Tesla TI5676 MPU User Manual

Tesla TI5676 MPU User Manual

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TI5676 MPU
The Tesla™ TI5676 Micro Power Unit is a complete battery
system that incorporates patented power cell technology with an
intelligent charging system and ac-dc converter. Currently being
flown in the Bell 214ST Helicopter, the TI5676 provides faster,
cooler aircraft starts while eliminating the problems normally
associated with aviation batteries and battery maintenance.
The TI5676 provides more power than comparable NiCd batteries
with no risk of thermal runaway. Plus, Tesla™ stands behind the
TI5676 with a three-year warranty, a trained support team, and an
experienced staff of customer service professionals.
Features:
Rated to 3000 peak starting amps
24.0 VDC @ 46 amp hours rechargeable power
28.5 VDC @ 10 amps continuous power for testing
and troubleshooting avionics
Built in Capacity Meter/Recharge State Indicator
5 to 7 year service life with a 3 year warranty
North American Universal Line Cord included
Plugs into ac power to recharge cells
Non-hazardous, dry-cell technology
Maintenance-free design
Tesla™
Industries, Inc.
www.teslaind.com
Email: tesla1@teslaind.com
Headquarters: (302) 324-8910
101 Centerpoint Blvd. New Castle, DE 19720 USA
Western Regional Office: (775) 622-8801
9475 Double R Blvd. Suite 2, Reno, NV 89521 USA
Power Anytime, Anywhere
MADE IN USA

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  • Page 1 Power Anytime, Anywhere The TI5676 provides more power than comparable NiCd batteries with no risk of thermal runaway. Plus, Tesla™ stands behind the TI5676 with a three-year warranty, a trained support team, and an experienced staff of customer service professionals.
  • Page 2 TI5676 MPU. Shock 50 G Vibration Exceeds MIL-STD-810F Weight 97.5 lbs (44.2 kg) Tesla™ Industries, Inc. • 101 Centerpoint Blvd. New Castle, DE 19720 • 9475 Double R Blvd. Suite 2, Reno, NV 89521 USA • www.teslaind.com 05-16-14...
  • Page 3 Power Anytime, Anywhere ™ Tesla TI5676 MPU User Manual Built Smart...Proven Tough Tesla Industries, Inc. 101 Centerpoint Blvd. New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 324-8910 Phone (302) 324-8912 Fax www.teslaind.com...
  • Page 4 Any attempts to open or examine the inside of the TI5676 MPU-24 via a tool or device (borescope, probe, etc.) can result in unit failure and/or injury by electrical shock. This GPU is mainte nance free and should not be opened or disassembled for any reason.
  • Page 5 ™ Ground Power Unit (GPU) and Micro Power Unit (MPU) Containing Dry Cell (Starved Electrolyte) Batteries Used on Aviation/Military Application Manufacturer’s Name and Address: Emergency Telephone Number: Tesla Industries Inc. (302)324-8910 101 Centerpoint Blvd. Fax: (302)324-8912 New Castle, Delaware 19720 www.Teslaind.com...
  • Page 6 Reactivity (Yellow) = 2 Sulfuric Acid is Water Reactive if concentrated. U.S. DOT: Tesla™ Industries GPU/MPU batteries are classifi ed as Nonspillable. They have been tested and meet the nonspillable criteria listed in 49 CFR § 173.159(f) and 173.159a(d)(1). Nonspillable batteries are excepted from 49 CFR Subchapter C requirements, provided that the following criteria are met: The batteries must be securely packed in strong outer packagings and meet the requirements of 49 CFR §...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Section 5 – Operating Procedures 14-16 5.1 – Operating Procedures 5.2 – Engine Starting Power 5.3 – General 5.4 – Operating Limits and Restrictions 5.5 – Performance 5.6 – Operating with AC Power Connected 5.7 – Power to Aircraft TI5676 MPU-24...
  • Page 8 9.4 – Specific Conditions 9.5 – General Conditions 9.6 – Temperature Conversion Chart 9.7 – Output Voltage 9.8 – Maximum Output Current Section 10 – Optional Accessories 10.1 – Tesla™ AC Line Cords Appendix 30-34 Repair Request Form TI5676 MPU-24...
  • Page 9 Maximum MΩ megaohm Minimum Micro Power Unit NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association Ω power factor power factor correction root-mean-square Total Harmonic Distortion TMDE Test, Measurement, & Diagnostic Equipment Unmanned aerial vehicle Volts, Alternating Current Volts, Direct Current watts TI5676 MPU-24...
  • Page 10: Section 1 - Product Overview

