Hi Patrick,
I've been experimenting with your cap pulser here and also contemplating.... Is this method, using an SS SSG basically for the trigger of the pulser, really simpler than using the comparator circuit? I've tried both and a couple variations of the comparator. I tried using mosfets in the circuit like JB had originally, and I also replaced the opticoupler, BD234 transistor, and both mosfets with one SSR. The SSR is isolated internally so I didn't see the need for another opticoupler and transistor. Anyways, this setup seems to work fine as well.
The only advantage I can think of of your setup over the comparator is that the comparator isn't as adjustable for different sized charge batteries. It does have a POT, but I can't go too high with charge voltage without having to change our a zener diode. Since I mostly charge 12 Volts, it is moot but just looking for your opinion.
Thanks!
Chris
I've been experimenting with your cap pulser here and also contemplating.... Is this method, using an SS SSG basically for the trigger of the pulser, really simpler than using the comparator circuit? I've tried both and a couple variations of the comparator. I tried using mosfets in the circuit like JB had originally, and I also replaced the opticoupler, BD234 transistor, and both mosfets with one SSR. The SSR is isolated internally so I didn't see the need for another opticoupler and transistor. Anyways, this setup seems to work fine as well.
The only advantage I can think of of your setup over the comparator is that the comparator isn't as adjustable for different sized charge batteries. It does have a POT, but I can't go too high with charge voltage without having to change our a zener diode. Since I mostly charge 12 Volts, it is moot but just looking for your opinion.
Thanks!
Chris
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