The Universal Battery Charger (UBC) is a proven, fielded solution currently installed across a wide range of tactical vehicles including platforms such as Strykers, demonstrating its reliability and performance in real operational environments. Designed for maximum flexibility, the UBC is a scalable charging system capable of supporting an extensive variety of military and commercial batteries. Its modular architecture and software upgradable design ensure seamless integration of new battery types as requirements evolve.

Compact and rugged, the base unit weighs approximately 6 pounds, making it light enough for rucksack carry yet durable enough for permanent vehicle mounting. Unlike other chargers, the UBC offers a unique capability: it can charge batteries in austere, wet, and harsh weather conditions, even under heavy rain, without the need for protective cover. This enables uninterrupted power availability in the most demanding operational settings.

Optimized for the modern Warfighter, the UBC efficiently harvests power from solar panels and a wide range of alternative power sources, ensuring mission readiness wherever energy is available.

Key Features

• Approved US Army’s Program of Record Charger
• Simultaneous Charging of Multiple 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
• 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

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