Universal Battery Charger Lite (UBC-Lite)
UBC-Lite Information Sheet

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Most Advanced Power Management Solution

The UBC-Lite combines the functions and capabilities of multiple battery chargers into one small, scalable package. It provides battery-charging technology to the Warfighter through a highly rugged, field-deployable, multi-battery solution for austere mission environments. Designed as a backpack portable charger configuration, this expeditionary charger provides a charging platform for a wide range of military batteries.

Key Features

  • Two Independent 100 Watt USB-C Power Delivery Ports (bi-directional)
  • Cable-Free Charging of DoD Batteries (no external cables or adapters)
  • Up to Six Universal SMBus Ports for Conformal Wearable Batteries (CWB) or similar
    • Two AN/PRC-148C/D/E/F, AN/PRC-163 or AN/PRC-161
    • One BB-2590 or BB-2557
  • Ultra-Fast Charging: Supports Charge Rate of Up to 7.5A per CWB Port
  • Simultaneous Charging for Up to Seven Batteries
  • Power Harvesting from Solar, BB-2590, CWB, and USB-C
  • High Power Wireless Charging
  • Built-in Solar MPPT for Direct Connection to Solar Panels
  • Displays Charging Power, State of Charge, State of Health
  • User Selectable (On/Off) Wireless and Harvesting Functions

Technical Specifications

  • Physical Parameters
    • Height: 2.6 inches (6.60 cm)
    • Length: 6.7 inches (17.00 cm)
    • Width: 3.6 inches (9.14 cm)
    • Weight: 2 pounds (907 g)
  • Environmental Specifications
    • MIL-STD-810G
    • Immersion up to 1 meter
    • Allows charging during driven rain
  • Power Input
    • Max Input Power 360 Watts at 28V
    • Max Input Power 310 Watts at 24V
  • Operating Voltage Range 12 to 46 VDC
  • Input DC Robustness MIL-STD-1275D
  • Efficiency 95% Nominal
  • ESD/EMI
  • Electrostatic Discharge EN-61000-4-2 (Level 4)
  • EMC MIL-STD-461G
  • (SMBus), DQ
  • Data Ports
  • USB-C for Firmware Upgrade
  • Smart Charging Protocols Smart Battery Bus