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TI3000 GPU-24-INV-1800

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Operating Procedures

3.11 – Regulated 28.5 Vdc Ground Power

Connecting DC Power Cable To Unit

Line up the dc plug with the receptacle.  Push forward while rotating the T-handle one full turn clockwise. 
Ensure dc power cable plug is fully seated into the GPU’s DC Battery Receptacle.  The unit is now ready to 
safely transfer power.

Figure 3.11.1 Attaching DC Power Cable to TI3000 GPU-24-INV-1800

Connecting DC Power Cable To Vehicle or Aircraft

Line up the NATO plug or aviation dc plug pins and push it in. DC bus power should come on and aircraft 
voltmeter should indicate 24 Vdc to 23.5 Vdc (23 Vdc minimum). Ensure dc power cable plug is fully seated 
into the vehicle or aircraft’s dc receptacle. 

Figure 3.11.2  Attaching a NATO DC Power Cable 

to vehicle

Figure 3.11.3  Attaching an Aviation DC Power 

Cable to aircraft

Low Power Demand 

Low power demand is defined by a requirement of 50 amps or less. Connect dc power to vehicle or aircraft 

ground power receptacle.  DC bus power should come on and vehicle or aircraft voltmeter should indicate 
28.5 Vdc to 27 Vdc (26.5 Vdc minimum).  If vehicle or aircraft power demand is less than 50 amps converter 
output  will  remain  at  28.5  Vdc  (only  one  GREEN  LED  status  indicator  bar  will  illuminate).    If  vehicle  or 
aircraft power demand exceeds 50 amps converter voltage output will decrease and two or more LED status 
indicator bars will illuminate.

Summary of Contents for TI3000 GPU-24-INV-1800

Page 1: ...000 GPU 24 INV 1800 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 t...

Page 2: ...ot be 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 09 2...

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: ...nd LED Status Indicator 11 2 12 Inverter Display Panel 12 2 13 60 Hz 120 Vac Power Outlet and AC Output Circuit Breaker 12 Section 3 Operating Procedures 13 3 1 Operating Procedures 13 3 2 General 13...

Page 6: ...Packaging and Shipping 29 5 5 Storage 29 Section 6 Troubleshooting and FAQ 30 6 1 Frequently Asked Questions 30 31 6 2 Basic Usage Operation Questions 32 6 3 Basic Unit Troubleshooting 33 36 Section 7...

Page 7: ...ahrenheit 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...

Page 8: ...zard 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 str...

Page 9: ...r user or the unit is wet while the unit is connected to a power source If the unit has come into contact with water disconnect ac power from the ac source If AC Input Circuit Breaker has tripped due...

Page 10: ...operated during any fuel handling operation Power output is restricted to dc power only 1 5 Extreme Environments CAUTION Unit Damage Potential The unit s charger temperature switch automatically disab...

Page 11: ...support operations The unit is designed to provide 50 amps continuous at 24 volt dc output for aircraft engine starting and 24 or 28 5 volts dc output for ground maintenance avionics electrical troub...

Page 12: ...Voltage Selector Switch 5 Allows unit to operate within voltage range of either 100 130 Vac or 200 260 Vac Telescopic Handle 6 Allows for easy transport of unit DC Input Circuit Breaker 7 Trips if ove...

Page 13: ...Discharge Rechargeable Maintenance free Physical Properties Size 35 97 L x 19 25 W x 15 76 H 913 8 mm x 489 0 mm x 400 4 mm Weight 154 lbs 69 85 kg GPU Operating Temperature 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140...

Page 14: ...Vac50 60Hzacpower theinternal cooling system will efficiently regulate unit temperature regardless of load At room temperature 77 F the exhaust air will not exceed the ambient temperature by more tha...

Page 15: ...V 1800 can be operated in both the horizontal Figure 2 7 1 and vertical Figure 2 7 2 positions as shown Make sure that the airflow is not obstructed from air intake Figure 2 7 3 and outlet Figure 2 7...

