Pipistrel H100 User manual
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OFF-BOARD
CHARGER
H100
Document No.: IM-167-12-00-001
Revision: A00
Date of Issue: September 14th, 2020
Portable charger
instruction manual
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The table below shows the revision history of this manual. Revised material is marked with a
vertical bar that will extend the full length of new or revised content, added to new or previously
existing pages. This marker will be located adjacent to the applicable text in the margin on the
outer side of the page.
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2020
INDEX OF DOCUMENT REVISIONS
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SUBJECT PAGE NUMBER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abbreviation Description
SOC State of Charge
HMI Human Machine Interface
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER, HIGH VOLTAGE! The hazard of electrical shock, fire or death.
• Read the operating instructions carefully before using the O-board Charger H100.
• Do not put your fingers in the O-board Charger H100’s plug-in socket holes or any other
hole in the device.
• Do not use the O-board Charger H100 if the supply cable is damaged, has damaged insu-
lation or shows signs of improper use.
• Do not use the O-board Charger H100 if the aircraft’s charging plug-in socket is damaged
• Do not use the O-board Charger H100 if it is damaged in any way. Consult technical sup-
port at
• The O-board Charger H100 must be used with grounded electrical networks.
• If you are not sure whether it is safe to use the O-board Charger H100, immediately dis-
connect the O-board Charger H100 from the network power supply and contact technical
support at
Do not use the O-board Charger H100 until the issue is positively identified and resolved.
• The O-board Charger H100 is only intended for use with Pipistrel electric aircraft.
CAUTION! A potentially hazardous situation which could lead to equipment
damage or injury.
• Always position the supply cable so that it’s not in the way of vehicles or people passing
by. Avoid situations that could lead to cable damage, while the O-board Charger H100 is
in use.
• When charging is complete always remove and secure the cable to prevent injury to your-
self and others.
NOTE: Operating tips additional information.
• Use a wet cloth or a cloth soaked in soap and water solution to clean the O-board Charger
H100. Do not use chemical cleaners or solutions. Do not pour water on the O-board Char-
ger H100.
• O-board Charger H100 repairs and maintenance can only be carried out by Pipistrel-au-
thorized personnel. Do not try to repair the O-board Charger H100 by yourself. Contact
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OFFBOARD CHARGER H100 DESCRIPTION
O-board Charger H100 is a battery charger approved to be used on the ground for charging
Alpha Electro on-board batteries.
The unit’s rack is mounted on wheels for eased mobility and manoeuvrability. A power supply
cable and charging cable are supplied with the unit and stored on support brackets on both
sides of the charger.
The battery charger power supply is provided with connection to AC grid by means of an
IEC60309 plug (one or three phase, see Technical data section for specifications of each
model).
Figure 001
O-board Charger H100 unit
Figure 002
Power supply connection
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The L1 phase of the charger is used for powering the 12V auxiliary DC power supply. The 12V DC
power supply is internal to the battery charger and is used for powering of the various charger’s
internal components (charge controller, HMI, contactors, etc...).
All of charger’s functions are controlled and monitored by the charge controller. The charge
controller communicates with the Alpha Electro’s system controller and executes it’s commands.
DIGITAL DISPLAY
O-board Charger H100 has an HMI in form of a 7’’ (inch), capacitive touch screen. The screen is
used to inform the user of the charger’s and aircraft’s charging status, issue a start/stop charge
command, select charging current/mode and monitor the state of the charging process.
*Parameter indicates the amount of energy transferred since the beginning of the current charg-
ing process. It does not represent the total amount of energy in the batteries.
Figure 003
HMI - Digital display
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CHARGING INTERFACE
The airplane/charger charging interface consists of a plug-receptable combination, standard-
ized in IEC 62196-2. The charging connector is rated for 500V maximum charging voltage and
up to 64A of continuous charging current.
