BK117 C-2

Training Manual CAT B1

Electrical System

Chapter 09
Electrical System

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Table of Contents
Electrical Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 External Power Supply System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Electrical Equipment Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 External Power Receptacle J10005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Electrical Equipment Identification Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 External Power Relay K10010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Wire Identification Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 External Power Control Relay K10047 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Wiring Diagram Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 External Power Interlock Relay
American Wire Gauge AWG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 K10017 and K10018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Electrical Equipment Location Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Bus Tie Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Bus Tie Control Switch S15007 and S15008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Electrical System -- General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Bus Tie Relays K10003 and K10004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Electrical System -- Main Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Bus Tie Control Relays K15001 and K15002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Electrical Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Main Bus Short Circuit Protection Unit TB 549 / 525 and
TB 550 / 526 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Starter--Generator G10001 and G10002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Starter-Generator Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Electrical Power Distribution -- Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ESS BUS W10012 and W10013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Other System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Generator Control Units VR10001 and VR10002 . . . . . . . . . 25 SHED BUS 1 and 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
NON-ESS BUS 1 and 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Generator Relay K10001 and K10002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Generator Failure Relay K10015 and K10016 . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Diode Box A10039 and A10040 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
NON-ESS BUS Relay K10007 and K10008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Generator Switches S10003 and S10002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Generator Monitoring Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 SHED BUS Relay K10005 and K10006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Emergency SHED BUS Switch S10007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Battery System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Battery BT10001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Operation Modes of the DC Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
All Electrical Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Battery Temperature Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Battery Discharge Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Power Supply by the BAT MAIN BUSes Separated . . . . . . . 70
Power Supply by the Battery MAIN BUSes Connected . . . . 72
Battery Master Switch S10064 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Battery Relay K10009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Single Generator Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Battery Off Relay K10022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Generators Operating in Parallel (Normal Operation) . . . . . . 78
BAT DISCON Caution Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Generators Operating Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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Power Supply by External Power Unit (EPU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 This training document comprises the following ATA chapters:
Power Supply by the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Emergency Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Electrical System ATA 24
AC Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Start and Ignition System ATA 80
Start and Ignition System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Starter Relay K10011 and K10012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Starter Interlock Relay K10013 and K10014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Start Mode Control Relay K15005 / K15006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Engine Start Hold Relay K10045 and K10046 . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Engine Start Relay K10041 and K10042 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Engine Ignition Relay K10043 and K10044 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Engine Control Vent Switch S10061 and S10063 . . . . . . . . . 100

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Electrical Symbols

t
G Starter / generator Inductor Thermal resistor
t

Lamp
Inductor, adjustable Diode

Bimetal switch Inductor with Zener diode

center connection

Switch, single pole On / Off

Heating element Resistor 1 2

1
2 Switch, single pole, On / On
M M DC motor
Resistor, adjustable 3

Protective fuse
Capacitor
Resistor, adjustable
with OFF position
Circuit breaker, single pole

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2 5
3 6
Switch, double pole, On / On

1 3 4 6 Push button,
double pole, Off / (On)

2 5 2 5

Switch, double pole, On / Off / On

X2 X1
1 3 4 6
Relay, single pole

2 5 A2 A1

Switch, double pole, three positions

1 3 4 6
X1 A1 A3 B1 B3

2 5 Relay, double pole

Switch, double pole, On / (On) X2 A2 B2

1 3 4 6
no
nc

X1 A1 A3 B1 B3 C1C3D1D3

Relay, four pole

Push button, single pole, On / (On) X2 A2 B2 C2 D2
no
nc

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Electrical Equipment Code

General
All electrical and electronic equipment is identified by a code. The
electrical equipment code consists of the following elements:

Identification Letters
The identification letters indicates the type of equipment. The
nomenclature is listed alpha--numerically in the wiring diagram
manual.

Equipment Number
The equipment number is a sequential numbering of all equipment
belonging to one system.
The electrical equipment codes are listed alpha--numerically in IPC
with the corresponding part numbers and figure / index numbers.

Example
CB 10005
identification letters

equipment number

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Electrical Equipment Identification Letters

A Assembly T Current Transducer

B Blower, Resolver TB Terminal Block
BT Battery TBG Ground Terminal Block
CB Circuit Breaker TBN Neutral Terminal Block
CR Current Rectifier, Diode TC Thermocouple
DS Display, Indicator VR Voltage Regulator
E Antenna W Busbar, Wire
F Fuse, Limiter X Socket
FL Filter
G Generator, Starter / Generator
GD Ground Connection
HR Heater
J Junction, Receptacle
K Contactor, Relay
L Inductance, Solenoid
M Motor
MT Transducer
P Plug, Connector
PS Power Supply
R Resistor
S Switch
SP Splice

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Wire Identification Code

General Wire Size

In the wiring diagrams all wires are identified by the same codes which The wire size gives information about the cross--section of the wire
are used for wire identification in the helicopter. The wire identification AWG.
code consists of the following elements:
Wire Function (Ground)
System Number
There is only the letter N for identifying the wire connected to ground.
The system number indicates the number of the system, to which the If the wire is connected to another potential, no wire function is
wire is connected: system 1 or system 2. Number 3 indicates the wire indicated in this place.
connected with the EPU receptacle.
Example
Circuit Function Letter
The circuit function letter consists of two letters. PA in this example 1 PA 1050 A 22 N
stands for DC Power system (refer to “Electrical System Code”).
The first letter indicates the equipment (e.g. E = engine instruments).
The second letter specifies the unit of the equipment. An
alpha--numerical list is given in WDM. ground

Wire Number wire size AWG

The wire number is the wire counter which is used in the drawings and
on the helicopter. wire segment letter

Wire Segment Letter wire number

An electrical connection between generation and consumer may be
divided into several wires by connectors and splices. Each of this part circuit function letter (electrical system code)
is marked with a segment letter.
system number

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Wiring Diagram Code

C Flight Control System EE Fuel Quantity Indication

CA Hydraulic System EF Fuzz Burner
CB Cyclic Stick Trim System EH Electrical Engine Torque Indication
CB (Rel.) Force Feel Release EN Engine Overspeed Protection System
CB (AFCS) Modification when Autopilot is installed EP Twist Grip Position Indication
CC Yaw SAS ET Training Mode (CPDS)
CF Laserpointer SX--16
CG Autopilot System (AFCS) F Flight Indicator
CG (Test) AFCS--DTS Test Cable FA (1) Air Data Computer 1
CX Ground Relay FA (2) Air Data Computer 2
FB AHRS--Free Steering Mode
D Transmission Instruments FB (1) Attitude and Heading Reference System 1
DA Transmission Oil Temperature Indication FB (2) Attitude and Heading Reference System 2
DB Transmission Oil Pressure Indication 2FG FCDS
DD Mast Moment Indication System FG (IL) FCDS Instrument Light Mode
DE Rotor RPM Indication FG (SP) FCDS Modification for Single Pilot
FG (SMD68) FCDS / SMD68
E Engine Instruments FJ Standby Horizon
EA n2 RPM Indication FL (D.Test) Dimm Test System -- FCDS
EB n1 RPM Indication System FV VRU to SMD45 Interface
EC TOT Indication FX Outside Air Temperature Indication
ED Engine Oil Temperature / Pressure Indication

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G Floatation System L Lighting

GL Emergency Floats LA Anti Collision Light
GL (SX16) Interface Emergency Floats / SX16 LA (NVG) Anti Collision Light (NVG)
LB Position Light
H Heating, Ventilating, De--Icing LB (NVG) Position Light (NVG)
HA Pitot Tube Heater, Pilot LB (IR) Position Light (IR)
HB Ventilating Fan System LC Landing Light (fixed)
HC Pitot Tube Heater, Copilot LC (CRH) Landing Light Crosstube RH
HD Static Port Heater, Pilot LC (CLH) Landing Light Crosstube LH
HE Static Port Heater, Copilot LC (N) Landing Light Nose mounted
HH Bleed Air Heating LD Tail Flood Light
HH (IBF) Bleed Air Heating (IBF) LE Cockpit Lighting
HL Instrument Cooling System LF Instruments / Console Lighting
HP Passenger Cabin Ventilation LF (CC) Lighting Center Circuit Breaker Panel
HR Avionic Deck Cooling LF (NVG) Instruments / Console Lighting (NVG)
HS Pelican Rack Cooling LH (Call) Call Sign Light LH
HR (Fan) Pelican Rack Fan LJ Strobe Light
LL Emergency Light System
K Engine Control System LL (NVG) Emergency Light System NVG
KA Start and Ignition System LM Exit Lighting VAR, EMS
KB n2 Trim System LM (CHA) Chart Holder Light
KC Vartoms LN No Smoking and Fasten Seat Belt Light
KC (NVG) Vartoms (NVG) LO Backup Air Speed Indicator Light
LP Heel

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LP (Call) Call Sighn Light RH MK Bambi Bucket

LQ SX16 Control LH MM Cargo Hook Mirror
LQ (IFCO) SX16 Control LH (IFCO) MM (EMS) EMS Power Supply 28VDC
LS Search / Landing Light IR 200W / 400W MN Cargo Hook Weighing System
LS (450) Search / Landing Light 450W MO EMS Power Supply 28VDC
LU Backup Altimeter Indicator Light MR Center Console Receptacle 12VDC
LV (F) Reading Lights (FWD) MS Center Console Receptacle 28VDC
LV (M) Reading Lights (MID) MVA Y Vibration Absorber
LV (A) Reading Lights (AFT) MVB (LH) Z Vibration Absorber LH
LW External Hoist Light MVC (RH) Z Vibration Absorber RH
MX FLIR Interface
M Miscellaneous
MA Windshield Wiper System P DC Power
MC Utility Receptacle PA DC Power System
MD Cargo Hook PB DC / AC Power Distribution
MD (D) Double Cargo Hook PB (AV) Avionics Main Switch
ME Blade Tracking Provision PB (CC) Circuit Breaker Center Console
MF External Hoist PC Ground Module
MF (LH) External Hoist (LH) PC (FCDS) Ground Module (FCDS)
MF (LHRH) External Hoist (LH and RH) PD Emergency Power Supply
MF (RH) External Hoist (RH)
MH External Loudspeaker
MJ Engine Sand Filter
MJ (IBF) Inlet Barrier Filter

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Q Fuel System WF Enging Oil Chip Detection

QA Long Range Fuel Tank WG Engine Oil Filter Pressure Switch
QB Fuel Shut--Off Valve System WH Fuel Filter Pressure Switch
QC Fuel Pump System WJ XMSN Oil Chip Detection
QF Fuel Flow Monitoring WK XMSN Oil Pressure Switch
WL XMSN Oil Temperature Switch
R Communication and Navigation System WM Rotor Brake Caution
RZ Interface for connection to the Cyclic Stick WN Doors Caution
WO Tail Rotor Drive Oil Chip Detection
U Health and Usage Monitoring WP Bleed Valve Position Indication
UC UMS WQ Fuel Pump Jet Caution
UC MARMS WY Warning Unit System
UC (CV) Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder WZ CPDS (VEMD / CAD)
UC (AA) Audio Amplifier
UC (HU) HUMS Hook Unload Disconected X AC Power
UC (COM) UMS / Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder XB AC Power System
UC (UMS) UMS

W Warning Unit and CPDS System

WA Fuel Low Pressure Switch
WB Engine Oil Low Pressure Switch
WC Engine Fire Warning System
WD Engine Fire Extinguishing System
WE Cargo Smoke Warning System

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American Wire Gauge AWG

Conversion table AWG to cross section [mm2] Example:

AWG Cross section [mm2] Wire identification code BK117 C--2

26 0.2 1 PA 1050 A 22 N
24 0.25 1 . . . . . . . . . System number
22 0.4
PA . . . . . . . Circuit function Letter (DC power system)
20 0.6
1050 . . . . . Wire number
18 1.0
16 1.2 A . . . . . . . . . Wire segment letter
14 2.0 22 . . . . . . . . Wire size (AWG)
12 3.0 N . . . . . . . . . Wire function (Ground)
10 5.0
8 9.0
6 14.0
4 22.0
2 34.0
1 42.0

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Electrical Equipment Location Code

