Portabler Power Unit VE100v3 with an maximum output of 100 Watt continuous (200 Watt peak with internal buffer battery). Weight app. 10kg including Hydrogen storage tank.

The Hydrogen canisters CANv3 contain a nickel alloy, which has the ability to absorb up to 250sl of pure hydrogen. Typical operation hours of the VE100v3 with a single CANv3 are as follows:

• 12-16h at 20 Watt
• 4-5h at 60 Watt
• 2-3h at 100 Watt

Empty Hydrogen canisters can be refilled (please see details at "Refilling of Hydrogen canister").

The Hydrogen canister CANv3 is inserted into the VE100 unit and locks automatically. The heat produced by the fuel cell is used to warm up the CANv3, which gets cold when Hydrogen is released.

The VE100v3 is easy to operate, just push the "On" button and the internal controller starts up the fuel cell system automatically. With the internal buffer battery, power is availalle immediately. The VE100v3 offers a 12V DC output (cigar lighter socket) and a mains socket with 230VAC/50Hz. Other mains socket options for USA, Japan, UK and Australia are available as well.

VE100v3 powering a notebook computer (power consumption app. 20 Watt).

VE100v3 powering a camping refrigerator (power consumption app. 65 Watt).

VE100v3 charging a NiCd battery pack for power tool via the 230VAC/50Hz output.

VE100v3 charging a Lead Acid battery via the 4mm connectors on the front panel. In the "Autocharge" mode the VE100v3 charges the Lead Acid battery automatically.

Refilling of Hydrogen canister

Hydrogen quality 5.0 is required to refill the hydrogen canister.

Charging tube (Teflon with stainless steel coating) and Swagelok connector to charge empty CANv3 canisters from a compressed gas cylinder.

A complete refill of the CANv3 hydrogen canister takes about 60-90 minutes. While charging the canister with Hydrogen, it is required to cool it with water at about 20°C.