A318 Airbus: ATA 24 Electrical Power

AIRBUS
A318
ATA 24
Electrical Power
EASA Part 66 B1
A318 24 B1
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ELECTRICAL POWER A318
24−20
ATA 24−20: ELECTRICAL POWER

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FRA US/T-5 KrU AUG 2004 Page: 1

GENERAL
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24−00 ELECTRICAL POWER

AC BUSSES SUPPLY DC BUSSES SUPPLY
AC BUS 1/2: DC BUS 1/2
The supply of the AC BUSSES 1 and 2 and associated subbusses can be The main DC loads are supplied by DC BUS 1 and DC BUS 2.
done by one or separated by two of the AC power sources ( exception: external Each bus is supplied by one transformer rectifier (TR):
power and APU generator can‘t supply the busses simultaneous.)
DC BUS 1 by TR 1
If there are several power supplies able to deliver correct voltage simultaneous,
DC BUS 2 by TR 2.
the AC BUS 1 (2) are supplied in priority order as follows:
There is no connection between the two TR‘s (DC TIE CNTR 2 is normally
by the corresponding generator, GEN 1 (2)
open).
by external power (EXT PWR)
If there is a loss of one TR the other takes over automatically the supply of
by the APU generator (APU GEN) both DC busses (DC TIE CNTR 1 and 2 are closed).
or by the other generator, GEN 2 (1).
DC ESS BUSSES
AC ESS BUSSES Essential DC loads are supplied by DC ESS BUS and DC ESS SHED BUS.
Supply of important loads is provided by the AC ESS and AC ESS SHED They are normally supplied by TR 1 via DC BUS 1 and DC BAT BUS (ESS DC
busses. TIE CNTR is closed). For that the TR 2 must also be in operation.
They are normally supplied by AC BUS 1 (AC ESS BUS CNTR 1 closed). If there is a loss of TR 1 and/or TR 2 the ESS TR takes over automatically the
In the event of AC BUS 1 loss, AC ESS BUS and AC ESS SHED BUS can be supply of the DC ESS BUS and DC ESS SHED BUS.
manually restored by the transfer of power supply directly from AC BUS 2. For that the ESS TR is supplied by the AC ESS BUS (AC ESS EMER CNTR 1
In the event of AC BUS 1 and AC BUS 2 loss (emergency configuration), the is closed).
AC ESS BUS and AC ESS SHED BUS are restored automatically on the In emergency configuration or smoke configuration, when the EMER GEN is in
CSM/G when the RAT hydraulic power is available. operation, the ESS TR is supplied by this generator. Without operation of the
In emergency configuration without CSM/G operation (it depends on the air- EMER GEN, BAT 2 automatically takes over the supply of the DC ESS BUS
craft configuration: speed, landing gear, RAT deployment time), the AC ESS (STAT INV CNTR is closed). In the last case the DC ESS SHED BUS is no
BUS is supplied by the static inverter (STAT INV), which is supplied by battery longer supplied.
1 (BAT 1). The AC ESS SHED BUS is no longer supplied.

DC BAT BUS
AC STAT INV BUS The DC battery bus (DC BAT BUS) is normally supplied by TR 1 via DC BUS 1
The static inverter bus (AC STAT INV) is directly supplied by the STAT INV, if (DC TIE CNTR 1 is closed).
he is in operation. If TR 1 is loss TR 2 automatically takes over the supply of the DC BAT BUS
This is the alternate supply for APU fuel pump, engine ignition and some impor- (DC TIE CNTR 1 and 2 are closed).
tant annunciator lights. If there is a loss of both TR‘s (1 and 2) the DC BAT BUS also is power loss.
If BAT 1 and 2 are the only power sources, the DC BAT BUS is supplied by
them, but only on ground.
FRA US/T KrU AUG 2004 Page: 2

