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TOW Vehicle Power Conditioner: Quick Reference Data

Part Name -- TOW Vehicle Power Conditioner
Name: TOW Vehicle Power Conditioner
Category: Other
Diagram(s): Dimensions and Mounting Details
Photo(s): TVPC
NATO Stock Number (NSN): 6130-21-903-5238
Features: * Tested to MIL-STD-810 and MIS-35118
* Modular Design
* Output Short Circuit Protection
* Isolated Output Supplies
Description:

Purpose and Compatibility

The TOW Vehicle Power Conditioner (TVPC) is capable of operating from input power provided by a vehicle battery system. It is intended to be used as the primary power supply for the TOW 2 weapon system, mounted in either the M113A1 or M115A2 vehicles.

The TVPC is the same size and shape as the TOW battery assembly, NATO Stock No. 6140-00-454-8261. In addition, the TVPC fits into the TOW Missile guidance set in the same manner as the TOW battery assembly.

Isolated Output Supplies

The TVPC converts an input voltage of 10 to 35 volts DC to three isolated output supplies, one at 24 volts DC and two at 50 volts DC:

  • Output 1 is a 24 VDC supply at 5 Amps steady state and up to 24 Amps for 15 ms.

  • Outputs 2 and 3 are each 50 VDC supplies at 1.5 Amps.

The TVPC also contains input reverse polarity protection and an on-off input power switch.
Notes: 1.  NATO Stock No. 6130-21-903-5238.
2.  Specifications subject to change without notice.

Electrical Characteristics
Input Voltage Range 10 to 35 Volts DC
Output 1 Supply 24 VDC @ 6 Amps steady state and 24 Amps for 15 MSec.
Output 2 and 3 Supplies 50 VDC @ 1.5 Amps
Operating Temperature Range -32°C to + 60°C (-26°F to +140°F)
Voltage Regulation 2% Max.
Load Regulation 5% Max.
Output Temp. Stability 0.03% per °C
Ripple and Noise 24V output -- max. 200mVpp
50V output -- max. 150mVpp

Mechanical Characteristics
Overall Dimensions 12.21 cm x 39.32 cm x 18.47 cm (4.8 in x 15.48 in x 7.27 in)
Overall Weight 8.2 kg (18 lbs)
Input Connector MS27474T116A6P
Output Connector MS3424E19-75
 
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