A300/A310 Flight Manual
CHAPTER 8-7
ELECTRICAL
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
Two engine driven generators produce 90 KVA - 3
phase - 115/200 V - 400 Hz via an integrated constant
speed drive unit.
A third generator, identical to the engine driven genera-
tors, is driven by the constant-speed Auxiliary Power
Unit.
The airplane can be powered by external power.
The AC distribution system can be divided into left and
right AC systems.
The left AC system includes AC BUS 1, AC ESS BUS
and the AC EMER BUS.
The right AC system includes AC BUS 2.
A priority system automatically selects the power
source when more than one power source is available.
The priority order for each AC bus is:
• On side engine generator
• External power unit
• APU generator
• Opposite engine generator
AC power sources cannot be paralleled. If a generator
is lost, power transfers automatically to the next avail-
able power source in priority.
DC power is generated from the main AC sources by 3
transformer rectifier (TR) units which supply the DC
NORM and the DC ESS BUS.
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Emergency power is supplied by:
• Three batteries which can supply (for approxi-
mately 30 minutes):
- DC ESS BUS
- AC EMER BUS via an emergency inverter
• A hydraulically powered AC & DC standby gener-
ator which supplies (indefinitely) (A300 & some
A310s):
- DC ESS Bus
- AC ESS Bus 2
- AC EMER Bus via AC ESS Bus 2
The electrical system uses automatic protection
devices which isolate faults from the system.
If electrical smoke or fire occurs, avionics smoke proce-
dure manually sheds AC and DC loads. Equipment still
operative after these actions is located within a fire
resistant box in the avionics compartment called “MIN
EQPT BAY”.
The minimum equipment bay contains:
• VHF COMM 1
• PA system
• Cabin pressure control system 1
• ADC 1
• Outer tank fuel low level detection
• Engine 1 bleed air control
• Engine 1 and 2 fire detection unit
• IRS 1 and 3
All circuit breakers associated with components in the
minimum equipment bay are grouped in a striped
amber zone located in the lower right part of the over-
head circuit breakers panel.
Most circuit breakers associated with systems which
are isolated during avionics smoke procedure are
located in the amber encompassed zone of the right
overhead circuit breaker panel.
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DC NORMAL BUS
BAT
1 2 3
BAT 1 BAT 2 BAT 3
BAT O O O
DC NORM F F F
OVHT F F F
BUS OFF
BATTERY
CHARGE
CONTROLLER
DC
BUS TIE BATTERY
BAT OVRD CHARGE
CNTOR
CONTROLLER

TR 1 TR 2
BATTERY
ISOL ON ISOL
CHARGE
CNTOR CNTOR
CONTROLLER
DC GND/FLT BUS
DC ESS DC ESS BUS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC

ON BAT

ESS TR ESS
ISOL STBY AC EMER
CNTOR CNTOR ON INV DC GND BUS

TR 1 ESS DC TR 2
TR 1 HYD STANDBY STATIC
MOTOR GEN
INVERTER
A300-600 & Some A310-200 (Stby Generator Installed)

AC

AC ESS
BUS OFF

AC ESS BUS 1 AC ESS BUS 2 AC EMER BUS

ESS
TIE
CNTOR
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GEN O O
GEN
V V AC
AC BUS 1 OVRD R R
OVRD GND/FLT AC BUS 2
SUP D D SUP BUSES

AC BUS 1 AC BUS 2
OFF OFF
BUS TIE BUS TIE
CNTOR 1 CNTOR 2

GEN 1 GEN 2
EXT PWR
GEN APU GEN
FAULT LINE APU GEN AVAIL EXT PWR GEN
CNTOR 1 LINE LINE FAULT
FAULT LINE CNTOR
OFF ON CNTOR CNTOR 2 OFF
OFF

GEN

ENG 1 GEN APU

ENG 2 GEN

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DC NORMAL BUS

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BAT
1 2 3
BAT 1 BAT 2 BAT 3
BAT O O O
DC NORM F F F
OVHT F F F
BUS OFF
BATTERY
CHARGE
CONTROLLER
DC
BUS TIE BATTERY
BAT OVRD CHARGE
CONTR
CONTROLLER

TR 1 TR 2
BATTERY
ISOL ON ISOL
CHARGE
CONTR CONTR
CONTROLLER
DC GND/FLT BUS
DC ESS DC ESS BUS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC

ON BAT
A310-200 (Stby Generator NOT Installed)