AFT BODY, A FWD BODY, F

STA 5086--7096 UP TO STA 3125
AC CARGO COMPT -- GENERAL FC CENTER CONSOLE -- GENERAL
AD LH AFT DECK SECT FF UNDER FLOOR, FWD BODY
AE RH AFT DECK SECT FFA UNDER FLOOR, FWD BODY,
EQUIP RACK AFT
AL LH CARGO COMPT
FFF UNDER FLOOR, FWD BODY,
AM MISC. COMPT, UNDER FLOOR
EQUIP RACK FWD
AR RH CARGO COMPT
FG COCKPIT -- GENERAL
AS ET RACK, CARGO COMPT
FH OVERHEAD CONSOLE
AT TAIL CONE
FHA CIRCUIT BREAKER / SWITCH
AU UNDER AFT DECK SECT PANEL
AUL LH CARGO DOOR FL LH COCKPIT
ENGINE COMPT E FLA COPILOT CYCLIC STICK
EL NO. 1 ENG COMPT FLB COPILOT CP LEVER
ELA NO. 1 ENG ASSY FM INSTRUMENT PANEL
ELD NO. 1 ENG ACCESSORY SECT FMC INSTRUMENT PANEL -- CENTER
ER NO. 2 ENG COMPT FML INSTRUMENT PANEL -- LH
ERA NO. 2 ENG ASSY FMR INSTRUMENT PANEL -- RH
ERD NO. 2 ENG ACCESSORY SECT FN NOSE SECT -- GENERAL
FR RH COCKPIT

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FRA PILOT CYCLIC STICK

FRB PILOT CP LEVER
FT SLANT CONSOLE
MID BODY, M
STA 3125--5086
MC CAMERA HATCH AREA
MH CEILING AREA
MHA PWR DISTRUBUTION BOX
ML MID BODY -- LH
MM MAIN FUEL TANK
MR MID BODY -- RH
MS NO. 1 SPLY FUEL TANK
MT NO. 2 SPLY FUEL TANK
TAIL SECTION T
TB TAIL BOOM
TH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
TV VERTICAL FIN
XMSN DECK X
AREA --
GENERAL
XA XMSN ASSY / ACCESSORY
XB HYD PACKAGE

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WDM 33--40--01, Position Light

DS10006
POS LT
X10025 R/H

TH
1 2

LB1001J20

LB1002F20
J50017
A B

VERTICAL FIN
P50017
DS10004
J10066 P10066

LB1001H20

LB1002E20
X10023
TAIL BOOM 1
A10016 C/B & SW PNL FHA LB1001K20 A LB1001L20 POS LT
TAIL
2
LB1002G20 B LB1002H20
CB10077 POS,LIGHTS
J10009 P10009 J10056 P10056 TB10022 TV
POS LIGHTS S10023 C
OFF
1 2 SP10074
2 3
5A LB1001A16 LB1001B16 47 LB1001C16 LB1001D16 M LB1001E20 A B C D E F G H J K
ON MH TV
28VDC
ESS BUS I TB
GD10042

LB1002A20N A LB1002B20

LB1001F20

LB1002C20
AT
TB

P50017

C D
J50017

LB1001G20

LB1002D20
1 2
DS10005 POS LT
L/H

W/D CODE X10024

LB TH

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Precautions

The following precautions shall be observed when working on

electrical systems:
VOLTAGES PRESENT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS
OR PARTS MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WHEN WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED ON SYSTEMS WHICH ARE
CONNECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY, THE
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY MUST BE RENDERED
INOPERABLE TO ALL PERSONS EXCEPT FOR THE PERSON
PERFORMING THE ACTUAL WORK.
WORK UNDER VOLTAGE SHALL ONLY BE PERFORMED IN
EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER SUPERVISION.
WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED ON LIVE SYSTEMS, ONLY
SUITABLE ISOLATED TOOLS SHALL BE USED.
BEFORE THE INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF A PART, A CHECK
SHALL BE MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE RESPECTIVE SYSTEM
IS DEENERGIZED.
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MUST NOT BE TOUCHED UNTIL THEY
HAVE BEEN GROUNDED. THIS IS BECAUSE DANGEROUS
CAPACITOR CHARGING VOLTAGE MAY STILL BE PRESENT
EVEN AFTER THE VOLTAGE HAS BEEN REMOVED.
IN ADDITION, THE PERTINENT NATIONAL REGULATIONS SHALL
BE OBSERVED.

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Electrical System -- General Description

General The main components of the power supply system are

The electrical power supply systems generate and distribute power for -- starter-generator
operation and control of the helicopter systems. The electrical system -- battery
of the BK117 C-2 is divided into following sub-systems: -- external power unit (EPU).
-- electrical power supply
Power Distribution
-- electrical power distribution
-- electrical power consumers The power distribution system transfers the electrical power from the
supply system to the consumers. For this purpose a system of bus
-- AC power supply.
bars, relays and diodes is installed in the helicopter.
Handling Power Consumers
The system features a high degree of redundancy and several
The electrical power consumers are divided into the following groups:
automatic safety functions.
-- essential equipment (e.g. fuel pump FWD, n2 trim),
It is very user-friendly, since only minimum pilot activity is required to connected to ESS BUS 1 and ESS BUS 2
deal with system failures.
-- non-essential equipment (e.g. utility receptacle), connected
Power Supply to NON-ESS BUS 1 and to NON-ESS BUS 2.
The electrical power supply system supplies 28.5 VDC to the aircraft -- SHED BUS equipment (e.g. fuel pump AFT, copilots static
electrical system, if operated by generators. The electrical power port heating system), connected to the SHED BUS.
supply system supplies 24 VDC to the aircraft electrical system, if AC Power System (Optional)
operated by the on-board battery. For the power supply of some
electrical subsystems or units, the airframe is acting as the return The AC power system generates two different AC voltages (26 VAC
conductor or negative potential. 400 Hz and 115 VAC 400 Hz). The voltages are allocated by an
inverter.

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DC System -- Block Diagram

STR/ STR/
GEN 1 GEN 2

GR1 SR1 SR2 GR2

DISTR. BOX 1 DISTR. BOX 2

GEN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 2 GEN BUS 2

BTR1 BTR2

AFT J BOX LH AFT J BOX RH

NEBR1 SBR1 SBR2 NEBR2

BATTERY
BOX
DIODE BAT BUS DIODE
BOX 1 BOX 2

BR EPR
SHED BUS 1 ESS BUS 1 ESS BUS 2 SHED BUS 2

NON ESS BUS 1 NON ESS BUS 2

BAT HOT BUS

BATTERY EXT PWR

RECEP

BR Battery Relay SHED BUS Shedding Busbar

BTR Bus Tie Relay BAT BUS Battery Busbar
EPR External Power Relay BAT HOT BUS Battery Hot Busbar
GEN BUS Generator Busbar GR Generator Relay
ESS BUS Essential Busbar NEBR Non-Essential Bus Relay
NON ESS BUS Non Essential Busbar SBR Shedding Busbar Relay
SR Starter Relay

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Electrical System -- Main Components
General
The main components of the electrical system are
-- power supply elements
-- junction and distribution boxes
-- diode boxes
-- DC power control panels.
Power Supply Elements
The components for electrical power supply are
-- starter-generator 1 and 2, attached to the engines
-- battery, located on RH side of the AFT engine deck
-- external power unit (EPU) via EPU receptacle.
Junction and Distribution Boxes
The junction and distribution boxes connect the bus bars and the
power supply points via relays. The following junction and distribution
boxes are installed in the helicopter:
-- battery box (RH side in the aft cargo compartment). It
contains BAT BUS, battery relay, EPU relay and protection
fuses.
-- aft junction boxes (RH / LH side in the aft cargo
compartment). They contain the GEN BUS 1 and 2 with
starter and generator relays.
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-- power distribution boxes in the cabin ceiling. They
contain the MAIN BUS 1 and 2, the ESS BUS 1 and 2,
NON-ESS BUS 1 and 2, SHED BUS 1 and 2 and the
respective relays.
Diode Boxes
The diode boxes in the cabin ceiling contain three diodes each to
ensure power supply to the ESS BUSes.
Power Control Panels
The DC power control panels contain switches, monitoring elements,
control units and safety devices for the DC power supply.
The following power control panels are installed in the helicopter:
-- generator control units, installed to the cabin ceiling,
contain power generation control and protection units.
-- DC power supply controls, integrated in the CPDS-VEMD
unit.
-- main switch panel, installed to the lower side of the
instrument panel, contains switches for DC power supply.
-- overhead console, installed in the cabin ceiling, contains
circuit breakers and switches for power consumers.
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Electrical System -- Location of DC Power System Components

13
11 12
14
10
9
8
7 15
6
5
4 16
3 1 Instrument Panel
17 2 Overhead Console
3 NON-ESS BUS Bracket No. 2
18 4 Inverter No. 2
5 Diode Box No. 2
2
6 Power Distribution Box No. 2
7 External Power Receptacle
8 AFT Junction Box No. 2
9 Generator Control Unit No. 2
10 Generator Current Sensing Unit No. 2
11 Starter / Generator No. 2
12 Battery Box
1
13 Battery
19 14 Detector “Battery Discharge”
15 Starter / Generator No. 1
16 AFT Junction Box No. 1
17 Generator Current Sensing Unit No.1
20 18 Generator Control Unit No. 1
19 Side NON-ESS. BUS Bracket No. 1
21 20 Power Distribution Box No. 1
21 Diode Box No. 1

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Electrical Power Supply

General Assembly
Electrical power is supplied to the BK117 C-2 by: The starter-generator consists of a shaft with a coil. This component
is called armature. The armature pivots in a housing which is covered
-- two starter-generators with temperature sensors
at the inside with another coil, called shunt winding or excitation
-- a battery winding. A starter winding is provided for the starter mode.
-- or an external power unit (EPU). Furthermore the armature is connected with a collector coil, on which
four brushes rub. Additionally a compensation winding and a reversing
polarity winding is connected with the armature. The terminals of the
Starter--Generator G10001 and G10002 coils and brushes are led outside the housing to the terminal block.
General Cooling
Each engine of the BK117 C-2 is equipped with a DC starter-generator. A fan is attached to the armature shaft for cooling. Additionally, cooling
It starts the engine and supplies electrical power to the on--board is obtained through ram air by the engine compartment ventilation.
electrical system, including battery charge.
Technical Data - Generator
Mounting
Nominal Data 26 VDC to 30 VDC
The starter-generator is attached to the accessory gear box via a
mounting flange and held by an attachment clamp. Current Delivery at 100 % n1 200 A
RPM from 8,010 min --1 to 11,126
Operation Modes min --1
The starter-generator can be operated in two different modes: max. RPM (5 minutes) 14,000 min --1
-- starter mode Temperature Switch 160 ±5.5 °C
-- generator mode

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Electrical System: Starter--Generator

Excitation Winding D (Balance)

(Excitation Input)
A+ Compensation
Winding

B+ E-- (Ground)
(Generator Output)

Terminal Block
Starter Winding Brush Holder
Temperature Switch C+ (Starter Input)
Armature Fan

Drive Shaft

Excitation Winding Commutator

Mounting Flange Attachment Clamp

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Starter-Generator Operation
General Starter Mode
The starter-generator can be operated in two different modes: The second possible operation is the starter mode. Electrical power is
supplied to the starter winding and the starter-generator is used as a
-- generator mode
motor for starting the engines. Thereby it drives the gas generator
-- starter mode. turbine via the accessory gearbox. The power supply is provided by an
Generator Mode EPU or by the on-board battery.

If the excitation coil is powered, it creates a magnetic field around the The starter mode will be controlled by the temperature start control
armature. With the armature turning, voltage is induced. The voltage relay. The engine starting procedure will be terminated automatically
is taken up via the collector coil by the brushes and is supplied to the and ignition will be switched off.
terminal block, attached to the housing. To compensate for the Control
armature back-effect (brush arcing during load), a reversing polarity
winding and a compensating winding is connected in series with the The operation of the starter-generator is controlled by the starter relay,
armature. The generator mode is used with engines running, to supply starter interlock relay and the generator control unit (GCU).
the helicopter electrical system and to charge the battery. The
generator mode will be controlled by the 40 / 50 % n1 signal of CPDS
or the warning unit:
If n1 RPM of the engine is > 40 / 50 %, the generator will be connected
automatically to the electrical system of the helicopter (under
condition, that no EPU is connected).
If n1 RPM of the engine decreases, the generator will be disconnected
automatically from the electrical system of the helicopter, if
-- its voltage falls 0.3 VDC below the voltage of the MAIN
BUS
-- its voltage falls below the adjusting point of the generator
control unit
-- n1 falls below 50 %.

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Other System Components Generator Control Units VR10001 and VR10002

Beside the generators the following other components are necessary General
for proper system operation:
Each starter--generator is connected to a generator control unit (GCU).
-- generator control units
-- generator relays Location
-- generator failure relays The generator control units are installed LH / RH side at the ceiling in
-- generator switches the cargo compartment.
-- generator monitoring equipment. Purpose
Each generator control unit has the following functions:
-- voltage regulation
-- parallel operation control
-- reverse current protection
-- overvoltage protection
-- overexcitation protection
-- short circuit protection.

