TALON™ SERIES – AC Load Banks
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TALON™ Nest Rack-Mounted AC Load Banks are engineered for rack-level data center load testing, commissioning, and thermal validation. Designed for standard server rack environments, TALON™ Nest applies controlled resistive loads up to 20kW to simulate server power demand and heat output before live IT equipment is installed.
Data center teams use TALON™ Nest to validate rack power, UPS and PDU performance, branch circuits, airflow, and cooling systems under realistic operating conditions. This helps confirm electrical and thermal readiness before server deployment, during commissioning, or as part of ongoing power and cooling system verification.
Each TALON™ Nest unit:
- Is built for realistic white space testing in data center environments
- Supports PDU validation and UPS testing
- Is ideal for rack circuit loading and airflow studies
- Enables HVAC performance verification
- Has static fan models that provide fixed airflow for repeatable testing
- Offers variable fan control adjustments of airflow and heat rejection
- Helps simulate expected server operating conditions for more accurate testing and commissioning results
TALON™ Nest Applications
- Data center commissioning and integrated systems testing
- Rack-level UPS and PDU validation
- Branch circuit and breaker load testing
- Simulated server load testing before IT equipment installation
- Hot aisle / cold aisle airflow verification
- Rack power density testing from 1–20kW
- Load balancing across rack PDUs and panel-boards
- Burn-in testing for new data halls or renovated white space
- Capacity planning for future server deployments
- Spot load testing during maintenance or troubleshooting
- Thermal sensor and monitoring system verification
- Factory acceptance testing for rack-level power systems
- Temporary IT load simulation during migration or cutover projects
Key Features
- Up to 20kW Rack-Level Loading:
Simulates IT load for rack, PDU, UPS, and branch circuit validation. - Standard Rack-Mounted Design:
Built for deployment in data center cabinets and aisle testing environments. - Static or Variable Fan Control:
Supports fixed airflow testing or adjustable airflow to better match server thermal profiles. - Adjustable Load Step Control:
Allows engineers to apply controlled heat load for staged commissioning, burn-in, and capacity testing. - Hot Aisle / Cold Aisle Validation:
Helps verify airflow paths, temperature rise, rack density, and cooling system performance. - Integrated Protection System:
Includes branch circuit protection, fan/load interlocks, airflow monitoring, over-temperature protection, over-voltage protection, E-stop, alarms, and chassis grounding.
Specifications
| Nominal Voltage Rating 240VAC Single Phase kW Models Up to 20kW Frequency 60Hz Resolution Down to 1kW (depending on model) Cooling Forced air cooling Environmental -20 – 50°C (14 – 122°F), ≤95% RH, IP20 Rating Dimensions 12U Weight Approximately 77 lbs. Power Connections C20 plugs; voltage and phase configuration confirmed by model and application. | 120, 240 or 120/240 Single Phase |
| kW Models | 10, 30, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 & 200 kW |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Resolution | 1 kW |
| Configuration | Single Phase |
| Digital Display | LCD multiple function display meter |
| Communication | RS-232/485, software package provided |
| Cooling | Forced air |
| Environmental | -10 – 50°C (14 – 122°F), ≤95% RH |
| Control | Local panel control or laptop software control, RS-485 Modbus, dry contact terminal |
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FAQs
What is a rack-mounted AC load bank?
A rack-mounted AC load bank is a test device installed in a server rack to apply a controlled electrical load. It helps simulate IT equipment so teams can validate power distribution, UPS performance, circuit loading, airflow, and cooling before servers are installed.
What data center applications are TALON™ Nest rack-mounted AC load banks designed for?
TALON™ Nest is designed for rack-level data center commissioning, UPS and PDU validation, branch circuit testing, simulated server load testing, hot aisle/cold aisle airflow verification, burn-in testing, capacity planning, troubleshooting, and temporary IT load simulation during migrations or cutovers.
How does TALON™ Nest help with data center commissioning?
TALON™ Nest allows commissioning teams to apply controlled heat and electrical load at the rack level. This helps validate rack power, cooling performance, airflow paths, UPS/PDU behavior, breaker loading, and white space readiness before IT equipment goes live.
Can TALON™ Nest simulate server heat load?
Yes. TALON™ Nest is designed to simulate IT equipment load and heat rejection inside rack environments, helping teams verify cooling performance, temperature rise, and hot aisle/cold aisle behavior.
What kW range is available for TALON™ Nest?
TALON™ Nest supports rack-level loading up to 20kW, with load-step resolution down to 1kW depending on model configuration. Final kW, voltage, plug, and control options should be confirmed based on the application.
Does TALON™ Nest fit in standard 19-inch server racks?
Yes. TALON™ Nest is designed for standard data center rack environments. Confirm rack unit height, airflow clearance, rack depth, power connection, and service access requirements before installation.
Can TALON™ Nest be used for UPS and PDU testing?
Yes. TALON™ Nest can be used to validate UPS systems, rack PDUs, branch circuits, breakers, and load balancing across rack-level power distribution.
Can TALON™ Nest be used for hot aisle/cold aisle airflow testing?
Yes. TALON™ Nest helps simulate rack-level heat load so teams can evaluate airflow paths, cooling performance, rack density, and thermal conditions in hot aisle/cold aisle environments.
What safety features are included with TALON™ Nest?
TALON™ Nest includes integrated protection features such as branch circuit protection, fan/load interlocks, airflow monitoring, over-temperature protection, over-voltage protection, E-stop, alarms, and chassis grounding.
Can TALON™ Nest be controlled with software?
TALON™ Nest supports local panel control and software-based control options depending on configuration. Available communication/control options may include RS-232/485, RS-485 Modbus, dry contact terminal control, and laptop software control.
What power connection options are available?
TALON™ Nest rack-mounted AC load banks are configured with power connections based on the required voltage, amperage, rack environment, and testing application. Standard configurations may include C20 plug connections, with final connection requirements confirmed during the quoting process. Eagle Eye Power Solutions can help determine the correct power connection setup for your UPS, PDU, branch circuit, or rack-level testing requirements.
What information is needed to quote a TALON™ Nest system?
To quote the correct configuration, Eagle Eye Power Solutions typically needs the required kW load, voltage, phase, plug or connection type, rack environment, airflow requirements, control method, quantity of units, and intended testing application.
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