Load Banks

ASCO Power Technologies | Avtron

6255 Halle Drive
Cleveland, Ohio 44125 U.S.A.
Tel: 216.573.7600
Fax: 216.573.5953
www.EmersonNetworkPower.com/loadbank

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ASCO Power Technologies | N.J. Froment & Co. Ltd.

Easton-on-the-Hill
Stamford PE9 3NP
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1780 480033
Fax: +44 1780 480044
www.froment.co.uk
[email protected]

The global leader in load banks.

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ASCO Innovative Solutions

The combination of ASCO, Avtron and Froment. The global leader in load banks.

We’ve put all the pieces together.

The proven, market-leading load bank technologies of banks to multiple MVA, we can provide a solution for virtually cost effective solutions to today’s power testing requirements Global Reach
Avtron and Froment are a perfect fit with ASCO Power any application. We revolve around your needs, with the which can require high level instrumentation, data capture A dedicated load bank service department is there when
Technologies. Combining world-class expertise and technical knowhow to assemble and verification with the ability to link multiple you need them – anywhere in the world.
innovation and more than 200 years custom solutions that provide leading load banks of differing capacities or combination Our customer-centric approach
total experience, ASCO is your one-stop power test solutions. and controlled from one hand-held terminal or PC. guarantees you receive friendly,
partner that offers complete solutions Technology Experience knowledgeable advice and support
that you can rely on to solve any power Innovation is at our core, complemented Ninety years combined experience 24/7/365 from a highly trained,
testing requirement. by our commitment to build load banks to in load banks is only matched by the technically proficient team.

Broadest Portfolio the highest standards – ISO9001, UL/CUL, CSA, CE, IEC, NFPA. 125 years ASCO has been providing power Learn more by downloading a load bank
No company in the world can match the depth and Technical leadership includes Sigma control which is sector solutions. Our team of experts has provided countless standard white paper, calling 800-800-ASCO or visiting our webpage
breadth of our portfolio. From simple 10 kW portable load leading in simplicity, ease of use, and accuracy. Sigma brings and custom load banks to the industry over the years. at www.emersonnetworkpower.com/loadbank.
What is a Load Bank?
A load bank is a device that develops an electrical
load and applies the load to an electrical power
source. Avtron and Froment Brand load banks
provide consistent, accurate, measurable, and

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“Running an engine with minimal load causes residual fuel buildup, which decreases

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the efficiency of the engine and reduces the useful life of critical parts.”
repeatable electrical loads on a power source. - Christopher Wade, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank

To help prevent lightly loaded Long term tests - heat runs AVR (automatic voltage AC up to 690V
conditions (wet-stacking) on
Transient response tests -
regulator) and governor set up We have 90
your diesel generator set Resistive
block loading New product research and years combined
Meet the testing requirements development Reactive (Inductive or Capacitive) experience in
Test and verification to ISO 8528
of NFPA 110
- pass or fail Combined (Resistive, Inductive the load bank
Power systems commissioning What types and/or Capacitive) industry.
Battery capacity testing
and acceptance testing of Load DC up to 600V
Banks are Battery capacitive testing
available? 28VDC ground power unit testing
Why use a MV from 3.3 - 15kV
load bank? Direct Connect
Generator Step Down Transformer
electrical
power source

Hot Air Exhaust

Enhance reliability of the power source

Help maintain optimum load levels
Power Cables
Prevents low loading on the power source
We have over
Reduce downtime
Anyone involved with insuring Why choose Improves life of generator
125,000 sq. ft.
the proper operation of gen-sets global production
or UPS systems should be using a Avtron & Froment Reduces generator maintenance space dedicated
load bank for:
Elements Load Banks Proven control systems to manufacture of
System set-up load banks.
Who should Built for rugged and reliable operation
Periodic maintenance
use a load No cool-down period required
Continued verification
bank? Our Load Aluminized steel construction
Prolonged product life Banks are
Controls Widest range of voltage and capacity available
Anyone involved in the design, built to
manufacture, and sale of gen-sets Accurate load tolerance
or UPS systems for:
the highest ISO9001
standards Standard off the shelf components
Cool Air Intake UL/CUL
Product development
CSA Continuous duty
Final production sign-off CE
Customer witness testing IEC
NFPA
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 Broadest Load Bank Portfolio in the World
Avtron and Froment brand load banks offer the widest range of load testing solutions available today. Our Load Banks Revolve around Your Needs
From a simple 10 kW portable load to multiple megawatt units, our experience and support make us
the worldwide leader in the manufacture of rugged and reliable load banks.

