578110EB 2400 New Manual 2021

Original User Manual
ITW GSE 2400 Compact

30 / 45 / 60 / 90 kVA
400 Hz Ground Power Unit
With 28 VDC outlet (optional)
Serial no.
Type - -
3GVF-200/260-N
www.itwgse.com
IMPORTANT NOTE
Only qualified personnel may carry out

Service/Troubleshooting/Maintenance/Repair to the
ITW GSE 2400 GPU.
Refer to ITW GSE’s website

https://itwgse.com/
or
contact ITW GSE
for further information.
IMPORTANT NOTE
We recommend that the battery that stores the

GPU settings etc.
is changed after 5 years of use in order to prevent
data loss.
Refer to section 8.3

for further information
Diagrams and drawings are subject to change without prior notice.

Latest diagram versions can be found at www.itwgse.com
Printed: June 2020
Document no. 578.110EB Page 2 of 109

Operation Manual – ITW GSE 2400 Compact – 30 - 90 kVA
About this user manual
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

MANUAL FOR ITW GSE GROUND POWER UNITS.
This manual provides information about the ITW GSE 2400 Ground Power Unit.
The manual covers the range of the 2400 series and options described in section 11.
If you have any questions regarding this manual please contact your local agent, or contact
details can be found at www.itwgse.com
Manufacturer and contact details

North / South America Europe - Asia/Pacific - Middle East - Africa
ITW GSE Inc. ITW GSE Aps

11001 US Highway 41 North Smedebakken 31-33
Palmetto, FL 34221 DK-5270 Odense N
USA Denmark
DUNS: 05-127-1278 CVR / VAT number: DK7421 8814
DUNS: 305 939 290
Toll free (+1) 877 874 5322
Tel: (+1) 941 721 1000 Tel: (+45) 63 18 60 00
Mail: support@itwgse.us Mail: support@itwgse.com
Web: https://itwgse.com Web: https://itwgse.com

Abbreviations
ACR Advanced Cable Retriever

ARU Active Rectifier Unit
AWG American Wire Gauge
BMS Building Management System
CAN Controller Area Network
DIP Dual In-Line Package
DSP Digital Signal Processor
ELS Earth Leakage Supervision
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
EMI Electromagnetic Interference
EPO Emergency Power Off
ESD Electro Static Discharge
GPU Ground Power Unit
GSE Ground Support Equipment
IGBT Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor
I/O Input/Output
ITW Illinois Tool Works
LED Light-Emitting Diode
MMI Man Machine Interface
MTBF Mean Time Before Failure
MTTR Mean Time To Repair
NCR Neutral Conductor Rupture
NC Normally Closed
NO Normally Open
NVD Neutral Voltage Displacement
NVS Neutral Voltage Supervision
PBB Passenger Boarding Bridge
PCB Printed Circuit Boards
PWM Pulse Width Modulation
PE Protective Earth
PF Power Factor
RFI Radio Frequency Interference
RTU Remote Terminal Unit
PTC Positive Temperature Coefficient
QR Quick Response
RCB Remote Control Box
RH Relative Humidity
SSFC Solid State Frequency Converter
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
USB Universal Serial Bus
VFD Variable Frequency Drive

Pictograms used in manual
General warning sign Electricity hazard
Crushing of hands Hot surface
Battery Electrostatic sensitive devices

Overview of Types and Ratings

28 Part Input CE UL
Type Rating Mounting Schematic
VDC number voltage version version
3GWF-200/87-N 30 kW Fixed 578.119 478.101 3 x 400 V X
3GWF-200/87-N 30 kW Yes Fixed 578.159 478.103 3 x 400 V X
3GWH-200/87-N 30 kW Bridge 578.120 478.101 3 x 400 V X
3GWH-200/87-S 30 kW Yes Skid 578.169 478.103 3 x 400 V X
3GWT-200/87-L 30 kW Mobile 578.121 478.101 3 x 400 V X
3GWT-200/87-L 30 kW Yes Mobile 578.161 478.103 3 x 400 V X
3GWF-200/130-N 45 kW Fixed 578.116 478.101 3 x 400 V X

3GWF-200/130-N 45 kW Fixed 578.656 478.101 3 x 480 V X
3GWF-200/173-N 60 kW Fixed 578.113 478.101 3 x 400 V X

3GWH-200/173-S 60 kW Skid 578.127 478.101 3 x 400 V X
3GWF-200/260-N 90 kW Fixed 578.110 478.101 3 x 400 V X

3GWF-200/260-N 90 kW Fixed 578.650 478.101 3 x 480 V X
3GWH-200/260-N 90 kW For Mobile 578.652 478.101 3 x 480 V X
3GWH-200/260-N 90 kW Yes Bridge 578.671 478.103 3 x 480 V X
3GWH-200/260-S 90 kW Skid 578.126 478.101 3 x 400 V X

Contents
CONTENTS
About this user manual ...........................................................................................................3
Manufacturer and contact details ...........................................................................................3
Abbreviations ...........................................................................................................................4
Pictograms used in manual ....................................................................................................5
Overview of Types and Ratings ..............................................................................................6
1.0 Declaration of Conformity ..........................................................................................11
2.0 Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................12
3.0 General Description ....................................................................................................13
3.1 Built-in features / protections ...........................................................................18
4.0 Transportation and Installation..................................................................................20
4.1 Storage Before Installation ..............................................................................20
4.2 Disposal of packaging material ........................................................................20
4.3 Disposal of unit (end of life) .............................................................................20
4.4 Operational and Environmental Conditions after Commissioning ....................20
4.5 Transportation..................................................................................................21
4.6 Installation and fastening instructions ..............................................................23
4.7 Connection of Cables ......................................................................................27
4.8 Mains/Utility Input ............................................................................................28
4.9 400 Hz Output..................................................................................................28
4.10 400 Hz Interlock ...............................................................................................29
4.11 Control Interface (Remote I/O Terminals) ........................................................29
4.12 TCP/IP On-board Interface ..............................................................................31
5.0 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................32
6.0 Operator’s Instructions (Display/LED/Keypad layout) .............................................37
6.1 Using the Display/Keypad ................................................................................38
6.2 Output cable / Strain Relief ..............................................................................39
6.2.1 Operating the unit ............................................................................................40
6.3 Basic Menu ......................................................................................................42
6.3.1 Parameters – Menu structure ..........................................................................43
6.3.2 Setup – Menu structure ...................................................................................47
6.3.3 Black Box – Menu structure .............................................................................52
6.3.4 Power Log – Menu structure ............................................................................53
6.3.5 Update Software / Save Logs / Load Config File .............................................54
Contents
6.3.6 Incompatible Software Version ........................................................................58

6.4 Default Factory Settings ..................................................................................59
7.0 Setup Lock / Output Mode / Compensation ..............................................................60
7.1 Preventing changes of setup parameters ........................................................60
7.2 Output Voltage .................................................................................................60
7.3 Plug & Play Cable compensation.....................................................................60
7.4 Manual Compensation .....................................................................................61
7.5 Output Mode ....................................................................................................61
7.6 Fan Control ......................................................................................................62
7.7 Remote Stop ....................................................................................................62
7.8 EF Interlock .....................................................................................................62
7.9 EF Interlock Ripple Level .................................................................................63
7.10 EF Interlock Delay ...........................................................................................63
7.11 Aircraft Connector Insertion .............................................................................63
7.12 GPU Enable .....................................................................................................63
7.13 Door Switch .....................................................................................................64
7.14 Cable Temperature ..........................................................................................64
7.15 Neutral Voltage Supervision ............................................................................64
7.16 Earth Leakage Level ........................................................................................64
7.17 Earth Leakage Delay .......................................................................................65
7.18 Real Time Clock Setup ....................................................................................65
7.19 Date/Time Format ............................................................................................65
7.20 Ethernet Configuration .....................................................................................65
7.21 Modbus Slave Address ....................................................................................65
7.22 LED Brightness ................................................................................................66
7.23 Unit of Measure ...............................................................................................66
7.24 Customer ID.....................................................................................................66
7.25 Battery Replaced .............................................................................................66
7.26 Language .........................................................................................................66
8.0 Service, Maintenance, Overhaul ................................................................................67
8.1 Lockout/Tagout procedure ...............................................................................67
8.2 Recommended Maintenance Schedule ...........................................................68
8.2.1 Daily / upon use ...............................................................................................68
8.2.2 Quarterly ..........................................................................................................69
Contents
8.2.3 Yearly ..............................................................................................................70

8.3 Battery back-up & replacement........................................................................72
9.0 Troubleshooting & Repair ..........................................................................................75
9.1 Fault Guidance ................................................................................................76
10.0 Illustrated Parts List....................................................................................................80
10.1 Components placement ...................................................................................80
10.2 Labels placement (CE version) ........................................................................83
10.2.1 Labels placement – Fixed / Mobile / Horizontal ...............................................83
10.3 Labels placement (UL version) ........................................................................85
10.3.1 Labels placement – Fixed / Mobile / Horizontal ...............................................85
11.0 Options ........................................................................................................................87
---------- / AP-578801 3 x 230/480 Volt /60 Hz input transformer (Diagram 478801) ....87
---------- / AP-578802 3 x 600/480 Volt /60 Hz input transformer (Diagram 478801) ....87
578803 / AP-578803 Base module .......................................................................................87
578804 / AP-578804 Lockable Door (Fixed) .......................................................................87
5788xx / AP-5788xx Remote Control Boxes available .....................................................88
578806 / AP-578806 1 x 400 Hz Output ..............................................................................88
578818 / AP-578818 2 x 400 Hz Output ..............................................................................88
578819 / AP-578819 1 x 400 Hz & 1 x 28 VDC Output .....................................................88
578820 / AP-578820 1 x 400 Hz Output & controls for Hoist............................................88
578807 / AP-578807 Additional Output Contactor (Diagram 478801) ............................89
578808 / AP-578808 Dry Contacts (Diagram 478801) ......................................................89
578809 / AP-578809 Door Interlock (Diagram 478801) ....................................................90
578810 / AP-578810 Neutral Conductor Rupture Supervision .........................................90
578813 / AP-578813 ACR 2400 Adaption (Diagram 478.813) .........................................91
578814 / AP-578814 Terminal Extension ............................................................................92
578815 / AP-578815 RS485 Interface (Diagram 478801) ................................................92
578816 / AP-578816 Service Tool _400 series ...................................................................93
578817 / AP-578817 Military Interlock (Diagram 478801) ................................................93
578829 / AP-578829 Anti-Condensation Heater (Diagram 478801) ...............................94
578843 / AP-578843 Dry Contacts & HV 400 Hz On Relay (Diagram 478801) ............94
578844 / AP-578844 PIT Interlock (Diagram 478801) .......................................................95
591100 / AP-591100 Auto Calibration Plug .........................................................................95
12.0 For GPUs with 28 VDC Active Rectifier Unit .............................................................96
12.1 General Description .........................................................................................96
12.2 Connection of Cables ......................................................................................98
12.3 Interlock ...........................................................................................................99
12.4 Operator’s Instruction ....................................................................................100
12.5 Operating the unit ..........................................................................................100
12.6 Additional menu items for ARU ......................................................................102
Contents
12.7 ARU Default Factory Settings ........................................................................103

12.8 28V Voltage ...................................................................................................104
12.9 28V Compensation ........................................................................................104
12.10 Current Limit Step Size ..................................................................................104
13.0 Specifications ............................................................................................................105
14.0 Troubleshooting & Repair ........................................................................................106
15.0 ARU illustrated parts list ..........................................................................................107

Declaration of Conformity
1.0 Declaration of Conformity

Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
DANGER: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
2.0 Safety Instructions
This unit is only intended to be installed, operated and maintained by qualified persons having
the necessary knowledge regarding delivery of external power to an aircraft.
Prior to use, service, and maintenance, the competent person must be familiar with all
relevant parts of this manual.
Electric Shock
To ensure personal health and safety, the electrical installation must fulfil all local regulations
and legislation
 Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks and severe burns.
 Internal parts where the voltage exceeds 50 V are covered
and/or marked with a label.
 Keep all panels and covers securely in place.

 Only allow qualified people to remove covers for maintenance or troubleshooting.
 When connecting the unit to the aircraft, make sure that the output power is off.
 Frequently inspect the installation for damage and bare wiring, and repair/replace if necessary.
Moving Parts
 Keep away from fans. Running fans can cause injury to your hands.
 Only allow qualified people to remove covers for maintenance or troubleshooting.
Hot Parts
 Do not touch hot magnetics. Hot surfaces can cause severe burns.
 Allow parts to cool off before performing maintenance.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

General Description
3.0 General Description

The figure below shows the basic principle of the ITW GSE 2400 Compact Power unit. The 50/60 Hz
mains/utility voltage is converted into a galvanic isolated 3-phase, 400 Hz output voltage. A functional
description of each part is given in the following sections.
3.0.1 Basic Principle
Input Disconnect (Q1):

The Input disconnect/circuit breaker disconnects all power to the ground power unit. Upon closing the
switch disconnect/circuit breaker, the ground power unit passes through an initialization test and then
into standby mode.

General Description
Capacitor Board (A5):
This module includes the following functions:
 Input and Output RFI filters to reduce the EMI/EMC emission into the mains/utility and output to
such a level that surrounding equipment is not disturbed. In addition, the two filters prevent
voltage transients from reaching vital parts in the ground power unit.
 Resistors in combination with the soft start contactor (Q5).
 Magnetic Wave shaping circuit.
 Link from the main/utility supply phases L1-L2-L3 to the Supply Module (G1)
via the breaker (Q4).
 Coil voltage for the output contactor(s), controlled via A2:Q1 on the Interface Board.
Input Choke & 12-pulse Transformer (L1 / T1):

The combination of the choke, the 12-pulse transformer, the magnetic wave shaping circuit and the
rectifier situated at the inverter module, ensures an almost sinusoidal line current with a Total Current
Harmonic Distortion of 5% (ITHD) at 90 kVA/kW and a unity power factor. This means less stress on
the main supply network and the distribution transformers.
Inverter Module (PM1):

Beside the rectifier (V1-V6), the DC-filtering capacitors (C1-C6) and the soft start circuit (Q5) controlled
via X12, the module consists of a 3-phase inverter which generates a 400 Hz voltage system with a
very low harmonic content and individual phase control. Two PCBs (gate drive top & gate drive bottom)
are used to interface between the control unit and the IGBTs. Voltage supervision of the DC-filtering
capacitors is likewise performed at the gate drives via X19.

