VERTICAL POWER
DESCRIPTION
When you're flying an airplane, it’s critical to be able to monitor the status of your electrical system. If you have a glass cockpit, it's even more critical. Only Vertical Power gives you the level of detail and control you need for today’s electric aircraft. The VP-X integrates with many popular EFIS products enabling you to monitor and control your entire electrical system on the EFIS display. In addition using the EFIS for attitude, navigation, and engine information, you now can use the EFIS display to monitor the health of your electrical system, view and control the status of individual circuits, and respond to circuit faults.
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The VP-X System
This system diagram illustrates how the VP-X (shown on the right side) is connected to your electrical loads and other components. Here it is receiving bus power from the Vertical Power PPS (Primary Power System). It can alternatively be connected to a traditional battery contactor.
Visit the Vertical Power System page for more information on the entire PPS/VP-X system.
The Full-Featured VP-X Pro
The best choice for larger aircraft or those who enjoy enhancing their aircraft with the latest advances in avionics in the future.
The VP-X Pro is our most full-featured Electronic Circuit Breaker System. It includes 32 switched power circuits and the ability to handle both 14V and 28V systems, so it is ideal for the widest range of aircraft. It also features a dual-bank design with dual processors and power supplies for an added level of redundancy and safety. The extra circuits can also provide ample growing room for the future.
Features
VP-X Advantages
- Wire from the VP-X directly to each electrical device
- Detect short circuits, over-current faults, open circuits (no current draw)
- User-configurable circuit breaker values for each circuit
- Backup circuit capability for critical avionics
- Solid-state design – no arcing, no moving parts
EFIS Integration
- Visually monitor the health of your electrical system
- View and control the status of individual circuits
- Immediate notification of circuit faults with the ability to quickly respond
- Displays for individual and total current draw, main battery voltage, aux battery voltage (if installed), trim position, flap position, and starter engagement
Flap Control
- Built-in solid-state flap motor control
- Intermediate flap stops or momentary control
- Flap over-speed warnings
- Flap motor run-on protections
- Disable the flap down switch above a specified airspeed
- Backup flap controls on the EFIS
- Flap position display on EFIS
Trim Control
- Built-in solid-state trim motor control
- Runaway trim protection
- Variable-speed pitch trim based on airspeed
- Backup trim controls on the EFIS
- Trim position display on EFIS
Switch Inputs
- Each switch is configurable to control one or more electrical devices
- Flexibility to use any style of panel-mounted switch
Wig-wag Control
- Built-in landing light wig-wag control
- Adjustable warm-up period
- Landing lights, when turned on, are steady on the ground then automatically pulse when the aircraft is in the air
Alternator Protection
- Alternator over-voltage protection
- Single or dual alternator support
Starter Protection
- Starter disable when engine running
- Starter engaged annunciator on EFIS
Specifications
- Power: 6-32 volts DC, 70A max continuous
- Weight: 1.9 lbs
- Mounting: Includes mounting bracket which attaches on side of VP-X. User can fabricate own mounting bracket as well.
- Connectors: Three power connectors, Ethernet for configuration, and two 25-pin d-sub connectors
- Operating Temperature: -25 to +85 deg C
| Description | VP-X Pro | VP-X Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Processors | 2 | 1 |
| Power supplies | 2 | 1 |
| Volts | 14V or 28V | 14V |
| Total switched power circuits | 31 | 23 |
| 15A circuits* | 3 | 3 |
| 10A circuits* | 8 | 7 |
| 5A circuits* | 15 | 8 |
| 3A circuits* | 1 | 1 |
| 2A circuits* | 2 | 2 |
| 1A circuits (trim circuits) | 2 | 2 |
| Starter contactor circuit | √ | √ |
| Starter annunciator | √ | √ |
| Pitch trim motor controller | √ | √ |
| Roll trim motor controller | √ | √ |
| Reversible flap motor control with braking | √ | √ |
| Flap and trim position sensor inputs | √ | √ |
| Switch inputs: Panel/Flap & trim | 10/6 | 10/6 |
| Aux battery voltage measurement | √ | – |
| Main power input from PPS or battery contactor | √ | √ |
| RS-232 interface to EFIS | √ | √ |
| Ethernet interface to PC | √ | √ |
| *Circuit breaker value can be set anywhere between 1 amp and the maximum value shown. | ||
Electrical System
| Description | VP-X Pro | VP-X Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic circuit breakers used throughout | √ | √ |
| Panel switch inputs to turn devices on/off (6 more for trim and flaps) |
10 | 10 |
| Solid-state short circuit protection | √ | √ |
| Over-current protection for each circuit (fully configurable) |
√ | √ |
| User re-settable circuit protection | On EFIS | On EFIS |
| Open-circuit detection (detects burned out landing light, inop boost pump, etc.) | √ | √ |
| Status (on, off, fault) of each electrical device | On EFIS | On EFIS |
| Display of real-time current draw per circuit | On EFIS | On EFIS |
| Display of overall aircraft current draw | On EFIS | On EFIS |
| Low-voltage alarm | On EFIS | On EFIS |
| Over-voltage alert | √ | √ |
| Over-voltage protection and automatic alternator shut-off |
√ | √ |
| Single alternator support | √ | √ |
| Dual alternator support | √ | √ |
| Supports internally-regulated alternators | √ | √ |
| Supports externally-regulated alternators (voltage regulator must be used) |
√ | √ |
| Supports B&C and Plane Power alternators | √ | √ |
| Supports single battery electrical system configuration | √ | √ |
| Graphical display of electrical system and status of components | √ | √ |
| Backups for critical avionics | √ | √ |
| Switched power circuits (1A to 15A capacity) | 31 | 23 |
| Dual internal electrical banks per power distribution unit | √ | – |
| Aux battery voltage display | √ | – |
System
| Description | VP-X Pro | VP-X Sport |
| Configure system using: | PC | PC |
| Works with 14 volt electrical systems | √ | √ |
| Works with 28 volt electrical systems | √ | – |
Trim Control
| Description | VP-X Pro | VP-X Sport |
| Solid-state trim control system | √ | √ |
| Trim circuits (motor and position feedback) | 2 | 2 |
| Runaway trim protection | √ | √ |
| Backup pitch trim control | √ | √ |
| Trim position indicators | On EFIS | On EFIS |
| 14v regulated trim motor output (no need to buy DC-DC converter for 28v systems) | √ | √ |
| Automatic variable speed trim motor to reduce trim sensitivity at higher speeds | √ | √ |
| Power-on trim switch fault detection | √ | √ |
Flap Control
| Description | VP-X Pro | VP-X Sport |
| Solid-state flap control system | √ | √ |
| Flap circuits (motor and position feedback) | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic motor braking | √ | √ |
| Flap position display | On EFIS | On EFIS |
| Flap over-speed warning (user configurable) | √ | √ |
| Disable flap down switch above specified airspeed | √ | √ |
| Momentary flap operation (moves when switch pressed) | √ | √ |
| Position based flaps (moves to next configurable position) | √ | √ |
| Flap motor run-on protection | √ | √ |
| Power-on flap switch fault detection | √ | √ |
Wig-Wag (landing light pulsing)
| Description | VP-X Pro | VP-X Sport |
| Wig-wag automatic when above specified speed | √ | √ |
| Light warm-up period (configurable) | √ | √ |
Starter
| Description | VP-X Pro | VP-X Sport |
| Disable starter while engine running | √ | √ |
| Starter engaged annunciator | √ |
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