Custom Electronics (CEI) receives patent for advanced DC power junction system technology that enables safe hot-swapping and scalable mobile power. The system is designed for safely connecting DC power sources in parallel while preventing batteries from discharging into one another. It is an agnostic junction platform, to be used with batteries, solar power systems and other DC energy sources, which creates new opportunities for scalable power distribution and energy storage applications.
“This patent represents a significant milestone because the junction system is foundational to a wide range of energy storage and power distribution applications. It can deliver uninterrupted power while protecting both the batteries and the connected equipment. The junction system can safely hot-swap multiple DC power sources in the field, providing users with tremendous operational flexibility, opening doors to new solutions across the military, industrial and commercial markets,” said Carol Brower, President of Operations, Custom Electronics.
A current application of the patented junction technology is CEI’s CMP2500 modular battery system, a mobile energy storage platform designed for military and defense field operations. At the heart of the CMP2500 system are LiFePO4 lithium-iron phosphate cells that deliver reliable and efficient energy storage. Each battery provides 2.5kWh of capacity, while the complete system can supply up to 10kWh at 24VDC. Housed in rugged military-spec cases that can be transported by a single person, the CMP2500 system is designed for demanding applications including drone charging, training simulations, target systems and silent watch operations. The modular design allows users to quickly deploy power in field environments without relying on generators or extensive cabling infrastructure.
Another distinguishing feature of the CMP2500 platform is its proprietary battery management system (BMS), which was custom designed to protect the cells, connected equipment and system users. CEI’s modular, integrated systems approach enables customers to generate, store, distribute and utilize electric energy efficiently while reducing generator operating time, fuel consumption and related noise.
The CMP2500 system is fully scalable in both voltage and capacity and can supplement or replace traditional generator operations in a variety of military and industrial environments. The system also incorporates high-quality charger and inverter components, including inverter capabilities up to 4000W output and chargers up to 40 ADC.