Voltage Regulation
During single generator operation, the voltage regulation circuit
maintains constant generator output voltage. This is accomplished by
a comparator, which compares the generator output voltage with a
preset reference voltage of 28.5 +0.1 VDC.

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Parallel Operation Reference Voltage Adjustment

If both generators are operating in parallel, the output voltages are The reference voltage can be adjusted by turning the adjusting screw
matched by equalizing the voltage differences. Both generators are of the potentiometer. The adjusting range of the voltage regulation
interconnected by the equalizing line. Via this line the voltage drop of circuit is between 26 VDC and 30 VDC.
the reversing polarity and compensation windings after each
generator is compared. A compensation circuit varies the excitation Technical Data - Generator Control Unit (GCU)
voltage until the output currents of the generators are equal.
Adjusting Range 26 V to 30 V
Reverse Current Protection Point of Regulation 28.5 +0.1 VDC
The reverse current protection provides protection to prevent a
reverse current flow into the generator. If a differential voltage of more
than 0.3V exists (MAIN BUS voltage greater than voltage of generator)
the generator relay will be deenergized and disconnect the generator
from the GEN BUS.

Overvoltage Protection
The voltage regulator opens the generator field and generator relay if
an overvoltage condition occurs (30.5 VDC). In this case, the
generator voltage regulator is kept in the tripped position.

Overexcitation Protection
The voltage regulator opens the generator field and the generator
relay if a generator is overexcited during parallel operation. In this
case, the generator voltage regulator is kept in the tripped position.

Short Circuit Protection

The voltage regulator opens the generator field and the generator
relay if the GEN BUS shorts to ground.

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Electrical System -- Generator Control Unit (GCU)

Voltage Adjustment

Socket

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Generator Relay K10001 and K10002
General
The generator relays are high power demand relays. They are
installed in the LH side and RH side junction boxes.
Purpose
During normal operation, each generator relay connects the generator
with the appropriate GEN BUS. Thereby the respective MAIN BUS is
directly switched to the generator.
Operation
The generator relays are controlled by the respective generator control
units, when the generator output is supplied via generator field, starter
interlock relay, external power interlock relay and the respective
generator switch.
If a generator is disconnected manually or automatically, the caution
GEN DISCON will illuminate on the CAD, switched by the generator
failure relays.
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Generator Failure Relay K10015 and K10016
General
Each generator is monitored by a generator failure relay. The
generator failure relays for generator system 1 and generator system
2 are installed in the LH side and RH side aft junction boxes.
Purpose
In case of a generator failure, the respective generator failure relay
causes the GEN DISCON caution on the CAD to illuminate.
In case of proper system function, both generator failure relays
energize the NON-ESS BUS relays. Additionally the SHED BUS relays
will close and will connect both SHED BUSes to the electrical power
supply.
Energizing
Each generator failure relay is connected in parallel with the
corresponding generator relay. The generator relay together with the
generator failure relay are energized.
Operation
The working contacts of both generator failure relays are connected
in series to control the the NON-ESS BUS relays. Therefore the
NON-ESS BUS relays will be energized only, if both generator failure
relays are energized.
If the generator failure relay falls back in its rest position, a rest contact
of the generator failure relay will close: The GEN DISCON caution on
the CAD will illuminate.
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Locations of Generator Relay and Generator Failure Relay

X2
+ STR
X1
RELAY

AFT Junction Box 2 -- STR INTERLOCK

RELAY

Generator
X2 X1

Test Point
Voltage
A2 A1

Gen Bus 2

A1 A2
X1 X2
GEN FAIL
GEN RELAY
RELAY
STR
RELAY

X1 X2
A1 A2

AFT Junction Box 1

Gen Bus 1
Generator
Test Point
Voltage

A2 A1
X2 X1
STR INTERLOCK
RELAY

+
GEN FAIL
RELAY
GEN X1
-- RELAY

X2

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Generator Switches S10003 and S10002

General OFF Position
The generator switches GEN 1 and 2 are installed in the main switch In the OFF position the connection between the generator and the
panel. They are a double-pole, double throw type. Each switch has GCU is interrupted, the generator relay is open. The generator goes
three positions: in a trip function.
-- RESET RESET Position
-- NORM
The RESET position is used to reset the generator system. Thereby
-- OFF. electrical power is taken from the ESS BUS and supplies the GCU. At
The RESET position is spring loaded to the NORM position. the same time the generator is connected with the GCU, thus resetting
the generator system. After a generator had been disconnected, in this
Purpose switch position the excitation winding of the generator will be
The purpose of each generator switch is to control the corresponding energized again.
generator relay and permit power supply to reset the appropriate
generator control unit (GCU).

NORM Position
With an engine running and the respective generator switch in the
NORM position, generator output voltage is supplied via the
deenergized starter interlock relay to the generator control unit. The
GCU controls the output voltage and energizes the generator relay in
case of normal system function.
If n1 RPM of the engine is > 40 / 50 %, the generator will be connected
automatically to the electrical system of the helicopter (under
condition, that no EPU is connected).

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Location of Generator Switch and Battery Master Switch

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Generator Monitoring Equipment

General Caution and Warning Indication

The electrical system of the BK117 C-2 is monitored by Caution indication on the VEMD is performed by underlining the
current indication by a yellow line. The yellow line will appear, if the
-- voltage indication
maximal generator current of 180 A will be exceeded. If the maximal
-- current indication generator current of 200 A will be exceeded for more than 2 minutes,
-- Caution and Warning indication the caution indication changes to a warning indication by underlining
-- temperature switches. the current indication by a red line.

Voltage Indication Warning indication on the VEMD is performed by underlining the

The DC voltage of electrical system 1 and 2 is sensed at both power
inputs of the VEMD: The CPDS is supplied by the ESS BUS 1 and 2.
The voltage for both system 1 and system 2 is indicated at same time
on the display of the VEMD.
Current Indication
The generator current for system 1 and 2 is sensed by the current
sensing units T10001 and T10002, located below the aft engine deck
at the ceiling of the cargo compartment. The sensing units are
connected to the measuring inputs of the VEMD: The current of
generator 1 and generator 2 is indicated at same time on the display
of the VEMD, if this display has been selected by actuating the select
switch and in sequence the “+” or “--” button.
current indication by a red line. The red line will appear 5 seconds after
a generator current of 300 A has been exceeded.
Temperature Monitoring
A temperature switch is attached to the upper side of the mounting
flange. If the generator will overheat and the temperature exceeds
160 ±5.5 °C, the temperature switch closes and the respective caution
light GEN OVHT illuminates.
Possible Cautions during Generator Operation
The following Cautions are possible during generator operation:
-- GEN DISCON
-- GEN OVHT
-- STARTER (during starting the engines).

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Generator Monitoring

Generator Current
Sensing Unit

OFF

GEN DISCON GEN DISCON

GEN OVHT GEN OVHT SCROLL
STARTER STARTER

SELECT 4 16
TOT
XXXX C
VNE

END XX XX min FUEL XX AUX 2 LIMIT

0
XXmnXXs
XXX N1
BRT+ XXX.X% MM
XXX XXXX XXX
FF1
XXX
FF2
XXX
Select Switch
BRT-- SELECT
+ Switch
+

-- Switch
HYD 1 XXXXXXX IAS HYD 2
OAT --XXX.XC
B B
A A
R R

28.0
HOOK XXXX

DC Volt 28.0
-
Enter
XXX XXX
ENTER
ENG OIL 1 XMSN OIL ENG OIL 2
B C B B CB C
A A A A
R R R R

BRT+

XX.X --XX XX.X XX.X --XX XX.X --XX

BRT--

Voltage / Current Indication

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Battery System

General Purpose
The battery system of the BK117 C-2 comprises The battery
-- battery -- supplies emergency power to the electrical system in the
-- battery temperature monitoring event of a double generator failure
-- battery discharge monitoring -- supplies the on-board electrical system with starting power,
-- battery master switch if there is no EPU available for starting the engines
-- will be charged by the generators during normal operation.
-- battery relay
-- battery off relay Battery Control
-- BAT DISCON caution indication. The battery is controlled and switched by the battery relay and the
battery master switch.
Battery BT10001 Technical Data - Battery
General Number of Batteries 1
The battery consists of 20 nickel-cadmium cells with a nominal voltage Voltage 24 V
of 24 VDC and a nominal capacity of 27 Ah (optional 40 Ah, 44 Ah). Capacity 27 Ah (optional 40 Ah, 44 Ah)
Location Assembly 20 cells, connected in series
The battery is located RH side on the AFT engine deck. It is accessible Temperature Switch 70 ±3 °C
through the battery door. The battery is fixed by a support and a
stopper. Additionally the battery is hold at the top by two bolts with
fixing nuts.

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Battery
Cover
Fixing Nut with Pin

Strap

Battery
NC Cell

Temperature
Switch

Power
Connector
Vent Tube

Vent Tubes
Housing

Ventilation
Tube
Support Stopper Connector for Temperature Switch

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Battery Temperature Monitoring Battery Discharge Monitoring

General General
Battery temperature is monitored by a temperature switch at the Battery discharge is monitored by a current sensing unit and is
battery. Overtemperature is indicated by a warning light on the warning indicated on the CAD.
unit.
This discharge control unit A10003 is located in the AFT RH side shell
Components near the battery box.

The system comprises Purpose

-- a temperature switch (70 °C), installed to the battery
-- a red warning light BAT TEMP on the Warning Unit.
Operation
If the battery exceeds 70 ±3 °C, the temperature switch closes and the
red warning light BAT TEMP illuminates. The battery has to be
disconnected immediately from the electrical system of the helicopter.
If the test switch of the warning unit will be depressed, a system test
for the warning unit will be performed, including the wiring to the battery
and the red warning light.
To avoid reducing of the available battery capacity for an emergency
by discharging the battery in flight, a battery discharge monitoring
system is installed.
Components
The system comprises
-- a discharge control unit and
-- the BAT DISCH caution on the CAD.
Operation
The discharge control unit detects the flow direction of the battery
current. If the battery will be charged, the direction of the battery
current is into the battery and no signal will be transmitted to the
appropriate signal input of the CAD. If the battery will be discharged,
the direction of the battery current is out of the battery. A discharge
current of more than 2 A will produce a signal, transmitted to the
appropriate signal input of the CAD: The BAT DISCH caution will
appear on the CAD.

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Battery Monitoring

Battery Temperature Warning

Battery Discharge Indication

OFF

GEN DISCON BAT DISCH GEN DISCON

STARTER STARTER SCROLL

SELECT

END 8h 88min FUEL XX AUX

XXX
BRT+
XXX XXXX XXX

Battery Discharge FF1 FF2

Current Sensor
XXX XXX

BRT--

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Battery Master Switch S10064

General In an emergency, if both bus tie relays are open and have
disconnected MAIN BUS 1 and MAIN BUS 2 from the electrical
The battery master switch is installed in the center of the instrument
system, ESS BUS 1 and ESS BUS 2 will be still supplied from the BAT
panel. The battery master switch has three positions:
BUS via diode CR10003 and diode CR10006.
-- ENGAGE
ENGAGE Position
-- ON
-- OFF The ENGAGE position is spring loaded to the ON position.
The ENGAGE position is spring loaded to the ON position. If momentary set to the position ENGAGE, the bus tie control relays
K15001 and K15002 will be energized and will close the self locking
Purpose loop: Bus tie relays K10003 and K10004 will be energized, will close
The battery master switch energizes the battery relay K10009 and and remain in the closed position, connecting the MAIN BUS 1 and 2
connects the external power relay to ground. The battery relay closes to each other and to the battery.
and connects the on-board battery to the electrical system of the
helicopter.

OFF Position
This position is to disconnect battery or EPU from the electrical system.

ON Position
In the ON position the battery relay K10009 will be energized.
Simultaneously, battery off relay K10022 will be energized. It
disconnects the control input for BAT DISCON caution on the CAD
from ground and the BAT DISCON caution will extinguish.
If an active EPU will be connected to the DC external receptacle, the
external power control relay and the external power relay will be
energized and supplies external power to the electrical systems.

