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Chapter 10
Electrical System

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Table of contents
10.1 Electrical Power Supply .................................................. 4 10.5 External Power Receptacle ........................................... 44
10.2 DC Power Generation ...................................................... 6 10.5.1 General ........................................................................... 44
10.2.1 General ............................................................................. 6 10.5.2 Intercom Socket ............................................................... 46
10.2.2 General Description of the DC Power Supply.................... 8 10.5.3 Circuit Breaker ................................................................ 46
10.2.3 Starter/Generator ............................................................. 10 10.5.4 CPDS Display ................................................................. 46
10.2.4 Electrical Master Box ....................................................... 12 10.5.5 Function of the Ext. Power Receptacle ........................... 46
10.2.5 Built-in Test ...................................................................... 16 10.5.6 Power Supply on Ground ................................................ 46
10.2.6 Zodiac Electrical Master Box1 and 2 (EMB1, EMB2) ...... 18 10.5.7 Starting the Engines ....................................................... 46
10.2.7 IBIT .................................................................................. 22 10.6 DC Power Distribution................................................... 48
10.2.8 Test Conditions for EMB ................................................. 22 10.6.1 Overhead Panel ............................................................... 48
10.2.9 Test Procedure EMB ....................................................... 22 10.6.2 Switch SHED BUS ........................................................... 50
10.2.10 IBIT EMB ........................................................................ 22 10.6.3 Switches BUS TIE I / II ................................................... 50
10.2.11 ARINC 429 Failure Readout ........................................... 22 10.6.4 Circuit Breaker Panel 1 and 2 .......................................... 52
10.3 Battery System............................................................... 26 10.7 Function – Complete System ....................................... 54
10.3.1 Battery Master Box .......................................................... 28 10.7.1 Operation with Battery (Emergency Operation) .............. 54
10.3.2 Built-in Test ...................................................................... 32 10.7.2 Automatic Engine Starting ............................................... 56
10.4 Zodiac Battery Master Box ........................................... 34 10.7.3 Operation with one Generator ......................................... 58
10.4.1 Zodiac BMB: Operation with EPU, Engines OFF, BUS TIE II 10.7.4 Operation with Generators Connected in Parallel ........... 60
OFF.................................................................................. 38 10.7.5 Operation with Separated Generators ............................. 62
10.4.2 Zodiac BMB: Operation with EPU, Engines running, BUS 10.7.6 Operation with External Power Unit ................................. 64
TIE II OFF ........................................................................ 40
10.7.7 Connection of Shedding Busbar 1 and 2 ......................... 66
10.4.3 Switches GEN I, GEN II, BAT MSTR ............................... 42
10.7.8 Fault Reactions ................................................................ 68
10.4.4 Indication ........................................................................ 42
10.4.5 Warning Unit Indication ................................................... 42

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10.8 AC Power System .......................................................... 70 This training document comprises the following ATA chapters:
10.8.1 General ........................................................................... 70 Electrical Power Supply ATA 24
10.8.2 Static Inverter................................................................... 72 DC Power Generation ATA 24
Battery System ATA 24
External Power Receptacle ATA 24
DC Power Distribution ATA 24
AC Power System ATA 24

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10.1 Electrical Power Supply

General Power Distribution

The electrical power supply systems generate and distribute power for The power distribution consists of the following components:
operation and control of the helicopter systems. The EC135 electrical – two master boxes
systems operate on 28 VDC, when supplied by the battery, they
– battery master box
operate on 24 V.
– two circuit breaker panels
An AC system is installed additionally.
– overhead panel
Components – DC receptacle
The electrical power supply consists of: – switch unit
– power generation – terminal junctions.
– external power receptacle Several busbars are installed in the master boxes, the overhead panel
– power distribution and both circuit breaker panels, to which all electrical consumers of
– AC power system. the helicopter are connected by means of circuit breakers.

AC Power System
Power Generation
The AC power system generates two different AC voltages (26 VAC,
The power generation consists of two generators, a battery and the 115 VAC) out of 28 VDC. The AC voltages are distributed to the
corresponding master boxes. consumers (navigation instruments) via modules and busbars.
External Power Receptacle
It is possible to supply the electrical power system with DC power by
an external power unit. The voltage of the EPU operates between 24
and 28 VDC. The voltage of the EPU must be higher than the voltage
of the battery (UEPU > UBATT).

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10.2 DC Power Generation

10.2.1 General Battery System

The DC power generation supplies direct current by means of two DC The battery system comprises the following components:
generators and a battery. – battery with temperature sensor
– battery master box
Components
– battery busbar
The power generation consists of:
– fuses
– starter/generator, engine 1/2, with temperature switch
and electrical master box 1/2 – ESSENTIAL BUS relay
– battery with temperature switch, battery master box and – battery relay.
fuse
– switches (GEN I, GEN II, BAT MSTR)
– Central Panel Display System (CPDS)
– warning unit
– bonding system.

Generator System 1/2

The generator system 1/2 consists of the following components:
– starter/generator 1/2
– electric master box 1/2
– PRIMARy busbar 1/2
– SHEDDING busbar 1/2
– fuses
– relays.

