An SCR Based Burglar Alarm


Posted on Feb 5, 2014

This is a simple SCR based burglar alarm circuit. Its features include automatic Exit and Entry delays - together with a timed Bell cut-off and Reset. It`s designed to be used with the usual types of normally-closed input devices such as - magnetic-reed contacts - micro switches - foil tape - and PIRs. The basic alarm has a single zone with `Exit/


An SCR Based Burglar Alarm
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Entry" delays. This will be adequate in many situations. However - larger buildings are better divided into zones. The modular design means that you can Add Any Number Of Zones to the system. These "Instant" zones may be triggered by normally-open as well as normally-closed input devices. It`s easy to use. When you switch on the alarm - you have about 30 seconds to leave the building. When you return and open the door - the Buzzer will sound. You have about 30 seconds to switch off the alarm. If you fail to do so - the Siren will sound. After about 10 minutes - the alarm will attempt to reset itself. If the trigger circuit has been restored - the attempt will be successful. But - if the loop is still open - the attempt will fail - and the alarm will re-activate. Of course - you can turn the Siren off at any time by switching off the alarm. A conventional bell uses up to about 400ma. An electronic siren generally uses less. If you intend to draw a heavier current from either the Buzzer or Siren terminals - the SCR in question will need to be bolted to a metal heatsink - and the relay contacts may need upgrading. Because of manufacturing tolerances - the precise length of any delay depends on the characteristics of the actual components you`ve used in your circuit. But - to some degree - by altering the values of R2, R7 & R11 you can adjust the Exit, Entry and Reset times to suit your requirements. Increasing the values...




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