L-1011 CPT Installation - AC and DC Power Buildout

115V 400Hz Power Inverter for the L-1011 Simulator

The work on the AC and DC power sources and the distribution systems is ongoing. Today Jim and I worked mostly on placing an 120VAC Power conditioner and a huge 115V 400Hz Inverter into a rack. These two units will become the main power sources for the L-1011 Trainer at the National Museum of Commercial Aviation. The image above shows the 400Hz inverter ... aka. The Beast. Below is an image of the 120VAC power conditioner.

120V AC Power Conditioner for the L-1011 Simulator 

Both power units will be remote controlled via the Electrical System panel in the L-1011 trainer. In order to reduce the amount of thermal output and fan noise in the sim room we are placing the power units outside the sim room in a 19" equipment rack. Here are a few images from the installation work/

120V AC Power Conditioner in Rack

Jim working on the Inverter Base

Jim Working Placing Railes for the 115VAC 400Hz Inverter

120VAC Power Conditioner and 115VAC 400Hz Inverter 

400Hz Inverter Power Feeds

The main power units feed a series of power distribution panels that will simulate the actual power busses found on the L-1011. the units had previously been used on a flight simulator and are currently in bits and pieces. In order to get them ready for installation in the simulator room we are refurbishing the units and testing them prior to reuse.

Power Control Panel Rework for the L-1011 Simulator

One of 3 Power Distribution Panels for the L-1011 Simulator