ESS TR
ISOL AC EMER
CONTR ON INV DC GND BUS
STATIC
ESS INVERTER
TR 1 TR 2
TR 1

AC ESS
BUS OFF AC ESS BUS AC EMER BUS
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GEN O O
GEN
V V AC
AC BUS 1 OVRD R R
OVRD GND/FLT AC BUS 2
SUP D D SUP BUSES

AC BUS 1 AC BUS 2
OFF OFF
BUS TIE BUS TIE
CNTR 1 CNTR 2

GEN 1 GEN 2
EXT PWR
GEN APU GEN
FAULT LINE APU GEN AVAIL EXT PWR GEN
CNTR 1 LINE LINE FAULT
FAULT LINE CNTR
OFF ON CONTACTOR CNTR 2 OFF
OFF

GEN

ENG 1 GEN APU

ENG 2 GEN

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AC POWER
DESCRIPTION
Integrated Drive Generators (IDGs)
The IDG connected to each engine consists of a con-
stant speed drive unit and a generator. The constant
speed drive unit converts the variable engine speed to a
constant generator rotation speed. Generator fre-
quency is maintained at 400 Hz.
The IDG has a self-contained lubrication system. The
oil is cooled by an air-oil and a fuel-oil heat exchanger
attached to the engine.
Generator Control Units (GCUs)
Three GCUs are installed, one for each IDG and one for
the APU generator. They provide the following func-
tions:
• Voltage regulation.
• Control protection functions.
- An overvoltage, under-voltage, over-frequency,
under frequency or differential fault de-ener-
gizes the generator and opens the generator
line contactor. Same applies when the appro-
priate ENG FIRE handle is pulled.
- The phase sequence protection prevents clo-
sure of the generator line contactor in case of
an incorrect phase sequence.
• Warnings and indications.
Emergency Inverter
One static inverter converts 28 V DC to 115V, 400 Hz
single phase AC power.
The inverter, powered by the DC ESS BUS or by the
batteries via the DC ESS BUS, supplies the AC EMER
BUS.
The inverter starts automatically as soon as the normal
AC EMER BUS power supply fails.
Standby Generator
Discussed later in this chapter.
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AC Power Distribution and Transfer
Each engine generator normally supplies its associated
AC BUS (1 or 2) via the respective Generator Line
Contactor (GLC).
AC BUS 1 and AC BUS 2 can also be powered through
the associated Bus Tie Contactor(s) (BTC 1 or BTC 2)
by either an external power unit, the APU generator or
the opposite engine generator.
AC power transfers automatically by opening or closing
the respective contactors, depending on the available
power sources.
The AC ESS BUS is normally supplied by the AC BUS
1 through the Essential Tie Contactor (ETC). It can
also be supplied directly by either engine generator
through Generator Override Supply 1 or 2.
The AC EMER BUS is normally supplied from the AC
ESS BUS.
In the event of an AC ESS BUS power loss, the AC
EMER BUS is automatically powered by the inverter.
External Power Supply
An external power receptacle located on the lower for-
ward fuselage supplies 3-phase 115/200V, 400 Hz
external power. This supply is controlled by a ground
power control unit (GPCU) which protects against:
• overvoltage, under-voltage
• over-frequency, under-frequency
• open phase
For ground servicing, the external power unit can sup-
ply the AC and DC ground/flight bus and the DC ground
bus directly without powering the other buses.
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IDG CONTROL

IDG 1 GALLEY IDG 2

A
FAULTA GEN HI FAULTA
W
W W
SHED

PUSH DEACT PUSH

TO DISC IDG 1 TO DISC IDG 2

SAME LOGIC
AS
IDG 1

ECAM

INPUT SPEED
> 2000 RPM AND

LOW
OIL PRESSURE

INPUT SPEED <4320 RPM

ECAM
OIL OUTLET TEMP OR
OVERHEAT

OIL INLET TEMP

GCU 1

FUEL

FUEL-OIL COOLER
GEN
1

FAN AIR
DRIVE
S

LEGEND

IDG 1 PRESSURE SENSOR

AIR-OIL COOLER
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
ENGINE 1 GEARBOX

