Unipower multi function range, Unipower welder, Unipower generator, Unipower battery boost charger
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Plan My Power offers a wide range of Unipower Multi Function Welders/Generators. It is defined as the Multi Function (MF) range due to the various modes of operation under which it can operate. The complete range offers as functions:
- Vehicle Battery Charger
- 12V battery boost Facility
- 24V battery boost Facility
- Welding DC (125ADC to 225ADC)
- AC Power, 110AC, or 230VAC (product specific)
The range is widespread from 3kva to 8kva applications with both welder and generator or just generator as options.
The Unipower range is also seperated by the fact that AC is modified sine and not designed for continuous use but as an emergency support system.
Laymans guide to the working of the Unipower
The Unipower MF unit's main source of power is the vehicles alternator. The alternator is specially wound for this application and differs from a standard alternator, in that is hand wound and contains, multi-winding configuration. The winding configuration is to offer low voltage- high current and high voltage from the same alternator.
The alternator regulator, as well as the diode bridge is strengthened to support the high demand of power required.
The alternator supplies the power directly to the Control Module (CM), which rectifies, controls, regulates and inverts this power to the required application.
The Unipower range of products are all microprocessor driven and offer fault diagnostic software facilities.
Host vehicle charging
Although Plan My Power recommends that the unit be installed as a double up system [preferred] (fitted as an additional product), it is often not possible. In such cases the UniPower MF unit replaces and can operate as the main vehicle alternator. The UniPower MF is also a High Charge Alternator and thus offers exceptionally good charging facilities. (Note it is a high charge alternator but not a low RPM alternator) Read more about high charge alternators here Read more about high charge alternators here
12V/24V Battery boost
The UniPower vehicle mount MF offers extraordinary Battery Boost Charging Facilities. When selected to this mode of operation with 12v/24v boost, the voltage at the terminals is regulated. A slightly higher charge is offered. This voltage is safe within the limits set out by vehicle manufacturers. A quicker than normal recharge of the battery is offered.
Note: Although the alternator is a high charge alternator, its not a high charge at low RPM system! It is optimised to give the high power at 6000-8000RPM (alternate RPM)
Weld
The UniPower MF Range of Products offers exceptionally high standard DC Welding Facilities. The range varies from 175ADC to 225ADC.
Welding options such as aluminum, stainless steel, reverse polarity, etc. are possible.
Welding is suitable for :
a) Manual metal arc up to 4mm
b) Gas metal Arc, (MIG accessories
required to be converted to
constant voltage output).
c) Flux cored arc welding,
(accessories required), self
shielded wire up to 1.6mm
d) Submerged arc welding, (units
can be connected in Parallel)
e) Carbon-arc air Cutting or
Gouging up to 4mm
AC power
The MF Range offers regulated AC Power output (Modified sine wave). The AC is optimised to operate power tools and rated from 2.5 KVA to 3.5KVA. The AC is specifically designed for support system power
Applications of the MF range
The Multi Function Range has a wide variety of applications, which vary from industrial, leisure to military and more. Typical users of these products are telecommunications, power supply industry, builders, service support system etc.
Installations
Installations into emergency vehicles must only to be done as a second source of power. Various installation techniques and brackets for installation is available. Please refer to accessories division for installations accessories.
  
Unipower installation in service support vehicle |
