RUCK PowerHUB AIR: fly-ready, silent power for dispersed operations

Soldier Modernisation looks at R.U.C.K PowerHUB AIR from Kinected Solutions

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Kinected Solutions delivers a field-proven power solution built around the batteries NATO forces already rely on and carry.

Modern warfighters depend on an expanding array of mission-critical electronics—Mil radios, Starlink & Satcom terminals, tablets, drones, phones, ECCM systems, night-vision devices, and more. Keeping these systems powered in dispersed, low-infrastructure environments remains one of the most persistent logistical challenges facing small units and detachments today.

Conventional solutions may not deliver the agility required in today's environment:

• Generators require fuel resupply, add weight, generate noise and produce heat signatures that compromise location on the modern battlefield.
• Commercial portable power stations rely on large internal lithium-ion batteries that violate air-transport safety regulations—making them impossible to deploy by air and once the main battery is depleted, it won't be useful again until it's recharged as it's not hot-swappable.

The RUCK PowerHUB AIR Advantage

Kinected Solutions' RUCK PowerHUB AIR eliminates both problems with a fundamentally different approach to providing AC power to any device in the field:

By leveraging in-service BB-2590 batteries, the RUCK PowerHUB AIR integrates seamlessly into existing logistics—no new battery types to source, no special handling procedures, no flight waivers required.

Key Features:

R.U.C.K PowerHUB AIR powers all devices at the tactical edge using standard and in-service BB-2590 / 5590 / 390 series batteries as your power source. This enables you to use standard AC mains 3 pin power cables equipment to power any MOTS/COTS equipment in the field, in any environment.

Simply connect your standard mains power cable to any of the unit's internal or external 3 pin plug sockets, to run devices or systems in low or nil infrastructure environments. Hot-swap out batteries as required without losing power to your equipment.

R.U.C.K PowerHUB AIR delivers continuous 1350W, (1600W Peak) 220V AC housed within a fully ruggedised enclosure to power and re-charge multiple devices as required.

Charge and power all devices irrespective of OEM from Satcom terminals, Radios, Comms Systems, Drones, EUD's, PC's, GCS's, EPM's/ECM's, NVG's, etc

R.U.C.K PowerHUB AIR will convert power from your standard issue Mil batteries to power anything which uses mains AC power in the field.

• Provides 220-230 V mains output and sockets using BB-2590 / 5590 /390 batteries
• If using 8 x BB-2590 batteries unit will provide 2300 kWh capacity (*1-8 qty of batteries can be used as available) Batteries hot-swappable for continuous AC power supply
• Individual low-voltage battery status indicator for each battery slot 3 x Internal UK AC mains 3 pin power outlets + 4 x USB outlets 1 x External UK AC mains 3 pin power outlet
• Fast charging capability via USB Type-A and USB Type-C outputs Fixing/mounting options to fix the case down vehicles/ platforms Batteries are protected from dust, debris and moisture ingress
• Suitable for powering and charging battlefield electronics with USB interfaces as well as AC mains (3-Pin) devices Ruggedised enclosure for harsh military environments
• Air-safe; Removeable batteries enabling easy transportation by Mil or Civ carriers

For more information please visit:
https://kinectedsolutions.co.uk