The schematic diagram shown right here is the automatic switching-on emergency light circuit which is controlled using IC. The most important capabilities of this circuit are: automatic switching-on of the light on main power failure and battery charger with overcharge protection.

When mains electrical power is absent, relay RL2 is in deenergised state, feeding DC source from battery to inverter section via its N/C contacts and switch S1. The inverter section comprises IC2 (NE555) that is applied in stable mode to generate sharp pulses / wave with frequency of 50 Hz to drive the power MOSFETs. The output of IC3 is fed to gate of MOSFET (T4) directly while it is applied to MOSFET (T3) gate just after inversion by transistor T2. Therefore the power amplifier designed close to MOSFETs T3 and T4 functions in push-pull mode.

The output across secondary of transformer X2 can simply drive a 230-volt, 20-watt fluorescent tube. In event light isn’t needed to become on during mains power failure, then just flip switch S1 to off position.

Battery overcharge preventer circuit is designed close to IC1 (LM308). Its non-inverting pin is held at a reference voltage of about 6.9 volts that is obtained implementing diode D5 (1N4148) and 6.2-volt zener D6. The inverting pin of IC1 is connected to the positive terminal of battery. Thus when mains electric supply is present, IC1 comparator output is high, unless battery voltage exceeds 6.9 volts. So transistor T1 is normally forward biased, which energises relay RL1. Within this state the battery stays on charge via N/O contacts of relay RL1 and current limiting resistor R2. When battery voltage exceeds 6.9 volts (overcharged condition), IC1 output goes low and relay RL1 gets deenergised, and thus stops more charging of battery.

MOSFETs T3 and T4 may be mounted on appropriate heat sinks to prevent overheating on the MOSFETs and keep the MOSFETs in good performance.

This automatic switching-on emergency light circuit taken from EFY magazine. The circuit is already tested and should be working properly. This circuit idea available in PDF document, download from the following link:

Automatic Emergency Light Project

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Inverter circuit is typically used for emergency lighting, since the power output is small, which is about 5W only. But you can use this inverter for other purposes that do not require large electric power such as mobile phone charger, small lamp/LED lamp, etc. Don’t use this circuit for electronic appliances which consume high power, of course it will not works.

You may use 12V lead acid battery for this circuit.

5W simple inverter circuit source:
http://skemarangkaian.com/5w-simple-inverter-circuit-with-2n3055/

When power supply is restored, the lamp or the alarm is switched-off. A switch provides a “latch-up” function, in order to extend lamp or alarm operation even when power is restored.

This circuit is permanently plugged into a mains socket and NI-CD batteries are trickle-charged. When a power outage occurs, the lamp automatically illuminates. Instead of illuminating a lamp, an alarm sounder can be chosen.

Components List:

R1____________220K   1/4W Resistor
R2____________470R   1/2W Resistor
R3____________390R   1/4W Resistor
R4______________1K5  1/4W Resistor
R5______________1R   1/4W Resistor
R6_____________10K   1/4W Resistor
R7____________330K   1/4W Resistor
R8____________470R   1/4W Resistor
R9____________100R   1/4W Resistor

C1____________330nF  400V Polyester Capacitor
C2_____________10uF   63V Electrolytic Capacitor
C3____________100nF   63V Polyester Capacitor
C4_____________10nF   63V Polyester Capacitor

D1-D5________1N4007 1000V 1A Diodes
D6______________LED  Green (any shape)
D7___________1N4148   75V 150mA Diode

Q1,Q3,Q4______BC547   45V 100mA NPN Transistors
Q2,Q5_________BC327   45V 800mA PNP Transistors

SW1,SW2________SPST Switches
SW3____________SPDT Switch

LP1____________2.2V or 2.5V 250-300mA Torch Lamp Bulb
SPKR___________8 Ohm Loudspeaker
B1_____________2.5V Battery (two AA NI-CD rechargeable cells wired in series)
PL1____________Male Mains plug

Circuits Works:
Mains voltage is reduced to about 12V DC at C2’s terminals, by means of the reactance of C1 and the diode bridge (D1-D4). This avoids the use of a mains transformer.

Trickle-charging current for the battery B1 is provided by the series resistor R3, D5 and the green LED D6 that also monitors the presence of mains supply and correct battery charging.

Q2 & Q3 form a self-latching pair that start operating when a power outage occurs. In this case, Q1 biasing becomes positive, so this transistor turns on the self latching pair.

If SW3 is set as shown in the circuit diagram, the lamp illuminates via SW2, which is normally closed; if set the other way, a square wave audio frequency generator formed by Q4, Q5 and related components is activated, driving the loudspeaker.

If SW1 is left open, when mains supply is restored the lamp or the alarm continue to operate. They can be disabled by opening the main on-off switch SW2.

If SW1 is closed, restoration of the mains supply terminates lamp or alarm operation, by applying a positive bias to the Base of Q2.

Notes: Close SW2 after the circuit is plugged.

source: redcircuits.com