Vertical Power solid state electrical systems for experimental aircraft

Quick Start program
The Vertical Power Quick Start program is designed to simplify the installation of your aircraft electrical system. You can purchase the various components of the Vertical Power system separately, allowing you to stage them as your build progresses. The following are available to assist you:

•	Blanks of the Display Unit, Switch Panel, and Control Units are available at no-charge.

•	Wiring harness kit and connector kit are available separately. These kits are described on the Purchase page.

•	Crimping tools for the power connectors are available for purchase or rent.

•	Load Planning Worksheet and wiring diagrams are available on the Product Documentation page.

The steps below outline the process to install the Vertical Power system. While Vertical Power can greatly simplify an aircraft electrical system, it is still an involved process that requires proper and thorough planning. The steps are summarized below and described in detail in the Installation Manual.

Step 1: Complete the Load Planning Worksheet. Use this document and others (available here) to plan the electrical “backbone” of your system, type of alternator(s), devices, loads, switch configurations, remote control operation, and other aspects of your aircraft wiring.

Step 2: Install the Vertical Power components and wiring. Now that you’ve completed the system planning, install the Display Unit and Switch Panel in the instrument panel, and the Control Unit(s) behind the panel. Install the contactors, alternators, and batteries per the kit manufacturer’s instructions. Run the wires from the Control Unit to the avionics, lights, and contactors.

Step 3: Configure the Vertical Power system. Using the setup menus, configure the power pins, circuit breaker values, system behavior, trim and flap systems, engine display and alerts, and indicator lights. You can also do this step prior to Step 2 on a test bench.

Step 4: Ground Test. Verify proper operation on the ground. Verify correct operation of each device, trim, flaps, gear system, alerts, emergency systems, runaway trim protection, and other settings. Manually cycle through each Mode and verify correct operation.

Step 5: Flight Test. Verify proper operation in flight. Verify proper operation of systems in flight.

For additional information on Vertical Power products click on these links below
VP-100 Product Information
VP-200 and VP-200 Duo Product Information
Product Feature Comparison
FAQs
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