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Pressurized Explosion-proof Resistive Load Bank 500KW

Product Overview

The CNWINNEX 500KW Pressurized explosion-proof load bank is a high-power resistive load testing unit designed specifically for explosive hazardous areas. Rated at 400Vac, 50Hz, three-phase four-wire (3P4W) with a power factor of 1.0, it delivers high-precision and repeatable on-load testing for generator sets, UPS systems, power grids and energy storage systems. Built with a containerized structure and side-discharge airflow design, and equipped with a Siemens SIMATIC S7-200 SMART PLC and HMI touch screen, the unit supports both local and remote (Modbus TCP) control modes, combining industrial-grade durability with flexible deployment.


The unit carries dual explosion-proof markings: for gas atmospheres, Ex db eb ib mb pxb ⅡC T4 Gb, suitable for Zone 1 and Zone 2 explosive gas hazardous areas; for dust atmospheres, Ex ib mb pxb tb ⅢC T130℃ Db, suitable for Zone 21 and Zone 22 combustible dust hazardous areas. Designed and manufactured in compliance with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and the EN 60079 series of explosion protection standards, a single unit covers both gas and dust risk scenarios, meeting the complex area classification requirements of petrochemical, offshore energy, mining and bulk powder processing projects.


As a professional load bank manufacturer, CNWINNEX provides complete solutions ranging from generator load testing, UPS load testing and grid balancing to data centre server load simulation and battery energy storage system (BESS) testing, with customized configurations available for voltage, power rating and interface requirements.


Core Features

High-precision load testing

With a minimum load resolution of 1kW, the unit combines 12 load stages (1kW, 2kW, 2kW, 5kW, 10kW, 10kW, 20kW, 50kW and 100kW×4) to achieve 500kW continuously adjustable loading, with a load element tolerance of ≤±3%. A three-phase digital meter displays voltage, current, power, frequency and power factor in real time, providing reliable data for generator set and UPS performance verification.


Side airflow design for flexible installation

Horizontal side air intake and horizontal discharge prevent hot air from blowing directly onto equipment and personnel. The containerized structure with four castors allows flexible movement and placement in machine rooms, workshops and outdoor sites, with an airflow of 70 m³/kW/h ensuring stable long-duration operation at 500kW full load.


Industrial-grade resistive elements

The load core adopts nickel-chromium (Ni-Cr) alloy heating resistive elements connected by copper busbars, offering high-temperature resistance, oxidation resistance and long service life. It withstands long-term full-load and frequent switching duty, operating within an ambient temperature range of -20℃ to +50℃.


Intelligent control system (local and remote)

Equipped with a Siemens SIMATIC S7-200 SMART PLC, the unit performs staged loading, parameter setting and status monitoring locally via the HMI touch screen, and remote control and data acquisition via an RJ45 Ethernet interface and PC software using the Modbus TCP protocol. The 12 load commands are executed through intermediate relays, safety interlocks and 3-pole contactors, with PLC digital inputs reading back auxiliary feedback from each stage to form a complete control loop.


Comprehensive safety protection

The unit builds a fail-safe (normally closed) hardwired trip chain integrating six protective layers: fan overload protection, fan low-airflow protection, thermal emergency cut-off, control circuit MCCB, local/remote control mode interlock and E-stop. Fan operation with sufficient airflow is a precondition for load engagement; any protective action automatically unloads and locks out loading, safeguarding both personnel and equipment.


Robust structure and customizable design

The whole unit adopts a containerized structure with IP54 protection for the complete unit and IP55 for the control cabin, a noise level of 85±3 dB(A), and dimensions of 1155×1205×1120mm (W×D×H), offering robust construction and convenient transportation. Customization is available for customer voltage levels, power capacity, communication interfaces and test protocols. Each unit ships with free spare parts including intermediate relays, branch load fuses, air pressure switches, Ni-Cr heating elements and indicator buttons to support long-term maintenance.


Main Technical Specifications

Table 1  Main technical specifications of the CNWINNEX 500KW explosion-proof load bank

Parameter

Specification

Rated Power

500 kW

Power Factor

1.0

Rated Voltage

400 Vac

Frequency

50 Hz

Phase & Wires

Three-phase   four-wire (3P4W)

Load Resolution

1 kW

Voltage Tolerance (short-time)

+5%

Load Element Tolerance

±3%

Load Connection

Copper busbars

Control Power

Auxiliary

Control Voltage

400 Vac

Load Switch

3-pole contactor

Digital Meter

V/A/kW/Hz/PF

Communication / Protocol

RJ45 / Modbus TCP

Local Control

HMI touch screen

Remote Control

PC software

Operating Temperature

-20℃ to +50℃

Altitude

≤2000 m

Structure Type

Containerized

Noise Level

85±3 dB(A)

Dimensions (W×D×H)

1155×1205×1120 mm

Airflow Direction

Horizontal

Fan Quantity

1 unit

Airflow

70 m³/kW/h

Portability

4 castors

Control Cabin Protection

IP55

Whole-unit Protection

IP54

Power Derate

400Vac: 500kW; 380Vac: 451kW; 360Vac: 405kW


Application Scenarios

In the generator sector, the unit performs factory testing, acceptance testing and maintenance on-load testing of diesel and gas generator sets, verifying output stability and protective actions at rated power. For UPS systems, it verifies full-load capability, transfer time and battery discharge characteristics. In the power grid sector, it supports grid balancing and load regulation testing.

In data centres, it simulates the heat load of server racks for room cooling and airflow organization verification; in the energy storage sector, it is suitable for charge/discharge capability and grid-connection performance testing of BESS. The equipment serves oil and gas, chemical, energy storage stations, pharmaceutical plants, port terminals and underground mines where explosive gas or combustible dust hazards exist.


Contact Us

The CNWINNEX 500KW explosion-proof load bank delivers industrial-grade load testing capability for all types of power systems through 500kW pure resistive load, 1kW fine staging, intelligent local/remote dual control and sixfold safety protection. Contact the CNWINNEX engineering team for quotations, technical selection and customized solutions. Website: www.cnwinnex.com; Email: info@cnwinnex.com.


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