Atec Simplex-Watt-Muncher - Manual

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Description
The Simplex Watt-Muncher is a
small DC rated load bank used to test
battery systems, AC to DC rectifi ers
and power supplies, battery chargers,
UPS systems and DC generators.
The Watt-Muncher provides a variable
test load used to measure charge and
discharge rates, response, stability and
endurance. Corresponding calibrations
and adjustments can be made while
maintaining a constant, precise, resistive
load on the power source. The Watt-
Muncher is available in three nominal
voltage ranges and three capacity
models. In each model, the total load is
divided into discrete steps that can be
manually applied in any increment of 1A.
Watt-Munchers are assembled
using the highest quality industrial
components including:
• chromium alloy load elements rigidly
supported by high temperature
ceramic clad insulators
• heavy duty terminals
• industrial toggle switches
• fast acting fuses
• high temperature XLP insulated power
wiring
• precise instruments
Watt-Munchers can be operated within
their rating continuously. The load
resistors used in the Watt-Muncher
convection cool to less than one-third
the maximum, continuous temperature
rating of the chromium alloy resistance
wire. Fuses on each load step protect
the load bank against overvoltage and
short circuit.
Fully self-contained, lightweight and
hand transportable, the Watt-Muncher
is the ideal addition to your selection of
test instruments.
Watt-Muncher
DC Portable Load Bank
Watt-Munchers are available
with three nominal voltages:
• 12V DC
• 24V DC
• 32V DC
in three models:
• Junior (70A)
• Standard (100A)
• Super (150A)