The Caravel Mk2 Charger from Lincad will charge batteries regardless of electrochemistry or manufacturer. It utilizes a series of pigtail cables to aupport the range of batteries and can even recharge mobile devices.
It detects the type of battery as soon as it is attached to the charger. It offers full diagnostics of that battery and will not only charge it, but also discharge a battery via a heat sink in order to bring it to half charge for storage.
Broadsword Spine is BAE Systems’ smart textile demonstrator. It offers both power and data connectivity through an etextile that is inserted as a fabric layer in a garment or piece of equipment. Early work in this field centered around cables inserted into webbing or run through a garment. But this new etextile from intelligent textiles limited is woven from conductive yarns.
As you can, see the etextile is extremely versatile and can be adapted to a wide variety of applications. It is not an outer fabric but rather sandwiched in between layers like an insulation material would be.
A wide variety of low profile ports can be integrated into the design to accommodate different cables. They are placed whe they are needed and sandwich the etextile in order to connect to the integrated power and data grid allowing ports to do double duty.
These ports also mean you can hot swap power sources/batteries as well as devices. Additionally, the elimination of cables lowers snag hazards and improves heat dissipation as the power load is carried over a wider surface area. For you guys who are now terrified you will be electrocuted, relax, the fabric is insulated just like a cable.
Lincad Power Management Systems has been around since the early 90s, specializing in batteries and chargers. In recent years there has been a proliferation of devices that charge via USB cable. Lincad created the USB power adapter as a simple means for Soldiers to charge/power their devices from commonly used radio batteries. This also also means that Soldiers can harvest as much power as possible from a better which is only partially charged and can’t be taken on a patrol.
This model is for the UK standard LIPS 10, 11 & 12 series interface. It offers two USB ports and will charge 5v, 1.5A Max per line.
Think of the BATTERYCLIP Battery Storage System as a magazine for your batteries. Just like a weapon magazine, a spring-loaded follower pushes fresh batteries to the top of the device where they are easily deployed by pushing out with your thumb. A “round count” indicator on the back of the BATTERYCLIP immediately shows how many are left. Looks like a great way to keep batteries organized.
Available for 9v, AA and CR123A. Check for color availability.
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QUANTICO, VA. & RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C. — Award-winning tactical hybrid solutions provider INI Power Systems will be sharing its expertise in portable flex fuel generator technology at the Modern Day Marine expo September 22-24 in Quantico, Virginia.
Co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base, Quantico, this event is one of the premier military equipment, systems, services, and technology expositions in the world.
“We’re thrilled to be participating again as one of the exhibiting companies to share our knowledge and products with the 8,000-plus attendees expected at the Crossroads of the Corps,” INI Power Chairman and President Larry Markoski said.
Markoski – holder of 15 patents in multiple fields – is the lead inventor and developer of INI Power’s flex fuel engine and generator technologies – and will be located in the Small Business Pavilion, Booth #25.
INI Power will be featuring its real-time innovations that bridge worldwide power and Operational Energy capability gaps for autonomous and hybrid operations, including 500 Watt, 1kW, 2kW, and 5kW One Man Portable auto starting solutions.
The company’s pioneering Flex Fuel Generators with OMNIVORE engine technology convert commercial, off-the-shelf gasoline-only generator systems into flexible and versatile multi-fuel (MF) systems. This makes them capable of operation with a large array of compressed and liquid fuels, including medium distillate fuels in support of the Department of Defense’s JP-8/F-24 Single Fuel Forward requirements.
The agnostic fuel architecture of INI Power products (JP-8, F-24 “NATO”, gasoline, propane, methanol, isopropanol) allows for the use of any fuel, in any AOR, in any combination, thereby allowing Warfighters to generate instantaneous power (no start up time) from any military logistical fuel, in addition to any fuels available off of the local economy, including contaminated fuels typically found in remote AORs for a wide-ranging number of mission sets.
INI Power’s 1kW auto starting generator solution was down selected for the MARCORSYSCOM One Man Portable Generator (1MPG) Program of Record, and is currently in full rate production supporting Marines and FMF CONOPS throughout the world.
