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Energy Storage, Conversion & Electrical Power Management
Merlin DataCell
Military Vehicle Battery Capacity Monitor
Continuously monitor the voltage and state of
charge (% of energy remaining) in up to four
separate battery banks on any military vehicle
APPLICATIONS
Data-Cell has applications in any
Ensures vehicle commanders know exactly how
military vehicle where a reliance on
much power they have in reserve during scenar-
battery power for missions is key
ios such as silent watch
DataCell readings can be displayed either on a
EASY TO INSTALL
dedicated NVG compatible LED readout, on a
The basic unit simply requires a
PC (via Merlin software) or data can be sent to
fused positive connection to each
existing on-board tactical computers for display
battery bank it is monitoring and a
on the commanders screen
common negative. The unit is supWorks using mathematical models written for
plied with windows based software
specific battery types to ensure (unlike many
for monitoring, data-logging and
comparable monitors), DataCell stays in sync
setup
with the batteries - long term
EASY TO CONFIGURE
Merlin DataCell is a ground breaking step forward for
battery banks) using only a positive connection to each
Data-Cell is extremely easy to con-
anyone reliant on battery power in a military vehicle.
battery bank and a common ground.
You simply decide your battery
Rather than simply displaying voltage (which does not
Low capacity and low voltage alarms can also be set to
types and set your activation and
indicate true state of charge) or unreliably counting am-
alert the user of impending power shortages.
deactivation levels for voltage and
pere hours, DataCell not only accurately measures re-
capacity alarms. Interpreting Data-
maining battery capacity, but does this through the batter-
The data generated by the unit can be used in three
Cell information in third party soft-
ies entire lifespan, without ever requiring manual re-
ways. Firstly, Merlin has developed comprehensive win-
ware, is also very straightforward.
synchronization.
dows monitoring and data-logging software for PC’s
figure via the software provided.
when connected to DataCell. This is also how the units
Designed by Merlin’s own in house R&D team, the unit
are first setup. Secondly, an optional NVG compatible
uses a range of advanced algorithms for different battery
LED remote readout can be specified for the vehicle.
chemistries to track capacity in a way never seen or ex-
Thirdly, data from the unit (RS232/422) can be fed into
perienced before. DataCell will provide continuous volt-
existing on-board vehicle computers for interpretation
age and capacity information (for up to four separate
and display on-screen (graphically) for the vehicle commander.
Energy Storage, Conversion & Electrical Power Management
Configurations
Future Developments
DataCell will operate on both 12V and 24V battery
systems. Simply choose the part number required for
the number of battery banks you want to monitor.
Multiple battery bank DataCell’s are capable of monitoring several battery types and voltages.
September 2010 will see the release of two more
DataCell optional extras :
DataCell Option 1
Provides additional features:
OTHER PRODUCTS & SERVICES AVAILABLE
Battery types:
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Split Charging Systems
Batteries
Battery Management Systems
Power Inverters
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Deep cycle, wet cell, antimony lead acid
Gel cell, lead acid VRLA (valve regulated
lead acid)
AGM, absorbed glass matt (VRLA)
Hybrid—calcium / antimony lead acid
‘State of health’ for each monitoring channel
‘Net charge / discharge’ for each channel
‘Time remaining’ for each channel
‘Temperature’ for each channel
DataCell Option 2
Carbon fibre lead acid
Provides:
Maintenance free lead acid
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Smart Battery Chargers
J1939 CAN Bus interface
Combi Charger / Inverters
AC Monitors
Alternators & Regulators
DC & AC Distribution Components
Specialist Wire & Cable
Multiplex Power Systems
Portable Power Packs
Alternative Energies
Full CAD Design
Sub-Assembly & Loom Manufacture
Panel Building
Technical Specifications
MILITARY DATA-CELL SPECIFICATION
MERLIN PART NUMBER
04-3002M (1 Batt Bank), 04-3003M (2 Batt Banks)
04-3004M (3 Batt Banks), 04-3005M (4 Batt Banks)
SUPPLY VOLTAGE RANGE
SUPPLY CURRENT
8-40V DC
SLEEP MODE
5mA
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
ACCURACY
-40 TO +85C
STATE OF CHARGE (CHARGE)
+/- 10%
STATE OF CHARGE (DISCHARGE)
VOLTAGE
Merlin Equipment Ltd
Unit 4, Cabot Business Village, Holyrood Close, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset,
BH17 7BA, United Kingdom
T +44 (0)1202 697979
F +44 (0)1202 691919
E [email protected]
W www.merlinequipment.com
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
COMPLIES TO
+/- 5%
+/- 0.5%
L 160mm x H 130mm x D 45mm
0.2 Kg
CE, ISO7637-2
DESIGNED TO (EMC)
DEF-STAN 59-411
DESIGNED TO (ENVIRONMENTAL)
DEF-STAN 00-35
DESIGNED TO (LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS)
DEF-STAN 61-5
Note: Remote LED Readouts & Upgrade Packs Optional