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10.2.2 General Description of the DC Power Supply Training Manual

10.2.2 General Description of the DC Power Supply For the pilot there are three switches on the switch unit of the instrument
The battery is connected via the relays BATC, BTC1 and BTC2 to the console:
PRIMARY busbars. The switch BAT / MSTR in position ON closes the relay BATC and the
The SHEDDING busbars are connected via two relays SBC1 and relays EBC1 and EBC2. Aditionally the relays BTC1 and BTC2 are
SBC2 to the PRIMARY busbars. closed, if the switch BUS TIE is in position NORM.
Both the generators G1 and G2 are connected via two relays GC1 and The spring loaded switch in position RES engages the relay BATC
GC2 parallel to the PRIMARY busbars. after a failure again, if the coupling conditions are fullfilled.
The EPU supplies the PRIMARY busbars via the relay GPUC and the The two switches GEN I and GEN II with their positions ON/OFF/
two relays BTC1 and BTC2. RES close the two relays GC1 and GC2. The spring loaded switch
in position RES is used for engaging again a disconnected generator
When the EPU is connected to the helicopter’s electrical system (BAT
after a failure.
MASTERS Win position ON), both the relays BATC,GC1 andGC2
are opened. By means of this automatic function the generators are
♦ NOTE For operation of the RESET function, see the Flight
insulated fromthe EPU. The relays SBC1 and SBC2 are automatically
Manual.
closed in the following configuration:
– power supply with an EPU
– power supply with an active generator.

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Leading Particulars

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10.2.3 Starter/Generator Training Manual

10.2.3 Starter / Generator connected in series to the armature to compensate for arcing. A fan
cools the generator during operation.
General In the generator mode the generator supplies the PRIMARY busbar in
The DC power generation subsystem is designed to supply electrical the associated master box with current.
energy from several sources. Depending on the operation mode all The engines are equipped with 200 A starter / generators.
three master boxes determine the source from which the energy can
be taken and which busbars are supplied. For this the three master Temperature Switch
boxes are connected to each other. The temperature switch monitors the temperature of the starter /
generator cooling air and closes the contact when the temperature is
Starter / Generator higher than approx. 205 °C. The caution GEN OVHT is displayed on
The starter / generator can be used in two modes: the CAD.
– starter mode
– generator mode.

Starter Mode
In the starter mode the starter / generator is used to start the engines.
The starter input is supplied with current by means of an external
power unit or the installed battery. The starter drives the engine gas
generator assembly by means of the drive shaft.

Generator Mode
In the generator mode the starter / generator supplies the electrical
system and loads the battery.
The generator mode is only available when the engine is running, as
the armature is driven by N1 geartrain of the engine.
In the generator mode a magnetic field is built up in the armature via
the excitation input. If the armature is driven, voltage is induced. The
brushes collect the induced voltage from the collector coil and transmit
this voltage to the connectors of the generator. A compensating coil is

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10.2.4 Electrical Master Box Training Manual

10.2.4 Electrical Master Box Electrical Master Box System 2

The construction and function of the electrical master box 2 is similar
Electrical Master Box System 1 to that of the electrical master box 1, but not identical. The main
The electrical master box 1 controls the function of the DC system 1 difference is the additional relay for the external power. Therefore, the
and regulates the voltage of the system to 28.5 ± 0.1 V. logic is different, because the EPU has the highest priority over the
The current supplied by starter / generator 1 is distributed depending other systems. The external power receptacle is only connected to the
on the operating mode to the other busbars via the PRIMARY busbar. electrical master box 2.
Systems with a high current flow such as starter / generator 1 are It is not possible to swap master box 2 and 1, not even for test purposes.
directly connected to the PRIMARY busbar 1. The connections to
systems and busbars are protected by fuses and controlled by several Voltage Protection
contactors. The voltage input of the external power receptacle is supervised. The
A control circuit disconnects the PRIMARY busbar 1 from the remaining EPU is directly compared with a threshold adjusted to 21 V. Anything
system if a short–circuit occurs. The installed generator control board below 21 V is regarded as under voltage of the EPU. Anything above
controls and monitors the operation of starter / generator 1 and 31 V is regarded as over voltage.
switches it off if a failure occurs.
The electrical master box 1 is electrically connected to the battery Location
master box and the electrical master box 2. The BUS TIE function The electrical master box 1 is installed behind the LH interior paneling
connects the PRIMARY busbar 1 to the PRIMARY busbar 2 and the near frame 5, the master box 2 is exactly on the opposite side (RH).
BATTERY busbar.
Operating conditions of the system 1 are indicated by the electrical
master box 1 on the CAD.

Test Function
A built–in test (BIT) function may be activated by a push button located
at the respective master box housing (after opening a small door in the
interior fairing) and indicates possible failures in the electrical master
box 1 by means of indicator lights (LEDs).

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10.2.5 Built-in Test Failure Indications

The built-in test (BIT) enables during maintenance on ground to The following failures can be indicated by the corresponding letters
check the functions of the master box. The following conditions are and numbers:
necessary:
– the master box must be supplied by the EPU
F not used
– the generators are standing still
E not used
– the generator switch is in position NORM
D not used
– the switch BAT MSTR is in position ON
C Fuses of internal supply of Z 500 and Z 600
– the STARTER relay is open
Distributing fuses (Essential bus, Shedding bus, High
– the switch SHED BUS is in position NORM B
Load bus, high power consumers)
– if high power consumers (e.g. external hoist, air conditioning A not used
syst.) are installed the systems have to be switched on.
9 Bus tie relay
8 not used
Test Procedure 7 Shedding bus relay
The TEST push button must be pressed for the duration of the test 6 High load bus relay
run. Minimum for 10 seconds. During the built-in test running (BIT) all
LEDs are illuminated. If the test was successful, the green LED “o” is 5 High power relay
illuminated for a short time. If there is a failure detected in the master 4 GEN relay
box, red LEDs of the corresponding failures illuminate and the red 3 Test and supply board Z 300
LED “f” comes on. 2 Logic and guard board Z 200
1 Generator control board Z 100
f Test failed (red)
o Test successful (green)
r Test is running (red)

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Electrical Master Box - Built-In Test Indication

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10.2.6 Zodiac Electrical Master Box1 and 2 (EMB1, EMB2) Training Manual

