EEEBC48V 48V BC-2500 Emergency Battery Charger
Overview
The EEEBC48V BC-2500 is a portable emergency battery charger built to maintain critical 48VDC battery systems during outages, primary charger failures, scheduled maintenance, and temporary power interruptions.
Based on Eagle Eye’s proven BC-2500 platform, the charger delivers dependable stationary float charging in a rugged travel case. Its portable design allows the unit to be shipped, staged, and deployed quickly without the need for a DOT-regulated trailer.
Equipped with four standard iPM power modules, the 48V model supplies up to 40A of DC output. Low output ripple, efficient operation, conformal coated circuit boards, fan-free convection cooling, advanced alarms, and network connectivity support reliable performance in utility, telecom, UPS, industrial, and other critical DC power applications.
Automatic universal single-phase AC input, included DC cables with proprietary strain relief, and Ethernet-based monitoring and communication help simplify setup and reduce downtime when emergency 48V battery charging is required.
Features
- 48VDC emergency battery charger built on the BC-2500 platform
- Provides up to 40A DC output with four iPM power modules standard
- Rugged travel case design for transport, shipping, and field deployment
- Less than 80 lbs for easier handling compared to trailer-based solutions
- Automatic universal single-phase AC input
- Low DC output ripple with battery eliminator option standard
- AC/DC powered UIM for continued operation without AC power
- High-quality conformal coated circuit boards for moisture protection
- Convection cooled design with no fan failure points
- Wide operating temperature range from -40°C to 70°C
- High efficiency greater than 93% at 240 VAC full load
- Battery temperature compensation with controlled limits
- Digital amp and volt meter standard
- Individual critical dry contact alarms
- SNMP alarming and NTP date/time synchronization via Ethernet
- Supports SNMP traps, and internal web server communication
- UL, CSA, and CEC certified
- Meets IEEE Std 2405-2022
Specifications
| Part Number: | EEEBC48V |
| Product: | 48V BC-2500 Emergency Battery Charger |
| Platform: | BC-2500 stationary float battery charger |
| Nominal DC Output Voltage: | 48 VDC |
| DC Output Voltage Range: | 30 – 61 VDC |
| Total Output Current: | Up to 40 A with four iPM power modules |
| Power Modules Included: | 4 iPMs standard |
| Maximum Power per iPM: | 480 W |
| Maximum Current per iPM: | 10 A |
| Rated Current per iPM: | 8.1 A |
| AC Input Voltage, Rated: | 100 – 240 VAC |
| AC Input Voltage, Operating: | 90 – 264 VAC; reduced power below 100 VAC |
| AC Input Frequency, Rated: | 50 – 200 Hz |
| AC Input Frequency, Operating: | 45 – 205 Hz |
| AC Input Phase: | Single-phase |
| Efficiency: | > 91% at 120 VAC full load; > 93% at 240 VAC full load |
| Power Factor: | > 0.98 at 120 VAC full load; > 0.96 at 240 VAC full load |
| AC Input Protection: | Current limit, surge, transient inrush, under voltage, over voltage |
| DC Output Protection: | Current limit, short circuit, reverse polarity, surge, transient lightning protection |
| Alarms: | Individual critical dry contact alarms; alarms can be individually enabled, disabled, delayed, and assigned |
| Communication: | SNMP traps, internal web server |
| Mounting: | Wall, shelf, floor, EIA 19-inch rack, front or rear |
| Operating Environment: | -40 – 70 °C (-40 – 158 °F); reduced power mode above 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature: | -55 – 85 °C (-67 – 185 °F) |
| Humidity Range: | 0 – 95%, non-condensing |
| 4-Slot Chassis Dimensions: | 17.125 x 12.78125 x 17.28125 in. (435 x 325 x 439 mm) |
| 4-Slot Chassis Weight: | 28 lbs. (12.7 kg) unloaded |
| Portable Case: | Robust travel case; complete system less than 80 lbs. |
| Included Cable: | DC cable with proprietary strain relief |
| Certifications: | UL, CSA, and CEC certified |
| Standards: | Meets IEEE Std 2405-2022 |
Resources & Support
BC-2500 Product Literature
Technical Information
Calculators
Support Documents
Videos
FAQs
When should the EEEBC48V Emergency Battery Charger be deployed?
The EEEBC48V provides backup charging for critical 48VDC battery systems when the primary charger is unavailable. Common applications include equipment failures, planned maintenance, system commissioning, outages, and temporary power restoration.
What is the maximum DC output of the EEEBC48V?
With four iPM power modules installed, the EEEBC48V delivers up to 40A of DC charging current.
How easily can the EEEBC48V be transported?
The charger is built into a rugged travel case and weighs less than 80 lbs. Its compact design simplifies storage, shipping, and field deployment without the logistical requirements of a DOT trailer.
What type of incoming AC power can the EEEBC48V accept?
The EEEBC48V automatically accommodates universal single-phase AC power. It is rated for 100–240 VAC and supports an operating input range of 90–264 VAC.
Can the EEEBC48V be monitored remotely?
Yes. Built-in communication features include an internal web server, SNMP trap notifications, and NTP time synchronization for remote charger monitoring.
How is the EEEBC48V protected against demanding operating conditions?
Conformal coated circuit boards help protect internal electronics from moisture, while fan-free convection cooling eliminates mechanical fan failure points. The charger is designed to operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to 70°C.
Which certifications and standards apply to the EEEBC48V?
The EEEBC48V is certified to applicable UL, CSA, and CEC requirements and is designed to meet IEEE Std 2405-2022.