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BCST-201

Intelligent Battery Management System
BCS(T)-201


An intelligent battery management system designed for use with multiple chemistry batteries in tactical environments.

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FEATURES
  • Programmable charge rates
  • Simultaneous charging of multiple batteries
  • Built-in test equipment (BITE)
  • Operator control through a membrane key-pad
  • Serial computer communication interface
  • On-request status information displays

Input
Voltage115 VAC, 60 Hz/230 VAC, 50 Hz/28 VDC
Power250 W maximum
Output
Number of channelsUp to 8, simultaneous charging or reconditioning
Battery serviceable:
TypesNickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride
Voltage 4.8 VDC to 24 VDC nominal
Capacity0.3 AH to 9 AH
Functions
ChargingAutomatic start, Automatic trickle charge at end of charge detection, Temperature compensation
AnalyzingCapacity status measurement, Fault detection (open circuit, short circuit, shorted cells, reverse polarity and high resistance).
ReconditioningAutomatic charge/discharge cycling
ProtectionOver current and DC input reverse polarity
Efficiency80% at maximum load
Built-in test (BIT)Indications through front panel LED's and display and RS232 serial communications port
Environmental
Operating Temperature-40°C to +°50C
ShockFunctional, crash-hazard, transit drop and bench-handling to MIL-STD-810D, Method 516.3
Vibration Basic transportation, loose cargo and ground mobile to MIL-STD-810D, Method 514.3
Shock radiationHot dry temperature to MIL-STD-810D, Method 505.2
Altitude4750 meters to MIL-STD-810D, Method 500.2
Dimensions
(LXWXH Inches)9.1 x 13.5 x 17.9
Weight (LBS. Max)35 lbs
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