Circuit : Ron J
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Description:
This is a two-zone alarm - with automatic exit, entry and siren cut-off timers. It can be triggered by the usual types of normally-closed input
devices - such as magnetic reed contacts - foil tape - PIRs etc. I've used a 12-volt supply in the diagram - but the circuit will work at anything
from 9 to 15-volts. All you need do is select a siren, buzzer and relay to suit the voltage you want to use.
Notes:
When you move Sw1 to the Set position - you have about 30 seconds to leave the building. If you re-enter through the Exit/Entry zone - the
buzzer will sound - and you'll have about 30 seconds to switch the alarm off. The Instant zone has no entry delay. Anyone entering through the
Instant zone - will sound the siren immediately.
About ten minutes after the normally-closed loops have been restored - the siren will switch off - and the alarm will return to standby mode.
It can then be re-activated by a subsequent intruder. If you don't want the siren to sound a second time - add
the
One-Time-Only Module. It forces the siren to switch off after
the first ten minutes.
And it prevents the alarm from activating a second time. This module has other uses - so it's worth a look.
Veroboard Layout:
This alarm was developed for the
Beginner's Guide To Cmos Timers. So the support material
includes a particularly detailed
Circuit Description. It also includes
a parts list - a step-by-step guide to construction - a photograph of the prototype - and more.