Automated load bench
DELTA RESISTANCES offers you its new modular system for automatic control and management of your load banks and/or generator sets.
This equipment is now integrated into our new automatic load benches but can also be installed on any existing load bench.
It can be used to manage various functions according to requirements:
- Manual mode (touchscreen control)
- Automatic mode (Enter the desired power: the system automatically activates the sections to achieve the power)
- Management of cycle scenarios (programming of load cycles, for example, for running-in, cleaning, special cycles)
- Minimum load maintenance (GE ballasting)
- Measurements, test reports
- Data export.
Control can be performed locally or remotely on a PC, tablet, or smartphone.
LOAD BENCH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LOAD BANK SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATED CONTROL AND HMI
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Local control or (and) Remote control via PC or tablet
1- Basic features:
Choice of functions – Touchscreen (5 inches, 7.5 inches optional)- Manual selection of load sections - Automatic control - Clear fault management and display
Description of basic features:
Manual mode:
· Control of each section
· Independent fan control
Screen view of manual controls
Automatic mode:
· Automatic control of sections based on the power entered on the HMI.
Once the desired power has been selected, the system activates the load sections required to achieve this power.
Fault and alarm management
· The system analyzes, displays clearly, and logs the type of faults that may occur on the load bank.
2-Available options: (upon request)
– Automatic mode: Scenario management (running-in, cleaning, etc.)
– Minimum load maintenance (ballasting)
– Measurements and data export
– Test reports
– Remote control via PC (via Ethernet or Wi-Fi)
– Remote control via tablet or smartphone
Description of optional features:
Automatic charging cycle mode:
With operator configuration, the system can run load cycles (or scenarios), such as break-in cycles, cleaning cycles, or others.
Up to 15 cycles of 20 steps each can be configured.
The steps are defined by the power demand and load duration.
Load maintenance mode (or generator ballasting):
This mode allows the generator set (GS) to be supplied with a minimum load so that it delivers a minimum power output (base load), preventing underloading that could lead to mechanical damage (piston glazing).
In this mode, the power delivered by the GE is measured by the system. If the measured power is insufficient compared to a preprogrammed minimum power, the automatic system.
The loads are then deactivated as the generator's power increases.
Measurement information, recording of values
This option allows the measurement of current and voltage for each phase.
The current information is provided by interfaces that deliver analog signals for each value to the PLC (3 currents, 3 voltages)
The instantaneous current, voltage, and power values for each phase (three-phase network) are displayed on the HMI on a dedicated screen page that can be selected from the general "Menu."
Test report Data export:
This option allows data to be saved in .csv format files that can be used in Excel and exported to a USB drive. The data can be processed on a PC using a specific application.
Test reports can be generated.
Remote commands on computer:
The commands available on the HMI can be duplicated on a remote computer (PC) by installing a free application.
The connection between the PC and the load bench can be made via an Ethernet cable or a Wi-Fi connection.
Remote controls on tablets or smartphones:
The commands available on the HMI can be duplicated on a tablet or smartphone by installing a free app.
The connection is made via Wi-Fi.