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TI206 MPU-24

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Unit Care and Maintenance

Figure 5.2.1 – Warranty Void stickers Front and Back on the unit

5.2– Unit Servicing

This unit is a maintenance-free, sealed unit.  No repairs outside of Tesla™ are authorized.  Warranty will be 

voided if unit is tampered with in any way including any damage to the WARRANTY VOID stickers located 

on the case (see Figure 5.2.1 below).  If the unit requires maintenance, please contact Tesla™ Customer 

Service at (302) 324-8910.  A Repair Request Form can be found in the back of this manual.

5.3 – Packaging and Shipping

Ensure  proper  packaging  when  returning  the  unit.    Transport  the  unit  only  in  a  sturdy  shipping  crate  or 

Tesla™ Shipping Case. It is important 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.

TESLA™ INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED

101 CENTERPOINT BLVD.

CENTERPOINT INDUSTRIAL PARK

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE 19720

PHONE: (302) 324-8910   FAX: (302) 324-8912

Website: www.teslaind.com ♦ www.tesla1.com

Email: Tesla1@teslaind.com

Figure 5.3.1 – Tesla™ Shipping Case

5.4 – Storage

If unit can not be connected to ac power while in storage, we recommend to charge the unit once a year. The 

shelf-life of 12 months is due to the battery /cells inside the unit. We guarantee the unit will hold 80% of its 

charge for a period of 12 months without being recharged. When the GPU’s leave the facility, they are fully 

charged and if they are to go into storage (without being used), they will maintain 80% of their charge after 

12 months. The units has a life expectancy of 5 to 7 years, if maintained properly.

TESLA™ INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED

101 CENTERPOINT BLVD.

CENTERPOINT INDUSTRIAL PARK

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE 19720

PHONE: (302) 324-8910   FAX: (302) 324-8912

Website: www.teslaind.com    Email: Tesla1@teslaind.com

Summary of Contents for TI206 MPU-24

Page 1: ...a TI206 MPU 24 User Manual Built Smart Proven Tough Power Anytime Anywhere Tesla Industries Inc 101 Centerpoint Blvd New Castle DE 19720 302 324 8910 Phone 302 324 8912 Fax www teslaind com www tesla1...

Page 2: ...opened or disassembled for any reason Always protect the unit from short circuit Shipping Hazards The unit contains sealed dry cell rechargeable batteries that do not pose a shipping hazard All Ground...

Page 3: ...oors or in a well ventilated area Causes damage to central nervous system blood and Contact with internal components may cause irritation or severe burns Avoid contact with internal acid kidneys throu...

Page 4: ...bicarbonate lime etc Wear acid resistant clothing boots gloves and face shield Do not allow discharge of unneutralized acid to sewer Acid must be managed in accordance with local state and federal req...

Page 5: ...ow Ports 5 2 6 Operating Position 6 2 7 Press for Capacity Button and LED Status Indicator 7 2 8 Maintenance Check 8 2 9 Pre Installation Procedures 8 Section 3 Operating Procedures 9 3 1 Operating Pr...

Page 6: ...hipping 21 Section 6 Frequently Asked Questions 22 24 Section 7 Performance Data 25 7 1 Purpose 25 7 2 General 25 7 3 Data Basis 25 7 4 Specific Conditions 26 7 5 General Conditions 26 7 6 Temperature...

Page 7: ...heit dc Direct Current EFF Efficiency ft Feet FWD Forward GPU Ground Power Unit Hr Hour Hz Hertz kg Kilograms kHz Kilohertz kW Kilowatts LED Light Emitting Diode max Maximum M megaohm min Minimum MPU...

Page 8: ...WARNING Indicates a condition operating procedure or practice which if not adhered to could result in serious injury or death CAUTION Indicates a condition or operating procedure which if not strictly...

Page 9: ...Ground Adapter with Grounding Mechanism Secured to Outlet Figure 1 3 3 Improper Ground Plug with No Grounding Pin The use of unapproved ac power will damage the unit Check the Input Voltage Selector...

Page 10: ...the TI206 Micro Power Unit The TI206 s high capacity power cells and circuity are encased in a rugged enclosure and are designed to replace the original battery for the Bell 206 Helicopter The interna...

Page 11: ...25 C AC Input Operates and charges from single phase 100 260 Vac 45 450 Hz 5 5 amps single phase 120 Vac 2 75 amps single phase 240 Vac Physical Properties Size 13 3 L x 6 8 W x 9 9 H 337 8 mm x 172 7...

Page 12: ...e unit temperature regardless of load At room temperature 77 F the exhaust air will not exceed the ambient temperature by more than 5 F In more extreme temperatures greater than 90 F the exhaust air w...

