Ground Power Units

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Start Power Units
Switchable Start Units
Start Power Units Lithium
Continuous Power Units
Continuous Battery Power Units
Combination Start & Continuous Units

Start Power Units

The range of battery start units are the ideal solution for starting the majority of DC aircraft. They are designed to start aircraft from the very smallest up to the largest business jets. There are a range of voltages (12V, 24V and 28V) and power capacities available.
 
FEATURES:
- Totally Weather Protected
- Air Transportable, " Nonhazardous"
- Maintenance Free
- Tough and Compact
- No Memory Effect
- Works in Any Orientation
- High Charge Retention
- Long Shelflife
- Fast Recharge
- No Cycling
- Leak Proof
- Sells Replaceable On Condition
- Heavy Duty Engine Starting
- Lightweight, Portable Start Power at Remote Locations

Specification:

Max amps:

800 (Nom. short circuit current)

1300 (Max. short circuit current)

Capacity:  16 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate

Max voltage:  26v DC

Size:  L350 W90 H230 mm

Weight:  16 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C - + 60°C

Case:  Stainless Steel

Voltage Indication:  Digital to IP65

Auxiliary Protection:  Circuit breaker 20A

Auxiliary Input:  29V DC

Aircraft Cable:  2 m heavy duty

Charger:

2.5 Amp universal AC input. Charging time less than two hours from 50%

Protection:  Reverse polarity warning

Specification:

Max amps:

1500 (Nom. short circuit current)

2300 (Max. short circuit current)

Capacity:  27 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate

Max voltage:  26v DC

Size:  L348 W105 H380 mm

Weight:  23 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C - + 60°C

Case:  Stainless Steel

Voltage Indication:  Digital to IP65

Auxiliary Protection:  Circuit breaker 20A

Auxiliary Input:  14V DC

Aircraft Cable:  2 m heavy duty

Charger:

8 Amp universal AC input. Charging time less than two hours from 50%

Protection:  Reverse polarity warning

Specification:

Max amps:

1700 (Nom. short circuit current)

2600 (Max. short circuit current)

Capacity:  38 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate

Max voltage:  26v DC

Size:  L445 W105 H380 mm

Weight:  29 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C - + 60°C

Case:  Stainless Steel

Voltage Indication:  Digital to IP65

Auxiliary Protection:  Circuit breaker 40A

Auxiliary Input:  29V DC

Aircraft Cable:  2 m heavy duty

Charger:

8 Amp universal AC input. Charging time less than two hours from 50%

Protection:  Reverse polarity warning

Specification:

Max amps:

3000(Nom. short circuit current)

4600(Max. short circuit current)

Capacity:  54 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate

Max voltage:  26v DC

Size: L348 W105 H380 mm

Weight: 58 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C - + 60°C

Case:  Stainless Steel

Voltage Indication: Digital to IP65

Auxiliary Protection:  Circuit breaker 40A

Auxiliary Input:  29V DC

Aircraft Cable: 2 m heavy duty

Charger:

2 x 8 Amp universal AC input. Charging time less than two hours from 50%

Protection:  Reverse polarity warning

Specification:

Max amps:

3500(Nom. short circuit current)

5200(Max. short circuit current)

Capacity:  76 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate

Max voltage:  26v DC

Size:  2 x L445 W105 H380 mm

Weight:  70 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C - + 60°C

Case:  Stainless Steel

Voltage Indication:  Digital to IP65

Auxiliary Protection:  Circuit breaker 40A

Auxiliary Input: 29V DC

Aircraft Cable:  2 m heavy duty

Charger:

2 x 8 Amp universal AC input. Charging time less than two hours from 50%

Protection:  Reverse polarity warning  

Specification:

Max amps:

3500(Nom. short circuit current)

5200(Max. short circuit current)

Capacity:  76 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate

Max voltage:  26v DC

Size:  L780 W350 H300 mm

Weight:  105 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C - + 60°C

Case:  Zinc Coated Steel

Voltage Indication:  Digital to IP65

Auxiliary Protection:  Circuit breaker 40A

Auxiliary Input:  29V DC

Aircraft Cable:  3 m heavy duty

Charger:

20A Electronic110/230v. Charging time less than 2 hours from 50%

Towbar Available:  50 mm ball  

Specification:

Max amps:

1500 (Nom. short circuit current)

2300(Max. short circuit current)