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DC POWER
DESCRIPTION
Transformer Rectifier (TR) Units
Three 150 Amp TRs convert the three-phase 115 V -
400 Hz AC to 28V DC power.
Each TR unit operates as soon as electrically supplied
and delivers electrical power through the respective TR
isolation contactor.
A current sensor opens the respective TR isolation con-
tactor when a reverse current or a TR overheat is
detected.
Batteries
Three 25 Amp hour batteries are located in a ventilated
fire proof box in the avionics compartment.
Each battery is protected by a Battery Charge Control-
ler (BCC) which controls the opening/closure of the
associated battery line contactor.
The functions of each BCC are:
• Restores (automatically) the DC ESS BUS if its
normal supply fails, by closing the battery line
contactor.
• Controls battery charging by connecting the bat-
tery to the DC ESS BUS.
• Detects an overheat.
• Connects the battery to the DC ESS BUS during
APU start.
• Connects the battery to the DC ESS BUS when
both autopilots are engaged in LAND mode.
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Standby Generator
Discussed later in this chapter.
DC Distribution and Transfer System
The DC NORM BUS is simultaneously supplied by 2
transformer rectifier units (TR 1 and TR 2). TR 1 is
powered by the AC BUS 1 and TR 2 by the AC BUS 2.
The DC ESS BUS is powered by:
• ESS TR supplied under the same conditions as
the AC ESS BUS.
• DC NORM BUS if the DC ESS BUS voltage drops
below the DC NORM BUS voltage.
• Batteries whenever the DC ESS BUS voltage
drops below a preset value. The 3 BAT contac-
tors close automatically.
• The standby generator when logic is met.
The DC BUS TIE contactor opens when:
• In LAND Mode when the second AP is engaged.
• Both AC BUS 1 and AC BUS 2 not energized.
• Reverse current.
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STANDBY GENERATOR (A300 & SOME A310S)

DESCRIPTION
Emergency AC and DC power is provided by an AC/DC The APU may be started during Standby Generator
Standby Generator. The Standby Generator is driven operation. However, during APU start period (from
by a hydraulic motor supplied by the green hydraulic APU MASTER SWITCH ON until APU RPM reaches
system. 60%), the DC standby line contactor opens and the DC
ESS BUS is supplied by the batteries. This protects the
If an under-voltage or an under-frequency occurs the
DC generator from overload.
Standby Generator is automatically de-energized.
The Standby Generator stops as soon as electrical
The AC generator is rated at 5 KVA - 115V - 400 Hz.
power is supplied by the APU or an engine generator
The DC generator is rated at 50 A - 28V.
except when the STBY GEN Switch is in OVRD posi-
The Standby Generator supplies: tion.
• AC ESS BUS. The Standby Generator is supplied a RUN signal when:
• AC EMER BUS.
• The STBY GEN Switch is selected to OVRD.
• DC ESS BUS.
• In flight, when neither engine generator nor APU
The AC standby line contactor connects AC ESS BUS 2 generator are supplying the main aircraft system.
to the AC output of the standby generator.
The DC standby line contactor connects DC output of
the Standby Generator to the DC ESS BUS.
When LAND RECOVERY is selected, the DC standby
line contactor opens and the DC ESS BUS is supplied
by the batteries. The AC standby line contactor
remains closed. AC ESS BUS 2 and AC EMER BUS
remain supplied by the standby generator.

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STANDBY GENERATOR CONTROL

ELEC PWR
BAT OVRD STBY
LAND GEN 424
VU
RECOVERY W
W
FAULT A
AVIONICS ON A U
W SMOKE W
T
ON
R OVRD
W O

FLT
PWR
FROM GND
DC ESS AUTO
OVRD
NO GND TEST OR
AND
AC STBY LINE
CNTOR ENERGIZED
AND
GEN 1 AND GEN 2
LOST AND APU GEN
OVRD SELECTED
NOT OPERATING

FOR GND IN FLT

TEST

OR
GREEN HYD
PRESS

OPEN 2 MIN AFTER

HYDRAULIC STARTING GRD TEST
OFF
SOLENOID
VALVE
ON

HYD
MOTOR

3 SECOND
DELAY

STBY
GEN

FROM AC ESS BUS 1

AC AC ESS BUS 2
AC STBY
LINE AC EMER BUS
CNTOR SUPPLY CNTOR

NO FAULT FROM EMER INV

DETECTED BY THE
STDBY GCU AC EMER BUS

DC DC ESS BUS
OFF
DC STBY
LINE
CNTOR
ON AND
BAT CNTORS OPEN
APU MASTER WITH AC STBY LINE
SW OFF
OR CNTORS ENERGIZED
APU RPM >60%

