Aircraft

Digital Generator Control Unit - F-4, F-5

The RSL DGCU (The Digital Generator Control Unit) is a digital replacement for the Phantom F-4 voltage, frequency regulation and load sharing system. The new Digital Generator Control and Monitoring system is comprised of two identical units which together control the aircraft electrical power, perform continuous system protection and automatically record in-flight failures. The DGCU gains flight safety, mission availability and maintenance efficiency of the complex aircraft power supply system.

The system includes two identical DGCUs which comprises the new generators control and monitoring system. These two units replace the existing analogue system of three LRUs.

Benefits

Increased safety by improving electrical power system reliability
Improved mission reliability
Fewer mission aborts
Quick payback
Improved electrical system maintainability by:
Increased electrical system MTBF
Decreased electrical system MTTR

Technical Data

Processor: 80C88-2
Power Consumption: 10 Watts
Weight: 9 lb (4.1 Kg)
Size: (HxWxL) 8.3"x3.9"x10.2" (211 x 100 x 260)mm
Qualifications: MIL-STD-810C and MIL-STD-461B

Main Features

Electrical power control functions:
- Voltage regulation
- Frequency regulation
- Electrical load control
- Generator load sharing and protection
- System synchronization
Provides continuous in-flight testing capability
On board recording of failures and maintenance related information
Streamlined maintenance by
- In-flight failure detection
- Failures will trigger a failure flag for prompt detection by the ground crew
- Quick and efficient shop repair