GENERAL
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Figure 1 Elec basic

GENERAL
24−00
GCU‘S AND EGIU‘S

GCU‘s There is no connection between the EGIU’s and the CFDIU.
Tree identical generator control units (GCU) serve for controlling and monitor- Also no failure informations are sent to ECAM in case of failures of the EGIU’s.
ing of the two engine driven generator−systems and the APU generator.
When there is a failure of one EGIU channel, all corresponding parameters,
Their functions are as follows: normally seen on the system display, are replaced by amber crosses.
regulation of the generator voltage
control and protection of the generator−system and network
control of various warnings and indications On the A318
self−monitoring and test of the system (BITE).
One ground power controll unit (GPCU) serve for contollind and monitoring of The new installed Ground and Auxillary Power Control Unit (GAPCU) mon-
the ground power. itors and controls the APU generator and the external power operation. The
APU GCU and GPCU are removed.
control and protection of the generator−system and network
control of various warnings and indications
The Generator Control Units (GCU) are changed.
self−monitoring and test of the system (BITE).
Now they are able to send directly informations to the SDAC‘s.
Voltage Regulation The regulation of the generator speed is accomplished by means of a servo
The voltage regulation is performed by regulating the generator excitation cur- valve located in the IDG. The GCU controls the servo valve position.
rent: the voltage is kept at the nominal point of regulation ( POR ).
Protection and Generator Control

These functions mainly consists of generator excitation, generator line contac-
tor (GLC) control and bus tie contactor (BTC) lockout (DP lockout).
Electrical Generation Interface Unit (EGIU)

The main function of the EGIU is to process the parameters from the GCU and
associated generator (normal system parameters and failure signals). The
EGIU than transmits the information to the cockpit (ECAM) via the SDAC’s.
Two EGIU’s are installed on the aircraft. One EGIU is associated with the GCU
1 and the GPCU. This EGIU receives parameters in analog and discrete form
from:
GEN 1 on channel 1 and
external power on channel 2.
Each channel sends its own parameters to SDAC 1 and SDAC 2 through two
own isolated ARINC 429 data links.
The second EGIU is connected in the same manner to generator 2 and to the
APU generator.

GENERAL
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A320 A318
AC ESS BUS AC ESS BUS
BTC 1 BTC 2 BTC 1 BTC 2
AC BUS 1 AC BUS 2 AC BUS 1 AC BUS 2

i
GCU APU GCU GCU GCU
GPCU GAPCU
1 GCU 2 1 2
GEN APU GEN GEN APU GEN

1 GEN 2 1 GEN 2
EGIU EGIU EGIU EGIU

1 CH1 2 CH2 1 CH2 2 CH1
SDAC 1 SDAC 1
SDAC 2 SDAC 2
Figure 2 GCU‘s and EGIU‘s

GENERAL
24−00
CONTROL PANEL
New pushbuttons
COMMERCIAL P/BSW (1)
ON:
When the commercial pushbutton switch is in (“OFF“ -legend off) the galley
general supply can be controlled from the overhead panel 35VU by means of
GALY & CAB pushbutton switch.
The window and ceiling lights can be switched on.
OFF:
The COMMERCIAL P/BSW allows loads to be shed (galleys, cabin and com-
mercial related loads) when it is released out.
The OFF legend comes on white. On the ECAM ELEC Page „GALLEY SHED“
is shown. No galley is powered. The window and ceiling lights are off.
Galy & Cab (2)
In automatic mode, switch pressed in, the galleys and some SUB−Buses are
automatically supplied or shed according to the electrical configuration.
AUTO:Main galley and secondary galley are supplied.
The main galley is automatically shed in the following cases:
In flight: Only one generator is operating.
On ground: Single engine generator operation (All galleys are available
when APU GEN or EXT PWR is supplying).
OFF:
The main galley and secondary galley are not supplied.
FAULT lt:
Comes on amber accompanied by ECAM activation when the load of any gen-
erator is above 100 % of rated output.

GENERAL
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A318
COMMERCIAL
A320
GALY & CAB
Figure 3 Elec control panel

GENERAL
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IDG DISCONNECTION
IDG Disconnection
Manual:
IDG 1 (2) (Integrated Drive Generator) pb sw (guarded)

