AC6 load bank

6kW AC 1-phase

Key features

 
6kW single phase load bank for load testing small generators or UPS equipment
 

Light weight, compact load bank providing 6kW of load capacity, with a manual control interface.

 

Portability

At 12kg this lightweight, compact unit with lifting handle is highly portable. It neatly fits into site vans for convenience, and is easy to carry to the test locations. 

 

Cable stowage

With an integrated compartment to stow the supplied connection cable(s) the AC6 does not take up a lot of space either when in use or when being stored

 

Easy to use

Simple manual control interface enables fast set-up. Analogue meters in the AC6 provide clear real-time display of the voltage, current and frequency.

 

Site ready

The dual voltage version of the AC6 provides the convenience of a single piece of equipment ready to test performance of both 115V and 230V supplies.

 

6kW load bank technical specification

 

Voltage rating options

 

The AC6 is available in 2  standard versions with the following voltage ratings

Dual; 115V and 230V
Single; 230V only 

Both versions are suitable for frequencies of 50Hz or 60Hz.  Other voltages and frequencies are available on request.

 

Power Ratings

 

115V AC 1-phase

Load step resolution 0.33kW

Maximum capacity 3.3kW

 

230V AC 1-phase

Load step resolution 0.33kW

Maximum capacity 6.0kW


Control and Ventilation

 

Manual controls

6 x Load section toggle switches

Single; 1 x panel MCB switch

Dual; 1 x rotary voltage select switch

Control interface

1 x Analogue volt meter

1 x Analogue frequency meter

1 x Analogue current meter

Cooling Forced convection, horizontal orientation

Fans 1 x AC axial type

Control supply 115/230V AC 1-phase

Source Internal, taken from supply under test


Connection Interfaces

 

Load connections

Single; 1 x 1.5m integrated lead with EN 60309 3-pin 230V 32A inline plug (inlet); L, N & PE

Dual; as single plus 1 x 1.5m integrated lead with EN 60309 3-pin 115V 32A inline plug (inlet); L, 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

Element material Stainless steel

Enclosure Aluminum, painted RAL9002 grey

Portability 1 x protective lid with carry handle


Weight and Dimensions

 

Single

Length 520mm

Width 221mm

Height 448mm

Weight 10kg

Dual

Length 520mm

Width 221mm

Height 562mm

Weight 12kg


Safety

 

Electrical protection Short circuit protection via MCB(s)

Optional extras

Extension cables Length of 1.5m as standard. Extension cables come fitted with EN 60309 3-pin connections, inlet at one end, outlet at the other. Connection voltage rating to suit.

PVC storage cover available for protection during transport or storage.

 

Downloads

Technical datasheet PDF