Wearable energy solutions, the tactical edge
for the warfighter

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At Bren-Tronics, we strive to keep up with industry trends to best power the equipment that our nation's warfighters rely on. New technology almost always requires greater power needs and increased energy demand, as well as more compact power solutions. One of the recent demands has been for wearable battery technology, powerful solutions in relatively lightweight and compact packages that soldiers can safely carry and wear.

In order to modernize our nation's warfighters, Bren-Tronics has developed several batteries and kits that are wearable and reliable. The three products highlighted in this article are two different types of soldier worn batteries that allow our warfighters to maintain a tactical advantage. In addition, we have also created dedicated charging solutions for each of these batteries, as well as other useful accessories.

Wearable Power

As warfighters continue to add wearable computers, sensors and communication devices to their basic kit, the need for a wearable, centralized battery solution continues to grow. The following are solutions that are being adopted around the globe by U.S. and partner nations' fighting forces. Gone are the days of each device having its own battery.

Bren-Tronics designs and manufactures a variety of batteries that fit this need as well as a line of charging solutions and other accessories to support these batteries.

Conformal Wearable Battery (CWB)

The CWB is designed to be a thin, lightweight and flexible battery that moulds to the shape of ballistic plates. Bren-Tronics' CWB (BT-70910CZ) is the commercial equivalent of the BB-2525/U and is designed to meet the military standards specified in MIL-PRF-32383. It is manufactured to the quality and reliability that our warfighters require with a capacity of 148 Wh. It has a digital display and a tactile push-button switch for easy use, making it not only wearable but also user-friendly.

NETT+ Battery

The NETT+ Battery (BT-70909) is a modular, scalable battery for military applications. This wearable and rechargeable Li-ion battery is comparable to the size of a magazine and compliant with SMBUS. It has a variety of accessories including docking stations, chassis, and simple connectors for easy integration and interoperability The NETT+ battery (in 14.4 V) has applications throughout military use and equipment, from Soldier Modernization Programs to robotics to radio communications and more.

SMP Battery Series

Our SMP Battery series (BT-70838) is part of a larger effort to modernize our warfighters, allowing them to maintain the tactical advantage. These products offer a powerful, small package that is lightweight and easy to carry or wear. The series features three sizes (in 10.8V), all of which offer the same features - a state of charge indicator, compliance with SMBus v1.1 and SBData v1.1, and easy interchangeability if a different size is needed. The SMP Battery is excellent for powering light weight robotics, UAV ground stations, radio communications, and many other types of military equipment.

This battery is used within European forces to power smart vests in IDZ and VOSS program for example, and in the US Land Warrior.

Both Nett+ and SMP batteries can be plugged into a docking station in order to distribute power. This interoperable solution enables to use integrated soldier multiport datahub and power distribution systems with all military grade qualified connectors such as the Nett Warrior® connector.

LUC (Light Universal Charger)

The Light Universal Charger LUC® is Bren-Tronics new generation charger that can charge any portable military battery using any energy source available in the field (vehicle, solar and battery) as well as AC standard input. The LUC® is a level 3 Smart Charging device using smart data communication protocols like SMBus, DQBus, single wire, to maximize charging efficiency while guaranteeing safety.

Thanks to its very light weight, the charger can be carried out in a soldier backpack and can simultaneously charge 2 batteries. The charger uses NATO approved connectors for input and output, allowing full interoperability with existing cables and battery adapters. Thanks to its universal architecture to charge various battery types, LUC® provides ease of use and convenient logistic planning. The charger can be connected to PC/Tablet to monitor and store any battery health, SOC and information. Concurrently, the LUC® offers OLED display with a friendly user interface to show all available information from the battery.

Like the majority of Bren-Tronics products, the LUC® underwent a rigorous military qualification and is rated IP67. It comes either in green or sand colour.

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