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Summary of Contents for Microstar

Page 1: ...17 5KW PRECISION AIR HEATER LOAD BANK MICROSTAR Document Number DOC 01124...

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Page 3: ...allation 12 1 Introduction 12 2 Load Bank Placement 12 3 Setup 14 4 Local Control 14 5 Failure Detection 14 VI Operating Instructions 16 1 Introduction 16 2 Equipment Handling 16 3 Basic Operations 16...

Page 4: ...e Rise 9 IV Unpacking 11 V Installation 12 1 Airflow View 12 VI Operating Instructions 16 VII Alarms and Warnings 19 VIII Supplemental Equipment 20 IX Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 21 1 Troubleshoot...

Page 5: ...ate May 20 2013 For the most up to date information for this product and others please contact Simplex Inc at 1 217 483 1600 Springfield Il or 1 678 214 6575 Atlanta Ga or visit us on the web at http...

Page 6: ...G All hardware covered by this manual have dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal electrical shock Avoid contact with bare wires terminals connections etc on the hardware if applicable Ensu...

Page 7: ...live conductor If the victim is unconscious apply first aid and seek immediate medical attention Never wear jewelry when working on this equipment Jewelry can conduct electricity resulting in electric...

Page 8: ...S AND PLACARDS 2 1 Introduction This section will provide copies of the nameplates and placards for the Microstar Load Bank in the event that the current nameplates and placards become unreadable 2 2...

Page 9: ...rmined amounts of heat KW Adjusting the fan speed with the Fan Control knob will control temperature rises Consult the fuse replacement chart on the rear of the load bank for further details or see 2...

Page 10: ...cts a high enough amp draw the potentiometer s minimum is increased 3 4 Cooling System A forced air system consisting of one fan 208 240VAC cools the elements in the load bank The On switch on the con...

Page 11: ...0 2 7 0 55 4 14 6 6 4 50 9 13 4 5 3 42 0 11 0 7 5 59 4 15 6 6 9 54 6 14 3 5 6 44 4 11 6 8 0 63 4 16 6 7 4 58 2 15 3 6 0 47 5 12 5 8 5 67 3 17 7 7 8 61 9 16 2 6 4 50 7 13 3 9 0 71 3 18 7 8 3 65 5 17 2...

Page 12: ...r load bank rental and technical services affiliate with Simplex Factory Trained technicians available for system set up start up training and operation All SOS Rental Load Banks are portable units su...

Page 13: ...cabinet for any damage which could cause internal electrical or mechanical problems due to reduced clearance 3 Inspect all plugs for smooth and safe operation 4 Flip all switches to ensure smooth oper...

Page 14: ...cables when applying power A forced air system that takes air in the front and discharges through the rear of the device cools the load elements see Figure 1 Figure 1 Airflow View When installing the...

Page 15: ...ntake and exhaust screens and louvers as well as fan and load elements for foreign objects 2 Position and install load bank with great consideration given to large cubic airflow requirements exhaust t...

Page 16: ...ect load dump contacts as shown Note Load is disengaged when 24VDC is applied 5 Start the test source and begin analysis 5 4 Local Control This load bank contains a load dump feature which de energize...

Page 17: ...n which all safety sensors must energize their control relays on normal operation before load can be applied This system will include a thermo switch set at 175 F tied to a relay that will open all ma...

Page 18: ...pping anything heavy on the unit 6 2 2 After Operation Handling Information Because of the nature of the load bank s operation the unit will be extremely hot To prevent burn injury allow the fan to ru...

Page 19: ...ed Please refer to Microstar Faceplate on page 6 for a desired temperature rises table 6 3 4 Shutdown 1 When your operation has completed it is best to switch all load steps 1 7 to Off and allow the e...

Page 20: ...CAM lock connectors that connections are made sound and tight including both connector mating the connector twist tightens and the cable within the connector Be certain that cables are phased correctl...

Page 21: ...tch hits a certain temperature 175 F the temperature sensor will trip and the load will be disabled If the over temperature trip occurred due to poor airflow then the fans will continue to run However...

Page 22: ...ce testing unit without requiring additional parts Additional cables can be purchased as desired In this section you will Descriptions of extraneous equipment for the load bank 8 2 Power Cords Power c...

Page 23: ...k fan blades for stress fractures Due to the high volume of air circulated paper and other items can be drawn into the air intake During load bank operation ensure that the air is exiting from the exh...

Page 24: ...auses Cooling Fan Motor Will Not Operate Fan Control power not available incorrect Inoperative fan motor or control power Fan switch is Off or not functioning Restriction of air intake or exhaust Cool...

Page 25: ...m Figure 3 Side Diagram Reference Number Part Number Description 1 15369075 Handle Nylon 2 15453053 Key Cam Lok Latch 3 25118505 Potentiometer Knob 4 25297625 Toggle Switch 5 13850025 208 240V Fan Tab...

Page 26: ...Page 24 Figure 4 Exhaust Diagram Reference Number Part Number Description 6 25594500 Binding Post Black 7 25594550 Binding Post White 8 25618250 IEC C20 Plug Table 5 Back Parts of Microstar...

Page 27: ...orders or for any clarification or questions on the items please contact your Simplex Inc representative When ordering please attach your purchase order to this form and fax it to Simplex Inc at 217 4...

Page 28: ...a Hungarian immigrant A self taught inventor Debrey introduced multiple innovations to the electrical engineering field including the Automatic Voltage Regulator Simplex was moved to East Moline Illi...

Page 29: ...guide to define abbreviated system and component names As this is a master list drawings and text pertaining to your equipment may not contain all of these terms Ground A Amps Amperage AIC Amps Inter...

Page 30: ...240 300 481 600 1 Phase Resistance V W Amperage W V 120V KW 1 5 10 20 25 50 100 200 250 500 RES 57 6 28 8 14 4 7 20 4 80 3 60 2 88 1 44 0 720 0 360 AMP 2 08 4 16 8 33 16 7 25 0 33 3 41 7 83 3 167 333...

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Page 32: ...Simplex Inc 270 Riverside Parkway Suite G Austell GA 30168 678 214 6575 5300 Rising Moon Road Springfield IL 62711 217 483 1600 http www simplexdirect com...

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