General Description
Output Transformer (T2):

The output transformer ensures galvanic separation between input and output. It also transforms the
voltages from the inverter module into the required aircraft voltage (3 x 200/115 V). The filter choke for
the output AC-filter is an integral part of the transformer.
AC Filter Capacitors (C7-C9):

The harmonic content of the inverter voltage is further reduced by means of the AC filter, resulting in a
total voltage distortion of less than 2%. In addition to the filter choke (integrated into the transformer)
and the AC capacitors, the ground power unit is equipped with an RFI filter that reduces the high-
frequency emissions from the ground power unit or from the aircraft.
Output Contactor(s) (Q2-Q3):

The ground power unit is equipped with a 3-phase output contactor per outlet. The contactor(s) is
engaged at start-up of the corresponding output, and it is disengaged when the stop button is activated
or a system error occurs. If the interlock voltage provided by the aircraft is not returned to the ground
power unit within the delay settings (refer to chapter 6.3), the contactor will also disengage.
Interface Board (A2):

The purpose of this board is to interface between the control board and the rest of the ground power
unit. The interface module includes the following functions:
 Interface to the Display Board (CAN Bus, 24 VDC and EPO)

 Fuse (F1 & F2) of the 24 VDC for I/O connections
 Fuse (F3) for Display Board (A3) and Operator Keyboard (A4)
 Fuse (F4) of the 24 VDC for interface
 Fuse (F5) PWM control (X10) of fans (M1-M2) situated above the magnetics
 User EPO input (X14)
 Measuring transformers for supervision of the 400 Hz output voltage (X26)
 Interface for gate drives situated at the Inverter Module (X13)
 Interface for current sensors situated at the Inverter Module (X23)
 Relay control of output contactor(s) Q2 – Q3 (X16-X17)
 Soft start control of Q5 (X12)
 Input for temperature sensors (X18)
 I/O ports for remote control (Start, Stop etc.), single output (X1)
 I/O ports for remote control (Start, Stop etc.), second output (X2) when installed

General Description
 Protected interface for interlock signals

 Interface for individual overload protection (X20)
 Neutral Voltage Supervision
 Neutral Conductor Rupture Supervision
 Door Interlock (X27)
 Earth Leakage Failure via (X22) and current sensor on ground wire from 400 Hz neutral
 Interface for RS232
 EEPROM (X34) contains the unique identity key for the ITW GSE 2400 compact
Supply Module (G1):

The generation of the 24 VDC / 10 A (adjusted from factory to 25 Volt) regulated control voltage is
done by the Supply Module G1. This module has a wide input range (340-575 VAC). It is supplied
directly from input voltage and pre-fused from the 3-phase circuit breaker Q4.
Control Board (A1):

The Control Board is based on a micro-controller. It
regulates, supervises and diagnoses possible
external and internal faults. As soon as the ground
power unit is connected to the mains/utility, and
constantly during normal operation, the Control Board
runs through a self-check program which checks all
internal functions of the ground power unit. If an
internal or external error is detected, the display
shows the nature of the error. All immediate
parameters related to a shut-down are stored in the
ground power unit’s memory. The Control Board has
an on-board Ethernet RJ45 connector, which can be
used to communicate with the BMS and USB host
Type A connection to retrieve data from the converter
or to up-date the software.

General Description
Display Board & Keyboard (A3 / A4):

The display module serves as the interface for daily operation.
The display communicates with the Control Board via a CAN bus and can
be placed up to 100 m away from the unit when using the Remote Control
Box. Furthermore, the display module includes a USB connection which
can be used to download the black box and the power log and for update
of the display software.
ID Chip (A6):
The ID Chip is connected to interface board A2
and is fixed to the I/O zone plate.
It contains information on the GPU configuration
and stores all setup values, black box and power
log records.

General Description
3.1 Built-in features / protections
No-Break Power Transfer:

The unit is protected against misalignment during a no-break power transfer.
Over/under voltage at input:

The input voltage supervision is based on the rectified DC. The supervision ensures that the unit does
not trip even in case of an abnormal low input voltage level. This of course presupposes that the 400
Hz output level and quality required by the aircraft can be maintained. If the rectified DC level gets too
low or too high, the unit trips to protect itself.
Over/under voltage at output:

If the output voltage exceeds or is below the levels in the table below, the unit automatically shuts
down and opens the output contactor.
Output Voltage U > 130V – 250ms

Output Voltage U > 140V – 15ms
Output Voltage U < 104V – 500ms
Overload:
If the output current exceeds the overload ratings in the table below, the unit shuts down to protect
itself
 125% for 600 seconds
 400% for 1 second
Short circuit at output:

The unit has a built-in system to protect itself and the output cables, if the unit’s output(s) are short-
circuited for some reason.
Internal high temperature:

If for some reason the internal temperature on the inverter module or the output transformer, rises
above the factory-set temperature level, the unit shuts down reporting either “INVERTER TEMP TOO
HIGH” or “TRANSFORMER TEMP TOO HIGH”
Control voltage error:

If the control voltage supplied from G1 is < 20 VDC, the unit shuts down and reports
“CONTROL VOLTAGE LOW”
Aircraft Connector Insertion:

This feature verifies that the 90% switch / split “F” pin in the 400 Hz plug is activated. If not activated, the
respective outlet cannot be engaged. This also includes a potential free output showing whether the
aircraft connector is inserted or not. The feature is valid for ground power units with one or two outlets.
How to bypass/activate the function, see section 6.3 & 7.11
For detailed information/connection, see section 4.11

General Description
Neutral Voltage Supervision (NVS):

As a standard, the unit is delivered with a jumper wire between the 400 Hz neutral and earth/ground. If
the jumper wire is removed for any reason (e.g. local regulation), the unit monitors the voltage between
the 400 Hz neutral and earth/ground.
If this voltage exceeds 42 V (factory setting), the unit shuts down and reports “NVS FAILURE”.
To change this setting, see section 6.3 & 7.15
Neutral Voltage Displacement Supervision (NVD):

The combination of a grounded converter and an un-grounded aircraft can lead to an energized aircraft
chassis. The reason is the neutral voltage displacement caused by an unbalanced load. If the aircraft
frame is or becomes grounded during operation, a broken neutral might result in sparks as well as
burnt ground wires. The neutral voltage displacement of the aircraft chassis is measured as AC voltage
imposed on the EF interlock signal.
Earth Leakage Supervision (ELS)

In systems where the 400 Hz neutral is grounded and there is a break of the cable’s 400 Hz neutral,
the ELS system monitors the residual current in the internal neutral /earth connection. The supervision
will shut down the unit in case the residual current reaches the pre-set level.
Note!
An additional protection method offered by ITW GSE as an option is the Neutral Conductor Rupture
(NCR). The supervision is based on the presence of an injected current in the neutral conductor (i.e. as
long as the injected current is present, the neutral is intact). The advantage of this method is that a
broken neutral, will be detected immediately.
In general ITW GSE does not recommend the NCR option for the following reasons:
1) The need for an additional control wire which is likely to be the first to break.
2) The difficulties of implementing the method in existing installations if a free control wire is not
present.
3) The standard protections built into the ITW GSE 2400 Compact series are considered adequate to
safeguard against hazards related to a broken neutral.

Transportation and Installation
4.0 Transportation and Installation
4.1 Storage Before Installation

To secure optimal storage conditions prior to installation, we recommend that the converter is stored
inside. This protects the unit from rain and excessive humidity while it is left without power.
Only equipment in seaworthy packing should be stored outside.
For storage conditions, please refer to section 5.0
4.2 Disposal of packaging material

The ITW GSE 2400 Ground Power Unit is supplied with cardboard, plastic and wooden packaging.
These materials can be recycled and must be disposed according to the applicable laws and
regulations in each country. All wood used in the packaging of the ITW GSE 2400 are in compliance
with ISPM-15 and is not subjected to any chemical conservation treatment.
4.3 Disposal of unit (end of life)

All ITW GSE products are marked with the crossed-out wheelie bin symbol,
and state the date of manufacture on the nameplates/rating plates in
accordance with EU Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).
The Directive states that electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) on

reaching the end of its life must not be disposed of as unsorted
municipal/local waste. WEEE must be disposed of at appropriate collection
points and not in the normal waste stream. WEEE covers all EEE used by
consumers and EEE intended for professional use.
The ITW GSE 2400 consists of metal (steel plates), non-ferrous metals (copper and aluminium),
electronic components (PCBs, capacitors, fuses, chargers, MCBs and contactors), wires and cables.
Non-recyclable materials must be disposed of according to applicable environmental laws and

regulations in each country. The waste and recycling service providers must be properly authorised by
national environmental agencies to carry out these activities.
4.4 Operational and Environmental Conditions after Commissioning

When the converter has been installed and commissioned, we strongly advise that the unit is always
kept with input power on. This provides optimal conditions for the electronic components and prevents
humidity in the form of condensed water from reaching vital parts. If for some reason the converter has
been without input voltage for a period of time, a visual inspection should be carried out. If
condensation on any internal parts is discovered, the parts have to be dry before the input voltage is
again applied.
For operating conditions, please refer to section 5.0

4.5 Transportation
The ITW GSE 2400 Compact horizontal version is delivered on a specially designed wooden pallet.
Transport and mounting of the ITW GSE 2400 Compact is carried out by lifting the unit by a fork-lift
truck or the like to the intended mounting position while it is still placed and firmly fixed to the pallet. For
safety reasons, the passenger boarding bridge should be placed in a horizontal position at the lowest
possible height above ground before lifting is started.
We recommend that you keep the original pallet for future dismantling in connection with service and
maintenance.
Fig. 4.5.1 Transportation and mounting of the ITW GSE 2400 Compact by means of a fork-lift
truck
Note
The ITW GSE 2400 compact must be fastened to the PBB with 4 x M12 bolts of minimum rating of 8.8
steel.
Fig. 4.5.2 Access for fork-lift, truck or similar

Access requires removal of 2 screws.

Adequate lifting gear is

not part of the delivery.
Fig. 4.5.3 Lifting with crane

(Place M10 lifting rings at the 4 corners)
Fig. 4.5.4 Standard bolt Fig. 4.5.5 Adequate lifting ring /

rubber protection

4.6 Installation and fastening instructions

(The installation shall be in accordance with the Canadian Electric Code, Part 1)
Fig. 4.6.1 Footprint & spacing, fixed unit
Fig. 4.6.2 Mounting holes, fixed unit

Fig. 4.6.3 Mounting holes & spacing, bridge-mounted unit
Fig. 4.6.4 Removable gland plate

Made of Aluminium-Zinc alloy coated sheet steel to prevent corrosion at the cable gland holes.
Gland plate is situated inside the cubicle and only one is supplied if the unit is with Base Module / ARU.

Centre of Gravity
Fig. 4.6.5 Centre of gravity, fixed units

Fig. 4.6.6 Centre of gravity, horizontal units

4.7 Connection of Cables

Standard Remote I/O terminals
(see section 4.11 for connection of I/O terminals)
50/60 Hz Input terminals: 3 x M8/25mm (3 x ¼-20 by 1”) 25.4 Nm (225in-lb) (L1–L2–L3)

1 x M10 bolt 50 Nm (444 in-lb) (Ground/PE)
400 Hz Output terminals: 4 x M8 (A–B–C–N) 25.4 Nm (225in-lb)
Remote I/O terminals: 17 x 0.4 - 4 mm² (AWG 21-11)
Fig. 4.7.1 Connection of cables

4.8 Mains/Utility Input
Due to personal health and safety, the ITW GSE 2400 Compact unit must always be
protected by grounding the PE terminal ( ).
NOTE: The minimum ground wire size is 16 mm² / #6 AWG
Consult local authorities to ensure this meets local requirements.
(Specifically in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 where applicable)
The mains/utility input connection to the unit should be externally pre-fused according to the table
below:
100% load @ PF 0.8 Aircraft:

Rating 30 kW 45 kW 60 kW 90 kW
Line Current @ 400V/480V 38/32 A 58/48 A 75/63 A 112/94A
Recommended Fuse Size 63 A 63 A 100 A 125 A
Maximum Fuse Size 160 A 160 A 200 A 200 A
Minimum Input wire size 10 mm² / #8 16 mm² / #6 25 mm² / #4 35 mm² / #2
Minimum Output wire size 16 mm² / #6 25 mm² / #4 35 mm² / #2 70 mm² / 2/0
*US cable size based on single wire at 30 feet consult the factory for recommendations on different lengths.
100% load @ PF 1.0 Aircraft:

Rating 30 kW 45 kW 60 kW 90 kW
Line Current @ 400V/480V 49/41 A 70/59 A 96/80 A 140/117A
Recommended Fuse Size 63 A 100 A 125 A 160 A
Maximum Fuse Size 160 A 160 A 200 A 200 A
Minimum Input wire size 16 mm² / #6 25 mm² / #4 35 mm² / #2 50 mm² / #1
Minimum Output wire size 16 mm² / #6 25 mm² / #4 35 mm² / #2 70 mm² / 2/0
*US cable size based on single wire at 30 feet consult the factory for recommendations on different lengths.
Tightening torques:
Input disconnect: 8 Nm to 17.6 Nm / 72 in-lb. to 156 in-lb.
Input circuit breaker: 14.9 Nm to 21.7 Nm / 132 in-lb. to 192 in-lb.
Output contactor: 17.6 Nm / 156 in-lb.
Due to the RFI filter at the input, the leakage current for the unit is > 110 mA.
4.9 400 Hz Output

At delivery, the 400 Hz neutral is connected to the protective earth terminal (PE). If a floating output is
required, the green/yellow jumper wire must be removed.
Regardless of installation method, local regulations and legislation must be followed to

ensure personal health and safety.