BAT 1 BAT 2 BAT 3

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

IDG AND GEN CONTROLS

GEN 1 (2) Switch
DC NORM
On
1 2 3
BUS OFF
A • The generator field is energized and the respec-
A
BAT U
W
O
W
O
W
O tive Generator Line Contactor (GLC) closes if the
OVHT T F F F
A
O G
FR
G
FR
G
FR electrical parameters are normal.
DC ESS OFF/R (white)
ON BAT
TR1
A
TR2
• The generator field is de-energized and the
DC ESS BUS
respective line contactor is open. The protection
ESS INV
TR system is rearmed except when there is a differ-
AC ESS BUS AC EMER BUS ential fault.
AC ESS AC EMER
FAULT (amber)
BUS OFF
A
ON INV
B • Protection trip initiated by the associated Genera-
1 OVRD SUPPLY 2 tor Control Unit (GCU).
• GLC open (e.g. during engine shutdown).
O O
• Inhibited after selecting GEN switch to OFF/R or
N N
AC BUS 1 G
W
G
W
AC BUS 2 with both OVRD Supply Switches selected ON.
OFF A
OFF A

AC BUS 1 AC BUS 2

GEN 1 APU GEN EXT PWR GEN 2

A A G A
FAULT FAULT AVAIL FAULT
W W B W
OFF R OFF R ON OFF R
IDG FAULT Light (Amber)
• An overheat is detected at the IDG oil outlet
IDG 1 GALLEY IDG 2
• IDG oil pressure is low.
A
• Inhibited when the IDG is under speed.
FAULTA GEN HI FAULTA
W
W W
SHED

PUSH DEACT PUSH

TO DISC IDG 1 TO DISC IDG 2

IDG DISCONNECT Switch (guarded and safetied)

Disconnects the IDG from its drive shaft. The generator
is de-energized and the respective GLC opens.

NOTE
• The IDG can only be reset on ground with
engine stopped.
• Do not hold longer than 3 seconds to avoid
damage to the disconnect mechanism.
• Disconnect is indicated by IDG Fault Light
extinguishing and GEN Fault Light illumi-
nating.

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APU GEN, STBY GEN AND EXT PWR CONTROLS

STBY GEN Switch (if installed)
ELEC PWR Automatic operation of the Standby Generator does not
BAT OVRD STBY depend on switch operation. The switch is used to
GEN
LAND 424
VU
override the automatic function if it should fail or condi-
RECOVERY W
W
A
tions for automatic operation are not met.
AVIONICS
FAULT
ON A U
W SMOKE
R
W
OVRD T • AC power is supplied to AC ESS Bus 2 and the
ON O
W
AC EMER Bus if:
DC NORM BUS - No fault on Standby Generator.
BAT
DC NORM
- DC standby power available.
1 2 3
BUS OFF • DC power is supplied to the DC ESS Bus if:
- DC standby power available.
- APU starter not engaged.
1 OVRD SUPPLY 2 - LAND RECOVERY Switch not selected ON.
- No fault on Standby Generator.
O O AUTO
N N
AC BUS 1
OFF
G
W
G
W
AC BUS 2
OFF
• Switch released out. Automatic function of
A A
Standby Generator is operative in flight only.
AC BUS 1 AC BUS 2
Standby Generator starts if:
- Green hydraulic pressure available.
- AC electrical supply is lost (engine 1 and 2 and
APU generators not available in flight).
GEN 1 APU GEN EXT PWR GEN 2
OVRD (white)
A A G A
FAULT
W
FAULT
W
AVAIL
B
FAULT
W
• The standby generator runs continuously pro-
OFF R OFF R ON OFF R vided the BAT OVRD Switch is selected OFF and
green hydraulic pressure is available.
• If OVRD is selected on the ground, Standby Gen-
IDG 1 GALLEY IDG 2
erator operation is automatically limited to 2 min.
A
FAULT (amber)
FAULTA GEN HI FAULTA
W
W
W
Illuminates if start conditions are met but a system
SHED
fault is detected or Green hydraulic pressure is
PUSH DEACT PUSH
not available.
TO DISC IDG 1 TO DISC IDG 2

EXT PWR Switch (solenoid held)

APU GEN Switch AVAIL (green) Indicates AC external power is
plugged in and:
On • External power electrical parameters are normal
The generator field is energized. The APU GLC • External power line contactor is open
and the Bus Tie Contactor(s) open or close auto- ON (blue)
matically depending on the priority order of the AVAIL light extinguishes. The external power line
available power sources. contactor closes and the external power may sup-
OFF/R (white) ply the AC BUS 1 and AC BUS 2 through the Bus
The generator field is de-energized and the APU Tie contactors.
GLC opens. The protection system is rearmed OFF
except when there is a differential fault. The external power line contactor is open.
FAULT (amber) indicates:
• Protection trip initiated by GCU (inhibited after
APU shutdown), or
• APU GLC open except when APU GEN switch is
selected OFF/R.

