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7                             Manual Number 9018558 • Revision J, September 3, 2021 

2.5 

MODIFICATION 

This product has a nameplate that identifies the manufacturer, part number, description, 
certification(s) and technical specifications of the unit.  It also includes the “MOD” or modification 
number representing notable changes in the hardware design of the unit. 
 
Modification (MOD) 0 is the initial release of the product and is identified on the nameplate by the 
lack of marking on the MOD numbers 1 through 9 (i.e. 1-9 are visible).  All subsequent 
modifications are identified on the nameplate by the marking/blacking out of that particular MOD 
number (i.e. for MOD 1, the number 1 is not visible and 2-9 are visible - see Figure 2.1 for 
examples).  MODs do not have to be sequentially inclusive and may be applied independent of 
each other. 
 
For additional details regarding specific changes associated with each MOD status refer to the 
product published Service Bulletins at 

www.truebluepowerusa.com

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

Figure 2.1 

Nameplate and MOD Status Example 

 

 

 

MOD 0 

MOD 1 

MOD 1 
& MOD 2 

Summary of Contents for 6430120

Page 1: ...Revision J September 3 2021 ...

Page 2: ...w truebluepowerusa com www mcico com We welcome your comments concerning this manual Although every effort has been made to keep it free of errors some may occur When reporting a specific problem please describe it briefly and include the manual part number the paragraph figure table number and the page number Send your comments to True Blue Power c o Mid Continent Instrument Co Inc Attn Technical...

Page 3: ...TIONS 6 2 5 MODIFICATION 7 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION 8 3 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 8 3 2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTING EQUIPMENT 8 3 3 CABLE HARNESS 8 3 4 MOUNTING 11 3 5 INSTALLATION CAUTION 11 3 6 INSTALLATION COMPLETION 11 SECTION 4 OPERATION 12 4 1 ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE 12 4 2 TC120 AVILABLE CURRENT OVER THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE RANGE 12 4 3 PROTECTIVE FEATURES 13 SECTION 5 CONFORMANCE 16 5 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ...

Page 4: ...27 2016 Updated wiring drawings in Section 3 VAA E 02 10 2016 Updated Section 4 2 1 KJW F 05 07 2020 Updated style and brand to meet Marketing and Engineering guidelines DLR G 10 21 2020 Updated weight MEK H 04 13 2021 Updated Section 4 provided additional clarification in the operation section correct graph info added new graph to illustrate power range Section 5 corrected typo DLR J 09 03 2021 U...

Page 5: ...L STD 704F and MIL STD 810F The small size and light weight in conjunction with its installation flexibility inside or outside the pressure vessel make it an ideal choice for aircraft power needs while reducing the challenges associated with other similar products Highlighted features include short circuit protection overload capability low input voltage shut down temperature monitoring reverse po...

Page 6: ...ibutes Weight 11 0 oz 312g Dimensions not including connector mate 2 75 inches long x 3 75 inches wide x 1 29 inches high 69 9 mm long x 95 3 mm wide x 32 8 mm high Mating Connector Kit MCIA P N 9018651 Mounting Base mount orientation not critical Table 1 2 Qualifications Certification FAA TSO C71 Environmental Qualification RTCA DO 160G Environmental Category MIL STD 461F MIL STD 704F MIL STD 810...

Page 7: ...cations where the unit could be subject to standing or direct water exposure should be avoided The unit can be mounted in any orientation Clearance should be provided for the mating connector and may require as much as five inches past the unit connector to allow for back shell access to the connector 2 3 ROUTING OF CABLES The wires and cable bundle associated with the unit are heavy gauge wire an...

Page 8: ...ameplate by the lack of marking on the MOD numbers 1 through 9 i e 1 9 are visible All subsequent modifications are identified on the nameplate by the marking blacking out of that particular MOD number i e for MOD 1 the number 1 is not visible and 2 9 are visible see Figure 2 1 for examples MODs do not have to be sequentially inclusive and may be applied independent of each other For additional de...

Page 9: ...pment make a visual inspection for evidence of any damage that may have incurred during shipment The following parts should be included A DC DC Converter P N 6430120 B Connector Kit P N 9018651 i Mating Connector ii Strain Relief C Installation Manual P N 9018558 Equipment not provided A Mounting Hardware four 6 32 x 1 min pan head screws 6 lock washers optional B Cable Harness Wire See Section 3 ...

Page 10: ...unit and use a multi meter to measure and verify the power ground and enable voltages on the appropriate pins within the mating harness Output voltage Adjustment The output voltage can be set to any value between 5 and 18VDC NOTE The default output voltage is initially set to approximately 13 8V at the factory The output voltage may be adjusted while the TC120 DC DC Power Converter is connected to...

Page 11: ...ADJUSTMENT TRIMMER DC RETURN 6430120 1 NOT CONNECTED Figure 3 2 Typical 6430120 1 Aircraft Wiring Installation Constant On A B C ON OFF ON OFF ENABLE D DC INPUT TC120 E 5 18 V OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT TRIMMER DC OUTPUT DC RETURN DC RETURN 6430120 2 Figure 3 3 Typical 6430120 2 Aircraft Wiring Installation Remote On Off ...

Page 12: ... TC120 DC DC Converter Outline Drawing 3 5 INSTALLATION CAUTION Under no circumstances should the output of the Converter to be connected to another power output source or damage will occur to the unit or the connected power source 3 6 INSTALLATION COMPLETION Prior to operating the unit in the aircraft it is recommended to verify the output and functionality of the unit In order to prevent acciden...

Page 13: ... by the typical maximum current of the MIL 510514 5P connector and mating harness connector See Figure 4 1 for maximum continuous and temporary output current for a given voltage output The left side of Figure 4 1 shows the continuous current region of the TC120 The area to the right of the Power Limit and Connector Limit show the temporary current capability of the TC120 The continuous rated curr...

Page 14: ...remote ON OFF feature that allows the user to enable or disable the output of the unit remotely By providing a ground to the appropriate pin the user can enable the output of the unit via a remote mounted switch See Figure 3 3 Input Voltage Range The nameplate rating of the TC120 and qualification testing is 22 to 34 VDC However the TC120 can temporarily operate at much lower voltages for start up...

Page 15: ...contact Mid Continent Sales In the Temporary Operating Range of Figure 4 2 the TC120 cannot boost the input voltage to produce a higher output voltage As an example if the output voltage is set for 18 Volts and the input voltage falls below 19 Volts the output voltage will begin to fall off and will be about 1 Volt less than the input voltage Maximum Input Voltage If the input voltage to the TC120...

Page 16: ... circuits When the unit senses an internal condition that exceeds maximum temperature ratings the output is disabled The converter will continue to remain shut down until the temperature returns to within acceptable limits This over temperature reset occurs automatically without external intervention required Short Circuit The TC120 DC DC converter has a maximum output current As the load current ...

Page 17: ...TION OF TEST Temperature and Altitude 4 Category F21 Temperature Variation 5 Category S2 Humidity 6 Category B Operational Shock and Crash Safety 7 Category B1 Vibration 8 Fixed Wing Category R Curve C C1 Rotorcraft Category U Curve G Explosion 9 Category X Waterproofness 10 Category X Fluids 11 Category F2 Sand and Dust 12 Category D Fungus 13 Category F Salt Fog 14 Category S Magnetic Effect 15 ...

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