Radiator Lightweight & Portable Resistive Trailer Mounted Inductive/Reactive Combined Container Medium Voltage Direct Current

SIGMA
Serving Every Application in Every Market

Power Generation Mission Critical Rental Service Oil, Gas, & Nuclear Wind Farms OEMs Government / Military Maritime / Shipyards

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 Serving Every Application in Every Market

Applications Our
Load Banks Support... Power Generation Mission Critical Rental Service Oil, Gas, & Nuclear

Our Load Banks Achieve... Commissioning and Compliance with State & Commissioning Validate Output Commission
Validation of Generator Federal Testing Regulations Nameplate Testing Meet Commissioning Gas Turbines
Routine Maintenance 24/7 Reliability, Power Load Data Collection Requirements Supplemental Load
Prevent Wet Stacking Outage Prevention All Season and All Weather Emission Requirements
Ensure Generator Availability
Supplemental Load Meet Min. Standards of ASHE when Grid is unavailable Performance Testing are within Regulations
DC Battery Service Generator Verification
Black Start Event
HVAC Verification

New Product Testing Tactical Generator Testing Test & Verify Primary &
Harmonic Testing Quality Control Testing Supplemental Load for Backup Power
Validate Output and Verification Deployable Power Nameplate Testing
Meet Commissioning Troubleshooting Depot Maintenance of Generators
Requirements Ensure Performance Flight Line Testing & Commissioning
Inventor Testing Specification Support (400 Hz) Generator Verification

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“Prior to building turnover, load bank testing helps insure that electrical genera-
tion systems support loads by maintaining voltages and frequencies that meet

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design criteria. Generally, if they are going to fail, they will fail quickly.”
- Joshua Gepner, Environmental Systems Design, Inc.

Wind Farms OEMs Government/Military Maritime/Shipyards

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“As per National Fire Protection Association Standard 110 (NFPA 110), if you cannot achieve at least

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30% load on a unit, you will build up carbon in the system. When you run the units at the higher
load, it creates greater temperatures and burns off any carbon that may have built up.”
Broadest Load Bank Portfolio in the World - Stewart Allen, Citizens Property Insurance

Radiator Resistive
10-1500 kW 5-6000 kW
Load Bank Series 1000 Load Bank Series 3000 and 4000
Our radiator mounted load banks are designed to be fitted The most popular load bank requests are for purely resis-
directly onto diesel generator sets. The load bank utilizes tive models, these apply load in a resistive manner only.
the engine cooling air from the generator radiator to cool Our resistive load banks are ruggedly constructed and
the load elements. Radiator mounted load banks are de- designed for continuous operation and are available for
signed as supplemental loads rated 50-70% of generator all applications including small indoor load test to large
kW. We can offer models that allow from 10-1500 kW load outdoor static load tests. We offer a complete power
and with this unique design, it is perfect for generator range from 5 kW to over 6000 kW. Our resistive load
that consistently light load. banks are CE approved for Europe and also UL approved
for use in America.
• Indoor or Outdoor Construction
• Remote or Local Controls • Wide Voltage Range to Choose From
• Roof Mounted Designs are also Available • Various Frequencies Available
• Automatic Load Controller (Optional) • Sigma Intelligent Control Available
• Remote or Local Controls
• Horizontal & Vertical Options Available
• Custom Designs Available

