SYSTEM PERFORMANCE / READINESS / 05
Load Bank Testing & Commissioning.
Evaluate power-system performance with a planned testing scope that reflects your equipment and operating needs.
Installing or servicing a generator creates an opportunity to check how the system performs. Lonestar Power Systems provides load bank testing and commissioning for commercial and industrial power equipment. We help facility teams define what will be tested, how the work fits site operations, and which findings need attention afterward. The right test plan begins with a clear purpose, whether the project involves new equipment, a system change, or an existing asset that needs evaluation.
Load bank testing
Arrange testing that applies an electrical load to the generator within an agreed test scope. Discuss the equipment rating, connection arrangement, available space, and intended evaluation so the required setup can be planned for the site.
New-system commissioning
Plan commissioning alongside installation rather than treating it as an afterthought. Define the equipment involved, the intended sequence of operation, and the project responsibilities so the installed system can be evaluated against the agreed requirements.
Testing after system changes
Discuss verification needs when equipment is replaced, repaired, or reconfigured. A change to one part of the power system can create questions about the overall operating sequence, making the test scope an important part of the project conversation.
Results and next-step review
Use the testing discussion to distinguish the conditions evaluated from the items outside the scope. If the work identifies an issue, review the findings and agree on any further diagnostics, repairs, or additional testing that may be needed.
FROM FIRST CALL TO NEXT STEP
A CLEAR PATH
FORWARD.
Define the test objective
Explain why testing is needed and provide the equipment information, project requirements, and available records. Clarify whether the request concerns a generator alone or a broader operating sequence involving other equipment.
Plan the site setup
Coordinate access, test-equipment placement, connections, operating restrictions, and the available work window. Confirm the site contact and responsibilities before the testing visit is scheduled.
Evaluate and follow through
Carry out the agreed scope, then review the outcome and any issues requiring attention. Where further work is needed, establish that next step rather than assuming that one test resolves every system question.
BEFORE WE GET STARTED
GOOD QUESTIONS.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS.
Is load bank testing the same as starting the generator?
No. A start exercise and a test using an applied electrical load evaluate different operating conditions. Tell us what your current exercise routine includes and what you need to learn from testing so the appropriate scope can be discussed.
Does a load bank test include our transfer switch?
Not automatically. Testing the generator and verifying a facility transfer sequence can require different arrangements. Identify all equipment and operating functions you want evaluated so they can be considered explicitly in the test plan.
Can testing be coordinated around our operating schedule?
The work window and facility restrictions are part of planning. Share your access requirements, limits on interruptions, and any internal procedures early so the team can discuss a workable approach and confirm the arrangements.
ONE TEAM. READY TO GET TO WORK.