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Battery Relay K10009

General
The battery relay is a high power demand relay. It is installed in the RH
side shell inside the battery box.
Purpose
The battery relay connects the on-board battery to the electrical
system of the helicopter.
Energizing
One side of the coil of the battery relay is directly connected to the
positive (+) pole of the battery. The other side of the coil is connected
to ground via the rest contacts of the external power control relay and
the battery master switch.
The battery master switch connects the coil of the battery relay to
ground and the relay will be energized, if the battery master switch is
set to position ON.
On the condition that no EPU is connected the battery relay changes
to its working position and connects the on-board battery to the
electrical system of the helicopter.
Operation
In the energized position of the relay, electrical power from the battery
is supplied to the BAT BUS. From there, ESS BUS 1 is supplied via
fuse F10002 and ESS BUS 2 is supplied via fuse F10003.
Additionally, MAIN BUS 1 and MAIN BUS 2 are supplied via fuse
F10001 on the condition that no. 1 bus tie relay and no. 2 bus tie relay
are closed.
 NOTE The BAT HOT BUS is directly connected with the
battery.
Bat Backup Relay K10110 (Backup Power)
The battery backup relay is located inside the right cable channel
forward part. It is connected to the battery hot bus via the 3A circuit
breaker BACKUP PWR.
As soon as the battery master switch is switched on K10110 is
energized and provides direct battery power to the Bus Tie System and
to the Warning Unit. The purpose is to provide backup power to these
important systems.

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Battery Relay -- Location

Battery Box

F10001

CURRENT
TRANSFORMER
F10003
Battery Bus
Battery Hot Bus
CB 10112 (3A)
F10002 BACKUP PWR

Battery Backup
CONT RLY
EXT PWR

Relay K10110
BAT OFF
RELAY

BAT EXT PWR

RELAY RELAY

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Battery Off Relay K10022
Purpose
The battery off relay controls the appropriate signal input of the CAD
for the BAT DISCON caution.
Operation
The coil of the battery off relay is connected in parallel to the coil of the
battery relay.
If the battery relay is deenergized and open (battery master switch set
to position OFF), the battery off relay returns to its rest position.
Thereby it connects the appropriate signal input of the CAD for the BAT
DISCON caution to ground. As result, the yellow BAT DISCON caution
will appear on the CAD to indicate that the battery is disconnected from
the electrical system.
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BAT DISCON Caution Indication
Purpose
The yellow BAT DISCON caution will appear on the CAD to indicate
that the battery is disconnected from the electrical system:
The battery will not be charged and the battery will not provide
emergency power, if generators fail.
The BAT DISCON caution on the CAD needs the electrical system of
the helicopter to be energized! Therefore it will appear only, if
-- the electrical system is supplied by one or both generators
and the BAT MSTR switch is in OFF position,
-- an EPU is connected to the helicopter.
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External Power Supply System

General EPU Door Monitoring

To spare the on-board battery power during ground operation (system An open EPU door will be indicated on the CAD by the yellow caution
checks) and to avoid hard strain for the battery when starting the EPU DOOR. If the EPU door will be closed, the EPU door switch inside
engines, an external power unit (EPU) can be connected to the the EPU receptacle will be closed by the EPU door and will connect the
helicopter electrical system. control output of the CAD to ground. As result, the yellow caution EPU
DOOR will extinguish.
An EPU supplies the on-board electrical system for ground operations
and engine start. It should be used whenever possible.
External Power Receptacle J10005
An EPU should supply at least 24 to 28 VDC.
General
The EPU is connected to the helicopter via an EPU receptacle located
RH side of the cargo compartment. The external power receptacle, labeled DC EXT PWR RECEPTACLE,
is located in the RH side shell. It is used to plug in an EPU for
EPU Control connecting it to the electrical system of the helicopter.
The EPU is controlled and switched by the following system
Components
components:
The receptacle comprises one negative and two positive polarity
-- external power receptacle
contact pins. The two large contact pins are the positive and negative
-- external power relay pins for supplying electrical power to the BAT BUS W10007 via the
-- external power control relay external power relay. They are designed for a starting current of 700 A.
-- the BAT DISCON caution on the CAD The short positive pin represents the control contact via circuit breaker
-- no. 1 / no. 2 external power interlock relay EXT PWR.
-- battery master switch The following elements will be energized:
-- circuit breaker at EPU door. -- the coil of the external power relay
-- the coil of the external power control relay
-- the coils of the no. 1 / no. 2 external power interlock relays.

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Locations of EPU Components

Battery Box

F10001

CURRENT
TRANSFORMER

F10003

F10002

CONT RLY
EXT PWR
Circuit Breaker EPU Door Switch Intercom Socket

BAT OFF
RELAY
BAT EXT PWR
RELAY RELAY

EPU Door

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External Power Relay K10010
General
The external power relay is a high power demand relay. It is installed
in the battery box.
Purpose
The external power relay connects an external power unit (EPU) to the
BAT BUS.
Operation
One side of the coil of the external power control relay is directly
connected to the short positive pin (control contact) of the EPU
receptacle. The other side of the coil is connected to the battery master
switch S10064.
If the battery master switch is set to position ON, it connects the coil
of the external power control relay to ground and to the external power
relay. On condition that an EPU is connected to the external power
receptacle, the external power relay will be energized: It changes to its
working position and connects the EPU to the BAT BUS.
In the energized position of the external power relay, electrical power
from the EPU is supplied to the BAT BUS. From there ESS BUS 1 is
energized via fuse F10002 and ESS BUS 2 is energized via fuse
F10003.
Additionally, MAIN BUS 1 and MAIN BUS 2 are energized via fuse
F10001 on the condition that no. 1 bus tie relay K10003 and no. 2 bus
tie relay K10004 are closed.
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The bus tie relays will be energized, if
-- the battery master switch will be set momentary to position
ENGAGE and back to ON
If the battery master switch is set to position OFF, the battery master
switch disconnects the coil of the external power relay from ground.
The electrical system of the helicopter is disconnected from all
electrical power supply.
 NOTE As long as an EPU is connected to the electrical
system of the helicopter, the generators are
disconnected, irrespective of the position of the
generator switches. This is performed
automatically by the external power interlock
relays.
External Power Control Relay K10047
General
It is installed in the RH side shell inside the battery box.
Purpose
As long as an EPU is connected to the electrical system of the
helicopter, the on-board battery is disconnected. This is performed
automatically by the external power control relay.
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EPU Cautions

OFF

GEN DISCON BAT DISCON GEN DISCON

EXT PWR SCROLL
EPU DOOR

SELECT

END Xh XXmin FUEL XX AUX

XXX
BRT+
XXX XXXX XXX
FF1 FF2
XXX XXX

BRT--

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External Power Interlock Relay

K10017 and K10018
General As long as an EPU is connected, the external power interlock relays
are energized: Its working contacts are closed and will energize the
The no. 1 external power interlock relay and the no. 2 external power
NON-ESS BUS relays and the SHED BUS relays. Both relays will
interlock relay are control relays. They prevent the generators from
close and connect the NON-ESS BUSes and the SHED BUSes to the
being connected to the DC power system of the helicopter as long as
electrical power, supplied by the EPU.
an active EPU is connected, irrespective of the position of the
generator switches. They are installed in power distribution box no. 1 Energizing
and no. 2.
The coils of both external power interlock relays are connected in
Purpose parallel with the coil of the external power relay. If an active EPU is
connected to the helicopter, both external power interlock relays are
If the DC power system of the helicopter is supplied by an EPU and
energized together with the external power relay.
engines are running, the generators have to be disconnected from the
DC power system. To guarantee this, irrespective of the position of the
generator switches, the external power interlock relays will disconnect
the line between B of the generator and C of the appropriate GCU on
condition that an active EPU has been connected to the helicopter.
This is equivalent to be generator 1 switch and generator 2 switch set
to position OFF.
Additionally, the external power interlock relays control the
-- NON-ESS BUS relays of the MAIN BUS system with the
same system number
-- SHED BUS relays of the MAIN BUS system with the other
system number.

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External Power Interlock Relay -- Location

Power Distribution Box Power Distribution Box

System 1 System 2

NO.1 NO.2
BUS--TIE BUS--TIE
RLY RLY

BUS--TIE

BUS--TIE
NO. 2
NO.1
NO.1 NO.2
SHED SHED
BUS RLY BUS RLY

SHED

SHED
CROSS FEED CROSS FEED
1--2 2--1

MAIN BUS

MAIN BUS
NO. 2
NO. 1

NON ESNTL NON ESNTL

NO.1 NO.2
EXT PWR EXT PWR
INTLK RLY INTLK RLY

NO.1 NO.2
NON ESNTL NON ESNTL
BUS RLY BUS RLY

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Bus Tie Control System
Bus Tie Control Switch S15007 and S15008
General
The control switches bus tie 1 and 2 are installed in the overhead
console. They have three switching positions:
-- OFF
-- NORM
-- RES.
The rest position is the position NORM. The switch can be set
stationary to position NORM and OFF. The position RES is spring
loaded to the NORM position.
Purpose
The bus tie control switches connect and disconnect MAIN BUS 1 and
MAIN BUS 2 to and from the BAT BUS by means of the bus tie relays.
OFF Position
Condition:
If the bus tie control switch will be set to the OFF position, the bus tie
control relay and the bus tie relay will be deenergized. The bus tie relay
disconnects the respective MAIN BUS from the BAT BUS.
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NORM Position
In the NORM position, the bus tie control switch connects one of the
control pins of the MAIN BUS short circuit protection unit to ground:
The MAIN BUS short circuit protection unit, the bus tie control relay and
the bus tie control switch are permanent forming a self-locking circuit
to hold the respective bus tie relay in the closed position: The bus tie
relay connects the respective MAIN BUS to the BAT BUS.
The NORM position is protected by a safety guard which has to be
opened before switching over to position OFF or RES.
RES Position
Condition:
MAIN BUS 1 and 2 are disconnected from the BAT BUS: Bus tie relays
are open.
If momentary set to the RES (reset) position, the bus tie control switch
connects one of the control pins of the MAIN BUS short circuit
protection unit to ground. By this momentary action the self locking
circuit will be established.
If the appropriate control pin of the MAIN BUS short circuit protection
unit will be connected momentary to ground, the bus tie control relay
will be energized and will close a self locking loop, holding itself closed,
and at same time energizing the bus tie relay via the MAIN BUS short
circuit protection unit. As result, the bus tie relay closes and connects
the respective MAIN BUS to the BAT BUS.
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Bus Tie Switch -- Location

Bus Tie Switch System 1 Bus Tie Switch System 2

N O O INV 2
O F F
R F F
M N
O
2 3 N
O
N
O R 2 1 15 1 3 3
R R M
M M
STBY HOR IC AMP R R INV 1 WX RAD AHRS2 INV ICS NMS2 BAT EM
O E E
BAT N BACKUP EX LT
AV.SHED.BUS 1 S S SEL AC BUS 2 ESS.BUS 2
ESS.BUS 1
EMER SHD BUS BUS TIE 1 BUS TIE 2 INVERTER

5 5 2 20 S S 20 15 2 3 2 3 1
H H
E E
NMS1 VHF TX1 VRU AVIO D D AVIO EMER VRU RAD ALT DME ADF MKR
AV.SHED.BUS 1 MAIN MAIN BAT AVIONIC SHED. BUS 2

Overhead Console

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Bus Tie Relays K10003 and K10004
General
The bus tie relays are high power demand relays. They are installed
in the power distribution box no.1 and in the power distribution box
no. 2.
Purpose
Bus tie relay K10003 connects MAIN BUS 1 to the BAT BUS W10007,
bus tie relay K10004 connects MAIN BUS 2 to the BAT BUS.
If a short circuit occurs on MAIN BUS 1 or on MAIN BUS 2, the
respective bus tie relay disconnects and isolates the affected busbar
from the electrical system of the helicopter.
Additionally, if both bus tie relays are energized, its auxiliary contacts
will close and will establish the equalizing line between the generator
control unit no. 1 and the generator control unit no. 2 under condition
that both generators are operating in parallel.
If one of the generators fails, the generator still in operation will supply
power to the buses.
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Energizing
One side of the coil of the bus tie relay is directly connected to the BAT
BUS. The other side of the coil is connected to the control output for
the bus tie relay of the MAIN BUS short circuit protection unit.
On condition, that the MAIN BUS short circuit protection unit does not
detect undervoltage of less than 12.0 VDC on the MAIN BUS, the bus
tie relay will be energized if:
-- the battery master switch will be set momentary to position
ENGAGE. This connects the appropriate control input pin
of both main bus short circuit protection units to ground via
auxiliary circuits. As result, both bus tie control relays will
be energized and will close the self locking loop. Both bus
tie relays will be energized, close and remain in the closed
position.
Deenergizing
Deenergizing of a bus tie relay will occur, if:
-- a MAIN BUS short circuit protection unit detects
undervoltage of less than 12.0 VDC on the MAIN BUS
-- a bus tie control switch will be set to position OFF; as
result, only ESS BUS 1 and 2 will be supplied by the
on-board battery or by the EPU.
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Bus Tie Relay -- Location

Power Distribution Box System 1 Power Distribution Box System 2

NO.1 NO.2
BUS--TIE BUS--TIE
RLY RLY

BUS--TIE

BUS--TIE
NO.1

NO. 2
NO.1 NO.2
SHED SHED
BUS RLY BUS RLY

SHED

SHED
CROSS FEED CROSS FEED
1--2 2--1

MAIN BUS

MAIN BUS
NO. 1

NO. 2
NON ESNTL NON ESNTL
NO.1 NO.2
EXT PWR EXT PWR
INTLK RLY INTLK RLY

NO.1 NO.2
NON ESNTL NON ESNTL
BUS RLY BUS RLY

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Bus Tie Control Relays K15001 and K15002

General
The bus tie control relays are installed in the overhead console.
The bus tie control relay, together with the MAIN BUS short circuit
protection unit and the bus tie control switch, forms a self-locking circuit
to hold the bus tie relay in the closed position.
The bus tie control relays are powered via the circuit breakers B/T SYS
I and B/T SYS II and via the backup power system.
If the appropriate control pin of the MAIN BUS short circuit protection
unit will be disconnected momentary from ground by setting the bus
tie control switch to position OFF, the bus tie control relay will be
deenergized and will open the self-locking loop.

