New aircraft ground power unit launched to meet future operational needs

Cavotec launched the new 2500+ ground power unit at this year’s inter airport Europe exhibition  held in Munich. The system, readily combined with a 400Hz modular coiler (PowerPack I-connect), has been designed for the global market in order to meet growing demand from airlines.

Yann Duclot, Cavotec CMO, explains: “The Series 2500+ meets the growing power load requirements of new generation passenger aircraft, as well as operational efficiency demands. While the maximum power load many existing converters deliver is around 400 percent, the 2500+ is a 90kW solid state frequency converter that guarantees 500 percent overload.”

The aircraft ground power unit and converter will cover electrical loads of next generation aircraft

According to the engineering group, the extra capacity ensures aircraft services are maintained at the gate and cover future potential 400Hz electrical loads of next generation aircraft. The Series 2500+ is compatible with Europe’s 50Hz power standard, as well as North America’s 60Hz. It also incorporates dual output facilitating MARS gates and MRO hangars, and has also been designed for operation in ambient conditions of up to 60 degrees Celsius. Operators also have the option to install the unit horizontally on passenger bridges or vertically on the apron.

Working alongside the Series 2500+ unit is a newly developed software package known as Cavotec Skyway. The system enables remote access to the unit from a desktop computer, tablet or smartphone allowing detailed monitoring and analysis of system status and performance as well as data storage.

Cavotec Group believes the development of the 2500+ unit will serve as a platform for development of its series of 400Hz electrical products. It highlights the Series 2500+ is already available in a 400Hz system configuration with an integrated 400Hz coiler. In this constellation, the PowerPack I-Connect is pre-assembled and tested by Cavotec prior to delivery. Once in place, either element of the system can be removed or replaced without affecting the availability of the other half of the unit.