Midtronics releases custom battery management products for the military

Feb. 24, 2014
The GR8-1100 MIL Battery Diagnostic Station and the MDX-600 MIL Series Battery Conductance and Electrical System Analyzers provide testing and charging solutions geared to battery types used in military vehicles.

Midtronics, Inc. released two new products with custom features designed specifically for the military market. The GR8-1100 MIL Battery Diagnostic Station and the MDX-600 MIL Series Battery Conductance and Electrical System Analyzers provide testing and charging solutions geared to battery types used in military vehicles.

The GR8-1100 MIL is an all-in-one portable battery diagnostic station offering rapid and controlled charging combined with battery state of health analysis. Preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) are performed quickly and efficiently, identifying batteries nearing the end of their useful lives.

The MDX-600 MIL Series is a powerful, yet lightweight, handheld analyzer that promotes proactive testing of batteries and electrical systems, quick results, and support for multiple vehicles, battery types, and rating systems.

Both products feature custom algorithms to support standard military 6T, Group 31, and 4D/8D battery sizes; support for flooded, gel or AGM battery types; field-replaceable cables; and durable design to withstand harsh environmental/field conditions.

The new products will be distributed via American Business Development Group (ABDG). ABDG, headquartered in Arlington, Va., is the largest business development firm in the U.S. specializing in re-equipping and modernization of the U.S. military and Department of Homeland Security.

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