Low Voltage Alarm


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This low voltage circuit can be used to monitor batteries and other volatile sources of current for problems. The circuit sounds an alarm and lights an LED, but can be interfaced to any number of other circuits for many different uses.

Schematic

Schematic for Low Voltage Alarm

Parts

Part
Total Qty.
Description
Substitutions
R1, R321K 1/4W Resistor
R215K Pot
U11LM339 Op Amp IC
D111N5233B Zener Diode
D21LED
BZ11Piezo Buzzer
MISC1Board, wire, socket for IC

Notes

  1. The circuit will operate from 9V to 12V.
  2. Adjust R2 until the alarm goes off at the correct voltage.

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Amol Raskar l.
Low Voltage Alarm
Saturday, September 19, 2009 3:18:59 PM
I implement above circuit, but problem with that is I didn't know how it operates? give me working operation of low voltage alarm . how it operates between 9 to 12 volt & when LED glow? please give description .
EDC Electrical Designer
Low Voltage Alarm
Friday, July 17, 2009 1:40:56 PM
Yes, this product design is used in most schematic designs, but this isn't common, and therefore may not get that many views.
Thrasher
Low Voltage Alarm
Monday, June 08, 2009 4:46:02 PM
What is the formula used to determine effective range of the detector? I would like to have it sound the buzzer at 6v. Thank you for your help.
Arnold Baker
Low Voltage Alarm
Sunday, May 10, 2009 9:49:17 PM
Where do I find the parts? Specifically, the buzzer.
anonymous
Low Voltage Alarm
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 8:11:00 AM
from where i can find the data sheet of "LM 339"???/

(Editor's notes: Try Googling "datasheet LM339".)

luke bowman
Low Voltage Alarm
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 5:23:40 AM
its crap
netpower8
Low Voltage Alarm
Monday, August 25, 2008 12:15:34 PM
Thanks for this circuit tried it and it works.. replaced it with a different ic and it works also. wil use this circuit if i get the 12v low battery cut-off circuit to work. will use this as a low batt warning bleeper... thanks again
kuja
Low Voltage Alarm
Sunday, March 16, 2008 3:05:35 PM
please give me introduction about low voltage alarm?send to my e mail...
kuja
Low Voltage Alarm
Sunday, March 16, 2008 2:52:58 PM
i want to have the circuit operation of the low voltage alarm and the it's output waveform immediately...and also i want to know what is the low voltage alarm?oscillator or 555 timer?
anonymous
Low Voltage Alarm
Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:16:20 AM
i want the Pcb lay-outs of low voltage alarm
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