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Trident 2500R

Overview

The Simplex Trident 2500 Trailer load bank is ideal for field testing in the performance of start-up and commissioning activities, service contracts and engine generator maintenance. Rentals are available in 2500kw capacities. Operator interface is via touchscreen. Multiple Tridents may be networked together to yield total capacities of tens or hundreds of megawatts. Simplex trailers are built to DOT specification, NTM DOT certification label.

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Features

General

Digital Control

  • PLC based control with 8-inch color TFT touchscreen interface. MODBUS over RS-485 network communication.
  • Nominal 5.0 kw resolution: direct enter any load value and controller will apply load within nominal 5kw resolution.
  • Controller automatically calibrates loads for reduced voltage operation.

Instrumentation

  • Digital power transducer with Ethernet communication to digital controller. Data display on touchscreen. Data acquisition and recording.

Load Elements

  • Simplex "Powr-Web" chromium alloy, open wire, continuously supported, power resistor.

Load Control

  • 3-Pole contactors.

Load Element Circuit Protection

  • Branch circuit fuses. One set of fuses each 50KW branch. Fuses are current limiting type, 200KAIC, 600V.

Cooling System

  • 3-phase, direct-drive fan, 42,000 CFM.

Malfunction Detection System

  • Protection against fan failure, high exhaust air temperature, high intake air temperature, overvoltage and fan reversal. Exhaust air temperature displays on screen.

Control Power Supply

  • Dual voltage control power transformer with supply power switchable to internal (generator) or external.

Touch Screen

  • Easily removable from panel.

Connection

  • Cam-Lock style cable connectors behind hinged door. 4/0, 400A. Snap-back protective covers. Also available orange-brown-yellow.

Cable Storage

  • Capacity: 900-feet x 4/0 (1" cable), perfect wrap; 750-feet x 4/0 (1" cable), nominal wrap.
  • Standard Reel Features: Manual, gear driven, crank rewind; Pinion brake; 2" steel channel frame, powder coated.

Trailer

  • Construction: Structural steel chassis, steel deck, all welded, built to DOT specification, NTM DOT certification label.
  • Axles: Tandem.
  • Hitch: 2-5/16" ball hitch or 3" pintle ring.
  • Brakes: Electric with breakaway system or hydraulic surge, mechanical parking brake.
  • Suspension: Leaf springs.
  • Features: Safety chains, DOT LED lighting with connector, reflectors, tie down rings, rear stabilizers, front lift jack, mud deflectors.
  • Standard Finish: Dark gray polyurethane with epoxy primer.
  • Optional Finishes: Customer selected color. Undercoating. LINE-X overall protective coating. Hot dip galvanizing.

Specifications

Load TypeResistive
Capacity1500KW, 1800KW, 2000KW, 2250KW, 2500KW
Power Factor1.0
VoltagesDual Voltage: 240/480V AC, 3-phase Operational at any voltage to 480V AC maximum, single or 3-phase
Frequency50, 60 Hz
Digital ControlPLC based control with 8-inch color TFT touchscreen interface. Nominal 5.0 kw resolution: direct enter any load value and controller will apply load within nominal 5kw resolution.
Load Connection3-wire plus ground; “Cam-Lock” type power connections
Cooling AirflowHorizontal, 42,000 CFM
Fan/Control Power230/460V, 3-phase, 60 Hertz
190/380V, 3-phase, 50 Hertz
Switchable internal (generator)-external
External fan/control power; requirements: 240/480vAC, 3-phase, 60 Hertz, 40 / 20 amps service (7.5HP motor)
230/460-115V control power transformer internal to Load Bank supply
Duty CycleContinuous
PortabilityTrailer
NetworkableYes
Outdoor SuitableYes

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