Page 16: ...itch 3 Reconnect ac and dc connections to the unit 4 The unit should power up automatically If the breaker continues to trip return the unit to Tesla Industries for repair Figure 2 8 1 AC Input Circui...

Page 17: ...ge from 115 Vac to 230 Vac simply follow these steps With cross tip screwdriver remove one screw and rotate the clear protective cover to one side 1 see figure 2 10 2 Flip the switch to read 230V see...

Page 18: ...pt Push to Test function If this sensor is tripped allow ten minutes for unit to cool before operating Push to Test button Figure 2 11 2 Unit Charge Status Full Charge Half Charge No Charge STATUS STA...

Page 19: ...Vac Power Outlet and AC Output Circuit Breaker When the Inverter is active and the AC Output Circuit Breaker is switched to the ON position the Power Outlet will provide 120 Vac at 15 amps continuous...

Page 20: ...ng amps 70 80 charged 2400 3000 peak starting amps 80 100 charged If current demand exceeds 50 amps converter output voltage will drop below 28 5 Vdc and two or more LED status indicator bars will ill...

Page 21: ...move 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 Co...

Page 22: ...ity in excess of 0 30 inch 0 76 cm or continuously between 0 30 and 0 10 inch per hour OK OPERATION NOT RECOMMENDED Light rain drizzle or sleet Precipitation falling on a continuous basis between 0 10...

Page 23: ...case distortion or misalignment and cracked or loose connec tors If no damage is evident proceed to the next step If damage is evident contact Tesla Industries Inc Check DC Voltage Reading at DC Recep...

Page 24: ...the fastener screw on the DC Receptacle Multim eter should read less than 1 2 Place the positive probe to the fas tener screw on the DC Receptacle Move the negative probe to the dc negative post Multi...

Page 25: ...from air intake and outlet See Section 2 6 3 Check that all connections are secure and free from water 4 Figure 3 9 1 TI3000 GPU 24 INV 1800 3 10 Transporting Unit The TI3000 GPU 24 INV 1800 has a te...

Page 26: ...dc to 23 5 Vdc 23 Vdc minimum Ensure dc power cable plug is fully seated into the vehicle or aircraft s dc receptacle Figure 3 11 2 Attaching a NATO DC Power Cable to vehicle Figure 3 11 3 Attaching a...

Page 27: ...status indicator bars illuminate both the converter and power cells are supplying 24 Vdc power output for current demands above 50 amps CAUTION Unplug ac power cord before starting engine with TI3000...

Page 28: ...operate Ensure LED status indicator and cooling fan is operational prior to continuing 3 13 Charging Unit Once you have the voltage selector switch set to match the power characteristics of your line...

Page 29: ...nserve power Figure 3 16 1 Inverter Fan Figure 3 14 2 TI3000 GPU 24 INV 1800 with Inverter Activated 3 14 Activating the Pure Sine Wave Inverter To activate the 1800 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter first...

Page 30: ...t circuit breaker the Inverter On Off switch and the DC Input Circuit Breaker This will ensure that the power cells are not drained unnecessarily 3 19 GFCI Outlet Test and Reset Buttons The inverter o...

Page 31: ...er Outlet To activate the 60Hz 120 Vac Power Outlet first set the DC Input Circuit Breaker switch to the ON position see figure 3 21 1 This provides power directly from the power cells to the Pure Sin...

Page 32: ...a current draw of 71A The resulting output power is displayed on an analog bar and reads 1500W NOTE When activated the power outlet will operate with or without ac power attached 3 23 Sine Wave Powers...

Page 33: ...iple vehicles without reconnecting to ac power if the GPU is allowed to backcharge for approximately 30 seconds NOTE Plug the TI3000 GPU 24 INV 1800 into ac power to keep the cells charged whenever it...