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ELEC PWR
ESS & EMER
BUS
424
BAT OVRD VU

AVIONICS
FAULT
SHED A
SMOKE W
R OFF
W

ESS & EMER BUS SHED Switch (Some A310s)

Some items on the AC & DC Essential Busses and AC
Emergency Busses are shed to prolong battery life if
operating on battery electrical power only.

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AC DISTRIBUTION

AC ESS BUS OFF LIGHT (amber)

• Illuminates if the AC ESS Bus is unpowered.
DC NORM
BUS OFF
1 2 3
A
A W W W
BAT U O O O
OVHT T F F F
A FR FR FR
O G G G

DC ESS
ON BAT
AC EMER ON INV LIGHT (blue)
A
TR1
DC ESS BUS
TR2
• Illuminates if the AC EMER BUS is supplied by
ESS INV DC ESS BUS through the inverter.
TR
AC ESS BUS AC EMER BUS

AC ESS AC EMER
BUS OFF ON INV

1 OVRD SUPPLY
A

2
B
AC BUS 1(2) OFF LIGHT (amber)
• Illuminates if the AC Bus is unpowered.
O O
N N
AC BUS 1 G G AC BUS 2
W W
OFF A
OFF A

AC BUS 1 AC BUS 2

GEN 1 APU GEN EXT PWR GEN 2 GEN HI (amber)

A A G A
FAULT
W
FAULT
W
AVAIL
B
FAULT
W
• The load of any generator is above 1.1 on the AC
OFF R OFF R ON OFF R LOAD indicator. This may occur when only one
generator is supplying the entire electrical load.

IDG 1 GALLEY IDG 2

A
FAULTA GEN HI FAULTA
W
W W
SHED

PUSH DEACT PUSH

TO DISC IDG 1 TO DISC IDG 2

SHED
• Galley provisions are not installed, GALLY SHED
is deactivated.

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AC ELEC INDICATION AND MAINT BUS

SWITCHING

AC LOAD Indicator
AC ELEC • Indicates total current output from GEN 1, GEN 2
IND or APU GEN.
1 • Indicator is graduated in percentage (1 means
0.5 1.5
AC
LOAD
100% of rated output).
0 2 • Normal reading is within white arc.

FRQ Indicator
110 400
10 10 • Indicates frequency. Normal reading is within the
100 120
AC
V
20 FRQ
Hz
20 white arc.
0 130 30 30

EMER
ESS 1 GEN
BUS BAT
AC V Indicator
2 2
• Indicates AC voltage. The normal reading is
1 APU
GEN
within the white arc.
EXT
PWR
AC Indicators Selector
• Selects the power sources to be read on the AC
indicators.
• A load indication displays if GEN 1, 2 or APU
GEN is selected and supplies the electrical sys-
tem.
• ESS BUS position is associated with ESS BUS 2.

MAINTENANCE BUS Switch

MAINT BUS The MAINT BUS Switch is located on the forward
ON CABIN CB Panel. Maintenance uses it for servicing
without powering the entire electrical system.
ON
The switch electrically latches ON if the EXT PWR
AVAIL light illuminates.
- Lighting, cargo doors operations, cargo loading
and refueling are operative.

