Annexure 2

CHARGER SELECTION / SIZING :

I1 = Float Charger mode current rating = Continuous load current requirement + Float
Charging current of Battery (=1.5mA per AH of Battery)
24.73 ++ ( (125
= 132.14
.0015x0.0015)
x 1600)
=

24.73 +

24.92

0.1875
Amp.

With 25% design margin, required rating of Float Charger shall be

= 31.15

Amps

REQUIRED FLOAT CHARGER MODE RATING = 32 A

Boost Charger mode rating = Float charger rating or 15% of Battery AH
capacity+ 25 % design Margin ( Whichever is higher)
= (125 x 0.15) x 1.25
=

23.44

23

Amp
Amps

REQUIRED BOOST CHARGER MODE RATING = 23 A

SELECTED RATING OF FLOAT CUM BOOST CHARGER = 40 A