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- Page 1 Primary Power System (PPS) Primary power control for experimental and light-sport aircraft Installation and Operating Manual January 19, 2018 Rev. C.2 MA214-20180119 Rev. C.2 Copyright © 2018 by Ballard Technology, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PPS Installation and Operating Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction 4. Installation and Test 1.1 PPS Overview ..........1 4.1 Planning . -
Page 3: Limited Warranty
Technology, Inc. harmless and in no way responsible for monetary compensation, including Vertical Power is a registered trademark of Ballard Technology, Inc. All other product names or punitive damages for any incident, harm and/or damage associated with this product (including trademarks are property of their respective owners. - Page 4 PPS Installation and Operating Manual Change Log Change date Change Oct 21, 2015 Initial public release Mar 29, 2017 Updates based on product changes incl. new pinouts Aug 24, 2017 Updated grounding instructions Sep 25, 2017 Updated grounding diagram and Table 4.2b Jan 19, 2018 Updated current values;...
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Page 5: Introduction
It does not implement a true dual-bus architecture (two independent batteries, alternators, battery contactors, and a cross-tie contactor). This manual is the user’s guide for the Vertical Power Primary Power Multiple PPS units can be used to implement a dual-bus architecture. -
Page 6: Other Documentation
80 A or Main for the type of mission you fly. The following documents are available on Power the Documents page in the Help section of the Vertical Power web site Fault Power (www.VerticalPower.com), and should be reviewed in conjunction with... -
Page 7: Alternator Contactor
PPS Installation and Operating Manual 2.2 Alternator Contactor 2.4 Control / Status The alternator contactor allows current to flow from the alternator(s) 2.4a Control Inputs to the main power bus. This allows one or more alternators to provide power to the main power bus loads and battery charging if the main bus The inputs listed in the table below are inputs that control PPS operation contactor is closed. -
Page 8: Status Outputs
PPS Installation and Operating Manual 2.4b Status Outputs The electrical characteristics of analog outputs are listed below. Analog outputs are protected against shorts to GND. The outputs listed in the table below are status outputs from the PPS that indicate the operational and fault status of the PPS. BUS/GND outputs Specification are intended to be connected to an LED indicator. -
Page 9: Electrical System Basics
PPS Installation and Operating Manual 3. Electrical System Basics We believe the most important free advice we can offer is the following: This manual and the accompanying documentation on the Vertical CLARIFY YOUR MISSION Power web site are intended to provide enough detail to understand In this age of gadgets, it is all too tempting to add just one more overall concepts and safely wire your aircraft. -
Page 10: Basic Concepts
PPS Installation and Operating Manual break. For some reason, while most experimental airplanes are built as individual devices through circuit protection devices (fuses and dependable but simple vehicles, their builders are enticed to attach every circuit breakers) and switches. The VP-X assumes the role of electrical bell and whistle they can find in a catalog. -
Page 11: Wire Sizes And Circuit Protection
For simplicity, the wiring harnesses available from Vertical Power • Option 2: Run ground wires from all the avionics to an use the wire sizes in the table. -
Page 12: Switch Nomenclature
PPS Installation and Operating Manual 3.6 Switch Nomenclature 3.7 Current Sensing (Shunt) The chart below shows the most common switch types. A parenthesis When planning your aircraft electrical wiring you must consider whether () around a switch position indicates it is a momentary, spring-loaded to wire an ammeter (usually a shunt or hall effect sensor provided with position. -
Page 13: Installation And Test
4.1b Wiring Diagrams • Planning The following wiring diagrams provide an overview for wiring the PPS • Installation in traditional systems, systems with the Vertical Power VP-X, and in • Ground Test systems with an AFT mounted battery. • Flight Test 4.1 Planning... - Page 14 PPS and lead to an unsafe condition. 2. External voltage regulator not shown (may or may not be needed, depending on alternator) PPS Wiring Overview with the Vertical Power VP-X Rev. C.2 (January 19, 2018) Page 10...
- Page 15 PPS Installation and Operating Manual Comprehensive Installation with Traditional wiring. Depending on the level of control required two installation methods are available - basic and comprehensive. Basic installs minimize the number The image below details comprehensive PPS connector wiring for an of switches and indicators needed and match well with existing panel aircraft with traditional wiring: wiring for retrofit applications.
- Page 16 Both of these grounds must be connected. be connected. (Maximum wire length: 24 in.) (Maximum wire length: 24 in.) Ground Ground PPS comprehensive installation with the Vertical Power VP-X PPS basic installation with the Vertical Power VP-X Rev. C.2 (January 19, 2018) Page 12...
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Page 17: Installation
PPS Installation and Operating Manual 4.2 Installation Prior to installation, be sure to review and understand your wiring plan. 9.31 8.61 6.53 During installation, the battery should NOT be connected 4.63 until the wiring is installed and tested. 1.23 Tip: Disconnect the battery ground cable first, then the positive cable. 4.70 When re-connecting, connect the positive cable first then the ground cable. - Page 18 PPS Installation and Operating Manual PPS Mounting Template Rev. C.2 (January 19, 2018) Page 14...
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Page 19: Terminal Wiring
PPS Installation and Operating Manual 4.2b Terminal Wiring Per your installation plan, route wires and make connections to the terminals for the starter, main bus output, alternator b-lead(s) and battery. Use the included flat washer, lock washer, and nut to secure each connection and torque according to the table below. -
Page 20: Ground Test
PPS Installation and Operating Manual 4.3 Ground Test J1 Connector The ground test steps are performed in two parts: the first part without Name Description Type Pin # the engine running and the second part with the engine running. BATT DIST EN Closes the Main Battery Distribution Open/GND contactor... -
Page 21: Ground Test With Engine Running
PPS Installation and Operating Manual 4.3c Ground Test with engine running should be incorporated into the overall flight test plan as you deem appropriate. Review the ground test steps, as complete and thorough This section verifies the proper operation of the PPS with the engine ground testing will mitigate the risk of trouble while airborne. -
Page 22: Maintenance
PPS Installation and Operating Manual 5. Maintenance 6. Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to assist in troubleshooting the PPS 5.1 Do’s and Don’ts installation. If the problem(s) cannot be resolved using the information in this chapter, please contact Customer Service. The PPS unit is maintenance free, but the following routine power system do’s and don’ts are recommended: •... -
Page 23: Specifications
PPS Installation and Operating Manual 7. Specifications 7.1 General • Transient protection on all connections 7.2 Circuit Ratings • Main Bus Output: 80 A maximum continuous • Starter Output • 300 A maximum continuous • 1200 A maximum intermittent • Alternator Input •...
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