12V Battery Level Indicator Circuits

Published:2013/11/7 20:55:00 Author:lynne | Keyword: Battery Level Indicator | From:SeekIC

This battery level indicator offers (5) LEDs that light up progressively as the voltage increases: Red: Power Connected (0%) Yellow: Greater than 10.5V (25%) Green 1: Greater than 11.5V (50%) Green 2: Greater than 12.5V (75%) Green 3: Greater than 13.5V (100%) Of course, you may select your own colors if desired. 12 Volts Battery Level Indicator Circuit Schematic Operation of the battery level indicator D1 is the voltage reference zener. Tied to this is a string of divider resistors (R2-6) that set the various fixed voltage levels. R7 & 8 form a voltage divider to that reduces the battery voltage by a factor of 3. U1 is an LM339 quad comparator that compares the various voltages from the two dividers. The comparator sections have open collector outputs that simply function as switches to operate the LEDs. D7 protects against reverse battery connection. The LEDs are biased to operate at about 4mA which is quite bright if modern LEDs are used. This current can be adjusted simply by varying the series resistors (R9 through R13). The overall current drain as shown is about 25mA which tends to be wasteful for continuous operation. For energy conservation, connect to battery via a pushbutton (Push to Test). Printed Circuit Board I did a www.expresspcb.com SMT layout using 0805 size components, 1N753 zener and SOIC-14 IC. D7 is in a SOT-23 package. These components are about as small as I like to work with. The layout has not yet been carefully checked or built. Note that surprises abound when constructing prototypes.The circuit board measures only 0.5” x 1.5”.



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