ELECTRICAL

Table of contents A220−300

CHAPTER 7 − ELECTRICAL

GENERAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−01−1

AC POWER DISTRIBUTION

AC POWER GENERATION – OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−02−1

AC POWER GENERATION – DESCRIPTION AND

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−02−1
Variable Frequency Generator (VFG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−02−1
APU generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−02−2
External AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−02−3
Ram Air Turbine (RAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−02−7

DC POWER DISTRIBUTION

DC POWER GENERATION – OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−03−1

DC POWER GENERATION – DESCRIPTION AND

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−03−1
Transformer Rectifier Units (TRUs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−03−1
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−03−2
Battery chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−03−3
Fly-by-wire power generation and Full Authority Digital
Engine Control (FADEC) power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−03−3

PRIMARY POWER DISTRIBUTION

PRIMARY POWER – OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−04−1

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PRIMARY POWER – DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . 07−04−1

AC busses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−04−1
AC BUS priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−04−2
DC busses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−04−2
Electrical Power Centers (EPCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−04−5
Bus Power Control Units (BPCUs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−04−6
Emergency Power Control (EMPC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−04−8

SECONDARY POWER DISTRIBUTION

SECONDARY POWER – OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−05−1

SECONDARY POWER – DESCRIPTION AND

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−05−1
Control and Distribution Cabinets (CDCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−05−1
Solid State Power Controllers (SSPCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−05−3
Load shedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−05−3
Circuit Breaker (CB) monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−05−4
Circuit Breaker (CB) commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−05−6
Circuit Breaker (CB) sorting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−05−6
Flight deck Circuit Breakers (CBs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−05−7

ELECTRICAL − CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS

ELECTRICAL – CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−1

ELECTRICAL panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−1
BUS ISOL switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−2
CABIN PWR guarded switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−4
RAT GEN guarded switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−5
BATT 1 and BATT 2 switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−6

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L GEN and R GEN switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−7

EXT PWR switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−8
APU GEN switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−9
L DISC and R DISC guarded switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−11

ELECTRICAL – INDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−12

ELEC synoptic page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−12
ELEC synoptic page – BATT 1 AUTO and BATT 2
OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−15
ELEC synoptic page – BATT 1 AUTO and BATT 2
AUTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−15
ELEC synoptic page – EXT PWR IN USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−16
ELEC synoptic page – EXT PWR IN USE and APU
GEN online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−17
ELEC synoptic page – EXT PWR IN USE and L GEN
online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−18
ELEC synoptic page – L GEN online and R GEN
online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−19
ELEC synoptic page – APU GEN online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−20
ELEC synoptic page – APU GEN online and L GEN
online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−21
ELEC synoptic page – R GEN failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−22
ELEC synoptic page – L GEN failed and R GEN failed . . . . . . . 07−06−23
ELEC synoptic page – Single TRU failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−24
ELEC synoptic page – Multiple TRU failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−26
ELEC synoptic page – BUS ISOL at AUTO and R
GEN OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−28
ELEC synoptic page – BUS ISOL at MAIN and R
GEN OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−29

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ELEC synoptic page – BUS ISOL at ESS, L GEN

online and R GEN online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−30
CB synoptic page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−31

ELECTRICAL – EICAS MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−33

Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−33
Caution messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−33
Advisory messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−35
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−35

List of figures
GENERAL
Figure 07−01−1 Electrical overview and
ELECTRICAL panel location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−01−2
Figure 07−01−2 ELEC synoptic page − Electrical
system architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−01−3

AC POWER DISTRIBUTION
Figure 07−02−1 Electrical/towing service panel
(external) and ELECTRICAL panel
(flight compartment) indications <Mod
240006> or <Post-SB BD500–240006> . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−02−4

Figure 07−02−2 Electrical/towing service panel −

Ground service mode <Mod 240006> or
<Post-SB BD500–240006> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−02−5

Figure 07−02−3 External power mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−02−6

Figure 07−02−4 Ram air turbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−02−7
Figure 07−02−5 Ram Air Turbine (RAT) generator
control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−02−9
Figure 07−02−6 VFGs with RAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−02−10

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DC POWER DISTRIBUTION
Figure 07−03−1 DC power generation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−03−1
Figure 07−03−2 Fly−By−Wire power converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−03−4

PRIMARY POWER DISTRIBUTION

Figure 07−04−1 ELEC synoptic page − AC BUS
architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−04−2
Figure 07−04−2 ELEC synoptic page − DC BUS
architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−04−4
Figure 07−04−3 EPC locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−04−6
Figure 07−04−4 EPCs and control units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−04−7

SECONDARY POWER DISTRIBUTION

Figure 07−05−1 CDC locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−05−2
Figure 07−05−2 CB (Circuit Breaker) synoptic page . . . . . . . . . 07−05−5
Figure 07−05−3 Circuit breaker sorting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−05−7
Figure 07−05−4 Flight deck circuit breaker panels . . . . . . . . . . 07−05−8

ELECTRICAL − CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS

Figure 07−06−1 Overhead ELECTRICAL panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−2
Figure 07−06−2 BUS ISOL switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−3
Figure 07−06−3 CABIN PWR guarded switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−4
Figure 07−06−4 RAT GEN guarded switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−5
Figure 07−06−5 BATT 1 and BATT 2 Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−6
Figure 07−06−6 L GEN and R GEN switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−7
Figure 07−06−7 EXT PWR switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−9
Figure 07−06−8 APU GEN switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−10
Figure 07−06−9 L DISC and R DISC guarded
switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−11

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Figure 07−06−10 ELEC synoptic page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−13

Figure 07−06−11 ELEC synoptic page − Legend . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−14
Figure 07−06−12 ELEC synoptic page − BATT 1
switch at AUTO and BATT 2 switch
at OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−15
Figure 07−06−13 ELEC synoptic page − BATT 1 and
BATT 2 switches at AUTO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−16
Figure 07−06−14 ELEC synoptic page − EXT PWR IN
USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−17
Figure 07−06−15 ELEC synoptic page − EXT PWR IN
USE and APU ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−18
Figure 07−06−16 ELEC synoptic page − EXT PWR IN
USE and L GEN ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−19
Figure 07−06−17 ELEC synoptic page − L GEN and R
GEN ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−20
Figure 07−06−18 ELEC synoptic page − APU GEN
online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−21
Figure 07−06−19 ELEC synoptic page − APU and L
GEN online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−22
Figure 07−06−20 ELEC synoptic page − R GEN failed . . . . . . . 07−06−23
Figure 07−06−21 ELEC synoptic page − L GEN and R
GEN failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−24
Figure 07−06−22 ELEC synoptic page − TRU 1 failed . . . . . . . 07−06−25
Figure 07−06−23 ELEC synoptic page − TRU 3 failed . . . . . . . 07−06−26
Figure 07−06−24 ELEC synoptic page − TRU 1 and
TRU 2 failed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−27
Figure 07−06−25 ELEC synoptic page − TRU 1 and
TRU 3 failed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−28
Figure 07−06−26 ELEC synoptic page − BUS ISOL
switch at AUTO and R GEN OFF . . . . . . . . . 07−06−29

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Figure 07−06−27 ELEC synoptic page − BUS ISOL

switch at MAIN and R GEN OFF . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−30
Figure 07−06−28 ELEC synoptic page − BUS ISOL
switch at ESS, L GEN ON and R
GEN ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−31
Figure 07−06−29 CB synoptic page − Electronic
Circuit Breaker (ECB) page
description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07−06−32

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – OVERVIEW

The aircraft uses both 115 VAC and 28 VDC electrical power.
Two engine-driven Variable Frequency Generators (VFGs) are the primary
source of AC power. An Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) generator supplies
auxiliary power. A Ram Air Turbine (RAT) supplies emergency AC power. AC
ground power is supplied through an electrical power connection on the left
side of the forward fuselage.
Three Transformer Rectifier Units (TRUs) and two Nickel Cadmium (NiCad)
batteries supply the required DC power.
Two dedicated Permanent Magnet Alternator/Generators (PMAGs) supply
power to two Fly-By-Wire Power Converters (FBWPCs) for the fly-by-wire
components.
The electrical control and distribution system is divided into three Electrical
Power Centers (EPCs) that are managed by the Bus Power Control Units
(BPCUs) and an Emergency Power Control (EMPC).
The ELEC synoptic page displays the system distribution architecture and
status of the system components. The EICAS gives system fault and status
information. The electrical controls and indications are on the ELECTRICAL
panel, which is on the overhead panel.
Figure 07−01−1 shows the electrical overview and the location of the
ELECTRICAL panel.
Figure 07−01−2 shows the electrical system architecture (on the ELEC
synoptic page).

