Universal apparatus and method for charging batteries

Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said programming means comprises reading means (21) functionally connected with said data storing means (17) for reading a data storing support.

Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein connection means (26) is provided for connecting said microprocessor means (13) with data processing means external to the apparatus.

Apparatus according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said power means comprises at least one power unit functionally connected with said control means.

Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising display means (22) functionally connected with said microprocessor means (13).

Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising signalling means (23), functionally connected with said microprocessor means (13).

Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said power means is supplied through a single-phase or three-phase transformer.

Method for charging a battery comprising connecting the battery with supply means, suitable for supplying the battery with the energy necessary for charging said battery, enslaving said supply means to control means, suitable for adjusting the electric quantities, voltage and current, supplied by said supply means, characterised in that it further comprises programming said control means so that said control means is suitable for driving said supply means for carrying out a charging procedure of said battery according to pre-established parameters.