    This manual contains the complete operating instructions and procedures for the TI5676 Micro Power Unit (MPU). The TI5676 MPU-24 is intended to provide dc electrical ground power for onboard battery. The unit is designed to provide 24 volt dc electrical power output for aircraft engine starting and 24 or 28.5 volts dc electrical support for ground maintenance, avionics/electrical trouble shooting and testing.
  • Page 11: Section 2 - Safety Review

    The following symbols will appear within the warning triangles to alert the user to the specifi c type of danger or hazard. or hazard. General Warning Electrical Hazard Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard Battery Warning Guard from Moisture Figure 1.2.1 – Different types of hazard and caution symbols Figure 2.2.1 – Different types of hazard and caution symbols TI5676 MPU-24...
  • Page 12: Hazards

    The unit will be damaged if unapproved ac power is applied. Check the Input Voltage Selector Switch window (outlined in blue) to ensure the switch setting (115V or 230V) matches the ac power source (hangar wall, fl ight line ac power) prior to connecting the unit for recharging. TI5676 MPU-24...
  • Page 13: Important Safety Precautions

    150°F (65°C). This protects the unit from overheating and damage. If the unit shuts down, move the unit into a cooler environment such as shade or air conditioning when possible. Perform a full function test after the unit has been allowed to cool prior to use. TI5676 MPU-24...
  • Page 14: Section 3 - Unit Specifications

    -40°C to +55°C (-40°F to 131°F) with ac power Storage Temperature: • -65°C to +105°C (-85°F to 221°F) Cell Capacity: • +40°C 110% ± 05% • +25°C 100% ± 05% • +00°C ± 05% • -20°C ± 10% • -40°C ± 10% TI5676 MPU-24...
  • Page 15: Physical Dimensions

    Ensure that ports are clear at all times. When the TI5676 MPU-24 is plugged into ac power, the internal cooling system will efficiently regulate unit temperature regardless of load. At room temperature (+77°F) the exhaust air will not exceed the ambient temperature by more than 5°F.
  • Page 16 Unit Specifications Airflow Ports Continued Make sure that the airflow is not obstructed from air intake and outlet. Top Outlet Side Inlet Vertical Position TI5676 MPU-24...
  • Page 17: Temperature Specifications

    B. Minimize moisture entering forward inlet and outlet cooling fan vent ports 3.7 – Environmental When not in use, unit inlet and outlet vent ports shall be covered from exposure. Unit shall be kept TI5676 MPU-24 Operating any electrical equipment in the presence of moisture creates possible horizontal.
  • Page 18: Environmental

    Unit inlet and outlet vent ports shall be covered from exposure. Unit shall be kept horizontal. It is recommended that the Tesla™ Protective Rain Cover be fi tted onto the unit to guard it from moisture (see Section 8). The limits...
  • Page 19: Section 4 - Pre-Operation

    3. Reset breaker by pressing red button. 4. Reconnect ac and dc connections to the unit. (Plug in ac line cord on military unit.) The unit should power up automatically. If the breaker continues to trip, return the unit to Tesla™ Industries for repair.
  • Page 20: Push To Test" Button And Led Status Indicator

    Test” function. (If this sensor is tripped, allow ten minutes for unit to cool before operating “Push to Test” button.) Figure 4.3.1 “Push to Test” button location Figure 4.3.2 Pushing to Test (outlined in blue) STATUS STATUS STATUS Full Charge Half Charge No Charge Full Charge Half Charge No Charge TI5676 MPU-24...
  • Page 21: Charging The Unit

    Once you have the fuse set to match the power characteristics of your line cord, you can plug the unit into an outlet to charge the batteries. Until the unit is fully charged, the LED status will read two or more bars. Figure 4.4.1 Connecting TI5676 MPU-24 to AC Power Supply If you received this manual with a new MPU.
  • Page 22: Installation Procedures

