Dual Purpose Docking Station for Load Bank and Portable Generator Connection
For emergency backup system designs with either multiple or existing generators, ESL’s UL 1008 Listed DualConnect™ – Dual Purpose Docking Station (DPDS) provides the flexibility needed to meet your design criteria. ESL’s Dual Purpose Docking Station offers the ability to connect a load bank and portable generator at the same time and is UL 1008 Listed from 400A – 5000A. The DualConnect is available in three different versions based on your design needs.
No Breaker: Where all the controls and/or breakers are currently in the emergency power system. The interlock between the permanent generator and temporary back up generator is accomplished by a key interlock between a designated breaker and the portable generator cable access door.
One Breaker: Provides overcurrent protection to the unit and disconnect for either the load bank or portable generator cams depending on the available emergency power system design. The interlock between the permanent generator and temporary back up generator is accomplished by a key interlock between a designated breaker and the portable generator cable access door.
Two Breakers: Provides overcurrent protection to the unit and disconnects for both the load bank and portable generator cams. The interlock between the permanent generator and temporary back up generator is accomplished by a key interlock between a designated breaker and the portable generator breaker in the DPDS
All of ESL’s DualConnect units with 2 breakers can be configured to meet NEC700.3(F) if required.
Our Dual Purpose Docking Station aims to service facilities with load bank and portable generator connections such as:
- Healthcare Facilities
- Data Centers
- Wastewater Lift Stations
- Financial Centers
- Emergency Operations Centers
- Airports
- Tunnels & Bridges