Delta-Q Commences Full Production of the IC650 Charger

Delta-Q Technologies, Inc. announced that it has completed the production release of its new IC650 Charger. In addition, full commercial production of the new charger has begun at the company’s contract manufacturer in Shenzhen, China. The IC650 Charger provides 650 watts of dc output power and is available in three output voltages: 24V, 36V and 48V. Target applications for the IC650 include golf cars, class 3 lift trucks, floor cleaning machines, aerial work platforms, and electric scooters. Delta-Q intends to release higher voltage variants in the future to meet customer demand.

“Customers have universally stressed the need for more durable industrial chargers. We built the IC650 within a fully sealed die cast aluminum enclosure to withstand the high vibration and exposure to dust and moisture that is typical of on-board environments,” said Evan Sanders, Vice President, Global Sales at Delta-Q.

“Delta-Q also added features that customers have requested to support fleet management initiatives and simplify field service, like the charger’s ability to use a USB memory stick to download the charger’s data log or update its software,” added Sanders.

IC650 product highlights include: A fully sealed die cast aluminum enclosure protects the charger from fluids and other contaminants. The design of the charger enclosure mirrors the internal components, protecting against shock and vibration. Delta-Q's IC650 Charger has a fully sealed die cast aluminum enclosure to provide long-term durability

A USB host port allows charge tracking downloads and charger software updates using a commonly available USB flash drive. This information can be used by OEMs to improve products, limit battery warranty claims and help field technicians in troubleshooting issues. The IC650 can store up to 25 battery charging profiles, which are optimized through extensive testing to provide a precise battery charge based on the battery chemistry and its manufacturer. These charge profiles allow charging to occur quickly, yet carefully, maximizing battery life and performance. Delta-Q's charge tracking software allows detailed analysis of battery health and various charging statistics.

Two versions of the IC650 Charger are available, called “Base” and “Comm.” The “Comm” version supports on-board communication with other components using CAN bus or Modbus programming. DC and AC cabling is completely customizable and field replaceable. Delta-Q has received its Safety Approval Certificate for the IC650 product family, confirming compliance to UL15654 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.