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BAT CONTROL AND INDICATION

BAT OVHT Light (amber)

• Illuminates when an excessive charge rate is BAT OVRD Switch
detected by one of the battery charge control-
ON (white)
lers, which causes the opening of the corre-
All battery charge controllers are overridden and
sponding battery line contactor (flowbar not
all battery line contactors are closed even if BAT
visible).
switches are OFF. Battery overheat detection
• Extinguishes when the associated BAT Switch
and standby generator operation is inhibited.
is selected OFF/R. This rearms the battery
OFF
charge controller.
Each battery line contactor is controlled by the
associated charge controller.
STBY GENERATOR INSTALLED
ELEC PWR
BAT OVRD STBY
LAND GEN 424
VU
RECOVERY W
W
BAT Switch
FAULT A
AVIONICS ON A U
W SMOKE
R
W
OVRD T AUTO
ON O
W
• Battery charge controller is operating and auto-
DC NORM BUS matically controls the connection/disconnection of
BAT
DC NORM
the corresponding battery to the DC ESS BUS by
1 2 3
BUS OFF
A opening/closure the battery line contactor.
A
BAT U
W
O
W
O
W
O • The flowbar is visible when the battery line con-
OVHT T F F F
A
O G
FR
G
FR
G
FR tactor is closed.
DC ESS
ON BAT
• The batteries are connected to the DC ESS BUS:
A
TR1
DC ESS BUS
TR2 - For APU start.
ESS INV
- As back-up power when DC ESS BUS voltage
TR
drops below a preset value.
- To be recharged when battery voltage low.
- If both autopilots are engaged in LAND Mode.
OFF/R (white)
• The battery charge controller does not operate
STBY GENERATOR NOT INSTALLED and the battery line contactor is open. The flow-
bar is not visible.
ELEC PWR ESS & EMER • The following equipment is supplied when all elec-
BUS
BAT OVRD
trical power sources are switched off and all 3
LAND 424
RECOVERY W
VU BAT switches are selected off:
AVIONICS
W
- Clocks
ON W
W SMOKE
R
W
ON - Fire extinguisher (bottle 1 and 2) cartridges of
ON W
both engines
DC NORM BUS - Lower Cargo Fire extinguisher (agent 1-FWD
BAT
DC NORM
1 2 3
only) cartridges of the cargo compartments
BUS OFF
A - IRS 1 and 3 position memory
- Charge units and battery voltage indication of
all batteries
- Refueling system if the PWR SUPPLY selector
on the refuel/defuel panel is selected to BAT

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DC DISTRIBUTION AND INDICATION

DC AMP Indicator
ELEC DC 425
VU
IND • Indicates the charge (CH)/discharge (DCH) cur-
1
0
1 rent.
2 DC 2
AMP
3 3
DCH
A C x 100
CH
DC V Indicator
• Indicates the voltage.
20 25
10
DC 30
20 15
V DC Indicators Selector
30 0 35
• Selects the power sources to be read on the DC
indicators for:
3
ESS
1
TR - Charge current and voltage of TR (ESS-1-2)
BAT
2 2
- Voltage of DC ESS BUS.
1 ESS
BUS

DC NORM BUS OFF Light (amber)

ILLUMINATED
• The DC NORMAL BUS is not electrically sup-
DC NORM BUS plied.
BAT
DC NORM
BUS OFF
1 2 3
A
A W W W
BAT U O O O
OVHT T F F F
A FR FR FR
O G G G

DC ESS
ON BAT A
TR1 TR2
DC ESS BUS
ESS INV
TR

DC ESS ON BAT Light (amber)

ILLUMINATED
• The DC ESS BUS is electrically supplied by the
batteries only.
• Batteries at 70% drainage demonstrated an oper-
ating life of 38 minutes, and 26 minutes after two
APU start attempts.

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ABNORMAL CONFIGURATIONS SWITCHING

LAND RECOVERY Switch

ON (white)
• Restores power supply to spoilers 2,3,5,7, slats,
ELEC PWR
BAT OVRD STBY flaps and anti-skid system after loss of DC NORM
LAND GEN 424
VU
BUS.
RECOVERY W
W
FAULT A
AVIONICS ON A U
W SMOKE W
T
ON
R OVRD
W O

DC NORM BUS
BAT AVIONICS SMOKE Light (red)
DC NORM
BUS OFF
1 2 3
A Refer to Chp 8-9, FIRE PROTECTION.
A W W W
BAT U O O O
OVHT T F F F
A FR FR FR
O G G G

DC ESS
ON BAT A
TR1 TR2
DC ESS BUS
ESS INV
TR
AC ESS BUS AC EMER BUS

AC ESS AC EMER
BUS OFF ON INV
A B

1 OVRD SUPPLY 2

O O
N N
AC BUS 1 G G AC BUS 2
W W
OFF A OFF A

AC BUS 1 AC BUS 2

OVRD SUPPLY Switch (guarded)

Switches have two specific functions with one or both
selected ON.
One ON (white)
• Appropriate engine generator directly supplies AC
ESS BUS.
• Flowbar is visible indicating the override supply
line contactor closed.
Both ON (white) "Smoke Drill"
• GEN 1 and 2 GLCs open.
• AC BUS 1 and 2 and DC NORM BUS are unpow-
ered.
• AC ESS BUS is directly supplied by GEN 1.
• Flowbar illuminates in OVRD SUPPLY 1 only.
• GEN 2 is in standby (flowbar extinguished) and
takes over automatically if GEN 1 is lost.
Both OFF
• Each engine generator supplies its associated AC
BUS.

