Here is a
simple circuit that generates three different tones. You can use it as a
call bell, burglar alarm or any other security alarm.
Fig. 1: Triple mode tone generator circuit |
Fig. 1 shows
the circuit of the triple-tone generator, while Fig. 2 shows its
extension for an automobile horn. The circuit operates off a 12V
battery. At the heart of the circuit is an LM556 dual timer IC having
two separate LM555 timers built into it. The first timer is configured
as an oscillator with a wide frequency range. The second timer is
triggered by the output of the first timer. The circuit produces three
sounds depending on the position of the rotary switch (S1). S1 is a
single-pole, three-way switch.
When switch S1 is at position 1, the output of the second timer at pin 9 produces a two-tone sound. When switch S1 is shifted to position 2, the output of the second timer at pin 9 produces a continuous tone. When switch S1 is shifted to position 3, the output of the second timer at pin 9 produces a tone burst. Since LM556 can sink only 200mA current, transistor T1 is used to amplify the output of the second timer and according to the tone, the speaker sounds.
When switch S1 is at position 1, the output of the second timer at pin 9 produces a two-tone sound. When switch S1 is shifted to position 2, the output of the second timer at pin 9 produces a continuous tone. When switch S1 is shifted to position 3, the output of the second timer at pin 9 produces a tone burst. Since LM556 can sink only 200mA current, transistor T1 is used to amplify the output of the second timer and according to the tone, the speaker sounds.
Fig. 2: TDA 2030A amplifier for automobile horn |
To get
louder sound or make an automobile horn, connect the output of the
second timer at pin 9, after disconnecting from resistor R5, to audio
signal Vi (Fig. 2). The TDA 2030 amplifier provides a high output
current with very low harmonic and cross-over distortion. A conventional
thermal shut-down system is also included in it.
No comments:
Post a Comment