AC loads are devices which receive alternating current (AC) electrical power from a source in an electrical system. A programmable AC load bank is commonly integrated into circuits for testing and measurement of current, voltage, and frequency. Technicians use them to simulate the interaction of other loads within a system and predict how sources and loads will react to variable currents.
ATEC offers affordable programmable AC load rental rates for units with testing capabilities ranging from low to high wattage. Choose a resistive load or an electronic load depending on your testing needs as well as how potentially varied your current will be. Our inventory also includes portable AC load banks. We provide products from leading manufacturers like
Chroma,
NH Research,
ASCO, and more.
AC load banks are utilized in a wide array of industries, such as aerospace, alternative energy, battery manufacturing, military, test labs, R&D, and many others. Some test applications for programmable AC load banks include testing universal power supply (UPS) systems, automatic fuses/switches, generators, and power inverters. Companies or government agencies looking to fulfill standards like
DO-160,
MIL-STD-704, and
IEC 61000 commonly use a portable AC load bank for their testing.