NOTE
Selecting either OVRD SUPPLY Switch ON
causes the ESS Tie Contactor to open.

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ECAM-SYSTEM DISPLAY AC POWER

1 IDG OUTLET OIL TEMPERATURE (green)

• Pulses when temperature is between 142°C and ELEC AC ESS TR INV 9
8
185°C. ESS BUS EMER BUS

• Changes to amber when temperature is 185°C or 7

TR 1 GEN TR 2

more. OVRD
6 BUS 1 BUS 2 10

2 GENERATOR FREQUENCY (green) 5 1 1

11
0 0
1
• Changes to amber when the frequency is ð390 Hz 4 0
GEN 1 GEN 2
or Š410 Hz. 3 115 V APU GEN EXT PWR 115 V
• Indication is not displayed when GEN Switch is 400 HZ 115 V 115 V 400 HZ 12
2 400 HZ 400 HZ
selected OFF/R. IDG 1 IDG 1 13
1 100 C OUTL OUTL 100 C
19 C
3 GENERATOR VOLTAGE (green) RISE
14

• Changes to amber when the voltage is ð110 V or 15

Š120 V.
• OFF displays in place of voltage indication when
GEN Switch is selected OFF/R. 11 APU GEN (white)
4 GEN (white) • Changes to amber when APU GEN Switch is
selected OFF/R and APU MASTER switch is
• Changes to amber when GEN Switch is selected
selected ON.
OFF/R.
5 GENERATOR LOAD (green) 12 EXTERNAL POWER VOLTAGE (green)
• Changes to amber when load is 110% or more. • Changes to amber when voltage exceeds normal
• Load indication is not displayed when the GEN parameters.
Switch is selected OFF/R. • The voltage indication is not displayed when the
6 BUS (green) voltage is below a preset value.

• Changes to amber when BUS is not electrically

supplied.
• The EMER Bus always displays green.
7 TRANSFORMER RECTIFIER UNIT (green)
• Changes to amber when respective bus is not
electrically supplied.
8 GEN 1(2) OVRD (white)
• The number of the generator is added indicating
generator 1 (or 2) supplies the AC ESS BUS.
• When GEN OVRD indication only displays, over-
ride function is off.
9 EMERGENCY INVERTER SYMBOL (white)
10 APU GEN LOAD (green)
• Changes to amber when load is 110% or more
• White triangle displays in place of load indication
when:
-APU GEN Switch is selected OFF/R, or
-APU MASTER switch is selected OFF.
13 EXTERNAL POWER FREQUENCY (green)
• Changes to amber when the frequency is ð390 Hz
or Š410 Hz
• Frequency indication is not displayed when the
voltage is 50 V or lower.
14 APU GEN VOLTAGE (green)
• Changes to amber when the voltage exceeds nor-
mal parameters.
• OFF displays in place of voltage indication when
APU GEN Switch is selected OFF/R and APU
MASTER switch is selected ON.
• No indication displays when APU MASTER switch
is selected OFF.
15 APU GEN FREQUENCY (green)
• Changes to amber when frequency exceeds nor-
mal parameters.
• Indication does not display when:
-APU GEN Switch is selected OFF/R, or
-APU MASTER switch is selected OFF.

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ECAM-SYSTEM DISPLAY DC POWER

ELEC DC
7
NORM BUS

6 BAT 1 BAT 2 BAT 3

25 V 25 V 26 V

0 0 0

5
9
50 A 75 A 50 A

3 ESS BUS INV

TR 1 ESS TR TR 2
28 V 28 V 28 V
2 33 A 33 A 12 A

1 TR UNIT CURRENT (green) 5 DC BUS TIE LINE (green)

• Pulses below 6 amps. • Only visible when the DC BUS TIE is closed.