CAUTION :
1) lf the pb is pressed for longer than about 3 sec damage may occur to the
disconnection mechanism.
2) Do not disconnect the IDG when the engine is not running (or in windmilling)
since IDG damages would occur at engine start.
Normally springloaded out.
When pressed the IDG is disconnected from its drive shaft and can only be
reconnected by maintenance personnel.
FAULT lt:
Illuminates amber accompanied by ECAM caution activation in case of:
IDG oil outlet overheat (above 185C), or
IDG oil pressure low. Inhibited at low engine speed (N2 below 14%).
A318
IDG Disconnection
Automatic:
If the IDG disconnection is not performed at 185C, the temperature will in-
crease and at 199C an automatic thermal disconnection should occur to pro-
tect the IDG. A warning message is sent to the ECAM system and a BITE-
MESSAGE (THERMAL DISCONNECT) is sent to the CFDS. If this thermal
disconnection fails, the message ”THERMAL DISC. FAILED” is sent to the
CFDS and a warning message is sent to the ECAM system.
NOTE: NOTE: AFTER A THERMAL DISCONNECTION, THE IDG SHOULD
BE REPLACED.

GENERAL
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DRIVE
HEAT
EXCHANGER
OIL INLET TEMP
EWD
OIL SYSTEM OIL IN
PORT
OIL OUT
PORT > 200°C
200°C SD
OVERHEAT
TEMP>200°C
PRESSURE EIS (ECAM)
SWITCH
< 140 PSI LOW
PRESSURE
SINGLE
CHIME
FADEC LOW SPEED
THERMAL DISCONNECT
DISCONNECT SOLENOID
MCDU MESSAGES
(SENT THROUGH GAPCU)
THERMAL DISCONNECT
GENERATOR
IDG 4PP THERMAL DISC. FAILED
28VDC
ELEC PANEL (35VU)
Figure 4 IDG disconnect

GCU/IDG
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Main functions for GCU/IDG control Differential Protection (No Zone 1+2!)
regulation of the generator voltage at Point Of Regulation (POR), Servo Valve Deterioration Fault
regulation of the generator speed, Pin Programming Error detected on GCU power−up.
monitoring and protection of the system
NOTE: THE MARKED PROTECTIONS ARE NEW ON A318.
Generator Control Unit
Each GCU is supplied by the PMG from its related IDG and, as a back−up, by The generator shall be reset when the protective faults (identified above) are
the battery bus 301PP. still not present and one of the following occurs:
The corresponding engine underspeed information is provided by the Full Au- − Generator Control Switch (GCS) is toggled from „OFF“ to „ON“ (defined
thority Digital Engine Control (FADEC). as COLD RESET).
The main functions of the GCU are: − Cold Start (which is defined as POWER−UP RESET or the application of
control of the field excitation via the Generator Control Relay (GCR), 28 volts to the control unit) occurs,
voltage regulation via the Excitation Control and Regulation module, The following functions shall be limited to a total of 2 resets after which a cold
start will be required for reset:
speed regulation through the ServoValve Relay (SVR),
Overvoltage
control of the Generator Line Contactor (GLC) via the Power Ready Relay
(PRR), the Bus Tie Contactor (BTC) and the AUX RELAY 1 Overfrequency
control and protection of the IDG and the network, Differential Protection
interface to the ECAM (via the System Data Acquisition Concentrator Overcurrent
(SDACs)) and to the Centralized Fault Display System (CFDS) via the Servo Valve Deterioration Fault
Ground and Auxiliary Power Control Unit (GAPCU). The status or fault infor- Welded GLC Fault
mation is sent to the ECAM and to the CFDS.
GLC Control Circuit Fault
BITE
Generator control and protection functions
The GCU is a type 1 computer. Its BITE detects and isolates active and pas-
The following control or fault signals cause generator shutdown: sive failures.
No controlled Shutdown recognized upon power−up of the control unit The BITE consists of two sections:
Over-/Undervoltage Operational BITE,
Over-/Underfrequency Maintenance BITE.

Shorted Rotating Diode (PMG to chassis short) After generator tripping, the operational BITE identifies the protection, analyses
Open Cable the conditions and determines the fault origin. The maintenance BITE com-
Phase Sequence Fault with the Power Ready Relay absent pletes the operational BITE and performs a selftest of the GCU to provide an
indication of system integrity. Faults are kept in the Non Volatile Memory
Disconnect Trip Fault
(NVM). The GCU BITE communicates with the CFDS via the GAPCU (type 1
GLC Control Circuit Fault system).
Fire P/B switch
Shorted/Open PMG Fault with the Power Ready Relay absent

GCU/IDG
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Excitation Control P.O.R.