Capacity:  27 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate

Max voltage:  30v DC

Size:  L445 W105 H380 mm

Weight:  27 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C - + 60°C

Case:  Stainless Steel

Voltage Indication:  Digital to IP65

Auxiliary Protection:  Circuit breaker 40A

Auxiliary Input:  29V DC

Aircraft Cable:  2 m heavy duty

Charger:

8 Amp universal AC input charger. Charging time less than 2 hours from 50%

Protection:  Reverse polarity warning

Specification:

 Max amps:

1700 (Nom. short circuit current)

2600(Max. short circuit current)

Capacity:  38 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate

Max voltage:  30v DC

Size:  L550 W105 H380 mm

Weight: 33 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C - + 60°C

Case: Stainless Steel

Voltage Indication:  Digital to IP65

Auxiliary Protection:  Circuit breaker 40A

Auxiliary Input:  29V DC

Aircraft Cable:  2 m heavy duty

Charger:

8 Amp universal AC input charger. Charging time less than 2 hours from 50%

Protection:  Reverse polarity warning  

Specification:

 Max amps:

3500 (Nom. short circuit current)

5200 (Max. short circuit current)

Capacity:  115 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate

Max voltage:  30.3v DC

Size:  L780 W350 H300 mm

Weight:  140 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C - + 60°C

Case: Zinc Coated Steel

Voltage Indication:  Digital to IP65

Auxiliary Protection:  Circuit breaker 40A

Auxiliary Input:  31V DC

Aircraft Cable:  3 m heavy duty

Charger:

20A Electronic110/230v. Charging time less than 2 hours from 50%

Protection: 50 mm ball    

Switchable Start Units
12/24 & 14/28 V

Specification:

 Max amps 24V:

800 (Nom. short circuit current)

1600 (Max. short circuit current)

Max amps 12V:  

1600 (Nom. short circuit current)

3200 (Max. short circuit current)

Capacity 24V:  17 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate

Capacity 12V:  34 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate  

Max voltage: 26v DC

Size:  L400 W230 H210 mm

Weight:  23 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C - + 60°C

Case: Stainless Steel

Voltage Indication:  Digital to IP65

Auxiliary Protection: Circuit breaker 20A

Auxiliary Input:  29V DC

Aircraft Cable:  2 m heavy duty

Charger:

4 Amp universal AC input. Charging time less than two hours from 50%

Protection: Reverse polarity warning    

Specification:

 Max amps 24V:

1500 (Nom. short circuit current)

2300 (Max. short circuit current)

Max amps 12V:  

3000 (Nom. short circuit current)

4600 (Max. short circuit current)

Capacity 24V:  27 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate

Capacity 12V:  54 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate  

Max voltage:  26v DC

Size:  L400 W230 H210 mm

Weight: 32 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C - + 60°C

Case: Stainless Steel

Voltage Indication:  Digital to IP65

Auxiliary Protection:  Circuit breaker 40A

Auxiliary Input:  29V DC

Aircraft Cable:  2 m heavy duty

Charger:

8 Amp universal AC input. Charging time less than two hours from 50%

Protection:  Reverse polarity warning  

Start Power Units Lithium

Specification:

 Max amps:

2500 

Capacity:  16 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate  

Max voltage:  28v DC

Size:  L350 W100 H380 mm

Weight:  7.2 kg

Operating Temp:  -30°C - + 60°C

Case: Aluminium

Voltage Indication:  Digital to IP65

Auxiliary Protection:  Circuit breaker 40A

Auxiliary Input:  29V DC

Aircraft Cable:  2 m heavy duty

Charger:

4 A Electronic universal AC input

Protection:  Reverse polarity warning     

Specification:

 Max amps:

1500 (Nom. short circuit current)

4000 (Max. short circuit current)

Capacity:  28 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate  

Max voltage:  28v DC

Size:  L350 W100 H380 mm

Weight:  11.6 kg

Operating Temp:  -30°C - + 60°C

Case: Aluminium

Voltage Indication:  Digital to IP65

Auxiliary Protection:  Circuit breaker 40A

Aircraft Cable: 2m heavy duty cable with aircraft connector

Charger:

4 A Electronic universal AC input

Protection:  Reverse polarity warning 

Continuous Power Units

The RBSC and RBPS range are specifically designed and built to provide the cleanest possible DC power unit. The products range from 25 amps up to 600 amps (if you require more please refer to our RBC5000 TRU range). The units are able to switch between two voltages, set at 14V and 28V as standard, but you may have this set at different voltages on request.
 
