SMART STARTER

ENGINE AIR START SYSTEM

A Smart, Integral Start System for Engines up to 110 Liters

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 starter wear, damaged starter
pinion gears, damaged engine
The Smart ring gears, wasted air, or worse...
costly downtime and repairs.
Air Start System TurboStartTwo is a low cost, easy
solution at sites experiencing
with Built-In starter control problems or operator
mistakes.
Control Logic for
Starting Should Be a No
Engines up to Brainer
TurboStartTwo takes the guesswork
110 Liters out of selecting the correct air International OEMs have specified
starter and system components. TurboStartTwo for nearly two decades.
It’s performance (TDI Series 45/46) is
The same is true on your engine well-documented on marine applications
starting procedures. No thinking worldwide.
about starter engagement/dis-
engagement, RPM settings, or OEMs Can Now Streamline
proper timing between successive Starter Selection, Installation
start attempts (re-engagements). & Production
Why a “Smart” Air Starter? A common-sense starter lock-out TurboStartTwo is literally a
What if an air starter could “think” (from a running engine) is all that is complete “plug-and-play” attach-
for itself… and provide even needed. Install TurboStartTwo, and ment on the manufacturing
greater reliability and efficiency? forget about the rest. No thinking shop floor. Just one box, one
That’s exactly what TurboStartTwo required. part number, and a five minute
does. Its unique integrated control installation. Done!
logic provides a sort of “ESP” Everything You Need in One
(electronic starter protection) Box Compare TDI’s “one box”
which prevents common types of TurboStartTwo is a compact air solution to the hassles and costs
turbine starter damage. Premature starting module, a complete assembly of sourcing and selecting many
starter re-engagements (pinion that includes: 1) a powerful air separate starting system parts from
crashing) and over-speed (cranking motor; 2) built-in controls with numerous suppliers followed by
the starter long after the engine pre-programmed logic; 3) a flow- receiving, stocking, staging and
has started) are eliminated using matched relay valve; 4) an electric piecing these together on every
TDI TurboStartTwo. Air efficiency solenoid; 5) an integral muffler; 6) engine. Not to mention managing
is enhanced too, because the air both pilot air control lines/fittings; and supporting all of this “stuff”
is turned off at the correct time 7) a simple plug-in interface to for your dealers and customers. We
on every start… saving valuable your engine controls. 8) even an think many engine and equipment
starting air on critical fixed volume emergency manual bypass provision, manufacturers already know what
applications. allowing you to start just on air we know… Simplicity saves time and
if need be. When you call, a TDI money!
Power is Nothing Without expert provides the correct starter
Control part number for your engine. The A “Value-Add” Solution for
TDI found a key to greater turbine site supplies control voltage (a Engine Packagers
air starter durability is attention power supply) and starting air. Tell your engine dealer how
to controls. Improper starter That’s it! Three bolts, one hose TurboStartTwo adds value for your
automation, or poor operator connection, plug it in and go! customers. If you still can’t get it
judgment, can result in excessive from the engine manufacturer,

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 order your engine without a longer than conventional vane- TDI starters are sealed and greased-
starting system, and you provide type starters. The maintenance and packed for life. So, starter exhaust
profitable air starter upgrades from mess of lubricators goes away, and is clean (no messy, hazardous oily
TDI. This integral start system quieter starter operation will be residues) while the integral muffler
makes selection and installation noticed. Improved air efficiency, makes it quieter too.
a simple, hassle-free order. Then, power and reliability are additional
right out of the box it’s three bolts, benefits gained by using TDI— Compact, Lightweight, Very
two wires to plug in, and one air the one turbine starter brand Powerful
supply hose… 3-2-1 and you’re distinguished as Most Reliable in the Weighing only 43lbs. (19.5 kg.)
done. You save time and cost and World’s Harshest Environments. a complete TurboStartTwo air
your customers receive a rugged, starter installation or replacement
powerful and efficient air starting No Vanes… No Vane easily becomes a one-person
system—perfectly matched to the Problems job, even in the tightest spaces.
engine application. TDI’s vane-less motor design But don’t let their compact size
eliminates swelling, freezing, fool you. Like our TurboTwin
Upgrade from Vane-Type to sticking, breaking or wearing of models, these advanced TDI air
Turbine Air Starting vanes. TDI’s exclusive open air path starters pack a serious punch…
In the aftermarket, safe controls turbine motor tolerates moisture producing more class leading
and simplicity make switching and contaminants better than any torque and horsepower than air
from vane-type starters to other. starters weighing twice as much.
TurboStartTwo a smart move. Once TurboStartTwo models are used to
on your engine, trouble-shooting No Lubricators… No Kidding start diesel engines up to 110 Liters
or change-outs take minutes, not To eliminate the maintenance and in displacement.
hours. Operators can’t easily mess of starter lubricators, TDI
damage the starter, so your new made sure that none are needed.
TDI air starter can last 3-to-4 times

