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APRIL 2017 AviationPros.com 31 PRODUCT PROFILE Cavotec says the 2500+ is "designed to global standards for a global market" because it is a single product that meets the needs of airports, airlines and ground handling companies, whether installed at contact gates, remote aprons or MRO facil- ities, and in fixed or mobile configurations. The unit can be used to service new gen- eration aircraft, including the A380, B787 and A350. The 2500+ delivers up to 500 percent overload capacity, with continuous power factor 1, in ambient temperatures of up to 60 degrees C, according to Cavotec. It can also be integrated with a 400Hz coiler called the Cavotec 2500+ PowerPack I-Connect. Cavotec says that having a single unit that can be installed at different locations in a variety configurations using the same parts improves operational efficiency and reduces operating expense. The unit mea- sures 48 inches by 30 inches by 30 inches and weighs 1,257 pounds. The 2500+ is equipped with Cavotec Skyway, an embedded software interface, which provides information about the oper- ational status of the converter, as well as equipment connected to it such as 400 Hz pits and coilers. Cavotec Skyway includes a data log and multi-language functionality, and it can be accessed remotely via Blue- tooth-enabled devices such as tablets and smartphones. The system also provides information from the unit, (status, performance etc.), via email or RDS feed. Operators do not need to be physically next to the unit to obtain such information, making operations faster and simpler, according to Cavotec. The functionality of Cavotec Skyway can be extended with Cavotec Skyway Termi- nal, an application that maps airport gates and installed equipment such as 400Hz converters and Pre-Conditioned Air units. It provides a live visual feed of equipment status. In the event of any problem, an alarm is displayed on the screen, or an alert is automatically emailed to pre-se- lected airport personnel. Operators simply click on any of the displayed equipment and remotely access the unit from wherever he or she is to obtain preliminary diagnostics on equipment status. If access to an Eth- ernet network is available, Cavotec service teams also receive live status information for the equipment, and are able to conduct an amount of troubleshooting remotely. Cavotec, which has more than 40,000 aircraft service systems installed globally, can also work with customers on turnkey and tailor-made solutions to optimize the positioning of utility pits and relevant equipment associated with the company's systems. This article was provided by Cavotec. Photo courtesy of Cavotec

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