Page 11 - Load Bank Rentals

MicroStar-N-R

Networkable Precision Air Heater (Load Bank)
for Hot Aisle/Cold Aisle Testing of Data Center Cooling Systems

Description

Simplex MicroStar Precision Air Heaters
(Load Banks) enable comprehensive
testing of data center hot aisle/cold aisle
cooling systems. The MicroStar is a 19-
inch rack mountable device
(10U high) that can be easily installed
into a wide range of standard server
racks. Precision heat generation
is possible via the integration of
adjustable heat levels (load steps)
and adjustable airflow (velocity and
CFM). The MicroStar is designed and
manufactured by Simplex, the leading
manufacturer of data center load banks
and OEM Generator Production Test
Cells.

The MicroStar is rated up to 17.5kw at
240vAC, single-phase, and connects
to the rack power distribution bus via
standard C19 plugs.

Weighing only 45 pounds, the Microstar
can be easily rack mounted by a single Rental Duty Rack Mount
person. With its exclusive quarter-turn,
key-lockable mounting tabs,
the Microstar can be installed in any
standard rack, including square-hole
rails, non-threaded round hole or
threaded hole (#10, #12, M6) rails.
The MicroStar Precision Heater features
six (6) independent heater circuits, each
powered from a plug/power inlet.

A rack of up to three load banks is
locally controlled and monitored from
a control “Hub” mounted in the same
rack. Up to 66 of these hubs can be
networked for central control from a PC.
Local HMI Control
The single 10-inch cooling fan has
a solid-state variable speed control Design Features
with safety override to allow precision
adjustment of heat rejection/temperature • Precision thermal control of heat load, • Over temperature sensor with master
rise/airflow. temp rise and airflow via step control disconnect and alarm
and fan speed control
The controlling PLC sets a minimum • Internal fuse protection of heat circuits
fan speed based on the load selected. • Standard unit can be installed in any • Master control of all steps
Above the minimum, fan speed may be standard server rack
varied as desired. • Exclusive quarter-turn, key lockable • Remote master control input (24v)
mounting tabs • All 24vDC control circuits via internal
Buy or Rent • Light weight (45 pounds) power supply

• Available to purchase or rent • Automatic overload protection: fan • An industrial-duty product by Simplex,
the leading manufacturer of load
reverts to higher speed above a banks
preset power level

© 2021 Simplex, Inc. All Rights Reserved. SIMPLEX INC.
Printed in the USA • 2103-02.00 • Page 11 5300 Rising Moon Road, Springfield, IL 62711 • simplexdirect.com • 800-637-8603
Design subject to change without notice. Nationwide Manufacturing (ISO9001: 2015 certified)