    Secure the TI5676 MPU-24 in the same position as the original battery. Attach DC Connector Attach the aircraft dc connector into the TI5676 MPU-24 dc receptacle and be sure that it is fully seated. WARNING Fire / Explosion Hazard Potential...
  • Page 23: Operating Procedures

    1200 - 1500 peak starting amps 40-50% charged 1500 - 1800 peak starting amps 50-60% charged 1800 - 2100 peak starting amps 60-70% charged TI5676 MPU-24 2100 - 2400 peak starting amps 70-80% charged 2400 - 3000 peak starting amps 80-100% charged...
  • Page 24: Section 5 - Operating Procedures

    5.6 – Operating with AC Power Connected When the TI5676 MPU-24 is plugged into ac power, the output is 28.5 volts. This voltage allows the system to recondition and recharge the vehicles battery(ies). It is also an optimum voltage for powering avionics and lighting on most aircraft.
  • Page 25: Power To Aircraft

    24 Vdc power output for current demands above 10 amps. Engine Starting Check dc power cable for secure and correct installation prior to engine starting. Follow ground power engine starting procedure as specified in vehicle operator’s manual. Figure 5.7.1 Starting aircraft with T5676 MPU-24 TI5676 MPU-24...
  • Page 26: Section 6 - Post-Operation

    6.3 – Power Cell Recharge If your aircraft does not have a voltage lockout feature at the auxiliary power receptacle, the TI5676 MPU- 24 will back-charge from the aircraft’s Vdc. The TI5676 MPU-24 has an internal, independent, intelligent recharger that will enable the unit to rapidly recharge from either the aircraft’s generator or any 120-240 Vac 50/60Hz power source.
  • Page 27 The TI5676 MPU-24’s power cells may be damaged if recharged by NiCad or Lead Acid-type battery chargers. Power cells should only be charged by either the TI5676 MPU-24’s internal charger and the ac power cord furnished with the equipment, or when connected to aircraft’s external dc power receptacle.
  • Page 28: Unit Care

    Do not cut, crush, or drag the input or output power cables when handling the unit. Always inspect cables prior to use. If no damage is evident, proceed to the next step. If damage is evident, contact Tesla™ Customer Service. Do not attempt to use any other type of power cables other than the Tesla™ cables included with the unit.
  • Page 29: Normal Functional Test Procedures

    This section deals with “normal function” test proce dures, and includes all steps necessary to ensure that the TI5676 MPU-24 is operating within specified para meters prior to use. A digital multimeter (an example is shown in Figure 7.2.1) capable of measuring dc and ac voltage and resistance will be required to perform some of the tests.
  • Page 30: Section 7 - Unit Care And Maintenance

    This section deals with “normal function” test proce dures, and includes all steps necessary to ensure that the TI5676 MPU-24 is operating within specified para meters prior to use. A digital multimeter (an example is shown in Figure 7.2.1) capable of measuring dc and ac voltage and resistance will be required to perform some of the tests.
  • Page 31: Unit Servicing

    Tesla™ Shipping Case (be sure to enclose the Repair Request Form). Seal the crate on all sides and return it to Tesla™ at the address listed below. Please contact Tesla™ Customer Service at (302) 324-8910 with any questions or concerns.
  • Page 32: Section 8 - Troubleshooting Faq

    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.
  • Page 33 Unit should never be allowed to discharge fully. In-fi eld use, it receives a dc back charge directly from a running engine. When not in use, unit should be plugged into ac power (outlet) all the time. Tesla™ systems will retain 80% of their capacity after one year of storage.
  • Page 34 Reset breaker by pressing red button. Reconnect ac and dc connections to the unit. (Plug in ac line cord on unit.) The unit should power up automatically. If the breaker continues to trip, return the unit to Tesla™ Industries for repair. TI5676 MPU-24...
  • Page 35: Section 9 - Performance Data

    These differences, however, are considered insignifi cant and are not individually accounted for. Ground Support and Aircraft Instrument Variations: The data shown in the performance charts do not account for instrument tolerance differences or inaccuracies. TI5676 MPU-24...
  • Page 36: Temperature Conversion Chart

