LIVERMORE, CA--- UltraCell Corporation, a leading producer of portable fuel cells, today 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 an ideal multifunctional 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 award-winning 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 customizable system based on the user's needs. Mobility is enhanced by the innovative nylon bundling system, providing convenient personal carriage, as well as fast reconfiguration of the system for higher or lower power outputs. This approach is ideal for soldiers in the field who are required to power and charge a range of electronic equipment including rugged laptops, satellite communications devices and military radios.
"One of the most pressing problems for soldiers serving in remote locations across Afghanistan, Iraq and across the globe is a lack of reliable, portable power for military equipment and electronic devices," said UltraCell CEO Keith Scott. "UltraCell is now delivering a solution, which not only provides a lightweight, extended runtime power supply, but also offers the ability to recharge batteries in the field -- a key element for both the successfulness and safety of soldiers in the field. We're excited to be able to offer this technology and look forward to continuing to deliver innovative portable fuel cell solutions."
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 precise power management and system level control with a single user interface.
By utilizing a "building block" approach, the 3-Up creates a portable and highly 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.
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