AC30 load bank
30kW AC 3-phase | 14.5kW AC 1-phase
Key features
Compact load bank providing 30kW of load capacity, with a highly adjustable, manual control interface.
Portability
The lightweight aluminium enclosure combined with the small frame size, castors and handles make the AC30 a highly portable unit. The four 150mm diameter fans produce an evenly distributed airflow over a short distance which enables the resistor elements to be fitted closer to the fans resulting in a compact piece of equipment.
Easy to use
Simple manual control interface enables fast set-up. Analogue meters in the AC30 provide clear real-time display of the voltage, current and frequency, making it quick and easy to understand.
Phase load adjustment
Each phase of each section within the AC30 is individually switched enabling the loading on each phase to be set precisely to the required value.
1 or 3 phase
Featuring dual IEC sockets the AC30 can be loaded from a 3-phase or 1-phase AC supply at up to 30kW or 14.5kW respectively. Easily configure the load bank for the supply to be tested with a simple selector switch.
Technical specification
Ratings
Suitable for frequencies of 50Hz or 60Hz. Other voltages and frequecies available on request.
3-phase
Voltage 400V AC
Maximum capacity 30kW
Load step resolution 1.0kW
1-phase
Voltage 230V AC
Maximum capacity 14.5kW
Load step resolution 0.33kW
Control and Ventilation
Manual controls
3 x 6 x Load section toggle switches
1 x 1ph./off/3ph. rotary selector switch
Control interface
Manual Control (described above)
18 x Section status lamps
1x Over-temp. status lamp
1 x Analogue volt meter
1 x Analogue frequency meter
3 x Analogue current meters (1 per phase)
Cooling Forced convection, vertical flow (side outlets)
Fans 4 x AC axial type
Control supply 230Vac 1-phase 50Hz
Source Internal, taken from supply under test
Connection Interfaces
Load connections
1 x 3-phase 63A IEC socket (3P+N+PE)
1 x 1-phase 63A IEC Socket (1P+N+PE)
Operating Environment
Suitable for indoor use only
Ambient temperature 5°C to 40°C
Ingress protection IP20
Construction
Resistor elements Wound steel tape and expanded mesh
Element material High grade stainless steel
Enclosure Aluminium, painted RAL9002 grey
Portability 2 x castors, 2 x handles
Weight and Dimensions
Length 560mm
Width 400mm
Height 840mm
Weight 30kg
Safety
Electrical protection Short circuit protection via MCB(s)
Thermal protection Over-temperature thermostat trip.
Optional extras
Supply cables made to order to the desired length and with supply side connection method to suit the intended use.
PVC storage cover available for protection during transport or storage.
Documentation downloads
Technical Datasheet PDF