4.10 400 Hz Interlock

The interlock safety system ensures that the output contactor stays engaged as long as the aircraft
connector is inserted into the aircraft receptacle. The aircraft provides 28 VDC on the F terminal with
respect to the 400 Hz neutral terminal.
Fig. 4.10.1 Standard wiring diagram for civil aircraft
For service, maintenance and test purposes, the interlock system can be bypassed via the display
setup. To ensure personal health and safety, the ground power unit automatically returns to its initial
interlock mode once it receives 28 VDC at the F terminal, e.g. when the ground power unit is
connected to an aircraft.
To ensure personal health and safety, the interlock safety system must always be
activated unless the ground power unit is undergoing service, maintenance or testing by
qualified personnel.
4.11 Control Interface (Remote I/O Terminals)

Using the Remote I/O terminals, situated behind the front door to the left, it is possible to interface to:
 User EPO.
The external EPO input A2: X14 is a 24 VDC input, either by using the internal 24 VDC supply
or an external 24 VDC voltage. The SW1 “EPO JUMPER” (at the top right corner of the A2
Module) is then removed. Please refer to Fig. 4.11.1 for connection.
 E & F Interlock F Pin.
 External Start / Stop.
Remote Start must be N.O. The remote Stop may be either N.O. / N.C., this can be
selected/changed using the Setup Menu.
 Aircraft Connector Insertion (90 % Insertion Switch / Split “F” pin) in aircraft connector.
The 90% Insertion switch (N.O. contact set) in the aircraft connector, supplied with +24 VDC
from the ITW GSE 2400 Compact. The voltage is returned once the plug is inserted at least
90% of the way into the aircraft receptacle.
 Aircraft Connector temperature supervision (Optional - see section 11).
The 3 x PTC resistors in series (one for each phase) is supplied with +24 VDC from the ITW
GSE 2400 Compact. They return a high signal (+24 VDC) to the input as long as the Cable
temperature is below the PTC resistors cut-off value.

 Neutral Conductor Rupture (Optional - see section 11).

Feedback wire from the aircraft plug’s 400 Hz Neutral. The input references the 400 Hz neutral
internally.
 Key reader, bridge, cable drum etc. provides a contact closure to enable the ITW GSE 2400
Compact to operate via GPU enable (Optional - see section 11)
The input can either be supplied from the ITW GSE 2400 Compact as shown below or supplied
from an external supply as the input Terminals X1(6&7) are insulated.
Acceptable input range: 24 Volt ± 20%.
 Indications
Lamps for GPU On, Interlock Present, Aircraft Connector Inserted signal present, GPU Ready
& Common Error
Fig. 4.11.1 Example of wiring for external control via the I/O terminal
From the factory, the jumper SW3 is set to position –IO, which connects the internal minus to the
common reference. If the +24 is wanted as reference, the jumper is moved to +IO.
Note!
The terminal block X2 is only installed if the additional output contactor option has been ordered.
Terminal block X2 is identical to terminal block X1, except for the GPU enable signal, which is not
present at X2. All other connections can be made as shown above.
For Dry Contact relays please refer to (Optional - see section 11)
Contacts Vmax = 50 V AC/DC and Imax = 2 A

4.12 TCP/IP On-board Interface

The ITW GSE 2400 Compact is equipped with a TCP/IP
(RJ45) communication port for supervision and monitoring
of the GPU by the means of a central computer, for
example. The port is located on the Control Board (A1).
The protocol is limited to MODBUS TCP/IP. The data

available from the GPU is comprehensive and should meet
most requirements.
Supported Modbus Function Codes
The ITW GSE 2400 Compact implements a subset of the

Modbus Application Protocol Specification V.1.1b.
RJ45 Connector
The following function codes are supported in Modbus requests:
- 03 (0x03) Read Holding Registers
- 04 (0x04) Read Input Registers
- 06 (0x06) Write Single Register
- 16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers
In the following section, the different kinds of data available are:

 System in use, system in standby and system in fault.
 The GPU provides a comprehensive range of internal and external parameter measurements
and information e.g. voltages, currents, temperatures, time, date etc.
 The GPU provides two kinds of logs:
 The Black Box, which contains the last 100 errors detected together with all relevant
parameters and status information available in connection with a shutdown.
 The Power Log, which contains the time in use and the power consumption for the last 100
operations.
Note
Detailed information on the Modbus Communication and available parameters, can be found in the
document 999.008, which can be obtained from ITW GSE on request.
Please refer to section 6.3 and section 7.20 & 7.21 for communications setup.

Technical Specifications
5.0 Technical Specifications

Standards:
ISO 6858:2017(E) Aircraft ground support electrical supplies - general requirements
BS 2G 219 General requirements for ground support electrical supplies for aircraft
SAE ARP 5015 Ground equipment – 400 Hz ground power performance requirement
MIL-704F Aircraft electric power characteristics
DFS 400 Specification for 400 Hz aircraft power supply
EN2282 Aerospace series characteristics of aircraft electrical supplies
EMC & Safety standards Please refer to the declaration of conformity, chapter 1
Input:
Max. Line PF at
Amps Amps
Rating Hertz Voltage Fuse Current nominal
(0.8) (1.0)
Dist. load
63 A 78 A 45-65 230 ± 15%
38 A 49 A 45-65 400 ± 15%

30 kVA 160 A < 12% > 0.97
32 A 41 A 45-65 480 ± 10%
26 A 33 A 45-65 600 ± 15%
91 A 114 A 45-65 230 ± 15%
58 A 70 A 45-65 400 ± 15%

45 kVA 160 A < 10% > 0.99
48 A 59 A 45-65 480 ± 10%
38 A 47 A 45-65 600 ± 15%
75 A 96 A 45-65 400 ± 15%
60 kVA 63 A 80 A 45-65 480 ± 10% 200 A < 9% > 0.99
50 A 64 A 45-65 600 ± 15%
112 A 141 A 45-65 400 ± 15%
90 kVA 94 A 117 A 45-65 480 ± 10% 200 A <5% 1
75 A 94 A 45-65 600 ± 15%
Phase ABC or CBA

Rectification 12-pulse
Inrush current None
Power interruption 20 ms

Output:
Power 30, 45, 60 or 90 kVA, cos() = 1
Voltage 3 x 200/115 V
Power factor 0.7 lagging to 0. 95 leading
Voltage regulation < 0.5 % for balanced load and 30 % unbalanced load
Voltage transient recovery U < 8 % and recovery time < 10 ms at 100 % load change
Total harmonic content < 2 % at linear load (typically < 1.5 %)
< 2 % at non-linear load according to ISO 1540
Crest factor 1.414 ± 3 %
Voltage modulation < 1.0 %
Phase angle symmetry 120° ± 1° for balanced load
120° ± 2° for 30 % unbalanced load
Frequency 400 Hz ± 0.1 %
Overload 100 % continuous
125 % for 10 minutes
150 % for 60 seconds
400 % for 1 second
Efficiency:
Overall efficiency 0.94 at 35-90 kVA load PF 0.8
0.90 at 25 kVA load PF 0.8
Stand-by losses 65 W
No-load losses 2.2 kW
Protections:
Input over-and under voltage
Leakage current supervision
Control voltage error
Internal high temperature
Output over-and under voltage
Overload at output
Short circuit at output
No Break Power Transfer
Neutral Voltage supervision
Broken Neutral supervision

Miscellaneous:
Physical:
Dimensions Please refer to the outline drawing at following pages
Weight
Fixed / Bridge-Mount 310 kg / 683 lbs.
Mobile 460 kg / 1014 lbs.
Fixed / Bridge-Mount + ARU 410 kg / 904 lbs.
Mobile + ARU 485 kg / 1069 lbs.
Environmental:
Storage temperature +10°C to +35°C / 50°F to 95°F & 20 to 70% RH
Operating temperature -40°C to +56°C / -40°F to 132°F
-40°C to +45°C / -40°F to 113°F with ARU
Relative humidity 10-100 % (non-condensing)
Noise level < 65 dB (A) @1m
Ingress protection IP54 (NEMA 3R) Overall unit
IP55 (NEMA 4) electronic section
Miscellaneous:
Colour RAL 7035 standard, other colours on request
MTTR Max. 20 minutes

Fixed
Horizontal
Mobile
Fig. 5.0.1 Fixed, bridge-mounted and mobile unit

Fig. 5.0.2 Fixed, bridge-mounted and mobile unit with base module / ARU

Operator’s Instructions
6.0 Operator’s Instructions (Display/LED/Keypad layout)

400 Hz Single Output 400 Hz Double Output
Mains/utility Display
On ”Blue”
LED
Warning Navigation
”Yellow” LED keypad
Alarm/Failure Output 1
”Red” LED Start/Stop
(Reset)
Output 1 On Output 2
Start/Stop
”Green” LED
(Reset)
Output 2 On
”Green” LED
400 Hz / 28 VDC Output 400 Hz with Hoist
Display
Navigation
keypad
Hoist
Cable IN/OUT
28 VDC On
”Green” LED 400 Hz Output
28 VDC Start/Stop
Output
(Reset)
Start/Stop
(Reset)

6.1 Using the Display/Keypad

To enable a smooth and easy operation, the operator control panel has a simple layout. The LED
display is located at the top and provides information during operation, service, and maintenance. It
either shows operational data, warnings or failure information in plain text combined with a time stamp
and a 4 digit code which can be used in combination with the manual to show more detailed information
on the reported message.
3 x LED indications
Blue LED:
As soon as the main/utility power is
connected and the unit is switched
on, this LED is illuminated. Navigation keypad equipped
with 4 arrows and 1 select
Yellow LED: push button.
If any warnings are reported, this
LED is illuminated to attract the
operator’s attention. * Single push button for
Start/Stop of the unit.
Red LED: The 400 Hz LED turns “Green”
This LED is illuminated as soon as when the unit is supplying
the unit shuts down due to a failure. power at the output.
The push button also functions
as a reset button.
Fig. 6.1.1 Display / Operator panel
Note!
Please refer to section 6.0 for the various push button layouts.
*
Warning may arise during operation for the following issues:
Cable 1 Temperature Too High / Cable 2 Temperature Too High

Neutral Conductor Rupture Output 1 / Neutral Conductor Rupture Output 2
EF Signal Drop Out – Output 1 / EF Signal Drop Out – Output 2
Aircraft Connector not inserted – Output 1 / Aircraft Connector not inserted – Output 2
The unit will report an error if only one output is active and a failure signal present, otherwise it will
issue a warning about any of the above issues.

6.2 Output cable / Strain Relief

The purpose of the strain relief is to take the weight load off the aircraft connector in order to ensure
that the connector does not fall from aircraft’s external receptacle during operation and to avoid
disconnection of ground power and any potential damage to connector.
According to the specifications from cable manufacturer, the minimum bending radius of the output
cable is 200 mm. This count for the standard Intercond cable delivered by ITW GSE, any other types
of cable may have different cable bending radius. Consult your supplier to get the correct minimum
bending radius.
If you fail to comply with this, the cable will get damaged because of bulges and/or broken control
wires, and the life of the output cable will be considerably reduced.

6.2.1 Operating the unit
 Insert the aircraft cable into the aircraft. Make sure the cable is inserted till you feel a natural
resistance. The plug may be equipped with a 90% switch / split “F” pin. In this case, the unit
will not function if the plug not is fully inserted.
 Press the Start/Stop button
 The unit is now in operation and ready to supply the aircraft with power.
This is also indicated via the green LED located close to the Start/Stop
button.
 If the unit shuts off and is no longer supplying power to the aircraft, this is reported in clear text
in the display. A corrective action will also be displayed.
 From the default display screen and during operation, various parameters can be viewed via
the display. Use the navigation keys ▼▲ to browse through the available screens:
Default Display Screen Standby
OUTPUT U I
12:55.21 01-01-2017 Phase A: 0.0 V < 20 A
Phase B: 0.0 V < 20 A

400 Hz I:
Ready For Use Phase C: 0.0 V < 20 A
Average: 0.0 V < 20 A

400 Hz II:
Ready For Use Back / Next/Prev
POWER P S
Phase A: < 1 kW < 1 kVA
Phase B: < 1 kW < 1 kVA
Phase C: < 1 kW < 1 kVA
Sum: < 3 kW < 3 kVA

Use the / to browse through the various Back / Next/Prev
screens.
Use to leave the sub-menu and return to

Default Screen.
Note!
Parameters may vary depending on the mode of
the unit Standby / operating / load profile etc.

Default Display Screen Operating
OUTPUT U I
115.1 / 200.0 V 400.0 Hz <20 A Phase A: 115.0 V < 20 A
Phase B: 115.0 V < 20 A

400 Hz I:
Outp ut Activated Phase C: 115.0 V < 20 A
Aver ag e: 115.0 V < 20 A

400 Hz II:
Read y For U se Back / Next/Prev
<5 %
POWER P S
Sum: < 3 kW < 3 kVA

screens.

Default Screen.
Note!
 After operation, the unit has to be turned off before removing the aircraft plug.
Press the Start/stop button
 The aircraft cable can now be removed from the aircraft and placed at the cable rest position.
Note!
Please notice that the Start/Stop button also functions as a Reset push button.
If, for some reason, the unit stops due to an error/ ailure, press the Start/Stop/Reset to reset the unit.

6.3 Basic Menu
Home Set-Up
Black Box Save / Upload
Power Log View Parameters
The basic Icon Menu is shown above with the available sub-menus.
To enter the Icon Menu, press the ● from the default menu and hold it down for
approximately 10 seconds.
To Select a sub-menu, simply use the navigation keys ◄▼▲► to highlight the icon
and then press the ● to enter the sub-menu.
To leave the Icon Menu highlight the ”Home” icon and press ●
Icon explanation:
Back to Default screen
Viewing actual converter parameters
Set-up menu for changing converter parameters
Black Box with last 100 failures / errors
Power Log with last 100 operations
Save ”Black Box” / ”Power Log” records or update software
*Detailed instructions on the Software Update can be found in the document 699.135, which can be
obtained from ITW GSE on request.

