Atec PowerStar User Manual

Description

The Simplex PowerStar Portable Load Bank is an ultra-compact, lightweight, versatile test instrument specially designed for manufacturers, dealers and users of small AC power systems, to 110KW nominal. It is suitable for testing engine generators, wind generators, UPS systems, ground power units, auxiliary power units, static inverters or virtually any other AC power source on the production line, in the service shop or in the ﬁ eld. It can be applied at all common AC voltages to 480V maximum, 50-60 Hertz, single or 3-phase.

The Powerstar is a digitally controlled load bank with network capability. All control is via a hand-held touchscreen controller connected to the load bank via a supplied RS-232 network cable. The load bank includes a digital power transducer with meter displays on the touchscreen. Load is applied via a screen keypad. Any number of Powerstar Load Banks can be networked together via RS-232 cables connected from the “out” connector on the ﬁ rst unit to the “in” connector on the next, and then “out-to-in” in succession until the desired number of units are connected. All control and metering is provided from a single hand-held controller. All instrumentation values for the total network are summed and displayed on the master controller.

The PowerStar is highly portable and easily transported to the job site. The Load Bank includes casters, lifting and moving handles. Power connections are plug-in to Cam-Lok connectors. Control and cooling fan power is obtained from a common 115v, 15A outlet via the included connection cord.

The PowerStar is a fully self-contained and portable testing system. It includes integral cooling fans and control circuits, which can operate from a supplied 120V control power cord.

LISTED

PowerStar-110

Features

• New: Increased capacity to 110KW

• UL Listed, United States and Canada

• Lightweight and compact

• Portable, self-contained

• “Powr-Web” elements

• Branch circuit fuse protection of load elements

• Magnetic contactor control of load

• Digital load control

• Use at all common 50 or 60 Hertz voltages, to 480V AC

• Digital Power Transducer, standard: Volts, Amps, Frequency, Kw

• 150°C XLP insulated power wiring

• Cam-Lok power connectors

• Operate fan and control circuits from a common 120V wall outlet, 15’ cord provided

110 KW Digital Load Bank

with Network Capability

• Forced air cooled, integral cooling fans

• Fan motors protected by fuses

• Control circuits fused

• Comprehensive malfunction detection system:

- Overtemperature and fan failure

protection

- Overvoltage protection

• Continuous duty

• NEMA-1 enclosure

• Casters and handles provided

Insight

Onsite

PowerStar-110

110 KW Digital Load Bank with Network Capability • Page 2

Dimensions and Key Features

1. Control Compartment Cooling Fans (2)

2. Load Element Compartment Cooling Fans (4)

3. Load Source Connections

4. Storage Compartment for handheld controller

5. Handles (2)

6. RS-232 and 120V connectors

7. Swivel Casters (4)

LISTED

Capacity Detail

FLA KW DETAIL

Model

PowerStar 264 132 110 82.5 73.3

Fan/Control Power

External, 115V, 1-ph., 60Hz, 15A service, 15’ cord with plug provided

240V 480V 240V/480V 208/416V 240V, 1-ph

Frequency

50–60Hz

Duty Cycle

Voltage

Dual Voltage, nominal 240/480V AC, 3-phase

208-240/416-480V AC, 3-phase, 60Hz

190-220/380-460V AC, 3-phase, 50Hz

110-240V AC, 1-phase, 50-60Hz

Load Steps

Digital load control, 5kw resolution

Continuous

Temp Rating

125° F max intake air temp

Nominal 110° F rise

Weight

125 lbs.

Options

• Vinyl Cover

• Shipping / Storage Container

in Atlanta, GA.

Simplex, Inc. 5300 Rising Moon Road Springﬁ eld, IL 62711-6228

217-483-1600 Fax 217-483-1616 www.simplexdirect.com