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Starting an aircraft
To use the Voyager to start an aircraft:
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Power Voyager “on” and confirm adequate state of charge
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Plug Voyager into the aircraft and start the engine
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Un-
plug, power “off,” and store Voyager safely
Ground power
Voyager has adequate capacity for many maintenance and avionics-focused activities that traditionally rely
on large power
carts located at fixed bases. Additionally, Voyager’s portability can offer auxiliary power to
battery dependent pilots, such as EMS pilots and electronic news pilots, who operate in remote areas.
When used as a auxiliary power supply
, Voyager’s run-time is dependent on the activity’s electrical load and
the prevailing environmental conditions.
The following hypothetical situation is an example of Voyager’s
potential run-time.
A maintenance activity draws 18A. Estimated runtime is given by dividing Voya
ger’s 20Ah capacity by 18A
(20Ah / 18A = 1.11 hours) or 66 minutes. The estimated runtime is not exact and some allowance must be
made for other variables. This example assumes moderate ambient temperature.
To use the Voyager as an auxiliary power unit:
▪
Power Voyager “on” and confirm adequate state of charge
▪
Plug Voyager into the aircraft and monitor state of charge during Voyager-powered activity
▪
Un-
plug, power “off,” and store Voyager safely
Charging
Voyager
’s may be charged by a base charger that is then powered by a 110V / 220V outlet, or from the NATO connector
if the aircraft’s generator powers the NATO plug.
WARNING:
Do not charge Voyager longer than three hours. Do not charge a Voyager in-flight.
WARNING:
Base chargers are not waterproof and may create a shock hazard if operated in wet conditions.
CAUTION:
Operators must ensure that the voltage of the
charging power source is compatible with the Voyager’s
voltage. Do not attempt to charge a 26V Voyager with a 12V power source or a 12V Voyager with a 28V power
source. Use of unapproved power sources or procedures may damage Voyager and will void the limited warranty.