TDI’s Exclusive Open Air Path Standard Pilot Air Control Standard 12-24V Pilot
(vane-less) turbine motor, most Lines & Fittings Air Solenoid
durable & powerful in it’s class Standard Epoxy
Encapsulated Starter
Logic Control Board w/
Wire Leads

Standard Pre-engaged
Flanged or Pinion Options
Threaded Inlet Match Many
Adapters Applications

Pilot Operated Internal Overrunning

Relay Valve is Clutch for Added Drive
Standard Durability

Standard 360° Very Compact, Complete Maintenance-Free Grease-Packed

Silencer/Muffler Module Only 43 lbs (19.5 kg) Two-Stage Planetary Gears

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 Even Greater TDI Reliability, Using Modern Control Logic
Shouldn’t your air starter last the life of your engine? We feature logic based “starter protection” that prevents
think so. So we asked how. TDI has found that the vast these kinds of mistakes. It’s why 60,000-100,000 mile
majority of air starters are repaired or replaced because of powertrain warranties are “the norm” these days.
damage… not wear. So we asked why.
Now, TDI is first again… by providing this advanced
If you have ever turned the start key on your car or automotive technology for industrial engine air starter
truck… while it was already running… or kept the key customers. Our customers already know when properly
turned on after the engine is running? You may have operated, free of human error, TDI starters last up to
heard a terrible racket under the hood, the sound of five years between servicing—three-to-four times the
your starter being thrashed by this abuse. Or maybe life of ordinary starters. That’s the kind of real value
not. Because many late model cars and trucks now TDI customers expect, and can get right now.

SPECIFICATIONS
Air Use Only Weight - 43lb (19.5 kg)

Engines up to 115L (7000 ci.) Displacement. Air Quality Requirements/Recommendations

(See application guide or contact TDI) • 400 Micron (40 Mesh Y-Strainer Upstream)
• No External Lubrication Used (Grease-Packed for Life)
Controls - 12-24VDC Elec. Over Pilot Air
• Manual (Emergency) Pneumatic By-Pass Mounting - SAE 3 Std. (Others on Request)
• Automatic Crank Disconnect (Over-Speed Shut Down) Over-Hung Pinion Available (Model 46MB)
• Anti-Short Cycle Logic
Pinion Gears & Rotation - (6/8P, 11T Std.) RH (CW) or
Max Output LH (CCW) Other by Request
• 58HP (43Kw), 2800 Max Pinion RPM
• 325 Lb./Ft. (440 Nm) Quick Service Kits
• Valve & Electronics Service Kit
Operating Pressure (Minimum - Maximum) • Starter Drive Service Kit
• 40 PSIG 1 (2.75 bar) - 150 PSIG (10.3 bar) • Starter Overhaul Kit
Air Consumption (Constant at Fixed Pressure) TDI Flow-Matched Pressure Regulator
• Minimum - 372 SCFM (68.4 Nm3/hr.) • Recommended for fixed volume/critical air starting capacity
• Maximum - 1241 SCFM (2111 Nm3/hr.) requirements, and/or regulatory agency compliance/approvals.

TurboStartTwo on a Wärtsilä W200 Engine. TurboStartTwo on Caterpillar C32 engine.

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Anything Less Than a TurboStart is a Compromise.

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