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Location -- Bus Tie Control Relay

Bus Tie Control Relay K 15001

Bus Tie Control Relay K 15002

Overhead Console -- LH Side View

Overhead Console -- RH Side View

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Main Bus Short Circuit Protection Unit TB 549 /

525 and TB 550 / 526
General
The MAIN BUS short circuit protection units are fast switching
semiconductor circuits. The voltage sensing element is a Zener diode,
the switching device is a transistor.
Additional relays (TB 525 / 526) are in parallel to the bus tie control
relays to increase switching contacts.
They are installed in the overhead console.

Purpose
The MAIN BUS short circuit protection unit
-- is monitoring the respective MAIN BUS voltage for
deenergizing the respective bus tie relay, if a short circuit
occurs on this MAIN BUS
-- forms a self-locking circuit together with the bus tie control
switch and the bus tie control relay to hold the bus tie relay
in the closed position.

Operation
The MAIN BUS short circuit protection unit is monitoring the respective
MAIN BUS voltage. If the voltage falls below the limit of 12.0 V, it will
be detected by an Zener diode, controlling the switching transistor. The
transistor opens the self locking loop and as result the respective bus
tie relay will be deenergized. It will open and disconnects the
respective MAIN BUS from the electrical system of the helicopter.

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Location -- MAIN BUS Short Circuit Protection

Overhead Console View from Rear

TB 526 TB 525

TB 550 TB 549

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Electrical Power Distribution -- Overview

General Bus Bar

In the following pages an overview of the electrical power distribution Electrical power is distributed via
is given. Depending on the switch positions, energizing of the relays
-- BAT HOT BUS
and the resulting power distribution to the busbars will be described.
-- BAT BUS
Switches -- GEN BUS 1 and 2
Power supply and distribution is controlled by -- MAIN BUS 1 and 2
-- battery master switch -- ESS BUS 1 and 2
-- bus tie control switches -- SHED BUS 1 and 2
-- generator switches -- NON-ESS BUS 1 and 2
-- emergency SHED BUS switch. -- diode box 1 and 2.

Relays Technical Data - Electrical Power Distribution

Power supply and distribution is controlled by Fuses:
-- generator relays Power Distribution Box 1 and 2 50 A, 80 A
-- starter relays Overhead Console Circuit breakers of different
-- bus tie relays value
-- NON-ESS BUS relays Battery Box 325 A, 50 A
-- external power relay
-- battery relay
-- SHED BUS relays.

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INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

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ESS BUS W10012 and W10013

General
Essential equipment (e.g. fuel pump FWD) is connected to ESS BUS 1
and ESS BUS 2.
ESS BUS 1 is located LH side, the ESS BUS 2 is located RH side of
the circuit breaker panel on the overhead console.

SHED BUS 1 and 2

General
SHED BUS equipment (e.g. fuel pump AFT, copilots static port heating
system) is connected to the SHED BUS.
SHED BUS 1 is located LH side, SHED BUS 2 is located RH side of
the circuit breaker panel on the overhead console.

NON-ESS BUS 1 and 2

General
Non-essential equipment (e.g. utility receptacle, blower for ventilation
system) is connected to NON-ESS BUS 1 and 2.
NON-ESS BUS 1 is located in the LH sideshell, NON-ESS BUS 2 is
located in the RH sideshell of the cargo compartment.

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ESS BUS, NON-ESS BUS, SHED BUS

N O O
INV 2
O F F
R F F
M N

2 3 N
O
N
O
O
R 2 1 15 1 3 3
R R M
M M

INV 1
STBY HOR IC AMP O
R R WX RAD AHRS2 INV ICS NMS2 BAT EM
BAT N
E E
SEL BACKUP EX LT
ESS.BUS 1 AV.SHED.BUS 1 S S AC BUS 2 ESS.BUS 2
EMER SHD BUS BUS TIE 1 BUS TIE 2 INVERTER

5 5 2 20 S S 20 15 2 3 2 3 1
H H
E E
NMS1 VHF TX1 VRU AVIO D D AVIO EMER VRU RAD ALT DME ADF MKR

SHED BUS AV.SHED.BUS 1 MAIN MAIN BAT AVIONIC SHED. BUS 2

B B
U U
7.5 2 1 7.5 3 3 15 5 10 5 S S 3 10 2 20 2 1 5
1 2
FCDS2 DIMM NMS/ATC PT/ST AP2 MIR PWR CARGO CONT 1 XFER-- A HTG-- V INST. PAX PWR CONT ELT INT ATC
BACKUP TEST SRC SEL CP LOAD HOOK PX LT L/S LT PUMP COOL BLW L/S LIGHT

3 3 3 1 5 5 5 2 1 20 20 1 2 5 5 3 1 3 3 3

FCDM1 ND1 PFD1 BLW PEL FUZZ AHRS1 AHRS2 ADC AVIO AVIO AVIO AVIO ADC AHRS1 AHRS2 ROLL 2 BLW PFD2 ND2 FCDM2
AV.ESS.BUS1 BURN MSTR MAIN MAIN MAST SEMA PEL AV. ESS. BUS 2

5 3 3 1 3 3 2 1 5 5 3 3 5 5

ICS P1 HTG CKPT FTR ROLL 1 E YAW BEEP MAST XFER-- F SSX16 P2 AP1 ICS VHF
CONT VENT E SAS TRIM MOM PUMP SEMA
SAS SAS TX2
S S
S S

5 2 7.5 10 5 10 1 1 B B 5 7.5 7.5 3 7.5 1 7.5 5

ESS BUS MARMS FLOATS CONT CC-- PIL BOOM POS LDG CKPT VAR
U
S

1
U
S

2
N2 INSTR ACOL EM/EX CC-- PED AUX PT/ST FLOATS MARMS
WINCH LIGHTS NR TRIM LIGHTS WINCH TANK PLT

1 15
WIPER
3

TQ/N2 OVSP
5 5

PRIME-- P
1

FIRE-- D
ENG
2

FUEL-- V
7.5

IGN
5

START
5

START IGN
7.5 2

FUEL-- V
1

FIRE-- D
5

PRIME-- P
ENG
5

OVSP TQ/N2
3 1
ROTOR
RPM
2
1 1 5 1 2 2 5 5 5 5 2 2 1 5 1 1

GEN B/T FIRE-- E FUEL-- L HYD-- P W/U CAD VEMD VEMD CAD W/U HYD-- P FUEL-- L FIRE-- E B/T GEN
SYS SYS

System 1 NON-ESS BUS

System 2 Connector for

Track&Balance
Utility
Receptacle
FWD
J10121

J10103

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Diode Box A10039 and A10040

General ESS BUS 2 is connected to
The diodes CR10001, CR10002 and CR10003 for the continuous -- MAIN BUS 1 via decoupling diode CR10005
electrical power supply of ESS BUS 1 are installed in the LH side diode -- MAIN BUS 2 via decoupling diode CR10004
box A10039, located at the cabin ceiling. -- BAT BUS via decoupling diode CR10006.
The diodes CR10004, CR10005 and CR10006 for the continuous
electrical power supply of ESS BUS 2 are installed in the RH side diode
box A10040, located at the cabin ceiling. If one MAIN BUS fails, the remaining one will supply both ESS BUSes.
Additionally both ESS BUSes are also connected to the BAT BUS. This
Purpose
ensures power supply from the battery, if both MAIN BUSes should fail.
The diodes ensure continuous power supply to the ESS BUSes
without any interruption in case of a generator failure or a short circuit
on a MAIN BUS. They decouple the three different power sources for
each ESS BUS from each other.

Operation
ESS BUS 1 is connected to
-- MAIN BUS 1 via decoupling diode CR10002
-- MAIN BUS 2 via decoupling diode CR10001
-- BAT BUS via decoupling diode CR10003.

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Diode Box

Diode Box System 1 Diode Box System 2

CR10001

CR10004
CR10002

CR10005
CR10006
CR10003

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NON-ESS BUS Relay K10007 and K10008
General
The NON-ESS BUS relay 1 and 2 are single-pole high power demand
relays. They are installed in the power distribution box no. 1 and 2.
Purpose
The NON-ESS BUS relay K10007 connects the NON-ESS BUS 1 to
the MAIN BUS 1.
The NON-ESS BUS relay K10008 connects the NON-ESS BUS 2 to
the MAIN BUS 2.
Energizing
The NON-ESS BUS relay is energized and connects the NON-ESS
BUS to the MAIN BUS, if
-- an EPU is connected to the electrical system of the
helicopter and the battery master switch has been set
momentary to position ENGAGE,
-- both generators operate individually or in parallel to the
on--board electrical system and the battery master switch
has been momentary set to position ENGAGE;
-- both generators operate in parallel to the on--board
electrical system and the battery master switch has not
been set momentary to position ENGAGE, but the
respective bus tie control switch has been momentary set
to position RES.
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Operation
One side coil of the NON-ESS BUS relay is directly connected to the
respective MAIN BUS. The other side of the coil will be connected to
ground
-- if the respective external power interlock relay is energized,
-- if both of the generator failure relays are energized.
If energized, the NON-ESS BUS relay closes and connects the
NON-ESS BUS to the MAIN BUS: electrical power is supplied to the
non-essential equipment via several circuit breakers.
NON-ESS BUS 1 is located in the LH side shell, NON-ESS BUS 2 is
located in the RH side shell of the cargo compartment.
SHED BUS Relay K10005 and K10006
General
The SHED BUS relays connect SHED BUS 1 to MAIN BUS 1 and
SHED BUS 2 to MAIN BUS 2. The SHED BUS relays are installed in
the power distribution box 1 and 2.
Purpose
Only in case of a double generator failure, the SHED BUS relays will
disconnect both SHED BUSes at the same time from the electrical
system of the helicopter.
Energizing
Both SHED BUS relays are energized by each of the two generator
failure relays. As result, both SHED BUS relays will close, if only one
of the two generator failure relays is in its working position.
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NON-ESS BUS Relay, SHED BUS Relay

Power Distribution Box System 1 Power Distribution Box System 2

NO.1 NO.2
BUS--TIE BUS--TIE
RLY RLY

BUS--TIE

BUS--TIE
NO.1

NO. 2
NO.1 NO.2
SHED SHED
BUS RLY BUS RLY

SHED

SHED
CROSS FEED CROSS FEED
1--2 2--1

MAIN BUS

MAIN BUS
NO. 1

NO. 2
NON ESNTL NON ESNTL
NO.1 NO.2
EXT PWR EXT PWR
INTLK RLY INTLK RLY

NO.1 NO.2
NON ESNTL BUS RLY
BUS RLY NON ESNTL

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Emergency SHED BUS Switch S10007

General
The emergency SHED BUS switch is located on the overhead
console. It is labeled EMER SHD BUS and has the positions NORM
and ON. In the NORM position it is protected by a safety guard which
has to be opened before switching to the position ON.

Purpose
If both generators are lost during flight, the emergency SHED BUS
switch in position ON will energize the SHED BUS relays. Via the
closed SHED BUS relays, SHED BUS 1 and 2 will be supplied by the
on-board battery.

Energizing
The emergency SHED BUS switch, if set to position ON, will energize
the SHED BUS relays under condition that
-- the battery master switch has been set momentary to
position ENGAGE, and then remains in position ON
or
-- the battery master switch has been set to position ON, and
bus tie switch 1 and 2 have been momentary set to position
RES.
The battery is now connected to the BAT BUS, and the bus tie relays
are closed. The SHED BUS relays will close and will supply battery
power to SHED BUS 1 and 2 via BAT BUS and MAIN BUS 1 and 2.

