400Hz Systems Solutions

The Group is a leading 400Hz system specialist, with a broad range of 400Hz Point of Use solutions including advanced Solid State Frequency converters, rectifiers, and 400Hz Central Systems with Motor Generators (MG).

More than 10,000 Dabico 400Hz systems are installed worldwide, meeting the exacting power requirements of new generation aircraft (A380, A350, and B787 Dreamliner).

One-Stop Shop

DABICO engineers 400Hz systems based on Point of Use (PoU) or Central systems. The advanced 2500+ series can be integrated with a 400Hz coiler called the DABICO 2500+ PowerPack I-Connect. Central GPU systems are based on the Rotary Vertical Assembly (RVA) series.

400Hz GPU Solid State Frequency converter

The Dabico 400Hz Ground Power Units Series 2500+ offers the ultimate solid state frequency converter integrating the highest electrical and communication performance. NGA Ready: New Generation Aircraft (A380, B787, A350).

DABICO 400Hz PowerPack

A compact solution to power a parked aircraft in any stand configuration, including the 400Hz converter 2500+ and 400Hz Cable Coil M28 in one frame, NGA ready with smart plug-in and motorised cable coiler by default.

400Hz GPU Rotary Motor Generator

Series RVA – Engineered for central 400Hz systems, meeting power requirements of the latest commercial and military aircraft as well as avionics, missile, and radar equipment.

400Hz In-ground pits

Series Hatch or Pop-up – Pop-up & Hatch pit systems store 400Hz jet cable and plug (up to 4) and other facilities, shortening APU use at parking position.

400Hz Jet Cables and Plugs

Customised designs for 400Hz plugs and jet cables, in-house engineered with changeable nose and contacts for longer lifetime and reduced maintenance.

400Hz Coilers

Series MC – Motorised reeling systems fixed either under the PBB or on the ground, ensuring fast and ergonomic reeling and storage of 400Hz aircraft cable and plug.

400Hz Caddies

Series Caddies – Mobile manual or battery driven carts equipped with or without a 400Hz Solid State Frequency converter, providing a zero emission mobile solution.

400Hz Jet Cable Friend

A revolutionary motorized solution for pulling cables out of your pits, installed at the jet cable outlet of the pit system, retrofittable to existing installations.

Key Benefits

High Availability System

System design for high performance and availability to serve critical aircraft ground services decreasing downtime with in-house 400Hz GPUs, jets cables and connectors.

Collision Avoidance

400Hz system designed for collision avoidance with DABICO in-ground pit systems ensuring the supply of five services (400Hz, PCA, Potable and Blue water and Sewage extraction).

Advanced Flexible System

Stay connected with DABICO Skyway embedded software interface and DABICO Skyway Operator Terminal. DABICO Skyway ensures tele-operation for enhanced and faster operation with real time information and feedback.

Unrivalled System Offer

Turnkey system offer with in-ground or above ground, Point of Use (PoU) or Central, fixed or mobile systems.

Zero Emission Gate

Ensures aircraft APU can be switched off while on stand/gate under all electrical load and ambient conditions.

System Reliability

Full design and performance responsibility from the 400Hz converter or MGs up to the aircraft 400Hz inlets.

Versatility

400Hz technology range suitable for all aircraft categories (up to Code F, PF1, 500% overload) and suitable for all ground handling operations in all climates.

One Technology Platform

One single 400Hz Solid State Frequency technology standardized for all installation configurations providing faster operation deployment and learning while reducing spares requirements.

DABICO Skyway Terminal

Tele-remote operation with an application that maps airport gates and installed equipment such as 400Hz converters and Pre-Conditioned Air and ensures a live feedback with information on operation and equipment status.

POWER

DABICO has been at the forefront of innovative 400Hz systems for 50 years.