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Type III Flange-Mount Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS)

The Type III flange-mounted Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS) is designed to provide critical flight data backup battery power for Cockpit Voice Recorders.

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Type III Flange-Mount Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS)

Product overview

Flight operations rely heavily on back-up power, especially when it comes to protecting flight data for routine or emergency evaluations. The Flange-Mount Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS) is designed to provide essential back-up battery power for Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVRs). In accordance with FAA requirements, RIPS provide 10 minutes of independent back-up power with when standard aircraft power is interrupted or lost, ensuring continuity of critical CVR operation.

  • Uses nickel cadmium (NiCad) battery technology and batteries do not require recharge time to repeat a back-up operation.
  • Offers a NiCad battery heater option for unpressurized aircraft installations.
  • Features Built-in Test Equipment (BITE), and BITE reporting for maintenance and fault is available on dedicated discrete outputs.

Key features

Keep costs down

The Type III Flange-Mount RIPS is a cost-effective solution for operators who need back-up power without breaking the budget. Installation requires no wiring changes to the aircraft, advanced battery management ensures long battery life, and with a 20 W minimum output capability, it has the power to keep the FA2100 CVR operating in the event of a problem.

All RIPS meet back-up power requirements

RIPS is available in the Type III Flange-Mount configuration and the patented Type II Tray configuration. Both configurations meet the performance requirements of ARINC 777 and are compliant with TSO-C155.

Specifications

Physical and power

  • Height: 4.0 in. (102 mm)
  • Width: 5.4 in. (137 mm)
  • Length: 4.5 in. (102 mm)
  • Weight: < 4 lb
  • Power (Type I) 115 VAC, 400 Hz, single phase or 28 VDC
  • Power (Type III): 28 VDC

Connectors

  • Type III configuration connector: D38999/20JC35PN (MIL-C-38999)

Recharging time

  • Compliant with ARINC 777

Environmental

  • Designed to the requirement of RTCA DO-160/EUROCAE ED-14 “Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment”

Output

  • 28 VDC, ±10 min.; also available for military applications in a 20-min. configuration

Built-in test equipment

  • BITE determines the state of readiness of the RIPS to perform its function and also provides valid indication within five seconds of power being applied

Company certification

  • ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2009 Rev. C Certified

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