UBC

The UBC GEN 4 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 modular solution for austere mission environments.

The UBC GEN 4 charging system charges a wide range of military and commercial batteries, and provides for the addition of new batteries through software upgradability and an innovative modular design. The base unit weighs approximately six pounds, is small enough to be carried in a rucksack, and is rugged enough to be vehicle mounted. Multiple UBC charging systems can be cascaded and powered from a single power source without requiring any tools. The UBC allows charging under heavy rain, and in other harsh environmental conditions, without cover. The charger is optimized to provide the warfighter with the ability to harvest power from solar panels, and a variety of other power sources.

Key Features

• Approved US Army’s Program of Record Charger
• Simultaneous Charging of Multiple Warfighter Battery Types: Thales’ Family of Tactical Handheld Radios, (AN/PRC-148 family of batteries and AN/PRC-170), AN/PRC-163, BB-2590, and BB-2525 Conformal Wearable Battery (CWB)
• Fast Charging: Charges six BB-2525 from 0 to 95% in 2.5 hours
• User Configurable Battery Adapters, No Tools Required
• Man Portable and Vehicle Mount
• Battery State of Charge and State of Health Indicators
• Standard USB Ports for Charging Phones and Tablets
• Built-in Solar Mode with Solar Power Meter

Specifications

Performance/Benefits

• Built-in Battery Test/Analyzer: Performs battery health check automatically and identifies batteries that have less than 80% health.
• Charges Multiple Batteries: Standard configuration allows charging of multiple standard DoD battery types.
• Built-in power scavenging from a BB-2590: Operational MIL-STD-810G: The UBC allows charging in inclement weather and austere environments.
• High Efficiency: Approximately 95% efficient when operating from DC sources.
• Vehicle Mounting: Provides a small and light footprint for vehicle installations.
• Fast Charging: Typical charge time for eight AN/PRC-148/163 and BB-2525 batteries in about 3 hours.
• Scalable: Multiple chargers can be connected to power from a single power source.

Technical Specifications

• Simultaneous Charging 8 batteries and 4 USB devices
• Maximum Charge Power (per bay) 70 watt
• Maximum INPUT Power 420 watt
• Input DC Voltage Range 10–50.0 VDC
• Input DC Robustness MIL-STD-1275D
• Electrostatic Discharge IEC-61000-4-2 Level 4
• Electromagnetic compliance MIL-STD-461F
• Smart Charging Protocols Smart Battery Bus (SMBus), DQ
• Power Modes SOLAR and maximum power
• Display Multi-color LED display

Physical Parameters

Physical (Basic Unit)

• Height: 5 inches (12.70 cm)
• Length: 8.0 inches (20.32 cm)
• Width: 8.7 inches (22.10 cm)
• Weight: Approximately 6 pounds (453.6 g)

Environmental Specifications

(Per MIL-STD-810G)

• Vibration (Composite wheeled vehicle)
• Shock and Drop
• Driven Rain
• Sand and Dust
• Humidity
• Salt Fog
• Operating Temperature: -32º to 51º C
• Storage Temperature: -33º to 71º C

Data Ports

• USB for firmware upgrade
• CANBus for unit to unit communication