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Float Cum Boost Charger ( FCBC )

Float - Cum - Boost charger is functionally a charger. We will discuss here briefly about functionality, operation and application of float cum boost charger [FCBC]. Float Cum Boost charger is functionally a charger. It work on two operating modes first float mode and second boost mode. Float Cum Boost Charger are used for charging batteries at sub station or power house protection circuit and telecom exchanges. They are used in places where non-interrupted Power supply required. Float chargers used in telecommunication industry consists of filler circuit to ensure continues power supply. The float part of the charger remains in circuit even when the power is driven from batteries. There are few characteristics of a Float Cum Boost charger as given below:- Power Supply: It operates on single phase or three phase power supply and designed for continuous operation. Operation:  The charger has two modes. Float mode and boost mode. In float mode, the FCBC supplies the DC load and the tric