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VFG

PMAG
FBWPCs

EPC 3 / TRU 3 RAT GEN

BATTERIES

APU
GEN
EXT AC EPC 2 / TRU 2
EPC 1 / TRU 1
PMAG

VFG

EPC Electric Power Center

FBWPC Fly−By−Wire Power Converter
PMAG Permanent Magnet Alternator/Generator
RAT Ram Air Turbine
VFG Variable Frequency Generator
TRU Transformer Rectifier Unit

Electrical overview and ELECTRICAL panel location

Figure 07−01−1

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BATT 1 BATT 2
15 oC DC EMER 15 oC
31 V 31 V
0A 0A

DC ESS 1 DC ESS 2
DC ESS 3

DC BUS 1 DC BUS 2

DC TRU 1 TRU 3 TRU 2

29 V 29 V 29 V
AC 79 A 19 A 65 A

AC BUS 1 AC ESS AC BUS 2

0 V RAT
0 Hz GEN

31 KVA 38 KVA
115 V 0 KVA 0 KVA 115 V
0V 115 V
0 Hz 408 Hz
L R
GEN GEN
EXT APU
PWR GEN

ELEC synoptic page − Electrical system architecture

Figure 07−01−2

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AC POWER GENERATION – OVERVIEW

The aircraft can receive AC power from four sources:
• Variable Frequency Generators (VFGs),
• Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Generator,
• External AC Power, and
• Ram Air Turbine (RAT).

AC POWER GENERATION – DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

A. Variable Frequency Generator (VFG)
Two Variable Frequency Generators (VFGs), one mounted on each
engine accessory gearbox, supply 115 VAC. Each VFG is rated to
75 kVA for continuous operation, and up to 112.5 kVA for 5 minutes and
150 kVA for 5 seconds. Power fluctuations of ±5 to 6 kVA are normal
when the windshield and window heaters are on. The VFGs contain a
Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG), which supplies power to a
Generator Control Unit (GCU) and an Overvoltage Protection Unit
(OPU). Both the GCU and the OPU are installed in the mid equipment
bay.

NOTE
The PMG inside the VFG is not the same component
as the Permanent Magnet Alternator/Generator
(PMAG) associated with the Fly-By-Wire Power
Converters (FBWPCs) and the Electronic Engine
Control (EEC). The PMAG will be discussed later in this
chapter.

Lubricating oil for the VFG is cooled by a dedicated air/oil cooler on the
engine.
The VFGs are controlled by the L GEN or R GEN switch, respectively.
The L GEN and R GEN switches are on the overhead ELECTRICAL
panel and are operated by a GCU.

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(1) Generator Control Unit (GCU)

The Generator Control Unit (GCU) does the functions that follow:
• Regulates VFG voltage,
• Electrically connects or disconnects the VFG to the main AC
busses,
• Protects the electrical circuits from generator faults, and
• Supplies status information to the Bus Power Control Units
(BPCUs).
Primary power for the GCU is the associated PMG, backed up by
aircraft DC power.
(2) Overvoltage Protection Unit (OPU)
The Overvoltage Protection Unit (OPU) is an additional
independent backup to the GCU overvoltage protection. The OPU
electrically disconnects the VFG if it produces excessive voltage
and the GCU has not acted. The PMG powers the OPU.

B. APU generator
A 115 VAC, Variable Frequency Generator (VFG) is mounted on the
APU accessory gearbox. The generator is rated to 75 kVA for continuous
operation up to FL 365. The output decreases linearly with altitude to
58 kVA at FL 410. The APU may support loads in excess of 58 kVA (up
to 75 kVA) at altitudes between FL 365 and FL 410. The output power
varies according to the ambient air temperature. Power fluctuations of ±5
to 6 kVA are normal when the windshield and window heaters are on.
The APU generator contains its own Permanent Magnet Generator
(PMG), which supplies power to the APU generator control unit as well
as the APU Overvoltage Protection Unit (OPU). The APU engine and
generator share oil for lubrication and cooling.
The APU GEN switch is on the overhead ELECTRICAL panel. It controls
the APU generator function through the APU Generator Control Unit
(GCU).

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(1) APU Generator Control Unit (AGCU)

The APU Generator Control Unit (AGCU) does the functions that
follow:
• Regulates the APU generator voltage,
• Connects or disconnects the APU generator to the aircraft
busses,
• Protects the electrical channel from APU generator faults, and
• Supplies status information to the Bus Power Control Units
(BPCUs).
Primary power for the AGCU is the APU PMG, backed up by
aircraft DC power.
(2) Overvoltage Protection Unit (OPU)
The Overvoltage Protection Unit (OPU) is an additional,
independent backup to the AGCU overvoltage protection. The OPU
electrically disconnects the APU generator if it produces excessive
voltage and the AGCU has not been tripped. The APU PMG
powers the OPU.

C. External AC power
External power can be used to supply AC power in two different modes:
• Ground service mode, and
• External power mode.
When connected, external power is checked for frequency, voltage, and
phase. If power is suitable, the top half of the EXT PWR switch (on the
overhead ELECTRICAL panel) and the EXT PWR SERV switch (on the
external electrical/towing service panel) are illuminated with AVAIL in
black text on a green background, and the EXT PWR AVAIL advisory
message is displayed on the EICAS page (refer to
Figure 07−02−1).

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<Mod 240006> or <Post−SB BD500–240006>

When the external power mode is not in operation, the EXT PWR CKPT
NOT IN USE light (on the external electrical/towing service panel) is
illuminated in black text on a white background.

ELECTRICAL/TOWING
SERVICE PANEL

EXT PWR SWITCH

ELECTRICAL PANEL

Electrical/towing service panel (external) and ELECTRICAL panel (flight

compartment) indications
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<Mod 240006> or <Post−SB BD500–240006>

(1) Ground service mode

When the EXT PWR SERV switch on the electrical/towing service
panel is pushed, the ground service mode is in operation. In the
EXT PWR SERV switch, the AVAIL with a green background goes
off and IN USE in white text comes on (refer to
Figure 07−02−2). In ground service mode, AC BUS 1, AC
BUS 2, and DC BUS 1 are powered.
When the EXT PWR switch in the flight compartment is selected,
the CKPT NOT IN USE light on the electrical/towing service panel
is off.
On the overhead ELECTRICAL panel, the AVAIL remains on.
<Mod 240006> or <Post−SB BD500–240006>

ELECTRICAL/TOWING SERVICE PANEL

EXTERNAL POWER MODE

ELECTRICAL/TOWING SERVICE PANEL

GROUND SERVICE MODE

Electrical/towing service panel − Ground service mode

Figure 07−02−2

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(2) External power mode

When the EXT PWR switch on the ELECTRICAL panel is pushed,
the external power mode is in operation. In external mode, all of the
electrical system is powered (refer to Figure 07−02−3).

