Megger · Battery testing
Megger TXL870 Extra Load Unit
$155 per day ex GST, 1 to 7 days
Per day, AUD ex GST. The rate for your total hire length applies to every day, and the total never drops at a band change. Minimum hire one day. Australia-only hire; freight and handling quoted separately. Hiring for more than 90 days? Call for a long-term rate: 1300 730 499
Work out your hire
Pick your first and last day to see the hire charge.
| 7 days | $1,085 |
|---|---|
| 14 days | $1,953 |
| 28 days | $3,255 |
| 60 days | $5,859 |
- Delivery or collection
- Freight Australia-wide, quoted with availability, or collect from Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide or Newcastle. Urgent? Call 1300 730 499 rather than send the form.
- Datasheet
- Manufacturer's datasheet (PDF). Calibration certificate supplied with the instrument.
Overview
About the Megger TXL870 Extra Load Unit
Description
The TXL870 is a high-capacity extra load unit designed to expand the discharge capability of Megger’s Torkel battery load testers, such as the Torkel 930. When connected, it increases the discharge current beyond the main unit’s internal limit, enabling high-current testing of large battery systems used in substations, UPS backups, power plants, and industrial DC setups. This makes it possible to test high Ah capacity batteries or parallel strings under realistic load conditions. The TXL870 is controlled directly by the primary Torkel unit, maintaining seamless regulation of current and voltage during the test. It features forced-air cooling, robust casings, and plug-and-play compatibility for field use.
Features
• Expands total discharge capacity for large battery systems
• Works in conjunction with Torkel 930, 840, and 820 models
• Adds up to 112 A of discharge current, or 56 A at 280 V
• Supports battery systems up to 280 V DC
• Controlled directly by the main Torkel unit, with no separate interface required
• Air-cooled, with thermal protection and overload shutdown
• Multiple extra load units can be connected in parallel
• Durable and portable for substation and field deployment
• Supplied with high-current cables, interconnects, and carry case
Specifications
| Maximum voltage | 280 V DC (56 A maximum at 280 V) |
|---|---|
| Maximum current | 112 A |
| Maximum power | 15.8 kW |
| Internal resistance | 3-position selector: 4.95 Ω, 2.48 Ω, 1.24 Ω |
| Mains supply | 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 75 W maximum |
| Dimensions | 210 x 353 x 600 mm |
| Weight | 13 kg (21.4 kg with transport case) |
| Operating temperature | 0 to +40 °C |
| Cable set | 2 x 3 m, 25 mm², 110 A, 480 V maximum |
Manufacturer's published specifications. Your quote confirms the configuration supplied.
What’s in the case
- TXL870 load unit
- Interconnect cables to the TORKEL main unit
- High-current load cables and clamps
- Operation manual
- Transport case
Calibration
All Megavar test equipment is maintained under a documented calibration programme. Instruments are calibrated either by external calibration laboratories or in-house against reference standards that are themselves laboratory-calibrated, with measurement traceable to Australian national measurement standards held by the National Measurement Institute. A current calibration certificate is available on request. If your project requires a specific calibration interval, test standard, or documentation for a client submission, tell us at enquiry on 1300 730 499 and we will confirm what applies before you commit.
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Why hire from Megavar
A Tailored Hire Experience That Works for You
At Megavar, our dedicated test equipment hire division provides high-quality electrical testing instruments for both short and long-term use. Our team makes sure you receive the right tools, ready to go, every time. From fast dispatch to door-to-door freight, our hiring process is streamlined to get you up and running quickly and confidently.
- Rapid delivery and collectionDoor-to-door freight for minimal downtime
- Fast, simple bookingsPlace an order and we’ll handle the rest
- Fault supportIf a set plays up, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement.
Our 3-step easy process
Hiring Made Easy in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Request a Quote
Submit your rental request online, and our team will respond promptly with availability and pricing.
Step 2: Organise Your Rental
Once confirmed, we’ll quickly process your booking and dispatch the equipment. Delivery and collection can be arranged to suit your schedule.
Step 3: Use with Confidence
Supplied with the manufacturer’s manuals. If a set plays up, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement.
