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Voltage Reduction Unit

Voltage Reduction Unit

Product catalog summary
Overview
Most aircraft, including fixed-wing and helicopters, are equipped with over-voltage protection relays to safeguard systems from high voltages from Ground Power Units (GPUs). However, there is no industry standard for relay settings, which are typically between 30 to 31 volts. GPUs can vary from 28 to 30 volts based on brand and age. A fully charged 28-volt battery pack, like the Start Pac 6028QC, reads 30.5 volts.
Voltage Reduction Units
  • VRU 600: This unit reduces voltage by 0.6V, allowing aircraft with lower voltage thresholds, such as the Eclipse 500 set at 29 volts, to accept GPU power.
  • VRU 1200: This unit reduces voltage by 1.2V, providing a greater reduction for compatibility with more sensitive aircraft systems.
Specifications
  • Dimensions: 11″ x 9″ x 5.75″ (28cm x 23cm x 15cm)
  • Weight: 8.4 lbs
Warranty and Handling
All Start Pac™ products include a 1-year warranty on workmanship and materials. Batteries are not covered due to their cycle-dependent nature. Users are advised to handle units responsibly, as Start Pac™ is not liable for damages from misuse or neglect.
Additional Information
The Voltage Reduction Unit is patent pending.
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Catalog excerpts

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Call us Toll Free 1-844-901-9987 Main 702-982-7089 Voltage Reduction Unit - Patent Pending Most aircraft, fixed wing and helicopters, have over voltage protection relays to protect aircraft systems from damage due to high voltages from GPU’s. Unfortunately, there is no industry standard for the setting of these relays but most are 30 to 31 volts. Some GPU’s can range from 28 to 30 volts depending on brand and age. A 28 volt battery pack such as the Start Pac 6028QC will actually read 30.5 volts when fully charged. Most aircraft, fixed wing and helicopters, have over voltage protection relays to protect aircraft systems from damage due to high voltages from GPU’s. Unfortunately, there is no industry standard for the setting of these relays but most are 30 to 31 volts. Some GPU’s can range from 28 to 30 volts depending on brand and age. A 28 volt battery pack such as the Start Pac 6028QC will actually read 30.5 volts when fully charged. One example of an aircraft that is set at an unusually low value is the Eclipse 500 at 29 volts. At many airport facilities, the GPU’s exceed this value. One example of an aircraft that is set at an unusually low value is the Eclipse 500 at 29 volts. At many airport facilities, the GPU’s exceed this value. Therefore, the above Start Pac voltage reduction unit, when connected between the GPU and the aircraft, will lower the voltage by 0.6V. This voltage drop in many cases will allow the aircraft to accept the GPU. Therefore, the above Start Pac voltage reduction unit, when connected between the GPU and the aircraft, will lower the voltage by 1.2V. This voltage drop in many cases will allow the aircraft to accept the GPU. All Start Pac™ products come with a 1-year warranty on workmanship and materials. Batteries are cycle-dependent and therefore are not covered under this warranty. Please handle this unit in a responsible manner. Start Pac™ is not responsible for dam

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