NOTE
1. The DC EMER bus and the BATT DIR busses are
always powered.
2. The BATT DIR busses are not displayed on the
ELEC synoptic page.
3. The DC EMER bus is displayed in amber if there is
a malfunction of the bus.

When ground power is available, shut down of the engine and APU
VFGs automatically connects the external power mode.

External power mode

Figure 07−02−3

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D. Ram Air Turbine (RAT)

If there is full loss of AC power, the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) supplies
emergency AC power and hydraulics. The RAT is stowed in the right side
of the wing-to-body fairing near the right main landing gear (refer to
Figure 07−02−4). The RAT is a two-bladed, wind-driven turbine
that powers a 115 VAC, air-cooled generator, rated at 10 kVA. It also
drives a hydraulic pump.

HYDRAULIC
PUMP

GENERATOR

Ram air turbine

Figure 07−02−4
If there is a full loss of AC power in-flight, the RAT deploys automatically.
The flight crew can also manually deploy the RAT with the guarded RAT
GEN switch on the overhead ELECTRICAL panel. For more information,
refer to Section 06 − Controls and indications.
When the RAT is deployed, the advisory message RAT DPLY is
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Electrical power from the RAT generator supplies the AC ESS bus,
which powers Electrical Power Center 3 (EPC 3) and DC ESS 3 bus
through TRU 3. For more information, refer to Section 04 − Primary
power distribution.
The RAT supplies electrical power at aircraft speeds of 148 KIAS or
more, and hydraulic power at speeds as low as 115 KIAS. Refer to
Figure 07−02−5.
The batteries connect to the DC ESS 1 and DC ESS 2 busses, and all
three DC ESS busses are connected in parallel.
The RAT cannot be stowed in flight.
(1) RAT Generator Control (RGC)
The RAT Generator Control (RGC) and the Emergency Power
Control (EMPC) unit monitor and control the generation and
distribution of electrical power supplied to EPC 3.
During all phases of flight, the EMPC receives power from the DC
ESS 2 bus, DC ESS 3 bus, and DC EMER bus. It supplies 28 VDC
to the RGC during power-up Built-In-Test (BIT), applies RAT
auto-deploy logic, gives redundant overvoltage protection and
manages emergency power distribution when the RAT is deployed.
When AC power is supplied by the RAT only, the messages that
follow will be displayed on the EICAS pages:
• EMER PWR ONLY EICAS warning message, and
• RAT GEN ON EICAS advisory message.

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Ram Air Turbine (RAT) generator control

Figure 07−02−5
If a single VFG is recovered while the RAT is deployed, the VFG
supplies the entire electrical system except for the AC ESS and DC
ESS 3 busses. The RAT continues to supply these two busses.
The RAT DPLY advisory message replaces the EMER PWR ONLY
warning message on the EICAS page (refer to
Figure 07−02−6).
If a second VFG is recovered, the electrical system is powered
normally, with the exception that the RAT continues to supply the
AC ESS bus and DC ESS 3 bus.

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°C DC EMER

VFGs with RAT

Figure 07−02−6

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DC POWER GENERATION – OVERVIEW

DC power for the aircraft is supplied by:
• Transformer Rectifier Units (TRUs),
• Nickel-Cadmium (NiCad) batteries, and
• Battery chargers.
DC power, generated by two Fly-By-Wire Power Converters (FBWPCs), is
supplied to the Electronic Flight Control System (EFCS).

DC POWER GENERATION – DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

A. Transformer Rectifier Units (TRUs)
Three Transformer Rectifier Units (TRUs) are the primary source of DC
power, and are each rated at 350 amperes. The TRUs receive 115 VAC
power from the AC busses, convert it to 28 VDC, and distribute it to the
DC busses. Refer to Figure 07−03−1.

DC power generation
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AC SOURCE TRU POWERS MONITORED LOCATION

BY
AC BUS 1 TRU1 DC BUS 1 BPCU 1 EPC 1
AC BUS 2 TRU2 DC BUS 2 BPCU 2 EPC 2
AC ESS BUS TRU3 DC ESS 3 EMPC EPC 3

B. Batteries
Two 24 VDC NiCad batteries, each rated at 42 ampere-hours (Ah), are
on the right side of the wing-to-body fairing. They supply power for the
components that follow:
• BATT DIR busses at all times,
• DC EMER bus at all times,
• DC ESS busses when BATT selector is in AUTO and TRUs are not
functioning, and
• Electric brakes when all other DC sources are not available.
During ground operations, the batteries are used for operations such as
refueling and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) start. They also enable the
maintenance personnel to open and reset electronic circuit breakers. If
the aircraft is not powered by an external AC source, both batteries are
needed to start the APU. Battery 1 powers the APU ECU, and Battery 2
powers the APU starter.
If only batteries supply the power for more than 5 minutes, the BATT
DISCHARGING caution message is displayed on the EICAS page. A
horn also sounds until AC power is available or batteries are switched
off.

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C. Battery chargers
There are two identical AC battery chargers in the mid equipment bay.
Battery charger 1 charges BATT 1 and battery charger 2 charges
BATT 2 through their respective BATT DIR busses.
Battery charger 1 receives power from AC BUS 1 and battery charger 2
receives power from AC BUS 2.
Each battery charger monitors battery temperature to determine the
appropriate charging threshold and inhibits charging if the battery
temperature exceeds this threshold.
The battery chargers function when the BATT 1 (BATT 2) switches are
set to AUTO, and the corresponding AC BUS 1 (AC BUS 2) is powered.
Regardless of the position of the BATT switches, the battery chargers
are turned on during external power ground service mode operation.
In emergency power conditions, AC BUS 2 is not available, and battery
charger 2 is powered from the AC ESS bus. Battery charger 1 is not
powered in this case.

D. Fly-by-wire power generation and Full Authority Digital Engine

Control (FADEC) power
The two Permanent Magnet Alternator/Generators (PMAGs), one on
each engine accessory gearbox, supply dedicated AC power to two
FBWPCs and the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) of each FADEC.

NOTE
These PMAGs are not the Permanent Magnet
Generators (PMG) associated with the engine-driven
Variable Frequency Generators (VFG) or the APU
generator. They are separate and independent of the
aircraft electrical system.

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Each PMAG converter changes AC power to DC power and supplies

dedicated DC power to the Fly-By-Wire (FBW) system through Circuit
Protection Devices (CPDs). In normal operation, the DC BUS is the main
power source to the FBWPC. The PMAGs are used as alternate sources
when the DC BUS is not available. The BATT DIR BUS source is used
during transition between the DC BUS source and PMAG sources. Refer
to Figure 07−03−2.

AC CPD
ALTERNATE
SOURCE PMAG CONVERTER
CPD

CPD
MAIN 28V DC TO
SOURCE DC BUS FBW SYSTEM
DC
CPD
POWER
MONITOR
CPD
TRANSITION BATT DIR
SOURCE BUS
CPD

CPD Circuit Protection Device

FBW Fly−By−Wire
FBWPC Fly−By−Wire Power Converter
PMAG Permanent Magnet Alternator/Generator

Fly−By−Wire power converter

Figure 07−03−2

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PRIMARY POWER – OVERVIEW

The primary power distribution system distributes AC and DC power from the
electrical sources to the Electrical Power Centers (EPCs).
The components of the primary power distribution system are:
• AC busses,
• DC busses,
• Electrical Power Centers (EPCs),
• Bus Power Control Units (BPCUs), and
• Emergency Power Control (EMPC).