6.3.1 Parameters – Menu structure
OUTPUT U I
Phase A: 0.0 V < 20 A
Phase B: 0.0 V < 20 A
Phase C: 0.0 V < 20 A
Back / Next/Prev
POWER P S
Sum: < 3 kW < 3 kVA
Highlight the by using the navigation Power Factor: 0.00

keys.
INVERTER
Press to select View parameters sub-menu.
Phase A: < 20 A
Use the / to browse through the various Phase B: < 20 A
screens. Phase C: < 20 A
DC-Voltage: 592 V
Use to leave the sub-menu and return to basic
DC-Ripple: 2V
Icon Menu.
Note!
INTERLOCK LEVEL RIPPLE
Output 1: 0V 0V
Output 2: 0V 0V
Leakage 0A
NVS Level: 2V
SYSTEM
Control Voltage: 25.2 V
Inv. Temp: < 40° C < 40° C
Hour Meter: 04:49:36
Consumption: 438 kWh
INPUT
Voltage: 407 V
Current: 0A
UNIT INFORMATION
Display FW: 078100 T
Control FW: 078100 T
Unit Serial: 85291/1.1
Unit Rating: 90 kVA
MAC: C8:02:58:00:00:00
Back / Next/Prev

Parameters – Menu structure (continued)
Inp ut / Outp ut Port Status
Use the / to browse through the various I

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
screens. N
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
= Active (green) O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
U
T
= Not Active (red) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Icon Menu.
Note!
I/O Port status may vary depending on the mode
of the unit Standby / operating etc.
Standard I/O configuration:
Inputs Outputs
N° Function Ref. N° Function Ref. N° Function Ref. N° Function Ref.

GPU
1 Start/Reset (1) X1: I1 10 Stop (2) X2: I10 1 400 Hz 1 On X1: O1 9 X3: O9
Running
Aircraft
Interlock 1 Bridge
2 Stop (1) X1: I2 11 Connector X2: I11 2 X1: O2 10 X3: O10
present Interlock
Insertion (2)
Aircraft Aircraft
Cable GPU Ready
3 Connector X1: I3 12 X2: I12 3 Connector X1: O3 11 X3: O11
Temp. (2) / Com. Error
Insertion (1) Inserted (1)
Cable GPU ready /
4 X1: I4 13 NCR (2) X21: I13 4 X1: O4 12 Not used X3: O12
Temp. (1) Com. Error
5 NCR (1) X21: I5 14 Not used X2: I14 5 400 Hz 2 On X2: O5 13 Not used X4: O13
Interlock 2
6 GPU Enable X1: I6 15 Not used X4: I15 6 X2: O6 14 Not used X4: O14
present
Aircraft
7 Remote EPO X14: I7 16 Not used X4: I16 7 Connector X2: O7 15 Not used X4: O15
Inserted (2)
GPU Ready /
8 Door Interlock X27: I8 17 Not used X4: I17 8 X2: O8 16 Not used X4: O16
Com. Error
9 Start/Reset (2) X2: I9 18 Not used X4: I18
Note: please refer to schematic for further information.

Additional I/O port status:
ACR configuration:
Inputs Outputs
1 10 1 9
2 11 2 10
3 12 3 11
4 13 4 12 Not used X3: O12
400Hz
5 14 Not used X2: I14 5 13 Output 1 X4: O13
On
400Hz
6 15 Not used X4: I15 6 14 Output 2 X4: O14
On
ACR
supply
7 16 Not used X4: I16 7 15 voltage
X4: O15
present
ACR
ACR OK /
8 17 supply X4: I17 8 16 ACR error
X4: O16
voltage
9 18 ACR error X4: I18
Hoist configuration:
Inputs Outputs
1 10 1 9
2 11 2 10
3 12 3 11
4 13 4 12 Not used X3: O12
400Hz
5 14 Not used X2: I14 5 13 Output On
X4: O13
Aircraft
Connector
6 15 Not used X4: I15 6 14 Signal 1
X4: O14
present
Cable Cable
7 16 Down/out
X4: I16 7 15 Down/Out
X4: O15
Cable
8 17 Up/In
X4: I17 8 16 Cable Up/In X4: O16
9 18 Fault X4: I18

PIT configuration:
Inputs Outputs
1 10 1 9
2 11 2 10
3 12 3 11
4 13 4 12 Not used X3: O12
5 14 Not used X2: I14 5 13 Not used X4: O13
Pit open
6 15 Output 1
X4: I15 6 14 Not used X4: O14
Pit open
7 16 Output 2
X4: I16 7 15 Not used X4: O15
8 17 Not used X4: I17 8 16 Not used X4: O16

9 18 Not used X4: I18

6.3.2 Setup – Menu structure
11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Output Voltage Settings:

115.0 / 200.0 V
80.0 – 135.0 V (Phase-Neutral)
Note: Values above 125 cannot be stored
Back Modify
11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017

11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Output Voltage
Compensation Type Compensation Type Settings:
Identify Output Cable Plug & Play
Output 1 Compensation Manual
Output 2 Compensation
Output Mode Plug & Play
Back Select Parameter. Back Modify
11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Identify Output Settings:

Disabled
Highlight the by using the Disabled
navigation keys. Enabled
Press to select Setup sub-menu. Back Modify
Use the / to browse through the 11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017

various set-up lines / parameters.
The selectable line will be Output 1 Compensation Settings:
highlighed in green. 1.0 V / 100 A
0.0 – 5.0 V
Press to select the parameter you
want to change. Back Modify
Press to Modify parameter.

11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Parameter will now be highlighted in
green.
Output 2 Compensation
Settings:
1.0 V / 100 A
Use the / to adjust parameter.
0.0 – 5.0 V
Press to save changes.

Back Modify
Use to leave the sub-menu and

return to basic Icon Menu. 11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Note! Output Mode Settings:

Availability of parameters may vary Individual
depending on the mode of the unit Individual
Simultaneous
Standby / operating / load profile
etc. Back Modify

Setup – Menu structure (continued)
11:27:47 Setup Men u 01/01/2017
Fan Control Settings:

Normal
Normal
Boost
Back Modify
11:27:47 Setup Men u 01/01/2017

11:27:47 Setup Men u 01/01/2017
Fan Co ntr ol
Remote Stop
Remote Stop Settings:
EF In terlock Normally Open
EF In terlock Ripple Level Normally Open
EF In terlock Delay
90% Switch
Normally Closed
Back Select Par am eter. Back Modify
11:27:47 Setup Men u 01/01/2017
EF Interlock Settings:
Use the / to browse through the Active
various set-up lines / parameters. Bypassed
The selectable line will be Active
highlighed in green.
Back Modify

want to change. 11:27:47 Setup Men u 01/01/2017
EF Interlock Ripple Level Settings:

7.0 V
Parameter will now be highlighted in 0.0 = Disabled
green. 0.1 – 20.0 V
Use the / to adjust parameter. Back Modify
Press to save changes. 11:27:47 Setup Men u 01/01/2017
Use to leave the sub-menu and EF Interlock Delay Settings:

return to basic Icon Menu. 3.5 s
1.0 – 120.0 sec.
Note!
Availability of parameters may vary Back Modify
depending on the mode of the unit
etc. 11:27:47 Setup Men u 01/01/2017
Aircraft Connector Insertion Settings:

Enabled
Detection enable
Detection disable
Back Modify

11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
GPU Enable Settings

Active
Bypassed
Active
Back Modify
11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017

11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
GPU Enable
Door Switch Door Switch Settings:
Plug Temperatur e Active
Neutral Voltage Super vision Bypassed
Earth Leakage Level
Earth Leakage Delay Active
11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Plug Temperature Settings:

Use the / to browse through the Normally Closed
various set-up lines / parameters. Normally Closed
The selectable line will be Normally Open
Back Modify

want to change. 11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Press to Modify parameter. Neutral Voltage Supervision Settings:

42.0 V
Parameter will now be highlighted in 0.0 = Disabled
green. 0.1 – 50.0 V
Press to save changes. 11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Use to leave the sub-menu and Earth Leakage Level Settings:

return to basic Icon Menu. 10 A
0.0 = Disabled
0.1 – 15,0 A
Note!
Availability of parameters may vary Back Modify
etc. 11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Earth Leakage Delay Settings:

200 ms
0 – 1000 ms
Back Modify

11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Settings in additional sub-menu:

Real Time Clock Setup
Month , Day, Year, Hour, Minute,
Second
Back Modify
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Real Time Clock

Date/Time Format Date / Time Format Settings:
Ethernet Configuration
HH:MM:SS I DD:MM:YYYY
Modbus Slave Address
LED Brightness HH:MM:SS I DD:MM:YYYY
Unit of Measur e HH:MM:SS AM I MM:DD:YYYY
Back Modify
Back Select Parameter.
11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Settings in additional sub-menu:

Ethernet Configuration Ethernet Mode
Use the / to browse through the IP Address, Subnet Mask,
various set-up lines / parameters. Gateway, DNS1
The selectable line will be
Format: 000.000.000.000
Back Modify

want to change. 11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Press to Modify parameter. Modbus Slave Address Settings:

1
1 - 247
green.

11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Use to leave the sub-menu and Settings:

LED Brightness
return to basic Icon Menu. High
Low
Medium
Note! High
Availability of parameters may vary
depending on the mode of the unit Back Modify

etc.
11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Unit of Measure Settings:

Metric
Metric
Imperial
Back Modify

11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
6 Characters:
<UNDEFINED>
A – Z , 0 – 9 , Space -
Back Modify
11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017

11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Costumer ID Warning: Do not confirm unless the
Battery replaced Control Board battery has been changed
Language Settings:
Confirm Battery Replaced
Yes
Yes No
11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017

Settings:
Use the / to browse through the
Language
various set-up lines / parameters. English
English, German, French, Russian,
The selectable line will be Danish, Spanish, Nowegian,
Italian, Swedish, Portuguese,
highlighed in green. Polish, Czech, Turkish, Finnish,
Dutch, etc.
Back Modify
want to change.

green.
Use the / to adjust parameter.
Note!
can be used when entering
Costumer ID
Use to leave the sub-menu and

return to basic Icon Menu.
Note!
Availability of parameters may vary
etc.
Note!
Values changed in the setup menu are not stored in non-volatile memory before you exit the setup
menu. If you disconnect power to the unit without first exiting the setup menu, any changes will be lost.

6.3.3 Black Box – Menu structure
14:54:33 01/01/2017 4307
OVERLOAD:
200% < I < 300% - 10 s
Alar m Data 001/100
OUTPUT VOLT AMP
Phase A: 94.2 V 525 A
Phase B: 93.2 V 527 A

14:54:33 Black Box 01/01/2017
Phase C: 93.2 V 526 A
Date Time Error
001: 01/01/2017 14:54:33 4307 Average: 93.3 V 526 A
002: 01/01/2017 10:33:44 4207
003: 01/01/2017 10:25:10 0301 Back / Next/Prev
004: 01/01/2017 10:24:17 0301
005: 01/01/2017 10:11:24 0301
Back View Error INVERTER
Phase A: 212 A
Phase B: 212 A
Phase C: 213 A
Highlight the by using the navigation
DC-Voltage: 548 V
keys.
DC-Ripple: 45 V
Press to select View Error sub-menu.

INTERLOCK LEVEL RIPPLE
Use the / to highlight the failure you want to
Output 1: 24 V 0V
view.
Press to select View information on the error. Leakage: 0V

The error is then explained in clear text.
NVS Level: 2V
Press to view detailed Alarm Data.
SYSTEM
Use the / to browse through the recorded
data. Control 24.7 V
Inv. Temp: 62° C 66° C

Use to leave the sub-menu. Time On: 00:00:57
Consumption: 1 kWh
Back / Next/Prev
Icon Menu.
Note! Input / Output Port Status
The Black Box contains 100 recordings. When the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

I
limit is reached, the oldest failure is deleted. N
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
U
T
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

6.3.4 Power Log – Menu structure
Power Log 001/100 Total Tim e: 22.0 Minutes
Star t Date: 01/01/2017 0 – 30 kW
Star t Time: 10:34 30 – 60 kW

37% 36%
Minutes Used: 22 21% 60 – 90 kW
11:29:00 Power Log 01/01/2017 6%
kWh Used: 132.0 > 90 kW
Date Time kWh
001: 01/01/2017 10:34:28 0132 Back / Next/Prev Graph Back
002: 01/01/2017 10:27:21 0038
003: 01/01/2017 10:03:03 0001
004: 01/01/2017 10:02:34 0001
005: 01/01/2017 10:02:00 0000
Power Log 002/100 Total Tim e: 6.0 Minutes
Back View Log Star t Date: 01/01/2017 0 – 30 kW

61%
Star t Time: 10:27 30 – 60 kW
30%
0%
kWh Used: 38.0 > 90 kW
Back / Next/Prev Graph Back
keys.
Press to select Power Log sub-menu.
Use the / to highlight the Power Log you want

to view.
Press to select View Log.
The Power Log parameters are then displayed.
Press to select Graph view.
or Power Log 100/100 Total Tim e: 64.0 Minutes
Star t Date: 24/12/2016 85% 0 – 30 kW

Use the / to browse to the next recorded Star t Time: 22:17 30 – 60 kW
event.
0% 0%
kWh Used: 74.0 > 90 kW
Use to leave the sub-menu.
Back / Next/Prev Graph Back

Icon Menu.
Note!
The Power Log contains 100 recordings. When
limit is reached, the oldest Log is deleted.

6.3.5 Update Software / Save Logs / Load Config File
10:30:00 USB MENU 01/01/2017
Update in Progress!
Please Wait. Swapping Flash Blocks
0%
10:30:00 USB MENU 01/01/2017 10:30:00 USB MENU 01/01/2017
Update Display Software Update in Progress!

Update Control Card Software
Save Logs Do not turn off or reset during update!
Load Config File
1%
Back Select
10:30:00 USB MENU 01/01/2017
Update in Progress!
Update Complete! Please Reset!
keys.
100%
Press to select USB Menu sub-menu.
Press To Reset Display
The default, green highlighted function is:
Update Display Software otherwise use the
/ to highlight the function Update Display
Software .
Press to select function and update

firmware.
The firmware is now being uploaded to the

display card. Upload % is counting from 0% to
100% and Update Complete! Please
Reset is displayed, when the update has
been completed.
To Reset the unit, press button.
USB connection Display

Update software / Save Logs / Load Config File (continued)
10:30:00 USB MENU 01/01/2017
Update in Progress!
Do not turn off or reset during update!
1%
10:30:00 USB MENU 01/01/2017 10:30:00 USB MENU 01/01/2017
Update Display Software Update in Progress!

