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Merlin - Product Brochure

Merlin - Product Brochure

Merlin - Product Brochure

Product catalog summary
Overview
Simplex Merlin Load Banks are advanced portable load banks designed for testing and maintenance of power systems, including engine generator sets and UPS systems, within the 100–400KW range. They are dual voltage (240/480V) and offer fine load step resolution.

Specifications
The Merlin Load Banks are available in various models with capacities of 100KW, 150KW, 200KW, 250KW, 300KW, 350KW, and 400KW. They feature a rugged steel chassis, "Powr-Web" load elements, and are equipped with branch circuit fuse protection to prevent short circuits.

Features
  • Rugged, all-welded steel chassis
  • Hinge-open control section door
  • Lifting eyes, forklift channels, and casters for portability
  • "Powr-Web" Load Elements
  • Branch circuit fuse protection

Construction and Safety
The "Powr-Web" Load Element is a UL Recognized Component, designed for safe operation with continuous mechanical support by ceramic clad stainless steel rods. The load bank is protected against fan failure, high intake air temperature, high exhaust air temperature, and overvoltage.

Power and Voltage Options
Merlin Load Banks offer user-selectable internal or external power options, with various voltage configurations available for different models. They support both high and low voltage modes and have a continuous duty cycle.

Dimensions
The dimensions vary by model, with the Merlin 100KW and 150KW models measuring 31” W x 47” D x 43” H, and the larger models up to 400KW measuring 31” W x 69” D x 50” H.

Additional Features
  • 12' connection cable set
  • Cooling fan with circuit breaker
  • Control power fuses
  • Optional Cam-Lok connectors for Merlin 300
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Catalog excerpts

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Description Simplex Merlin Load Banks are the new standard for advanced design in Portable Load Banks spanning the capacity range of 100–400KW. The Merlin is a dual voltage (240/480v), ne load step resolution, fully instrumented Portable Load Bank intended for small-medium capacity shop or eld use by engine generator dealers and service shops for maintenance, testing and performance proving of engine generator sets, UPS and other power systems in the 50–400KW range. The Merlin is available in discrete model sizes of 100KW, 150KW, 200KW, 250KW, 300KW, 350KW and 400KW. The Merlin control panel includes test instrumentation, load application switches, operation indicator lights and fan/control power switch. The Load Bank includes rugged “Powr-Web” load elements, load control contactors, branch circuit fuse protection of the load elements, high temperature power wiring, cooling fan with circuit breaker, control power fuses. The Load Bank is protected against fan failure, high intake air temperature, high exhaust air temperature, and overvoltage. The unit includes a 12’ connection cable set. Merlin Load Banks are built on a formed and welded steel chassis that is both rugged and lightweight. For exible portability, the Merlin includes casters, lifting eyes and forklift channels. Airow through the unit is horizontal with cooling provided by a cast aluminum airfoil type shrouded propeller fan. Features • Exceptionally rugged, all welded, formed steel chassis • Hinge-open control section door • Lifting eyes, forklift channels and casters • Moving handle • “PowrWeb” Load Elements • Branch circuit fuse protection

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100KW - 400KW Load Bank • Page 2 Powr-Web Resistive Load Element Description Simplex Load Banks utilize the “PowrWeb” Load Element (a UL Recognized Component). 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 resistor by high temperature, ceramic clad stainless steel rods. Construction • Precision calibrated to specic ohmic value • All load elements...

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100KW - 400KW Load Bank • Page 3 LOAD STEPS Fan/Control Power External Power User selectable, internal/external Internal Power Duty Cycle Temperature Rating 125° F max intake air temp Voltage High/Low Mode, operator selectable High: 250-480VAC, 3-ph. Low: to 240VAC, 3-ph. Optional: 1-ph. Power Connection Merlin 100 through Merlin 300: 4-wire plus ground Merlin 350, Merlin 400: 3-wire plus ground © 2012 Simplex, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the USA • 1103-03.01 Design subject to change without notice. Simplex, Inc. 5300 Rising Moon Road Springeld, IL 62711-6228

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100KW - 400KW Load Bank • Page 4 LEFT VIEW 1. 12' Cable Set 2. Forklift Channels 3. Lockable Latch 4. Screened Intake and Exhaust 5. Hinged Access Door to Control Panel 6. Removeable Panel to Access Elements 7. Casters 8. External Control Power Cable 9. Hinged Access Door to Fuses and Contactors 10. Hand Grip for Moving and Cable Storage 11. Removeable Panel to Access Fan Merlin 300 with optional Cam-Lok connectors Simplex, Inc. 5300 Rising Moon Road Springeld, IL 62711-6228 © 2012 Simplex, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the USA • 1103-03.01 Design subject to change without notice.

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