ELECTRONIC IGNITION

TRANSFORMERS FOR
PERMANENT AND NON- DESCRIPTION
PERMANENT OPERATION The peculiarity of these ignition transformers series is the
overall dimension which is reduced besides they are suitable
to equip gas forced draught burners and light or heavy oil
TCDxBxx Series burners in domestic and industrial applications. The working
principle function is based on a high frequency oscillator; the
voltage generated by the oscillator is then increased by
means of a transformer with ferrite nucleus, reaching output
voltage values up to 17 kV. All TCD types are fitted with an
E.M.C. filter to minimize the emission of electromagnetic
interference; in this way they don’t need external filter systems
and they are in compliance with the EMC directive
2014/30/EU.

FEATURES
Followings are the main features of these ranges of
transformers:
− built-in EMC filter;
− 33% duty cycle on 3 min.(TCDxxAx) or 100% duty cycle
(TCDxxSx);
TCDxFxx Series − overall dimensions and fixing systems compatible with
other ignition devices available in the market;
− fixing systems compatible with TC and TD series devices
produced by Brahma S.p.A.;
− high efficiency and ignition power;
− low consumption;
− single pole or double-pole high voltage output option;
− different connecting system;
− inbuilt protection against short circuit;
− in oil and gas burners, the safety of ignition transformers
depends on the control unit.

APPROVALS
− The transformers comply with the essential requirements
of the "Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU", as they
are approved by IMQ according to the product standards
EN 61558-1:2005+A1:2009 and EN 61558-2-3:2010.

Type Certificate no.

TCDxxAx CA04.08305

TCDxxSx CA04.08306

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TECHNICAL DATA

TCD1xA TCD1xS TCD2xA TCD2xS

Number of poles 1 2
Output peak voltage kV (1) 17 2 x 13
Rated output voltage kV (4) 6 4 2 x 4.5 2 x 4.1
Output peak current mA (2) 83 62
Rated output current mA (2) 37 26 30 21
Output voltage frequency kHz (1) 7 10
Output voltage frequency kHz (2) 13 12
Consumption VA (3) 31 23 29 19

NOTES TR.EL. TCD X X X X

(1) 30 pF load output. not indicated: With terminal;
(2) Short circuit output. V: Screw;
(3) 5 mm spark gap. S: permanent operation (100% duty-cycle);
(4) No-load output. A: non-permanent operation (33% duty-cycle);
F: supply with fast-on (Fig. 3);
- Supply voltage: 230 V 50/60 Hz
B: supply with triangular outlet type SP1 (Fig. 4);
- Protection fuse
according to EN 60127: F1A 250V 1: single pole;
2: double poles;
- Duty cycle:
- TCDxxAx 33 % in 3 min
- TCDxxSx 100% Example: TR.EL. TCD2BA is a transformer type TCD:
- Operating temperature range: -20 … +60 °C - double poles (2)
- Protection degree: depends from wiring - supply with triangular outlet type SP1 (B)
- Winding class: F - non-permanent operation (A)
- Recommended distance between - fixing with cylindrical terminal ( )
the electrodes: 3÷5 mm
- Max. ignition cable length: 1.5 m OVERALL DIMENSIONS
- Weight: 250 g approx. The main overall dimensions of the transformers equipped
with fast-on or outlet type SP1 are illustrated in Fig. 1 (u.m.
mm). To fix the transformers, screws type M4 or M5 should be
CONSTRUCTION used; the oval holes enable a variation of the fixing wheel
The working principle based on the use of a high frequency base between 57.6 mm and 63.2 mm.
electronic oscillator has enabled to develop a device with
limited dimensions and weight, but with high ignition power.
The electronic circuit and the transformer with ferrite nucleus
are bathed in a special kind of resin with very good thermal
conductivity and a specific coefficient of expansion, which
ensures high resistance to temperature variations and to the
overload due to protracted working.
An inbuilt varistor protects the device from possible voltage
transients in the mains supply.