Save Logs Update Complete! Please Reset!
Load Config File
100%
Back Select Press To Reset Control Card

keys.
Press to select USB Menu sub-menu.
Use the / to highlight the function Update

Control Card software .
Before pressing to select Update control

card software , please remember to insert an
USB stick into the USB port on the control
card (located on the interface board).
Press to select function and update

firmware.
The firmware is now being uploaded to the

control card. Upload % is counting from 0% to
100% and Update Complete! Please reset is
displayed, when the update has been
completed.
USB connection
To Reset the unit, press button. Control card

10:30:00 USB MENU 01/01/2017
Saving log
22%
10:30:00 USB MENU 01/01/2017

10:30:00 USB MENU 01/01/2017
Update Display Software

Saving log
Save Logs Done
Load C onfig F ile
Back Select
Back

keys.
Press to select USB MENU sub-menu.
Use the / to highlight the function

Save Logs .
Before pressing to select Save logs, please

remember to insert a USB stick into the USB port
on the display (loacted on back of the front door).
Press to select function.
The logs are now saved to the USB stick. Saving

log % is counting from 0% to 100% and Done is
displayed, when the saving has been completed.
The logs are saved as one CSV File and can be

viewed with the ITW GSE Service Tool.
Note!
The USB stick can be inserted while the unit is
connected to the power.

10:30:00 USB MENU 01/01/2017
Reading Flash Drive. Please Wait
Press To Reset
10:30:00 USB MENU 01/01/2017 10:30:00 USB MENU 01/01/2017

Update Control Card Software Configuration complete.
Save Logs
Load C onfig F ile
Back Select
Press To Reset Control Card

keys.
Press to select USB MENU sub-menu.
Use the / to highlight the function

Load Config File .
Before pressing to select Load Config File,

please remember to insert a USB stick, with the
configuration file you received from ITW GSE,
into the USB port on the display (loacted on back
of the front door).
Press to select function.
The new configuration of the unit are now

uploaded from the USB stick and Configuration
complete is displayed, when uploading has been
completed.
Press to reset Control Card.
Note!
The USB stick can be inserted while the unit is
connected to the power.

6.3.6 Incompatible Software Version
If you try to install Special Software (Display Board or Control Card) in a unit with Standard
Software or vice versa, you will be prompted “Incompatible Software Version”.
10:30:00 01/01/2017
Incompatible Software Version
Please follow instructions from your ITW

GSE representative
◄ Back
10:30:00 USB MENU 01/01/2017 10:30:00 01/01/2017

Incompatible Software Version
Save Logs
Please follow instructions from your ITW

GSE representative
◄ Back
◄ Back ● Select
Before changing software versions consult ITW GSE or if your intention really is to continue,
as you already contacted / received the software files from ITW GSE, use below guidance to
update software:
1. Press ▼&▲ simultaneously for 5 seconds, software will start automatically and will be
updated.
2. Repeat step number 1 for updating the other Board / Card.

6.4 Default Factory Settings
Output Voltage (V): 115.0/200.0
Compensation Type: Manual (Plug & Play if GPU supplied with cable)
Output 1 Compensation (V): 0.0 (Set if the GPU are supplied with cable)
Output 2 Compensation (V): 0.0
Output Mode: Individual (Depending on configuration)
Fan Control: Normal
Remote Stop: Normally Open
EF Interlock: Bypassed (Active if GPU supplied with cable)
EF Interlock Ripple Level (V): 20.0
EF Interlock Delay (sec.): 3.5
Aircraft Connector Insertion: Disabled

(Enabled if supplied with cable & 90% Switch/split “F” pin)
GPU Enable: Bypassed
Door Switch: Bypassed (Active with option 578809)
Cable Temperature: Normally Open
Neutral Voltage Supervision (V): 42.0
Earth Leakage Level (A): 15.0
Earth Leakage Delay (ms): 1000
Real Time Clock Setup: Actual (Manufacturer’s location)
Ethernet Configuration: 192.168.1.100
Modbus Slave Address: 1
LED Brightness: Medium
Date/Time Format: HH:MM:SS & DD:MM:YYYY
Unit of Measure: Metric (International) / Imperial (Americas)
Language: Actual

Setup Lock / Output Mode / Compensation
7.0 Setup Lock / Output Mode / Compensation
7.1 Preventing changes of setup parameters

To avoid unintentional modification of the setup parameters,
it is possible to block access to setup mode by means
of a DIP switch located on the display board A3.
Note! SW1
If the DIP switch is set to blocked,
pressing the SW1 allows the user to enter
the setup menu within 10 seconds. When the
time has elapsed, the menu will be blocked again.
To prevent
changes of the
setup parameters,
move the switch
SW2:1 to the OFF
position (DOWN).
Fig. 7.1.1 Display Board A3
7.2 Output Voltage

This setup submenu allows the output voltage to be adjusted between 80.0 VAC and 135 VAC using
the UP and DOWN navigation buttons (Values above 125 volt cannot be stored).
Please note that the acceptable voltage range for all commercial aircraft is 115V ±3V. This range is
even narrower for some aircraft.
Enter the Setup menu, and then scroll up or down to the Output Voltage submenu. Press the center ●
button to enter the submenu and then press the ● button again to allow the value to be changed. Press
the up or down arrow buttons to change the selection. Press the center ● button to record the new
value. Press the LEFT arrow button to exit the submenu and return to the submenu list.
7.3 Plug & Play Cable compensation

The unique Plug & Play compensation system automatically identifies all relevant cable parameters
and keeps the voltage at the aircraft connector constant, at all aircraft loads.
1. With the output off, short circuit the aircraft connector using
the Auto Calibration Plug (P/N 591100).
2. Enter the Compensation Type submenu and select “PLUG & PLAY”.
3. Enter the “IDENTIFY OUTPUT” submenu and select “ENABLE”.
4. Initiate the cable identification process by pressing the ground power unit’s
START button.
5. The cable parameters are identified and the ground power unit returns to Standby Mode.
6. Remove the Auto Calibration Plug and the ground power unit is ready for use.
Note! If the unit is equipped with 2 outputs, Plug & Play compensation must be set for each output.
Please refer to section 7.5 regarding Output Mode selection.
7.4 Manual Compensation

This is the traditional method of cable compensation. The output voltage is increased in proportion to
the load current (Volt / 100 A). This method is used where the influence of non-symmetrical cables,
unbalanced load and varying power factor can be neglected or the Auto Calibration tool isn’t available.
Manual compensation is typically used for ground power units equipped with two outputs that are used
at the same time.
1. Apply full load to output 1.
2. Enter the Compensation Type submenu and select “MANUAL”.
3. Enter the “OUTPUT 1 COMPENSATION” submenu. Press the center button to allow the value
to be adjusted.
4. Adjust the compensation using the vertical arrow buttons until the voltage at the
aircraft connector equals the no load value. Press the ● button to accept this value
If the unit is equipped with a second output, repeat the above steps for “OUTPUT 2”.
7.5 Output Mode

When the unit has 2 outputs, the “Output Mode” submenu is used to set either “Individual” or
“Simultaneous” mode of operation.
If the output mode has been set to “Individual”, the outputs can be used individually and the unit uses
Plug & Play compensation if it has been set up (See paragraph 7.3).
If the output mode has been set to “Simultaneous”, both outputs can be used at the same time. If only
1 output is used, the unit uses Plug & Play compensation. When both outputs are used at the same
time, the unit uses manual compensation.
To obtain the correct operation of the voltage compensation, it is essential that both types of
compensation (Plug & Play and Manual Compensation) have been set beforehand - and for each
output.
Note!
An aircraft requires an input voltage of 115V ±3V. The unit can only compensate for a maximum
voltage drop of 14 V since the highest output voltage is limited to 129 V. When extremely long 400 Hz
distribution cables are used, it might be necessary to use parallel output cables to stay within the
required aircraft voltage. Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Output Mode
submenu. Press the center ● button to enter the submenu and then press the ● button again to allow
the value to be changed. Press the up or down arrow buttons to change the selection. Press the center
● button to record the new value. Press the LEFT arrow button to exit the submenu and return to the
submenu list.
7.6 Fan Control

The default is set to Normal. This allows the software to control the speed of the fan based on the
internal temperature of the unit. Boost mode should be selected when the GPU is running in a high
ambient temperature area at full load and the unit is used more or less continuously due to short
turnaround times at the gate. When the Boost mode is selected after the unit has been used, the fans
keep running for 20 minutes to cool down the magnetics. This ensures that the starting temperature for
the magnetics will be close to the ambient temperature before starting the next cycle of operation.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Fan Control submenu. Press the center ●
7.7 Remote Stop

In the United States the Remote Stop push button contacts must be Normally Closed. This is not the
case in other parts of the world. This setting is used to match what is being used at the site.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Remote Stop submenu. Press the center ●
7.8 EF Interlock
The EF interlock is a personnel and equipment safety feature that is found in all commercial aircraft.
This 28VDC signal will not be present until the SSFC closes its output contactor and provides 400 Hz
power to the aircraft. The aircraft will evaluate the 400 Hz power and if it is within the aircraft’s
tolerance limits it will then close a relay in the aircraft to provide a 28VDC signal to the “F” pin/wire in
the power connector plug/cable.
Some load banks do not provide this EF Interlock so the EF interlock function in the unit must be
bypassed. Do not set this value to Bypassed for normal operation with aircraft. This setting must only
be used by qualified personnel for testing the SSFC unit, or when the unit will be providing power to
equipment outside of an aircraft.
Note!
The value will be automatically reset to Active if the unit detects 28 volts on the "F" pin input of the I/O
board.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the EF Interlock submenu. Press the center ●

7.9 EF Interlock Ripple Level

The EF Interlock Ripple Level is part of the Neutral Voltage Displacement circuit. If an aircraft has a
large unbalanced load and the aircraft power cable has a broken neutral, then it is possible for the
aircraft frame to be energized to a dangerous level. This condition will result in an AC voltage induced
onto the EF DC signal.
This submenu sets the trip level for the AC ripple on the DC EF interlock signal. The default value is
20.0 volts and a setting of 0.0 volts disables the function.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the EF Interlock Ripple Level submenu. Press the
center ● button to enter the submenu and then press the ● button again to allow the value to be
changed. Press the up or down arrow buttons to change the selection. Press the center ● button to
record the new value. Press the LEFT arrow button to exit the submenu and return to the submenu list.
7.10 EF Interlock Delay

Some of the newer aircraft take a longer time between when 400 Hz power is supplied to the aircraft
and when the aircraft returns the 28 VDC EF Interlock signal. This setting allows the adjustment of the
amount of time the unit will wait until determining that the EF signal is not present and that the output
power should be shut off. The default value is 3.5 seconds.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the EF Interlock Delay submenu. Press the center
● button to enter the submenu and then press the ● button again to allow the value to be changed.
Press the up or down arrow buttons to change the selection. Press the center ● button to record the
new value. Press the LEFT arrow button to exit the submenu and return to the submenu list.
7.11 Aircraft Connector Insertion

Some aircraft power cables are equipped with a micro-switch or split "F" pin in the connector. This
device sends a 28 VDC signal to the unit when the connector is inserted at least 90% of the way into
the aircraft power receptacle. Set this submenu value to Enable when such a cable is connected to the
unit. The default value is set to Disable.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Aircraft Connector Insertion submenu. Press
the center ● button to enter the submenu and then press the ● button again to allow the value to be
7.12 GPU Enable

Some airports utilize a key card reader or key lock to keep track of who is using the GPU. This feature
prevents the GPU from turning on the output unless the GPU Enable signal is present. The default
value is Bypassed.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the GPU Enable submenu. Press the center ●

7.13 Door Switch

Some GPU units have a door interlock switch installed on the front door. When the front door is
opened the unit will shut off when this submenu is set to Active. Use this submenu to bypass the door
switch during maintenance operations.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Door Switch submenu. Press the center ●
7.14 Cable Temperature

Some aircraft cables have temperature sensors installed in the connector. This submenu allows the
unit to accept Normally Opened or Normally Closed temperature sensor switches to be used.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Cable Temperature submenu. Press the
7.15 Neutral Voltage Supervision

If the output Neutral wire is not connected to the chassis ground, then the unit can monitor the voltage
difference between aircraft neutral and ground. If the voltage is greater than the set value (typically 42
volts), an unsafe condition exists, and the unit will shut off the output power. The default value is 42
volts and the function is disabled if the value is set 0.0 volts.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Neutral Voltage Supervision submenu. Press
the center ● button to enter the submenu and then press the ● button again to allow the value to be
7.16 Earth Leakage Level

If the output Neutral wire is connected to the chassis ground, and the neutral wire breaks while there is
an unbalanced aircraft load, then an unsafe condition exists. This function monitors the current in the
ground wire. If the current exceeds the set value (typically 15 A) for a set time (set in the Earth
Leakage Delay submenu), an unsafe condition exists and the unit will shut off the output power. The
default value is 15 A. The function is disabled if the value is set to 0.0 A.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Earth Leakage Level submenu. Press the

7.17 Earth Leakage Delay

This submenu is used in conjunction with the Earth Leakage Level submenu.
The default value is 1000 ms.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Earth Leakage Delay submenu. Press the
7.18 Real Time Clock Setup

This set of submenus allows the user to adjust the internal clock to the correct local time.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Real Time Clock Setup submenu. Press the
7.19 Date/Time Format

The date and time format that is displayed on all of the screens and reports can be adjusted using this
submenu. The selection is a 24 hour clock and DD:MM:YYYY date format or a 12 hour clock with the
MM:DD:YYYY date format.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Date/Time Format submenu. Press the center
7.20 Ethernet Configuration

This set of submenus allows the user to enter the Ethernet IP address, subnet mask, gateway address
and DNS1 values for TCP/IP communications with a BMS or RMS central monitoring system.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Ethernet Configuration submenu. Press the
7.21 Modbus Slave Address

If the unit will be part of an RS-485 Modbus RTU BMS/RMS monitoring system, it must be assigned a
Modbus slave address. This submenu allows the user to enter the slave address.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Modbus Slave Address submenu. Press the

