Car battery charger
Description.
Given below, is a very simple circuit that can be used for charging car batteries. In this circuit there is facility for monitoring the charging current and voltage.
The circuit is based on the IC MC78T12ABT from Freescale.The IC is nothing but a 7812 in TO-3 package with 3A capacity. The transformer T1 steps down the mains voltage and diodes D1&D2 does the job of rectification. Capacitor C1 does the filtering and C2 acts as a decoupling capacitor. The ground terminal of IC1 is lifted to 2.1V using the diodes D3 , D4 and D5 . So the output from the IC1 will be a regulated 14.1V (12+2.1).The battery is charged via diode D6.The D6 blocks reverse flow of current from battery to charging circuit when the mains power is not available. Meter M1 shows the charging current and M2 shows the charging voltage.
Circuit diagram with Parts list.
Notes.
- The transformer T1 can be a 230V primary; 15-0-15V, 3A secondary step down transformer.
- The meter M1 can be a 3A FSD ammeter.
- Meter M2 can be a 20V FSD volt meter.
- Fuse F1 can be a 1A fuse.
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Hi Binesh see my reply to Hari. the same will hold good for you also.
hai i have 12-0-12, 4a , can i use that in this circuit..
Hi Hari 4nos BY127 as bridge is ok but 12 volt may not be sufficient, you require 0-15 volt transformer. you can use 12 volt transformer with 4 BY127s in bridge and connect the output of the bridge rectifer through 2 ohm 20 watts wire wound resistance in series with positive lead to battery to be chargerd is just sufficient, no need for any IC etc.
Hai Seetharaman,
I have a 0-12v 3Amp step down transformer.I think,In this case ckt will change with Arranging BY127 as bridge order… is’t ok…?
Hi Nidesh C2 & C3 are ceramic disc capacitors with working voltage of 40volts or above.
sir,in this circuit, if the capactors c2,c3 are ceramic or polyster? and what is the voltage rating of c2,c3. sir its very urgent Pls reply thanks.
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Hi Abhi the DC voltage will become low and as the battery voltage builds up your charging current will become too low and the battery may not get fullt topped up.
If you have only 12-0-12 2A on hand then use 2nos 1N5404 and a 2.2 ohms 10watts resistance and charge no other electronics is required. This will be the simplest charger watch for the terminal voltage once it reaches 14 volts terminate the charge, as the peak DC voltage can reach 12 X rt2(1.414). (appoximately 17 volts).
Can I use a 12-0-12 (2A) step down transformer instead of 15-0-15(3A) step down transformer? Please tell me.
HI seetharaman,
Still waiting for a reply!!!
Hi Seetharaman awaiting eagerly for a sketch!!!
Hi Seetharaman, what ur saying is I could have a slide switch, if slide switch is moved toward ther 12 volt indication, than with the 2 rectifiers and 1to 2 ohms as current limiting resistance, would be able to charge the 12 volts battery.
when slide switch is moved towards 6 volts then after full wave rectification followed by a thyristor and zener, transistor i would be able to charge the 6 volts battery, pls if u would add a circuit for the above would really appreciate, thanks for the help
Hi Seetharaman, what ur saying is I could have a slide switch, if slide switch is moved toward ther 12 volt indication, than with the 2 rectifiers and 1to 2 ohms as current limiting resistance, would be able to charge the 12 volts battery.
when slide switch is moved towards 6 volts then after full wave rectification followed by a thyristor and zener, transistor i would be able to charge the 6 volts battery, pls if u would add a circuit for the above would really appreciate, thanks for the help
my email id is patrickvaz2002@yahoo.com
Hi Patrick With a 12 0 12 transformer you can charge a 12volt car battery with just 2 rectofiers and one 1 to 2 ohms current limitting resistance. To charge a 6 volt battery you have to add one thyristor after the full wave rectification with zener and transistor to limit charging voltage at 6.9 volts. Current limitting can also be achieved by limitting charging current at 30% of the rated capacity of the battery.
Hi Sanjay you chage any chargeable battery with appropriate external charger.
is there any kind of external battery charger device?
Hi Seetharaman, I have a 12-0-12 2Amps Transformer, will there be any modifications required to the circuit,I want to induce toggle switches/Sliding switch to have 6 and 12 volts and slow & fast charging, Pls reply thanks
Hi Seetharaman, I have a 12-0-12 2Amps Transformer, will there be any modifications required to the circuit,I want to induce toggle switches/Sliding switch to have 6 and 12 volts and slow & fast charging, Pls reply!!!
HI Seetharaman, IS there a possibility of adding a toggle switch for 6 and 12 volts charging and toggle switch for slow and fast charging in this circuit.
thanks a lot
hi mr peter the above circuit is most suited for your application requirement. by replacing D3 D4 and D5 with a link and also D6 with a link.
Hi since this is regulated voltage charger with a flat battery at the start of charging the current will be at 3amps, gradually decrease and once the terminal voltage reaches the rated voltage the current will reduce to minimum and it will be just doing the topping up function, hence no additional circuit is required. regarding the charge indication, replace the link between C2 and D5 connect a 0.22 ohms 5 watt resistance. a BC 547 transistor emitter to C2 & 0.22 ohm junction, base through 100 ohms resistance to 0.22 ohm & D5 junction and collector through LED and series with 2.2Kohm resistance to IC1 ‘in’. The LED will glow brighty to start with and slowly it will dim down as the battery is nearing its rated charge limit.
PLS. HOW CAN I MAKE THE CIRCUIT SHUT DOWN WHEN THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED AND VICE VERSA . ALSO INCLUDING INDICATING LEDS. PLS.REPLY ME. 1000 THANKS.
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I need to build my own power supply for 220 volt ac to 12 volt dc around 30 watt is ok,it must be reliable for LED signage,,can I be assisted? Thanks