Falcon’s power conversion system converts the Three Phase, 400Hz power provided by an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) in the vehicle and converts this raw alternate power to a clean, regulated 120VAC/60Hz source for critical computer and communications gear on board. Currently, hundreds of the new rackmount ED-LIB Series 5kVA models are in use by the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“The Army challenged Falcon to design a lightweight battery pack and the necessary micro-processor based battery management system for this application,” said Michael Stout, vice president of engineering at Falcon Electric. “With the Lithium-Polymer battery system weighing 55 pounds, the Army was impressed by the system’s light weight, small size and a stellar back-up time of 25 minutes at 2,300 watts – a lead-acid battery equivalent would weigh over 150 pounds. Every pound saved is an extra pound of armor on the vehicle and this is vital for occupant safety.”
Due to its light weight and small size, the ED-LIB is a perfect solution for powering sensitive computer-based equipment from generator-based APU sources typically incorporated into single and dual-pallet shelters, as well as tactical, hospital or laboratory shelters. Furthermore, to accommodate mobile applications the ED-LIB is designed to meet the shock and vibration requirements of RTCA/DO160, Zone A and the Munson Road Test.
Headquartered in Irwindale, Calif., Falcon Electric, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of award-winning power protection and conversion solutions. For over two decades, Falcon has been dedicated to offering the latest in technology, superior engineering standards, and unmatched technical support and customized solutions. Falcon manufactures power systems that meet the exacting standards of the military/aerospace, scientific/labs, industrial automation, computer, telecommunications and other industries that demand the highest product reliability to meet their critical power needs.