The charger plug is equipped with an electric locking mechanism, which locks the plug into
the receptable during charging. The same mechanism is also used for locking the plug into the
charger station. This safety feature prevents unintentional disconnects during charging, which
could result in contact arcing and welding.
Figure 004
HMI - Digital display
Figure 005
Charging plug
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TECHNICAL DATA
CHARGER TYPE: H1003P20KW
ELECTRICAL INPUT
Input power 23 kW max
Input voltage 110 - 450 Vac, three phase
Input current 30 A max.
Input voltage frequency range 45 - 65 Hz
Recommended fuse 32 A
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT
Maximum output power 20 kW
Output voltage range 110 - 440 V
Output current 60 A max.
FUNCTIONAL INTERFACES
Firmware update via USB port
OPERATIONAL RATINGS
Eciency (max.) 92%
Power factor > 95%
Ambient operating temperature From -20°C to +40°C
Cooling Forced air cooling
Lightning protection No
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT
Dimensions 799mm * 593mm * 763mm
Weight 74 kg
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CHARGER TYPE: H1003P15KW
ELECTRICAL INPUT
Input power 19 kW max
Input voltage 90 - 265 Vac one phase
Input current 78 A max.
Input voltage frequency range 45 - 65 Hz
Recommended fuse 80 A
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT
Maximum output power 15 kW
Output voltage range 110 - 440 V
Output current 50 A max.
FUNCTIONAL INTERFACES
Firmware update via USB port
OPERATIONAL RATINGS
Eciency (max.) 92%
Power factor > 95%
Ambient operating temperature From -20°C to +40°C
Cooling Forced air cooling
Lightning protection No
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT
Dimensions 799mm * 593mm * 763mm
Weight 69 kg
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CHARGER TYPE: H1001P10KW
ELECTRICAL INPUT
Input power 11 kW max
Input voltage 110 - 265 Vac one phase
Input current 48 A max.
Input voltage frequency range 45 - 65 Hz
Recommended fuse 50 A
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT
Maximum output power 10 kW
Output voltage range 110 - 440 V
Output current 30 A max.
FUNCTIONAL INTERFACES
Firmware update via USB port
OPERATIONAL RATINGS
Eciency (max.) 92%
Power factor > 95%
Ambient operating temperature From -20°C to +40°C
Cooling Forced air coolng
Lightning protection No
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT
Dimensions 799mm * 593mm * 763mm
Weight 59 kg
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CHARGER TYPE: H1003P10KW
ELECTRICAL INPUT
Input power 11 kW max
Input voltage 170 - 450 Vac, three phase
Input current 15 A max.
Input voltage frequency range 45 - 65 Hz
Recommended fuse 16 A
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT
Maximum output power 10 kW
Output voltage range 110 - 440 V
Output current 30 A max.
FUNCTIONAL INTERFACES
Firmware update via USB port
OPERATIONAL RATINGS
Eciency (max.) 92%
Power factor > 95%
Ambient operating temperature From -20°C to +40°C
Cooling Forced air cooling
Lightning protection No
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT
Dimensions 799mm * 593mm * 763mm
Weight 59 kg
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CHARGER TYPE: H1001P3KW
ELECTRICAL INPUT
Input power 3,5 kW max
Input voltage 90 - 265 Vac, one phase
Input current 16 A max.
Input voltage frequency range 45 - 65 Hz
Recommended fuse 16 A
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT
Maximum output power 3 kW
Output voltage range 110 - 440 V
Output current 10 A max.
