Power Solutions

At SkyBitz, we're experts at deploying the best power management systems in the industry. The proprietary, patented GLS technology gives us the ability to extend our battery life for years. To maximize the life of your device, we have three different power management solutions. So no matter what your power requirements are—from reporting once a day to once every thirty minutes—SkyBitz offers a power management solution that works for you.

Internal Battery Pack

Our GLS technology is so sophisticated that it enables us to produce multi-year battery life available anywhere from standard "AA" lithium batteries. The Internal Battery Pack comes standard with the Mobile Terminal and consists of "AA" lithium batteries.

BAT-XTNDR

The external BAT-XTNDR is mounted in front of the Mobile Terminal on the roof of the trailer and connected via a cable to the Mobile Terminal. The addition of the BAT-XTNDR allows the user to increase the frequency of reports and/or paging intervals while maintaining long battery life.

Specifications for the BAT-XTNDR

Power/Capacity 7.8 Volts / 19AMP HRS
Dimensions 4.5 x 3.2 x 1.5 inches
Weight 12 oz
Temperature -40 to +70 deg C
Vibration 2 G rms, MIL-STD-810D, Method 514.4
Shock 30 G, MIL-STD-810D, Method 516.3, Procedure I
Salt Fog General Motors Engineering Standards Corrosion Test GM-9505P for a duration of 5 weeks
Humidity 100% condensing
Water Immersion 1m for 30 mins
Mounting Mounts with 3M Very High Bond Tape
Control I/O N/A

External Power Module

The SkyBitz External Power Module (EPM) allows you to power the Mobile Terminal from vehicle power when a trailer is tethered to a tractor. The intelligent power system of the Mobile Terminal will automatically revert to its internal battery and your defined power conservation configuration when vehicle power is unavailable.

As an additional feature, the External Power Module will monitor and log when a trailer is tethered or untethered, and it can be configured to electronically alert you of a status change.

Specifications for the External Power Module

Functions External power supply for Mobile Terminal, Trailer Tether/Un-tether sense, Door switch interface
Input 9-36VDC from tractor
Output 6VDC power to Mobile Terminal - Provides "Tether" Status
Internal Power Power for Door Switch function - Internal Battery Pack of "AA" Lithium Primary Cells
Dimensions 2.5" x 5" x 1"
Weight 1 lb
Operating Temperature -40 Deg C to 70 Deg C
Storage Temperature -55 Deg C to 85 Deg C
Vibration 2 G rms, MIL-STD-810D, Method 514.4
Shock 30 G, MIL-STD-810D, Method 516.3, Procedure I
Salt Fog General Motors Engineering Standards Corrosion Test GM-9505P for a duration of five weeks
Humidity 100% Condensing
Water Immersion 1 Meter, 30 Minutes
Interface J560 Pin 7 - Aux power or Pin 5 - Marker lights
Mounting Bonded to the Trailer Roof with 3M VHB Tape

Download EPM Data Sheet