True blue power TWC15 Series Installation Manual And Operating Instructions

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Revision A • May 30, 2024

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  • Page 1 Revision A • May 30, 2024...
  • Page 2 When reporting a specific problem, please describe it briefly and include the manual part number, the paragraph/figure/table number and the page number. Send your comments to: True Blue Power c/o Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc. Attn: Engineering 9400 E.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 2 PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS COOLING EQUIPMENT LOCATION ROUTING OF CABLES LIMITATIONS MODIFICATIONS SECTION 3 INSTALLATION GENERAL INFORMATION UNPACKING AND INSPECTING EQUIPMENT PARTS CABLE HARNESS INSTALLATION SECTION 4 OPERATION UNIT ARCHITECTURE PROTECTIVE FEATURES OPERATIONAL MODES AND ALARM CONDITIONS...
  • Page 4: Revision History

    REVISION HISTORY Date Detail Approved 05/30/2024 Initial release. Manual Number 9020158 • Revision A, May 30, 2024...
  • Page 5: General Description

    All units are certified to FAA TSO-C71 and qualified to multiple RTCA/DO-160G requirements, providing confidence for installation in the cockpit or cabin. The TWC15 Series of wireless chargers have built-in protections for short circuit, over-load, over temperature, power surge, reverse polarity installation, and foreign object detection (FOD), allowing the unit to handle unforeseen conditions safely.
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    Figure 1.1 6430015-2( ) Drawing TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TWC15 Models and Type Part Number: Description: 6430015-21 Compact wireless charger 6430015-22 Compact wireless charger with magnetic alignment feature Table 1.1 Electrical Attributes Input Voltage 12-32 VDC Input Power 26 watts max; 2.2 amps @ 14 VDC / 0.9 amps @ 28 VDC Output Power 15 watts maximum Table 1.2...
  • Page 7: Pre-Installation Considerations

    However, compatibility with all current or future devices may not be guaranteed. True Blue Power continues to be proactive in evaluating new devices and strives to continually improve the product as needed to serve the vast majority of Qi and Qi2 compatible personal electronic devices (PEDs).
  • Page 8: Modifications

    MODIFICATIONS This product has a nameplate that identifies the manufacturer, part number, description, certification(s) and technical specifications of the unit. It also includes the “MOD” or modification number representing notable changes in the hardware design of the unit. Modification (MOD) 0 is the initial release of the product and is identified on the nameplate by the lack of marking on the MOD numbers 1 through 9 (i.e.
  • Page 9: Installation

    SECTION 3 INSTALLATION GENERAL INFORMATION This section contains interconnect diagrams, mounting dimensions and other information pertaining to the installation of the TWC15 family of Qi/Qi2 Compatible Wireless Chargers. After installation of cabling and before installation of the equipment, ensure that power and ground are applied to the proper pins specified in Section 3.3.2, Pin Assignment Information.
  • Page 10 3.4.2 Pin Assignment Information and Location See Table 3.2 for pinout definition and Figure 3.1 for pin locations. Pin Number Signal Aircraft Power (12-32 VDC) Ground Status Enable Table 3.2 Wireless Charger Pin Assignment Figure 3.1 Wireless Charger Pin Locations Note: Pins should be crimped using Molex Hand Crimp Tool 213309-1000 or equivalent.
  • Page 11: Installation

    3.4.4 Harness Verification Note: The TWC15 High Power Wireless Chargers have built-in reverse polarity protection for the power connector. If Pins 1 and 2 are swapped, the unit will not be damaged, but will also not function. Once the cable harness is prepared, prior to connecting the TWC15, activate the aircraft power bus and use a multimeter to verify that aircraft power and ground are supplied with appropriate voltage on the proper pins within the mating harness.
  • Page 12 Figure 3.2 Undermount Through Hole Bracket Concept (-21 Configuration Shown; brackets not provided) Figure 3.3 Undermount With Threaded Bracket Concept (-21 Configuration Shown; brackets not provided) Manual Number 9020158 • Revision A, May 30, 2024...
  • Page 13 Figure 3.4 Undermount Direct to Charger (-21 Configuration Shown) Mounting TWC15 units below the panel using a direct mount to the wireless charger requires four (4) #2 screws (two types/sizes provided. Other lengths/types to be provided by installer). For this method, note that the label on top of the wireless charger has 4 small gray dots in each corner.
  • Page 14 Figure 3.7 Magnetic Alignment Installation (-22 Configuration Shown) Mounting the TWC15 -22 unit to utilize the magnetic alignment requires that the charger be exposed and contact the device being charged directly. This can be accomplished in a number of ways. One option is shown above in Figure 3.6. Note that an appropriate recess is required to allow clearance for the connecting power harness.
  • Page 15: Operation

    SECTION 4 OPERATION UNIT ARCHITECTURE The TWC15 Series Wireless Chargers convert an aircraft (DC) input voltage (from 12 to 32 volts) to a wireless charger that can charge personal electronic devices compatible with the Qi wireless specification. The unit is designed as a DC-to-DC converter output to meet the Qi standard that regulates wireless charging up to 15 watts.
  • Page 16: Operational Modes And Alarm Conditions

    OPERATIONAL MODES AND ALARM CONDITIONS The TWC15 High Power Wireless Chargers provide external status via connector pin #3. Table 4.1 provides indications for all operational modes and alarm conditions. Operational Mode Status Indication Status Indication (-21) Units (-22) Units Blink three times, Power On then go to Standby Standby / Available...
  • Page 17: Conformance

    No periodic scheduled maintenance or calibration is necessary for continued airworthiness of the TWC15 series Wireless Chargers. If the unit fails to perform to specifications, the unit must be removed and serviced by Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics or their authorized designee.

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