How the hire works
Hire terms in brief
After you enquire
We confirm availability, rates and freight in a written quote, valid for the period it states (usually 14 days). An enquiry or quote does not reserve equipment: the hire is booked when your purchase order, signed quote or email acceptance reaches us.
Hire period
Our carrier: up to 72 hours of transit each way is not charged as hire. Hire starts at delivery or 72 hours after dispatch, whichever is earlier, and ends at handover to our carrier or 72 hours before the equipment arrives back, whichever is later. Delay caused by us or our carrier is not charged. For example, dispatched Monday 10am and delivered Wednesday 2pm: hire starts Wednesday 2pm. Routes that normally take longer than 72 hours are marked on the quote. Your own freight: hire runs from handover to your carrier at our office until the equipment arrives back at our office. Collect in person: from collection to return.
Extensions and early return
Contact us before the return deadline to extend; your quoted rates stay fixed and extended hire is invoiced every 7 days. Return early and you pay only for the days used, at the rate band for the days actually hired.
Delivery and returns
Freight for each leg, the handling fee and any express dispatch are on the quote, before you accept. Returns go to the dispatching office named on the quote, by carrier or in person, never by post.
Counter times
Returned to our counter before 9am on a business day counts as the previous day. Collected after 4pm on a business day, hire starts the next day. Weekends and public holidays count as hire days.
Calibration and checks
Supplied in working order with listed accessories, leads and manuals. Each measuring instrument is calibrated, and its current NATA-traceable calibration certificate is available on request. If calibration falls due during your hire, we tell you before dispatch.
Cancelling or moving a booking
Cancel 5 or more business days before dispatch or collection and nothing is charged. With 2 to 4 business days’ notice, the charge is the greater of one day’s hire and 5% of the booked hire; with less notice, the greater of one day’s hire and 10%. You can ask once to move the start by up to 30 days, with at least 2 business days’ notice.
Loss, damage and insurance
The equipment is your responsibility, other than fair wear and tear, from the start of hire until it is back with us, including in transit, up to the replacement value cap shown on the quote for each item. No damage waiver is offered. We recommend you insure the equipment for its replacement value.
Payment and bond
Account customers pay each invoice within 14 days. Without a credit account, or paying by card, you pay the booked hire, freight, handling fee and any bond before dispatch. A bond applies only where the quote states one, and is refunded after return and inspection, less anything owed.
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Enquire about Megger TXL870 Extra Load Unit Hire
When and where do you need it?
Send your hire dates and delivery location and we will confirm availability and lead time by the end of the next business day.
Or call us directly on 1300 730 499
Need help with your rental?
1300 730 499 We’re available Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Urgent hire: call rather than send the form. rentals@megavar.com.auQuestions about this hire?
Call 1300 730 499 for availability, rates and booking. If a set plays up during the hire, call us and we will arrange a fix or a replacement. Counter collection and returns 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Megger TXL870 Extra Load Unit
What does the TXL870 do?
It is a supplementary load unit that increases the discharge capacity of a Torkel battery tester, enabling higher current loads for large or multiple battery strings.
Which Torkel models does it work with?
It integrates with Torkel 930, 840, and 820, and is automatically controlled by the main unit.
How much current can it add?
Depending on configuration, the TXL870 can provide up to 112 A of additional discharge current, or 56 A at 280 V. Multiple units can be connected for even higher loads.
Can I use it by itself?
No. The TXL870 is not a standalone unit. It must be used in conjunction with a compatible Torkel discharge test system.
How is it connected?
It connects to the main unit via load share cables and high-current discharge leads, which are included in the rental package.
What voltages does it support?
It supports battery systems up to 280 V DC.
What’s included in the rental?
• TXL870 load unit
• Interconnect cables to Torkel main unit
• High-current load cables and clamps
• Operation manual and transport case
• (Optional) additional parallel units for extra discharge load
Do I need extra ventilation or cooling?
The unit is self-cooled via forced-air fans but should be used in a ventilated area, especially when operating at maximum current for extended periods.
What’s the minimum hire period?
The minimum hire is one day. The daily rate steps down for hires of 8 days or more, and longer project hires can be quoted on 1300 730 499.
Do you deliver across Australia?
Yes. We offer nationwide delivery and pickup. Self-managed freight can also be arranged.
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