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APPENDIX A — ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS MANUAL

Listed below are abbreviations of terms found for the Portable Load Bank. When following a

drawing, utilize this 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 these terms.

- Amps

- Alternating Current

GND

- Ground

- Hertz

HMI

- Human-Machine Interface

- Kilowatt

- Phase

- Volts

Summary of Contents for NORTHSTAR 125 KW

Page 1: ...110 KW POWERSTAR DIGITAL LOAD BANK 125 KW NORTHSTAR 150 KW NORTHSTAR Document Number DOC 00668...

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Page 3: ...VI Operating Instructions 16 1 Introduction 16 2 Overview of Load Bank HMI Software 16 3 Handling 18 4 Basic Operations 18 5 Shutdown 20 6 Additional Screens and Programming Information 20 VII Alarms...

Page 4: ...nation 2 16 3 Home Screen No Power 18 4 Power On 19 5 Press Enter for Entry 19 6 Entry Pad 19 7 Metering Screen 19 8 Setup Explanations 20 9 Error Menu 21 10 Auto Jog Chart 22 11 Auto Jog Selection 22...

Page 5: ...age 3 Last Revision Date March 15 2016 For the most up to date information for this product and others please contact Simplex Inc at 1 800 637 8603 or visit us on the web at http www simplexdirect com...

Page 6: ...oltages and can cause fatal electrical shock Avoid contact with bare wires terminals connections etc on the hardware if applicable Ensure all appropriate covers guards grounds and barriers are in plac...

Page 7: ...ive 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: ...LATES AND PLACARDS 2 1 Introduction This section will provide copies of the nameplates and placards for this Load Bank in the event that the current nameplates and placards become unreadable 2 2 Instr...

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Page 13: ...system rugged load elements load application control devices and automatic system protection devices The resistive load elements in the load bank are cooled by a horizontal forced air system The load...

Page 14: ...nk has an auto cool down feature to prevent burns and injury during transportation after use 3 5 Specifications The table below shows the operation KW at the various voltages across the Powerstar and...

Page 15: ...r 6 month maintenance schedule or as a load bank is relocated 1 If the crate shows any signs of damage examine the load bank in the corresponding areas for signs of initial problems 2 Check the entire...

Page 16: ...ider that the load bank and a nearby generator set may have to compete for cooling air Never bounce hot exhaust air off nearby objects and allow it to re circulate through the cooling system Never ope...

Page 17: ...r exit of high temperature exhaust Do not permit vertical airflow unit with wheels to sink into soft surfaces thereby cutting off bottom air intake Be concerned with possibility that the load bank may...

Page 18: ...nk How to start the load bank apply a load and shut down the load bank 6 2 Overview of Load Bank HMI Software In order to apply a load using the load bank you must use the hand held HMI touchscreen Th...

Page 19: ...is the amount of KW the load bank has applied as read from the on board digital meter 10 The ERR selection will load the error tab for the HMI If any errors are active then this tab will show what is...

Page 20: ...e nature of the Load Bank s operation the unit will be extremely hot To prevent burn injury allow the fans to run for a few minutes without an applied load at the end of operation When the unit has co...

Page 21: ...On Turn the Load switch On This action will enable the load See Figure 5 3 To set the load amount select the Entry section A number pad to enter your load value will display See Figure 6 Entry Pad You...

Page 22: ...d 6 6 Additional Screens and Programming Information 6 6 1 Setup Information There are a few features that need to be setup behind the scenes for the load bank These settings are located in the Setup...

Page 23: ...able 3 Setup Screen Definitions After setting these various options the HMI controller is ready for your customize use 6 6 2 Error Reporting Menu The Error menu as seen in Figure 10 will show what s w...

Page 24: ...x KW area A number pad will open Enter a value below or equal to the available from the main screen Press ENT to accept the entry 3 Select the Steps area A number pad will open Enter the desired numbe...

Page 25: ...iggers an alarm How to reset the unit 7 2 Over temperature Alarm When the exhaust temperature exceeds 235 F 112 C The load bank will open all contactors this removes the load and allows the load bank...

Page 26: ...am Lok cables The required type is 15 series single pole detachable plug The communications cable and 120V power cable are included Description Simplex Numbers Vendor Reference Black Female Plug 25608...

Page 27: ...bstructions or foreign objects 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 air is exiting from the exhaust ve...

Page 28: ...for your problem 2 The unit lacks sufficient exhaust space Move the unit to an area that allows for proper air circulation Metering Sys Fault Communications failure between PLC and meter Turn the uni...

Page 29: ...iew Figure 17 Side View Reference Description 1 Load Connection A 2 Load Connection B 3 Load Connection C 4 Ground Connection 5 Product Info 6 Communication Ports 7 Control Power 120VAC 8 Intake 9 Exh...

Page 30: ...ebrey 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...

Page 31: ...se contact your Simplex Inc representative When ordering please attach your purchase order to this form and fax it to Simplex Inc at 1 800 637 8603 10 1Powerstar or NorthStar Circle Selection Powersta...

Page 32: ...pt with the load bank full control of the components is possible Resistive loads comprise incandescent lighting electric heating and other loads in which electrical energy is largely converted to heat...

Page 33: ...Load Bank When following a drawing utilize this 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 these...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...Simplex Inc 2100 Boggs Road Duluth GA 30096 4691 5300 Rising Moon Road Springfield IL 62711 6228 1 800 637 8603 http www simplexdirect com...

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