The new RTE PS 2 Power Station provides a mains-independent, self-sufficient power supply for fire services and can be operated on the scene without exhaust emissions and therefore very quietly.
The heart of the compact electric power plant is a high-performance battery pack that, with a capacity of two kilowatt-hours (40 Ah) and an output power of 2,000 W, provides sufficient energy for a wide variety of consumers in changing operational scenarios. It can be used, for example, to operate numerous single-phase electrical appliances such as submersible pumps, high-performance fans, water suction devices or electrical rescue equipment for one hour or longer.
Fire-fighting vehicle
In addition, small electrical or electronic devices (refrigerators, coffee machines, beamers; radios, cameras, smartphones ...) can also be powered or charged. In any case, rolling out power cables over long distances becomes obsolete.
The unit can be operated both inside and outside the fire-fighting vehicle
As a genuine firefighting device, the Rosenbauer power station is protected from impacts and damage by a robust metal housing and high-quality rubber protectors on corners and edges. The unit can be operated both inside and outside the fire-fighting vehicle and is particularly suitable for use in enclosed spaces. For transport from the vehicle to the scene, the compact unit is equipped as standard with a rubberized wheel set and an extendable trolley handle and can be pulled like a travel case.
Full output power
In order to be able to easily grab the unit, which weighs only 31.5 kg, even when wearing protective gloves, there are two ergonomic carrying handles on the left and right. In addition, the power station has its own LED scene lighting so that it is easy to see and operate in the dark.
The power station is switched on via a glove-compatible main switch, whereby the full output power is available immediately. A generously dimensioned touch display provides information on the current operating status: battery charge status, DC or AC charging power, and the current output via the respective AC or DC outputs. At the same time, the display is the central operating element and allows control of all functions, whereby the DC and AC outputs can be switched on and off separately.
Standard household socket
An integrated solar charge controller regulates the charging currents of the photovoltaic panels
The power station is charged either via a standard household socket, the on-board power supply of the emergency vehicle, or via foldable photovoltaic panels. With a maximum charging power of 700 W, the batteries are recharged within three hours on a sunny day. An integrated solar charge controller regulates the charging currents of the photovoltaic panels.
The RTE PS 2 Power Station is available with earthed sockets (230 V) in the European version and with NEMA sockets (110 V) for the US market. In addition to the country-specific outputs, there are four USB-A sockets with 15 W charging power, a quick-charge socket for smaller battery-powered devices with up to 60 W, three DC outputs (12 V/25 A or 12 V/3 A), and a 120 W on-board power socket with a plug for the on-board socket (cigarette lighter), all clearly arranged around the central display on the front of the unit.
Modern energy supplier
In addition, two fields for fast, inductive (wireless) charging, for example of smartphones, are incorporated into the top surface of the device.
The new battery-powered power station from Rosenbauer is thus the modern energy supplier for firefighting operations. It will make its first public appearance at this year's Interschutz, the trade fair, from 20 to 25 June in Hanover. It will be available from July.
