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APOJET S 20 - 90
Advanced Solid State Aircraft GPU*
Maximum Power
Best Efficiency
No Mains Disturbance
Galvanic Isolation
The APOJET S 20 to 90 solid state frequency converter are designed to
generate 400Hz power in workshops for aircraft equipment service or in
hangars. Using the latest state-of-the-art technology and newest trends in the
power electronics field and digital control, the system offers the
best solution for aircraft ground power supply systems without
any harmful harmonic distortion back into the mains.

Rating 20 to 90KVA
regulated rectifier with IGBTs (THD at input current < 5%)
fully-controlled inverter with IGBTs
pulse-width modulation
special earth leakage protection
stable operating performance due to microprocessor control
low output distortion factor
constant output voltage even with non-linear loads
high degree of user-friendliness
interface for remote control and centralised control/indication, PC or modem connection
* Ground Power Unit

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APOJET S 20 - 90

Advanced Solid State Aircraft GPU

Converter Type
Total efficiency*
Weight approx. kg / lbs

AJSC20

AJSC40

AJSC60

AJSC90

~ 88%

~ 90%

~ 91%

~ 92%

395 / 871

395 / 871

492 / 1085

557 / 1228

Dimensions (w x d x h) mm /IN
- indoor IP 43 / NEMA 1

856 x 842 x 1100 / 33.7 x 33.2 x 43.3

- outdoor IP 54 / NEMA 3R

1000 x 900 x 1160 / 39.8 x 35.4 x 45.7

Ingress protection

IP 43 / NEMA 1 or optional IP 54 / NEMA 3R

Ambient temperature oC / oF

0 to +40 (-20 to + 40) / +32 to +104 (0 to +104)

Humidity

max. 95% without condensation

Cable entry

bottom entry, left or right hand side entry

Paint finish

RAL 7035 (other colors on request)

Paint treatment

phosphatized, primed and powder sprayed

Input Data
Nominal input current
@ 400V, 50Hz

27A

51A

78A

116A

@ 480V, 60Hz

33A

46A

64A

97A

Nominal voltage, 3 phase

400V 10% / 480V 10%

Nominal frequency

50Hz 5% / 60Hz 5%

Harmonic content at mains current

< 5%

Power factor*

~1

Output Data
Nominal output current

58A

116A

Output power at p.f. 0.8

20KVA

40KVA

Nominal frequency

+ 12% with activated I-Boost

- steady state 1%
- dynamic

Wave form
Phase angle
* at nominal power

Rev.: GSE 13a_0303_AJS20_90

90KVA

5%

Voltage characteristics

Recovery time

60KVA
200/115V

Voltage adjustment range

Harmonic content L - L

260A

400Hz 0.1 %

Nominal voltage 3ph, 4 wires

Automatic line drop compensation

173A

15% acc. to MIL-Std. 704 F, fig 3

< 3% at linear, balanced load, p.f. 0.8

200ms
sinusoidal
120o 1.5o

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APOJET S Combi 28VDC & 60KVA
Advanced Solid State Aircraft GPU*
28VDC 600A and 60KVA 400Hz
Multiple Applications
28VDC Voltage & Current Regulation
Galvanic Isolation
The APOJET S Combi static frequency converter is designed to generate 400Hz
and 28VDC power for aircraft supply as a combination, used as a decentralized
Ground Power System mounted on the apron, beside a boarding bridge or as a
trailer mounted mobile version. Using the latest state-of-the-art
technology and newest trends in the power electronics field and
digital control, the system offers the best solution for aircraft
ground power supply systems.