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Emergency SHED BUS Switch -- Location

Emergency SHED BUS

Switch

N O O INV 2
O F F
R F F
M N
O
2 3 N
O
N
O R 2 1 15 1 3 3
R R M
M M
STBY HOR IC AMP R R INV 1 WX RAD AHRS2 INV ICS NMS2 BAT EM
O E E
BAT N BACKUP EX LT
AV.SHED.BUS 1 S S SEL AC BUS 2 ESS.BUS 2
ESS.BUS 1
EMER SHD BUS BUS TIE 1 BUS TIE 2 INVERTER

5 5 2 20 S S 20 15 2 3 2 3 1
H H
E E
NMS1 VHF TX1 VRU AVIO D D AVIO EMER VRU RAD ALT DME ADF MKR
AV.SHED.BUS 1 MAIN MAIN BAT AVIONIC SHED. BUS 2

Overhead Panel

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Operation Modes of the DC Power System

General All Electrical Power Off

The following operating modes are possible in the DC power system: Switch Position
-- all electrical power off
BAT MSTR OFF
-- power supply by the battery, MAIN BUSes separated,
engines not running GEN 1 NORM
-- power supply by the battery GEN 2 NORM
-- engine starting BUS TIE 1 NORM
-- single generator operation BUS TIE 2 NORM
-- generators operating in parallel (normal operation) SHD BUS NORM
-- generators operating individually
Relays
-- power supply by external power unit (EPU)
-- power supply by battery, SHED BUS switch emergency ON No electrical power is supplied to any relay. All relays are deenergized.
-- emergency operation, engines are running but both BAT HOT BUS
generators fail.
Whenever the on-board battery is connected to the electrical system
of the helicopter, the BAT HOT BUS is energized.

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Configuration “All Electrical Power Off” STR/

STR/
GEN 1 GEN 2

GR1 SR1 SR2 GR2

DISTR. BOX 1 DISTR. BOX 2

GEN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 2 GEN BUS 2

BTR1 BTR2

AFT J BOX LH AFT J BOX RH

NEBR1 SBR1 SBR2 NEBR2

BATTERY
BOX
DIODE BAT BUS DIODE
BOX 1 BOX 2

BR EPR
SHED BUS 1 ESS BUS 1 ESS BUS 2 SHED BUS 2

NON ESS BUS 1 NON ESS BUS 2

BAT HOT BUS

BATTERY EXT PWR

RECEP
ENGAGE

RESET

RESET

NORM

NORM

NORM
NORM

NORM

RES

RES
OFF

OFF
OFF

OFF

OFF

ON
ON

shows operative power

source and closed
contact of relay

Switch Position

BAT MSTR GEN 1 GEN 2 BUS TIE I BUS TIE II EMRG SHD BUS

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Power Supply by the BAT MAIN BUSes Separated

Mode of Operation Indications
Both engines not running: No generator power available. The following cautions are displayed on the CAD:

Switch Position SYS 1 MISC SYS 2

BAT MSTR ON GEN DISCON BAT DISCH GEN DISCON
GEN 1 NORM BUS TIE OPN BUS TIE OPN
GEN 2 NORM
BUS TIE 1 NORM
BUS TIE 2 NORM The following electrical values are displayed on the VEMD:
SHD BUS NORM
SYS 1 SYS 2
Distribution DC VOLT 24.0 24.0
The battery relay is energized and battery power is fed to the BAT BUS. GEN AMPS 0 0
From there, ESS BUS 1 is energized via diode CR 10003, and ESS
BAT AMPS current load
BUS 2 is energized via diode CR 10006.
(negative)

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Configuration “Power Supply by Battery, MAIN BUSes Separated”

STR/ STR/
GEN 1 GEN 2

GR1 SR1 SR2 GR2

DISTR. BOX 1 DISTR. BOX 2

GEN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 2 GEN BUS 2

BTR1 BTR2

AFT J BOX LH AFT J BOX RH

NEBR1 SBR1 SBR2 NEBR2

BATTERY
BOX
DIODE BAT BUS DIODE
BOX 1 BOX 2

BR EPR
SHED BUS 1 ESS BUS 1 ESS BUS 2 SHED BUS 2

NON ESS BUS 1 NON ESS BUS 2

BAT HOT BUS

BATTERY EXT PWR

RECEP
ENGAGE

RESET

RESET

NORM
NORM

NORM
NORM

NORM

RES
RES

OFF
OFF
OFF

OFF

OFF

ON
ON

shows operative power

source and closed
contact of relay

Switch Position

BAT MSTR GEN 1 GEN 2 BUS TIE I BUS TIE II EMRG SHD BUS

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Power Supply by the Battery MAIN BUSes Connected

Mode of Operation Distribution
Both engines not running: No generator power available. With the switch position as described, battery relay is energized,
thereby supplying battery power to the BAT BUS and to ESS BUS 1
Switch Position and 2.
BAT MSTR momentary set to ENGAGE As the bus tie relays 1 and 2 are energized by actuating the BAT MSTR
then set to ON switch momentary set to ENGAGE, power is supplied from BAT BUS
GEN 1 NORM to MAIN BUS 1 and 2 and to GEN BUS.

GEN 2 NORM Indications

BUS TIE 1 NORM The following cautions are displayed on the CAD:
BUS TIE 2 NORM
SYS 1 MISC SYS 2
SHD BUS NORM
GEN DISCON BAT DISCH GEN DISCON

The following electrical values are displayed on the VEMD:

SYS 1 SYS 2
DC VOLT 24.0 24.0
GEN AMPS 0 0
BAT AMPS current load
(negative)

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Configuration “Power Supply by Battery, MAIN BUSes Connected”

STR/ STR/
GEN 1 GEN 2

GR1 SR1 SR2 GR2

DISTR. BOX 1 DISTR. BOX 2

GEN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 2 GEN BUS 2

BTR1 BTR2

AFT J BOX RH
AFT J BOX LH

NEBR1 SBR1 SBR2 NEBR2

BATTERY
BOX
DIODE BAT BUS DIODE
BOX 1 BOX 2

BR EPR
SHED BUS 1 ESS BUS 1 ESS BUS 2 SHED BUS 2

NON ESS BUS 1 NON ESS BUS 2

BAT HOT BUS

BATTERY EXT PWR

RECEP
ENGAGE

RESET

RESET

NORM
NORM

NORM
NORM

NORM

RES
RES

OFF
OFF
OFF

OFF

OFF

ON
ON

shows operative power

source and closed
contact of relay
Switch Position

BAT MSTR GEN 1 GEN 2 BUS TIE I BUS TIE II EMRG SHD BUS

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Engine Starting
Mode of Operation Indications
MAIN BUSBAR 1 and 2 connected. The following cautions are displayed on the CAD:
If the starting engine exceeds n1 40 / 50 %, the respective
SYS 1 MISC SYS 2
starter--generator will automatically switch over from starter mode to
generator mode. The starter relay will open and the generator relay GEN DISCON BAT DISCH GEN DISCON
automatically will close to connect the generator to the GEN BUS. STARTER
Switch Position
The following electrical values are displayed on the VEMD:
BAT MSTR ON
GEN 1 NORM SYS 1 SYS 2
GEN 2 NORM DC VOLT 24.0 24.0
BUS TIE 1 NORM GEN AMPS 0 0
BUS TIE 2 NORM BAT AMPS current load
SHD BUS NORM (negative)

 NOTE Only during starting the engines the STARTER

indication is displayed on the CAD.

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Engine Starting STR/

STR/
GEN 1 GEN 2

GR1 SR1 SR2 GR2

DISTR. BOX 1 DISTR. BOX 2

GEN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 2 GEN BUS 2

BTR1 BTR2
AFT J BOX RH
AFT J BOX LH

NEBR1 SBR1 SBR2 NEBR2

BATTERY
BOX
DIODE BAT BUS DIODE
BOX 1 BOX 2

BR EPR
SHED BUS 1 ESS BUS 1 ESS BUS 2 SHED BUS 2

NON ESS BUS 1 NON ESS BUS 2

BAT HOT BUS

BATTERY EXT PWR

RECEP
ENGAGE

RESET

RESET

NORM
NORM

NORM
NORM

NORM

RES
RES

OFF
OFF
OFF

OFF

OFF

ON
ON

shows operative power

source and closed
contact of relay
Switch Position

BAT MSTR GEN 1 GEN 2 BUS TIE I BUS TIE II EMRG SHD BUS

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Single Generator Operation

Mode of Operation Indications
MAIN BUSes connected, battery switched on, engine 2 inoperative. The following cautions are displayed on the CAD:

Switch Position SYS 1 MISC SYS 2

BAT MSTR ON GEN DISCON
GEN 1 NORM
GEN 2 NORM The following electrical values are displayed on the VEMD:
BUS TIE 1 NORM
SYS 1 SYS 2
BUS TIE 2 NORM
DC VOLT 28.4 28.4
SHD BUS NORM
GEN AMPS current load 0
Distribution BAT AMPS charging current
Generator control unit 1 closes the control circuit of the generator (positive)
relay 1. Power from generator 1 is supplied to the MAIN BUS 1 and 2
and from there to ESS BUS 1 and 2.
The MAIN BUS 2 is supplied with electrical power from MAIN BUS 1
by the closed bus tie relays. The BAT BUS is supplied from the MAIN
BUS 1. With the battery relay closed, generator power is distributed to
the BAT HOT BUS and to the battery for charging purposes. The
control circuit of the NON-ESS BUS relays are interrupted by the
deenergized generator failure relay 2.
SHED BUS relays 1 and 2 will close: SHED BUS 1 will be supplied via
MAIN BUS 1 and SHED BUS 2 will be supplied via MAIN BUS 2.

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Single Generator Operation STR/

STR/
GEN 1 GEN 2

GR1 SR1 SR2 GR2

DISTR. BOX 1 DISTR. BOX 2

GEN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 2 GEN BUS 2

BTR1 BTR2
AFT J BOX RH
AFT J BOX LH

NEBR1 SBR1 SBR2 NEBR2

BATTERY
BOX
DIODE BAT BUS DIODE
BOX 1 BOX 2

BR EPR
SHED BUS 1 ESS BUS 1 ESS BUS 2 SHED BUS 2

NON ESS BUS 1 NON ESS BUS 2

BAT HOT BUS

BATTERY EXT PWR

RECEP
ENGAGE

RESET

RESET

NORM
NORM

NORM
NORM

NORM

RES
RES

OFF
OFF
OFF

OFF

OFF

ON
ON

shows operative power

source and closed
contact of relay
Switch Position

BAT MSTR GEN 1 GEN 2 BUS TIE I BUS TIE II EMRG SHD BUS

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Generators Operating in Parallel (Normal Operation)

Mode of Operation The control circuits to NON-ESS BUS relay 1 and 2 are closed by the
energized generator failure relay 1 and 2: NON-ESS BUS 1 and 2 are
Normal parallel operation of the generators including battery charging
supplied.
(normal flight condition).
Indications
Switch Position
No cautions are displayed on the CAD.
BAT MSTR ON
GEN 1 NORM
The following electrical values are displayed on the VEMD:
GEN 2 NORM
BUS TIE 1 NORM SYS 1 SYS 2
BUS TIE 2 NORM DC VOLT 28.4 28.4
SHD BUS NORM GEN AMPS current load current load
Distribution BAT AMPS charging current
(positive)
During normal generator operation, the Generator Control Units
(GCU) close the control circuits of the corresponding generator relays.
Generator power is supplied via GEN BUS 1 and 2 to MAIN BUS 1 and The current load on generator 1 and 2 are identical (equalizing line is
2. closed).
Generator power is distributed to ESS BUS 1 via the diodes CR10001
and CR10002. Generator power is distributed to ESS BUS 2 via the
diodes CR10004 and CR10005.
As the bus tie relays are energized and closed, the equalizing line is
established: The electrical loads between generator 1 and 2 will be
balanced.
As MAIN BUS 1 and 2 are connected to the BAT BUS by bus tie relay
1 and 2 and battery relay is closed, the battery is connected to the
generators and will be charged.

