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BLOCK DIAGRAM
LOAD CELL
SOLAR PV CELLS CHARGING CIRCUIT
BATTERY
INVERTER CIRCUIT
BULB
Load Cell
A load cell is a transducer that is used to convert a force into electrical signal.
Strain Gauge
Resistance
l R A
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Strain Gauge under tension. Resistance goes up. Strain Gauge under compression.Resistance goes down.
Wheatstone Bridge
What Is It?
A Wheatstone Bridge is an electrical circuit. Used in a load cell to measure an overall change in resistance. Increases sensitivity and reduces the
R1
R4 V0
VEX
R2
R3
Wheatstone Bridge
How Does It Work?
R1 +
R4 V0
VEX R2
R3
SOLAR CELL
The solar cell works in three steps: 1. Photons in sunlight hit the solar panel and are absorbed by semiconducting materials, such as silicon. 2. Electrons (negatively charged) are knocked loose from their atoms, causing an electric potential difference. Due to the special composition of solar cells, the electrons are only allowed to move in a single direction.
3. An array of solar cells converts solar energy into a usable amount of direct current (DC) electricity.
CHARGING CIRCUIT
BATTERY
Lead acid batteries are Reliable Cost effective Long life High reliability Can withstand overcharge Over discharge vibration and shock Leak proof Zero maintenance.
INVERTER CIRCUIT
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Output Input
INVERTER
An inverter is an electrical device that converts direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). The converted AC can be at any required voltage and frequency with the use of appropriate transformers, switching, and control circuits. Two transistor are used to switch between positive and negative cycles. A booster is used to boost the current. A transformer is used to step up the voltage from 12v to 230v.
Voltage Regulator
A voltage regulator is an electrical regulator designed to automatically maintain a constant voltage level.
These regulators can provide local on-card regulation, eliminating the distribution problems associated with single point regulation.
IN
This circuit has an internal current limiting, thermal shut-down and safe area protection, making it essentially indestructible.
WORKING
Whenever force is applied on load cell ,it produces a voltage of 5 to 6 volts.