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In
service with the Australian Defence Force
DURABILITY
Constructed for rugged conditions and developed to stringent
military requirements for the Australian Army, the APD 1300
has undergone comprehensive testing and survived extremes
in temperature, humidity, salt laden atmospheres, vibration,
and drop tests.
POWER OUTPUT
The APD 1300 is a portable
field deployable diesel generator capable of delivering 1.3
kW in the harshest of environmental conditions. Output is
switchable between nominal 14 V DC and 28 V DC, at selectable
voltages to charge vented or sealed lead-acid batteries. Current
delivery is 45 A continuous, 65 A maximum.
POWER
QUALITY
It provides exceptional power quality which exceeds the military
requirements of QSTAG298 under all load conditions. Low ripple
makes it ideal for supplying DC power as well as charging
12 and 24 volt batteries. Precise voltage regulation is achieved
using digital technology to maintain the output voltage to
within 1.0% of its preset values.
PORTABLILITY
The APD 1300 can be moved by one person, wheelbarrow fashion
on its wheels, or lifted and carried by two people using the
fold away handles.
EFFICIENCY
Advanced power design technoloy provides variable engine speed
for power delivered which further reduces fuel consumption
at low loads and increases engine life.
RELIABILITY
The microprocessor based control system has proven to be a
most reliable method of regulating the output voltage, displaying
power values and monitoring all areas of the generator. If
a fault occurs the equipment is shut down before any damage
is caused. A diagnostic message appears on the control panel
indicating what fault caused the shutdown. A dependable diesel
engine provides the highest efficiency and effortless starting.
EASY
TO USE
The
APD 1300 is easy to start using the engine decompression lever
and manual recoil starter. The control panel gives readouts
of Volts, Load % and Sealed or Vented battery charge mode
in an LED digital display. The display has an auto off mode,
or can be dimmed manually in tactical situations.
MAINTENANCE
Modular
design allows for rapid fault diagnosis and repair in the
field by module replacement. Minimal servicing is required
with scheduled maintenance only once every 100 hours. Non
technical operators can perform all minor preventitive and
scheduled maintenance using only the tools supplied in the
accessory box which also contains spare fuel and air filters,
oil strainer, and the user manual. A complete workshop manual
and spare parts book written to comply with DEF(AUST) 5629A
is also available.


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