10.2.6 Zodiac Electrical Master Box1 and 2 (EMB1, Master Box Layout
EMB2) One of the major changes to the previous master box are the power
fuses.
General Information All power fuses are located at a removable fuse block in the upper part
The EC135 can be equipped with a new series of master boxes. They of the master box. Type of fuse and the way of installation is different
provide the same basic funcionality as the previous master boxes, but from the previous master boxes.
are produced by a different manufacturer. The motherboard and controlboards have a totally different layout.
The new generation of master boxes cannot be mixed with the Only one Hall sensor is installed in the EMB. This current sensor
previous master boxes. measures the current at the generator line.
Upgrading from previous master boxes to the new generation needs A differential current protection between Bus Tie 1 and Bus Tie 2 is
some smaller modifications at the electrical harness and at the interior not integrated.
panel (Service Bulletin).
The Bus Tie logic in combination with EPU is different.
The new electrical master boxes have different part numbers meaning
that EMB 1 and EMB 2 cannot be swapped: EMB 1 is for the left side, Test Function
EMB 2 is for the right side.
PBIT
The electrical master boxes can be ordered as a “basic version” or
The Power Up Built In Test happens automatically after switching on
“HPC” option. The “HPC option” is like the previous “full option”–
the helicopter. It veryfies the operating status of the master box.
master box, i.e. these master boxes are equipped with High Power
Relays for optional equipment (e.g. rescue hoist). CBIT
For detailed failure indication an ARINC 429 analyzer can be The Continuous Built In Test starts automatically after the PBIT has
connected. finished. The CBIT monitors the components of the electrical master
boxes and its peripherals during operationals configuration. The origin
♦ NOTE The part numbers of the master boxes are very of a failure is stored temporary in a volatile memory.
similar. Check carefully.

♦ NOTE For RESET function see Flight Manual.

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Zodiac Electrical Master Box (EMB)

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10.2.7 IBIT Training Manual

10.2.7 IBIT – After an audible relay switching, the test has finished and the
The Initialized Built In Test is triggered by the TEST pushbutton on the green LED for “TEST O.K”. illuminates (approx. 5 s.) In case
master box and is used for trouble shooting or after a replacement of of a failure, only the red LED “Test failed” illuminates.
the electrical master box. There are 2 LEDs installed for testability results: a green LED for Test
The test funtion differs from the previous master box test: O.K., and a red LED for Test FAILED.
– there are less conditions for the test. Test o.k. is shown by the green LED “Test O.K.”, illuminating for 5 s.
– the test duration is much faster. A failure of the EMB 1 is indicated by the red LED “Test FAIL”.
– indication of failures is completely different.
10.2.10 IBIT EMB
10.2.8 Test Conditions for EMB The following devices are tested during an EMB IBIT:
The following conditions for the test of themaster box 1 are necessary: – Distribution fuses (F1, F5, F6)
– the master box must be supplied by the EPU – Generator Control Unit Board (GCUB)
– the generators are standing still – Protection Logic Board (PLB)
– the generator switch is in position NORM – Generator Line Contactor (GLC)
– the switch BAT MSTR is in position ON – Shedding Bus Contactor (SBC)
– the STARTER relay is open – Bus Tie Contactor (BTC)
– the switch SHED BUS is in position NORM – High Power Contactor (HPC)
– if high power consumers (e.g. external hoist, air conditioning – High Load Contactor (HLC)
syst.) are installed the systems have to be switched on. A test of EMB2 includes the test of the battery box, see later.

10.2.9 Test Procedure EMB 10.2.11 ARINC 429 Failure Readout

Press the test button once (it is not necessary to keep the button EMB 1 and EMB 2 are equipped with an ARINC 429 connection to
pressed during the test). provide detailed information for trouble shooting.
– The two LEDs illuminate for 1 s. Some labels are: 37, 50, 51, 350 and up.
– During the test duration, the LEDs are OFF (approx. 3 s)
♦ NOTE EMB and BMB failures are not stored in a memory.
After power off, the PBIT and IBIT results are gone.

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10.3 Battery System

General
The battery supplies current for several functions:
– starting the engines
– supplying the vital electrical systems, if both generators fail
– on ground when the engines are not running.

Components
The battery system comprises the following components:

– battery with temperature switch

– battery master box
– blowout fuses
– battery bus
– essential bus contactor EBC1/2 and battery contactor
BATC.

Battery
The battery consists of 20 nickel–cadmium cells installed in a housing
which is ventilated / vented by two openings. A temperature switch is
installed in the housing which closes contact at a temperature of 70
±3 °C and thus activates the indication BAT TEMP in the warning unit.
The battery is electrically connected to the DC power system via a
power connector. The temperature switch has an individual connector
which is connected to the warning unit.

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10.3.1 Battery Master Box

The battery master box controls the operation of the battery.
The battery is charged, if at least one of the generators supplies
current. If the battery is used for power supply, the battery busbar
delivers current to the system.
With connections from the battery busbar to both the ESSENTIAL
busbars 1 and 2 the supply is done in case of failure of both generators.
The connections are protected by blowout fuses.
By occuring failures the battery and the battery busbar are isolated
automatically from the PRIMARY busbar.
During operation the actual current or voltage provided by the
generators or the battery is displayed by the VEMD. If the battery
operates as the power source, it will be discharged. The warning
display BAT DISCH illuminates at the warning unit.
The battery master box is installed in the lower part of the aft fuselage
section below the battery.

Blowout Fuse
A fuse (325A) located in the battery bonding line melts when the
current flow is excessive and thus prevents the system from being
damaged.
The fuse is mounted next to the battery master box to the fuselage.

♦ NOTE Disconnect the battery if the helicopter is not used.

