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ted.lowe

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Requirements
« on: October 01, 2008, 10:37:44 PM »
Right Sized - Large enough to charge large battery packs in a reasonable time.  Eg. 1.0 - 7.5KW

Universal Input Voltage - Handle various input voltages.  Eg. 120, 208, 240 V AC

Programmable Output Voltage - Field programmable to support different battery pack configurations.

Adjustable Output Amperage - Allow the owner to adjust the power consumption (while sharing an electrical circuit or to avoid tripping breakers).

Power Factor Corrected - As high as possible for the power companies and the owners.

Efficient - 80% +

Isolated - Decouple AC input from DC output for safety reasons.

Intelligent - Automatically charges the battery pack using the proper algorithm for the given battery type.  Turns off when complete.  Outputs completion status (hours on, kWH used, and/or any fault conditions).

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Re: Requirements
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2008, 04:28:54 PM »
Here you go, a new commercial product that fits most of the requirements:

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/10/lear-introduces.html

Someone post the price and availability if you find out!