PRIMARY POWER – DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

A. AC busses
The aircraft has three AC busses:
• AC BUS 1,
• AC BUS 2, and
• AC ESS (AC Essential) bus.
AC BUS 1 and AC BUS 2 are the main AC busses. They receive power
from the Variable Frequency Generator (VFG), the Auxiliary Power Unit
(APU) generator, or from external AC power.
The AC ESS bus supplies power to the AC equipment required for flight.
The AC ESS is normally powered by AC BUS 2 but can be powered by
AC BUS 1 or the RAT.
Each AC bus powers a Transformer Rectifier Unit (TRU), which supplies
the primary source of DC power.
Figure 07−04−1 shows the AC BUS architecture.

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DC TRU 1 TRU 3 TRU 2

29 V 29 V 29 V
AC 79 A 19 A 65 A

AC BUS 1 AC ESS AC BUS 2

0 V RAT
0 Hz GEN

31 KVA 38 KVA
115 V 0 KVA 0 KVA 115 V
0 V 0 V
0 Hz 0 Hz
L R
GEN GEN
EXT APU
PWR GEN

ELEC synoptic page − AC BUS architecture

Figure 07−04−1

B. AC BUS priority
The AC busses are automatically powered depending on the availability
of power from the priority source.
The chart that follows shows the priority of main AC BUS power sources.

BUS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

PRIORITY PRIORITY PRIORITY PRIORITY
AC BUS 1 L GEN EXT PWR APU GEN R GEN
AC BUS 2 R GEN APU GEN EXT PWR L GEN

C. DC busses
There are eight DC busses:
• DC BUS 1 and DC BUS 2,

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• DC ESS 1, DC ESS 2 and DC ESS 3,

• BATT DIR BUS 1 and BATT DIR BUS 2, and
• DC EMER bus.
DC BUS 1 and DC BUS 2 are the main DC busses and normally receive
power from their respective TRUs.
The DC ESS busses supply power to the DC equipment necessary for
flight. DC ESS 1 and DC ESS 2 normally receive power from their
respective main DC bus. DC ESS 3 normally receives power from TRU3.
BATT DIR BUS 1 and BATT DIR BUS 2 are not shown on the ELEC
synoptic page. They are powered by their respective battery.
The DC EMER bus is only displayed on the ELEC synoptic page when it
is not powered. It receives power from both batteries.
Figure 07−04−2 shows the DC BUS architecture.

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BATT 1 BATT 2
15 oC DC EMER 15 C
31 V 31 V
0A 0A

DC ESS 1 DC ESS 2
DC ESS 3

DC BUS 1 DC BUS 2

DC TRU 1 TRU 3 TRU 2

29 V 29 V 29 V
AC 79 A 19 A 65 A

AC BUS 1 AC ESS AC BUS 2

ELEC synoptic page − DC BUS architecture

Figure 07−04−2

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D. Electrical Power Centers (EPCs)

Power isolation and distribution for the electrical system is managed by
three Electrical Power Centers (EPCs). The EPCs contain the AC and
DC busses, the TRUs, the line and bus tie contactors, and most of
thermal circuit breakers on the aircraft. The two flight deck Circuit
Breaker (CB) panels will be discussed in the Secondary power
distribution section.
EPC 1 is in the left mid equipment bay (aft shelf). It contains the
distribution infrastructure for the left power channel and external power.
EPC 2 is in the right mid equipment bay (aft shelf). It contains the
distribution infrastructure for the right power channel and APU generator.
EPC 3 is in the forward equipment bay. It contains the primary power
distribution infrastructure for the essential/emergency power channel.
Refer to Figure 07−04−3.

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THERMAL
CIRCUIT
TRU 2 BREAKERS

BAY

TRU 1

TRU 3
THERMAL
RGC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
EMPC

TRU Transformer rectifier unit

RGC RAT generator control
EMPC Emergency power control

EPC locations
Figure 07−04−3

E. Bus Power Control Units (BPCUs)

Two Bus Power Control Units (BPCUs) and the Emergency Power
Control (EMPC) manage the EPCs (refer to Figure 07−04−4).

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BATT 1 BATT 2
15 C DC EMER 15 C
31 V 31 V
0A 0A

DC ESS 1 DC ESS 2

DC ESS 3

DC BUS 1 DC BUS 2

DC TRU 1 TRU 3 TRU 2

29 V 29 V 29 V
AC 79 A 19 A 65 A

AC BUS 1 AC ESS AC BUS 2

115 V RAT
400 Hz GEN

32 KVA 32 KVA
115 V 23 KVA 23 KVA 115 V
115 V 115 V
400 Hz 400 Hz
L R
GEN GEN
EXT APU
PWR GEN APU

EPCs and control units

Figure 07−04−4

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BPCU 1 manages EPC 1, BPCU 2 manages EPC 2, and the EMPC

manages EPC 3.
The BPCUs route AC power from the available power sources (VFG,
APU, or EXT PWR) to their respective AC busses, TRUs, and DC
busses. The BPCUs control AC and DC line contactors and bus tie
contactors. This enables the control units to automatically reconfigure
electrical power along alternate paths if there is a component failure.
If a BPCU fails, the remaining one takes control of the entire electrical
system.
Control of the line and bus tie contactors is completely automatic, unless
inhibited by the flight crew with the BUS ISOL (Bus Isolation) switch on
the ELECTRICAL panel.
Both BPCU 1 and BPCU 2 can receive power from DC ESS 1 bus and
DC ESS 2 bus. They receive backup power from the DC EMER bus
when the other power sources are not available.

F. Emergency Power Control (EMPC)

The Emergency Power Control (EMPC) unit does the same function for
EPC 3 as the BPCUs do for EPC 1 and EPC 2. In addition, the EMPC
controls the RAT.
The EMPC does the functions that follow:
• Monitors and controls the primary power distribution within EPC 3,
• Executes RAT auto-deploy logic,
• Provides a redundant overvoltage protection function for the RAT,
and
• Manages emergency power distribution when the RAT is deployed.
During all phases of flight, the EMPC is powered by the DC ESS 2, DC
ESS 3, and the DC EMER busses. During power-up Built-in-Test (BIT),
the EMPC provides 28 VDC to the RAT Generator Control (RGC).

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SECONDARY POWER – OVERVIEW

The secondary power distribution system has five Control and Distribution
Cabinets (CDCs) and two thermal circuit breaker panels.

SECONDARY POWER – DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

A. Control and Distribution Cabinets (CDCs)
Five Control and Distribution Cabinets (CDCs) receive AC and DC power
from the EPCs and redistribute that power to components that are not
essential for flight. CDC 1 and CDC 2, installed in the mid equipment
bay, are master CDCs, while CDC 3 and CDC 4, installed in the forward
equipment bay, and CDC 5, installed in the aft equipment bay, are slaves
(refer to Figure 07−05−1).

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CDC 2
CDC 5

CDC 1
CDC 4

CDC 3

ELECTRICAL
CIRCUIT CARDS

CDC locations
Figure 07−05−1
The primary functions of the CDCs are to:
• Distribute power to aircraft components through Solid State Power
Controllers (SSPCs),
• Manage electrical load shedding (master CDCs), and
• Monitor and report the status of all aircraft circuit breakers to the CB
synoptic page (master CDCs).

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B. Solid State Power Controllers (SSPCs)

Solid State Power Controllers (SSPCs) provide the function of a circuit
breaker and a switch. Since they are solid state, SSPCs are considered
virtual devices. Some SSPCs are always on and show as IN (in green)
on the CB synoptic page. Other SSPCs may also show as IN (in green)
on the CB synoptic page, but may not be activated.
SSPC logic only activates circuit breakers when specific conditions are
met. A green IN on the CB synoptic page means power is available.

