AC6 load bank

6kW AC 1-phase

Key features

 
 
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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 (110V and 230V) version of the AC6 provides the convenience of a single piece of equipment ready to test performance of both 110V equipment and standard 230V supplies.

 

Technical specification

 

Voltage rating options

 

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

Dual; 110V 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

 

110V AC 1-phase

Maximum capacity 3.3kW

Load step resolution 0.30kW

 

230V AC 1-phase

Maximum capacity 6.0kW

Load step resolution 0.33kW


Control and Ventilation

 

Manual controls

6 x Load section toggle switches

Single; 1 x on/off MCB switch

Dual; 1 x 110/off/230 rotary selector switch

Control interface

Manual control (described above)

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 230V AC 1-phase 50/60Hz

Source Internal, taken from supply under test


Connection Interfaces

 

Load connections

Single; 1 x 1.5m integrated lead with 230V 32A IEC60309 inline socket (1P+N+PE)

Dual; as single plus 1 x 1.5m integrated lead with 110V 32A IEC 60309 inline 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

Element material High grade stainless steel

Enclosure Aluminum, painted RAL9002 grey

Portability 1 x protective lid with integrated carry handle


Weight and Dimensions

 

Length 495mm

Width 220mm

Height 550mm

Weight 12kg


Safety

 

Electrical protection Short circuit protection via MCB(s)

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.

 

Downloads

Technical datasheet PDF