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MicroStar

Precision Air Heater (Load Bank)

for Hot Aisle/Cold Aisle Testing of Data Center Cooling Systems

Description
Simplex MicroStar Precision Air Heaters
(Load Banks) enable comprehensive
testing of data center hot aisle/cold
aisle cooling systems. The MicroStar
is a 19-inch rack mountable device
(10U high) that can be easily installed
into a wide range of standard server
racks. Precision heat generation
is possible via the integration of
adjustable heat levels (load steps)
and adjustable airflow (velocity and
CFM). The MicroStar is designed and
manufactured by Simplex, the leading
manufacturer of data center load banks
and OEM Generator Production Test
Cells.
The MicroStar is rated up to 17.5kw at
240vAC, single-phase, and connects
to the rack power distribution bus via
standard C19 plugs.
Weighing only 45 pounds, the Microstar
can be easily rack mounted by a single
person. With its exclusive quarterturn, key-lockable mounting tabs,
the Microstar can be installed in any
standard rack, including
square-hole rails, nonthreaded round hole
or threaded hole (#10,
#12, M6) rails.

Design Features
•t Precision thermal control of heat load,
temp rise and airflow via step control
and fan speed control

The MicroStar Precision
Heater features six
(6) independent
heater circuits, each
powered from a plug/
power inlet. A Master
Control function allows
simultaneous on-off
control of all selected
circuits, as well as
remote master on/off
control, via a 24vDC
input.

•t Standard unit can be installed in any
standard server rack
•t Exclusive quarter-turn, key lockable
mounting tabs
•t Light weight (45 pounds)
•t Automatic overload protection: fan
reverts to higher speed above a
preset power level
•t Over temperature sensor with master
disconnect and alarm

The single 10-inch
cooling fan has a solidstate variable speed
control with safety
override to allow precision adjustment
of heat rejection/temperature rise/
airflow. An AC current sensor functions
to automatically switch the cooling fan
to a higher rate in the event of operator
selection of low airflow versus high heat.

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Insight

Onsite

•t Internal fuse protection of heat circuits
•t Master control of all steps
•t Remote master control input (24v)

Buy or Rent

•t All 24vDC control circuits via internal
power supply

•t Available to purchase at Simplex, Inc.

•t An industrial-duty product by Simplex,
the leading manufacturer of load
banks

•t Available to rent at Simplex Onsite

•t Made in USA, in Atlanta GA

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