True Blue Power TA 202 Installation Manual

Revision K • November 10, 2020

FOREWORD

This manual provides information intended for use by persons who, in accordance with current
regulatory requirements, are qualified to install this equipment. If further information is required,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 4

1.1 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT 4

1.2 TECHNICAL

SECTION 2 PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 6

2.1 COOLING 6

2.2 EQUIPMENT

2.3 ROUTING

2.4 LIMITATIONS 6

2.5 MODIFICATIONS 7

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION 8

SPECIFICATIONS 5

LOCATION 6

OF CABLES 6

3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 8

3.2 UNPACKING

3.3 CABLE

AND INSPECTING EQUIPMENT 8

HARNESS 8

3.4 MOUNTING 9

3.5 INSTALLATION

COMPLETION 10

SECTION 4 OPERATION 14

4.1 ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE 14

4.2 PROTECTIVE

FEATURES 14

SECTION 5 CONFORMANCE 15

5.1 INSTRUCTIONAS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS 15

5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALIFICATON STATEMENT 15

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REVISION HISTORY

Rev Date Detail Approved

A 03/14/2016 Initial release. BAW
B 04/25/2016 Updated formatting, added AEH statement to table 1.3 CAS

C 05/10/2016

Added single port unit mounting options, removed
configurations table.

BAW

D 06/23/2016 Added two screws (1/4”) to include connector kit. ScH
E 01/04/2017 Updated to include new mounting option. Added 1.2.4. BAW
F 05/07/2019 Added single rear mount with cover plate option. VAA

G 06/06/2019

Updated figure 3.9 and added rear mount with circular
cover plate options.

VAA

Updated style and brand to meet Marketing and

H 05/14/2020

Engineering guidelines. Update Section 3.2, Optional

DLR

Equipment names.

J 06/30/2020

K 11/10/2020

Updated DO-160 qualifications in Section 5 based on
additional testing. Updated wire length in Section 3.3.1.

Updated DO-160 Section 21 to reflect Category M; typo
from previous revision.

DLR

DLR

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SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT

The TA202 Series High Power USB Charging Port is a certified accessory that converts 10 to 32
volts of DC electrical input from the aircraft to standard 5 volt power for any electronic product that
charges using a USB connector. The TA202 provides one or two Universal Serial Bus-A or C
(USB-A or USB-C) ports and can be rear mounted or front mounted in a variety of locations
throughout the aircraft. The new “Type-C” USB port design is a smaller port that accommodates
the latest consumer electronic devices on the market. Among other features, the Type-C connector
accepts reversible cable plugging with no ‘up’ or ‘down’ requirement for cable orientation. The unit
is certified to FAA TSO C71 and qualified to multiple RTCA DO-160 requirements, providing
confidence and allowing installation in the cockpit or cabin.

This High Power USB Charging Port is designed as a DCP (Dedicated Charging Port) to industry-

standard protocol per the USB Battery Charging 1.2 Compliance Plan. It also complies with the
higher power requirements of USB Power Delivery 2.0. Newer electronics, such as the Apple

®

, other tablets and larger devices can accept or may require 2.1 amps or more to charge and

iPad
operate. As a high power DCP, the TA202 can provide up to 3.0 amps of power to charge USB
devices, including the higher demand products. Most dual USB chargers typically provide 1.0 amp
on one port and 2.1 amps on the second port, but the TA202 can provide 3.0 amps to both ports
simultaneously (for dual port units). The unit has built-in protections for short circuit, over-current,
and low voltage conditions. It is designed to protect against reverse polarity installation and has
temperature monitoring and shutdown capability, allowing the unit to handle unforeseen conditions
safely.

Small, compact and powerful, with plenty of installation flexibility, the TA202 is an ideal choice as a
highly useful and effective addition to any aircraft.

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