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On June 26, 2025, FCX Systems hosted a luncheon to honor milestone years of service of two dedicated and talented employees – Rob Clark (30 years) and Marshall Shroyer (25 years). Rob came to FCX on June 5, 1995, and began his employment as a Production Assembler. From that position, he rose in the […]
On October 29, 2021, FCX Systems shipped twenty (20) 270 VDC ground power units from our facility to Volkel Air Base in the Netherlands in support of the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s deployment of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jet program. As a partner country with the United States, the Netherlands now include the F-35 […]
Recognized as the greatest pilot of all time, West Virginia’s own Chuck Yeager passed away earlier this week at the age of 97. He was best known for having been the first man to break the sound barrier on October 14, 1947 in the Bell X-1 rocket plane flying over Edwards Air Force Base. However, he also […]
As we celebrate the 244th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, we continue to have much to appreciate and to be proud of – the sheer beauty of our country, our cultural diversity, freedom of speech and religion, our farmers who produce the most food in the world, our generosity, our […]
FCX Systems was recently awarded a Multi-Year Deliveries and Performance Contract to supply a unique 400-hertz solid-state frequency converter for shipboard installation in USCG Cutters located on the West Coast, Gulf Coast, and East Coast. We are consistently evolving to provide innovating solutions to our clients. Semper Paratus to all our “Coasties”. We are “Always […]
FCX Systems–the world’s leading manufacturer of solid-state frequency converters and ground power support (GSE)–has been awarded the contract to supply 54 270 VDC precision ground power units for the Royal Australian Air Force’s main F-35 base at RAAF Williamtown for the New Air Combat Capability project. The units will be manufactured in Morgantown, W.Va. at […]
On Friday, November 10, FCX Systems in Morgantown, WV–the world’s leading manufacturer of solid-state frequency converters, ground power support (GSE) and custom power conversion solutions–hosted a Veteran’s Day breakfast to honor the men and women who have served and are currently serving. Within the FCX team, there are seven total employees who are veterans. These […]
This past October, FCX Systems in Morgantown, WV–the world’s leading manufacturer of solid-state frequency converters, ground power support (GSE) and custom power conversion solutions–held their 3rd Annual Oktoberfest for all of their employees and their families. The Oktoberfest event took place on October 21 at the FCX Systems office and welcomed a total of 110 […]
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Since 1987, FCX units have been installed on every continent and in more than 75 countries. Below you will find our most recent solutions, helping meet our clients’ requirements worldwide. NORTH AMERICA 23 Gates at DFW’s Lower B Gates NAS North Island / Naval Base Coronado multi-building 400 Hz unit replacement project Luke Air Force […]
FCX Systems was acknowledged with a “Gold” Composite Rating from Boeing in its most recent Supplier Performance Report. The “Gold” Composite Rating is Boeing’s highest distinction and can only be achieved by earning “Gold” status in both “Quality” and “Delivery” performance metrics. To earn this distinction, FCX Systems performed at 100% quality and on-time delivery […]
On August 2, 2016, FCX Systems hosted a luncheon for Jeff Key, recognizing his 25th anniversary with the company. Jeff received a certificate, anniversary gift and a reserved parking space with sign. Jeff started his employment with FCX on July 22, 1991 and has continued to contribute to FCX’s success. We extend our best wishes […]
Several specifications and brochures concerning 400 HZ Ground Power Units (GPU) mention protection for No Break Power Transfer (NBPT). Few explain why it is included or what this requirement actually means. Originally when power was switched from internal aircraft sources to an external source, the internal source connection was broken, before the external connection was […]
MORGANTOWN, W.Va., May 16, 2016 – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today presented FCX Systems, Inc. with the President’s “E” Star Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, DC. The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. […]
In an earlier blog I explained why aircraft and most military equipment was powered by 400 Hz (cycle) power. This included the statement that this standard was worldwide. Wherever you fly there will be a 400 Hz power source available with a standard plug that fits your aircraft. Well almost. There are a few exceptions. […]
February 10, 2016 As I was catching up on email this morning, I was realized something odd. Several of my client emails contained questions of which had nothing to do with equipment that had been purchased. They needed helped and I could provide the answers. There was no warranty verification, no service subscription requirement and […]
On January 14th, 2016, in a ceremony in Charleston, West Virginia, Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, announced that the newest expeditionary sea base (ESB) ship T-ESB 4 would be named the USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams. Born in Fairmont, West Virginia, Mr. Williams joined the U.S. Marine Corps following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Initially, […]
Every once in a while, something goes wrong. Many things, like a flat tire, are easy to diagnose. “Sounded like BANG Whomp, Whomp, Whomp. Looks like a flat tire, must be a flat tire. “ Other things are more complex. Let’s stick with tires for the moment. Newer vehicles come with pressure sensors in the […]
An old, retired machinist went back to his former place of work many years later to take a tour of the plant. The tour guide had each participant give a brief introduction and was delighted to learn the old man was a former employee. The guide took great pride in showing the new state-of-the-art computer-driven […]
Last time, I presented an example of a simple 3-phase inverter. An analogy was made to a 3-cylinder engine. (One cylinder per phase) Using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), each phase can appear to be more than the simple on/off which was shown in the timing chart. By switching on and off very quickly, a series […]
Many times I’m asked to explain a technical statement to a person who is either non-technical or from a different branch of technology. One such question stemmed from a general comment regarding inverter sizing. The inverter is the group of switching devices that convert DC into AC. In the next two figures, DC on the […]
In discussions on solid-state frequency converters, mention was made of an inverter used to create the 400 Hz output frequency. Here, we will describe in layman’s terms how an inverter works. First, we begin with a direct current (DC) source of power. This can be a battery or the output of an AC to DC […]
Last time, we discussed why the utilities supply 50 or 60 cycle (Hz) power and the aviation industry operates on 400 Hz power. Obviously, the two systems are not compatible. 400 Hz is 6-2/3 times faster than 60 Hz and 8 times faster than 50 Hz. The speed of motors (and clocks) would be multiplied […]
The idea of making electricity useful for commercial lighting and motors initiated an argument. One side wanted direct current (DC). One wire will always be positive (+) and the other wire is always negative (-). The other side supported alternating current (AC). In this system, the voltage is constantly moving between positive and negative. The […]
Supplying 400 Hz Ground Power to the World’s Largest Marine Corps Facility Recently, FCX commissioned 16 solid-state frequency converters in the U.S. Marine Corps’ newest MV-22 Osprey Hangar located at MCAS New River in North Carolina. The Haskell Company, who FCX worked with on this project from start to finish, was the general contractor. It […]
In 2008, a large floating dry dock – containing motor loads for cranes, capstans, ballast pumps and fire pumps – was transported to the Grand Bahama Shipyard. The dry dock required 50 Hz power, while the Bahamas utilizes 60 Hz power.
To supply the 50 Hz power needed for the dry dock, two 1000 KVA Caterpillar diesel generators were required. A solid-state frequency converter running off the utility solved this problem.
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