Product Overview
- Rata RTLB18-RM is an 18 kW rack-mounted load bank designed for accurate electrical loading and airflow testing in server racks and data center environments. It is a compact, 19" rack unit (483 × 670 × 905 mm) weighing about 55 kg and intended for 3-phase 400 Vac systems.
Product Features
- Precise, multi-level airflow control: 0 / 30% / 60% / 90% / 100% with ±2% accuracy.
- High-performance cooling: ten customized DC 26 V fans delivering roughly 5,500–5,700 m³/h total airflow, front inlet / rear outlet airflow.
- Thermal protection and safety: 80°C alarm and automatic section cut-off at 90°C; thermal emergency cut-out and contactor protection.
- Robust switching and load stepping: Schneider circuit breakers implement multi-step load control (multiple load elements), load element tolerance ±3%.
- Flexible control and connectivity: local push-button/manual control, LoadMaster Remote™ option, 32 A five-pin load connector, IP23 control chamber rating.
- Environmental ratings: operational −20°C to +50°C, altitude
Product Value
- Provides reliable, repeatable, and safe real-world loading conditions for UPS, generators and cooling systems, enabling accurate airflow and thermal verification.
- Saves commissioning and test time by delivering precise step-loading and airflow profiles, reducing risk during system validation and maintenance.
- Rack-mounted form factor simplifies integration into data centers and test labs, minimizing footprint and streamlining workflows.
Product Advantages
- Market-leading reliability and purpose-built design for airflow/cooling verification.
- High-accuracy airflow levels and robust thermal protections reduce risk of overheating and measurement variability.
- Durable, industry-standard switching (Schneider) for long service life and precise load stepping.
- Portable yet rack-integrated: foldable handles and compact dimensions make deployment and repositioning easy.
- Multiple control modes (manual and remote) and high-capacity cooling give flexibility across test scenarios.
Application Scenarios
- Data center commissioning and periodic thermal/airflow validation.
- UPS and generator load testing and verification.
- Power systems and new energy source performance testing.
- Laboratory and factory electrical/thermal testing.
- Cooling system verification, airflow balancing, and equipment heat rejection studies.