7.22 LED Brightness

The unit status LEDs have three brightness levels. The default is set to medium.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the LED Brightness submenu. Press the center ●
7.23 Unit of Measure

This submenu is used to set the unit of measurements to Metric or Imperial.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Unit of Measure submenu. Press the center ●
7.24 Customer ID
This submenu allows the user to assign a name to the unit for reporting purposes when Fault or Power
Log files are saved to a USB stick or drive.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Customer ID submenu. Press the center ●
the up or down arrow buttons to change the selection. Use the right arrow to advance to the next
character. Press the center ● button to record the new value. Press the LEFT arrow button to exit the
submenu and return to the submenu list.
7.25 Battery Replaced

Use this submenu to reset the battery replacement timer after finishing the procedure described in
Section 8.3.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Battery Replacement submenu. Press the
7.26 Language
This submenu is used to change the language that all of the display screens, messages, alarms and
reports are displayed in. The unit comes with English, German, French, Russian, Danish, Spanish,
Norwegian, Italian, Swedish, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Turkish, Finnish, Dutch etc. already installed.
The default is set to English.
Enter the Setup menu and then scroll up or down to the Language submenu. Press the center ● button
to enter the submenu and then press the ● button again to allow the value to be changed. Press the up
or down arrow buttons to change the selection. Press the center ● button to record the new value.
Press the LEFT arrow button to exit the submenu and return to the submenu list.
Service, Maintenance, Overhaul
8.0 Service, Maintenance, Overhaul

To make certain that the unit is always ready for use it must be maintained on a regular basis.
Only qualified personnel should remove covers for service, maintenance or overhaul
purposes.
8.1 Lockout/Tagout procedure

8.2 Recommended Maintenance Schedule
8.2.1 Daily / upon use
Maintenance Instruction for ITW GSE 2400
Daily / upon use

This inspection does not in any way suspend local / airport rules and regulations
Visual check of aircraft connector(s).
Depending on type (Brand / 400 Hz type / 28 VDC type) check:

Connector housing for damage / cracks and wear & tear.
01. Power Pins (A-B-C-N) for damage and wear & tear
Control Pins (E-F) for damage and wear & tear
Push buttons for correct function (if applicable)
LED / Lamps for correct indication (if applicable)
Visual check of output cable(s) for damaged insulation.

02.
The insulation is intact and cable(s) do not show any sign of cracks / damage.
Visual check of input cable and connector. (Mobile only)
03. Check the input cable insulation is intact and cable do not show any sign of cracks / damage.
Check the input connector & pins for damage / cracks and wear & tear
Visual check of tires for wear and tear. (Mobile only)

04.
Check all 4 tires for damage / cracks and wear & tear

8.2.2 Quarterly
Quarterly
Check of aircraft connector(s).

Power Pins (A-B-C-N) for damage and wear & tear
01.
Aircraft Insertion Switch for correct function (if applicable)
Note
Load bank can be used to check the above
Check of output cable(s) for damaged insulation.
02. The insulation is intact and cable(s) do not show any sign of cracks / damage.
Check output cable(s) using a load bank
Check of input cable and connector. (Mobile only)
Check the input cable insulation is intact and cable do not show any sign of cracks / damage.
03.
Check charging function, by connecting to 50/60 Hz grid
Check of tires for wear and tear. (Mobile only)
04. Check all 4 tires for damage / cracks and wear & tear
Check correct air pressure (4.3 bar = 62 psi).
Check of air-filters
05.
Check air-filters, wash or change as appropriate
Check all fans
Check that Inverter fans (400 Hz) are running properly

(use Boost mode in Fan Control setup submenu)
06.
Check that ARU fan (28 VDC) are running properly (if applicable)
(ARU must be running)

8.2.3 Yearly
Yearly
Check of aircraft connector(s).

Power Pins (A-B-C-N) for damage and wear & tear
01.
Aircraft Insertion Switch for correct function (if applicable)
Verify the output voltage at aircraft connector(s) with and without load
Verify proper operation of the output contactor contact sets (max. 0.5 V voltage drop) and coil.
Note
Load bank can be used to check the above
Check of output cable(s) for damaged insulation.
02. The insulation is intact and cable(s) do not show any sign of cracks / damage.
Check output cable(s) using a load bank
Check of input cable and connector. (Mobile only)
Check the input cable insulation is intact and cable do not show any sign of cracks / damage.
03.
Check charging function, by connecting to 50/60 Hz grid
Check of tires for wear and tear. (Mobile only)
04. Check all 4 tires for damage / cracks and wear & tear
Check correct air pressure (4.3 bar = 62 psi).
Check air-filters & Fans

05.
Check air-filters, wash or change as appropriate
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Continued from previous page
Check all fans
Check that Inverter fans (400 Hz) are running properly

06.
Check that ARU fan (28 VDC) are running properly (if applicable)
(use Boost mode in Fan Control setup submenu)
Check rubber seals

07. Check all rubber seals are intact at front door, rear panel
Check bolts / screws / wires

08.
Check internal bolt/screw and wire connections
Visual inspection of PCB’s

09.
Visual inspection of all PCB’s such as Control Board, Interface Board, gate Drive, AUX board etc.

8.3 Battery back-up & replacement

Situated on the back of the control board, is a coin type lithium battery which ensures that firmware,
setup data etc. are not lost during mains/utility drop-outs. The expected life of the battery is
approximately 7 years. A low battery voltage does not affect the internal safety system of the GPU that
monitors the output voltage, among others. Thus aircraft connected to the GPU are not exposed to any
danger. However, to avoid loss of data and Control Board lock-up *, we require the battery to be
changed every 5 years.
Note
A time stamp is stored in the ID chip (A6) upon production and after 5 years a warning occurs at the
display, telling the user/operator to replace the Control Board battery.
It is strongly recommended to change the battery when this message is shown:
Replace Control Board

Battery
Important:
Read the instructions in the manual before
removing the battery.
Press ◄ to postpone.
Fig. 8.3.1
To allow the user/operator to use the converter, it is possible to postpone the battery change,
by pressing the ◄ (left arrow) push button. The warning message occurs 90 seconds after the unit is
powered on or the output contactor(s) are opened (the unit is in Standby Mode). If this message is
ignored for 6 months the controls will be locked out and the below failure message will be displayed.
14:54:33 01/01/2017 0700
CONTROL BOARD BATT ERY

FAILURE
Read the instructions in the

Manual before r em oving th e
Battery.
Alarm Data
Fig. 8.3.2
The battery has to be changed before the unit can be operated again.

To ensure high reliability of the back-up battery, the only type of battery that can be
used on the Control Board is the Panasonic BR-2032
Before removing the Control Board please take ESD (Electro Static Discharge)
precautions to avoid any static discharge to the Control Board during the
replacement of the battery.
Important Notice!
Software revision AG and forward:
Tamper Protection has been removed.
Only allowing the Control Board without power for 30 seconds does not apply any more. (The
Control Board can stay without power for more than 30 seconds.)
After battery exchange, please remember to set Time & Date to correct values.
Earlier versions of software:

Before you remove the battery from the holder, make sure that the replacement battery is within
reach, as the Control Board must not be without battery power for more than 30 seconds.
Otherwise, all firmware and the setup data will be erased. *
Blue LED (D5)

How to change the battery:
Fig. 8.3.3 Control Board (front view)
To replace the battery, Switch OFF the unit by means of Q1. Remove the Control Board from its 4
posts marked with a in Figure 8.3.3. Place the PCB on an insulated surface, with the back side
face up.

Battery holder
and battery
Fig. 8.3.4 Control Board (rear view)
Remove the battery from the holder using a small insulated screwdriver to push out the battery,
direction indicated by the two red arrows on Figure 8.3.4 and insert the new battery in the direction of
the singe green arrow on Figure 8.3.4.
Mount the control board on the interface board again by gently pressing the PCB to its rest on the
Interface Board. Make sure that all 4 corners are fully pressed towards the Interface Board.
Switch on the unit via the input switch Q1 and close the door. The unit now passes through the
initialization test and goes into standby mode.
Enter the setup menu and select “Battery Replaced” menu item to confirm installation of a new battery.
10:30:00 Setup Menu 01/01/2017

Warning: Do not confirm unless the
Control Board battery has been changed
Confirm Battery Replaced
Yes
◄ Back ● Modify
Switch off the unit again and wait 10 sec. before switching it back on.
* Important Note!
If the blue LED on the Control Board (location in the Fig. 8.3.3) flashes with approximate one
flash per second and the display reports “Communication Error”, the firmware on the Control
Board has been erased. The Control Board must be sent to ITW GSE to be reprogrammed.

Trouble Shooting & Repair
9.0 Troubleshooting & Repair
Allow only qualified personnel to remove covers for troubleshooting and repair. Please be
aware that the DC capacitors can remain charged to a dangerous voltage up to 5 minutes
after the mains/utility input power has been disconnected.
Usually the display text provides sufficient information to get the ground power unit into operation
again. In case the display is blank, please check Q4 (Circuit Breaker) and fuse F3 at the Interface
Board A2 (corresponding LED D8). The following fuses are located on the Interface Board (A2):
Fuse # Applicable for Type Rated voltage Amp rating

F1 (D24) I/O Fuse ATO Blade Fuse 32 V 2A
F2 (D24) I/O Fuse ATO Blade Fuse 32 V 2A
F3 (D8) Display Fuse ATO Blade Fuse 32 V 2A
F4 (D2) Interface Fuse ATO Blade Fuse 32 V 5A
F5 (D4) Fan Fuse ATO Blade Fuse 32 V 10 A
Fig. 9.0.1 Fuses F1-F5 and LED indication (A2 Interface Board)
If the displayed text does not provide sufficient information to solve the problem, Table 1, Table 2 and
Table 3 (section 9.1) suggest corrective actions to be carried out for each error code.
Additional error information regarding the output voltage, overload, covering the error codes area can
be derived from the error code according to the following directions:
Output Voltage: 30xx / 31xx / 35xx

Overload: 40xx / 41xx / 42xx / 43xx / 44xx / 45xx / 46xx / 47xx
Phase code:
xx01 = Phase A
xx02 = Phase B
xx03 = Phase A & B
xx04 = Phase C
xx05 = Phase A & C
xx06 = Phase B & C
xx07 = Phase A, B & C
Examples: Error Code 3501 refers to “Output Voltage Too Low” at phase A.
Error Code 4407 refers to “Overload I > 300% - 1 sec.” at all 3 output phases.

9.1 Fault Guidance

In case you need to contact us for further fault guidance, please do not forget to enter the serial
number of the GPU (found at the rating plate) and the actual error code on the fault-finding form that
can be downloaded from www.itwgse.com
List below shows the complete list of error codes and first corrective action:
Error code Error text in display Help text 1st. Corrective action
0 NO ERRORS
100 LOGGING UNSUCCESSFUL
Press start to reset
200 CONTROL BOARD FAILURE Watchdog Timeout
201 CONTROL BOARD FAILURE CRITICAL: Memory Error Verify ID Chip inserted
202 WRONG SOFTWARE VERSION Install correct software
version
250 UPDATE FAILED Please retry operation
300 CONTROL VOLTAGE LOW Control Voltage < 20V (Running)
301 CONTROL VOLTAGE LOW Control Voltage < 20V (Standby) Press start to reset
350 F1 OR F2 FUSE BLOWN Replace fuse F1/ F2 and

press start to reset
400 EMERGENCY STOP ACTIVATED Release emergency stop and
press start to reset
500 CONTROL BOARD ADC0 FAILURE
600 CONTROL BOARD ADC1 FAILURE
700 CONTROL BOARD BATTERY FAILURE
750 REAL-TIME CLOCK NOT SET Please set to current time and
date
800 INPUT VOLTAGE TOO LOW Voltage < 340V – 500ms
900 INPUT VOLTAGE TOO HIGH Voltage > 460V – 500ms
1000 SOFTSTART ERROR DC Voltage < 400V
1100 DC VOLTAGE TOO LOW DC Voltage < 300V - 30ms
1200 DC VOLTAGE TOO HIGH
1201 DC VOLTAGE TOO HIGH DC Voltage > 800V – 30 s
1202 DC VOLTAGE TOO HIGH DC Voltage > 850V - 2.5ms
1300 DC CAPACITOR SHARING ERROR DC Voltage > 850V
1400 DC RIPPLE TOO HIGH DC Ripple > 20V – 3 minutes
1450 DC RIPPLE TOO HIGH DC Ripple > 10V – 5s
1501 INVERTER TEMP TOO HIGH IGBT 1 Temperature > 110 °C
1502 INVERTER TEMP TOO HIGH IGBT 2 Temperature > 110 °C
2000 GATE VOLTAGE ERROR CPLD Unknown Fault
2000+code GATE VOLTAGE ERROR IGBT XY Ready
2000+code GATE VOLTAGE ERROR IGBT XY Fault Press start to reset
3000 OUTPUT VOLTAGE TOO HIGH Voltage > 130V - 250ms
3100 OUTPUT VOLTAGE TOO HIGH Voltage > 140V - 15ms
3500 OUTPUT VOLTAGE TOO LOW Voltage < 104V - 500ms
4000 OVERLOAD: 100% < I < 125% - 600 s Phase X
4400 OVERLOAD: I > 300% - 1 s Phase X
4500+code SHORT CIRCUIT AT OUTPUT Phase X
4600+code FILTER CURRENT TOO LOW Phase X
4700+code FILTER CURRENT TOO HIGH Phase X
4800 INVERTER SOFTSTART FAILURE
Table continues on next page

