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5                             Manual Number 9018530  •  Revision C, May 7, 2020 

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Electrical Attributes 

Input Voltage: 

Rated 115VAC nominal, 350-800 Hz. 

Input Current (full load): 

2.8 Amps nominal; 4.4 Amps max 

Input Current (unit off): 

400 milliamps 

Recommended Input Circuit Breaker: 

5 Amps 

Output Voltage: 

28VDC ± 0.5 VDC 

Output Power: 

280 watts (28VDC @ 10 Amps rated) 

Efficiency: 

88% nominal 

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 

Less than 3% 

Table 1.1 

 

Physical Attributes

 

Weight: 

2.0 lbs (1 kg) 

Dimensions:  
(not including connector mate) 

6.7 inches long  x  6.0 inches wide  x  2.0 inches 
high 
(171 mm long x 152 mm wide x 51 mm high) 

Mating Connector (and cable clamp): 

MS3106A-18-9S (MCI P/N 9016905-1, -2) 

Mounting: 

Base mount – orientation not critical 

Table 1.2 

 

Qualifications

 

Certification: 

FAA TSO-C71 

Environmental Qualification: 

RTCA DO-160G Environmental Category;  
See Section 5.2 

Altitude: 

-15,000 feet to +55,000 feet 

Temperature: 

-55°C to +70°C  (-67°F to +158°F) 

Table 1.3 

 

 

Summary of Contents for TC280 Series

Page 1: ...Revision C May 7 2020 ...

Page 2: ...ruebluepowerusa 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 Pu...

Page 3: ... ROUTING OF CABLES 6 2 4 LIMITATIONS 6 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 7 3 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 7 3 2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTING EQUIPMENT 7 3 3 CABLE HARNESS 7 3 4 MOUNTING 10 3 5 INSTALLATION COMPLETION 10 3 6 INSTALLATION CAUTION 10 SECTION 4 OPERATION 11 4 1 ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE 11 4 2 PROTECTIVE FEATURES 11 SECTION 5 CONFORMANCE 13 5 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS 13 5 2 ENVIRO...

Page 4: ...ev Date Detail Approved A 11 04 2015 Initial release WVC B 01 18 2016 Updated Section 5 to include certification updates Table 1 1 minor revisions Section 3 3 2 minor revision WVC C 05 07 2020 Updated style and brand to meet Marketing and Engineering guidelines DLR ...

Page 5: ...ironmental standards and levels of RTCA DO 160G 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 voltage shut down temperature monitor...

Page 6: ...8 nominal Total Harmonic Distortion THD Less than 3 Table 1 1 Physical Attributes Weight 2 0 lbs 1 kg Dimensions not including connector mate 6 7 inches long x 6 0 inches wide x 2 0 inches high 171 mm long x 152 mm wide x 51 mm high Mating Connector and cable clamp MS3106A 18 9S MCI P N 9016905 1 2 Mounting Base mount orientation not critical Table 1 2 Qualifications Certification FAA TSO C71 Envi...

Page 7: ... are heavy gauge wire and carry significant power Be aware of routing cables near other electronics or with other wire bundles that may be susceptible to high energy flow Avoid sharp bends in cabling and routing near aircraft control cables Also avoid proximity and contact with aircraft structures avionics equipment or other obstructions that could chafe wires during flight and cause undesirable e...

Page 8: ...SS Construct the cable harness with regards to the instructions below and using Figures 3 3 3 5 and Wiring Diagram of Table 3 3 Refer to Section 2 Pre Installation Considerations in regards to routing precautions Wire Gauge Selection Use of PTFE ETFE TFE Teflon or tefzel insulated wire is recommended for aircraft use Use the following wire gauges for each of the pins in the connector Pins A and D ...

Page 9: ...will allow remote on off control of the unit When unconnected output is OFF this pin will have approximately 12 VDC present internally limited to less than 3 mA If the Converter is to be enabled at all times pin E is to be connected to pin D Figure 3 3 Table 3 3 Pinout View of Unit Connector Connector Pinout Example Wiring Diagrams The Converter is flexible in the wiring installation allowing for ...

Page 10: ...ON OFF ON OFF ENABLE G A D 28 VDC DCRTN 28 VDCOUTPUT TC280 Figure 3 4 Typical TC280 Aircraft Wiring Installation Remote On Off 28 VDC OUTPUT DC RTN 28 VDC D A G ON OFF E 115 VAC INPUT AC RTN C B 115 VAC JUMPER TC280 Figure 3 5 Typical TC280 Aircraft Wiring Installation Constant On ...

Page 11: ...rawing 3 5 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 accidental damage to other systems it is best not to attach the output to other equipment or power busses prior to verification Verify the output of the unit at the terminating end of the cable with a multi meter to ensure proper vo...

Page 12: ...age over legacy designs that incorporate voltage mode controllers 4 2 PROTECTIVE FEATURES Remote On Off The TC280 Series Static Converter incorporates a remote on off feature that allows the user to enable or disable the output of the unit By providing a ground on the appropriate pin See Table 3 3 the user via a remote mounted switch can enable the output of the unit The unit can be similarly disa...

Page 13: ...lity The unit can provide over its rated power output up to 308 watts for over 30 minutes until over temperature shutdown occurs The Converter monitors the DC output on a pulse by pulse scenario to determine a short circuit or over current situation If detected the output is limited by limiting the current output to less than 15 A If the short circuit or over current situation is removed the unit ...

Page 14: ...cification TS 559 Test Data Sheet TDS 559 STANDARD RTCA DO 160 Rev G dated 12 08 10 CONDITIONS SECTION DESCRIPTION OF TEST Temperature and Altitude 4 Category F2 Temperature Variation 5 Category S2 Humidity 6 Category B Operational Shock and Crash Safety 7 Category B Vibration 8 Category R Curve C C1 Explosion 9 Category H Waterproofness 10 Category Y Fluids 11 Category F Sand and Dust 12 Category...

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