Make/Model: Megger TORKEL 900 Series + Load Banks
Product Overview
The TORKEL series provides controlled battery discharge testing, measuring actual capacity under load. Combined with external resistive load banks, it supports high-capacity battery strings used in substations, telecom, and BESS.
Included Equipment
- TORKEL main unit (programmable discharge control)
- External load bank modules (stackable, air-cooled)
- Battery Voltage Monitor (BVM) units for multi-cell monitoring
- Control software for automated discharge profiles
- Heavy-duty connection cables and clamps
Specifications
- Voltage Range: up to 500 V DC
- Current: 0–220 A standalone, expandable with load banks
- Test Modes: Constant current, constant resistance, constant power
- Communication: PC interface with logging and reporting
- Protections: Over-current, over-voltage, thermal cutoffs
- Standards: IEEE 450, IEEE 1188
Applications
- Capacity testing of large battery banks
- Compliance verification for grid-scale and industrial BESS
- Maintenance testing of backup systems in utilities and data centers