Smart Chargers  

Innovative leading-edge design results in a lighter, more compact unit with high technology features: 

• Patented unique "Voltage Inflection Point" Detection
• Embedded Micro-Controller
• Alpha-Numeric data readout (LED)
• Extensive diagnostics - "Problem Pointing"
• High reliability miniature charging modules
• No bulky transformers
• Lightweight
• Brushless cooling fan
• Battery life improvement (Low water loss)
• Optimal charging algorithm developed with SAFT assistance
• Charge SAFT ULM, standard Ni-Cads or Lead Acid
• Comprehensive BIT (Built-in test)
• Fault annunciation

Designed for rapid operator payback, the BC-1300 Series of Main Ship Battery Chargers significantly reduces battery and charger maintenance while eliminating the guess work of identifying and solving battery/charger problems. Securaplane’s new, innovative battery chargers use advanced DC to DC conversion technology, patented charging algorithms, comprehensive diagnostics and fault isolation.

Old technology chargers typically gauge the charge time based solely according to the cell voltage. This has led to either over-charging or under-charging the battery, with resulting water loss and increased maintenance.

Advantages:

Patented Battery Charging Method:
Securaplane has developed a method for accurately detecting the “inflection point” - a feat that has eluded battery experts for years and is critical in reducing overcharge and boiling of electrolyte. This method of
charging ensures that the battery received the optimum amount of charge for all temperature conditions combined with various battery states of charge. Securaplane was awarded patent number 5,780,994 for this method.

Reliability:
Many of today’s battery chargers are dependent upon fanless ambient convection cooling - which in most aircraft is inadequate to maintain charger semiconductor components at suitable temperatures for extended life operation. This is a risky design process considering that semiconductor reliability halves for each 10°C rise in ambient. Securaplane has found that a “proven” high reliability fan, used only on demand, provides and overall improvement to charger reliability, while significantly decreasing charger weight and volume.

Fault Storage:
BC-1300 Series chargers store every fault including battery over-temperature, cell unbalance, defective temperature sensors, defective charger - battery connection and GMT time/date of fault period.
Extensive Diagnostics with Alphanumeric Display: Microprocessor provides status and permanent memory of faults with readout to the self-contained 8-character alphanumeric display.