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Generators Operating in Parallel (Normal Operation) STR/

STR/
GEN 1 GEN 2

GR1 SR1 SR2 GR2

DISTR. BOX 1 DISTR. BOX 2

GEN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 2 GEN BUS 2

BTR1 BTR2
AFT J BOX RH
AFT J BOX LH

NEBR1 SBR1 SBR2 NEBR2

BATTERY
BOX
DIODE BAT BUS DIODE
BOX 1 BOX 2

BR EPR
SHED BUS 1 ESS BUS 1 ESS BUS 2 SHED BUS 2

NON ESS BUS 1 NON ESS BUS 2

BAT HOT BUS

BATTERY EXT PWR

RECEP
ENGAGE

RESET

RESET

NORM
NORM

NORM
NORM

NORM

RES
RES

OFF
OFF
OFF

OFF

OFF

ON
ON

shows operative power

source and closed
contact of relay
Switch Position

BAT MSTR GEN 1 GEN 2 BUS TIE I BUS TIE II EMRG SHD BUS

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Generators Operating Individually

Mode of Operation Indications
MAIN BUS 1 and 2 separated each other, battery connected to The following cautions are displayed on the CAD:
MAIN BUS 2.
SYS 1 MISC SYS 2
Switch Position
BUS TIE OPN
BAT MSTR ON
GEN 1 NORM The following electrical values are displayed on the VEMD:
GEN 2 NORM
BUS TIE 1 OFF SYS 1 SYS 2

BUS TIE 2 NORM DC VOLT 28.4 28.4

SHD BUS NORM GEN AMPS current load current load
BAT AMPS charging current
Distribution (positive)
The Generator Control Unit (GCU) closes the control circuit of the
corresponding generator relay. MAIN BUS 1 is supplied by GEN BUS
1 and MAIN BUS 2 is supplied by GEN BUS 2. Power is distributed to As the bus tie relay 1 is open, the equalizing line between the two
the ESS BUS 1 and 2. GCUs is not connected and automatic load sharing between generator
no. 1 and 2 is not performed. Current load indication of generator 1 and
The BAT BUS is connected to MAIN BUS 2. With the battery relay 2 will be different.
closed, generator 2 power is distributed to the BAT HOT BUS and for
charging the battery.
The control circuits of the NON-ESS BUS relays are closed by the
energized generator failure relays during proper system function.
NON-ESS BUS 1 is supplied with power from generator 1, NON-ESS
BUS 2 is supplied with power from generator 2.

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Generators Operating Individually

STR/ STR/
GEN 1 GEN 2

GR1 SR1 SR2 GR2

DISTR. BOX 1 DISTR. BOX 2

GEN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 2 GEN BUS 2

BTR1 BTR2
AFT J BOX RH
AFT J BOX LH

NEBR1 SBR1 SBR2 NEBR2

BATTERY
BOX
DIODE BAT BUS DIODE
BOX 1 BOX 2

BR EPR
SHED BUS 1 ESS BUS 1 ESS BUS 2 SHED BUS 2

NON ESS BUS 1 NON ESS BUS 2

BAT HOT BUS

BATTERY EXT PWR

RECEP
ENGAGE

RESET

RESET

NORM

NORM

NORM
NORM

NORM

RES

RES
OFF

OFF
OFF

OFF

OFF

ON
ON

shows operative power

source and closed
contact of relay

Switch Position

BAT MSTR GEN 1 GEN 2 BUS TIE I BUS TIE II EMRG SHD BUS

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Power Supply by External Power Unit (EPU)

Mode of Operation Generator Power
EPU connected to DC external power receptacle. If an EPU is connected to the helicopter, generators are disconnected
Engines not running, or from the electrical system.
Engines running and both generators active.
Battery Power
Switch Position
As battery relay is deenergized, the on--board battery is disconnected
BAT MSTR momentary set to ENGAGE from the electrical system of the helicopter.
then set to ON if engines not Indications
running
The following cautions are displayed on the CAD:
GEN 1 NORM
GEN 2 NORM SYS 1 MISC SYS 2
BUS TIE 1 NORM GEN DISCON BAT DISCON GEN DISCON
BUS TIE 2 NORM EXT POWER
EPU DOOR
SHD BUS NORM

Distribution
The following electrical values are displayed on the VEMD:
External power relay is energized, thereby supplying power from the
EPU to the BAT BUS and the ESS BUS 1 and 2. SYS 1 SYS 2
SHED BUS 1 relay is energized via the energized EXT power interlock DC VOLT 24--28 24--28
relay 2. SHED BUS 2 relay is energized via the energized EXT power
GEN AMPS 0 0
interlock relay 1.
BAT AMPS EPU current
The external power interlock relay 1 and 2 close the control circuit of
the respective NON-ESS BUS relays. The NON-ESS BUS relays will
close and connect the NON-ESS BUS 1 and 2 to the respective MAIN
BUS.

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Power Supply by EPU

STR/ STR/
GEN 1 GEN 2

GR1 SR1 SR2 GR2

DISTR. BOX 1 DISTR. BOX 2

GEN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 2 GEN BUS 2

BTR1 BTR2
AFT J BOX RH
AFT J BOX LH

NEBR1 SBR1 SBR2 NEBR2

BATTERY
BOX
DIODE BAT BUS DIODE
BOX 1 BOX 1

BR EPR
SHED BUS 1 ESS BUS 1 ESS BUS 2 SHED BUS 2

NON ESS BUS 1 NON ESS BUS 2

BAT HOT BUS

BATTERY EXT PWR

RECEP
ENGAGE

RESET

RESET

NORM
NORM

NORM
NORM

NORM

RES
RES

OFF
OFF
OFF

OFF

OFF

ON
ON

shows operative power

source and closed
contact of relay
Switch Position

BAT MSTR GEN 1 GEN 2 BUS TIE I BUS TIE II EMRG SHD BUS

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Power Supply by the Battery

Mode of Operation Indications
Engines not running. The following cautions are displayed on the CAD:
Emergency SHED BUS switch set to position ON.
SYS 1 MISC SYS 2
Switch Position
GEN DISCON BAT DISCH GEN DISCON
BAT MSTR ON SHED EMER
GEN 1 NORM
GEN 2 NORM The following electrical values are displayed on the VEMD:
BUS TIE 1 NORM
BUS TIE 2 NORM SYS 1 SYS 2

SHD BUS ON DC VOLT 24.0 24.0

GEN AMPS 0 0
Distribution
BAT AMPS current load
The battery relay is energized, thereby supplying battery power to the (negative)
BAT BUS and to ESS BUS 1 and 2.
Bus tie relays 1 and 2 are energized and power is supplied from BAT
BUS to MAIN BUS 1 and 2 and, as result, to GEN BUS 1 and 2.
Emergency SHED BUS switch set to position ON energizes SHED
BUS relay 1 and 2. They close and connect SHED BUS 1 to MAIN
BUS 1, and SHED BUS 2 to MAIN BUS 2.
NON-ESS BUS relays 1 and 2 are deenergized by generator failure
relays 1 and 2: NON-ESS BUS 1 and 2 can not be connected to MAIN
BUS 1 and 2.

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Power Supply by Battery, Emergency SHED BUS Switch set to Position ON

STR/ STR/
GEN 1 GEN 2

GR1 SR1 SR2 GR2

DISTR. BOX 1 DISTR. BOX 2

GEN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 2 GEN BUS 2

BTR1 BTR2
AFT J BOX RH
AFT J BOX LH

NEBR1 SBR1 SBR2 NEBR2

BATTERY
BOX
DIODE BAT BUS DIODE
BOX 1 BOX 2

BR EPR
SHED BUS 1 ESS BUS 1 ESS BUS 2 SHED BUS 2

NON ESS BUS 1 NON ESS BUS 2

BAT HOT BUS

BATTERY EXT PWR

RECEP
ENGAGE

RESET

RESET

NORM

NORM

NORM
NORM

NORM

RES

RES
OFF

OFF
OFF

OFF

OFF

ON
ON

shows operative power

source and closed
contact of relay

Switch Position

BAT MSTR GEN 1 GEN 2 BUS TIE I BUS TIE II EMRG SHD BUS

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Emergency Operation
Mode of Operation Indications
Engines are running, but both generators fail. The following cautions are displayed on the CAD:
Emergency SHED BUS switch set to position ON.
Switch Position SYS 1 MISC SYS 2
GEN DISCON BAT DISCH GEN DISCON
BAT MSTR ON
SHED EMER
GEN 1 OFF
GEN 2 OFF
The following electrical values are displayed on the VEMD:
BUS TIE 1 NORM
BUS TIE 2 NORM SYS 1 SYS 2
SHD BUS ON DC VOLT 24.0 24.0
Distribution GEN AMPS 0 0
BAT AMPS current load
As generator switch 1 and 2 are set to position OFF, both generators
are tripped and disconnected from the respective GEN BUS. (negative)

The battery relay is energized, thereby supplying battery power to the

BAT BUS and to ESS BUS 1 and 2.
Bus tie relays 1 and 2 are energized, and power is supplied from BAT
BUS to MAIN BUS 1 and 2 and, as result, to GEN BUS 1 and 2.
Emergency SHED BUS switch set to position ON energizes SHED
BUS relay 1 and 2. They close and connect SHED BUS 1 to MAIN
BUS 1, and SHED BUS 2 to MAIN BUS 2.
NON-ESS BUS relay 1 and 2 are deenergized by generator failure
relay 1 and 2: NON-ESS BUS 1 and 2 can not be connected to MAIN
BUS 1 and 2.

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Emergency Operation: Both Generators Fail, Engines are Running

STR/ STR/
GEN 1 GEN 2

GR1 SR1 SR2 GR2

DISTR. BOX 1 DISTR. BOX 2

GEN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 1 MAIN BUS 2 GEN BUS 2

BTR1 BTR2

AFT J BOX LH AFT J BOX RH

NEBR1 SBR1 SBR2 NEBR2

BATTERY
BOX
DIODE BAT BUS
BOX 1 DIODE
BOX 2
BR EPR
SHED BUS 1 ESS BUS 1 ESS BUS 2 SHED BUS 2

NON ESS BUS 1 NON ESS BUS 2

BAT HOT BUS

BATTERY EXT PWR

RECEP
ENGAGE

RESET

RESET

NORM

NORM

NORM
NORM

NORM

RES

RES
OFF

OFF
OFF

OFF

OFF

ON
ON

shows operative power

source and closed
contact of relay

Switch Position

BAT MSTR GEN 1 GEN 2 BUS TIE I BUS TIE II EMRG SHD BUS

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AC Power System

General The static inverter of system 2 is located at the cabin ceiling, FWD of
the RH side diode box.
The AC power system generates 26 VAC and 115 VAC with 400 Hz,
each out of 28 VDC of the DC power system. The helicopter is Circuit Breaker
equipped with one AC system (SYS 2). The AC voltages are
distributed via busbars and modules. Circuit breaker CB10016 is installed in the overhead console and is
labeled INV 2.
The alternating voltages are used for navigation instruments.
Switch
Components
Switch S10012 switches the static inverter of system 2 ON and OFF.
The AC power system 2 consists of: It is installed in the overhead console and is labeled INVERTER 2.
-- static inverter
AC BUS
-- circuit breaker, labeled INV 2
AC BUS 1 and 2 are located in the upper part of the overhead console.
-- switch, labeled INVERTER 2
They are interconnected to each other and supplied by the static
-- AC BUS with 26 VAC and 115 VAC inverter of system 2.
-- terminal blocks (modules)
-- CAD as display unit.
Terminal Blocks (Modules)
The terminal blocks are located on the overhead console, fixed on a
Static Inverter mounting bracket.
The static inverter of system 2 is supplied by ESS BUS 2 via a circuit
breaker and a switch. The inverter converts the 24--28.5 V of the DC
power system to 26 VAC and 115 VAC with 400 Hz each. The voltages
are stabilized by the inverter.
The inverter has a fault monitor output. If the fault monitor output is HI
(28 VDC), the inverter is operating well. If the fault monitor output is LO
(open circuit), the inverter is defective.

