Astronics Corporation Announces Expanded EMPOWER® In-Seat Power System National Dealer Network
April 08 2010 - 1:25PM
Business Wire
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a leader in advanced, high
performance lighting, electrical power and automated test systems
for the global aerospace and defense industries, today announced
that Astronics AES, the recognized industry leader in aircraft
cabin power, has entered into agreements with a network of 20 North
American Authorized Dealer/Installers for sales and installations
of its 28VDC to 115VAC In-Seat Power Supply system at over 50
locations across the U.S. and Canada.
For over 15 years, Astronics AES has developed patented
intelligent power management systems for the commercial air carrier
market. The patented EMPOWER® System is currently in service with
143 Airline/OEM customers on over 500,000 seats.
The 28VDC to 115VAC EMPOWER® In-Seat Power Supply system was
launched into the business jet market in 2008. It is the first
intelligent power management system of its kind available to the
business jet market. Weighing only two pounds, each inverter
supports up to three outlets.
The EMPOWER® 1215 Inverter is TSO-C73 certified, DO-160E
compliant and is in full compliance with FAA Policy Statement
ANM-01-111-165 for certification of power supply systems for
Portable Electronic Devices (PED’s).
Built with safety, convenience and efficiency in mind, the
EMPOWER® System has ground fault interrupt, over voltage
protection, over/under current protection and thermal load shedding
built into the inverter unit. This intelligent in-seat power system
eliminates the need for external protection and control devices,
reducing cost and weight. The inverter is also configured for an
enable/disable input and a system in-use light for crew visibility
and control per the FAA Policy Statement.
Utilizing Astronics patented intelligent power management, the
inverter does not provide power to the outlet unit until an
appropriate device is properly inserted. For seamless use around
the world, the outlet unit will accommodate plugs from 155
countries. To compliment design motifs, outlet units are available
in a variety of colors. Additionally, gold and un-plated outlet
covers are available adding to the elegance of aircraft
interiors.
Astronics AES is committed to making the necessary power
products available in response to the growing demand for
productivity on-board today’s business aircraft. With the support
of the National Dealer Network, owners and operators can easily and
cost effectively meet their cabin and cockpit PED power
requirements.
ABOUT ASTRONICS CORPORATION
Astronics Corporation is a leader in advanced, high performance
lighting, electrical power and automated test systems for the
global aerospace and defense industries. The Company’s strategy is
to develop and maintain positions of technical leadership in its
chosen aerospace and defense markets, to leverage those positions
to grow the amount of content and volume of product it sells to
those markets and to selectively acquire businesses with similar
technical capabilities that could benefit from our leadership
position and strategic direction. Astronics Corporation, and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries, DME Corporation, Astronics Advanced
Electronic Systems Corp. and Luminescent Systems Inc., have a
reputation for high quality designs, exceptional responsiveness,
strong brand recognition and best-in-class manufacturing practices.
The Company routinely posts news and other important information on
its website at www.Astronics.com.
For more information on Astronics and its products, visit its
website at www.Astronics.com.
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