Rating 60KVA (400Hz)and 600A (28VDC)

regulated rectifier with IGBTs (THD at input current

5%)

fully-controlled inverter with IGBTs and pulse-width modulation

heavy duty uncontrolled rectifier for 28V
isolating transformer and special earth leakage protection
low output distortion factor and constant output voltage even in case of non-linear loads

* Ground Power Unit

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APOJET S Combi 28VDC & 60KVA
Advanced Solid State Aircraft GPU
Converter Type

AJS Combi 60
at 400Hz Output

at 28VDC Output

Dimensions (w x d x h) mm/IN
- indoor

1610 x 810 x 1110 / 63.4 x 31.9 x 43.7

- outdoor

1800 x 900 x 1165 / 70.9 x 35.4 x 45.9

Recovery time

200ms

Wave form

sinusoidal

Phase angle

120o 1.5o

Power factor

> 0.96

Ingress protection
Ambient temperature oC / oF

IP 43 / NEMA 1 (indoor) or IP 54 / NEMA 3R (outdoor)

0 to +40 / +32 to 104 indoor, (-20 to +40 / 0 to +104 outdoor)

Humidity

max. 95% without condensation

Cable entry
Paint finish
Paint treatment

bottom or right side entry

RAL 7032 (other colors on request)
phosphatized, primed and powder sprayed

Input Data
Nominal input current at 400V

76A

28,8A

Nominal input current at 480V

63A

24A

Nominal voltage, 3ph

400V 10% / 480V 10%

Nominal frequency

50Hz 5% / 60Hz 5%

Harmonic content at mains current

5%

Output Data
Nominal current
Output power at p. f. 0.8
Nominal frequency
Nominal voltage 3ph,
Distortion factor
Current limit
Voltage adjustment range

173A

600A

60KVA

16,8kW

400Hz 0.1%

DC

200/115V 3ph, 4 wires

28V

at linear load < 3%

ripple < 1 V adjustable

adjustable

+ 12% / - 5%

+ 14% / - 7%

Voltage characteristics
- steady state
- dynamic

Rev.: GSE_03a_0302_AJS_Combi

1%

1%

acc. to MIL-Std. 704F, fig 3

acc. to MIL-Std. 704F, fig 13

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APOJET S 120 - 180
Advanced Solid State Aircraft GPU*
Maximum Power
Best Efficiency
No Mains Disturbance
Galvanic Isolation
The APOJET S solid state frequency converter is designed to generate 400Hz
power for aircrafts as a decentralized ground power system mounted on the
apron or near by the rotunda. Using the latest state-of-the-art technology and
newest trends in the power electronics field and digital control, the
APOJET S offers the best solution for aircraft ground power
supply systems without any mains disturbance.

Rating 120 to 180KVA

regulated rectifier with IGBTs (THD at input current < 5%)
one or two output contactors
Parallel operation (optional)
fully-controlled inverter with IGBTs
pulse-width modulation
special earth leakage protection
stable operating performance due to microprocessor control
low output distortion factor
constant output voltage even with non-linear loads
interface for remote control and centralised control/indication, PC or modem connection
* Ground Power Unit

Nothing protects quite like Piller

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APOJET S 120 - 180

Advanced Solid State Aircraft GPU

Converter Type

AJSC120

AJSC150

AJSC180

Total efficiency*

> 92%

> 92%

> 92%

Weight approx.

870kg / 1874lbs

930kg / 2050lbs

980kg / 2161lbs

Dimensions (w x d x h) mm /IN
- indoor

1610 x 810 x 1110 / 63.4 x 31.9 x 43.7

- outdoor

1800 x 900 x 1165 / 70.9 x 35.4 x 45.9

Ingress protection

IP 43 / NEMA 1 (indoor) or IP 54 / NEMA 3R (outdoor)

Ambient temperature oC / oF

0 to +40 / +32 to 104 indoor, (-20 to +40 / 0 to +104 outdoor)

Humidity

max. 95% without condensation

Cable entry

bottom or right side entry

Paint finish

RAL 7032 (other colors on request)

