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- Page 1 Revision F • May 15, 2020...
- Page 2 This manual provides information intended for use by persons who, in accordance with current regulatory requirements, are qualified to install this equipment. If further information is required, please contact: True Blue Power c/o Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc. Attn: Customer Service Dept.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 4 1.1 INTRODUCTION 4 1.2 PHYSCIAL ATTRIBUTES 4 1.3 UNIT ARCHITECTURE 4 1.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 5 1.5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 7 SECTION 2 PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 9 2.1 COOLING 9 2.2 EQUIPMENT LOCATION 9 2.3 ... - Page 4 REVISION HISTORY Date Detail Approved 04/29/2014 Initial release 10/26/2015 Minor revisions to content 01/14/2016 Correct mating connector number in sec. 5.2.2.B Update weight to 51.7 in sec. 1.4 06/29/2018 Updated to include -3 version and various comments/corrections. 03/25/2019 Updated shipping information and recharge interval to 3 months, EQF to add in helicopter vibration.
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Page 5: Section 1 General Description
SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION The TB44 series Advanced Lithium-ion Battery, part number 6430044-( ), is designed to provide high current capability to start turbine or piston aircraft engines and subsequently, provide DC power capacity to the primary electrical bus in the event of generator function loss. The TB44 is a sophisticated power system that utilizes state-of-the-art Nanophosphate ®... -
Page 6: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Attributes Power Input 28.5 volts DC Nominal, 400A Max Charge Current Power Output 26.4 volts DC Nominal, 750A Continuous Max, 1500A Pulse Max Rated 1C Battery Capacity 44 amp hours (Ah) @ 23°C Table 1.1 Physical Attributes Weight 51.7 pounds Dimensions... - Page 7 11.7 10.5 Label 10.9 Vent Quick Disconnect Power Receptacle RTD Temp 11.0 Connector Heater Enable 10.1 Switch Label Nameplate Communications/ Service Connector 10.0 Figure 1.1 Manual Number 9018041 • Revision F, May 18, 2020...
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Page 8: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read this safety information BEFORE maintaining or servicing the battery. Symbol Definition This section describes the precautions necessary for safe operations. The following safety symbols have been placed throughout the guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury. CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the equipment. - Page 9 IATA and per UN 3480, PI 965, Section 1A and 1B, when shipped by air, the TB44 series Advanced Lithium-ion Battery will be shipped with a state of charge (SOC) not to exceed 30% of rated capacity. This battery is classified as a Class 9 Dangerous Good.
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Page 10: Section 2 Pre-Installation Considerations
SECTION 2 PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS COOLING No internal or external cooling of the unit is required. The unit is designed to operate over a wide temperature range and with internal thermal monitoring and protection circuits. See Section 4 for details. EQUIPMENT LOCATION The TB44 Advanced Lithium-ion Battery is designed to allow for installation without requirements for temperature or pressure control. -
Page 11: Limitations
LIMITATIONS The conditions and tests for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. Those installing this article, on or in a specific type or class of aircraft, must determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO standards. TSO articles must receive additional installation approval prior to being operated on each aircraft. -
Page 12: Section 3 Installation
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION GENERAL This section contains mounting, electrical connections and other information required for installation. These instructions represent a typical installation and are not specific to any aircraft. PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION Unpacking: Carefully remove the TB44 battery from the shipping container. The shipping container and packing are designed specifically for the transit of lithium batteries and approved by international transportation agencies. -
Page 13: Installation
INSTALLATION WARNING The power terminals of the TB44 are always active and energized. DO NOT SHORT TERMINALS AT ANY TIME! Extreme care and caution should be used when handling and connecting to the unit. Danger of short circuit and subsequent arc flash, electrical burns or equipment damage can occur if not handled properly. - Page 14 INTERNAL EXTERNAL TO THE UNIT TO THE UNIT PRIMARY AIRCRAFT POWER BUS AIRCRAFT GROUND 100 mA BATTERY "OK" CONTACT A BATTERY "OK" CONTACT B BATTERY "FAIL" CONTACT A BATTERY "FAIL" CONTACT B BATTERY "MAINT" CONTACT A BATTERY "MAINT" CONTACT B BATTERY SERIAL DATA OUT ENABLE...
- Page 15 Negative/ Positive/ Ground Pin (-) Power Pin (+) Power Receptacle (2-pin) Pin Pin Function + 28VDC power in aircraft ground Figure 3.2 Figure 3.3 Connector Locations Power Connector Comm/Serv ice RTD Temp Connector (18-pin) Connector (4-pin) Pin Pin Function Pin Pin Function A Battery Pos (+) Terminal A Pin 1 of RTD 1 B Battery "OK"...
- Page 16 1.0 inch tall. It is recommended to use the vent tube and attachment hardware as provided in the Vent Kit, MCIA P/N 9018043. (Contact True Blue Power for potential alternatives) The vent tube must be properly and securely attached to an aircraft exit point which would allow any gaseous emissions to be vented overboard.
