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One of the serious problems in relay operated circuits is the relay clicking or
Input Devices Transformers
chattering during the on/o of the relay driver transistor. This problem is
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severe if the input circuit is a light/temperature sensor. During the transition
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of light/temperature levels, the relay clicks which may cause sparking of
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contacts. By using a simple tip, this problem can be avoided.
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Sensors/_/N-7gz50/) NPN transistor BC 548. The relay
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is connected
Motors & Drives between the positive rail and the collector
Liquid Sensors of the transistor.
When the input signal passes through the([Link]
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Current at
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so that the transistor switches on only if the
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the capacitor
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& Trimmers completely. This avoids relay clicking and the o ers
clean switching of the relay.
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Another
Processors 470uF capacitor
& Controllers is added parallel to the relay coil which maintains
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steady current through the relay coil so that relay clicking can be avoided if
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the power
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IN 4007
Counters diode eliminates
& Techometers back e.m.f when the relay switches o and protects
Input Devices Transformers
the transistor. LED indicates the on status
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Wire relay
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the capacitor should be before the 1k resistor
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vipi
can this circuit eliminate the load to the sensor

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vipi
what should be the rating of the relay
5v relay can be used with this circuit

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ajay
I donn understand input signal,what is it?

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Jim Keith
The input signal is a voltage in the order of 3 to 12V or so generally non-critical. Just
keep in mind that the base current should be about 5 to 10% of the collector current, so
the 1K input resistor value is dependent upon relay coil and LED current (collector
current).

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Mehtab
Thanx

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Paul
The capacitor on the base will not harm the transistor in any way. It only serves to
allow a time delay of when the relay will turn o when the input signal is lost.

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Sam
Capacitor with relay will be discharged through relay so no worries. However capacitor
at transistor base may be a problem, may require a bleeder resistor, not sure, not an
expert.

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Rajavel-Bengaluru
Very poor [Link] MFD cap in base must destroy the [Link] eletronics is a
childplay.I am join with you Siva.

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Sivanand
The transistor will be destroyed or short lived if switched on with such a high
capacitor at its collectorI think the author has to learn about adding hysteresis to
drivers.

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Mihai
AMEN TO THAT!

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