TM 9-6150-228-13&P
SECTION II. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND
FEATURES
1.8 EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
1.8.1
Self-contained.
1.8.2
Skid-mounted.
1.8.3
Highly portable.
1.8.4
All weather operational.
1.8.5
The power distribution panel interconnects electrical power between power generation equipment and power
using equipment.
1.8.6
The power distribution panel consists of a single enclosure and a complement of electrical cables.
1.8.7
The power distribution panel provides convenience and flexibility by consolidating power sources.
1.8.8
The power distribution panel is designed for use in a battlefield environment and can be disassembled and
reassembled quickly for rapid relocation.
1.8.9
The user's electrical equipment is protected by the circuit breakers in the power distribution panel.
1.8.10
The power distribution panel uses military standard class-L connectors.
1.9 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
1.9.1
Typical System Placement. The placement of the power distribution panel (Figure 1 -1) in the field is
dependent upon field conditions, tactical considerations, and unit needs.
1.9.2
Equipment Components (Figure 1-2).
1.9.2.1
Interlock (400-amp circuit breaker) - Prevents both main circuit breakers from being dosed at the same time.
1.9.2.2
Circuit breaker (400-amp) (2 ea) - Provides interconnect to the main bus bar.
1.9.2.3
Phase indicator light (3 ea) - Indicates which load phase is being used.
1.9.2.4
Circuit breaker (100-amp) (4 ea) - Provides power to 100-amp connectors.
1.9.2.5
Circuit breaker (60-amp) (1 0 ea) - Provides power to 60-amp connectors.
1.9.2.6
Terminal Board (2 ea) - TB1 and TB2, input power connection.
1.9.2.7
Connector 60-amp (10 ea) - Provides hook-up for 60 amp power cables.
1.9.2.8
Connector 1 00-amp (4 ea) - Provides hook-up for 1 00 amp power cables.
1.9.2.9
Top cover - Provides access to circuit breakers and indicator lights.
1.9.2.10 Access door (2 ea) - Provides access to terminal block assembly and fuse.
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