The basic Auto Transformer is meant for operation off a nominal voltage of 240 V A.C & can give output voltage anywhere between 0 – 240 V or up to 270 V, by a simple transformer action. Three such Variable Auto transformer when connected electrically in star & mechanically in tandem, became suitable for operations of 415 V 3 Phase A.C. supply & to give output of 0 – 415 V or up to 470 V.