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Page 17: Section 4 Operation
SECTION 4 OPERATION DESCRIPTION The True Blue Power TB44 Battery is designed to supply power for starting an aircraft engine and provide emergency backup power to aircraft systems in the event of primary power generation loss. It utilizes rechargeable Nanophosphate lithium-ion cells to provide approximately 26 volts DC and 44 Ampere-hours (Ah) of capacity (see Performance 4.4). -
Page 18: Operational Modes
Central Monitoring System There is a single Central Monitoring System (CMS) as part of the TB44 design that provides monitoring of the module status and provides communication external to the unit. The CMS contains a microprocessor and software that collects and stores monitored unit characteristics such as voltage, current, temperature and more. - Page 19 even at very low temperatures. Pre-heat time will vary depending on temperature. The unit can be pre-heated in one of two ways. The unit’s heaters can be enabled by pressing and holding the Heater Enable/Disable switch on the front of the unit for two seconds.
- Page 20 In order to avoid depleting the unit’s power and ensure availability for the next flight, be sure to turn off all aircraft systems, lights and accessories after a flight. A ground power cart that is turned off can act as a resistive load that can completely discharge the battery if it remains electrically connected.
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Page 21: Performance
The ARINC 429 data is presented in low speed transmission rate (12.5 kb/sec) with an update sent out once every two seconds. No product ID is sent. Significant Label Measurement Description Units Range Bits Number of Failed Modules count Battery Voltage 65536 Battery Current ±32768... - Page 22 Temperature Performance The TB44 incorporates cell technology that performs well throughout temperature extremes. It provides full rated current and capacity performance from as low as -15°C (5°F). Cold temperature performance may be extended to as low as -40°C (-40°F) when using the internally powered heater and allowing the appropriate pre-heat time.
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Page 23: Section 5 Conformance
SECTION 5 CONFORMANCE DISPATCH VERIFICATION AND IN-FLIGHT MONITORING The TB44 typically serves two primary purposes on an aircraft: engine start and emergency backup power. Availability for Engine Start: In order to attempt an engine start, user must verify that the “BATT OK”... - Page 24 Visual Inspection A. With the aircraft’s main bus active, verify that proper communication is being presented to the cockpit to validate that the battery is transmitting data appropriately. CAUTION It is recommended that the vent port be capped or otherwise covered when the aircraft’s vent tube is uninstalled and/or the battery is removed from the aircraft.
- Page 25 Construct the cable according to the following diagram: 18-PIN COMM/SERVICE 9-PIN PC SERIAL PORT CONNECTOR MATE D-SUB CONNECTOR NEGATIVE TERMINAL SERIAL DATA OUT RECEIVE SERIAL DATA IN TRANSMIT COMMON BATTERY ENABLE ISOLATED GROUND C. Connect the 9-pin PC Connector of the Service Cable to the Serial Port of a Windows PC, then connect the opposite end to the 18-pin Comm/Service Connector of the unit.
- Page 26 D. Establish a serial connection between your PC and the unit. Download PuTTY (putty.exe), a serial interface program from the following website: http://www.putty.org The program is free and should be saved in a known location on your PC for future use. Open PuTTY by double-clicking the “putty.exe”...
- Page 27 (either .doc, .docx, or .txt): “TB44” (unit serial number) (MM-DD-YYYY) “log file”.(extension) Example: TB44 B13-00176 06-22-2013 log file.docx G. Send the log file by submitting electronically to True Blue Power at: TB44Service@mcico.com Charging WARNING The power terminals of the TB44 are always active and energized.
- Page 28 Alternate Method: A. With power turned off on the Christie RF80-K, connect the Battery to the RF80-K. B. Set the Mode Switch to “CHARGE” and the Charge Method Switch to “12 (CONSTANT POTENTIAL / CELLS LEAD ACID)”. CAUTION DO NOT use the “CONSTANT CURRENT” or “REFLEX” settings. This will damage the battery.
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Page 29: Component Maintenance
The cells, electronics, and other components that comprise the TB44 battery are not user replaceable items. Therefore, data is not available from the manufacturer to conduct field repairs. Contact True Blue Power for return to manufacturer for service. Manual Number 9018041 • Revision F, May 18, 2020... -
Page 30: Storage Information
STORAGE INFORMATION Although the lithium Nanophosphate cells used in the TB44 maintain an extremely low relative self- discharge rate, all batteries will slowly self-discharge if left unused for long periods. In addition, self-discharge rates are directly related to the storage temperature. Higher storage temperatures will result in faster self-discharge rates. -
Page 31: End Of Life
End of life is determined when the unit fails to meet the minimum capacity requirement of the aircraft as tested during the capacity verification per Section 5.2.4. In the event that the unit exhibits failure, insufficient capacity or expired life, contact an authorized True Blue Power maintenance provider for repair, exchange or replacement. Visit www.truebluepowerusa.com... -
Page 32: Environmental Qualification Statement
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION STATEMENT MODEL NUMBER: TB44 Series PART NUMBER: 6430044-( ) DESCRIPTION: Advanced lithium-ion Aircraft Battery CERTIFICATION: FAA TSO-C179a MANUFACTURER: True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc. ADDRESS: 9400 E. 34 St. North, Wichita, KS 67226, USA. SPECIFICATION: Test Specification (TS) 363 &...
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