AC6 load bank
6kW AC 1-phase
Key features
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