Eurosatory 2014: Lincad launches Power Scavenger
With an inherently rugged structure measuring just 275 X 75 X 60 mm, and weighing less than 750 g, the Power Scavenger is designed to meet the mobile tactical battery charging requirements of the modern soldier.
Recharge of Lincad’s own LIPS (Lithium Ion Power System) suite of batteries, from any DC source from 11 to 50 V, is achieved via integral latching and power connection terminals, keeping the necessary footprint to an absolute minimum.
Brian Soden, Lincad’s Managing Director, commented: “The Power Scavenger represents the very latest developments in battery charge management and promises to reduce significantly the physical burden on soldiers in the field.”
Recharge of other common in-service batteries, such as the BB250, is possible through the use of configurable BIAs (Battery Interface Adaptors). The unit can also be set up to recharge third party batteries from a fully charged LIPS battery if alternative power sources are not available.
Configured originally as an exclusively solar charge management device, the Power Scavenger’s functionality has been expanded to allow for polarity independent connection to any DC source within the defined limits. Maximum power point tracking has been implemented to ensure the Power Scavenger makes best use of whatever energy source is available, and power delivery is fully regulated to cater for varying or unstable supplies.
Additionally, active thermal management is employed to maintain peak function even in the most challenging environments.
The Power Scavenger is also equipped with a USB A connector for the recharging of personal mobile devices and can be set up to emulate a voltage and current limited DC power supply for user specific requirements. Moreover, a high degree of future proofing has been incorporated in the design of the Power Scavenger, including an adaptable communications interface for protocols such as SM Bus and DQ.