    152.6 -31.0 -23.8 35.6 35.0 95.0 68.0 154.4 -30.0 -22.0 37.4 36.0 96.8 69.0 156.2 -29.0 -20.2 39.2 37.0 98.6 70.0 158.0 -28.0 -18.4 41.0 38.0 100.4 71.0 159.8 Figure 12.6.1 – Temperature conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit. TI5676 MPU-24...
  • Page 37: Output Voltage

    Performance Data 9.7 – Output Voltage TI5676 MPU-24 Output Voltage Without AC Power MINUTES 46 AMP CONSTANT CURRENT LOAD 9.8 – Maximum Output Current TI5676 MPU-24 Maximum Output Current MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT 3000 * * * * * * * *...
  • Page 38: Section 10 - Optional Accessories

    10.1 – Tesla™ AC Line Cords AC line cords come in several lengths or can be custom-ordered to fi t your needs. Tesla™ specializes in outfi tting cables with a variety of connectors and junction boxes. Contact Tesla™ customer service to fi nd out more about our selection of cords.
  • Page 39: Appendix

    APPENDIX A OPTIONAL LINE CORDS FOR WORLDWIDE OPERATIONS COUNTRY VOLTS TESLA™ PART # Afghanistan TI25000-004 Old British Line Cord Algeria TI25000-004 Old British Line Cord American Samoa TI25000-011 Australian Line Cord Angola TI25000-003 Continental European Line Cord Anguilla (U.K.) TI25000-005 United Kingdom Line Cord...
  • Page 40 APPENDIX A (Cont.) OPTIONAL LINE CORDS FOR WORLDWIDE OPERATIONS COUNTRY VOLTS TESLA™ PART # Ecuador TI25000-001 North American Line Cord Egypt TI25000-003 Continental European Line Cord El Salvador TI25000-001 North American Line Cord England TI25000-005 United Kingdom Line Cord Equatorial Guinea...
  • Page 41 APPENDIX A (Cont.) OPTIONAL LINE CORDS FOR WORLDWIDE OPERATIONS COUNTRY VOLTS TESLA™ PART # Laos TI25000-001 North American Line Cord Latvia TI25000-003 Continental European Line Cord Lebanon TI25000-003 Continental European Line Cord Lesotho TI25000-004 Old British Line Cord Liberia TI25000-005 United Kingdom Line Cord...
  • Page 42 APPENDIX A (Cont.) OPTIONAL LINE CORDS FOR WORLDWIDE OPERATIONS COUNTRY VOLTS TESLA™ PART # Romania TI25000-003 Continental European Line Cord Russia TI25000-003 Continental European Line Cord Rwanda TI25000-003 Continental European Line Cord Saudi Arabia 50/60 TI25000-003 Continental European Line Cord...
  • Page 43 APPENDIX A (Cont.) UNIVERSAL LINE CORD KIT FOR WORLDWIDE OPERATIONS NOTE: TESLA™ UNIVERSAL AC LINE CORD KIT, P/N: TI25000-U00, IS FOR UNITS ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH THE UNIVERSAL AC LINE CORD OPTION ONLY. THE AC ADAPTER OPTION IS TESLA™ P/N TI16000-19 AND MUST BE ORDERED WITH THE ORIGINAL PROCUREMENT OF UNIT(S).
  • Page 44: Repair Request Form

    Model #: ____________________________________ Serial #: ________________________________________ Shipping method to Tesla™: ______________________________________________________________________ Description of shipping package: ________________________________________________________________ Description of problem: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Return to Tesla™ Industries, Inc. 101 Centerpoint Boulevard, New Castle, DE 19720 Attention: Repair Department TI5676 MPU-24...
  • Page 45 Tesla™ Industries, Inc. 101 Centerpoint Blvd. New Castle, DE 19720 USA Tel: 302-324-8910 Fax: 302-324-8912 9475 Double R Blvd., Suite 2 Reno, NV 89521 Tel: 775-622-8801 Fax: 775-622-8810 www.teslaind.com...

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