DEVICES DENOMINATIONS

The transformers of these series are available in different

versions as regards:
• the number of poles
• the type of connection
• fixing of high voltage cables
on this subject, see the following scheme:

Fig. 1
CONNECTION
The transformers can be provided with a power supply cable
equipped with a triangular die-cast outlet type SP1 (Fig. 2/4),
or female terminals of 6.35x0.8 dimensions (for outlet of
Fig.3); cable length and termination type depend on
customer’s request.

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 According to the EMC directive 2014/30/EU, the above
mentioned products must be subjected to the measuring of
conducted electromagnetic interference in the mains supply,
irradiated by the supply cable; the measuring is carried out on
Fig. 2 the basis of a frequency range from 150 kHz to 30 MHz in
case of conducted interference, and from 30 to 300 MHz in
case of irradiated interference.
Electromagnetic interference is mainly due to power variations
in the electric circuits (i.e. current peaks); the greater and
faster these variations, the higher the interference. In the case
we are considering, the main source of interference is the
discharge of the ignition transformer: the irregular discharge
current causes the emission of interference on a wide
frequency range.
To keep the products within the limits allowed by the present
standards, a special capacitive-inductive filter is generally
installed in series to the mains supply, in order to reduce
Fig. 3 Fig. 4 electromagnetic interference with frequency up to 20 MHz
approx. For the frequency range beyond this limit, it is useful
The connection of high voltage cables can be carried out by to mount a resistor of a few kΩs in series to the ignition
means of a cylindrical terminal with 4 mm diameter as shown electrode, as in this case the interference is due to the high
in Fig. 5 or of a screw (Fig. 6). All connectors, including the current peak generated whenever an electric arc is produced.
ones complete with cable, can be supplied on request. More The stronger the stray capacitance between ignition
detailed information on high tension cables provided with electrodes and cables and burner metal casing, the higher the
cylindrical terminal is available in the PC…/PD… series current peak. The above mentioned resistor has the function
technical data (see www.brahma.it). of keeping the current peak as low as possible; the closer to
∅4 the source of electric discharge, the greater the effectiveness
of the resistor. Besides the obvious advantage of reduced
assembly costs, the fitting of an EMC filter inside the ignition
transformer ensures the elimination of electromagnetic
interference in close proximity to their source, without
involving the remaining electric circuit.
Finally, the following solutions are always effective to reduce
the emission of electromagnetic interference:
Fig. 5 Fig. 6 − ignition cables should be as short as possible (this will
INSTALLATION reduce their stray capacitance and their possibility of
acting as antennas, transferring electromagnetic
− Caution! There might be dangerous voltages. interference to the nearby cables);
− Connect and disconnect the ignition transformer − use distributed resistance cables or mount a resistor near
only after interrupting the mains supply. the electrodes (few kΩs can reduce the current peak);
− Respect the applicable national and European − let ignition cables follow a separate path, close to ground
standards (e.g. EN 60335-1 / EN 60335-2-102) planes (this will reduce the influence of electromagnetic
regarding electrical safety. interference on the remaining electric cables);
− Make sure that the earth of the ignition − make a single earth centre, preventing the earth
transformer and the earth of the electrical system conductors from creating circular paths.
are well connected.
− The device can be mounted in any position.
− Avoid putting high voltage cables next to other
cables.
− Ensure a protection degree suitable to the
application.

EMC FILTER
With particular reference to the use of ignition transformers in
oil or gas burners, you will find here below some remarks NOTES FOR THE DISPOSAL OPERATION
about the application of these devices, resulting from the The device contains electronic components and it must not be
research carried out by the Brahma Test Laboratory. This disposed of as a domestic waste. For the disposal operation
Laboratory, in compliance with EN 55014-1, is adequately refer to the local rules concerning special waste.
equipped for the measuring of electromagnetic interference in
boilers, burners, hot air generators and heating systems in
general.

ATTENTION ->Company Brahma S.p.A. declines any responsibility for any damage resulting from the Customer’s interfering with the device.

BRAHMA S.p.A.
Via del Pontiere,31
37045 Legnago (Vr)
Tel. +39 0442 635211 – Telefax +39 0442 25683
http:// www.brahma.it
E – mail: brahma@brahma.it 09/02/2022 Subject to amendments without notice

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