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Automotive Voltage Indicator

Monitors battery voltage Three-LED Display
Circuit diagram:

Parts:
R1,R3,R6________1K R2____________100K R4,R5,R7,R8_____3K3 1/4W Resistors 1/4W Resistor 1/4W Resistors

D1__________Red LED (Any dimension and shape) D2________Amber LED (Any dimension and shape) D3,D4,D5_____1N4148 75V 150mA Diodes D6_________BZX79C10 10V 500mW Zener Diode D7________Green LED (Any dimension and shape) D8,D9________1N4148 75V 150mA Diodes D10________BZX79C12 12V 500mW Zener Diode Q1,Q2_________BC547 Q3____________BC557 45V 100mA NPN Transistors 45V 100mA PNP Transistor

Comments: Connecting this circuit to the battery of your vehicle, you will always know at a glance the approximate voltage available. An indication of battery voltage is useful to the motorist for monitoring the battery's capacity to deliver current, and as a check on the efficiency of the dynamo or alternator.

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Threshold voltages of the LEDs are set by means of two Zener Diodes (D6 & D10) plus two further Diodes wired in series (D4, D5 and D8, D9 respectively) adding a step of about 1.3V to the nominal Zener voltage. LED indication: Red LED D1 is on when battery voltage is 11.5V or less. This indicates a low battery charge. Amber LED D2 is on when battery voltage is comprised in the 11.5 13.5V range. This indicates that the battery is good if the motor is off. When motor is running, this indicates no charge from dynamo or alternator. Green LED D7 is on when battery voltage is 13.5V or more. This indicates a normal condition when motor is running and dynamo or alternator are charging.

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