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PowerStar

Overview

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 field. It can be applied at all common AC voltages to 480V maximum, 50 or 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.

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Features

UL Listed
  • Digital load control, 5kw resolution
  • Digital power transducer with volts, amps, frequency, and kilowatt meter displays on the touchscreen
  • Multiple PowerStar Load Banks can be networked together via RS-232 cables connected from the “out” connector on the first 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
  • Operate fan and control circuits from a common 120V wall outlet, 15’ cord provided
  • All instrumentation values for the total network are summed and displayed on the master controller
  • “Powr-Web” elements
  • Branch circuit fuse protection of load elements
  • Magnetic contactor control of load
  • Use at all common 50 or 60 Hertz voltages, to 480V AC
  • Cam-Lok power connectors
  • Forced air cooled, integral cooling fans
  • Fan motors protected by fuses
  • Control circuits fused
  • Highly portable and easily transported to the job site
  • Comprehensive malfunction detection system:
    • Overtemperature and fan failure protection
    • Overvoltage protection
  • Continuous duty
  • Type-1 enclosure
  • Casters and handles provided

Specifications

Capacity110KW at 240/480V, 82.5KW at 208/416V, 73.3 at 240V, 1-ph
Power Factor1.0
Full Load Amps264 at 240V, 132 at 480V
Load TypeResistive
VoltagesDual 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
Frequency50, 60 Hz
Duty CycleContinuous
Temperature RatingMaximum Air Intake Temperature: 125°F
Nominal Temperature Rise: 110° F
Airflow2400 CFM
Fan/Control PowerExternal 115V AC, 1ø, 60Hz, 15A service, 15' cord with plug provided
Dimensions15"W x 28.5"H x 26"D
Weight125 lbs

Options

  • Vinyl Cover
  • Shipping / Storage Container

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