Simplex SWIFT-E Manual page 9

3.0 DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION
3.1 Introduction
This section will provide a brief synopsis of the use of the Simplex Swift-E Portable Load
Bank. Simplex, Inc. reserves the right to change this synopsis, and this section should
only serve as a brief concept of the device.
In this section, you will find:
— An overview of normal usage of the Simplex Swift-E Portable Load Bank.
— An overview of hardware capabilities.
— An overview of safety functions.
3.2 Overview of Use
The Simplex Swift-E Portable Load Bank allows quick and easy testing of small genera-
tors. The fully self-contained, lightweight and hand-transportable load bank can be used
to test and maintain AC generators, AC rectifiers, inverters, power supplies, RV genera-
tors, and other AC sources.
The load bank is available as the standard 10KW Swift-E unit and the 15KW Swift-E+ unit.
The Swift-E and Swift-E+ Load Banks contain specially designed power resistors, high
temperature silicone insulated power wiring, industrial toggle switches, high-interrupt-
ing capacity fuses, and load connection cables. All control and cooling circuits operate
from the source under test. The Swift-E and Swift-E+ Load Banks are completely self-con-
tained and portable, rugged test instruments. Complete test instrumentation and con-
nection cables are provided.
For a parts legend, please See "8.2 General Maintenance" on page 18. Always consult
the parts legend drawing or "9.0 Ordering Information" on page 22 when ordering
parts for a Swift-E or Swift-E+ Load Bank. The referenced illustration is for example only
and shouldn't be used for diagnostic purposes.
3.3 Features
In interest of safety, the Swift-E unit includes sealed tubular-type load elements that are
made up of nickel-chromium resistance wire, which is sealed in incoloy sheath (nickel
alloy). In order to reduce the hazard of electrical shock and short circuiting of elements,
the element has a nonconductive exterior. The element is also rustproof, vibration proof,
and shock proof.
Using the panel-mounted toggle switches for each load step as well as master load
control, the load bank performs precise load control. For master load control as well
as block loading, the Swift-E Load Bank contains main contactors for full control. In the
interest of preventing overload and short circuit protection, the load bank has a main
circuit breaker.
With a connection cable set of 10' with ring lug terminations, the load bank is also en-
cased in a NEMA, type 1 enclosure of aluminum construction with exterior powder
coating. In addition, the enclosure has protective rubber feet, handles for carrying, and
cable wrap for neat storage.