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PowerPack — short-term UPS for IT systems

Buffer battery for uninterruptible power supply

In the event of a voltage drop or total failure of the vehicle’s on-board voltage network voltage, the PowerPack from KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics guarantees an uninterrupted power supply to the connected consumers within minutes. This way, the user can properly shut down a computer system operated on the PowerPack. This means that no information is lost from running operating systems and applications.

The PowerPack from KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics is connected between the consumer and the vehicle’s on-board voltage network voltage. The PowerPack electronics automatically control and terminate the charging process as soon as the batteries’ capacity falls below a set limit.

Performance overview:

  • Buffers the interrupted on-board voltage network supply
  • Supports multiple devices
  • Protected from deep discharge
  • Integrated electronics regulate the charging process
  • Retrofittable
  • Optimised for confined spaces

Important standards and product characteristics

MIL-STD-461
VG 95373
VG 96916
MIL-STD-810
DIN EN 60529

Downloads and documents

PowerPack Product flyer
ATF DINGO

The plus points

Safeguarding in case the on-board voltage network voltage malfunctions or fails

On-board voltage network

KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics ensures smooth operation on the vehicle’s electrical system through the consistent application of VG96916. This standard guarantees that the PowerPack harmonises with the power supply system, does not negatively influence the system or take damage itself.

Qualification

The PowerPack keeps out water and dust, withstands salt fog, holds up to fluctuating pressures and the extended temperature range, and reliably processes data under heavy shocks and vibrations.

EMC

An aluminium housing ensures EMC compatibility. KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics applies various civil norms and standards as well as MIL-SPECS for this purpose.

Power

Despite its compact dimensions, the PowerPack from KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics offers enough power to cover several devices simultaneously, such as the CENTURION i7 or VistaMaster.

Functions

The PowerPack from KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics is connected directly to the vehicle’s on-board voltage network voltage. Its electronics detect whether the batteries need to be charged. The PowerPack automatically starts and stops charging once the on-board voltage network voltage is within the specified limits.

  • Charging time
  • Buffer mode
  • Power in buffer mode

Charging time

  • Maximum charging current limited to 2 amps
  • Charges to 90 percent of capacity in approx. 3 hours
  • Charges to 100 percent capacity in approx. 12 hours

Buffer mode

  • 100 watt output at 25 degrees Celsius for approx. 13 minutes after charging for 3 hours
  • 100 watt output at 25 degrees Celsius for approx. 15 minutes after charging for 12 hours
  • 100 watt output at -32 degrees Celsius for approx. 5 minutes after charging for 12 hours

Power in buffer mode

  • Buffer mode 14 VDC
  • Max. system output: 100 watts at 8 amps
  • Maximum electric current output, even if not fully charged

Technical data

Battery type

Lead gel

Power

Charging power 50 watts

 

Maximum power consumption 230 watts

 

Maximum power output 8 amps

 

PowerPack from KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics GmbH
Two designs of the PowerPack from KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics

Hardware variants

  • PowerPack in standard design
  • PowerPack with TREE interface
  • PowerPack with customer-specific interfaces
  • PowerPack with customer-specific design
  • PowerPack with customer-specific functions