Wire Loop Alarm


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Alex Meaden 34,470 49 22
This circuit is a simple wire loop alarm that can be used in doorways, hallways, or any other place the tripwire will be broken by intruders. The circuit has a built in siren, but it can be replaced by a relay to drive an external siren, commercial alarm, etc.

Schematic

Schematic for tube amp

Parts

Part
Total Qty.
Description
Substitutions
R11100K 1/2W 1% Resistor
R2, R4210K 1/2W 1% Resistor
R311 Meg 1/2W 1% Resistor
C1, C320.1uF Ceramic Disc Capacitor
C210.01uF Ceramic Disc Capacitor
IC114001UBE Quad 2-i/p NOR Gate
Q11MPSA14 Low Power NPN Transistor
SIREN1Micro piezo siren 12V DC 150mA, 110dB @ 1M
LOOP1See "Notes"
MISC1Board, Wire, Socket For IC1

Notes

  1. Email Alex Meaden with questions, comments, etc.
  2. The loop can be any type of hookup wire, with a maximum resistance of about 90K. Using very thin wire (40AWG, for example) will make a very sensitive trip wire, but will shorten the distance it can be strung due to the high resistance.
  3. The siren can be replaced with a relay to drive external loads.

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Comments

Dan
Wire Loop Alarm
Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:48:23 AM
Hey. Thanks for this circuit. I found other loop alarms hard to get working. Can you please send me more information about the alarm. Many Thanks ! Dan
ritesh
Wire Loop Alarm
Monday, January 14, 2008 10:06:26 AM
which loop should we use is it simple wire loop or which thing is used
kavinilavu
Wire Loop Alarm
Wednesday, January 02, 2008 7:51:30 AM
what is the use of the circuit & explain how it works
dD
Wire Loop Alarm
Sunday, November 25, 2007 11:29:51 AM
can u give me the detail?a.s.a.p i think i want to add other circuit.. i want to add autolock circuit.. oh i want to send the signal to my room or other..
anonymous
Wire Loop Alarm
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 9:19:39 AM
hi there!just wanna ask if you do have the data sheet of each part/material of your wire loop alarm?if so, can you please send it to my e-mail coz i really need those data for our design...hope you can help me...thank you and God bless...
anonymous
Wire Loop Alarm
Monday, November 19, 2007 9:41:42 PM
hey! your wire loop alarm will help me to my project. wish you can send me the data sheets of each part as soon as possible.. thanks..
anonymous
Wire Loop Alarm
Monday, November 12, 2007 5:28:46 PM
can u tell me the operation of the component in the circuit
anonymous
Wire Loop Alarm
Monday, November 05, 2007 7:47:30 AM
can u send me the pcb of the circuit? Also, instead of beeping, can i change it to sending signals to my room informing me someone is coming? Plz Send a e-mail to me Thanks
NICHOLAS
Wire Loop Alarm
Sunday, October 21, 2007 10:37:25 AM
YOUR ALARM CIRCUITS HAVE BEEN A GOOD HELP TO MY PROJECTS, PLEASE I WILL NEED MORE INFO ON MY EMAIL. THANKS.
anonymous
Wire Loop Alarm
Friday, October 12, 2007 8:16:43 PM
if we never connect the unused gates, is it going to affect the circuit.
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