JetCat-PRO Engines Functions – Integrated Engine Components:
- ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
- Integrated brushless fuel pump
- Fuel and kerosene start valves
- Fuel filter
- Kerosene starter
- Barometric altitude/pressure sensor
- 4-pin Molex expansion connector (e.g., smoke pumps, fuel transfer pumps)
- Vent opening with integrated one-way valve (for fuel system pressurization)
Power Supply:
Operates on a 3-cell LiPo battery with XT60 connection (capacity 3000 mAh or higher).
Data Connector (15-pin SUB-D, male):
- 1x Power-On control signal
- 2x PWM input channels (e.g., RC remote control; THR/AUX)
- 2x Independent RS232 interfaces for computer control or multi-turbine setups
- 1x Analog voltage regulation/sensor input
- 1x JetCat bus interface (GSU, LCU, flow sensor, BMS, etc.)
- CAN bus interface for control and data reporting
Standard Version:
The standard P400-PRO Engines feature a conventional starter motor without a generator (cost-effective for hobby applications). With the JetCat-PRO interface, engines are fully compatible with RC model applications. The PRO interface includes full telemetry functionality.
Generator Version PRO-GL:
Features a brushless, non-contact starter/generator system with soft coupling, rotating at lower speed than the turbine shaft (patent pending). Includes an integrated DC/DC converter with charge control to recharge the turbine battery, even at idle speed. Provides approx. 85W charging power, with limited output due to soft coupling.
Generator Version PRO-GH:
Equipped with a brushless, non-contact starter/generator system with hard coupling to the turbine shaft. This design delivers significantly higher output power (up to 900W). The generator supplies unregulated 3-phase AC, with voltage proportional to turbine speed. Example output: ~12V / 7.5A at 33,000 rpm, and ~35V / 22A at 100,000 rpm (measured with a 1.5 Ohm load behind a rectifier with 6x high-power Schottky diodes).
