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1. Alarms using an
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To use the circuit shown below (left), the
diode should be permanently illuminated by a beam of
light. When the light beam is cut, by an intruder, the
conductivity of the diode decreases and the alarm sounds.
The alarm will continue to sound, even when the light
returns, until the reset switch is pressed. The value of
resistor R is found by experiment but will probably be
between 100k and 560k (start with 180k.) |
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If you want an alarm which sounds when the
diode is exposed to light (for example, in order to
protect a bag, drawer, suitcase etc) you will need to use
the modifications to the circuit shown in the diagram on
the right. |
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The NOR gate is one quarter of
a 4001 chip. Transistor: BC109C or similar. |
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Vero diagrams |
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1. Alarms using an
electro-magnetic buzzer :
Dark Alarm |
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2. Alarms using an
electro-magnetic buzzer :
Light
Alarm |
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Alarms using oscillator driving high impedance earphone
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