Page 13: ...6 2 Product Overview 2 6 Operating Position The TI206 MPU 24 should be operated in the horizontal position as shown Make sure that the airflow is not obstructed from air intake and outlet Rear Inlet...

Page 14: ...press the Push to Test button on the faceplate 2 and hold for approximately 2 to 3 seconds The LED bar graph should light up indicating the status of the power cells 3 In addition the fan s should sta...

Page 15: ...ft s operator manual procedures to remove and dispose of the original aircraft battery properly and safely Once the original battery has been removed from the battery compartment proceed to the next s...

Page 16: ...cludes both pre use and operational checks of the unit Knowledge of the operating limits restrictions performance unit capabilities and functions is fundamental to correct and safe operation The opera...

Page 17: ...may damage the unit If the unit is operated when cold or heat soaked temperatures are exceeded a full functional check should be accomplished prior to continued use NOTE ENGINE START PEAK CURRENT Req...

Page 18: ...the unit into a cooler climate such as shade or air conditioning when possible Perform a full function test prior to use after the unit has been allowed to cool 3 6 Temperature Specifications Cold Ho...

Page 19: ...shall be taken to A Prevent accumulation of moisture on ac and dc connectors receptacles B Minimize moisture entering forward inlet and outlet cooling fan vent ports When not in use unit inlet and ou...

Page 20: ...capable of measuring dc and ac voltage and resistance will be required to perform some of the tests These functional test procedures should become routine Figure 3 9 1 Digital Multimeter Check Unit fo...

Page 21: ...gure 3 9 3 Next place the negative probe on the negative post The multimeter display should read approximately 28 5 Vdc 0 5 Vdc when power cells are fully charged and the unit is plugged into an ac po...

Page 22: ...n the unit is plugged into ac power the output is 28 5 volts This voltage allows the system to recondition and recharge the aircraft s battery ies It is also an optimum voltage for powering avionics a...

Page 23: ...rcraft ground power receptacle DC bus power should come on and aircraft voltmeter should indicate 28 5 Vdc to 23 5 Vdc 23 VCD minimum If current demand is greater than 10 amps converter output voltage...

Page 24: ...3 inches of clearance in the front of the Air Exhaust Fan to provide for sufficient ventilation If the unit is completely discharged a minimum of 143 minutes will be required to fully recharge the uni...

Page 25: ...e TI206 MPU 24 will back charge from the aircraft s dc power Otherwise the TI206 MPU 24 has an intelligent recharging system that will enable it to rapidly recharge when connected to an ac power sourc...

Page 26: ...damaged if recharged by NiCad or Lead Acid type battery chargers Power cells should only be charged by either the TI206 MPU 24 s internal charger and the AC power cord furnished with the equipment or...

Page 27: ...eriodically with a soft cloth to remove dust dirt etc Protect Cables from Damage Do not cut crush or drag the input or output power cables when handling the TI206 MPU 24 Always inspect cables prior to...

Page 28: ...Customer Service at 302 324 8910 with any questions or concerns TESLA INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED 101 CENTERPOINT BLVD CENTERPOINT INDUSTRIAL PARK NEW CASTLE DELAWARE 19720 PHONE 302 324 8910 FAX 302 324...

Page 29: ...provide Depending on the system the MPU will provide up to 10 continuous amps with ac line voltage and 750 peak starting amps directly from the internal cells 5 Will a Tesla Turbo Start spool up a tu...

Page 30: ...ct Tesla We can be reached at 302 324 8910 Ask for customer service You can also email us at tesla1 teslaind com Once we receive the unit at our facility we will examine it Systems that are protected...

Page 31: ...on ensures proper and consistent ventilation of the unit 6 Why does the cooling fan slow down Cooling fan rpm varies for better temperature regulation 7 Why does my LED flicker when the unit is plugge...

Page 32: ...ions under unfamiliar conditions or environmental extremes The data may also be used to establish local operating procedures and to ensure unit s operational life is maximized NOTE 7 2 General The dat...

Page 33: ...rformance will be given 7 5 General Conditions In addition to the specific conditions the following general conditions are applicable to the performance data Variation in Aircraft Power demand differe...

Page 34: ...8 13 0 8 6 20 0 68 0 53 0 127 4 45 0 49 0 12 0 10 4 21 0 69 8 54 0 129 2 44 0 47 2 11 0 12 2 22 0 71 6 55 0 131 0 43 0 45 4 10 0 14 0 23 0 73 4 56 0 132 8 42 0 43 6 9 0 15 8 24 0 75 2 57 0 134 6 41 0...

Page 35: ...ation based on actual test data at Pratt Whitmey on 30 March 1992 SECONDS 1500 1350 1200 1050 900 750 600 450 150 300 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 29 C Temp 25 C Temp TI206 MPU 24 Maximum Output Current TI206...

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