♦ NOTE The battery cannot be charged by the EPU.

♦ NOTE The battery must be connected prior to the

connection of an EPU (UEPU > UBAT).

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10.3.2 Built-in Test Failure Indications

The built-in test enables during maintenance on ground to check The following failures can be indicated by the corresponding letters
the functions of the battery master box. The following conditions are and numbers:
necessary:
1 Stabilizing board Z 100
– the battery master box must be supplied by the battery
2 Power supply board Z 200
– the generators are standing still
3 Internal supply fuses Z 500
– the switch BAT MSTR is in position ON
4 Bonding fuse
– the STARTER relay is open.
5 Essential distribution fuses
6 BAT Relay circuit
Test Procedure 7 not used
The TEST push buttonmust be pressed for the duration of the test run. f Test failed (red)
Minimum for 10 seconds. During the built-in test running all LEDs are
illuminated. If the test was successful, the green LED “o” is illuminated. o Test successful (green)
If there is a failure detected in the battery master box, red LEDs of the r Test running (red)
corresponding failures illuminate and the red LED “f” comes on.

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10.4 Zodiac Battery Master Box

Components Zodiac Battery Master Box (BMB) Test Conditions BMB

The battery master box has no test function or indication, since it is – the helicopter is supplied by battery (EPU disconnected)
tested automatically with the electical master box 2 together. – the switch BAT MSTR is set to position ON
A block of six circuit breakers is installed at the top side of the EMB.
These circuit breakers are connected to the battery bus bar. Here, Battery Master Box Test
optional equipment could be connected to have a direct battery power
The battery master box test function is included in the test routine of
supply (battery hot bus function).
the electrical master box 2. No action is required at the battery box.
The battery master box supplies the ESS BUS 1 and 2 directly via the
A failure of the battery master box is indicated by a flashing LED “Test
ESS Bus relays. These relays are very robust and do not require an
FAIL” at EMB 2. The red LED of EMB 2 flashes once a second.
integrated auxiliary block.
Each ESS Bus line is protected by a fuse placed before the respective
ESS BUS relay.
The battery relay is an economizer type with integrated electronic
driver, has two auxiliary blocks and opens very quickly in order to
isolate the battery bus from the main bus bars.
A single Hall effect sensor measures the battery current. It is located
between battery and battery bus bar.
The Hall effect sensor has three different measurement channels:
– ch1 and 2 are used for monitoring and protection against
high current
– ch3 is used for detection of low current (battery discharge is
triggered at 5A).
As soon as the battery is connected to the BMB, the battery bus bar
is supplied.

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10.4.1 Zodiac BMB: Operation with EPU, Engines OFF, BUS TIE II OFF Training Manual

10.4.1 Zodiac BMB: Operation with EPU, Engines Cautions

OFF, BUS TIE II OFF The following cautions are displayed on the CPDS:
The helicopter is on ground and is supplied with external power (EPU), Tab. 10-4: Cautions

the engines are OFF. SyS I MISC SyS II

For test purposes, BUS TIE II may be opened. As a consequence to GEN DISCON BAT DISCON GEN DISCON
BUS TIE II being open, a new logic is implemented which causes BUS BUSTIE OPN EXT POWER BUSTIE OPN
TIE I to open automatically.
EPU DOOR
Switch Positions Indications
The switches must be set to the following positions:
The following electrical values are displayed on the CPDS:
Tab. 10-3: Switch Positions
Tab. 10-5: Displayed Values
BAT MSTR ON
SyS I SyS II
GEN I NORM / OFF
DC VOLT 24.0 28.0
GEN II NORM / OFF
GEN AMPS 0 0
SHED BUS NORM
BAT AMPS current load
BUS TIE I NORM
There is no EPU current load indication on any display in the cockpit.
BUS TIE II OFF
The circuit breaker on the external power receptacle must be activated ♦ NOTE The voltage of the EPU should be higher than the
to enable the external power supply to power the electrical system battery voltage.
through circuitry of the electical master box 2.

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10.4.2 Zodiac BMB: Operation with EPU, Engines running, BUS TIE II OFF Training Manual

10.4.2 Zodiac BMB: Operation with EPU, Engines Cautions

running, BUS TIE II OFF The following cautions are displayed on the CPDS:
The helicopter’s engines were started with EPU. Tab. 10-7: Cautions

If the helicopter’s electrical system is powered by the external power SyS I MISC SyS II
source, the EPU is regarded as the only power source causing the BUSTIE OPN BAT DISCON GEN DISCON
disconnection of Generator Relays and the Battery Relay. EXT POWER BUSTIE OPN
For test purposes, BUS TIE II may be opened. As a consequence to EPU DOOR
BUS TIE II being open, a new logic is implemented which causes BUS
TIE I to open automatically. Indications
Additionally the logic will reconnect Generator 1 automatically in order The following electrical values are displayed on the CPDS:
to supply ESS BUS 1 and SHED BUS 1. Tab. 10-8: Displayed Values
Generator 2 is still disconnected because the EPU is the master power SyS I SyS II
for system 2 (priority).
DC VOLT 28.6 28.0
The new logic prevents the battery being discharged by ESS BUS 1, if
GEN AMPS current load 0
the EPU supply from system 2 to system 1 is interrupted by switching
BUS TIE II to off. Now Generator 1 reconnects and takes over the BAT AMPS 0
supply of ESS BUS 1 (and SHED BUS1).

