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Merlin Portable Load Bank

Merlin Portable Load Banks - Merlin I, Merlin II, and Merlin King
SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity
100KW, 150KW, 200KW, 250KW, 300KW, 350KW, 400KW

Voltage
High/Low Mode, operator selectable
High: 250-480V AC, 3-ph.
Low: to 240V AC, single or 3-ph.

Frequency
50, 60, 400 hertz

Fan/Control Power
User selectable, Internal/External

Internal Control Power
Merlin 100 through Merlin 300
120V, 1-ph., 2w, 60Hz
240V, 1-ph., 3w, 60Hz
208-240V, 3-ph., 4w, 60Hz
Optional: 416-480V, 3-ph., 3w, 60Hz
Optional: 50Hz Voltages
Merlin 300 through Merlin 400
190-205V, 1-ph., 3w, 50Hz
208-240V, 1-ph., 3w, 60Hz
380-416V, 3-ph., 3w, 50Hz
416-480V, 3-ph., 3w, 60Hz

External Control Power
Merlin 100 through Merlin 250
115V, 1-ph., 60Hz, 15A
Merlin 300
115V, 1-ph., 60Hz, 20A
Merlin 350, Merlin 400
230/460V, 3-ph., 50/60Hz, 20A

Cooling
Merlin 100, Merlin 150: 6,000 CFM
Merlin 200 thorugh Merlin 300: 6,700 CFM
Merlin 350, Merlin 400: 8,000 CFM

Duty Cycle
Continuous

Weight
600 lbs. approx.

Dimensions
Merlin 100, Merlin 150
31" W x 47" D x 43" H
Merlin 200 through 300
31" W x 56" D x 50" H
Merlin 350, Merlin 400
31" W x 69" D x 50" H

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Dimensions and
Key Features Diagram
 

Simplex Load Banks can be used to satisfy the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for emergency stand-by power systems.
 

The Simplex Merlin is a dual voltage (240/480V), fine load step resolution, fully instrumented portable Load Bank intended for shop or field use by engine generator dealers and service shops for maintenance, testing and performance proving of engine generator sets, UPS and other power systems in the 50-400KW range.

The Merlin is a totally self-contained testing system. It includes all resistive load elements, load control devices, load element circuit protective devices, connection cable set, cooling system, malfunction detection system, control power supply and test instrumentation.


Control Panel

Voltmeter, Ammeter, and Frequency Meter

Fan Reversal, Volt-Ammeter, Ammeter Range, Load Voltage Selector, and Control Voltage Selector switches

Fan/Control Power pushbutton

Cooling Failure, Load Over Voltage, and Control Over Voltage indicator lamps

Master load toggle switch and load step toggle switches 

Merlin Portable Load Bank - Hinged Access Door to Fuses and Contactors

Hinged Access Door to Fuses and Contactors

Merlin Portable Load Bank - Control Panel

Features

Exceptionally rugged, all welded, formed steel chassis

Utilizes the UL Recognized “Powr-Web” load element

Branch circuit fuse protection of load elements

Lifting eyes, forklift channels and casters

Moving handle

Connection cable set
 

MERLIN PORTABLE LOAD BANK
 
KW, 1.0 P.F. COOLING FAN
MODEL 240/480V,
3-PH.		 208/416V,
3-PH.		 190/380V,
3-PH.		 240V,
1-PH.		  HP VOLTAGE CFM
Merlin 100 100 75 63 67 0.75 120/240V,
1-PH.		 6000
Merlin 150 150 112 94 100
Merlin 200 200 150 125 134 1.5 6700
Merlin 250 250 188 157 167
Merlin 300 300 225 188 200
Merlin 350 350 262 219 233 3.0 240/480V,
3-PH.		 8000
Merlin 400 400 300 250 267

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Simplex Inc., 5300 Rising Moon Road, Springfield, IL 62711-6228
800-637-8603 • 217-483-1600 (24 Hr.) • FAX 217-483-1616