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Pulsar Battery Packs and Compatibility

Pulsar thermal imaging units operate via batteries. These batteries are either internal or external. External batteries are mounted outside the unit and plug in by a cord into a port on the unit. An internal battery is inserted inside the unit and connects power that way. Each unit includes a battery; however, Pulsar offers extra interchangeable batteries for purchase for an additional cost offering you extended run times.

External batteries:

EPS5 Battery Pack

The external EPS5 battery pack has a 20-hour discharge time, is rechargeable and will strap securely to your rifle with the included Velcro strap. A main charger, car adapter, an EU-US plug adapter and carrying case are included.

Compatible units:

  • PL76311 Digisight N550
  • PL78027 Recon 325
  • PL78037 Recon 325R
  • PL78026 Recon 550
  • PL78036 Recon 550R
  • Yk28041 Ranger 5×42

Specifications:

  • Li-Pol battery
  • 5 Ah Ampere-hour rating
  • 4-hour full charge time
  • IPX3 rated
  • 500 + life cycle
  • 3 ounces
  • Operating temperature:

PB8I Power Bank

The weapon-mountable USB rechargeable PB8I power bank has an extended battery life of 20 hours. A built-in charge level allows you to know exactly how much battery life is left and it weighs only 7.8 ounces.

Compatible units:

Any unit with a micro USB, including Signal RT, Photon RT, Trail, Helion, Digisight Ultra and Digiforce RT.

Specifications:

  • Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
  • Waterproof and shockproof
  • Mountable to Picatinny rail
  • 5 hours full battery charge time
  • 20-hours full discharge time
  • ABS plastic housing
  • Operating temperature: -4 to 122 F

IPS5

The IPS5 is a rechargeable battery pack with a 10-hour battery life powering all Trail, Helion and Digisight Ultra units.

Compatible units:

  • Helion
  • Trail
  • Digisight Ultra

Specifications:

  • 8-10-hour battery life
  • Li-ion battery
  • 4 hours full battery charge time
  • 4 hours full discharge time
  • Glass-nylon composite and metal construction
  • 6 ounces
  • Operating temperature: -4 to 104 F

IPS 10

The IPS10 has a 16- to 20-hour battery life and powers all Trail, Helion and Digisight Ultra units. Recharge it using a three-prong wall outlet or car adapter.

Compatible units:

  • Trail
  • Helion
  • Digisight Ultra

Specifications:

  • Li-ion rechargeable battery
  • Up to 16-20 hours battery life
  • 8 hours full battery charge time
  • 40 hours full discharge time
  • Glass-nylon composite and metal construction
  • 5 ounces
  • Operating temperature: -4 to 104 F

EPS3I

This external lithium-ion rechargeable battery has a waterproof plastic body and includes an extension cord, car adapter and EU to US plug adapter.

Compatible units:

The EPS3I fits older models: DFA, Apex and Digisight.

Specifications:

  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Built-in charge indicator
  • Weapon-mountable
  • 2-hour full battery charge time
  • 12 volts
  • ABS plastic housing
  • Weaver mount
  • IPX5 rated
  • Weighs 8.1 ounces
  • Operating temperature: -4 to 140 F

Double DNV

The double DNV battery pack is a rechargeable NiMH battery pack designed to provide additional battery life to your Forward DN55 digital monocular, the Quantum and Quantum Lite thermal monoculars.

Compatible units:

  • Forward DN55
  • Quantum
  • Quantum Lite

Specifications:

  • NiMH rechargeable battery pack
  • 6 volts
  • 6 hours full battery charge time
  • ABS plastic housing
  • IPX5 rated
  • Weighs 4.6 ounces
  • Operating temperature: 1—13 to 122 F

IPS7

The IPS7 is a Lithium-ion battery with a 6,400 mAH capacity and extends the operating time on the Helion to 10 to 13 hours.

Compatible units:

Helion

Specifications:

  • Operating time (Helion) 10-13 hours
  • 3.7 voltage
  • 6,400 mAh capacity
  • Weighs 0.13 kg

IPS14

With a huge 12,800 mAh capacity, the IPS14 has a 21 to 26 hours (Helion) battery life.

Compatible units:

  • Helion
  • Accolade
  • Trail
  • Digisight Ultra
  • Forward F

Specifications:

  • Lithium-ion battery
  • 12,800 mAh capacity
  • 21 to 24 hours battery life
  • Weighs 24 kg

Internal batteries:

BPS 3xAA Battery Holder

The BPS3 replaces your B-Pack as backup power holding 3 AA batteries. It will power any Pulsar unit that accepts B-Pack battery packs.

Compatible units:

All Pulsar devices that accept B-Pack batteries.

Specifications:

  • Plastic housing
  • Weighs 1.8 ounces
  • Operating temperature: -13 to 122 F

APS 3

The APS 3 battery pack is a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery with a 3,200 mAh capacity.

Compatible units:

  • Axion
  • Thermion

Specifications:

  • Plastic housing
  • Weighs 1.4 ounces
  • Operating temperature: -4 to 140 F

APS 2

The APS 2 battery pack is a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery with a 3,200 mAh capacity.

Compatible units:

Specifications:

  • Plastic housing
  • Weighs 1.4 ounces
  • Operating temperature: -4 to 140 F

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2 comments

Thank you so much for your question, Kyle! As the Quantum XD50A is an older unit, this seems like a topic for a prolonged conversation with our helpful customer service representatives. You can reach them at 817-761-1771.

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I have a pulsar quantum XD 50a what type of battery pack do I need to buy to run it on an external rechargeable battery

Kyle Baker

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