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Atlas-Megawatt

Atlas-Megawatt

Atlas-Megawatt

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Simplex Atlas-Megawatt is a high-capacity, portable load bank with a 1000kW resistive load capability. It supports dual voltage (208-240/416-480vAC) and features digital load control with a 5kW resolution. The system includes a touchscreen operator interface, data acquisition, and recording capabilities. Multiple units can be networked to form larger systems.

Description
This load bank is designed for testing large AC generators and UPS systems. It operates at any AC voltage up to 480VAC, with frequencies of 50, 60, or 400 Hertz, in single or 3-phase configurations. The system is self-contained, including all necessary components such as resistive load elements, control devices, protective devices, connection cables, a cooling system, and test instrumentation.

Features
- UL Listed
- Digital Control: PLC-based with an 8-inch color TFT touchscreen interface and MODBUS over RS-485 network communication.
- Instrumentation: Digital power transducer with Ethernet communication, data display, and recording.
- Load Elements: Simplex “Powr-Web” chromium alloy resistors.
- Load Control: 3-Pole contactors with branch circuit fuses for protection.
- Cooling System: 3-phase, direct-drive fan with 26,000 CFM capacity.
- Malfunction Detection: Protection against fan failure, high temperatures, over voltage, and fan reversal.

Specifications
- Load Element Alloy: FeCrAl
- Maximum Temperature: 1920°F (continuous), 1080°F (operating)
- Construction: Ceramic clad, stainless steel through-rods
- Voltage: Dual Voltage 240/480V AC, operational up to 480V AC
- Frequency: 50, 60, 400 Hertz
- Control/Fan Power: 230/460V, 3-phase, 60 Hertz or 190/380V, 3-phase, 50 Hertz
- Net Weight: 2500 lbs.

Digital Control and Data Acquisition System
The system includes PLC-based digital control with a touchscreen interface, allowing for load bank voltage programming, control power source detection, cooling fan motor phase rotation detection, and malfunction protection. It also features direct access load control and user-settable exhaust temperature limits.

Instrumentation and Data Acquisition
The system captures and records all electrical values, with user-settable sample rates. Data is recorded to a detachable flash drive and can be charted or formatted using Simplex software.

Options
- Network control cables
- Remote control cable extensions
- Simplex AUTO-TEST software
- “Cam-Lok” power connections
- Weather-resistant enclosure
- Auxiliary inductive load banks

Dimensions and Key Features
The load bank features hinged doors for access to load tray elements, screened cool air intake, lockable latches, and rubber-tired casters for mobility. It also includes forklift channels and lifting eyes for easy transportation.
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Catalog excerpts

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Atlas-Megawatt Digital 1000KW Load Bank with Data Acquisition Overview • High capacity, 1000kw • Dual voltage: 208-240/416-480vAC • Digital load control, 5kw resolution • Touchscreen operator interface • Data acquisition and recording • Network units to form large systems Description The Simplex Atlas-Megawatt is an ultra large capacity, high performance Portable Load Bank designed to provide the manufacturers, distributors and users of large AC generators and UPS systems with sophisticated testing capability. The Atlas-Megawatt provides 1000kw of resistive load at both 240V and 480V, 3- phase. It can be applied at any AC voltage to 480VAC, 50-60-400 Hertz, single or 3-phase. Load step resolution is 5kw. The Atlas-Megawatt is a totally self contained testing system. It includes all resistive load elements, load control devices, load element circuit protective devices, connection cable set, cooling system, malfunction detection system, control power supply and test instrumentation. Atlas-Megawatt with optional weather resistant configuration and optional toggle switch control. UL Listed Digital Control: PLC based control with 8-inch color TFT touchscreen interface. MODBUS over RS-485 network communication. See page 3. Instrumentation: Digital power transducer with Ethernet communication to digital controller. Data display on touchscreen. Data acquisition and recording. See page 3. Load Elements: Simplex “Powr-Web” chromium alloy, open wire, continuously supported, power resistor. See page 2 for details. 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, 26,000 CFM. Malfunction Detection System: Protection against fan failure, high exhaust air temperature, high intake air temperature, over voltage 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: 12’ connection cable set including 3-phase power cables, ground cable, stored in rear compartment.

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Digital Load Bank with Data Acquisition 1000KW • Page 2 Powr-Web Resistive Load Element Description Simplex Load Banks utilize “PowrWeb” load elements. The “Powr-Web” is an advanced design, air-cooled power resistor specically designed for application to Load Bank systems. The “Powr-Web” is conservatively operated at half the maximum temperature rating of the alloy and features a short-circuitsafe design based on continuous mechanical support of the element by high temperature, ceramic clad stainless steel rods. The “Power Webs” are assembled into discrete trays which are assembled in a vertical...

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Digital Load Bank with Data Acquisition 1000KW • Page 3 Digital Control and Data Acquisition System PLC based digital control with 8-inch color TFT touchscreen operator interface. Functions • Load bank voltage programming: connects control contactors for selected voltage. Calibrates load values for reduced voltage operation • Control power source and voltage level detection • Cooling fan motor phase rotation detection and motor connection • Malfunction detection and protection • Direct access (keypad) load control • Alternate mimic panel load control • Basic automation of load control • User...

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Digital Load Bank with Data Acquisition 1000KW • Page 4 Dimensions and Key Features 6. Hinged Doors Both Sides, Access to “Powr-Web” Load Tray Elements 2. Local Control Panel Hinged Door 3. Control Section 4. Rubber Tired Caster, 6” Swivel Caster 10. Conduit Entry Location 7. Screened Cool Air Intake, Both Sides 1. Control Compartment Hinged Door 11. Rubber Tire Caster, 6” Fixed Caster 13. Lifting Eyes 14. Hinged Doors, Access to Cable Compartment RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE • Network control cables, 25-foot basic length • “Cam-Lok” power connections • Remote control cable extensions • Weather resistant...

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