FEATURES
- Direct connection to aircraft or land vehicle.
- Rugged steel case.
- Fan cooled.
- User switchable between 14V and 28V
 
PROTECTION
- Overload.
- Over Voltage
- Over Current
- Short Circuit
 
- EN60950-1: 2006
- Emission – EN55022-B

Specification:

Output Current:  25 amp

Output Voltage:  14.4 or 28.8 VDC

Output Ripple:  <250 mV

Input Frequency:  45 - 65 Hz

AC Input Supply:  95V - 270 V

Phase:  1Ø

Power Factor Correction:  Included

Input Rating:  880 VA

Dims Body (mm):  (L) 300 x (W) 260 x (H)110

Weight:  6kg (nominal)



Specification:

Output Current:  50 amp

Output Voltage:  14.4 or 28.8 VDC

Output Ripple: <250 mV

Input Frequency:  45 - 65 Hz

AC Input Supply:  95V - 270 V

Phase:  1Ø

Power Factor Correction: Included

Input Rating:  1760 VA

Dims Body (mm): (L) 520x (W) 260 x (H)110

Weight:  10kg (nominal)

Specification:

Output Current:  75 amp

Output Voltage:  14.4 or 28.8 VDC

Output Ripple:  <250 mV

Input Frequency:  45 - 65 Hz

AC Input Supply:  95V - 270 V

Phase:  1Ø

Power Factor Correction: Included

Input Rating:  2640 VA

Dims Body (mm):  (L) 520x (W) 260 x (H)210

Weight: 15kg (nominal)

Specification:

Output Current:  100 amp

Output Voltage:  14.4 or 28.8 VDC

Output Ripple: <250 mV

Input Frequency:  45 - 65 Hz

AC Input Supply:  95V - 270 V

Phase:  1Ø

Power Factor Correction:  Included

Input Rating:  3500 VA

Dims Body (mm):  (L) 520x (W) 260 x (H)210

Weight:  16kg (nominal)

Specification:

Output Current:  50 amp

Output Voltage:  14.4 or 28.8 VDC

Output Ripple:  <250 mV

Input Frequency: 45 - 65 Hz

AC Input Supply:  95V - 270 V

Phase: 1Ø

Power Factor Correction:  Included

Input Rating:  1760 VA

Dims Body (mm):  (L) 250x (W) 420 x (H)300

Weight:  16kg (nominal)

Specification:

Output Current:  150 amp

Output Voltage:  14.4 or 28.8 VDC

Output Ripple:  <250 mV

Input Frequency:  45 - 65 Hz

AC Input Supply:  95V - 270 V

Phase:  1Ø & 3Ø

Power Factor Correction: Included

Input Rating: 5280 VA

Dims Body Trolley Wheeled (mm):  (L) 525 x (W) 780 x (H) 300

Dims Body Case Static:  (L) 530 x (W) 580 x (H) 330

Weight:  36kg/ 46kg (nominal)

Specification:

Output Current:  225 amp

Output Voltage:  14.4 or 28.8 VDC

Output Ripple:  <250 mV

Input Frequency:  45 - 65 Hz

AC Input Supply:  95V - 270 V

Phase:  1Ø & 3Ø

Power Factor Correction:  Included

Input Rating: 7920 VA

Dims Body Trolley Wheeled (mm): (L) 525 x (W) 780 x (H) 300

Dims Body Case Static:  (L) 530 x (W) 580 x (H) 330

Weight:  46kg/ 56kg (nominal)

Specification:

Output Current:  600 amp

Output Voltage:  Switchable 14.4 or 28.8 VDC

Output Ripple:  <250 mV

Input Frequency:  45 - 65 Hz

AC Input Supply:  200V - 460 V

Phase:  3Ø

Power Factor Correction:  Included

Input Rating:  21600 VA

Dims Body Trolley Wheeled (mm):  (L) 905 x (W) 703 x (H) 771

Weight:  150kg

Part Number:  RBSC 600

Continuous Battery Power Units

No Fuel, No Pollution, and No Noise
The TC400/28 range of battery carts is designed to give Start and Continuous power that is both clean and silent.

