Rugged and reliable chargers from the battery experts
The reliability and longevity of a battery hinges on the quality of the charger. Choosing a well-engineered charger provides longer lasting and better performing batteries. Nowhere is this more important than in a vehicular charger.

A charger shouldn’t become obsolete when you replace your old radios with new ones. The UCC chargers use interchangeable adapters that allow upgrading to the next model. You can also charge different battery types side-by-side.

Easy installation in a vehicle
The UCC2 connects directly to the 12-volt system. The built-in DC/DC converter regulates the supply voltage from the starter battery; suppression circuitry protects the charger from voltage spikes. Should the starter battery fall below a safe cranking voltage, the UCC2 automatically suspends charging to ensure engine start. Prolonged parking while charging will not drain the battery.

Hot and cold charging

Batteries can’t be charged if too cold. The UCC2 warms up the nickel-based battery with trickle charge and when above freezing, normal fast charging commences. Li-ion charges only above freezing.

The UCC2 halts charge at high battery temperature and resumes at half current when the pack has cooled down.This enhances battery longevity and safety.

Fault detection
A battery defect is often difficult to spot, especially if the pack charges normally. The UCC2 identifies battery anomalies and terminates the charge to protect battery and equipment. A light signal alerts the user of the defect.

Reactivating batteries
If over-discharged, Li-ion batteries go to sleep and a recharge is often not possible. The UCC2 automatically wakes up these seemingly dead packs by reactivating the safety circuit and applying a full charge once the voltage has recovered.