Switch Position
The switches are in the following positions:
Tab. 10-6: Switch Positions

BAT MSTR ON
GEN I NORM
GEN II NORM / OFF / RESET
SHED BUS NORM
BUS TIE I NORM
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10.4.2 Zodiac BMB: Operation with EPU, Engines running, BUS TIE II OFF Training Manual

Zodiac BMB: Operation with EPU, Engines running, BUS TIE II OFF, HLC2 OFF

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10.4.3 Switches GEN I, GEN II, BAT MSTR Training Manual

10.4.3 Switches GEN I, GEN II, BAT MSTR reset of failure indications and of the protective functions. Subsequently
the switch can be set to the position NORM.
General
The switches GEN I and GEN II are three position toggle switches 10.4.4 Indication
with the positions: The voltage and the current of the generators and the battery are
NORM–OFF–RESET. indicated on the CPDS. If there is a generator isolated from the
helicopter’s power supply (with the electrical system is active), the
The position RESET is spring loaded to the position OFF.
caution GEN DISCON will be displayed in the SYSI / SYS II field of
The switch BAT MSTR is a three position toggle switch with the the CPDS.
positions:
In case of overtemperature the caution GEN OVHT will be displayed
ON–OFF–RESET. in the SYSI / SYSII field of the CPDS.
The position RESET is spring loaded to the position OFF.
10.4.5 Warning Unit Indication
Location The warning indications BAT TEMP and BAT DISCH are integrated in
The switches GEN I, GEN II and BAT MSTR are mounted to the switch the warning unit display.In case of battery overtemperature (> 70 °C)
unit in the middle part of the instrument console. the indication BAT TEMP comes up at the warning unit.
If the battery operates as power source, it will be discharged. The
Function warning BAT DISCH comes up at the warning unit display. Due to
The position NORM of the switch GEN I / II activates the generator by a hysteresis of the current sensor, the BAT DISCH warning typically
the corresponding master box reaching the N1 speed of 50 %. appears at a discharge current of approx. 10 A.
In position OFF, the generators are disconnected from the power
supply system. ♦ NOTE BAT DISCH may also appear if the voltage of the EPU
is below the voltage of the battery and the battery is
The position ON of the switch BAT MSTR connects the battery or the
discharged via the ESSENTIAL BUSSES.
EPU via the electrical master box 2 to the power supply system.
The position OFF disconnects the battery / EPU from the power supply
system.
If a generator or the battery should be engaged after a failure, the
respective switch must be set to the position RESET. This provides a

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10.4.5 Warning Unit Indication Training Manual

Power Supply - Switches and Indications

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10.5.1 General Training Manual

10.5 External Power Receptacle

10.5.1 General
An external power receptacle is installed in the helicopter to connect
an external power unit (EPU). It is protected by a cover. The external
power unit should supply at least 24 VDC. The external power
receptacle is designed to a (short-time) current flow of up to 700 A.
The external power receptacle is installed on the RH side of the
helicopter beyond the lower maintenance step.

Components
The external power receptacle consists of:
– power connector
– intercom socket
– circuit breaker EXT PWR
– switch EPU DOOR
– CPDS Indication.

Power Connector
A mechanical safety–device prevents the socket from being inserted
incorrectly. The negative pin of the power connector is connected
to the bonding point E1 (connection to the bonding system) via
a conductor rail. The two large pins are used for the negative and
positive poles. The shorter pin (positive, +1) is used for engaging the
electrical master box 2. The current flows over the two large pins, until
the contacts are closed safely.

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10.5.1 General Training Manual

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10.5.2 Intercom Socket Training Manual

10.5.2 Intercom Socket 10.5.6 Power Supply on Ground

An intercom may be connected to the aircraft intercommunication If power supply on ground is ensured by an external power unit, both
system. It enables the maintenance personnel to communicate with starters/generators and the battery are disconnected (generator relay
persons in the cockpit even during excessive noise levels (e.g. when 1/2 and battery relay are open) from the PRIMARY busbars. They
the engines are running). cannot be connected to these busbars together with the external
power unit.
10.5.3 Circuit Breaker
By means of the circuit breaker the control line for the external 10.5.7 Starting the Engines
power receptacle is activated. When the circuit breaker is pressed, If starting of the engines is effected bymeans of an external power
the electrical master box 2 disconnects the battery and both starter/ unit, both starter/generators serve as starter for the engines, however,
generators from the PRIMARY busbars. On the CPDS the cautions they are disconnected from the helicopter’s power supply system as
BAT DISCON (MISC), GEN DISCON (SYSI/II) are displayed. soon as the engines are running and the starter/generators operate
as generators, i. e. supply current. For starting the external power unit
10.5.4 CPDS Display should supply currents of 500 - 600 A at a nearly constant voltage
The caution EXT PWR indicates that an external power unit is level.
connected and activated. The caution is controlled by the electrical
master box 2. The display EPU DOOR indicates that the cover at the ♦ NOTE Charging the battery with the EPU is not possible.
external power receptacle is open. It is activated by the EPU DOOR
switch. Both displays are integrated in the CPDS and are indicated in ♦ NOTE The battery must be connected prior to the
the MISC area. connection of an EPU (UEPU>UBAT).

10.5.5 Function of the Ext. Power Receptacle

The connection of an external power unit to the helicopter’s power
supply system is controlled by the electrical master box 2. The
following modes are available:
– power supply on ground
– starting the engines.