C. Load shedding
If a Bus Power Control Unit (BPCU) detects excessive demand on a
Variable Frequency Generator (VFG) or a Transformer Rectifier Unit
(TRU), it requests load shedding from the master CDCs. Seven
predefined groups of SSPCs are identified for electrical load shedding in
the event of single generator operations. These groups are not required
for continued safe flight or landing the aircraft. The master CDCs will load
shed one or more of the seven groups of SSPCs based on the severity of
the demand on the generator.
The first three SSPC groups are AC load and the remaining four are DC:
• Groups 1 and 2 are primarily galley equipment,
• Group 3 is mostly in-flight entertainment,
• Group 4 is lighting, and
• Groups 5, 6, and 7 are DC circuit breakers designed to unload the
TRUs.
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) load shedding is requested by the APU
Electronic Control Unit (ECU). On the ground, the ECU uses logic similar
to that of the BPCU to request load shedding from the master CDCs.
Additionally, on main engine starts the ECU may request load shedding
in order to provide sufficient pneumatic power to the starter.

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NOTE
At FL 410, the ECU lowers its maximum output to
58 kVA. Earlier load shedding than normal should be
expected if the APU is the only source of AC power
above FL 365.

D. Circuit Breaker (CB) monitoring

Information about Thermal Circuit Breakers (TCBs), Solid−State Power
Controllers (SSPCs), and other Electronic Circuit Breakers (ECBs) is
displayed on the CB synoptic page (refer to Figure 07−05−2).
Information is displayed in columns as follows:
• The name of the TCB or ECB,
• Its physical location,
• The rating in amperes (A) of the device. TCBs are also identified with
a double-line circle in the rating column, and
• The status of the device.
The status of the TCBs and ECBs can be as follows:
• IN means that the breaker is in and its load may be powered.
• OUT means that the breaker is out.
• TRIP means that the breaker has tripped due to an overload and the
status has not been acknowledged. The CB TRIP advisory message
is displayed on the EICAS.
• LOCK means that the breaker has been locked offline by
maintenance and has the same function as a TCB collar.
• SHED means that the breaker has turned off to limit electrical load.
• INVALID means that the status of the breaker is unknown.

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CB (Circuit Breaker) synoptic page

Figure 07−05−2

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E. Circuit Breaker (CB) commands

The right column on the CB synoptic page enables interaction with the
ECBs with the cursor. A circuit breaker or ECB that has failed is identified
in this column. The TRIP acknowledgment soft switch is displayed when
a TCB or ECB has tripped. Selection of the TRIP acknowledgment soft
switch:
• Confirms the breaker tripped state,
• Changes the state to OUT, and
• Removes the CB TRIP message from the EICAS page if no other
TRIP acknowledgment soft switches are active.
A command soft switch is displayed next to SSPCs only. When selected,
it opens a command menu that enables a change of state between in or
out. TCBs are accessed from the CB panels in the flight deck.
Selection of the arrow soft switches on the scroll bar displays more
pages of a long CB list.

F. Circuit Breaker (CB) sorting

Sorting of displayed CB information is achieved from two combo
drop-down menus. The SORT BY box has four selections (STATUS,
BUS, SYSTEM, and LOCATION), each of which can be sorted with the
FILTER drop-down menu selections. Refer to Figure 07−05−3.
• STATUS can be filtered by six CB states (OFFLINE, INVALID,
LOCK, OUT, SHED, and TRIP),
• BUS can be filtered by any of the AC and DC busses,
• SYSTEM can be filtered by ATA number, and
• LOCATION can be filtered by EPCs, CDCs, TCBs, or FBWPCs.
Selection of the REFRESH soft switch, which becomes visible when a
new sort is required, lists the breakers based on the sort parameters
selected.

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REFRESH SOFT KEY

Circuit breaker sorting

Figure 07−05−3

G. Flight deck Circuit Breakers (CBs)

Two circuit breaker panels that contain conventional Thermal Circuit
Breakers (TCBs) are in the flight compartment, behind the pilot seats on
the left and right side walls (refer to Figure 07−05−4). Each panel
is divided into three modules. The top two modules of each panel contain
selected essential DC TCBs and the bottom module contains selected
essential AC TCBs. These are the only circuit breaker panels in the flight
deck.

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Ess DC

Ess AC

Flight deck circuit breaker panels

Figure 07−05−4

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ELECTRICAL – CONTROLS
A. ELECTRICAL panel
The overhead ELECTRICAL panel has the switches that follow (refer to
Figure 07−06−1):
• BUS ISOL,
• CABIN PWR,
• RAT GEN,
• BATT 1 and BATT 2,
• L GEN and R GEN,
• EXT PWR,
• APU GEN,
• L DISC and R DISC.

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Overhead ELECTRICAL panel

Figure 07−06−1

B. BUS ISOL switch

The BUS ISOL switch controls automatic Electrical Power Center (EPC)
reconfiguration of line and bus tie contactors (e.g. during smoke isolation
procedures). Refer to Figure 07−06−2.

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BUS ISOL switch

Figure 07−06−2
The BUS ISOL switch has three positions:
• AUTO − Enables the BPCUs and Emergency Power Control (EMPC)
to reconfigure electrical routing as required.
• MAIN − Inhibits automatic reconfiguration in EPC 1 and EPC 2.
When the BUS ISOL switch is selected to MAIN, AC busses can only
be powered by their on-side VFG. The ELEC BUS ISOL MAIN
status message is displayed on the EICAS page.
• ESS − Inhibits automatic reconfiguration in EPC 3. When the BUS
ISOL switch is selected to ESS, only the RAT can power the AC ESS
bus. The RAT GEN ON advisory and ELEC BUS ISOL ESS status
messages are displayed on the EICAS page.

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C. CABIN PWR guarded switch

The CABIN PWR guarded switch is used to deactivate electrical loads
from flight compartment outlets and selected cabin systems to isolate
sources of smoke in the cabin, such as the galley(s) and in-flight
entertainment systems. Refer to Figure 07−06−3.

CABIN PWR guarded switch

Figure 07−06−3

NOTE
To prevent confusion or inadvertent activation during
smoke isolation procedures, the CABIN PWR switch is
protected with a transparent plastic guard for tactile
differentiation.

The cabin PWR switch has the indication that follows:

• OFF − Is illuminated (white text on a black background) when the
CABIN PWR switch is selected off. The CABIN PWR OFF status
message is displayed on the EICAS page.

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D. RAT GEN guarded switch

The RAT GEN guarded switch enables the flight crew to manually deploy
the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) (the RAT is normally automatically deployed
when AC power is lost in-flight). Refer to Figure 07−06−4.

RAT GEN guarded switch

Figure 07−06−4
The RAT GEN switch has the indication that follows:
• ON − Is illuminated (white text on a black background) to indicate
that the RAT is deployed and is supplying electrical power.
The EMER PWR ONLY warning message is displayed on the EICAS
page and, after the generator supplies power, the RAT GEN ON advisory
message is also displayed. If a VFG is recovered, the RAT DPLY
advisory message replaces the EMER PWR ONLY warning message.

NOTE
If the RAT GEN switch is pushed when the RAT is
deployed, the RAT GCU will reset.

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E. BATT 1 and BATT 2 switches

The BATT 1 and BATT 2 switches enable the Bus Power Control Unit
(BPCU) to connect the BATT DIR bus to its corresponding DC ESS (refer
to Figure 07−06−5). They also enable the battery charger to
operate if AC power is available.

EICAS STATUS MESSAGES

BATT 1 and BATT 2 Switches

Figure 07−06−5
The BATT 1 and BATT 2 switches have two positions:
• OFF − Disconnects the BATT DIR bus from its corresponding DC
ESS bus. The corresponding BATT 1 OFF or BATT 2 OFF status
message is displayed on the EICAS page.
• AUTO − Enables the BPCU to connect the BATT DIR bus to its
corresponding DC ESS bus when necessary. In AUTO, the BATT
DIR bus will power the corresponding DC ESS bus until the DC ESS
bus receives power from a TRU.

