Select the model
Choose voltage and current capability based on the battery string, discharge rate and site limits.
Programmable DC Discharge Testing
PITE3980 DC Load Bank
Verify battery capacity with programmable constant-current discharge testing, live monitoring and Excel-ready reports.
PITE3980 is built for capacity, performance, acceptance and compliance discharge tests. It combines stable load control, automatic shutdown logic, wireless/USB data transfer and optional per-cell voltage monitoring with DAC accessories.
Current range12-600 A
Parallel loadUp to 1200 A
Voltage range10-576 V
Discharge modeConstant current
DAC cells1.2V, 2V, 6V, 12V
ReportsExcel export
Capacity Test Platform
Run controlled discharge tests with protection built in.
Discharge testing is the practical way to verify real battery capacity. PITE3980 maintains the preset current until the test reaches a configured stop condition, giving maintenance teams repeatable results for battery systems, UPS rooms, rectifiers and DC power plants.
- Programmable constant-current discharge for capacity and performance tests.
- Auto-shutdown by time, total string voltage, capacity or individual cell voltage.
- Built-in circuit breakers support emergency shutdown and overload protection.
- Parallel operation with another LB-Series unit increases available current capacity.
Test Workflow
Discuss your test current
Set the discharge target, monitor live data, export the record.
Connect load and DAC
Connect the load bank to the string, then add optional DAC leads when per-cell voltage is needed.
Set stop conditions
Configure current, duration, capacity, string voltage and individual cell voltage shutdown limits.
Review and report
Monitor data live, identify weakest cells and export a structured Excel report for records.
DAC Cell Monitoring
Measure every cell during the discharge, not only the total string.
The optional Data Acquisition Case connects to individual cells and communicates back to the load bank wirelessly. This helps teams see which cells collapse first, replace only the cells that need replacement and reduce manual measurement work during long discharge tests.
- Each DAC can monitor up to 12 cells depending on cell voltage and wiring scheme.
- Compatible with common VRLA, VLA, NiCad and other battery systems.
- Standard and customized DAC packages support different cell voltages and configurations.
4-cell wiring
For 6V / 12V blocks
One DAC can monitor four 6V or 12V batteries with positive and negative leads connected across each block.
12-cell wiring
For 2V cells
One DAC can monitor up to twelve 2V cells; custom packages are available for uncommon cell arrangements.
DataView Software
Live monitoring, data review and report export.
DataView can monitor discharge tests in real time or import records from the USB drive. Teams can review group voltage/current, each cell curve, detailed tables and weakest-cell trends before exporting reports to Microsoft Excel.
- Live group voltage and current curves
- Cell voltage graphs and detailed tables
- Weakest-cell comparison during discharge
- Company, site and battery information in reports
Load Bank Features
Portable discharge testing for real maintenance sites.
PITE3980 is organized around practical battery work: safe setup, stable discharge, per-cell monitoring, data transfer and reporting.
- Constant-current discharge keeps the preset current stable through the test.
- Wireless communication supports safer remote monitoring of live discharge tests.
- DataView software supports live monitoring, data recording and Excel report export.
- Assistant discharge mode helps work with existing non-LB load bank equipment.
- Optional DAC package displays and records individual cell or block voltage in real time.
- Overload protection and built-in circuit breakers support safer field operation.
- USB data transfer keeps field data available for later analysis and documentation.
- More than 75 standard model configurations support different voltage and current needs.
Specifications
Technical data
Key parameters are organized from the PITE3980 product introduction and current product page. Confirm final model voltage, current rating and DAC configuration with PITE before ordering.
| Discharge mode | Constant current; discharge current maintains the preset value until the end of test |
|---|---|
| Cell voltage monitoring | Standard DAC for 2V, 6V and 12V cells; 1.2V and custom DAC options available |
| Discharge current range | Single load: 12-600 A; parallel load: up to 1200 A |
| Discharge voltage range | 10-576 V maximum |
| Voltage steps | 12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, 80V, 125V, 240V, 380V, 480V |
| Accuracy | Discharge current: 1%; voltage: 0.5%-0.8% |
| Resolution | Discharge current: 0.1 A or 0.5%; voltage: 0.001 V |
| Sampling interval | Seconds to 1 minute |
| Data transfer | USB, wireless 466 MHz |
| Display | Backlit LCD |
| Operating environment | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Power requirements | 110/220 VAC 50/60 Hz or DC power from connected batteries |
Manufacturer Confidence
Built by PITE TECH INC, a national high-tech enterprise since 2001.
PITE3980 is supported by a Shenzhen manufacturer with in-house R&D, production, sales and customer service capabilities for intelligent battery and DC power maintenance equipment.
120+ employees
2,000 m² factory area
37 patents & software copyrights
ISO and high-tech credentials
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Applications
For battery systems and DC power equipment that must prove capacity.
- DC battery systems
- UPS testing
- Rectifiers
- Power supply systems
- Power converter units
- Standby generators
- Wind and solar arrays
- Electrical distribution testing
PITE3980 DC Load Bank Datasheet
Download the product introduction with model-selection guidance, DAC wiring concepts, software visuals and technical specifications.
FAQ
Common load bank questions.
These answers summarize the current product guidance for battery maintenance and capacity testing teams.
How do I choose the right load bank?
Choose the model by the battery string voltage and the discharge current you need. For example, select a 48V model for a 48V battery pack and choose the current rating from the target discharge rate.
Does PITE3980 include software?
Yes. PITE3980 includes DataView software for live monitoring, test-data review and exporting discharge reports to Microsoft Excel.
How is cell voltage monitoring accomplished?
Optional DAC accessories connect to the cells with a wiring harness and communicate wirelessly back to the load bank, allowing each cell or block voltage to be recorded during the discharge.
Can PITE3980 work with existing load banks?
Yes. Assistant discharge mode helps add current capacity and individual cell monitoring when working with existing non-LB load bank equipment.
What power supply does the load bank need?
The exact power consumption depends on model and discharge current. The product page guidance notes that external AC power is 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, and the draw is normally below 9 A at maximum current.