Page 34: ...ttery chargers Power cells should only be charged by either the TI3000 GPU 24 INV 1800 s internal charger and the ac power cord furnished with the equipment or when connected to vehicle or aircraft s...

Page 35: ...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 unit Always inspect cables prior to use If no damage is eviden...

Page 36: ...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 C...

Page 37: ...Start aboard your aircraft You may take the Turbo Start anywhere you travel ensuring that you will always have power 4 How much power will my Turbo Start provide Depending on the system the Turbo Sta...

Page 38: ...I get my Turbo Start serviced Contact 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 ex...

Page 39: ...n always running when I am plugged into ac power Constant cooling fan operation ensures proper and consistent ventilation of the unit 6 Why does the cooling fan slow down Cooling fan rpm varies for be...

Page 40: ...position LED illuminated 6 3 2 Inverter Display Panel and On Off Switch turned on and active Is the Inverter On Off Switch in the I position see figure 6 3 2 No Turn on the Inverter On Off Switch Yes...

Page 41: ...line cord is damaged or bad A Is ac line cord fully plugged into unit B and wall outlet AC circuit breaker has been tripped C No ac power at outlet D Do a continuity test on the ac line cord A Check i...

Page 42: ...ot put out 28 5 volts dc power Unit is not plugged in A Plug unit into ac power source to A maintain 28 5 Stand alone Vdc is 24 Volts B unplugged 9 Unit stand alone voltage is less than 23 volts Cells...

Page 43: ...RLOAD SHUTDOWN Battery current too high A Probable ac overload B Reduce Load on Inverter A OVERTEMP SHUTDOWN System is over temperature A Improve ventilation and cooling A Reduce Load on Inverter B SY...

Page 44: ...mance chart under DATA BASIS The applicable report and date of the data are also given The data provided generally are based on one of three categories Derived From Actual Controlled Testing Controlle...

Page 45: ...0 50 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...

Page 46: ...STANT CURRENT LOAD 0 0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 3000 2700 2400 5 10 15 20 25 30 25 C Temp 29 C Temp Calculations based on actual test data at Pratt Whitney Canada on 30 March 1992 SECONDS AMPS...

Page 47: ...ing cables with a variety of connectors and junction boxes Contact Tesla Customer Service to find out more about our selection of cables Regular Line Cords TI25000 001 North American Line Cord TI25000...

Page 48: ...he harshest conditions A rugged combination of advanced composite materials and corrosion resistant alloys make each plug maximized for durability and connectivity To extend the life of the Cobra Conn...

Page 49: ...ropean Line Cord Burma Now Myanmar 230 50 TI25000 005 United Kingdom Line Cord Burundi 220 50 TI25000 003 Continental European Line Cord Cambodia 220 50 TI25000 003 Continental European Line Cord Came...

Page 50: ...Cord Guadeloupe 220 50 TI25000 003 Continental European Line Cord Guam 110 120 60 TI25000 001 North American Line Cord Guatemala 120 60 TI25000 001 North American Line Cord Guinea 220 50 TI25000 003 C...

Page 51: ...pean Line Cord Montseurrat 230 60 TI25000 005 United Kingdom Line Cord Morocco 220 50 TI25000 003 Continental European Line Cord Mozambique 220 50 TI25000 003 Continental European Line Cord Namibia W...

Page 52: ...TI25000 004 Old British Line Cord Sweden 220 50 TI25000 003 Continental European Line Cord Switzerland 220 50 TI25000 006 Switzerland Line Cord Syria 220 50 TI25000 003 Continental European Line Cord...

Page 53: ...TI16000 19 AND MUST BE ORDERED WITH THE ORIGINAL PROCUREMENT OF UNIT S UNIT S MAY BE RETURNED TO TESLA INDUSTRIES FOR A NOMINAL COST AND MODIFIED TO ALLOW OPERATION WITH THE UNIVERSAL AC LINE CORD KIT...

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