and Regulation R.
Diff Prot.
PRR
BTC1
SDAC
PWR 1
2
2XU1
Figure 5 GCU control

GCU/IDG
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GENERAL
The IDG converts variable speed shaft power directly into constant frequency tors the Permanent Magnetic Generator (PMG) frequency to determine the
400 Hz AC electrical power. This is accomplished by the Constant Speed Drive generator frequency.
(CSD) which drives the AC generator at constant speed. The AC generator Note that the PMG is mounted on the IDG differential output gear.
produces thus constant frequency power.
The PMG frequency signal is compared with a GCU internal frequency refer-
Each IDG is a two pole high speed (24000 rpm) brushless spray oil cooled unit. ence. The difference, between the actual PMG frequency and the frequency
It comprises, in a common housing: reference, creates an error signal in the servovalve control loop circuitry. The
the drive part with the monitoring and control items, frequency error signal is then used to control the servovalve current flow via
the generator part which consists of a Permanent Magnet Generator the SVR. The servovalve works by porting oil to an hydraulic control cylinder
(PMG), the exciter generator with the rotating diodes and the main genera- which determines the position of a variable displacement hydraulic unit. De-
tor. pending on the error signal, the servovalve ports more or less oil to the cylinder
to maintain the desired generator frequency (IDG output speed). As IDG speed
Each IDG is controlled and monitored by its own Generator Control Unit(GCU).
(thus PMG frequency) decreases below the reference frequency setpoint, the
The Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) consists of a Constant Speed Drive servovalve supply current increases, resulting in an IDG output speed increase.
(CSD) and an AC generator mounted side by side in a single housing. The During normal operation, the SVR is closed to allow current flow in the servo-
CSD components convert a variable input speed to a constant output speed. valve control loop. Under certain channel failure conditions, the SVR is opened
The CSD portion of the IDG is a hydromechanical device that adds to or sub- to make sure that servovalve drive current from the GCU is completely re-
tracts from the variable input speed of the engine gearbox. The CSD performs moved.
this operation by controlled differential action to maintain the constant output
speed required to drive the AC generator. The IDG is cooled and lubricated by NOTE: THE FADEC PROVIDES THE GCU WITH THE CORRESPONDING
the oil circulation system. The oil is cooled by an external mounted IDG oil ENGINE SPEED INFORMATION, WHICH IS USED FOR THE UN-
cooler. DERSPEED PROTECTIONS, VARIOUS CONTROL AND BITE. IN
CASE OF THIS DATA NOT AVAILABLE THE GCU USES THE PMG
IDG DRIVE CONTROL FREQUENCY TO DETERMINE THE SPEED.
The Constant Speed Drive converts the variable input speed (4900 to 9120
rpm) provided by the engine gearbox to the constant output speed (24000 rpm)
through the CSD hydromechanical components.
IDG SPEED CONTROL
The GCU performs the output speed control for the IDG via the servovalve
control loop whenever several conditions are met:

The GCU is powered − up,
Engine input speed to the IDG is sufficient for speed control to begin,
No failure is present in the channel to trip the servovalve control circuit.
SERVOVALVE CONTROL LOOP
The servovalve control loop is composed of a hydraulic servovalve in the IDG
and control circuitry in the GCU which includes the ServoValve Relay (SVR).
The output speed control is performed as follows: the GCU control circuit moni-

GCU/IDG
24−00
I 24000 rpm
4900−9120 rpm
CSD Generator
IDG
Servo
Valve
Relais
Figure 6 IDG control