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10.5.7 Starting the Engines Training Manual

External Power Receptable - Function

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10.6 DC Power Distribution B1
10.6.1 Overhead Panel Training Manual

10.6 DC Power Distribution

General Busbars
The DC power distribution system routes the direct current supplied The following busbars route the current to the individual consumers:
by the battery, generators or the external power unit to the individual – ESSENTIAL busbar 1 (PP10E)
power consumers via several busbars.
– ESSENTIAL busbar 2 (PP20E)
10.6.1 Overhead Panel – SHEDDING busbar 1 (PP10S)
– SHEDDING busbar 2 (PP20S)
General Additionally, the following busbars are available at the overhead panel
Busbars and circuit breakers supplying the consumers with current for AC voltage:
are integrated in the overhead panel. Several systems are activated
– AC busbar 1
and controlled at the overhead panel.
– AC busbar 2
Assembly The essential consumers are connected to the two ESSENTIAL
The overhead console consists of two component brackets. The rear busbars. Further DC power consumers are connected to the
panel contains the components and the front panel the busbars. SHEDDING busbars. Consumers which require AC voltage are
All circuit breakers, switches and rheostats are mounted on the connected to the AC busbars.
front panel. The relays, fixed resistors and all other components are The overhead panel is supplied with DC voltage by the PRIMARY
mounted on the component brackets. busbars 1 and 2 or the BATTERY busbar via the blocking diodes. The
The front panel consists of three parts which each have background BATTERY busbar supplies the ESSENTIAL busbars 1 and 2. Further
lighting and the labelling of the installed circuit breakers, switches and lines coming from the master boxes 1 and 2 supply the SHEDDING
rheostats. busbars 1 and 2.

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10.6.1 Overhead Panel Training Manual

Overhead Console (Example)

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10.6.2 Switch SHED BUS Training Manual

10.6.2 Switch SHED BUS

The switch SHED BUS is a two position switch with the positions
NORM / EMER. The NORM position is protected by a safety guard
which has to be opened before switching to the EMER position.
In position NORM the relays SBC1 and SBC2 are closed, as soon the
first generator supplies power to the system.
In position EMER the relays SBC1 and SBC2 are re-closed. This
switch position is selected, if both generators should fail or if the
system should be supplied by the battery.

10.6.3 Switches BUS TIE I / II

The switches BUS TIE I / II are three position toggle switches with the
positions NORM / OFF / RES. The switches are protected by a safety
guard, which positions the switch in the NORM position.
The switches allow the coupling or decoupling of the PRIMARY
busbars 1 / 2 with the relays BTC1 and BTC2.
In position NORM the respective bus tie relay is closed. The position
OFF opens the respective bus tie relay. The position RES allows after
a system failure again to close the respective bus tie relay.

♦ NOTE For operation of the RES function (reset) see the

Flight Manual.

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10.6.3 Switches BUS TIE I / II Training Manual

Overhead Console - Switches and Controls (Example)

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10.6.4 Circuit Breaker Panel 1 and 2 Training Manual

10.6.4 Circuit Breaker Panel 1 and 2

General
The HIGHLOAD busbar 1 is installed in the circuit breaker panel 1, the
HIGH LOAD busbar 2 is installed in the circuit breaker panel 2. All circuit
breakers which are connected to one of both HIGH LOAD busbars are
installed in the respective circuit breaker panel. Consumers with high
energy demand are connected to both HIGH LOAD busbars.

Circuit Breaker Panel 1

Circuit breaker panel 1 contains the HIGH LOAD busbar 1 which
is directly supplied with DC voltage from PRIMARY busbar 1 in the
electrical master box 1. It is also equipped with the 28 VDC receptacle
and a connector for the “Inflight Track & Balance” system.
Additionally, some circuit breakers powered by the SHEDDING busbar
1 may also be located at the circuit breaker panel 1.

Circuit Breaker Panel 2

Circuit breaker panel 2 contains the HIGH LOAD busbar 2 which
is directly supplied with DC voltage from PRIMARY busbar 2 in the
electrical master box 2.
Additionally, some circuit breakers powered by the SHEDDING busbar
2 may also be located at the circuit breaker panel 2.

Locations
The circuit breaker consoles are installed on the LH side and on the
RH side of the cargo bay, respectively.

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Circuit Breaker Panel 1 and 2

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10.7 Function – Complete System B1
10.7.1 Operation with Battery (Emergency Operation) Training Manual

10.7 Function – Complete System

General Switch Positions

The following operating modes are possible in the DC power system: The switches must be set to the following positions:
– operation with battery (emergency function) Tab. 10-9: Switch Positions

– automatic engine starting BAT MSTR ON

– one generator working NORM / OFF in case of
GEN I
– generators working in parallel (normal function) emergency operation
– generators working individually NORM / OFF in case of
GEN II
– operation with external power unit (EPU) emergency operation
– connection of SHEDDING busbars 1 and 2 SHED BUS NORM
– system reactions due to malfunctions. BUS TIE I NORM
BUS TIE II NORM
10.7.1 Operation with Battery (Emergency
Cautions
Operation)
The following cautions are displayed on the CPDS:
The battery supplies the BATTERY busbar with current. Both Tab. 10-10: Cautions
ESSENTIAL and PRIMARY busbars are supplied by this busbar. The
HIGH LOAD busbars 1 and 2 and the SHEDDING busbars 1 and 2 SyS I MISC SyS II
are not supplied with current (exception: external hoist). GEN DISCON GEN DISCON
The warning BAT DISCH is illuminated on the warning panel. The following electical values are displayed on the CPDS:
Tab. 10-11: Displayed Values

SyS I SyS II
DC VOLT 24.0 24.0
GEN AMPS 0 0
BAT AMPS current load

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10.7.1 Operation with Battery (Emergency Operation) Training Manual

Operation with Battery

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10.7.2 Automatic Engine Starting Training Manual

10.7.2 Automatic Engine Starting Cautions

The engines can be started by means of the battery or an external The following cautions for the respective engine during the start–up
power unit (refer to operation by means of an external power unit). are displayed on the CPDS:
The battery supplies the PRIMARY busbars 1 and 2 and the Tab. 10-13: Cautions

