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EmPower® Integrated Seat Power Systems

EMPOWER® System

EmPower® Integrated Seat Power Systems provide an integrated solution to providing passenger PED power and IFE power in a single, low-profile seat box. EmPower® System Integrated Seat Power products are based on the advanced technology created for our EmPower® AC In-Seat Power Systems with smaller volume and higher efficiency than can be found in non-integrated systems. The Seat Power Box (SPB) is designed to provide both 110V AC power for passenger PEDs and customer defined DC power for IFE and other in-seat equipment. The SPB is capable of operating in several modes including AC/DC, AC only, or DC only and provides dynamic power allocation between AC and DC outputs.

EMPOWER® Integrated Seat Power System


Enhanced features include:
  • Fully compliant with FAA guidelines on PC power systems
  • GFI circuit protection
  • Dual redundant thermal management protection
  • Compliant with DO-160D, Boeing and Airbus requirements
  • Short circuit, over/under voltage protection with auto recovery and GFI protection for AC
  • Silent, fan-less operation (1284-10)
  • Includes RS-485 interface to meet the Airbus “Enhanced Cabin” architecture with integrated IFE for total cabin power management. Compliant with ARINC-485 specification.


Specifications: EMPOWER® Seat Power Box
  • 250 VA total (1284-10 SPB) or 400 VA total (1284-20 SPB)
  • Up to four AC outlets at 150 VA per outlet
  • Up to four DC outputs at up to 135 VA max
  • UL 943 GFI (6mA/30mS)
  • Weighs 3.1 lbs (nominal)


Click to view:
EmPower® System Brochure
Seat Power Box (250 VA) Data Sheet
Seat Power Box (400 VA) Data Sheet
Advanced Master Control Unit Data Sheet
Outlet Unit Data Sheet



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