Section 6 - Frequently Asked Questions - Tesla TI206 MPU-24 User Manual

Section 6 – Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why should I buy a Tesla TI206 MPU-24?
A Tesla MPU has dramatic advantages over standard aircraft batteries. The advantages include power, durability, and
longevity. A Tesla MPU will provide more power for testing avionics and starting than comparable competitors. The dry cells
are more resistant to heat and vibration. A Tesla MPU does not experience thermal runaway. A Tesla MPU is equipped with a
built in intelligent charger. To keep a Tesla MPU in perfect condition, plug it into a standard wall socket.
2. Do the cells have memory?
The cells have no memory. The user can plug the TI206 MPU-24 into ac for charging regardless of the unit's current state of
charge. The intelligent charger will keep a fully charged battery by trickle charging. Keeping a fully charged TI206 MPU-24
plugged into AC when not in use will prolong the life of the batteries.
3. How are Micro Power Units used in Aviation Support?
There are many ways a MPU will benefit your operation. By using it for pre-flight testing, you will avoid depleting the aircraft's
battery. You can start the aircraft's engine with the MPU as well. In the hangar, when connected to ac power, the MPU will
provide 28.5 Vdc for avionics testing and will also recondition and recharge the aircraft's battery.
4. How much power will my TI206 MPU-24 provide?
Depending on the system, the MPU will provide up to 10 continuous amps with ac line voltage and 750 peak starting amps
directly from the internal cells.
5. Will a Tesla Turbo Start spool up a turbine engine?
Nothing will start a turbine engine faster or safer than the right Tesla™ Turbo Start™. Not only will it eliminate hot starts, but
it will extend the life of your starter, your engine and your battery while reducing maintenance. The Turbo Start senses the
impedance from the starter/generator. It then provides the exact power required throughout the start-up curve.
6. How many engine starts will my MPU provide until it is depleted?
The MPU back-charges, almost instantly, once the aircraft is started and the generator is on line. This "power flywheel"
feature enables the Turbo Start to recharge itself right from the aircraft it started in less than 30 seconds.
7. How do you prolong the life of the TI206 MPU-24's cells?
All you need to do is plug the unit in to the appropriate AC power outlet the system requires. AC power will recharge the
system and keep the cells healthy. Users who regularly plug the system in can expect to get 5-7 years from their cells before
they need to be replaced. Tesla cells do not have a memory like cell phone batteries. There is no need to fully discharge
them. The recharging system will not overcharge the unit or produce excess heat.
8. Is it waterproof?
Water-resistant but not waterproof. See Section 3.7 for further information.
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