DataCentres – 200kW Stackable Load Bank
The stackable 200kW loadbank is designed specifically for use in data centres, to make heat load testing of server halls and electrical infrastructure simpler, faster, and more efficient.
Integrated System Testing
Units can be used to test the data centre’s electrical infrastructure, including power to servers, switches, bus track power units, feed tracks, tap offs, and other devices.
- Simulate real-world scenarios like full load operation, power outages, and cooling system failures.
- Verify the operational readiness of the data centre before it becomes fully operational.
- Test the performance, resilience and robustness of the infrastructure
Heat load testing server halls
When used to heat load test server halls and cooling systems, operators can link up to 20 machines and strategically place them at intervals around the hall. This allows operators to:
- Closely mimic the heat generated by servers.
- Replicate airflow patterns and rack configurations such as hot and cold isles.
- Verify that the cooling system is operating to specification in the server hall and within safe parameters.
- Check the redundancy of the system should a cooling unit fail.
- Verify that there are no hot spots that may require reconfiguration.
Key Features
- Fully remote operation: Up to 20 units can be configured and controlled using just one LC10 handheld digital controller, enabling fully remote operation and simple management of incremental loads.
- Small footprint: At just 1159mm x 876mm x 983mm the load bank has a small footprint, making it easy to position around the server hall. They have also been designed to be stackable, ensuring that they can be transported and stored easily. without taking up valuable room.
- Easy to manoeuvre: Heavy-duty castors make the load bank easy to manoeuvre, allowing simple positioning at each PDU in the server hall, for full system testing.
- Low delta T and noise: The 200kW has one of the lowest Delta T rises on the market at below 100°C, providing a more accurate test of the cooling system’s ability to handle the actual heat load it will encounter during operation. Noise levels are lowest in class at 83dBA at 1m, an important consideration when operating inside.
Specification
Resistive Only
All our load banks employ stainless steel finned elements for maximum heat dissipation and durability.
- AC load bank resistive-only operation (kW)
- Voltage range: 400V or 415V
- 50/60 Hz Operating frequency range
- 3 Phase
- Fork lift pockets for lifting
- Sheet steel construction with IP55 rating
- Heavy duty rubber bumper pack protection
Crestchic VCS Control System
The Crestchic Versatile Control System, VCS, is an easy-to-use manual control system for small to medium
resistive-only loadbanks. An advanced microprocessor-based system, VCS can be used to control single voltage loadbanks, or multiple units in parallel with the self-powered LC10 handheld controller. VCS offers the user the ability to set kW loads, whilst accurately displaying applied Power (kW) and Current (A) from the onboard instrumentation module. Loads can be applied in three different ways:
Follow
This application setting is
perfect for data centre heatload
testing, as the entire load
is evenly distributed across all
loadbanks generating an equal
heat-load for commissioning
purposes.
Proportional
Any given load is precisely
applied across multiple
loadbanks even when the
total kW amount is not evenly
divisible across the number of
loadbanks in use. Ideal for high
precision total load, or where
the loadbanks in use are of
unequal size.
Overflow
A traditional control set-up
for load testing generators,
whereby the load is applied
to the first loadbank until its
capacity is reached, before
applying the remaining load to
the next loadbank(s) in-line,
until maximum selected load is
reached.
Key Features
- AC loadbank control system for resistive-only operation (kW)
- Single or multiple loadbank operation from an individual controller (up to 20 loadbanks or 4.0MW)
- Automatic IP assignment of each loadbank to the controller
- Multiple load sharing programme: Follow, Proportional and Overflow
- Typical load resolution of 1kW across the loadbank range
- 0 to 100% load application or load rejection
- Load application in kW or Amps
- Display of Ph-N voltage with kW and Current, both per phase
and total - Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T communication to loadbanks
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Frequent Questions
What Load Bank Packages Do You Have?
We provide load bank packages ranging from 20kW to 7000kW and Multi-MVA solutions for turnkey projects, Have a look at our product range page on this site for more details
What Experience Do You Have?
Crestchic was formed in 1983 and has steadily grown to our position today as the industry leading manufacturer and supplier of loadbank solutions. We work for major players in all sectors ranging from Oil and Gas, Marine and Shipbuilding to Healthcare, Building Managers and Datacentres. We understand the complexities faced by businesses and have solutions tailored to suit the needs.
Where Do You Operate?
Our operations are spread across the globe, covering all seven continents. With our HQ in Burton-on-Trent in the UK, we have bases in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the United States of America.
Do You Have Any Certification?
Crestchic Limited, the world leader in load bank technology for the testing and commissioning of power generation systems, now hold not only the highest Quality Assurance ISO type (9001-2015), but additionally has now been accredited with the current environmental standard (ISO14001) and current health &safety accreditation (ISO45001).
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WHY USE A LOAD BANK?
Load banks are primarily used for testing electrical power output on diesel generators, gas turbines and UPS systems whilst carrying out commissioning and maintenance work.
The load banks are used for simulating real electrical loads enabling essential setup and commissioning which ensures that all electrical and control parameters are met prior to power generation/back up equipment being energized on line.