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NOTE
The BATT DIR busses and the DC EMER bus are
always powered regardless of the BATT switch
position.

F. L GEN and R GEN switches

The L GEN and R GEN switches enable the flight crew to connect or
disconnect the associated Variable Frequency Generator (VFG). FAIL
(black text on amber background) indicates generator fault or failure.
Refer to Figure 07−06−6.

EICAS CAUTION MESSAGES EICAS STATUS MESSAGES

L GEN and R GEN switches

Figure 07−06−6
The L GEN and R GEN switches have the indications that follow:
• FAIL − Is illuminated (black text on an amber background) when a
GCU takes the VFG offline due to a fault or failure. The
corresponding L GEN FAIL or R GEN FAIL caution message is
displayed on the EICAS page.

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• OFF − Is illuminated (white text on a black background) when the

GEN switch is selected to off while the engine is running. The
corresponding L GEN OFF or R GEN OFF status message is
displayed on the EICAS page.

NOTE
When the L (R) engine is shut down, the OFF label in
the L (R) GEN switch will not be illuminated when the L
(R) generator is disconnected. The OFF light and L (R)
GEN OFF EICAS status message are displayed only
when the engine is in operation.

G. EXT PWR switch

The EXT PWR switch enables the flight crew to connect or disconnect
the external AC power. Refer to Figure 07−06−7.

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EXT PWR switch

Figure 07−06−7
• AVAIL − Is illuminated (black text on a green background) when
appropriate external AC power is connected to the aircraft. The EXT
PWR AVAIL advisory message is displayed on the EICAS page.
• IN USE − Is illuminated (white text on a black background) when
external power is in use. The EXT PWR IN USE status message is
displayed on the EICAS page.

NOTE
If an engine VFG or the APU generator is available
when EXT PWR is selected, the aircraft electrical load
will be shared.

H. APU GEN switch

The APU GEN switch enables the flight crew to connect or disconnect
the APU generator (refer to Figure 07−06−8):

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EICAS CAUTION MESSAGE EICAS STATUS MESSAGE

APU GEN switch

Figure 07−06−8
The APU GEN switch has the indications that follow:
• FAIL − Is illuminated (black text on an amber background) when the
APU Generator Control Unit (AGCU) removes the generator from the
bus due to a fault. The APU GEN FAIL caution message is displayed
on the EICAS page.
• OFF − Is illuminated (white text on a black background) when the
generator is selected to off while the APU is running. The APU GEN
OFF status message is displayed on the EICAS page.

NOTE
When the APU is shut down, the OFF label in the APU
GEN SWITCH will not be illuminated when the APU
VFG is disconnected. The OFF light and APU GEN
OFF EICAS status message are displayed only when
the APU is in operation.

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I. L DISC and R DISC guarded switches

The L DISC and R DISC guarded switches enable the flight crew to
disconnect the respective generator shaft from the engine gearbox (refer
to Figure 07−06−9).

EICAS STATUS MESSAGES EICAS CAUTION MESSAGES

L DISC and R DISC guarded switches

Figure 07−06−9

NOTE
When the L DISC or R DISC guarded switch is pushed,
the corresponding VFG disconnects from the gearbox.
The generator cannot be reconnected in flight.

The L DISC and R DISC guarded switches have the indications that
follow:
• OIL − Is illuminated (black text on an amber background) when there
are low oil pressure or high oil temperature conditions. The
corresponding L GEN OIL or R GEN OIL caution message is
displayed on the EICAS page.

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• DISC − Is illuminated (white text on a black background) to indicate

that the associated generator is disconnected from the engine
gearbox. The corresponding L GEN DISC or R GEN DISC status
message is displayed on the EICAS page.

NOTE
Engine VFG high oil temperature has two thresholds.
When the temperature reaches the first threshold, the
amber OIL light comes on in the corresponding switch.
When the temperature is at the higher limit threshold,
the engine VFG automatically disconnects from the
engine accessory gearbox.

ELECTRICAL – INDICATIONS
A. ELEC synoptic page
The ELEC synoptic page shows the different states of operation of the
electrical components to give the flight crew situational awareness (refer
to Figure 07−06−10).

NOTE
The indications shown on the ELEC synoptic page in
Figure 07−06−10 are not representative of any
particular configuration.

Figure 07−06−11 shows the legend for the ELEC synoptic page.

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STATUS AIR DOOR ELEC FLT CTRL

FUEL HYD AVIONIC INFO CB

BATT 1 BATT 2
30 o C DC EMER 30 o C
28V 28V
0A 0A

DC ESS 1 DC ESS 2

DC ESS 3

DC BUS 1 DC BUS 2

DC TRU1 TRU3 TRU2

28V 28V 28V
AC 240A 150A 202A

AC BUS 1 AC ESS AC BUS 2

115V RAT
400Hz GEN

52KVA 48KVA
115V 0KVA 0KVA 115V
115V 115V
400Hz 400Hz
L R
GEN GEN
EXT APU
PWR GEN

NOTE
The indications shown in this illustration are not representative of any particular configuration.

ELEC synoptic page

Figure 07−06−10

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ENGINE BUS STATUS TRU/BATT STATUS

REPRESENTATION
(MANAGED BY SYMBOL CONDITION SYMBOL CONDITION
FADEC AND APU)
DC ESS 3 POWERED TRU1 NOT ONLINE
SYMBOL CONDITION 28V NORMAL DISCONNECT
0A
AC ESS FAILED
RUNNING BATT1
DC EMER DISCONNECTED 30 °C NORMAL OPERATION
28 V
20 A
AC BUS 1 INVALID
NOT RUNNING BATT2
30 °C FAIL
DECLUTTERED 150 V
200 A
SYMBOLOGY LOGIC

APU
SYMBOL CONDITION TRU3
INVALID 32 V INVALID
11 A
73KVA SHOWN ONLY
115V
400Hz WHEN APU IS
RUNNING OR
CURRENT,
CONTROL IS
VOLTAGE,
APU INVALID FREQUENCY, TEMPERATURE
FLOW LINES GEN
READOUT
PWR RATING
SYMBOL CONDITION READOUTS
POWERED DECLUTTERED SYMBOL CONDITION SYMBOL CONDITION
SYMBOLOGY LOGIC
NOT
SYMBOL CONDITION 44 A ABNORMAL 72 o C OVERTEMP
POWERED
INVALID SHOWN ONLY
73KVA
115V
WHEN EXTERNAL 28 V NORMAL 32 o C NORMAL
400Hz AC FREQUENCY
IS DETECTED OR
EXT
CONTROL LOGIC
GEN STATUS AND IS INVALID KVA INVALID
o
C INVALID
PWR
ASSOCIATED BOXOUT
SYMBOL CONDITION
L
DECLUTTERED SYMBOLOGY LOGIC
GEN −NOT OPERATING
0 KVA
115V SYMBOL CONDITION
400Hz L
GEN −DISCONNECT
DISC 115V RAT
SHOWN ONLY WHEN RAT IS DEPLOYED OR RAT LINE
400Hz GEN CONTACTOR CLOSED OR CONTROL LOGIC IS INVALID
0 KVA APU
115V
400Hz
GEN FAILED
DECLUTTERED SYMBOLOGY LOGIC
0 KVA
EXT
115V
GEN INVALID SYMBOL CONDITION
400Hz

INTERCONNECT DC BUS 1 AND DC BUS 2 FLOW

0 KVA R LINES SHOWN ONLY WHEN ENERGIZED OR
115V
400Hz
GEN OPERATING CONTROL LOGIC IS INVALID

ELEC synoptic page − Legend

Figure 07−06−11

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B. ELEC synoptic page – BATT 1 AUTO and BATT 2 OFF

Figure 07−06−12 shows the ELEC synoptic page with the BATT 1
switch set to AUTO and the BATT 2 switch set to OFF. Only the
DC ESS 1, DC ESS 2, and DC ESS 3 busses are powered. The aircraft
is on the ground without external AC power applied.

