Simplex Trident Manual
Simplex Trident Manual

Simplex Trident Manual

150kw-1250kw trailer-mounted load bank

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TRIDENT
150KW-1250KW
TRAILER-MOUNTED LOAD BANK

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  • Page 1 TRIDENT 150KW-1250KW TRAILER-MOUNTED LOAD BANK...
  • Page 2 Last Revision Date: March 15, 2016 For the most up-to-date information for this product and others, please contact Simplex, Inc. at (800) 637-8603 or visit us on the web at http://www.simplexdirect.com. Many of the illustrations and instructions in this manual refer to the stan- dard configuration for this product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions ............1 Safety information symbols Cautions Nameplates and Placards ............. 4 Description and Specification ..........8 Overview of Use Control System Cooling System Load System Safety Unpacking ................11 Included Components and Parts Primary Inspection Installation ................12 Load Bank Placement Operating Instructions ............13...
  • Page 4 Table of Figures Specifications .....................9 Trident Dimensions ..................10 Airflow Diagram ..................... 12 Fan/Control Power inlet ................13 Network ports ....................13 Load connections ..................13 Main screen ..................... 14 Single-unit monitoring screen ..............14 Numeric keypad ..................... 14 Metering Lines Trend screen ..............15 Maintenance mode ..................
  • Page 5: Warnings And Cautions

    1 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS The following images indicate important safety information: afety This General warning symbol points out important information information that, if not followed, could endanger SymbolS personal safety and/or property. This Explosion warning symbol points out poten- tial explosion hazards. This Fire warning symbol points out potential fire hazards.
  • Page 6 to large cubic airflow requirements, exhaust temperature, and velocity. Do not point exhaust at any nearby surface or object that may be adversely affected by high temperature. This in- cludes but is not limited to painted surfaces, tar paper and asphalt roofs, water sprinkler heads, fire alarms, and volatile material.
  • Page 7 while the load bank is in use. • Wire gauge sizes of electrical wiring, cables, and cord sets must be adequate to handle the maximum electrical current (ampacity) to which they will be subjected. • Before installing or servicing this (and related) equipment, ensure that all power voltage supplies are completely turned off at their source.
  • Page 8: Nameplates And Placards

    2 NAMEPLATES AND PLACARDS ® 4 — Nameplates and Placards...
  • Page 9 ® Nameplates and Placards — 5...
  • Page 10 ® 6 — Nameplates and Placards...
  • Page 11 ® Nameplates and Placards — 7...
  • Page 12: Description And Specification

    With the HMI, the operator can apply a desired load and measure the response of the test source. Trident load banks are cooled by forced air, delivered by an ooling aluminum fan blade directly driven by a TEFC motor. The air is...
  • Page 13 Table 1 Specifications Capacity 150-1250 Kilowatts Power Factor 1.0 Load Step Resolution 50 Kilowatts Load Type Resistive Cooling System Forced air Voltages 208V, 220V, 240V, 416V, 440V, 450V, 460V, 480V, 575V, 600V Frequency 50, 60Hz standard Connection Cam-Lock Time Rating Continuous Ambient Air Temperature 120°F Fault Rating 5KAIC Dimensions 126”W x 48.7”H x 47”D...
  • Page 14 LIGHT & REFLECTOR CHAIN W/HOOK 29.000 23.000" MAX 19.000" MIN PARKING BRAKE CAMLOK CONNECTION (4 PER PHASE) 36" CABLE WITH 7 PIN (1 PER GROUND) RV CONNECTOR APPROXIMATELY DOOR NOT SHOWN 54.000 Figure 1 Trident Dimensions ® 10 — Description and Specification...
  • Page 15: Unpacking

    4 UNPACKING The following items are included with your load bank. If any of the following are not included, please contact Simplex Direct, nCluded Inc., at 800-637-8603, ext. 4. omponentS artS 1. Load bank 2. Manual 3. Human-Machine Interface (HMI) 4.
  • Page 16: Installation

    5 INSTALLATION Trident load banks are intended for outdoor installation. A forced air system, which discharges out of the rear of the unit, laCement Figure 2.) Load banks require large cools the load elements (See quantities of air circulation, so it is essential to place the unit in Improperly an area that provides adequate airflow.
  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. If you wish to enable onduCting a data logging, insert a teSt USB thumb drive into the port located either underneath the HMI screen or on a sepa- rate panel. 2. If you will be using external control/ fan power, connect...
  • Page 18: Metering Line Trends Screen

    the Main Screen (see Figure 6). If multiple units are networked, the Main Screen is only available via the Master Load Bank. Slave units will only display the single-unit monitoring screen Figure (see Figure 6 Main screen 7. Make sure the fan is spinning, check the air intake for obstruc- tions, confirm air flow and investigate any unusual noises.
  • Page 19: Single-Unit Monitoring

    kilowatts detected by the load bank. If you want to re- cord this data, insert a USB drive into the port below the screen and press the “Data Logging Disabled” button. When Figure 9 Metering Lines you are done, press the Trend screen button again and the load bank will write the...
  • Page 20: Diagnostics Screen

    Any load that you activate on the maintenance screen will be dumped when you leave the screen. The Factory Setup screen can be accessed from maintenance mode, but it is intended for Simplex service representatives only and is password protected. From the mainte-...
  • Page 21: Alarms And Warnings

    7 ALARMS AND WARNINGS Trident load banks are protected by four types of sensors. 1. Intake temperature, which checks the incoming air to ensure Unresolved the load elements can be adequately cooled. cooling 2. Exhaust temperature, which checks the temperature of the air...
  • Page 22: Warnings

    The load bank will alert you to alarms by turning the status areas for the alarm on the home screen from green to red. The Trident features one warning: Intake Temp Failure. This arningS warning will not disable the unit and dump the load as with the alarms, but the issue should be investigated and resolved as soon as possible.
  • Page 23: Maintenance/Troubleshooting

    For possible solutions to the problems causing the alarms, please “Table 2 Troubleshooting” on page 20. consult If the load bank still won’t operate, please call the Simplex service depart- ment at 800-637-8603. ® Maintenance/Troubleshooting — 19...
  • Page 24 The unit needs to be serviced. Please Fan has stopped call the Simplex service department running at 800-637-8603 ext. 4. Exhausts Temp. Failure Move the unit to an area that allows “Load...
  • Page 25: Appendix A Product Warranty

    APPENDIx A — PRODUCT WARRANTY SIMPLEX, Inc., warrants the industrial electrical control, test and accessory equipment and parts and accessories thereof to be the kind and quality described in SIMPLEX’s specifications and to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal...
  • Page 26 At Simplex, we are experts at building products that meet our customers’ exact requirements. For a complete listing of Simplex products visit www.simplexdirect.com.
  • Page 27 LOAD BANK RENTAL AND SERVICE CENTERS Simplex Onsite can place Load Banks, Cables, Transformers, and Fuel Polish- ers rentals as well as service technicians at your fingertips anywhere in the United States quickly and cost effectively. For information call 855-767-5483 or visit www.simplexonsite.com.
  • Page 28 Simplex, Inc. 5300 Rising Moon Road 2100 Boggs Road Springfield, IL 62711-6228 Duluth, GA 30096-4691 (800) 637-8603 www.simplexdirect.com...

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