Lamp Load 2.5KW
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11824
The JLab India 2.5kW Lamp Load is a versatile electrical testing station engineered for the empirical study of power system loading and electrical branch distribution. By utilizing a bank of high-wattage incandescent or halogen lamps as resistive elements, this apparatus provides a visual and quantifiable method for loading generators, inverters, and transformers. It is a staple in Vocational Training Centers and Electrical Engineering labs for demonstrating load balancing and the effects of "Hot vs. Cold" resistance.
Technical Specifications
| Tender Specification | OEM Technical Detail |
| Max Power Capacity | 2.5kW (2,500 Watts) Total |
| Lamp Configuration | Multi-row bank (e.g., 10–25 lamps depending on individual bulb wattage) |
| Switching Control | Individual toggle switches for each lamp/branch for incremental loading |
| Operating Voltage | Single-Phase (220V–240V) AC/DC compatible |
| Interface Hardware | Heavy-duty brass terminals or 4mm safety sockets |
| Protection | Master MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) and individual branch fuses |
| Chassis | Ventilated metallic enclosure with heat-reflective internal lining |
| Mounting | Bench-top or floor-standing with insulated carrying handles |
Certification | ISO certificates available on request |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Load Interface: Facilitates student understanding of parallel circuit behavior; as more lamps are switched on, the total circuit resistance decreases and current increases (I=P/V).
- Thermal Coefficient Quantification: Enables the physical study of "Inrush Current"; learners apply measurement tools to observe how the resistance of the tungsten filaments changes from cold to hot.
- Power Analysis: Supports the analysis of "Voltage Drop"; students evaluate how a 5kW load affects the terminal voltage of a power source compared to a no-load state.
- Network Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate load distribution across different phases (if configured for 3-phase) and practice balancing loads to prevent neutral current surge.
International Logistics & Compliance
JLab India ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade seaworthy crating (ISPM-15 compliant). The lamp sockets are reinforced and the unit is shipped with "Lamp-Safe" vibration-dampening inserts to prevent socket distortion during transit. (Note: Bulbs are typically packed separately in high-density shock-wrap).
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and a datasheet specifying maximum current per branch.
- Durability: Tropicalized design featuring ceramic lamp holders and high-temperature internal wiring (Silicone or Teflon coated) to ensure safety during prolonged high-heat operation.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring the JLab India 2.5kW Lamp Load directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- High-Temperature Reliability: We use industrial-grade ceramic sockets rather than plastic equivalents, preventing the melting or "charring" associated with long-duration 5kW tests.
- Precision Step Loading: Direct oversight of the internal busbar assembly ensures that adding lamps provides a linear and predictable increase in current draw.
- Direct Factory Spares Availability: Guaranteed availability of replacement ceramic sockets, high-current toggle switches, and specific wattage bulbs to maximize the long-term ROI.
- Manufacturing Control: Direct oversight of the ventilation and earthing (grounding) system ensures that the outer chassis remains at a safe temperature even when the load is at maximum capacity.
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