Mains electricity and safety

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A heavy-duty portable power station charger at a campsite is connected to the standard 230 V a.c. mains supply.

The output of this fast-charger is 24 V and it delivers a continuous d.c. charging current. To protect the lithium-ion cells inside the power station, the charger must immediately and automatically cut off the current if it exceeds 15 A.

A campsite fast-charger unit connected by a heavy cable to a portable power station battery pack.

Explain how the electrical components inside the charger can be chosen and connected together to provide this specific output and safety feature.

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