Pilot's Operating Handbook
Section 7
Description
Edition 0 - March 05, 2019
Rev. 1
Page 7.9.4
BATT BUS bar is directly connected to the battery ; it is protected by a fuse, located in
EPS box, and a breaker, located in the front cargo compartment on C2 frame left side.
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NOTE
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The electrical distribution of bus bars is described in figure 7.9.3.
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Emergency use
With both generators de-activated in flight, it is still possible to use battery power to
supply all airplane systems maintaining SOURCE selector on BATT position.
In order to save battery power, it is possible to shed the charges which are not
essential for flight safety, for that set :
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ESS BUS TIE switch to EMER position
In this configuration, only ESS BUS 1, ESS BUS 2 and BATT BUS bars are supplied.
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NOTE
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Supplying BUS 1, BUS 2, BUS 3 and BUS 4 bars is always possible, resetting
temporarily ESS BUS TIE switch to NORM position.
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BatteryMINDer charger
While the airplane is on ground, the BatteryMINDer charger is used to maintain a
constant charge of the battery from main electrical network. It is an external
equipment.
The BatteryMINDer charger is connected to a plug, located next to the GPU plug.
The Quick-Disconnect connector shall be connected to the battery to allow the
BatteryMINDer charger to keep the charge of the battery.
Refer to section 8, paragraph 8.7 for servicing.
PIM - DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