Paint treatment

phosphatized, primed and powder sprayed

Input Data
Nominal input current
@ 400V, 50Hz

164A

206A

246A

@ 480V, 60Hz

137A

172A

205A

Nominal voltage, 3 phase

400V 10% / 480 V 10%

Nominal frequency

50Hz 5% / 60 Hz 5%

Harmonic content at mains current

< 5%

Power factor*

~1

Output Data
Nominal output current

346A

Output power at p.f. 0.8

120KVA

Nominal frequency

433A

520A

150KVA

180KVA

400Hz 0.1%

Nominal voltage 3ph, 4 wires

200/115V

Voltage adjustment range

5%

Automatic line drop compensation

+ 12 % with activated remote voltage sensing or I-Boost

Voltage characteristics

- steady state 1%
- dynamic x 15% acc. to MIL-Std. 704 F, fig 3

Harmonic content L - L

< 3% at linear, balanced load, p.f. 0.8

Recovery time

x 200ms

Wave form

sinusoidal
120o 1.5o

Phase angle
* at nominal power
Piller Inc.
45 Turner Road, Middletown,
New York 10941-2047, USA
T +1 800 597 6937
F +1 845 692 0295
E usmail@piller.com

www.piller.com
Rev.: GSE_01a_0302_AJS

Head Office
Piller Power Systems GmbH
Abgunst 24, 37520 Osterode, Germany
T +49 (0) 5522 311 0
F +49 (0) 5522 311 414
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APOJET S FL 90 - 180
Advanced Solid State Aircraft GPU*

(flat design)

Maximum Power
Best Efficiency
No Mains Disturbance
Galvanic Isolation
The APOJET S FL static frequency converter is designed to generate 400Hz
power for air-crafts as a decentralised ground power system mounted under the
cabin of the passenger boarding bridge or on a trailer (mobile version). Using
the latest state-of-the-art technology and newest trends in the
power electronics field and digital control, the APOJET S FL offers
the best solution for aircraft ground power supply systems without
any mains disturbance.

Rating 90 to 180KVA
flat design
regulated rectifier with IGBTs (THD at input current < 5%)
one or two output contactors
fully-controlled inverter with IGBTs
pulse-width modulation
special earth leakage protection
stable operating performance due to microprocessor control
low output distortion factor
constant output voltage even with non-linear loads
interface for remote control and centralized control/indication,
PC or modem connection
* Ground Power Unit

Nothing protects quite like Piller

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APOJET S FL 90 - 180

Advanced Solid State Aircraft GPU (flat design)

Converter Type

AJSFL90

AJSFL120

AJSFL150

AJSFL180

Total efficiency*

> 89%

> 92%

> 92%

> 92%

Weight approx.

850kg /

870kg /

930kg /

980kg /

1918lbs

2050lbs

2161lbs

1874lbs
Dimensions (w x d x h) mm /IN

1600 x 1630 x 600 / 63 x 64.2 x 23.6

Ingress protection
Ambient temperature oC / oF

IP 54 / NEMA 3R (outdoor)
0 to +40 / +32 to 104 indoor, (-20 to +40 / 0 to +104 outdoor)

Humidity

max. 95% without condensation

Cable entry

input bottom or side right back corner

output bottom or side right front corner

Paint finish

RAL 7032 (other colors on request)

Paint treatment

phosphatized, primed and powder sprayed

Input Data
Nominal input current
@ 400V, 50Hz

116A

164A

206A

246A

@ 480V, 60Hz

97A

137A

172A

205A

Nominal voltage, 3 phase

400V 10% / 480V 10%

Nominal frequency

50Hz 5% / 60Hz 5%

Harmonic content at mains current*

< 5%

Power factor*

~1

Output Data
Nominal output current

260A

346A

Output power at p.f. 0.8

90KVA

120KVA

Nominal frequency

+ 12% with activated remote voltage sensing or I-Boost

- steady state 1%
- dynamic

Wave form
Phase angle
* at nominal power

180KVA

5%

Voltage characteristics

Recovery time

150KVA
200/115V

Voltage adjustment range

Harmonic content L - L

520A

400Hz 0.1%

Nominal voltage 3ph, 4 wires

Automatic line drop compensation

433A

15% acc. to MIL-Std. 704 E, fig 4

< 3% at linear, balanced load, p.f. 0.8

200ms
sinusoidal
120o 1.5o