STATUS AIR DOOR ELEC FLT CTRL

FUEL HYD AVIONIC INFO CB

BATT 1 BATT 2
30°C DC EMER 0°C
28 V 0 V
25 A 0 A

DC ESS 1 DC ESS 2

DC ESS 3

DC BUS 1 DC BUS 2

DC TRU1 TRU3 TRU2

28V 28 V 28V
AC 0A 0A 0A

AC BUS 1 AC ESS AC BUS 2

115V RAT
400Hz GEN

0 KVA 0 KVA
0V 0KVA 0KVA 0V
115V 115V
400A 400A
L R
GEN GEN
EXT APU
PWR GEN

ELEC synoptic page − BATT 1 switch at AUTO and BATT 2 switch at OFF
Figure 07−06−12

C. ELEC synoptic page – BATT 1 AUTO and BATT 2 AUTO

Figure 07−06−13 shows the ELEC synoptic page with the BATT 1
switch set to AUTO and the BATT 2 switch set to AUTO. Only the DC
ESS 1, DC ESS 2, and DC ESS 3 busses are powered. The aircraft is on
the ground without external AC power.

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STATUS AIR DOOR ELEC FLT CTRL

FUEL HYD AVIONIC INFO CB

BATT 1 BATT 2
30° C DC EMER 30°C
28 V 28 V
25 A 25 A

DC ESS 1 DC ESS 2

DC ESS 3

DC BUS 1 DC BUS 2

DC TRU1 TRU3 TRU2

28V 28 V 28V
AC 0A 0A 0A

AC BUS 1 AC ESS AC BUS 2

115V RAT
400Hz GEN

0 KVA 0 KVA
0V 0KVA 0KVA 0V
115V 115V
400A 400A
L R
GEN GEN
EXT APU
PWR GEN

ELEC synoptic page − BATT 1 and BATT 2 switches at AUTO

Figure 07−06−13

D. ELEC synoptic page – EXT PWR IN USE

Figure 07−06−14 shows the ELEC synoptic page with the EXT
PWR switch set to IN USE. All the AC and DC busses are powered.
The aircraft is on the ground with only the external AC power applied.

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STATUS AIR DOOR ELEC FLT CTRL

FUEL HYD AVIONIC INFO CB

BATT 1 BATT 2
15°C DC EMER 15°C
31 V 31 V
0 A 0 A

DC ESS 1 DC ESS 2

DC ESS 3

DC BUS 1 DC BUS 2

DC TRU1 TRU3 TRU2

29V 29 V 29V
AC 57A 31 A 51A

AC BUS 1 AC ESS AC BUS 2

115V RAT
400Hz GEN

0 KVA 0 KVA
0V 59KVA 0KVA 0V
115V 115V
406Hz 400A
L R
GEN GEN
EXT APU
PWR GEN

ELEC synoptic page − EXT PWR IN USE

Figure 07−06−14

E. ELEC synoptic page – EXT PWR IN USE and APU GEN online
Figure 07−06−15 shows the ELEC synoptic page with EXT PWR in
use and the APU GEN online (APU running). All the AC and DC busses
are powered. The aircraft is on the ground, external AC power is in use,
and the APU generator is online.

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STATUS AIR DOOR ELEC FLT CTRL

FUEL HYD AVIONIC INFO CB

BATT 1 BATT2
15°C DC EMER 15° C
31 V 31 V
0 A 0 A

DC ESS 1 DC ESS 2

DC ESS 3

DC BUS 1 DC BUS 2

DC TRU1 TRU3 TRU2

29V 29 V 29V
AC 62A 20 A 59A

AC BUS 1 AC ESS AC BUS 2

115V RAT
400Hz GEN

0 KVA 0 KVA
0V 33KVA 28KVA 0V
116 115
406Hz 408Hz R
L
GEN GEN
EXT APU
PWR GEN

ELEC synoptic page − EXT PWR IN USE and APU ON

Figure 07−06−15

F. ELEC synoptic page – EXT PWR IN USE and L GEN online

Figure 07−06−16 shows the ELEC synoptic page with the EXT
PWR switch set to IN USE and the L GEN online (L ENG running). All
the AC and DC busses are powered. The aircraft is on the ground with
external AC power applied and the left engine running.

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STATUS AIR DOOR ELEC FLT CTRL

FUEL HYD AVIONIC INFO CB

BATT 1 BATT 2
30 oC DC EMER 30 oC
31 V 31 V
0 A 0A

DC ESS 1 DC ESS 2

DC ESS 3

DC BUS 1 DC BUS 2

DC TRU1 TRU3 TRU2

29V 29 V 29V
AC 70A 20 A 66A

AC BUS 1 AC ESS AC BUS 2

115V RAT
400Hz GEN

30 KVA 0 KVA
115V 49KVA 75KVA 0V
115V 115V
406Hz 400Hz
L R
GEN GEN
EXT APU
PWR GEN

ELEC synoptic page − EXT PWR IN USE and L GEN ON

Figure 07−06−16

G. ELEC synoptic page – L GEN online and R GEN online

Figure 07−06−17 shows the ELEC synoptic page with both the L
GEN and the R GEN switches online (both engines running). All the AC
and DC busses are powered. The aircraft can be on the ground or in the
air with both engines running.

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ELEC synoptic page − L GEN and R GEN ON

Figure 07−06−17

H. ELEC synoptic page – APU GEN online

Figure 07−06−18 shows the ELEC synoptic page with only the APU
GEN online. All the AC and DC busses are powered. The aircraft is on
the ground with only the APU running.

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ELEC synoptic page − APU GEN online

Figure 07−06−18

I. ELEC synoptic page – APU GEN online and L GEN online

Figure 07−06−19 shows the ELEC synoptic page with the APU
GEN online (APU running) and the L GEN online (left engine running). All
the AC and DC busses are powered. The aircraft is on the ground with
the APU and the left engine running.

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ELEC synoptic page − APU and L GEN online

Figure 07−06−19

J. ELEC synoptic page – R GEN failed

Figure 07−06−20 shows the ELEC synoptic page with the L GEN
online and the R GEN failed (both engines running). All the AC and DC
busses are powered. The aircraft is on the ground or in the air with both
engines running and only the left generator available.

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ELEC synoptic page − R GEN failed

Figure 07−06−20

K. ELEC synoptic page – L GEN failed and R GEN failed

Figure 07−06−21 shows the ELEC synoptic page with both L GEN
and R GEN failed (both engines running) and the RAT GEN online (RAT
deployed). Only the AC ESS, DC ESS 3, DC ESS 1, and DC ESS 2
busses are powered. The aircraft is in the air on emergency power with
both engines running with failed generators.

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ELEC synoptic page − L GEN and R GEN failed

Figure 07−06−21

L. ELEC synoptic page – Single TRU failed

Figure 07−06−22 shows the ELEC synoptic page with TRU 1 failed.
All the AC and DC busses are powered. The aircraft is on the ground or
in the air with both engines running and both generators on.

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ELEC synoptic page − TRU 1 failed

Figure 07−06−22
Figure 07−06−23 shows the ELEC synoptic page with TRU 3 failed.
All the AC and DC busses are powered. The aircraft is on the ground or
in the air with both engines running and both generators on.

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ELEC synoptic page − TRU 3 failed

Figure 07−06−23

M. ELEC synoptic page – Multiple TRU failed

Figure 07−06−24 shows the ELEC synoptic page with TRU1 and
TRU2 failed. All the AC busses are powered. Only the DC ESS 1, DC
ESS 2, and DC ESS 3 busses are powered. The aircraft is on the ground
or in the air with both engines running and both generators online.

