Emergency Battery Power Supplies Are True Blue’s Newest

True Blue Power introduced new emergency battery power supplies (EBPS) and AC-to-DC power converters yesterday at the AEA Convention in Dallas. The TS32 (32 watt-hour) and TS56 (56 watt-hour) EBPS feature nickel-metal hydride batteries that do not suffer from the memory effect associated with Nicad batteries, according to True Blue Power.

Already holding TSO-C173a, RTCA DO-293A, and DO-160G approvals, the new EBPS is expected to soon receive an FAA supplemental type certificate nod. The TS32 is a direct replacement for Nicad-based Radiant RPS1-A/B, Bruce Industries 100865, and Collins/Page D717-01-100 units used in the Embraer ERJ line, Bombardier Challenger 300/350, Bombardier/Mitsubishi CRJ series, Airbus A310, and Boeing 737. The TS56 replaces the Radiant 7450LS-00 in Embraer Phenom 300s and Praetor 500/600s.

Maintenance costs are reduced with the TS32 and TS56, with capacity checks required every two years and easy field installation using a single thumb screw.

Targeting business, commercial, and special-mission aircraft, the new AC-to-DC converters “convert three-phase 115 VAC (360 to 800 Hz) into a 28-VDC output for IFE systems, USB chargers, avionics, and other equipment,” according to True Blue Power. “When equipped with the TC800 Series Hold-up Module, the units provide continuous power during input voltage dropouts, up to 300 milliseconds.”