Specification:

 Max amps:

7000 (Nom. short circuit current)

10400 (Max. short circuit current)

Capacity:  272 Amp Hrs @ 10hr rate

Run Time:  190A for 1 hour, 110A for 2 hours, 78A

for 3 hours

Max voltage: 30.3v DC

Size: L2000 W1008 H1500 mm

Weight:  400 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C - + 60°C

Case:  Zinc Coated Steel

Voltage Indication:  Digital to IP65

Auxiliary Protection:  Circuit breaker 40A

Output Cable:  3 m heavy duty table with aircraft connector

Charger:  25A Electronic110/230v. Charging time less than 4 hours from 50% (larger chargers available)

Combination Start & Continuous Power Units

Our TC3000A range is simply a combination between our battery powered start units and our mains powered continuous power supply units. When plugged into the mains these units will supply up to 225 amps continuously (dependent on the model). When unplugged they will give up to 5000 peak amps (dependent on the model).
 
FEATURES
- High capacity heavy-duty engine starting.
- Portable start power at remote locations.
- Lightweight continuous DC power for Maintenance Training and
  Weapons Testing.
- Tough and compact.
- Maintenance free cells.
- No memory effect.
- High charge retention cells.
- Long shelf life.
- Fast recharge.
- No cycling.
- Leak proof cells.
- Cells replaceable on condition.
 
PROTECTION
- Overload.
- Over Voltage.
- Over Current.
- Short Circuit.
- 30mA RCD.
- Thermal Management.
 
SAFETY & EMC (Power modules)
- EN 60950.
- IEC 335-2-29.
- Emission – EN 50081-1 EN 55014.
- Immunity – EN 50082-2 EN 55104.

Specification:

Max amps:  

1700 nominal short circuit

2600 maximum short circuit

Capacity:  38 Amp Hrs @ 10 Hr rate

Max start voltage:  26v DC

Continuous Voltage:  28.5v DC

Continuous Power:  50 amps

AC Input: 95v – 270v

Phase: 1Ø & 3Ø

Size mm:  (L) 890 x (W) 780 x (H) 460

Weight Nominal:  85 kg

Operating Temp: -40°C – + 60°C

Case:  Zinc Coated Steel

Voltage Indication:  LED display

Performance Monitoring:  LED display

Aircraft Cable: 3 M Heavy Duty

Charger: 50A Electronic Inbuilt Charging time less than 1 hour from 50%.

Towbar Available (Detachable):  50 mm ball

Specification:

Max amps:  

3500 nominal short circuit

5200 maximum short circuit

Capacity:  76 Amp Hrs @ 10 Hr rate

Max start voltage:  26v DC

Continuous Voltage:  28.5v DC

Continuous Power:  100 amps

AC Input:  95v – 270v

Phase:  1Ø & 3Ø

Size mm:  (L) 890 x (W) 780 x (H) 460

Weight Nominal: 125 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C – + 60°C

Case:  Zinc Coated Steel

Voltage Indication:  LED display

Performance Monitoring: LED display

Aircraft Cable:  3 M Heavy Duty

Charger:  100A Electronic Inbuilt Charging time less than 1 hour from 50%.

Towbar Available (Detachable):  50 mm ball

Specification:

Max amps:  

5000 nominal short circuit

7800 maximum short circuit

Capacity:  114 Amp Hrs @ 10 Hr rate

Max start voltage:  26v DC

Continuous Voltage: 28.5v DC

Continuous Power: 150 amps

AC Input: 95v – 270v

Phase:  1Ø & 3Ø

Size mm: (L) 890 x (W) 780 x (H) 460

Weight Nominal:  165 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C – + 60°C

Case:  Zinc Coated Steel

Voltage Indication:  LED display

Performance Monitoring:  LED display

Aircraft Cable:  3 M Heavy Duty

Charger:  150A Electronic Inbuilt Charging time less than 1 hour from 50%.

Towbar Available (Detachable): 50 mm ball

Specification:

Max amps:  

3500 nominal short circuit

5200 maximum short circuit

Capacity:  76 Amp Hrs @ 10 Hr rate

Max start voltage:  26v DC

Continuous Voltage:  28.5v DC

Continuous Power:  225 amps

AC Input: 95v – 270v

Phase:  1Ø & 3Ø

Size mm:  (L) 890 x (W) 780 x (H) 460

Weight Nominal: 150 kg

Operating Temp:  -40°C – + 60°C

Case:  Zinc Coated Steel

Voltage Indication:  LED display

Performance Monitoring:  LED display

Aircraft Cable:  3 M Heavy Duty

Charger:  225A Electronic Inbuilt Charging time less than 1 hour from 50%.

Towbar Available (Detachable):  50 mm ball