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ELEC synoptic page − TRU 1 and TRU 2 failed

Figure 07−06−24
Figure 07−06−25 shows the ELEC synoptic page with TRU1 and
TRU3 failed. All the AC busses are powered. Only the DC ESS 1, DC
ESS 2, DC ESS 3, and DC BUS 2 busses are powered. The aircraft is on
the ground or in the air with both engines running and both generators
online.

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ELEC synoptic page − TRU 1 and TRU 3 failed

Figure 07−06−25

N. ELEC synoptic page – BUS ISOL at AUTO and R GEN OFF

Figure 07−06−26 shows the ELEC synoptic page with the BUS
ISOL switch set to AUTO and the R GEN set to OFF. All the AC and DC
busses are powered. The aircraft is on the ground or in the air with only
the left engine running and the left generator online.

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ELEC synoptic page − BUS ISOL switch at AUTO and R GEN OFF
Figure 07−06−26

O. ELEC synoptic page – BUS ISOL at MAIN and R GEN OFF

Figure 07−06−27 shows the ELEC synoptic page with the BUS
ISOL switch set to MAIN and the R GEN switch set to OFF. Only AC
BUS 1 and AC ESS are powered. All DC busses remain powered except
for DC BUS 2. The aircraft is on the ground or in the air with the left
engine running and the left generator online.

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0

ELEC synoptic page − BUS ISOL switch at MAIN and R GEN OFF
Figure 07−06−27

P. ELEC synoptic page – BUS ISOL at ESS, L GEN online and R GEN
online
Figure 07−06−28 shows the ELEC synoptic page with the BUS
ISOL switch set to ESS and both L GEN and R GEN online (both
engines running). All AC busses are powered except for AC ESS. All DC
busses are powered except for DC ESS 3. The aircraft is on the ground
or in the air with both engines and generators running.

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STATUS AIR DOOR ELEC FLT CTRL

FUEL HYD AVIONIC INFO CB

BATT 1 BATT 2
15 ºC DC EMER 15 ºC
31 V 31 V
0 A 0 A

DC ESS 1 DC ESS 2

DC BUS 1 DC BUS 2

DC TRU1 TRU3 TRU2

29 V 0V 29 V
AC 69 A 0A 64 A

AC BUS 1 AC BUS 2

115V RAT
400Hz GEN

34 KVA 32 KVA
115 V 35KVA 75KVA 115 V
115V 115V
400Hz 400Hz
L R
GEN GEN
EXT APU
PWR GEN

ELEC synoptic page − BUS ISOL switch at ESS, L GEN ON and R GEN ON
Figure 07−06−28

Q. CB synoptic page
Refer to Figure 07−06−29 for description of the CB synoptic page.

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FILTER
SORT BY DROP−DOWN
DROP−DOWN
MENU
MENU
REFRESH
SOFT SWITCH

SCROLL−UP
SOFT
SWITCH

SLIDER

CB
NAME

CB
LOCATION

COMMAND
CB SOFT SWITCH
RATING

HIGHLIGHT

SCROLL−DOWN
CB STATE SOFT SWITCH

CB synoptic page − Electronic Circuit Breaker (ECB) page description

Figure 07−06−29

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ELECTRICAL – EICAS MESSAGES

A. Warning messages

Message Description Aural Inhibit

EMER PWR ONLY Loss of the main power None None
generation in flight.

B. Caution messages

Message Description Inhibit

AC BUS 1 AC BUS 1 not powered with at least one TO, LDG
AC primary power source available.
AC BUS 2 AC BUS 2 not powered with at least one TO, LDG
AC primary power source available.
AC ESS BUS AC ESS bus not powered with at least TO, LDG
one AC primary power source available
or in emergency mode.
APU GEN FAIL APU GEN not online, with APU running TO, LDG
and APU GEN switch selected to AUTO,
or total loss of Time-Triggered Protocol
(TTP) communication from the AGCU.
BATT 1 FAIL Battery 1 not connected to DC ESS 1 TO, LDG
bus when required, or battery fault from
battery charger.
BATT 2 FAIL Battery 2 not connected to DC ESS 2 TO, LDG
bus when required, or battery fault from
battery charger.
BATT 1 OVERTEMP Battery 1 temperature greater than or TO, LDG
equal to 71 °C (160 °F) and appears as
long as it is above 65 °C (149 °F).

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Message Description Inhibit

BATT 2 OVERTEMP Battery 2 temperature greater than or TO, LDG
equal to 71 °C (160 °F) and appears as
long as it is above 65 °C (149 °F).
BATT Battery 1 or 2 (or both) discharging for TO, LDG
DISCHARGING 5 minutes or more on ground.
DC BUS 1 DC BUS 1 not powered with at least one TO, LDG
AC primary power source available.
DC BUS 2 DC BUS 2 not powered with at least one TO, LDG
AC primary power source available.
DC EMER BUS DC EMER bus not powered. TO, LDG
DC ESS BUS 1 DC ESS 1 bus not powered. TO, LDG
DC ESS BUS 2 DC ESS 2 bus not powered. TO, LDG
DC ESS BUS 3 DC ESS 3 bus not powered. TO, LDG
L GEN FAIL L GEN not online and control switch set TO, LDG
to AUTO, or total loss of TTP
communication from left GCU.
R GEN FAIL R GEN not online and control switch set TO, LDG
to AUTO, or total loss of TTP
communication from right GCU.
L GEN OIL L GEN low oil pressure or high oil TO, LDG
temperature detected.
R GEN OIL R GEN low oil pressure or high oil TO, LDG
temperature detected.
RAT GEN FAIL RAT generator not online in flight when TO, LDG
RAT is deployed, or fault detected during
BIT or RAT is not supplying power as
demanded.

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C. Advisory messages

Message Description Inhibit

BATT CHARGER Battery charger 1 or 2 inoperative. TO, LDG
FAULT
BATT EMER PWR Loss of all AC power sources in flight TO, LDG
ON and the only power source is the battery
system.
CB TRIP Thermal CB, SSPC, or FUSE open and TO, LDG
not acknowledged.
ELECTRICAL Loss of redundant or non-critical function TO, LDG
FAULT for the electrical system.
EXT PWR AVAIL External power connected and ready to TO, LDG
be used.
LOAD SHED Automatic load shed commanded. TO, LDG
RAT GEN ON RAT generator online. TO, LDG
RAT DPLY RAT deployed in flight or on ground. TO, LDG
TRU FAULT TRU1, TRU2 or TRU3 failed or not TO, LDG
connected to their respective DC BUS.

D. Status messages

Message Description Inhibit

APU GEN OFF APU generator is off while APU is None
operating with APU GEN switch selected
to OFF.
BATT 1 OFF BATT 1 selected and confirmed OFF. None
BATT 2 OFF BATT 2 selected and confirmed OFF. None
BATT PWR CONFIG ELEC switch on maintenance panel None
selected to DC ESS 3.

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Message Description Inhibit

CABIN PWR OFF CABIN PWR switch selected to OFF on None
ELECTRICAL panel.
ELEC BUS ISOL AC ESS and DC ESS 3 busses cross None
ESS feeding manually inhibited.
ELEC BUS ISOL AC BUS 1, AC BUS 2, DC BUS 1, DC None
MAIN BUS 2, DC ESS 1, DC ESS 2 busses
cross feeding manually inhibited.
EXT PWR IN USE External power connected and online. None
L GEN DISC L GEN disconnected manually. None
R GEN DISC R GEN disconnected manually. None
L GEN OFF L GEN OFF while left engine running None
with L GEN switch selected to OFF.
R GEN OFF R GEN OFF while right engine running None
with R GEN switch selected to OFF.

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