ESSENTIAL busbars 1 and 2 with current via the BATTERY busbar. To SyS I MISC SyS II
start the engines the starter / generator 1 is supplied with current from GEN DISCON GEN DISCON
the PRIMARY busbar 1, the starter / generator 2 from the PRIMARY STARTER
busbar 2. The engines can only be started successively. When N1
exceeds 50%, the master box opens the starter relay and closes the
Indications
generator relay.
The following electrical values are displayed on the CPDS:
Tab. 10-14: Displayed Values
Switch Positions
The switches must be set to the following positions: SyS I SyS II
Tab. 10-12: Switch Positions DC VOLT 24.0 24.0
BAT MSTR ON GEN AMPS 0 0
GEN I NORM BAT AMPS current load
GEN II NORM The warning BAT DISCH illuminates on the warning unit.
SHED BUS NORM
BUS TIE I NORM
BUS TIE II NORM
In addtion:
FADEC ON
ENG CONTROL ENG I IDLE / FLIGHT

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10.7.2 Automatic Engine Starting Training Manual

Automatic Engine Starting

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10.7.3 Operation with one Generator Training Manual

10.7.3 Operation with one Generator Indications

The HIGH LOAD busbars 1 and 2 are disconnected from the system. The following electrical values are displayed on the CPDS:
The battery is again charged via the BATTERY busbar. Generator Tab. 10-17: Displayed Values
1 supplies PRIMARY busbar 1 and, via the BUS TIE connection SyS I SyS II
PRIMARY busbar 2 with current. The SHEDDING busbars 1 and 2 DC VOLT 28.6 28.6
and the ESSENTIAL busbars 1 and 2 are supplied with current by the
PRIMARY busbar 2. GEN AMPS current load 0
If the defective generator 2 is operative, it can be connected again (set BAT AMPS charging current, if provided (negative)
GEN II switch first to position RESET, then to NORM).
Automatic deactivation of the HIGH–LOAD busbars and (optional)
high–current consumers (except Ext. Hoist) prevents overload of the
generator still in operation.

Switch Positions
The switches must be set to the following positions:
Tab. 10-15: Switch Positions

BAT MSTR ON
GEN I NORM
GEN II NORM / OFF / RESET
SHED BUS NORM
BUS TIE I NORM
BUS TIE II NORM

Cautions
The following cautions are displayed on the CPDS:
Tab. 10-16: Cautions

SyS I MISC SyS II

GEN DISCON

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10.7.3 Operation with one Generator Training Manual

Operation with One Generator

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10.7.4 Operation with Generators Connected in Parallel Training Manual

10.7.4 Operation with Generators Connected in

Parallel
Both starter / generators operate as power sources and supply current
to their respective PRIMARY busbars, which in turn supply all the
other busbars with current. The battery is charged via the BATTERY
busbar. The system load is shared equally by both generators due to
the connection of PRIMARY busbar 1 to PRIMARY busbar 2, i. e., the
BUS TIE I and II switches are set to NORM.

Switch Positions
The switches must be set to the following positions:
Tab. 10-18: Switch Positions

BAT MSTR ON
GEN I NORM
GEN II NORM
SHED BUS NORM
BUS TIE I NORM
BUS TIE II NORM

Indications
The following electrical values are displayed on the CPDS:
Tab. 10-19: Displayed Values

SyS I SyS II
DC VOLT 28.6 28.6
GEN AMPS current load current load
BAT AMPS charging current, if provided (negative)
The current load on generator 1 and generator 2 is identical.

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10.7.4 Operation with Generators Connected in Parallel Training Manual

Operation with Parallel Connected Generators

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10.7.5 Operation with Separated Generators Training Manual

10.7.5 Operation with Separated Generators Indications

With the BUS TIE I in the OFF position both PRIMARY busbars are The following electrical values are displayed on the CPDS:
disconnected. Each generator supplies the respective PRIMARY Tab. 10-22: Displayed Values
busbar only and the generator load will be different. Generator 2 SyS I SyS II
additionally charges the battery. DC VOLT 28.6 28.6
The HIGHLOAD busbars 1 and 2 are disconnected from the helicopter GEN AMPS current load current load
power supply system.
BAT AMPS charging current, if provided (negative)
Switch Positions
The switches must be set to the following positions:
Tab. 10-20: Switch Positions

BAT MSTR ON
GEN I NORM
GEN II NORM
SHED BUS NORM
BUS TIE I OFF
BUS TIE II NORM
In position NORM the BUS TIE switches are protected by means of a
cover against unintended operation.

Cautions
The following cautions are displayed on the CPDS:
Tab. 10-21: Cautions

SyS I MISC SyS II

BUSTIE OPN

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Operation with Separated Generators

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10.7.6 Operation with External Power Unit Training Manual

10.7.6 Operation with External Power Unit Cautions

The electrical master box 2 connects the external power unit to the The following cautions are displayed on the CPDS:
PRIMARY busbar 2. If the BUS TIE I and BUS TIE II switches are Tab. 10-24: Cautions
set to NORM, the PRIMARY busbar 1 is again supplied with current. SyS I MISC SyS II
All other busbars, except the BATTERY busbar, are supplied with BAT DISCONN
current by both PRIMARY busbars. The BATTERY relay opens and
the connections between BATTERY busbar and PRIMARY busbar GEN DISCON EXT POWER GEN DISCON
1 and 2 are interrupted. The battery operates still as a backup for EPU DOOR
ESSENTIAL busbar 1 and 2. The battery cannot be recharged by
means of the external power unit. Indications
Both starter / generators are also disconnected from the power supply The following electrical values are displayed on the CPDS:
system, as long as the external power unit supplies current. They can Tab. 10-25: Displayed Values
not be connected. SYS I SYS II
DC VOLT 28.0 28.0
Switch Positions GEN AMPS
The switches must be set to the following positions:
BAT AMPS 0
Tab. 10-23: Switch Positions
There is no load indication of the EPU.
BAT MSTR ON
GEN I NORM / OFF ♦ NOTE The voltage of the EPU should be higher than the
GEN II NORM / OFF battery voltage.
SHED BUS NORM
BUS TIE I NORM
BUS TIE II NORM
In addition, the circuit breaker on the external power receptacle must
be activated to enable the external power supply to be connected
through the electrical master box 2.

