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DC Load Bank PDL 500-40K — 40 kW

Product seriesPDL Exact modelPDL 500-40K Rated power40 kW Installation & mobilityMobile / caster-mounted

Niawell PDL 500-40K 40 kW programmable DC load bank for battery and DC power-supply testing.

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Mobile / caster-mounted PDL 500-80K 80 kW · 500 V Mobile / caster-mounted PDL 500-40K 40 kW · 500 V
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Niawell PDL 500-40K 40 kW programmable DC load bank for battery and DC power-supply testing.
ENGINEERING SELECTION GUIDE

When should you choose the PDL 500-40K programmable DC load bank?

The 40 kW PDL 500-40K is designed for controlled loading of DC power sources and battery discharge tests within the exact model's documented operating limits. Confirm voltage, current, cables and the approved test plan before selection.

Typical test applications

  • Check battery performance under a controlled DC load
  • Observe DC supply or rectifier response at specified load points
  • Record voltage and current against an agreed test procedure

Confirm before specifying

  • DC voltage range, load current and required power
  • Discharge cut-off voltage and battery safety limits
  • Cable sizing, polarity, ventilation and test duration

Engineering questions

Is a 40 kW power rating enough to select this unit?

No. Verify its documented voltage and current limits, the test mode and the installation constraints as well as the power rating.

What information is needed for a battery discharge test?

Supply battery voltage and permitted range, required discharge current or power, end-voltage, duration and site safety requirements.

Can it test a three-phase AC generator?

No. The PDL 500-40K is a DC load bank; AC generator testing requires an appropriately rated AC load bank.

Need model-specific engineering advice?

Prepare source ratings, voltage, power, test duration and site details.

TECHNICAL DATA

Exact technical specifications

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Specification PDL 500-80K 80 kW · 500 V PDL 500-40K 40 kW · 500 V
Technical Specifications
Model PDL 500-80K PDL 500-40K
Load TypeShared Programmable DC Load Bank
Rated Power 80 kW 40 kW
Input Voltage RangeShared 10–500 VDC
Operating ModesShared Constant current, constant power and constant resistance
Reverse Polarity ProtectionShared Yes
CoolingShared Forced-air cooling
Control SystemShared CSU supervisory control unit
Auxiliary SupplyShared 220 VAC, 50 Hz
Dimensions (W × L × H) 46 × 95 × 75 cm 35 × 78 × 50 cm
Weight 85 kg 55 kg
Power SwitchingShared IGBT and MOSFET
Operating TemperatureShared 0–50 °C, indoor use
ApplicationsShared Battery discharge testing and DC power-supply testing
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PDL 500-40K

40 kW · 500 V

Model
PDL 500-40K
Load Type
Programmable DC Load Bank
Rated Power
40 kW
Input Voltage Range
10–500 VDC
Operating Modes
Constant current, constant power and constant resistance
Reverse Polarity Protection
Yes
Cooling
Forced-air cooling
Control System
CSU supervisory control unit
Auxiliary Supply
220 VAC, 50 Hz
Dimensions (W × L × H)
35 × 78 × 50 cm
Weight
55 kg
Power Switching
IGBT and MOSFET
Operating Temperature
0–50 °C, indoor use
Applications
Battery discharge testing and DC power-supply testing
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