Ubidium contains a power management system which is used to charge the batteries and also ensure the system operates without interruption even when power sources are changed.
Some power connectors can also be used to provide a power output to power secondary devices.
Batteries
Ubidium uses smart 94 Wh Lithium-ion batteries which are installed into the Battery Compartments.
RACE RESULT batteries contain a custom firmware adapted specifically to the requirements of the system and can be purchased either directly through the RACE RESULT Shop or through www.inspired-energy.com (request product number NH2054RR34). An alternative battery, from RRC Power Solutions, is compatible with Ubidiums running firmware version 1.5.2 and above.
The batteries will be charged by the system when connected to an external power supply.
Batteries in Ubidium are "hot-swappable" meaning that they can be removed and replaced without the system shutting down provided that at least one battery or external power supply remains connected.
Each battery contains an LCD display on the front to indicate the remaining charge.
| Battery Level | Indicator |
|
<5 % |
No Bars |
| >5 % |  |
| >25 % |  |
| >45 % |  |
| >60 % |  |
| >80 % |  |
Expected battery life is as follows according to the number of batteries and different use cases.
| 1 Battery | 2 Batteries | Power Consumption* | |
| Active Timing (50 % Loop Power) | 13.4 h | 26.9 h | 7 W |
| Passive Timing (4.6 m Antenna / 6 Segments) | 6.7 h | 13.4 h | 14 W |
| Passive Timing (7.7 m Antenna / 8 Segments) | 4.7 h | 9.4 h | 20 W |
| Passive Timing (15.4 m Antenna / 16 Segments) | 2.8 h | 5.7 h | 33 W |
| Passive Timing (23 m Antenna / 30 Segments) | 2 h | 4 h | 47 W |
*Not charging, 4G upload enabled, no ethernet.
Power performance may be reduced above 25 °C (77 °F) / in strong sunlight.
Due to manufacturing processes and differences in the internal cells, the exact capacity of each battery may vary, the exact capacity of each specific battery will be shown on the smaller product label on the rear of each battery. This will always be 94 Wh or higher, but should never exceed 100 Wh in order to comply with international safety regulations.
AC Power
The AC power supply supports 110-240V AC power supply.
When used outdoors, it is recommended to use the supplied, right-angled, connector to ensure the flap can close completely whilst connected to AC Power.
DC Power
The DC Power port is a Female 3-Pin Mini XLR Jack which supports both DC power in and DC Power Out.
| DC In | 11 - 16 V (5 A) | Max 100 W |
| DC Out | 11-16.8 V (2.3 A fuse) |
25W @ 11 V (Empty internal battery) 40W @ 16.8 V (Full internal battery and AC power supply) |
When DC OUT is enabled then the current voltage of the internal batteries will be sent out continuously.
| Pin 1 | Pin 2 | Pin 3 |
| DC IN | GND |
DC OUT |
Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
Ubidium supports both power input and power output via Power over Ethernet (PoE). To ensure consistent information, please refer to the Ubidium Datasheet for exact power ratings and supported standards.
Each ethernet port has different capabilities as follows:
| LAN 1 | PoE++ Input | Used to power the Ubidium system via a compatible PoE power source. |
| LAN 2 | PoE Output | Provides power to external devices. This port is always active when Ubidium is powered on and can operate from the internal battery. |
| LAN 3 | PoE+ Output | Provides power to external devices. This port is only active when Ubidium is connected to an external power supply (AC or PoE++ input). |
It is possible to power a secondary Ubidium system using the PoE+ output from LAN 3; however, this does require a sufficient external power input to the system. Note that this daisy-chaining cannot be extended further, as the power delivery to the secondary system will not be sufficient to power a third.
The Green LED on the left of each PoE port indicates the status of the PoE OUT, the following patterns indicate the function of the port.
| Always Off | PoE disabled or not functioning |
| Blinking |
Searching or ready for input/output |
| Always On | Device detected and powered |
Note that devices using a passive PoE input will not work when connected directly to Ubidium, such devices will require an 802.3af (or equivalent) adapter.
External Battery Charger
Ubidium batteries can additionally be charged using an external charging unit.
RACE RESULT offers two variations which can be ordered directly through the Shop, supporting either 2 or 4 batteries.
Additional options are available for up to 12 batteries and can be ordered directly from Inspired Energy, when ordering please provide the product number NH2054RR34 to ensure compatibility.