GAPCU
24−23
power can still be connected to the aircraft. In these cases, after a ”cold reset”
24−23 GAPCU the PRR closes and the external power is supplied to the aircraft with limited
protection.
GENERAL
INTERLOCK
The Ground and Auxiliary Power Control Unit (GAPCU) controls the APU Gen- The Interlock Monitoring Relay (IMR) closes when:
erator (GEN) and the External Power (EXT PWR) System. The APU Generator
The 28V DC control voltage from the Ground Power Unit (GPU) to the
Line Contactor (AGLC), the External Power Contactor (EPC) and their related
GAPCU, is within limits (< 45V DC and < 60V AC).
Auxiliary Relays can only close when the correct conditions exist. They are
opened manually or automatically, by the control and protectioncircuits. The The phase voltage (115V AC) at the Point Of Regulation (POR), is accepted
GAPCU also performs BITE analysis and communication and interface with by the Control and Protection Module. The closed IMR connects 28V DC to
other systems: the GPU.
Generator Control Units (GCUs), This interlock voltage is a ”hold on’’ supply for the GPU contactor and is one of
the PRR close logics (AND gate). If the POR voltage is also good, the AND-
APU Electronic Control Box (ECB),
gate is qualified and the PRR and the EPC close. If the IMR opens, the AND
Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit (CFDIU), gate is disqualified, the PRR trips and the EPC opens.
System Data Acquisition Concentrators (SDACs),
EPC CONTROL
Landing Gear Control and Interface Unit (LGCIU) 1.
The closed PRR provides power to the EPC AUX relay. The AUX relay is re-
POWER SUPPLY sponsible for opening and closing the main contactor (EPC). The EPC AUX
The GAPCU internal power supply module can be supplied by the external relay is also responsible for the priority switching, i.e. the External Power over
power or the APU GEN via internal Transformer/Rectifiers (TRs). The supply- the APU GEN. Depending on the network supply status (sensed by the Gener-
module also has a back up supply from the BAT BUS. ator Line Contactor (GLC)/Bus Tie Contactor (BTC) logic) the EPC AUX relay
connects power via the open APU GLC (AGLC) to the EPC. The EPC then
EXT PWR CONTROL connects the GPU to the transfer line. When the EXT PWR P/BSW is pressed
The GAPCU performs the following functions for the external power control and again, the FLIP/FLOP removes the ground so that the AUX relay and EPC
BITE: open.
monitoring, Protection
interlock function, The GAPCU performs the following protection functions for the external power:
External Power Contactor (EPC) control,
over and under voltage,

protection, over and under frequency,
BITE function, over current,
communication and interface. overload,
MONITORING EXT PWR interlock,
The GAPCU permanently monitors the quality of the external power supply. A Incorrect Phase Sequence (IPS),
faulty parameter automatically disconnects the external power from the transfer open cable or open/short circuit,
line opening the Power Ready Relay (PRR) hence the EPC. In some GAPCU EPC failure.
failure conditions the back up card can control the PRR, so that the external

GAPCU
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PR
301PP
28V DC
BAT BUS
PR
8XS GEN APU 59KD 24XG

ECB GAPCU
LGCIU1 CFDIU
Figure 7 GAPCU
GAPCU
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BITE
The Ground and Auxiliary Power Control Unit (GAPCU) is the interface be-
tween the Generator Control Unit (GCU) 1 and 2 and the Centralized Fault dis-
play Interface Unit (CFDIU).
The GAPCU receives the fault information from GCU 1 and 2, and compiles-
them with its own failures and transmits them to the CFDIU.
The GAPCU receives fault information through MIL−STD 1553 data links from
the GCUs and transmits a failure list to the CFDIU (ARINC 429).
The GAPCU transmits the fault message in clear english language to the
CFDIU by ARINC 429 input/output buses (Type 1).
The maintenance test can be performed only on ground with engine shut down.
It is initiated either:
Automatically at each GAPCU power−up.
Or manually from the MCDU.
The AC GEN system in the standard Electrical Power Generation System
(EPGS) [A320] is a type 2 system.
The AC GEN system in the Enhanced EPGS [A318] is a type 1 system, so the
EPGS menu has additional sub menus related to type 1 systems.
PTC PROTECTION
If a short circuit occurs on the PRR output line sensed by the Positive Temper-
ature Coefficient (PTC) sensor, the red PTC TRIP LED on the front face of the
GAPCU comes on and a BITE message is sent to the Centralized Fault Dis-
play System (CFDS).
The PTC and the PTC LED are only supplied if the EXT PWR remains con-
nected to the receptacle (i.e. PRR is still closed). The LED is not a ”latched”
status signal. Thus, if a short circuit does exist, and the LED is illuminated, it
will go off as soon as the external power is removed from the receptacle.
Back up card
An internal Back up Card allows reduced functions of the GAPCU. In case of
trouble with the external power control part of the GAPCU this Back up Card
can be activated by recycle the External power plug. By that action it is pos-
sible to activate Ground power with limited funktions to start trouble shooting.

