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Summary of Contents for Mid-Continent Instruments TRUE BLUE POWER TB17 Series
- Page 1 Revision K • July 23, 2021...
- Page 2 FOREWORD This manual provides information intended for use by persons who, in accordance with current regulatory requirements, are qualified to install this equipment. If further information is required, please contact: True Blue Power c/o Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc. Attn: Customer Service Dept. 9400 E.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES 1.3 UNIT ARCHITECTURE 1.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1.5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION 2 PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 2.1 COOLING 2.2 EQUIPMENT LOCATION 2.3 ROUTING OF CABLES 2.4 LIMITIATIONS 2.5 MODIFICATION SECTION 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 GENERAL 3.2 PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION 3.3 PARTS... - Page 4 REVISION HISTORY Date Detail Approved 10/17/2013 Initial release. 12/10/2013 Miscellaneous revisions to grammar and content. 10/23/2015 Updates for MOD 1 monitoring signal definitions and other miscellaneous revisions. 03/21/2016 Updates for MOD 2 battery operational characteristics; added QTR 1727 and DO-160 Sections 10, 12 to Appendix 1 EQF.
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Page 5: Section 1 General Description
SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION The TB17 series Advanced Lithium-ion Battery, part numbers 6430017-( ), is designed to deliver high current capability to start piston and light turbine aircraft engines and successively, provide DC power capacity to the primary electrical bus in the event of generator function loss. The TB17 ®... -
Page 6: Technical Specifications
The Control board is the battery management system. The discrete logic circuitry monitors the battery functions and protects against such conditions as short circuit, over-temperature, over- discharge and others. The Control board also generates the battery status signals that are accessed through the 7-pin communication connector for cockpit monitoring and heater functionality control. - Page 7 Figure 1.1 -1 and -2 Unit Outline Drawing Figure 1.2 -3 and -4 Unit Outline Drawing Manual Number 9018047 • Revision K, July 23, 2021...
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Page 8: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read this safety information BEFORE maintaining or servicing the battery. Symbol Definition This section describes the precautions necessary for safe operations. The following safety symbols have been placed throughout the guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury. CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the equipment. - Page 9 Additional Precautions The following design and operation factors are required for safe use. CAUTION • It is not acceptable to combine or use any battery cells or modules other than those approved by True Blue Power within this battery pack. •...
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Page 10: Section 2 Pre-Installation Considerations
SECTION 2 PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS COOLING No internal or external cooling of the unit is required. The unit is designed to operate over a wide temperature range and includes internal thermal monitoring and protection circuits. See Section 4 for more details. EQUIPMENT LOCATION The TB17 Advanced Lithium-ion Battery is designed for mounting flexibility, allowing for installation with no requirement for temperature or pressure control. -
Page 11: Limitiations
LIMITIATIONS The conditions and tests for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. Those installing this article, on or in a specific type or class of aircraft, must determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO standards. TSO articles must receive additional installation approval prior to being operated on each aircraft. -
Page 12: Section 3 Installation
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION GENERAL This section contains mounting, electrical connections and other information required for installation. These instructions represent a typical installation and are not specific to any aircraft. PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION Unpacking: Carefully remove the TB17 battery from the shipping container. The shipping container and packing are designed specifically for the transit of lithium batteries and approved by international transportation agencies. -
Page 13: Installation
INSTALLATION WARNING The power terminals of the TB17 are always active and energized. DO NOT SHORT TERMINALS AT ANY TIME! Extreme care and caution should be applied when handling and connecting to the unit. Danger of short circuit and subsequent arc flash, electrical burns or equipment damage can occur if not handled properly. - Page 14 Negative Terminal Vent Port Comm Connector Positive Terminal Label Nameplate Figure 3.1 Connector Locations Manual Number 9018047 • Revision K, July 23, 2021...
- Page 15 Figure 3.2 Table 3.2 Communications Connector Communications Connector Pinout Quick Disconnect Adapter If using the -2 or -4 units, prepare aircraft wiring with mating connectors in accordance with the proper Wire Size and Type (Table 3.1), Connector Locations (Figure 3.3) and Quick Disconnect Power Receptacle (Figure 3.4).
- Page 16 Securing the Unit The TB17 is designed to be secured in the aircraft using hold-down tie rods. The hold-down bar, TBP P/N 9017867 can be attached to the TB17 using tie down rods. The hold-down bar contains two holes, 0.310 inches (7.9 mm) in diameter, located 7.9 inches (200.7 mm) apart.
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Page 17: Section 4 Operation
SECTION 4 OPERATION DESCRIPTION The True Blue Power TB17 Advanced Lithium-ion Battery is designed to supply power for starting an aircraft engine and providing emergency backup power to aircraft systems in the event of primary power generation loss. It utilizes rechargeable Nanophosphate lithium-ion cells to deliver approximately 26.4 volts DC and 17 Ampere-hours (Ah) of capacity. - Page 18 Heating The TB17 has the ability to be operational at temperatures down to -40°C (-40°F) utilizing the internal, self-powered heater. The TB17 is designed to support an engine start with no special considerations down to approximately -5°C (23°F), depending upon the engine start profile.
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Page 19: Active Monitoring
Normal Operating A fully charged unit can provide up to 500 amps continuously until the battery is depleted. If the discharge current is greater than 500 amps, the battery will then limit discharge to 15 seconds. Engine Start The TB17 battery can provide current beyond 500A and up to 840A for up to 15 seconds such as when starting the aircraft engine. -
Page 20: Section 5 Conformance
SECTION 5 CONFORMANCE DISPATCH VERIFICATION AND IN-FLIGHT MONITORING The TB17 typically serves two primary purposes on an aircraft: engine start and emergency backup power. • Dispatch for Engine Start: In order to attempt an engine start, the user should verify that the FAULT signal is not active. - Page 21 Visual Inspection A. Verify that proper communication is being presented to the cockpit to validate the TB17 is transmitting data appropriately. To perform this, be sure that aircraft power is off (and has been off for more than 1.0 hour – this is to assure that the battery is in sleep mode). Turn the aircraft power on (this places a load on the TB17 and places it into active mode) and verify that the three communication signals are present for 3 seconds.
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Page 22: Component Maintenance
Capacity Check A. Ensure that the unit is charged per Section 5.2.2 Charging. B. Apply a constant current load of 17A to discharge the battery pack. (Capacity check should be conducted at 23°C ±3°C (64-82°F) for accurate results.) C. Monitor the time (in minutes and seconds) from initially applying the constant current load in Step B until the unit has discharged down to 20.0VDC on the output. -
Page 23: End Of Life
CAUTION SHELF LIFE: Per domestic and international shipping requirements, lithium-ion batteries may be shipped as low as 30% state of charge (SOC). Therefore, the battery is required to be fully recharged upon receipt. Batteries that are stored shall be fully recharged at a minimum every 6 months, following the procedure set forth in Section 5.2.2. -
Page 24: Environmental Qualification Statement
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION STATEMENT MODEL NUMBER: TB17 Series PART NUMBER: 6430017-( ) DESCRIPTION: Advanced Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery CERTIFICATION: FAA TSO-C179a MANUFACTURER: True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc. ADDRESS: 9400 E. 34 St. North, Wichita, KS 67226, USA. SPECIFICATION: Test Specification (TS) 116 Test Data Sheet (TDS) 416 STANDARD:...
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