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Model K575A Resistive
Permanent Load Bank - 750, 1000, or 1250 KW
Outdoor Installation
Temperature Controlled Weather-
proof Contactor Compartment
No Cool Down Period Required
Optional DC Designs
Standard 19" Remote Control Panel
with Optional Enclosure
Fully Supported Load Elements
The Avtron Model K575A Load Bank is designed for
outdoor installation for testing AC generating systems.
The K575A Load Bank can be utilized structure of formed heavy gauge Legendary Avtron quality combined
independently or as a modular steel. Designed for outdoor installa- with simple operation and mainte-
building block for larger systems tion, the K575A utilizes a screened air nance will provide years of trouble
to meet a variety of requirements. inlet and exhaust louver to protect the free service.
This load bank series incorporates motor and resistive assemblies.
the latest state-of-the-art load bank Avtron’s extensive line of Load Bank
design features, and manufacturing Carefully engineered and manufac- and Industrial Resistor Products are
techniques to provide reliable op- tured resistive elements are designed solid performers used throughout
eration and extended service life. to operate at a fraction of their maxi- the world.
mum temperature rating. This en-
The contactors are enclosed in a sures more stable loading, extends For total technical support or
thermostatically controlled heated element operating life and eliminates additional information, please
compartment to help prevent prob- the need for a cool down period after contact Avtron at (216) 573-7600
lems caused by condensation. This each loading session. or
[email protected].
compartment is sealed with a rubber
gasket to protect the components The K575A load bank is used for
from environmental contamination. testing AC generating systems in
production line applications and is
The load bank contains resistive ele- also available mounted on a trailer to
ments and a blower motor in a rigid provide mobile high power testing.
power test solutions
Model K575A Resistive Permanent Load Bank
OUTLINE DRAWING:
75.25 84.00 5.69
[1911.00] [2133.00] [144.00]
REMOVABLE
ACCESS
PANELS
BOTH SIDES
AIR IN AIR OUT
SCREENED SCREENED
50.50 A
[1283.00] B
C
25.82 LOUVERED
[656.00] PANEL
CUSTOMER CONTROL 21.88
GUARD SCREEN CONNECTIONS [555.00] LOAD INPUT CONNECTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS:
CONSTRUCTION: Heavy gauge steel structure provides blower required 460 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hz power. No ad-
a rigid enclosure. Removable panels with rubber gaskets ditional cooling period is required when load is removed
protect contactors from the weather. Screened air inlet from the elements. Other blower voltages are available.
and louvered exhaust openings protect the load bank from
foreign objects and weather. Horizontal airflow provides PROTECTION: The K575A differential pressure air switch is
maximum protection and reliability in an outdoor envi- electrically interlocked to remove the load if the air flow is
ronment. Upright construction minimizes footprint. Per- not sufficient to produce proper cooling. Overtemperature
manent base is designed for mounting on floor, roof, or protection and branch circuit fusing is also provided.
cement pad and is equipped with built-in forklift channels.
WEIGHT: Approximately 1800 lbs. [816.5 kg]
RESISTOR ELEMENTS: The resistive elements are
designed by Avtron and manufactured of a corrosion OPTIONS:
resistant chromium alloy wire. Resistive elements are • ADMS™ Digital Metering (V, A, KW, Hz) with
fully supported over their entire length for improved Communicator EXT™ Data Logging Software
operating life. • Meter and Control Panel Enclosure
• 230/460, 208, 230, or 575V Blower
CONTROL POWER: The K575A requires control power • Control Transformer for 208, 230, 460, 230/460, or
of 120 volts, single phase, 60 Hz, 15 amps (control trans- 575 Volt Power
former optional).
CONTROLS: Contactors are protected in a thermostatically
controlled, heated compartment. The 19" rack-mounted
K575A LOAD CAPACITY RATINGS:
control panel for indoor use includes a POWER ON-OFF
Other Voltages and DC designs available. Consult Factory.
switch, a POWER ON light, BLOWER ON-OFF push button
with a BLOWER FAILURE light, OVERTEMPERATURE and
Total Load KW Voltage Load Steps in KW
UTILITY LOSS light, MASTER LOAD ON-OFF switch, and
load step switches. A voltage selector switch is provided 50, 100, 200, 200, 200
750 240/480, 480
for dual voltage load banks. 5, 10, 10, 25, 50, 50, 100, 100, 200, 200
50, 50, 100, 100, 200, 500
COOLING: The resistive elements are air cooled by a self- 1000 240/480, 480
contained 5 HP (750 KW) or 10 HP (1000 and 1250 KW) 5, 10, 10, 25, 50, 100, 100, 200, 500
1250 480 50, 100, 200, 200, 200, 500
ADMS™ is a trademarks of Avtron LoadBank, Inc. Communicator EXT™ is a trademark of Electro Industries/GaugeTech.
All dimensions are in inches [millimeters]. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Quality System Certified to ISO 9001
6255 Halle Drive • Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. 44125-4615 • 216.573.7600 • FAX 216.573.5953
www.avtronloadbank.com •
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