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Atec Simplex-Merlin User Manual

Merlin, Insight, Onsite

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Description

Simplex Merlin Load Banks are the

new standard for advanced design in

Portable Load Banks spanning the

capacity range of 100–400KW. The

Merlin is a dual voltage (240/480v), fi ne

load step resolution, fully instrumented

Portable Load Bank intended for

small-medium capacity shop or fi eld

use by engine generator dealers and

service shops for maintenance, testing

and performance proving of engine

generator sets, UPS and other power

systems in the 50–400KW range. The

Merlin is available in discrete model

sizes of 100KW, 150KW, 200KW,

250KW, 300KW, 350KW and 400KW.

The Merlin control panel includes

test instrumentation, load application

switches, operation indicator lights and

fan/control power switch. The Load

Bank includes rugged “Powr-Web”

load elements, load control contactors,

branch circuit fuse protection of the

load elements, high temperature power

wiring, cooling fan with circuit breaker,

control power fuses. The Load Bank

is protected against fan failure, high

intake air temperature, high exhaust air

temperature, and overvoltage. The unit

includes a 12’ connection cable set.

Merlin Load Banks are built on a formed

and welded steel chassis that is both

rugged and lightweight. For fl exible

portability, the Merlin includes casters,

lifting eyes and forklift channels. Airfl ow

through the unit is horizontal with

cooling provided by a cast aluminum

airfoil type shrouded propeller fan.

Features

• Exceptionally rugged, all welded,

formed steel chassis

• Hinge-open control section door
• Lifting eyes, forklift channels and

casters

• Moving handle
• “PowrWeb” Load Elements
• Branch circuit fuse protection

MERLIN

100KW - 400KW Load Bank

Insight

Onsite