Lightweight and Portables

Trailer Mounted
5-700 kW
500-5000 kW
Load Bank Series 2000 and 3000
Load Bank Series 3000 and 5000
We offer a complete line of lightweight and portable load
banks. They are designed and constructed to the highest If you need a load bank that is easily transportable and
standards to resist vibration encountered during trans- maneuverable but can still provide a high enough load for
portation. Our load banks are lightweight, compact, and your needs, than a trailer-mounted load bank is for you.
reliable. Smaller models are available with handy carry Typically used by rental companies, our trailer mounted
cases for protection and most models come with casters load banks use the latest load bank technology combined
for maneuverability in the tightest spaces. Our lightweight with its superior versatility.
and portable load banks are perfect for
• Various Voltages and Frequencies Available
operators that are testing lower loads
• DOT Certified Trailers
in a variety of places.
• Remote or Local Controls
• Dual Voltage • Sigma Intelligent Control Available
• Local Controls • Vertical or Horizontal Airflow
• Standard Data Logging with • Storage Box, Manual or Electric Cable Reels,
Digital Metering and Quick Disconnect Receptacles Available
• Designed to Fit through Man
Doors and Freight Elevators
• Sigma Intelligent Control
Available

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“OPS has been buying Froment products for about 8 years. We have over 8 different types across the
Froment range from 40kW units to 2.5mVA single units. The quality and reliability of the Froment

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product has enabled and helped OPS in being the market leader in the UK for load bank testing. “
Broadest Load Bank Portfolio in the World - K. Sullivan, Optimum Power Services

Inductive/Reactive Medium Voltage

400-1875* kVAr 3500-7000 kW
Load Bank Series 6000 and 7000 Load Bank Series 9000
Inductive/Reactive load banks can be used in conjunc- • Wide Voltage Range We are the leading manufacturer of true medium voltage
tion with existing resistive load banks for testing AC • Sigma Intelligent load banks. Our units operate at the actual output voltage
supplies at non-unity power factors. Generating sets are Control Available of medium voltage generators and do not require large
rated at 0.8 power factor so both resistive and induc- • Can link with existing step-down transformers. We also have available the
tive load are required. The rise of solar energy and wind resistive load banks conventional load bank with step-down trans-
farms has also led to an increase popularity in inductive/ to perform combined former designed to mount on common structural
reactive only load testing. load test. skid. Both resistive and resistive/reactive loads
*Additional kVAr available upon request. are available with a wide voltage range to suit
your needs perfectly.
Combined • Direct Connect with NO Transformer
200-6000 kVA • Voltages of 5-15 kV
• 50/60 Hertz Frequency
Load Bank Series 6000 and 7000 • Remote or Local Controls
• Rugged Construction
Our combined load banks test both resistive and inductive • Automatic Load Controller (Optional)
loads within a single load bank. Manufactured with the
highest quality resistive elements and inductors the com-
bined load banks will give the precision and longevity you
need. Our combined load bank models are available from Direct Current
200-6000 kVA, so if you need a combined load bank of any 150-3500 Amps
size then we have you covered.

• Rugged Construction Load Bank Series 2000 thru 4000

• Permanent or Maneuverable
• Wide Voltage Available Direct current load banks are the ideal solution for the
• Sigma Intelligent Control Available customer that need to test DC generating systems,
converters, transformer/rectifier units, battery systems,
and controls. The rugged, aluminized steel construction
Container ensures a long life and minimal maintenance. We offer
a range of both portable and permanent DC load
2000 - 6000 kW / 2000 - 6000 kVA banks from 150-3500 amps with a wide range
of voltages available.
Load Bank Series 8000
• Permanent and Portable
For larger load test, the containerized construction of our • Aluminized Steel Enclosure for
load banks is perfect. Not only can they provide a very Superior Corrosion Protection
large load capacity, but this construction means it is
easily transportable. Our container load banks are
available in both resistive only and combined version.
Typical containers are available in 10 and 20 foot
lengths and specialized control rooms within to keep
the components weatherproof and to provide the
operator with a safe and secure work area.

• Bespoke ISO Container Construction

• Wide Voltage Range
• 50/60 Hertz Frequency
• Sigma Intelligent Control Available

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 Load Bank Control
“ “The ability to “daisy chain” load banks is a necessity in the rental industry. It enables the use of
multiple units in order to reach higher capacities without the addition of larger units.”

