PECO II Features Fuel Cell Solution at OSP Expo 2008
BALTIMORE, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — PECO II, Inc. , a communications industry power systems and services provider, is featuring a fuel cell solution in its booth (#1037) at the OSP Expo in Baltimore on October 22-23. The fuel cell solution combines hydrogen fuel cell modules from Dantherm Power, Inc. with PECO’s Quantum Power System and SC1084 cabinet. Dantherm Power and PECO are working together with systems integrator BCI Communications, Inc. to create an integrated power cabinet that gives customers new options for meeting extended runtime backup power requirements.
The Dantherm fuel cell module provides backup power in 1.6kW increments. The system on display at OSP Expo 2008 includes two 1.6kW modules as well as the control and remote monitoring functions needed to ensure availability of DC power to the telecom equipment in the event of a loss of AC grid power to the site. This flexible system gives telecom customers the ability to meet FCC-mandated backup power runtimes of eight hours or more.
The fuel cells are housed in PECO’s SC1084 OSP cabinet, which provides a total of 42 RU of mounting space. The cabinet can be equipped with a Dantherm air conditioner or heat exchanger. The cabinet dimensions are 84″H x 30″W x 30″D.
The load is powered by PECO’s Quantum Power System, a 48-volt DC power system that combines high-density rectifiers, distribution and control in a sleek, low-profile shelf. Designed for the harsh outside plant environment, the Quantum system’s small footprint makes it ideal for cabinets where rack space is at a premium. In this application, the Quantum system can provide up to 120 Amps of current at 48VDC.
BCI, Green Energy Group is providing systems integration capabilities to ensure the complete product conforms to the needs of the market. In addition to defining the requirements for the configuration, BCI offers the user a complete turnkey package for design, installation and maintenance. A key part of the maintenance package is BCI’s fuel replenishment service, which eliminates one of the major concerns of fuel cell deployment by wireless carriers. In addition, BCI will provide financing options that include rental and lease purchase agreements.
About PECO II, Inc.
PECO II, headquartered in Galion, Ohio, designs, manufactures, and markets communications power systems and power distribution equipment, and provides engineering and on-site installation services. As the largest independent full-service provider of telecommunications power systems, the Company provides total power quality and reliability solutions, and supports the power infrastructure needs of communications service providers in the wireline, wireless, and broadband markets. Additional information about PECO II can be found at http://www.peco2.com/.
About Dantherm Power, Inc.
Dantherm Power, Inc. is a subsidiary of Dantherm A/S located in Skive, Denmark. Since 1958 Dantherm A/S has built a solid reputation as a trusted supplier dedicated to setting new standards for customized solutions, service and support of their line of heat exchanger, air conditioning and air handling products. Dantherm Power focuses on the commercial development of fuel cell technology, from design through production, to sale and support of complete solutions to customers within the telecom, information technology and government markets to meet their backup power requirements. Dantherm Power also has several other fuel cell based product platforms under development to address Off Grid, Continuous Power as well as Micro Combined Heat and Power commercial and residential applications. Additional information about Dantherm Power can be found at http://www.dantherm-power.com/.
About BCI
Berliner Communications, Inc. and its wholly owned operating subsidiary, BCI Communications, Inc., are headquartered in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. BCI is an end-to-end provider of outsourced services for the wireless communications industry, including planning, deployment and management of network build-outs and green energy power solutions. BCI provides wireless carriers with comprehensive real estate site acquisition and zoning services, radio frequency and network design and engineering, infrastructure equipment construction and installation, radio transmission base station modification, project management services and alternative energy power solutions including systems integration, turnkey design, installation, financing, and refueling. For more information about Berliner’s services or The Green Energy Group, please visit http://www.bcisites.com/.
Information in this press release, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the press announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice.
PECO II, Inc.
CONTACT: Kevin Borders, Vice President, Marketing and ProductDevelopment of PECO II, Inc., +1-419-468-7600
Web site: http://www.peco2.com/http://www.dantherm-power.com/http://www.bcisites.com/