Design of lighting system
Direct lighting: Lighting provided from a source without reflection from other surfaces. In day lighting, this means that the light has travelled on a straight path from the sky (or…
Exterior Lighting
Automotive exterior lighting systems including turn signals, headlights and taillights are a standard fitting in any vehicle. To enhance safety and comfort for drivers and passengers and enable more sophisticated…
Interior Lighting
Interior Lighting is a complex problem depending on various factors such as • Purpose intended service, • Class of Interiors. • Luminaire best suited, • Color effect and • Reflection from ceiling, walls, floors. Good…
The Voltage Regulator
The voltage regulator can be mounted inside or outside of the alternator housing. If the regulator is mounted outside (common on some Ford products) there will be a wiring harness…
How it Works – the Cut-out
The charging system of the Austin Seven primarily consists of a dynamo to produce an electric current and a battery in which to store the charge. In between these two…
CHARGING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
AGM battery with battery sensor The abbreviation AGM stands for Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) and means that the electrolyte in these batteries is bound in a glass fiber fleece. AGM…
What is the charging system?
Made up of the alternator, battery, wiring and electronic control unit (ECU), your vehicle’s charging system keeps your battery charged. It also delivers the energy necessary to run the lights,…
Difference Between Alternator & Generator
The major difference between the alternator and the generator is that in alternator the armature is stationary and the field system rotates whereas in the generator armature rotates and field…
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch allows the driver to distribute electrical current to where it is needed. There are generally 5 key switch positions that are used: Lock – All circuits are open ( no…
The Starting System
The “starting system”, the heart of the electrical system in your car, begins with the Battery. The key is inserted into the Ignition Switch and then turned to the start…