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- Joe Stonestreet, Comrent International

FEATURES & BENEFITS

MANUAL TOGGLE PLC/DIGITAL SIGMA LT SIGMA LT SIGMA PC SIGMA DECADE SITE LOAD SIGMA SIGMA IHT SIGMA PC
SWITCHES CONTROLLER LOCAL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL BASIC SWITCHES CORRECTION MODBUS CONTROLLER SOFTWARE

• Simple straight forward • Ideal for larger direct • Electronically controlled • Color touch screen inter- • Cross platform capability • Load bank mounted • Load control automatically • Allows integration with • Robust Intelligent Hand- • Enhanced load control
operation connect medium voltage push buttons face allows simple load between Sigma LT and decade switches for quick preventing the problems PLC, HMI or SCADA held Terminal (IHT) for with transient speed
systems selection Sigma 2 and easy load selection associated with light systems and proxy remote remote load control instrumentation data
• Ideal for remote and • Network “Daisy Chain”
loading controls operation with full acquisition and reporting
extreme locations • Pre program a load profile ability • Allows individual load • For Windows tablet and PC • Perfect for accepting and
3-phase instrumentation with graphical displays
• Digital metering is often with specific loads and • Display full metered bank control and monitoring • Daisy chain load banks or rejecting load quickly and • Maintain minimum load on • Can be used over TC/IP for
including real time data
included for indication intervals instrumentation on 3 x 7 • USB capability control individually simply when at the load gen-set remote control • Membrane keyboard
such as crest factor, re-
of applied load in amps • Can interface with existing seg LEDs bank • Quick response times for and back-lit graphic LCD
• Robust enclosure • Multi language covery times and % errors
and kW building management unity testing housed in an Industrial
• 480/240V • Link USB interface to link polycarbonate / polyam- • Customizable front-panel
system
over 50 load banks ide enclosure providing window layouts
IP65 protection • Supply-on-test properties
• Graphical, chart and indi-
Standard Load Bank Controls SIGMA LT Load Bank Controls vidual load test views
SIGMA 2 Load Bank Controls • Resistive, combined,
inductive and capacitive
include ratings, alterna-
tor, engine, customer and
testing additional notes can be
Standard load bank controls are perfect for basic load Sigma LT load bank control is the latest product Sigma load control is the leader in simplicity, ease of use and accuracy. Sigma brings saved with test results
tests. The toggle switch design ensures reliability. development from Avtron and Froment. It offers a cost effective solutions to today’s power testing requirements which can require high • Automatic tests
for future reference or
simple and sleek touch screen design and provides level instrumentation, data capture and verification. template creation
• Simple easy to use design
consistent and reliable testing for resistive load banks. • Result data can be printed
• For basic, resistive load testing • No Need for any pre-calculations
or exported to other soft-
• Offers automatic load control: allows permanently • Resistive load bank control • Automatic detection senses the supply-on-test
ware for further analysis
installed or radiator mounted load banks to provide • Link up to 25 individual load banks for testing • Quick start wizard allows easy setup of load via % load, power factor and time
• Certification to ISO8528
load levelling • Transfer data on USB stick for analysis • Load steps down to 0.1kW or 0.1kVAr with adjustable leading and lagging power factor
• Accept and reject load from individual load banks • Adaptive and Predictive load-correction facility ensures the correct load is applied even
• Stand alone and daisy chain load tests if the voltage drops
• Available with hand-held remote control • Transient load tests, results analysed and reported
• Full 3 phase instrumentation • Automatic load control provides multiple timed load steps including cyclic testing
• Manual control via selection of kW, % load, or kVA and power factor
• Link multiple Sigma load banks and control from one IHT or PC
• Commissioning and verification to ISO8528
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 Load Bank Quality at Work Load Bank Service & Support

