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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 4 1.1 INTRODUCTION 4 1.2 PHYSICAL 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 ...
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REVISION HISTORY Date Detail Approved 10/17/2013 Initial release. 12/10/2013 Miscellaneous revisions to grammar and content. 10/23/2015 Updates for MOD 1 monitoring signal definitions and other miscellaneous revisions. 03/21/2016 Updates for MOD 2 battery operational characteristics; added QTR 1727 and DO-160 Sections 10, 12 to Appendix 1 EQF.
SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION The TB17 series Advanced Lithium-ion Battery, part numbers 6430017-( ), is designed to deliver high current capability to start piston and light turbine aircraft engines and successively, provide DC power capacity to the primary electrical bus in the event of generator function loss. The TB17 is a sophisticated power system that utilizes state-of-the-art Nanophosphate ®...
The Control board is the battery management system. The discrete logic circuitry monitors the battery functions and protects against such conditions as short circuit, over-temperature, over- discharge and others. The Control board also generates the battery status signals that are accessed through the 7-pin communication connector for cockpit monitoring and heater functionality control.
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Figure 1.1 -1 and -2 Unit Outline Drawing Figure 1.2 -3 and -4 Unit Outline Drawing Manual Number 9018047 • Revision L, January 6, 2022...
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.
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International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. In accordance with IATA and per UN 3480, PI 965, Section 1A and 1B, the TB17 series Advanced Lithium-ion Battery will be shipped with a state of charge (SOC) not to exceed 30% of rated capacity.
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 includes internal thermal monitoring and protection circuits. See Section 4 for more details. EQUIPMENT LOCATION The TB17 Advanced Lithium-ion Battery is designed for mounting flexibility, allowing for installation with no requirement for temperature or pressure control.
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.
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 TB17 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.
INSTALLATION WARNING The power terminals of the TB17 are always active and energized. DO NOT SHORT TERMINALS AT ANY TIME! Extreme care and caution should be applied 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.
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Negative Terminal Vent Port Comm Connector Positive Terminal Label Nameplate Figure 3.1 Connector Locations Manual Number 9018047 • Revision L, January 6, 2022...
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Figure 3.2 Table 3.2 Communications Connector Communications Connector Pinout Quick Disconnect Adapter If using the -2 or -4 units, prepare aircraft wiring with mating connectors in accordance with the proper Wire Size and Type (Table 3.1), Connector Locations (Figure 3.3) and Quick Disconnect Power Receptacle (Figure 3.4).
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0.75 inches (19 mm) tall. Use the vent tube and attachment hardware as supplied in the Vent Kit, P/N 9018049. Contact True Blue Power for potential alternatives. The vent tube should be properly and securely attached to an aircraft exit point which would allow any gaseous emissions to be vented overboard.
SECTION 4 OPERATION DESCRIPTION The True Blue Power TB17 Advanced Lithium-ion Battery is designed to supply power for starting an aircraft engine and providing emergency backup power to aircraft systems in the event of primary power generation loss. It utilizes rechargeable Nanophosphate lithium-ion cells to deliver approximately 26.4 volts DC and 17 Ampere-hours (Ah) of capacity.
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Heating The TB17 has the ability to be operational at temperatures down to -40°C (-40°F) utilizing the internal, self-powered heater. The TB17 is designed to support an engine start with no special considerations down to approximately -5°C (23°F), depending upon the engine start profile.
Normal Operating A fully charged unit can provide up to 500 amps continuously until the battery is depleted. If the discharge current is greater than 500 amps, the battery will then limit discharge to 15 seconds. Engine Start The TB17 battery can provide current beyond 500A and up to 840A for up to 15 seconds such as when starting the aircraft engine.
SECTION 5 CONFORMANCE DISPATCH VERIFICATION AND IN-FLIGHT MONITORING The TB17 typically serves two primary purposes on an aircraft: engine start and emergency backup power. Dispatch for Engine Start: In order to attempt an engine start, the user should verify that the FAULT signal is not active.
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Visual Inspection A. Verify that proper communication is being presented to the cockpit to validate the TB17 is transmitting data appropriately. To perform this, be sure that aircraft power is off (and has been off for more than 1.0 hour – this is to assure that the battery is in sleep mode). Turn the aircraft power on (this places a load on the TB17 and places it into active mode) and verify that the three communication signals are present for 3 seconds.
In accordance with IATA and per UN 3480, Pl 965, Sections 1A and 1B, when shipped by air the True blue Power Advanced Lithium-ion Battery must be shipped with a state of charge (SOC) not to exceed 30% of rated capacity.
End of life is represented by the inability of the unit to meet the minimum capacity requirement of the aircraft as tested during capacity verification per Section 5.2.3. In the event that the unit exhibits failure, insufficient capacity or expired life, contact True Blue Power for repair, exchange or replacement. Visit www.truebluepowerusa.com...
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION STATEMENT MODEL NUMBER: TB17 Series PART NUMBER: 6430017-( ) 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:...
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