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10.7.6 Operation with External Power Unit Training Manual

Operation with External Power Unit

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10.7.7 Connection of Shedding Busbar 1 and 2 Training Manual

10.7.7 Connection of Shedding Busbar 1 and 2 Indications

Switch SHED BUS controls the power supply of the SHEDDING The following electrical values are displayed on the CPDS:
busbars 1 and 2. In position EMER they are constantly supplied with Tab. 10-28: Displayed Values
current, in position NORM the supply depends on the operational SYS I SYS II
mode of the DC system. In position NORM the switch is protected by DC VOLT 24.0 24.0
means of a cover against unintended operation.
GEN AMPS 0 0
Switch Positions BAT AMPS current load
The switches must be set to the following positions:
Tab. 10-26: Switch Positions Warning Unit
BAT MSTR ON The warning BAT DISCH illuminates on the warning unit.
NORM (OFF in case of
GEN I
emergency operation)
NORM (OFF in case of
GEN II
emergency operation)
SHED BUS EMER ON
BUS TIE I NORM
BUS TIE II NORM

Cautions
The following cautions are displayed on the CPDS:
Tab. 10-27: Cautions

SyS I MISC SyS II

GEN DISCON SHED EMER GEN DISCON

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10.7.7 Connection of Shedding Busbar 1 and 2 Training Manual

Additional Switch On of Shedding Busbars 1 and 2

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10.7.8 Fault Reactions Training Manual

10.7.8 Fault Reactions Defect in the BUS TIE Line

If a defect occurs in the BUS TIE line, i.e. in the connection line
PRIMARy Busbar Fails between both systems, the system disconnects it from the PRIMARY
If the PRIMARY busbar 1 fails (e.g. due to a short–circuit), it is busbars and the BATTERY busbar. Both generators supply current
immediately disconnected together with generator 1 from the to the consumers of their system; the battery supplies the BATTERY
BATTERY busbar and the PRIMARY busbar 2. The SHEDDING busbar. The HIGH LOAD / HIGH POWER (except Ext. Hoist) busbars
busbar 1 and the HIGH LOAD busbars 1 and 2 are also disconnected are disconnected from the power supply.
from the respective PRIMARY busbars. The ESSENTIAL busbar 1 The following cautions are displayed on the CPDS:
is supplied with current by the PRIMARY busbar 2 via the BATTERY Tab. 10-31: Cautions
busbar. The battery is charged again via the BATTERY busbar. If SyS I MISC SyS II
PRIMARY busbar 2 fails, the operating mode is identical.
BUS TIE OPN BAT DISCON BUS TIE OPN
The following cautions are displayed on the CPDS:
Tab. 10-29: Cautions
♦ NOTE For operation of the RESET function see the Flight
SyS I MISC SyS II
Manual.
GEN DISCON
BUS TIE OPN

Both PRIMARy Busbars Fail

If both PRIMARY busbars fail, only the busbars BATTERY and
ESSENTIAL 1 and 2 are supplied by the battery. All other busbars are
isolated from the power supply.
The following cautions are displayed on the CPDS:
Tab. 10-30: Cautions

SyS I MISC SyS II

GEN DISCON GEN DISCON
BUS TIE OPN BUS TIE OPN

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Fault Reactions (Ex. Defect Bus Tie Line)

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10.8.1 General Training Manual

10.8 AC Power System

10.8.1 General
The AC power system generates 26 V and 115 V AC voltage with 400
Hz each out of 28 VDC voltage. The helicopter is equipped with one
system (SYS 2) or two systems (SYS 2 and SYS 1). The AC voltages
are distributed via busbars and modules.
The alterning voltages are used for navigation instruments and for the
Stability Augmentation System (SAS).

Components
The system 2 of the AC power system consists of the following:
– static inverter
– circuit breaker INV 2
– switch INV 2
– AC busbar
– modules
– CPDS as display unit.

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AC (400 Hz) Power System

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10.8.2 Static Inverter Training Manual

10.8.2 Static Inverter Cautions

The static inverter 2 gets DC voltage from the ESSENTIAL busbar by If the static inverter 2 is defective, INVERTER is displayed in the SYS
pushing the circuit breaker INV 2 PWR and closing the INV 2 switch. II area of the CPDS. If the inverter operates, it will send a 28 V signal
It converts the supplied 28 VDC into two AC voltages 26 V and 115 via the fault monitor line to the CPDS and the caution INVERTER
V with 400 Hz each. The voltages are then stabilized in the static disappears.
inverter 2. They are distributed to the consumers via modules and the
AC busbar 2.
The static inverter 2 is installed on the RH side behind the interior
paneling behind frame 4.

Circuit Breaker
The circuit breaker INV 2 is installed in the overhead panel.

Switch
The switch INV 2 is installed in the overhead panel.

AC Busbar
The AC busbar 1 and 2 are integrated in the overhead panel. They
distribute the AC voltage to their consumers as long as the inverter
select switch is in the NORM position (2 inverters installed). After a
failure of one inverter the remaining inverter can be selected for the
complete AC system by switching to position INV1/INV2.

Modules
The modules for AC high/low are installed in the cabin roof.

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AC (400 Hz) Power System - Functional Schematic

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