Avtron K580

Resistive Trailer Mounted Load Bank - 500 to 1250 KW

Testing Your Emergency Standby
Generator with a Load Bank Means
Reliability When it Matters Most.
Key Features
• High Capacity in a Compact
Package
• Heavy Duty Dual Axle Trailer
• Low Profile Design
• Optional Cable Reels or Cable
Storage Box
• Convenient Operator Controls
with Digital Metering and Data
Logging Software Included
• Load Bank is available as
“Trailer-Ready”
• Optional SIGMA™ Control
for Networking of Multiple
Load Banks
The Avtron Model K580 Load Bank is trailer mounted
and ideal for high power mobile testing.
The Avtron K580 load bank contains resistive elements and a blower motor in a rigid structure of
formed heavy gauge aluminized steel. Designed for outdoor operation and storage, this load
bank utilizes a screened air inlet and exhaust to protect the motor and resistive assemblies. The
K580 trailer mounted load bank is ideal for high power mobile testing of AC generating systems
at multiple sites.
Carefully engineered and manufactured Helidyne™ resistor elements are designed to operate at a
fraction of their maximum temperature rating. This ensures more stable loading, extends element
operating life, and eliminates the need for a cool down period after each loading session.
The K580 features the Avtron Advanced Digital Monitoring System (ADMS™). The ADMS meter
provides faceplate digital display of Volts, Amps, Frequency, and KW. The Communicator EXT™
Data Logging Software allows Real Time Data Acquisition and trending of all meter parameters
from your Laptop PC or PDA. An Infrared/USB interface cable is included for “Plug and Play” con-
venience.

Superior Avtron quality combined with

simple operation and maintenance will
provide years of trouble free service.

Avtron’s extensive line of Load Bank and

Industrial Resis­tor Products are solid
performers used throughout the world.

For total technical support or additional

K580 1000 KW Resistive Trailer Mounted Avtron
information, please contact Avtron at
Load Bank, shown with optional cable storage
(216) 573-7600 or LBsales@Emerson.com. reel and quick connect receptacles.
Quality System Certified to ISO 9001
 Avtron K580
Resistive Trailer Mounted Load Bank - 500 to 1250 KW

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Construction Load Capacity Ratings: (3 Phase, 60Hz)
The load bank enclosure is made of heavy Available Load Step Resolution: 5 KW Load Bank Weight (approx.)
gauge aluminized steel with a powder coat
Rated KW Load Capacity KW Load Bank/Trailer without cables: 3500 lbs. [1587 kg]
paint finish. Side panels have gaskets to pro-
Load Bank only: 1000-2200 lbs. [453-997 kg]
tect contactors from the weather. Horizontal 500 KW @ 480 VAC,
airflow provides a low profile and maximum 500 500 KW @ 240 VAC, Standard Features
reliability in an outdoor environment. The 375 KW @ 208 VAC • Local Meter and Control Panel Enclosure
trailer features heavy duty welded construc-
1000 KW @ 480 VAC, • Dual Voltage Blower rated 208/230 or 460
tion with steel deck, dual axles, radial tires, 1000 1000 KW @ 240 VAC, Volts, 3 Phase, 60 Hz
7000 lbs. GVW, DOT, and ICC road legal. 750 KW @ 208 VAC
Electric brakes, 3" adjustable lunette eye, • Control Power Transformer rated 240/480
1250 KW @ 480 VAC, Volts to 120 Volts, single phase, 60 Hz
and stabilizer jacks are provided.
1250 1250 KW @ 240 VAC,
Resistor Elements 500 KW @ 208 VAC Optional Features
The resistive elements are designed by Avtron • SIGMA™ Network Control
NOTE Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual for safe
and manufactured of a corrosion resistant towing instructions. • Cable Reels or Cable Storage Box
chromium alloy wire. Resistive elements are • Load Cable (1800 lbs. [816 kg] max.)
fully supported over their entire length for
maximum reliability. • Quick Connect Cable Receptacles
• Hydraulic Surge Brakes
Controls Avtron K580 1250 KW load bank shown with
The controls and digital metering are optional cable storage reels. • Cable Reel Covers
housed in a single NEMA enclosure includ- LOCAL CONTROLS/
ing a POWER ON-OFF switch, a POWER ON METERING
light, BLOWER ON-OFF push buttons with a CABLE
AIR
INTAKE
BLOWER FAILURE light, OVERTEMPERATURE STORAGE HOT AIR
50.50
light, MASTER LOAD ON-OFF switch, and REELS (optional) EXHAUST
[1283.00]
load step switches.
DANGER

DANGER

83.50
Cooling [2121.00]
The resistive elements are air cooled by a
33.00 [838.00]
self-contained 15 HP blower rated 208/230 DECK HEIGHT
or 460 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hz power. No LOAD CONNECTION
ACCESS BOTH SIDES
additional cooling period is required
when load is removed.
150.00 [3810.00]
Digital Metering BED LENGTH
Avtron Advanced Digital Monitoring System
(ADMS™) is provided for display of Volts,
Amps, Frequency, and KW. ADMS™ also
includes Communicator EXT™ Data 72.00 [1829.00]
Logging Software. BED WIDTH
93.00 [2362.00]
Protection MAX
The K580 differential pressure air switch is
electrically interlocked to remove the load if
the air flow is not sufficient to produce proper
208.00 [5283.00]
cooling. Overtemperature protection and OVERALL LENGTH
branch circuit fusing is also provided. All dimensions are in inches [millimeters].

Emerson Network Power
Avtron • 6255 Halle Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44125, U.S.A.
216-573-7600 • FAX: 216-573-5953 • LBsales@Emerson.com
EmersonNetworkPower.com/loadbank
Emerson. Consider it Solved and Emerson Network Power are trademarks of Emerson Electric Co.
or one of its affiliated companies. All the other marks are the property of their respective owners.
Communicator EXT™ is a trademark of Electro Industries/GaugeTech. ADMS™ and Helidyne™ are
trademarks of Avtron. SIGMA™ is a trademark of NJ Froment & Co. Ltd. Specifications subject to
change without notice.
©2015 Emerson Network Power Bulletin 418• Rev. D