembly processes.

Q: What is the isolation voltage specification for both transformers?

A: Both parts provide 4000Vrms isolation voltage, maintaining identical electrical safety and isolation performance characteristics.

Q: Can I use the 6497R-230 in applications originally designed for the 6497-230?

A: Yes. The 6497R-230 is a direct functional and mechanical equivalent. All electrical specifications, physical dimensions, and mounting configurations are identical, enabling seamless integration into existing applications.