FUNCTIONAL INTERFACES
Firmware update via USB port
OPERATIONAL RATINGS
Eciency (max.) 92%
Power factor > 95%
Ambient operating temperature From -20°C to +40°C
Cooling Forced air cooling
Lightning protection No
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT
Dimensions 503mm * 360mm * 305mm
Weight 14,5 kg
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DIMENSIONS
Figure 006
Side view
Figure 007
Front view
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DIMENSIONS FOR 3KW VERSION
Figure 008
Top view
Figure 009
Front view (3 kW version)
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Figure 010
Top view (3 kW version)
Figure 011
Side view (3 kW version)
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PLACARDS
The following placards can be found on SkyCharge Off-board Charger H100:
Around the main rocker switch
On top of charger
Next to power supply inlet
Next to air vent inlet and outlet
Next to diagnostics port
Around the fuse
Next to firmware update port (USB)
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OFF-BOARD CHARGER H100
Charger
Type: H1001P10KW
Input voltage range: 110-265 V (1 phase)
Input frequency range: 45-65 Hz
Power factor (typ): > 95%
Output voltage range: 110 - 440 V
Rated power: 10 kW
Mass: 59 kg
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Charger
Type: H1003P10KW
Input voltage range: 170-450 V (3 phase)
Input frequency range: 45-65 Hz
Power factor (typ): > 95%
Output voltage range: 110 - 440 V
Rated power: 10 kW
Mass: 59 kg
SN:
1113042
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Charger
Type: H1003P15KW
Input voltage range: 90-265 V (1 phase)
Input frequency range: 45-65 Hz
Power factor (typ): > 95%
Output voltage range: 110 - 440 V
Rated power: 15 kW
Mass: 69 kg
SN:
1113043
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Charger
Type: H1003P20KW
Input voltage range: 110-450 V (3 phase)
Input frequency range: 45-65 Hz
Power factor (typ): > 95%
Output voltage range: 110 - 440 V
Rated power: 20 kW
Mass: 74 kg
SN:
1113044
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Charger
Type: H1001P3KW
Input voltage range: 90-265 V (1 phase)
Input frequency range: 45-65 Hz
Power factor (typ): > 95%
Output voltage range: 110 - 440 V
Rated power: 3 kW
Mass: 14,5 kg
SN:
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OFF-BOARD CHARGER H100
DELIVERY
Portable battery charger O-board Charger H100 unit is delivered together with:
- 5 m charging cable with charging plug (IEC 62196-2)
- 10 m power supply cable with three phase plug (IEC 60309)
CHARGING PROCEDURES
O-board Charger H100 offers two modes of charging procedures, FULL CHARGE and REST
CHARGE procedure. Both charging modes are given as an option on the charger display.
FULL CHARGE is the standard charging procedure performed before the flight.
REST CHARGE is the procedure used to prepare the batteries for a period of inactivity. This
process will charge the batteries to an optimum level for aircraft storage (SOC 70-80% at the
end of the rest charge process. SOC range for battery storage is 30-80 %SOC). This feature
was introduced for aircraft that gets stored over a long period of time (over winter for example).
Storing a 100% may have a negative impact on battery life, therefore only a partial charge is
beneficial. The procedure should be repeated every 90 days, during storage period, to maintain
the batteries in optimal condition.
DANGER, HIGH VOLTAGE!
Under no circumstances and in any way do not open any part of the O-board Charger H100
during operation.
CAUTION!
Do not touch or disconnect the charging cable from the aircraft plug-in socket while charging.
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FULL CHARGE PROCEDURE BATTERIES CHARGED 100%
1. Park the aircraft and engage parking brake.
2. Connect the charger power supply cable to the power network.
3. Check if the charging cable plug is connected to the designated port on the charger.
4. Turn the charger rocker switch to ON position.
5. Connect the charging cable plug to the charging port socket on the aircraft.
6. Select ‘‘FULL CHARGE’’ option on the charger display, see Figure 009.
7. Select desired charging current input on the left-side list, see Figure 009.
CAUTION! Power network circuit breaker rating should support the chosen
charging current input selected on the charger.
NOTE: Low charging current increases charging time, but reduces battery
stress and heating.
8. Press ‘‘CHARGE’’ on the charger display to start the charging procedure, see Figure 009.
9. Charger display will show charging process, power and remaining time to fully recharge
the batteries. Charging procedure can be stopped at any time by pressing ‘‘CANCEL’’ on
the charger display, see Figure 010.
Figure 012
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