INI’s latest 5kW product offering is the ideal, right sized, spot power generation solution for Airborne Command Posts, EOD Mission Sets, Surgical Shelters, ECUs, Mobile Readiness and Construction CONOPS, and Contingency Readiness Operations.
Visit www.inipowersystems.com for more information about right-sized, man portable, fuel agnostic power solutions for deployments to remote, austere, unimproved environments anywhere in the world.
This is a power generation upgrade available for standard quad bikes from Ricardo.
This installation offers a 2kw 24v system integrated into the ATV which offers the same level of preformance of a separate gen set. This means you can drive the quad to a location and then use it to power up to 10 laptops, multiple radio and ECM sets as well as battery chargers.
Press Release – 9th September 2015
Following the successful showcasing in 2014 of the prototype Caravel Mk2 and Power Scavenger battery chargers, Lincad is pleased to announce that it has now brought the finished products to market. The company will be demonstrating the capabilities of both chargers, designed in co-operation with the UK MOD, on its stand at DSEI 2015.
Lincad is a leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke batteries, chargers and power management systems for the military and other specialist applications. Operating since 1986, Lincad is a privately owned UK company with nearly 30 years’ experience at the forefront of battery and charger technology and design.
Caravel Mk2 Charger
The Caravel Mk2 Charger is an enhanced, cutting edge replacement for the original Caravel Charger which has seen front line service with British and international armed forces for 15 years. Featuring the very latest developments in battery charging technology and design, it offers multi-chemistry charging of batteries from any original equipment manufacturer, making it possible to bring an entire battery fleet under the management umbrella of a single charging unit. With twin USB ports, it will also charge USB-enabled devices such as smartphones and tablets simultaneously.
Power Scavenger
The Power Scavenger is Lincad’s all-purpose solution to mobile power management in any situation where reliability, light weight and ease of use are critical. Offering the end user true flexibility in charging options, it can charge different battery types of any electrochemistry as well as USB-enabled devices from any DC input such as solar panels, a vehicle or other batteries.
In addition to armed forces across the world, the Caravel Mk2 Charger and the Power Scavenger will also be of interest to any organisation conducting operations in extreme environments.
Brian Soden, Managing Director of Lincad, commented:
“We’re delighted to be exhibiting the Caravel Mk2 Charger and the Power Scavenger at DSEI 2015. Both of these chargers, designed in co-operation with the MOD, demonstrate the strength of our commitment to the continual evolution of our product range and we’re looking forward to the opportunity to demonstrate that to the international delegations who will be attending the show.”
In an increasingly high tech, electronic battlespace even in remote areas, power is always the limiting factor in many man-packable electronic force-multipliers and enablers. LLVI and LRS-D element mission times are generally constrained by how many batteries the troops can hump, not by Class I constraints. 125 lb mission rucks for a 72 hour mission by Soldiers carrying only basic loads and bare minimum food, water, and third line gear is not unusual. Hungry, cold, dehydrated, and fatigued at the start of the mission are normal for LLVI personnel.
The Orange Rock MicroGrid utilizes rechargeable Lithium-Iron-Phosphate batteries and has fantastic energy density relative to Its size, weight, and potential cost. It can be “juiced up” from almost any AC generator, shore power, vehicle power, or solar array. Combined with portable solar arrays, remote COPs, OPs, or relay sites could have man-portable 24/7 power. An alternative would be swapout of units during LOGPACs of supported sites. Toss a case of MREs, water, and a freshly juiced OrangeRock and a team could continue mission for another three days.
Initial hands-on revealed a sturdy, ruckable load that could be strapped to ALICE, MOLLE, or Mystery Ranch NICE frames or enveloped by the Mystery Ranch Crew Cab pack. Additionally, the form factor is airline checkable from both weight and size constraints.
Ongoing improvements include a prop-rod and “rain cape” that would keep off precipitation and allow the lid to be half closed in operation.
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