HAWKER
®’s modular charging revolution continues with the new LIFESPEED
® MOD3 charger
– the latest innovation of high-frequency switch-mode smart chargers from HAWKER
®, the
world leader in high-frequency charging technology. Offering the flexibility of a fast charger,
an opportunity charger, and a straight-through charger, LIFESPEED
® MOD3 chargers provide
optimum charging, peak efficiency, and non-stop power while reducing charging costs and
energy demands.
Opportunity Charging – The LIFESPEED
® MOD3 includes
a distinct opportunity charge profile which returns capacity
to the battery during breaks without excessively gassing
the battery. The opportunity profile can be set either
manually using front panel menus or automatically using
HAWKER
®’s BBWC.
ACCELRATE ® FAST CHARGING
Coupled with the BBWC, this patented charge algorithm
enables the LIFESPEED
® MOD3 charger to automatically
adapt to battery voltage, AH capacity, and state of charge.
This provides a 100% amphere hour return from an 80% DoD
in just 2-3 hours while avoiding excessive heat generation.
ACCELRATE
® TECHNOLOGY’S DISCHARGE CIRCUIT
Through a patented charge algorithm, the AccelRate® profile
reduces the natural resistance of the battery by inserting
discharge cycles at precise intervals into the charging profile.
This homogenizes the ion field around the plates, promoting
a far better distribution of the active ions over the entire
charging area. Therefore, a substantially higher charging
current can be applied and maintained, resulting in a much
faster charge with a controlled increase in the electrolyte
temperature.
BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Combining HAWKER
®’s LIFESPEED
® charging expertise with
the advantages of modular technology, LIFESPEED
® MOD3
chargers deliver a variety of benefits to enhance your operation.
Fast Charging – The LIFESPEED
® MOD3 charger utilizes
patented AccelRate
® technology to create a unique charge
algorithm. When combined with the exceptional efficiency
and power factor of high-frequency switch mode technology,
these chargers can recharge your batteries 3-5 times faster
than conventional units.
Energy Savings – LIFESPEED
® MOD3 technology offers
the highest conversion efficiency and power factor available
in the industry – significantly reducing electrical consumption
and demand charges. The LIFESPEED
® MOD3 operates at
efficiencies of up to 94% and a power factor of .96.
Plug-and-Play Flexibility – The LIFESPEED
® MOD3 responds
dynamically to charge a wide range of battery voltages and
capacities without user intervention. LIFESPEED
® is the easiest
high-frequency switch-mode charger in the industry to
operate. On-site programming capabilities allow the charger
to be custom tailored to the application’s specific needs.
Advanced Data Management – The chargers communicate
wirelessly with the Battery Boss
® WC (BBWC) and maintain
a data history of numerous charge parameters for analysis
and optimization. Optional Ethernet interface can provide
network connectivity for remote monitoring and data
collection with HAWKER
®'s
LifeNetwork™.
PHASE 1
Battery charged at high
rate to return maximum
AH in shortest time
PHASE 2
Charge tapered via
BBWC temperature
measurement to avoid
excessive gassing and
heating
PHASE 1 & 2
Discharge pulses applied
to increase charge
acceptance and reduce
heating
TIME
PHASE 2
PHASE 1
50
40
30
20
10
CHARGING CURRENT *
* Charging Current as a % of Battery Capacity
The adjacent chart depicts the two phases of the fast
charging profile. Vertical lines identify pulses.
Every module in the HAWKER
®
LIFESPEED
® MOD3 chargers
are stand-alone, eliminating the
risk of catastrophic failures and
downtime.
ACCELRATE
®
TECHNOLOGY
CONVENTIONAL
TECHNOLOGY