Power Supply
Power Consumption
The
calculation of the power consumption is not so
difficult at all and can be mastered easily even if
you are not an electrician.
Power consumption of my system:
| Component | Power Consumption [Watt] | Quantity | Overall
[Watt] |
| FS Server | 250 | 1 | 250 |
| Client Computers | 120 | 2 | 240 |
| Admin Computer | 140 | 1 | 140 |
| FMC Computer | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| Back-up Server | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| Electronic compartment and forward panel TFT monitors | 240 | 1 | 240 |
| Overhead | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| Projectors | 290 | 3 | 870 |
| Network and USB Devices | 150 | 1 | 150 |
| Pedestal | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Master sound System | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 2.175 |
With the knowledge of the total power consumption
the current can be calculated by means of the
following formula:
(A) Ampere =
(W) Watt
(V)
Volt
For the example above the required line current would be ~ 9.5 amps with a line voltage of 230V. It is always a good idea to have a dedicated power lines to the flight simulator. This makes the simulator independent of other consumers and improves reliability.
Economical
Considerations
Depending on the setup
and the anual usage the operating cost of the
flight deck can become a significant part of the
household energy budget.
Assuming that the flight deck is ~ 350 hours in
operation / year, power consumption as above ~ 2.200 watts, then the total consumption of electrical
energy will be ~ 770 KWh / year. Calculated with the
present electricity tariff in the area where I live
means roughly 195,- Euro per year for electrical energy.
230V AC power outlet
for auxiliary devices. One more outlet is located
behind the tiller coloumn and used for the cockpit
notebook.