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PWR Family
Rugged power distribution units
Rugged power distribution units for compact 19”/2® systems, tactical platforms and deployed defense power architectures.
Rugged power distribution units for tactical systems
MilDef’s PWR Family includes compact rugged power distribution units for tactical systems that need controlled power delivery in limited space. The family supports 19”/2® system architectures where computing, networking and connected equipment require reliable DC power distribution.
Power requirements can vary across vehicles, shelters, mobile command systems and deployed infrastructure. Therefore, the PWR Family includes AC input, DC input, AC/DC conversion and UPS-capable variants. In addition, several series support remote monitoring, protected outputs and passive cooling for demanding defense environments.
For system integrators, the PWR Family helps simplify power architecture inside compact rugged systems. As a result, MilDef can support both new platform builds and upgrades where power distribution, SWaP constraints and lifecycle reliability matter.
Compact 19”/2® power architecture
The PWR Family uses MilDef’s compact 19”/2® form factor to support space-constrained tactical systems. This helps integrators distribute power inside rugged computing and network stacks without moving to larger rack formats.
AC, DC and UPS-capable variants
Different PWR series support different power architectures, including AC input, DC input, AC/DC conversion and integrated UPS functionality. Therefore, the family can match several deployed system requirements from the same product area.
Protected power delivery
Protected outputs, circuit protection, monitoring options and rugged mechanical design help support reliable power delivery in demanding environments. In addition, passive cooling reduces reliance on moving parts.
Explore the PWR Family
The PWR Family includes multiple power distribution unit series for different input, output and backup-power requirements. PWR1100 and PWR2100 combine power distribution with integrated UPS functionality. PWR300 focuses on compact DC power distribution, while PWR3100 adds AC/DC conversion for systems connected to AC input. Meanwhile, PWR4100 supports DC input, multiple DC outputs and individual fuse protection for tactical power distribution.
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PWR1100 Series
Integrated AC/DC Power Conversion, UPS & Distribution
Designed strictly as an integrated, high-capacity AC/DC conversion and online double-conversion UPS platform for primary node power resilience. It is the ideal fit for mobile command centers and tactical shelters—such as containerized headquarters or tactical data centers—where seamless 0 ms battery transition and maximum downstream device distribution are required within a standard 2U chassis profile.
Key features:
- Primary Power Role: Central High-Density Power & UPS Node
- Maximum Device Feeding: High-Density layout delivering up to 9 x regulated DC outputs to eliminate extra rack PDUs
- True Continuous Isolation: Online Double-Conversion topology that completely isolates sensitive loads from dirty field power
- Zero-Downtime Transition: True 0 ms seamless transfer to battery backup with extended hold-up capacity for generator swaps
- Advanced Network Telemetry: Fully integrated SNMPv3 management for secure, remote power monitoring and control interface
- Chassis Form Factor: Standard fixed 2U rackmount profile optimized for heavy-duty shelter integration
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PWR2100 Series
Compact power distribution unit with integrated UPS for tactical systems
The PWR2100 Series provides compact power distribution with integrated UPS functionality for tactical 19”/2® systems. Designed for demanding mobile and military environments, the series offers four DC outputs, automatic battery backup, SNMP v3 remote monitoring, passive cooling and flexible mounting in MilDef’s compact 19”/2® form factor.
Key features:
- Primary Power Role: Compact SWaP-Optimized Power & UPS Node
- Maximum Device Feeding: Medium-Density layout delivering up to 4 x regulated DC outputs for localized tactical gear
- True Continuous Isolation: Online Double-Conversion topology that filters spikes and conditions incoming shore or generator power
- Zero-Downtime Transition: True 0 ms seamless transfer to internal Lithium-Ion backup during sudden grid drops
- Advanced Network Telemetry: Fully integrated SNMPv3 management for remote power monitoring, port switching, and diagnostics
- Chassis Form Factor: Fixed ultra-low profile 1U rackmount optimized for tight vehicular and transit-case configurations
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PWR300 Series
DC/DC Converter with Integrated Power Distribution
Designed strictly as a DC/DC power conversion and regulation platform for mobile vehicle subsystems. It is the ideal fit for tactical vehicles and mobile edge platforms—such as armored personnel carriers, command vehicles, or remote communication rigs—where stable DC outputs, transient protection, and dedicated platform hardening are required to ensure continuous operational availability under extreme voltage fluctuations.
Key features:
- Primary Power Role: Vehicle & Platform DC/DC Power Conditioning Layer
- Maximum Device Feeding: Medium-to-High Density layout providing multiple individually fused DC outputs
- Wide-Range Input Acceptance: Built to ingest unstable vehicle power and output a constant, tightly regulated tactical voltage
- Heavy-Duty Filtering: Integrated military-grade transient protection to suppress extreme inrush currents and load dumps
- Physical Expansion Architecture: Engineered to natively support downstream distribution expansion modules via a rugged chassis link
- Chassis Form Factor: Scalable 1U to 2U rigged form factor tailored for extreme vibration, shock, and vehicle mounting angles
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PWR3100 Series
Dedicated Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
Designed strictly as a centralized DC power distribution and load segmentation unit for automated rack systems. It is the ideal fit for integrated shelter electronics and localized vehicle rack feeds—such as expansion modules or distributed sensor racks—where electronic protection mechanisms and high-efficiency daisy-chain connectivity are required to ensure continuous operational availability without individual line maintenance overhead.
Key features:
- Primary Power Role: Dedicated Subsystem Power Distribution Layer (PDU)
- Maximum Device Feeding: Medium-Density layout delivering 4 x dedicated DC outputs
- Electronic Overload Protection: Intelligent electronic mechanisms that rapidly trip and isolate short-duration overload events
- Clean DC Pass-Through: Built-in conditioning circuitry that filters incoming DC lines before routing power to downstream assets
- Inter-Unit Connectivity: Native Daisy-Chain support allows multiple units to be cascaded together for seamless rack expansion
- Chassis Form Factor: Fixed, lightweight 1U rackmount profile for easy deployment in standard server cabinets
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PWR4100 Series
The Intelligent Power Panel & Tactical Control Hub
Designed strictly as a centralized DC power distribution, monitoring, and tactical control hub for entire rack subsystems. It is the ideal fit for advanced tactical shelters, vehicular rack installations, and field command nodes—where operators require software-defined circuit protection, remote bus control, and physical mission-override capabilities (such as Blanking and Zeroization) within a highly adaptable chassis footprint.
Key features:
- Primary Network Role: Rack Management, Power Bus & Tactical Control Layer
- High-Volume Passthrough: High-Density power layout handling up to an impressive 2400 W of raw power passthrough
- Centralized Databus Control: Integrated MilDef Remote Management Bus to monitor, command, and read back connected device states
- Software-Defined Fuses: Fully programmable software fuses backed by physical 2-second button toggle overrides for manual port control
- Chassis Form Factor: Highly adaptable 1U to 2U rackmount
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