Ground Power Unit Electric 180 kVA

GP180E

Description

Engineered to meet the significant power demands of today’s wide-body aircraft, our Ground Power Unit 180 kVA is the definitive choice for reliability and performance. It delivers a massive and stable 400 Hz power supply, effortlessly energizing all critical systems—from advanced glass cockpits and extensive cabin lighting to demanding galley equipment and crucial pre-flight hydraulic tests. This unit ensures that the world’s largest aircraft can be fully operational on the ground without engaging their engines or APU, guaranteeing maximum efficiency and mission readiness at the gate or in the maintenance bay.

Features & Benefits

  • No-break power transfer
  • Over/under voltage protection (input/output)
  • Over/under frequency protection
  • Overload protection
  • Overheating protection
  • Short-circuit protection
  • Neutral verification
  • Asymmetric load verification
  • Lockable doors with interlock functionality
  • Tropical package for high humidity environments (10-100%)

Specifications

Output Parameters
Rated output power (at PF=1) 180 kVA
Qty of output 2
Rated output voltage line/phase 3 x 115/200 V
Output voltage adjustment range 15%
Output voltage frequency 400 Hz
Frequency stabilization accuracy ± 0.001 Hz
Output voltage regulation accuracy
– for balanced load ± 0.5%
– for 40% unbalanced load ± 0.5%
Total harmonic content THDU
– line-to-line (neutral) for linear load ≤ 2%
– line-to-line (neutral) for non-linear load ≤ 2%
Maximum single harmonic distortion
– linear load ≤ 1.5
– non-linear load ≤ 2
Voltage modulation ≤ 0.5%
Phase symmetry, electrical degree
– for balanced load 120 ± 1%
for 30% unbalanced load 120 ± 2%
Power factor From 0.8 to 0.95 leading
Range of load change 0 – 100%
Voltage setting time at 100 % load connection at output voltage deviation not more than 8% ≤ 2 ms
Crest factor 1.414 ± 0.04
Permissible overload, %
– within 600 s 125
– within 60 s 150
– within 30 s 200
– within 10 s 300
– within 2 s 400
Input Parameters
Supply main rated voltage 3×400 V, PE

Supply main voltage permitted deviation

± 15% or according to customer’s spec

Supply nominal frequency 50/60 Hz
Supply main rated frequency ± 8 Hz
Overall Efficiency at 30-100 % load ≥ 0.95
Power factor > 0.97
Line Current Distortion at nominal load THDI ≤ 5%
Power interruption Up to 50 ms
Miscellaneous
Ingress protection (converter module) IP55

Maximum / Minimal ambient temperature

plus 50ºС / minus 50ºС

Audible noise

55dB at 1 meter
Typically, 50 dB

Relative humidity 0 to 100%
Operational useful life Minimum 25 years
Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) Maximum 20 minutes
Performance Mobile
Control panel/Display TFT with touchpad
Cable IN 10 m or as per customer request
Cable OUT 10 m or as per customer request