APU 400 / 1600

APU 400 / 1600

Product catalog summary
Overview
The APU 400/1600 is a ground power unit designed for airplanes and helicopters, providing 28VDC and 400A. It is suitable for service, starting assistance, and direct start operations up to 1600A. The unit is robust, reliable, and designed for all-weather conditions, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.

Design Features
The unit features a compact design with TRU technology, resistant to harsh climatic conditions. It includes two standard operating modes: Service (for on-board power supply) and Start (for starting assistance and direct engine start). Additionally, it offers a Compressor-wash mode for washing operations. The unit is equipped with a mobile sheet steel housing, pneumatic tyres, and a lockable main switch with an emergency stop function. It provides high power density and is easy to maintain.

Applications
The APU 400/1600 is suitable for mobile ground power supply in hangars and airfields. It supports the onboard electrical system with 28VDC for various operations, including servicing, function checks, battery charging, and direct engine starts. It is applicable for both military and civilian sectors.

Specifications
The unit operates with a mains connection of 3AC400V and includes a 15m mains cable with a CEE 5x32A connector. It is available in two models: Standard (with 2 operating modes) and Comfort (with 3 operating modes). The dimensions are approximately 1130mm x 730mm x 835mm, with weights of 230kg and 248kg, respectively.

Order Data and Options
Various options are available, including extended mains cables, different socket types, and additional cable holders. These options allow customization based on specific requirements.
See more

Catalog excerpts

APU 400 / 1600-1

Ground power unit for airplane, helicopter 28VDC, 400A Model APRON for service, starting assistance, direct start up to 1600A Model, unit Order no. Design / equipment Mains connection / Weight connector approx... Standard 2 operat.modes connector CEE 5x32A rt Comfort 3 operat.modes connector CEE 5x32A bl 1) Factory additions and modifications on different models APU 400/1600Design• APU 400/1600 APRON with drawbar Reliable, robust all-weather design. Compact and practical design with TRU technology, resistant to harsh climatic conditions, even for outdoor use. Equipped with 2 operating modes (standard): Operating mode for on-board power supply. Standard voltage 28VDC, infinitely adjustable in the range of 24...32VDC, hard U/I-characteristic. Operating mode for continuous and peak power, for starting assistance with battery, or for direct start smaller engines without battery. Fixed voltage 28VDC, hard U / I characteristic 800A short-time duty approx. 90 Sec. Equipped with 3 operating modes: 3 steps with different falling characteristics to adjust the current limit of the starter generator for washing operation Mobile ground power supply for hangar and airfield. Suitable for supplying the onboard electrical system with 28VDC for service, starting supporte, compressor wash and direct start of motor, turbine and turboprop aircraft and helicopters for the military and civilian sector. Especially suitable for o Servicing and function checks o Simulation of over- and under-voltages o Battery charge, relieving the load on the battery o Supplying the onboard electrical system without a battery o Compressor-wash o Starting assistance o Direct start of engines o Covers the entire power requirement of the lighting, air conditioning, on-board electrical system and avionics up to 400A with qualitative DC voltage. o High short-term and peak power. o High short-term and peak power, that is insensitive to overloads o Made in Germany Standard features o Mobile unit with sheet steel housing for indoor and outdoor use with rain cover, cable holder, 3-wheel version, drawbar, drawbar eye and brake funktion . Color RAL 9016 (traffic white) marking of dangerous places o Freely rolling chassis with pneumatic tyres on the rear, high degree of mobile and stationary safety. . o Mains connection cable for 3AC mains voltage, standard length 15m, connector 5x32A (CEE standard IEC 60309-.). o Lockable main switch with EMERGENCY STOP function. o Protected, clearly laid out control panel, labels in German and English, with controls and signalling devices for operating and fault states, digital displays for DC output parameters. o Cable for connection to onboard electrical system, standard length 5m, with robust rubber aircraft connector MS25488 (oval). o Quality DC voltage for aircraft according to MIL standard. o Soft-start, overload-proof with comprehensive protection and monitoring devices against short-circuit, overload, phase failure, overvoltage, overtemperature, reverse current and varying residual ripple. o High power density, small dimensions, easy to maintain o Models available with different options. RECK SOLAR & ELME Elektromechanik GmbH - Wolfenmuhleweg 12-12/1 - 88348 Bad Saulgau - Germany • Telefon 0821- 70 40 68 • Fax 0821-70 27 45 • E-Mail [email protected] • Internet www.elme-augsburg.de 30m mains cable instead of 15m, (option -.10 also necessary) Roung CEE socket IEC60309-2 grey, according to TT 12h,16A, 1AC 230V 6,0A with galv. isolation Earthed socket DIN 49440, CEE7/4, type F, 1AC 230V 6,0A with galv. Isolation standard Swiss earthed socket SEV 6535-type13,10A, 1AC 230V 6,0A with galv. isolation Wider cable holder (required for options -2.0; -3.0) standard 5m cable for connection to onboard electrical system with FZ connector MS25487 (rectangular) heavy duty

 Open the catalog to page 1

All RECK SOLAR und ELME ELEKTROMECHANIK GmbH catalogs and technical brochures

  1. APU 400 E

    1  Page

  2. APU 350 E

    1  Page

  3. APU 200 E

    1  Page

  4. APU 100 E

    1  Page

  5. APU 800 E

    1  Page

  6. APU 100 E

    1  Page

  7. APU 200E

    1  Page

  8. APU 350 E

    1  Page

  9. APU 400/1600

    1  Page

*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.