GAPCU
24−23
Backup card
Figure 8 GAPCU BITE

GAPCU
24−23
GAPCU MCDU pages
The AC GEN system in the standard Electrical Power Generation System
(EPGS) is a type 2 system.
The AC GEN system in the Enhanced EPGS is a type 1 system, so the EPGS
menu has additional sub menus related to type 1 systems.
EPGS SUB−MENU
In the EPGS menu, the LAST LEG REPORT line key allows access to GCU 1,
GCU 2 and the GAPCU last flight leg report data.
The same sub−menu is available to get access to the PREVIOUS LEGS RE-
PORT, TROUBLE SHOOTING DATA, CLASS 3 FAULTS, GROUND REPORT
and SPECIFIC DATA.
SYSTEM TEST
The SYSTEM TEST pages show the result of the EPGS tests. The system test
is done on the ground, with the GAPCU in the interactive mode. Only internal
GAPCU and GCU tests are done. The first test page asks for confirmation that
engines and APU are not running. The test displays the GAPCU and each
GCU test results. In the example the GAPCU has passed, GCU 1 test did not
run and GCU 2 has failed. A test will not run if the related engine or APU is run-
ning. More information about the failed test (GCU 2) is available by selecting
the line keys. Selecting the CLASS 1 line key gives snapshot troubleshooting
data.

GAPCU
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MCDU MENUE
CFDS
< FMGC (REQ) < LAST LEG REPORT

< ACARS < LAST LEG ECAM REPORT
< AIDS < PREVIOUS LEG REPORT
< CFDS < AVIONICS STATUS
< SYSTEM REPORT/TEST
POST
* PRINT SEND*
FLIGHT REPORT
SYSTEM REPORT/TEST EPGS

ELEC
LAST LEG CLASS 3
< AIRCOND >
F/CTL < AC GEN TR 1 > < REPORT FAULTS >
PREVIOUS LEGS SYSTEM
< AFS FUEL > < GCU EMER TR 2 > < REPORTS TESTS>
< COM ICE&RAIN > < BCL 1 TR 3 > < LRU IDENT
< ELEC INST > < BCL 2

TROUBLE SHOOT GROUND
< FIRE PROT L/G > < DATA REPORT>
SPECIFIC
< RETURN NAV > < RETURN < RETURN DATA>
Figure 9 MCDU - EPGS

GAPCU
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NEXT
PAGE
EPGS EPGS 1/2 EPGS 2/2

LRU IDENTIFICATION LRU IDENTIFICATION
LAST LEG CLASS 3
< REPORT FAULTS > GAPCU GCU 2
PREVIOUS LEGS SYSTEM P/N: 1700667 P/N: 76758407
< REPORTS TESTS> S/N: 0030 0020
S/N: 0024
< LRU IDENT GCU 1
P/N: 76758407
S/N: 0020
< DATA REPORT>
SPECIFIC
< RETURN DATA> < RETURN PRINT * < RETURN PRINT *
EPGS
LAST LEG REPORT
< GCU 1 GAPCU >
< GCU 2
< RETURN PRINT *
Figure 10 EPGS MENU

GAPCU
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EPGS
LAST LEG CLASS 3
< REPORT FAULTS >
PREVIOUS LEGS SYSTEM
< REPORTS TESTS>
< LRU IDENT

< DATA REPORT>
SPECIFIC
< RETURN DATA>
EPGS EPGS GCU 2

SYSTEM TEST SYSTEM TEST SYSTEM TEST
CONFIRM APU AND ENGINES GAPCU TEST PASSED ATA CLASS

ARE NOT RUNNING GCU 1 TEST NOT RUN 242234 1>
GCU 2 (1XU2)
< GCU 2 FAILED
< START TEST

< RETURN PRINT * < RETURN PRINT * < RETURN PRINT *
Figure 11 EPGS SYSTEM TEST

GALLEY AND COMMERCIAL
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24−26 GALLEY SUPPLY

