User guide

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Description
The Simplex NorthStar Portable Digital
Load Bank is specifi cally designed
for the Canadian Market by providing
600v capability in an ultra-compact,
lightweight, versatile test instrument
WHICH CAN BE NETWORKED FOR
HIGH AGGREGATE KW. The NorthStar
is rated 150kw in steps of 5kw. It is
suitable for testing engine generators,
wind generators, UPS systems, ground
power units, auxiliary power units, static
inverters or virtually any other AC power
source on the production line, in the
service shop or in the fi eld.
The NorthStar is a digitally controlled
load bank with network capability. All
control is via a hand-held touchscreen
controller connected to the load bank
via a supplied RS-232 network cable.
The load bank includes a digital
power transducer with meter displays
on the touchscreen. Load is applied
via a screen keypad. Any number of
NorthStar Load Banks can be networked
together via RS-232 cables connected
from the “out” connector on the fi rst unit
to the “in” connector on the next, and
then “out-to-in” in succession until the
desired number of units are connected.
All control and metering is provided
from a single hand-held controller. All
instrumentation values for the total
network are summed and displayed on
the master controller.
The NorthStar is highly portable and
easily transported to the job site. The
Load Bank includes casters, lifting and
moving handles. Power connections are
plug-in to Cam-Lok connectors. Control
and cooling fan power is obtained from
a common 115v, 15A outlet via the
included connection cord.
Features
• Designed for Canada Use:
600VAC, 3-phase, 60Hz
• UL Listed, United States and Canada
• Lightweight and compact
• Portable, self-contained
• “Powr-Web” elements
• Branch circuit fuse protection of load
elements
• Magnetic contactor control of load
• Digital load control
NorthStar
150KW, 600VAC Digital Load Bank
with Network Capability
• Control circuits fused
• Comprehensive malfunction detection
system:
- Overtemperature and fan failure
protection
- Overvoltage protection
• Continuous duty
• NEMA-1 enclosure
• Casters and handles provided
• Digital Power Transducer, standard:
Volts, Amps, Frequency, KW
• 150°C XLP insulated power wiring
• Cam-Lok power connectors
• Operate fan and control circuits from
a common 120V wall outlet, 15’ cord
provided
• Forced air cooled, integral cooling
fans
• Fan motors protected by fuses
600V
1800KW, 600V NorthStar Load Bank system formed by networking 12 NorthStar
Units to a single Master Controller.
LISTED