2 TR UNIT VOLTAGE (green) 6 BATTERY VOLTAGE (green)

• Changes to amber when the voltage exceeds nor- • Changes to amber when the voltage exceeds nor-
mal parameters. mal parameters.

3 ESS BUS INDICATION 7 BAT (green)

• Changes to amber when DC ESS BUS is not • Changes to amber when BAT Switch is set to
electrically supplied. OFF/R.

4 BATTERY CURRENT (green) 8 NORM BUS INDICATION

• Changes to amber when the discharge current is
excessive.
• Arrow direction indicates charging or discharging
of the respective battery.
• Indication not visible when the battery line contac-
tor is open.
• White OFF indication is displayed in place of a
current indication when the BAT Switch is
selected OFF/R.
• Changes to amber when the DC NORM BUS is
not electrically supplied.
9 EMERGENCY INVERTER SYMBOL (white)
• Displays when the inverter supplies AC EMER
Bus.
• Display blanks when not supplying AC EMER
Bus.

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CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS

GENERAL
Circuit Breaker Trip Monitoring (CB Monitoring)
Certain circuit breakers produce hidden failures if
tripped. These CBs have green heads for identification
and trigger an ECAM message (“C/B MONITOR
OPEN”) when tripped.
For operation with one of these CBs tripped the moni-
tor can be inhibited and is accompanied by an ECAM
MEMO, “C/B MONITOR INHIB."
These ECAM messages only appear on the ground
with both engines shutdown.

LOCATION

21 VU 22 VU
133 VU

132 VU

131 VU

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ECAM WARNING LOGIC

AC POWER WARNING LOGIC

LOCAL
APU GEN FAULT INDICATIONS

OVERVOLTAGE, UNDERVOLTAGE,
OVERFREQUENCY, UNDER
1
FREQUENCY, INCORRECT PHASE
SEQUENCE, DIFFERENTIAL FAULTS
FAULT
GEN 1 (2) FAULT OFF
OVERVOLTAGE, UNDERVOLTAGE,
OVERFREQUENCY, UNDER
2 FREQUENCY, INCORRECT PHASE
SEQUENCE, DIFFERENTIAL FAULTS
GEN LOAD HI GALLEY
WD
3 LOAD ≥ 1.15 PER UNIT GEN HI
A
ECAM
W
SHED
MASTER
IDG 1 (2) OIL OVHT
CAUTION
4 OIL TEMP > 185°C

IDG 1 (2) OIL LO PR FAULT

OR + SINGLE
CHIME
5 OIL PRESSURE < 140 PSI DISC ELEC

WLDP

AC BUS 1 SD
OFF
AC BUS 1 (2) OFF

6 AC BUS 1 (OR 2) NO LONGER AC BUS 2

ELECTRICALLY SUPPLIED OFF

AC ESS BUS OFF

AC ESS BUS NO LONGER AC ESS
7 ELECTRICALLY SUPPLIED BUS OFF

AC EMER BUS OFF

AC EMER BUS NO LONGER
8
ELECTRICALLY SUPPLIED

ECAM AUTOMATIC FLIGHT PHASE INHIBITION

LIFT OFF 1000 FT 1000 FT

+ 1 MIN
ELEC PWR ON 70 KTS OR 400 FT 400 FT 70 KTS 5 MIN. LATER

2ND ENG 1ST ENG TOUCH 1ST ENGINE

START T.O. PWR LIFT OFF DOWN SHUTDOWN

1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8

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DC POWER WARNING LOGIC

LOCAL
INDICATIONS
BAT 1 (2) (3) OVHT

1 EXCESSIVE CHARGE RATE BAT

OVHT
A

WD
ECAM

MASTER

CAUTION

OR + SINGLE
CHIME
ELEC

DC NORM BUS OFF WLDP

DC NORM BUS NO LONGER DC NORM
2
ELECTRICALLY SUPPLIED BUS OFF SD
A

DC ESS BUS ON BAT

DC ESS BUS ELECTRICALLY DC ESS
3 SUPPLIED BY THE BATTERIES ON BAT A

ECAM AUTOMATIC FLIGHT PHASE INHIBITION

LIFT OFF 1000 FT 1000 FT

+ 1 MIN
ELEC PWR ON 70 KTS OR 400 FT 400 FT 70 KTS 5 MIN. LATER

2ND ENG 1ST ENG TOUCH 1ST ENGINE

START T.O. PWR LIFT OFF DOWN SHUTDOWN

1 1
2 2
3 3

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