Master Instruments - Batteries and Battery Analysers for Defence Communications

Master Instruments are a key manufacturer, assembler and distributor of portable batteries, battery packs and test equipment which have been in operation for more than 65 years. Master Instruments stock the widest range of portable batteries and test equipment in Australia. We serve OEMs, distributors, wholesalers, resellers and retailers in the defence sector, for all their power needs.

Ready to use rechargeable batteries

The Eneloop range of products was launched in Australia in July 2006. Sanyo is renowned as one of the world's best manufacturers of batteries and through a company vision of an environmentally friendly range of products, developed the Eneloop battery. This battery combines the best traits of disposable batteries (long storage life, ready to use straight out of the packet) with rechargeable batteries (longer run time in electronic equipment, cheaper, long service life).

Industrial alkaline batteries

We supply Procell (Duracell) and Panasonic Industrial alakline batteries. Both ranges offer excellent performance for high use devices and are excellent value for money. They come in boxed quantities.

Communications batteries

We batteries to suit a wide range of communications applications, including:

• Mobile and cordless phones
• GPS and navigation devices
• Two way radios
• Bluetooth devices and pagers
• Laptop / notebook computers and PDA's

We have aftermarket batteries to suit the vast majority of common brands such as Nokia, HP, Motorola, Yaesu, Samsung and Dell.

Lithium batteries for defence applications

We supply a range of lithium batteries including:

• 3V coin cells
• 3V coin cells for PCB's
• Specialised lithium cylindrical cells
• Lithium thionyl chloride
• Lithium ion cells for battery pack manufacturing
• Lithium Polymer cells for battery pack manufacturing

We not only supply these batteries but have an engineering team who can design and develop custom & specialty battery packs for any purpose. A charging solution can also be designed to match the battery packs.

Battery analysers and testers

We represent two major brands of battery analysers - Cadex and Vencon.

Cadex battery analysers

Cadex battery analysers are used for evaluating battery performance and condition for virtually all battery chemistries. The analysers come in dual bay or four bay units. The Cadex analysers can be used stand alone or in conjunction with a computer via optional software for logging results. Cadex also offer a range of chargers and conditioners - UCC type for two way radios, SM type for batteries used in various laptop and medical equipment.

Vencon battery analysers

Vencon UBA5 battery analysers are used for evaluating battery performance and condition for virtually all battery chemistries. The analysers have two test circuits per units used in conjunction with a computer via included software for logging results. UBA5 analysers can be daisy chained so multiple units can be run off the same computer. Various accessories are also available.