Section 3 - Operating Procedures; Operating Procedures; General; Operating Limits And Restrictions - Tesla TI50A User Manual

Section 3 – Operating Procedures
3.1 – Operating Procedures
Section 3 – Operating Procedures
This section covers normal procedures and steps necessary to ensure safe and effi cient operation of the
unit.
3.1 – Operating Procedures
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This section covers normal procedures and steps necessary to ensure safe and effi cient operation of the
unit.
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3.2 – General
The user should be well-versed in both pre-use and functional checks for correct operations of this unit.
Knowledge of the operating limits, restrictions, performance, unit capabilities and functions aids in correct
3.2 – General
and safe operations. Compliance with the instructions in this manual affect operational safety as well as the
The user should be well-versed in both pre-use and functional checks for correct operations of this unit.
warranty of the unit.
Knowledge of the operating limits, restrictions, performance, unit capabilities and functions aids in correct
3.3 – Operating Limits and Restrictions
and safe operations. Compliance with the instructions in this manual affect operational safety as well as the
warranty of the unit.
The minimum, maximum and normal operating ranges result from careful engineering and evaluation of test
data. These limitations must be adhered to during all phases of operation.
3.3 – Operating Limits and Restrictions
3.4 – Performance
The minimum, maximum and normal operating ranges result from careful engineering and evaluation of test
data. These limitations must be adhered to during all phases of operation.
Refer to Section 7, PERFORMANCE DATA to determine the capability of the unit. Consideration must be given
to changes in performance resulting from variations in ambient temperature, mode of operation, state of
3.4 – Performance
charge (with or without ac power), and aircraft dc bus system ineffi ciency (voltage drops).
Refer to Section 7, PERFORMANCE DATA to determine the capability of the unit. Consideration must be given
3.5 – Engine Starting Power
to changes in performance resulting from variations in ambient temperature, mode of operation, state of
charge (with or without ac power), and aircraft dc bus system ineffi ciency (voltage drops).
The unit should always be charged above 80% prior to ground support engine starting. However, circumstances
may exist during use where unit recharge is not readily available and immediate external engine starting
3.5 – Engine Starting Power
power is required. The following provides minimum states of charge necessary to provide ample power for
The unit should always be charged above 80% prior to ground support engine starting. However, circumstances
an effi cient engine start under specifi c current load demands.
may exist during use where unit recharge is not readily available and immediate external engine starting
power is required. The following provides minimum states of charge necessary to provide ample power for
ENGINE START PEAK CURRENT Requirements
an effi cient engine start under specifi c current load demands.
Under 650 peak starting amps
650 - 850 peak starting amps
ENGINE START PEAK CURRENT Requirements
850 - 1000 peak starting amps
Under 650 peak starting amps
1000 - 1200 peak starting amps
650 - 850 peak starting amps
1200 - 1500 peak starting amps
850 - 1000 peak starting amps
1000 - 1200 peak starting amps
ENGINE START PEAK CURRENT Requirements
1200 - 1500 peak starting amps
Under 1200 peak starting amps
1200 - 1500 peak starting amps
ENGINE START PEAK CURRENT Requirements
1500 - 1800 peak starting amps
Under 1200 peak starting amps
1800 - 2100 peak starting amps
1200 - 1500 peak starting amps
2100 - 2400 peak starting amps
1500 - 1800 peak starting amps
2400 - 3000 peak starting amps
1800 - 2100 peak starting amps
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2100 - 2400 peak starting amps
2400 - 3000 peak starting amps
When not in use, the unit should always remain plugged into a suitable ac
power source to ensure operational readiness at all times.
When not in use, the unit should always remain plugged into a suitable ac
If current demand exceeds 50 amps, power supply voltage will drop below If current demand exceeds 25 amps, converter output voltage will drop below
power source to ensure operational readiness at all times.
28.5 Vdc and two or more LED status indicator bars will illuminate. If all LED 28.5 Vdc and two or more LED status indicator bars will illuminate. If all
LED status indicator bars illuminate, both the converter and power cells are
status indicator bars illuminate, the converter is supplying 24 Vdc power
If current demand exceeds 25 amps, converter output voltage will drop below
output. supplying 24 Vdc power output.
28.5 Vdc and two or more LED status indicator bars will illuminate. If all
LED status indicator bars illuminate, both the converter and power cells are
supplying 24 Vdc power output.
MINIMUM CHARGE
0-50% charged
50-60% charged
MINIMUM CHARGE
60-70% charged
0-50% charged
70-80% charged
50-60% charged
80-100% charged
60-70% charged
70-80% charged
MINIMUM CHARGE
80-100% charged
0-40% charged
40-50% charged
MINIMUM CHARGE
50-60% charged
0-40% charged
60-70% charged
40-50% charged
70-80% charged
50-60% charged
80-100% charged
60-70% charged
TI50A DC Power Supply
70-80% charged
80-100% charged