A first of its kind for the mining industry, the Cat® MEC500 Mobile Equipment Charger is a standalone fast charging system designed to charge quickly and safely wherever it’s needed.
Benefits
Built Tough
Designed to meet the IP66 standard, critical components are protected from both water and dust infiltration. The charger also meets ISO 2867 standards, offering protection from minor rockfalls. Key components are Isolation mounted against vibration or seismic activity.
Fast charge
The MEC500 offers high-power, fast opportunity charging where needed. Ultrafast battery charging is achieved by connecting two units in parallel to charge the LHD in less than 20 minutes.
Mobile
Equipped with a durable skid mount and integrated forklift eyes, the charger is efficiently moved to where the equipment is working via towing or fork truck.
Features At A Glance
Ultra-Fast Battery Charging
300-1,000 Volt Output capable.
0-700 Amp Current Output capable.
Power up to 500 kW.
Ability to boost voltage to accommodate variable input voltages.
Adjustable output current for varying battery types/technologies.
May be paralleled with additional units for increased power capability.
3-Phase AC:DC active front end for four-quadrant input power control.
3-Phase interleaved DC:DC converter output for tight voltage control and minimum ripple current
Built-in Reliability
Capable of being dragged on its skid base – or lifted in a bucket or by forks. The unit can be
lowered down a mine shaft using military-grade lift eyes.