Product Overview
- Schneider-authorized 500 kW load bank (tested at 400 Vac) engineered by Deyang Rata Technology for accurate, reliable power balancing and testing in renewable-energy and UPS applications.
- Purpose-built for solar and wind grid balancing, energy storage and grid-integration verification; manufactured to Schneider Electric-approved standards and exported to 80+ countries.
- Indoor, compact, portable design (four braked wheels), stackable enclosures and customizable voltage/control options to suit site requirements.
Product Features
- Capacity and resolution: scalable up to 500 kW with fine load-step resolution (1 kW steps; detailed step set: 1+2+2+5+10+10+20+50+100*4 kW).
- Control options: PLC remote control (Nexus-1 PC software), LoadMaster Remote™ handheld, and manual push-button operation; real-time data acquisition on the control panel.
- Safety & protection: CE 60204 compliance, thermal emergency cut-out, airflow switch, fan overload protection, emergency stop, IP23 control chamber rating, insulation test 500 Vac.
- Cooling and construction: forced-air cooling (approx. 1250 m3/min horizontal airflow), high-quality spiral resistance elements, neat color-coded internal wiring, 3-phase operation with 400 A cam-lock connectors.
- Environmental/spec: rated -20°C to +40°C, altitude
Product Value
- Ensures stable, predictable grid behavior by accurately simulating loads—critical for commissioning, validation and balancing of solar, wind and hybrid systems.
- Reduces commissioning time and integration risk for renewables and energy-storage systems through precise, repeatable testing.
- High safety and compliance lower operational risk and support regulatory/utility acceptance.
- Flexible control and customization make it suitable for labs, field commissioning and service teams—delivering strong performance-per-cost for large-scale projects.
Product Advantages
- Schneider Electric authorization: built and approved to interface with industry-leading renewable and grid systems, assuring compatibility and quality.
- High precision and scalability: 1 kW resolution and modular load steps enable detailed testing from small to large systems.
- Robust, reliable cooling and protection systems extend lifetime and maintain stable operation during extended tests.
- Portable and stackable design with standard quick-connects simplifies deployment and site handling.
- Comprehensive after-sales support from Rata (technical training, maintenance, information services) and a market-oriented engineering team.
Application Scenarios
- Solar PV farm balancing and commissioning (managing fluctuations and validating inverters).
- Wind farm power smoothing and grid-compatibility testing.
- Battery and energy-storage system testing, performance verification and state-of-charge cycling.
- UPS testing, electrical room commissioning and preventative maintenance of power systems.
- Power-plant and utility-level renewable integration tests, lab R&D, contractor commissioning and industrial load-testing projects.