Section 6 - Frequently Asked Questions - Tesla TI60 MPU-24 User Manual

Section 6 – Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why should I buy a Tesla™ TI60 MPU-24?
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.
2. Do the cells have memory?
The cells have no memory. The user can plug the TI60 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 TI60 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 TI60 MPU-24 provide?
The MPU will provide up to 10 continuous amps with AC line voltage and 1500 peak starting amps directly from the internal
cells.
5. 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 MPU to recharge itself right from the aircraft it started in less than 30 seconds.
6. How do you prolong the life of the TI60 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.
7. Is it waterproof?
Water-resistant but not waterproof. See Section 3.7 for further information.
8. Why does the cooling fan run continuously when the MPU is plugged into AC power?
Why does the cooling fan slow down?
The cooling fan speed varies to regulate the temperature of the internal circuitry when plugged into an AC power source.
9. Can one person transport it?
Micro Power Units are designed to be handled by one person. The TI60 MPU-24 provides a rugged nylon strap attached to
the top of the unit that helps easily transport and place into the aircraft. See Section 3.8 for more information.
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