Resistive, Inductive, Combined, Portable, Avtron and Froment Services are much more than
DC, and Medium Voltage models a “service department”. We are a self-sufficient
organization offering a broad range of services,
Custom builds to specifications 24/7/365 products, and solutions.
We are there
Large range of capacities Support when you
• Commissioning
Huge selection of option adders need us
• Periodic scheduled maintenance of
equipment
Choice • Technology upgrades to legacy systems
• Modifications in system operation
• On-going customer training
• Access to the latest development including
Professional and creative design engineers
parts and equipment
The best software for superior results Customer centric service puts your needs first
Innovative problems solving skills Worldwide Service & Support
Unrivaled product knowledge

Design Please have the following information to supply to your regional sales
90 years combined experience in manager for us to provide you with a fast turnaround on a
manufacture of load banks load bank quote.
Manufactured 1000’s of
standard & custom load banks
• Applied Voltage(s) or Frequency Help Us to
• Resistive, Reactive, or DC Help You
Worldwide presence in
all markets • Portable or Permanent Installation
• Capacity
Experience Avtron & Froment • Load Step Resolution
Load Banks • Blower Voltage Requirements
• Internal and/or External Control Power
Build • Indoor or Outdoor Service
The latest and greatest • Core Dimensions and Air Flow for radiator mounted applications
construction technology
Superior quality materials

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Talented and highly skilled engineers
State-of-the-art production techniques “Routine load bank testing ensures generator set performance during an emergency. Such
testing means facilities executives may uncover system defects that may not be found otherwise
Knowledge until a power outage. Discovering them during testing allows any necessary repairs to be

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made before the facility has a critical need.”
Rigorously trained staff - Kurt Summers, Austin Generator Service

Awareness of customer needs Service

Global sales teams Dedicated load bank
Product proficiency service department
Global presence
Friendly advice and support
24/7 support

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Froment founded by N J Froment

1947

1950
Avtron founded by Dwain Fritz, P.E.

1953
Avtron begins manu-
facture of load banks.

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First load bank (250 kW) designed
for 400 Hz Jet Aircraft Test Stand

1960

1960
Developed first
multi-voltage (AC &
DC), multi-frequency

1967
(50, 60, 400 Hz) trailer
mounted load bank

1970
Manufactured first
radiator mounted

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load bank
Company Timeline

Manufactured first high

capacity (400 kW)

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First mobile load bank
portable load bank
(1200 kW) designed for

1979
First high capacity (750 kW) major mining company
permanent installed load bank

1980
1980
Introduced the
Avtron Helidyne
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Froment begins resistive load element.
manufacture of

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load banks

1990
Developed first true First to offer UL listed
1993

direct connect (no step permanent load banks

down transformer)

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medium voltage load bank
Introduced Sigma Intelligent First monocoque load
Load Bank Control System banks are launched
1995

1995

Began to offer complete line Sigma Intelligent

of neutral grounding and Hand-Held Terminal
1997
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industrial resistors launched

Manufacture SIGMA
Control Resistive/Reactive

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Container Load Bank

5MW, Medium Voltage Load Bank

sold to Social Security Admin-
Sigma PC Software launched istration. The load bank used in
1999

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conjunction with a backup generator

to insure personal data is secure

3MW resistive load

Sigma Instrumentation System bank used at NASDAQ
launched for direct supply on test as supplemental load to
2000
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2000

instrumentation insure power is constant

for trading

Additional combined After 9/11, the White House chose

(resistive/reactive) Froment Avtron load bank for their mobile
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2001

models are launched communications activities

Additional user benefits

added to Sigma
2002

Hand-Held Terminal
Introduced line of suit- Modbus connec-
case-style high capacity tivity launched
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portable load banks for load bank

Released PC based diagnostics,

configuration, and
2005

calibration application
USMC awarded Avtron a
contract for 300+ por-
table load banks to help
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Sigma 2 Control support their worldwide

System Released
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deployments

Developed first multi-

voltage rack server
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(10 kW) load simulator

Avtron acquires Froment

2010
2010

Interactive HMI interface launched

for container products
2011

Avtron and Froment

become brands of
2012

ASCO Power Technologies

Introduced Network Capable
(i.e. Daisy Chain) 150 kW
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Portable Load Bank

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