Electra

Electra

Electra

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Simplex Electra is a high-capacity, portable load bank designed for testing large AC generators and UPS systems. It offers a capacity range of 450-700 kW, dual voltage operation (208-240/480V AC), and features digital load control with a 5 kW resolution. The system includes a touchscreen operator interface, data acquisition, and recording capabilities, and can network multiple units for larger systems.
Description
The Electra Load Bank is equipped with digital controllers and network control capabilities. It supports resistive loads at both 240V and 480V, 3-phase, and can operate at any AC voltage up to 480V AC, 50-60 Hertz. The load step resolution is 5 kW, allowing precise load control.
Features
- UL Listed (File Number E151624)
- Digital control with an 8-inch color TFT touchscreen interface
- MODBUS over RS-485 network communication
- Digital power transducer with Ethernet communication
- Simplex “Powr-Web” chromium alloy power resistor load elements
- 3-Pole contactors for load control
- Branch circuit fuses for load element circuit protection
- 3-phase, direct-drive fan cooling system
- Malfunction detection system for various operational failures
- Dual voltage control power transformer
Specifications
- Alloy: FeCrAl
- Maximum continuous temperature rating: 1920°F
- Maximum operating temperature: 1080°F
- Cooling system: 3-phase fan with up to 12,500 CFM
- Control/Fan Power: 230/460V, 3-phase, 60 Hertz or 190/380V, 3-phase, 50 Hertz
- Net Weight: 1675 lbs
Digital Control and Data Acquisition System
The system includes PLC-based digital control with a touchscreen interface, malfunction detection, direct load control, and data acquisition. It captures and records all electrical values with a one-second sample rate and exports data via USB.
Options
- Network control cables
- 400Hz modification
- Remote control cable extensions
- Simplex AUTO-TEST software for automated testing
- Weather-resistant enclosure
- Auxiliary inductive load banks
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Catalog excerpts

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Digital Load Bank with Data Acquisition 450KW - 700KW Overview • High capacity, 450-700kw • Dual voltage: 208-240/480vAC • Digital load control, 5 kw resolution • Touchscreen operator interface • Data acquisition and recording • Network units to form large systems Description The Simplex Electra is a very 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. Electra Load Banks feature digital controllers with network control and data acquisition capability. Operator interface is via touchscreen. Load control is via screen keypad. All electrical values display on the screen and are recorded by the system for future data retrieval. Any number of Electra and dynaMITE Load Banks can be combined for large system capacities and networked for central control and data acquisition. The Electra Series comprises models rated 450-500-550-600-650-700kw of resistive load at both 240V and 480V, 3-phase. It can be applied at any AC voltage to 480V AC, 50-60 Hertz standard, single or 3-phase. Load step resolution is 5KW. Load Control: 3-Pole contactors. Features UL Listed: File Number E151624. 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 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, 12,500 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-Lok” type power connections.

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Digital Load Bank with Data Acquisition 450KW - 700KW • 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...

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Insight Onsite Digital Load Bank with Data Acquisition Digital Control and Data Acquisition System PLC based digital control with 8-inch color TFT touchscreen operator • Control power source and voltage level detection • Malfunction detection and protection • Direct access (keypad) load control • Alternate mimic panel load control • Basic automation of load control • Field adjustable exhaust temperature limits with temperature display • Built-in control from customer supplied Digital power transducer to digital controller and meter displays on • 3-phase current (each line) Data Acquisition •...

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Digital Load Bank with Data Acquisition 450KW - 700KW • Page 4 Dimensions and Key Features 1. Cam-Lok Type Power Connections Compartment behind Hinged Door 2. Behind Connections Compartment: Removable Access Panel to Rear Distribution Bus, Fuses, Contactors 3. Cable Exit-Allows Rear Door to Close 4. Touchscreen behind Doors 5. Recessed Handle Pocket 6. Removable Access Panel to Front Distribution Bus, Fuses, Contactors 11. Removable Access Panel, Both Sides, to “Powr-Web” Load Element Trays 7. Rubber Tired Caster, 6”, Front Swivel, Rear Fixed 8. Screened Hot Air Exhaust 12. Cooling Air Intake...

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