UltraCell has announced the availability of its 3-Up battery charging system for military devices and electronic equipment.

The 3-Up, which has already shipped to the U.S. military, operates as an integrated soldier portable power generator and battery charger, making it a military solution for remote, off-grid environments where powering electronic devices is crucial. The system combines UltraCell's existing reformed methanol fuel cell (RMFC) technology and extended runtime fuel tanks with a flexible nylon bundling system and an innovative power manager, called the Director.

The 3-Up is designed to deliver a modular, scalable portable power solution by combining various fuel cell platforms to operate as a customisable system based on the user's needs.

At the heart of the modular capability is the Director, which enables up to four UltraCell XX25 or XX55 UltraCell fuel cells to be linked together as a single device. The Director provides power management and system level control with a single user interface.

By utilising a "building block" approach, the 3-Up creates a portable and flexible power supply delivering a maximum peak power of 250 watts and continuous output from 50 to 225 watts. Additionally, the 3-Up delivers smart battery charging capabilities to safely charge military batteries such as the BB-2590 and Li-80/145.

UltraCell
28.04.2010