Error code Error text in display Help text 1st. Corrective action
5000 TRANSFORMER TEMP TOO HIGH
5100 EARTH LEAKAGE FAULT AT OUTPUT
5101 EARTH LEAKAGE FAULT AT OUTPUT
5200 NEUTRAL VOLTAGE FAULT AT OUTPUT
6001 EF OUTPUT 1 RIPPLE TOO HIGH Ripple Voltage Exceeded Limit
6002 EF OUTPUT 2 RIPPLE TOO HIGH Ripple Voltage Exceeded Limit
6101 CABLE 1 TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH
6102 CABLE 2 TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH
6201 NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR RUPTURE
OUTPUT 1
6202 NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR RUPTURE
OUTPUT 2
6301 EF SIGNAL DROP OUT - OUTPUT 1 EF Signal Disappeared at
Output 1
6302 EF SIGNAL DROP OUT - OUTPUT 2 EF Signal Disappeared at Press start to reset
Output 2
6003 EF SIGNAL DROP OUT – 28 V OUTPUT EF Signal Disappeared at 28 V
Output
7000 OUTPUT VOLTAGE TOO HIGH Voltage > 32V - 4s
7100 OUTPUT VOLTAGE TOO HIGH Voltage > 40V – 150 ms
7200 OUTPUT VOLTAGE TOO LOW Voltage < 20V - 4s
7300 SHORT CIRCUIT AT 28V OUTPUT >75kW
7400 28V OUTPUT CURRENT TOO HIGH
7500 28V RECTIFIER TEMP TOO HIGH
8000 ACR SUPPLY VOLTAGE MISSING
8001 ACR ERROR
8100 CABLE COIL / VFD ERROR Check Cable Coil, VFD &
Motor
8200 COIL WINDING TIME-OUT Coil Winding Exceeded 50 s
8300 FAULT – CABLE HANDLING SYSTEM
8400 COIL TEMP TOO HIGH
9000 END OF FACTORY TEST
9100+code PLUG & PLAY FAILED - OUTPUT X
9200+code PLUG & PLAY COMPLETED - OUTPUT X
List below shows the complete list of error codes and next corrective actions:
Error code 2nd. Corrective action 3rd. Corrective action 4th. Corrective action
0
100
200 Replace Control Board A1
201 Contact ITW GSE
202
250
300 - 301 Check input voltage Check Q4 & G1
350 Check wires attached to X1 (X2 /X3)
400 Check emergency stop Check user EPO (A2:X14) Replace Control Board A1
500 Check input voltage Replace Control Board A1
700 Replace battery
750 Check / Set to current time and date
Replace Interface Board A2

1000 Check input voltage Check DC softstart charging Replace Interface Board A2
voltage Replace Capacitor Module A5
> 400 V Replace Control Board A1
1100 Check input voltage Check Q5 Replace Control Board A1
1200
1201 Check input voltage Replace Control Board A1 Replace Interface Board A2
1202 Check input voltage Replace Control Board A1 Replace Interface Board A2
1300 Check DC sharing voltage at R1 Replace Control Board A1 Replace Interface Board A2
1400 Check input voltage Check equal voltage across V1 – Replace Control Board A1
V6 Replace Interface Board A2
1450 Check input voltage Check equal voltage across V1 – Replace Control Board A1
V6 Replace Interface Board A2
1501 Check fuse F5 Set fans to ”Boost” and check Check dust filters
voltage between + & – and PWM Replace Control Board A1
& – at fan terminals (10 V) Replace Interface Board A2
1502 Check fuse F5 Set fans to ”Boost” and check Check dust filters
voltage between + & – and PWM Replace Control Board A1
& – at fan terminals (10 V) Replace Interface Board A2
2000 - 2024 Replace Control Board A1 Replace Interface Board A2 Replace Inverter Module
3000 Check voltage set-up value Replace Control Board A1 Replace Interface Board A2
3100 Replace Control Board A1 Replace Interface Board A2
3500 Check voltage set-up value Replace Control Board A1 Replace Interface Board A2
4000 Remove overload and press start Replace Control Board A1 Replace Interface Board A2
4500+code Disconnect load / output cable Replace Control Board A1 Replace Interface Board A2
4600+code Check output filter capacitors C7-C9 Check output transformer T2 Replace Control Board A1
4700+code Check output filter capacitors C7-C9 Check output transformer T2 Replace Control Board A1
4800 Check DC voltage Check output voltage/feedback Replace Control Board A1
voltage Replace Interface Board A2
Replace Inverter Module
5000 Let the unit cool down and press Check dust filters and fans Check(short circuit sensor) replace
start to reset sensor TH if necessary
Replace Control Board A1
5100 Check set-up value Remove load and check output Replace T5
cabling Replace Control Board A1
5101 Check / replace output capacitors
5200 Check set-up value Remove load and check output Replace Control Board A1
cabling for insulation failure Replace Interface Board A2
cabling Replace Interface Board A2
cabling Replace Interface Board A2
6101 Remove load and let plug cool down Check connector / output cabling Replace Control Board A1
for any malfunction Replace Interface Board A2

6102 Remove load and let plug cool Check connector / output cabling for Replace Control Board A1
down any malfunction Replace Interface Board A2
6201 Check / correct installation Replace NCR Board A10 Replace Control Board A1
6202 Check / correct installation Replace NCR Board A10 Replace Control Board A1
6301 Verify that output cable is correct Check / correct installation Replace Control Board A1
inserted Replace Interface Board A2
7000 Check output voltage setup value Check ARU Module and wiring
7300 Remove short circuit Check output cables
7400 Remove overload Replace Control Board A1 Replace Interface Board A2
7500 Let the unit cool down and reset Check airflow / air filters / fan Check temp. sensor at rectifier heat
sink.
8000 Check ACR Supply Q6
8001 Reset ACR Check ACR VFD
8100 Check Cable Coil, VFD & Motor Replace Control Board A1 Replace Interface Board A2
8200 Check Cable Coil, VFD & Motor Replace Control Board A1 Replace Interface Board A2
8300 Check Cable Handling System Replace Control Board A1 Replace Interface Board A2
8400* Check unit airflow Check cable drum thermostat S10
9000
9100+code Repeat cable Identification
9200+code
*only applicable for Power Coil in UL version (P/N 577.420)
Note
Before changing any PCB’s / Inverter Module check corresponding connection and wiring.
Please observe!
To prevent PCB damage from electrostatic discharge, wear ESD wrist strap when
servicing / replacing.

Illustrated Parts List
10.0 Illustrated Parts List

Please refer to www.itwgse.com for recommended list of spare parts. It is also possible to find
diagrams and drawings of the unit at this website.
10.1 Components placement
PM1: Inverter Module
A1: Control Board
Q4: Circuit Breaker

A2: Interface Board
Q1: Input Disconnect

G1: 24 VDC Supply
X2: I/O Terminals

Option
Q3: Output 2
(optional)
X1: I/O Terminals
Q2: Output 1
Cable Strain
Relief Bar
Figure: 10.0.1 Front view

C7-C9: Output
Capacitors
M1 – M2: Fans
T1: 12 Puls Transformer
L1: Input Choke
T2: 400 Hz Transformer
Figure 10.0.2 Rear view

Inverter Module
Air intake grills

Q4: Circuit Breaker
C7-C9: Output
Capacitors
M1 – M2: Fans
A5: Capacitor Board

T1: 12 Puls Transformer
Q2: Output Contactor
L1: Input Choke
G1: 24 VDC Supply

Q1: Input Disconnect
X2: I/O Terminals
Option
X1: I/O Terminals
Cable Strain Relief

Bar T2: 400 Hz Transformer
Figure 10.0.3 Side view cut
Note!
In mobile and bridge mounted units, the display module and the emergency stop button are situated in
a separate box. (See Section 11.0 Options item 578xxx Remote Control Boxes)

10.2 Labels placement (CE version)

10.2.1 Labels placement – Fixed / Mobile / Horizontal
Fig. 10.2.1 Cover plate (language may vary)

Fig. 10.2.2 Converter part (language may vary)

10.3 Labels placement (UL version)

10.3.1 Labels placement – Fixed / Mobile / Horizontal


Options
11.0 Options
Note!
For the Americas use AP-xxxxxx numbers
---------- = this option is not available.
---------- / AP-578801 3 x 230/480 Volt /60 Hz input transformer (Diagram 478801)

Input transformer located in the base module and steps up the utility supply from 3 x 230 volt to 3 x 480
volt. Connection to 3 x 230 volt utility supply, via the Base Module compartment connection. The 3 x
480 volt internal connection is already made.
Note
Only applicable for 30 & 45 kVA units and not to be used with ARU.
---------- / AP-578802 3 x 600/480 Volt /60 Hz input transformer (Diagram 478801)

Input transformer located in the base module and steps down the utility supply from 3 x 600 volt to 3 x
480 volt. Connection to 3 x 600 volt utility supply, via the Base Module compartment connection. The 3
x 480 volt internal connection is already made.
Note
Not to be used with ARU.
578803 / AP-578803 Base module

Additional base module, extends the height/length of the ground power unit by 340 mm (13.8”) and the
weight by 20 kg/51 lbs. (Refer to drawings section 5).
578804 / AP-578804 Lockable Door (Fixed)

As a standard, the GPU is supplied with a quarter-turn lock
intended for a double bit 5 mm pin key. One key is supplied
per ground power unit.
On an optional basis, the ground power unit can be supplied

with a lockable swing handle at the front door. The handle is
locked by a profile square 6 mm cylinder according to
DIN 18252/18254 (depth = 40 mm). Each ground power
unit is supplied with 2 identical DIRAK 1333 keys.

Options
5788xx / AP-5788xx Remote Control Boxes available
578806 / AP-578806 1 x 400 Hz Output
578818 / AP-578818 2 x 400 Hz Output
578819 / AP-578819 1 x 400 Hz & 1 x 28 VDC Output
578820 / AP-578820 1 x 400 Hz Output & controls for Hoist
The control box is used for operation of the ground power unit when the GPU is located away from the
aircraft parking position, placed under or on the side of a passenger boarding bridge or on a trailer.
(Above picture shows the configuration with 2 x 400Hz output).

Options
578807 / AP-578807 Additional Output Contactor (Diagram 478801)

All units are equipped with one output contactor.
All models are, however, prepared for an additional output contactor and I/O terminal block X2.
Please refer to section 7.0 for Output Mode / Compensation possibilities.
578808 / AP-578808 Dry Contacts (Diagram 478801)

If dry contacts are needed for additional indication / to the PBB or to a BMS system, this option offers
the following dry contact relays:
Q9 400 Hz On (N.O.)
Q10 Bridge Interlock (N.O.)

Bridge Interlock (N.C.)
Q11 400 Hz Ready (N.O.)

Error (N.C.)
Q11 400 Hz Ready (N.O.)

Error (N.C.)
Q12 Not Used (N.O.)

Not Used (N.C.)
Note!
Contacts Vmax = 50 V AC/DC and Imax = 2 A

Options
578809 / AP-578809 Door Interlock (Diagram 478801)

The door interlock ensures that the ground power unit’s output
contactor(s) opens and the unit immediately returns to standby
mode if the door is opened.
578810 / AP-578810 Neutral Conductor Rupture Supervision

A broken neutral conductor in the 400 Hz cable combined with an unbalanced aircraft load could lead
to a destructive phase-neutral voltage in the aircraft and to hazardous voltages between the aircraft
chassis and ground. The NCR option ensures that a broken neutral will be detected immediately.
Principle wiring diagram for Neutral Conductor Rupture Supervision
Unbalanced voltage at the aircraft connector due to a broken neutral would add a 400 Hz voltage to the
28 VDC interlock voltage measured at the ground power unit. If the injected AC voltage exceeds
approx. 10 VAC the output is disconnected. This type of error is recognised as an interlock failure by
the ground power unit. Since the disconnection is a reaction to a heavy unbalanced voltage at the
aircraft connector, it means that this type of supervision does not protect sensitive equipment in the
aircraft. The NCR option protects personnel as well as the aircraft in case of a broken neutral.
Note!
In general ITW GSE does not recommend the NCR option for the following reasons:

Options
1) The need for an additional control wire which is likely to be the first to break.
2) The difficulties of implementing the method in existing installations if a free control wire is not
present.
3) The standard protections built into the ITW GSE 2400 series are considered adequate to safeguard
against hazards related to a broken neutral.
578813 / AP-578813 ACR 2400 Adaption (Diagram 478.813)

If the ITW GSE 2400 unit is to be connected to the ITW GSE 2400 ACR, option kit 578.813 has be to
used. The kit includes a Circuit breaker Q5 and terminal row X4.
Note.
The ITW GSE 2400 has to be configured to run with the 2400 ACR, either as delivered from the factory
or ID Chip update via “Load Config File”.
Wiring / connections has to be established according to the schematic 478.813.

Options
578814 / AP-578814 Terminal Extension

If more than 2 x cables per output phase are needed,
for instance 2 ‖ 7 x 35 mm², the terminal extension allows
connection of up to 4 x cables per phase.
The kit consists of:
4 x extension bars
Bolts, washers, spring washer and nuts.
578815 / AP-578815 RS485 Interface (Diagram 478801)

All units are supplied with connections for RS232. The RS485 Interface option provides a galvanic
isolated RS485 connection and allows for multi-point connection.
PIN Assignment for RS485 Interface

Options
578816 / AP-578816 Service Tool _400 series

Allows you to connect to the unit / read stored files (.csv) with data collected from the unit. The Service
Tool automatically recognizes all units in the _400 series.
578817 / AP-578817 Military Interlock (Diagram 478801)

For military aircraft, the interlock system must be switched from civilian interlock to military interlock by
means of selector switch (S30) behind the front door. The GPU thereafter delivers 28 VDC on the E pin
and this voltage is returned to the F pin by the aircraft.
Standard wiring diagram for military interlock
Note!
This option requires a 400 Hz cable without the E&F jumper in the connector head.

Options
578829 / AP-578829 Anti-Condensation Heater (Diagram 478801)

In areas with high relative humidity, temperature drops cause formation of dew inside the enclosure of
the GPU. On a long-term basis this can affect components such as relays, switchgears and printed
circuit boards (PCBs). Dew formation can however, be avoided by installation of heating elements in
the GPU.
During operation, the waste heat from the circuits prevents dew from arising. In standby mode where
the internal losses are insignificant, one 30 W anti-condensation heater automatically switches on and
prevents condensation from forming.
Schematic for Heater connection
578843 / AP-578843 Dry Contacts & HV 400 Hz On Relay (Diagram 478801)

This option adds potential free contacts (X3) and an isolated relay (K4 - X11) that externally shows
if the cable is fully coiled or not.

Options
578844 / AP-578844 PIT Interlock (Diagram 478801)

This option adds additional input, to indicate if the PIT 1 / PIT 2 are open.
591100 / AP-591100 Auto Calibration Plug

Required for Plug & Play setup.
See section 7.