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Overhead Console -- AC BUS 2 (Example)

AC BUS 2 CB INV

N O O
INV 2
O F F
R F F
M N

2 3 N
O
N
O
O
R 2 1 15 1 3 3
R R M
M M

INV 1
STBY HOR IC AMP O
R R WX RAD AHRS2 INV ICS NMS2 BAT EM
BAT N
E E
SEL BACKUP EX LT
ESS.BUS 1 AV.SHED.BUS 1 S S AC BUS 2 ESS.BUS 2
EMER SHD BUS BUS TIE 1 BUS TIE 2 INVERTER

5 5 2 20 S S 20 15 2 3 2 3 1
H H
E E
NMS1 VHF TX1 VRU AVIO D D AVIO EMER VRU RAD ALT DME ADF MKR
AV.SHED.BUS 1 MAIN MAIN BAT AVIONIC SHED. BUS 2
B B
U U
7.5 2 1 7.5 3 3 15 5 10 5 S S 3 10 2 20 2 1 5
1 2
FCDS2 DIMM NMS/ATC PT/ST AP2 MIR PWR CARGO CONT 1 XFER-- A HTG-- V INST. PAX PWR CONT ELT INT ATC
BACKUP TEST SRC SEL CP LOAD HOOK PX LT L/S LT PUMP COOL BLW L/S LIGHT

3 3 3 1 5 5 5 2 1 20 20 1 2 5 5 3 1 3 3 3

FCDM1 ND1 PFD1 BLW PEL FUZZ AHRS1 AHRS2 ADC AVIO AVIO AVIO AVIO ADC AHRS1 AHRS2 ROLL 2 BLW PFD2 ND2 FCDM2
AV.ESS.BUS1 BURN MSTR MAIN MAIN MAST SEMA PEL AV. ESS. BUS 2

5 3 3 1 3 3 2 1 5 5 3 3 5 5

ICS P1 HTG CKPT FTR ROLL 1 E YAW BEEP MAST XFER-- F SSX16 P2 AP1 ICS VHF
CONT VENT E SAS TRIM MOM PUMP SEMA
SAS SAS TX2
S S
S S

5 2 7.5 10 5 10 1 1 B B 5 7.5 7.5 3 7.5 1 7.5 5

U U
S S
MARMS FLOATS CONT CC-- PIL BOOM POS LDG CKPT VAR N2 INSTR ACOL EM/EX CC-- PED AUX PT/ST FLOATS MARMS
WINCH LIGHTS NR 1 2 TRIM LIGHTS WINCH TANK PLT

1 15
WIPER
3

TQ/N2 OVSP
5 5

PRIME-- P
1

FIRE-- D
ENG
2

FUEL-- V IGN
7.5

START
5 5

START IGN
7.5 2

FUEL-- V
1

FIRE-- D
5

PRIME-- P
ENG
5

OVSP TQ/N2
3 1
ROTOR
RPM
2
1 1 5 1 2 2 5 5 5 5 2 2 1 5 1 1

GEN B/T FIRE-- E FUEL-- L HYD-- P W/U CAD VEMD VEMD CAD W/U HYD-- P FUEL-- L FIRE-- E B/T GEN
SYS SYS

CPDS OFF S-- 1 NORM OFF OFF OFF

N N
E
O X O
R T
R
M M
W/U EXT WRN S-- 2 TEST ON ON ON
DSPLY FIRE HYD BAT FUZZ STBY HOR 1 2 1 2
1 2 HOR/EX BURN INVERTER AVIO MSTR
TEST

Switch INVERTER 2

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Indications
The following caution is displayed on the CAD, if the static inverter is
OFF or defective:

SYS 1 MISC SYS 2

INVERTER

As long as signal input of the CAD is supplied with 28 VDC from the
fault monitor output of the inverter, there is no caution indication on the
CAD.
If the signal input of the CAD is supplied with “open circuit” from the
fault monitor output of the inverter, the caution indication INVERTER
will be displayed on the CAD for system 2.

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AC Power System

CAD AC BUS 1

115V AC
INVERTER

FUEL kg

26VAC
Fault Monitor AC BUS 2
28 VDC

115V AC
115 VAC
ESS BUS 2 INV 2 INV 2
Inverter
26 VAC

26VAC
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Start and Ignition System

General  NOTE It is not possible to start both engines at same

To start the engines, each is equipped with a starter--generator, a start
injector solenoid valve and a dual high energy ignition system.
As soon as the engine starting procedure has been terminated,
ignition and the start injector solenoid valve are switched off
automatically.
The start and ignition system is supplied by ESS BUS 1 and 2 and
consists of:
-- engine start switches S10060 and S10062
-- starter relays K10011 and K10012
-- starter interlock relays K10013 and K10014
-- start mode control relays K15005 and K15006
-- engine start hold relays K10045 and K10046
-- engine start relays K10041 and K10042
-- engine ignition relays K10043 and K10044
time.
 NOTE To prevent starter overheat damage, limit starter
energize time to 20 seconds when starting engines
by an EPU.
 NOTE To prevent starter overheat damage, limit starter
energize time to 30 seconds when starting engines
by the on--board battery.
Engine Start Switch
The engine start switches are two position toggle switches. They are
located at the main switch panel. The positions are labeled START --
ENG 1 and START -- ENG 2.
If set to position START, they are held electro--magnetically and initiate
the semi--automatic start procedure of the related engine.

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Main Switch Panel

Engine Start Hold Relay K10045 Engine Start Switch S10062

Engine Start Hold Relay K10046 Engine Start Switch S10060

K10046 B311M3010101 K10045

J10143
J10144

View from Backside View from Frontside

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Starter Relay K10011 and K10012
General
The starter relays K10011 and K10012 are high power demand relays.
They are installed in the LH side (A10037) and RH side aft junction box
(A10038).
Operation
For the engine start procedure or for engine ventilation, the
starter-generator will be switched over into the starter mode by the
starter interlock relay K10013 and K10014.
During the engine starting procedure, the engine start relay K10041
and K10042 is in its working position and supplies 28 VDC from the
essential bus to the coil of the starter relay K10011 and K10012.
During engine ventilation, the engine start relay K10041 and K10042
remains in its rest position and connects the engine control vent switch
to the coil of the starter relay K10011 and K10012. As soon as the
battery master switch is set from position OFF to position ON, ground
signal is applied from the warning unit outputs via the rest contacts of
the start mode control relays K15005 and K15006 to the coil of the
engine start hold relays K10045 and K10046. Both engine start hold
relays will close and will apply 28 VDC to the engine control vent
switches for engine 1 and engine 2. Setting now the momentary
engine control vent switch to position ON, 28 VDC will be applied to the
coil of the starter relay K10011 and K10012 and it will close.
Ground potential will be applied to the coil of the starter relay K10011
and K10012 by the ground start relay at the overspeed box.
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Starter Interlock Relay K10013 and K10014
General
Together with each starter relay K10011 and K10012, a starter
interlock relay will be operated. The starter interlock relays K10013
and K10014 are installed in the LH side (A10037) and RH side aft
junction box (A10038).
The starter interlock relay K10013 and K10014 changes the circuit of
the starter-generator so that it can be operated in starter mode.
Energizing
Each starter interlock relay K10013 and K10014 is connected in
parallel with the corresponding starter relay K10011 and K10012. If the
engine start switch is set to position START, initiating the
semi-automatic engine start procedure, starter relay and starter
interlock relay together are energized via one of the working contacts
of the engine start relay K10041 and K10042.
Operation
With the starter interlock relay energized, the connection to generator
field between GCU and generator is disconnected. At the same time,
the exciting winding between contacts A and D of the starter-generator
is short circuited:
The starter-generator is operated in starter mode.
With the starter interlock relay deenergized, the starter-generator is
operated in generator mode. The connection to generator field is
closed and the short circuit between the generator contacts A and D
is opened.
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Locations of Starter Relay and Starter Interlock Relay

X2
+ STR
X1
RELAY

-- STR INTERLOCK
RELAY

Generator
X2 X1

Test Point
AFT Junction Box 2

Voltage
A2 A1

A1 A2
X1 X2
GEN FAIL
GEN RELAY
RELAY
STR
RELAY

X1 X2
A1 A2

AFT Junction Box 1

Generator
Test Point
Voltage

A2 A1
X2 X1
STR INTERLOCK
RELAY

+
GEN FAIL
RELAY
GEN X1
-- RELAY

X2

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Start Mode Control Relay K15005 / K15006
General
The start mode control relays K15005 and K15006 are located at the
side covers of the instrument panel.
They control the engine start procedure depending on:
-- the ambient temperature
-- the n1 RPM of the engine.
When starting the engines it energizes the engine start hold relay
K10045 and K10046 by connecting its coil electrically to ground via the
appropriate warning unit control output.
Operation
At the beginning of the starting procedure of the engine, the start mode
control relay K15005 and K15006 is in its rest position. Its contacts are
closed and energize the engine start hold relay K10045 and K10046.
If ambient temperature is higher than --30 °C, the “N1 START OUT”
output of the CAD will energize the start mode control relay K15005
and K15006 as soon as n1 RPM of the engine will exceed 40 % n1 (self
sustaining speed of the engine). The start mode control relay changes
to its working position and, by opening its contacts, deenergizes the
engine start hold relay K10045 and K10046. If ambient temperature
is lower than --30 °C or CAD is out of order, the start mode control relay
remains in its rest position at all n1 speeds of the engine. But when n1
RPM of the engine will exceed 50 % n1, the appropriate output of the
warning unit switches to HI and deenergizes the engine start hold relay
K10045 and K10046.
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Engine Start Hold Relay K10045 and K10046
General
The engine start hold relays are part of a control circuit for a
semi-automatic start of the engines. They are located on main switch
panel as part of the instrument panel, below the CAD.
They apply:
-- 28 VDC to the engine control vent switch
-- ground potential to the coil of the magnetic hold
mechanism of the engine start switch
-- ground potential to the both Main Bus Short Circuit
Protection Units TB 549 and TB 550 via the battery master
switch, if this one will be momentary set to ENGAGE.
Energizing
As soon as the battery master switch is set from position OFF to
position ON, ground signal is applied from the warning unit outputs via
the rest contacts of the start mode control relays K15005 and K15006
to the coil of the engine start hold relays K10045 and K10046. Both
engine start hold relays will close. For switching conditions during
engine starting procedure refer to “start mode control relay K15005
and K15006”.
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Temperature Start Control Relay, Ignition Relay, Engine Start Relay

Ignition Relay K10043
Engine Start Relay K10041

STA 4640

STA 4640
Ignition Relay K10044
Engine Start Relay
Start Mode Control Relay Start Mode Control Relay K10042
K15005 K15006

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 4 3 2 1

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 4 3 2 1

LH Side Cover RH Side Cover

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Training Manual CAT B1
Electrical System

Engine Start Relay K10041 and K10042 Engine Ignition Relay K10043 and K10044
General General
The engine start relays are located in the ceiling area. The engine ignition relays K10043 and K10044 are located in the
ceiling area.
The engine start relay:
The engine ignition relay
-- energizes the appropriate engine ignition relay K10043 and
K10044 -- switches on ignition system 1 or 2 of the respective engine
-- energizes the appropriate starter relay K10011 and K10012 (dual ignition).
-- connects the signal input of the CAD for the STARTER -- opens the start solenoide valve of the engine (additional
caution indication to ground fuel valve)
-- prevents from starting both engines simultaneously by Operation
interrupting the control line, coming from the engine start
switch: Whichever engine start relay is activated first, it will The engine ignition relay K10043 and K10044 is energized via one of
block out the other one to avoid simultaneous action the working contacts of the engine start relay K10041 and K10042. It
will be operated only during engine starting procedure, i.e. as long as
-- provides a ground signal to the Bus Tie system in order to
the engine start relay K10041 and K10042 is in its working position
close the bus tie relays.
(closed).
When not energized, it allows to vent the engines by actuating the
engine control vent switches under condition, that
-- the engine start switch is not actuated
-- the engine start hold relay K10045 and K10046 is
energized (refer to temperature start control relay K15005
and K15006).

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Engine Control Vent Switch S10061 and S10063

General
The engine control vent switches for engine 1 and engine 2 are
momentary toggle switches with two positions. They are located RH
side and LH side in the lower section of the overhead console and are
labeled VENT. The rest position is labeled OFF, the momentary
position is labeled ON.
The engine control vent switch allows the ventilation of the engines.

Operation
As soon as the battery master switch is set from position OFF to
position ON, ground signal is applied from the warning unit outputs via
the rest contacts of the start mode control relays K15005 and K15006
to the coil of the engine start hold relays K10045 and K10046. Both
engine start hold relays will close and will apply 28 VDC to the engine
control vent switches for engine 1 and engine 2.
As the engine start relays K10041 and K10042 are in their rest
position, the related engine begins to turn for ventilation, if one of the
two momentary engine control vent switches is set to position ON.

 NOTE There is no interlock provision between the two

engine control vent switches to prevent from
ventilating both engines at same time.

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Engine Ventilation Control Switch

Overhead Console

OFF OFF
A OFF
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T
O
ON ON IGN ON ON ON ON
DC TEST BLT/SMK IFCO CARGO AUX TK
WINCH 1 PRIME 2 A XFER F
SX 16 HOOK
CBL CTRL FUEL PUMPS

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

O P A
N A R
X M
LO HI LO HI NVG NVG ON ON ON ON
STBY HOR SMD CONF CAR/PAX EM/EX POS ACOL
INSTR STBY
LIGHTS
OFF OFF

ON ON
TRAIN VENT VENT TRAIN
ENG 1 CONTROL ENG 2

EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS

N1 N2 N2 N1

EMER BAT

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