GALY & CAB SYS AND COMMERCIAL LOAD COMMERCIAL
In normal supply configuration (GALY & CAB and COMMERCIAL P/BSWs
pushed in), all the galleys and the cabin and commercial sub−busbars are sup-
plied. When the GALY & CAB P/BSW is set to OFF (OFF legend on) all the
galleys and the cabin systems sub−busbars (218XP, 220XP,and 210PP,
212PP) are OFF. When the COMMERCIAL P/BSW is set to OFF (OFF legend GALY & CAB
on) all the galleys and all the sub−busbars are off.
TR1 OR 2 LOSS
GALY & CAB and COMMERCIAL P/BSWs are in normal supply configuration.
When TR1 or TR2 is lost the relay 1PC2 is energized, the DC sub−busbars
210PP and 212PP are not supplied.
IDG1 OR 2 LOSS
When IDG1 or IDG2 is lost, BTC1 and 2 are closed and the relay 10XA is de−
energized, this sheds the cabin−related sub−buses. If the APU GENerator is
lost due to a current overload on the ground, all Galleys & Cabin related sub−
buses are off.

GALLEY AND COMMERCIAL
24−26
27XN AC SHED
BUS NORM SUPPLY COMMERCIAL LOAD
2XP 220XP SUB-BUSBARS
9XA APU GEN 115 VAC 115VAC
CABIN RELATED LOAD
OVLD ON GND 10XA
218XP
SUB-BUSBARS
202 PP 10PN DC SHED
115VAC
28 VDC BUS NORM SUPPLY
2PP
210PP
28 VDC
28VDC
1PC2
212PP
SINGLE 28VDC
TR SHEDDING
APU GLC
ALL GALLEYS
EPC
SHED 601 PP
NO APU GEN 28 VDC
OVLD ON GND
BTC 2
101 PP
BTC 1
28 VDC
ELEC PANEL ELEC PANEL 1XP 101XP
(35VU) (35VU) 115 VAC 115VAC 21XN2
21XN1
210XP
31XN
601 PP 2XP
115VAC
28 VDC 214XP
115 VAC
115VAC
2XP
115 VAC
212XP 216XP
202 XP 115VAC 115VAC 16XX
115 VAC 12XN
7XX 23XN
Figure 12 Galy&CAB and Commercial P/B

A318 24 B1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATA 24−20: ELECTRICAL POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
24−00 ELECTRICAL POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AC BUSSES SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DC BUSSES SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GCU‘S AND EGIU‘S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
IDG DISCONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
24−23 GAPCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
24−26 GALLEY SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Elec basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 2 GCU‘s and EGIU‘s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 3 Elec control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 4 IDG disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 5 GCU control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 6 IDG control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 7 GAPCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 8 GAPCU BITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 9 MCDU - EPGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 10 EPGS MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 11 EPGS SYSTEM TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 12 Galy&CAB and Commercial P/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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ATA 24−20: ELECTRICAL POWER

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24−00 ELECTRICAL POWER

1 (BAT 1). The AC ESS SHED BUS is no longer supplied.

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Figure 1 Elec basic

GCU‘S AND EGIU‘S

Protection and Generator Control

Electrical Generation Interface Unit (EGIU)

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AC ESS BUS AC ESS BUS

BTC 1 BTC 2 BTC 1 BTC 2

AC BUS 1 AC BUS 2 AC BUS 1 AC BUS 2

GEN APU GEN GEN APU GEN

EGIU EGIU EGIU EGIU

1 CH1 2 CH2 1 CH2 2 CH1

Figure 2 GCU‘s and EGIU‘s

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Figure 3 Elec control panel

IDG 1 (2) (Integrated Drive Generator) pb sw (guarded)

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Figure 4 IDG disconnect

Over-/Underfrequency Maintenance BITE.

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Excitation Control P.O.R.

Figure 5 GCU control

control loop whenever several conditions are met:

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Figure 6 IDG control

over and under voltage,

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8XS GEN APU 59KD 24XG

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Figure 8 GAPCU BITE

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< FMGC (REQ) < LAST LEG REPORT

SYSTEM REPORT/TEST EPGS

< ELEC INST > < BCL 2

Figure 9 MCDU - EPGS

EPGS EPGS 1/2 EPGS 2/2

< RETURN PRINT *

Figure 10 EPGS MENU

< LRU IDENT

TROUBLE SHOOT GROUND

EPGS EPGS GCU 2

CONFIRM APU AND ENGINES GAPCU TEST PASSED ATA CLASS

< START TEST

Figure 11 EPGS SYSTEM TEST

24−26 GALLEY SUPPLY

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Figure 12 Galy&CAB and Commercial P/B

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