For GPUs with 28 VDC Active Rectifier Unit
12.0 For GPUs with 28 VDC Active Rectifier Unit
All ITW GSE 2400 Compact units from 30 kVA to 90 kVA can be equipped with a 28 VDC Active
Rectifier Unit (ARU) output.
Both 400 Hz & 28 VDC outputs can be used simultaneously. The total continuous amount of power
from the unit is calculated as the sum of 400 Hz and 28 VDC output and cannot exceed the total 400
Hz power rating of the unit.
12.1 General Description
*
+
A T20
400 Hz Output Contactor (Q3)
28 VDC Output
400 Hz Input
R20 C20
B
ARU Rectifier
M20
Transformers Module
DISCHARGE FILTER
°t RESISTOR
FAN
CAPACITOR
X1 X6 ARU X5
X6 Board
X2 (A20)
ARU Module
G20
*
Power
Supply
(G20) * Situated in the 400 Hz cubicle
12.1.1 Principle of 28 VDC ARU
The 28 VDC section is basically an Active Rectifier Unit and supplied from the 400 Hz section, where
the 28 VDC output voltage is controlled regardless of the varying 400 Hz input voltage. The DC output
current is calculated very precisely on the basis of the 400 Hz parameters and via the current
transformer T20, located in phase A at the main power input.
Please refer to section 5.0.2 for outline drawings.
Input Contactor (Q3):

The 400 Hz input power to the ARU is supplied and controlled via Q3.

Power Supply (G20):

24 VDC / 10 A (Factory adjustment = 25 Volt) regulated control voltage is supplied from the Power
Supply G20. This module has a wide input range (340-575 VAC). It is supplied via the capacitor
module and pre-fused from the 3-phase circuit breaker Q4 (shared with G1) and located in 400 Hz
part.
Please refer to Figure 15.0.1.for location layout.
ARU Transformers (T20):

The ARU transformers step down the 3 phase 400 Hz voltage (3 x 200 Vac) to an appropriate level for
obtaining 28 VDC at the output.
ARU Rectifier (PM20):

The output voltage is kept at 28 VDC by using thyristors, regardless of the input voltage level and the
load.
ARU Board (A20):

The ARU Board interfaces with the processor board and the rest of the 28 VDC unit.
 Supplied from G20 (X2)
 Connection to ARU control input on A2 (X1)
 Control of thyristors.
 Measures the output voltage.
 Interface for heatsink thermostat (X5)
 Input for current transformer T20 (X6)
Resistor (R20):
The discharge resistor R20 is part of the output filter stage and discharges the capacitor C20 when the
unit is turned off.
Filter Capacitors (C20)

The output filter capacitors are also part of the output filter stage and ensures that the AC ripple is kept
to a minimum, less than 2% at the output.
Fan (M20)
The fan M20 is part of the total forced cooling of the unit, the primary task for the fan is to cool down
the rectifier module. The air is drawn in via the filter grill on the left hand side of the base module. The
ARU transformers are cooled by the fans located in the 400 Hz part.

12.2 Connection of Cables

Standard Remote I/O terminals
(Refer to section 4.9 for connection of I/O terminals)
28 VDC Output terminals: 2 x 4 x ø11 (M10 bolt) 50Nm (444 in-lb)

Remote I/O terminals: 15 x 0.4 - 4 mm² (AWG21 – 11)
Fig. 12.2.1 Connection of cables
Note!
Recommended output cable dimension to the aircraft is 2 x 120 mm² to minimize the voltage drop.

12.3 Interlock
To ensure personnel health and safety, the converter is equipped with an interlock system. The system
ensures that the output only stays engaged as long as the plug is inserted into the aircraft receptacle.
I.e. as long as 28 VDC is present at terminal X2:F.
To aircraft frame
-
To aircraft Busbar
+
To control
X2:F
Ground Power Unit Cable Aircraft Aircraft

Connector Receptacle
12.3.1 Standard wiring diagram
For service, maintenance and test purposes, the interlock system can be by-passed via the display
setup. To ensure personnel health and safety, the converter automatically returns into normal mode
once it receives a 28 VDC voltage at terminal F2 e.g. when the plug is connected to an aircraft.
The 28 VDC output can be operated remotely via the I/O terminals related to Output 2.
Please refer to section 4.9
Note!
Converters to Americas require a “split-C” connector, which typically is a special order from most
aircraft manufactures.
Note!
The 90% switch input is as standard by-passed by connecting terminal + & 3 (X2)

12.4 Operator’s Instruction

The 28 VDC ARU is operated by means of the Display / Keyboard Interface.
Please refer to section 6.0 (Operators Instructions) and 6.1 (Using the Display/Keypad).
12.5 Operating the unit

 To adapt the 28 VDC output power to different types of aircraft, it is possible to set a maximum
DC current level in steps of 50/100/200/300 A (step size can be set via the setup menu). With
the output off, decrease the current limit by using the left navigation arrow and use the right
navigation arrow to increase current limit.
 Depending on the rating of the GPU:
400 A rating e.g. 200 to 1600 Amp (in selected increment step)
600 A rating e.g. 300 to 2400 Amp (in selected increment step)
To ensure hassle-free starting of the aircraft engine, the current limit function is delayed 0.7
seconds.
Press “Left arrow” to decrease Press “Right arrow” to increase

current limit. current limit.
 Insert the aircraft cable into the aircraft. Make sure the cable is inserted till you feel a natural
resistance. The plug may be equipped with a 90% switch /split “F” pin. In this case the unit will
not function if the plug is not fully inserted.
 Press the 28 VDC Start/Stop button.
 The unit is now in operation and ready to supply the aircraft with power. This is
also indicated via the green LED located close to the 28 VDC Start/Stop button.
 If the unit shuts off and no longer is supplying power to the aircraft, this is reported in clear text
in the display. Also a corrective action is displayed.
 During operation, various parameters can be viewed via the display. Use the navigation keys
▼▲ to browse through the available screens:

Default Display Screen Standby
OUTPUT U I
Phase A: 0.0 V < 20 A

12:55.21 01-01-2017
Phase B: 0.0 V < 20 A
400 Hz I:
Phase C: 0.0 V < 20 A
Ready For Use
28 V DC
Back / Next/Prev
Ready For Use 600 A
PO WER P S
Sum: < 3 kW < 3 kVA

screens.

Default Screen.
Note!
Default Display Screen Operating
28 V
Voltage 28.0 V
115.0 V 39 A
Current 600 A
400 Hz I:
Power 16.8 kW
Ready For Use
28 V DC
Back / Next/Prev
Output Activated 600 A
15 %
OUTPUT U I
Phase A: 115.0 V 39 A
Phase B: 115.0 V 39 A
Phase C: 115.0 V 39 A
Average: 115.0 V 39 A
screens.
Use to leave the sub-menu and return to PO WER P S

Default Screen.
Phase A: 5.6 kW 5.6 kVA
Phase B: 5.6 kW 5.6 kVA

Note!
Parameters may vary depending on the mode of Phase C: 5.6 kW 5.6 kVA
the unit Standby / operating / load profile etc. Sum: 16.8 kW 16.8 kVA
Back / Next/Prev

 After operation, the unit has to be turned off before removing the aircraft plug.
Press the 28 VDC Start/Stop button
 The aircraft cable can now be removed from the aircraft and placed at the cable rest position.
Note!
Please note that the 28 VDC Start/Stop button also functions as a Reset push button.
If, for some reason, the unit stops due to an error / failure, press the Start/Stop/Reset to reset the unit,
once the fault number and message have been recorded and reported to maintenance. Note that this
will remove the fault message from the screen if it is no longer active.
(The Black Box will still have a record of the actual fault)
12.6 Additional menu items for ARU
Setup – ARU additional parameters
11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
28 V Voltage Settings:
28.0 V
19.0 – 33.0 V
Back Modify
11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017

11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
28 V Voltage
28 V Compensation 28 V Compensation Settings:
Current Limit Step Size 0.0V/600A
Language 0.0 – 3.0 V
11:27:47 Setup Menu 01/01/2017
Current Limit Step Size Settings:

300A
50 / 100 / 200 / 300 A
Back Modify

Parameters – ARU additional parameters
28 V
Voltage 28.0 V
Current 600 A
Power 16.8 kW
Back / Next/Prev
Use the / to browse through the various

screens.

Icon Menu.
Note!
Please refer to section 6.1 (Using the Display/Keypad).
12.7 ARU Default Factory Settings
28 V Voltage (V): 28.0
28 V Compensation (V/600 A): 0.0 (Set if GPU is supplied with cable)
28 V Current Limit (A): 1600 A (400 A version) 2400 A (600 A version)
Output Mode: Simultaneous
Fan Control: Normal
Cable Temperature: Normally Open

12.8 28V Voltage

This Setup submenu allows the 28 volt output to be adjusted between 19.0 VDC and 33.0 VDC using
the UP and DOWN navigation buttons. (Please note that the acceptable voltage range for all
commercial DC powered aircraft is 26V to 29V).
Enter the Setup Menu and then scroll up or down to the 28V Voltage submenu. Press the center ●
12.9 28V Compensation

DC voltage drops quickly as the current increases over a given length of cable. This Setup submenu
allows the 28 volt output to be automatically adjusted as the load increases. The allowed setting is
between 0.0 and 3.0 VDC at the rated continuous load of the unit. Note that the maximum output
voltage of the unit is 33 VDC.
Enter the Setup Menu and then scroll up or down to the 28V Compensation submenu. Press the center
12.10 Current Limit Step Size

This Setup submenu is used to set the default current limit step size in steps of 50 / 100 / 200 / 300 A.
The current limit settings are from 200 amps to 1600 amps for the 400 amp version of the unit and from
400 amps to 2400 amps for the 600 amp version, current limit can be changed at the standby screen
menu. Increment / Decrement of the current limit depend on the selected steps in the setup menu.
Enter the Setup Menu and then scroll up or down to the Current Limit Step Size submenu. Press the

13.0 Specifications
Output:
Voltage : 28 VDC
Current : 400/600 A continuously
Voltage regulation : < 0.5%
Voltage ripple : < 2%
Voltage transient recovery : Complies with ISO 6858 / MIL-704E
Overload capability : 400 A 600 A
800 A 1200 A for 30 seconds
To protect the aircraft, the output voltage is decreased by 1 V per 300 A in the
overload range (600-2400 A).
Setup:
Output voltage : 19-33 V
Voltage compensation : 0-3 V per 600 A
Current limit : 200-1600 A in steps of 50/100/200/300 A (400 A version)*
300-2400 A in steps of 50/100/200/300 A (600 A version)*
*Steps depending on chosen value in the setup menu.
Protections:
Rectifier temperature to high
Short circuit at output
Over-and under voltage at output in case:
U < 20 VDC for more than 4 seconds
U > 32 VDC for more than 4 seconds
U > 40 VDC for more than 150 ms
Physical:
Additional weight to 400 Hz unit: 100 kg / 220 pound
For dimension please refer to section 5.0.2 (e.g. units equipped with base module).
Ambient:
Operating ambient for the 400 Hz and 28 VDC combination unit is -40°C to 45°C / -40 F to 113 F.

14.0 Troubleshooting & Repair
Please refer to section 9.1 for Fault Guidance
Additional 28 VDC ARU related failures:
6102 Cable 2 temperature too high

6302 EF signal drop out – Output 2
6303 EF signal drop out – 28 V Output
7000 Output voltage too high (>32 V – 4 sec.)
7100 Output voltage too high (>40 V – 150 ms.)
7200 Output voltage too low (<20 V – 4 sec.)
7300 Short circuit at 28 V output
7400 28 V output current too high
7500 28 V rectifier temp. too high

15.0 ARU illustrated parts list
X2: I/O Terminals

(28 VDC)
X1: I/O Terminals

(400 Hz) Q3: Output 2
G20: 24 VDC
Supply
ARU Module
Output Terminals
Figure: 15.0.1 Front view (complete unit)

A20: ARU Board
PM20: Rectifier
Module
Output terminals
(- & +)
Air intake Grill
Figure 15.0.2 Front view (ARU)
6 x ARU
Transformer
Air intake Grill
Figure 15.0.3 Rear view (ARU)

Output terminals (+ & -)
C20: Output
Capacitors
ARU
Module R20: Discharge
Resistor
Heat Sink
M20: Fan
6 x ARU Transformer
T20: Current Sensor
Figure 15.0.4 Top view (ARU)

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ITW GSE 2400 Compact

400 Hz Ground Power Unit

With 28 VDC outlet (optional)

Only qualified personnel may carry out

Refer to ITW GSE’s website

We recommend that the battery that stores the

Refer to section 8.3

Diagrams and drawings are subject to change without prior notice.

Printed: June 2020

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About this user manual

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Manufacturer and contact details

ITW GSE Inc. ITW GSE Aps

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ACR Advanced Cable Retriever

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Pictograms used in manual

General warning sign Electricity hazard

Crushing of hands Hot surface

Battery Electrostatic sensitive devices

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Overview of Types and Ratings

3GWF-200/130-N 45 kW Fixed 578.116 478.101 3 x 400 V X

3GWF-200/173-N 60 kW Fixed 578.113 478.101 3 x 400 V X

3GWF-200/260-N 90 kW Fixed 578.110 478.101 3 x 400 V X

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6.3.6 Incompatible Software Version ........................................................................58

8.2.3 Yearly ..............................................................................................................70

12.7 ARU Default Factory Settings ........................................................................103

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1.0 Declaration of Conformity

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DANGER: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

2.0 Safety Instructions

 Keep all panels and covers securely in place.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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3.0 General Description

3.0.1 Basic Principle

Input Disconnect (Q1):

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Capacitor Board (A5):

This module includes the following functions:

Input Choke & 12-pulse Transformer (L1 / T1):

Inverter Module (PM1):

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Output Transformer (T2):

AC Filter Capacitors (C7-C9):

Output Contactor(s) (Q2-Q3):

Interface Board (A2):

 Interface to the Display Board (CAN Bus, 24 VDC and EPO)

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 Protected interface for interlock signals

Supply Module (G1):

Control Board (A1):

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Display Board & Keyboard (A3 / A4):