Charger Booster
Charger Booster
Charger Booster
Charger Booster
Charger Booster
Charger Booster

Charger Booster

Shop equipment

The Ekyrail Charger Booster is a high-power locomotive battery charger designed for maintenance shops and rail yards. In addition to charging locomotive batteries, it can provide up to 400 amps of boost current to assist in starting locomotives.

Technical Highlights

Designed for locomotive lead-acid battery charging
Boost starting assistance up to 400 A (20 seconds)
Maximum charging current
100 A
Maximum output voltage
85 VDC
Intelligent charging cycles
Bulk charge (up to 100 A / 80 V) Absorption cycle (78.4 V) Float maintenance mode (72 V / 15 A)
Manual equalizing cycle to balance battery cells
Reverse polarity protection
LCD display showing voltage, current and alarms
Integrated cooling system with temperature protection
Portable shop unit mounted on wheels
Designed for locomotive maintenance environments

Available Models

1020140100
Designed for 480 VAC input
1020140000
Designed for 650 VAC input
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Description

The Ekyrail Charger Booster is a powerful battery charging and starting assistance system designed specifically for locomotive applications. Built for rail maintenance facilities, the unit efficiently charges locomotive lead-acid battery banks while protecting battery life through automated charging cycles.

The system uses intelligent charging modes including Bulk, Absorption, and Float cycles, ensuring batteries are charged safely and maintained at optimal condition. When additional power is required, the booster mode can supply up to 400 amps of supplemental current to assist with locomotive starting.

The unit is factory-programmed to meet battery manufacturer specifications and includes advanced protection features such as reverse polarity protection and automatic system monitoring. Mounted on wheels for portability, the Charger Booster can easily be moved between locomotives in the shop or yard.