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Neptune Trailer

Neptune Trailer

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Simplex Neptune Load Bank is designed for high capacity load testing of generators, periodic reliability exercises of standby generators, and other load bank applications. It supports unit capacities ranging from 200KW to 650KW with resistive, unity power factor. For higher capacities, other models like Simplex Mars and Saturn are recommended.

Specifications
The Neptune Load Bank is suitable for all common 60, 50, and 400 hertz voltages up to 600V. It features a high volume forced air cooling system with air temperature rise limited to 150-200°F. The load bank is self-contained with a modular enclosure design, offering separate control and power sections.

Features
  • Self-contained load and control system
  • Utilizes Simplex "Powr-Web" load element
  • Branch circuit fuse protection
  • Digital load control
  • Comprehensive malfunction detection system
  • UL Listed

Benefits
  • Modular design for quick turnaround or customization
  • Vertical airflow to exhaust hot air safely
  • Comprehensive overload and short circuit protection
  • Supported by detailed manuals and 24-hour field service

Powr-Web Resistive Load Element
The "Powr-Web" is an advanced air-cooled power resistor designed for load bank systems, operating at half the maximum temperature rating of the alloy. It is short-circuit-safe and assembled into discrete trays for easy servicing.

Principle Systems and Components
The load bank includes resistive load elements, load control devices, branch circuit fuse protection, a cooling system, and a malfunction detection system. It features forced air cooling with a vertical airflow and top exhaust.

D-Series Digital Load Controller
The D-Series controller supports full automation of load bank testing with data acquisition and report generation. It is network capable, allowing integration with PC systems and remote access via IP address. It supports MODBUS RTU over RS-485 or Ethernet for easy networking.
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Catalog excerpts

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Description High capacity load testing of generators, periodic reliability exercise of standby generators, regenerative power absorption of inertial motors with reverse power protection of generators and other load bank applications are achieved with the Simplex Neptune Load Bank. The unit capacity range of the Neptune is 200-650KW, resistive, unity power factor. Reactive units (inductive or capacitive) are also available. For unit loads in excess of 650KW, use the Simplex Mars (to 1250KW) or Saturn (to 3000KW). For loads less than 200KW, the Simplex Polaris (to 150KW) is available. The Neptune is a single or dual voltage load bank suitable for all common 60, 50, and 400 hertz voltages up to 600V. Cooling System: Using a very high volume forced air cooling system of 10,400 CFM or 13,400 CFM, air temperature rise is limited to the 150-200°F range. Features • Self-contained load and control system • Utilizes the proven Simplex “Powr-Web” load element (see page 2) • Branch circuit fuse protection of load elements • Digital load control (see page 4) • Comprehensive malfunction detection system • 150°C insulated power wiring; color coded • Plated bus bar • UL Listed • Type 3R, oversize control section with generous cable connection space • Vertical airow, exhausts hot air above level of personnel and away from buildings, pavement etc. • Modular enclosure design with separate and isolated control and power sections • Slide-out, tray mounted load elements • Highly standardized for quick turnaround, or highly customized for special requirements, based upon extensive product line spanning from 5KW to 3MW • Supported by comprehensive engineering and product support, including detail manuals, 24 hour eld service, availability of start-up • Comprehensive overload, short circuit and malfunction protection

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200KW - 650KW Load Bank • 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 “stack.” Each tray...

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200KW - 650KW Load Bank • Page 3 Principle Systems and Components The load bank is a completely selfcontained, freestanding unit which includes all resistive load elements, load control devices, load element branch circuit fuse protection, main load bus and terminals, cooling system, control power supply, unit controller and malfunction detection system and type enclosure. Load Elements Simplex “Powr-Web” open wire, helically wound, chromium alloy, thermally derated to 60%. 5% tolerance, 2% balance, .995 p.f. UL Recognized. Load Control Branch circuit contactors, each 50 KW step. Contactors have...

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HOOD ONLY) LOAD BANK JFTING EYES _OCAL CONTROL =ANEL, HINGED _OGKABLE LATCH HINGED DOOR RAIN SHIELD VENT SCREEN HINGED DOOR, CONDUIT ENTRY ANCHOR LUGS RIGHT RinF VIFW D-Series, Digital Load Controller With D-Series controllers, the user enjoys a significant savings of installation cost. Versus traditional analog (toggle switch) panels, connections for remote control are reduced to a single Multiple control stations are easily networked. Valuable space is conserved. Reliability is enhanced. With D-Series controllers, data load bank automation and BMS integration are made simple. Ethernet allowing...

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